Tim Polzer: Big Game Hunter - Week 10

VYPE DFW Editor-In-Chief Tim Polzer breaks down the Dallas-Fort Worth area’s biggest high school football games every Thursday and Friday on VYPE.com/DFW. The final week of regular-season play features teams vying for playoff berths and a private school conference championship.

FRIDAY GAMES

No. 19/5A Arlington Lamar (6-3, 3-2) vs. Arlington Martin (5-4, 3-2)

7:30 p.m., Cravens Field, Arlington

Both teams need a win to secure a playoff berth. Look for Lamar to feed the ball to workhorse running back Ja’Terian Douglas who gained 307 yards and scored seven TDs last week.

Prediction: Arlington Martin 35, Arlington Lamar 31

No. 4/5A DeSoto (8-1, 4-0) at Tyler John Tyler (8-1, 3-1)

7:30 p.m., Rose Stadium, Tyler

John Tyler’s upset loss to Tyler Lee took some of the shine off this showdown between District 11-5A’s best teams. Players like DeSoto quarterback Ryan Polite and running back Marcus Murphy will provide fireworks, nonetheless.

Prediction: DeSoto 49, Tyler John Tyler 35

No. 16/5A Irving Nimitz (7-2, 4-1) at No. 1/5A Cedar Hill (9-0, 5-0)

7:30 p.m., Longhorn Stadium

As dominant as No. 1 Cedar Hill has been, Irving Nimitz can still swipe the District 7-5A title with an upset. Cedar Hill running back Ben Malena returns for the state’s top-ranked team.

Prediction: Cedar Hill 49, Irving Nimitz 17

No. 9/5A FM Marcus (5-3, 2-2) at Hebron (4-5, 1-3)

7:30 p.m., Hawk Stadium, Carrollton

Hebron has managed just one District 6-5A win, but can still make the playoffs with a win over Marcus and a Flower Mound loss.

Prediction: FM Marcus 27, Hebron 21

Plano (3-6, 2-3) at Jesuit (4-5, 2-3)

7:30 p.m., Haggar Stadium, Dallas

The winner claims District 8-5A’s final playoff berth. The loser turns in equipment Monday.

Prediction: Plano 24, Jesuit 21

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No. 9/4A Rockwall-Heath (7-2, 5-1) at No. 2/4A Highland Park (8-1, 6-0)

7:30 p.m., Highlander Stadium

Highland Park has been cruising along in District 10-4A play, but Rockwall-Heath can earn a share of its second straight district title if the Hawks can slow down Scots quarterback Luke Woodley.

Prediction: Highland Park 49, Rockwall-Heath 36

No. 1/Large Private Schools TCA-Addison (9-0, 5-0) at No. 2/Large Private Schools FW Nolan Catholic (9-0, 5-0)

7:30 p.m., Doskocil Stadium, Fort Worth

The area’s top-ranked TAPPS teams meet for the district title. TCA’s Johnny Catalano (1,411, 20 TDs) and Nolan’s Marco Hernandez (1,100, 15 TDs) are two of the area’s most prolific rushers.

Prediction: TCA-Addison 42, FW Nolan Catholic 38

Last Week: 4-2

Season Record: 51-27