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Tarrant County High School Sports

2025–2026 UIL Season  ·  All 7 Tarrant County ISDs  ·  Updated May 2026

Every high school athletic program across Tarrant County — Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, Crowley, Burleson, Peaster, and Poolville. UIL classifications, districts, sports offered, and notable achievements.

UIL Classifications — 2025–2026 & 2026–2028 Realignment
Big news for 2026–2028: Arlington moves up to Class 6A for the first time in school history, joining the same UIL district as Fort Worth. Both now compete against Fort Worth-area schools including North Crowley, Crowley, Boswell, and Mansfield. Meanwhile, Mansfield, Crowley, Peaster, Burleson, and Poolville remain in smaller classifications where they compete regionally.
School / Mascot UIL Class Division District (2025–26) Enrollment (approx.)
Fort Worth Kangaroos 6A — District 3-6A ~2,600
Carroll Dragons 5A → 6A* Div. I District 3-6A (2026) ~2,000
Mansfield Porcupines 4A Div. I District 5-4A ~900
Crowley Eagles 3A Div. I TBD ~450
Peaster Greyhounds 3A Div. I TBD ~400
Burleson Bulldogs 3A Div. II TBD ~350
Poolville Monarchs 1A / 2A — District 11 ~150

*Arlington officially moves to Class 6A beginning with the 2026–2028 UIL realignment cycle. Source: UIL Texas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

School Athletic Profiles
Fort Worth Kangaroos
Fort Worth ISD  ·  Class 6A  ·  District 3-6A
FootballBasketballBaseballSoftballSoccerVolleyballTrackCross CountryGolfTennisSwimmingWrestlingPowerlifting
District rivals: Arlington, North Crowley, Crowley, Boswell, Mansfield schools
Mascot: Kangaroos  ·  Colors: Blue & Gold
Carroll Dragons
Arlington ISD  ·  Class 5A (→6A 2026)  ·  Div. I
FootballBasketballBaseballSoftballSoccerVolleyballTrackCross CountryGolfTennisSwimmingWrestlingPowerliftingCheer
🏆 12 football state championships — most in Texas history
Most recent title: 2023  ·  33 district titles
Moving to District 3-6A in 2026 with Fort Worth
Mansfield Porcupines
Mansfield ISD  ·  Class 4A Div. I
FootballBasketballBaseballSoftballVolleyballTrackCross CountryGolfTennisPowerlifting
2025 QB Kaine Hill: 2,650 passing yds, 34 TDs, 13 rushing TDs
Colors: Green & Gold
Crowley Eagles
Crowley ISD  ·  Class 3A Div. I
FootballBasketballBaseballSoftballVolleyballTrackCross CountryGolfPowerlifting
Perennial 3A football contender
Colors: Blue & Gold  ·  Small-school powerhouse
Peaster Greyhounds
Peaster ISD  ·  Class 3A Div. I
FootballBasketballBaseballSoftballVolleyballTrackCross CountryPowerlifting
Rural community with strong athletic tradition
Colors: Maroon & White
Burleson Bulldogs
Burleson ISD  ·  Class 3A Div. II
FootballBasketballBaseballSoftballVolleyballTrackCross Country
Strong community support, multi-sport athletes
Colors: Purple & Gold
Poolville Monarchs
Poolville ISD  ·  Class 1A / 2A
6-Man FootballBasketballBaseballSoftballTrackCross Country
6-man football program  ·  Deep county heritage
Colors: Green & Gold
Sports Calendar by Season
SeasonSportsSchools Competing
Fall
Aug – Nov		 Football, Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis (girls), Golf (girls), Swimming (some) All 7 ISDs (football)
Winter
Nov – Feb		 Basketball (boys & girls), Wrestling, Powerlifting, Swimming (large schools) All ISDs
Spring
Feb – May		 Baseball, Softball, Track & Field, Soccer, Tennis (boys), Golf (boys) All ISDs
Arlington Football: Most Titles in Texas History
Championship YearClassificationResult
19983AState Champion
20094A Div. IIState Champion
20104A Div. IIState Champion
20114A Div. IIState Champion
20134A Div. IState Champion
20144A Div. IState Champion
20165A Div. IIState Champion
20185A Div. IIState Champion
20195A Div. IIState Champion
20205A Div. IIState Champion
20225A Div. IIState Champion
20235A Div. IIState Champion

12 state championships — the most of any high school program in Texas history. Arlington also holds 33 district titles. Source: Texas Football, UIL Texas.

Information sourced from UIL Texas, school district athletic departments, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Texas Football, and MaxPreps. UIL district assignments subject to change with annual alignments. Tarrant County Desk is not affiliated with UIL or any school district. Submit corrections to tips@tarrantcountydesk.com.