DeSoto (Texas) vs. Carroll (Southlake, Texas)
Bryce English and DeSoto look like they will do whatever it takes to get the state title.
Photo by Kyle Dantzler
Once again, DeSoto (13-0) showed that few teams can hang with it for four quarters, as it pulled away and defeated Bowie 24-6. The nation's No. 3 team has outscored opponents 633-255 so far this season. Oregon commit
Dontre Wilson rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns to continue his fine senior season.
DeSoto is now the No. 1 team in the nation in the Freeman Rankings.
See the most recent Texas Top 25 football rankingsLast year's Class 5A-I state champion, Carroll is no stranger to big games, as it's played in -- and won -- countless in the last decade. A preseason title favorite, Carroll lost its season opener to Allen 24-0 but has been on a roll since, thanks in large part to the play of a Dragons defense that has allowed seven points or fewer in 10 of the team's last 12 games. While lacking the explosive skill players that DeSoto has, Carroll has poised playmaker
Kenny Hill, a Texas A&M recruit, guiding the offense. The winner of this game will advance to the Class 5A-I semifinals.
Mitch Stephens: DeSoto 35, Carroll 31
Jamie DeMoney: DeSoto 37, Carroll 31
Stephen Spiewak: Carroll 28, DeSoto 24
Leland Gordon: Carroll 45, DeSoto 43
Kevin Askeland: Carroll 45, DeSoto 42
Steve Montoya: DeSoto 31, Carroll 21
