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VYPE DFW Football Game of the Week Preview: Duncanville vs. Waxahachie (Week 4)
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 Zachery 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.
VYPE DFW Football Game of the Week: North Crowley vs. Duncanville (6A-D1 State Semis)
This Saturday’s highly anticipated playoff match-up between the North Crowley Panthers and the Duncanville Panthers is set to be a thrilling rematch of last year’s State Semifinals, where D'Ville emerged victorious.
Both teams are in top form and ready to battle it out for a spot in the State Championship.
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North Crowley enters this game riding high on a 14-game win streak after dominating Allen 35-7 last week in the Region I-6A-D1 Finals.
The victory secured their spot in the State Semifinals, and they are now more determined than ever to take the next step.
Under the leadership of head coach Ray Gates, North Crowley boasts one of the most complete rosters in the state.
Offensively, they are loaded with talent, led by the dynamic senior trio of WR Quentin Gibson (Colorado-signee), dual-threat QB Chris Jimerson (North Texas), and running back Cornelius Warren III (UNLV).
But it doesn’t stop there.
The Panthers also have an impressive supporting cast with running back Daniel Bray (Utah), senior wideout Kevin Moore, and sophomore running back Kiante Ingram, all of whom can make explosive plays at any moment.
On defense, the Panthers are anchored by a group of play-makers.
Senior linebackers Jonathan Cunningham (Texas) and Ja’Brelle Asberry, along with safety Gaylon McNeal (Washington State), are the key leaders on the field.
Sophomore linebacker Avery Dotson and senior defensive end Neuntae Cassey have also been huge contributors to a defense that has been stifling all season long.
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On the other side of the field, Duncanville comes into this game as the No. 1-ranked team in the state and the two-time defending state champions.
Under head coach Reginald Samples, the Panthers are undefeated with a 13-0 record, extending their overall win streak to 20 games after a 31-13 victory over Bridgeland in the Region II-6A-D1 Finals.
Duncanville’s offense revolves around their superstar quarterback, Keelon Russell (Alabama-signee).
Russell has had a monster year, throwing for nearly 4,000 yards and 53 touchdowns against just four interceptions, earning him the Gatorade National Player of the Year award earlier this week.
Although primarily a pocket passer, Russell can still hurt defenses with his legs, adding 255 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.
The ground game is further bolstered by senior Jaqualon Armstrong, who has rushed for nearly 700 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.
Duncanville’s receiving corps is nothing short of terrifying, led by five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore (Oregon), who has caught 67 passes for 1,322 yards and 18 touchdowns.
The Panthers also have two other standout receivers in juniors Ayson Theus (53 receptions, 996 yards, 10 touchdowns) and Zach Turner (56 receptions, 905 yards, 14 touchdowns), making this trio a nightmare for any defense.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Panthers are just as formidable.
Senior safety Nehemiah Borner (Lamar) and middle linebacker Jaylyn Manning lead a unit that has held opponents to under 13 points per game.
The defensive backfield features two SMU signees, Javion Holiday and Tyren Polley Jr., while linebackers Mason Williams, Antwon Brown (North Texas signee), and junior defensive lineman KJ Ford round out a well-rounded and aggressive defense.
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This could easily be one of the most memorable games of the year, in a State Semis rematch that takes place this Saturday (3:00 pm) at Eagle Stadium in Allen, TX.