Changing The Landscape
The UIL's reclassification for 2026-28 has reshuffled matchups in Bosque County, leading to unexpected changes in team alignments. Clifton, Meridian, and Valley
HOME HOSTILITY
Class 3A’s seventh-ranked Clifton Lady Cubs dethrone defending District 17-3A champion West with season sweep
GETTING THE JOB DONE
In their District 5-3A, DII opener, the Class 3A, DII Clifton Cubs make long road trip to dominate Eastland, host Early Friday
DISTRICT RACES TAKE OFF
CLASS 1A SIX-MAN ROUNDUP: Resurgent Cranfills Gap Lions, rebuilt Iredell Dragons post big opening victories, Kopperl wins tune-up
RUNNING FOR DISTRICT
Coming off strong showings in Rio Vista & Round Rock, Clifton boys & girls cross country teams appear poised to challenge for
SETTING UP SHOWDOWN
Class 3A’s eighth-ranked Clifton Lady Cubs open District 17-3A with three straight sweeps, host Troy for battle of sole possession of first
GRIDIRON GURUS: WEEK 6 PICKS
As Week 6 of the Texas high school football sees key district matchups under the lights, sixth-ranked Aggies host Mississippi State, Cowboys
CROWNING STRONG START
Winning on Homecoming Night, the Class 3A, DII Clifton Cubs crush Blooming Grove for second best start in 20 years, open week
APPLAUDING OPENING ACT
CLASS 2A ROUNDUP: In district openers for both teams, Valley Mills buries Italy; Meridian holds on to cut down Hubbard
GRIDIRON GURUS: WEEK 5 PICKS
As Week 5 of the Texas high school football season sees a few district races open across the Heart of Texas, ninth-ranked
STREAKING INTO DISTRICT
After sweeping to six straight wins, Class 3A’s 10th-ranked Clifton Lady Cubs open District 17-3A play with straight set victory over Harmony
CLIFTON HOME COOKING
Class 3A Cubs look to rebound from first loss on Homecoming night, host Blooming Grove in final non-district game
SURGING AT STARTING LINE
Coming off a state meet appearances last season, the Clifton boys and girls cross country teams running strong at Midway, West Invites
EYES ON THE PRIZE
Looking for first district crown since 2002, Clifton Cubs host arch-rival Whitney, aiming to force 17-3A title tiebreaker with West
SHOWCASING STRENGTH
Coming off banner season in 2024 filled with state accolades, Clifton boys & girls powerlifting improve rank at annual invitational with Lady
BOUND FOR GLORY
By clinching second in District 17-3A, Clifton Lady Cubs clinch back-to-back trips to postseason; aiming for first playoff win since 2011 vs.
SLIP SLIDING AWAY
Despite surging into the second round of District 12-2A riding a three-game winning streak, Meridian Lady Jackets saw their playoff hopes thwarted
DO-OR-DIE TIME
After three straight losses to the District 12-2A frontrunners, Meridian Yellowjackets must win final two games to keep playoff hopes alive
MAKING RUN FOR TITLE
Coming off three straight crucial District 17-3A victories, Clifton Cubs surge into position, poised to challenge for first district crown since 2005
EMBARKING ON A QUEST
Seeking third playoff berth in four seasons, Cubs begin battle for District 17-3A title in road opener at Troy Friday coming out
