2018 Region Outlooks: 6A Region I — Duncanville, Denton Guyer and Euless Trinity top a new-look region

Today’s spotlight: Class 6A Region I

UIL Realignment has certainly changed the landscape in Region I as gone is Allen, who completely dominated the landscape the past two years. The Eagles have found a new home in Region II, thus leaving the door wide open in Region I Division I. Last year’s Division II regional champion, Waco Midway, is also gone as they’ve moved over to Region II after realignment. As is always the case in a realignment year, there was plenty of shuffling within Region I and we now have two six team districts out west, which leads into the big story from February San Angelo Central moving into a DFW district. The travel will be tough, and the competition will be as well with Euless Trinity, 5A quarter-finalist Richland and what should be an improved Abilene High squad in 3-6A. Southlake Carroll, after its surprise playoff run, now has a new head coach in Riley Dodge and will have its hands full powerful Denton Guyer, ever improving Haslet Eaton, Trophy Club Nelson and Keller Fossil Ridge who posted a 10-1 mark in 2017. Changes are everywhere and it should make for some intriguing races come playoff time.