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Central Texas District Races Tighten as Upsets Shift Playoff Picture

Recent surprising results and close wins are changing district seeding and set up a high-profile Westlake–Lake Travis meeting next week.

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The moon shines overhead as the sun sets before the Shoal Creek Showdown between the Anderson Trojans and McCallum Knights at House Park, Oct. 15, 2026.

Overview

  • Cedar Park remained unbeaten and improved to 8-0 after a 23-10 victory over Vandegrift in Week 8, keeping the Timberwolves atop District 24-6A.
  • Cedar Ridge’s earlier 35-34 upset of Lake Travis has put the Raiders in strong position in District 25-6A and helped make that race more competitive.
  • There were five Central Texas teams entering Week 9 without a loss — Cedar Park, Jarrell, Wimberley, Thorndale, and Cedar Ridge — reflecting how recent results have preserved multiple title bids.
  • Week 8 produced several lopsided scores that still affect tiebreakers and momentum, including Lake Travis’ 47-0 win over Stony Point and Westlake’s 70-6 win over McNeil.
  • Local outlets are running live coverage and directing fans to NFHS livestream subscriptions to follow games as districts close and UIL playoffs, which begin Nov. 7, approach with state finals set for Dec. 16–19 at AT&T Stadium.