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Texas UIL softball playoffs move to the area round with all nine of the Lone Star State's Top 50 teams still alive
TL;DR
The Texas UIL softball playoffs have advanced to the area round, with all nine of the state's Top 50 teams still in contention. Notably, the Barbers Hill Eagles and Melissa Cardinals have secured their spots in the upcoming matches.
Key points
- Texas UIL softball playoffs have moved to the area round
- All nine of the state's Top 50 teams are still in contention
- Barbers Hill Eagles clinched a spot by defeating Angleton Wildcats
- Melissa Cardinals advanced by sweeping Texas High Tigers
- Upcoming matchups include Barbers Hill vs. Cougars and Melissa vs. Reedy
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Texas UIL softball playoffs move to the area round with all nine of the Lone Star State's Top 50 teams still alive originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Texas UIL softball playoffs are off and running, and many of the best-of-three bi-district series are in the books.
The nation's No. 1-ranked team in MaxPreps – the Barbers Hill [Mt. Belvieu] Eagles – are one of the teams that has already clinched a spot in the Area playoffs this coming weekend by virtue of a two-games-to-none series win over the Angleton Wildcats. The Eagles are now set to take on the Cougars this coming weekend in the UIL Class 5A Division I playoffs.
On the opposite side of that bracket, the No. 5 Melissa Cardinals also advanced by virtue of a two-game series sweep over the Texas High [Texarkana] Tigers. Next up on the Cardinals' agenda is a weekend date with the Reedy [Frisco] Lions, a 2-0 winner over the Frisco Raccoons.
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Both Barbers Hill and Melissa remain in the chase for at least a share of the national championship along with the No. 4 Lake Creek [Montgomery] Lions – a 2-0 winner over West Fork. The Lions will take on the Santa Fe Indians in the area playoffs next weekend.
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Q&A
Which teams are still in the Texas UIL softball playoffs?
All nine of the Lone Star State's Top 50 teams are still alive in the Texas UIL softball playoffs.
What is the next matchup for the Barbers Hill Eagles in the UIL playoffs?
The Barbers Hill Eagles will face the Cougars in the UIL Class 5A Division I playoffs this coming weekend.
How did the Melissa Cardinals advance in the UIL playoffs?
The Melissa Cardinals advanced by winning their bi-district series against the Texas High Tigers with a two-game sweep.
What teams will the Melissa Cardinals play next in the playoffs?
The Melissa Cardinals are set to play the Reedy Lions, who won their previous matchup against the Frisco Raccoons.
