NORTH TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Week 13
(NOTE: All games Friday unless noted. Rankings courtesy of Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Schedule is subject to change.)
POSTPONEMENTS/CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES:
Sunnyvale-Mexia CANCELED/COVID (Sunnyvale advances to third round of 4AD2 playoffs with forfeit victory)
South Oak Cliff-Dallas Adamson CANCELED/COVID (SOC is awarded a forfeit victory)
Cedar Hill-Waco CANCELED/COVID
Birdville-Colleyville Heritage POSTPONED/COVID
Plano East-Plano CANCELED/COVID (No contest)
Hebron-Flower Mound Marcus CANCELED/COVID (No contest)
Grapevine-Fort Worth South Hills NOW THURSDAY
Dallas Thomas Jefferson-Dallas Spruce CANCELED/COVID (Spruce is awarded a forfeit victory)
Dallas Sunset-Dallas Bryan Adams CANCELED/COVID (Bryan Adams is awarded a forfeit victory)
The Colony-Frisco Independence CANCELED/COVID (No contest)
THURSDAY's PLAYOFF RESULTS:
4A Division One
Decatur 42, Clint 21 (Decatur faces Canyon in third round)
Argyle 56, Stephenville 27 (Argyle faces Wilmer-Hutchins/Waco La Vega winner)
4A Division Two
Gilmer 42, Godley 20 (Gilmer faces Sunnyvale)
Sunnyvale def. Mexia (forfeit, Sunnyvale faces Gilmer)
3A Division One
Brock 69, Denver City 34 (Brock faces Tuscola Jim Ned-Dalhart winner)
3A Division Two
Gunter 59, Henrietta 6 (Gunter faces Leonard-Wichita Falls City View winner)
2A Division Two
Muenster 50, Quanah 22 (Muenster faces Hamlin-Petrolia winner)
THURSDAY's REGULAR SEASON RESULTS:
Burleson 38, Waco University 6
Dallas Molina 49, Carrollton R.L. Turner 7
Dallas Skyline 31, North Mesquite 23
Dallas W.T. White def. Carrollton Newman Smith (forfeit)
Denison 52, Frisco Lebanon Trail 22
Denton Ryan 63, Frisco Heritage 20
Ennis 38, North Forney 14 (GAME OF THE WEEK, Ennis wins District 8-5A-2 title)
Fort Worth Southwest 56, Fort Worth Wyatt 8
Frisco Liberty 54, Princeton 27
Frisco Reedy 17, Frisco Wakeland 10
Garland Naaman Forest 30, Rowlett 7
Grapevine 59, Fort Worth South Hills 14
Justin Northwest 73, Fort Worth Brewer 44
Richardson Pearce 49, Irving 10
Rockwall 58, Mesquite Horn 17
Rockwall-Heath 49, Tyler Legacy 33
Sherman 37, McKinney North 35
West Mesquite 41, Wylie East 27
3-6A
WEATHERFORD (4-3, 3-1) at EULESS TRINITY (4-1, 3-0)
Weatherford beat Saginaw Boswell last week, 30-7, for their second straight win. Defensive back Kaden Kerbow stepped in as an emergency quarterback and led the Kangaroos to the win. Weatherford is currently third in the district standings, one game behind Haltom and a half-game back of Trinity. Euless Trinity's game with FW Chisholm Trail last week was postponed by COVID. Trinity trails Haltom by a half-game in the district.
FORT WORTH CHISHOLM TRAIL (1-5, 0-3) at NORTH CROWLEY (3-3, 2-2)
Chisholm Trail's game with Euless Trinity was postponed over COVID-related concerns. North Crowley lost to Hurst L.D. Bell, 16-7. WR Tristan White had three catches for 87 yards, including a 59-yard touchdown. North Crowley was hurt by five turnovers. They are currently fourth in the district standings.
HALTOM (4-2, 4-0) at SAGINAW BOSWELL (1-5, 1-3)
Haltom, the district leader, comes off a 51-7 win over FW Paschal. DB Aaron Ellis had a fumble recovery and a pick-six in last week's victory. Boswell lost to Weatherford, 30-7.
FORT WORTH PASCHAL (2-5, 1-3) at HURST L.D. BELL (1-5, 1-3)
Paschal lost to Haltom last week, 51-7. L.D. Bell is riding the momentum of their first win of the season, a 16-7 defeat of North Crowley. RB Alema Lilo ran for 120 yards and a TD.
4-6A
KELLER FOSSIL RIDGE (1-4, 0-3) at KELLER (1-5, 0-3)
Fossil Ridge dropped a 42-14 decision to Trophy Club Byron Nelson last week. RB Frank Andrews ran for 93 yards and a score. Keller's game with Timber Creek was called off as a result of COVID.
KELLER TIMBER CREEK (3-3, 1-1) at KELLER CENTRAL (2-4, 1-2) - THURSDAY
Timber Creek's game with Keller was postponed by COVID. Keller Central has lost two straight. They fell to Northwest Eaton, 57-7. Central QB Landon Walker had a TD run.
NORTHWEST EATON (6-2, 4-0) at 6A #22 SOUTHLAKE CARROLL (4-1, 3-0)
Eaton comes into this showdown as the district leader by a half-game over Carroll. Northwest Eaton is riding a four-game win streak after last week's 57-7 romp over Keller Central. RB Isaac Jones ran for 132 yards and 2 TDs, while RB Jahbez Hawkins carried for 110 yards and three scores. Eaton is allowing 11.3 points per game in district play. Southlake Carroll was off last week. They've won three straight. The Dragons are allowing 17.0 points per game in league play.
TROPHY CLUB BYRON NELSON (4-4, 2-2) - OFF
Byron Nelson cruised into the bye week with a 42-14 win over Keller Fossil Ridge. QB Jake Wilson had three touchdown passes.
5-6A
6A #4 ALLEN (5-0, 3-0) at McKINNEY (4-3, 1-2)
After vanquishing Denton Guyer last week, 56-38, Allen has won 80 consecutive regular season games. The Eagles rolled out their powerful ground game against Guyer, running for 342 yards and eight scores. RB Jordan Johnson had 132 rushing yards and 2 TDs last week. Allen is averaging 55.3 points per game in district play. McKinney picked up their first district win, beating Denton Braswell, 34-31. RB RJ Carver ran for 167 yards and 2 TDs.
DENTON BRASWELL (4-4, 1-3) at 6A #16 PROSPER (4-1, 2-1)
Braswell has lost two straight after last week's 34-31 loss to McKinney. QB Tristan McClary had 250 total yards and 3 TDs. Prosper was off last week.
McKINNEY BOYD (3-4, 2-1) at 6A #15 DENTON GUYER (5-2, 3-1)
McKinney Boyd is in the thick of the 5-6A playoff race after last week's 29-10 win over Little Elm. RB Ellis Patterson was a workhorse, with 34 carries for 213 yards and a TD. Guyer looks to shake off the 56-38 loss to Allen. RB Byron Phillips ran for 3 TDs last week.
LITTLE ELM (2-6, 0-4) - OFF
Now on a five-game losing streak, Little Elm saw its playoff hopes fade with last week's 29-10 loss to McKinney Boyd. QB John Mateer threw for 186 yards and a TD.
6-6A
LEWISVILLE (4-2, 2-1) at COPPELL (4-2, 4-1)
Lewisville was off last week, as their scheduled game with Plano was postponed by COVID. It was the same for Coppell, which saw its game with Hebron postponed.
PLANO WEST (4-3, 2-2) at FLOWER MOUND (3-4, 1-3)
Plano West looks to get back on track after last week's 46-24 loss to unbeaten district leader Flower Mound Marcus. RB Dermot White ran for 72 yards and a TD. Flower Mound routed Plano East, 63-21. QB Nick Evers threw for 452 yards and four scores. WR Parker Clark had three touchdown receptions.
HEBRON (3-2, 2-1) at 6A #14 FLOWER MOUND MARCUS (7-0, 4-0) - CANCELED/COVID
NOTE: THIS GAME WILL BE RECORDED AS A NO-CONTEST
Hebron's Hawks have had their season paused by COVID. Last week's game with Coppell was postponed. State-ranked Marcus stayed unbeaten with a 46-24 win over Plano West. Marauders QB Garrett Nussmeier threw for 349 yards and 3 TDs.
PLANO EAST (0-7, 0-4) at PLANO (1-4, 1-2) - POSTPONED/COVID
NOTE: THIS GAME WILL BE RECORDED AS A NO-CONTEST
Plano East comes off a 63-21 loss to Flower Mound. QB Harris Boyd threw for 215 yards and 2 TDs. Plano's game with Lewisville was postponed over COVID-related concerns.
7-6A
DALLAS JESUIT (4-3, 3-1) at RICHARDSON BERKNER (2-5, 1-3)
Jesuit beat Irving Nimitz, 56-7, for their second straight win. QB Gage Roy was 11 of 13 for 203 yards and 3 TDs. Berkner fell to undefeated Lake Highlands, 58-14.
RICHARDSON PEARCE (2-5, 2-2) at IRVING (0-6, 0-4) - THURSDAY
Pearce evened its district record with a 34-21 victory over Richardson. QB Burke Wahlberg threw for 346 yards and 3 TDs. Irving lost to Irving MacArthur, 35-14. RB Jaycob Vine ran for a touchdown and had a TD reception.
IRVING MacARTHUR (2-4, 2-2) at RICHARDSON (4-3, 3-1)
MacArthur helped its playoff chances with a 35-14 win over Irving High. Fr. RB Darrell Smith ran for 130 yards and 2 TDs. Richardson suffered its first district loss last week, falling to Richardson Pearce, 34-21. QB Aaron Bertrand ran for 126 yards and a TD. He also tossed a pair of touchdown passes.
LAKE HIGHLANDS (7-0, 4-0) at IRVING NIMITZ (2-4, 1-3)
This Lake Highlands team is showing it will be a squad nobody wants to face in the 6A playoffs. After last week's 58-14 win over Berkner, Lake Highlands leads Richardson and Jesuit by one game. RB Noelle Whitehead ran for 223 yards on only nine carries last week. Whitehead had four total touchdowns. Nimitz is off a 56-7 loss to Dallas Jesuit. RB Eric Williams ran for 93 yards.
8-6A
ARLINGTON (3-4, 1-3) at ARLINGTON LAMAR (3-4, 2-2)
This is a big game for Arlington High's playoff hopes. The Colts currently sit in a three-way tie for fifth with Grand Prairie and Sam Houston. Arlington fell to South Grand Prairie last week, 30-21. QB Kris Sims ran for two scores and added a TD pass. Lamar is currently tied for third with South Grand Prairie. The Vikings beat Arlington Sam Houston on Saturday, 42-21. RB Anthony Williams ran for 217 yards and 4 TDs.
GRAND PRAIRIE (3-3, 1-3) at 6A #17 ARLINGTON MARTIN (6-1, 4-0)
Grand Prairie dropped a 25-17 decision to Arlington Bowie on Saturday. Gophers QB Michael Stallworth threw for a TD and also had a touchdown reception. District leader Martin was off last week. The Warriors have won six straight.
ARLINGTON SAM HOUSTON (3-4, 1-3) at ARLINGTON BOWIE (5-1, 3-1) - THURSDAY
Like Arlington High, Sam Houston could really use a win this week to boost its playoff chances. Sam Houston fell to Lamar on Saturday, 42-21. Bowie was also in action on Saturday, defeating Grand Prairie, 25-17. QB Drevonn Ponder ran for 137 yards and a score, and added two touchdown passes.
SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE (4-2, 2-2) - OFF
SGP rolled into the bye week with a 30-21 win over Arlington. WR Josh Nicholson had nine receptions for 127 yards and a TD. SGP is currently tied with Arlington Lamar for the third spot in 8-6A.
9-6A
WYLIE (1-5, 1-3) at GARLAND (3-2, 2-2)
Wylie not only shocked previously unbeaten Rowlett last week in a 30-27 upset, the Pirates also clinched a playoff spot in the process. Wylie WR Cam Pruitt had four catches for 167 yards, with TDs of 71 and 64 yards. Garland's game with Garland Lakeview Centennial was postponed over COVID-related concerns. That game, which will have major playoff implications, is scheduled to be made up on Nov. 27.
ROWLETT (3-1, 3-1) at GARLAND NAAMAN FOREST (3-2, 3-1)
Rowlett looks to shake off last week's 30-27 loss to Wylie. Enrest Thomas had a 61-yard punt return for a TD. Naaman Forest was off last week.
NORTH GARLAND (1-4, 0-4) at GARLAND LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL (4-1, 3-1)
North Garland was off last week. Lakeview Centennial's scheduled game with Garland was postponed by COVID.
SACHSE (3-3, 3-2) - OFF
Sachse can breathe easy after last week's 57-13 win over South Garland, as the Mustangs locked up a playoff berth.
SOUTH GARLAND (2-4, 2-3) - OFF
South Garland lost to Sachse, 57-13.
10-6A
NORTH MESQUITE (2-4, 1-1) at DALLAS SKYLINE (3-2, 2-1) - THURSDAY
As 10-6A officials work to make up games postponed as a result of COVID, there are no more Friday night regular season games scheduled in the district. North Mesquite was off last week. Skyline lost to Rockwall, 56-6.
MESQUITE HORN (2-5, 0-3) at 6A #21 ROCKWALL (7-1, 4-0) - THURSDAY
Horn's scheduled game with Tyler Legacy was postponed by COVID last week. That game is scheduled to be made up on Dec. 5. Rockwall has won four straight. They appear to be cruising to a district title after last week's 56-6 win over Dallas Skyline. Jr. QB Braedyn Locke threw for 388 yards and five touchdowns. Rockwall WR Caden Marshall caught seven passes for 151 yards and a score. NOTE: Rockwall's postponed game with Mesquite is scheduled to be made up on Wed., Nov. 25.
ROCKWALL-HEATH (5-2, 2-1) at TYLER LEGACY (2-4, 0-2) - THURSDAY
Rockwall-Heath was off last week. Tyler Legacy's scheduled game with Mesquite Horn was postponed by COVID, and will be made up on Dec. 5.
MESQUITE (1-5, 1-2) - OFF
NOTE: Mesquite's postponed game with Rockwall is scheduled to be made up on Wed., Nov. 25.
11-6A
6A #9 CEDAR HILL (5-1, 3-1) at WACO (1-4, 0-2) - CANCELED/COVID
Despite last week's 28-14 loss to Duncanville in the battle for the district title, Cedar Hill will be 11-6A's top seed in the 6AD2 playoff bracket.
MANSFIELD (3-4, 2-2) at 6A #11 DeSOTO (5-1, 3-1)
Mansfield lost to Waxahachie last week, 21-7. QB Hunt Young had a TD run for the Tigers. DeSoto rolled over Hewitt Midway last week, knocking Midway out of the playoffs for the first time since 2006. DeSoto backup QB Matt Allen threw for 279 yards and 4 TDs. The Eagles will be the district's second seed in the 6AD1 playoff bracket.
MANSFIELD LAKE RIDGE (0-6, 0-3) at 6A #2 DUNCANVILLE (5-1, 3-0)
Lake Ridge's scheduled game with Waco was wiped out by COVID. Duncanville took the district title - and top playoff seed in the 6AD1 bracket - with a 28-14 win over Cedar Hill. Panthers RB Malachi Medlock ran for 182 yards and 2 TDs, and also caught a touchdown pass.
HEWITT MIDWAY (1-5, 1-3) at WAXAHACHIE (3-4, 2-2)
While Midway will sit out the postseason for the first time since 2006, Waxahachie is headed back to the playoffs after a two-year absence. Midway lost to DeSoto, 63-14. Waxahachie punched its playoff ticket with a 21-7 win over Mansfield. QB Brandon Hawkins has jumpstarted the Waxahachie offense. He ran for 170 yards and 2 TDs last week. Waxahachie will be the district's second seed in the 6AD2 playoff bracket.
3-5A-1
AZLE (5-1, 3-0) at ABILENE COOPER (5-1, 4-0)
The survivor of this one takes a big step toward a district title. Azle trails Abilene Cooper by a half-game in the standings. After last week's 55-49 win over FW Brewer, the Hornets are averaging 66.0 points per game in district play. Abilene Cooper comes in on a five-game win streak. They beat Saginaw last week, 48-13. Cooper's only loss is to 6A Odessa Permian, and they are averaging 54.8 points per game in district play.
CROWLEY (1-6, 1-3) at SAGINAW (0-8, 0-5)
Crowley picked up their first district win last week, 19-7 over FW Arlington Heights. Saginaw lost to district leader Abilene Cooper, 48-13.
FORT WORTH BREWER (4-3, 3-1) at JUSTIN NORTHWEST (5-2, 3-1) - THURSDAY
Brewer lost a heartbreaker to Azle last week, 55-49. Justin Northwest is currently third in the district standings and has won three straight after last week's 59-31 win over Granbury. Northwest trails Abilene Cooper by one game, and sits a half-game behind Azle.
GRANBURY (2-6, 1-4) at FORT WORTH ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (3-2, 1-2)
Granbury looks to snap a four-game losing streak. They fell to Justin Northwest last week, 59-31. Arlington Heights lost to Crowle, 19-7.
4-5A-1
BURLESON CENTENNIAL (4-1, 3-0) at RICHLAND (4-3, 1-3)
Burleson Centennial survived a shootout with Mansfield Legacy, holding on for a 69-56 win, thanks to an incredible effort from QB Phillip Hamilton. Hamilton was 7 of 7 for 175 yards and two touchdowns, while also running for 145 yards and five scores. Centennial remains tied for the district lead with Colleyville Heritage. Richland rolled to a 61-14 win over Birdville. Royals QB Cole Benson also was outstanding last week. He threw for 422 yards and six touchdowns.
BIRDVILLE (1-4, 0-4) at COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE (4-0, 3-0) - POSTPONED/COVID
Birdville QB Aiden Dollar ran for 128 yards and a TD in the Hawks' 61-14 loss to Richland. District co-leader Colleyville Heritage will be sidelined by COVID-related concerns for the second consecutive week.
MIDLOTHIAN (3-3, 1-3) at MANSFIELD LEGACY (2-4, 1-3)
Midlothian lost to Red Oak, 46-35. RB Ethan Hill ran for 66 yards and 2 TDs. Mansfield Legacy fell to Burleson Centennial, 69-56. Legacy WR Isaiah Williams had nine catches for 177 yards and 3 TDs.
MANSFIELD SUMMIT (3-2, 2-0) at RED OAK (3-2, 3-1)
These two schools each sit a half-game behind district co-leaders Burleson Centennial and Colleyville Heritage. Summit's scheduled game with Colleyville Heritage was called off due to COVID last week. Red Oak defeated Midlothian, 46-35. RB Zach Sanders ran for 207 yards and four scores.
5-5A-1
FRISCO HERITAGE (3-5, 1-5) at 5AD1 #1 DENTON RYAN (6-0, 4-0)
Frisco Heritage lost to The Colony, 42-3. QB Easton Swetnam threw for 196 yards. Denton Ryan was off last week.
5AD1 #8 FRISCO LONE STAR (4-2, 4-0) at FRISCO CENTENNIAL (2-5, 1-4)
Two-loss Lone Star is a mere three points away from being undefeated. They've won four straight after last week's 42-14 victory over Frisco Wakeland. RB Ashton Jeanty ran for 165 yards and 3 TDs. Frisco Lone Star shares the district lead with Denton Ryan. Frisco Centennial comes off a 56-20 loss to Frisco Independence.
FRISCO REEDY (5-2, 3-1) at FRISCO WAKELAND (5-3, 3-3)
Frisco Reedy held Denton to 38 total yards in last week's 41-3 win. Wakeland looks to snap a two-game losing streak after falling to Frisco Lone Star last week, 42-14. RB Jared White ran for 105 yards and a score, and also had a TD reception.
FRISCO INDEPENDENCE (3-3, 3-1) at THE COLONY (4-3, 3-2) - CANCELED/COVID
NOTE: THIS GAME WILL BE RECORDED AS A NO-CONTEST
As with Reedy and Wakeland, Frisco Independence and The Colony are jostling for playoff position this week. Independence beat Frisco Centennial last week, 56-20, for their third straight win. Independence is averaging 58.0 points per game during the recent win streak. The Colony enters this week off a 42-3 victory over Frisco Heritage. RB Kione Roberson ran for 106 yards and 2 TDs.
DENTON (1-7, 0-6) - OFF
Denton lost to Frisco Reedy, 41-3. Jonah Lawrence booted a 35-yard field goal to help Denton avoid the shutout.
6-5A-1
DALLAS W.T. WHITE (4-3, 4-1) at CARROLLTON NEWMAN SMITH (4-3, 3-3)
Neither team took the field last week. W.T. White was awarded a forfeit win over Dallas Samuell, while Newman Smith was awarded a forfeit win over Dallas Sunset.
CARROLLTON R.L. TURNER (2-5, 2-4) at DALLAS MOLINA (2-3, 2-3)
R.L. Turner has been shut out in each of its last three games, including last week's 89-0 loss to Lancaster. Molina was off last week.
DALLAS SUNSET (1-5, 0-5) at DALLAS BRYAN ADAMS (3-3, 3-2) - CANCELED/COVID
NOTE: BRYAN ADAMS WILL BE AWARDED A FORFEIT VICTORY
Sunset forfeited last week's game to Carrollton Newman Smith over COVID-related concerns. Bryan Adams dealt Woodrow Wilson its first district loss, 16-14. RB Antoine Murphy ran for 149 yards and 2 TDs.
DALLAS WOODROW WILSON (5-1, 4-1) at 5AD1 #3 LANCASTER (5-0, 5-0)
Woodrow Wilson fell out of a first place tie in the district standings with a 16-14 loss to Bryan Adams. WR Benjamin Smith had a TD reception. Lancaster posted its second straight shutout with an 89-0 win over Carrollton R.L. Turner. QB Glenn Rice, Jr., had four touchdown passes, while RB Maurice Moore ran for three scores. Lancaster is averaging 76.4 points per game this season, and has scored 80+ in four of its five games.
DALLAS SAMUELL (2-5, 1-5) - OFF
Samuell took a COVID-related forfeit loss to W.T. White last week.
7-5A-1
5AD1 #2 HIGHLAND PARK (5-0, 3-0) at TYLER (2-4, 2-1)
Highland Park stayed unbeaten with a 56-14 win over McKinney North. QB Brayden Schager was 13 of 18 for 248 yards and four first-quarter touchdown passes. Schager also ran for a TD. Tyler overcame five turnovers last week in beating Wylie East, 27-20. RB Jacques Jones ran for 82 yards and two fourth-quarter touchdowns.
SHERMAN (2-4, 1-1) at McKINNEY NORTH (3-4, 3-1)
Sherman's scheduled game with Longview was called off due to COVID last week. McKinney North lost to Highland Park, 56-14. J.J. Henry had a kickoff return for a touchdown.
WYLIE EAST (1-5, 0-4) at WEST MESQUITE (0-7, 0-3) - THURSDAY
Wylie East fell just short of grabbing its first district win last week, losing to Tyler, 27-20. RB Christian Johnson ran for 157 yards. West Mesquite was off last week.
5AD1 #7 LONGVIEW (5-2, 2-1) - OFF
Longview will be idle for the second straight week. Last week's scheduled game with Sherman was called off due to COVID.
4-5A-2
CARROLLTON CREEKVIEW (1-5, 1-3) at FORT WORTH POLY (2-5, 2-2) - THURSDAY
Creekview defeated Fort Worth Wyatt last week for its first win of the season, 64-36. RB David Thompson ran for 174 yards and 3 TDs. Creekview trailed Wyatt 36-28 at the break, but reeled off 36 unanswered points in the second half. Poly comes off a 48-8 win over Trimble Tech.
FORT WORTH TRIMBLE TECH (0-7, 0-4) at FORT WORTH NORTH SIDE (5-1, 3-1) - THURSDAY
Trimble Tech lost to FW Poly, 48-8. North Side fell to Grapevine, 64-7. RB Da'wain Lofton ran for 74 yards and a score.
GRAPEVINE (5-2, 4-0) at FORT WORTH SOUTH HILLS (2-4, 2-2) - WAS SATURDAY, NOW THURSDAY
Grapevine has racked up five straight wins, including last week's 64-7 victory over FW North Side. Mustangs RB Caleb Texada ran for 179 yards and 4 TDs. South Hills lost to FW Southwest last week, 48-0.
FORT WORTH SOUTHWEST (4-2, 3-1) at FORT WORTH WYATT (1-6, 1-3) - THURSDAY
Southwest sits in a tie for second in the district standings (with FW North Side) after beating FW South Hills, 48-0. Wyatt fell to Carrollton Creekview, 64-36. QB Kaid Barrett threw for 201 yards and 2 TDs, and added a touchdown run.
5-5A-2
5AD2 #2 ALEDO (4-1, 2-0) at 5AD2 #7 MANSFIELD TIMBERVIEW (6-0, 3-0)
This anticipated matchup is finally set to happen after it was delayed two weeks ago over COVID-related concerns. Mansfield Timberview leads the district by a half-game over the Bearcats, who have played one fewer game. This will be Aledo's first game since Oct. 30, as their last two have been affected by COVID. And while Timberview's district game with Waco University was called off last week, they were able to squeeze in a non-district replacement game with Dripping Springs. Timberview won that one last Friday, 55-28. Here is a storyline to track this Friday night: When Aledo beat Arlington Seguin in late October, it was their 93rd consecutive district win. That incredible streak dates back to 2007, and Mansfield Timberview has a chance to end it this week.
CLEBURNE (4-3, 1-3) at ARLINGTON SEGUIN (3-2, 2-2)
Both teams were off last week.
BURLESON (5-3, 3-2) at WACO UNIVERSITY (2-3, 1-2)
When Burleson defeated Everman by a 42-32 count last week, it was their first win over the Bulldogs since 2014. Elks WR Luke Peterson caught four touchdown passes from QB Jalen Kitna, and Chris Pritchett intercepted three passes on defense for Burleson. Waco University's scheduled game with Mansfield Timberview was called off as a result of COVID.
EVERMAN (4-4, 3-2) at JOSHUA (1-6, 0-4)
Everman looks to bounce back from a 42-32 loss to Burleson. RB Juan Davis ran for 90 yards and 2 TDs, and also had five receptions for 101 yards last week.
6-5A-2
SOUTH OAK CLIFF (5-1, 5-0) at DALLAS ADAMSON (0-6, 0-5) - CANCELED/COVID
NOTE: SOUTH OAK CLIFF WILL BE AWARDED A FORFEIT VICTORY
SOC stayed unbeaten in district play last week with a 67-7 win over Seagoville. QB Kevin Henry-Jennings was 7 of 8 for 266 yards and 5 TDs.
DALLAS HILLCREST (4-3, 3-2) at DALLAS KIMBALL (6-0, 5-0)
Hillcrest picked up a forfeit victory over Adamson last week. Kimball rolled to a 56-7 win over Spruce. RB Brandon Epton, Jr., ran for 172 yards and three scores, while also catching a TD pass.
DALLAS SPRUCE (2-5, 2-4) at DALLAS THOMAS JEFFERSON (1-3, 1-2) - CANCELED/COVID
NOTE: SPRUCE IS AWARDED A FORFEIT WIN OVER THOMAS JEFFERSON
Spruce lost to Kimball last week, 56-7. QB Shawn Hodge ran for 86 yards and a touchdown.
MESQUITE POTEET (4-3, 3-1) at SEAGOVILLE (5-3, 3-3)
Poteet shut out Dallas Conrad last week, 61-0. Pirates QB Jaylond Police ran for two scores and added a couple of touchdown passes. Seagoville fell to South Oak Cliff, 67-7. WR Davontae Oliver had three receptions for 64 yards and a score.
DALLAS CONRAD (1-6, 0-5) - OFF
Conrad lost to Mesquite Poteet last week, 61-0. RB Curvondrick Scott ran for 81 yards.
7-5A-2
DENISON (4-3, 3-2) at FRISCO LEBANON TRAIL (5-2, 3-2)
Denison is tied with Lebanon Trail for fourth in the district standings after last week's 23-3 loss to Frisco. Lebanon Trail improved its playoff chances with a 47-28 win over Princeton. RB Parker Mawhee ran for 126 yards and four touchdowns.
LUCAS LOVEJOY (7-0, 5-0) at 5AD2 #5 FRISCO (6-0, 4-0)
This stellar matchup certainly deserves honorable mention in the Game of the Week category, and there are similarities to North Forney-Ennis. Both teams are unbeaten. Like Ennis, Frisco is a state-ranked squad that has received more attention. And like North Forney, Lucas Lovejoy has been motoring through the competition as it quietly builds an extremely impressive resume. This Lovejoy team is loaded. After last week's 70-7 win over Lake Dallas, the Leopards are averaging 58.0 points in their last three games. Lucas Lovejoy has beaten five of its seven opponents by at least four touchdowns. They can also play a little defense, as Lovejoy DB Chief Collins had two pick-sixes last week. Then there's rock-solid Frisco. The Raccoons feature a disciplined, ball-control offense and a lights-out defense. RB Syone Usma-Harper ran for 162 yards and a TD in last week's 23-3 win over Denison. The district championship is on the line, and this should be one of the best games of the week, if not the entire year.
PRINCETON (2-3, 1-2) at FRISCO LIBERTY (5-2, 4-1) - THURSDAY
Princeton comes off a 47-28 loss to Frisco Lebanon Trail. QB Isaiah Sadler was 35 of 56 for 337 yards and 4 TDs. Liberty was off last week.
PROSPER ROCK HILL (0-6, 0-5) at LAKE DALLAS (1-6, 0-5)
First-year varsity program Rock Hill came oh-so-close to picking up their first win last week, but Frisco Memorial slipped by the Blue Hawks, 35-33. Rock Hill RB Donovan Shannon ran for 67 yards and 2 TDs. Lake Dallas fell to district leader Lucas Lovejoy, 70-7. WR Micaiah Brooks had a TD reception.
FRISCO MEMORIAL (2-5, 1-4) - OFF
Memorial came back to beat Prosper Rock Hill, 35-33. QB Charlie Flowers stepped in with a touchdown pass and a TD run to lead Frisco Memorial to the victory.
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5AD2 #1 ENNIS (6-0, 3-0) at NORTH FORNEY (7-0, 4-0) - THURSDAY
NOTE: SEE GAME OF THE WEEK PREVIEW ABOVE
CORSICANA (2-6, 1-4) at FORNEY (0-8, 0-5)
Corsicana lost to North Forney last week, 42-0. Forney fell to Ennis, 63-10
GREENVILLE (4-2, 2-1) vs. ROYSE CITY (4-2, 3-1)
Greenville defeated Sulphur Springs last week, 47-27. Royse City beat Crandall, 45-22. This game will determine the district's No. 3 and No. 4 playoff seeds.
SULPHUR SPRINGS (1-4, 1-2) at CRANDALL (3-3, 1-2)
Sulphur Springs lost to Greenville, 47-27. Caden Davis ran for 140 yards and 3 TDs. Crandall lost to Royse City, 45-22. The Pirates have lost two straight. Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention.
AREA PLAYOFFS
CLASS 4A DIVISION I
Region I
Clint (6-0) vs Decatur (6-5), 6 p.m. Thursday at Big Spring's Memorial Stadium
Clint def. San Angelo Lake View. Decatur beat Pampa, 49-28, containing the Harvesters' "Air Raid" offense. Winner gets Fort Stockton-Canyon winner.
Fort Stockton (5-5) vs Canyon (9-1), 7 p.m. Thursday at Wolfforth's Peoples Bank Stadium
Fort Stockton def. San Elizario (forfeit), Canyon def. Wichita Falls Hirschi
Dumas (10-1) vs Andrews (8-3), 7 p.m. Thursday at Plainview's Sherwood Memorial Stadium
Dumas def. Lake Worth, Andrews def. Clint Mountain View
Springtown (9-2) vs Big Spring (5-3), 4 p.m. Friday at Abilene's Anthony Field
Springtown defeated Hereford, 59-13. Porcupines QB Camden Chesney threw for five touchdowns. Winner gets Dumas-Andrews winner.
Region II
Midlothian Heritage (9-2) vs Paris (7-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Paris' Wildcat Stadium
Midlothian Heritage defeated Fort Worth Castleberry, 70-7. RB Latray Miller ran for 140 yards and 3 TDs. Paris def. Dallas Lincoln, 56-26. Winner gets Kennedale-Melissa winner.
Kennedale (9-0-1) vs Melissa (10-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Grapevine's Mustang-Panther Stadium
Kennedale defeated Brownwood, 44-7. Kennedale had five interceptions last week, with two returned for touchdowns. Tyler Choice had two picks, including one that was returned 100 yards for a TD. Melissa defeated Dallas Carter, 62-20. Cardinals QB Sam Fennigan was 15 of 21 for 215 yards and seven touchdowns. Winner gets Midlothian Heritage-Paris winner.
Argyle (11-0) vs Stephenville (6-5), 7 p.m. Thursday at Arlington's Globe Life Park
Argyle defeated North Dallas, 79-0. RB Peyton Shoemake ran for 189 yards and 3 TDs. Stephenville defeated Benbrook, 56-14. Sr. RB Kason Philips ran for 172 yards and 3 TDs in the bi-district win. Winner gets the Wilmer-Hutchins/Waco La Vega winner.
Wilmer-Hutchins (5-1) vs Waco La Vega (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Corsicana's Tiger Stadium
Wilmer-Hutchins advanced with a 31-28 win over Kaufman. QB Andre Henderson scored the game-winner on a seven-yard run on fourth down with :12 left. Waco La Vega beat Fort Worth Western Hills, 51-0. Winner gets Argyle-Stephenville winner.
CLASS 4A DIVISION II
Region I
Sweetwater (8-1) vs Celina (4-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Stephenville's Tarleton Memorial Stadium
Sweetwater beat Levelland, 69-24. Mustangs advance to area round for first time since 2017. Celina shut out Vernon, 52-0. RB Jake Ubanoski ran for three touchdowns last week. Winner gets Lubbock Estacado-Iowa Park winner.
Lubbock Estacado (5-6) vs Iowa Park (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Abilene's Anthony Field
Estacado def. Pecos, Iowa Park def. Sanger.
Graham (8-1) vs Perryton (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday at Wolfforth's Peoples Bank Stadium
Graham def. Van Alstyne, Perryton def. Monahans.
Aubrey (10-1) vs Midland Greenwood (6-3), 3 p.m. Saturday at Abilene's Anthony Field
Aubrey advanced with a 62-14 win over Mineral Wells. QB Jaxon Holder was 11 of 13 for 239 yards and four scores, and also ran for a TD. Midland Greenwood defeated Seminole, 50-20. Winner gets Graham-Perryton winner.
Region II
Nevada Community (5-5) vs Texarkana Pleasant Grove (8-3), 3 p.m. Saturday at Frisco's Ford Center
Nevada Community upset Glen Rose, 28-25. QB Paul Testa scored the game-winning TD on a one-yard run to cap a 15-play, 91-yard drive. Defending state champion Texarkana Pleasant Grove defeated Bullard, 55-21. Winner gets Caddo Mills-Van winner.
Caddo Mills (10-0) vs Van (7-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Mesquite's Memorial Stadium
Caddo Mills defeated Van, 60-0. Van shut out Texarkana Liberty-Eylau, 34-0.
Mexia (6-4) vs Sunnyvale (5-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Lindale's Eagle Stadium - CANCELED/COVID
NOTE: MEXIA HAS FORFEITED THIS GAME TO SUNNYVALE, WHICH WILL FACE THE GILMER-GODLEY WINNER IN THE THIRD ROUND.
Mexia defeated Longview Spring Hill. Sunnyvale advanced with a 38-14 win over Ferris. QB Max McAda ran for 2 TDs and threw for a score. Winner gets Gilmer-Godley winner.
Gilmer (10-1) vs Godley (7-4), 7 p.m. Thursday at Mesquite's Hanby Stadium
Gilmer defeated Canton, 54-21. Godley beat Quinlan Ford, 41-12.
CLASS 3A DIVISION I
Region I
Shallowater (9-0) vs Pilot Point (8-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Breckenridge's Buckaroo Stadium
Shallowater def. Amarillo River Road, Pilot Point def. Clyde.
Bushland (8-2) vs Wall (8-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Snyder's Tiger Stadium
Bushland def. Slaton, Wall def. Boyd.
Tuscola Jim Ned (9-1) vs Dalhart (8-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Levelland's Lobo Stadium
Jim Ned advanced with a 21-18 win over Paradise. Dalhart def. Lamesa.
Brock (11-0) vs Denver City (7-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Sweetwater's Mustang Bowl
Top-ranked Brock rolled over Early, 42-7. RB Cash Jones ran for 143 yards and 2 TDs. Denver City def. Littlefield. Winner gets Tuscola Jim Ned-Dalhart winner.
Region II
Mineola (10-1) vs Dallas Madison (4-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Princeton's Hendrix Stadium
Mineola def. Atlanta. Madison advanced with a 36-29 win over Groesbeck. Tristin Rodgers sealed the victory with an interception in the end zone on the final play. Winner gets Mount Vernon-West winner.
Mount Vernon (9-2) vs West (9-2), 7 p.m. Friday at Rockwall's Wilkerson-Sanders Stadium
Mount Vernon eliminated top seed Gladewater last week, 51-43. West def. Kemp.
Grandview (10-0) vs Tatum (8-1), 7 p.m. Friday at Athens' Bruce Field
Grandview got a forfeit win over Teague. Tatum def. Winnsboro. Winner gets Malakoff-Pottsboro winner.
Malakoff (8-2) vs Pottsboro (9-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Commerce's Memorial Stadium
Malakoff advanced with an 83-7 win over Maypearl. Pottsboro beat White Oak, 35-21. Winner gets Grandview-Tatum winner.
CLASS 3A DIVISION II
Region II
Eastland (8-3) vs Bells (9-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Boyd's Yellow Jacket Stadium
Eastland def. Callisburg, Bells def. Edgewood.
Holliday (10-1) vs S&S Consolidated (6-4), 7 p.m. Thursday at Bowie's Jackrabbit Stadium
Holliday def. Millsap, S&S Consolidated def. Blooming Grove.
Leonard (6-3) vs Wichita Falls City View (7-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Mineral Wells' Ram Stadium
Leonard def. Palmer, WF City View def. Comanche.
Gunter (10-1) vs Henrietta (4-6), 7 p.m. Thursday at Grapevine's Mustang-Panther Stadium
Gunter defeated Rice, 62-0. The Gunter defense forced seven turnovers, and WR/DB Cole Lemons intercepted three passes, returning two for TDs. Henrietta def. Jacksboro. Winner gets Leonard-Wichita Falls City View winner.
CLASS 2A DIVISION I
Region II
Lindsay (10-0) vs Tolar (5-6), 7 p.m. Friday at River Oaks' Barnes Memorial Stadium
Lindsay def. Wolfe City, Tolar edged Dawson, 45-42.
Cooper (8-1) vs Bosqueville (7-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Rusk's Eagle Stadium
Cooper def. Trenton, Bosqueville def. Marlin.
Crawford (10-1) vs Bogota Rivercrest (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Grand Prairie's Gopher-Warrior Bowl
Crawford def. Kerens, Bogota Rivercrest def. Collinsville.
Italy (10-1) vs Alvord (5-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Alvarado's Head Stadium
Italy advanced with a 28-21 win over Rio Vista. The Gladiators held on last week after building a 21-0 lead. Alvord def. Como-Pickton. Winner gets Crawford-Bogota Rivercrest winner.
CLASS 2A DIVISION I
Region III
Simms Bowie (7-4) vs West Sabine (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Longview's Lobo Stadium
Simms Bowie advanced with an 8-6 win over Hubbard. West Sabine def. Hull-Daisetta.
Mart (10-0) vs Lovelady (7-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Caldwell's Hornet Field
Mart advanced with a forfeit win over Cumby. Lovelady def. Evadale.
Tenaha (8-2) vs Bremond (8-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Mabank's Panther Stadium
Tenaha def. Burkeville, Bremond def. Maud.
Deweyville (8-2) vs Chilton (6-4), 6 p.m. Saturday at Tomball's Tomball ISD Stadium
Deweyville def. Cushing, Chilton def. Detroit.
