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WEEK 8 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (October 17, 2025)

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 13:30
FRIDAY, OCT. 17Avalon vs Milford at Milford, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Terrell at Terrell, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Quinlan Ford (Homecoming) at home, 7 p.m.Italy vs Axtell at Axtell, 7 p.m.Life School vs Kennedale at Home, 7:30 p.m.Maypearl vs Whitney at Whitney, 7 p.m.
Rudy Salas (19) drilled this 26-yard field goal with 3 seconds left to give the Red Oak Hawks a 10-7 win. Photo by Steve Patterson.

Rudy Salas (19) drilled this 26-yard field goal with 3 seconds left to give the Red Oak Hawks a 10-7 win. Photo by Steve Patterson.

Last second field goal gives Red Oak a 10-7 win over Joshua

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 13:24
 RED OAK – Teams practice last second field goal drills every week, but they rarely get to execute it in a live game.Red Oak’s field goal unit got that chance Friday night during their Homecoming game against the Joshua Owls.With 00:03 left on the clock, Sr.
Heritage’s Za’ko Davis (8) carried 12 times for 84 yards and had 6 catches for 40 yards including a touchdown from 12 yards out. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Heritage’s Za’ko Davis (8) carried 12 times for 84 yards and had 6 catches for 40 yards including a touchdown from 12 yards out. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Midlothian Heritage loses a close one to Terrell, 21-14

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 13:13
MIDLOTHIAN – Julian Ashley rushed for two touchdowns and the Terrell (6-0, 3-0 District 6-5A Division II) defense held off Midlothian Heritage Thursday night at Midlothian ISD Stadium.Down 7-0 to the Jaguars, Ashley ran 15 yards to tie the score as time expired in the first quarter.
Braylon Davis (6) picked up a blocked field goal and took it back 75 yards to give Waxahachie a 15-0 lead in the first quarter. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Braylon Davis (6) picked up a blocked field goal and took it back 75 yards to give Waxahachie a 15-0 lead in the first quarter. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Waxahachie outscores Mesquite Horn, 56-20

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Wed, 10/15/2025 - 13:09
WAXAHACHIE – Quarterback Jerry Meyer III completed 14 of 23 passes for 187 yards and four touchdowns, leading Waxahachie over Mesquite Horn 56-20 on Friday night.
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WEEK 7 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (October 9 & 10, 2025)

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Wed, 10/08/2025 - 16:48
THURSDAY, OCT. 9Ennis vs Greenville at Greenville, 7 p.m. FRIDAY, OCT. 10Avalon (bye)Ferris vs Sunnyvale at home, 7 p.m.Italy (bye)Life School vs Lake Worth at Lake Worth, 7:30 p.m.Maypearl vs West at home, 7:30 p.m.Midlothian vs Burleson Centennial at home, 7 p.m.
Renard Thomas (4) picks up a Hawks first down out of the backfield on this carry. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Renard Thomas (4) picks up a Hawks first down out of the backfield on this carry. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak falls to Highland Park on the road, 52-35

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Wed, 10/08/2025 - 16:41
DALLAS – Red Oak lost against Highland Park back in October of 2024 and unfortunately, they wound up with the same result on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.The Scots rolled to victory over Red Oak in a key District 7-5A Division I clash Friday night at Highlander Stadium.
Pilot Point running back Josh Chumley (8) had 17 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown in the 44-28 win against undefeated Palmer. Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press.

Pilot Point running back Josh Chumley (8) had 17 carries for 100 yards and a touchdown in the 44-28 win against undefeated Palmer. Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press.

Pilot Point upsets undefeated Palmer, 44-28

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Wed, 10/08/2025 - 16:35
PALMER – Palmer quarterback Eric Cisneros rushed for 115 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 161 yards and a pair of TDs in the losing effort.
Avalon senior running back Josh Novak (7) rushed for 485 yards and nine scores while picking up 17.3 yards per carry. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Avalon senior running back Josh Novak (7) rushed for 485 yards and nine scores while picking up 17.3 yards per carry. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Avalon wipes out Oakwood, 88-58

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Wed, 10/08/2025 - 16:31

WEEK 6 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 3, 2025)

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Wed, 10/08/2025 - 16:28
FRIDAY, OCT. 3Avalon 88, Oakwood 58Ennis (bye)Ferris (bye)Italy 10, Rio Vista 21Life School (bye)Maypearl (bye)Midlothian 56, Cleburne 28Midlothian Heritage (bye)Ovilla Christian (bye)Palmer 28, Pilot Point 44Red Oak 35, Highland Park 52Waxahachie (bye)