Panthers Advance to Area Championship, Will Face Pleasant Grove

The Van Alstyne Panthers are one step closer to a state championship.

Following Thursday night's Bi-District victory over Venus, the Panthers have advanced to the Area Round of the UIL football playoffs, where they will face the Pleasant Grove Hawks.

Van Alstyne enters the second round of the postseason with a 10-1 overall record after capturing the District 6-4A championship and completing an undefeated district campaign.

The Panthers will travel to Mount Pleasant on Friday, Nov. 20, for a 7 p.m. kickoff against Pleasant Grove, with an Area Championship and a trip to the Regional Semifinals on the line.

Area Championship Game Information

Matchup: Van Alstyne Panthers vs. Pleasant Grove Hawks
Date: Friday, Nov. 20, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Sam Parker Field | Mount Pleasant, Texas
Home Team: Van Alstyne
Admission: $6 per ticket

All passes will be accepted. Additional ticket information will be posted here as soon as it becomes available.

Van Alstyne ISD encourages our Panther community to come out and support our student-athletes as they continue their postseason journey.

Go Panthers!