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Texas · 5A-1 · District 9 · Galveston
Power
-31.1
▼0.5
TX Rank
#708
▼9
5A-1 Rank
#83
Record
1-7
Proj Rec
1-9
Playoff Odds
0.1%

Ball is a Texas high school football program (Class 5A-1, District 9, UIL). The 2026 record stands at 1-7. The Cooper Predictor rates Ball at -31.1, No. 708 of 1174 rated Texas teams and No. 83 of 125 in 5A-1. The model projects a 1-9 finish, with playoff odds of 0.1%. The model's pre-game picks are 7-1 in Ball games this season. Most recent result: lost to Lufkin 0-56 on Oct 16. Next up: vs Goose Creek Memorial on Oct 30 — the model projects Goose Creek Memorial 41-17, giving Ball a 11% chance to win.

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Updated Nov 2, 2026 · Power ratings are calibrated within each state, so a rating from one state can't be compared directly with another's.

2026 schedule, predictions & results

DateOpponentProjectionResult
Aug 28@ Fort Bend MarshallL 10-34 21% ✓L 7-32
Sep 4vs BrazoswoodL 24-31 43% ✗W 45-14
Sep 11vs La PorteL 17-38 18% ✓L 31-59
Sep 18@ Port Arthur MemorialL 6-45 3% ✓L 7-55
Sep 25vs Sterling (Baytown)L 27-28 48% ✓L 20-43
Oct 2@ Beaumont UnitedL 24-41 18% ✓L 14-39
Oct 9vs New CaneyL 17-31 22% ✓L 3-31
Oct 16@ LufkinL 20-38 14% ✓L 0-56
Oct 30vs Goose Creek MemorialL 17-41 11%—
Nov 6@ West BrookL 13-55 2%—

Projection = the model's pick, projected score and Ball's win probability. For games already played it is the pick frozen before kickoff, with ✓ or ✗ beside it — every pick stays public.

Ball graduates playing college football

Josiah EvansUTSA FBS
Kaleb GrayKennesaw State FBS
Braylin CaldwellSul Ross State D-II

Compiled from publicly published team rosters and signing announcements. Some schools do not list a high school, so a player may be missing — it is not a judgement on the player.

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