Brownwood Lions Projected in All 4 Regions of 4A DII

Texas HS Sports revamps realignment predictions, placing Brownwood in multiple districts

Jan. 29, 2026 at 4:39pm

With the UIL Class 4A Division II realignment less than a week away, the Brownwood Lions have now been projected to be placed in all four regions of the classification according to the latest predictions from Texas HS Sports. The projections have the Lions potentially landing in districts across the state, from Region I to Region IV.

Why it matters

The UIL realignment is a major event that significantly impacts the schedules and playoff paths for high school football teams across Texas. Brownwood, a perennial power in 4A DII, being projected in all four regions highlights the uncertainty and fluidity of the realignment process as schools and districts are shuffled.

The details

The latest projection from Texas HS Sports on Wednesday night has Brownwood in District 9, Region III, along with Waco Connally, Waco La Vega, Gatesville, Hillsboro, Robinson and Salado. Previous projections had the Lions in Region II, District 5 and Region I, District 4. The UIL will officially announce the realignment on February 2nd.

  • The UIL realignment will be officially announced on Monday, February 2nd at 9 a.m.
  • Texas HS Sports released its latest 4A DII realignment projection on Wednesday, January 29th.

The players

Texas HS Sports

A leading high school sports media outlet that has been closely tracking and projecting the upcoming UIL realignment.

Brownwood Lions

A perennial powerhouse high school football program in Texas Class 4A Division II.

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What’s next

The UIL will officially announce the realignment for all classifications on February 2nd, providing clarity on where the Brownwood Lions will be placed for the next two-year cycle.

The takeaway

The fluid nature of the UIL realignment process highlights the uncertainty and unpredictability facing high school football programs like Brownwood as they prepare for the next two-year cycle. Coaches and players will have to remain flexible as their district and regional assignments continue to shift in the final days before the official announcement.