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Cedar Park Timberwolves vs. Connally Cougars
6:30 p.m. Pre-game, 7:00 Kickoff, Bible Stadium
Cedar Park Crew: Brad Cone, Josh Willard, Cecil Coconougher, QA – Randy Frye
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS FROM TONIGHT'S GAME - CLICK HERE
Cedar Park Timberwolves vs. Connally Cougars
6:30 p.m. Pre-game, 7:00 Kickoff, Bible Stadium
Cedar Park Crew: Brad Cone, Josh Willard, Cecil Coconougher, QA – Randy Frye
Friday, September 19 – 7:00 PM // Chaparral Stadium/Ebbie Neptune Field -- Austin, TX
Two perennial Texas high school powerhouses will go head-to-head this Friday, as the Steele Knights travel north to take on Westlake at Chaparral Stadium.
This Week 4 matchup serves as a final tune-up before district play begins — and may very well feel like a playoff preview.
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CIBOLO STEELE
Out of San Antonio, the Knights enter the contest undefeated at 3-0, fresh off a convincing 42-22 win over Brandeis.
Under ninth-year head coach David Saenz — who was recently selected as an assistant coach for the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl — Steele continues to build on last season’s 11-2 campaign, which ended in the third round against eventual 6A-Division II Champion Vandegrift.
Leading the way offensively is senior tailback Jonathan Hatton Jr., a four-star Texas A&M-commit who has already racked up over 400 rushing yards and seven touchdowns through three games.
After earning a first-team, all-district selection in 2024, he’s certainly making a strong case for District 29-6A Offensive Player of the Year honors.
Junior quarterback DJ Green has been a steady hand for Steele, managing the game efficiently behind an experienced offensive line anchored by UTEP-bound senior Pryce McClanahan. Out wide, the Knights have two reliable targets in senior Micah Sheeler and junior Jamin Harvell, both capable of stretching the field.
Defensively, Steele boasts a formidable front seven, spearheaded by Arizona State-commit Julian Hugo.
The senior edge rusher headlines a group that includes veteran middle linebacker Jared Ibarra and rising sophomore Pike Kempe.
The secondary is just as dangerous, featuring junior safety Eli Johnson — a four-star prospect with offers from Texas, Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, and Texas A&M, among others. Opposing quarterbacks have learned quickly to think twice before challenging his side of the field.
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WESTLAKE
On the other sideline, Westlake (2-1) is coming off a gritty 35-28 road win over Atascocita, following a 66-0 blowout of San Benito in Week 2. The Chaps dropped a narrow opener to Prosper but have looked sharper each week since.
Head coach Tony Salazar has once again built a team capable of contending, following last year’s run to the 6A-D1 State Championship.
Senior QB Rees Wise, an Ole Miss-commit, headlines the offense with a balanced attack, using both his arm and legs to keep defenses on edge.
Sophomore standout Jarren “The Jet” Lopez and senior Sebastian Henault share the backfield duties, forming a dynamic one-two punch.
Wise’s receiving corps is deep and talented, featuring senior Jack Newhouse, junior Rhett Jenkins, and sophomore Chase Brodhead.
Meanwhile, Westlake’s defense remains a calling card.
TCU-bound senior Maddox Flynt, the reigning District 26-6A Defensive MVP, sets the tone up front, while senior safety Thompson Bennett continues to shine as a physical, versatile presence in the back end.
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With stars on both sides of the ball and coaching staffs that know how to win in November, Friday’s showdown could be a tone-setter for the rest of the season — and possibly a glimpse at a future playoff rematch.
Friday, September 19th – 7:00 PM // Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium -- Waxahachie, TX
Two of District 11-6A’s most acclaimed programs are set to collide this Friday when Waxahachie hosts perennial state power Duncanville in a matchup that could carry playoff implications down the line.
While the Panthers have historically held the upper hand — including a 41-17 win in last year’s meeting — Waxahachie enters Week 4 with enough momentum to make this one far more competitive.
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DUNCANVILLE
Duncanville, led by legendary head coach Reginald Samples, returns to action this week following a bye, fresh off a season-opening win over 5A powerhouse South Oak Cliff (35–28).
The Panthers may be without some of last year’s most decorated names — including 2024 Texas Gatorade Player of the Year Keelon Russell (Alabama), elite wideout Dakorien Moore (Oregon), and standout defensive backs Javion Holiday and Tyren Polley, now both at SMU.
However, the D’Ville cup continues to overflow with talent.
In said win over SOC, junior QB Maximus The Great Denson showcased his dual-threat skill set, tossing three touchdown passes and rushing for nearly 100 yards.
Sophomore tailback Brayden Arnold added 105 yards and two scores on the ground, while four-star receiver Trenton Yancey — who holds offers from blue-blood programs nationwide — has proved to be a dynamic threat in the passing game.
Senior ATH Ayson Theus (TCU-commit) and tight end Zachary Turner (SMU) round out what’s shaping up to be an increasingly deep and versatile receiving corps.
Defensively, the Panthers are as formidable as ever.
Seniors Kevin “KJ” Ford (Florida-commit) and Landon Barnes (Ole Miss) return as disruptive forces off the edge, both coming off all-district campaigns. In the secondary, three-star senior cornerback Braylon Edwards (SMU) anchors a group that looks poised to carry on Duncanville’s defensive pedigree.
Having reached the UIL State Championship five times since 2018 — and narrowly falling to North Crowley in last year’s Regional Final — Duncanville remains firmly in the 6A title conversation.
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WAXAHACHIE
On the other sideline, Waxahachie is off to a strong 2–0 start after lopsided wins over Ennis (44-13) and Forney (35-14). Under fifth-year head coach Shane Tolleson, the Indians return a core of high-upside talent on both sides of the ball and look poised to improve on last year’s 9–4 campaign.
Junior signal-caller Jerry Meyer III (TCU-commit) leads the charge offensively. He’s developed strong chemistry with senior wideout Kohen Brown, who committed to Texas in June.
That duo has been complemented by the emergence of sophomore standouts Taylen Strange at running back and Jordan Thompson-Woods at receiver — both of whom have provided consistent production early in the season.
On defense, Waxahachie leans on junior safety JayQuan Snell, a highly touted four-star recruit with offers from college football’s elite – Ohio State, Georgia, LSU, Michigan, Alabama, and Oregon, just to name a few.
Junior LB/DB Kaden Tolleson and senior OLB Hector Calderon III round out a unit that’s shown the ability to both pressure the quarterback and contain the run.
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Whether the Indians are ready to knock off a Duncanville team still viewed as one of the best in Texas remains to be seen — but the pieces are there to make it a contest.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Lumpkins Stadium.
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