NORTH TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Week 14
(All games Friday unless noted. Rankings courtesy of Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Schedule is subject to change.)
GAME OF THE WEEK:
6A #25 EULESS TRINITY (5-1, 4-0) at HALTOM (5-2, 5-0) noon Friday
Not only is this game at high noon on the day after Thanksgiving for the 3-6A district championship, it has even more meaning for Trinity. They have lost to the Haltom Buffalos each of the last two years, and badly want to end that streak. Euless Trinity has won four straight after last week's 59-7 victory over Weatherford. RB Ollie Gordon ran for 154 yards and 3 TDs. The Trojans, who cracked the state’s top 25 in 6A this week, have clinched a playoff spot. Haltom also has punched their playoff ticket, although it took a mini-miracle last week to keep them unbeaten in district play. The Buffalos trailed Saginaw Boswell 31-7 in the fourth period, but Haltom QB Jace Washington ran for three scores in the final quarter to steal a 35-31 win. It was the fifth consecutive win for Haltom after an 0-2 start.
CANCELLATIONS/POSTPONEMENTS/CHANGES:
Dallas Skyline-Mesquite Horn (WAS WEDNESDAY, NOW SATURDAY)
Fort Worth Arlington Heights-Fort Worth Brewer (CANCELED/COVID)
Dallas Adamson-Mesquite Poteet (CANCELED/COVID)
Dallas Thomas Jefferson-Dallas Hillcrest (CANCELED/COVID)
Lancaster-Dallas Sunset (CANCELED/COVID)
Frisco-Prosper Rock Hill (CANCELED/COVID)
3-6A
6A #25 EULESS TRINITY (5-1, 4-0) at HALTOM (5-2, 5-0)
NOTE: SEE GAME OF THE WEEK PREVIEW ABOVE
SAGINAW CHISHOLM TRAIL (1-5, 0-3) at HURST L.D. BELL (1-6, 1-4)
Chisholm Trail's last scheduled game with North Crowley was wiped out over COVID-related concerns. L.D. Bell fell to FW Paschal last week, 30-29. RB Jalen David ran for 117 yards and 2 TDs.
SAGINAW BOSWELL (1-6, 1-4) at FORT WORTH PASCHAL (3-5, 2-3)
After nearly pulling off a major upset in last week's 35-31 loss to Haltom, Boswell looks to finish the season strong. QB Avery Caton threw for 184 yards and 2 TDs last week. Paschal edged L.D. Bell by a 30-29 count. RB Tommy Bell ran for 106 yards and 2 TDs.
NORTH CROWLEY (3-3, 2-2) at WEATHERFORD (4-4, 3-2)
These two are right in the thick of the 3-6A playoff race. North Crowley was off last week, as their scheduled game with Saginaw Chisholm Trail was canceled. Weatherford lost to Euless Trinity, 59-7. QB Ryan Clark had a TD run for the Kangaroos.
4-6A
KELLER (2-5, 1-3) at TROPHY CLUB BYRON NELSON (4-4, 2-2)
Keller picked up its first district win last week, defeating Keller Fossil Ridge, 30-7. The Indians defense forced six turnovers, and QB Hayden Anderson had a touchdown run and a TD reception. Byron Nelson has won its last two, and was off last week.
KELLER CENTRAL (2-5, 1-3) at KELLER FOSSIL RIDGE (1-5, 0-4)
Keller Central lost to Timber Creek on Saturday, 24-0. QB Landon Walker ran for 76 yards. Fossil Ridge is on a four-game losing streak. They lost to Keller, 30-7. RB Landen Chambers ran for 86 yards and a score.
6A #20 SOUTHLAKE CARROLL (5-1, 4-0) at KELLER TIMBER CREEK (4-3, 2-1)
Carroll ran its win streak to four with a 45-30 win over Northwest Eaton. Dragons QB Quinn Ewers missed his second consecutive game with an undisclosed injury, but Sr. QB Hunter Holden filled in capably with 223 total yards, a TD run and a TD pass. Southlake Carroll has clinched a playoff spot. QB T.J. Williams threw for two touchdowns as Timber Creek shut out Keller Central on Saturday, 24-0.
NORTHWEST EATON (6-3, 4-1) - OFF
Eaton has a bye after last week's 45-30 loss to Southlake Carroll. QB Braden St. Ama had three touchdown passes.
5-6A
PROSPER (4-2, 2-2) at 6A #4 ALLEN (6-0, 4-0)
Prosper hit a bump on its playoff road last week, falling to Denton Braswell, 41-24. RB Noah Billings ran for 110 yards and a TD. Allen has clinched a playoff berth. The Eagles beat McKinney, 37-10. QB General Booty threw for four scores and added a TD on the ground. Booty threw his first interception of the year last week. He has thrown for 14 touchdowns this season.
6A #14 DENTON GUYER (6-2, 4-1) at LITTLE ELM (2-6, 0-4)
Guyer was hampered by another slow start last week, falling behind McKinney Boyd, 21-0. Then the Wildcats woke up and came roaring back with 33 unanswered points in a 33-21 victory. RB Byron Phillips ran for 144 yards and 3 TDs. Denton Guyer has clinched a playoff berth. Little Elm was off last week. They have lost five straight.
McKINNEY (4-4, 1-3) at McKINNEY BOYD (3-5, 2-2)
RB Sheldon King had a TD run in McKinney's 37-10 loss to Allen. McKinney Boyd lost to Denton Guyer, 33-21. QB Ryan Shackleton threw for 159 yards and two scores.
DENTON BRASWELL (5-4, 2-3) - OFF
Braswell has a week off after upsetting Prosper, 41-24. QB Tristan McClary racked up 317 total yards and four touchdowns.
6-6A
COPPELL (4-3, 2-2) at PLANO EAST (0-7, 0-4)
Coppell looks to snap a two-game losing streak after falling to Lewisville last week, 39-14. RB Jason Ngwu ran for 102 yards and a TD. Plano East's scheduled game with Plano was called off over COVID-related concerns and was ruled a no-contest.
PLANO (1-4, 1-2) at FLOWER MOUND (3-5, 1-4)
Plano's scheduled game with Plano East was called off due to COVID and was declared a no-contest. Flower Mound was outscored 13-0 in the fourth period last week and lost to Plano West, 20-10. RB Peyton Porter ran for 63 yards and a TD.
HEBRON (3-2, 2-1) at PLANO WEST (5-3, 3-2)
After last week's game with Marcus was wiped out by COVID, this will be Hebron's first time on the field since Nov. 6. Plano West comes off a 20-10 comeback win over Flower Mound. RB Tabren Yates carried 28 times for 178 yards and three touchdowns.
6A #13 FLOWER MOUND MARCUS (7-0, 4-0) at LEWISVILLE (5-2, 3-1)
All you need to know is that this annual rivalry game is known as the "Battle of the Axe." Unbeaten Marcus was off last week, as their scheduled game with Hebron was called off due to COVID. Lewisville has won three straight coming into this showdown. The Farmers rolled over Coppell, 39-14. Jr. RB Damien Martinez is a serious contender for all-state honors. He ran for 140 yards and 4 TDs last week.
7-6A
IRVING (0-7, 0-5) at DALLAS JESUIT (5-3, 4-1) - WEDNESDAY
Irving's 49-10 loss to Richardson Pearce was their 29th consecutive defeat. RB Jaycob Vine provided a highlight for the Tigers with his 81-yard touchdown run. This Jesuit team has caught fire. They've won three straight and five of their last six after last week's 51-0 win over Richardson Berkner. The only loss in that stretch was to unbeaten Lake Highlands. QB Gage Roy threw for 171 yards and 4 TDs last week. Dallas Jesuit is averaging 53.0 points per game in district play.
RICHARDSON BERKNER (2-6, 1-4) at IRVING MacARTHUR (2-5, 2-3) - WEDNESDAY
Berkner lost to Dallas Jesuit last week, 51-0. The Rams have lost four straight. RB Devin Joshua ran for 75 yards last week. MacArthur lost to Richardson High, 28-24, despite a career night from WR Davion Daily. He had 13 receptions for 188 yards and a score.
IRVING NIMITZ (2-5, 1-4) at RICHARDSON PEARCE (3-5, 3-2) - WEDNESDAY
Nimitz comes off a 48-7 loss to undefeated Lake Highlands. Chris Clark had a TD reception for Irving Nimitz. Pearce has won two straight after last week's 49-10 win over Irving. QB Burke Wahlberg threw for 311 yards and 3 TDs, while Pearce RB Tyriq Stubbs found the end zone three times.
RICHARDSON (5-3, 4-1) at LAKE HIGHLANDS (8-0, 5-0) - WEDNESDAY
Richardson moved a step closer to a postseason berth with a 28-24 win over Irving MacArthur. Eagles QB Aaron Bertrand ran for 153 yards and 3 TDs. Lake Highlands preserved its spotless record with a 48-7 win over Irving Nimitz. RB Noelle Whitehead ran for 100 yards and 2 TDs. Lake Highlands has clinched a playoff berth.
8-6A
ARLINGTON BOWIE (6-1, 4-1) at ARLINGTON (4-4, 2-3)
Bowie has won two straight after last week's 27-14 win over Arlington Sam Houston. QB Drevonn Ponder ran for 111 yards and two scores. Bowie has clinched a playoff spot. Their only loss in district play is to 8-6A leader Martin. Arlington helped its playoff chances with a 31-21 win over Lamar. Colts QB Kris Sims ran for 179 yards, threw for 178 and contributed four total touchdowns.
ARLINGTON LAMAR (3-5, 2-3) at SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE (4-2, 2-2)
Lamar fell to Arlington High, 31-21. Vikings RB Anthony Williams ran for 159 yards. South Grand Prairie was off last week.
6A #15 ARLINGTON MARTIN (6-1, 4-0) at ARLINGTON SAM HOUSTON (3-5, 1-4)
Martin has locked up a playoff berth. Their scheduled game last week with Grand Prairie was called off as a result of COVID. Sam Houston is on a three-game losing streak. They fell to Arlington Bowie, 27-14. QB Omari Milton had 207 total yards and threw for two touchdowns.
GRAND PRAIRIE (3-3, 1-3) - OFF
The Gophers are off again this week as they deal with COVID-related issues.
9-6A
GARLAND (3-3, 2-3) vs. GARLAND LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL (4-1, 3-1)
NORTH GARLAND (1-4, 0-4) vs. GARLAND NAAMAN FOREST (4-2, 4-1)
Pay no attention to the records. These are the two games of importance this week in 9-6A. Based on the zone format, these two games will decide the remaining playoff spots in the district. You win and you're in, joining Sachse and Wylie (who clinched earlier) in the playoffs. Based on recent trends, Naaman Forest and Lakeview Centennial have the momentum heading into Thanksgiving weekend. Naaman Forest has won three straight after last week's 30-7 victory over Rowlett. Matua Mauga intercepted three passes to lead a Naaman Forest defense that allowed -12 yards rushing. This will be Lakeview Centennial's first action since Nov. 6. They won their last two going into that extended break. The high-powered Garland High offense fell just short last week in a 52-49 loss to Wylie. QB Cergio Perez was 28 of 39 for 401 yards and 5 TDs. And despite having just one victory this year, North Garland is 48 minutes away from grabbing a postseason berth. They were off last week and have lost four straight.
ROWLETT (3-2, 3-2) at SOUTH GARLAND (2-4, 2-3)
Rowlett looks to snap a two-game losing streak after falling to Naaman Forest last week, 30-7. QB Tre Carr threw for 198 yards in the loss. South Garland was off last week.
SACHSE (3-3, 3-2) at WYLIE (2-5, 2-3)
Sachse was off last week, while Wylie survived a 52-49 shootout with Garland. QB Marcus McElroy ran for 109 yards and 3 TDs, and added a pair of touchdown passes. Both Sachse and Wylie have locked up playoff berths.
10-6A
DALLAS SKYLINE (4-2, 3-1) at MESQUITE HORN (2-6, 0-4)
NOTE: THIS GAME HAS BEEN MOVED FROM WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY
Skyline is coming off a 31-23 win over North Mesquite. Gregory Johnson intercepted a pass on fourth-and-goal on the final play to seal the victory. Anthony Davis had a pick-six for Skyline last week. Horn has lost four straight after last week's 58-17 defeat at the hands of Rockwall. Tarance Johnson returned a fumble 42 yards for a TD for the Jags.
MESQUITE (1-5, 1-2) at ROCKWALL-HEATH (6-2, 3-1) - WEDNESDAY
This will be Mesquite's first game since Nov. 6. Rockwall-Heath beat Tyler Legacy last week, 49-33. QB Josh Hoover threw for 330 yards and 5 TDs. And after snagging nine catches for 162 yards and four scores, Corban Cleveland is now Rockwall-Heath's all-time leader in receiving yards.
TYLER LEGACY (2-5, 0-3) at NORTH MESQUITE (2-5, 1-2) - WEDNESDAY
Tyler Legacy is on a five-game skid after last week's 49-33 loss to Rockwall-Heath. Legacy RB Jamarion Miller ran for 153 yards and two scores. He also caught six passes for 163 yards and 2 TDs. North Mesquite has lost two straight. They dropped a 31-23 decision to Dallas Skyline. QB Liam Thornton threw for 344 yards and 3 TDs.
6A #19 ROCKWALL (8-1, 5-0) - OFF
Rockwall takes a five-game win streak into their bye. They defeated Mesquite Horn, 58-17. Rockwall QB Braedyn Locke was 24 of 31 for 247 yards and 5 TDs. Rockwall has clinched a playoff berth.
11-6A
6A #9 CEDAR HILL (5-1, 3-1) at MANSFIELD (3-5, 2-3)
Cedar Hill's scheduled game with Waco was called off last week due to COVID-related concerns. Mansfield lost to DeSoto, 56-7. QB Hunt Young ran for a touchdown.
6A #11 DeSOTO (6-1, 4-1) at 6A #2 DUNCANVILLE (6-1, 4-0)
In other years, this game might have major playoff implications. But in 2020, it's mostly for pride. Both teams are locked into their playoff positions, but don't expect the effort to be any less on either side this week. DeSoto has won two straight after last week's 56-7 victory over Mansfield. QB Mark Allen continues to do a solid job of filling in for starter Samari Collier. Allen had 298 total yards and accounted for 3 TDs against Mansfield. Duncanville is on a five-game win streak. They come off a 51-3 win over Mansfield Lake Ridge. The loaded Panthers backfield was led last week by RB Malachi Medlock (152 yards, 2 TDs) and RB Marktavius Reed (100 yards and 2 TDs).
MANSFIELD LAKE RIDGE (0-7, 0-4) at HEWITT MIDWAY (1-6, 1-4)
K Tyler Rumsey converted a 41-yard field goal to help Lake Ridge avoid the shutout in last week's 51-3 loss to Duncanville. Midway saw a fourth-quarter lead evaporate in a 31-28 loss to Waxahachie. QB Garrett Childers ran for 125 yards and 2 TDs.
WACO (1-4, 0-2) at WAXAHACHIE (4-4, 3-2)
After running into COVID-related issues, this will be Waco's first action since Nov. 6. Waxahachie continues to build momentum as they prepare for their first playoff appearance since 2017. With the Indians trailing Hewitt Midway 28-13 in the fourth period last week, Waxahachie QB Brandon Hawkins, Jr., took over and helped deliver a 31-28 comeback win. Hawkins ran for 208 yards and 3 TDs last week.
3-5A-1
ABILENE COOPER (6-1, 5-0) at CROWLEY (2-6, 2-3)
Abilene Cooper ran its win streak to six with a 66-55 win over Azle. RB Noah Garcia, the school's all-time leading rusher, rumbled for 267 yards and 4 TDs. Abilene Cooper has clinched a playoff spot. Crowley has won its last two, including last week's 28-14 victory over Saginaw.
JUSTIN NORTHWEST (6-2, 4-1) at AZLE (5-2, 3-1) - WEDNESDAY
This is a prime candidate for the week's highest-scoring game. These two schools put up a combined 139 points last week. Justin Northwest beat Fort Worth Brewer, 73-44. Soph. QB Jake Strong ran for 167 yards, passed for 151 and accounted for six touchdowns, including a TD reception. Justin Northwest has clinched a playoff berth. Azle fell to Abilene Cooper, 66-55. The Hornets are in a stretch of playing three games in 11 days. Azle QB Chris Lee accounted for five touchdowns last week, while RB Jacob Lee ran for 238 yards and 3 TDs.
FORT WORTH ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (3-3, 1-3) at FORT WORTH BREWER (4-4, 3-2) - CANCELED/COVID
NOTE: FORT WORTH BREWER HAS SUSPENDED ITS PROGRAM OVER COVID-RELATED CONCERNS.
SAGINAW (0-9, 0-6) at GRANBURY (3-6, 2-4)
Saginaw lost to Crowley, 28-14. Granbury snapped a four-game losing streak with its 38-14 win over Arlington Heights.
4-5A-1
COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE (4-0, 3-0) at BURLESON CENTENNIAL (5-1, 4-0)
On top of having to deal with COVID, Colleyville Heritage has passed every test on the field in district play, but one more big one looms this week. This will be the first game for Colleyville Heritage since Nov. 6. Burleson Centennial has won four straight. Their only loss came against 6A Wolfforth Frenship. Centennial beat Richland last week, 44-7. RB Christian Hudson ran for 104 yards and 3 TDs. Burleson Centennial has clinched a playoff spot.
RICHLAND (4-4, 1-4) at MANSFIELD LEGACY (2-5, 1-4)
Richland lost to Burleson Centennial, 44-7. WR Gio Rodriguez had a TD reception. Mansfield Legacy fell to Midlothian, 41-14. WR Isaiah Williams had four receptions for 52 yards and a score.
MANSFIELD SUMMIT (3-3, 2-1) at MIDLOTHIAN (4-3, 2-3)
Summit lost to Red Oak, 37-16. RB Keon Hobbs ran for 81 yards and a score. Midlothian beat Mansfield Legacy, 41-14. RB De'ago Benson ran for 102 yards on just six carries and found the end zone twice.
RED OAK (4-2, 4-1) at BIRDVILLE (1-4, 0-4)
Red Oak beat Mansfield Summit, 37-16, for its second straight victory. Hawks QB Joshua Ervin was 26 of 33 for 341 yards and 4 TDs. Birdville's scheduled game with Colleyville Heritage was called off due to COVID.
5-5A-1
FRISCO WAKELAND (5-4, 3-4) at DENTON (1-7, 0-6)
Wakeland has lost three straight after falling to Frisco Reedy, 17-10. RB Jared White ran for 70 yards and a TD. Denton was off last week.
5AD1 #1 DENTON RYAN (7-0, 5-0) at FRISCO INDEPENDENCE (3-3, 3-1)
Denton Ryan stayed unbeaten with a 63-20 win over Frisco Heritage. QB Seth Henigan was 15 of 18 for 279 yards and 5 TDs. Frisco Independence was off last week and has won three straight.
FRISCO CENTENNIAL (2-6, 1-5) at FRISCO REEDY (6-2, 4-1)
Centennial dropped their second straight in a 49-14 loss to Frisco Lone Star. RB Harry Stewart had a 75-yard touchdown run. Reedy beat Frisco Wakeland, 17-10. Jaylen Fuksa was a two-way standout, with four catches for 74 yards and a game-sealing interception on defense. Frisco Reedy has won their last two.
THE COLONY (4-3, 3-2) at 5AD1 #9 FRISCO LONE STAR (5-2, 5-0)
The Colony was off last week. After an 0-2 start against brutal competition, Lone Star has won five straight, and all five victories have come in district play. In last week's 49-14 win over Frisco Centennial, Lone Star Jr. RB Zach Riggle ran for 104 yards, while Soph. Bennett Fryman intercepted two passes.
6-5A-1
CARROLLTON NEWMAN SMITH (4-4, 3-4) at DALLAS SAMUELL (2-5, 1-5) - CANCELED/COVID
Newman Smith forfeited last week's game to Dallas W.T. White. Dallas Samuell was off last week.
DALLAS BRYAN ADAMS (4-3, 4-2) at DALLAS W.T. WHITE (5-3, 5-1)
After being awarded a forfeit victory over Sunset last week, Bryan Adams is on a four-game win streak. W.T. White has picked up its last two wins by forfeit, including last week's decision over Carrollton Newman Smith. W.T. White has clinched a playoff spot.
DALLAS MOLINA (3-3, 3-3) at DALLAS WOODROW WILSON (5-2, 4-2)
Molina rolled to a 49-7 win over Carrollton R.L. Turner. QB Jose Lopez threw for 208 yards and 4 TDs. Glen Jackson caught two touchdown passes and returned a kickoff for a score. Woodrow Wilson fell to Lancaster, 60-7. WR Noah Calhoun had a TD reception.
5AD1 #3 LANCASTER (6-0, 6-0) at DALLAS SUNSET (1-6, 0-6) - CANCELED/COVID
Lancaster has clinched a playoff spot.
7-5A-1
WEST MESQUITE (1-7, 1-3) at 5AD1 #2 HIGHLAND PARK (6-0, 4-0)
West Mesquite picked up their first district win last week, beating Wylie East, 41-27. RB D'Erian Mitchell ran for 87 yards and 2 TDs. Highland Park defeated Tyler, 49-10. QB Brayden Schager had 318 total yards and three touchdowns. Highland Park has clinched a playoff berth.
McKINNEY NORTH (3-5, 3-2) at 5AD1 #8 LONGVIEW (5-2, 2-1)
McKinney North lost to Sherman, 44-35. RB Elijah Alexander ran for 169 yards and 2 TDs. Longview has been off each of the last two weeks.
TYLER (2-5, 2-2) at SHERMAN (3-4, 2-1)
Tyler looks to bounce back from a 49-10 loss to Highland Park. QB Eli Sanchez threw for 252 yards and a score. Tyler WR Montrell Wade had five receptions for 111 yards and a TD. QB Tate Bethel led Sherman to a 44-35 win over McKinney North. Bethel was 19 of 26 for 302 yards and 2 TDs.
WYLIE EAST (1-6, 0-5) - OFF
Wylie East lost to West Mesquite, 41-27. RB Christian Johnson ran for 103 yards and 3 TDs.
4-5A-2
FORT WORTH NORTH SIDE (6-1, 4-1) at CARROLLTON CREEKVIEW (1-6, 1-4)
North Side beat FW Trimble Tech, 47-0. Creekview lost to FW Poly, 40-21. Jordyn Crain threw a touchdown pass and had a TD reception.
FORT WORTH POLY (3-5, 3-2) at FORT WORTH SOUTHWEST (5-2, 4-1)
Poly beat Carrollton Creekview, 40-21, for its second straight win. QB Quincy Carter ran for 165 yards and a TD. He also threw for three scores. Southwest beat FW Wyatt, 56-8.
FORT WORTH WYATT (1-7, 1-4) at FORT WORTH SOUTH HILLS (2-5, 2-3)
Wyatt lost to FW Southwest, 56-8. South Hills lost to Grapevine, 59-14.
FORT WORTH TRIMBLE TECH (0-8, 0-5) at GRAPEVINE (6-2, 5-0)
Trimble Tech lost to FW North Side, 47-0. Grapevine has won six straight. They defeated FW South Hills, 59-14, and have clinched a playoff berth.
5-5A-2
5AD2 #2 ALEDO (5-1, 3-0) at CLEBURNE (4-3, 1-3)
Aledo passed one of its biggest tests of the season last week in a 44-28 win over Mansfield Timberview. The victory extended Aledo's district win streak to a state-record 94 games. Put another way, the Bearcats have not lost to a district rival in 13 years. Aledo RB Demarco Roberts not only ran for 193 yards and 2 TDs last week, he also made what HC Tim Buchanan called the play of the game. Roberts chased down a Timberview defender on an interception return, punching the ball out and forcing a turnover. Aledo will be the district's top seed in the 5AD2 playoff bracket. Cleburne was off last week. Their scheduled game with Arlington Seguin was wiped out over COVID.
MANSFIELD TIMBERVIEW (6-1, 3-1) at ARLINGTON SEGUIN (3-2, 2-2)
Timberview looks to shake off last week's 44-28 loss to Aledo. QB Simeon Evans had 344 total yards with 3 TD runs and a touchdown pass. Mansfield Timberview has clinched a playoff spot. Arlington Seguin's game last week with Cleburne was canceled over COVID-related concerns. Seguin has clinched a playoff spot by virtue of their victory over Burleson in zone play.
JOSHUA (1-6, 0-4) at EVERMAN (4-4, 3-2)
Joshua will be back on the field for the first time in three weeks. Everman is among the teams that benefitted from the zone play format. The Bulldogs clinched a playoff spot thanks to their win over Cleburne. Everman was off last week.
BURLESON (6-3, 4-2) - OFF
Burleson comes off a 38-6 win over Waco University. And, you might say the Elks are the "first alternate" in the 5-5A-2 playoff picture. Currently the No. 5 seed, Burleson would move up and claim a postseason berth if one of the teams above them is unable to play.
WACO UNIVERSITY (2-4, 1-3) - OFF
Waco University lost to Burleson, 38-6.
6-5A-2
DALLAS ADAMSON (0-7, 0-6) at MESQUITE POTEET (5-3, 4-1) - CANCELED/COVID
(NOTE: This game will be recorded as a forfeit victory for Mesquite Poteet.)
SEAGOVILLE (5-4, 3-4) at DALLAS CONRAD (2-6, 0-5)
Seagoville lost to Mesquite Poteet last week, 50-0. They've dropped their last two. Conrad picked up a 53-0 win over Atlas Home School. RB Curvondrick Scott ran for 123 yards and a TD on just five carries.
DALLAS KIMBALL (7-0, 6-0) at SOUTH OAK CLIFF (6-2, 6-0) - SATURDAY
Both Kimball and SOC have locked up playoff spots, but this showdown will determine who takes home the gold football as district champion. Kimball comes off a 35-7 win over Hillcrest. RB Jermius Johnson ran for 84 yards and 3 TDs. After last week's scheduled game with Adamson was wiped out, SOC took on Trinity Christian-Cedar Hill and went down by a 28-14 count. QB Kevin Henry-Jennings threw for a couple of scores.
DALLAS SPRUCE (3-5, 3-4) - OFF
Spruce picked up a forfeit win over Thomas Jefferson last week.
DALLAS THOMAS JEFFERSON (1-4, 1-3) at DALLAS HILLCREST (4-4, 3-3) - CANCELED/COVID
(NOTE: This game will be recorded as a forfeit victory for Dallas Hillcrest.)
7-5A-2
FRISCO LIBERTY (6-2, 5-1) at DENISON (5-3, 4-2)
Two of the district's better teams square off in the midst of a wide-open playoff race. Every game matters in 7-5A-2. Frisco Liberty defeated Princeton last week, 54-27. QB Will Glatch had 321 total yards and accounted for three touchdowns. Denison picked up a 52-22 win over Frisco Lebanon Trail. RB Asa Osbourn ran for 159 yards and 2 TDs.
5AD2 #10 FRISCO (6-1, 4-1) at PROSPER ROCK HILL (1-6, 1-5)
Frisco suffered its first loss of the year last week, falling to unbeaten Lucas Lovejoy, 38-28. RB Syone Usma-Harper ran for 191 yards and 3 TDs. Rock Hill celebrated the first varsity win in school history last week, and it came in dramatic fashion. QB Brenner Cox led Rock Hill back from a 14-point fourth quarter deficit. Cox hit Jayden Hall with a 32-yard TD pass with :15 left to cap a 34-28 win over Lake Dallas.
FRISCO LEBANON TRAIL (5-3, 3-3) at 5AD2 #9 LUCAS LOVEJOY (8-0, 6-0)
This game is especially big for Lebanon Trail as they fight for a playoff spot. The road got rougher with last week's 52-22 loss to Denison. QB Drew Martin ran for 112 yards and a TD in the defeat. Lucas Lovejoy jumped into the state's top ten in 5AD2 after last week's 38-28 win over previously-unbeaten Frisco. Lovejoy QB RW Rucker was 17 of 23 for 215 yards and 2 TDs. He also ran for 98 yards and a score. WR Reid Westervelt continued his outstanding season with six catches for 140 yards and 2 TDs. Lucas Lovejoy has clinched a playoff spot.
LAKE DALLAS (1-7, 0-6) at FRISCO MEMORIAL (2-5, 1-4)
Lake Dallas is out to snap a seven-game losing streak. They fell to Prosper Rock Hill last week, 34-28. QB Brendan Sorsby threw for 212 yards, ran for 123 and accounted for all four Lake Dallas touchdowns. Frisco Memorial was off last week.
PRINCETON (2-4, 1-3) - OFF
Princeton lost to Frisco Liberty last week, 54-27. QB Isaiah Sadler threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns.
8-5A-2
ALL TEAMS OFF THIS WEEK
5AD2 #1 Ennis has clinched the 8-5A-2 title and will be the district's top playoff seed. The other playoff teams include North Forney, Royse City and Greenville.
This Week's Playoff Schedule - Regional Semifinals
CLASS 4A DIVISION I
Region I
Decatur (7-5) vs. Canyon (10-1), 3 p.m. Friday at Abilene's Anthony Field
Decatur 42, Clint 21 - Decatur scored 35 unanswered points in the second half last week to advance
Canyon 59, Fort Stockton 7
Dumas (11-1) vs. Springtown (10-2), 4 p.m. Thursday at Big Spring's Memorial Stadium
Dumas 31, Andrews 20
Springtown 56, Big Spring 0 - Porcupines QB Camden Chesney had 4 TD passes, RB Dakota Strahan ran for two scores & had a pick-six on defense last week
Region II
Paris (8-4) vs. Melissa (11-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Commerce's Memorial Stadium
Paris 38, Midlothian Heritage 28 - Paris defeated Midlothian Heritage for the second time this season
Melissa 43, Kennedale 17 - Melissa RB Braeden Smith ran for 233 yards and 3 TD
Argyle (12-0) vs. Waco La Vega (9-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Joshua's Owl Stadium
REMATCH - Argyle 35, Waco La Vega 7 on Sept. 18
SIXTH MEETING IN LAST THREE SEASONS (Argyle leads 3-2, with all wins in regular season)
Argyle 56, Stephenville 27 - Argyle is in the third round for the 12th consecutive year
Waco La Vega 42, Wilmer-Hutchins 7 - La Vega defense forced four turnovers
Region III
Lindale vs. Tyler Chapel Hill, 7 p.m. Friday at Rose Stadium in Tyler
REMATCH - Lindale 52, Tyler Chapel Hill 6 on Oct. 2
Lindale 70, Needville 56 - Lindale RB Jordan Jenkins scored nine touchdowns last week
Tyler Chapel Hill 40, Stafford 14 - QB Cameron Ford had 356 total yards (192 rush) and five total TDs.
Huffman-Hargrave (10-1) vs. Kilgore (9-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Jasper's Bulldog Field
Huffman-Hargrave 42, Brazosport 12
Kilgore 27, El Campo 14
Region IV
Corpus Christi Miller vs. Boerne (9-2), TBD
CC Miller 54, Lampasas 49
Boerne 27, Port Lavaca Calhoun 24
Corpus Christi Calallen (10-2) vs. Austin LBJ (7-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Indian Stadium in Jourdanton
CC Calallen 37, Canyon Lake 31
Austin LBJ 72, Alice 20
CLASS 4A DIVISION II
Region I
Celina (5-4) vs. Iowa Park (9-2), 6 p.m. Friday at Denton's Apogee Stadium
Celina 37, Sweetwater 22 - Celina RB Gabe Gayton carried 37 times for 157 yards and 2 TDs.
Iowa Park 42, Lubbock Estacado 21
Graham (9-1) vs. Aubrey (11-1), 6 p.m. Saturday at Arlington's Globe Life Park
Graham 49, Perryton 7
Aubrey 21, Midland Greenwood 17 - Jaxon Holder hit Jacob Holder with TD pass with :40 left for game-winner
Region II
Texarkana Pleasant Grove (9-3) vs. Caddo Mills (11-0), 2 p.m. Friday at Royse City ISD Stadium in Royse City
Texarkana Pleasant Grove 42, Nevada Community 0 - TPG has losses to 12-0 Argyle, 10-0 Carthage, 11-1 Gilmer
Caddo Mills 43, Van 27
Sunnyvale (6-4) vs. Gilmer (11-1), 2 p.m. Friday at Athens' Bruce Field
Sunnyvale def. Mexia (forfeit)
Gilmer 42, Godley 20
Region III
Salado (11-1) vs. Carthage (10-0), 5:30 p.m. Friday at Porter's Randall Reed Stadium
Salado 28, Bellville 23
Carthage 49, Silsbee 0 - RB Mason Courtney ran for 82 yards and 4 TDs, QB Kai Horton 15-19 for 289 yards
China Spring (9-2) vs. Sealy (9-2), 2 p.m. Friday at College Station's Cougar Stadium
China Spring 35, West Orange-Stark 22
Sealy 38, Center 7
Region IV
Navasota (8-3) vs. Geronimo Navarro (10-2), 7 p.m. Friday at Giddings' Buffalo Stadium
Navasota 39, Rockport-Fulton 34
Geronimo Navarro 52, Raymondville 18
Wimberley (9-3) vs. Sinton (8-3), 2 p.m. Saturday at Converse's Rutledge Stadium
Wimberley 54, Hondo 14
Sinton 28, Giddings 11
Class 3A Division I
Region I
Pilot Point (9-3) vs. Bushland (9-2), 5 p.m. Friday at Vernon's Lion Stadium
Pilot Point 48, Shallowater 26 - Pilot Point QB Max Hollar ran for 247 yards and scored 6 TDs last week
Bushland 28, Wall 27
Tuscola Jim Ned (10-1) vs. Brock (12-0), 2 p.m. Friday at Stephenville's Tarleton Memorial Stadium
Tuscola Jim Ned 31, Dalhart 14
Brock 69, Denver City 34
Region II
Mineola (11-1) vs. Mount Vernon (10-2), 1 p.m. Friday at Sulphur Springs' Prim Stadium
REMATCH - Mount Vernon 23, Mineola 20 on Oct. 9
Mineola 42, Dallas Madison 14
Mount Vernon 24, West 21
Grandview (11-1) vs. Malakoff (9-2), 1 p.m. Friday at Waco's Waco ISD Stadium
REMATCH - Grandview 31, Malakoff 24 (OT) on Aug. 28
Grandview 49, Tatum 23
Malakoff 52, Pottsboro 0
Region III
Columbus (10-2) vs. Yoakum (9-2), 6 p.m. Friday at Smithville's Tiger Stadium
REMATCH - Columbus 35, Yoakum 14 on Oct. 16
Columbus 21, Woodville 14
Yoakum 37, East Chambers 35
Lorena (9-2) vs. Hallettsville (10-2), 6:30 p.m. Friday at Wimberley's Texan Stadium
Lorena def. Crockett (forfeit)
Hallettsville 27, Diboll 0
Region IV
Llano (11-0) vs. Jourdanton (11-1), 7 p.m. Friday at Gupton Stadium in Leander
Llano 49, Lyford 16
Jourdanton 42, Edna 28
Vanderbilt Industrial (11-1) vs. Lago Vista (8-3), TBD
Vanderbilt Industrial 45, Blanco 42
Lago Vista 48, Orange Grove 15
Class 3A Division II
Region I
Childress (9-2) vs. Spearman (11-1), 7 p.m. Friday at Canyon's Kimbrough Stadium
REMATCH - Spearman 43, Childress 36 (OT) on Sept. 25
Childress 35, Crane 25
Spearman 35, Ballinger 7
Canadian (11-1) vs. Idalou (10-0), 2 p.m. Friday at Canyon's Kimbrough Stadium
Canadian 56, Bangs 13
Idalou 49, Alpine 0
Region II
Eastland (9-3) vs. Holliday (11-1), 7 p.m. Friday at Graham's Newton Field
REMATCH - Holliday 29, Eastland 28 on Sept. 4
Eastland 49, Bells 22
Holliday 44, S&S Consolidated 7
Wichita Falls City View (8-4) vs. Gunter (11-1), 2 p.m. Friday at Boyd's Yellow Jacket Stadium
WF City View 31, Leonard 27
Gunter 59, Henrietta 6
Region III
West Rusk (8-3) vs. Waskom (10-1), 3 p.m. Friday at Hallsville's Bobcat Stadium
West Rusk 52, Hughes Springs 28
Waskom 28, Daingerfield 27
Elysian Fields (10-2) vs. Omaha Paul Pewitt (8-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Gladewater's Murphy Stadium
Elysian Fields 41, Hooks 20
Omaha Paul Pewitt 44, Newton 36
Region IV
Franklin (9-2) vs. Lexington (8-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Brenham's Cub Stadium
REMATCH - Franklin 49, Lexington 14 on Sept. 25
Franklin 49, Natalia 20
Lexington 28, Taft 0
Rogers (7-5) vs. Buffalo (11-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Waco's Waco ISD Stadium
REMATCH - Buffalo 46, Rogers 28 on Sept. 25
Rogers 21, Poth 20
Buffalo 52, George West 35
Class 2A Division I
Region I
Panhandle (10-2) vs. Post (12-0), 7 p.m. Friday at Woodrow's Pirate Stadium
Panhandle 49, San Saba 35
Post 61, Anson 6
Hawley (10-2) vs. Cisco (9-3), 3 p.m. Friday at Brownwood's Gordon Wood Stadium
Hawley 34, Sundown 20
Cisco 46, Olton 15
Region II
Lindsay (11-0) vs. Bosqueville (8-3), 6 p.m. Friday at Aledo's Bearcat Stadium
Lindsay 69, Tolar 20
Bosqueville 44, Cooper 12
Crawford (11-1) vs. Alvord (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Alvarado's Head Stadium
Crawford 44, Bogota Rivercrest 6
Alvord 35, Italy 7
Region III
Garrison (6-5) vs. Timpson (12-0), 7 p.m. Friday at Nacogdoches' Bryce Stadium
REMATCH - Timpson 34, Garrison 6 on Oct. 9
Garrison 7, Holland 3
Timpson 47, Jewett Leon 14
Normangee (11-0) vs. Beckville (9-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Corsicana's Tiger Stadium
Normangee 27, Price Carlisle 21
Beckville 41, Hearne 38
Region IV
Shiner (10-0) vs. Mason (8-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Pflugerville's The Pfield
Shiner 72, Freer 6
Mason 41, Kenedy 18
Refugio (10-0) vs. Ganado (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Victoria's Memorial Stadium
Refugio 55, Flatonia 6
Ganado 55, Three Rivers 0
Class 2A Division II
Region I
McCamey (10-1) vs. Stratford (7-5), 6 p.m. Friday at Shallowater's Todd Field
McCamey 34, Wheeler 31
Stratford 53, Smyer 18
Vega (10-2) vs. Wellington (11-0), 7 p.m. Friday at Borger's Bulldog Stadium
Vega 35, Bovina 10
Wellington 34, Wink 28
Region II
Hamlin (11-0) vs. Muenster (9-3), 1 p.m. Friday at Graham's Newton Field
Hamlin 48, Petrolia 18
Muenster 50, Quanah 22
Windthorst (11-1) vs. Albany (10-1), 2 p.m. Friday at Breckenridge's Buckaroo Stadium
Windthorst 42, Archer City 7
Albany 56, Ralls 22
Region III
West Sabine (7-4) vs. Mart (11-0), 6 p.m. Friday at Crockett's Driskell Stadium
West Sabine 26, Simms Bowie 20
Mart 48, Lovelady 12
Tenaha (9-2) vs. Chilton (7-4), TBD
Tenaha 42, Bremond 30
Chilton 56, Deweyville 12
Region IV
Snook (7-4) vs. Christoval (11-1), 4 p.m. Friday at Fredericksburg's Battlin' Billie Stadium
Snook 52, Yorktown 23
Christoval 72, Bruni 30
D'Hanis (8-0) vs. Falls City (9-2), 7 p.m. Friday at Jourdanton's Indian Stadium
D'Hanis def. Eldorado (forfeit)
Falls City 39, Granger 16
1A DIVISION I (REGIONAL FINALS)
Region I
Happy vs. Borden County, 6 p.m. Saturday at Levelland
Region II
Westbrook vs. Sterlilng City, 5 p.m. Saturday vs. Colorado City
Region III
Blum vs. Union Hill, 6 p.m. Saturday at Mabank
Region IV
May vs. Leakey, 6 p.m. Friday at Ozona
1A DIVISION II
Region I
Follett vs. Groom, 7 p.m. Friday at Pampa
Region II
Balmorhea vs. Motley County, 6:30 p.m. Friday at Garden City
Region III
Strawn vs. Fannindel, 6:30 p.m. Friday at Italy
Region IV
Calvert vs. Richland Springs, 6:30 p.m. Friday at Gatesville