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Source: Victoria Advocate

The bi-district round of UIL State Playoffs saw upsets and early exits across the area. Victoria West Warriors (6-5) 43, Bastrop Bears (7-4) 62 (5A DII Region III) The Warriors season came to an end in Bastrop, as the Bears jumped out to a 28-7 lead in the 2nd quarter and never looked back. Bastrop heads to the area round, where they will meet Huntsville. No. 3 Bay City Black Cats (10-1) 47, Lampasas Badgers (4-7) 28 (4A DI Region III) Bay City found itself on the ropes as Lampasses jumped out to a 21-7 halftime lead in Smithville. However, the Blackcats went on to score 34 unanswered points to secure the come-from-behind victory. Up next for Bay City is Huffman-Hargrave. No. 6 El Campo Ricebirds (9-2) 31, Jarrell Cougars (10-1) 13 (4A DI Region III) El Campo opened the playoffs with a defensive master class in San Marcos. The Ricebirds now await Little Cypress-Mauriceville in the Area round. No.

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