NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. Rankings courtesy Dave Campbell's Texas Football.
THURSDAY's RESULTS:
Abilene Cooper 44, Saginaw 13
Benbrook 50, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis 6
Corsicana 43, North Forney 34
Crowley 41, FW Arlington Heights 14
Dallas Kimball 26, Dallas Hillcrest 24
Dallas Lincoln 34, Dallas Roosevelt 12
Dallas Molina 48, Carrollton Turner 26
Garland Naaman Forest 28, Garland Rowlett 13
Holliday 62, Nocona 14
Keller Timber Creek 44, Keller Central 14
Mesquite Horn 28, Dallas Skyline 27
Southlake Carroll 47, Northwest Eaton 24
The Colony 44, Frisco Independence 32
Wylie East 34, West Mesquite 8
KRLD NTXHSFB GAME OF THE WEEK:
5AD2 #8 FRISCO (7-0, 5-0) at 5AD2 #3 LUCAS LOVEJOY (7-0, 5-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
This was the most difficult week of the year for choosing a "Game of the Week." There are several exceptional matchups this week, but it's hard to pass on a couple of state-ranked district rivals who remain unbeaten this late in the season. Frisco ground out a 28-14 win over Denison last week, and they did it with a linebacker filling in at quarterback. Star LB Brandon Miyazono stepped in for injured QB Wyatt Carson, and Miyazono racked up 127 rushing yards and 2 TDs. Lovejoy rolled to another big win over Lake Dallas, 55-7. QB Alexander Franklin passed for 327 yards and six TDs. HC Chris Ross is 20-1 at Lovejoy. This one is "ground and pound" vs. "air assault," and it has all the makings of a classic.
6A #16 EULESS TRINITY (6-1, 4-0) at WEATHERFORD (5-2, 4-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
This game could decide the 3-6A champion. Euless Trinity has won five straight after last week's 56-7 victory over FW Chisholm Trail. The Trojans built a 49-0 halftime lead and ran for 428 yards in their latest win. Weatherford's Kangaroos have won their last four. They defeated Saginaw Boswell, 42-22.
NORTH CROWLEY (5-2, 3-1) at FORT WORTH CHISHOLM TRAIL (3-4, 1-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
North Crowley is tied for third in the district standings after last week's 48-3 win over L.D. Bell. QB Chris Jimerson - only a freshman - threw for 210 yards and 5 TDs. Chisholm Trail got a TD reception from WR Daiquan Brown in their 56-7 loss to Euless Trinity.
HALTOM (3-4, 3-1) at SAGINAW BOSWELL (2-4, 1-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
Haltom is part of the third-place tie in 3-6A after last week's 51-20 win over FW Paschal. RB A.J. Reynolds ran for 231 yards and 4 TDs as the Buffs rolled up 345 total rushing yards. Boswell comes off a 42-22 loss to Weatherford.
FORT WORTH PASCHAL (2-5, 0-4) at HURST L.D. BELL (0-7, 0-4) - 7 p.m. Friday
Paschal has lost four straight after falling to Haltom, 51-20. RB Chris Gee ran for 199 yards and two scores in the loss. K Mateo Mohler had a field goal in L.D. Bell's 48-3 loss to North Crowley.
TROPHY CLUB BYRON NELSON (5-3, 2-2) - OFF
Byron Nelson has won two straight and is tied for third in 4-6A after holding on for a 45-42 win over Keller Fossil Ridge last week.
KELLER (6-2, 2-2) at KELLER FOSSIL RIDGE (2-5, 0-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
Keller can take sole possession of third place with a win this week. The Indians come off a 38-14 victory over Keller Timber Creek. RB Jackson Kraatz ran for 184 yards and 2 TDs. Fossil Ridge fell to Byron Nelson, 45-42, for their fourth straight loss. RB Landen Chambers ran for 164 yards and two scores.
KELLER CENTRAL (2-5, 0-3) at KELLER TIMBER CREEK (2-5, 1-2) - 7 p.m. Thursday
Keller Central is out to snap a five-game losing streak. They got a TD run and a TD catch from RB Braden Manners in a 22-19 loss to Haslet Eaton. Timber Creek lost to Keller, 38-14, despite a big night from WR Lonnie Johnson, who caught 12 passes for 139 yards and 2 TDs.
6A #3 SOUTHLAKE CARROLL (7-0, 3-0) at HASLET EATON (7-1, 4-0) - 7 p.m. Thursday
Trick question: Ask somebody who's leading the "Southlake Carroll district," and most likely would say the Dragons. Carroll, coming off a bye week, actually trails Eaton by a half-game in 4-6A. Eaton won their fourth straight game last week, beating Keller Central, 22-19. RB J.B. Brown ran for 102 yards. Eaton's only loss is to Denton Braswell.
McKINNEY (3-4, 0-3) at 6A #10 ALLEN (6-1, 3-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
McKinney got a TD run from RB Bryan Jackson in a 49-14 loss to Denton Braswell. After going in as an underdog to Denton Guyer last week, Allen took down Guyer, 38-31. Allen RB Jaylen Jenkins is having a superb year. He ran for 190 yards and 3 TDs last week. Allen, which moved back into the 6A Top Ten this week, is now in position to take another district title and the top playoff seed in the 6AD1 bracket.
PROSPER (4-3, 1-2) at DENTON BRASWELL (5-3, 2-2) - 7 p.m. Friday
This is a big game for both teams. Prosper comes off a bye week and will look to even its district record. Braswell currently holds the fourth spot in 5-6A after last week's 49-14 win over McKinney. QB Keegan Byrd passed for 273 yards and 4 TDs.
6A #11 DENTON GUYER (7-1, 3-1) at McKINNEY BOYD (6-1, 2-1) - 7 p.m. Friday
Guyer has to refocus after last week's 38-31 loss to Allen. WR Grayson O'Bara had 12 receptions for 130 yards and a score, and also ran for a TD. Boyd survived a 48-44 shootout with Little Elm. RB Carter Whitefield ran for three TDs and also returned a fumble for a touchdown last week.
LITTLE ELM (5-3, 1-3) - OFF
After a 5-0 start, hard-luck Little Elm has lost three straight. Despite getting 469 total yards and 4 TD runs from QB John Mateer last week, Little Elm fell to McKinney Boyd, 48-44.
COPPELL (3-4, 2-2) at 6A #20 LEWISVILLE (7-0, 4-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
This is Coppell's big opportunity to shake things up in 6-6A. The Cowboys look to rebound from a 34-12 loss to district co-leader Hebron. Coppell QB Jack Fishpaw had a couple of TD passes. Unbeaten Lewisville shares the district lead with Hebron after last week's 44-15 win over Plano. Soph. QB Ethan Terrell passed for 263 yards and 3 TDs. The Farmers are 7-0 for the first time since 2008.
FLOWER MOUND (3-4, 2-2) at PLANO WEST (2-5, 0-4) - 7 p.m. Friday
Flower Mound held on for a 42-35 win over Plano East. WR Walker Mulkey had seven receptions for 187 yards and 2 TDs. Plano West fell to FM Marcus, 37-14, for their fifth straight loss. RB Jaylon Reed had a TD run.
FLOWER MOUND MARCUS (5-2, 3-1) at HEBRON (4-3, 4-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
Much like Coppell this week, Marcus can jumble things in the 6-6A playoff race. FM Marcus has won their last three after a 37-14 win over Plano West. Marauders QB Jaxxon Warren threw for 250 yards and 4 TDs. Hebron has come roaring back after an 0-3 start. They rolled over Coppell last week, 34-12. Hawks WR Takoda Bridges caught seven passes for 113 yards and 2 TDs.
PLANO (1-6, 0-4) at PLANO EAST (2-5, 1-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
Plano got 81 yards and a TD from RB Ian Minter in a 44-15 loss to unbeaten Lewisville. Plano East took Flower Mound to the wire before falling, 42-35. PESH RB Ismail Mahdi had 2 TD runs and a touchdown reception.
RICHARDSON BERKNER (3-4, 3-1) at DALLAS JESUIT (6-1, 4-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
Berkner - coming off a bye week - finds itself in a three-way tie for second in 7-6A. This is a big measuring stick game for the Rams against district leader Jesuit, which has won five straight after last week's 49-14 win over Irving Nimitz. Jesuit RB Robert Fitzgerald ran for 138 yards and three scores. Jesuit's only loss came to Rockwall on Sept. 3.
IRVING (2-5, 1-3) at RICHARDSON PEARCE (1-6, 1-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
Irving WR Kyle Sampson caught four passes for 153 yards and 2 TDs in the Tigers' 48-26 loss to Irving MacArthur. Pearce beat Richardson, 52-13, for its first victory of the season. RB Daiquan Landon ran for 183 yards and 3 TDs.
RICHARDSON (1-6, 0-4) at IRVING MacARTHUR (2-5, 1-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
Richardson comes off a 52-13 loss to Richardson Pearce. RB Kaden Alcorn ran for 91 yards and a score. MacArthur got its first district victory in a 48-26 win over Irving. Cardinals RB Jerbrandin Henderson rushed for 129 yards and 4 TDs.
IRVING NIMITZ (4-3, 3-1) at LAKE HIGHLANDS (6-1, 3-1) - 7 p.m. Friday
These two are part of the three-way tie for second in 7-6A. Nimitz took its first district loss last week against Jesuit, 49-14. QB Pedro Maldonado threw for two touchdowns. Lake Highlands was off last week.
ARLINGTON (2-5, 1-2) at SOUTH GRAND PRAIRIE (5-3, 2-2) - 7 p.m. Friday
Arlington was off last week. SGP boosted its playoff hopes with a 42-21 win over Arlington Sam Houston. QB Michael Stallworth had 2 TD passes and ran for a score.
GRAND PRAIRIE (5-3, 4-0) at ARLINGTON BOWIE (1-6, 0-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
Grand Prairie can grab the outright lead in 8-6A with a win this week. For now, the Gophers are tied with idle Arlington Martin. Grand Prairie ran for 482 yards in last week's 25-20 win over Arlington Lamar. QB Savion Red accounted for 268 yards on the ground, with 4 TDs. Grand Prairie's average margin of victory in its four district games is 8.0 ppg. Bowie has lost four in a row. They come off a 68-14 loss to Martin. RB Dominick Battle ran for 150 yards and a TD in the loss.
ARLINGTON SAM HOUSTON (3-4, 0-3) at ARLINGTON LAMAR (1-6, 1-2) - 7 p.m. Friday
Sam Houston comes off a 42-21 loss to South Grand Prairie. QB Justin Tone threw for 2 TDs and scored on a touchdown run. Lamar lost to district co-leader Grand Prairie, 25-20. Vikings RB Laron Hulet ran for 80 yards and a TD.
6A #15 ARLINGTON MARTIN (6-2, 4-0) - OFF
Martin takes a four-game win streak into its bye week after a 68-14 victory over Arlington Bowie. Martin is at Grand Prairie next week in a game that likely will determine the district champion.
NORTH GARLAND (4-3, 1-3) at GARLAND (7-0, 4-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
North Garland QB Godspower Nwawuike ran for 80 yards and a score in last week's 24-7 loss to Rowlett. Garland cleared a huge hurdle in the 9-6A playoff race with its 54-41 comeback win over Sachse. Garland QB Cergio Perez passed for 322 yards and six more touchdowns, giving him 34 this season.
GARLAND NAAMAN FOREST (3-1, 3-1) at ROWLETT (2-5, 2-2) - 7 p.m. Thursday
Naaman Forest took another step toward a postseason berth in their 42-21 win over Wylie. RB Kingsley Bennett ran for 205 yards and 5 TDs. Rowlett is in a tie for fourth in 9-6A after last week's 24-7 win over North Garland. RB Devonta Crow rushed for 89 yards and 2 TDs.
SACHSE (4-3, 3-1) at SOUTH GARLAND (0-7, 0-4) - 7 p.m. Friday
Sachse fell into a second-place tie with last week's 54-41 loss to Garland. QB Alex Orji ran for 132 yards and 5 TDs. South Garland remained winless with a 60-20 loss to Lakeview Centennial. WR Tyreon Key had six receptions fo 83 yards and 2 TDs.
GARLAND LAKEVIEW CENTENNIAL (4-3, 1-3) at WYLIE (2-5, 2-2) - 7 p.m. Friday
Lakeview Centennial picked up its first district win by beating South Garland, 60-20. Three big plays were key in the victory, including two kickoff returns for touchdowns and a 92-yard fumble return for a TD by Daniel Adame. Wylie is tied for fourth with Rowlett (and holds the head-to-head tiebreaker) after last week's 42-21 loss to Naaman Forest. Pirates RB Blake Fuller ran for 102 yards and a TD.
MESQUITE HORN (1-6, 1-3) at DALLAS SKYLINE (0-7, 0-3) - 7 p.m. Thursday
Horn is on a three-game slide after last week's 49-27 loss to Tyler Legacy. Horn QB Marquis Edwards had two TD passes and ran for a touchdown. Skyline lost to Rockwall on Saturday, 42-21. RB Darryl Richardson had a TD run and threw for a score.
6A #6 ROCKWALL-HEATH (6-1, 3-0) at MESQUITE (5-3, 3-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
District leader Rockwall-Heath comes off a bye week. Mesquite beat North Mesquite, 27-13, for its second straight win. RB Anthony Roberts rushed for 118 yards and a TD.
NORTH MESQUITE (1-6, 0-3) at TYLER LEGACY (4-3, 2-1) - 7 p.m. Friday
North Mesquite has dropped six straight after last week's 27-13 loss to Mesquite. QB Luke Seder ran for 98 yards and a touchdown. Tyler Legacy came back to beat Mesquite Horn, 49-27. Legacy RB Aaron Sears ran for 121 yards and 2 TDs.
6A #14 ROCKWALL (6-2, 3-1) - OFF
Rockwall goes into their bye week in a second-place tie in 10-6A, a half-game behind Rockwall-Heath, after last week's 42-21 win over Dallas Skyline.
6A #4 DUNCANVILLE (5-1, 4-0) vs. CEDAR HILL (4-3, 3-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday at Globe Life Field
After going to the locker room in a 3-3 standoff with Waxahachie last week, Duncanville caught fire in the second half and rolled to a 52-3 win. RB Malachi Medlock ran for 126 yards and four second-half TDs. Cedar Hill was held to 70 total yards in a stunning 45-0 loss to DeSoto in the "Battle of Belt Line." It was the Longhorns' first loss to DeSoto since 2017.
DeSOTO (5-2, 3-1) at HEWITT MIDWAY (1-6, 1-3) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
With HC Claude Mathis hospitalized with pneumonia, Paul Beattie stepped in to lead DeSoto to a 45-0 rout of rival Cedar Hill. DeSoto has won three straight. If Mathis coaches this week, he will be going for his 100th win at DeSoto. Midway defeated winless Waco, 27-18, for its first win of the season.
MANSFIELD (4-3, 2-2) at WAXAHACHIE (4-3, 2-2) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Mansfield was stunned by Mansfield Lake Ridge, 44-37. Tyrell Croom ran for 102 yards and 3 TDs for the TIgers. After battling Duncanville to a 3-3 halftime tie last week, Waxahachie fell to the Panthers, 52-3. Going into last week, Waxahachie had not allowed more than 22 points in a game this season.
WACO (0-7, 0-4) at MANSFIELD LAKE RIDGE (1-6, 1-3) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Waco remains winless after last week's 27-18 loss to Hewitt Midway. Lake Ridge pumped life into its playoff hopes by shocking rival Mansfield, 44-37. The win was Lake Ridge's first since 2019, and snapped a 16-game losing streak. QB Kennen Miller threw for four scores and rolled up 346 total yards.
SAGINAW (1-6, 0-4) at ABILENE COOPER (4-3, 2-2) - 7 p.m. Thursday
Saginaw comes off a 54-17 loss to FW Arlington Heights. Abilene Cooper looks to bounce back from a 37-14 loss to FW Brewer.
FORT WORTH BREWER (6-1, 4-0) at AZLE (6-1, 4-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
These two are part of a sizzling race for the district title in 3-5A-1. Brewer, Azle and Justin Northwest all remain unbeaten in league play with three regular season games left. FW Brewer has won five straight. They come off a 37-14 rout of Abilene Cooper. RB Montrail Cushionberry rushed for 144 yards and two scores, and also had a TD pass. Azle is riding a six-game winning streak after beating Granbury, 49-21. The Hornets' only loss is to 6A Keller Fossil Ridge.
CROWLEY (0-7, 0-4) at FORT WORTH ARLINGTON HEIGHTS (2-5, 1-3) - 7 p.m. Thursday
Crowley RB Daunte Blake ran for 100 yards in a 43-0 loss to Justin Northwest. Arlington Heights beat Saginaw, 54-17, for its first district win.
GRANBURY (3-4, 1-3) at JUSTIN NORTHWEST (5-2, 4-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
Granbury has dropped three straight after last week's 49-21 loss to district co-leader Azle. With a win this week, Northwest sets up a showdown for the district title with the Brewer-Azle winner. WR Kenan Reil had eight receptions for 137 yards and 2 TDs in last week's 43-0 win over Crowley, the fourth straight victory for Justin Northwest.
RICHLAND (5-2, 2-2) at BURLESON CENTENNIAL (2-5, 1-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
Richland got two passing TDs and two rushing scores from QB C.J. Nelson in a 36-29 win over Birdville. Burleson Centennial picked up its first district win, defeating Mansfield Legacy, 28-7. RB Elijah Zeh ran for 107 yards and 2 TDs.
5AD1 #6 COLLEYVILLE HERITAGE (6-1, 4-0) at BIRDVILLE (3-4, 1-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
It wasn't easy, but Colleyville Heritage may have cleared its last real hurdle on the way to a district championship with last week's 35-34 win over Mansfield Summit. DE Kadin Richards stopped a two-point conversion attempt that would have won the game for Summit. Colleyville Heritage also has a win over Midlothian, the other 3-1 team in 4-5A-1. Birdville comes off a 36-29 loss to Richland. RB Caleb Kargbo rushed for 146 yards and a TD.
MANSFIELD LEGACY (1-6, 1-3) at MIDLOTHIAN (4-3, 3-1) - 7 p.m. Friday
Legacy got a TD run from RB Max Harris in last week's 28-7 loss to Burleson Centennial. Midlothian defeated Red Oak, 42-27, behind 188 yards rushing and three scores from RB De'ago Benson.
RED OAK (1-6, 1-3) at MANSFIELD SUMMIT (4-3, 3-1) - 7 p.m. Friday
Red Oak really needs a win to remain in the playoff race. The Hawks come off a 42-27 loss to Midlothian. Red Oak QB Jaylon Robinson ran for two TDs. Summit has to move on from last week's 35-34 loss to district leader Colleyville Heritage, a game in which they outgained the Panthers, 312-269. The Jags also have to avoid looking ahead to next week's big matchup with Midlothian. Summit and Midlothian currently are tied for second in the district standings.
DENTON (1-7, 1-5) - OFF
Denton lost to Frisco Reedy, 63-0.
5AD1 #1 DENTON RYAN (6-1, 5-0) at FRISCO HERITAGE (3-5, 1-5) - 7 p.m. Friday
Top-ranked Ryan should be rested coming into this one. The Raiders remain tied with Frisco Lone Star for the district lead. Frisco Heritage comes off a 50-36 loss to The Colony. QB Easton Swetnam was outstanding again last week, throwing for 410 yards and 3 TDs.
FRISCO CENTENNIAL (0-7, 0-5) at 5AD1 #7 FRISCO LONE STAR (6-1, 5-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
Centennial got 2 TD passes from QB Tyler Rich in last week's 44-24 loss to Frisco Independence. Lone Star defeated Frisco Wakeland, 33-3, for their fifth consecutive win. RB Ashton Jeanty rushed for 171 yards and 4 TDs. Jeanty has found the end zone ten times in the last two games for Frisco Lone Star, which is locked in a tie for the 5-5A-1 lead.
THE COLONY (3-4, 3-2) at FRISCO INDEPENDENCE (3-4, 2-3) - 7 p.m. Thursday
The Colony finds itself in a fourth-place tie with Frisco Reedy after last week's 50-36 win over Frisco Heritage. The Colony and Reedy will meet in the final week of the regular season. The Colony piled up 509 total yards last week, and every bit of it came on the ground. Kamden Wesley led the way with 343 rushing yards and six TDs. Frisco Independence recorded a 44-24 win over Frisco Centennial, as RB Reggie Bush ran for 156 yards and two scores. Bush also had a TD reception.
FRISCO WAKELAND (5-2, 4-2) at FRISCO REEDY (3-4, 3-2) - 7 p.m. Friday
Wakeland currently holds the third spot in the district standings, a half-game clear of Reedy and The Colony, after last week's 33-3 loss to district co-leader Frisco Lone Star. Wakeland RB Jared White ran for 153 yards. Reedy is coming off a 63-0 win over Denton. RB Aaron Daniels rushed for 161 yards and 2 TDs.
CARROLLTON NEWMAN SMITH (4-4, 3-3) at DALLAS W.T. WHITE (5-2, 4-1) - 7 p.m. Thursday
Newman Smith got two touchdown runs from RB Isaiah Small in a 53-0 win over Dallas Sunset. W.T. White trails district co-leaders Lancaster and Woodrow Wilson by one game after last week's 62-7 win over Dallas Samuell. RB Daviawn Bishop ran for 266 yards and 5 TDs.
DALLAS MOLINA (1-6, 1-4) at CARROLLTON R.L. TURNER (2-6, 1-5) - 7 p.m. Thursday
Molina was off last week and has lost three in a row. R.L. Turner is also on a three-game slide after falling to Lancaster, 56-0. It was their fourth shutout loss of the season.
DALLAS BRYAN ADAMS (5-2, 3-2) at DALLAS SUNSET (4-3, 2-3) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
After last week's 48-14 loss to 6-5A-1 co-leader Woodrow Wilson, Bryan Adams leads Newman Smith by a half-game for fourth place. RB Antoine Murphy ran for 90 yards and a score. This Sunset team has had quite the up-and-down season. They've scored 60+ points twice this year, but they've also been blanked twice, including last week's 53-0 loss to Carrollton Newman Smith. Sunset really needs to bounce back this week to keep their playoff hopes alive.
DALLAS SAMUELL (0-8, 0-6) - OFF
Samuell went into the bye week with a 62-7 loss to Dallas W.T. White.
LANCASTER (6-1, 5-0) at DALLAS WOODROW WILSON (6-1, 5-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
This is what we like to call a Five-Star Matchup. The district's two remaining unbeatens squaring off in what likely will decide the champion. Both teams have won their last six. Lancaster got 209 passing yards and 3 TDs last week from Fr. backup QB Jaquavius Pipkin in a 56-0 win over R.L. Turner. Starting QB Glen Rice, Jr., who was suspended for last week's game, is expected to return. Lancaster's only loss came to Port Arthur Memorial on Aug. 27. Woodrow Wilson got 184 yards and a TD from RB Nathan Barrilleaux in their 48-14 win over Bryan Adams. Woodrow's only loss also came back on Aug.27, when they fell to North Forney in the season opener.
TYLER (5-2, 3-0) at 5AD1 #3 HIGHLAND PARK (6-1, 3-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
This game won't get the hype generated by Longview-Highland Park two weeks ago, but it could be even more important. Tyler High has won five straight after taking down Wylie East last week, 48-10. Dual-threat QB Eli Holt passed for 318 yards and 3 TDs, and also ran for a score. Tyler's two losses are to unbeaten Texarkana Texas High and 6A Tyler Legacy. District co-leader Highland Park has won their last six. They come off a 59-24 win over McKinney North. QB Brennan Storer had perhaps his best game as the Scots' starter, going 17 for 22 for 272 yards and five touchdowns.
5AD1 #8 LONGVIEW (6-2, 3-1) - OFF
Longview defeated Sherman last week, 56-14. It was Longview's 200th victory at Lobo Stadium, which opened in 1976. Now, the Lobos can sit back this week and root for Tyler. A Lions win over Highland Park would preserve Longview's chances of sharing the district title.
McKINNEY NORTH (3-5, 2-2) at SHERMAN (3-4, 1-2) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
McKinney North got 116 yards and two rushing touchdowns from RB Jadan Smith in a 59-24 loss to Highland Park. Sherman fell to Longview last week, 56-14.
WEST MESQUITE (2-5, 0-3) at WYLIE EAST (2-5, 0-4) - 7 p.m. Thursday
West Mesquite was off last week and looks to snap a four-game losing streak. Wylie East is on a five-game skid after last week's 48-10 loss to Tyler. RB Ka'Neal Reed ran for 71 yards and a score.
FORT WORTH POLY (3-4, 2-2) at CARROLLTON CREEKVIEW (3-4, 2-2) - 7 p.m. Friday
This is a big game for these two playoff contenders, who are locked in a three-way tie for third in 4-5A-2. On Saturday, FW Poly beat Trimble Tech, 26-6, for its second straight win. Poly RB Trevon Atchison rushed for 113 yards and a TD. Creekview lost a classic to district co-leader FW Wyatt, 79-73. QB Garrett Palacio threw for 7 TDs in the loss, while Poly RB Isaiah Evans ran for 301 yards and three scores on a whopping 48 carries.
FORT WORTH NORTH SIDE (3-4, 1-3) at FORT WORTH TRIMBLE TECH (1-6, 1-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
The playoff hopes will be all but extinguished for the loser of this one. North Side has dropped three straight after last week's 73-14 loss to Grapevine. Trimble Tech fell to FW Poly, 26-6. RB Michael Iglesias rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown.
FORT WORTH SOUTH HILLS (0-6, 0-4) at GRAPEVINE (5-2, 4-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
South Hills is still searching for its first victory of the season after falling to FW Southwest, 35-6. Grapevine took one more step toward a winner-take-all district showdown with FW Wyatt, as they routed FW North Side, 73-14.
FORT WORTH WYATT (5-2, 4-0) at FORT WORTH SOUTHWEST (2-4, 2-2) - 7 p.m. Friday
Wyatt survived a very close call last week, as they came out on top in a 79-73 shootout with Carrollton Creekview. Wyatt QB Kaid Barrett passed for 426 yards and 8 TDs in the thrilling win, including the game-winning TD toss in the final seconds. Incidentally, that Wyatt-Creekview game featured 22 total touchdowns. Southwest evened its district record with a 35-6 win over FW South Hills on Saturday.
5AD2 #1 ALEDO (7-0, 4-0) at WACO UNIVERSITY (0-7, 0-4) - 7 p.m. Friday
Chalk up yet another historic accomplishment for the Aledo Bearcats. After trailing Mansfield Timberview 21-20 in the fourth period last week, Aledo came roaring back for a 35-21 victory. It was their 100th consecutive win in district play, an ongoing state record that likely never will be surpassed. No other team in Texas High School Football history has strung together more than 75 straight district wins. Allen holds the second-longest current streak, at 71. RB Ryan Williams ran for 101 yards and a score. Waco University remained winless with a 48-12 loss to Burleson.
ARLINGTON SEGUIN (3-3, 2-2) vs. MANSFIELD TIMBERVIEW (3-4, 2-2) - 7 p.m. Friday, Arlington's Choctaw Stadium
This is an important game in 5-5A-2. Arlington Seguin hopes to maintain their momentum after edging Joshua last week, 14-9. RB Naszae Otieno ran for two scores, including the game-winner. Timberview wants to get back into the win column after last week's 35-21 loss to Aledo. Timberview led that game 21-20 in the final period. Cemarion Chambliss scored on a fumble return for Mansfield Timberview, which is in a three-way tie for fourth with Seguin and FW Southwest.
BURLESON (5-2, 3-1) at EVERMAN (4-3, 3-1) - 7 p.m. Friday
Here's another big one in district play, as Burleson and Everman are tied for second, one game behind Aledo. In last week's 48-12 win over Waco University, Burleson scored on its first seven possessions in building a 48-6 halftime lead. The Elks have won their last three. Everman got 212 rushing yards and 2 TDs from RB Jonathen Wilson in a 44-0 victory over Cleburne.
CLEBURNE (3-4, 1-3) at JOSHUA (3-4, 1-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
Cleburne was held to 86 total yards in last week's 44-0 loss to Everman. Despite 135 yards rushing from RB Kolby Smith, Joshua lost to Arlington Seguin, 14-9.
DALLAS ADAMSON (1-6, 1-4) at 5AD2 #6 SOUTH OAK CLIFF (6-1, 5-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Adamson could muster just 16 yards total offense in a 63-0 loss to Dallas Hillcrest. District co-leader SOC has won six straight. They defeated Seagoville last week, 62-14. QB Kevin Henry-Jennings had four total touchdowns. SOC has the big showdown looming at Dallas Kimball next week.
DALLAS CONRAD (2-6, 1-5) - OFF
Conrad fell to Mesquite Poteet, 44-0. It was their third straight shutout loss, and their fifth this season.
DALLAS KIMBALL (5-1, 5-0) at DALLAS HILLCREST (5-2, 3-2) - 7 p.m. Thursday
Like SOC, Kimball has one more hurdle to clear to set up a winner-take-all clash for the district title next week. Kimball beat Spruce last week, 54-6. Since a 55-13 loss to 7-0 6A Garland on Aug. 27, Kimball has allowed 4.0 ppg. After winning their last three games, Hillcrest is in the thick of the 6-5A-2 playoff race. They come off a 63-0 win over Adamson. Hillcrest QB Carter Sido threw for five scores and ran for a TD.
DALLAS THOMAS JEFFERSON (0-6, 0-5) at DALLAS SPRUCE (3-5, 2-4) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
TJ was off last week. Spruce got a TD reception from Tra Mark in a 54-6 loss to Dallas Kimball.
SEAGOVILLE (5-3, 3-3) at MESQUITE POTEET (4-3, 4-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
This is a big matchup for playoff positioning. After last week's 62-14 loss to South Oak Cliff, Seagoville trails Hillcrest by a half-game for the fourth spot. Poteet is alone in third place after their 44-0 win over Dallas Conrad. QB Josh Hobbs and RB Joey Shaw each ran for two scores last week.
FRISCO LEBANON TRAIL (1-6, 0-5) at DENISON (5-2, 3-2) - 7 p.m. Friday
Lebanon Trail is still looking for its first district win after last week's 42-35 loss to Princeton. RB Trenton Ford ran for 98 yards and 4 TDs. Denison lost to Frisco, 28-14.
FRISCO LIBERTY (6-1, 4-1) at PRINCETON (4-4, 2-4) - 7 p.m. Friday
Liberty was off last wek. Princeton slipped by Frisco Lebanon Trail, 42-35. RB Junior Ombati ran for 213 yards and 3 TDs.
FRISCO MEMORIAL (4-4, 2-4) - OFF
Memorial lost to Prosper Rock Hill, 31-20. K Ian Villareal booted field goals of 41 and 40 yards.
LAKE DALLAS (3-5, 1-5) at PROSPER ROCK HILL (3-4, 2-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
Lake Dallas has dropped its last four after falling to Lucas Lovejoy, 55-7. WR Keonde Henry had a TD catch. Rock Hill got 202 yards and three scores from RB Donovan Shannon in a 31-20 win over Frisco Memorial.
CORSICANA (5-2, 2-2) at NORTH FORNEY (1-6, 0-4) - 7 p.m. Thursday
The recent wins for Corsicana haven't been pretty, but they count just the same. The Tigers needed overtime last week to overcome Sulphur Springs, 42-38. RB K.J. Armstrong rushed for 94 yards and 2 TDs, including the game-winner in OT. North Forney is on a six-game losing streak. They fell to unbeaten Royse City, 55-13. RB Demarcus Kirk ran for 97 yards and a score.
ROYSE CITY (7-0, 4-0) at CRANDALL (4-3, 2-2) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
With just three weeks left in the regular season, 8-5A-2 still has three teams unbeaten in district play. That includes Royse City, which rolled over North Forney, 55-13. RB Ahmon Dozier ran for 154 yards and 2 TDs. After a 2-0 start in district, Crandall has lost two straight, including a 66-21 defeat to Ennis last week. Crandall RB Andrew Anderson had 79 rushing yards and a TD.
5AD2 #4 ENNIS (7-0, 4-0) at FORNEY (5-2, 4-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
The jumble at the top of 8-5A-2 will begin to be sorted out with this one. Ennis rolled over Crandall last week, 66-21, to maintain its share of the district lead. RB Dee Johnson rushed for 206 yards and 2 TDs, and also had a TD reception. Ennis has another tough road assignment next week at Royse City. After last week's 35-0 win over Greenville, Forney has held three of its four district opponents to seven points or less. DB Ky Kennedy blocked two punts last week for Forney.
GREENVILLE (1-6, 0-4) at SULPHUR SPRINGS (0-7, 0-4) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Greenville lost to Forney, 35-0. Sulphur Springs has been oh-so-close to grabbing its first victory of the season the past two weeks. They fell to Corsicana in overtime last Friday, 42-38.
BURKBURNETT (1-6, 0-2) at LAKE WORTH (6-1, 1-1) - 7 p.m. Friday
Burkburnett lost to Gainesville last week, 41-21. Lake Worth looks to bounce back from its first loss of the season. They fell to Decatur, 42-28.
DECATUR (4-3, 2-0) at SPRINGTOWN (4-3, 0-2) - 7 p.m. Friday
Decatur always seems to get hot as the playoff race heats up, and they are doing it again this year. Decatur shares the district lead with Wichita Falls Hirschi after last week's 42-28 win over previously-unbeaten Lake Worth. Springtown really needs a victory this week. They fell to WF Hirschi, 40-30, for their third straight loss.
4AD1 #9 WICHITA FALLS HIRSCHI (5-2, 2-0) at GAINESVILLE (2-5, 1-1) - 7 p.m. Friday
District co-leader WF Hirschi has won five straight after last week's 40-30 victory over Springtown. Gainesville defeated Burkburnett, 41-21. The Leopards are tied with Lake Worth for third place.
BROWNWOOD (2-5, 0-2) at ALVARADO (2-5, 1-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Brownwood comes off a 49-33 loss to Waco La Vega. Alvarado fell to unbeaten Stephenville, 56-0.
4AD1 #7 MIDLOTHIAN HERITAGE (6-1, 2-0) at WACO LA VEGA (4-3, 1-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Midlothian Heritage looks to hold onto its share of the district lead against a former Top Ten foe that has taken its lumps this season. Midlothian Heritage rolled over Waxahachie Life, 64-0, as RB Mason O'Neal ran for 126 yards and 4 TDs. Still-dangerous La Vega is tied for third in 5-4A-1 after beating Brownwood, 49-33.
4AD1 #2 STEPHENVILLE (7-0, 2-0) at WAXAHACHIE LIFE (1-6, 0-2) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
After last week's 56-0 win over Alvarado, Stephenville has allowed 6.5 ppg in its last four games. QB Ryder Lambert to WR Coy Eakin is a deadly combination. They hooked up for three scores last week. Waxahachie Life comes off a 64-0 loss to Midlothian Heritage. Life RB Kordell Berry ran for 78 yards.
FORT WORTH DIAMOND HILL-JARVIS (0-7, 0-4) at BENBROOK (4-3, 4-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Diamond Hill-Jarvis lost to Kennedale, 63-0. Benbrook remains in a tie for the district lead after last week's 43-13 win over FW Western Hills. QB Major Youngblood passed for three TDs.
FORT WORTH WESTERN HILLS (3-4, 2-2) at FORT WORTH CASTLEBERRY (0-7, 0-4) - 7 p.m. Friday
Western Hills lost to district co-leader Benbrook, 43-13. FW Castleberry fell to FW Eastern Hills, 47-10.
FORT WORTH EASTERN HILLS (3-4, 2-2) at FORT WORTH DUNBAR (5-2, 3-1) - 11 a.m. Saturday
Eastern Hills is in a tie for fourth after they defeated FW Castleberry, 47-10. Dunbar is solo third in 6-4A-1 after their 47-2 win over Carter-Riverside.
FORT WORTH CARTER-RIVERSIDE (2-5, 1-3) at KENNEDALE (6-1, 4-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Carter-Riverside lost to FW Dunbar, 47-2. Kennedale got a punt return TD and a pick-six from Tyler Choice in last week's 63-0 win over FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis. HC Richard Barrett is going for his 200th win at Kennedale this week.
ANNA (5-3, 1-3) - OFF
Anna lost to Melissa last week, 51-19.
TERRELL (4-3, 1-2) at 4AD1 #5 ARGYLE (6-1, 2-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Terrell lost to Paris, 28-7. WR Daryion Holmes had a TD reception for the Tigers. Argyle, which trails district co-leaders Melissa and Kaufman by one game, still hopes to get a little help and share the 7-4A-1 title. The Eagles beat Carrollton Ranchview, 77-7. Argyle, which is ranked fifth in the state despite holding third place in its own district, scored touchdowns on its first seven possessions last week.
CARROLLTON RANCHVIEW (0-7, 0-4) at 4AD1 #4 MELISSA (5-2, 3-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Things don't get any easier for Ranchview, which comes off a 77-7 loss to Argyle. Melissa rolled over neighbor Anna, 51-19. Cardinals RB Ashton Mitchell-Johnson rushed for 204 yards and a TD.
4AD1 #8 KAUFMAN (7-0, 3-0) at PARIS (4-3, 2-2) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
District co-leader Kaufman was off last week. Paris defeated Terrell, 28-7.
WILMER-HUTCHINS (2-3, 2-0) at DALLAS CARTER (5-1, 2-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Wilmer-Hutchins has won two straight to share the district lead after an 0-3 start. Carter has won its last four. Both teams were off last week.
DALLAS LINCOLN (2-4, 1-1) at DALLAS ROOSEVELT (3-4, 1-1) - 7 p.m. Thursday
Both teams were off last week.
DALLAS PINKSTON (0-6, 0-2) at NORTH DALLAS (1-5, 0-2) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Both teams were off last week.
BRIDGEPORT (3-4, 0-1) at IOWA PARK (3-4, 1-1) - 7 p.m. Friday
Bridgeport was off last week. Iowa Park lost to Graham, 7-0.
MINERAL WELLS (5-3, 1-1) - OFF
AUBREY (7-1, 1-1) - OFF
Aubrey beat Sanger, 48-28. RB Braylon Colgrove rushed for 241 yards and 3 TDs.
VAN ALSTYNE (6-1, 1-0) at 4AD2 #3 CELINA (6-1, 2-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Van Alstyne was off last week. Celina got 127 yards and 2 TDs from RB Grant Williams in a 70-7 win over Krum.
KRUM (4-4, 0-2) at SANGER (4-3, 0-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Krum lost to Celina, 70-7. WR Jake Cook had a TD reception. Sanger lost to Aubrey, 48-28.
HILLSBORO (4-4, 1-1) at FERRIS (4-3, 1-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
Hillsboro lost to Glen Rose, 28-21. Ferris defeated Godley, 21-13.
VENUS (0-5, 0-1) at GLEN ROSE (7-1, 2-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
Venus was off last week. Glen Rose beat Hillsboro, 28-21.
GODLEY (2-5, 0-2) - OFF
Godley lost to Ferris last week, 21-13.
NEVADA COMMUNITY (4-3, 1-1) at CADDO MILLS (5-2, 1-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Nevada Community lost to Sunnyvale, 36-0. Caddo Mills beat Farmersville, 50-24.
FARMERSVILLE (2-5, 0-2) at WILLS POINT (0-7, 0-2) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Farmersville fell to Caddo Mills, 50-24, for its fifth straight loss. WR Aidan Gray had seven receptions for 169 yards and 2 TDs. Winless Wills Point lost to unbeaten Quinlan Ford, 62-0.
QUINLAN FORD (7-0, 2-0) at SUNNYVALE (3-4, 2-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Quinlan Ford beat Wills Point, 62-0. Sunnyvale got two TD runs from RB Zac Bartis in a 36-0 win over Nevada Community.
WHITESBORO (3-4, 2-2) at BOWIE (2-5, 0-4) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
BOYD (1-6, 1-3) at 3AD1 #2 BROCK (7-0, 4-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Boyd lost to Peaster, 55-21. Brock beat Ponder, 70-20.
PEASTER (6-1, 3-1) at PARADISE (5-2, 2-2) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Peaster defeated Boyd, 55-21. Paradise beat Bowie, 31-20.
PONDER (3-4, 0-4) at PILOT POINT (5-2, 4-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Ponder lost to Brock, 70-20. Pilot Point edged Whitesboro, 34-28.
MAYPEARL (4-2, 2-1) at DALLAS A+ ACADEMY (1-6, 0-3) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Maypearl defeated Dallas Madison, 21-8. A+ Academy lost to Grandview, 56-0.
DALLAS LIFE OAK CLIFF (3-4, 0-2) at DALLAS MADISON (2-6, 0-4) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
Life Oak Cliff was off last week. Madison lost to Maypearl, 21-8.
3AD1 #7 GRANDVIEW (7-1, 4-0) at WHITNEY (3-4, 2-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
3AD1 #6 WEST (8-0, 3-0) - OFF
KEMP (0-6, 0-2) at EUSTACE (4-3, 0-2) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
GROESBECK (6-1, 2-0) at MALAKOFF (4-3, 2-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
CALLISBURG (6-1, 1-1) at WICHITA FALLS CITY VIEW (3-4, 1-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
VALLEY VIEW (0-7, 0-2) at HENRIETTA (6-1, 2-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
NOCONA (1-6, 0-2) at 3AD2 #4 HOLLIDAY (7-0, 2-0) - 7:30 p.m. Thursday
BLOOMING GROVE (4-2, 2-1) at PALMER (5-1, 4-0) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
SCURRY-ROSSER (2-5, 0-3) at DALLAS GATEWAY CHARTER (1-6, 0-3) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
EDGEWOOD (5-3, 3-1) at RICE (3-3, 2-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
ITASCA (1-6, 0-3) at VALLEY MILLS (3-5, 1-3) - 7 p.m. Friday
RIO VISTA (3-4, 1-3) at TOLAR (5-2, 2-1) - 7 p.m. Friday
ITALY (5-2, 2-0) at AXTELL (2-5, 0-2) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
DAWSON (3-4, 2-0) at CAYUGA (1-6, 1-1) - 7:30 p.m. Friday
FROST (2-5, 0-2) at 2AD2 #1 MART (7-0, 2-0) - 7 p.m. Friday
