UIL Lone Star Cup Rules and Scoring

Eligibility

All University Interscholastic League (UIL) member high schools in good academic and athletic eligibility standing will be included for contention. The UIL is based on the premise that students are students first, and participation in activities is a privilege. Any member school that is found to be in violation of UIL rules for any portion of the school year will be subject to penalties as governed by the UIL.

Sports / Activities Included

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 UIL Athletic/Academic championships (all classes unless otherwise noted):

Team Sports

Boys

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Football
• Soccer (4A & 5A only)

Girls

• Basketball
• Soccer (4A & 5A only)
• Softball
• Volleyball

Individual Sports

Boys

• Cross Country
• Golf
• Track and Field
• Swimming (4A & 5A only)
• Wrestling

Girls

• Cross Country
• Golf
• Track and Field
• Swimming (4A & 5A only)
• Wrestling

Boys & Girls (co-ed)

• Team Tennis (4A & 5A only)

Non-Athletic Competitions

Boys & Girls (co-ed)

• Marching Band
• One-Act Play
• State Academic Meet

Sports / Activities Not Included

Any athletic, academic or other competition not specifically listed above will not be included in the UIL Lone Star Cup 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.

Points and Standings

Standings for the UIL 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. UIL Lone Star Cup points are accrued as follows:

 

Official Tie Breakers

If two schools in the same classification finish the UIL Athletic/Academic year tied atop the UIL Lone Star Cup point standings, the overall winner will be determined as follows:

1. Most Overall State Championships in all activities included in the UIL Lone Star Cup program
2. Most Total Points received in the State Academic Meet
3. Most District championships in all Team Sports included in the UIL Lone Star Cup program

State or National Polls

A high school's rank in a state or national poll will not count in the UIL Lone Star Cup standings. All points are based on a high school's finish in the championships for the aforementioned UIL-sanctioned sports and activities.

Publication / Verification of Standings

Update #1, Nov. 30, 2012
Includes Marching Band, Team Tennis, Cross Country and Volleyball

Update #2, Jan. 11, 2013
Includes Football

Update #3, Mar. 15, 2013
Includes Swimming & Diving, Wrestling, Girls Basketball and Boys Basketball

Update #4, April 26, 2013
Includes Soccer

Update #5, May 17, 2013
Includes Golf and Track & Field

Update #6, June 14, 2013
Includes Academics, One Act Play, Softball and Baseball

Standings will become final July 1, 2013.

Standings will be publicized on the UIL Website and in the UIL Leaguer. Tabulations will be verified and maintained by the University Interscholastic League.

Corrections to the Standings

All publications of standings are official but will be subject to correction if necessary. If a member high school finds the standings or points totals to be incorrect, please contact the University Interscholastic League at pr@uiltexas.org. Corrections can be made upon verification throughout the school year, but the final standings cannot be altered after July 1, 2013.