Trent Fuller, the former offensive coordinator at Arlington Bowie High School, has been named the new head football coach for the Lamar Vikings. In four years at Bowie, Fuller helped lead the team to their four best seasons in school history with a combined record of 41-11. Fuller started his teaching career at Coppell High School in 1999. He taught world geography and coached football and basketball. He was the passing coordinator and coached quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs. In 2005, he moved to Colleyville Heritage High School, serving as the quarterback coach and track coach. Fuller, who was the starting quarterback on the 1992 Arlington High state semifinal team, came to the Arlington Independent School District in 2006.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, February 18, 2010 2:36:04 PM
Burleson names 2 coaches
The Burleson school district has named football coaches at Burleson High and the new Centennial High School.
Former Southlake Carroll assistant Jason Tucker is the new football coach/athletic coordinator at Burleson High School. Kyle Geller, who had been the football coach at Carrollton Creekview, is the new coach/athletic coordinator at Centennial. The two were named during a school board meeting on Wednesday, according to a district news release.
Geller began his coaching career at Mansfield Summit High School as an offensive coordinator in 2002 and in 2005 was promoted to head football coach.
Tucker was the assistant offensive line and defensive back coach at Southlake Carroll High School.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, February 04, 2010 5:25:12 PM
Son of Cowboys assistant signs
Colleyville Covenant Christian quarterback Brett Maxie Jr made it official on Wednesday, signing a letter of intent with the University of Central Oklahoma. Maxie, the son of Cowboys assistant secondary coach Brett Maxie, chose Central Oklahoma over Savannah State, Emporia State and Delta State. The 6-2, 180-pound dual threat quarterback rushed for 1,005 yards and 17 touchddowns and passed for 2,126 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior. He was named second team TAAPS all-state in 2009. "I really like the coach," the younger Maxie said. "They have a nice family atmosphere and they care about the players. They also told me I have a good chance of playing early."
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 1:37:35 PM
Burleson RB picks Angelo State
Burleson’s Blake Smith wants to be a running back in college. Angelo State told him he can be a running back in San Angelo.
Smith, who was among the most prolific runners in the area last season, signed to play at Angelo State, ultimately choosing the Rams over a chance to walk-on at Texas Tech.
The biggest draw: The Rams were one of the few programs that embraced the 6-foot-2, 225-pounder’s desire to stay at running back and not move to fullback or elsewhere.
“The emphasized that I could play running back and be able to do the same things I’ve done here,” Smith said.
He’ll be joining a team that surpassed expectations in 2009. The Rams, behind the lead of quarterback Josh Neiswander, finished 6-5.
In his 2009 season, Smith was selected District 3-5A offensive MVP and a Star-Telegram Super Teams second team selection.
Colton Carnes, a first-team all-district selection, signed with Abilene Christian. He said his decision was pretty easy. It’s essentially a family tradition to attend ACU. Tight end Patrick Houston signed with both Navarro and Abilene Christian. He’ll have to pick one. He chose to include Navarro so that he can go to a Division I school if the opportunity arises.
A track guy also signed his letter of intent in the school library. Blake Jakobson, a 6-4, 215-pound thrower, will follow in his father’s footsteps (he was also a thrower) and attend Texas.
— John Henry
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 12:40:58 PM
Wilson makes it official
Donning a Texas hoodie and a wide smile, prized defensive end recruit Reggie Wilson of Haltom High School made firm his commitment to the Longhorns by signing a letter of intent Wednesday afternoon in the school library in front of flashing cameras, his family and admiring classmates.
“I’m glad it’s over with, to get everything done and play for Texas,” said a clearly relieved Wilson (6-foot-4, 240 pounds), who said he plans to study business at UT.
He was joined by two other teammates, who also signed Wednesday. Cornerback Henry Tubman (6-1, 180), Wilson’s cousin, is going to Cisco College, and running back Dexter Braziel (6-1, 215) will play at Southwestern Oklahoma State.
Ashley Flores, a cross country athlete, signed to run at Midwestern State.
— John Henry
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 12:16:40 PM
Southlake Carroll sends 14 onward
The Dragons signed nearly enough players to form an entire football team. Here's the list of 14 players that signed from Southlake Carroll. S Justin Agnew, 5-10, 185, Drake; RB Tommy Avers, 5-8, 185, Air Force; OL Tony Barone, 5-11, 220, Clarmont; OL Drew Carnahan, 6-1, 260, Southwest (Okla.) State; K Cade Foster, 6-1, 210, Alabama; WR Ryan Gentry, 6-4, 195, Colorado School of Mines; DL Robby Halliman, 6-1, 250, Lehigh; OL Mason Hathaway, 6-6, 265, Colorado State; LB Mitchell Osborne, 6-3, 215, Tulsa; DE Ben Perry, 6-5, 244, Minnesota; QB David Piland, 6-3, 190, Houston; CB Kacy Rodgers, 6-2, 190, Miami; DE Jackson Richards, 6-4, 245, Texas Tech; OL Kody Weaver, 6-0, 255, Amherst
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 12:05:06 PM
3 North Crowley players sign
Two first-team All-District 3-5A performers from North Crowley signed letters of intent Wednesday to play at Portland.
Defensive tackle Vincent Johnson (6-foot-3, 260 pounds) and wide receiver Roston Tatum (6-2, 195) will play in the Big Sky conference under new coach Nigel Burton.
Ben Thomas, a 6-1, 180-pound free safety, signed with Southeastern Oklahoma State.
— John Henry
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 11:58:32 AM
28 players sign out of District 5-5A
District 5-5A boasted 28 players who signed on Tuesday with at least one from each of the 8 schools. The 5-5A list: Colleyville Heritage OL Mac Stipe, Drake; TE/FB Tyler Moon, Arkansas Tech; OL Clint Mitchell, Cisco Junior College; LB Steele Burroughs, Cisco Junior College Euless Trinity S Frank Agbemaple, Southwest Assemblies of God; OL Isi Cocker, Northeastern (Okla.) State; QB Willie Hubbard, Northeastern (Okla.) State; DE/LB Sete Maile, Kilgore College; LB Na’a Moeakiola, Montana State; LB Paul Olie, Kilgore College; DB Eric Smith, Southwest Assemblies of God Grapevine OL Dalton Forsythe, Snow Junior College (Ephraim, Utah) Hurst LD Bell TE Epeli Fiefia, Cisco Junior College; OL Steven Latu, Cisco Junior College; DL Kadeem Cotton, Cisco Junior College; OL Jared Barker, Trinity Valley Community College Justin Northwest QB Taylor Barnhill, UNLV; LB Anthony Chiofalo, Southwest (Okla.) State Keller QB Cameron Allerheiligen, Arizona; WR Dillon Farley, 6-6, 215, Air Force; DB Oskar Cadena, Wheaton Keller Central OL Cody Cutting, Southwest Baptist; DB Marcus Fore, Texas A&M-Commerce; LB Stuart Redding, Angelo State; RB Trenton Turrentine, Army; WR Israel Valentin, Henderson State Keller Fossil Ridge OL Nick Cannon, Texas A&M-Commerce; QB James Jordan, Navarro College
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 11:05:52 AM
Nolan Catholic signs 5
Two football players and three girls soccer players from Nolan Catholic signed Wednesday morning. Runningback Marco Hernandez, 5-11, 190 pounds, the school's all-time leader in rushing yards, 4,376, and rushing touchdowns, 45, will play at Williams College in Massachusetts. His lead blocker, fullback Evan Roll, 6-3, 200 pounds, will play at Drake. Emily Grider will play at the University of Central Florida, which ended last season No. 13 in the nation. A pair of goalies also signed for Nolan. Alissa Reed will attend Oklahoma City University and McKenzie Sauerwein will attend Missouri.
— Paul Wessels
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:50:23 AM
Oakridge sends 3 to BYU
Ross Apo is already on campus at BYU, but he will soon by joined by two other Oakridge Owls. Tayo Fabuluje, DE, 6-6, 270, and Teu Kautai, LB, 6-0, 205, will join the 6-4, 200-pound wide receiver in Provo, UT this fall. Oakridge is not usually a hot bed for BYU recruits coach Phillip Farhat said. "This was kind of a weird year," Farhat said.
— Paul Wesels
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 10:31:40 AM
Steve Lineweaver in a signing day tie??
Yes that was Trinity coach Steve Lineweaver in both a jacket and tie for the Trojans' signing day event. Lineweaver sported a tie with footballs all over it and a light brown jacket as well. For those who don't remember Lineweaver sported a Hawaiian shirt for the Kirk Herbstreit Classic press conference
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 9:47:46 AM
State champs sign 7 at Trinity
The Class 5A state champs signed 7 players with the state championship trophy sitting on the signing table. Willie Hubbard (Northeast (Okla.) State), Na'a Moeakiola (Montana State), Isi Cocker (Northeastern State), Eric Smith (Southwest Assemblies of God), Frank Agbemaple (SW Assemblies), Sete Maile (Kilgore) and Paul Olie (Kilgore) all inked their papers on Wednesday morning.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 9:43:44 AM
Southwest, Trimble Tech players sign
Fort Worth Southwest running back Jonathan Boone signed a letter of intent with Southern Nazarene, and defensive lineman Ty McKinney of Fort Worth Trimble Tech signed with Trinity Valley. They made their signings Wednesday morning.
— Carlos Mendez
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 9:37:47 AM
Polytechnic QB, RB sign
Fort Worth Polytechnic running back Duran Hollis and quarterback Damion Thornton, who helped the Parrots break a 19-year playoff drought, signed their letters of intent Wednesday. Hollis signed with Iowa State, and Thornton signed as a defensive back with Kilgore Junior College.
— Carlos Mendez
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 9:29:48 AM
Dunbar's White, Favors, Sanders sign
Fort Worth Dunbar's three Division I recruits signed their letters of intent. Four-star wide receiver Darius White, a Parade All-America player, signed with Texas, linebacker Rashod Favors signed with Oklahoma and quarterback Dominique Sanders signed with Houston. It was a busy day for Dunbar. Ashley Collier signed a track scholarship with Texas A&M, and offensive lineman Damion Taylor signed with Kilgore Junior College.
— Carlos Mendez
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 9:25:50 AM
Carroll's Cade Foster signs sort of ...
Former Carroll kicker Cade Foster wasn't at signing day Tuesday but he wasn't AWOL either. Foster is already enrolled in class at Alabama. Foster's parents brought a picture of him and placed an Alabama cap on the corner for the picture taking festivities in the Southlake Carroll library on Tuesday morning. Coach Hal Wasson sat with the Foster family for the portrait and couldn't help slapping the 'Bama cap on his own head.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Wednesday, February 03, 2010 8:53:54 AM
23 athletes sign at Carroll (14 football)
There might be more people than books here in a jampacked Southlake Carroll library as 23 athletes including 14 football players are signing their letters.
Excited would be one way to describe Haltom coach Scot Hafley’s feelings about his school’s new home in District 6-5A.
Full of conviction would be another.
“Haltom will play anybody, anywhere, anytime,” said an emphatic Hafley of his Buffalos, who advanced to the playoffs out of District 3-5A last season. “We’ll meet them in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
“We’re excited about playing in a good, competitive district.”
And it’ll be competitive and have a neighborly feel. The Buffalos will share some borders in 6-5A with Colleyville Heritage, Euless Trinity, Grapevine, Hurst L.D. Bell, Irving, Irving MacArthur, Irving Nimitz and Richland.
“We’ve had a chance to improve our numbers and upgrade facilities, so we’ll be ready.”
Haltom will play former 3-5A foe Weatherford and Crowley in nondistrict. Crowley will be especially helpful, considering new Eagles new spread offense under newly hired Chris James.
“That will be a good matchup because we’ll see a lot of spread in the district,” Hafley said.
— John Henry
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Monday, February 01, 2010 11:16:00 AM
New North Crowley coach pumped
New North Crowley football coach Keeath Magee will have a meet-and-greet Monday night at the school gymnasium to get to know prospective players, their parents and the community.
He'll also let them know his vision for the program, which will compete the next two seasons in District 4-5A, with the Arlington schools, Fort Worth Paschal and Weatherford.
“We feel like North Crowley can be one of the premier programs in the state,” said Magee, who added he’s fully confident he has the support of athletic director Charles Lincoln and the administration and the community.
“North Crowley has won a state championship, and we want to get back.”
Magee said his first order of business will be to instill a culture of strength and conditioning.
“Strength and conditioning has to be the backbone of what we do,” Magee said. “X’s and O’s are a big part, but having well-conditioned athletes who can go for 48 minutes is the key.”
— John Henry
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Monday, February 01, 2010 11:03:32 AM
Paschal, North Crowley, Weatherford go east
The realignment of Fort Worth Paschal and North Crowley into District 4-5A with the Arlington schools caught Matt Cook off-guard.
Paschal and North Crowley join former District 3-5A friend Weatherford in the new District 4-5A with Arlington High, Bowie, Lamar and Martin and Sam Houston.
“I didn’t think we’d be thrown in with Arlington,” Cook said.
The territory won't be completely unfamiliar to the Panthers, though. Paschal played Arlington Sam Houston last season in nondistrict and old District 3-5A foes North Crowley and Weatherford.
“We’ll be anxious to see how we do against the big dogs,” said Cook, who added that he’s excited about the opportunity to compete against Eddy Peach of Arlington Lamar. “He’s a legend.”
North Crowley school athletic coordinator Tommy Brakel was equally surprised by the Panthers alignment.
“I didn’t see this coming,” said Brakel, who added there wasn’t one word of scuttlebutt about North Crowley being aligned with the Arlington schools.
— John Henry
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:59:35 AM
4A champs to meet
4A state champions Aledo (Division II) and Austin Lake Travis (Division I) will play in Week 2 in 2010. Weatherford and Stephenville are also on Aledo's schedule.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:55:37 AM
District 7-5A pre-district skeds set
Here's a look at the predistrict schedules for the 7-5A teams Southlake Carroll: Copperas Cove, L.D. Bell, Richardson Berkner Keller: Irving, Mansfield, Plano East Keller Central: Carrollton Smith, Saginaw Boswell, Lewisville Keller Fossil Ridge: Mansfield Summit, Wichita Falls Rider, Carrollton Smith Justin Northwest: Carrollton Creekview, Allen, Midlothian
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:51:58 AM
New number, same district
This year’s District 6-4A will become next year’s 5-4A, for the most part. The district added the two new area schools, Keller Timber Creek and Trophy Club Byron Nelson, as Saginaw headed to 5A and Mineral Wells dropped to 3A. “It’s pretty much the same deal,” Aledo coach Tim Buchanan said. “The big difference will be in the playoffs because we’ll go against the Fort Worth schools instead of the Denton schools.” Said White Settlement Brewer coach Paul Sharr: “I think it’s a good district. Aledo is of course the team to beat still, but I think it’s going to be very competitive. I’m excited about it.”
— Drew Davison
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:50:35 AM
District 6-5A predistricts set
A 9-team District 6-5A means only 2 non-district opponents for the local squads. Trinity: Tyler Lee, Shiloh Christian (Ark.) L.D. Bell: Mansfield Legacy, Southlake Carroll Colleyville Heritage: Duncanville, Lewisville Hebron Grapevine: Midlothian, Flower Mound Marcus
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:48:17 AM
Nolan releases non-district
The defending TAPPS 5A champion Nolan Catholic Vikings will begin next season with a scrimmage against Celina. Week 1 they will play Joshua. Week 2 they will play Haltom and in week 3 they will play the brand new Byron Nelson High School. "We had to get a tougher schedule," Vikings coach Joe Prud'homme said. "If you want to be the best, you have to play the best."
— Paul Wessels
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:46:43 AM
Timber Creek and Nelson set for pre-district
New schools Keller Timber Creek and Trophy Club Byron Nelson are set for this first varsity seasons. Here's their first opponents: Timber Creek: Fort Worth North Side, Dallas Jefferson, North Forney Byron Nelson: Fort Worth Wyatt, Granbury, Wylie East
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:44:29 AM
Polytechnic moves to 3A
The Polytechnic Parrots will play in district 12-3A next season along with Carrollton Ranchview, Dallas Madison, Dallas Roosevelt, Dallas Smith and Diamond-Hill Jarvis. Othell Robinson said this change might be good for his team. "Hopefully playing with teams with similar numbers will help us," Robinson said. Poly will play Whitney, Pinkston, Adamson, Spruce and Fort Worth Christian in non-ditrict play.
— Paul Wessels
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:43:29 AM
Saginaw ready for jump to 5A
The Saginaw Rough Riders have a new coach and a new district going into the 2010 season. The UIL didn’t do them any favors, either, putting them in District 7-5A with powerhouses Southlake Carroll and Coppell. “We’re going to have to get our kids prepared for it,” Saginaw coach Mike Peters said. “We’ve been preparing for this jump and it’s not a surprise.” The Rough Riders start the season with non-district games against Granbury, Midlothian and Saginaw Boswell.
— Drew Davison
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:42:29 AM
Summit in 7-4A
Now the district's lone 4A school, Mansfield Summit will be grouped in the new 7-4A with Seguin, Burleson, Cleburne, Crowley, Everman, Granbury and Joshua. "I was anxious for this day to come. I wanted to see some change at Summit, because it's a different school from five years ago," said Summit football coach and athletic coordinator Travis Pride. "It's exciting for us, because there are some darn good teams. The competition won't drop off at all."
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:40:24 AM
Mansfield schools head east
For the Mansfield schools, it wasn't that much of a shock that both Timberview and Legacy would move up. It was, however, a bit of a surprise to some that the schools move out east and will face the likes of Duncanville and Cedar Hill. Mansfield, Timberview and Legacy are grouped together in the new 5-5A, along with Duncanville, Cedar Hill, Grand Prairie, Midlothian and South Grand Prairie. "It doesn't really surprise me at all. In the 20 plus years we have been a 5A school district, we have been all over the place," said MISD athletic director Debbie Weems. "In the late 80s, we were with the two Grand Prairie schools, so that wasn't much of a stretch. You can't really think too much about all of it, because when you think the UIL could go one direction, they go the other."
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:24:45 AM
Everman opens season against Highland Park
Everman will open the season against Highland Park in the Tom Landy Classic at SMU's Ford Field. That highlights the Bulldogs non-district schedule, which also includes a game against Fort Worth Southwest and an opponent to be determined.
"Highland Park called and asked if we were interested and I said, 'Not really,'" Everman coach Dale Keeling quipped. "But it'll be a good game and great test for us. It should be fun."
The last time the two met, Everman fell to Highland Park in the 2007 Class 4 state semifinals.
— Drew Davison
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:15:54 AM
Diamond-Hill should move to Dallas
The Eagles move from district 11-3A to district 12-3A and will face a total of seven Dallas schools next season. Joining them in 12-3A is Dallas Madison , Dallas Roosevelt, Dallas Smith, Polytechnic and Carrollton Ranchview. In non-distric play, DHJ will play N. Dallas, Dallas Sunset, Dallas Jefferson, Dallas Molina and Mineral Wells. "I might as well move to Dallas," Jarvis coach Rob Abernathie said. "This will be a competitive, challenging district."
— Paul Wessels
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:11:18 AM
The UIL dooms the best laid plans for Keller
Keller planned to play L.D. Bell in week 2. However, when the Blue Raiders were placed in the 9-team District 6-5A it mean L.D. Bell, through no fault of their own had to back out of a Week 2 tilt with the Indians. All the 6-5A teams will only get 2 pre-district games. Keller coach Kevin Atkinson is now stuck trying to find an opponent to fill the hole.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Monday, February 01, 2010 10:07:31 AM
Cleburne gets closer to home
The Yellow Jackets don't know their non-district schedule right now, but coach Phil Young is very happy with his place in 7-4A. Cleburne will face Arlington Seguin, Burleson, Crowley, Everman, Granbury, Joshua and Mansfield Summit. "Logistically, this is better for us," Young said. I'm excited to play all of these teams and be closer to everyone in the district
— Paul Wessels
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Monday, February 01, 2010 9:59:55 AM
Trinity lands in quirky 9 team district
The defending state champion Trinity Trojans find themselves in an odd 9- team district in 6-5A. "Golly, its been a long time since we played Haltom and Richland so we're excited about that rivalry coming back," Trinity coach Steve Lineweaver said. The Trojans fall in with Colleyville Heritage, Grapevine, Haltom, Richland, L.D. Bell, Irving, Irving MacArthur and Irving Nimitz. Trinity will play Tyler Lee in 0 week and Shiloh Christian (Ark.) in week 1.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Monday, February 01, 2010 9:55:16 AM
Carroll happy to be in 8 team district
Dragons coach Hal Wasson said he was pleased to be in an 8-team district again because it made scheduling easier. Carroll will take on Copperas Cove in 0 week at a site TBA. Followed by Hurst L.D. Bell and Richardson Berkner in weeks 1 and 2.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Monday, February 01, 2010 9:51:55 AM
FW schools going round robin
No more zones in Fort Worth football. The 10 teams in the newly announced District 6-4A will play a round-robin schedule next season, not split into two zones of five teams as they have the previous four seasons. The move means the 10 teams -- all Fort Worth ISD schools -- have nine games lined up, so they only need to find one pre-district game. Also, Fort Worth officials said it will restore some old rivalries.
"Dunbar and Wyatt hadn't played in a while," Fort Worth schools athletic director Herb Stephens said. "Plus it cuts back a little on travel."
Here are the non-district games for each Fort Worth ISD school in the 10-team league: Eastern Hills will play Dallas Wilson, Southwest will get Everman, Arlington Heights has Azle, North Side plays Keller Timber Creek, Dunbar lined up Dallas South Oak Cliff, Wyatt got Dallas Lincoln, Western Hills got White Settlement Brewer and Carter-Riverside has North Dallas. South Hills and Trimble Tech had not confirmed their opponents.
— Carlos Mendez
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Friday, January 29, 2010 5:08:41 PM
Sam Houston junior QB pick Nebraska
Arlington Sam Houston junior quarterback Jamal Turner committed to Nebraska late Thursday. He also had offers from Memphis, Oklahoma, Purdue, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt.
The Star-Telegram’s Offensive Player of the Year became the first player in Arlington ISD history to rush for at least 2,000 yards and throw for at least 2,000 yards in the same season in 2009.
Turner, who was recruited by Tim Beck, the former Mansfield Summit head coach, has been a Nebraska lean from the beginning. He recalled a trip to Nebraska with the Star-Telegram in November when he went up to watch the Cornhuskers play Oklahoma.
“As soon as I landed in the airport people were coming up to me and talking to me,” he said. “It was crazy and amazing.”
There is still plenty of time for other schools to try and persuade Turner their way. Oral commitments are nonbinding. The first day a recruit in the class of 2011 can sign a national letter of intent is Feb. 2, 2011.
— William Wilkerson
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Friday, January 22, 2010 11:08:07 AM
Trinity's Tevin Williams will be 'good to go'
Trinity running back Tevin Williams has had surgery to repair the torn knee ligament he suffered last year and should be able to play next season, coach Steve Lineweaver says. "He won't go through spring training, of course, but he should be good to go when we start in the fall," Lineweaver said. Williams was the Trojans' top back going into the season, but he suffered the injury in the fourth game, tried to play on it later in the season and didn't play as the Trojans went on to win the 5A Division I championship. "Judging from the smile on his face, he's feeling better," Lineweaver said. "He's off the crutches. He's rehabilitating."
Trinity is expected to open its defense of the title with a Labor Day game at Cowboys Stadium against Arkansas power Shiloh Christian. The Trojans are 3-0 at Cowboys Stadium and have opened each of the past two seasons with wins against out-of-state opponents.
— Carlos Mendez
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Thursday, January 21, 2010 4:45:19 PM
Saginaw celebrates season
After earning its first playoff berth under coach Chris Wilde, the Saginaw football boosters held a banquet to honor the team. Wilde, who announced his resignation from the football team following the season to pursue another job, attended the ceremony, along with all of the players.
Players awarded scholarships included Henry Munoz, Tyler Sanderson, Michael Lenth, Logan Sumpter, Chris Hart, Joe Vandegriff, Zac Willard and Alfredo Guiterrez Jr.
The Rough Riders finished the season 4-7, falling in the first round of the playoffs to Denton Ryan, 48-7.
— Drew Davison
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 6:14:29 PM
Trinity 41, Westlake 38 OT
Brandon Carter outjumps coverage for a 18-yard TD and victory for Trinity.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 5:17:45 PM
Westlake gets FG
Cody Rademacher makes a31-yd. FG. Westlake 38, Trinity 35 OT
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 5:04:52 PM
Westlake ties it, 35-all
Miles Berger catches a 25-yd TD pass with 17 seconds left in regulation.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 4:55:05 PM
Trinity 35, Westlake 28 (1:58 4t h)
Thr Trojans' Terrance Tusan darted 14 yards for the go-ahead TD, capping a six-play drive set up by Donte Charleston's INT.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 4:43:31 PM
Trinity ties game, 28-all
The Trojans Terrance Tusan scores from the 2. Credit WR Brandon Carter with the big play, gaining 54 yards on reverse that put the ball at the Westlake 4.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 4:28:10 PM
Trinity cuts deficit
Damien Hart plunged in from the 1 to make it 28-21 Westlake with 11 seconds left in the third quarter. Trinity converted a fourth down on the drive when Hunter Freeman caught a 15-yd pass to the 1.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 4:18:03 PM
Trinity drive stalls
An illegal block on first-and-10 at the Westlake 29 pushed Trinity backward and resulted in a 36-yard punt to the 1.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 4:07:45 PM
Westlake opens 3rd with TD drive
Van Gramann pushes it in from the 2, then Miles Berger catches the two-point conversion for a 28-14 Westlake lead with 9:42 left in the third.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:47:59 PM
Aledo 35, Brenham 21 - Final
Aledo is your Class 4A Divison II State Champion...Final Aledo 35, Brenham 21
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:42:27 PM
Gray, Aledo seal it
Johnathan Gray is a man-child: on 3rd and 7 from the Aledo 11, Gray runs right through the Cub defense for an 89-yard TD - his FOURTH of the day. The Aledo Bearcats are 1:36 away from claiming the Class 4A Div II state title
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:37:36 PM
2:37 from a state title
Aledo stops Brenham from converting 4th and 2 from the 10 and only needs to hang on to the ball - Brenham has just one timeout
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:35:39 PM
Two plays from state
Aledo has Brenham facing 3rd and 9 from the Bearcats' 18...two stops here could give Aledo what they have been aiming at all year
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:32:54 PM
Brenham in the red zone
Cubs have 1st and 10 from the Aledo 18 with 4:21 remaining
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:30:05 PM
Another big pass for Brenham
Another big gain through the air for Brenham on a 50-yard completion
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:28:36 PM
Westlake 20, Trinity 14 (H)
Cody Rademacher makes a 39-yard FG as time expires in the first half. The Chaps moved from their 8 to the Trinity 22 in 3:18.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:28:25 PM
Brenham with possession
Brenham will have 1st and 10 from their own 18 with 5:46 left in the game...Aledo still up 28-21
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:25:26 PM
Penalties
Penalties hurting Aledo and its field position - two false starts in a row and what started as 3rd and 5
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:23:47 PM
Big play looming for Bearcats
Timeout Aledo - Bearcats face 3rd and 3 from the Brenham 49. Another first down could keep Aledo in the driver's seat for good...
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:21:52 PM
Gray pounding ahead
Brenham is stacking virtually everyone in the box and Gray continues to perservere - just picked up another first down on 3rd and 3 with 6:47 left.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:17:52 PM
Touchdown Brenham
On the first play for Brenham after its starting QB left the game, backup QB Michael Buro throws a 33-yard TD pass to cut Aledo's lead to 28-21 with 9:08 left in this Class 4A Division II State Championship game.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:15:30 PM
Brenham QB out
Brenham QB knocked out of game - TY Schlottman had his ankle rolled up.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:13:20 PM
Big gain for Brenham
42-yard pass to Edwards from Schlottman to give Cubs 1st and 10 from Aledo 35.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:09:21 PM
Touchdown Aledo
Trey Ozee runs it in from 26 yards out for the score, putting Aledo up 28-14 at the 11:10 mark in the 4th.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:07:53 PM
Westlake responds
The Chaps retake the lead when Tim Johnston scores on a 7-yard pass from Tanner Price. Drive takes 5 plays.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:02:26 PM
Trinity 14, Westlake 10 (8:07, 2nd)
Bobby Brown raced in 21 yards for the go-ahead score. Patrick Coker set up the drive with an INT.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 3:01:43 PM
Aledo going for it...
Aledo going for it on 4th and 7 from the Brenham 24...Didn't get it - Ozee pass near the goaline incomplete. Turnover on downs for the Bearcats again.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:56:33 PM
Westlake 10, Trinity 7, 8:47 2nd
Damien Hart scores from the 7, and OL Andrew Eteaki loses his helmet while blocking for his teammate.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:54:40 PM
Aledo in the red zone
Bearcats 2nd and 3 from the Brenham 20 with 4:34 left in the 3rd.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:51:13 PM
Ozee big run
Trey Ozee reels off a 34-yard gain, giving the Bearcats 1st and 10 from the Brenham 42.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:48:58 PM
Aledo forces punt
After forcing a punt, Aledo takes over with 1st and 10 from their own 19 with 7:32 left in the 3rd.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:44:28 PM
Brenham moving the ball
Cubs go for it on 4th and 1 from around the 50 and convert with 9:23 left in the 3rd.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:39:28 PM
2nd half about to begin
Aledo will kickoff to start to the 21nd half.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:36:29 PM
Westlake gets pick-6
James Robison returns an INT 24 yards for a 10-0 lead with 2:27 left in the first.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:32:31 PM
Westlake 3-0
Cody Rademacher makews a 21-yd. field goal with 3:38 left in the first. Stony Point scored first last week, too. Westlake used two time outs on the drive, and Trinity burned one.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:18:48 PM
Trinity's 1st drive stalls
Trojans move to their 45, but a sack forces a punt from the 40.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:15:56 PM
Halftime stats
Aledo: Johnathan Gray has 125 yards on 18 carries and three touchdowns; Trey Ozee 2 for 3 on passing attempts for 26 yards; Steston Stockard one catch for 14 yards and Michael Mann one catch for 12 yards. Brenham: QB Ty Schlottman is 6 for 13 for 66 yards and 2 TDs; Troy Green has 74 yards on nine carries; Terrell Reeese has two catches for 42 yards and a score and Emon Smith has a 4-yard TD catch.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:10:17 PM
Aledo 21, Brenham 14 (Halftime)
Brenham heaves one to the endzone on the last play of the half and the receiver drops it - Halftime - Aledo 21, Brenham 14
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:08:40 PM
Trojans to get kickoff
Trinity players call tails, and wins the coin toss.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:07:16 PM
Aledo fake punt fails
Aledo tries a fake punt on 4th and 3 with around :35 left in the half from the Brenham 46 and doesen't convert - turnover on downs again.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:04:55 PM
Inflation issue
Trinity's inflatable tunnel deflated before the players went through. The ran around it, and revved up the Trojan side with the haka dance.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:04:49 PM
Westlake on the field first
Chaps break-through reads: The Road to State goes through Westlake.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 2:03:16 PM
Bearcats moving the ball
Bearcats driving after Ozee completes a 14-yard pass to Stetson Stockard on 3rd and 11, 1:45 left in the 2nd.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:59:16 PM
Bearcats D holds
Aledo D holds - forcing a punt. Bearcats will have 1st and ten from their own 32 with 3:12 left in the first half.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:55:41 PM
Aledo turns it over on downs
Aledo goes for it on 4th and 7 from the Brenham 33 and fails to convert, turning the ball over. Trey Ozee incomplete pass.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:52:34 PM
Aledo D stepping up
Aledo holds Brenham and forces a punt - one that ended up sailing just 13 yards and gives Aledo great field position with 1st and 10 from the Cubs' 36.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:45:17 PM
Gray...yet again Aledo 21, Brenham 14
On 3rd and inches from the 36, Johnathan "The Ghost" Gray takes it all the way in for a TD, his third of the afternoon, to put Aledo up 21-14.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:39:02 PM
Aledo 14, Brenham 14 after the 1st.
Tied up at 14 after the 1st.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:36:24 PM
Brenham ties it up
Ty Schlottman TD pass to Emon Smith to tie the game at 14-14 with :43 left in the 1st.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:34:20 PM
1st and goal Brenham
1st and goal from the 5 for Brenham
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:32:59 PM
Brenham threatening
4th and 1 - Brenham goes for it and converts - 1st and 10 from the 12.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:31:27 PM
Trojans warming up
Kickoff is in 35 minutes at the Alamodome for Trinity vs. Westlake. Trinity is the vistor, the Chaparrals are home team.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:27:34 PM
Brenham onside kick recovery
After scoring, Brenham kicks an onside kick and recovers it.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:26:42 PM
Aledo 14, Brenham 7
Utah commit Terrell Reese catches a 30 yard TD pass from Ty Schlottman to pull Brenham to within a score.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:25:35 PM
Brenham driving
Big run for Brenham - Troy Green dashes 46 yards down to the Aledo 23.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:21:31 PM
Aledo 14, Brenham 0 (6:12 1st)
Johnathan Gray is imposing his will - another TD run - this time a 25-yard scamper, his second on the day.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:14:16 PM
First blood for Aledo
On second down, Johnathan Gray scores from 21 yards out to put the Bearcats ahead 7-0 with 9:02 left in the 1st.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:12:22 PM
Turnover Brenham
Aledo forces and a fumble on third down of Brenham's first possesion and recovers the fumble. The Bearcats have first and 10 from Brenham's 25.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:10:11 PM
Three and out for Aledo
The Bearcats gained just five yards on three plays on their first possesion before being forced to punt.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:08:00 PM
Aledo with good field position
Good return for Aledo on the opening kickoff. The Bearcats start at their own 40.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 1:06:13 PM
Aledo vs. Brenham
Almost time for kickoff - Brenham wins the toss and elects to defer to the second half.
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Saturday, December 19, 2009 11:46:19 AM
Bishop out for Aledo
Aledo will play without quarterback Matthew Bishop in today's 4A Division II state championship game. The sophomore, who injured his throwing shoulder last week, is in street clothes on the sideline as the team begins its warm-ups at Royal-Memorial Stadium for the 1 p.m. kickoff. Trey Ozee is expected to start in his place.
— Carlos Mendez
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Friday, December 18, 2009 11:39:57 AM
Trinity focuses on Westlake QB
Euless Trinity has become keenly aware of the importance of quarterback Tanner Price to the Austin Westlake offense. Price is a dual threat in the backfield, and the Trojans will need the same discipline on defense against him as they did last week against Round Rock Stony Point. "Both Stony Point and Westlake do a lot of the same things," coach Steve Lineweaver said. "They both run the option, which is called the zone read nowadays out of the spread. The main thing is, the Westlake quarterback is a real operator. He's a left-hander. He's got a quick release. He throws it very accurately. He's got a nice-sized offensive line. And he's a good runner. He's as liable to run it for 150 as well as pass it for 250."
— Carlos Mendez
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Thursday, December 17, 2009 6:15:07 PM
FSN, Time Warner to carry Aledo-Brenham game
The 4A Division II championship between Aledo (14-1) and Brenham (13-2) at 1 p.m. Saturday from Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin will be carried on FOX Sports Plus, which is available in the Metroplexx on Time Warner Digital Ch. 960 and throughout the state on DirecTV Ch. 677 and Dish Network Ch. 448. Check with your local program provider for availability of FOX Sports Plus in your market. Doug Anderson (play-by-play), LaDarrin McLane (sideline reporter) and Joe Gumm (sideline reporter) call the action.
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Thursday, December 17, 2009 5:00:37 PM
Five area players make AP All-State team
APSE Class 5A all-state football team The 2009 Class 5A All-State high school football team, released Thursday, as voted on by The Associated Press Sports Editors based on regular-season performance. Players are listed in alphabetical order at each position. FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE OFFENSIVE LINE: — DREW CARROLL, Abilene, Sr. -- 17 pancakes, graded 95 percent, 0 sacks allowed; 3-year starter — ISIKELI COCKER, Euless Trinity, Sr. -- Team averaged 295 rushing yards, 407 total yards and 38.9 points per game — DOMINIC ESPINOSA, Cedar Park, Sr. -- Graded 90 percent, 173 knockdowns; offense averaged 425 ypg — ADAM SHEAD, Cedar Hill, Sr. -- Led line for team that averaged 313 rushing ypg, 127 passing ypg — EVAN WASHINGTON, DeSoto, Sr. -- Graded 96 percent, no sacks allowed, 83 pancakes in 2nd season of football ENDS/RECEIVERS: — MIKE DAVIS, Dallas Skyline, Sr. -- 28-721 receiving, 13 TDs in only eight games; 9-5A offensive MVP — GERARD SHILLOW, Round Rock Stony Point, Sr. -- 56-1,223 receiving, 10 TDs QUARTERBACK: — DERIC DAVIS, Arlington Bowie, Sr. -- 212-for-319 passing, 3,100 yards, 39 TDs, 2 INTs; 640 rushing yards, 7 TDs RUNNING BACKS: — JA’TERIAN DOUGLAS, Arlington Lamar, Sr. -- 1,776 yards, 25 TDs; 150 points — KC NLEMCHI, Katy Cinco Ranch, Jr. -- 1,735 yards, 20 TDs; 2 receiving TDs; 1 300-plus game — HERSCHEL SIMS, Abilene, Jr. -- 1,335 yards, 18 TDs; 257 receiving yards, 4 TDs; 3 KO return TDs; 3-5A offensive MVP KICKER: — CADE FOSTER, Southlake Carroll, Sr. -- 61 PATs (finished as state’s career leader), 10 FGs, 91 points OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Deric Davis, Arlington Bowie FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE LINEMEN: — JACKSON JEFFCOAT, Plano West, Sr. -- 67 solo tackles, 20 assists, 11 TFL, 22 QB pressures, 8.5 sacks, 2 INTs (1 TD), 2 blocked kicks — DALLAS MCCLARTY, League City Clear Springs, Soph. -- 100 tackles, 18 TFL, 7 sacks, 7 QB pressures, 3 fumbles recovered, 2 fumbles caused — DOMINGO RINCON, Harlingen, Sr. -- 65 tackles (33 solo), 23 sacks, 27 QB pressures, 5 fumbles caused, 2 TDs (fumble, INT) — REGGIE WILSON, Haltom City, Sr. -- 60 tackles, 25 TFL, 9 sacks, 10 QB pressures, 3 fumbles caused, 2 fumbles recovered, 3-5A defensive MVP LINEBACKERS: — ZAK AOSSEY, Pflugerville Connally, Sr. -- 151 tackles, 5 fumbles caused, 3 INTs, 10 TFL, 4 sacks, 7 pass breakups — BRYCE HAGER, Austin Westlake, Sr. -- 117 tackles, 12 TFL, 6 sacks, 4 QB pressures, 7 pass breakups — COREY NELSON, Dallas Skyline, Sr. -- 120 tackles, 19 TFL, 10 sacks, 2 blocked FGs, 2 blocked PATs, 9-5A defensive MVP BACKS: — BRYCE CALLAHAN, Cypress Woods, Sr. -- 120 tackles (80 solo), 6 INTs, 10 pass breakups, 28-yard punt return average — JERRY CAVAZOS, Mission Sharyland, Sr. -- 7 INTs, 51 tackles, 9 pass breakups; 2 fumbles caused, 2 fumbles recovered — ELISHA OLABODE, Cedar Hill, Sr. -- 61 tackles, 4 INTs, 8 TFL, 5 return TDs (108-yard missed FG return, 1 INT, 3 punt) — ZACH VELLIQUETTE, Katy Cinco Ranch, Sr. -- 7 INTs, 11 pass breakups, allowed 1 TD PUNTER: — CLARK GADDIS, Mesquite, Sr. -- 42.8-yard average on 46 punts, 14 inside 10 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Corey Nelson, Dallas Skyline SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE LINEMEN: — Robert Chapman, SA Clark, Sr.; Marcus Hutchins, DeSoto, Jr.; Luke Joeckel, Arlington, Sr.; Cedric Ogbuehi, Allen, Sr.; Phillip Reed, Austin Westlake, Sr. ENDS/RECEIVERS: — Deche Milburn, League City Clear Springs, Sr.; Darius Terrell, DeSoto, Sr. QUARTERBACK: — Jamal Turner, Arlington Sam Houston, Jr. RUNNING BACKS: — Sam Brown, EP Coronado, Jr.; Charles Coleman, CC Carroll, Sr.; Lache Seastruck, Temple, Sr. KICKER: — Austin Sasser, Amarillo, Sr. SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE LINEMEN: — Dartwan Bush, Brazoswood, Sr.; James Castleman, Amarillo, Jr.; Alex Mills, Arlington Martin, Sr.; Cameron Nwosu, Klein Forest, Sr. LINEBACKERS: — Collin Garrett, Beaumont West Brook, Jr.; Trevon Randle, League City Clear Springs, Jr.; Cody Rogers, SA Brandeis, Sr. BACKS: — Kyle Davis, SA Reagan, Sr.; Sam Holl, Katy, Sr.; Sam Richardson, League City Clear Springs, Jr.; Kevin White, Round Rock Stony Point, Sr. PUNTER: — Grant Pierce, Plano, Jr. HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE LINEMEN: Gerron Anthony, Tyler; Colton Barnes, Bryan; Brandon Behrens, Austin Westlake; Patrick Bettiol, A&M Consolidated; Coy Chafin, New Braunfels; Spencer Drango, Cedar Park; Richard Glover, Katy Cinco Ranch; Scott Inskeep, McAllen; Ben Kittley, Abilene; Ryan Martin, Smithson Valley; Jake Matthews, Fort Bend Elkins. ENDS/RECEIVERS: Nate Askew, SA Madison; Thomas Coffman, Austin High; James Cunningham, League City Clear Springs; Antwan Goodley, Midland; Jordan Jolly, Fort Bend Elkins; Cayleb Jones, Austin High; Adriane Rocha, Georgetown; Austin Shipley, Bastrop, Sr.; Nathan Slaughter, Lubbock; Cal Spangler, Georgetown; Cameron White, Arlington Bowie. QUARTERBACKS: Matt Brown, Allen; Matthew Davis, Klein Forest; Javia Hall, Dallas Skyline; Colton Huntsman, Cypress Woods; Jeremy Johnson, Tyler; Ryan Polite, DeSoto. RUNNING BACKS: Tommy Avers, Southlake Carroll; Princeton Collins, Round Rock Westwood; Noah Copeland, SA Brandeis; Tony Drake, Dallas Skyline; Aaron Green, SA Madison; Mason Hayes, Cedar Hill; Will Jeffery, Katy; Nate Jones, Bryan; Marcus Murphy, DeSoto; Tim Rocha, EP Montwood. KICKERS: Eduardo Camara, Cedar Hill; Zach Olen, Richardson Berkner; Cody Rademacher, Austin Westlake; Fernando Sanchez, Donna; Webb Williams, SA Clark; Jordan Williamson, Round Rock Westwood. HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE LINEMEN: Marcus Bagley, North Mesquite; Greg Castro, SA Clark; Ashton Dorsey, Tyler; Cory Gould, New Braunfels; Jay Guy, Aldine Eisenhower; Nathan Hughes, Klein Oak; Martin Ifedi, Houston Westside; Collin Middleton, Cedar Park; Damontre’ Moore, Rowlett; Ray Oppman, Fort Bend Clements; Jackson Richards, Southlake Carroll; Jesus Rodriguez, Temple; Jordan Wade, Round Rock Stony Point; Justin Yancey, Richardson Berkner. LINEBACKERS: Mike Ariwodo, Houston Westside; Matthew Bass, Alvin; Eric Derhoux, Round Rock Westwood; Jonathon Fisher, Katy; David Guevara, Edinburg; Tevin Jackson, Garland; Conner Jacob, Amarillo; Domonique Patterson, Dallas Skyline; Jon Poe, Midland Lee; James Radcliffe, Katy Cinco Ranch; Lambert Riley, Odessa Permian; Dominique Robertson, Cypress Woods; Connor Sheehan, Austin Anderson; Tyler Vail, Belton; Kristoddie Woods, Garland Lakeview Centennial. BACKS: Bernard Blake, Bastrop; Tyson Bower, Round Rock Westwood; Zach Craig, Smithson Valley; Zach McMillian, Fort Bend Dulles; Alex Moreno, Donna; Adrian Phillips, Garland; A.J. Pouncy, Humble Atascocita; Pete Rodriguez, Bastrop; Donovan Shumpert, Temple; Devin Walker, League City Clear Springs; Brennan Welch, Odessa Permian; A.J. White, DeSoto; Danzel Williams, Arlington Martin. PUNTERS: David Ash, Belton; Steve Valadez, Arlington Bowie.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 7:59:22 PM
FSN to carry 5A title games
FOX Sports Southwest will televise Saturday's Class 5A Division I and Division II championship doubleheader from the Alamodome in San Antonio with 8½ continuous hours of live programming beginning at 2 p.m. and concluding with a special Saturday night edition of HIGH SCHOOL SCOREBOARD LIVE after the night’s final game.
Coverage starts with Euless Trinity (13-2) and Austin Westlake (13-2) at 2 p.m. Two-time defending champion Katy (14-1) takes on Abilene (14-0) in the Division II game at 7 p.m.
Randy McIlvoy and Craig Way will share play-by-play duties on the 5A doubleheader. McIlvoy will call the Euless Trinity-Austin Westlake game, while Way will work the Katy-Abilene contest. They’ll be joined by former Port Arthur Jefferson High School and Texas A&M standout wide receiver Shea Walker (analyst), former Abilene High School and University of Texas star Ahmad Brooks (sideline reporter) and KXAN-TV Austin sportscaster Leila Rahimi (sideline reporter).
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 7:47:48 PM
Aledo's Johnathan Gray named to AP All-State team
APSE Class 4A all-state football team
The 2009 Class 4A All-State high school football team, releasedWednesday, as voted on by The Associated Press Sports Editors based onregular-season performance. Players are listed in alphabetical order at eachposition. FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE
OFFENSIVE LINE:
— CORBIN BOETTGER, Denison,Sr. -- Graded 98 percent, 4 pancakes/game, no sacks, team averaged more than500 ypg
ENDS/RECEIVERS: Jonathan Davis, Hereford; Saqwan Edwards, Manvel;Conner Floyd, Lake Travis; Carey Fortson, Longview; Michael Gilmore, La Marque;Josh Gold, Richardson Pearce; Blake Jumonville, Richardson Pearce; TreyMetoyer, Whitehouse; Jimmay Mundine, Denison; Terrell Reece, Brenham; BudSasser, Denton Ryan; Thaddeus Straughter, Big Spring.
QUARTERBACKS: Michael Brewer, Lake Travis; Madison Carter,Sherman; Albert Chavez, Mercedes; Michael Cummings, Killeen; Josh Dorman,Birdville; Darian Lazard, Pearland Dawson; Zach Lee, McKinney; Conner Moore,Canyon; Luke Woodley, Dallas Highland Park.
RUNNING BACKS: Monte Anderson, Big Spring; Ladarius Anthony,Kilgore; Willie Culpepper, SA Brackenridge; Andy Erickson, Lake Travis; CodyEvans, Corsicana; Caleb Harmon, Port Neches-Groves; Ty Hicks, Amarillo PaloDuro; Henry Josey, Angleton; Randall Joyner, Carrollton Newman Smith; JamesMyles, Stephenville; Jaimaine Wilhite, Denton Guyer; Kenny Williams,Pflugerville Hendrickson.
KICKERS: Eric Hosek, Sherman.
HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE:
LINEMEN: Derrick Anderson, Big Spring; Keith Booker, RosenbergTerry; Trevor Gillette, Lake Travis; C.J. Guerra, Rosenberg Terry; T.C. Jones,Angleton; Dwight Kennedy, Terrell; Charles Leslie, Sherman; Aaron Morrison,Denison; Jonathan Roberts, Lake Travis; Robert Satterfield, Denton Guyer; MattSealy, Dallas Highland Park; Bubba Vactor, Longview; T.R. Varnado,Stephenville; Jared Wesley, Canyon; Two Willis, Manvel.
LINEBACKERS: Royce Asi, Killeen; Beau Barnes, Friendswood; DerekBurk, Conroe Caney Creek; Quinton Crow, Lake Travis; Martin Davis, Corsicana;Charlie Foose, Dallas Highland Park; Jacoby Hale, Beaumont Central; DrewHamilton, Lake Dallas; Danny Heiss, Aledo; Ryan Jackson, Angleton; JustinJones, Jacksonville; Webster Jones, Angleton; Ian Lazarus, Lake Travis; AlexMartinez, Mission; Adam Ontiveros, EP Chapin; Garrett Powell, Sherman; BrentPulliam, Sherman; Gerald Richardson, Mansfield Legacy; Rush Seaver, Lampasas;Jocko Spataro, Sulphur Springs; Jaaron Staton, Dallas Conrad.
BACKS: Charlie Alva, EP Chapin; Landon Appling, El Campo; TristonCrook, Sulphur Springs; Dre Dunbar, Port Neches-Groves; Ciante Evans, ArlingtonSeguin; Jacob Garza, Mission Memorial; Jose Hernandez, EP Bowie; Jake Howeth,Dallas Highland Park; Dedrin Jones, Schertz Steele; Addison McGee, Longview;A.J. Perez, Alice; Cody Reeves, Denison; Aaron Reyna, Lampasas; SharardTimmons, Sulphur Springs; Taylor Wrinkle, Lake Travis.
PUNTERS: Collin Bradley, Hallsville; Madison Carter, Sherman;Cesar Lozano, EP Chapin; Steven Maeweather, Houston Sharpstown.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009 4:22:15 PM
Kennedale, Lake Worth, Alvarado players make team
APSE Class 3A all-state football team The 2009 Class 3A All-State high school football team, released Tuesday, as voted on by The Associated Press Sports Editors based on regular-season performance. Players are listed in alphabetical order at each position. FIRST-TEAM OFFENSE: OFFENSIVE LINE: — BEAU BLAIR, Gilmer, Sr. -- Graded 94 percent, 88 pancakes — SAM FORRER, Argyle, Sr. -- Graded 95 percent, 20 big hits, 1 sack allowed; team averaged 5.4 rushing yards per carry — JACOB JENKINS, Gilmer, Sr. -- Graded 92 percent, 55 pancakes — MATT KIRKLAND, Pittsburg, Sr. -- Graded 96 percent, 37 pancakes, no sacks allowed; had 2,000-yard rusher, 1,700-yard passer — HARRY WHITE, Pittsburg, Sr. -- Graded 94 percent, 32 pancakes, no sacks allowed; had 2,000-yard rusher, 1,700-yard passer ENDS/RECEIVERS: — TRISTAN HOLT, Gilmer, Sr. -- 672 receiving yards, 11 TDs; 3 rushing TDs; 5 return TDs (3 punt, 2 kickoff) — BRANDON WILKERSON, La Grange, Jr. -- 70-1,166 receiving, 19 TDs QUARTERBACK: — DARIAN GODFREY, Gilmer, Sr. -- 187-of-256 passing, 2,772 yards, 35 TDs, 5 INT; 382 rushing yards, 13 TDs RUNNING BACKS: — TED BURNS, Pittsburg, Sr. -- 2,005 yards, 31 TDs; 22-234 receiving, 1 TD — BROAM HART, Alvarado, Sr. -- 1,768 yards, 15 TDs; 12-3A MVP — JOEL ROCKMORE, Lake Worth, Sr. -- 2,074 yards, 35 TDs; 11-3A MVP KICKER: — CHAD HEDLUND, Argyle, Jr. -- 10-of-16 FGs (long of 50, 4 over 40), 39-of-42 PATs OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Darian Godfrey, Gilmer ——— FIRST-TEAM DEFENSE: LINEMEN: — JACOBY ALEXANDER, Van, Sr. -- 85 tackles, 32 TFL, 20 sacks, 29 QB pressures, 2 fumbles caused — DAVID JOHNSON, Argyle, Sr. -- 77 tackles, 24 TFL, 4 fumbles caused, 5 sacks; 9-3A MVP — TREVOR OWENS, Monahans, Sr. -- 109 tackles, 6 sacks, 12 TFL, 3 fumbles caused, 4 pass breakups, 25 QB pressures — HARPER SCOFIELD, Dalhart, Jr. -- 92 tackles, 8 sacks, 3 fumbles caused, 3 fumbled recovered, 1 blocked punt returned for TD LINEBACKERS: — GREG ATTAWAY, Pittsburg, Sr. -- 147 tackles, 2 fumbles caused, 3 fumbles recovered, 3 sacks, 3 pass breakups — CARLTON BRYANT, Kennedale, Sr. -- 138 tackles, 6 fumbled recovered, 3 fumbles caused, 3 pass breakups, 1 INT — KESNICK JONES, Navasota, Jr. -- 138 tackles (59 solo), 21 TFL, 2 fumbles caused, 4 pass breakups BACKS: — DARREN BEAVERS, Jasper, Sr. -- 106 tackles, 4 TFL, 6 INTs, 9 pass breakups, 3 fumbles caused, 4 fumbles recovered — CEDRIC MCGILL, Jasper, Sr. -- 81 tackles, 7 TFL, 8 INTs, 12 pass breakups, 2 TD returns — ERIC NELSON, Fischer Canyon Lake, Sr. -- 9 INTs, 73 tackles, 2 fumbles caused, 2 fumbles recovered — KYLE PARKER, Bridgeport, Sr. -- 8 INTs, 72 tackles, 5 sacks PUNTER: — DEREK LONGORIA, Brownwood, Jr. -- 41.8 average on 32 punts, long of 55, 11 inside 20 DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jacoby Alexander, Van ——— SECOND-TEAM OFFENSE: LINEMEN: — Robert Blackmon, Burkburnett, Sr.; Cutter Clinton, Carthage, Sr.; Kendrick Henderson, Carthage, Sr.; Bryndyn Hinnrichs, Argyle, Sr.; Javius Townsend, Dallas Madison, Sr. ENDS/RECEIVERS: — Bradley Miller, Sealy, Sr.; Joel Witwer, Huffman-Hargrave, Jr. QUARTERBACK: — Case McCoy, Graham, Sr. RUNNING BACKS: — Doug Gentry, Mexia, Jr.; Trent Jackson, Cuero, Soph.; Kysan Woolverton, Caldwell, Sr. KICKER: — Austin Gray, Abilene Wylie, Sr. ——— SECOND-TEAM DEFENSE: LINEMEN: — Dimitric Brown, Jasper, Sr.; Logan David, Rockdale, Sr.; Jesus Bubba Lopez, FW Carter-Riverside, Sr.; Alex Wallace, Burnet, Sr. LINEBACKERS: — Caleb Lavey, Celina, Sr.; Landon Lock, Gainesville, Soph.; Shane Savant, Jasper, Sr. BACKS: — Hubbell Allen, Graham, Sr.; Lamarcus Banks, Texarkana Pleasant Grove, Sr.; Quade Stubblefield, Burnet, Sr.; Joel Witwer, Huffman-Hargrave, Jr. PUNTER: — Kye Hildreth, Navasota, Sr. ——— HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE: LINEMEN: Anthony Booher, Kennedale; Aaron Boucher, West Columbia; Le’ Raven Clark, Rockdale; Bradley Crenshaw, Mexia; Scott Dobbins, Burkburnett; Caleb England, Iowa Park; Anthony Gomez, Canton; Jacob Hardin, Yoakum; Jacob Hunter, Gatesville; Cody Kenny, Graham; Rance Layton, Seminole; Dai Le, Iowa Park; Mac Long, Edna; Richard Onzures, Midland Greenwood; Mark Vickers, Argyle. ENDS/RECEIVERS: Solomon Biscarro, Van Alstyne; Jacob Carranco, Lyford; Jalen Claiborne, Carthage; Roy Denbow, Canton; Dale Fabacher, Ingleside; Dylan Fulford, Graham; Daleon Robinson, Mexia; Anthony Taylor, Snyder; Ty Taylor, Glen Rose; Domanick Turner, Palestine Westwood. QUARTERBACKS: Tyler Arndt, Cuero; Brian Bell, China Spring; Dillon Chafin, Burnet; Trae Davis, Mexia; Johnny Esparza, Lyford; Matt Preston, Abilene Wylie. RUNNING BACKS: Cameron Bailey, Graham; Trey Hights, Yoakum; Shane Hodge, Perryton; Reggie Pegram, Dallas Madison; Jose Romero, Celina; Matt Santos, Poteet; Brock Taylor, Madisonville; Juan Williams, Prosper; Jamell Woodard, Sweeny. KICKERS: Mark Burfeind, Midland Greenwood; Adon Oliveras, Gilmer; Brian Vasquez, La Feria. ——— HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE: LINEMEN: Lorrenzo Barnes, Burkburnett; Kentrevious Brantley, Carthage; Luis Castro, Gilmer; Beau Culver, Sinton; Mario Edwards, Prosper; Joseph Henry, Brownwood; Eduardo Hernandez, Ingleside; Tre’Kevian McKee, Carthage; Zach Neely, Prosper; Robert Miller, Abilene Wylie; Jesse Quiroga, Lyford; Daniel Scott, Bridgeport; DeShun Williams, Carthage. LINEBACKERS: John Brown, Midland Greenwood; Trevor David, Rio Hondo; Kobi Dawn, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau; Marcus Ferree, Palacios; Trevor Gardner, Lake Worth; Jacob Hardin, Yoakum; Tanner Hoffman, Cuero; Ethan Hiser, Graham; Maverick Hunter, Rio Hondo; Taylor Letterman, Burnet; Cass Mitchell, Sealy; Malachi Naef, Burkburnett; Ricky Robledo, Monahans; Ethan Shadden, Whitesboro; Tony Silva, Snyder; Jake Sizelove, Argyle; Kendall Thompson, Carthage; Deremy Tijerina, Raymondville; Mikey Wilson, Gilmer. BACKS: Demarcus Armstrong, Pittsburg; Jurase Brown, Commerce; Storm Griffin, Argyle; Howard Harris, Madisonville; Jake Holguin, Perryton; Keithen Hughes, Seminole; Seth Jamison, Sealy; Jake Meeks, Argyle; Jeffrey Proctor, Mexia; Shade Roemisch, Snyder; Brian Sides, Graham; Jose Sierra, Lyford; Braylon Webb, Gilmer. PUNTERS: Mark Burfeind, Midland Greenwood; David Howard, Breckenridge; Wade Roark, Monahans.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Monday, December 14, 2009 4:19:45 PM
Catch Aledo-Brenham on TV, late
KTXA/Ch. 21 will televise the Aledo vs. Brenham 4A DII title game on tape-delay at approximately 11 p.m. Saturday.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Monday, December 14, 2009 2:20:21 PM
Aledo QB a gametime decision
Aledo will likely make a gametime decision on whether to play quarterback Matthew Bishop in Saturday's state championship game, coach Tim Buchanan said. Bishop suffered a separated shoulder last week against Denison when he was stood up and hit hard at the goal line on a two-point try. He won't practice Monday or Tuesday, but "he's going to play if he can," Buchanan said. The Bearcats meet Brenham at 1 p.m. Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin for the 4A Division II title.
— Carlos Mendez
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Monday, December 14, 2009 11:18:30 AM
Trinity goal-line stand 'pivotal'
Euless Trinity's made a goal-line stand in the fourth quarter that helped preserve a 35-28 victory against Round Rock Stony Point in last week's 5A Division I semifinal. If Stony Point had scored, the game would have been tied with less than five minutes to go, and Trinity had not been moving the ball in the second half. "We had a mindset that we were going to stop them," Lineweaver said. "That was the ballgame. It was pivotal."
The Trojans needed extra discipline against Stony Point's offense, Lineweaver said. Discipline became even more important on the goal-line stand. "They tried up the middle, they tried wide, they threw, and we had an answer for everything," Lineweaver said. "Guys were doing a great job recognizing the play." Trinity got the ball back on downs, drove to near midfield, punted and then held on again to advance to Saturday's title game against Brenham.
— Carlos Mendez
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 5:29:33 PM
(F) Euless Trinity 35, Round Rock Stony Point 28
Trinity receiver Brandon Carter scored 3 TDs on 3 catches for 149 yards as the Trojans knocked off Round Rock Stony Point. Trinity advanced to face Austin Westlake Saturday 2 p.m. at the Alamodome in San Antonio for the Class 5A Division I state championship.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 5:13:58 PM
Final: Aledo 40, Denison 28
Johnathan Gray finished with 177 yards and four touchdowns, and the Aledo defense allowed only seven points over the last three quarters to wrap up a 40-28 victory over Denison in the 4A Division II semifinals at Collins Athletic Complex in Denton. The Bearcats (14-1) will meet Brenham next week for the state championship next weekend. The game time is tentatively set for noon on Saturday at Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 4:32:56 PM
Gone! The Ghost goes 55 yards for TD
Johnathan Gray popped up the middle for a 55-yard touchdown run, his fourth of the game, to put Aledo ahead 40-28 with 3:14 to go. "The Ghost" now has 168 yards on 24 carries, with touchdowns of 4, 5, 3 and 55 yards. The Bearcats tried for 2 points, but Matthew Bishop was stopped on a scramble at the 1.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 4:25:26 PM
Aledo 34, Denison 28 (4:00, 4th)
Denison gets what it needed -- a quick touchdown. Jimmy Mundine catches a 24-yard touchdown pass to get Denison within six points. Aledo takes the kickoff back to its 29 with 3:55 left.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 4:19:26 PM
Aledo 34, Denison 21 (5:21, 4th)
Trey Ozee bulls in from 1 yard out to put Aledo ahead. But the extra point fails, leaving the Bearcats up by 13. Aledo has not allowed a point since the first quarter, forcing four punts and two turnovers.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 4:19:17 PM
Defense denies
Trinity's D held Stony Point four times inside the Trojans' 10. Trinity remains ahead 35-28 with 4:24 left.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 3:53:35 PM
Aledo 28, Denison 21 (3rd)
Aledo gets a turnover at midfield and drives for a go-ahead touchdown. Johnathan Gray scores his third TD,a 3-yard run, with 7:17 left. He kept the drive going with a 9-yard run on fourth-and-3 from the Denison 12.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 3:13:44 PM
Aledo 21, Denison 21 (H)
After being stopped on downs a the 5-yard line, Aledo gets the ball back and drives 61 yards for the tying touchdown. Stetson Stockard's 17-yard catch on third-and-14 puts the ball at the 5, and Johnathan Gray scores from there with 43 seconds left before halftime. Denison got to near midfield, but chose to let the clock run out for halftime. D.J. Jones has rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns for Denison. Gray has 54 yards and two touchdowns for Aledo. Denison will get the ball to start the second half.
— Carlos Mendez
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 3:11:14 PM
(H) Trinity 28, Stony Point 20
Trinity scored on all four 1st half possessions including 3 TD receptions for Brandon Carter to take the 28-20 lead. Carter has 3 catches for 149 yards of scoring grabs of 10, 64 and 75 yards. Stony Point hit a 47 yard FG as time expired in the half. Trinity will get the ball to start the 2nd half.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 3:00:10 PM
Stony Point scores before half, 21-17 Trinity
Stony Point built a 14 play drive to score a touchdown just 1:31 before the half. Round Rock picked up the 2-point conversion to make up for the missed extra point. Trinity has the chance for points and benefits from receiving the kick to start the 2nd half.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:45:35 PM
Bishop scrambles for Aledo TD
Matthew Bishop's 11-yard scramble on third-and-goal has Aledo back within a touchdown. He scored with 10:56 left in the second quarter to cut the Denison lead to 21-14. The play finished a 13-play drive covering 61 yards.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:45:18 PM
Trinity passing again?? 21-9 Trojans
Suddenly Trinity is a passing team as Brandon Carter snagged his second TD reception. A one play 64 touchdown completion gives Trinity the 21-9 lead with 8:13 left in half.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:41:24 PM
Stony Point 29 FG to narrow 14-9
Round Rock hit a 29 yard field goal with 8:25 before the half to narrow Trinity's lead to 14-9.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:35:21 PM
Pick-six for Denison
Defensive end Aaron Morrison leaps high for an interception of a screen pass and returns it 21 yards for a touchdown. It's 21-7 Denison with 3:30 left in the first quarter.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:28:56 PM
Trinity adds another 14-6
This time it was receiver Brandon Carter with a 10-yard touchdown reception. Trinity's defense held Stony Point. The Trojans offense then marched 7 plays for 65 yards to take the 14-6 lead.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:27:40 PM
Denison 14, Aledo 7 (1st)
Denison recovers an onside kick and drives 48 yards for a touchdown. D.J. Jones scores from 2 yards out with 4:14 left in the first quarter. The big play was a tipped pass caught at the 2-yard line.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:25:50 PM
Trinity responds, leads 7-6
Trinity receiver Bobby Brown took an end around 59 yards for a touchdown. The two play drive gave Trinity the 7-6 lead at 5:47 in the 1st quarter.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:19:47 PM
Aledo 7, Denison 7 (1st)
After forcing a punt, Denison gets the ball near midfield and drives for a touchdown. D.J. Jones finishes it with a 26-yard run with 5:52 left in the first quarter.
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:12:44 PM
Stony Point up 6-0 after 1st drive
Round Rock took the game's opening drive 65 yards on 10 plays to take the early lead. Stony Point's kicker flubbed the kick on the point after.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 2:07:20 PM
Aledo 7, Denison 0 (1st)
Cameron Cunningham returned the opening kickoff 67 yards, giving Aledo a short field at the Denison 18, and Johnathan Gray scored on a 4-yard run for the Bearcats just 36 seconds into the game.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, December 12, 2009 1:10:48 PM
About 50 minutes til game time for Trinity
It's about 50 minutes until kickoff with a light drizzle here in Waco. Both teams are on the field warming up with Trinity in their all-black. Round Rock Stony Point is in white pants and white helmets with yellow numberless warm up jerseys.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, December 11, 2009 6:32:32 PM
Gilmer-Abilene Wylie, Pilot Point-Kirby on the web
FSN will provide a live webcast of Saturday’s UIL Class 3A Division I state championship football game between Abilene Wylie and Gilmer at 6 p.m. The game from SMU’s Ford Stadium will be streamed live on FoxSportsSouthwest.com. Fans can view the game by logging on to FoxSportsSouthwest.com and clicking on the banner promoting the telecast located on the home page. FOX Sports Houston will provide a live webcast of Saturday’s UIL Class 2A Division I state championship football game between Pilot Point and Kirbyville at 3:30 p.m. The game from Texas State University in San Marcos will be streamed live on FoxSportsHouston.com. Fans can view the game by logging on to FoxSportsHouston.com and clicking on the banner promoting the webcast located on the home page.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009 1:13:24 PM
Warriors look stocked for 2010
The Arlington school district put five teams in the playoffs and got 13 games out of them, including eight victories. Right now, it looks like Martin has the most to gain from the experience. The Warriors will return seven on offense, including their quarterback and running back, and eight on defense, plus kicker Jaden Obekrom, who made three playoff field goals, including a 54-yarder against Trinity.
The Warriors’ big losses include right tackle Donovan Johnson, center Todd Kettell, fullback Joe Lavilla and linebackers Reid Pride and Alex Mills. “It’s always fun to watch guys mature and grow into the roles you hope they might be able to grow into,” coach Bob Wager said. “We had a lot of that happen this year.”
— Carlos Mendez
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009 9:50:44 AM
Graham-Pittsburg kickoff at 7
Graham and Pittsburg will kick off at 7 p.m. Friday night at Vernon Newsome Stadium in Mansfield, a half-hour earlier than first reports this week. The Steers (13-1) have already put together their winningest season, according to texashsfootball.com, and are going for a berth in the 3A Division II state championship game.
— Carlos Mendez
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009 8:20:08 PM
Trinity to get radio play in semifinal
The Trinity state semifinal game against Round Rock Stony Point will get radio coverage on 970 AM radio and online at khvnam.com. The broadcast is slate for a 1:30 start with the game kicking off a 2 p.m. Saturday in Waco.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, December 04, 2009 10:09:14 PM
Trinity 47, Arlington 17 (F)
FINAL: Trinity eliminates Arlington, 47-17.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 9:57:40 PM
Final: Abilene 35, Bowie 7
Herschel Sims finished with 208 yards and four touchdowns, and Abilene ran for 312 yards in a 35-7 victory against Arlington Bowie in the 5A Division II quarterfinals at Maverick Stadium. Bowie committed three turnovers and was held under 200 yards of offense.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, December 04, 2009 9:57:37 PM
Trinity 47, Arlington 17
Arlington finally converts on fourth down, too bad Trinity is up 47-17 with 5:25 left in the fourth quarter.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 9:53:09 PM
Trinity 47, Arlington 17
Terrence Tusan strikes again, this time a 30-yard run. That's three touchdowns for him. Trinity now up 47-17 with 7:27 left in the game.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 9:47:01 PM
Abilene 35, Bowie 7 (4th)
Another masterful drive for Abilene. This one went 86 yards in 16 plays, ending on Tony Curtis' 4-yard run with 4:41 left. It included conversions on third-and-8 and third-and-16.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, December 04, 2009 9:45:23 PM
Trinity 40, Arlington 17
Trinity stops Arlington again on fourth down, this time at the Trrojan 14-yard line. Trinity up 40-17 with 10:06 left in the fourth quarter.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 9:38:02 PM
Trinity 40, Arlington 17
Trinity scores on a two-yard run by Damien Hart. Trojans up 40-17 at the end of the third quarter.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 9:32:04 PM
Trinity 34, Arlington 17
Corey Broadnax catches a 9-yard touchdown pass from Matt Joeckel to pull the Colts closer. But they are still in a hole, trailing 34-17 with 1:55 left in the third quarter.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 9:31:54 PM
Abilene 28, Bowie 7 (end 3rd)
No scoring in the third quarter. Bowie hurt itself with a turnover to end its first possession of the half, but Abilene's drive stalled in Bowie territory. Bowie took over at its 1 following the punt and drove past midfield but punted there.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, December 04, 2009 9:25:08 PM
Trinity 34, Arlington 10
Willie Hubbard scores on a naked bootleg to his left from three yards out to put Trinity up 34-10 with 4:35 left in the third quarter.
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Friday, December 04, 2009 9:19:36 PM
Trinity 27, Arlington 10
Trinity stops Arlington on a 4-2 at the Trojan 22-yard line. Trinity up 27-10 with 7:00 left in the third quarter.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 9:15:04 PM
Trinity 27, Arlington 10
Trinity drives 73 yards on the opening drive of the second half for a touchdown. Terrence Tusan scores his secound touchdown of the game on a two-yard run. Two-point conversion run failed.
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Friday, December 04, 2009 8:41:38 PM
Abilene 28, Bowie 7 (H)
Abilene used a turnover to sprint to a 28-0 lead on Herschel Sims' 36-yard run (putting him at 147 yards), but Bowie finally got its offense going after that. The Volunteers picked up their first first down with a 12-yard catch by Cameron White at the 5:04 mark of the second quarter, and that got a 71-yard drive going. It stayed alive with the help of a pass interference penalty to the 22, and Russell Hansbrough's 6-yard run with 40 seconds left before halftime cut the lead to 28-7. Bowie gets the ball to start the second half.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, December 04, 2009 8:37:06 PM
Trinity 21, Arlington 10 (H)
Trinity 21, Arlington 10 at the half.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 8:35:11 PM
Trinity 21, Arlington 10.
Arlington gets a 22-yard field goal by Taylor Nelson-Cook with :13 left in the second quarter to make it Trinity 21, Colts 10.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 8:25:54 PM
Trinity 21, Arlington 7
Shaquille Edwards scores on 27-yard run on a fake reverse to put Trinity up 21-7 with 1:35 left in the second quarter.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 8:18:36 PM
Trinity 14, Arlington 7
Arlington punts all the way down to the Trinity 1-yard line. 1-10 Trojans with 4:49 left in the second quarter.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 8:17:33 PM
Abilene 21, Bowie 0 (2nd)
Abilene stopped a fourth-down attempt at midfield, and then went 47 yards for a third touchdown. Herschel Sims, going over 100 yards, scored his third TD of the game, a 4-yard run with 5:31 to go. Sims is at 111 yards on 21 carries.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, December 04, 2009 8:13:21 PM
Trinity 14, Arlington 7
Trinity had a great drive going, but another fumble in Colt territory ends this one. Trinity 14, Arlington 7 with 8:00 left in the second quarter.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 8:07:58 PM
Trinity 14, Arlington 7
Arlington is on the board thanks to an 18-yard run by Kurtis Green. Trinity 14, Arlington 7 with 10:45 left in the first half.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 8:07:22 PM
Abilene 14, Bowie 0 (2nd)
A 52-yard pass play on third down sets up Abilene's second touchdown. Herschel Sims scored his second touchdown on the next play, a 3-yard run off left end with 10:04 to play in the second quarter. Bowie has gone three-and-out twice.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, December 04, 2009 8:04:27 PM
Trinity 14, Arlington 0 after first
Trinity up 14-0 after the first quarter, but Arlington is driving, they have 1-10 at Trinity's 24.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 7:57:56 PM
Trinity 14, Arlington 0
Trinity now up 14-0 after a 15-yard pass from Willie Hubbard to Brandon Carter. 2:32 left in the first.
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Friday, December 04, 2009 7:55:02 PM
Abilene 7, Bowie 0 (1st)
Abilene went 98 yards with its second possession to score the first touchdown, a 1-yard run by Herschel Sims. The drive was kept alive by an offsides penalty on a punt. Sims has 72 yards on 15 carries.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, December 04, 2009 7:52:14 PM
Trinity 7, Arlington 0
Arlington goes three and out again. Trinity up 7-0 with 5:31 left in the first.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 7:48:17 PM
Trinity strikes first
Terrance Tuson scores on a 4-yard run to put Trinity up 7-0 with 6:40 left in the first quarter.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 7:44:29 PM
Arlington 0, Trinity 0
Arlington goes for it in 4-5 at Trinity's 30, but a sack gives the Trojans the ball back. 0-0 with 8:10 left in the first.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, December 04, 2009 7:40:05 PM
Arlington 0, Trinity 0 with 10:15 left in first
Trinity fumbles. 1-10 Arlington at Trinity 35.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 7:38:14 PM
Arlington 0, Trinity 0. 10:33 left in first
Arlington goes three and out on first drive. 1-10 Trinity at own 33.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 7:27:08 PM
Trinity vs. Arlington pre-game
Beautiful night for football at Pennington Field for Trinity vs. Arlington. Almost five minutes until kickoff.
— Paul Wessels
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Friday, December 04, 2009 7:06:13 PM
Abilene-Bowie radio
The Friday night Arlington Bowie and Abilene Class 5A Division II state quarterfinal game can be heard on 95.3 FM at 7:30 p.m.
— Star-Telegram staff
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009 4:41:37 PM
Radio Info for Trinity-Arlington
The Millenium Sports network is set to broadcast the Euless Trinity/Arlington state quarterfinal game Friday at 7 p.m. Set a radio dial to 970 AM for the coverage.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009 1:46:07 PM
Everman ready for different Gray
Everman knows what to expect when it plays Aledo. The teams are former district rivals, and last season, they met in a second-round playoff game. But Everman is preparing for a tougher matchup now that Aledo running back Johnathan Gray is a year older and stronger. "He's a totally different kid now," Everman coach Dale Keeling said. "He was a freshman last year when we played them."
Gray was held to 54 yards and no touchdowns last season in Everman's 24-7 victory. But this year, he's over 2,200 yards and has 40 touchdowns in spearheading the Aledo attack. "He is outstanding," Keeling said. "But they can throw the ball, too."
The teams meet at 2 p.m. Saturday in a 4A Division II state quarterfinal game. The winner moves on to meet Denison or Sulphur Springs next week.
— Carlos Mendez
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009 1:19:28 PM
Carroll ready to 'reboot'
The Carroll Dragons started 21 seniors in their final game, last week's loss to Arlington Bowie. So they will be fielding an almost new lineup next season, likely led by running backs Paul Stevenson and Randy Williams and receiver Josh Moser, among others. Junior defensive back Sean Hoagland is the only underclassman who started the Bowie game, coach Hal Wasson said. "We were a heavy senior team," he said. "I was very proud of our players. I thought they had an outstanding year. They were a lot of fun to be around. But we've still got a lot of good kids. They gained a lot of experience. We're just going to have to reboot."
— Carlos Mendez
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Wednesday, December 02, 2009 11:12:13 AM
Statewide playoff chat 11 a.m. Wednesday
The Star-Telegram staff will join reporters from Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and Austin to answer your questions about the high school playoff matchups during a live chat beginning at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Join the chat below. (Scroll down a bit) .
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:10:44 PM
Everman dumps Big Spring
Everman had little trouble with Big Spring, and the Bulldogs' 49-18 win sets up a showdown with Aledo next weekend for the regional title.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 5:21:48 PM
Aledo 35, Hereford 13 (F)
Aledo finished off a 35-13 victory against Hereford in a 4A Division II regional semifinal game at Grande Communications Stadium. Jonathan Gray rushed for 138 yards and two touchdowns and caught a 9-yard touchdown pass. Aledo led 35-0 behind third-quarter touchdowns by Devin Davis on a 3-yard run and Forrest Cook on a 65-yard catch. The Bearcats (12-1) will meet Everman or Big Spring next week in the state quarterfinal round.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 5:01:32 PM
Aledo 35, Hereford 7 (4th)
Jonathan Davis caught his 12th pass, a 10-yarder for a touchdown, to put Hereford on the board with 7:45 left in the game. Aledo had taken a 35-0 lead on Forrest Cook's 65-yard touchdown catch two drives earlier.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 4:29:34 PM
Aledo 28, Hereford 0 (3rd)
Bearcats open with another touchdown drive, their fourth straight. Devin Davis finishes this one on a 3-yard run, set up by Matthew Bishop's 26-yard keeper to the 3.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 4:24:36 PM
Everman 28, Big Spring 10 (H)
Everman started off strong, opening the game with a 63-yard scoring drive. The Bulldogs took a 7-0 lead on senior quarterback Barry Browning’s 3-yard run. Everman extended its lead later in the first quarter when senior running back Ruben Fletcher bulled his way in from 1-yard out.
Big Spring, though, cut the deficit to 14-7 late in the first quarter, when QB Tyler Tannehill connected with tight end Thaddeus Straughter on a 15-yard TD pass.
Everman then scored 14 unanswered in the second quarter. The Bulldogs took a 28-7 lead on a 51-yard run from Cory Franklin and a 50-yard TD pass from Browning to Josh Jones.
Big Spring, however, had a late field goal and trailed by 18 at halftime.
— Drew Davison
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 4:23:58 PM
Arlington 31, Coppell 29 (F)
Taylor Nelson-Cook kicked a 29-yard field goal as time expired to give Arlington a 31-29 Class 5A Division I Region I semifinal victory Saturday at BISD Fine Arts/Athletics Complex. The victory sends the Colts to the state quarterfinals at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Pennington Field.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 3:57:42 PM
Aledo 21, Hereford 0 (H)
Johnathan Gray's third touchdown of the half, a 9-yard screen on third-and-5, gave the Bearcats a 21-0 lead. The score was set up by Danny Heiss' fumble recovery at the Aledo 41 off a strip by cornerback Rylan Riney. Gray has caught three passes for 25 yards and rushed 13 times for 63 yards and two touchdowns. Hereford opened with a promising drive, but Devin Davis' sack at midfield stalled the Herd.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 3:38:45 PM
Aledo 14, Hereford 0 (2nd)
Another long drive. Another touchdown run for Johnathan Gray. He goes in from 2 yards out for a 14-0 lead with 5:16 to go in the half. The Bearcats went 65 yards in 11 plays.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 3:27:02 PM
Aledo 7, Hereford 0 (2nd)
After punting on its first drive, Aledo goes 66 yards in 12 plays to finish on Johnathan Gray's 7-yard run. The drive included a fourth-and-1 conversion in which Gray picked up 10 yards.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 28, 2009 2:33:36 PM
Arlington 21, Coppell 3 (H)
Arlington jumped out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead, using a fourth-down conversion and a turnover to score two quick touchdowns. A 61-yard pass and catch from QB Matt Joeckel to Cory Broadnax set up the Colts on Coppell's 1-yard line. On fourth down from the same spot, the Colts elected to go for it, and Joeckel found Tavarrean Dickerson for a short pass in the end zone. Laderice Sanders intercepted a pass on Coppell's next drive, and six plays later, after Joeckel's 20-yard scoring strike to Jordan Davis, the Colts had a cushion in this Class 5A Division I Region I semifinal game at BISD Fine Arts/Athletics Complex. Davis' 52-yard punt return at the 3:45 mark of the second quarter set up the Colts' third touchdown. Davis' second touchdown reception from Joeckel gave the Colts control. Coppell came back on its final drive of the half to get on the scoreboard. And the Cowboys had some help from the Colts. A pass-interference penalty extended the drive with under 10 seconds left and set up a 46-yard field-goal attempt, which was missed. However, a roughing-the-kicker penalty gave Cowboys kicker Nick Jordan another chance, this one from 33 yards, which he hit.
— John Henry
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Friday, November 27, 2009 10:48:00 PM
Arlington Bowie 45, Southlake Carroll 21 (F)
Bowie holds Carroll to just seven second-half points. Bowie to face Abilene High next week. Bowie defensive lineman Donovan Vestal returns an interception 46 yards for a TD to give Bowie a 45-21 with 3:18 to play.
— David Thomas
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Friday, November 27, 2009 9:48:08 PM
Bowie leads entering 4th
Arlington Bowie leads Southlake Carroll 31-14 entering the fourth quarter. After both offenses moved the ball up and down the field in the first half, the defenses have ruled in the second half. The only points of the quarter came on a 1-yard sneak by Bowie quarterback Deric Davis. Bowie has the ball second-and-9 on its own 33 to start the final quarter.
— David Thomas
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Friday, November 27, 2009 8:51:17 PM
Bowie leads Carroll at halftime
Arlington Bowie's Russell Hansbrough has rushed for two touchdowns as the Volunteers lead Southlake Carroll 24-14 at halftime at SMU. Both offenses have moved the ball well. Carroll has gained 274 yards, Bowie 266. But Carroll has committed two turnovers, including a muffed punt that led to Hansbrough's first score. Carroll also has missed two field goals.
— David Thomas
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Friday, November 27, 2009 8:06:30 PM
Bowie leads Carroll after 1st
A 31-yard touchdown run by Russell Hansbrough with 37 seconds to play in the first quarter has Arlington Bowie up 14-7 on Southlake Carroll after the first quarter. Hansbrough's run came on the first play after Carroll muffed a punt.
— David Thomas
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Friday, November 27, 2009 7:47:32 PM
Arlington Bowie scores first
Bowie 7, Carroll 0, 8:48 1Q. Bowie intercepted in own end zone. Then 80-yd drive, Deric Davis 13 yd pass to Langston Williams.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 27, 2009 3:57:28 PM
(F) Trinity 37, Martin 19
The Trojans defense pitched a second-half shutout while the offense ground the clock, yards and turf into oblivion as Trinity escaped with the victory.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 27, 2009 3:57:09 PM
Oberkrom hits 54 FG, (H) Trinity 23, Martin 19
Martin kicker Jaden Oberkrom hit a 54-yard FG with yards to spare as time expired in the first half. This has been a dream game so far with a mix of everything on offense, defense and special teams. Regardless of the outcome both teams have put on a great display.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 27, 2009 2:27:32 PM
Trinity 37, Martin 19
The Trojans picked up a key defensive stop and then struck quickly to take the three score lead with 4:31 left.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 27, 2009 2:19:35 PM
Trinity 30, Martin 19 (6:26 in 4th)
The Trojans drove a grinding 68 yard drive and converted 4 time s on 4th down to take the 11 point lead.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 27, 2009 2:05:34 PM
(End 3) Trinity 23, Martin 19
The 3rd quarter turned into a grinder with neither team producing much offense.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 27, 2009 12:58:55 PM
Trinity 23, Martin 16
The Trojans enjoyed a 53 yard touchdown by Bobby Brown off a quick screen. Trinity leads by a touchdown with 53 seconds before the half.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 27, 2009 12:54:30 PM
Martin 16, Trinity 16
The Warriors kicked a 29 yard field goal to tied the game at 16 with 2:17 before the half.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 27, 2009 12:48:57 PM
Trinity 16, Martin 13
The Trojans run game rolled to take the lead with 4:51 left before the half. FB Damien Hart carried on the final three plays of the drive including the 13 yard TD run.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 27, 2009 12:44:35 PM
Martin 13, Trinity 9
The Warriors took the 13-7 lead but fumbled away the 2 point conversion attempt, which Trinity returned 88 yards for the 2 points for the Trojans. The Martin touchdown came with 6:59 before the half but Trinity is on the move again.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 27, 2009 12:27:23 PM
Trinity 7, Martin 7 (1:26 1st)
The Trojans got back to their traditional power run game to drive 77 yards to tie the game.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 27, 2009 12:16:53 PM
Martin 7, Trinity 0
The Warriors take the early lead with 5:44 left in the first quarter. A mix of rush and pass offense led to the 59 yard drive.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 4:56:28 PM
Updates on Abilene-Cedar Hill, Bridgeport-Graham
Friday's 2 p.m. Abilene (11-0) vs. Cedar Hill (12-0) game has been moved to the Birdville Fine Arts/Athletics Complex in North Richland Hills. The Graham (11-1) vs. Bridgeport (8-3) is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday at Aledo.
— Star-Telegram
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 3:52:33 PM
Colts provide memorable moment for coach
Arlington coach Scott Peach said he hardly slept on the ride home from Odessa last Friday night, even though the bus didn't make it in until 6 a.m. He can hardly sleep after games, anyway, he said. He spent the time replaying the 70-42 victory against Odessa in his head, including the first play of the game -- a sack of quarterback Matt Joeckel, an oh-oh moment. "The eruption that happened in the stadium on that first sack was one that I have never heard on the field as a coach," he said. "It was about 12,000 people, and it was loud."
Two plays later, the Colts fired a 72-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Lewis, and the team was back on its feet. "That settled us in," Peach said. "And Matt threw that pass every bit of 50 yards. It was just a post, and he beat the free safety over the top."
— Carlos Mendez
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:26:59 AM
Punt return big for Aledo
Cameron Cunningham's 93-yard punt return for a touchdown in the first quarter got Aledo going last week in its victory against Stephenville. It was the first score of the game, giving Aledo a 6-0 lead. Before that, the Bearcats had trouble moving against Stephenville's physical defensive front, and even after that, it took until the second half for them to score again. The Bearcats eventually won 26-23 in overtime to move to Saturday's 4A Division II Region I semifinal against Hereford. "That was a big deal," coach Tim Buchanan said of the play by Cunningham, a junior cornerback who came in averaging 15 yards a punt return. "He's been doing really good."
— Carlos Mendez
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Monday, November 23, 2009 1:28:14 PM
Heights values experience gained
Fort Worth Arlington Heights lost its second-round game last week, but the season was one of accomplishment. The Yellow Jackets won a playoff game for the first time since 1979, and they ended the Fort Worth school district's 24-game losing streak in the playoffs. On top of that, they picked up even more experience for a young team. "You're sad to lose and disappointed, but after about an hour, we celebrated," coach Steve Hale said. "The seniors, a lot of them are going on to play basketball or something else, but we needed to celebrate. We ate our postgame meal, and we took time to digest th season. These kids did an unbelievable job knocking down a barrier."
In last season's playoff game, Heights started 10 underclassmen on defense. Last week, they started seven on defense and six on offense, including quarterback and two receivers. "We're sitting here with a lot of young kids and a lot of participation in our program," Hale said.
— Carlos Mendez
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Monday, November 23, 2009 8:07:21 AM
Martin D at 'another level'
Arlington Martin's defense continued a strong late-season showing, holding a third consecutive opponent under 20 points in a 25-15 victory against Odessa Permian last week. The Warriors had two interceptions and five sacks in the 5A Division I area-round game, including an interception at the 1-yard line by Ryan Pollard that stopped a late drive with Permian trying to cut into a 25-13 deficit. "The last three weeks, the defense has taken it to another level," Wager said. "We put them in a couple of difficult situations, and they came through. They made critical plays in critical situations."
The Warriors, who have given up 40 points in the last three games (Arlington Lamar, Haltom and Permian) had a number of players with outstanding defensive efforts against Permian. Linebacker Alex Mills had three sacks, including one one the final play of the game. Defensive back Devonta Sparks had a tackle for loss and a pass breakup. Linebacker Reid Pride had two sacks and a third-down breakup that stopped the first Permian drive. Safety Steven Caldwell had an interception, a tackle for loss and two breakups.
Next up for the Warriors is a date at noon Friday at Pennington Field against Euless Trinity, the team that knocked them out of the playoffs in 2006 and 2007. The winner meets Arlington or Coppell.
— Carlos Mendez
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Sunday, November 22, 2009 12:07:57 AM
Carroll 35, Allen 34 (Final OT)
Both teams score in OT, and Carroll leads off the second overtime with a David Piland 9-yard touchdown run. The extra point give Carroll a touchdown lead. Matt Brown matches with a 2-yard TD run for Allen, which lines up for the extra-point attempt before the Dragons call timeout. During the timeout, Allen elects to go for 2. Brown takes the snap out of the shotgun, scrambles left, where he finds no room then heads back right where he makes progress but is stopped short at the 2 by Justin Agnew, who seals the Dragons' 35-34 victory. Carroll advances to play Arlington Bowie next week in the Class 5A Region II quarterfinals.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:41:59 PM
Allen 21, Carroll 21, OT
Not so fast. Allen gets one last crack with 1 second left on the clock and ... Matt Brown throws 27 yards to Chase Gambill for the touchdown. The extra point means overtime.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:34:07 PM
Carroll 21, Allen 14, 1:17 left
Matt Brown overthrows Alex Pastor on fourth down, turning the ball over to the Dragons, who appear to have arranged a Division II regional quarterfinals date with Arlington Bowie. 1:17 left.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:33:09 PM
Carroll 21, Allen 14 1:39 left
Allen calls timeout facing a fourth-and-goal from its 5 with 1:39 left. Here's the game.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:30:32 PM
Carroll 21, Allen 14, 2:21
Matt Brown keeps on third-and-four and gains 10 for the driving Eagles, who just now convert on fourth-and-6. Second down-and-goal, 2:26 and counting. Now third down, 2:21.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:22:20 PM
Carroll 21, Allen 14, 6:41 left
On fourth-and-1 from the Allen 13, running back Tommy Avers bursts through the middle of the line for the 1 and he keeps going, 13 yards for the Dragons' go-ahead touchdown with 6:41 left in the game. Cade Foster adds the extra point.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:18:10 PM
Allen 14, Carroll 14, 10:01 left in the game
Carroll will start from the Dragons' 20-yard line with 10:01 left in the game. An injured Allen player has delayed the game slightly.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:11:10 PM
Allen 14, Carroll 14
Kyree Owens walks into the end zone from 6 yards, capping a 71-yard drive aided by 15-yard personal-foul penalty on the Dragons. 10:10 left in the game.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:07:37 PM
Carroll 14, Allen 7
A facemask penalty backs Allen into a fourth-and-22 from Carroll's 29. Matt Brown has a man open in the endzone, but Mitchell Osborne knocks the ball away to turn the ball over to the Dragons. Allen holds and has the ball back on its 44. First down. Start of the fourth.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:52:54 PM
Carroll 14, Allen 7
David Piland takes the Dragons 73 yards, finishing off the drive with a 2-yard run with 5:24 left in the third quarter. The drive was aided by an Allen pass interference penalty on the first play and a 27-yard pass reception by Brett Renger on the second play. Allen takes over at its own 20.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:50:35 PM
Carroll 7, Allen 7 (middle 3rd)
Allen takes the opening possession of the second half and drives 57 yards on 14 plays, but a missed field goal keeps the score tied and gives Carroll the ball going the other way at the Dragons' 27.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:02:58 PM
Allen 7, Carroll 7
Carroll goes 90 yards in 16 plays, capping the 4 minute drive on David Piland's 6-yard scoring fade to senior Sean Landers. Carroll will kickoff with 11 seconds left in the half.
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:39:30 PM
Allen 7, Carroll 0
Allen breaks the scoreless tie between the state powerhouses when quarterback Matt Brown finds Alex Pastor on a 27-yard pass in the back of the end zone. Cody Phillips adds the point-after.
— John Henry
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:21:07 PM
Martin-Trinity set
In what should be a battle of two of the state's elite runnning games Arlington Martin and Euless Trinity will square off the day after Thanksgiving. The Trojans will enjoy homefield advantage with the game set for high noon Friday at Pennington Field.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 8:23:49 PM
Trinity holds off Plano
Trinity survived a major scare from five-win Plano, winning 41-38 at Cowboys Stadium. Plano led 14-0 early before Trinity scored 21 unanswered points. The teams were tied 28-28 at halftime. Terrance Tusan's 3-yard run with 3:02 left gave the Trojans a 41-31 lead. Plano scored with 49 seconds remaining, but Trinity recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock.
— David Thomas
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 7:46:53 PM
Trinity leads entering fourth
The scoring has slowed in the second half, but the excitement hasn't. Willie Hubbard's 7-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Carter with 1:26 left in the third quarter has Trinity leading Plano 34-31. A bobbled snap ruined Trinity's PAT attempt, keeping it a three-point game. Plano kicker Grant Pierce made a 42-yard field goal earlier in the third quarter.
— David Thomas
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:43:44 PM
Trinity, Plano tied at intermission
A high-scoring first half has come to an end at Cowboys Stadium with Trinity and Plano tied 28-28. Seven different players have accounted for the eight touchdowns. Plano has run 50 plays to Trinity's 16, and has outgained the Trojans 290 yards to 214. Wildcats quarterback Connor Michelsen is 15-of-18 for 214 yards and three touchdowns. He threw one interception, which Trinity's Bobby Brown returned for a score. Trojans quarterback Willie Hubbard has rushed five times for 108 yards and two touchdowns.
— David Thomas
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:18:39 PM
Scoring fest continues
A 12-play, 79-yard Plano drive has tied the score again at Cowboys Stadium. It's Trinity 21, Plano 21 with 6:20 left until halftime.
— David Thomas
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 5:46:32 PM
Trinity in early hole
Plano, which came into the game with a 5-6 record, has scored on its first two possessions to take a 14-0 lead over Euless Trinity with 6:33 left to play in the first quarter.
— David Thomas
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 5:20:54 PM
Bowie to play Friday at SMU
After Saturday's big 49-7 victory against El Paso Montwood, the Volunteers advanced to the third round. Bowie will face the winner of tonight's Southlake Carroll/Allen game next Friday at 7:30 p.m. at SMU.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 4:49:49 PM
Trinity to begin around 5:30
Cedar Hill defeated Flower Mound Marcus 41-17 in second playoff game of the day at Cowboys Stadium. The Euless Trinity-Plano game is expected to begin around 5:30 p.m. The game was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
— David Thomas
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 3:30:41 PM
Final: Martin 25, Permian 15
Alex Mills' third sack ended a 25-15 victory for Martin against Permian, sending the Warriors to the third round for the first time in school history. It ended a strong defensive effort for the Warriors, who got five sacks and two interceptions, including one in the end zone with Permian trying to score with less than three minutes to go. Danzel Williams rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown for Martin, and Russell Bellomy threw two touchdown passes.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 3:25:44 PM
Martin 25, Permian 15 (1:23, 4th)
Martin took an intentional safety to give itself room for a free kick. The Warriors turned back a Permian drive with Ryan Pollard's interception in the end zone with 2:59 to play but got the ball back at the 1 on the return.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 3:23:22 PM
(F) Arlington Bowie 49, EP Montwood 7
In a dominating performance Arlington Bowie rolled past El Paso on Saturday at Ratliff Stadium. The Volunteers will face the winner of tonight's Southlake Carroll-Allen matchup.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 3:02:54 PM
Martin 25, Permian 13 (11:17, 4th)
Permian gets on th board with a quick drive. Eli Torres' 38-yard catch gets the Panthers back within two scores with 11:24 to play, but the try for two failed when Reid Pride sacked quarterback Steven Pipes.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 2:48:15 PM
Martin 25, Permian 7 (3rd)
Desmond Randle's 10-yard catch finished a 12-play drive for Martin with 3:26 left in the third quarter. The Warriors covered 62 yards and ate 5:10 of the clock. The big play was Danzel Williams' 32-yard run.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 2:16:09 PM
(H) Arlington Bowie 42, EP Montwood 0
Bowie is completely dominating this game and the second half should be an exercise in running out the clock. The speedy Vols receivers are simply too much for the smaller Montwood defense. Bowie QB Deric Davis has 4 TD passes and 177 yards. The Vols defense held Montwood to 25 rushing yards and 12 passing yards.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 2:02:17 PM
Martin 18, Permian 7 (H)
Jaden Oberkrom made a 25-yard field goal as time expired in the first half to push Martin's lead to 11 points. The Warriors got in field goal range after Danzel Williams' 34-yard run on third-and-10 put the ball at the 15. Williams had 104 yards and a touchdown on nine carries in the first half. Martin gets the ball to start the second half.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:47:56 PM
Martin 15, Permian 7 (2nd)
After Martin took a 15-0 lead on a fake field goal, Permian drove 80 yards for its first points, scoring on Tommey Morris' 7-yard run. The Panthers converted a third-and-11 along the way. Martin had its 15-0 lead with 8:24 left in the second quarter on Wesley Hawthorne's 6-yard catch off a fake field goal when holder Russell Bellomy kept and threw.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:41:34 PM
Martin 8, Permian 0 (1st)
After stopping Odessa Permian's opening possession, Martin drove 95 yards for the first score of the game. Danzel Williams ran in from 2 yards out with 7:07 to go, finishing a nine-play drive in which he rushed for 57 yards, including a 36-yard run to start it. He also ran in a two-point conversion. Martin also got the benefit of a pass interference penalty for a first down in the red zone.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 1:32:18 PM
Bowie in full control: 21-0 late in 1st
It looks as if El Paso Montwood is in for a long afternoon as the Volunteers offense is rolling early. Bowie has three touchdown drive in the first quarter while the El Paso offense has -7 yards.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 20, 2009 11:54:17 PM
(F) Arlington 70, Odessa 42
The Colts finally grabbed control of the game in the third quarter in a wild shootout in West Texas. Arlington scored on the first nine possessions and added a defensive touchdown in the victory.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 20, 2009 10:10:58 PM
Everman prevails, 21-16
It got a little wild at the end here at Pennington Field, but Everman will advance to the 4A Division II region round with their 21-16 victory over Lake Dallas.
Great game once again, and Everman will now wait to see who wins tomorrow afternoon's tilt between El Paso Irvin and Big Spring.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 20, 2009 10:09:34 PM
Guyer 42, Legacy 21 (late 4th)
Kenan Ford has scored his second touchdown of the night for Legacy, this one an 89-yard reception on a screen pass. With 2:11 remaining, Legacy is set to try an onside kick.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 20, 2009 9:56:28 PM
Guyer 42, Legacy 14 (6:50 4th)
Kenan Ford's run from six yards out has given Legacy its first touchdown of the second half. The Broncos ran the ball seven straight times to get into the end zone.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 20, 2009 8:58:43 PM
Kennedale up on Celina
Lorenzo Fouts returned a punt 55 yards for a score and Kennedale leads Celina 10-0 midway through the third quarter. Fouts also has an INT.
— Mark Wright
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Friday, November 20, 2009 8:53:19 PM
(H) Arlington 42, Odessa 28
The Colts scored on all six first half possessions for the 42 points. Arlington QB Matt Joeckel went 13-for-15 with 217 yards passing and four touchdowns. Odessa was forced to punt once and scored the other four possessions not including the final possession which started with 10 seconds before the half. The Bronchos will receive the ball to start the second half.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 20, 2009 8:50:27 PM
Stephenville 13, Aledo 6 (Halftime)
This game has lived up to its potential. The Yellow Jackets have a 13-6 lead at halftime and will get the ball back to start the second half. But the Aledo offense could get rolling if Johnathan Gray finds some holes. Here's a recap of the first half.
In the first half, Aledo took a 6-0 lead when junior Cameron Cunningham took a punt back 93 yards, going virtually untouched down the far sideline.
After that, though, Stephenville dominated the half. The Yellow Jackets went on to score 13 unanswered points with two field goals and a late first half TD.
With 3:41 left in the half, Stephenville got the ball back on its own 2. But the Yellow Jackets calmly marched 98 yards in 12 plays, taking a 13-6 lead to the locker rooms on Connor Washington’s 9-yard TD pass to Cole Stokes with 10 seconds left in the half.
The Stephenville defense played well, too. It held Aledo to two first downs and 77 total yards in the first half.
— Drew Davison
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Friday, November 20, 2009 8:38:13 PM
Guyer 28, Legacy 0 (4:26 2nd)
Jaimaine White has rushed for his first touchdown of the night, going in from five yards out. Guyer is in full control in Southlake tonight, going for 270 yards and holding Legacy to 99 yards, all of which are rushing.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 20, 2009 8:37:41 PM
Legacy scores
Guyer 28, Legacy 7: The Broncos are on the board thanks to a free play. With 1:56 remaining, Legacy scored when a Guyer defender jumped offside before the snap and giving quarterback Quentin Hasten a free play. He connected with Josh Doctson for a 36 yard pass, giving Legacy its first touchdown.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 20, 2009 8:26:25 PM
Everman 14, Lake Dallas 10
Everman was driving, got picked, then got the ball back when Lake Dallas fumbled on the interception return. They get it back at the Falcons' 9, and two plays later Cory Franklin runs it in from the 4. Strange events, but Everman is nevertheless up 14-10.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 20, 2009 8:12:41 PM
Guyer 20, Legacy 0 (10:57 2nd)
J.W. Walsh has now rushed for a touchdown to go with his two touchdown passes. The junior quarterback went 13 yards up the middle of the field for the score. The Wildcats then converted on the two point attempt.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 20, 2009 8:09:12 PM
Lake Dallas 10, Everman 7
Lake Dallas took advantage of Everman's mistake. Jake Baine took a lateral from James Franklin, then threw a 22-yad pass to Dalyn Williams for a 10-7 Falcons lead over the Bulldogs. We have 9:40 remaining here in the second.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 20, 2009 8:06:00 PM
Guyer 12, Legacy 0 (2:15 1st)
J.W. Walsh has thrown for his second touchdown of the night and has 65 yards total through the air. The touchdown was for four yards and went to tight end Dylan More. On the PAT, Guyer went for the fake but the pass was intercepted in the end zone.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 20, 2009 8:04:20 PM
The Shootout is on in Odessa
With 27 seconds remaining in the first quarter the offensive showcase is on between Arlington and Odessa. The Colts lead 21-14 having scored on all three possessions. Odessa has scored on two of three after being forced to punt once.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:59:15 PM
Everman 7, Lake Dallas 3
Lake Dallas went deep on a pass to get to Everman's 8-yard line, but could muster only three yards after that. Adam Goodnight kicked a 20-yard field goal to cut into Everman's lead, 7-3, with 11:56 remaining in the second quarter.
But Everman just muffed a kickoff, and Lake Dallas recovered on the Everman 28.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:51:45 PM
Everman 7, Lake Dallas 0
The Bulldogs have turned it over twice, but they're also the first ones on the board in this one. Ruben Fletcher rushed 42 yards to give Everman a 7-0 lead with 3:15 remaining in the first quarter.
Lake Dallas is driving...
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:45:50 PM
Denton Guyer 6, Legacy 0 (7:22 1st)
J.W. Walsh and the Wildcats marched 75 yards down the field to get the score at 7:22. Walsh was four of seven on the drive, passing for 48 yards and the touchdown. Legacy may have dodged a bullet though, as a muffed snap on the PAT has made it 6-0.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:19:27 PM
Not too windy in Odessa
The Arlington Colts and the Odessa Bronchos are about 10 minutes from kickoff. Suprisingly the wind isn't too ferocious out here in the wide open West Texas Plains. OHS sports the same Colt emblem helmets but with a red shell compared to Arlington's Green helmet.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 20, 2009 7:06:22 PM
Lake Dallas, Everman squaring off soon
There's a little bit of rain falling here at Pennington Field, where Everman and Lake Dallas will square off at 7:30. I saw Lake Dallas last week in their victotry over Birdville. Impressive. This is a pretty big team, and quarterback James Franklin is good at mixing it up. I'd give his running game the edge. Everman I've seen twice. Love the way this team plays (I love all teams that are predominantly rushing ones). So if this game is anything like the Lake Dallas-Birdville game I saw last week, it'll be very close and very entertaining. I'll keep you posted, folks.
— Tracey Myers
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Monday, November 16, 2009 11:38:14 AM
Heights vs. Ryan at Keller ISD
Arlington Heights' playoff game against Denton Ryan has been scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Keller ISD Stadium. The teams were trying to set up a game Thursday night at Cowboys Stadium, but it fell through, Heights coach Steve Hale said.
The winner of the 4A Division I area-round game will meet El Paso Chapin or Wolfforth Frenship in the next round. Heights (9-2) is coming off a 20-13 overtime victory against Arlington Seguin, breaking the Fort Worth ISD's 24-game losing streak in the playoffs. The Jackets have won seven consecutive games.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Monday, November 16, 2009 11:36:56 AM
Martin looks forward to 'big stage'
Arlington Martin is in the second round of the playoffs for only the third time after its 50-6 victory against Haltom last week. Now the Warriors are preparing to face one of the most famous names in Texas high school football -- Odessa Permian. It's a mental challenge as much as a physical one.
"This is Mojo we're talking about," Warriors coach Bob Wager said. "For us, it's a big stage, one that we as a program have not been on very many times and one that they have made a living on. So you've got that factor. But once you put that aside, it comes down to players and making plays. We're excited about the opportunity to match ourselves against one of the great traditions in the state."
Game time is 1 p.m. Saturday at Ratliff Stadium in Abilene. The winner moves on in the 5A Division I bracket to face Euless Trinity or Plano -- two more of the state's most noted powers.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:51:42 PM
Coppell 33, Keller 13
The Cowboys slipped away late in the fourth quarter to knock off Keller 33-13.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:10:38 PM
(H) Coppell 17, Keller 7
Coppell hit a FG with :02 left in the half to take the 10 point lead into the break.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:53:11 PM
Coppell 14, Keller 7
The Indians responded with a 21 yard TD reception for RB Kelo Webster for the 14-7 deficit with 4:07 left in the half.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 9:48:17 PM
Coppell 14, Keller 0
Coppell's offense is finding its stride with a pair of 2nd quarter touchdowns to lead 14-0 with 6:12 before half.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:58:09 PM
Final: Trinity 88, Flower Mound 27
Euless Trinity wrapped up the most impressive victory of the playoffs so far, an 88-27 win against Flower Mound in a 5A Division I game at Cowboys Stadium. Damien Hart had 134 yards and four touchdowns, and Willie Hubbard threw for two touchdowns and ran for one for the Trojans (9-2), who rolled up 790 yards, including 570 on the ground. The Trojans will meet Plano next week.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:43:49 PM
(F) Carroll 55, Colleyville Heritage 7
The Dragons rolled past old rival Colleyville Heritage with an unstoppable offense and tough defense. Southlake advanced to the Class 5A Division II area round next Saturday, 8 p.m. at Cowboys Stadium. The Dragons (10-1) will face Allen (10-1).
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 7:59:42 PM
Carroll 45, Heritage 7 (4th)
Colleyville Heritage scored its first touchdown when Kyle Millan caught a 23-yard touchdown pass with 5:50 left in the third quarter. Carroll had taken a 45-0 lead on Tommy Avers' 3-yard run on the Dragons' opening possession of the second half.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 7:08:14 PM
Carroll 38, Heritage 0 (H)
Cade Foster kicked a 24-yard field goal as time expired in the first half, and Ryan Gentry had a 13-yard touchdown catch on the previous drive for Carroll. Colleyville Heritage has suffered three interceptions, by Justin Agnew, Mitchell Osborne and Lincoln Schick. David Piland has thrown for 180 yards and two touchdowns, and Tommy Avers has run for 73 yards and two touchdowns.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:36:40 PM
Trinity vs. Plano next Saturday
Euless Trinity will face Plano on Saturday at 5 p.m. at Cowboys Stadium in the Class 5A Division I area round playoffs. Plano advanced after 28-17 victory against Duncanville.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:13:59 PM
Carroll 21, Heritage 0 (1st)
The Dragons have scored on their first three possessions and gotten a turnover. Paul Stevenson and Tommy Avers each scored on short runs, and Brett Renger caught passes of 35 and 25 yards on the last two plays of an 80-yard drive to make it 21-0 with 3:32 to go in the first quarter. Justin Agnew made an interception for Carroll to set up a short touchdown drive.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 5:06:01 PM
(F) Marcus 48, Grapevine 18
The Marauders running game took charge in the second half to grab the win against Grapevine.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 3:27:05 PM
(H) Marcus 13, Grapevine 10
Its a close one here as Marcus hit a 34 FG as time ran out in the 1st half. Marcus' run game is guiding its offense, while Grapevine is utilizing a combination of its quick pass and run game.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:12:22 PM
Trinity 68, Flower Mound 27 (3rd)
Trinity got a nice start to the second half. Na'a Moeakiola intercepted the first play of the second half and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown, then Jeremy Louis recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff (for the second time in the game), and Trinity scored again on Damien Hart's 12-yard run (his fourth TD) for a 68-27 lead.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:38:26 PM
Trinity 55, Flower Mound 27 (H)
OK. Finally. After an hour and a half, halftime is here. Trinity scored on every drive except the last one. Bobby Brown took a catch 80 yards for a score, and Willie Hubbard ran a sneak 80 yards for a touchdown. But Flower Mound has joined the party. The Jags added a 51-yard touchdown pass play from Paul Millard to Tyler Lee to cut the lead to 55-27 with 1:29 left in the first half.
The stats are really piling up. Trinity has rushed for 369 yards and passed for 205, so the Trojans are almost at 600 yards. Millard has thrown for 233 yards and four touchdowns for Flower Mound. For Trinity, Damien Hart has 108 yards and three touchdowns. Hubbard has thrown for two touchdowns.
Flower Mound gets the ball to start the second half.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:02:11 PM
Trinity 42, Flower Mound 14 (2nd)
Two more touchdowns for Trinity. Damien Hart scored on a 3-yard run, and Anthony Gonzalez scored on a 15-yard run for a 42-7 lead with 8:46 left in the quarter. The second score was set up by Q'Niko Thomas' interception for Trinity. Flower Mound came back with a 77-yard drive, ending on Hunter Lee's 6-yard touchdown catch to cut it to 42-14 with 6:27 left.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:45:12 AM
Trinity 28, Flower Mound 7 (2nd)
The first quarter is over, but not before Trinity adds another touchdown. The Trojans forced a punt then drove 86 yards for Shaquille Edwards' 29-yard run and a 28-7 lead with 2:14 left. Flower Mound's next possession ended on downs at the Trinity 26, and Trinity has moved the ball past midfield.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:28:10 AM
Trinity 21, Flower Mound 7 (1st)
Each team has scored on every possession. Trinity opened with an 80-yard drive that ended on Damien Hart's 3-yard run, recovered a fumble on the ensuing kickoff and scored on Anthony Gonzalez's 19-yard catch for a 14-0 lead. Flower Mound answered with Josh Brake's 24-yard touchdown catch, then Trinity drove 80 yards again for an 8-yard Hart touchdcown with 7:27 left in the first quarter.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 13, 2009 11:53:45 PM
Arlington 38, Burleson 12 (F)
Arlington knocked off Burleson 38-12 on Friday at Cowboys Stadium behind four touchdown passes and 180 passing yards from quarterback Matt Joeckel. The Colts advanced to face Odessa in the Class 5A Division I area round. Arlington scored on its first four possessions of the first half as Joeckel racked up four touchdown strikes and 142 passing yards.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 13, 2009 11:51:55 PM
Aledo 41, Little Elm 7 (F)
Johnathan Gray rushed for 148 yards and scored four touchdowns before heading to the sideline at the end of the third quarter as Aledo (10-1) defeated Little Elm (4-7) 41-7 in a Class 4A Division II bi-district game at Northwest High School. Gray scored on runs of 5, 3 and 3 yards, and on a 22-yard screen pass from Matthew Bishop. The Bearcats play Stephenville on Friday at Cowboys Stadium.
— David Thomas
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Friday, November 13, 2009 10:29:17 PM
(h) Arlington 28, Burleson 6
The Colts offense scored on the first four possessions behind 4 TD passes from QB Matt Joeckel. The Elks run game has produced the lone scoring drive.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 13, 2009 9:42:20 PM
Lake Dallas 28, Birdville 21
The fun continues. Lake Dallas' Jarred Ross blocked a Birdville field-goal attempt, and the Falcons took over at their 11. They just finished that drive with (surprise) a James Franklin 6-yard touchdown run. Lake Dallas takes its first lead of the night, 28-21, with 4:13 remaining.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 13, 2009 9:33:19 PM
Aledo rolling
Aledo scored two touchdowns in the final 19 seconds of the third quarter and leads Little Elm 35-0 going into the final quarter. Trey Ozee scored on a 5-yard run with 19 seconds left. After a Lobos fumble, Johnathan Gray scored his fourth touchdown of the night, this one on a 3-yard run.
— David Thomas
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Friday, November 13, 2009 9:28:58 PM
Lake Dallas, 21, Birdville 21
Make that 21-21. Crazy game, but fun to watch. James Franklin just found Tyler McGee for a 34-yard touchdown pass to tie it again. 11:23 remaining in the fourth.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 13, 2009 9:16:58 PM
Birdville 21, Lake Dallas 14
That didn't take long. Birdville goes up on their first play on this latest drive, a 75-yard touchdown pass from Josh Dorman to Clarke Renfro at the 4:06 mark. Birdville's up 21-14.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 13, 2009 9:14:17 PM
Legacy 28, Eastern Hills 21 (10:01 4th)
Kennedy Jones has given Legacy the lead with 10:01 left in the fourth quarter. The Bronco quarterback ran the ball in from two yards out to put Legacy ahead.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 13, 2009 9:13:32 PM
Lake Dallas 14, Birdville 14
It's the battle of the quarterbacks here, folks. Birdville's Josh Dorman hit John Alvarez with an 11-yard touchdown pass to put Birdville up 14-7, then Lake Dallas quarterback James Franklin just answered with a 1-yard touchdown run to tie it again, 14-14, with 4:26 remaining in the third.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 13, 2009 8:33:52 PM
Aledo up 14-0 at halftime
Johnathan Gray's two touchdown run has Aledo up 14-0, but the Bearcats could have had another 10 points. Gray also fumbled at the Little Elm 2 in the first quarter, and a 29-yard field goal attempt late in the half was blocked. Gray has rushed 17 times for 95 yards.
— David Thomas
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Friday, November 13, 2009 8:28:17 PM
Final: Abilene 42, Lamar 10
Abilene wrapped up a 42-10 victory in a 5A Division II playoff. The Eagles (10-0) will meet El Paso Coronado or Midland Lee next week. Lamar's season ended at 6-5.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 13, 2009 8:15:33 PM
Lake Dallas 7, Birdville 7
Lake Dallas tied this one up with 6:17 remaining in the second quarter, a James Franklin 2-yard run, to make it 7-7 against Birdville.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 13, 2009 8:14:00 PM
Legacy 21, Eastern Hills 21 (H)
What started off as domination for Legacy has turned into a shootout at the half. Eastern Hills Quenton Cooper has two touchdown receptions and 169 yards receiving. Legacy tailback Cameron Davis has two rushing touchdowns on 40 yards rushing.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 13, 2009 8:13:03 PM
Abilene up big again
Zach Mosley's 19-yard touchdown catch and Ronnell Sims' 4-yard touchdown run have Abilene up 42-10 with 7:09 left in the fourth quarter.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 13, 2009 8:01:31 PM
Aledo up early
Aledo leads Little Elm 7-0 after the first quarter at Northwest High School. Johnathan Gray's 5-yard run capped a 93-yard drive on the Bearcats' first possession. On Aledo's next drive, Gray lost a fumble at the Little Elm 2.
— David Thomas
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Friday, November 13, 2009 7:55:35 PM
Lamar gets first TD
Tracy Smith caught a 33-yard touchdown pass from Tyler Wilson, just two plays after Wes Carter recovered a muffed punt for Lamar, to cut the Abilene lead to 28-10. 4:55 left in the third quarter.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 13, 2009 7:55:29 PM
Birdville up 7-0 on Lake Dallas
Josh Dorman hit Jonathan Dents for a 5-yard touchdown pass, and Birdville is up 7-0 on Lake Dallas with 3:01 remaining in the first.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 13, 2009 7:39:42 PM
Abilene 28, Lamar 3 (3rd)
Herschel Sims again. He starts the next Abilene drive with a 39-yard run to the 2, and he finishes it from there. 10:19 left.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 13, 2009 7:39:05 PM
Legacy 14, Eastern Hills 7 (2nd)
After struggling through the first quarter, Legacy back Cameron Davis has put the Broncos back up by a touchdown thanks to an 11-yard run two minutes into the second quarter. Legacy quarterback Kennedy Jones has filled that gap, throwing for 84 yards on 5-for-5 passing.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 13, 2009 7:35:01 PM
Abilene 21, Lamar 3 (3rd)
Abilene scored the first points of the second half -- in a flash. Herschel Sims took the kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 13, 2009 7:31:56 PM
Legacy 7, Eastern Hills 7 (end 1st)
The Highlanders answered Legacy's opening drive touchdown with one of their own, thanks to a big catch from Quenton Cooper. Facing third and long, Cooper's 40-yard grab over a Legacy defender gave Eastern Hills first and goal. Cooper scored two plays later on a 13-yard reception.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 13, 2009 7:17:45 PM
Legacy 7, Eastern Hills 0 (9:00 1st)
It didn't take long for Legacy, three minutes to be exact, to take the early lead. David Miller took a Kennedy Jones pass, shook off a defender, then raced for the 42-yard touchdown.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 13, 2009 7:00:04 PM
Abilene 14, Lamar 3 (H)
Abilene scored with 12 seconds left before halftime on Tevin Payne's 15-yard catch. The Eagles started from their 38 with only one timeout and 4:16 left, converting a third down and a fourth down. However, the Eagles lost senior tight end Parker McCay to an injury on the scoring play. He left the field on a stretcher with his left leg immobilized.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 13, 2009 6:44:38 PM
Abilene 7, Lamar 3 (2nd)
Jorge Prieto kicked a 36-yard field goal for Lamar with 4:24 left in the second quarter. The Vikings drove 51 yards in 11 plays.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 13, 2009 6:30:05 PM
Abilene 7, Lamar 0 (2nd)
Herschel Sims went to the house in one play, a 71-yard run to give the Eagles the first points of the game. He's at 111 yards on eight carries.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 13, 2009 6:24:06 PM
Lamar 0, Abilene 0 (end 1st)
Abilene missed a 33-yard field goal try on its first possession after driving from its 10 in a 14-play drive. Lamar had the ball first and drove into Abilene territory but bogged down.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 13, 2009 12:10:32 AM
Final: Martin 50, Haltom 6
Danzel Williams finished with 117 yards and four touchdowns to power Martin. He scored three second-half touchdowns as the Warriors (7-4) advanced to the second round of the 5A Division I playoffs. Haltom got its points on a 6-yard touchdown catch by Ryan Corso with 5:26 left in the game. Martin will meet Odessa Permian or El Paso El Dorado in the second round.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:24:37 PM
Martin 48, Haltom 0 (3rd)
Danzel Williams has put three more touchdowns on the board, giving him four for the game. He scored on runs of 6, 1 and 10 yards as Martin opened with three touchdown drives to build on a 27-0 halftime lead. Williams has 117 yards rushing. The last touchdown, with 1:46 left in the third quarter, was set up by another good punt return by Isaac Carrasco, who has returns of 44, 33 and 38 yards.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:28:29 PM
Martin 27, Haltom 0 (H)
Tanner King caught a 20-yard touchdown pass, adding to Martin's lead in a dominating half. The Warriors put up three touchdowns and two field goals and held Haltom to two first downs. The only mistake for Martin was an interception in the last minute by Haltom's Colton Brown, spoiling another chance for the Warriors to add points.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:09:59 PM
Martin 20, Haltom 0 (2nd)
Danzel Williams and Joe Davilla scored on first-quarter touchdown runs, and Jaden Oberkrom has two field goals for Martin. Williams scored on a 27-yard run as the first quarter ended, and he has 74 yards on nine carries. Haltom has punted on three of its first four possessions, and the other ended when Martin defensive back Ryan Pollard stopped a fake punt.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:00:34 PM
(F) Bowie 42, Richland 30
The Rebels narrowed Bowie's lead to 28-23 midway through the 3rd quarter. However, the Vols broke away for the bi-district victory.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, November 12, 2009 7:15:10 PM
(H) Arl. Bowie 28, Richland 9
Arlington Bowie's passing game found a groove midway through the first quarter to take the 28-9 lead at the half. However, Richland did respond with a key TD drive just before the half to give the Rebels the late 7 points.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:51:11 PM
Coach says Trinity QB more confident
Willie Hubbard is a more confident, aggressive quarterback now than when he started the season as a first-year starter for Euless Trinity, coach Steve Lineweaver said. His improvement, and that of the offensive line, are the most notable for the Trojans, who open the playoffs at 11 a.m. Saturday against Flower Mound at Cowboys Stadium.
"Just his feel for when to throw it," Lineweaver said of Hubbard's main area of improvement. "He was very cautious at first and would not throw it for fear of making a mistake. We just started telling him in practice to throw interceptions -- we wanted him to and just not to worry about it. And the line has given him excellent protection. That has helped his confidence, too."
Hubbard threw for 905 yards, seven touchdowns and 10 interceptions for the Trojans (8-2).
— Carlos Mendez
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 4:52:38 PM
Nolan named Army Strong Team of the Week
Dave Campbell's Texas Football honored the Nolan Catholic Vikings as the Army Strong Team of the Week in the private school division last week. “In a battle of undefeated teams, Nolan came up with a big defensive effort en route to a 22-14 win over TCA-Addison,” said Adam Hochfelder, general manager of Dave Campbell's Texas Football. “The Vikings had two interceptions and recovered a fumble to finish the regular season undefeated for the first time in the school’s 44-year history.” The award will be presented to the team at a time to be determined later this week by a representative of the U.S. Army. "The U.S. Army is recognizing the student-athletes at Nolan Catholic High School for demonstrating qualities similar to those exhibited by its Soldiers. Student-athletes and Soldiers share similar values, but more importantly they must be mentally, emotionally and physically strong," said Captain Adam Drybread. "We expect to see some of these young men competing at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, the college level, or maybe even professionally in the future."
— Paul Wessels
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:44:20 PM
Early Test for Aledo
The Aledo Bearcats lost one game all season, and it was two months ago. In that game, Aledo simply couldn’t stop the Weatherford wishbone offense, as the Roos held on for a 28-27 victory.
In all, Weatherford rushed for 281 yards on 50 carries. For Aledo, at least it was a non-district game. Now, though, Aledo faces a similar team, when it meets Little Elm in the first round of the Class 4A, Division II playoffs Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Northwest ISD Stadium in Justin.
“It makes me very nervous,” Aledo coach Tim Buchanan said of facing another wishbone team.
Well, did his team learn anything from that loss?
“We better have,” Buchanan said.
If Aledo advances to the second round, it would likely meet Stephenville, a team it beat 20-16 in the season-opener.
— Drew Davison
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Monday, November 09, 2009 4:42:03 PM
Playoffs at Cowboys Stadium
Advance tickets for the playoff games at Cowboys Stadium are $10 for adults and $6 for students. They’re $12 at the gate. Parking is $10. The lots will open two hours before the first game.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Monday, November 09, 2009 2:46:39 PM
Bowie's Davis making throws
Arlington Bowie quarterback Deric Davis is coming off his first 400-yard game of the season, the result of his ability to put the ball in tight places -- where few quarterbacks can, coach Kenny Perry said. "Some of the deep areas, the deeper outs and fades, he can throw on a line," Perry said. "I've been saying all year how good a quarterback he is. Plus, the kids he's throwing to are great weapons." The Volunteers, who meet Richland in a 5A Division I bidistrict game Thursday night at Cowboys Stadium, have been spreading it around. Their top three receivers have 35 catches each, and the next two have 29.
— Carlos Mendez
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Monday, November 09, 2009 2:42:25 PM
Eastern Hills at its best
Fort Worth Eastern Hills coach Michael Prewitt said his team is coming off one of its best game of the season, a 23-8 victory against Fort Worth Polytechnic. "The first half was definitely the best half we've played all year," he said. "The defense played the best game they've played all year. We tackled extremely well and focused on our responsibilities." Now the Highlanders get ready for a playoff game. They take on Mansfield Legacy in a 4A Division I bidistrict game at 7 Friday at Burleson. (Kickoff is at 7 so the Burleson folks can get to Cowboys Stadium in time to watch some of the Elks' playoff game against Arlington). Eastern Hills does not look like the same team that started the season, Prewitt said. "We went back and looked at some film from the second week of the season against Brewer, and we look like a completely different football team," he said. "It's amazing."
— Carlos Mendez
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Monday, November 09, 2009 1:01:59 AM
UIL Playoff Pairings
5A REGION I DIVISION I EP El Dorado (8-2) vs. Odessa Permian (7-3), 1 p.m. Saturday, Socorro AC, El Paso Haltom (5-5) vs. Martin (6-4), 9 p.m. Thursday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Trinity (8-2) vs. Flower Mound (6-4), 11 a.m. Saturday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Duncanville (4-4) vs. Plano (4-6), TBA EP Franklin (7-3) vs. Odessa (8-2), 8 p.m. Friday, Sun Bowl, El Paso Burleson (7-3) vs. Arlington (8-2), 9 p.m. Friday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Keller (6-4) vs. Coppell (9-1), 8 p.m. Saturday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Irving MacArthur (6-4) vs. Plano East (6-3), TBA II EP Coronado (10-0) vs. Midland Lee (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday, Grande Communications Stadium, Midland Abilene (9-0) vs. Arlington Lamar (6-4), 6 p.m. Friday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Grapevine (6-4) vs. Marcus (6-3), 2 p.m. Saturday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Cedar Hill (10-0) vs. Plano West (5-5), TBA EP Montwood (7-3) vs. Amarillo (8-2), 5 p.m. Saturday, Socorro AC, El Paso Richland (6-4) vs. Arlington Bowie (8-2), 6 p.m. Thursday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Colleyville Heritage (7-3) vs. Carroll (9-1), 5 p.m. Saturday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Irving Nimitz (7-3) vs. Allen (9-1), TBA 4A REGION I DIVISION I EP Chapin (8-2) vs. Canutillo (8-2), TBA Palo Duro (4-6) vs. Wolfforth Frenship (6-4), 1 p.m. Saturday, Tiger Stadium, Wolfforth Denton Ryan (9-1) vs. Saginaw (4-6), 7 p.m. Thursday, Justin Northwest HS Arlington Heights (8-2) vs. Arlington Seguin (4-6), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Maverick Stadium, UT-Arlington EP Andress (7-3) vs. EP Del Valle (8-2), 8 p.m. Friday, Del Valle HS Dumas (4-6) vs. Abilene Cooper (7-3), 2 p.m. Saturday, Lowery Field, Lubbock Denton Guyer (9-1) vs. Saginaw Boswell (7-3), 7 p.m. Thursday, Southlake Carroll HS Eastern Hills (4-6) vs. Mansfield Legacy (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Burleson HS II EP Austin (5-5) at EP Parkland, 8 p.m. Friday Cayon (8-2) vs. Big Spring (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lowery Field, Lubbock Lake Dallas (9-1) vs. Birdville (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saginaw HS Dunbar (7-3) vs. Everman (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Pennington Field EP Riverside (6-4) at EP Irvin (5-5), 7 p.m. Friday Pampa (2-8) vs. Hereford (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Dick Bivins Stadium, Amarillo Little Elm (4-6) vs. Aledo (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Justin Northwest HS Polytechnic (6-4) vs. Stephenville (8-2), 7 p.m. Thursday, Burleson HS 3A REGION I Lubbock Estacado (6-4) vs. Abilene Wylie (8-1), 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Grande Communications Stadium, Midland Andrews (4-6) vs. Fort Stockton (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Walton Field, Kermit Burkburnett (7-3), bye District 7 winner vs. District 8 winner, TBA REGION II DIVISION I Castleberry (5-5) vs. Alvarado (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, White Settlement Brewer HS DIVISION II Borger (7-3) vs. Graham (9-1), 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock Monahans (10-0) vs. Pecos (5-5), 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Ratliff Stadium, Odessa Iowa Park (5-5), bye
Lake Worth (7-3) vs. Kaufman (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Duncanville HS Dallas Madison (7-3) vs. Kennedale (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lancaster HS 2A REGION I DIVISION I Amarillo River Road (7-3) vs. Muleshoe (10-0), time TBA Friday, Bulldog Stadium, Plainview Littlefield (9-1) vs. Alpine (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Ratliff Stadium, Odessa Bowie (5-5) vs. Merkel (4-6), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Breckenridge HS Tuscola Jim Ned (6-4) vs. Brady (10-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Brownwood HS II Bushland (10-0) vs. Floydada (4-6), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Kimbrough Stadium, Canyon Post (7-3) vs. Sonora (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mustang Bowl, Sweetwater Henrietta (10-0) vs. Eastland (6-4), 7 p.m. Friday, Mineral Wells HS Colorado City (9-1) vs. Comanche (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday Sanford-Fritch (5-5) vs. Friona (7-3), 2 p.m. Saturday, Kimbrough Stadium, Canyon Idalou (7-3) vs. Crane (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Wig Wam Stadium, Seminole Holliday (8-2) vs. Cisco (10-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Birdville FAAC Wall vs. San Saba, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Early HS A REGION I DIVISION I Canadian (9-1), bye Bovina (8-2) vs. Wellington (9-0), 7 p.m. Thursday, Kimbrough Stadium, Canyon Sudan (5-5) vs. Olton (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Tiger Stadium, Wolfforth Stanton (5-5) vs. Van Horn (7-3), TBA II Stratford (8-2), bye Clarendon (7-3) vs. Nazareteh (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Highland Park Springlake-Earth (9-1) vs. Hale Center (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Todd Field, Shallowater Seagraves (9-1) vs. McCamey (2-8), 2 p.m. Saturday, Grande Communications Stadium, Midland Sunray (8-2), bye White Deer (4-6) vs. Wheeler (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Canadian HS Farwell (3-2) vs. New Deal (10-0), 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Tiger Stadium, Wolfforth Plains (8-2) vs. Iraan (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mustang Bowl, Andrews REGION I DIVISION I Follett (9-1), bye Ropes (7-3) vs. Petersburg (10-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Eagle Stadium, Roosevelt Meadow (9-1) vs. Whitharral (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Whiteface HS Valley (8-2), bye II Region I Bi-District Lefors (9-1) vs. Motley County (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Matador Stadium Guthrie (6-3), bye Chillicothe (6-4), bye Miami (9-1) vs. Amherst (4-6), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Kress HS II DIVISION I Throckmorton (10-0), bye Fort Davis (9-1) vs. Ira (9-0), TBA Garden City (9-1) vs. Spur (6-4), TBA III DIVISION II Dawson (9-1) vs. Sands (9-1), TBA Sierra Blanca (1-9), bye Balmorhea (7-2), bye Loop (7-3) vs. Borden County (10-0), TBA
— Star-Telegram
Posted:
Monday, November 09, 2009 1:01:41 AM
Area football pairings
CLASS 5A DIVISION I Region I Bi-District Haltom (5-5) vs. Martin (6-4), 9 p.m. Thursday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Trinity (8-2) vs. Flower Mound (6-4), 11 a.m. Saturday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Burleson (7-3) vs. Arlington (8-2), 9 p.m. Friday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Keller (6-4) vs. Coppell (9-1), 8 p.m. Saturday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium DIVISION II Abilene (9-0) vs. Arlington Lamar (6-4), 6 p.m. Friday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Grapevine (6-4) vs. Marcus (6-3), 2 p.m. Saturday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Richland (6-4) vs. Arlington Bowie (8-2), 6 p.m. Thursday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium Colleyville Heritage (7-3) vs. Carroll (9-1), 5 p.m. Saturday, Dallas Cowboys Stadium CLASS 4A DIVISION I Region I Denton Ryan (9-1) vs. Saginaw (4-6), 7 p.m. Thursday, Justin Northwest HS Arlington Heights (8-2) vs. Arlington Seguin (4-6), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Maverick Stadium, UT-Arlington Denton Guyer (9-1) vs. Saginaw Boswell (7-3), 7 p.m. Thursday, Southlake Carroll HS Eastern Hills (4-6) vs. Mansfield Legacy (7-3), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Burleson HS DIVISION II Region I Bi-District Lake Dallas (9-1) vs. Birdville (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saginaw HS Dunbar (7-3) vs. Everman (8-2), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Pennington Field Little Elm (4-6) vs. Aledo (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Justin Northwest HS Polytechnic (6-4) vs. Stephenville (8-2), 7 p.m. Thursday, Burleson HS CLASS 3A DIVISION I Region II Castleberry (5-5) vs. Alvarado (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, White Settlement Brewer HS DIVISION II Region II Lake Worth (7-3) vs. Kaufman (6-4), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Duncanville HS Dallas Madison (7-3) vs. Kennedale (9-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Lancaster HS
— Star-Telegram Staff
Posted:
Saturday, November 07, 2009 12:00:31 AM
The 3-5A; 4-5A matchups are set
Arlington Bowie and Richland will play the first playoff game ever in Cowboys Stadium on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Class 5A, Division II playoffs followed by Arlington Martin and Haltom at 9 p.m. Abilene gets Arlington Lamar and Burleson gets Arlington on Friday at Cowboys Stadium.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 06, 2009 11:17:25 PM
Keller Gets Coppell, Trinity gets Flower Mound
The other match up in the 5-5A vs. 6-5A bidistrict rounds will feature 5-5A champ Trinity vs. Flower Mound at 11 a.m. next Saturday at Cowboys Stadium. Keller gets Coppell in the other Class 5A Division I matchup also in Arlington.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 06, 2009 11:12:30 PM
F Grapevine 26, Colleyville Heritage 23
The Mustangs earned the victory behind Alex Mueller's 42 yard field goal into the wind. Grapevine (6-4, 6-1) claimed 2nd place in District 5-5A to set up a showdown with Flower Mound Marcus in Class 5A Division II bidistrict play. Colleyville Heritage (7-3, 5-2) gets old nemesis Southlake Carroll also in Division II play. Both games will take place next Saturday at Cowboys Stadium.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 06, 2009 10:20:49 PM
Grapevine 26, Colleyvile Heritage 23
Grapevine kicker Alex Mueller just hit a 42-yard FG into the wind to give the Mustangs the lead with 15 seconds left.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 06, 2009 10:09:07 PM
Colleyville Heritage 23, Grapevine 23
The Panthers have scored two touchdowns and converted a pair of 2 point conversions to tie the game with 2:39 left.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 06, 2009 9:57:42 PM
Richland 23, Haltom 20
Tyler Cotton was intercepted by Haltom's DeAndre Holmes, who brought it back to the Rebels' 9-yard line. That's all the Buffalos needed, as Dexter Braziel rushed it in from 5 yards out (his third TD tonight) to cut Richland's lead to 23-20.
And it's exciting again.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 06, 2009 9:51:23 PM
Richland 30, Haltom 10
This is either a scoring lover's dream or a statistician's nightmare. I haven't figured it out yet. Onto the facts that matter... Tyler Cotton and Bryan Grant just connected for another touchdown, this for 15 yards, and Richland has regained a 10-point cushion over Haltom, 30-20. Then again, these 10-point leads don't seem to last for long. Stay tuned.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 06, 2009 9:35:45 PM
Grapevine 23, Colleyville Heritage 7
The Mustangs have scored 20 points of Colleyville Heritage turnovers so far as halftime approaches.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 06, 2009 9:22:36 PM
Arlington 31, Mansfield 6 (Half)
Arlington quarterback Matt Joeckel started slowly, with an interception on his first passing attempt of the game, but has rebounded nicely with four touchdown passes to build a comfortable lead at the half. Mansfield took Joeckel's gaffe and scored on a on a 2-yard run by Nick Cheesman to give the Tigers a 6-0 lead. Joeckel answered however with touchdown passes of 22 and 18 yards to Cory Broadnax, a 14 yarder to Brandon Lewis and a 36 yarder to Dixon Kent. Taylor Nelson-Cook has added a 26 yard field goal.
— Darren Lauber
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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:57:52 PM
Richland 23, Haltom 13 (H)
We have finally reached halftime here, but not before Nick Hodgson kicked a 24-yard field goal to extend Richland's lead to 23-13.
That was one long half... keep mind I covered Lamar for most of my high-school football days, so anything past 8:30 p.m. is a long half.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:44:07 PM
Burleson 16, Weatherford 12 (H)
Weatherford running back Trooper Reynolds scored on a 2-yard run with 3:37 left in the seconds quarter. It came after a bizarre series of plays. Weatherford quarterback Mitchael Rucker fumbled the ball on a 1st and goal from the 1-yard line. The Elks recovered only to cough the ball up to the Kangaroos a play later. Weatherford took advantage of the fumble to score, cutting the Elks' lead to two. On the ensuing two-point conversion, Rucker fumbled again, and Burleson defender Brandon Reid returned it 88 yards for two points.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:40:50 PM
Richland 20, Haltom 13
Tyler Cotton is warming up, and Bryan Grant is the recipient of a 22-yard touchdown pass as Richland just regained the lead, 20-13, over Haltom with 3:49 remaining in the half.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:34:29 PM
Grapevine 16, Colleyville Heritage 7
Grapevine again took advantage of a Colleyville turnover to take the lead late in the 2nd quarter.
— Tobibas Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:34:08 PM
Richland, Haltom tied at 13-13
Haltom went to the run (and Dexter Braziel for most of the drive), and Braziel caps a successful march downfield with a 4-yard touchdown rush. It's 13-13 all with 5:22 remaining in the first half. Now we're having some fun, folks.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:25:34 PM
Richland 13, Haltom 6
Nick Hodgson comes on for another field goal, this for 36 yards, as Richland goes up 13-6 in the second quarter. There's 8:05 remaining in the half.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:21:20 PM
Legacy 7, Timberview 7, end 1st
After a quarter of play, Legacy and Timberview are tied at Newsom Stadium. Legacy's score came on a 83-yard gallop by quarterback Kennedy Jones and Timberview quarterback Terrance Davis scored on a two-yard run.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:16:29 PM
Grapevine 7, Colleyville Heritage 7
The Panthers tied things up with a 60 yard TD pass from QB Jeff Calvert to Jake Skinner.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:10:14 PM
Richland now up 10-6 on Haltom
Richland had a quick drive, then a blocked punt recovered by Haltom put the Buffalos at the Richland 8-yard line. Dexter Braziel got the 2-yard touchdown rush, but the extra point (after an illegal shift penalty) was blocked. It's 10-6 Richland, at the end of the first quarter.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 06, 2009 8:06:41 PM
Grapevine 7, Colleyville Heritage 0
Grapevine finally opened the scoring late in the 1st by capitalizing on a Heritage fumble. Mustangs QB Reed Ryan hit Tyler Miller on the 23 yard TD.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, November 06, 2009 7:54:15 PM
Richland leads 10-0
Nick Hodgson had made a 19-yard field goal but the Rebels were whistled for a chop block. Move it back 15 yards, make it a 35-yard attempt, but Hodgson still was perfect on it. So it's 10-0 Richland over Haltom with 3:29 remaining in the first.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 06, 2009 7:40:06 PM
Richland takes early lead
Isaac Umesi wasted no time giving the Rebels the lead, rushing 43 yards for a 7-0 advantage over Haltom at Birdville ISD Fine Arts/Athletic Complex. There's 9:56 remaining in the first, folks.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, November 06, 2009 7:23:56 PM
Cowboys at Faith game
Cowboys coach Wade Phillips is at the Faith-Gainesville State game, and Jason Witten and Jon Kitna. Are there, too -- all participating in the ceremonial coin toss. Four TV cameras are present, and the spirit line runs goalpost to goalpost, then back onto the field. About 150 yards long.
— Ryan Morris
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Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:25:17 PM
(F) Trinity 62, Bell 17
The Trojans captured yet another District 5-5A title with a dominant run performance. Trinity rushed for 435 yards including 176 yards and four TDs for Terrance Tusan.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, November 05, 2009 7:16:28 PM
Aledo 7, Birdville 0 (1st)
Bearcats score on third play, 54-yard TD pass.
— Drew Davison
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009 3:51:22 PM
Arlington schools also get shot at Cowboys Stadium
Arlington ISD athletic director I.C. Little confirmed Wednesday that the 4-5A district, which includes Arlington and Mansfield schools, will play their opening round playoff games at Cowboys Stadium next week. District 3-5A, which includes Abilene, Richland and Haltom, will match up against 4-5A in the bi-district round. The doubleheaders will take place with at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12 and Friday, Nov. 13.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Wednesday, November 04, 2009 2:15:37 PM
Carroll set for playoff at Cowboys Stadium
Carroll coach Hal Wasson confirmed on Wednesday that the Dragons will face a district 5-5A team on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m. at Cowboys Stadium in the first round of the playoffs. District 5-5A power Trinity is slated to begin the four game set at 11 a.m. The remaining 5-5A and 6-5A squads will fill out the day's schedule with games at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 30, 2009 10:15:16 PM
Final: Heights 34, Eastern Hills 15
Michael Jacobs finished with 107 yards and three touchdowns, and Dennis Brooks had a 61-yard touchdown pass as Arlington Heights won the East Zone of District 7-4A. The Yellow Jackets will meet Dunbar next week for the 7-4A title. Roscoe Lee and Quenton Cooper each caught touchdown passes for Eastern Hills, which will meet Polytechnic next week for third place.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 30, 2009 10:08:27 PM
Heritage scores with 10 seconds remaining
Colleyville Heritage has scored on a 31-yard pass from Jimmy Isbell to Jake Skinner with 10 seconds remaining. Heritage 24, Keller 17.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 30, 2009 10:02:20 PM
Keller, Heritage tied late
Keller has scored to tie Colleyville Heritage at 17 with 1:02 remaining.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 30, 2009 9:51:53 PM
Everman up 27-20
Everman just took the lead again with 5:41 remaining in the game. Ruben Flitcher punched it in from 1-yard out on fourth-and-goal for the Bulldogs' 27-20 advantage. Hang on, kids. It's getting interesting.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 30, 2009 9:43:35 PM
Heights 34, Eastern Hills 15 (3rd)
Michael Jacobs scored his third touchdown of the game, on a 9-yard run, and Willie Byrd caught a two-point conversion pass from Max Smith to give the Yellow Jackets a commanding lead with 3:40 left in the third quarter. Quentin Cooper caught a 51-yard touchdown pass for Eastern Hills on the previous possession.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 30, 2009 9:24:22 PM
Everman up 20-13 on T'view
Timberview and Everman just traded scores as the fun continues in this one. Chuck Tann caught a 6-yard pass from Terrance Davis for Timberview, but the extra point was blocked to keep Everman in the lead, 14-13. Then Franklin ran the kickoff back 90 yards (extra point was missed), and Everman's now up 20-13 with 2:13 remaining in the third.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 30, 2009 9:23:03 PM
Everman up 14-7 at the half
Everman took a 14-7 advantage into the half after Cory Franklin rushed for a 57-yard touchdown. Timberview attempted for the tying score late, but its late passes went incomplete. By the way, James Bailey was injured halfway through the second quarter (left leg injury of some kind). The way it was looking, he won't be back in the second half. But we'll see.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 30, 2009 8:58:41 PM
Martin 29, Summit 27 (H)
It's a shootout between the District 4-5A rivals at Newsom Stadium. Summit receiver John Ellis has two 81-yard receptions in the first half and Martin back Danzel Williams has three rushing touchdowns.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 30, 2009 8:50:48 PM
(H) Colleyville Heritage 7, Keller 7
Both teams have two turnovers in the first half to produce the low scoring affair that saw neither the Panthers nor the Indians score in the first quarter.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 30, 2009 8:46:39 PM
Carroll up at halftime
Southlake Carroll leads Lewisville Hebron 17-0 at halftime. Tommy Avers scored on a touchdown run on the Dragons' first possession of the game, and David Piland hit Brett Renger for a scoring pass on Carroll's final possession of the half. Cade Foster's 25-yard field is Carroll's other score.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 30, 2009 8:45:35 PM
Heights 19, Eastern Hills 7 (H)
Bailey Shelton's 41-yard field goal with 45 seconds left before halftime gave Arlington Heights what looks like a comfortable lead in a defensive struggle. Both teams are having a tough time moving the ball, and each has committed a turnover. But Heights took advantage of good field position to score two touchdowns, both on runs by Michael Jacobs, in the first quarter. Eastern Hills' Roscoe Lee caught a 22-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, breaking a string of 13 consecutive quarters without a score allowed by Heights.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 30, 2009 8:42:47 PM
Aledo holds halftime lead
The Bearcats have two rushing TDs from Johnathan Gray. He has 97 yards on 19 carries. The Rams are led bt RB Gunner Pedeson's 95 yards on 6 carries.
— Hubert Starnes
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Friday, October 30, 2009 8:06:53 PM
Arlington Heights 16, Eastern Hills 0 (1st)
Michael Jacobs has scored on a pair of 2-yard runs, and Marquis Jackson and Jordan Price have each run in a two-point conversion for the Yellow Jackets.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 30, 2009 7:56:38 PM
Timberview answers
And the Wolves answer quickly. Terrance Davis fakes the handoff, then keeps it himself for a 54-yard touchdown run to make it 7-7 with 8:45 remaining in the first. It's gonna be a busy night out here, folks.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 30, 2009 7:38:36 PM
Everman up 7-0 on Timberview
That didn't take long, did it? Cory Franklin capped a six-play, 62-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown to put Everman up 7-0 over Timberview with 9:38 remaining in the first quarter.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 30, 2009 7:36:07 PM
Cowboys RB pays a visit
Dallas Cowboys running back Tashard Choice served as an honorary captain for Arlington Sam Houston for the pre-game coin toss before its game against Arlington Bowie.
— Mark Wright
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:32:49 PM
Final: Trimble Tech 21, Southwest 16
Andre Creer scored two touchdowns, and Akim Nixon's 20-yard catch in the fourth quarter provided the winning points for the Bulldogs (7-2, 2-2 District 7-4A West Zone). Creer rushed for 81 yards, and Nixon caught two passes for 95 yards. His 75-yard catch on third-and-8 from the Trimble Tech 7 sparked the winning drive. Wesley Harris and George Smith scored touchdowns for Southwest (1-8, 0-4).
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:17:03 PM
Trimble Tech 21, Southwest 16 (5:54, 4th)
Akim Nixon caught a 75-yard pass to get Trimble Tech in scoring range, then he finished the drive with a 20-yard touchdown catch for a 21-16 lead. They were his first two catches of the game.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 9:04:30 PM
Southwest 16, Trimble Tech 14 (9:35, 4th)
George Smith ran 67 yards for a touchdown to tie the game for Southwest, then a safety on a punt snap out of the end zone gave the Raiders the lead with 9:35 to go.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:55:32 PM
Trimble Tech 14, Southwest 7 (11:31, 4th)
Andre Creer scored his second touchdown of the game, on a 2-yard run, to give the Bulldogs the lead. He has 84 yards on 10 carries.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 29, 2009 8:09:47 PM
Southwest 7, Trimble Tech 7 (H)
Southwest opened with a 2-yard touchdown run by Wesley Harris, who put his team in position with a 45-yard pass to Myron Brashear. Trimble Tech answered with a 38-yard run by Andre Creer to tie the game in the second quarter. Creer rushed for 82 yards on nine carries in the first half.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 11:11:00 PM
Final: Carroll 70, Flower Mound 21
The Dragons rang up more than 700 yards, scored 10 touchdowns and stayed unbeaten in District 5-5A at 3-0 (7-1 overall). Tommy Avers rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns, David Piland threw for 369 yards and three touchdowns, and Ryan Gentry caught five passes for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Flower Mound quarterback Paul Millard was busy, too. He threw 72 passes, completing 42, for 499 yards.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 10:48:37 PM
(F) Trinity 55, Grapevine 14
The Trojans (6-2, 5-0) proved they are still the team to beat in District 5-5A with a dominant victory against Grapevine (4-4, 4-1).
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 23, 2009 10:38:58 PM
Heritage defeats Central
Quarterback Jeff Calvert rushed for three touchdowns and passed for two others to lead Colleyville Heritage to a 49-21 win over Keller Central in a District 5-5A game at Mustang-Panther Stadium. After Central pulled to within 28-21 early in the fourth quarter, Calvert hit Grant Newell with a 28-yard scoring pass, then scored on a three-yard run 91 seconds later to give the Panthers a 42-21 lead.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 23, 2009 10:14:15 PM
Carroll 63, Flower Mound 14 (3rd)
Backup running back Paul Stevenson scored on a 1-yard run, David Piland threw his third touchdown pass (to Sean Landers), and backup quarterback Kyle Williamson scored untouched on a 9-yard run to pad Carroll's lead in the third quarter. Still 1:05 to go in the quarter.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 10:13:14 PM
Weatherford takes lead with :02 remaining
Weatherford 35, Richland 34, :02 left. Jaren Gentry's 2-yard touchdown run has the Roos in an upset mood.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 9:57:50 PM
Running Hawks?
That's been the story here tonight, folks: Birdville is grounded, and it's working beautifully. John Alvarez has rushed for 4 touchdowns and 215 yards as Birdville is up 35-9 with 10:15 remaining in the fourth quarter.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 23, 2009 9:53:29 PM
Timberview 21, Crowley 14
Timberview's Blake Dixon only needed to touch the ball once, as the speedy back took the ball 54 yards to paydirt for a 21-14 lead.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 9:49:30 PM
Blocked punt sets up Central score
Colleyville Heritage 28, Keller Central 21: 11-yard TD pass from Tanner Tausch to Daniel Wheeler on first play after blocked punt.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 23, 2009 9:29:44 PM
Martin up, 51-7
Martin leads 51-7 against Mansfield after a 13-yard reception by Isaac Carrasco (5:07 3Q).
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 9:28:52 PM
Rebels take lead, 27-23
Richland 27, Weatherford 23, 2:49 left in the third. Walker Burns plunges in from 2 yards to give the Rebels a lead.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 9:19:35 PM
Crowley within 14-6
Crowley has scored, making it 14-6 Timberview. The Eagles then recovered the ensuing kickoff after a bothced catch, and Crowley is driving.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 9:10:17 PM
Martin scores on safety
Martin picked up a 2-pointer. Mansfield snapped the ball out of the end zone for a safety. It's now 30-7 Martin with the lead (11:04 3Q)
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 9:05:09 PM
Carroll 42, Flower Mound 7 (H)
Tommy Avers has rushed for 146 yards and three touchdowns, and David Piland has thrown for 277 yards and two touchdowns, both to Ryan Gentry, in a 448-yard first half for Carroll. Jackson Richards has two sacks for the Dragons.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 9:03:52 PM
Trinity 48, Grapevine 7
Trinity 48, Grapevine 7. The Trojans scored TDs on all seven 1st half possessions. Trinity has 393 yards of offense.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 9:00:54 PM
Arlington 38, Bowie 21 (H)
Arlington QB Matt Joeckel has TD passes of 14 and 12 yards, and scoring runs of 5 and 6. Bowqie has countered with TD passes by Deric Davis -- 54 yards to Russell Hansbrough and 14 yards to Langston Williams. The Vols also have an 11-yard TD run by Cameron White.
— William Wilkerson
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:55:13 PM
(H) Trinity 48, Grapevine 7
Trinity scored a touchdown on all seven first half possessions to take a commanding halftime lead against Grapevine. The Trojans offense already rushed for 297 yards and passed for 96 for 393 total yards in the first two quarters.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:52:22 PM
Heritage QB accounts for 3 TDs
Quarterback Jeff Calvert has rushed for two touchdowns and thrown for a score to help give Colleyville Heritage a 28-14 halftime lead over Keller Central. Heritage converted a turnover in Central's end into a 2-yard touchdown run by Jake Skinner with 17 seconds left in the half.
John Alvarez rushes for his second touchdown tonight, this one for 14 yards, as Birdville takes a 14-9 advantage with 1:43 remaining in the second quarter.
Sensing the tide turning, folks...
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:31:59 PM
Timberview up 14-0 at half
Timberview leads Crowley 14-0 at the half, thanks in part to a big defensive effort from the Wolves who have held Crowley to 14 total yards.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:29:48 PM
Colleyville Heritage 21, Keller Central 14
Touchdown, Keller Central. Trenton Turrentine from 3 yards out. 6:41 left in first half, Colleyville Heritage leads 21-14.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:27:39 PM
Weatherford 23, Richland 14
Weatherford 23, Richland 14, 2:46 left in the first half. Roos are still running, using running gains to set up Jaren Gentry's 6-yard TD.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:23:40 PM
Colleyville Heritage 21, Keller Central 7
Colleyville Heritage 21, Keller Central 7, 9:14 2Q. Jeff Calvert 4-yd run. He has 2 TDs rushing and 1 passing
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:22:57 PM
Carroll 35, Flower Mound 0 (2nd)
Ryan Gentry scored his second touchdown, on a 14-yard catch, for the Dragons on the first play of the second quarter. That's five-for-five on touchdown drives for the Dragons, who have 364 yards.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:19:44 PM
Joeckel has 3 TDs
Arlington is ahead of Bowie 21-14 after the first quarter, with Matt Joecel throwing a 14-yard TD pass and scoring on runs of 5 and 6 yards.
— William Wilkerson
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:19:02 PM
Martin up 21-7
Danzel Williams found the end zone for the second time and Martin leads 21-7 (4:50 2Q).
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:15:56 PM
Boswell up 9-7 on Birville
It's back and forth out here at Pioneer Stadium, where Birdville just got on the board to cut into Boswell's lead, 9-7. John Alvarez was on the 7-yard run.
Dante Lipscomb has the touchdown for Boswell (4-yard run).
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:11:57 PM
Martin 14, Mansfield 7
Martin 14, Mansfield 7 (8:49 2Q). Nick Cheesman had a 40-yd. reception for a Mansfield TD
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:11:09 PM
Weatherford 17, Richland 14
Weatherford 17, Richland 14, 10:29 left in the second quarter. Tyler Cotton finds Walker Burns in the flat for a 34-yard catch-and-run TD.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 8:05:43 PM
Now it's 28-0 Carroll
Make it four-for-four on TD drives for the Dragons. This time, it's on six plays and ends with Tommy Avers' 2-yard run, his second score.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 7:57:43 PM
Three more plays: Carroll 21, Flower Mound 0
This drive took three plays: a 20-yard catch by Ryan Gentry (who has 100 yards on two catches), a 37-yard run by Tommy Avers, and a 1-yard run by Avers for the touchdown. Three scoring drives for the Dragons of one play, two plays and three plays. Jackson Richards made a sack and forced a fumble that Michael Somoson recovered to set up the scoring drive for the Dragons.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 7:46:17 PM
Two more plays: Carroll 14, Flower Mound 0
Carroll got the ball back and needed two plays to score -- a 25-yard run by Tommy Avers and a 38-yard run by David Piland. Meanwhile, Cade Foster has set the state record for PATs with 229 career (he set it with his first PAT) and is putting on a booming kickoff display.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 7:40:32 PM
First play: Carroll 7, Flower Mound 0
That didn't take long. Carroll scored on the first play -- an 80-yard touchdown pass from David Piland to Ryan Gentry, in stride, over the shoulder.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 23, 2009 4:51:45 PM
Poly riding D-1 prospects
After its 41-7 victory over Fort Worth Western Hills on Thursday night, Fort Worth Polytechnic put itself in great shape to make the playoffs for the first time since 1990. And the Parrots are doing it with two Division-I prospects.
Running back/ defensive back Duran Hollis rushed for 162 yards on 14 carries, including TD runs of 80 and 40 yards. The 5-10, 200-pound Hollis also had an interception. So, it's easy to see why Hollis already has offers from six schools (Baylor, Iowa State, Iowa, Houston, UT-El Paso and Western Kentucky).
Hollis visited Iowa State last month and enjoyed meeting coach Paul Rhoads.
"It was a good visit, I like Ames and the coach," Hollis said.
But Hollis has yet to commit anywhere.
Hollis' backfield mate, senior quarterback Davion Thornton, is also drawing attention from D-1 scouts. On Thursday, Thornton rushed for 187 yards on 12 carries, including TD runs of 27, 80 and 44 yards.
Thornton isn't sure where he'll end up next year, but he has offers from New Mexico and Baylor.
Regardless of where Hollis or Thornton land next year, this year Poly is going to ride them as far as it can.
"When the game is on the line, we're going to put it in their hands," Poly coach Othell Robinson said. "They know that we're going to go with them, win or lose."
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 10:59:23 PM
Paschal 40, North Crowley 21 (F)
Winless in district play since 2005, and with chances dwindling for one this season, Paschal put all its chips on star senior running back Emmanuel Smith. And did he ever deliver on Senior Night. Smith scored five touchdowns and rushed for 242 yards and Paschal’s defense turned in its best performance of the season in a 40-21 victory over North Crowley on Thursday at Farrington Field.
— John Henry
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:58:36 PM
Keller 17, L.D. Bell 14 (F)
Seth Wicks makes a 22-yard FG as time expires.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:41:06 PM
Final: Dunbar 40, Trimble Tech 20
Dominique Sanders rushed for 125 yards and four touchdowns, and Jabar Williams had 102 yards and two touchdowns for Fort Worth Dunbar, which played without wide receiver Darius White, who is recovering from the flu. The Wildcats (6-2, 3-0 District 7-4A West Zone) clinched a playoff berth. Andre Creer caught a touchdown pass, rushed for a touchdown and returned a kickoff for a touchdown for Trimble Tech (6-2, 1-2).
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:36:29 PM
Paschal 40, North Crowley 21 (10:34 4th)
Somebody else from Paschal scores a touchdown. Ricky Valdez ran it in from 19 yards out.
— John Henry
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:27:05 PM
Make that 5 TDs for Paschal RB
Emmanuel Smith has scored on a 17-yard run, his fifth touchdown of the night, and Paschal leads North Crowley 33-21 with 1:15 left in the third quarter.
— John Henry
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:19:30 PM
Paschal RB scores 4th TD
Emmanuel Smith's 20-yard run put Paschal ahead 27-21 with 2:44 left in the third quarter.
— John Henry
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:09:55 PM
Dunbar 34, Trimble Tech 14 (4:54, 4th)
Dominique Sanders scored his fourth touchdown, on a 24-yard run, to give the Wildcats command. He has 98 yards on 13 carries.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 9:01:12 PM
North Crowley evens count with Paschal
A 40-yard scoring run by North Crowley's T.J. Stewart, and two-pont conversion by Josh Pricehas tie dthe game 21-21 with 11:36 left in the third quarter.
— John Henry
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:45:46 PM
(H) Keller 7, L.D. Bell 7
It's been a defensive showcase as yards have been hard earned in the first half. Bell scored midway through the second quarter before Keller equalized with 13 seconds left in the half.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:24:32 PM
Paschal 21, North Crowley 13 (H)
Paschal's Emmanuel Smith has scored his third TD of the night, this one on a 2-yard run ject before intermission.
— John Henry
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:11:28 PM
Paschal 14, North Crowley 13 (1:19 2nd)
North Crowley's Roston Tatum caught a 15-yardpass from Josh Price, but the kick was blocked.
— John Henry
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 8:04:46 PM
Dunbar 28, Trimble Tech 14 (H)
Dunbar took advantage of a turnover and a short punt to score two touchdowns and build a 28-7 lead, then Andre Creer returned a kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown for Trimble Tech seconds before halftime. Traylon Williams got his sixth interception of the season to set up a 26-yard touchdown drive for a 21-7 lead, and a 10-yard punt gave Dunbar the ball just 28 yards from the end zone. Dominique Sanders scored his third touchdown for a 28-7 lead. Creer's return came with 27 seconds left in the half.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:53:24 PM
Paschal moves ahead of North Crowley, 14-7
In the first quarter, Emmanuel Smith scores on a 1-yard run for the Paschal Panthers, and Chris Smith kicks the extra point. Emmanuel Smith added 2-yard run the second quarter.
— John Henry
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:39:12 PM
Dunbar 14, Trimble Tech 7 (2nd)
Dominique Sanders' 8-yard run gave Dunbar the lead. Both teams scored on their first possession. Dunbar's Jabor Williams ran in from 27 yards for a 7-0 lead, and Andre Creer scored for Tech on a 1-yard run at the first-quarter gun.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 7:14:10 PM
TV Crew on hand in Keller
KTXA/Ch. 21 is on hand tonight to broadcast tonight's game featuring L.D. Bell versus Keller.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, October 22, 2009 4:40:33 PM
Arlington, Oakridge players get Ford honors
Arlington quarterback Matt Joeckel and Arlington Oakridge receiver Ross Apo were selected as the Built Ford Tough Texas High School Football Players of the Week for Week 7 for 5A and private schools respectively on Thursday. Joeckel, an A&M pledge, completed 21 of 28 passes for 396 yards and five touchdowns, and ran 11 times for 122 yards and 2 TDs in the Colts’ 62-26 District 4-5A win over Mansfield Summit. He threw for scores of 14, 38, 45, 7 and 9 yards, and ran for scored of five and nine yards. On the season, Joeckel has thrown for 1,830 yards and 21 TDs. Apo, a BYU commit, caught all but 35 of the 266 yards thrown by Owls quarterback Thomas Johnson in their 55-38 win over Fort Worth All Saints. He wound up with 10 catches for 231 yards and touchdowns of 41 and 40 yards. The 6-3, 197-pounder will play in the Army All-American game in San Antonio in January.
— William Wilkerson
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Saturday, October 17, 2009 12:05:41 AM
(F) Trimble Tech 30, Poly 20
A dramatic fourth quarter with three touchdowns allowed Trimble Tech to comeback from a 20-9 halftime deficit.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 16, 2009 10:35:23 PM
Final: Carroll 41, Marcus 30
Tommy Avers scored three second-half touchdowns, and David Piland threw for 296 yards on a 23-of-25 performance for Carroll (6-1, 2-0), which stayed atop District 6-5A. The Dragons rolled up 448 yards, didn't punt and faced third down only four times (including the last play of the game). Sean Landers caught nine passes for 127 yards and a touchdown. Avers ran for 102 yards on 15 carries. Marcus back Stephen Hopkins ran for 144 yards and a touchdown on 29 carries.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 16, 2009 10:20:56 PM
Arlington 52, Summit 30 (End 3rd)
The second half has been a continuation of the Matt Joeckel show, as he has thrown for two touchdowns and run for another in the third quarter. He currently has 374 passing yards and 116 rushing yards through three quarters. Eric Waters has Summit's touchdown reception in the third quarter, a 44-yard dash down the sideline after breaking off a couple Colt tacklers.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 16, 2009 10:13:56 PM
Carroll 41, Marcus 23 (7:20, 4th)
Quick work for the Dragons. A four-play drive leads to Tommy Avers' third touchdown of the second half, a 3-yard run following a 42-yard catch by Ryan Gentry.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 16, 2009 10:07:38 PM
Carroll 35, Marcus 23 (8:42, 4th)
An exchange of touchdowns on the first possessions of the fourth quarter. One of Tommy Avers' patented stop-and-start, twisting runs turned into a 33-yard touchdown for Carroll and a 28-17 lead with 9:33 left. The TD was set up by Sean Landers' 30-yard catch, his 10th reception of the game. Three plays later, Rufus Mason scored his second touchdown for Marcus, on a 13-yard run. It was set up by a 39-yard run on the first play of the drive by Stephen Hopkins, who has 144 yards on 28 carries.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 16, 2009 10:05:54 PM
Stephenville 44, Everman 17 (final)
James Myles rushed for 151 yards and three touchdowns and caught seven passes for 57 yards as Stephenville routed Everman 44-17 in a matchup of District 8-4A co-leaders. Connor Washington threw for three touchdowns for the Yellowjackets, including two to Charlie Riola. Stephenville led 21-10 at halftime, but scored 23 points in the third to take control.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 16, 2009 9:44:46 PM
Carroll 28, Marcus 17 (3rd)
The teams exchanged touchdowns, each scoring on their first possession of the second half. Marcus drove 89 yards to Stephen Hopkins' 2-yard score (he has 97 yards), and Carroll went 52 yards after recovering an onside kick. Tommy Avers finished the drive with a 5-yard run after a pass interference penalty.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 16, 2009 9:39:10 PM
Stephenville rolling
Stephenville completely dominated the third quarter, scoring 23 points, and leads Everman 44-10 entering the fourth quarter. The Yellowjackets scored three touchdowns in the quarter and had a safety on a bad snap.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 16, 2009 9:31:09 PM
Martin 32, Sam Houston 21 (3rd)
Danzel Williams scores his third TD of the night, this one from 57 yards on the first play of 2nd half. Martin 32, SH 21 with 9:45 left in 3rd.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 16, 2009 9:25:19 PM
Trinity 35, Keller Central 14 (3rd)
Touchdown runs of 7 and 74 yards by Terrance Tusan, and a 12-yard run by Damien Hart has put the Trojans ahead by three scores.
— Eric Liles
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Friday, October 16, 2009 9:11:43 PM
Carroll 21, Marcus 10 (H)
Alex Parente caught a 13-yard touchdown pass with 1:10 left before halftime for the Dragons, who finished a nearly perfect first half of offense. David Piland completed 13 of 15 passes for 160 yards and two touchdowns. The only incompletions were a long bomb that was barely out of the reach of the receiver and an interception. The Dragons were so sharp on offense, they didn't face a third down in 27 first-half plays. They recorded 19 first downs, plus one by penalty, and gained 234 yards.
The Carroll defense also made its mark with a goal-line stand in the second quarter. Marcus held first-and-goal at the 1 after a fourth-down conversion from the 7. But Lincoln Shick made a tackle for a loss of 2 on first down, Shaun Hoagland did the same on second down, and Mason Williams got a sack on third down to force a 23-yard field goal that cut the lead to 14-10.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 16, 2009 9:00:52 PM
Arlington 31, Summit 14 (H)
Arlington quarterback Matt Joeckel is off to a fantastic start in the first two quarters, throwing for 300 yards and three touchdowns and running for another touchdown. Summit all-purpose player Lewis Washington is trying his best to match a big night, catching for 84 yards and Summit's two touchdowns.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 16, 2009 8:40:47 PM
Central tied with Trinity, 14-all at halftime
Central's Devon Daniel blocked a Trinity field goal attempt, and teammate Marcus Fore returned the ball 73 yards for the game-tying TD on the final play of the first half.
— Eric Liles
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Friday, October 16, 2009 8:38:58 PM
Stephenville opens up lead
James Myles' two touchdown runs in the second quarter has Stephenville up 21-10 over Everman at halftime. Myles has rushed 15 times for 104 yards. A 26-yard field goal by Everman's Daniel Cruz with 3:13 left until halftime pulled the Bulldogs to within 14-10. But a good kickoff return by Miles set the Yellowjackets up near midfield, and Myles scored from one yard out to cap a nine play drive.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 16, 2009 8:22:20 PM
Arlington 17, Summit 7 (end 1st)
Arlington's Matt Joekcel is already having a gem of a night after one quarter of play. The Texas A&M commit has completed seven of passes for 177 yards and a touchdown. He has also run in for a score. Summit's Xavier Williams is doing his best to keep up with Joeckel, passing for 148 yards and a touchdown in the first quarter.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 16, 2009 8:13:56 PM
Oakridge 7, All Saints 7 (2nd)
Owls and Saints tied up with just under six minutes left in the second quarter.
— Star-Telegram staff
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Friday, October 16, 2009 8:06:43 PM
Carroll 14, Marcus 7 (1st)
The Dragons scored on their first two possessions, getting an 18-yard touchdown catch from Sean Landers and a 2-yard run by David Piland. Marcus came back with an impressive touchdown drive, starting it with a fourth-and-2 conversion from its own 28 and ending with Rufus Mason's 1-yard run with 1:20 left in the first quarter.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 16, 2009 7:59:02 PM
Stephenville, Everman tied
Everman running back Ruben Fletcher's 3-yard touchdown run with nine seconds left in the first half has the Bulldogs and Stephenville tied 7-7 after the first quarter. Stephenville scored first on a 30-yard touchdown pass from Connor Washington to Charlie Riola. Stephenville's James Myles has rushed for 52 yards on seven carries.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 16, 2009 7:49:53 PM
Central scores first
The Chargers recovered a Trinity fumble at the Trojans' 11, and Dannon Cavil caught a 7-yard touchdown pass to give Central a 7-0 lead.
— Eric Liles
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Friday, October 16, 2009 6:58:38 PM
Poly, Trimble Tech 30 mins to kick
About 30 mins away here at Handley Field with Trimble Tech sporting their green jerseys and silver helments. Polytechnic is out with white jerseys and black pants and helmets. Both teams need this victory to stay in the playoff hunt.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:57:47 PM
Final: Eastern Hills 28, Wyatt 25
George Pruitt's 24-yard touchdown catch with 6:25 left proved to be the game-winner for Eastern Hills, which moved into a tie atop the District 7-4A East Zone. The Highlanders (2-5, 2-0) can make the playoffs if they win one of their next two games. Chris Gibson threw three touchdown passes, including two to Roscoe Lee, and Cedric Jones returned an interception for a touchdown for Eastern Hills. Wyatt (2-6, 1-2) got two short touchdown runs from David Williams and two touchdown passes by Dante Gentry.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:23:22 PM
Eastern Hills 28, Wyatt 25 (6:25, 4th)
George Pruitt caught a 24-yard touchdown pass to put Eastern Hills back on top. It was Chris Gibson's third touchdown pass of the game.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 9:07:59 PM
Wyatt 25, Eastern Hills 21 (end 3rd)
A turnover and a short punt set up two touchdowns in the third quarter for Wyatt. Jacxon Bogar made an interception for Wyatt to start a 72-yard drive for a touchdown (Bisimwa Mitima's 35-yard catch), and a 6-yard punt gave Wyatt the ball back at the 37 for a short drive to Edward Williams' 1-yard run and a 25-21 lead with 29 seconds left in the third quarter.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:15:54 PM
Eastern Hills 21, Wyatt 12 (H)
Eastern Hills put up 21 points in the final 7:02 of the second quarter. Roscoe Lee caught two long touchdown passes, of 67 and 39 yards, on the fly, and Cedric Jones returned an interception 46 yards as the Highlanders climbed back from a 12-0 deficit. Wyatt had taken a two-touchdown lead on Edward Williams' 2-yard run with 7:29 left in the second quarter.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 7:29:16 PM
Wyatt 6, Eastern Hills 0 (end 1st)
Wyatt scored on its opening drive, converting on fourth down with a 12-yard touchdown pass. Dante Gentry hit Roosevelt Hooker at the goal line on fourth-and-7, capping a 13-play drive to start the game.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 15, 2009 4:21:00 PM
Dunbar wideout named All-American
Fort Worth Dunbar receiver Darius White has been chosen as one of 10 players that will be honored on the Under Armour All-America Selection Tour presented by Right Guard. The inaugural 10-city tour started today in West Chester, Ohio for Lakota West linebacker Jordan Hicks. Here's a tentative list of athletes that will be honored during the selection tour: Jordan Hicks, West Chester, Ohio Demarcus Milliner, Millbrook, Ala. Ahmad Dixon, Midway, Tex. Darius White, Ft. Worth, Tex. Phillip Sims, Chesapeake, Va. Nick Montana, Westlake Village, Calif. Michael Dyer, Little Rock, Ark. Jonathan Dowling, Bradenton, Fla. Lamarcus Joyner, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Jeff Luc, Port St. Lucie, Fla.
— William Wilkerson
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Saturday, October 10, 2009 8:11:14 PM
Grace Prep 41, FWC 30
Lions take down Fort Worth Christian 41-30 at R.L. Anderson Stadium on Saturday in a TAPPS Div. II matchup.
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, October 10, 2009 7:12:52 PM
Grapevine 37, Keller 35 (F)
The Mustangs prevail on a last-second field goal to beat Keller 37-35 in the District 5-5A matchup.
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, October 10, 2009 4:59:57 PM
Grapevine 17, Keller 14 (H)
Mustangs over the Indians, 17-14 at the half.
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, October 10, 2009 11:37:16 AM
Injured Coppell lineman Ok
Good news for Coppell defensive lineman Naveed Amirhekmat. Copell coach Joe McBride confirmed this morning that Amirhekmat is fine. Amirhekmat was carried away from Friday's game on a backboard/stretcher by ambulance. However, McBride said the move was precautionary and that Amirhekmat had full mobility last night.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 09, 2009 11:17:18 PM
(F) Carroll D guides 24-6 victory vs. Coppell
The Dragons defense stifled Coppell to a mere touchdown. The Cowboys hadn't scored less than 38 points in a game in the 5 previous victories for Coppell.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 09, 2009 10:27:22 PM
Final: Central 17, Ridge 14
Senior linebacker Matt Pizana made a sack on fourth down, and Keller Central ran out the final 1:42 with the help of a fourth-and-1 conversion to wrap up a 17-14 victory against Fossil Ridge. Israel Valentin's 32-yard touchdown catch and Blake Nichols' 37-yard run gave the Chargers 14 points in the final quarter. Nichols finished with 94 yards rushing for Central (2-4, 1-2 District 5-5A). Ridge (0-5, 0-3) got touchdown runs from Tray Lynch in the first quarter and James Jordan in the fourth quarter.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 09, 2009 10:13:39 PM
Central 17, Ridge 14 (3:05, 4th)
Central answers right back with a quick touchdown drive. Blake Nichols' 37-yard run finishes it off for a 17-14 lead.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 09, 2009 10:10:01 PM
Birdville 52, Springtown 14 (4th)
Josh Dorman has 6 TD passes and over 400 yards passing. Four WRs with over 100 yards receiving.
— Mark Largent
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Friday, October 09, 2009 10:07:13 PM
Lamar 28, Summit 21 (F)
A late Lamar interception sealed the fate of the Jaguars (2-4, 1-1), as they fell to he Vikings (5-2, 2-1) at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield. Ja'Terrian Douglas finished with 188 yards rushing and two touchdowns for Lamar.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 09, 2009 10:02:09 PM
Ridge 14, Central 10 (6:05, 4th)
Fourth-quarter excitement, suddenly. Quarterback James Jordan's 10-yard run finished an 80-yard drive to put Fossil Ridge back on top. The running game has the Panthers going.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 09, 2009 9:58:39 PM
Lengthy delay in Carroll game
Coppell defensive lineman Naveed Amirhekmat was removed from the field on a stretcher. Coppell had its goal line defense on the field as Carroll faced 2nd and goal from the 1 yard line. Carroll scored on a plunge but when the pile was unstacked Amirhekmat remained on the ground. After a 20 minute delay the game is set to resume with 5:53 left in the 3rd quarter.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 09, 2009 9:54:30 PM
Central 10, Ridge 7 (9:11, 4th)
Israel Valentin's 32-yard touchdown catch has Keller Central on top for the first time. That's two scores in two possessions for the Chargers, and it was set up by Marcus Fore's second interception.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 09, 2009 9:45:23 PM
Ridge 7, Central 3 (end 3rd)
Austin Morrow's 27-yard field goal with 1:46 left in the third quarter gave the Chargers their first points. The big gainer on the drive was a 32-yard catch by Taylor Munguia. The Chargers have the ball to start the fourth thanks to Marcus Fore's second interception.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 09, 2009 9:45:05 PM
Lamar 28, Summit 21 (4th)
With four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Summit quarterback Xavier Williams ran the ball in from three yards out to close the gap. Lamar has the ball at the Summit 32 yard line/
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 09, 2009 9:39:52 PM
Lamar 28, Summit 14 (3rd)
Lamar quarterback Tyler Wilson took the ball in from four yards out late in the quarter to give Lamar its current lead. At the start of the fourth quarter, Summit is at midfield and driving.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 09, 2009 9:38:19 PM
Saginaw 20, Brewer 19 (3rd)
Craig Swift has scored on runs of 44 and 36 yards in the second half to give Saginaw a 20-19 lead with 4 minutes to go in the third. Swift has 6 carries for 110 yards.
— Greg Bogomol
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Friday, October 09, 2009 9:33:50 PM
Trinity still up 21-0 after third quarter
A scoreless third quarter leaves Trinity leading Colleyville Heritage 21-0 entering the fourth quarter. Colleyville Heritage has started moving the ball, twice moving well into the Trinity side of the field, but came away without points. The first drive ended on downs, the second on a fourth-down interceptions.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 09, 2009 9:33:14 PM
In a defensive battle Carroll up 17-6
Fans might have expected the usually potent offenses to be airing it out and racking up points. But turnovers and tough defense have kept the scoring down at the half.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 09, 2009 9:19:46 PM
Lamar 21, Summit 14 (4:27 3rd Q)
Lamar took its opening possession 72 yards for a 21-7 lead after Ja'Terrian Douglas scored from six yards out. Summit responded on the ensuing possession, as Eric Waters caught a pretty Xavier Williams pass in the end zone for a 13-yard score.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:48:13 PM
Brewer 19, Saginaw 7 (H)
Brewer quarterback Jake Glover has completed 18 of 24 passes for 241 yards and three scores to help stake the Bears to a 19-7 halftime lead. Twice Glover hooked up with Vernon Johnson in the second quarter on passes of 51 and 17 yards, the latter with just 40 seconds left in the half. His other scoring strike was a 6 yard pass to Trey Bagsby. Saginaw got its lone score on a Darren Gayden 1 yard run in the second quarter, but has managed just 148 yards offense.
— Greg Bogomol
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:47:22 PM
Aledo 28, Azle 0 (H)
Johnathan Gray has rushed for 101 yards on 11 carries, and Stetson Stockard has caught six passes for 104 yards.
The Cougars started the second quarter much like the first, adding a 22-yard touchdown run by Da'Ryon Witherspoon, his second of the game, that gave Seguin a 24-0 lead with just two minutes gone in the period. Davonte Walls gave Timberview a spark with a 65-yard punt return for a score to close the gap to 24-7, but the Cougars answered with a 75-yard drive capped by a 25-yard touchdown run by quarterback Dorsey Griffin. The Seguin defense held Timberview without a first down in the first half.
— Darren Lauber
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:42:02 PM
Ridge 7, Central 0 (H)
Both teams had a shot for points moments before halftime, but both came up empty. Fossil Ridge drove 83 yards on 16 plays, but missed a field goal with 1:24 to go. Then Keller Central drove the other way with its best possession of the game, but a long pass to the end zone from the Ridge 40 fell incomplete as time expired.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:36:32 PM
Lamar 14, Summit 7 (H)
At the half, the score remains the same as it was midway through the second quarter. On the final play of the half, Summit quarterback Xavier Williams gunned a 40-yard pass to the end zone into a crowd, but the pass was batted out of bounds.
Trinity's Terrance Tusan rushed for 152 yards on 17 carries and scored two touchdowns as the Trojans have opened up a 21-0 halftime lead over Colleyville Heritage at Mustang-Panther Stadium. Trinity scored on its first three possessions, with Antonio Gonzalez scoring the third touchdown on a 1-yard run.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:19:30 PM
Trinity 21, C. Heritage 0
Antonio Gonzalez 1-yard TD run, set up by Terrance Tusan's 61-yard run to start the drive.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:18:09 PM
Everman up 35-0
The Bulldogs are totally in control of this one, 35-0, and Legacy isn't helping its cause. The Broncos have had big turnovers back to back, and Everman has taken advantage of both. First, Legacy fumbled and Everman recovered, scoring two plays later.
Then on their next drive the Broncos snapped the ball over their punter's head. Everman's J.T. Gales recovered in the end zone for a touchdown. Next drive, another snap over the punter. The Broncos fell on this one at the 8-yard line, but the result was the same. Ruben Fletcher did the honors this time from 2 yards out.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:18:08 PM
Fossil Ridge 7, Central 0 (2nd)
Tray Lynch's 1-yard run with 4:36 left in the first quarter accounts for the only points so far. Both teams have thrown two interceptions.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:16:37 PM
Lamar 14, Summit 7 (6:39 2nd Q)
Ja'Terrian Douglas has given Lamar the lead, thanks to a 3-yard jaunt into the end zone. After a quarter of play, Douglas had negative two yards rushing, but now has 45 for the night.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:13:38 PM
Trinity rolling
Trinity has extended its lead over Colleyville Heritage to 21-0, probably midway through the second quarter. (The game clock is not working.) Terrance Tusan has scored twice, and his 61-yard run to start the Trojans' third possession to set up Antonio Gonzalez's 1-yard plunge.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:11:34 PM
Trinity scores again, 14-0
Trinity 14, C. Heritage 0, early 2Q: Terrance Tusan's second short touchdown run of the night on second play of 2Q.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:06:20 PM
Summit 7, Lamar 7 (1st)
After a quarter of play at Newsom Stadium in Mansfield, the two District 4-5A rivals are battling to a tie. Lamar back Ja'Terrian Douglas has negative two yards rushing after a quarter of play. Summit's score came on the opening possession, an 11-play 72-yard drive that ended with a Lewis Washington reception for a touchdown. Lamar responded quickly, using five plays and going 71 yards. Tracy Smith scored the Vikings' touchdown on a 41-yard reception.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 09, 2009 8:00:23 PM
Everman up 14-0
The Bulldogs picked off a Legacy pass right before the end of the first quarter, and four plays later Shawn Sanders punched it in from 6 yards out for the 14-0 lead.
So far, Legacy is attempting a lot of trickery, moving players around, etc. But it hasn't helped much. They've got one first down to show for it so far.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 09, 2009 7:57:10 PM
Carroll-Coppell: 4 possessions, 4 turnovers
Carroll and Coppell began the game with 2 turnovers each.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 09, 2009 7:53:24 PM
Trinity up 7-0
Trinity takes the first possession and drives for a TD and 7-0 lead over Colleyville Heritage. Terrance Tusan scored on a 2-yard run.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 09, 2009 7:39:59 PM
Everman up 7-0
Didn't take Everman long to get on the board out here. Cory Franklin runs it in from 24 yards out for the Bulldogs' 7-0 lead with 7:26 remaining here in the first quarter. Franklin has two carries for 57 yards. Not a bad average.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 09, 2009 7:26:06 PM
Dragon Stadium is Packed!
The combination of Carroll homecoming and the potency of the matchup against Coppell produced a full house here tonight at Dragon Stadium. A mere 5 minutes to kickoff and parking lots are overflowing and traffic isn't moving around the stadium.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 09, 2009 7:20:32 PM
Everman-Mansfield Legacy in Game of the Week
Well, here we are for the continuing installment of Game of the Week. This Friday we're at Everman, and we're about 12 minutes away from kickoff. It's a beautiful night for football (at least as far as this Pennsylvania native is concerned) and we'll see how a banged-up Everman secondary does against Mansfield Legacy.
Good, helpful people out here at Everman. And the hot dogs are good, too. Hey, folks, we all have our own ways to kill time.
— Tracey Myers
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Thursday, October 08, 2009 9:51:10 PM
Final: Wyatt 28, South Hills 0
Fort Worth Wyatt pulled away after a battle of defenses for three quarters, scoring 21 points in the final 8:33 to take a 28-0 victory against Fort Worth South Hills. Okayae Steward caught an 87-yard touchdown pass that gave the Chaparrals a 21-0 lead just one play following a turnover that stopped a South Hills possession. Wyatt (2-5, 1-1) won its first game in the District 7-4A East Zone. South Hills (0-6, 0-2) was hampered by 16 penalties and three turnovers.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, October 08, 2009 6:45:48 PM
Keller kickoff at 4 p.m. Saturday
There are conflicting times going around for the Keller-Grapevine game on Saturday but just to be clear kickoff is set for 4 p.m. The game was originally slated for 3 p.m. but SAT tests Saturday morning mitigated sliding the start time back to 4 p.m.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Monday, October 05, 2009 11:32:50 PM
Jackson picks Sooners
Arlington Sam Houston receiver Kameel Jackson committed to Oklahoma over the weekend, according to Texans coach Danny Edelman. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Jackson is the first commit for the Sooners’ 2011 class. “He has been going back and forth with several offers since the season started,” Edelman said. “He’s had anywhere from eight to 10 different schools that have offered him.” Jackson, whose name blew up this summer on the camp circuit, also had offers from Tennessee, Nebraska, Kansas, Tulsa and Texas A&M. “I think with some peace of mind and understanding that Oklahoma is a great university, he and his family sat down and they made a decision this past weekend,” Edelman said. Jackson, who has missed several games with an injury this season but should return this week, caught 54 passes for 761 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore last season.
— William Wilkerson
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Monday, October 05, 2009 1:39:03 PM
Why did Grapevine take a safety?
During Grapevine's 37-19 victory against L.D. Bell the Mustangs were backed up to their own 5-yard line. Rather than punt from their own endzone, Grapevine coach Dave Henigan elected to intentionally take the safety. But why? Well Henigan wanted to give his punter room but more importantly he was playing the points game. See last year Keller lost the playoff tiebreaker on a coinflip. This year, District 5-5A will use points as a tiebreaker with +14 per game the maximum. So Henigan opted to give up the 2 rather than risk the punt being blocked or giving L.D. Bell field position for a quick TD.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 12:19:41 AM
Dunbar wins district opener
Darius White set up one touchdown with a missed field goal return and scored on a punt return and a long pass play to help the Dunbar Wildcats defeat the Polytechnic Parrots 36-7 in the District 7-4A West opener at Clark Field. Polytechnic (4-2, 0-1) -- which played the second half without injured quarterback Damion Thornton -- outgained the Wildcats 241 yards to 112 in the first half, but missed on too many scoring opportunities and trailed 14-7 at halftime. White had a 69-yard punt return for a touchdown on the last play of the third quarter, then teamed with quarterback Dominique Sanders on a 57-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter to give the Wildcats (4-2, 1-0) a 34-7 lead. The game can be seen on Fort Worth Community Cable Channel 31 at 7 p.m. Sunday or viewed at fortworthgov.org. Click the "Watch Online Now" button and choose the Community Channel Program.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 02, 2009 11:23:59 PM
Martin the Real Deal; Beats Arlington 38-20
Don’t be fooled by Arlington Martin’s 3-3 overall record. This is one of the better teams in the area. Martin lost by eight to top-rated Cedar Hill two weeks ago and dropped a 23-21 game to Arlington Bowie on a last second field goal. On Friday, the Warriors used a dominant second half to beat Arlington 38-20. Danzel Williams ran 23 times for 123 yards and two touchdowns. Russel Bellomy, who averages 107 yards passing per game, threw for 245 yards and two touchdowns. Arlington’s Matt Joeckel, who averages 154.9 yards per game, threw for 212 and three touchdowns. But the Warriors picked him off twice in the second half, where it also held the Colts to two failed fourth down attempts. Martin used drives of 14 and 18 plays in the first half to keep the Colts high-octane offense off the field. And it paid off as it went into the locker room up 17-13. Martin scored touchdowns on its first two possessions of the second half to pull away.
— William Wilkerson
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Friday, October 02, 2009 11:09:11 PM
(F) Keller 45, Central 20
A balanced offense proved the winning difference for Keller in the 45-20 victory. Indians receiver Chris Soihl scored two touchdowns receiving and one rushing.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 02, 2009 10:25:50 PM
Final: Stephenville 31, Timberview 0
Stephenville finished off a 31-0 victory behind 199 yards and two touchdown runs by James Myles and two interceptions and a fumble recovery in the end zone by Holton Westbrook. The Jackets allowed 221 yards and forced five turnovers in improving to 2-0 in District 8-4A.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 02, 2009 10:24:53 PM
Summit 33, Mansfield 25 (F)
A big stop on fourth down by Summit left Mansfield just inches short of extending the contest at Vernon Newsom Stadium. George Baltimore's effort came up less than a foot away from a first down.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 02, 2009 10:18:09 PM
Douglas goes wild
In a 56-27 win against Sam Houston, Lamar's Ja'Terian Douglas rushed for more than 300 yards and scored 6 touchdowns. He also added a two-point conversion.
— Mark Wright
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Friday, October 02, 2009 10:12:06 PM
Haltom 21, Burleson 20 (4th)
Haltom took the lead on a 5-yard touchdown run by Dexter Braziel with 6:58 left in the third quarter. The Buffalos have slowed the Burleson rushing game, that gave them fits in the first half, forcing punts on both of the Elks' possessions in the quarter.
— Darren Lauber
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Friday, October 02, 2009 9:52:23 PM
Stephenville 24, Timberview 0 (end 3rd)
Holton Westbrook, a junior linebacker, is having a game to remember. He recovered a fumble in the end zone to give the Jackets a 24-0 lead in the third quarter. He already has two interceptions.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 02, 2009 9:52:00 PM
Dunbar in control
A 4-yard touchdown run by quarterback Dominique Sanders and a 69-yard punt return by Darius White on the final play of the third quarter has Dunbar up 27-7 on Polytechnic entering the fourth quarter.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 02, 2009 9:41:57 PM
Summit 20, Mansfield 17 (end 3rd)
Summit is deep in Mansfield territory to start the fourth quarter. Neither team was able to get a drive going in the third quarter, save Summit's latest effort. The Jaguars start the fourth quarter on the Mansfield four yard line. At the half, Summit's passing game was the difference at Vernon Newsom Stadium. Summit receiver John Ellis has had a career night thus far, scoring on a 79-yard pass and a 29-yard pass and totaling 121 yards receiving in the first half. Mansfield put up a late rally, as running back George Baltimore scored on a 5-yard run with 45 seconds left in the half to make the score 20-17.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 02, 2009 9:38:15 PM
Burleson 20, Haltom 14 (H)
Haltom opened the game strong with an 8-play, 48-yard drive, following a 34 yard kickoff return by Corey Velasquez, to take an early 6-0 lead. But Burleson countered with 20 unanswered points to take a 20-6 lead with 2:17 left in the half. Elks' running back Blake Smith led the charge with 133 yards on 16 carries with touchdown runs of 1 and 5 yards. Amery Duncan added a 2-yard run. Haltom closed the gap to 20-14 just before the half when J.J. Gibbs darted in from 10 yards out. Buffalos' quarterback Aaron Shockey completed 4-of-7 passes on the 70-yard drive for 47 yards.
— Darren Lauber
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Friday, October 02, 2009 9:30:28 PM
Poly QB out
Polytechnic quarterback Damion Thornton is not in the backfield to start the second half. Thornton was injured on a blocked field-goal attempt late in the first half. Parrots running back Duran Hollis, who rushed for 84 yards on 15 carries in the first half, has moved into the quarterback spot.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 02, 2009 9:25:38 PM
Keller, Central raise $20,000
The Keller/Keller Central student bodies combined to raise $20,000 for breast cancer research. The announcement came during halftime as the students presented a check to representatives of the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 02, 2009 9:25:10 PM
Gray goes for 70, Aledo up 28-12
Stop me if you've heard this before, folks. Although I'm guessing in Aledo it never gets old.
Johnathan Gray was at it again, this time on a 70-yard touchdown rush to bolster Aledo's lead, 28-12, with 5:03 remaining in the third.
Aledo's last two "drives" have been for 46 seconds and one minute, 26 seconds.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 02, 2009 9:18:53 PM
Four TDs for Lamar RB
Ja'Terian Douglas just scored his fourth touchdown of the night. His 52-yard came on Lamar's first offensive play of the third quarter and gives the Vikings a little breathing room with a 35-21 lead.
— Mark Wright
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Friday, October 02, 2009 9:15:25 PM
Boswell scores, trails 21-12
Boswell answers, although the lack of points after are hurting the Pioneers. Jacob Stone caught a beautiful 44-yard touchdown pass from Quinton Gregory, but the two-point conversion attempt, a pass, failed. So Aledo still leads 21-12.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 02, 2009 9:09:00 PM
Aledo up 21-6
OK, I've gotten my Johnathan Gray lede written, but this moment belongs to another Bearcat. Matthew Bishop found a wide open (and I mean wide, wide, wide open) Todd Christian for a 32-yard touchdown catch as Aledo goes up 21-6 early in the third. The Bearcats' drive started on Boswell's 34-yard line following a blocked punt.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 02, 2009 9:07:47 PM
Dunbar leads at halftime
Fort Worth Dunbar is up 14-7 over Fort Worth Polytechnic at halftime despite Poly outgaining Dunbar 240 yards to 112. Poly had a 35-yard field goal attempt come up short, and Dunbar's Darius White returned the ball from nine yards deep in his end zone to the Parrots' 10. That set up Jordan Rollerson's 10-yard run that gave the Wildcats a 14-0 lead. Poly got on the scoreboard on Duran Hollis' 11-yard touchdown run with 3:25 left in the halftime, then had a 22-yard field goal attempt blocked with 8 seconds left in the half.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:50:58 PM
Keller 24, Keller Central 6 (H)
After falling behind on the game's first drive, Keller has taken control both offensively and defensively to take the 24-6 lead into half.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:48:10 PM
Lamar 28, Sam Houston 21 (H)
Sam Houston running back Jonathan Parsons was stopped at the Lamar 1 with 8 seconds to go in the first half and the Texans could not get lined up to snap the ball in time to run another play. Parsons was on the ground shaken up after the play, but the officials ruled time had expired. It was one of the few times so far that one of the teams failed to score. Vikings running back Ja'Terian Douglas scored from 1-yard out, his third TD of the game, to give Lamar the lead late in the second quarter. Douglas has rushed for 105 yards on 18 carries so far. He has also scored on a 2-point conversion run. Texans quarterback Jamal Turner has accounted for three touchdowns, including scoring passes of 50 yards and 14 yards. He also scored on a 14-yard run early in the second quarter to give Sam Houston a 21-20 lead. Turner has thrown for 145 yards and rushed for 62. The Vikings got a touchdown on a 94-yard kickoff return by Jacob Bennett. After a missed PAT, Lamar led 20-14. Should make for an interesting second half.
— Mark Wright
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:45:17 PM
Stephenville 17, Timberview 0 (H)
German Chavarria kicked a 33-yard field goal, and Cole Stokes caught a 39-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter for the Yellow Jackets. The TD was set up by a second interception by Holton Westbrook, who wound up with a pass that was tipped twice downfield. Stephenville has a big edge on offense, 260-129 in yards and no turnovers.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:23:59 PM
Bearcats now up 14-6
Gray gets another chance with time dwindling here in the first half, and he makes the most of it. He breaks a tackle and goes 35 yards for a touchdown, giving the Bearcats a 14-6 advantage with 32 seconds remaining in the second quarter.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:14:16 PM
Dunbar takes early lead
Fort Worth Dunbar leads Fort Worth Polytechnic 7-0 after the first quarter in the District 7-4A West opener at Clark Stadium. Dunbar quarterback Erick Martin scored on a 2-yard run on the Wildcats' second possession.
— David Thomas
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:13:45 PM
Summit 14, Mansfield 7 (end 1st)
After a quarter of play, Summit has the lead over its rival. Summit quarterback Xavier Williams has 101 yards passing and a touchdown. Mansfield's Anthony Thompson has the Tiger's score, which came on a 15-yard reverse early in the game.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:12:17 PM
Stephenville 7, Timberview 0 (end of 1st)
James Myles' 96-yard run gave the Yellow Jackets a 7-0 lead in the first quarter, one play after Holton Westbrook's interception at the goal line stopped a Timberview drive that had reached the 9-yard line. Through the first quarter, Myles had 111 yards on seven carries.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:11:06 PM
Birdville 10, Saginaw 7 (end 1st)
John Alvarez had a 53-yard run and Anthony Bardon nailed a 36-yard field goal for Birdville. Saginaw cut the lead to three with when Zac Irvin raced 72 yards for a touchdown.
— Kevin Casas
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Friday, October 02, 2009 8:00:46 PM
Bearcats take the lead
One good turn deserves another, and the Bearcats have gone up at the 10:08 mark of the second. Johnathan Gray punched it in from 1 yard out, and Aledo's extra point by Andrew Kocurek was good to put Aledo up 7-6.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 02, 2009 7:58:02 PM
Boswell up 6-0 after first quarter
It's the end of the first out at this week's GOW, and Boswell is up 6-0 over Aledo. Quarterback Quinton Gregory engineered a beautiful drive for the Pioneers that ate up more than six minutes, and his 4-yard run puts Boswell up. The PAT was blocked.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, October 02, 2009 7:39:25 PM
Stephenville special guest: Jay Novacek
Stephenville will have a special guest on the sideline for tonight's game against Mansfield Timberview -- former Cowboys tight end Jay Novacek. He was the guest speaker at ceremonies honoring four new members of the Stephenville High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The former NFL player wore a Stephenville polo, blue jeans and boots as the inductees -- Van Evans, Dale Brock, Randy Clements and Adrian Dunson -- were introduced.
But those weren't the only special guests. About 15 players and coaches from the Jackets' 1999 state championship team were recognized before the game.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, October 02, 2009 7:30:14 PM
Play 4 a Cure in Keller
Once again this year the Keller and Keller Central fans have flooded KISD stadium with pink clothes, banners, hair bows and socks. For the second straight year the 2 school combined this week to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 11:10:46 PM
(F) Grapevine 37, L.D. Bell 19
The Mustangs improved to 2-0 in District 5-5A play with an impressive victory against L.D. Bell (2-3, 1-1). Grapevine (2-3, 2-0) racked up 299 rush yards and 5 running TDs.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 8:45:57 PM
Halftime: Grapevine 27, L.D. Bell 10
In a wide open second quarter, the Mustangs jumped out to the 27-10 lead that they carried to intermission.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 8:23:57 PM
Grapevine 20, L.D. Bell 3
The Mustangs scored two quick TDs in the 2nd to take the 17 point lead. Grapevine scored a touchdown on a 7 yard run by Chris McDade. Grapevine then snagged a turnover on the following kickoff and struck for another TD in only 2 plays.
— Tobias Xaiver Lopez
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 8:17:20 PM
Grapevine 7, L.D. Bell 3
L.D. Bell kicker Cole Benton nailed a 28-yard FG to put the Blue Raiders on the board.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 8:16:48 PM
Grapevine 7, L.D. Bell 0
Grapevine held L.D. Bell to a three-and-out on the first drive. The Mustangs then built an extended 88-yard drive to take the 7-0 lead.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 7:38:08 PM
Kickoff time in Grapevine
Well, after about a 40 minute delay we're about to get underway with Grapevine kicking off to L.D. Bell.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 6:57:41 PM
Grapevine, LD Bell on field for warmups
LD Bell and Grapevine are finally on the field for warmups at 6:55 p.m. so a short delay in kickoff but its pretty clear now in terms of weather. The Blue Raiders are out in all-white with blue helmets. The Mustangs sport gray pants with red and blue stripes. Grapevine has its red tops with blue helmets in a very New York Giants looking scheme.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, October 01, 2009 6:44:26 PM
No official word but delay in Grapevine
No one up here in the pressbox seems to have an official word but considering its 15 minutes to kickoff and neither team is on the field I"m guessing there's going to be a slight delay at Grapevine.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Wednesday, September 30, 2009 5:50:02 PM
Dorman picks up honor
Birdville senior quarterback Josh Dorman was honored this week by being selected as the Class 4A Built Ford Tough high school player of the week. In week four, Dorman led the Hawks to a 63-28 victory over Azle in the District 6-4A opening week. Dorman completed 32 of 43 passes for 553 yards and seven touchdowns, as Birdville moved to 4-0 on the season. Off the field, Dorman is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has a 3.6 GPA.
— Drew Davison
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Monday, September 28, 2009 10:31:18 AM
Trinity's Williams day-to-day
Trinity running back Tevin Williams left Friday's game against Keller with a leg injury. Trojans coach Steve Lineweaver said Williams will be evaluated on a week to week basis but expects the junior tailback to play again this season. "He's a young guy with a lot of games left so we'll be careful we don't want to rush him back," Lineweaver said. Lineweaver said Williams carried five or six times after the initial injury.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:34:19 PM
Galena Park 28, Carroll 15 (F)
It's a final - Carroll goes down 28-15 to Galena Park North Shore in Corsicana.
— Star-Telegram staff
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:20:14 PM
Galena Park 28, Carroll 15
The Dragons are in serious trouble as Galena Park scored with 1:04 left to take the 2 TD lead.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 8:50:03 PM
Galena Park 22, Carroll 15
Galena Park scored and earned the 2-point conversion to take a 7 point lead with 10:16 left in the game.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 8:45:05 PM
End of 3rd: Carroll 15, Galena Park 14
Carroll leads heading into the fourth quarter. However, Galena Park is driving and faces 2nd and 2 from the Dragons 24 yard line to start the quarter.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 8:38:53 PM
Carroll 15, Galena Park 14
Carroll finally retook the lead when David Piland struck 12 yards to Sean Landers to give the Dragons the 15-14 lead with 2:02 left in the 3rd quarter.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 7:42:35 PM
(H) Galena Park 14, Carroll 8
Carroll's offense has yet to find its groove as the Dragons trail 14-8. Carroll has 78 yards passing at the break.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 7:27:35 PM
Foster 20 FG, Carroll 8, Galena Park 14
Carroll kicker Cade Foster nailed a 20 yard FG, his second of the game to narrow Galena Park's lead to 14-8.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 7:08:49 PM
Galena Park 14, Carroll 5
A Carroll fumble in the redzone allowed Galena Park a 73 yard fumble return for a touchdown to take the lead with 9:13 remaining before half.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:57:19 PM
Safety: Carroll 5, Galena Park 7
Galena Park suffered a high snap that went into their own endzone for a Carroll safety. The Dragons now trail 7-5 with possession at their own 34.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:54:11 PM
End of 1st: Galena Park 7, Carroll 3
Carroll had 2 drives in the first quarter. One with Cade Foster's 49 yard FG and the second where the Dragons were forced to punt. Galena Park holds possession to start the 2nd facing 3-and-10 at its own 17 yard line.
— Tobias Xavaier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:43:37 PM
Galena Park 7, Carroll 3
Galena Park rushed 80 yards on 4 plays to take the 7-3 lead with 3:16 remaining in the first quarter.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 6:37:24 PM
Carroll's Foster 49 yard FG
Carroll kicker Cade Foster just nailed a 49 yard FG to give Carroll the 3-0 lead with 4:11 remaining in the first quarter.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 5:44:51 PM
30 minutes to go 4 Carroll
It about 30 minutes to go here in Corsicana as Carroll and Galena Park North Shore get set to play. Carroll is decked out in all white, pants, jerseys and helmets. Galena Park sports red pants and helmets. Right now North Shore is wearing numberless black practice jerseys. On the way in I saw a white sedan with a 3 foot Dragon tail hanging out the trunk. Good stuff and a solid travel contingent from Southlake.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 1:07:26 AM
Trinity 28, Keller 14 (F)
It wasn't decided until late but a touchdown with 2:14 remaining secured the victory for Trinity. Trojans QB Willie Hubbard found Brandon Carter for a 34 yard strike to ice the win.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Saturday, September 26, 2009 1:06:58 AM
Bowie survives to beat Martin 23-21
Arlington Bowie's Steven Valadez rushed onto the field and kicked a 24-yard field goal with 16 seconds left to give the Volunteers a 23-21 victory over Arlington Martin in both team's District 4-5A opener at Cravens Field on Friday. Bowie jumped out to a 20-0 lead midway throught the second quarter, and held Martin to minus 1 yards of total offense in the first quarter. But the Warriors got their ground game rolling, ate up a lot of clock and took the lead with the opening possession of the second half. Russell Bellomy's 6-yard touchdown run with 6:20 left in the third was the lasting scoring play until Valadez's kick. Langston Williams set Bowie up at its own 49 with a good punt return. A 20-yard pass from Deric Davis to Austin Whitaker was followed by a Martin pass interference call. That was enough to get Bowie into position for the win.
— William Wilkerson
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Friday, September 25, 2009 10:22:32 PM
Final: Arlington 56, Lamar 7
It's over. What may be Arlington Lamar's worst loss ever. It came at the hands of Arlington High, which scored on every drive except the two -- one to end the half, and one with the subs. Matt Joeckel completed 16 of 18 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns, and Lamar star Ja'Terian Douglas was held to 42 yards on 21 carries. Only a 72-yard touchdown catch by Demetrius Ransom for the Vikings in the third quarter prevented a shutout.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, September 25, 2009 10:07:32 PM
Trinity 28, Keller 14 late
With 2:14 remaining Trinity just scored to take a 2 TD lead.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, September 25, 2009 9:53:11 PM
Trinity 21, Keller 14
Keller scored with 6:55 left to narrow the Trojans lead to 21-14. QB Cameron Allerheiligen hit Dillon Farley for a 10 yard TD pass.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, September 25, 2009 9:50:45 PM
Birdville 49, Azle 14 (3rd)
Hawks QB Josh Dorman has thrown 6 TD passes so far.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, September 25, 2009 9:49:44 PM
Arlington 49, Lamar 7 (end of 3rd)
Whew. What a quarter for the Arlington Colts. Four touchdowns. An 80-yard score on the first play of the half. A 65-yard score. Two one-play touchdown drives. A takeaway. This is certainly going to be the most lopsided score in the seven Peach Bowl games.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, September 25, 2009 9:46:33 PM
Stephenville 24, Legacy 7 (end 3rd)
After three quarters of play, Stephenville has opened up the lead a little bit at Tarleton Memorial Stadium. The highlight of the quarter was Aiavion Edwards' 95-yard interception return for a touchdown to give the Yellowjackets a little more breathing room.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, September 25, 2009 9:41:59 PM
Trinity 21, Keller 7 in 4th
Trinity finally found some passing success to set up the Trojans with a 21-7 lead with 9:36 left in the game. Trinity's Terrance Tusan carried from 2 yards out for the TD
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, September 25, 2009 9:28:31 PM
Trinity 14, Keller 7
Trinity's Q'Niko Thomas snagged an interception and returned it 60 yards for a TD. The Trojans now lead 14-7 with 2:32 left in the 3rd.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, September 25, 2009 9:22:05 PM
Trinity 7, Keller 7 (H)
With 50 seconds left in the half, Keller began an 82 yard drive which culminated with a TD pass from QB Cameron Allerheiligen hitting Chris Soihl for the 8 yard TD. The Indians mounted the drive with no timeouts on 7 plays to score with 4 seconds left. Trinity has no passing yards in the first half.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, September 25, 2009 9:09:06 PM
Arlington 28, Lamar 0 (3rd)
On the first play of the second half, Kurtis Green took a handoff and turned what looked like a busted play into an 80-yard touchdown run for Arlington. The senior stopped, stuttered and then shot through an opening on the right side and ran untouched down the sideline.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, September 25, 2009 8:36:31 PM
Arlington 21, Lamar 0 (H)
Arlington is dominating this game on offense. The Colts have touchdown drives of 76, 80 and 42 yards, and Matt Joeckel has completed 12 of 13 passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns. But the defense is starring, too. The Colts have held Lamar's Ja'Terian Douglas to 16 yards on 13 carries, dropping him for a loss or no gain seven times. QB Tyler Wilson is 3-for-8 for 42 yards and an interception.
The only mistake Arlington made was a muffed punt that extended a Lamar possession. But the Vikings had to punt each time, plus the interception. Colts linebacker Laderice Sanders had a sack and a tackle for loss in the first half. Arlington gets the ball to start the second half.
— Carlos Mendez
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Friday, September 25, 2009 8:17:03 PM
Burleson down 27-0
Well folks, I wish I had better news to report from our Game of the Week. But as it stands, it's not looking very good for the home team.
Herschel Sims just rushed for his second touchdown, this one for 71 yards, as Abilene takes a 27-0 lead. And there's still about six minutes left in the first half.
— Tracey Myers
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Friday, September 25, 2009 8:07:47 PM
Arlington 7, Lamar 0 (end of 1st)
Brandon Lewis caught a 25-yard touchdown pass from Matt Joeckel off a fake field goal to give Arlington High the first points in the Peach Bowl. Lewis lined up split left and no one covered him, so either Joeckel saw him uncovered, or the Colts were planning to fake all along. Either way, the play ended a 76-yard opening possession for the Colts. Lamar punted twice in the first quarter, although one punt was muffed and recovered by the Vikings.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Friday, September 25, 2009 8:05:34 PM
End of 1st: Trinity 7, Keller 0
Trinity holds a 7-0 lead entering the 2nd but Keller's offense faces 3rd and goal from the 12.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Friday, September 25, 2009 8:05:12 PM
Legacy 0, Stephenville 0 (2nd)
After a quarter of play, both Legacy and Stephenville have had difficulty moving the ball. The two defenses held the opposing offenses to two punts in the first quarter.
— Brian Hernalsteen
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Friday, September 25, 2009 7:50:14 PM
Trinity up 7-0 on Keller
After a brilliant punt return by Brandon Carter, Trinity needed to only go 17 yards for a touchdown. RB Tevin Williams eventually plunged in from 1 yard out to give the Trojans the 7-0 lead with 6:51 to go in the 1st quarter.
— Tobias Xavier lopez
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Friday, September 25, 2009 7:31:50 PM
Time 4 kickoff: Keller vs. Trinity
The defending 5-5A district champions, the Trinity Trojans, are on the field having already done the Haka. The Trojans are clad in all white with black helmets while Kelller, the home team, sports navy jerseys and gold pants.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, September 24, 2009 10:49:43 PM
Colleyville Heritage 45, Fossil Ridge 18 (F)
After trailing early Colleyville Heritage rolled through the second and third quarters to knock off Fossil Ridge 45-18 in the District 5-5A opener. Colleyville Heritage QB Jeff Calvert threw for 298 yards and two TD. Calvert also rushed for 109 yards and 2 TD.
— Tobias Xavier Lopez
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Thursday, September 24, 2009 10:06:44 PM
Final: Heights 34, Dunbar 29
Michael Jacobs scored on a 1-yard run with 30 seconds left for Arlington Heights (3-2). Dunbar got the ball back at its 40-yard line with 25 seconds left, but with no timeouts, two pass plays picked up only 11 yards and time ran out. Jacobs finished with 168 yards and two second-half touchdowns for Heights, and receiver Marquis Jackson had four catches for 164 yards and three touchdowns.
Dunbar receiver Darius White had three catches for 46 yards and did not score, but the Wildcats got touchdowns from Dominique Sanders, Jordan Rollerson and Erick Martin and an interception return for a touchdown by Traylon Williams.
— Star-Telegram Staff
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Thursday, September 24, 2009 9:33:22 PM
Dunbar 29, Heights 28 (3:44, 4th)
Erick Martin scored on a 1-yard quarterback sneak, and Darius White ran in a two-point conversion off the swinging gate, taking the long snap and working his way into the end zone for a 29-28 lead with 3:44 left. The scores capped a 70-yard drive by the Wildcats.
