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The Brownwood Lions completed their first week of 2026 football practice with an intrasquad scrimmage at Gordon Wood Stadium. Coach Jeryl Brixey said the team is on schedule but must improve pass protection, tackling, ball security and penalties before hosting No. 6 Brock.
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Brownwood High’s tennis team closed its weekend at Abilene’s Rose Park with an 18-1 loss to Canyon High on Aug. 8, with Duncan Dennison earning the Lions’ only victory. Brownwood will host Brock on Aug. 20 in its District 6-4A and home opener.
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The Brownwood Lions are projected to finish third in District 13 and open the Class 4A Division II playoffs against Lago Vista after a 7-5 season and fourth consecutive bi-district championship.
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Brownwood High team tennis will begin its 2026 season against Hereford at 4 p.m. Thursday in Abilene, then play three additional matches before opening District 6-4A competition against Brock on Aug. 20.
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The Brownwood Lions began the second season of coach Jeryl Brixey’s tenure Monday at the Multipurpose Activity Center, with defense standing out during the first practice and an intrasquad scrimmage scheduled for Saturday at Gordon Wood Stadium.
