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The Hawks Defense played lights out including a 4th and goal stance to preserve the shut out. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak steamrolls Cleburne, 72-0

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Wed, 10/23/2024 - 18:10

RED OAK – Coming off a close win over Joshua, the Red Oak Hawks (4-3, 2-1) rolled over the Yellowjackets (0-8, 0-4) from Cleburne on Homecoming night.The Hawks scored on all but two of their possessions. The Yellowjackets could not stop the Hawks ground game or air attack.

Josh Novak (7) rushed for 245 yards and five touchdown, and also threw for 78 yards and two touchdowns. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Avalon beats Milford 64-14, moves to 7-0

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Wed, 10/23/2024 - 18:06

AVALON – Avalon coasted by the Milford Bulldogs at home Friday night to the tune of 64-14, keeping their perfect season alive. The Eagles might be getting used to big wins, seeing as the team has won six games by 46 points or more this season.

Waxahachie 24, Cedar Hill 13

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Wed, 10/23/2024 - 18:04

WAXAHACHIE – Wade Lemons scored twice, and Waxahachie’s 21-point second quarter proved to be the difference in a win over Cedar Hill.

Italy takes control, hands Axtell first loss, 21-7

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Wed, 10/23/2024 - 18:04

ITALY – The Italy Gladiators, under the guidance of AD/Head Football Coach Mike Loveless, faced their biggest test of the season Friday night as the undefeated Axtell Longhorns herded into Gladiator Stadium, also boasting an undefeated record – as well as winning 16 out of their last 17 games.

WEEK 8 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 18, 2024)

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Wed, 10/23/2024 - 18:00

Avalon 64, Milford 14Ennis 36, Terrell 41Ferris 22, Quinlin Ford 49Italy 21, Axtell 7Life School 7, Kennedale 50Maypearl 26, Whitney 22Midlothian Heritage 56, Crandall 3Milford 14, Avalon 64Ovilla Christian 32, Victory Christian 52Palmer 41, Whitesboro 33Red Oak 72, Cleburne 0Waxahachie 24, Cedar...

WEEK 8: High School Football Schedules (October 18, 2024)

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Wed, 10/16/2024 - 15:30

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18Avalon vs Milford at home, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Terrell at home, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Quinlan Ford at Quinlan, 7 p.m.Italy vs Axtell at home, 7 p.m.Life School vs Kennedale at Kennedale, 7:30 p.m.Maypearl vs Whitney at home, 7:30 p.m.

The Hawks defensive unit shut down the Owls final drive, securing the 21-14 win. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures

Hawks sneak past Joshua, 21-14

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Wed, 10/16/2024 - 15:16

JOSHUA – The Red Oak Hawks varsity football team traveled on Friday, Oct. 12 for a district contest against the Joshua Owls. Red Oak took their first possession and marched down the field going up early, 7-0. The defense stymied Joshua’s offense in the first half of the game.

Midlothian 37, Burleson Centennial 33

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Wed, 10/16/2024 - 14:41

BURLESON – Brendyn Jackson had two touchdown receptions in the fourth quarter, including an 8-yarder from Beau Wendel with 13 seconds left to lift Midlothian (6-1,3-0) to a District 7-5A victory over host Burleson Centennial at BISD Stadium.

Waxahachie 37, Mesquite Horn 33

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Wed, 10/16/2024 - 14:39

MESQUITE – Jerry Meyer III threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns to lead Waxahachie over upset-minded Mesquite Horn in 11-6A Division I play at Hanby Stadium.

WEEK 7 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 11, 2024)

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Wed, 10/16/2024 - 14:36

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11Ennis 52, Greenville 15Ferris 6, Sunnyvale 45Italy 20, Rio vista 14Life School 20, Lake Worth 66Maypearl 14, West 6Midlothian 37, Burleson Centennial 33Midlothian Heritage 21, Terrell 14Milford 43, Covington 28Ovilla Christian 56, Denton Calvary 8 Palmer 55, Pottsboro 34Red Oak...