Express-News staff writer Terrence Thomas sets the stage for what to watch for this weekend:
Key storyline
Tough draw: The deeper a team advances into the UIL playoffs, the tougher the road usually becomes. That is common logic, reflecting that the best teams are the last ones still standing.
For several area teams, their third-round opponent definitely fits the distinction.
Kerrville Tivy, Canyon Lake and Navarro face stiff challenges in their bids to extend their playoff runs.
Tivy (10-2) takes on Corpus Christi Calallen (12-0) in a Class 5A Division II encounter at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Alamodome. Calallen was a state finalist a year ago.
Canyon Lake (10-2) faces Waco La Vega (12-0) in a 4A Division I contest at 7:30 p.m.
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Key storyline
Tough draw: The deeper a team advances into the UIL playoffs, the tougher the road usually becomes. That is common logic, reflecting that the best teams are the last ones still standing.
For several area teams, their third-round opponent definitely fits the distinction.
Kerrville Tivy, Canyon Lake and Navarro face stiff challenges in their bids to extend their playoff runs.
Tivy (10-2) takes on Corpus Christi Calallen (12-0) in a Class 5A Division II encounter at 4 p.m. Saturday at the Alamodome. Calallen was a state finalist a year ago.
Canyon Lake (10-2) faces Waco La Vega (12-0) in a 4A Division I contest at 7:30 p.m.
More...