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Red Oak quarterback Billy Middleton (10) had 15 carries for 165 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Red Oak quarterback Billy Middleton (10) had 15 carries for 165 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 171 yards and three touchdowns. Photo by Michael Seiber / The Ellis County Press

Red Oak beats Burleson Centennial, 35-24

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:26

WEEK 9 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCORES (October 23 & 24, 2025)

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Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:24
THURSDAY, OCT. 23Ennis 42, Crandall 35Ferris 15, Canton 58Life School 0, Alvarado 72Midlothian Heritage 52, Mesquite Poteet 20Ovilla Christian 0, Prestonwood North 46Palmer 42, Dallas Life Oak Cliff 21Red Oak 35, Burleson Centennial 24Waxahachie 49, Dallas Skyline 0 FRIDAY, OCT. 24Avalon 14,...
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WEEK 9 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES (October 24, 2025)

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:26
FRIDAY, OCT. 24Avalon vs Walnut Springs at home, 7:30 p.m.Ennis vs Crandall at home, 7 p.m.Ferris vs Canton at Canton, 7 p.m.Italy vs Bosqueville at home, 7 p.m.Life School vs Alvarado at Alvarado, 7:30 p.m.Maypearl vs Grandview at home, 7 p.m.Midlothian vs Tyler at Tyler, 7 p.m.Midlothian Heritage...
In the second quarter, Red Oak quarterback Billy Middleton dropped this pass over the shoulder of wide receiver Braden Robinson (2). This set up a Hawk’s touchdown two plays later. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

In the second quarter, Red Oak quarterback Billy Middleton dropped this pass over the shoulder of wide receiver Braden Robinson (2). This set up a Hawk’s touchdown two plays later. Photo by Steve Patterson / Moving Pictures.

Red Oak takes care of Cleburne, 38-28

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:20
CLEBURNE – The Red Oak Hawks traveled to Cleburne on Friday, Oct. 17 to face off against the 0-3 Yellow Jackets.The Yellow Jackets didn’t play like a 0-3 team coming into the game and gave the Hawks a run for their money.In the 1st quarter, both teams moved the ball mostly on the ground.
Palmer quarterback Eric Cisneros (3) rushed for 172 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 225 yards and one TD while completing 80% of his passes. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Palmer quarterback Eric Cisneros (3) rushed for 172 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 225 yards and one TD while completing 80% of his passes. Photo by Fred Phipps.

Palmer has no problem with Whitesboro, 46-28

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:17
PALMER – If Whitesboro wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Palmer, they should've done a better job of containing Bulldog quarterback Eric Cisneros.The Bulldogs enjoyed a cozy 46-28 victory over the Bearcats on Friday with plenty of help from Cisneros, who rushed for 172...
Junior Preston Smith (50) helped the Milford Bulldogs blow past the Avalon Eagles 94-62. Photo by Mark Borden.

Junior Preston Smith (50) helped the Milford Bulldogs blow past the Avalon Eagles 94-62. Photo by Mark Borden.

Milford 94, Avalon 62

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:10
Milford had won three straight at home, but on Friday night they bumped up to 6-1 to make it four. The Bulldogs’ offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they’ve scored all season. Having lost for the first time this season, Avalon fell to 6-1.

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

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Thu, 10/23/2025 - 13:07
FRIDAY, OCT. 17Avalon 62, Milford 94Ennis 28, Terrell 61Ferris 15, Quinlan Ford 49Italy 0, Axtell 45Life School 7, Kennedale 56Maypearl 13, Whitney 56Midlothian (bye)Midlothian Heritage 52, Crandall 35Milford 94, Avalon 62Ovilla Christian 76, Decatur Victory Academy 52Palmer 46, Whitesboro 28Red...
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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.Midlothian (bye)Midlothian Heritage vs...
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. kicker Rodolfo (Rudy) Salas took the...
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.Midway through...