The 2025 UIL Texas High School Football State Championships are set to take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. This year’s tournament features multiple matchups, highlighting some of the top talent across various divisions.
Event Schedule
Here is a breakdown of the matches scheduled for the championship weekend:
- December 17 (Wednesday)
- Six-Man Division I: Rankin (12-2) vs. Gordon (13-0) at 11 a.m.
- Six-Man Division II: Jayton (14-0) vs. Richland Springs (12-1) at 2 p.m.
- December 18 (Thursday)
- Class 2A Division I: Hamilton (13-2) vs. Joaquin (11-4) at 7 p.m.
- Class 3A Division I: Grandview (13-2) vs. Yoakum (13-2) at 3 p.m.
- Class 3A Division II: Wall (15-0) vs. Newton (14-1) at 7 p.m.
- December 19 (Friday)
- Class 4A Division I: Stephenville (15-0) vs. Kilgore (14-1) at 11 a.m.
- Class 4A Division II: Carthage (15-0) vs. West Orange-Stark (12-3) at 3 p.m.
- Class 5A Division I: Frisco Lone Star (15-0) vs. Smithson Valley (14-1) at 7 p.m.
- December 20 (Saturday)
- Class 5A Division II: South Oak Cliff (14-1) vs. Richmond Randle (15-0) at 11 a.m.
- Class 6A Division I: Galena Park North Shore (13-2) vs. Duncanville (12-1) at 3 p.m.
- Class 6A Division II: DeSoto (12-3) vs. Houston C.E. King (13-2) at 7 p.m.
Key Players to Watch
Several standout athletes are expected to make an impact during the championship games:
Frisco Lone Star vs. Smithson Valley
- Frisco Lone Star:
- Davian Groce: Over 1,400 receiving yards.
- Karece Hoyt: Two-way standout and leading rusher.
- Trey Wright: Impressive quarterback with over 3,700 passing yards.
- Smithson Valley:
- Ty Knutson: Emerging junior quarterback.
- Hudson Woods: Key player on defense.
- Gunnar Shoquist: Quick and efficient running back.
South Oak Cliff vs. Richmond Randle
- South Oak Cliff:
- Mikail Trotter: Leading rusher with 1,274 yards.
- Levion Morton: Consistent second option on offense.
- Jayden Williams: Reliable quarterback with significant passing stats.
- Richmond Randle:
- Landen Williams Callis: Notable recruit with impressive rushing stats.
- Noriel Dominguez: Prolific linebacker with over 100 tackles this season.
Duncanville vs. Galena Park North Shore
- Duncanville:
- Trenton Yancey: Versatile athlete thriving in postseason play.
- J’Coryon Rivers: Key performer at quarterback.
- Galena Park North Shore:
- Kaleb Maryland: Outstanding quarterback with impressive statistics.
- Hezekiah Johnson: Essential rusher contributing significantly to team success.
The games will showcase top-tier talent and thrill football fans across Texas. The predictions for the outcomes of these matchups reflect the competitive nature of the tournament.
Predictions
- Frisco Lone Star 35, Smithson Valley 21
- South Oak Cliff 31, Richmond Randle 27
- Duncanville 35, Galena Park North Shore 21
- DeSoto 42, Houston C.E. King 29
This year’s championships promise to deliver excitement, showcasing the best of Texas high school football.
