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This is one in a 20-part series of regional/divisional breakdowns. For the official UIL bracket, go here.

REGION II-2A

Division I

Overview

Two teams, including one of the favorites, got off to early starts with Thursday wins:

Best bidistrict matchup

• Gunter (10-0) vs. Hooks (5-5), 7:30 p.m. Friday @Royse City ISD Stadium
  

Best teams (not necessarily region finalists)

• Gunter: Since 1-point win in Week 0, Tigers have won every game by at least 14.
  
• Pilot Point (10-0): Convincing Week 10 performance handed G.A. Moore his first Aubrey loss.
  

Dark horse

• Winnsboro (7-4): Defeated Malakoff 43-27 on Thursday.
  

Projected regional final

• Gunter vs. Godley (11-0): It was practically a coin-flip decision between the Tigers and Pilot Point, who figure  to meet in the second round. Godley gets Winnsboro in the second round after felling Troy 34-0 on Thursday.
  
• CoachesAid.com pick: Gunter.

Division II

Overview

The  best teams among these 16 could be district runners-up:

Best bidistrict matchup

• Melissa (8-2) vs. Prairiland (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday @HBJ Stadium, Garland
  

Best teams (not necessarily region finalists)

• Aubrey (10-1): Cruised past Millsap 34-7 on Thursday.
  
• McGregor (10-0): The bracket's only unbeaten team won District 16-3A.
  

Dark horse

• Callisburg (8-2): Played well in losses to Aubrey and Pilot Point.
  

Projected regional final

• Aubrey vs. Grandview (8-1): G.A. Moore's first Chaparrals team plays tough defense, and will need it to get through this bracket. The Zebras and their unique helmets are a tentative pick; Callisburg and the Melissa-Prairiland winner just as easily could be here. But Moore has more.
  
• CoachesAid.com pick: Aubrey.