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

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.With...

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

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)

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.Midlothian (Bye)Midlothian Heritage vs Crandall at...
The Hawks defensive unit shut down the Owls final drive, securing the 21-14 win. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures

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

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.

Midlothian 37, Burleson Centennial 33

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.Michael Archie had two touchdown runs of 1 and 20 yards in...

Waxahachie 37, Mesquite Horn 33

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.After Horn had taken a 20-18 lead on a 33-yard touchdown run by Rodney Franklin, Waxahachie (3-3,1-2) scored16 consecutive points as Meyer...

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

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...

WEEK 7: High School Football Schedules (October 11, 2024)

FRIDAY, OCT. 11Avalon (Bye)Ennis vs Greenville (Homecoming) at home, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Sunnyvale at Sunnyvale, 7 p.m.Italy (Bye)Life School vs Lake Worth at home, 7:30 p.m.Maypearl vs West at West, 7:30 p.m.Midlothian vs Burleson Centennial at Burleson, 7 p.m.Midlothian Heritage vs Terrell at...
Running back Kingston McAdams (15) leaps over a diving defender for a Hawk’s touchdown against Highland Park. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Running back Kingston McAdams (15) leaps over a diving defender for a Hawk’s touchdown against Highland Park. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Hawks fall to Scots, 32-14

RED OAK – The Red Oak Hawks fell to 2-3, 0-1 in district after losing 32-14 to the #4 ranked Highland Park Scots.
Quarterback Beau Wendel (4) led Midlothian (5-1, 2-0) with 101 rushing yards while passing for two touchdowns and 149 yards on a 12-of-17 night. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Quarterback Beau Wendel (4) led Midlothian (5-1, 2-0) with 101 rushing yards while passing for two touchdowns and 149 yards on a 12-of-17 night. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Midlothian beats Cleburne 28-9 at home for 2nd district win

MIDLOTHIAN – Running back David Aborisade rushed for one score and caught a pass for another as Midlothian beat Cleburne in a District 7-5A Div.