TRUE GRIT: No. 2 Atascocita primed to replicate last year's journey to Round Rock

No. 5 -- The Woodlands Highlanders (6A)

Consistency has become a calling card in The Woodlands, where winning seasons, postseason appearances, and college-bound talent are more expectation than exception. That standard remains intact as the Highlanders enter Year 26 under longtime head coach Ron Eastman, whose 727 career victories reflect both longevity and sustained excellence. Last season's 29–5 showing carried The Woodlands into the Area Round of the playoffs, and much of that core returns.