In the vibrant world of Houston high school football, the first round of the 2024 playoffs has kicked off with a bang, filled with thrilling matchups and impressive performances.

### Class 6A Division I Showdowns
In the Class 6A Division I bracket, several Houston-area teams made their mark. Katy High School dominated Alief Elsik with a convincing 62-13 win, while Pearland High School shut out Fort Bend Travis 38-0[1][3].

### Class 6A Division II Highlights
The Class 6A Division II saw some intense battles. Houston Stratford had a stellar performance, defeating Houston Westside 58-26. Manvel edged out Fort Bend Hightower 23-15, and Humble Summer Creek routed Clear Falls 66-7. Houston Strake Jesuit also had a strong showing, beating Katy Tompkins 56-36[1][3].

### Class 5A Division I Action
In Class 5A Division I, College Station High School took down Crosby 41-10, and Port Arthur Memorial delivered a crushing 70-0 victory over Galena Park. Galveston Ball secured a win against Houston Waltrip 28-14, and Barbers Hill annihilated Houston Sterling 84-13[1][3].

### Class 5A Division II Excitement
The Class 5A Division II games were just as exciting. Brenham High School blanked Texas City 38-0, and Iowa Colony trounced Killeen Ellison 47-6. SA Alamo Heights had a commanding win over CC Ray 70-14, and Sharyland Pioneer defeated Brownsville Lopez 35-21[1][3].

### Other Notable Matches
In other classifications, Needville High School in Class 4A Division I routed Houston Furr 49-7, and Navasota High School beat Yates 49-18. In Class 3A Division II, Newton High School dominated New London West Rusk 60-24, and Woodville High School won convincingly against Arp 49-12[1][3].

### The Road to State Championships
As these teams advance through the playoffs, the anticipation builds for the state championships, which will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The journey to the top is filled with tough opponents and thrilling matchups, making every game a must-watch for fans of Houston high school football[4].

The energy and passion of these young athletes are on full display as they battle for the ultimate prize in Texas high school football. With each round, the stakes get higher, and the excitement grows. Stay tuned for more updates as these teams fight their way to the top.