Austin, October 21, 2025
News Summary
The eighth week of the Texas high school football season showcased thrilling matches across Central Texas, featuring dominant victories and a key game between Dripping Springs and Lake Travis. Fans enjoyed exciting performances, with standout teams such as Bastrop and LBJ continuing their strong season. As the competitive spirit rises, local schools are gearing up for critical matchups and approaching playoff qualification. With over 43 games lined up in upcoming weeks, the action is far from over, promising more excitement in the weeks ahead.
Central Texas
The eighth week of the 2025 Texas high school football season has concluded, showcasing thrilling matchups and significant victories across the Austin metropolitan area from Thursday to Friday.
Key Matchups and Scores
This week featured several notable games, including:
- Georgetown vs East View
- Pflugerville vs Liberty Hill
- McCallum vs Connally
- Game of the Week: Dripping Springs vs Lake Travis
Scores from Week 8 highlighted remarkable performances, including:
- Hutto 49, Stony Point 29
- Round Rock 42, Westwood 7
- Vista Ridge 37, Cedar Ridge 24
- Vandegrift 62, Manor 13
- Westlake 30, Bowie 7
- Lake Travis 14, Dripping Springs 7
- Austin High 33, Akins 7
- San Marcos 27, Converse Judson 17
- Schertz Clemens 23, Johnson 21
- Anderson 62, Cedar Creek 3
- Weiss 54, Lockhart 3
- College Station 52, Hays 7
- A&M Consolidated 51, Hendrickson 10
- Elgin 70, Crockett 26
- Bastrop 71, Navarro 0
- McCallum 36, Connally 34
- Liberty Hill 70, Pflugerville 23
- LBJ 72, Austin Achieve 0
- Manor New Tech 40, Travis 7
- Wimberley 35, Jarrell 34
- Lago Vista 46, Smithville 7
- Blanco 49, Thrall 3
- Thorndale 28, San Saba 24
- Granger 56, Iola 14
Upcoming Matches and Rankings
Following a week filled with impressive outcomes, more than 43 high school football games are scheduled for the upcoming weeks in the Austin area. Local teams continue to feature prominently in the Texas state rankings, showcasing many of the state’s top-ranked teams.
Important Context
The high school football season in Texas is an exciting time, with local schools competing for prestige and recognition. This year’s matches have drawn significant attention from the community, reinforcing the establishments as key elements of local culture. Noteworthy performances this season have included dominant victories by teams such as Bastrop and LBJ, as well as closely contested games like the one between Wimberley and Jarrell.
Fans can keep up with the latest scores and highlights, while local news, weather, and live events are available on various streaming platforms.
Future Developments
As the season progresses, excitement builds, and teams prepare for critical matchups that determine playoff qualifications and seedings.
FAQs
What were the key matchups in Week 8 of the 2025 Texas high school football season?
Key matchups included Georgetown vs East View, Pflugerville vs Liberty Hill, McCallum vs Connally, and the Game of the Week: Dripping Springs vs Lake Travis.
What were some of the notable scores from Week 8?
Notable scores included Hutto 49, Stony Point 29; Round Rock 42, Westwood 7; Vandegrift 62, Manor 13; and Bastrop 71, Navarro 0.
How many games are scheduled in the upcoming weeks?
More than 43 high school football games are scheduled across the Austin area for the upcoming weeks.
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Additional Resources
- Fox7Austin
- Wikipedia: Texas High School Football
- KXAN Sports
- Google Search: Central Texas High School Football Week 8 Scores
- Sports Illustrated
- Google Scholar: Texas High School Football
- USA Today High School Sports
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas High School Football
- Statesman
- Google News: Lake Travis Football
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