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Texas high school coaches call for UIL rule changes amid staggering number of transfers.
Coaches say the integrity of UIL athletics is on the line and question the fairness of DECs and the state executive committee.
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Argyle star QB Hayes Hackney is ruled ineligible at DEC hearing after residency dispute.
Hackney plans to appeal to the UIL. Argyle, ranked No. 3 in the state, will not have to forfeit any games.
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Hayes Hackney’s dad said they plan to appeal to the UIL. How soon that can be heard remains to be seen, and Argyle only has two games remaining in the regular season.
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Argyle star QB Hayes Hackney is ruled ineligible after a residency dispute. Argyle does not have to forfeit any previous games.
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UIL will add girls flag football as a pilot program no earlier than the 2028-29 school year.
Also, the UIL expanded its home-field advantage rule for the first round of the playoffs in several sports.
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The UIL is ready to add a shot clock for Texas high school basketball, but not right away.
Use of a 35-second shot clock will be phased in for different classifications over several years.
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ICYMI: DEC meeting to be held today for Argyle star quarterback Hayes Hackney in possible residency dispute.
This case could end up being similar to that of Lewisville QB Laykon Brassfield.
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A true GUT-CHECK victory for the 49ers. That young defense had to dig deep, and the rookie Romello Height — club on broken hand — delivered. So did many of his teammates.
This injured 49ers' team can certainly use reinforcements. But they're 6-0, and they're tough
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Check out standout defensive performances by Dallas-area football players from Week 8.
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BREAKING: DEC meeting to be held Tuesday for Argyle star quarterback Hayes Hackney in possible residency dispute.
This case could end up being similar to that of Lewisville QB Laykon Brassfield.
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UIL will add girls flag football as a pilot program no earlier than the 2028-29 school year.
Also, the UIL expanded its home-field advantage rule for the first round of the playoffs in several sports.
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The UIL is ready to add a shot clock for Texas high school basketball, but not right away.
Use of a 35-second shot clock will be phased in for different classifications over several years.
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UIL approved giving football teams in 4A & below home-field advantage in first round of playoffs and adopting that for all classes in basketball, volleyball, team tennis and soccer.
Currently, only 6A and 5A football teams get home field in first round.
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The UIL approved a mandated 35-second shot clock for basketball starting in 2028-29 school year for 6A and 5A, with other classes to adopt it in following years. 6A and 5A schools would have the option to use it in the 2027-28 school year.
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The UIL has approved starting girls flag football as a pilot program, with no more than two classifications at the beginning, starting in the 2028-29 school year. It remains to be seen what time of year the sport will be played.
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10 Dallas-area players to watch in Week 9 of the Texas high school football season
DeSoto's SaRod Baker, Lake Highlands' John Cothern and many more.
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Arlington Martin continues revenge tour with win over Bowie to stay undefeated.
Virginia Tech pledge Javian Jones-Priest had a big game as Martin showed it is clearly the best team in District 3-6A.
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Arlington Martin continues revenge tour with win over Bowie to stay undefeated.
Virginia Tech pledge Javian Jones-Priest had a big game as Martin showed it is clearly the best team in District 3-6A.
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Bowie cut Martin’s lead to 36-20 midway through the third quarter on a 12-yard TD pass from Mason Nichols to Antonio Birdow, but Martin answered right back with a 7-yard TD pass from Devoll to Ty Ingram after a 41-yard diving catch by Malik Mason.
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Four-star senior running back Javian Jones-Priest, committed to Virginia Tech, scored his fifth touchdown of the game -- this one on a 1-yard run -- as Arlington Martin takes a 36-13 lead over Arlington Bowie early in the third quarter.
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