The No. 4-ranked Junction Eagles pulled away in the second half against No. 6 Granger on Friday, setting up a rematch with No. 1 Shiner in the state quarterfinals.
The No. 2-ranked Water Valley Wildcats are headed back to the state semifinals after a hard-fought win over No. 6 Robert Lee on Friday at San Angelo Stadium.
Dozens of new state laws roll out next month and in early 2026, bringing changes to testing in schools, abortion-drug lawsuits, policing rules, immigration enforcement and business taxes.