went 9-1, and were able to advance to playoffs. Leander first beat Belton 14-13 in the bi-district game, before advancing to the area game against Cypress Springs, who they topped 31-7. Leander then faced Dallas Carter and beat them 11-9. For their final playoff game of the season, Leander faced Allen High School in the state 5A quarterfinals. Allen held a constant lead throughout the game, and Leander was defeated 49-35. After failing to make the playoffs in 2004, the 2005 team went 9-1 and were named district champions. They played Bastrop in the bi-district game, and advanced to area after beating the Bears 39-13. They appeared in the area game against the undefeated Copperas Cove team, and were defeated 42-28. In 2006, Leander was named district champion and made it to the bi-district game against Ellison. They beat the Eagles 49-22, then moved to the area game against Klein Forest who they beat 35-24. Leander played Garland in the regional game, but were defeated 24-27. Basketball Currently, Leander has four basketball teams: Varsity, Junior Varsity, 9th A, and 9th B. Baseball Leander has three baseball teams: Varsity, JV Blue and JV Red. Fine arts Band Choir Dance Theatre Band The Leander High School Band's accolades include: Bands of America Grand National Class AAA Champion – 2016, 2019 UIL State Marching Contest finalist – 1988, 1989, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021 UIL State Marching Band Bronze Medalist – 1988, 1989, 2015, 2021 UIL State Marching Band Silver Medalist - 1993 Tournament of Roses Parade – 1997 Winter Guard International World Champion – 2018 TMEA State Honor Band – 1994 TMEA State Honor Band Finalist - 1988, 1990, 1992 Three-time State Championship Color Guard – 2013, 2014, 2018 Consistent UIL Concert Band Sweepstakes recipients (Consecutive UIL Annual Sweepstakes Awards since Spring, 1987) 34 consecutive years of perfect Division 1 ratings at the UIL Marching Contest (2019) Three Time Bands Of America Grand National Finalist (1999, 2016, 2019 ) Clubs and organizations Robotics The Leander High School robotics team has won many different awards over the years. Students of any background may join, even if they have no knowledge of robotics. Newspaper The Roar is Leander's online newspaper. It was founded in 2009. Yearbook Leander's yearbook is The Lair. It has been producing editions since 1946. Air Force JROTC Leander High School offers an Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training