Lone Star Cup
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The Texas Lone Star Cup is given by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and is based on a school district’s academic and athletic achievements. All UIL member high schools in good academic and athletic eligibility standing will be included for contention.
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[edit] What the UIL recognizes
This annual program recognizes five high schools, one in each of the five UIL classifications (5A, 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A), based on their overall team achievement in the following sanctioned 2005-06 UIL Athletic/Academic championships (all classes unless otherwise noted):
[edit] Team Sports
Boys: Girls: Baseball Basketball Basketball Soccer (4A & 5A only) Football Softball Soccer (4A & 5A only) Volleyball
[edit] Individual Sports
Boys Girls Boys & Girls (co-ed) Cross Country Cross Country Team Tennis (4A & 5A only) Golf Golf Track and Field Track and Field Swimming (4A & 5A only) Swimming (4A & 5A only) Wrestling Wrestling
[edit] Non-Athletic Competitions
Boys and Girls (co-ed) Marching Band (3A & 5A only in 2005-05) One-Act Play State Academic Meet
[edit] Sports/Activities Not Included
Any athletic, academic or other competition not specifically listed above will not be included in the Lone Star CupTM standings. Individual tennis is not included in the standings due to the fact that team standings are not compiled at the UIL State Meet. Team Tennis comprises the sport's representation in the program.
[edit] Points and Standings
Standings for the Lone Star Cup are compiled via a year-long accumulation of points based on team success at the district and state level in the UIL activities listed above. Lone Star Cup points are accrued as follows:
[edit] Team Sports
Regular Season District Championship and Play-off Berth 4 Play-off Berth Only 2 Playoffs For Each Victory or Advancement via Bye or Forfeit 2
[edit] Individual Sports
State Meet (not including Team Tennis) First Place Finish in Overall Team Standings 10 Second Place Finish in Overall Team Standings 8 Third Place Finish in Overall Team Standings 6 Fourth Place Finish in Overall Team Standings 4 Fifth Place Finish in Overall Team Standings 2
[edit] Team Tennis State Meet
State Championship 10 State Runner-up 8 State Semifinalists 5
[edit] Non-Athletic Competitions
Academics District Championship 4 Regional Championship 4 State Meet First Place Finish in Overall Team Standings 10 Second Place Finish in Overall Team Standings 8 Third Place Finish in Overall Team Standings 6 Fourth Place Finish in Overall Team Standings 4 Fifth Place Finish in Overall Team Standings 2
[edit] One Act Play (State Meet only)
First Place Finish in Overall Standings 10 Second Place Finish in Overall Standings 8 Third Place Finish in Overall Standings 6
[edit] Marching Band
Area Championship 4 State Meet First Place Finish in Overall Standings 10 Second Place Finish in Overall Standings 8 Third Place Finish in Overall Standings 6 Fourth Place Finish in Overall Standings 4 Fifth Place Finish in Overall Standings 2
Please note that district championships are only included in the standings for the aforementioned UIL Events. District Championships for all other activities are not included in these standings. In the rare event of a team championship tie or a tie in the final standings for the individual sports and academic competitions, the schools will split the allotted points of that place and the place immediately following. Example: A two-way tie for third in the Boys Cross Country competition would result in 10 points (6 points for third place plus 4 points for fourth place) being split between the two teams.
[edit] Official Tie Breakers
If two schools in the same classification finish the UIL athletic/academic year tied atop the Lone Star CupTM point standings, the overall winner will be determined as follows:
1. Most Overall State Championship in all activities included in the Lone Star CupTM program 2. Most Total Points received in the State Academic Meet 3. Most District championships in all Team Sports included in the Lone Star CupTM program
[edit] State or National Polls
A high school's rank in a state or national poll will not count in the Lone Star Cup standings. All points are based on a high schools' finish in the championships for the aforementioned UIL-sanctioned sports and activities.
Standings will be publicized on Fox Sports Net Southwest via the "High School Spotlight" television show throughout the year near each of the scheduled release dates, on the UIL web site, and in the UIL Leaguer. Tabulations will be verified and maintained by Fox Sports with assistance from the University Interscholastic League. Fox Sports and the University Interscholastic League will also publish press releases to be sent to media outlets throughout the state so interested parties can keep track of their schools' progress.
