2026 UIL Realignment: North Texas High School Sports Winners and Losers

The 2026 UIL realignment cycle has brought significant changes to high school sports across North Texas, with every district experiencing at least one shift. Key highlights include Duncanville and North Crowley being placed in the same district, creating a highly anticipated matchup. Aledo emerges as a winner in 6A, avoiding long trips to West Texas and joining a district with Arlington ISD. Meanwhile, Plano ISD moves into a district with Richardson ISD and Coppell, and DeSoto makes a headline-grabbing move to 5A. Allen remains a top contender in Division 1, bolstering their schedule with powerhouse non-district opponents like Southlake Carroll and Duncanville. These changes set the stage for an intense two years of DFW high school football and basketball, featuring new rivalries and shifted playoff paths for many of the region's top programs.