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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!
CW33 High School Football Showdown Preview: Battle of the Jaguars
It's a battle of the Jaguars on Thursday night during the CW33 High School Football Showdown as Mansfield Summit travels to Midlothian to take on Midlothian Heritage in their third district game of the season. Both teams looking to stay undefeated in their district record, anyone who is a Jaguars fan can expect an intense battle. VYPE DFW takes a deeper dive into both teams so far this season:
Mansfield Summit Jaguars (3-2, 2-0)
After opening the season with a resounding 55-7 victory over Mansfield Legacy, the Mansfield Summit Jaguars fell in back-to-back matches against Mansfield (39-37) and Crowley (43-14). Putting up a tough battle against both teams with the willingness to take away important learning moments from the field, the Jaguars opened district play with a 41-13 statement victory over Arlington Seguin before posting another big 49-11 victory over Burleson.
As Mansfield Summit comes off of a BYE week, they're looking to continue their hot streak in district play. Led by Amare Burgess (who posted nearly 200 rushing yards and three touchdowns against Burleson), Demarus Bird, Jeremiah Mclin, Braylon Moore, DaVaugh Sille, and more, the offense is ready to take charge on Thursday night. Jaden Williams (averaging nearly 10 tackles per game), Kyland Reed (averaging 8 tackles per game), Habib Diop (averaging seven tackles per game), Jordan Hubbarb, Trenton Eatmon (who has posted 6 sacks this season), and others lead the charge on the defensive end with high game IQ and a determination to shut down strong opponents.
Midlothian Heritage (5-0, 2-0)
The Midlothian Heritage Jaguars are undefeated on the season so far. A 31-28 victory over the 2021 state champion Stephenville opened their season and set the tone. As the team went on to defeat Cleburne (63-7) and Waco La Vega (29-21) in non-district play, the Jaguars showcased their talent, focus, and determination headed into district play. Opening district against Burleson, the team recorded a 38-7 victory on the road before hosting Joshua in a 56-10 victory.
As Midlothian Heritage comes off of a BYE week, the team wants to continue their season undefeated. Carter Rutenbar leads the offense alongside Jayce McCoy, Kaydn O'Neal, Brad Waxler, Clyde Wilson, Stetson Sarrat, Jack Avants, and others who are steadfast and focused on being quick to set the tone in every game. The defense, led by Noah O'Neal (averaging 6 tackles per game), Joel Gomez (averaging nearly 6 tackles per game), Jaylin Hawkins (averaging five tackles per game), Temerrick Johnson, Maxim Newton, and others have shown resiliency each time they step onto the field. The Heritage Jaguars will look to continue their reign of dominance on Thursday night.
What To Expect
Last season, Midlothian Heritage posted a 44-20 victory over Mansfield Summit in which Sarrat recorded 120 receiving yards and one touchdown. Mansfield Summit is looking for revenge as they travel to Midlothian with the drive to put a stop to Midlothian Heritage's tough nature. Midlothian Heritage can be expected to do whatever it takes to set the tone early, but this matchup is going to come down to a defensive battle between the Jaguars' teams.
Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. in Midlothian. If you're not able to make the game, be sure you tune in on CW33 for all the action!