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VYPE DFW Football: Week 6
Oct 02, 2020
There is quite the bevy of games this week across the DFW high school football landscape. We're not going to make predictions, but more talk about what makes the matchup intriguing.
#9 Humble Atascocita vs. #6 Allen
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQ1NTM5OC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyNjc4NDMyN30.qxFRLZMczkqe3AMnudf87W5hVcE2u9h3b2MDPlL3O1c/img.png?width=980" id="be3e1" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="ee4a91c118c9bead6abf2944f0f9e258" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>This should be a barn-burner as both teams like to score. Allen put up 49 last week in a season-opening win over rival Plano East while this is the first game for Humble Atascocita. Despite winning by 23, it took Allen a bit to get going and that could be a problem against a high-powered Atascocita team. Allen doesn't lose at home and it fended off a couple of tough early-season challengers a year ago in Cedar Hill and Dickinson.</p>#12 Converse Judson vs. #10 Desoto
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQ1NTQxMC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMTE2MjY0NH0.dWVmI8TCxbHw2cuhcPTViAaZC-GWtQd2FGWSk7QITMw/img.png?width=980" id="dbf37" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e4cec6e7279a0fc04fe5432b3035dbc4" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>Another 6A-state ranked matchup is a battle of long-time juggernauts. This is the opener for both teams, so it'll be interesting to see how the delayed start will impact each team. This game looks to be the definition of a slugfest as both like to hit their opponents hard and hit them often. </p>No. 15 Cedar Hill vs. No. 22 Arlington
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQ1NTQzMy9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMjA3NDQxNX0.1-NVTQOn-2e5xp2dsLczUS13uT2R3K9WeqJaheBS10Y/img.png?width=980" id="63a53" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="fff10a920b0eea61a6c117d612bd7314" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>The third, 6A-ranked matchup of the night pits two teams with dynamic quarterbacks - Kaidon Salter for Cedar Hill; Kris Sim for Alrington. Arlington dominated Mansfield last week in a 30-point win but will face quite the test in against Cedar Hill. For Cedar Hill, it will need the Salter that electrified the team in the first half against Arlington Martin in the playoffs last year, not the one that folded when the momentum shifted drastically in the second half. </p>#1 Denton Ryan vs. #5 Denton Guyer
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQ1NTQ0NS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNTkxNTU0M30.CGeraaF8uMdpoRnm-mCOJOiGKbGMq0FRqx864z0VaKk/img.png?width=980" id="3d92b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="dddcf0438a1393c578556f55c656c038" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>The amount of talent in the Denton area is phenomenal, and the majority of that will be on display as No. 1-ranked 5A DI team, Denton Ryan, meets its cross-town rival Denton Guyer, which is ranked No. 5 in 6A. Both Ryan and Guyer systematically dominated their respective opponents last week and the expectations for how these teams finish this year are incredibly high. Collins Athletic Complex in Denton will be loud - even at limited capacity - and should not disappoint with Power 5 D1 talent on both rosters. </p>#7 Frisco Lone Star vs. #2 Aledo
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQ1NTQ3NC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNjI0OTc4Mn0.gYZqFKqCv2FHN-BHRKeeu4XeYznxGj1zOE9GZBGVGzQ/img.png?width=980" id="c5b80" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="0d828e9927133e534122eab814ac8fdd" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>Polar opposite debuts for these teams as No. 7 Lone Star (5A DI) fell in its opener to North Forney while No. 2 Aledo (5A DII) completely annihilated Weatherford. Had this game taken place last year, it would definitely have a lot more attention, but it should still be interesting. How does Lone Star bounce back after a stunning loss? Does Aledo play complacent after dominating its cross-county rival?<br></p>#7 Melissa vs. #1 Argyle
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQ1NTQ4Mi9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNDIyMDEzMX0.TEts_iuxKKR-3I8M-baX0DC_JLHVeFtdDWNEoMRf53w/img.png?width=980" id="697d6" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="b12cb8709857c648ecc78529e10d9d5a" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>The marquee matchup in 4A Division I pits two teams that have played four times, though Melissa owns a 5-0 record because of last week's forfeit from Paris. Argyle is dominating on both sides of the ball and are a clear-cut favorite for the state title, especially after its big win over Waco La Vega two weeks ago. Melissa is a surprise team right now, so it'll be interesting how much it can hang with Argyle.<br></p>#2 Duncanville vs. Dallas South Oak Cliff
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQ1NTUwMi9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NDcxMDkwNH0.IgJZMO0F4jqnbXEwY_RBcsluvvsYI9m3yzNqzLHk8Yg/img.png?width=980" id="e8e95" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a8834bd249caa5281d8bf84ac0e02ff2" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>It's the season-opener for both teams as 6A No. 2 Duncanville begins its quest for third straight appearance in the state championship. The defense is not the question for Duncanville. That would be at quarterback as it lost its two-year starter to graduation and his heir apparent transferred to Red Oak. South Oak Cliff is a bit down this year but always has a bunch of skill athletes all over the field, so a big test against a state powerhouse will show where the Golden Bears are early on.</p>Rockwall-Heath vs. #7 Southlake Carroll
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQ1NTUxNC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMzgyNzM1N30.iFjZyKwqexd93RcA-8i3BkUSZ6VLFCFhdVW7j1Kd1M4/img.png?width=980" id="088ef" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="92909af7f7569d0a02d04a40fdf6e371" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>We didn't quite know what Rockwall-Heath was entering the 2020 season, and in last week's game against Lewisville we found out they are a high-flying team. Rockwall-Heath put up 72 points on Lewisville but gave up more than 600 yards, defensively. Southlake Carroll has a 5-star QB and is opening the game at home. Can Rockwall-Heath keep up with Carroll or will it force Carroll to have to play at that similar pace. It could easily be another game where 124 yards are put on the board.</p>
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5 Not-So-Knee-Jerk Thoughts Following Week 1 of 6A/5A
Sep 28, 2020
It's been a couple days since the games of the 6A and 5A games concluded, so here are some thoughts and insights from the week that was.
<h3>No Stopping Locke</h3><p>Braedyn Locke burst onto the scene last year and had a 5-star talent to throw it to at any point. After losing said receiver and three others, the question was how Locke would fair with an entirely new receiving corps. </p><p></p><p>Well, there was no considerable dropoff. Locke only passed for 424 yards accounted for five total touchdowns on night against Denton Braswell. In 15 games last year, Locke averaged nearly 300 yards a game and 3.5 touchdowns. Friday's game was just more of the same from Locke, who could be the best junior quarterback in the area.</p><h3>Numbers Ones are Number One For a Reason</h3><p>Texas Football ranked Denton Ryan and Ennis as the No. 1-ranked teams in 5A Division I and 5A Division II, respectively - even ahead a defending state champion.</p><p>Well those rankings were validated, in emphatic fashion. Denton Ryan completely took apart a solid Arlington Martin team 47-24 while Ennis was equally as impressive against Red Oak with a 52-21 win.</p><p>If the talent displayed in those first games hold true, both teams could easily be in the respective championship game at season's end.</p><h3>Aledo Completely Dominates</h3><p>Aledo wins. That's a standard in these parts. The Bearcats will usually end up in or near the state championship, but it's usually because of its a relentless and overly-talented offense. Aledo does have JoJo Earle and put up 70 against cross-county rival Weatherford, but it was the defense that looked the most impressive.</p><p>A pick-six as well as double-digit tackles for loss is a strong start to the season. The offense showed an ability to be methodical as well as mix in explosive plays, but it was all about the defense in this one.</p><p></p><p>Solid Varsity Debut</p><p>Granted, it's opening game came against a fairly weak Frisco Heritage team, but Prosper Rock Hill, in its first ever football game was able to put up 45 points and make things a bit interesting in the second half after falling behind in the 35-10 at the half.</p><p>The defense has a lot to work on for sure, but Rock Hill could be a team that spoils someone season. <br></p><h3>North Forney Is That Team</h3><p>Don't confuse North Forney's win as a fluke over Lone Star, it was a team on the come-up last year. To see the way it handled Lone Star for two-plus quarters is not really a shock.</p><p>The prevailing thought was North Forney would a strong contender for 2021, but it could be a year early if the performances like Friday continue this year.<br></p>
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