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CW33 High School Football Showdown Preview: Denton Guyer vs. Coppell
This season has been a wild ride for many of the Dallas-Fort Worth area teams. With highs and lows mixed with great plays and learning experiences, teams across the metroplex have worked all season to enter and survive the playoffs with a common goal in mind: making it to the state championships. This week, fans watch as teams take each other on in the bi-district round. For the CW33 Texas High School Showdown game of the week, Denton Guyer travels to face Coppell. VYPE DFW breaks down their seasons and what fans can expect out of this match-up!
Denton Guyer Wildcats (7-3, 5-2)
The Guyer Wildcats have worked hard all season. Beginning in non-district play, Guyer put up a statement 42-14 victory against a tough Rockwall-Heath to set the tone for the rest of the season. From there, the team continued showcasing their talent on the field as they took on the likes of Aledo and Lancaster. Despite a hard-fought 48-45 loss against Aledo, the Wildcats regrouped and focused on learning from their more difficult moments to secure a 28-20 victory over Lancaster to close out their non-district play.
Once in district, Guyer recorded victories over Little Elm, McKinney Boyd, Allen, and more to finish with a 5-2 district record with a 4th place finish in their district standings-- just behind McKinney, Allen, and no. 1 in the district Prosper. Led by Sterling Schneider, Jalen Black, Ahmed Yussuf, Josiah Martin, and other strong athletes, the Guyer offense has been impeccable at getting the ball to the endzone this season. A powerful offense paired with a strong defense made up of Caleb Darthard, Cade Johnston, Vyncent Burke, Eli Bowen, Max Hornsby, and others, Guyer has looked tough against their opponents as they head into the playoffs.
Coppell Cowboys (10-0, 7-0)
Beginning their season-long campaign, the Cowboys opened their schedule with a hard-fought battle against Sachse in which Coppell came out with the 44-41 victory. Ready for anything that could possibly come their way, the Cowboys finished their non-district schedule with big wins over South Grand Prairie (44-34) and Keller Timber Creek (21-14) before entering district play.
Baron Tipton, Xavier Mosley, Omarion Mbakwe, Luca Grosoli, Edward Griffin, Amari'a Wiley, Scott Fishpaw, Caden Cooper, Weston Polk, Alex Kraus, Lucas Frederick, and other strong athletes, the Cowboys entered district play ready to make big waves against their opponents. Defeating Plano West, Lewisville, Flower Mound Marcus, Hebron, Plano, and more, Coppell has posted an undefeated season while outscoring their opponents by a combined 254 points on the season.
What To Expect
Both teams have valuable assets and skills that make them a tough opponent headed into the playoffs. Guyer is resilient and determined while Coppell is driven and focused. With the desire to get back to a state championship appearance, Denton Guyer will pull out all the stops and put all of their muscle into Friday night's matchup against Coppell. Wildcats' fans can expect this team to focus on getting their job done through every play. On the other hand, Coppell is riding a high of an undefeated season and a first-place finish in their district. After an early exit in the playoffs last season, the Cowboys fans can expect to see this team set the tone early and attempt to pull away from Guyer as the night goes on. Both sets of fans can expect this game to be high-intensity with huge plays on both ends of the ball for both teams.
Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. on Friday in Coppell. If you can't make it out to the game, be sure you catch all of the action on CW33!
CW33 High School Football Showdown Preview: Lucas Lovejoy vs. Melissa
The CW33 high school football showdown game of the week features two of the area's toughest teams: the Lucas Lovejoy Leopards and the Melissa Cardinals. As these teams gear up for a battle, VYPE DFW takes a look at their seasons so far and what can be expected during this Thursday night matchup!
Lucas Lovejoy Leopards (8-1, 6-0)
The Lovejoy Leopards have put up an incredible record so far this season. Only losing a non-district game against North Crowley, Lovejoy has outscored their opponents by a combined 429-135 on the season. Through non-district play, the Leopards defeated College Station (50-37) and Argyle (42-14) before their loss against North Crowley led them into district play.
In district play, Lovejoy has gone undefeated while shutting out two of their opponents and allowing only one opponent more than one score. Led by Parker Livingstone, Dante Dean, Chase Bogle, Khalin Williams, Sawyer Black, Alexander Franklin, Kari Branch, and more, Lovejoy has posted outstanding district victories over Cranadll (76-0), Princeton (63-0), Denison (47-7), Mesquite Poteet (48-7) and others. The team will look to utilize an aggressive defense on Thursday against Melissa.
Melissa Cardinals (9-0, 6-0)
Undefeated on the season, the Melissa Cardinals have outscored their opponents by a combined 321 points. Shutting down their non-district opponents in three huge victories against Argyle (50-14), China Spring (63-33), and Royse City (39-7), the team was prepared for anything as they headed into their district schedule.
Led by Landen Brandow, Lincoln Dunn, Nathan Adejokun, Nigel Smith, Khristian Turner, Jackson Ford, Trever Ham, Jake Potucek, Gunnar Wilson, and other incredible athletes, Melissa has defeated Crandall (67-28), Terrell (59-28), Princeton (56-13), and others. The team is going to play hard on Thursday as they gear up for Lovejoy.
What To Expect
Last season, Lovejoy put up a strong fight, but ultimately fell 36-35 against Melissa to end district play. This season, the Leopards are looking for revenge. The team is having one of the best defensive seasons of their program and will look to utilize it against Melissa's tough offense. Melissa has worked hard to keep an unblemished record this season. Fans can expect this team to do whatever it takes to set the tone early.
Kick-off is set for 7:35 p.m. at Melissa. If you can't make it out to the game, check out all the action on CW33!