Austin Vandegrift (TX) vs. Houston Sheldon King (TX): Live updates, score of Texas UIL 6A Division II Saturday night semifinal

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One more ticket is left to be punched to next week’s Texas University Interscholastic League State championship round.

That will go to either Austin Vandegrift or Houston Sheldon King, as the two square off for the UIL 6A Division II championship Saturday night at Baylor University’s McLane Stadium in Waco.

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Vandegrift is one step away from getting the chance to repeat as state champs. The Vipers come in at 12-2.

They began their playoff run by getting a walk-off field goal to beat Austin Westlake, 16-14, in the bi-district round. Last week, the Vipers held off Dripping Springs, 27-20, to win the regional title.

Sheldon King also comes in at 12-2, and the Panthers have reeled off five straight wins. Last week, they held off Humble Summer Creek, 24-21, to win their regional championship.

Friday’s semifinal winner plays DeSoto, which held off Southlake Carroll, 51-44, in the other semifinal on Saturday. That championship game takes place next Saturday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

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