Lewisville residents have two reasons to celebrate recent community triumphs. On Tuesday, the Lewisville ISD (LISD) marching bands earned a back‑to‑back first‑place finish at the 2026 UIL State Marching Contest, and longtime locals recalled a memorable soccer‑league victory that underscored the city’s deep‑rooted sports culture.
According to the Cross Timbers Gazette, Flower Mound High School secured the gold medal at the contest, marking its second consecutive state championship. The LISD “Jags” band also placed on the podium, delivering the district’s fourth state marching‑band title in the past six years and extending its own streak of first‑place finishes. Hebron High School earned second place, while Marcus High School finished fourth after a strong showing in the preliminary round.
“From the grueling August rehearsals to the final notes on the state stage, our LISD student‑musicians, directors, parents, and boosters continue to set the standard of excellence in Texas,” the district posted on social media. The band’s own post added, “We brought home the bacon.” Directors for the top‑finishing ensembles were identified as Brent Biskup (Flower Mound), Travis Pruitt (Hebron), and Jeffrey D. Jones (Marcus). LISD Fine Arts programs are overseen by Director Amy Drinkwater.
In a separate highlight of local athletic heritage, Bill Hodge of Highland Village recounted how he and his three brothers—Ken, Presh and Ray—registered together for a Lewisville recreational soccer league decades ago. The league commissioner initially imposed a “only one Hodge per team” rule, but after a heated exchange the commissioner relented, allowing the brothers to play side‑by‑side. The Hodge brothers, all former collegiate athletes, later amassed city championships in volleyball, basketball and soccer, as well as state and national titles in softball and flag football. Bill also won back‑to‑back national racquetball titles and was inducted into Trinity University’s Hall of Fame in 2003.
“We weren’t very popular with the local competitors in those leagues,” Ray Hodge said, recalling the era. Ken added, “I would rather score a soccer goal in front of 30 family members than haul in a touchdown catch in front of 35,000 people.” Their parents, Ruth (86) and Ann (75), were noted for cheering on the siblings at every game, reinforcing the family’s lifelong commitment to sport.
Both stories illustrate how Lewisville’s schools and community groups continue to foster excellence—whether on the marching field or the soccer pitch—providing residents with pride and inspiration for future generations.
