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The state 7-on-7 football tournament will be held in College Station, Texas, featuring top high school football teams. College Station Cougars will compete after winning their qualifying matches, and the tournament sees the return of the Temple Wildcats and first-time participants Kenedy Lions. Various teams have shown resilience amid scheduling challenges, making this year’s competition highly anticipated. Fans and players eagerly await to see who will take home the state title.
College Station, Texas – The highly anticipated state 7-on-7 football tournament will take place on June 26-27, 2025, in College Station, Texas, showcasing some of the top high school football programs across the state. The tournament will feature multiple divisions, with both pool play and bracket play scheduled for the two-day event.
The College Station Cougars have solidified their place in the state tournament after a series of dominating performances in the qualifying matches, culminating in a decisive 31-6 victory over Cy-Falls in the finals. The Cougars finished their qualifying rounds undefeated, showcasing their strength with earlier wins against Goose Creek (39-13), Rudder (27-14), and Cy-Creek (39-6). This marks the 11th time that College Station has advanced to the state tournament, with a previous championship title in 2018 adding to their rich history in 7-on-7 football.
Notably, the Temple Wildcats have qualified for the state 7-on-7 tournament for the first time in several years, after overcoming challenges in previous semifinals. This season, they have built a competitive roster, although none of the players have prior experience in a state tournament. Temple’s head coach has emphasized the significance of this achievement for the program as they look to establish themselves among the elite high school teams in Texas.
Making this year’s tournament especially historic is the Kenedy Lions, who will be participating in the state tournament for the first time. The Lions qualified by winning various matches against Louise, Yorktown, George West, and Rice Consolidated, marking a significant milestone for their football program as they compete in Division 3.
Both the Hearne and Lexington teams are among the notable contenders. Hearne is making its seventh appearance at the state tournament since 2018, consistently showcasing strong performances in qualifying rounds to secure a spot this year. Similarly, Lexington will be making its 12th appearance at the state tournament, reinforcing its status as a competitive team in Texas high school football.
This year’s tournament will be the culmination of an intense qualifying process. Previous weather disruptions had impacted the scheduling, leading to modifications in the qualifying match formats to ensure a smooth path to the tournament. Despite these challenges, the teams have shown resilience and determination, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
The state 7-on-7 tournament serves as an important platform for high school athletes in Texas to showcase their skills and compete at a higher level. As the tournament dates approach, anticipation is building among players, coaches, and fans alike, eager to see which teams will rise to the top and claim the coveted state title.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: American Football
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