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Stepp's 5A DI Region I Picks: District Projections and Playoff Outlook

Aug 12, 2025, 12:23 PM

The 2025 Texas high school football 5A Division I Region I Outlook, projecting district finishes, bi-district matchups and regional champs with teams like Denton Ryan, Aledo, Abilene and El Paso El Dorado!!

Stepp's 5A DI Region I Picks: District Projections and Playoff Outlook

Stepp's 5A DI Region I Picks: District Projections and Playoff Outlook

If you play in 1-5A Division I, you know you’ll be in the playoffs but seeding will be huge for these four teams as getting that coveted home playoff game can make or break things. El Dorado ran the table a year ago and the Aztecs could be even stronger in 2025 with some of the top skill talent in West Texas. The defense will have to improve if they want to get out of the first round. Expect Americas with seven starters back on both sides to take a step forward, while Parkland also anticipates being improved. Bel Air, took the 0-11 collar a year ago, the Highlanders are still a year away, but expect major progress in 2025.

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