Johnson beat Austin High to clinch a postseason slot last night, kicking off Week 10 of the 2026 UIL campaign with some serious fireworks. It’s late October, folks, and the Texas high school football scene is already heating up with a spooky slate of games right before Halloween!
Early Playoff Ticket Punched
That win by Johnson over Austin High is the first real, solid piece of news from this jam-packed Week 10. We’re talking about the 2026 campaign, hitting late October, and teams are already fighting for their spots. To get that postseason slot locked down this early? That’s a huge statement from Johnson, and it puts the rest of the league on notice.
Week 10 Action Heats Up Across the Lone Star State
While Johnson was busy securing their spot, the rest of the UIL season kept rolling. Thursday saw some games played, and then Friday brought the bulk of the action. Keep your eyes peeled for the Westlake vs. Cedar Ridge matchup, which is definitely highlighted as a major one on the schedule. And just to remind us of the kind of intensity these teams bring, we even got a look back at Lake Travis running back Henry Hopping (88) from his game against Westlake on October 23, showcasing some of that relentless effort.
This is just the start of Week 10, with real-time updates hitting the board throughout Friday. What a way to head into Halloween weekend!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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