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UIL Realignment around the Metroplex
Widely discussed and highly anticipated, the UIL realignment rang through Texas on February 1, 2024. With changes and shifts, plenty of teams were left dodging tough placements while others faced a fate not as generous. VYPE DFW takes a look at the shake-up around Dallas-Fort Worth area teams:
Dodging one of the toughest districts in the state (District 11-6A), often referred to as the "District of Doom" is Mansfield ISD. Instead, the Mansfield ISD teams join District 3-6A alongside Crowley, Fort Worth Boswell, North Crowley, and Weatherford.
Additionally, Dallas ISD made out well with their goal of entering a two-district DISD-only schedule. In District 8-4AI is Dallas Carter, Dallas Conrad, Dallas Hutchins, Dallas Kimball, Dallas Lincoln, Dallas Pinkston, Dallas Roosevelt, and North Dallas while District 5-5AII hosts Adamson, Hillcrest, Thomas Jefferson, Samuell, Seagoville, South Oak Cliff, Spruce, and Woodrow Wilson. With Conrad and Kimball moving to 4A, fans should expect South Oak Cliff to overpower their schedule for the next two seasons.
Kennedale and Lake Worth are headed for new competition as they head to a significantly smaller district for the next couple of years. Leaving a Fort Worth-heavy district, the two teams join District 6-4AI alongside Carrollton Ranchview, Lake Worth, River Oaks Castleberry, and Waxahachie Life.
The newest team in the state joins District 4-5AII against a reigning state champion, a reigning state semifinalist, and a reigning regional finalist. With a booming start to the season last year, the Wildcats join some of the toughest teams in the state with other 5A newcomers like Anna and Melissa. These teams look at playing against the likes of Denison, Frisco Emerson, Frisco Independence, Frisco Liberty, Frisco Memorial, and Lucas Lovejoy.
In what could be considered the most competitive 5A division, Grapevine and Colleyville Heritage join Division 3-5AII where they will face off against Mansfield Timberview, Mansfield Summit, Everman, and two-time state champion Argyle.
Forney and Longview move up from 5A to 6A as they join District 10-6A. The 2023 state semifinalist (Forney) will join a district in which they face off against other powerhouses in their area like Rockwall (who went 6-0 in district play last season) and Rockwall-Heath (who went 5-1 in district play) as well as North Forney, Royse City, and Tyler Legacy.
With plenty more shifts in districts left to discuss, there will be a lot of discussion as schedules fill. Fans can expect high competition throughout the next two seasons. Keep your eyes peeled for huge plays and high-stakes moments!
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.