Central Texas Teams Surge into Week 3 of Football Playoffs

UPDATE: The excitement intensifies as nine Central Texas high school football teams advance to the third round of the UIL state playoffs this week. Defending champions Vandegrift and six-time state winners Lake Travis are leading the charge, showcasing impressive performances over the weekend.

Just last Friday, Vandegrift dominated San Antonio Brandeis with a decisive 37-7 victory, while Lake Travis edged out San Antonio Brennan in a nail-biting 13-7 match. These results have set the stage for an exhilarating playoff atmosphere in Central Texas.

Other teams making strides include Dripping Springs, Weiss, Bastrop, San Marcos, Wimberley, Llano, and Granger. Unfortunately, several local teams with playoff aspirations faced elimination, including Cedar Park, Georgetown, LBJ, Anderson, Hutto, Pflugerville, Connally, Liberty Hill, and Lampasas.

As the playoffs heat up, one of the most anticipated matchups is set for Friday: Vandegrift will go head-to-head against San Marcos, a team that has made a remarkable turnaround after finishing last season with an 0-10 record. This clash promises to be a highlight of the week.

Here is the complete schedule for Central Texas teams this week:

– **Class 6A DI:** Lake Travis (12-0) vs. Los Fresnos (11-1), 3 p.m. Friday, Buccaneer Stadium, Corpus Christi
– **Class 6A DII:** Vandegrift (10-2) vs. San Marcos (8-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Alamodome
– **Dripping Springs (10-1)** vs. Medina Valley (10-2), 2 p.m. Friday, Farris Athletic Complex, San Antonio
– **Class 5A DI:** Weiss (10-2) vs. Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill (9-3), 5 p.m. Saturday, Planet Ford Stadium, Spring
– **Class 5A DII:** Bastrop (11-1) vs. Richmond Randle (12-0), 1 p.m. Saturday, Blackshear Field, Prairie View
– **Class 4A DII:** Wimberley (8-4) vs. Sinton (11-1), 7 p.m. Friday, Comalander Stadium, San Antonio
– **Class 3A DI:** Llano (11-1) vs. Goliad, 7 p.m. Friday, Bastrop Memorial Stadium
– **Class 2A DII:** Granger (12-0) vs. Junction (12-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Johnson City HS

As the playoffs progress, fans are eagerly awaiting these matchups. The stakes are high, and the action is set to deliver thrilling moments. Will Vandegrift continue their reign, or will San Marcos pull off a major upset? Stay tuned for more updates as the playoff race continues!