Brownwood Lions will host a 10-team 7-on-7 Division II state qualifying tournament on Saturday, competing for two spots in the state tournament. The Lions are in Pool B alongside Graham, which is ineligible to win the pool, as well as Mineral Wells, Snyder, and Sweetwater. Pool A features Glen Rose, Jim Ned, McGregor, Stephenville, and Wall vying for the other state berth. The Lions are aiming for a second consecutive state tournament appearance after missing out in 2024, with key returning players including running backs Trent Buffington and Nick Rodriguez, and quarterback Riggs Gray.

By the Numbers
  • 10 teams participating in the qualifier tournament.
  • Two spots up for grabs in the state tournament.
State of Play
  • The tournament is hosted at the Multipurpose Athletic Center on the Brownwood High School campus.
  • Brownwood will play four games starting at 9 a.m. against Snyder, followed by Mineral Wells, Graham, and Sweetwater.
What's Next

The Lions will also participate in a second qualifier at Jim Ned on June 5, aiming to secure a spot in the state tournament scheduled for June 25-26 in College Station.

Bottom Line

Brownwood's performance in this tournament is crucial not only for immediate qualification but also for building momentum towards their state ambitions, especially with a strong roster aiming to improve on last year鈥檚 results.