5A Division I Region I Projections Put Denton Ryan, Abilene in Focus

Dave Campbell's Texas Football has published Matt Stepp's Class 5A Division I Region I outlook, projecting district finishes, bi-district matchups and regional champions for the 2026 season.

Programs named in the outlook include Denton Ryan, Abilene, Wolfforth Frenship and Saginaw Chisholm Trail — a mix of North Texas and West Texas programs that shapes one of the longest-travel regions in 5A.

These are projections, not results. Region I brackets are not set until district certification, which the UIL calendar places on November 7, with bi-district games opening the week of November 12.

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