This week's high school football schedule in Texas is headlined by a matchup between two of the top five teams in the state according to the
MaxPreps computer rankings.
Defending Class 6A Division 2 state champion
DeSoto, ranked No. 2 and coming off a 70-0 dismantling of Creekside (Fairburn, Ga.), plays host to No. 5
North Crowley (Fort Worth). DeSoto has won 23 in a row and has put up 50 or more points in 12 of those contests.
North Crowley beat
Lancaster 29-21 last week at the Jerry Jones Classic behind the play of senior quarterback
Chris Jimerson (North Texas commit), who completed 16 of 27 pass attempts for 212 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 67 yards on seven attempts.
In another matchup of heavy hitters, No. 14
Cedar Hill travels to No. 15
Allen. The two programs have combined for eight state titles in the 2000s and both are coming off impressive wins as Cedar Hill beat
Midlothian 40-7 while Allen blasted
Midland Legacy (Midland) 61-0.
Finally, No. 1
Duncanville gets its campaign underway against No. 13
South Oak Cliff (Dallas). The Panthers have won 29 of their last 30 games and back-to-back Class 6A Division 1 state titles.
Read on for a complete look at this week's top 25 scoreboard.
