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UIL eyes new home-field playoff rule for 1st round of postseason play
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by By MICHAEL HAAG , Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
UIL officials are crafting a playoff proposal to give higher-seeded teams home-field advantage in the first round for Classes 4A and below in football, basketball, volleyball and soccer.
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Published: July 21, 2026 ·
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