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Four teams from the greater Houston area advanced to the UIL football state finals. The Bellville Brahmas, North Shore Mustangs, Port Neches-Groves Indians, and the Summer Creek Bulldogs will battle for the rights to bring home titles.
The Brahmas (15-0) edged Wimberly, 35-33, in its Class 4A Division II Semifinal. The Indians of Port Neches-Groves (14-1) knocked off Liberty Hill, 35-28, to set up a rematch of last season’s Class 5A Division II championship game against South Oak Cliff (13-2). The Golden Bears won back-to-back titles, including its 34-24 victory over the Indians last season. With seven appearances in the state finals, North Shore (15-0) will face Duncanville (14-1) after dispatching Austin Westlake 23-14, in the finals for the fifth time in six seasons. The Panthers won its first championship game since 1998 by defeating North Shore, 28-21, in last year’s Class 6A Division I Championship. The Mustangs have taken three of the four previous meetings. Also, the Mustang’s history versus Westlake continues to build, as it has won two out of three contests against the Chaps dating back to 2015. Last season, the Mustangs defeated Austin Westlake, 49-34, on its way to the finals.
Summer Creek (14-1), who competes in district (21-6A) with sister schools Atascocita, Humble, and Kingwood, is looking to make a big splash in its first appearance at the state finals. Beaumont United, Beaumont Westbrook, C.E. King, and North Shore conclude the district schedule. Despite facing stiff competition in one of the most vital districts in the state, the Bulldogs’ opponent, DeSoto, will look to throw a monkey wrench in the plans.
It’s been 46 years since Bellville advanced to the state finals. Unlike other seasons, fall practice rolled in with something special in the air. The dream season has the community hoping for a special ending. The undefeated Brahmas run the ball at a torrent pace and look to continue its winning ways. Its offense has accumulated over 5,000 ground yards. Don’t look for the offense to stray from its ground attack when it takes on Gilmer for a chance to do something the 1960 and 77 teams attempted. In those particular seasons, the school reached the championship game.
Try competing against two quality foes in consecutive weeks. That’s what Port Neches-Groves is up against. Last year, it bounced Liberty Hill from the semifinals, and likewise this season. This week, the Indians will attempt to bring home its first state title. Last season, the Indians watched its hopes slip away, falling 34-24 after holding a double-digit lead over the Golden Bears.
Please visit the link below for more information on the UIL football state championship schedule.
(https://www.uiltexas.org/football/state/football-state-championships-broadcast-information)
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