Central Texas, September 28, 2025
News Summary
In Week 5 of Central Texas high school football, there were a mix of overwhelming victories and nail-biting finishes. Dripping Springs stunned Akins with a 63-0 win, while Anderson edged A&M Consolidated 42-40 in a closely contested match. Many teams solidified their standings with impressive performances, revealing strong offensive and defensive capabilities. The week served as a pivotal moment for establishing contenders as the season progresses, showcasing the rising talent and competitive nature across various districts.
Austin — High school football in Central Texas produced a mix of lopsided victories and tight battles in Week 5, leaving several teams positioned as early contenders while others faced costly setbacks.
Top-line results and key outcomes
The week featured multiple decisive wins, headlined by Dripping Springs overwhelming Akins, scoring 63-0, and other large-margin victories including Bastrop over Austin McCallum and Granger’s offensive outburst. At the same time, several games were decided by narrow margins, including a two-point finish in which Anderson narrowly defeated A&M Consolidated with a score of 42-40 and a three-point game where Thorndale narrowly defeated Hempstead 26-23.
- Bastrop defeated Austin McCallum 69-7.
- Vandegrift won against Cedar Park Vista Ridge 21-10.
- Round Rock emerged victorious over Cedar Ridge 40-12.
- McNeil won big against Stony Point 56-21.
- Westwood triumphed over Manor 49-13.
- Dripping Springs overwhelmed Akins, scoring 63-0.
- Austin High defeated Del Valle 35-7.
- San Marcos beat Johnson 40-7.
- Georgetown dominated Leander, winning 58-27.
- Lake Belton secured a 49-38 victory over Rouse.
- Anderson narrowly defeated A&M Consolidated with a score of 42-40.
- Weiss outperformed Hendrickson, grabbing a win at 41-21.
- Connally triumphed over Crockett 62-14.
- East View defeated Glenn 31-17.
- Lockhart claimed a 38-0 win against Cedar Creek.
- Jarrell won decisively against Smithville 56-14.
- Llano beat Comfort 41-0.
- Thorndale narrowly defeated Hempstead 26-23.
- Granger achieved a high-scoring win against Bartlett, winning 77-31.
The most significant loss was for Akins, who suffered their first defeat of the season. That result stands out not only for the margin but also because it marked the first loss for a previously unbeaten team. Several other teams posted shutouts or held opponents to low scoring totals, reinforcing defensive strengths across the region.
Supporting details: trends and standout performances
Week 5 showed clear separation between teams that are executing on both sides of the ball and those still working through inconsistencies. Offenses produced several high-scoring outputs: Granger scored 77 points, Bastrop reached 69, and Connally posted 62. Defenses also had notable performances with Lockhart and Llano recording shutouts.
Close games highlighted the competitive balance in several districts. The two-point margin in the Anderson vs. A&M Consolidated game and the three-point decision in Thorndale’s game illustrate how special teams, late-game drives, and turnovers have played decisive roles.
Implications for standings and upcoming weeks
With the season moving past its opening month, teams that posted dominant wins are beginning to establish themselves as contenders in their districts, while narrow victories and close losses will heavily influence tie-breakers and playoff positioning. Coaches are likely to emphasize consistency and situational play as district play approaches.
The week was marked by a mix of decisive victories and tight finishes across various matchups. That mix means fans can expect continued unpredictability and shifting momentum as teams adjust to injuries, depth concerns, and matchup challenges.
Numerous teams showed significant resilience and talent as the season progresses, with several teams now establishing themselves as strong contenders. Continued game-by-game performance will determine which squads sustain momentum into the second half of the regular season.
Game coverage and updates are provided by local sports authorities, with ongoing insights into player performances and team standings in the competitive high school football landscape.
FAQ
- Which game produced the most significant loss?
- The most significant loss was for Akins, who suffered their first defeat of the season.
- What characterized Week 5?
- The week was marked by a mix of decisive victories and tight finishes across various matchups.
- Which teams showed resilience and emerging strength?
- Numerous teams showed significant resilience and talent as the season progresses, with several teams now establishing themselves as strong contenders.
- Where can readers find ongoing updates and coverage?
- Game coverage and updates are provided by local sports authorities, with ongoing insights into player performances and team standings in the competitive high school football landscape.
- What was the result of the Bastrop game?
- Bastrop defeated Austin McCallum 69-7.
- How did the Dripping Springs vs. Akins game end?
- Dripping Springs overwhelmed Akins, scoring 63-0.
- Which game was decided by two points?
- Anderson narrowly defeated A&M Consolidated with a score of 42-40.
- What was the high-scoring result for Granger?
- Granger achieved a high-scoring win against Bartlett, winning 77-31.
Week 5 results table
| Home Team | Visitor | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bastrop | Austin McCallum | 69-7 |
| Vandegrift | Cedar Park Vista Ridge | 21-10 |
| Round Rock | Cedar Ridge | 40-12 |
| McNeil | Stony Point | 56-21 |
| Westwood | Manor | 49-13 |
| Dripping Springs | Akins | 63-0 |
| Austin High | Del Valle | 35-7 |
| San Marcos | Johnson | 40-7 |
| Georgetown | Leander | 58-27 |
| Lake Belton | Rouse | 49-38 |
| Anderson | A&M Consolidated | 42-40 |
| Weiss | Hendrickson | 41-21 |
| Connally | Crockett | 62-14 |
| East View | Glenn | 31-17 |
| Lockhart | Cedar Creek | 38-0 |
| Jarrell | Smithville | 56-14 |
| Llano | Comfort | 41-0 |
| Thorndale | Hempstead | 26-23 |
| Granger | Bartlett | 77-31 |
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