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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 6: Richland 30, Red Oak 14

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Wed, 10/06/2021 - 14:30

BIRDVILLE — Quarterback C.J. Nelson ran for one touchdown and threw for another as Richland defeated Red Oak.Richland (4-1, 1-1 4-5A-I) took control early. Richland caused four turnovers, including two interceptions by Christian Smith-Johnson. Richland scored on two drives after turnovers.E.J.

WHERE YOUR TEAM IS PLAYING THIS WEEK (SEPTEMBER 30, 2021)

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Wed, 09/29/2021 - 16:44

Ennis (Open) Ferris vs Bridgeport (Pink Out)Friday, October 1 at home, 7:00 p.m. Italy (Open) Life Waxahachie (Open) Maypearl (Open) Midlothian vs Colleyville Heritage (Pink Out)Friday, October 1 at home, 7:00 p.m.

Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures WR La’Kelsey Johnson, Jr. (11) runs over two Broncos and gets a little help from fellow WR Warren Roberson (4) to score another Hawks touchdown.

Red Oak gets first district win, tops Mansfield Legacy 49-28

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Wed, 09/29/2021 - 16:43

RED OAK, TX – The Red Oak Hawks wasted no time last Friday night to jump out in front of the Mansfield Legacy Broncos.After receiving the opening kickoff, the Hawks needed only one play from scrimmage and 13 seconds to go up 7-0.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 5: Ennis 47, Sulphur Springs 14

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Wed, 09/29/2021 - 16:40

ENNIS — Jackson Gilkey had 197 total yards and three touchdowns to lead Ennis (5-0, 2-0) over Sulphur Springs (0-5,0-2) in District 8-5A Division II at Lion Memorial Stadium.Gilkey connected on a 45-yard touchdown pass to Gracen Harris for Ennis. Harris ended up with 161 yards receiving.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 5: Midlothian Heritage 49, Springtown 13

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Wed, 09/29/2021 - 16:32

MIDLOTHIAN — Quarterback Kaden Brown threw for 237 yards and four touchdowns to lead Midlothian Heritage over Springtown at Midlothian ISD Multi-purpose Stadium.Brown also added 113 yards on the ground and another touchdown for Heritage (4-1).

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 5: Midlothian 31, Birdville 7

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Wed, 09/29/2021 - 16:29

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS — Jordon Richburg rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns to lead Midlothian (2-2, 1-0 District 4-5A I) over Birdville (2-2, 0-1) at the Birdville Fine Arts Complex.Midlothian rolled up 388 yards rushing. The defense limited Birdville to 203 total yards and eight first downs.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 5: Red Oak 49, Mansfield Legacy 28

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Wed, 09/29/2021 - 16:27

RED OAK — Jaylon Robinson passed for 248 yards and five touchdowns to lead Red Oak to its first win.Red Oak (1-3, 1-0 in District 4-5A Div. I) jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the first quarter on quick-strike touchdown passes from Robinson — 35 yards to Jace Wyatt, 16 yards to La’Kelsey Johnson Jr.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK 5: Waxahachie 30, Mansfield Lake Ridge 21

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Wed, 09/29/2021 - 16:24

WAXAHACHIE — Iverson Young rushed for 164 yards and two scores as Waxahachie outlasted Mansfield Lake Ridge.After a back-and-forth first half that featured seven turnovers and a safety, Waxahachie seized control after quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr.

WHERE YOUR TEAM IS PLAYING THIS WEEK (September 24, 2021)

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Wed, 09/22/2021 - 13:22

Ennis vs Sulphur Springs (Homecoming)Friday, September 24 at home, 7:30 p.m. Ferris vs Canton (Homecoming)Friday, September 24 at home, 7:00 p.m. Italy vs MartFriday, September 24 at home 7:30 p.m. Life Waxahachie vs Liberty-EylauFriday, September 24 at home, 7:30 p.m.

Homer Arizpe with his first rushing touchdown of the night.

Maypearl takes care of business – beats Grand Saline 26-3

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Wed, 09/22/2021 - 13:21

MAYPEARL – Coming off of a blow-out victory against the Clifton Cubs, the Maypearl Panthers beat the Grand Saline Indians 26-3. Showing off their strong defense, the Panthers held the Indians to a single field goal in the first quarter.