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CW33 High School Football Showdown Preview: Duncanville vs. Mansfield
It's week eight of Texas High School Football and plenty of teams are still working their athleticism on the field. Two of those teams include an undefeated Duncanville and a Mansfield High School team that has only one loss to their name so far this season. This week, the two teams go head-to-head in the CW33 High School Football Showdown game of the week. VYPE DFW takes a deep dive into their seasons so far and what fans can expect heading into Friday night's game:
Duncanville Panthers (5-0, 3-0)
After winning the 6A State Title last season, Duncanville has powered their way to a booming start in the 2023-24 football season. Opening their year with a 34-13 victory over two-time defending state champion South Oak Cliff followed by a 44-0 victory over Florida's Rockledge, the team was able to head into district play unscathed and ready to showcase their ability to be dominant yet again this season.
Through district play, the team has allowed only 10 points against them. A 76-0 district-opening victory over Mansfield Lake Ridge and a 56-0 district victory over Cedar Hill was just the start to the Panthers' campaign in their 2023 district schedule. Last week, coming off of a BYE, the Panthers traveled to Waxahachie where the team came out on top with a 44-10 score. Led by talent like Dakorien Moore who has averaged nearly 145 receiving yards per game this season, Caden Durham, Jaqualon Armstrong, Keelon Russell, Ayson Theus, Zach Turner, and others, this offense knows how to score early to set the tone in any given game. Meanwhile, a nearly unstoppable defense led by Tyderick Brown, Javion Holiday, Colin Simmons, KJ Ford, and more has helped put a stop to the pace of opponents through each game. The Panthers will look to be a force on Friday night in Mansfield.
Mansfield Tigers (5-1, 2-1)
Mansfield went on a 5-0 run to start the season with non-district victories over Waco Midway (42-31), Mansfield Summit (39-37), and South Grand Prairie (49-29). Utilizing their ability to work hard and battle through matches against tough opponents, the Tigers were able to enter district play well-versed in putting up a fight and pulling away with a victory.
The Tigers secured a 42-31 district-opening victory over Mansfield Legacy before posting a hard-fought 35-33 victory over Mansfield Lake Ridge. Last week, in a battle through adversity, Mansfield fell 47-14 against a strong Cedar Hill team. Led by James Johnson who has averaged 110 rushing yards per game, Marquise Hubbard, Jacobe Hayes, Tim Abraham, Zion Robinson, and others, the Tigers offense knows how to fight against tough defenses and make statement plays that lead to timely scores in the endzone. Furthermore, the Tigers' defense is led by David Hogg, Isaac Howard, and others who utilize a great game IQ in order to put up a wall against opponents each week.
What To Expect
Duncanville isn't going to go down without a fight-- if they go down at all. On the quest for another state title, there is going to be little room for doubt as they trample over their opponents with confidence. Looking to deliver a second loss to Mansfield, the Panthers are going to do anything and everything in order to pull away early on Friday night. However, Mansfield is known for fighting hard against really great teams. They aren't going to make Friday night's matchup a cakewalk for Duncanville. Fans can expect this Tigers' squad-- with 8 returners from last season's Bi-District qualifying team-- to put up a battle against a dominating Panthers' offense.
Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. at RL Anderson Stadium in Mansfield, Texas. If you're not able to make the game, be sure you tune in on CW33 for all the action!
PREVIEW: Duncanville Football Hungry for More
A powerhouse in Texas high school football, Duncanville, is coming off of an undefeated, state championship season in which they posted an incredible 28-21 victory in a State Championship revenge match over Houston’s dominant North Shore squad. Looking for another state title and continued revenge against those who have taken them down in the past, the Panthers are ready to hit the turf rolling in the 2023-24 Texas High School Football season. Sitting at the top of the VYPE DFW 6A Football Preseason Rankings, Duncanville is a favorite to repeat this season.
REWIND
Year after year, Duncanville had a chip on its shoulder against North Shore after being defeated multiple times in the state championship game. Led by head coach Reginald Samples, the Panthers were finally victorious last season as they left no stone unturned en route to their championship victory.
Through non-district play, fans knew Duncanville was a special squad as they took down 2021-22 state champion South Oak Cliff in convincing fashion during a season-opening 23-10 victory on SOC’s turf. Without second-guessing, the team continued to roll as they took down Mansfield Lake Ridge (44-6), Mansfield (38-3), Dallas Skyline (63-0), and more through non-district play. In district play, Duncanville posted a 7-0 undefeated record to finish at the top of their standings. Outscoring their opponents by a combined 625-156, Duncanville secured a title ready to look ahead to the 2023-24 season.
LOOKING FORWARD
Highly recruited and star-studded, the Duncanville Panthers look like an incredible option to repeat this season. From athletes like Dakorien Moore, Brandon Edwards, EJ McKinney, Quinard Choice, RJ Williams, Armani Franklin, and Jeremiah Page to newcomers like Justin Jones Jr., Dereon Hudson, Isaiah Beal, Ceylon Bradley, and more, the team is ready to poke holes in everyone’s plans.
As the team looks to dominate through non-district play, they open their season again against South Oak Cliff— this time at home. Proceeding through their schedule, fans can expect the Panthers to plow their way into playoffs. Catch them in action as their schedule opens on August, 25th at 7 p.m. A favorite to repeat this season, fans can expect another state title in the works for this squad.