We blinked and Week 9 of Texas High School Football is already here. This season has been full of upsets, snapped streaks, newcomers, and strong plays in the DFW area and it's not over yet! VYPE DFW has the top games that you're going to want to keep your eyes on this weekend! Let's jump right in:
WHERE: Choctaw Stadium -- Arlington, TX
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Photo taken by: Jeff Rayome (Phlox Photography)
Argyle's Maguire Gasperson
It would appear Argyle’s opening-night defeat to Lone Star was merely a brief hiccup in what has otherwise been a superb showing for Todd Rodgers and company. Since Week 1, the Eagles have rattled off 11 straight victories, punctuated by one-sided playoff performances against Lovejoy (56–0) and Cooper (77–35).
The driving force has been the connection between senior quarterback Maguire Gasperson and junior wideout Julian Caldwell, which defenses simply haven’t been able to corral.
Gasperson — the defending District 3-5A-II MVP and a UTSA-commit — has once again built a compelling case for MVP honors, surpassing 2,700 passing yards with 31 touchdowns to just three interceptions, plus seven more scores on the ground. Caldwell, a four-star prospect, has matched that production with 74 catches for 1,405 yards and an eye-popping 18 touchdowns, backed by offers from Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Oregon, and Ole Miss.
TCU-bound tight end Braden Bach adds another reliable target, with 349 yards and seven touchdown grabs. However, Argyle’s offense is far from one-dimensional.
Senior back Nathaniel Bruce is nearing 1,000 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns — all while contributing heavily on defense with three interceptions and four pass breakups. Junior Logan Rexroat brings further balance, surpassing 700 scrimmage yards with 11 scores.
Defensively, the Eagles feature standout playmakers at all levels, including Oklahoma State-bound defensive back Maliek Bracy, senior safety Sager Zamzow, and senior linebacker Chase Bagley, who leads the team with 20 tackles for loss. Meanwhile, junior MLB Brody Bomar anchors the middle, tallying a team-best 116 tackles and nine TFLs.
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Under head coach Tommy Allison, Walnut Grove has produced its most prolific campaign to date — a perfect 12–0 mark reinforced by familiar playoff wins over Seguin (35–21) and Lubbock-Cooper (55–13). Now comes a rematch with Argyle, with the Wildcats determined to flip last season’s outcome.
The offense revolves around senior running back Cameron Newton, who has been nothing short of spectacular. Building on his first-team, all-district showing, Newton has piled up more than 2,200 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns, along with 379 receiving yards and three more scores.
Sophomore quarterback Hayes Hackney, last year’s District 4-5A-DII MVP, has shown no sophomore slump — throwing for nearly 3,000 yards and 35 touchdowns while adding two more on the ground. His balanced receiving corps, led by senior Zaiden Crain and junior Hayden Cooley, is closing in on 800 yards apiece with a combined 21 touchdowns.
Statistically, Walnut Grove has formed a dominant formula: more than 52 points per game on offense, and a defense holding opponents to roughly 17.
That defensive unit is powered by senior linebacker Keller Pittenger (76 tackles, 9 sacks, 14 TFL), senior MLB Alex Omet, senior safety Parker Olson, and junior edge DJ Henderson-Reynolds — each a major contributor to the Wildcats’ unblemished run.
WHEN: Friday, November 28th (11/28/25) -- 7:00 PM
WHERE: Choctaw Stadium -- Arlington, TX
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Few programs in Texas have operated with the consistency and command Southlake Carroll has shown this fall. The Dragons haven’t skipped a beat since last year’s run to Jerry World, overpowering virtually every opponent they’ve faced.
Entering the Regional Semifinals with an unblemished 12–0 record, the No. 1-ranked team in the state (MaxPreps) once again looks every bit the title contender it was projected to be, intent on making another December push toward the UIL 6A-DII crown.
Under seventh-year head coach Riley Dodge — a former SLC quarterback and 2006 UIL 5A State Champion — the Dragons remain firmly rooted in a high-octane passing attack, led by one of the state’s most polished quarterbacks.
Senior signal-caller Angelo Renda, last season’s unanimous District 4-6A MVP, has been nothing short of sensational. The Pittsburgh-commit has diced up defensive units for more than 3,500 yards and 36 touchdowns through the air, while adding nearly 400 rushing yards and eight additional scores.
His chemistry with Ohio State-bound senior wideout Brock Boyd — the reigning 4-6A Offensive Player of the Year — continues to be a centerpiece of Carroll’s success, with Boyd compiling 75 catches for 1,145 yards and 15 touchdowns.
The rest of the receiving corps is equally explosive. Junior standout Blake Gunter, the 2024 District Offensive Newcomer of the Year, has eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark with 13 touchdowns, while junior Brody Knowles — a four-star talent with offers from Oklahoma and TCU — has added nearly 700 yards and five scores.
Even still, the Dragons are far from one-dimensional. Senior running back Davis Penn has thrived in an expanded role, logging nearly 700 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns behind a formidable offensive line anchored by Oklahoma-bound tackle Luke Wilson, junior Tristan Dare (Michigan), and senior Carey Clayton (Memphis).
Defensively, Carroll has been arguably even more dominant, allowing fewer than seven points per game. Senior OLB Robbie Ladd (77 tackles, 13 TFL) and LB Williams Leins (70 tackles) form the spine of a disciplined, physical front seven. Up front, senior defensive lineman Crawford Taylor leads the charge with 8.5 sacks and 16 tackles for loss, while senior DT Jake Lucky — a first-team, all-district performer — anchors the interior. On the back end, senior safeties Gavin Strange, who leads the team with six passes defended, and Austin Bussmann provide steadiness and range.
Special teams remain yet another strength, with senior kicker Gavin Strange (Duke commit) and senior punter Zac Hays (LA Tech) rounding out one of the state’s most complete rosters.
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On the opposite sideline, Prosper arrives with momentum of its own. In his third year at the helm, head coach Tyler Moore has the Eagles firing on all cylinders, entering Round 3 at 11–1 after decisive postseason wins over Hebron (66–39) and Berkner (50–24). And while the attention remains squarely on the task ahead, it’s impossible not to recognize the opportunity in front of Prosper — a potential path to its first state title since 2008, back when the program competed in Class 3A.
Much like Southlake Carroll, the Eagles possess one of the premier offensive lines in Texas. Senior standouts Bryce Gilmore (Texas Tech), Sean Stover (Duke), and Zaden Krempin (Texas A&M) form a powerful trio up front, giving Prosper the kind of foundation every contender covets.
Senior quarterback Braeden Imhoff (Lamar), the reigning District 6-6A Offensive Player of the Year, continues to captain the offense with poise and efficiency. Supporting him are senior running back Bryce Robinson and three-star Tulsa-commit Lathon Latiolais, who brings dynamic production on the perimeter. Junior tight end Elliot Brown adds balance to a potent and versatile arsenal.
Defensively, the Eagles are equally imposing. Senior USC-commit Jake Johnson — last season’s District 6-6A Defensive Lineman of the Year — leads a fierce front alongside Army-bound senior Zac Manning. Senior linebacker Cade Smallwood provides reliability and range in the middle, giving the unit its backbone. And on special teams, senior punter and Texas-commit Mikey Bukauskas offers consistent field-flipping capability.
WHEN: Saturday, November 29th (11/29/25) -- 1:00 PM
WHERE: Midlothian ISD Stadium -- Midlothian, TX
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North Crowley (11–1), the defending 6A-D1 State Champions, enters the matchup playing its best football of the year. Since a narrow 37–35 loss to Rockwall in September, head coach Ray Gates’ Panthers have ripped off an undefeated District 3-6A run — a stretch that included Gates’ 50th career win at NCHS — before rolling past Keller (42–20) and Midland Legacy (63–17) in the opening rounds of the postseason.
Despite featuring a relatively new-look roster, North Crowley is still loaded with firepower. Junior running back Kiante Ingram surpassed 1,000 rushing yards during the regular season and continues to be the engine of the offense. Sophomore wideout Damarion Mays, a 6-foot-2 four-star with offers from Oregon, Ohio State, USC, and Texas A&M, adds a vertical dimension few can match. Quarterback Hayes Cloutier has also flourished behind an imposing offensive line anchored by Texas-bound senior John Turntine III.
Defensively, the Panthers remain just as formidable, led by four-star junior defensive back Jerry Outhouse Jr. and Texas Tech commit Aaron Bradshaw, who anchor a secondary built to erase big plays.
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Coppell (10–1) arrives riding a seven-game winning streak and an identity centered around balance, explosiveness, and a rising star under center. The Cowboys’ lone loss came to Denton Guyer in September, but since then, Antonio Wiley’s group has dominated, shutting out Plano (38–0) and dispatching Richardson (38–7) to punch its ticket to Round 3.
Sophomore quarterback Carter Zingelmann has been nothing short of transformative. The 6-foot-5 four-star has unlocked Coppell’s offense with 1,736 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, complemented by 733 rushing yards and 13 additional scores. Supporting him is a potent backfield duo: junior Jayden George and senior Dylan McAfee, who have combined for over 1,700 yards and 20 total touchdowns.
Defensively, the Cowboys field a deep, athletic unit featuring senior twins Tyree and Tyrell Roberson, junior playmaker Jaden Bibbs, and sophomore safety Anthony Lewis. In the trenches, junior linebacker Madden Montague (88 tackles) sets the tone, while sophomore Aaron Isbell (8 sacks, 16 TFL) and seniors Braylon Powell and Eduvie Nesiama fortify the front.
With North Crowley’s championship pedigree clashing against Coppell’s meteoric rise, Saturday’s showdown has all the makings of a Region I classic.
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