Austin high football went into Friday night controlling their own playoff destiny. Win and get in, lose and go home. Bowie was in the same position needing a win to secure a playoff spot and a loss would eliminate them. "Experts" predicted Bowie to win 45-10 to take the playoff seed from Austin High. Led by Bryson Batts who had two touchdowns on the night and big plays on special teams Austin High was able to finish the game with the win and will compete in the UIL Texas playoffs for the first time since 2020.