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Lubbock-area high school football playoff schedule, scores for 2026 season

The 2026 Texas high school football playoffs have arrived. Here's a look at the schedule, including locations and start times, for the Lubbock area. BI-DISTRICT CLASS 5A DIVISION I El Paso El Dorado (6-4) at Frenship (6-4), 6 p.m. Friday CLASS 4A DIVISION I Plainview (4-6) vs. Lake Dallas (7-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Clyde CLASS 4A DIVISION II Estacado (8-2) vs. Graham (9-1), 7 p.m. Friday at Sweetwater El Paso Bowie (1-8) at Seminole (7-3), 7 p.m. Thursday Levelland (7-3) vs. Mineral Wells (8-2), 7 p.m. Friday at Shotwell Stadium, Abilene Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (10-0) vs. Burkburnett (6-4), 6 p.m. Friday at Abilene Christian University CLASS 3A DIVISION I Shallowater (9-1) vs. Odessa Compass (3-7), 6 p.m. Thursday at Snyder Denver City (3-7) vs. Clyde (10-0), 7 p.m. Thursday at Big Spring CLASS 3A DIVISION II Muleshoe (2-8) vs. Canadian (7-3), 4 p.m. Thursday at Happy State Bank, Canyon Idalou (10-0) vs. Dimmitt (6-4), 6 p.m. Friday at Levelland Slaton (6-4) vs. Friona (7-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Plainview Littlefield (7-3) vs. Childress (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Floydada CLASS 2A DIVISION I Floydada (5-5) vs. Panhandle (6-4), 7 p.m. Thursday at Amarillo River Road Abernathy (2-8) vs. Forsan (8-2),

Lubbock, TX · 2d

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Familar team returns to Lubbock-area football power rankings for postseason

Here's a look at the top teams in Lubbock-area high school football entering the postseason . Teams are ranked on a pound-for-pound basis. These are the final rankings for 2026. LUBBOCK-AREA FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS 1. Ropes (10-0, 5-0) Last week: No. 1; W, 46-0 at Smyer This week: vs. Vega (5-4) The Eagles were nearly flawless in the regular season, closing with three consecutive shutouts. 2. Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (10-0, 4-0) Last week: No. 2; W, 73-12 vs. Perryton This week: vs. Burkburnett (6-4) The Patriots are as talented as any in their classification. 3. Idalou (10-0, 4-0) Last week: No. 3; W, 42-21 vs. Slaton This week: vs. Dimmitt (6-4) The Wildcats enter the playoffs as the top-ranked team in Class 3A Division II. 4. Post (9-1, 4-0) Last week: No. 4; W, 46-22 at New Deal This week: vs. Ozona (5-5) The Bold Gold held opponents to single digits seven times. 5. Shallowater (9-1, 4-0) Last week: No. 5; W, 54-7 at Denver City This week: vs. Odessa Compass (3-7) The Mustangs breezed through a competitive district. 6. Lubbock Christian (9-1) Last week: No. 6; W, 50-7 vs. Arlington Pantego Christian This week: vs. Dallas Christian (9-2) The Eagles

Lubbock, TX · 1d

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

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Lubbock ISD names longtime educator to fill vacant District 5 seat

The Lubbock Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously during a special-called meeting Monday to name longtime educator Christina Skeen to fill the board's vacant District 5 seat. Skeen is an education and learning expert with experience spanning more than two decades, the majority of which she spent at Lubbock ISD, according to a news release from the district. Skeen said she is ready to serve the district that has helped shape her life as an educator, leader and parent. Skeen will begin her service on the board immediately and will serve the remainder of the District 5 term, which expires in May 2028, after John Weddige resigned from the seat on Sept. 30. “My career has allowed me to understand public education from the classroom, campus, district and national levels,” Skeen said. “I believe every student deserves strong educational opportunities, regardless of the campus they attend or the circumstances they bring to school. As both an educator and the parent of students who receive support through Section 504, I understand the importance of providing students with the resources and accommodations they need to succeed.” Skeen first served as a third-grade teacher at Wheelock Elementary School and then as

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Midland Reporter-Telegram

High school basketball roundup from Nov. 6

DJ Weems winning his Midland High head coaching debut highlights the high school basketball roundup from Friday.

Midland, TX · 2d

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Red Raider Baseball Picks Up Commitment From Top 100 Prospect

Texas Tech baseball is finishing up its 2027 recruiting cycle in a big way, gaining the commitment this past weekend from versatile Aldo Teilon of Tucson, Arizona. Teilon is rated as a Top 100 prospect by Prep Baseball. After originally being committed to Arizona St., Teilon visited Lubbock this past...

Lubbock, TX · 21h

University Daily

The Blue Hairs are coming: Campbell fearful of liberal ‘weirdos’

In the days leading up to the 2026 midterms, Texas Tech University System Board of Regents Chairman Cody Campbell delivered a dire warning to an audience of roughly 5,000 at the Ken Paxton-Donald Trump Rally on Oct. 27 at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center. He said a Democratic victory could undo conservative gains at the university.

Lubbock, TX · 19h

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Palo Duro crushes Lubbock-Cooper to clinch second straight District 2-5A Division II championship

The Palo Duro Dons showed that they’ll be ready to get started with their second season at Dick Bivins Stadium next Thursday night by finishing strong at Bivins this past Thursday night. Despite already knowing their playoff destiny as the No. 1 seed from District 2-5A Division II, the...

Amarillo, TX · 3d

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Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine hosts first North America One Health University Network conference

The Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo will host the first North America One Health University Network conference on Friday and Saturday, aimed at showcasing the network's impact and providing opportunities for partnerships and collaboration.

Amarillo, TX · 3d

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Lubbock High football snaps 18-year drought in Battle of the Silver Spurs

It's not just another high school football game when Lubbock High and Monterey face off. Ask any Lubbock native, and they'll say the same thing when you mention the town's two oldest schools: " Oh, the Battle for the Spurs ?" The matchup, which started in 1956, is part of the fabric of high school football in the Hub City. In that same vein, the silver spurs haven't moved from their perch inside the Monterey High School display case since 2007. They go along with the football from the first game, which saw Monterey claim a 27-7 victory on Thanksgiving back in 1956. That spot will have a vacancy following Lubbock High's 45-26 victory over the Plainsmen in a District 2-5A Division I contest Friday, Nov. 6, at PlainsCapital Park at Lowrey Field. "We had to bring the tradition back," said Lubbock High senior running back Nathan Johnson, who netted touchdown runs from 4 and 32 yards. "Out of all the games that we've played, this is the game that my team really wanted. And you could tell, they were killin' it at practice. "The coaches kept preaching to win during the week, it's not win day of the game.

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END ZONE EXTRA: HS Football final scores and highlights from Friday, Nov. 6

Final scores from across the South Plains! Highlights will be posted with End Zone Extra later tonight. Tahoka 1 Pathway Academy 0 (forfeit) West Texas Tornadoes 1 Mesquite Ignite 0 (forfeit)

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Frenship Memorial ends first-ever varsity season with loss to Tascosa

WOLFFORTH, Texas (KCBD) - The Frenship Memorial Panthers finished their first-ever varsity season with a 55-16 loss to the Tascosa Rebels. They finish the season 2-8, 1-6 in district. Their two victories came against Coronado and Caprock. Next year will be the Panthers’ first season to include seniors.

Wolfforth, TX · 3d

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No. 1 Idalou clinches district with 42-21 win over Slaton

IDALOU, Texas (KCBD) - The No. 1 Idalou Wildcats (10-0, 4-0 district) completed their perfect regular season with a 42-21 over the Slaton Tigers (6-4, 3-1) in a district championship game Friday night at Taylor/Reddell Field. Next week, Idalou will open the playoffs against the Dimmitt Bobcats. Slaton will play...

Idalou, TX · 3d

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No. 3 Lubbock-Cooper Liberty earns first-ever 10-0 start with blowout win over Perryton

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The No. 3 Lubbock-Cooper Liberty Patriots (10-0, 4-0 district) completed their first perfect regular season in program history with a 73-12 blowout win over the Perryton Rangers. This milestone comes in their fourth year of existence, third as a varsity program, and second with seniors. The...

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‘The Blitz’ 2026 Week 11 highlights and scores

The final week of the high school football regular season is in the books for teams in the UIL, while those in TAPPS began their march toward a state title. The final week of the high school football regular season is in the books for teams in the UIL, while those in TAPPS began their march toward a state title. KLBK’s “The Blitz” highlighted several of these final showcases from across Lubbock and the South Plains. KLBK’s “The Blitz” highlighted several of these final showcases from across Lubbock and the South Plains.

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Red Raider Baseball Picks Up Its 3rd Commitment Of The Week

With National Signing Day approaching next week, the Red Raider baseball team continues to fill out the 2027 class, earning the commitment of Wyatt Duke of Calallen High School on Wednesday. Duke is the 14th player to give a verbal commitment to Tim Tadlock’s team for the 2027 season.

Lubbock, TX · 4d

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Texas Tech basketball player Jamichael Stillwell eligible to play vs. Illinois

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - A Lubbock judge has temporarily blocked the NCAA from enforcing penalties on a Texas Tech athlete due to his eligibility, clearing the path for him to play, for now. The court finds he has standing to sue the NCAA over the question. Forward Jamichael Stillwell transferred...

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Amarillo Globe-News

Tulia football meets Floydada for our Game of the Week

Here's a look at the best Week 11 high school football games in the Texas Panhandle. Game of the Week Floydada (5-4, 1-2) at Tulia (6-3, 3-0) 7 p.m. Friday, Younger Field The Hornets are one win away from an undefeated District 2-2A Division I title under the tutelage of first-year head coach Trevor Cordova. Led by star quarterback Jacob Trevino and a handful of talented skill position players, Tulia's offense is averaging 41 points per game, leading the team to an impressive turnaround. The Hornets went 2-8 in 2025, including an 0-4 mark in district play. That was against a different group of opponents, though, as offseason UIL realignment dropped Tulia from District 1-3A Division II to the team's current league. Now, with a new head coach and in a new district, the Hornets are looking for a fourth consecutive win and a complete "worst-to-first" resurgence. Floydada is led by former West Texas head coach Jeff Smith, who is in his first year at the helm with the Whirlwinds after leading the Comanches to a state semifinal appearance in 2025. Smith's squad is coming off its first district win against Hale Center in Week 10 and is looking to

Floydada, TX · 6d

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Lubbock ISD Planning for 2027-2028 Academic Calendar

Lubbock ISD is getting ready for the 2027 through 2028 academic calendar through a survey one can take to help construct the calendar. The survey will close at midnight on Sunday, Nov. 8. Texas Education Code (TEC) 25.081 states that school districts will provide at least 75,600 minutes of instruction,...

Lubbock, TX · 7d

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Cooper, Wylie meet Friday with home playoff game at stake in regular-season finale

ABILENE, Texas — High school football is heading into the final week of the regular season, and several Big Country teams are still fighting for playoff positioning and home-field advantage. In Class 5A Division I, Abilene High has already clinched a playoff spot after a 28-21 win over Amarillo...

Abilene, TX · 6d

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