Denton ISD Schools Chase Playoff Berths
All four Denton ISD high schools have qualified for or are in position to qualify for the 2026 UIL playoffs.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
Denton, Denton Braswell, Denton Guyer and Denton Ryan are positioned for the 2026 UIL playoffs. Denton clinched its first playoff berth since 2023, and the four schools are a combined 27-8 entering Week 11.
Why it matters
The strong showing across the district gives Denton ISD a rare multi-school presence in the postseason. Braswell's playoff status remains open, with its final seed depending on this week's results.
Guyer allows 227.2 yards and 16.6 points per game, while Denton allows 14.4 points and 157.2 yards per game. Braswell's postseason status is still undecided heading into Week 11.
The players
Denton ISD
The Denton Independent School District oversees the four high schools whose football programs are competing for playoff spots.
The details
Ryan has secured a postseason spot and can clinch the No. 1 seed in District 3-5AI with a win over Saginaw Chisholm Trail. Guyer has clinched the top seed in District 5-6A, and Braswell can clinch a playoff berth this week with a win over Hebron or a Flower Mound loss.
Timeline
2019: Braswell last made the postseason.
2023: Denton earned its previous playoff berth before this season.
Last season: Ryan and Guyer advanced to regional finals.
Week 11: Denton ISD schools hold a combined 27-8 record.
This week: Braswell can clinch a playoff berth.
Season Trajectory
Denton's return to the playoffs follows its 2023 berth and marks a renewed push for the program after recent seasons. The district's multi-school postseason presence reflects strong competitive depth across its high school football programs.
Braswell's final playoff seed will hinge on the outcome of its game against Hebron and Flower Mound's result this week. Fantasy and bracket watchers following Denton ISD programs should track these matchups closely.
The takeaway
Denton ISD's multi-school playoff push shows broad competitive strength across the district's football programs this season. Readers following the district should watch Braswell's result this week.
What happens next
Braswell's playoff status will be determined by this week's game against Hebron or Flower Mound's result.
Further reading
Follow the latest Denton Football coverage for more on the district's playoff race.
