In San Antonio, Texas, the UIL Fall tournaments wrapped up with some exciting water polo championships over the past week, showcasing incredible talent among high school athletes. In the girls’ 6A finals, the Brazoswood Buccaneers faced off against the Foster Falcons in a highly anticipated match. Brazoswood came into the game with a record of 26-2, while Foster boasted an impressive unbeaten streak of 30-0.
Both teams advanced to the finals after solid victories: Brazoswood defeated Southlake Carroll with a score of 14-8, and Foster dominated Boerne-Champion 23-4. The championship bout on Saturday ended with a nail-biting finish as Brazoswood managed to outlast Foster in overtime, securing an 11-9 victory. This win marked the first state title for the Buccaneers and prevented Foster from achieving a third consecutive championship.
Individually, Mallory Kesler from Brazoswood was named State MVP, while several other skilled players were selected for the All-Tournament team, including Kinley Niles and Cassidy Jacks from Foster, and Hope Kadlecik and Gigi Lower from Brazoswood.
On the boys’ side, Clear Creek emerged as the victor against Foster with a score of 19-12 and went on to defeat the Marcus Marauders in the state finals 14-10. Jamie De Zwart of Clear Creek earned the State MVP title, alongside other All-Tournament team members.
Meanwhile, at the Baylor University Tennis Center, several teams showcased their skills, especially in the Class 4A bracket, where Canyon Randall won the championship against Willis Point with a score of 10-4. In the 5A classification, Frisco Centennial secured their second-straight title by defeating Abilene Wylie 10-2. Lastly, Round Rock Westwood triumphed over Seven Lakes in the 6A finals, marking their third consecutive championship with a score of 10-3.
In high school football, North Shore narrowly beat Atascocita 27-23 in a thrilling clash while Katy defeated Paetow easily. Cypress Ranch edged out Cypress Woods in another close matchup. Several teams made their mark in Class 5A, leading to some adjustments in the rankings.
This week’s rankings saw teams like North Shore and Atascocita remain at the top of the Class 6A list, while in 5A, Randle Lions are currently leading after a series of solid performances. Overall, it was an exhilarating week for Texas high school sports, leaving fans eager for more competitive action in the coming weeks.
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