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Southwest Dragons return to Class 6A after eight seasons in 5A

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:08 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Southwest Dragons return to Class 6A after eight seasons in 5A
Summary

The No. 19 ranked Southwest Dragons prepare for their return to Class 6A after spending eight seasons in 5A. They come off an 8-3 season, where they reached the playoffs before losing in the first round. Southwest boasts a strong lineage with 20 consecutive playoff appearances and welcomes back 10 starters on offense, including key player Dre Voss. Their new district includes familiar teams but introduces Southwest Legacy, which started UIL competition in 2018. The Dragons aim to control the game clock to aid their younger defense as they adapt to the higher classification.

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  • •Southwest finished 8-3 and tied for second in District 14-5A-I in 2025.
  • •The Dragons will face Laredo United on September 25 in district play.
  • •Ten starters return on offense, emphasizing a run-heavy strategy.
  • •Five defensive starters return as the team adapts to 6A competition.
  • •Southwest has qualified for the playoffs for the last 20 years.
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  • 8:08 PMYahoo Sports — Countdown to No. 1: No. 19 Southwest ready for challenge in move back to Class 6A
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The Dragons carry a 20-year playoff streak with them as they return to the top classification after eight seasons in 5A. Despite the time away, they find themselves in a familiar district.

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