{"id":28727,"date":"2026-10-29T09:26:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T14:26:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/txhsfb.net\/?p=28727"},"modified":"2026-10-29T11:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T16:14:23","slug":"gha-playoff-scenarios-headed-to-week-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/txhsfb.net\/?p=28727","title":{"rendered":"GHA Playoff Scenarios Headed to Week 10"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time to take a look at reality. Up to this point, I\u2019ve given you my opinion on how the districts will break down. Now it\u2019s time to look at the facts: who has clinched a playoff spot, who is in by winning out, who needs help, and who has been eliminated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep in mind that the scenarios below are conservative. I don\u2019t have every tiebreaker for every district, so I\u2019m working with what I know. It\u2019s entirely possible that a team listed under <\/span>Needs Help<\/b> could actually be a <\/span>Win & In<\/b> team or an <\/span>Eliminated<\/b> team once the official tiebreakers are applied. However, if I don\u2019t have the tiebreaker rules or can\u2019t confidently determine the outcome, that team will remain in the Needs Help category.<\/span><\/p>\n

The goal is to give you an idea of what\u2019s left to be played for. This analysis isn\u2019t intended to be the absolute word on every playoff scenario, but rather a guide to the possibilities that remain. In districts where I have the tiebreaker rules and can apply them, I can be much more certain about the outcomes. Where those rules are unavailable, I\u2019ll be clear about the limitations.<\/span><\/p>\n

One final note about the math: When I discuss win\/loss combinations, I\u2019m talking about every possible combination of wins and losses in the remaining district games, with each combination treated equally as a mathematical possibility. The math alone cannot tell me that one combination is more likely to happen than another.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, if a team makes the playoffs in 10 out of 100 possible scenarios, that does <\/span>not<\/b> mean it has a 10% chance of making the playoffs. It means the team qualifies in 10 of the 100 possible combinations of wins and losses, without accounting for the likelihood of any individual game outcome or combination of outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n

With those limitations understood, let\u2019s get to the math: who is in, who can win and get in, who needs help, and who has been eliminated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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13-6A<\/b><\/h2>\n

IN\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Woodlands Highlanders<\/b> (5-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

WIN & IN\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

The Woodlands College Park Cavaliers <\/b>(4-1 district) – needs just one win in its final two games to clinch a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Conroe Oak Ridge & Conroe Caney Creek<\/span><\/p>\n

Willis Wildkats<\/b> (3-2 district) – needs to win both remaining games to guarantee a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Conroe Caney Creek & Conore<\/span><\/p>\n

Conroe Grand Oaks Grizzlies<\/b> (3-2 district) – needs to win both remaining games to guarantee a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: The Woodlands & Cleveland<\/span><\/p>\n

NEEDS HELP\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Conroe Tigers<\/b> (2-3 district): Remaining opponents: Cleveland & Willis<\/span><\/p>\n

Conroe Oak Ridge War Eagles<\/b> (2-3 district): Remaining opponents: The Woodlands College Park & The Woodlands.<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

SO YOU\u2019RE TELLING ME THERE\u2019S A CHANCE\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Conroe Caney Creek Panthers <\/b>(1-4 district): Caney Creek is still mathematically alive, but the path is narrow. The Panthers must win both games to finish 3-4 and then need several other results to fall their way. A closer look at those possibilities follows below.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Grand Oaks must lose both remaining games \u2014 against The Woodlands and Cleveland \u2014 to finish 3-4.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Conroe must beat Willis and lose to Cleveland.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Willis must lose both remaining games.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Oak Ridge must lose at least one remaining game.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    There are eight remaining district games, creating 256 possible combinations of wins and losses. If Caney Creek wins both of its games, there are 22 combinations in which the final win totals leave the Panthers in a potential top-four position based on records alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

    And all that only puts Caney Creek is a position for tiebreakers to come into play.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Cleveland Indians<\/b> (0-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    14-6A<\/b><\/h2>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Spring Westfield Mustangs<\/b> (5-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Aldine Davis Falcons<\/b> (4-1 district) \u2014 needs one win in its final two games to clinch a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Spring & Aldine Nimitz.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Spring DeKaney Wildcats<\/b> (3-2 district) \u2014 needs to win both remaining games to guarantee a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Spring Westfield & Aldine Eisenhower.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Aldine Nimitz Cougars<\/b> (3-2 district) \u2014 needs to win both remaining games to guarantee a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Aldine MacArthur & Aldine Davis.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Aldine MacArthur Generals<\/b> (2-3 district): Remaining opponents: Aldine Nimitz & Spring Westfield.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Spring Lions<\/b> (2-3 district): Remaining opponents: Aldine Davis & Aldine.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Aldine Eisenhower Eagles<\/b> (1-4 district): Must win both remaining games and get help from other teams to have a chance at a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Aldine & Spring DeKaney.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Aldine Mustangs (0-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    15-6A<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The District 15-6A playoff race is a mess \u2014 and that\u2019s putting it mildly. Klein has clinched a playoff berth, but for the teams still fighting for the remaining spots, there\u2019s no simple \u201cwin out and you\u2019re in\u201d formula. With several contenders still able to affect one another\u2019s chances, the final two weeks will be wild.<\/span><\/p>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Klein Bearkats<\/b> (6-1 district)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Tomball Cougars<\/b> (4-2 district) \u2014 Remaining opponents: Tomball Memorial & Magnolia.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Klein Collins Tigers<\/b> (4-2 district) \u2014 Remaining opponents: Klein & Klein Oak.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Magnolia Bulldogs<\/b> (4-2 district) \u2014 Remaining opponents: Klein Cain & Tomball.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Klein Oak Panthers<\/b> (4-2 district) \u2014 Remaining opponents: Magnolia West & Klein Collins.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Klein Cain Hurricanes<\/b> (3-3 district) \u2014 Remaining opponents: Magnolia & Klein Forest.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Magnolia West Mustangs<\/b> (1-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Tomball Memorial Wildcats <\/b>(1-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Klein Forest Eagles<\/b> (1-6 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    District 16-6A<\/b><\/h2>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    None<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Langham Creek Lobos<\/b> (4-1 district) \u2014 In with 1 or 2 wins. 2 losses and they could be sitting at home. Remaining opponents: Cypress-Fairbanks, Cypress Creek\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cypress Falls Golden Eagles <\/b>(4-1 district) \u2014 In with 1 or 2 wins. 2 losses and they could be sitting at home.\u00a0 Remaining opponents: Cypress Ridge, Cypress Woods\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cypress Woods Wildcats<\/b> (4-1 district) \u2014 In with 1 or 2 wins. 2 losses and they could be sitting at home.\u00a0 Remaining opponents: Cypress Lakes, Cypress Falls\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cypress Lakes Spartans<\/b> (4-1 district) \u2014 In with 1 or 2 wins. 2 losses and they could be sitting at home.\u00a0 Remaining opponents: Cypress Woods, Jersey Village\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Cypress-Fairbanks Bobcats<\/b> (2-3 district) \u2014 Must win out. Must have Langham Creek lose both games. Must beat Langham Creek substantially, not just squeak by. Remaining opponents: Langham Creek, Cypress Ridge\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/p>\n

    Cypress Ridge Rams<\/b> (1-4 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Jersey Village Falcons<\/b> (1-4 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cypress Creek Cougars<\/b> (0-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    17-6A<\/b><\/h2>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Sheldon C.E. King Panthers<\/b> (5-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Galena Park North Shore Mustangs<\/b> (4-1 district) \u2014 One more district win would put the Mustangs in the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Channelview & Humble Kingwood.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Humble Summer Creek Bulldogs<\/b> (4-1 district) \u2014 One more district win would secure a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Sheldon C.E. King & Humble Atascocita.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Humble Atascocita Eagles<\/b> (3-2 district) \u2014 Win both remaining district games and the Eagles are in. Remaining opponents: Crosby & Humble Summer Creek.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Crosby Cougars<\/b> (2-3 district) \u2014 The Cougars still have a real path to the playoffs, but it won’t be easy. Crosby needs to win its remaining games and get a lot of help from other teams. The route to the postseason is there, but plenty has to break the Cougars’ way. Remaining opponents: Humble Atascocita & Humble.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Humble Kingwood Mustangs<\/b> (1-4 district)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Humble Wildcats<\/b> (1-4 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Channelview Falcons<\/b> (0-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    18-6A<\/b><\/h2>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Dickinson Gators<\/b> (5-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Deer Park Deer<\/b> (4-1 district) \u2014 One more district win guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Barbers Hill & Clear Falls.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Barbers Hill Eagles<\/b> (4-1 district) \u2014 One more district win guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Deer Park & Clear Springs.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Clear Springs Chargers<\/b> (3-2 district) \u2014 Win both remaining district games and the Chargers are in. Remaining opponents: Clear Lake & Barbers Hill.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Clear Falls Knights<\/b> (2-3 district) \u2014 The Knights must win both remaining games and get help from teams ahead of them to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Dickinson & Deer Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Clear Lake Falcons<\/b> (1-4 district) \u2014 The Falcons must win both remaining games and need multiple favorable results elsewhere. Their path is extremely narrow. Remaining opponents: Clear Springs & Clear Creek.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Clear Creek Wildcats<\/b> (1-4 district) \u2014 The Wildcats must win both remaining games and need substantial help from other teams. Their game against Clear Lake means only one of those two teams can finish with three district wins. Remaining opponents: Clear Brook & Clear Lake.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Clear Brook Wolverines<\/b> (0-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    19-6A<\/b><\/p>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Pearland Oilers <\/b>(6-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Alvin Shadow Creek Sharks<\/b> (6-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Manvel Mavericks<\/b> (4-2 district) \u2014 One more district win guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Pasadena Dobie & Pearland Dawson.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pearland Dawson Eagles<\/b> (4-2 district) \u2014 One more district win guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Pasadena Memorial & Manvel.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Pasadena Memorial Mavericks<\/b> (3-4 district) \u2014 Memorial must beat Dawson in its final district game and get help from teams ahead of it to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponent: Pearland Dawson.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pasadena Dobie Longhorns<\/b> (2-4 district) \u2014 The Longhorns must win both remaining games and get help from teams ahead of them to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Manvel & Alvin.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Clute Brazoswood Buccaneers<\/b> (2-4 district) \u2014 The Buccaneers must win both remaining games and get help from teams ahead of them to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Alvin & Pearland.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Alvin Yellowjackets<\/b> (1-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pasadena Sam Rayburn Texans<\/b> (0-7 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    20-6A<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Memorial Mustangs (6-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Lamar Texans (5-1 district) \u2014 One more district win guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Houston Westside & Alief Taylor.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Alief Taylor Lions (5-2 district) \u2014 One more district win guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponent: Houston Lamar.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Heights Bulldogs (3-3 district) \u2014 Heights must win its remaining district games and get help from teams ahead of it to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Houston Memorial & Houston Westside.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Stratford Spartans (3-3 district) \u2014 Stratford must win its remaining district games and get help from teams ahead of it to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Alief Elsik & Houston Bellaire.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Alief Elsik Rams (3-3 district) \u2014 Elsik must win its remaining district games and get help from teams ahead of it to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Houston Stratford & Houston Memorial.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Alief Hastings Bears (2-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Bellaire Cardinals (1-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Westside Wolves (0-6 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    21-6A<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Fort Bend Ridge Point Panthers (5-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes (5-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fort Bend Travis Tigers (4-1 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Strake Jesuit Crusaders (3-2 district) \u2014 One more district win guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Fort Bend Bush & Fort Bend Travis.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Fort Bend Clements Rangers (1-4 district) \u2014 Clements must win both remaining district games and get help from teams ahead of it to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Fort Bend Elkins & Fort Bend Bush.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fort Bend Elkins Knights (1-4 district) \u2014 Elkins must win both remaining district games and get help from teams ahead of it to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Fort Bend Clements & Fort Bend Austin.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fort Bend Bush Broncos (1-4 district) \u2014 Bush must win both remaining district games and get help from teams ahead of it to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Houston Strake Jesuit & Fort Bend Clements.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Fort Bend Austin Bulldogs (0-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    22-6A<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Katy Tigers (6-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Katy Tompkins Falcons (5-1 district) \u2014 One more district win guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Morton Ranch & Paetow.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Katy Jordan Warriors (4-2 district) \u2014 Two more district wins guarantee a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Seven Lakes & Morton Ranch.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Katy Taylor Mustangs (4-3 district) \u2014 Taylor needs help from teams ahead of it to make the playoffs. Remaining opponent: Katy.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Katy Paetow Panthers (3-3 district) \u2014 Paetow must win both remaining district games and get help from teams ahead of it to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Mayde Creek & Tompkins.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Katy Cinco Ranch Cougars (3-4 district) \u2014 Cinco Ranch must win its remaining district game and get help from teams ahead of it to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponent: Seven Lakes.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Katy Mayde Creek Rams (2-4 district) \u2014 Mayde Creek must win both remaining district games and get help from teams ahead of it to have a chance at the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Paetow & Katy.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Katy Morton Ranch Mavericks (1-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Katy Seven Lakes Spartans (0-6 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    23-6A<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Bridgeland Bears<\/b> (5-0 district) \u2014 The Bears have clinched a playoff berth. Even if Bridgeland loses its remaining district games, no more than three other teams can match or exceed its current five district wins.<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Cypress Ranch Mustangs<\/b> (4-1 district) \u2014 One more win guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Richmond Foster and Cypress Springs.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fulshear Chargers<\/b> (3-2 district) \u2014 Winning its remaining two games guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Cypress Springs and Cypress Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Waller Bulldogs<\/b> (3-2 district) \u2014 Winning its remaining two games guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Bridgeland and Richmond George Ranch.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cypress Springs Panthers<\/b> (3-2 district) \u2014 Winning its remaining two games guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Fulshear and Cypress Ranch.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Richmond George Ranch Longhorns<\/b> (1-4 district) \u2014 The Longhorns need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Cypress Park and Waller.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Richmond Foster Falcons<\/b> (1-4 district) \u2014 The Falcons need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Cypress Ranch and Bridgeland.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Cypress Park Tigers<\/b> (0-5 district) \u2014 The Tigers can finish with no more than two district wins, below the current fourth-place total of three.<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    9-5A D1<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    La Porte Bulldogs (5-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Port Arthur Memorial Titans (4-1 district) \u2014 Winning its remaining district games guarantees a playoff berth if no game remains among Beaumont United, Beaumont West Brook and Lufkin.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Beaumont United Timberwolves (4-1 district) \u2014 Winning its remaining district games guarantees a playoff berth.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Beaumont West Brook Bruins (3-2 district) \u2014 Winning its remaining district games guarantees a playoff berth.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Lufkin Panthers (3-2 district) \u2014 Winning its remaining district games guarantees a playoff berth.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Baytown Goose Creek Memorial Patriots (2-3 district) \u2014 The Patriots need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Galveston Ball and New Caney.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Baytown Sterling Rangers (2-3 district) \u2014 The Rangers need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: New Caney and Beaumont United.<\/span><\/p>\n

    New Caney Eagles (1-4 district) \u2014 The Eagles need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Baytown Sterling and Goose Creek Memorial.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Galveston Ball Tornadoes (0-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    10-5A D1<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Waltrip Rams (6-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Madison Marlins (6-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Milby Buffaloes (4-2 district) \u2014 Winning its remaining district games guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponent: Houston Northbrook and Houston Waltrip.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Northbrook Raiders (4-2 district) \u2014 Winning its remaining district games guarantees a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: Houston Milby and Houston Sam Houston.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Westbury Huskies (3-3 district) \u2014 The Huskies need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Houston Sam Houston and Houston Sharpstown.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Sharpstown Apollos (2-4 district) \u2014 The Apollos need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Houston Chavez and Houston Westbury.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Wisdom Generals (2-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Chavez Lobos (1-6 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Sam Houston Tigers (0-6 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    11-5A D1<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Richmond Randle Lions (6-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Angleton Wildcats (6-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Friendswood Mustangs (6-1 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    No teams currently classified in this category.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Alvin Iowa Colony Pioneers (4-3 district) \u2014 The Pioneers need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponent: Pasadena South Houston.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Victoria East Titans (3-3 district) \u2014 The Titans need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Katy Freeman and Angleton.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Katy Freeman Golden Eagles (2-4 district) \u2014 The Golden Eagles need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Victoria East and Fort Bend Dulles.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Pasadena South Houston Trojans (1-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Pasadena Eagles (0-6 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fort Bend Dulles Vikings (0-6 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    9-5A D2<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Montgomery Bears (5-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Huntsville Hornets (5-0 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Montgomery Lake Creek Lions (3-2 district) \u2014 The Lions make the playoffs by winning both remaining district games. Remaining opponents: Humble Kingwood Park and New Caney West Fork.<\/span><\/p>\n

    New Caney West Fork Gators (3-2 district) \u2014 The Wolverines make the playoffs by winning both remaining district games. Remaining opponents: Houston Spring Woods and Montgomery Lake Creek.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Humble Kingwood Park Panthers (2-3 district) \u2014 The Panthers make the playoffs by winning both remaining district games. Remaining opponents: Montgomery Lake Creek and Splendora.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Splendora Wildcats (1-4 district) \u2014 The Wildcats need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Huntsville and Humble Kingwood Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

    New Caney Porter Spartans (1-4 district) \u2014 The Spartans need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Montgomery and Houston Spring Woods.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Spring Woods Tigers (0-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    10-5A D2<\/b><\/h1>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Port Neches-Groves Indians (4-0 district) can clinch a playoff spot by winning either remaining game against Baytown Lee or Galena Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Texas City Stingarees (3-1 district) can clinch a playoff spot by winning both remaining games against Nederland and Baytown Lee.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Nederland Bulldogs (3-1 district) can clinch a playoff spot by winning both remaining games against Texas City and Dayton.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Dayton Broncos (3-2 district) needs favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Dayton has one remaining district game against Nederland.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Baytown Lee Ganders (2-2 district) needs favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Baytown Lee has remaining games against Port Neches-Groves and Texas City.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Galena Park Yellowjackets (0-4 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Santa Fe Indians (0-5 district)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    11-5A Division II<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Fort Bend Crawford (4-0)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fort Bend Marshall (4-0)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Victoria West (3-2): A win over Richmond Tomas would guarantee the Warriors a playoff spot. Victoria West would finish with four district wins, while Tomas would finish with no more than three. Remaining opponent: Richmond Tomas.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Richmond Tomas (2-2): Winning its final two district games would guarantee the Gators a playoff spot. Tomas would finish with four district wins, while Victoria West would finish with no more than three. Remaining opponents: Victoria West, Fort Bend Marshall.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Lamar Consolidated (1-4): The Mustangs need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Lamar Consolidated can finish with two district wins. Remaining opponent: Fort Bend Kempner.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Rosenberg Terry (1-3): The Rangers need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Terry can finish with three district wins. Remaining opponents: Fort Bend Kempner, Fort Bend Crawford.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fort Bend Kempner (0-4): The Cougars need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Kempner can finish with two district wins. Remaining opponents: Rosenberg Terry, Lamar Consolidated.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    None.<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    9-4A Division I<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    None.<\/b><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Little Cypress-Mauriceville<\/b> (3-1): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Bears a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Bridge City, Lumberton.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Huffman Hargrave<\/b> (3-2): A win over Livingston guarantees the Falcons a playoff spot. Remaining opponent: Livingston.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Vidor<\/b> (3-1): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Pirates a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Livingston, Liberty.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Bridge City<\/b> (3-2): A win over Little Cypress-Mauriceville guarantees the Cardinals a playoff spot. Remaining opponent: Little Cypress-Mauriceville.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Livingston<\/b> (1-3): The Lions need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Vidor, Huffman Hargrave.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Liberty<\/b> (1-3): The Panthers need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Lumberton, Vidor.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Lumberton<\/b> (1-3): The Raiders need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Liberty, Little Cypress-Mauriceville.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    None.<\/b><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    10-4A Division I<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Stafford Spartans<\/b> (3-0)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Sterling Raiders<\/b> (3-0)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Fort Bend Willowridge Eagles<\/b> (2-1): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Eagles a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Houston Austin, Houston Sterling.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Austin Mustangs<\/b> (1-2): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Mustangs a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Fort Bend Willowridge, Sugar Land Harmony.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Northside Panthers<\/b> (0-3): The Panthers need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Sugar Land Harmony, Stafford.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Sugar Land Harmony Tigers<\/b> (0-3): The Tigers need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Houston Northside, Houston Austin.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    None.<\/b><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    11-4A Division I<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Bay City Blackcats<\/b> (5-0)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Sealy Tigers<\/b> (4-1)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    El Campo Ricebirds<\/b> (3-1): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Ricebirds a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Navasota, Sealy.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Navasota Rattlers<\/b> (2-2): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Rattlers a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: El Campo, Needville.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Needville Blue Jays<\/b> (1-3): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Blue Jays a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Brookshire Royal, Navasota.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Brookshire Royal Falcons<\/b> (0-4): The Falcons need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Needville, West Columbia.<\/span><\/p>\n

    West Columbia Roughnecks<\/b> (0-4): The Roughnecks need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Bay City, Brookshire Royal.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    None.<\/b><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    11-4A Division II<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Yates Lions<\/b> (5-0)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Wheatley Wildcats<\/b> (4-1): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Wildcats a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Houston Furr, Houston Scarborough.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston North Forest Bulldogs<\/b> (3-2): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Bulldogs a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Houston Washington, Houston Furr.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Washington Eagles<\/b> (3-2): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Eagles a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Houston North Forest, Houston Yates.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Kashmere Rams<\/b> (2-3): The Rams need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Houston Yates, Houston Worthing.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Worthing Colts<\/b> (2-3): The Colts need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Houston Scarborough, Houston Kashmere.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Houston Scarborough Spartans<\/b> (1-4): The Spartans need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Houston Worthing, Houston Wheatley.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Houston Furr Brahmas<\/b> (0-5)<\/span><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    12-4A Division II<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    None.<\/b><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Bellville Brahmas<\/b> (3-0): A win over either La Marque or Freeport Brazosport clinches a playoff berth. Remaining opponents: La Marque, Freeport Brazosport.<\/span><\/p>\n

    La Grange Leopards<\/b> (2-1): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Leopards a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Freeport Brazosport, Hitchcock.<\/span><\/p>\n

    La Marque Cougars<\/b> (2-1): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Cougars a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Bellville, Katy Harmony.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Hitchcock Bulldogs<\/b> (1-2): The Bulldogs need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Katy Harmony, La Grange.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Freeport Brazosport Exporters<\/b> (1-2): The Exporters need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: La Grange, Bellville.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Katy Harmony Tigers<\/b> (0-3): The Tigers need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Hitchcock, La Marque.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    None.<\/b><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    10-3A Division I<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Anahuac Panthers<\/b> (4-1)<\/span><\/p>\n

    Orangefield Bobcats<\/b> (4-0)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Kirbyville Wildcats<\/b> (2-2): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Wildcats a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Buna, East Chambers.<\/span><\/p>\n

    East Chambers Buccaneers<\/b> (2-2): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Buccaneers a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Cleveland Tarkington, Kirbyville.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Buna Cougars<\/b> (2-3): The Cougars need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponent: Kirbyville.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cleveland Tarkington Longhorns<\/b> (1-3): The Longhorns need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: East Chambers, Orangefield.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Coldspring-Oakhurst Trojans<\/b> (0-4): The Trojans need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Orangefield, Anahuac.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    None.<\/b><\/p>\n

    11-3A Division I<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Columbus Cardinals<\/b> (3-0)<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Sweeny Bulldogs<\/b> (2-1): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Bulldogs a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Wharton, Edna.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Edna Cowboys<\/b> (2-1): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Cowboys a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Hempstead, Sweeny.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Hempstead Bobcats<\/b> (2-1): Winning its final two district games guarantees the Bobcats a playoff spot. Remaining opponents: Edna, Columbus.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Palacios Sharks<\/b> (0-3): The Sharks need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Columbus, Wharton.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Wharton Tigers<\/b> (0-3): The Tigers need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Remaining opponents: Sweeny, Palacios.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

    None.<\/b><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    14-3A Division II Playoff Scenarios<\/b><\/h1>\n

    IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    East Bernard Brahmas (4-0)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    WIN & IN<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Altair Rice Consolidated Raiders (3-1) will make the playoffs by winning their remaining games against Tidehaven and Van Vleck.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Boling Bulldogs (3-1) will make the playoffs by winning their remaining games against East Bernard and Tidehaven.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Vanderbilt Industrial Cobras (2-2) will make the playoffs by winning their remaining games against Wallis Brazos and East Bernard.<\/span><\/p>\n

    NEEDS HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Wallis Brazos Cougars (2-3) need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Their remaining district game is against Vanderbilt Industrial.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Tidehaven Tigers (1-3) need favorable results elsewhere to make the playoffs. Their remaining games are against Altair Rice Consolidated and Boling.<\/span><\/p>\n

    ELIMINATED<\/b><\/h2>\n

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