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MOVING DAY: How does UIL Realignment change the dynamics of SETX?
Port Neches-Groves is the undisputable king of Southeast Texas football.
So, where do they fit after realignment?
The Indians move to District 8-5A DII, which is a TOUGH district with the likes of Hunstville and Lake Creek, who they beat in the Regional Finals and Semis last Fall. Southeast Texas counterparts Nederland and Dayton will also be heading West to round out the district with Splendora, Montgomery and new school West Fork.
District 9-5A DI is a bus trip nightmare, especially for a Tuesday night volleyball game. Beaumont United, West Brook, Port Arthur-Memorial and Barbers Hill will be travelling to Angleton, Galveston Ball and Baytown Sterling.
In District 10-4A DI, Bridge City, Hardin-Jefferson, Huffman-Hargrave, Liberty, Livingston, Lumberton, Little Cypress-Mauriceville and Vidor make up a close-knit district. Lumberton is a program on the rise, while LC-M could also be a power in this conference.
District 9-4A DII is a blood-bath with former state-power West Orange-Stark and talents Jasper and Silsbee leading the way with Hamshire-Fannett, Tarkington and Shepherd looking to challenge.
Kirbyville and East Chambers lead District 10-3A DI. Orangefield will welcome a new head coach. Anahuac, Buna, Hardin and Coldspring-Oakhurst round out the district. Coldspring is the move-in as Tarkington moves out.
In District 12-3A DII, it will be a battle between Kountze, Newton, Trinity, Warren, Woodville, Anderson-Shiro, New Waverly. Newton won the district and reached the Regional Finals, followed by Anderson-Shiro and New Waverly. Coach Drew Johnston has a power-program rolling at Newton.
Lovelady moves out of District 12-2A DI, opening the door to Deweyville, Evadale and Hull Daisetta. This has turned into a big district, however, as Colmesneil, West Hardin, West Sabine and Sabine Pass round out the district.
UIL Realignment: VYPE's Top 5 Storylines
It was a big day for Texas High School Sports as the UIL announced its new realignment for 2024-26.
Let’s take a look at the Top 5 Storylines coming out of the Region IV office.
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No. 1 A SUPER-DISTRICT: Class 5A DII District 8 is a top-heavy conference with State Champion Port Neches-Groves moving further west with Huntsville and Lake Creek. PNG knocked off Lake Creek in the Regional Semis, 30-27, and Huntsville, 24-14, in the Regional Finals on the way to State. Now, all three are in the same district.
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No. 2 PASADENA ISD IN A PINCH: Pasadena ISD leaves La Porte, Channelview and Deer Park, and joins the likes of the Alvin and Pearland ISDs. Uggghhh. That’s a tough slate with Pearland, Dawson, Shadow Creek and Manvel now all in District 22-6A.
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No. 3 TWEAKS: District 13 and 14-6A stand pat. Magnolia and Mag West join Klein ISD and Tomball ISD in District 15-6A. That will be a very balanced district. Cy Falls moves out of District 16-6A to make room for Waller. Cy Falls moves to District 17-6A with Spring Branch ISD and the rest of Cy-Fair ISD as Northbrook moves to Class 5A. Westbury moves down and out of District 18-6A (HISD) and Wisdom moves up to the conference. The Katy ISD (19-6A) remains the same. So does the Fort Bend ISD (21-6A). Goose Creek Memorial and Channelview are now with CE King, North Shore and Humble ISD in District 23-6A. They must be thrilled. Deer Park moves into District 24-6A with Dickinson, Clear Creek ISD and Brazoswood.
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No. 4 UP FOR GRABS: With Fulshear and Foster moving to Class 6A, that made for a creation of interesting district. They will join Alief ISD, Strake Jesuit and ISD-mate George Ranch. Can the upstart Fulshear Chargers dominated this district in all sports?
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No. 5 SNEAKY GOOD: Class 5A DII District 9 just got interesting. Super-power FB Marshall will try its hand against talented, upstart Iowa Colony (move up from Class 4A) and Randle High. Both teams are young and will challenge the Buffs for the district title. Don’t sleep on Texas City, either.