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Two Panhandle teams compete at 2026 UIL state 7-on-7 tournament in College Station

Dumas eliminated in bracket play; Palo Duro set to face Allen Eagles on Saturday

Two Panhandle teams compete at 2026 UIL state 7-on-7 tournament in College Station Dumas eliminated in bracket play; Palo Duro set to face Allen Eagles on Saturday

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KFDA) - A pair of Panhandle football programs traveled to College Station for the 2026 UIL state 7-on-7 tournament, which opened Thursday.

Dumas Demons

Dumas turned in a clean performance during Thursday’s pool play, defeating all three opponents to advance undefeated into bracket play.

The Demons’ run ended Friday morning with a one-point loss to Somerset.

RoundOpponentResult
Pool PlayVan Alstyne26-12, Dumas
Pool PlayBay City13-6, Dumas
Pool PlayChapel Hill27-14, Dumas
Bracket PlaySomerset21-20, Somerset

Palo Duro Dons

Palo Duro posted dominant performances in two of its three pool play games Thursday, shutting out both Tyler and North Forney. The Dons combined to outscore those two opponents 59-0.

A loss to College Park sandwiched between those wins left Palo Duro at 2-1 heading into bracket play. The Dons are scheduled to face the Allen Eagles on Saturday morning.

RoundOpponentResult
Pool PlayTyler34-0, Palo Duro
Pool PlayCollege Park25-24, College Park
Pool PlayNorth Forney25-0, Palo Duro
Bracket PlayAllen Eagles8:45 A.M. — Saturday

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