NORTH TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Week 11
(NOTE: All games Friday unless noted. Rankings courtesy of Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Schedule subject to change.)
MONDAY's RESULTS:
Quinlan Ford 40, Nevada Community 13
Waco La Vega 62, Brownwood 6
CANCELED/POSTPONED/RESCHEDULED:
Brownwood-Midlothian Heritage (Saturday-game not necessary)
Abilene Cooper-Fort Worth Brewer (Friday-postponed/COVID)
Aledo-Mansfield Timberview (Thursday-postponed/COVID)
Dallas Adamson-Dallas Spruce (Friday-canceled/COVID)
*Adamson also forfeits next week's game with Dallas Hillcrest
Crowley-Justin Northwest (RESCHEDULED FOR 1 P.M. SATURDAY)
GAME OF THE WEEK:
6A #6 DeSOTO (4-0, 2-0) at 6A #10 CEDAR HILL (4-0, 2-0)
Everything is in place for this year's "Battle of Belt Line." DeSoto and Cedar Hill battling (along with Duncanville) for the district title. Eagles and Longhorns both ranked in the top ten in the state. DeSoto comes off a 42-0 win over Mansfield Lake Ridge. QB Samari Collier has been spectacular this season. Collier threw for 370 yards and five scores last week. DeSoto is averaging 48.7 points per game in district play. Cedar Hill dispatched Waxahachie last week, 35-10. RB Kevin Young, Jr., ran for 114 yards and a TD. The Longhorns defense gave up just 128 total yards last week, and Cedar Hill is allowing 13.7 points per game in district play. DeSoto and Cedar Hill have played each year since 2011, with DeSoto holding a 5-4 edge in that time. Cedar Hill has beaten DeSoto each of the last two years. Buckle up. This should be good.
3-6A
NORTH CROWLEY (3-1, 2-0) at EULESS TRINITY (3-1, 2-0) - THURSDAY
These two schools are in a three-way tie with Haltom for the district lead. North Crowley was off last week. Their only loss this season was to 5A The Colony. Trinity was also off last week. Their lone defeat came to Prosper.
FORT WORTH CHISHOLM TRAIL (1-4, 0-2) at SAGINAW BOSWELL (0-4, 0-2)
These two are locked in a fifth-place tie with L.D. Bell in an eight-team district. A win this week is crucial for playoff hopes. Both teams were off last week.
HURST L.D. BELL (0-4, 0-2) at HALTOM (2-2, 2-0) - THURSDAY
2020 has been a struggle for L.D. Bell, which has been shut out in its last two games, and three times overall this season. Haltom is on a two-game win streak and is part of a three-way tie for the district lead. The Buffs are allowing 8.5 points per game in district play. Both teams were off last week.
WEATHERFORD (2-3, 1-1) at FORT WORTH PASCHAL (2-3, 1-1)
These two schools are currently tied for the fourth and final playoff spot in 3-6A. A win this week is big for playoff hopes and for a tiebreaker that could be important down the road. Both teams were off last week.
4-6A
KELLER TIMBER CREEK (3-2, 1-0) at TROPHY CLUB BYRON NELSON (2-4, 0-2)
Timber Creek has won two straight after last week's 56-28 victory over Keller Fossil Ridge. RB Kaden Bess ran for 166 yards and 3 TDs. Byron Nelson looks to snap a three-game losing streak. They fell to Northwest Eaton last week, 24-0. QB Jake Wilson threw for 144 yards.
NORTHWEST EATON (4-2, 2-0) at KELLER (1-4, 0-2) - THURSDAY
Eaton is tied (with Carroll) for the district lead after last week's 24-0 win over Byron Nelson. Eaton has won two straight. They got 186 passing yards and a TD last week from QB Braden St. Ama. Keller has lost its last three, including last week's 42-10 defeat to Southlake Carroll. Clayton Thomas had a touchdown run for Keller.
6A #22 SOUTHLAKE CARROLL (3-1, 2-0) at KELLER CENTRAL (2-2, 1-0)
Carroll has won two straight since the non-district loss to Rockwall. The Dragons pounded Keller last week, 42-10, to remain in a tie for the district lead. Jr. QB Quinn Ewers threw for 300 yards and four scores. RB Owen Allen had two touchdown runs and a TD reception. Keller Central was off last week and trails Eaton and Carroll by a half-game in the district standings.
KELLER FOSSIL RIDGE (1-3, 0-2) - OFF
Fossil Ridge lost to Keller Timber Creek, 56-28. RB Frank Andrews ran for 111 yards and 3 TDs.
5-6A
6A #5 ALLEN (3-0, 1-0) at LITTLE ELM (2-4, 0-2)
Allen jumped right back into the swing of things after a three-week break, beating McKinney Boyd, 42-9. Eagles QB General Booty had four total touchdowns last week. Little Elm has dropped three straight after last week's 68-27 loss to Denton Braswell. WR Jonas Garrett had two TD receptions and a touchdown run.
DENTON BRASWELL (4-2, 1-1) at 6A #11 DENTON GUYER (4-1, 2-0)
The powerful Braswell offense was clicking again last week in a 68-27 win over Little Elm. QB Tristan McClary threw for 285 yards, ran for 104 and had 5 total touchdowns. A Braswell win this week would leave Allen as the only undefeated team in district play. For now, Guyer holds a half-game lead over Allen in 5-6A, and those two will match up at Eagle Stadium next week. Guyer stayed unbeaten in district with a thrilling 24-23 win over Prosper. QB Eli Stowers scored on a two-yard run with no time left, and Sr. K Michael Mayfield delivered the game-winning extra point.
6A #16 PROSPER (3-1, 1-1) at McKINNEY (3-2, 0-1) - THURSDAY
Prosper looks to shake off a heartbreaking 24-23 final play loss to Denton Guyer. QB Jackson Berry threw for 222 yards and 2 TDs last week, and also had a TD run. Prosper currently sits in a three-way tie for third in the district standings. McKinney was off last week.
McKINNEY BOYD (2-4, 1-1) - OFF
Boyd went into the bye week with a 42-9 loss to Allen. K Carson Boyd had three field goals last week.
6-6A
6A #15 FLOWER MOUND MARCUS (5-0, 2-0) at COPPELL (4-1, 2-0)
The Marauders and the Cowboys are in a three-way tie for first with Hebron. Marcus is averaging 55.5 points per game in district play after last week's 56-17 win over Plano. QB Garrett Nussmeier threw for 342 yards and four scores. Coppell has won two straight after last week's 31-20 win over Plano West. WR KJ Liggins had seven receptions for 94 yards and 2 TDs. Canon Peters sealed the win for Coppell with a late interception.
PLANO WEST (3-2, 1-1) at PLANO EAST (0-5, 0-2)
Plano West fell into a tie for fourth with last week's 31-20 loss to Coppell. Soph. RB Dermot White ran for 103 yards and a TD. PESH fell to Lewisville, 56-42, but RB Ismail Mahdi turned in one of the state's best performances, running for 339 yards and 5 TDs.
HEBRON (3-1, 2-0) at PLANO (0-4, 0-2)
Hebron stayed unbeaten in district play with a triple overtime win over Flower Mound, 25-20. QB Weston Conaway hit Mason Williamson with a 22-yard TD pass in the third overtime to close it out. Plano fell to Marcus, 56-17. WR Michael Dorsey had two TD receptions.
LEWISVILLE (3-2, 1-1) at FLOWER MOUND (2-3, 0-2)
Lewisville is tied for fourth in the district standings (with Plano West) after last week's 56-42 win over Plano East. QB Taylen Green threw for 394 yards and six touchdowns, and added a TD run. Flower Mound fell to district co-leader Hebron in triple overtime, 25-20. WR Parker Clark had eight catches for 142 yards and two scores.
7-6A
DALLAS JESUIT (2-3, 1-1) at IRVING MacARTHUR (1-3, 1-1) - THURSDAY
Jesuit was edged by unbeaten Lake Highlands, 34-31. QB Gage Roy threw for 386 yards and 4 TDs. MacArthur picked up its first win of the season, beating Irving Nimitz, 27-24. Trailing on the final play, MacArthur got a 38-yard TD pass from QB Kylale Flye to WR Davion Daily with no time left.
IRVING (0-4, 0-2) at IRVING NIMITZ (1-3, 0-2)
Irving lost to Richardson, 7-3. K Max Cabezas had a field goal for the Tigers' only points. Nimitz lost to Irving MacArthur, 27-24, on a touchdown pass on the final play. Nimitz RB Eric Williams ran for 211 yards and 3 TDs.
RICHARDSON BERKNER (2-3, 1-1) at RICHARDSON (3-2, 2-0)
Berkner fell to Richardson Pearce last week, 56-7. Rams RB Devin Joshua ran for 129 yards. Richardson's Eagles have won three straight after last week's 7-3 win over Irving. Richardson and Lake Highlands are tied for the district lead. QB Aaron Bertrand ran for 139 yards and the only touchdown in last week's game.
RICHARDSON PEARCE (1-4, 1-1) at LAKE HIGHLANDS (5-0, 2-0)
Pearce is in a four-way tie for third after last week's 56-7 win over Berkner. RB Tyriq Stubbs ran for 143 yards and 4 TDs. After holding off Dallas Jesuit, 34-31, Lake Highlands is 5-0 for the first time since the 1990s. QB Mitch Coulson threw for three scores and added a TD run last week.
8-6A
6A #17 ARLINGTON MARTIN (5-1, 3-0) at ARLINGTON BOWIE (4-0, 2-0)
Martin picked up its fifth straight win last week, but it was anything but easy for the Warriors. They needed overtime to beat Arlington Lamar, 38-31. Martin QB Zach Mundell scored the game-winning TD on a 25-yard run in OT. Martin leads Bowie by a half-game in the district standings, and already has 8-6A wins over South Grand Prairie and Lamar. Arlington Bowie is the last remaining undefeated team in this district. They were off last week.
ARLINGTON SAM HOUSTON (3-2, 1-1) at SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE (2-2, 0-2)
Sam Houston boosted its playoff hopes with a 33-30 win over Arlington High. K Ali Akbar kicked a 22-yard field goal at the final gun. SGP looks to snap a two-game losing streak. They were idle last week after the Grand Prairie game was postponed by COVID.
ARLINGTON (3-3, 1-2) - OFF
The Colts lost to Arlington Sam Houston, 33-30.
GRAND PRAIRIE (3-1, 1-1) - OFF
The Gophers are off for the second straight week, as the program deals with COVID issues.
ARLINGTON LAMAR (1-4, 0-2) - OFF
Lamar is idle after last week's 38-31 overtime loss to Arlington Martin.
9-6A
NOTE: This is the final week of zone play in 9-6A. The schedule will be updated after this week's games are complete.
ROWLETT (2-0, 2-0) at GARLAND (3-1, 2-1)
Rowlett grabbed a huge 35-33 win over Sachse, stopping a late two-point conversion attempt to seal the victory. QB Tre Carr had 270 total yards and four touchdowns last week. Garland was off last week.
SACHSE (2-2, 2-1) at GARLAND LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL (3-1, 2-1)
These two are among four teams sitting at 2-1 in district play. Sachse lost to Rowlett, 35-33. QB Alex Orji continued his outstanding play, throwing for 227 yards and running for 125. Orji accounted for five touchdowns. Lakeview Centennial defeated Wylie, 42-21. RB Camar Wheaton ran for 147 yards and three scores.
SOUTH GARLAND (1-3, 1-2) at NORTH GARLAND (1-3, 0-3)
Both teams were off last week.
GARLAND NAAMAN FOREST (2-2, 2-1) at WYLIE (0-4, 0-2)
Naaman Forest was off last week. Wylie is still seeking its first win of the season after last week's 42-21 loss to Lakeview Centennial. QB Marcus McElroy threw for 246 yards and 2 TDs.
10-6A
MESQUITE (0-5, 0-2) at MESQUITE HORN (2-4, 0-2)
Mesquite was held to 149 total yards in a 57-0 loss to Rockwall. Horn lost a shootout to Rockwall-Heath, 69-51. Jags QB Darrius White threw for 330 yards, ran for 125 and accounted for six touchdowns last week.
ROCKWALL-HEATH (4-2, 1-1) at NORTH MESQUITE (2-3, 1-0)
Rockwall-Heath beat Mesquite Horn last week, 69-51. RB Zach Evans ran for 132 yards and 4 TDs. North Mesquite was off last week, and trails district co-leaders Rockwall and Dallas Skyline by a half-game.
TYLER LEGACY (2-3, 0-1) at 6A #21 ROCKWALL (5-1, 2-0)
Tyler Legacy (formerly Tyler Lee) fell to Skyline last week, 30-24, for their third consecutive loss. Legacy's wins this season are over 5A Lufkin and 5A Tyler High. RB Jamarion Miller is Legacy's biggest offensive weapon. Rockwall has won two straight after last week's 57-0 victory over Mesquite. Jr. QB Braedyn Locke threw for 269 yards and 2 TDs.
DALLAS SKYLINE (3-1, 2-0) - OFF
Skyline is tied with Rockwall for the district lead after last week's 30-24 win over Tyler Legacy.
11-6A
(NOTE: This is the final week of zone play in 11-6A. The schedule will be updated after this week's games.)
6A #6 DeSOTO (4-0, 2-0) at 6A #10 CEDAR HILL (4-0, 2-0)
(See Game of the Week preview for more.)
6A #2 DUNCANVILLE (3-1, 1-0) at HEWITT MIDWAY (1-3, 1-1)
Duncanville comes off a 35-0 win over Mansfield. QB Grayson James threw for 280 yards and 3 TDs. Panthers RB Malachi Medlock ran for 113 yards and two scores, and added a TD reception. Hewitt Midway beat Waco last week, 63-37.
WACO (1-3, 0-1) at MANSFIELD (2-3, 1-1)
Waco fell to Hewitt Midway, 63-37. Mansfield was shut out by Duncanville, 35-0. RB Donerio Davenport ran for 49 yards.
WAXAHACHIE (1-4, 0-2) at MANSFIELD LAKE RIDGE (0-5, 0-2)
Waxahachie is off a 35-10 loss to Cedar Hill. AJ Thomas had a touchdown catch from QB Roderick Hartsfield. Lake Ridge was held to 84 total yards in a 42-0 loss to DeSoto.
3-5A-1
FORT WORTH BREWER (4-2, 3-0) at ABILENE COOPER (4-1, 3-0) - POSTPONED/COVID
Brewer heads west for this showdown that ultimately could decide the district champion. Brewer beat Granbury last week, 59-33, for their third straight win. FW Brewer is averaging 54.7 points per game in district play. Abilene Cooper took out FW Arlington Heights last week, 48-0. Cooper has won four straight and is allowing 9.3 points per game in district play.
GRANBURY (2-4, 1-2) at AZLE (3-1, 1-0)
Granbury has lost two straight after last week's 59-33 loss to FW Brewer. Azle was off last week and has won its last three.
CROWLEY (0-5, 0-2) at JUSTIN NORTHWEST (3-2, 1-1) - NOW SATURDAY, 1 P.M. (ORIGINALLY THURSDAY)
Crowley was off last week. Northwest rolled to a 65-27 win over Saginaw. Texans QB Jake Strong threw for four touchdowns. Northwest RB Kyndel Sims ran for 77 and 3 TDs.
SAGINAW (0-6, 0-3) at FORT WORTH ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (2-1, 0-1)
Saginaw RB Kyle Kennard was outstanding in last week's 65-27 loss to Justin Northwest. Kennard ran for 193 yards, including a 98-yard scoring run. Arlington Heights lost to district co-leader Abilene Cooper, 48-0.
4-5A-1
MIDLOTHIAN (3-1, 1-1) at BURLESON CENTENNIAL (2-1, 1-0)
Midlothian was hurt by four turnovers in a 45-21 loss to Colleyville Heritage. Midlothian also allowed 434 yards through the air last week. Burleson Centennial opened district play with a 57-14 win over Birdville. QB Phillip Hamilton ran for 3 TDs, and RB Christian Hudson rushed for 123 yards.
RED OAK (2-1, 2-0) at COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE (3-0, 2-0)
This is a clash between the district co-leaders. Red Oak has won its last two, including last week's 56-40 win over Richland. WR Raymond Gay, Jr., had six receptions for 179 yards and 3 TDs. Colleyville Heritage cleared another significant hurdle in district play with its 45-21 win over Midlothian. QB AJ Smith-Shawver threw for 406 yards and 5 TDs. WR Leon Covington and WR Mason Murdock each had two TD catches. Here's a prediction to file away. There is a good chance that all four playoff teams from 4-5A-1 win their bi-district games and advance to the area round.
MANSFIELD SUMMIT (2-2, 1-0) at RICHLAND (3-2, 0-2) - THURSDAY
Summit comes off a 39-7 win over Mansfield Legacy. QB David Hopkins threw for two scores and ran for one, and the Summit defense allowed 99 total yards last week. Richland fell to 0-2 in district play with a 56-40 loss to Red Oak. Royals QB Cole Benson threw for 380 yards and 4 TDs.
BIRDVILLE (1-2, 0-2) at MANSFIELD LEGACY (1-3, 0-2)
Birdville lost to Burleson Centennial, 57-14. Hawks QB Bryson Lightfoot ran for 96 yards and a score. WR Isaiah Williams had a touchdown catch for Legacy in their 39-7 loss to Mansfield Summit.
5-5A-1
5AD1 #9 FRISCO LONE STAR (2-2, 2-0) at DENTON (1-5, 0-4) - THURSDAY
Lone Star stayed unbeaten in district play with a 42-14 win over Frisco Reedy. Jaden Nixon scored on an 80-yard reception, a 80-yard punt return and on a 63-yard run. Lone Star's losses are to Aledo and to 5-0 North Forney. Denton looks to snap a four-game losing streak after falling to Frisco Independence last week, 63-7. RB Coco Brown ran for 84 yards and a TD.
5AD1 #1 DENTON RYAN (5-0, 3-0) at THE COLONY (3-2, 2-1)
Ryan rolled to a 68-28 victory over Frisco Centennial. QB Seth Henigan was 12 of 14 passing for 288 yards and 4 TDs. The Colony was idle last week.
FRISCO INDEPENDENCE (1-3, 1-1) at FRISCO WAKELAND (5-1, 3-1)
Independence picked up its first district victory with a 63-7 win over Denton. QB Braylon Braxton threw for three scores and ran for two. Independence RB Reggie Bush ran for 91 yards and 2 TDs. This Wakeland team is one to watch. They rolled over Frisco Heritage last week, 52-31. Wakeland QB Peyton Lewis was 10 of 15 for 340 yards and 5 TDs. RB Jared White racked up 278 total yards and three scores. HC Marty Secord this week goes for his 100th win at Wakeland.
FRISCO HERITAGE (3-3, 1-3) at FRISCO CENTENNIAL (1-4, 0-3)
Despite a huge effort from QB Easton Swetnam, Heritage fell to Frisco Wakeland, 52-31. Swetnam threw for 414 yards and 2 TDs in the loss. Centennial is on a three-game losing streak after last week's 68-28 loss to Denton Ryan. Jackson Marshall had a TD run and a TD catch.
FRISCO REEDY (4-2, 2-1) - OFF
Reedy is on a bye after a 42-14 loss to Frisco Lone Star. QB AJ Padgett threw for 130 yards and ran for a TD.
6-5A-1
DALLAS WOODROW WILSON (4-0, 3-0) at CARROLLTON NEWMAN SMITH (3-2, 2-2) - THURSDAY
Woodrow Wilson stayed undefeated with a 51-0 win over Dallas Samuell. RB Nathan Barrilleaux ran for 145 yards and a TD on just nine carries. Newman Smith evened its district record with a 38-0 win over R.L. Turner. QB Alejandro Diaz threw for two scores, while RB Douglas Hill ran for two.
CARROLLTON R.L. TURNER (2-3, 2-2) at DALLAS BRYAN ADAMS (1-3, 1-2)
R.L. Turner was held to 120 total yards in a 38-0 loss to Carrollton Newman Smith. Bryan Adams picked up a 48-20 win over Dallas Molina. Antoine Murphy ran for two scores and returned an interception for a touchdown last week.
DALLAS MOLINA (2-2, 2-2) at 5AD1 #3 LANCASTER (3-0, 3-0)
Molina faces district co-leader Lancaster after last week's 48-20 loss to Bryan Adams. Molina RB Glen Jackson ran for 84 yards and a score. Lancaster is off a bye week. They are averaging 70.0 points per game this season.
DALLAS SUNSET (1-3, 0-3) at DALLAS SAMUELL (1-4, 0-4)
Sunset was held to 101 total yards in a 56-0 loss to W.T. White. Samuell also was shut out last week, losing to Dallas Woodrow Wilson, 51-0. Samuell is averaging 5.2 points per game this season.
DALLAS W.T. WHITE (3-3, 3-1) - OFF
After last week's 56-0 win over Sunset, W.T. White sits a half-game behind district co-leaders Woodrow Wilson and Lancaster.
7-5A-1
5AD1 #2 HIGHLAND PARK (3-0, 1-0) at 5AD1 #7 LONGVIEW (5-1, 2-0)
Two of the state's top programs meet in a very important district showdown. Highland Park is a half-game behind district co-leaders Longview and McKinney North after last week's 41-21 win over Sherman. The Scots defense forced three turnovers, including a fumble that was returned for a touchdown by Marshall Landwehr. Longview has won five straight. The Lobos come off a 52-17 win over Wylie East. Longview features a devastating run game starring RB Markevion Haynes (143 yards and 2 TDs last week) and RB Kaden Meredith, who scored three times against Wylie East. QB Jordan Allen capably guides the Longview offense. He was 7 of 9 for 115 and a touchdown last week. Reports indicate this will be Highland Park's first visit to Longview since 1967.
WYLIE EAST (1-3, 0-2) at McKINNEY NORTH (2-3, 2-0)
Wylie East fell to Longview, 52-17. RB Terrell Washington, Jr., ran for 76 yards and a touchdown. McKinney North stayed unbeaten in district play with a 35-32 win over West Mesquite. WR JJ Henry had six catches for 154 yards and two TDs, including a 91-yarder.
WEST MESQUITE (0-6, 0-2) at TYLER (0-4, 0-1)
Despite two touchdown passes from QB Jay Cipriano, West Mesquite dropped a close one to district co-leader McKinney North, 35-32. Tyler, which is still searching for its first win of the season, was off last week.
SHERMAN (2-4, 1-1) - OFF
The Bearcats lost to Highland Park, 41-21.
4-5A-2
CARROLLTON CREEKVIEW (0-4, 0-2) at FORT WORTH SOUTH HILLS (1-3, 1-1) - SATURDAY
Creekview lost to FW Southwest, 61-7. WR Sean Sallis had four catches for 92 yards and a TD. South Hills evened its district record with a 21-2 win over FW Trimble Tech.
FORT WORTH NORTH SIDE (4-0, 2-0) at FORT WORTH POLY (1-4, 1-1)
As North Side steams toward a second straight playoff trip, they also have their sights set on a district championship. North Side beat FW Wyatt, 43-26. Poly fell to Grapevine, 43-9.
FORT WORTH SOUTHWEST (3-1, 2-0) at GRAPEVINE (3-2, 2-0) - THURSDAY
After a 61-7 win over Carrollton Creekview, FW Southwest sits in a three-way tie for the district lead with Grapevine and FW North Side. Grapevine comes off a 42-9 win over FW Poly. QB Max Cowgill was 16 of 22 for 177 yards and 5 TDs, WR Ben Gair had three TD receptions and RB Caleb Texada ran for 136 yards last week.
FORT WORTH TRIMBLE TECH (0-5, 0-2) at FORT WORTH WYATT (0-5, 0-2) - SATURDAY
One of these two teams will get its first victory of the season. Trimble Tech lost to FW South Hills last week, 21-2. Wyatt fell to district co-leader FW North Side, 43-26.
5-5A-2
5AD2 #2 ALEDO (4-1, 2-0) at 5AD2 #6 MANSFIELD TIMBERVIEW (5-0, 3-0) - POSTPONED/COVID
This game represents one of our five-star matchups this week. Aledo has long ruled the roost in its particular district, but state-ranked Timberview represents a major hurdle for the Bearcats. Aledo defeated Arlington Seguin 47-26 last week, as RB Demarco Roberts ran for 164 yards and three scores. After last week's 62-14 win over Joshua, Timberview leads Aledo by a half-game in the district standings. The high-powered Mansfield Timberview offense is led by Dallas Bishop Dunne transfer QB Simeon Evans. Timberview RB Deuce Jones last week ran for a touchdown and returned a kickoff for a TD.
BURLESON (4-2, 2-1) at ARLINGTON SEGUIN (2-2, 1-2)
Burleson comes off a 49-21 win over Cleburne. Arlington Seguin lost to Aledo, 47-26. Seguin RB Jalen March ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns.
CLEBURNE (4-2, 1-2) at EVERMAN (3-3, 2-1)
Cleburne lost to Burleson last week, 49-21. Everman picked up a win over Waco University, 42-13.
JOSHUA (1-5, 0-3) at WACO UNIVERSITY (1-3, 0-2)
Joshua has lost four straight after falling to Mansfield Timberview last week, 62-14. WR Tyler Stone caught ten passes for 133 yards and two scores. Waco University lost to Everman, 42-13.
6-5A-2
DALLAS SPRUCE (1-4, 1-3) at DALLAS ADAMSON (0-4, 0-3) - CANCELED/COVID
Spruce is coming off a 41-13 loss to Seagoville. RB Shawn Hodge ran for 190 yards and a TD, while fellow RB Timad Cotton rolled up 157 yards and a score on the ground for Spruce. Adamson forfeited last week's game to Dallas Thomas Jefferson. THIS GAME WILL BE FORFEITED TO SPRUCE. ADAMSON ALSO FORFEITS NEXT WEEK's GAME WITH DALLAS HILLCREST.
SOUTH OAK CLIFF (3-1, 3-0) at DALLAS CONRAD (1-4, 0-3) - THURSDAY
SOC is tied with Kimball for the district lead after last week's 27-14 victory over Mesquite Poteet. RB Cam Davis ran for 214 yards and 3 TDs, while the Golden Bears defense allowed 140 total yards against Poteet. Conrad lost to Dallas Hillcrest, 41-6. WR Zaiveon Bryant had a touchdown catch for Conrad.
DALLAS HILLCREST (2-3, 1-2) at SEAGOVILLE (5-1, 3-1)
Hillcrest picked up its first district victory in a 41-6 win over Dallas Conrad. RB Nasir Reynolds continues to have an outstanding season. He ran for 157 yards and 3 TDs last week. Seagoville has won two straight. They beat Dallas Spruce, 41-13. RB Tyvonne Jeffrie ran for 166 yards and 2 TDs, and added a touchdown reception.
DALLAS THOMAS JEFFERSON (1-2, 1-1) at DALLAS KIMBALL (4-0, 3-0) - THURSDAY
Thomas Jefferson picked up a max-point forfeit victory over Adamson last week. District co-leader Kimball comes off a bye week.
MESQUITE POTEET (3-3, 2-1) - OFF
Poteet lost to South Oak Cliff, 27-14. CB Jeremiah Anuken returned an interception 47 yards for a pick-six last week. The Pirates currently occupy the fourth spot in the district standings.
7-5A-2
DENISON (3-2, 2-1) at LAKE DALLAS (1-4, 0-3)
Denison beat Frisco Memorial last week, 42-26. Lake Dallas' scheduled game with Princeton was called off and declared a no-contest. Lake Dallas looks to snap a four-game losing streak this week.
LUCAS LOVEJOY (5-0, 3-0) at FRISCO MEMORIAL (1-4, 0-3)
Lovejoy remained among the ranks of the unbeaten with a 48-22 win over Prosper Rock Hill. QB R.W. Rucker threw for two scores and added a TD run. RB Jaxson Lavender scored on a 70-yard run and on a 96-yard kickoff return. Lovejoy is averaging 48.2 points per game this season. Frisco Memorial fell to Denison, 42-26, for its third straight loss. QB Ethan Lollar had two TD passes.
FRISCO LIBERTY (4-2, 3-1) at FRISCO LEBANON TRAIL (4-1, 2-1)
After last week's 39-19 loss to Frisco, Liberty trails district co-leaders Frisco High and Lucas Lovejoy by a half-game. QB Keldric Luster ran for 108 yards and two TDs, and added a touchdown pass. Lebanon Trail was off last week. They are currently in a tie for fourth with Denison.
PROSPER ROCK HILL (0-5, 0-4) - OFF
Rock Hill lost to unbeaten Lucas Lovejoy, 48-22. QB Brenner Cox threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns.
8-5A-2
CORSICANA (2-4, 1-2) at SULPHUR SPRINGS (0-3, 0-1)
Corsicana lost to Greenville last week, 49-28. Sulphur Springs, playing its first game in three weeks, fell to 5-0 North Forney, 56-21. QB Kaden Wallace threw for 113 yards and a TD.
5AD2 #1 ENNIS (4-0, 1-0) at CRANDALL (3-1, 1-0)
Ennis rolled to a 71-18 win over Royse City. QB Collin Drake was 13 of 16 for 192 yards and 2 TDs. Drake also ran for 102 and a score. Ennis RB Devion Beasley ran for 95 yards and three touchdowns. Crandall took a heart-stopping 57-54 quadruple overtime win over Forney. QB Jamonte Gordon-West threw for 360 yards and 6 TDs. WR Dominic Alexander had four receptions for 155 yards and three scores, including the game-winner in the fourth OT period. It was Crandall's first win over Forney since 1998.
FORNEY (0-6, 0-3) at ROYSE CITY (2-2, 1-1)
Forney looks to rebound from a 57-54 loss to Crandall in four overtimes. RB Jon'Richard Washington ran for a career-high 156 yards and scored 4 TDs. Forney this week looks to snap a 12-game losing streak. Royse City lost to Ennis, 71-18. WR Ketron Jackson caught six passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns.
GREENVILLE (3-1, 1-0) at NORTH FORNEY (5-0, 2-0)
Greenville looks to build on the momentum from last week's 49-28 win over Corsicana. RB Miles Denson racked up 215 total yards and scored 4 TDs. North Forney stayed unbeaten with a 56-21 win over Sulphur Springs. RB Ty Collins ran for 88 yards and 2 TDs. And on the defensive side for North Forney, Tylen Crochet had a 35-yard interception return for a touchdown, while Rod Brown ran back a fumble 34 yards for a score.
4-4A-1
DECATUR (5-5, 4-1), SPRINGTOWN (8-2, 4-1), GAINESVILLE (2-5, 1-3) and LAKE WORTH (6-4, 2-3) have completed their regular seasons. Decatur missed up a chance to lock up a fourth straight district title last week, losing to Wichita Falls Hirschi, 28-26. Decatur, Springtown and HIRSCHI (5-3, 2-1) have locked up playoff spots, with seeding to be determined based on this week's results. One main issue involves the rescheduling of last month's postponed game between Hirschi and Gainesville.
5-4A-1
ALVARADO (2-8, 0-5), STEPHENVILLE (5-5, 3-2) and WAXAHACHIE LIFE (2-7, 1-4) all have completed their regular seasons.
6-4A-1
FORT WORTH DUNBAR (4-2, 2-2) at BENBROOK (5-4, 3-1)
Dunbar defeated FW Western Hills, 25-14. Benbrook picked up a forfeit win over FW Carter-Riverside.
FORT WORTH CASTLEBERRY (3-4, 1-2) at KENNEDALE (7-0-1, 4-0)
Castleberry comes off a 48-14 win over FW Eastern Hills. Kennedale defeated Wimberley in a non-district matchup, 17-14. Kennedale is the district champion and top seed. The Wildcats will host Brownwood in a bi-district game on Nov. 13.
FORT WORTH EASTERN HILLS (2-5, 2-3) at FORT WORTH DIAMOND-HILL JARVIS (0-5, 0-2)
Eastern Hills lost to FW Castleberry, 48-14. Diamond Hill-Jarvis was off last week. One historical note - with North Dallas headed to the playoffs for the first time since 1952, Diamond Hill-Jarvis now has the state's longest playoff drought. They last went to the postseason in 1954.
FORT WORTH WESTERN HILLS (3-5, 3-1) at FORT WORTH CARTER-RIVERSIDE (3-4, 0-4)
Western Hills lost to FW Dunbar, 25-14. Carter-Riverside was assessed a forfeit loss to Benbrook.
7-4A-1
ANNA (3-6, 2-3) at TERRELL (2-7, 1-4)
Anna defeated Carrollton Ranchview, 35-7. With a win this week and a Paris loss to Argyle, the Coyotes would grab the final playoff spot in the district. Anna would hold the tiebreaker as a result of their forfeit win over Paris earlier this season. Terrell has lost four straight after last week's 57-27 loss to Melissa.
4AD1 #1 ARGYLE (9-0, 5-0) at 4AD1 #7 PARIS (6-3, 3-2)
With a win this week, Argyle will record its fifth consecutive undefeated regular season. The last team to beat the Eagles in a regular-season game? Celina in Sept. 2015. And while gaudy win records are nice, Argyle is focused on winning its first state title since 2013. RB Tito Byce ran for three scores last week, as the Eagles beat Kaufman, 48-7. Argyle is averaging 50.2 points per game this season. Meanwhile, COVID-19 has been cruel to the Paris program. Their two district losses are coronavirus-related forfeits to Melissa and Anna, which could edge out Paris for the district's final playoff spot this weekend. Paris needs a win over Argyle AND an Anna loss to Terrell to grab the fourth seed in 7-4A-1.
4AD1 #5 MELISSA (8-1, 4-1) at KAUFMAN (3-6, 3-2)
After last week's 57-27 win over Terrell, Melissa is on a three-game win streak. RB Braeden Smith ran for 169 yards and 2 TDs. Don't be surprised if the Cardinals make a deep playoff run. Their only loss is to top-ranked district foe Argyle, and QB Sam Fennegan is extremely capable of leading Melissa on a long ride in the postseason. Kaufman has lost two straight after falling to Argyle last week, 48-7, but they still can take the district's second seed with a win this week.
CARROLLTON RANCHVIEW (0-7, 0-6) - OFF
Ranchview completed their regular season last week with a 35-7 loss to Anna.
8-4A-1
DALLAS CARTER (2-3, 2-2) at DALLAS ROOSEVELT (1-3, 1-2)
After forfeiting two district victories over the use of an ineligible player, Carter helped its playoff chances with a 32-14 win over Dallas Pinkston. Backup QB William Young had a TD pass and a TD run for the Cowboys. Carter clinches a playoff spot with a win over Roosevelt. Roosevelt beat North Dallas, 12-7. QB BJ Higgins threw for a score and ran for a TD.
NORTH DALLAS (2-3, 2-2) at DALLAS LINCOLN (3-2, 3-1)
The big story here - the longest high school playoff drought in Texas has come to an end. North Dallas is going to the postseason for the first time since 1952, when they played in the state's largest classification and reached the state semifinals before losing to eventual state champion Lubbock High. Despite losing to Dallas Roosevelt last week, 12-7, North Dallas holds all tiebreakers necessary to get them into the playoffs. QB Devion Long threw for 106 yards and a TD last week. The Bulldogs were missing leading rusher DayShawn Rivers. Lincoln comes off a 44-36 loss to Wilmer-Hutchins. RB Byron Brown ran for 119 yards and four scores.
WILMER-HUTCHINS (3-1, 2-1) at DALLAS PINKSTON (2-3, 1-3) - THURSDAY
Wilmer-Hutchins is in position to claim at least a share of the district title after last week's 44-36 win over Lincoln. QB Andre Henderson threw for four touchdowns, including a late scoring toss to Jalin Moore for the game-winner. The Wilmer-Hutchins then stopped Lincoln at the two-yard-line on the final play. Pinkston lost to Dallas Carter, 32-14. WR Jacari Westbrook had two TD receptions.
3-4A-2
MINERAL WELLS (1-6, 0-3) at BRIDGEPORT (1-6, 0-3)
Mineral Wells lost to Graham, 65-0. Bridgeport lost to Vernon, 34-20.
4-4A-2
AUBREY (8-1, 3-0) at VAN ALSTYNE (3-6, 1-2)
Aubrey defeated Krum last week, 69-14, and has clinched the district's top playoff seed. Aubrey takes the district title outright with a win over Van Alstyne. QB Jaxon Holder threw for 165 yards and 3 TDs last week.
SANGER (8-1, 2-1) at CELINA (3-4, 2-1)
Sanger beat Van Alstyne last week, 42-7. Celina was idle.
KRUM (2-6, 0-4) vs. KEMP (3-5)
NON-DISTRICT GAME
QB Cagen Clark accounted for both touchdowns last week, as Krum lost to Aubrey, 69-14. Kemp's scheduled game with Fairfield was canceled.
5-4A-2
FERRIS (5-3, 2-1) at 4AD2 #10 GLEN ROSE (8-1, 3-0)
Ferris claimed a 44-26 win over Venus. RB Kayden Barnes ran for 175 yards. Glen Rose was knocked from the ranks of the unbeaten by state-ranked 3AD1 Grandview, 31-28.
GODLEY (5-4, 2-1) at VENUS (0-9, 0-3)
Godley is off a 55-28 win over Hillsboro. Venus lost to Ferris last week, 44-26.
6-4A-2
4AD2 #7 CADDO MILLS (9-0, district champion), SUNNYVALE and QUINLAN FORD have locked up playoff spots. The final regular season game in this district will be played on Saturday, when Wills Point plays at Nevada Community. That game will determine the fourth and final playoff spot, meaning Nevada Community gets in with a win.
4-3A-1
BOWIE (4-5, 2-4) at BOYD (7-2, 4-2)
Bowie defeated Ponder last week, 28-21. Boyd lost its second straight game, falling to Pilot Point, 52-14. It remains mathematically possible for Bowie to finish in a three-way tie with Paradise and Whitesboro for the final playoff spot.
PILOT POINT (7-2, 5-1) at 3AD1 #1 BROCK (9-0, 6-0)
Pilot Point beat Boyd, 52-14. Their only district loss is to 3-6 Whitesboro. Pilot Point claims the district's top seed and shares the district title with a victory this week. Brock beat Peaster, 58-0. RB Cash Jones had four total touchdowns, while Eagles RB Kutter Wilson ran for 141 yards and a score. Brock takes the district title outright with a win over Pilot Point.
PARADISE (6-3, 3-3) at PONDER (3-6, 1-5)
Paradise beat Whitesboro, 20-12. Ponder has dropped four straight after losing to Bowie, 28-21. With Paradise and Whitesboro currently tied for fourth in the district standings, Paradise holds the head-to-head tiebreaker as a result of last week's victory.
WHITESBORO (3-6, 3-3) at PEASTER (3-6, 0-6)
Whitesboro lost to Paradise last week, 20-12. Peaster fell to Brock, 58-0, for their sixth consecutive loss.
7-3A-1
DALLAS LIFE OAK CLIFF (0-6, 0-4) at DALLAS A+ ACADEMY (0-5, 0-4)
Life Oak Cliff lost to Dallas Madison, 27-0. A+ Academy fell to West, 58-0.
DALLAS MADISON (3-1, 3-1) at 3AD1 #2 GRANDVIEW (8-0, 4-0)
This is a measuring stick game for Madison against the two-time defending 3AD1 state champs. Dallas Madison defeated Dallas Life Oak Cliff last week, 27-0. WR Jayleen Record and RB Verrick Campbell each scored two TDs. Grandview picked up a signature win over unbeaten 4A Glen Rose, 31-28. Sr. QB Dane Jentsch was 31 of 43 for 370 yards and three scores.
WEST (7-2, 4-1) at MAYPEARL (7-2, 3-2)
West shut out Dallas A+ Academy last week, 58-0. Maypearl defeated Whitney, 47-20.
6-3A-2
VALLEY VIEW (1-8, 1-3) at CALLISBURG (4-5, 1-3)
In 2019, Valley View went 12-3 and reached the state semifinals. This year, the Eagles were winless until last week, when they defeated Nocona, 61-32. As a result of that victory, Valley View can return to the playoffs by beating Callisburg this week. The winner of this game gets the district's fourth spot.
7-3A-2
RICE (5-4, 4-1) at BLOOMING GROVE (6-3, 4-1)
Rice and Blooming Grove (along with Palmer) are part of a three-way tie for the district lead heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Rice comes off a 41-22 win over Scurry-Rosser. Blooming Grove beat Dallas Gateway Charter, 52-0.
CORSICANA MILDRED (3-6, 1-4) at SCURRY-ROSSER (3-6, 1-4)
Corsicana Mildred lost to Edgewood last week, 46-21. Scurry-Rosser fell to Rice, 41-22. The winner of this game gets the fourth and final playoff spot.
DALLAS GATEWAY CHARTER (3-6, 0-5) at PALMER (8-1, 4-1)
Gateway Charter lost to Blooming Grove, 52-0. Palmer was off. They clinch at least a share of the district title with a win this week. Palmer's only loss came to Rice in the district opener, 29-28.
7-2A-1
TOLAR (3-6, 3-2) at ITASCA (1-6, 0-5)
Itasca lost to Rio Vista, 30-19.
8-2A-1
ITALY (8-1, 4-0) at MARLIN (4-3, 3-1)
Italy beat Dawson last week, 28-14. The winner of this game gets the district's top seed. Italy wins the district title outright with a victory.
