News Summary
The Texas State 7-on-7 Football Tournament is taking place in College Station at Veterans Park, featuring over 100 high school teams in a fast-paced format. The non-contact tournament began Thursday and spans three days, showcasing skill positions without helmets or pads. Division II and III competitions started on Thursday, while Division I features top teams and finishes on Saturday. With free admission, fans can enjoy a preview of the football season while bracing for hot weather conditions.
College Station, Texas — The Texas State 7-on-7 Football Tournament is underway in College Station this week at Veterans Park, featuring over 100 high school teams competing in a fast-paced format. The tournament, which started Thursday, offers a thrilling preview of the upcoming football season for players and fans alike.
7-on-7 football is a non-contact version of the game characterized by players competing without helmets, pads, or blocking. The match focuses on skill positions, including quarterbacks, receivers, and defensive backs, and operates on a running clock to ensure quick-paced action. The tournament spans three days and is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II, and Division III.
Competition in Division II and Division III commenced on Thursday and will end on Friday. Meanwhile, Division I, which features some of the best high school programs, including those from 5A and 6A classifications, runs from Friday through Saturday. Each team qualified for the tournament by either winning local tournaments or receiving invitations through hosting duties or past participation.
This year’s defending champions include:
- DeSoto in Division I
- Hamshire-Fannett in Division II
- Gunter in Division III
Local teams such as College Station A&M Consolidated and Alvin Shadow Creek are participating, along with schools from across the state, including Dumas, Sunray, and El Paso Pebble Hills. Fans are urged to attend the event, which offers free admission, although parking may pose a challenge. Attendees are also advised to prepare for exceptionally hot weather conditions.
During the tournament, multiple games will take place simultaneously, providing ample opportunities for spectators to enjoy various matchups and witness talented young athletes in action. The champions of Division II and Division III will be determined on Friday, while Division I champions will be crowned Saturday afternoon.
The tournament format includes pool play, where teams compete for positions in both championship and consolation brackets. Among the notable matchups in Division I are Longview against Hightower and Tyler facing MacArthur. Division II will showcase games like Kilgore against Austin LBJ and Chapel Hill versus Columbia. Meanwhile, Division III features Grapeland against Poth and Trinity battling Hale Center.
Participating teams also include several from East Texas, such as Longview and Tyler in Division I, Kilgore and Chapel Hill in Division II, and Grapeland and Trinity in Division III. Additionally, teams from the Texas Panhandle, like Palo Duro, Dumas, and Sunray, represent their respective divisions.
The Texas State 7-on-7 Football Tournament serves not just as a competitive event but also as an opportunity for young athletes to build team chemistry and prepare for the challenges of the fall football season. As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to witnessing exceptional talent and intense matchups over the next few days.
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Additional Resources
- Texas Football: 2025 Texas State 7-on-7 Preview
- Wikipedia: 7-on-7 Football
- Dallas News: 2025 Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament Preview
- Google Search: Texas 7-on-7 Football Tournament
- KTEN: Tyler Chapel Hill Area Teams Set for 7-on-7 State Tournament
- Google Scholar: 7-on-7 Football Strategy
- MaxPreps: Ultimate Preview 2025 Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas High School Football
- KRIS-TV: H.M. King and Agua Dulce Qualify for Texas Football 7-on-7 State Tournament
- Google News: Texas High School 7-on-7 Tournament
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