2025 TNG Class 6A Region 4 Preview

Regional Top 20 plus projections and commentary on each district race

In this post, we’ll first take a look at the Top 20 teams in Region 4 and then we’ll dive into each district individually. We’ll look at the projected final standings in each district, complete with overall team ratings (OVR), offensive ratings (OFF), defensive ratings (DEF), state and regional rankings, and playoff projections/odds along with brief commentary on each district’s race.

25-6A Projection

Fresh off the program’s first State Title, Vandegrift looks poised to easily top the district again for what would be their 8th consecutive title in just 15 years of existence. Coach Drew Sanders has built a bona-fide juggernaut, and with QB Miles Teodecki and 10 other All-District players back, the Vipers have a real shot to reach their third title game in four years.

The race behind Vandegrift for the final three playoff spots is going to be wild, as per usual. Vista Ridge looks the strongest of the chasing pack and they could be quite a bit better than they were last year with 14 of 23 All-District honorees back this year.

Round Rock and McNeil should be right in the mix as well. Round Rock returned to their norm on defense last year, but have a good bit of rebuilding to do on that side of the ball, while McNeil returns a nice balance of experience on both sides. Keep a close eye on Hutto, who hired State Champion OC Eli Reinhart from North Crowley to lead their program. The Hippos have the potential to be one of the most improved teams in the state.

26-6A Projection

2019 was the last time anyone but Westlake won an outright title in this district, but could 2025 be the year Lake Travis gets back on top? Westlake has to be the favorite, but Lake Travis returns more experience this time around and they’ve played Westlake really well each of the last four times they’ve met. The Cavaliers’ fate will likely hinge on who takes over at QB, because they look solid everywhere else. The Chaps, on the other hand, do return three-year starter Rees Wise at QB, but will rely on a number of inexperienced players on both sides of the ball around him.

Dripping Springs has a fair amount of rebuilding to do themselves, but they look like a clear top-three team. Keep an eye on Sophomore Chase Ames at QB. Expect Bowie to get back into the postseason as they return a good deal more experience than Austin High. A Bowie return to the playoffs would send Westlake back to the Division 2 bracket this year.

27-6A Projection

This district always seems to come down to Johnson and Reagan and this year looks no different. Johnson returns 9 of their 18 All-District selections from a year ago, while Reagan returns just 4 of their 16. Notably, most of Johnson’s experience is on D where Reagan has typically outclassed them, although last year the margin between the two defenses was much closer.

Behind those two Brandeis, Clark, and Churchill look to be in a tight race for the final two spots. Clark returns the most experience of those three and Brandeis returns 1st team All-District QB Wynter Smith (Soph). Madison and Roosevelt look a step behind that group, but this district is always good for surprises.

28-6A Projection

Brennan made an incredibly impressive response to a slightly down year in ‘23, outscoring district foes 53-4 on average last year. The Bears might not be quite that good this year, but they should still dominate the district.

Harlan has been really good the last few years and should be good again with QB Aldric Trotter back to lead the offense. Last year the Hawks shocked Dripping Springs, winning 55-24 against the Tigers in Round 3.

A good ways back from the top two, but a similar distance ahead of anyone chasing them, Sotomayor and Taft are pretty clear picks for the final playoff spots. Sotomayor has come a long way in just the three years they’ve played varsity football and they’ve established a pretty strong defensive identity.

29-6A Projection

Steele had another great year, averaging over 60ppg in district play and are once again favored to finish well ahead of the rest of the district despite having to replace everyone but RB Jonathan Hatton and OL Price McClanahan from easily the best offense in school history. The Knights will have a solid core of returning defenders to build around.

Behind the Knights, things get really interesting. All six remaining teams are rated within two TDs of each other and there’s the additional wildcard of all of the high-end San Marcos recruits regaining eligibility after 3 years of playing sub-varsity ball. The Rattlers could be far, far better than we’re projecting with our model, but it’s incredibly difficult to project the impact of those reinstated with having no baseline. Of the know quantities, New Braunfels Canyon looks like the best of the rest, returning 6 of their 14 All-District selections from ‘24, while Johnson, East Central, and even Judson have pretty daunting rebuild efforts facing them. With any number of combinations of playoff representatives on the table, Steele’s playoff bracket destination could be unknown deep into the season.

30-6A Projection

Laredo United, led by QB Jorge Luna and WRs Jesse Garcia-Perez and Colt Lozano returning should be well clear of the rest of the district as the Longhorns return the most experienced team in the district.

Things are a little less clear behind them but Alexander and Eagle Pass are likely to battle it out for 2nd and 3rd. If Alexander finds a solid QB and if they can repeat their excellent defensive improvement from last year, they might just challenge United at the top. Likewise, Eagle Pass could bounce-back from a surprising drop off last year and also make things interesting. Medina Valley and United South look to be in a tight race for the final playoff spot. Medina Valley’s strength last year was their defense, but they have nearly a total rebuild ahead on that side of the ball. The same could be said for United South, but they return less than Medina Valley on offense.

31-6A Projection

After two great seasons with very experienced classes the PSJA Bears return just 1 of their 16 All-District performers from last year, leaving them to face a huge rebuilding effort. Weslaco looks primed to pounce as the Panthers return more All-District performers than they lost and they were only beaten 24-16 by PSJA a year ago.

Behind those two keep an eye on Edinburg who returns 6 of their 8 All-District defenders from a solid defensive unit. Economedes and La Joya should both be improved quite a bit, but Economedes is the clear favorite to grab the final playoff spot.

32-6A Projection

Although it only features five teams, 32-6A has the two best teams in deep South Texas, with Los Fresnos and Veterans Memorial returning extensive experience from highly successful 2024 campaigns. Los Fresnos should once again be the class of the district with QB Robert Pineda returning with 9 other All-District returnees on offense alone. Veterans Memorial looks similarly stacked on defense where they return 9 of 12 All-District performers.

Long the staples at the top of this district, Harlingen and San Benito have been left to fight for the final two spots in the playoff picture. San Benito took their lumps last year with a brutal non-conference schedule that will repeat this year, but the Greyhounds return 17 of their 24 All-District selections. Harlingen should be better as well, with QB Hassan Woolery back along with 8 other All-District returnees on offense.