AggiesAreWe Posted Friday at 04:56 PM Report Posted Friday at 04:56 PM I received word that High Island is choosing to not compete in UIL next season. Have not confirmed just yet if it's all sports (which I believe will be the case) or if it's certain sports. I do know for a fact that HI will not play UIL basketball next season. High Island struggled in every sport last few years. Quote
1KatKiller Posted Friday at 05:09 PM Report Posted Friday at 05:09 PM It would be a shame, but certainly understandable. I believe their numbers have decreased steadily & see no change coming soon. Quote
Big Daddy Cool Posted Friday at 10:46 PM Report Posted Friday at 10:46 PM Is this an enrollment issue or participation thing? Quote
Separation Scientist Posted Friday at 11:01 PM Report Posted Friday at 11:01 PM 14 minutes ago, Big Daddy Cool said: Is this an enrollment issue or participation thing? Enrollment. Its a tiny community right on the coast. They graduate about 10-15 students per year, IIRC. Big Daddy Cool 1 Quote
AggiesAreWe Posted Friday at 11:48 PM Author Report Posted Friday at 11:48 PM 1 hour ago, Big Daddy Cool said: Is this an enrollment issue or participation thing? Both. The enrollment has been basically the same over the last several years. Big Daddy Cool 1 Quote
pine curtain Posted Saturday at 12:37 AM Report Posted Saturday at 12:37 AM Some of these small schools need to merge with the next closest town. Big Daddy Cool and Mr. Buddy Garrity 2 Quote
Mr. Buddy Garrity Posted Saturday at 12:41 PM Report Posted Saturday at 12:41 PM 12 hours ago, pine curtain said: Some of these small schools need to merge with the next closest town. I'm starting to agree with this. Quote
Separation Scientist Posted 22 hours ago Report Posted 22 hours ago On 5/1/2026 at 7:37 PM, pine curtain said: Some of these small schools need to merge with the next closest town. Why? Its their prerogative. If their ISD is sound, they are financially secure and their academics are good, there is no pressing need to merge with anyone else for the sake of sports. Its has a very solid B rating (86). Some outside opinions may think otherwise, but its a decision left solely up to their community. If its a successful ISD, they know what's best for them. rupert3 1 Quote
pine curtain Posted 22 hours ago Report Posted 22 hours ago 12 minutes ago, Separation Scientist said: Why? Its their prerogative. If their ISD is sound, they are financially secure and their academics are good, there is no pressing need to merge with anyone else for the sake of sports. Its has a very solid B rating (86). Some outside opinions may think otherwise, but its a decision left solely up to their community. If its a successful ISD, they know what's best for them. Who said it was for sports reasons? Quote
Separation Scientist Posted 8 hours ago Report Posted 8 hours ago No one exactly said it was, but its right in the middle of a sports discussion on SETXSports. Its very plausible that sports is driving this narrative. rupert3 and 89Falcon 2 Quote
Matthew328 Posted 1 hour ago Report Posted 1 hour ago I get it....High Island is really on an island for a school that size...the travel is insane....it might just be better for their budget to play small charters etc in the Houston area AggiesAreWe 1 Quote
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