Friday Playoff Previews
Published 1:00 pm Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Lindale Eagles. (Michel Alfaro/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
All Saints (6-5) vs. Lubbock Christian (9-1)
When/Where: 6 p.m. Friday/Buckaroo Stadium, 500 W. Lindsey St., Breckenridge 76424
Notable
All Saints: QB Manny Mizer (73 of 133 passing, 1,081 yards, 11 TDs, 4 INTS; 75 carries, 355 yards, 5 TDs) … RB/LB Nate Meink (79 carries, 406 yards, 5 TDs; 7 catches, 66 yards; 41 tackles, 6 TFL) … QB/RB Emerson Hadnot (4 of 4 passing, 142 yards, 2 TDs, O INT; 79 carries, 748 yards, 10 TDs; 15 catches, 151 yards, 3 TDs) … WR Sawyer Buske (30 carries, 229 yards, TD; 26 catches, 584 yards, 9 TDs; 47 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 interception, 1 caused fumble) … LB Sam Walters (61 tackles, 8 TFL, 76.5 sacks, 2 caused fumbles, 1 fumble recovery) … LB Jackson Daniels (64 tackles, 14 TFL, 8.5 sacks) … WR/DB Tate Scully (11 catches, 240 yards, 2 TDs; 23 tackles, 3 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery) … DT Hunter Martin (35 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 fumble recoveries) … CB Ford Fitzgerald (44 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 caused fumble; 2 interceptions) …
Lubbock Christian: QB Welker Horn (208 of 287, 3,323 yards, 42 TDs, 5 INTs, regular season) … WR Keaton Lee (55 catches, 922 yards, 15 TDs) …
Did you know: This is a Division III regional contest. … All Saints made history last week, capturing its first playoff victory. … Trojan Head Coach Kyle Freeman played for the Houston Oilers and Los Angeles Raiders. … The only loss by the Eagles was on Sept. 13 to Stamford (33-6). …
Last Week: All Saints 44, New Braunfels Academy 35; Lubbock Christian 52, Willow Park Trinity Christian 7.
Up Next: Winner plays either Midland Christian or Austin Regents in the state semifinals.
Lindale (6-5) vs. Navasota (6-5)
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Panther Stadium, 800 Hewitt Drive, Hewitt 76643
Notable
Lindale: QB David Lindig (93 of 208, 1,431 yards, 10 TDs, 5 INT) … RB A’Million Johnson (128 carries, 700 yards, 8 TDs) … RB Caleb Hart (100 carries, 516 yards, 10 TDs) … WR Chad Ward (31 catches, 534 yards, 2 TDs; 26 carries, 165 yards, 2 TDs) … Nathan Bradford (94 tackles, 4 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 FF) … Hayden Nations (83 tackles, 8 sacks, 9 TFL, 3 FF, 3 FR) … DL Kaleb Walker (84 tackles, 9 sacks, 20 TFL, 25 QB knockdowns, 2 FR) … WR/DB Aiden Warnell (13 catches, 250 yards; 41 tackles, 2 TFL, 6 INT, 2 FF) … Reed Carnathan (19 catches, 291 yards, 4 TDs; 17 tackles, 1 FF) … Kaden Fowler (13 catches, 290 yards, 5 TDs) … OL Cam Griffin (94 knockdowns)
Navasota: QB Jace Jablonski (105 of 194, 1,593 yards, 13 TDs, 9 INT) … RB Artavian Rutherford (204 carries, 1,109 yards, 12 TDs) … WR Daquan Pratt (30 catches, 635 yards, 4 TDs) … WR Cameron Ross (110 catches, 1,706 yards, 14 TDs) … DB Jarrad Isaiah (120 tackles, 11 TFL, 3 sacks, 4 FF, 2 FR, 1 INT) … DB Cayden McGinty (48 tackles, 5 INT)
Did you know: Lindale — a state finalist in 2020 — is in the playoffs for the seventh straight year and 21st time since 1998 after only four postseason appearances for the program from 1964-97 … Navasota is in the playoffs for the first time since 2021, which was part of a stretch where the Rattlers went to the postseason 15 straight years, including winning state championships in 2012 and 2014.
Last week: Lindale 49, Little Cypress-Mauriceville 21; Navasota 49, Houston Yates 18
Up next: The winner advances to face either Kilgore or Needville in the Class 4A Division I playoffs
Van (8-3) vs. Van Alstyne (8-3)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday; Mesquite Memorial Stadium, 2411 West Scyene Road, Mesquite, 75149
Notable
Van: QB Jaxon Moffatt (154 of 260, 2,009 yards, 20 TDs, 5 INT; 71 carries, 375 yards, 9 TDs) … RB Austin Moffatt (195 carries, 1,203 yards, 12 TDs; 27 catches, 269 yards, 4 TDs) … WR Caden Rowe (57 catches, 928 yards, 10 TDs) … Easton Hinch (28 catches, 443 yards, 2 TDs; 34 tackles, 2 INT, 1 FR) … Cade Christensen (113 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR) … Wyatt Dale (68 tackles, 7 TFL, 2 sacks, 5 FF, 3 FR, 1 INT) … Maeson Ray (86 tackles, 15 TFL, 12 sacks, 2 FF, 3 FR) … Landon Smith (104 tackles, 14 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FR)
Van Alstyne: QB Brady Carson … Brayden Miller … Tim Moore … Cayden Benedict
Did you know: Van is in the playoffs for the fifth straight year and has only missed the postseason once since 2008 (2019). … Mikeal Miller has been the head coach at Van Alstyne since 2009, and Jared Moffatt has been the head coach at Van since 2010. … Van Alstyne is in the playoffs for the 10{sup}th{/sup} straight year, missing the playoffs just twice (2012 and 2014) since 2008.
Last week: Van 38, Athens 30; Van Alstyne 54, Ferris 15
Up next: The winner advances to face either Gilmer or Sunnyvale in the Class 4A Division II playoffs
Palestine Westwood (11-0) vs. Columbus (10-1)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday; Tigerland Stadium, 1801 Harvey Mitchell Parkway, College Station 77840
Westwood: QB Kavian Bryant (120 of 146, 2,442 yards, 34 TDs; 58 carries, 709 yards, 11 TDs) … RB Jon Denman … Boston Anderson … David Russell … Kaysn Dial
Hardin: RB Grayson Rigdon … QB Adam Schobel … John Schobel … Elijah Fisher
Did you know: Palestine Westwood is currently under the direction of Glen Tunstall as head coach Richard Bishop has been suspended for the remainder of the season. … This is Westwood’s third consecutive trip to the playoffs after only making the playoffs two times from 2009-21. This is the Panthers’ ninth postseason appearance in program history and first time making three consecutive trips to the playoffs. … Westwood has a program-record 11 wins this season. … Rigdon, who had older brothers graduate from Cayuga and Carlisle, has won three state championships at the Six-Man level and was named Class 1A championship game MVP and Class 1A Player of the Year all three seasons. He picked up an offer from North Carolina State on Tuesday. In basketball, Rigdon averaged 47.6 points, 9.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 7.2 steals per game as a junior, including a game where he had 72 points, eight rebounds and 10 steals while shooting 81 percent from the field. … Columbus is in the playoffs for the eighth straight season and has won double-digit games in six straight seasons. … Westwood is averaging 55.8 points per game, and Columbus is averaging 52.3 points per game. … Columbus is ranked No. 4 in Class 3A Division I, and Palestine Westwood is ranked No. 5.
Last week: Palestine Westwood 42, Hardin 33; Columbus 48, Cameron Yoe 14
Up next: The winner advances to face either Fairfield or Yoakum in the Class 3A Division I playoffs
Grand Saline (11-0) vs. Woodville (9-2)
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday; Eagle Stadium, 800 Salem Road, Rusk 75785
Notable
Grand Saline: QB Jett Taylor (62 of 104, 1,408 yards, 14 TDs, 4 INT; 144 carries, 1,858 yards, 27 TDs; 38 tackles, 5 INT) … RB Colt Boyd (156 carries, 1,507 yards, 24 TDs; 46 tackles, 8 TFL, 2 sacks) … WR Kolton Prox (33 catches, 894 yards, 9 TDs; 29 tackles, 5 INT) … LB Carson Brown (99 tackles, 14 TFL, 3 sacks, 3 sacks) … DL Trenton Green (76 tackles, 25 TFL, 9 sacks, 1 FF, 1 INT)
Woodville: RB Zayon Williams … LB Jacob Hyder … ATH Gage Tolar … QB Luke Babin
Did you know: Grand Saline is in the playoffs for the first time since 2022 and the sixth time since 2015 after not making the playoffs in 2008-14. … Grand Saline has its most wins in a season since going 12-1 in 1999. … Woodville is in the playoffs for the fifth straight year and ninth time in the past 10 years.
Last week: Grand Saline 68, Hooks 27; Woodville 49, Arp 12
Up next: The winner advances to face either Troup or DeKalb in the Class 3A Division II playoffs
Troup (8-3) vs. DeKalb (10-1)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday; Pirate Stadium, 3737 West Loop 281, Longview 75604
Notable
Troup: QB Bryce Wallum (77 of 125, 1,192 yards, 14 TDs, 6 INT; 158 carries, 1,605 yards, 21 TDs; 35 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 1 FR) … RB Brett Wells (213 carries, 1,435 yards, 9 TDs; 95 tackles, 6 TFL, 1 sack, 4 FF, 1 INT) … Noble Kendrick (89 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 sack, 3 FR, 1 FF) … Jackson Waller (109 tackles, 5 TFL, 1 sack, 3 FF, 2 FR) … Luke Skillern (108 tackles, 11 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FF, 1 FR)
DeKalb: QB Jaylen White (126 of 189, 1,989 yards, 22 TDs, 4 INT; 73 carries, 401 yards, 10 TDs) … RB Kayden Wherry (206 carries, 1,364 yards, 21 TDs; 20 catches, 425 yards, 3 TDs) … WR Walker Matteson (36 catches, 439 yards, 4 TDs) … WR Koby Spurgeon (25 catches, 371 yards, 6 TDs; 2 INT)
Did you know: Troup is in the playoffs for the seventh straight year after not qualifying in 2014-17. … DeKalb has scored at least 60 points in four games this season. … DeKalb is in the playoffs for the fourth straight years after making just two appearances from 2012-20.
Last Week: Troup 35, Anderson-Shiro 6; DeKalb 64, Lone Oak 22
Up next: The winner advances to face either Grand Saline or Woodville in the Class 3A Division II playoffs
Edgewood (8-3) vs. Newton (8-3)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday; Lion Stadium, 700 Lion Street, Henderson 75654
Notable
Edgewood: QB Trevor Golightly (202 of 322, 2,963 yards, 34 TDs, 11 INT; 122 carries, 629 yards, 12 TDs) … RB Lucas Pippin (163 carries, 1, 410 yards, 6 TDs; 23 catches, 239 yards, 2 TDs; 68 tackles) … WR Tony Smith (54 catches, 811 yards, 11 TDs) … WR Brayden Trlica (51 catches, 777 yards, 3 TDs; 77 tackles) … WR Jathen Johnson (45 catches, 752 yards, 12 TDs) … Jacob Kimbrough (124 tackles)
Newton: KJ Porter … Braylen Patterson … Braylon Watson … Dylan Walker
Did you know: Edgewood is in the playoffs for the 13{sup}th{/sup} straight year, but it’s the Bulldogs’ first time to play 12 games since 2017. … Newton’s last time to miss the playoffs was 1993. The Eagles won state championships in 1974, 1998, 2005, 2017 and 2018.
Last Week: Edgewood 54, New Boston 28; Newton 60, West Rusk 24
Up next: The winner advances to face either New Diana or Daingerfield in the Class 3A Division II playoffs
Frankston (8-3) vs. Hamilton (11-0)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday; Lumpkins Stadium, 600 Indian Drive, Waxahachie 75165
Notable
Frankston: QB Carson Bizzell (84 of 143, 1,619 yards, 16 TDs, 4 INT) … ATH A.J. Donnell (29 of 42, 428 yards, 5 TDs; 57 carries, 455 yards, 8 TDs; 37 catches, 890 yards, 8 TDs; 36 tackles, 2 TFL, 4 INT, 1 FR)…Reese Hicks (89 carries, 787 yards, 13 TDs; 61 tackles, 12 TFL, 1 sack, 1FF, 1 FR) … Tyler Rogers (26 carries, 282 yards, 3 TDs; 31 tackles, 5 sacks, 13 TFL, 3 FF, 1 FR) … Tucker Palmer (91 tackles, 1 sack, 16 TFL, 1 FR)… Braylon Donnell (112 carries, 659 yards, 5 TDs) … WR Davis Holladay (34 catches, 432 yards, 3 TDs; 140 tackles, 1 sack, 14 TFL, 1 FF, 3 FR)
Hamilton: QB Jaxson Edwards … RB Halston Haile … Carson Roberts … Jackson Bates
Did you know: Frankston is in the playoffs for the fifth straight year after missing the postseason from 2014-19. … Hamilton is in the playoffs for the sixth time in seven seasons after missing the postseason from 2012-17. … Hamilton has 11 wins for the first time since 2001 and just the second time in program history.
Last week: Frankston 27, Italy 14; Hamilton 49, Whitewright 13
Up next: The winner advances to face either Tioga or Kerens in the Class 2A Division I playoffs
Grapeland (8-3) vs. Goldthwaite (7-4)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday; Waco ISD Stadium, 1401 South New Road, Waco 76711
Notable
Grapeland: RB Maleek Johnson … OL Jesse Ellington … LB Trey Gilmore
Goldthwaite: OL Edmond Martinez … Landry Sanderson … Luke Sanderson … Gary Wiedebusch
Did you know: Grapeland is in the playoffs for the first time since 2020 after going every year from 2015-20. … Goldthwaite is in the playoffs for the first time since 2021. The Eagles went to the playoffs every year from 2004-17, including winning a state title in 2009, but have only been to the postseason three times since 2018. Goldthwaite also won state championships in 1985, 1993 and 1994.
Last week: Grapeland 42, West Sabine 20; Goldthwaite 55, Maud 12
Up next: The winner advances to face either Mart or Overton in the Class 2A Division II playoffs
Longview (9-2) vs. Lancaster (5-6)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/John Kincaide Stadium, 9100 South Polk Street, Dallas, 75232
Notable
Longview: Kelvin Washington (1,856 rushing yards, 289 receiving yards, 23 rushing touchdowns, and five receiving touchdowns) … Maverick Rowe (1,020 passing yards, 223 rushing yards, 13 passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns) … Buster Mumphrey (381 rushing yards, 11 receiving yards, and two rushing touchdowns) … Da’Morrion Williams (231 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns) … Kason Brooks (120 tackles, 23 tackles for loss, five sacks, two pass breakups, two defensive touchdowns, one interception, and one fumble recovery) … Jamayis Morrow (104 tackles, two forced fumbles, one tackle for loss, one pass breakup, and one fumble recovery) … Brenden Reese (97 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, four sacks, two pass breakups, one interception, and one forced fumble) … Isaiah Horton (74 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, nine sacks, and one defensive touchdown)
Lancaster: Carter Jones (1,798 passing yards, 91 rushing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns) … Izayah Lee (1,194 rushing yards, 106 receiving yards, and 21 rushing touchdowns) … Emmanuel Choice (804 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns) … Ja’Quavius Pipkin (481 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns) … Jaydan Shaw … Ke’Breion Winston … Braylan McDonald … Dakeriean Johnson
Did you know: Longview and Lancaster will meet for the seventh time since 2008 during this Friday’s UIL 6A Division II area round playoff matchup … The Lobos own a 5-1 series advantage after wins in 2008, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 (District 7-5A Division I) … The Tigers bounced back for their lone series victory during the 2023 Class 5A Division I Region II semifinal … Longview has earned an 81-46-1 postseason record during its 50 appearances since 1924, and advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the 34th time since 1937 … Lancaster owns a 31-27 postseason record during its 32 appearances since 1939, and advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the 15th time since 1960 … Longview will travel to Dallas’ John Kincaide Stadium for the 15th time, and owns a 12-2 record at the site since 2007 … The Lobos previously earned a 49-22 Class 4A Division I area round win against Lancaster at Kincaide Stadium on Nov. 21, 2008.
Last Week: Longview 23, Naaman Forest 13; Lancaster 40, Harker Heights 35
Up Next: Winner plays Klein Collins or The Woodlands College Park
Marshall (9-2) vs. Midlothian Heritage (8-3)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Tomato Bowl, 200 Austin Street, Jacksonville, 75766
Notable
Marshall: Alton Henderson (1,297 passing yards, 553 rushing yards, 13 passing touchdowns, and nine rushing touchdowns) … Semaj Gatson (1,235 rushing yards, 27 receiving yards, and 14 rushing touchdowns) … Landon Jones (105 tackles and 11 tackles for loss) … Javonta Robertson (94 tackles and eight tackles for loss)
Midlothian Heritage: Carter Rutenbar (1,778 passing yards, 742 rushing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, 14 receiving yards, seven rushing touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown) … Za’ko Davis (1,159 rushing yards, 180 receiving yards, 148 passing yards, 20 rushing touchdowns, one receiving touchdown, and one passing touchdown) … Jayden Moore (81 tackles and eight tackles for loss) … Jaylin Hawkins (73 tackles and four and half tackles for loss)
Did you know: Marshall and Midlothian Heritage will meet in the UIL 5A Division II area round for the second straight season … The Mavericks suffered a competitive 21-14 loss against the Jaguars at Athens’ Bruce Field on Nov. 17, 2023 … Marshall started playing football in 1902, has advanced to a second round via a playoff win in 23 of its 36 appearances since 1924, and has earned a 42-33-2 postseason record … Midlothian Heritage started playing varsity football in 2016, has won at least one playoff game in all nine of its seasons, and owns a 16-8 postseason record.
Last Week: Marshall 35, Montgomery 14; Midlothian Heritage 65, Seagoville 0
Up Next: Winner Plays Huntsville or South Oak Cliff
Texas High (11-0) vs. Crandall (10-1)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Lobo Stadium, 3012 Airline Road, Longview, 75605
Notable
Texas High: David Potter (2,605 passing yards, 194 rushing yards, 29 passing touchdowns, and three rushing touchdowns) … Tradarian Ball (765 receiving yards, 692 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, and eight receiving touchdowns) … Javari Johnson (1,236 rushing yards, 25 receiving yards, and 17 rushing touchdowns) … Isaiah Dowden (98 tackles and 22 tackles for loss)
Crandall: Gauge Wickersham (2,063 passing yards, 19 rushing yards, 17 passing touchdowns, five receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown) … Kayson Rhea (1,231 rushing yards, 154 receiving yards, 16 rushing touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown) … Jeremiah Douglas (1,107 receiving yards, 76 rushing yards, and 13 receiving touchdowns) … Brandon Wheeler (65 tackles and 12 tackles for loss)
Did you know: Texas High and Crandall will collide during Friday’s UIL 5A Division II area round playoff matchup … Texas High has earned a 30-38-2 playoff record during its 41 appearances since 1923 … Crandall owns a 14-28-1 postseason mark during its 31 appearances since 1962.
Last Week: Texas High 56, Nederland 14; Crandall 61, Dallas Wilson 7
Up Next: Winner plays Kaufman or Port Neches-Groves
Kilgore (9-2) vs. Needville (7-4)
When/Where: Sheldon ISD Panther Stadium, 11433 East Sam Houston Parkway, Houston, 77044
Notable
Kilgore: Kayson Brooks (2,229 passing yards, 103 rushing yards, 27 passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns) … Rayshaun Williams (771 rushing yards, 284 receiving yards, and eight rushing touchdowns) … Jayden Sanders (726 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns) … Lakeyleon Graves (628 receiving yards, 87 tackles, and nine receiving touchdowns) … Laperrion Graves (100 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three pass breakups, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery) … Jakalen Sheffield (92 tackles, two interceptions, and one tackle for loss)
Needville: Cameron Hall (1,347 passing yards, 302 rushing yards, 16 passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown) … Kobie Campbell (1,264 rushing yards, 95 receiving yards, 16 rushing touchdowns, and two receiving touchdowns) … Jamarkus Jack (753 rushing yards, 365 receiving yards, 12 rushing touchdowns, and five receiving touchdowns) … Kade Ramirez (308 receiving yards, 85 rushing yards, nine passing yards, and two receiving touchdowns) … Colton Butler (97 tackles and seven tackles) … Diego Hernandez (90 tackles and 15 tackles for loss)
Did you know: Kilgore and Needville will compete during Friday’s UIL 4A Division I area round playoff matchup … Kilgore has earned a 50-34-1 playoff record during its 37 appearances since 1953, and has now advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the 23rd time since 1987 … Needville owns an 18-21-2 playoff record during its 23 appearances since 1965, and has advanced to a second round via a playoff win 11 times.
Last Week: Kilgore 66, Vidor 6; Needville 49, Houston Furr 7
Up Next: Winner plays Lindale or Navasota
Pine Tree (10-1) vs. Stafford (7-4)
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Friday/Bruce Field, 480 Royal Street, Athens, 75751
Notable
Pine Tree: Matt Cates (1,306 passing yards, 231 rushing yards, 13 passing touchdowns, and three rushing touchdowns) … Colton Croft (306 passing yards and three passing touchdowns) … Jordan Taylor (930 receiving yards, 113 rushing yards, and 11 receiving touchdowns) … L’Marion Hunter (757 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns) … Seth McFarland (106 tackles, four tackles for loss, three pass breakups, two quarterback pressures, one sack, and one fumble recovery) … Kesean Bowie (98 tackles, 10 quarterback pressures, seven tackles for loss, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, one sack, and one forced fumble) … Earl Williams (63 tackles, five quarterback pressures, two pass breakups, and one fumble recovery) … Peyton Davis (59 tackles, 21 quarterback pressures, five tackles for loss, two sacks, and one pass breakup)
Stafford: Zachary Brown (918 passing yards, 139 rushing yards, 14 passing touchdowns, and three rushing touchdowns) … Ja’yir Nelson (399 receiving yards, 109 rushing yards, seven receiving touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown) … Aiden Seales (216 rushing yards, 182 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown) … Dillan Tatum (339 rushing yards, 16 receiving yards, and two rushing touchdowns) … Jeremiah Bazile (77 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two fumble recoveries) … Jonathan Moore (70 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, five sacks, two forced fumbles, and one blocked punt) … Darius Sims (65 tackles, four tackles for loss, three blocked punts, two interceptions, one pass deflection, and one fumble recovery) … Emmanuel Osom (64 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery)
Did you know: Pine Tree and Stafford will compete during Friday’s UIL 4A Division I area round playoff matchup … Pine Tree owns a 5-11 playoff record during its 12 appearances since 1938, and has advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the fifth time since 1950 … Stafford has earned an 11-11 playoff record during its 12 appearances since 1989, and has advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the ninth time since 2012.
Last Week: Pine Tree 35, Bridge City 28; Stafford 41, Houston Wheatley 0
Up Next: Winner plays Chapel Hill or Houston Worthing
New Diana (11-0) vs. Daingerfield (6-5)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Pirate Stadium, 300 North Texas Street, Pittsburg, 75686
Notable
New Diana: DeJuan Johnson (2,177 passing yards, 1,284 rushing yards, 31 passing touchdowns, and 18 rushing touchdowns) … Davyon Mapps (1,203 rushing yards, 104 receiving yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, and two receiving touchdowns) … Jaiydyn Johnson (1,066 receiving yards, 80 rushing yards, 18 receiving touchdowns, six passing yards, and one rushing touchdown) … Ayden Hamilton (104 tackles)
Daingerfield: Chase Johnson (1,483 passing yards, 437 rushing yards, 14 passing touchdowns, and 11 rushing touchdowns) … Isaiah Parker (694 passing yards, 136 rushing yards, nine passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns) … Reign Wallace (664 receiving yards, 41 rushing yards, seven receiving touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown) … Kenneth Mosley (644 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns)
Did you know: Daingerfield and New Diana will compete during Friday’s UIL 3A Division II area round playoff matchup … Daingerfield has impressed with an 102-39-2 playoff record during its 46 appearances since 1950, and has advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the 35th time since 1959 … New Diana owns a 19-31-2 playoff record during its 33 appearances since 1957, and has advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the 14th time.
Last Week: New Diana 43, New Waverly 21; Daingerfield 35, Harmony 14
Up Next: Winner plays Edgewood or Newton
Waskom (9-2) vs. Garrison (9-2)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Bulldog Stadium, 1600 West Panola Street, Carthage, 75633
Notable
Waskom: Kelton Williams (1,129 rushing yards, 140 receiving yards, 86 passing yards, 19 rushing touchdowns, two receiving touchdowns, and one passing touchdown) … Chris Hernandez (597 rushing yards, 316 passing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, and five passing touchdowns) … Nate Espy (784 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns) … Joe Irving (572 rushing yards, 90 receiving yards, 10 rushing touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown)
Garrison: Antonio Yarbrough (1,288 rushing yards, 82 receiving yards, 25 passing yards, and 20 rushing touchdowns) … Avery Yarbrough (1,155 rushing yards, 11 receiving yards, and 10 rushing touchdowns) … Riley McGuire (524 passing yards, 481 rushing yards, 18 receiving yards, four rushing touchdowns, and one passing touchdown) … Gavin Pollard (85 tackles and 20 tackles for loss)
Did you know: Waskom and Garrison will compete during Friday’s UIL 2A Division I area round playoff matchup … Waskom has earned a 35-21 playoff record during its 24 appearances since 1959, and advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the 13th time since 1977 … Garrison owns a 57-40-1 playoff record during its 44 appearances since 1951, and advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the 28th time.
Last Week: Waskom 67, Paul Pewitt 20; Garrison 56, Corrigan-Camden 13
Up Next: Winner plays Hearne or Honey Grove
Beckville (10-1) vs. Shelbyville (9-2)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Dragon Stadium, 4310 Appleby Sand Road, Nacogdoches, 75965
Notable
Beckville: Jorden Prince (1,965 rushing yards, 119 receiving yards, and 36 rushing touchdowns) … Braxton Bullock (1,620 passing yards, 419 rushing yards, 21 passing touchdowns, and three rushing touchdowns) … Dillan Koger (102 tackles and six tackles for loss) … Tyson Oden (102 tackles and four tackles for loss)
Shelbyville: DJ Barnes (2,791 passing yards, 1,236 rushing yards, 26 passing touchdowns, and 19 rushing touchdowns) … Ronnie Williams (915 rushing yards, 326 receiving yards, 15 rushing touchdowns, and two receiving touchdowns) … William Walden (96 tackles) … JD Suell (76 tackles and two tackles for loss)
Did you know: Beckville and Shelbyville will compete during Friday’s UIL 2A Division I area round playoff matchup … Beckville has earned a 17-19 playoff record during its 21 appearances since 1946, and advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the 10th time since 1947 … Shelbyville owns a 11-16 playoff record during its 18 appearances since 1950, and advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the eight time since 1953.
Last Week: Beckville 56, Rivercrest 28; Shelbyville 62, Leon 7
Up Next: Winner plays Cooper or Joaquin
Mount Enterprise (8-3) vs. Wortham (8-3)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Wildcat Stadium, 1600 Texas State Highway 256 Loop, Palestine, 75801
Notable
Mount Enterprise: Kaegan Ash (1,592 rushing yards and 26 rushing touchdowns) … Aadin Alsup (1,277 rushing yards, 159 receiving yards, 83 tackles, 13 rushing touchdowns, and two receiving touchdowns) … Tracey Thompson (635 rushing yards and 10 rushing touchdowns) … Tanner Wilburn (120 tackles and seven tackles for loss)
Wortham: Jon Ross Black (1,845 passing yards, 743 rushing yards, 75 receiving yards, 28 passing touchdowns, and 15 rushing touchdowns) … Kymani Johnson (750 receiving yards, 562 rushing yards, 24 passing yards, 15 receiving touchdowns, and nine rushing touchdowns) … Yancey Bean (571 receiving yards, 232 rushing yards, 139 passing yards, 85 tackles, six receiving touchdowns, three rushing touchdowns, and one passing touchdown) … Lance Jones (96 tackles and 12 tackles for loss)
Did you know: Mount Enterprise and Wortham will compete during Friday’s UIL 2A Division II area round playoff matchup … Mount Enterprise owns an 11-16 playoff record during its 17 appearances since 1963, and advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the sixth time since 2000 … Wortham owns a 15-25-1 playoff record during its 28 appearances since 1940, and has advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the 10th time since 1977.
Last Week: Mount Enterprise 40, Deweyville 16; Wortham 76, Clarksville 30
Up Next: Winner plays Bremond or Lovelady
Overton (9-2) vs. Mart (9-2)
When/Where: 7 p.m. Friday/Yellow Jacket Stadium, 220 Texas State Highway 274, Kemp, 75143
Notable
Overton: Bryce Still (2,980 passing yards, 600 rushing yards, 38 passing touchdowns, 14 rushing touchdowns) … Jayden Edwards (1,371 receiving yards and 22 receiving touchdowns) … Justin Weir (111 tackles and five tackles for loss) … Kash Holleman (70 tackles and seven tackles for loss)
Mart: De’montrel Medlock (761 rushing yards, 663 passing yards, 465 receiving yards, 19 rushing touchdowns, five receiving touchdowns, and nine passing touchdowns) … D’Angelo Rhodes (1,084 passing yards, 335 rushing yards, 141 receiving yards, 15 passing touchdowns, four rushing touchdowns, and one receiving touchdown) … Octavious Gillaspy (90 tackles and five tackles for loss) … Cadynn Villarreal (74 tackles and 19 tackles for loss)
Did you know: Overton and Mart will compete during Friday’s UIL 2A Division II area round playoff matchup … Overton has earned a 24-22 playoff record during its 26 appearances since 1937, and advanced to a second round via a playoff win for the 17th time … Mart has earned a 139-42-2 playoff record during its 55 appearances since 1929, and advanced to a second round via a playoff win 44 times.
Last Week: Overton 68, Evadale 0; Mart 68, Cumby 20
Up Next: Winner plays Grapeland or Goldthwaite