Breaking down what new playoff format means in local sports teams' districts

Quite a bit of change is coming to high school sports across the state this school year, and local teams are no exception.

The UIL's biennial realignment brought the first big changes as some squads changed classifications and others shifted to new districts that could present unique challenges. Then came the approval of a new playoff format, which will have many districts in volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball and baseball follow the same two-division system currently used in 6A football.

Volleyball district outlook: What realignment, new playoff format could mean for Denton-area teams

• By John Fields Staff Writer
• Updated Jun 25, 2024

Volleyball teams across Texas will undergo plenty of change this fall stemming from realignment and the new playoff format. What does it all mean for Denton-area squads and their new districts?

Girls hoops district outlook: What realignment, new playoff format could mean for Denton-area teams

• By John Fields Staff Writer
• Updated 14 hrs ago

Change is afoot for girls basketball teams across the state this upcoming school year, between realignment and the start of a new playoff format. What does it all mean for Denton-area squads and their new districts?

Boys hoops district outlook: What realignment, new playoff format could mean for local teams

• By John Fields Staff Writer
• Updated 12 hrs ago

A new era in Texas high school boys basketball begins this upcoming school year, when a new playoff format goes into effect along with realignment. What does it all mean for Denton-area squads and their new districts?