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Julian Caldwell had 10 catches for 205 yards and a touchdown for Argyle in a Week 10 win.
5 Things We Learned From Week 10 of Football Around the Metroplex
The regular season has one week left after Week 10 games wrapped up this past weekend. There were more than a few games that made you go ‘wow’ and a few others probably had you double-checking the scores. Here are some things that stood out in the penultimate week of play.
Wylie East pulls upset
In a low-scoring game, Wylie East handed Sachse its first loss of the season, 21-16, on Thursday.
The win gives the Raiders the District 9-6A title, going into the finale against a 4-5 Garland Lakeview Centennial on Thursday. The Raiders have won 6 in a row. Victor Ekpo scored 2 rushing touchdowns and Victor Young connected with Amir Porter for the other touchdown.
It was the second year in a row the Raiders had won the district title.
He’s back
On Thursday, Argyle learned Hayes Hackney would be eligible to play again — a week after a decision sidelined him for the rest of the year. The transfer from Prosper Walnut Grove was 17-for-24 passing for 305 yards and 4 TDs in the air. He also ran for another score. The Eagles had little trouble in the 66-7 win over Nevada Community and locked up the District 3-5A Division II title.
Texas Tech pledge Julian Caldwell stood out again. He had 10 catches for 205 yards and 1 touchdown. He now has 67 catches for 1,244 yards and 19 touchdowns. It was the third game this year he had more than 200 yards or more receiving and his 10 catches tied a season-high.
Argyle was No. 3 in the state poll last week and with its QB1 back, the Eagles could be hard to stop this postseason.
Rivalry Goes to OT
The Anna and Celina game, on paper, had the makings of a good game.
It was and then some, with No. 6-ranked Anna securing a 35-28 win in overtime.
Juelz Carter ran for 289 yards and 3 TDs — including one in overtime to give the Coyotes (9-0, 7-0 District 4-5A Division II) the lead. The defense then made a stop and handed Celina a second loss this season. Celina, at 5-2 in district, will make the playoffs.
Anna put up 566 yards of total offense in the win — 342 of them on the ground. Another takeaway is how good the Coyotes’ defense was — holding Celina to 44 yards.
Melissa punches ticket
Melissa’s Jeremiah “Bear” Tabor set a new school record for rushing touchdowns in a season in a 49-27 win over McKinney North.
The Cardinals were up 21-20 at halftime and then pulled away with a pair of touchdown runs from Tabor and then an 80-yard Pick-6 from D’Monye Washington.
In the first year in 5A Division, Melissa will be in the playoffs, likely as the No. 2 seed, assuming they have no trouble with winless Frisco Liberty this week.
The Cardinals have won 5 in a row since a 5-point loss to district champion Frisco Lone Star.
Keller Central king of KISD
Keller Central put up a school record in points on Friday and did so in a big way.
The Chargers won 80-49 against Keller — snapping a 5-game losing streak to its fellow Keller ISD school. It was also the most points ever scored by the Chargers ever.
According to MaxPreps stats, dating back to 2004, the most points the Chargers had previously had been 55 — set against Grand Prairie in 2025 and then tied last year against Carrollton Creekview.
But 80 points- that’s impressive.
Isaiah Taylor threw for 6 touchdowns and 410 yards, while his brother, Jeremiah, had 11 catches for 196 yards.
Going into the final week of the season, the Chargers will play last-place Justin Northwest. Keller Central is tied for 2nd with Haslet V.R. Eaton, but Eaton won the head-to-head matchup.
HONORABLE MENTION STATUS
- Lewisville’s Laykon Brassfield passed for a school-record 8 touchdowns in a win against Denton Braswell.
- Hurst L.D. Bell hammered Irving MacArthur, 64-10, and secured a playoff berth in 6A for the first time for the program. The last time the Blue Raiders made the playoffs was in 2013.
9-time state champion Celina faces a big game this week against Anna.
10 Games to Watch in Week 10 of DFW High School Football
Thursday, Oct. 29
Sachse at Wylie East at Wylie ISD Stadium
This is one of the premier games in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in Week 10. Sachse is 8-0, while Wylie East is 7-1 overall. Both are 5-0 in District 9-6A play, making this a de facto district title game. The Sachse Mustangs have a familiar name nationally at QB in Christian McCaffrey. The senior has thrown for 1,594 yards, with 23 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. The Raiders have won 5 in a row. The series started in 2022 and the teams are 2-2 against each other.
Melissa at McKinney North at McKinney ISD Stadium
This game is a battle of second-place teams in District 5-5A Division I, with both entering with a 4-1 mark in district play. McKinney North is 7-1, while Melissa is 5-3. The Bulldogs have won straight since a 3-point loss to Frisco Reedy, their only setback. Melissa enters on a 4-game winning streak. Jeremiah “Bear” Tabor has run for 1,132 yards and 20 touchdowns.
Frisco at Frisco Panther Creek at Ford Center at the Star
This game has big playoff implications as far as seedings go coming out of District 4-5A Division I. Anna is in first, but Frisco and Celina both have one loss in district. Frisco is 7-2 overall with a loss to Anna. Panther Creek is 6-2 and is 4-2, with losses to Celina and Anna. A loss here would not be good, with Frisco Emerson sitting at 3-3 in district.Friday, Oct. 30
Allen at McKinney Boyd at McKinney ISD Stadium
The No. 2-ranked Eagles will play their penultimate game of the year against McKinney Boyd. The Eagles are 8-0 overall and at 5-0 in District 6-6A, they have a chance to have another undefeated regular season. McKinney Boyd is 2-6 overall and at 1-4; they are tied for next to last in the district standings. Allen is coming off scoring a season-high 77 last week against Dallas Jesuit.
Fort Worth O.D. Wyatt at Fort Worth Arlington Heights at Farrington Field
The District 4-5A Division I title will likely be wrapped up at the end of this game. Both squads enter with identical 8-0 records overall and 5-0 in district play. Wyatt is having its best season in decades behind QB Kentrell Steward, who has thrown for 901 yards and 15 scores. On the ground, the senior has 1,228 yards and 11 TDs. Arlington Heights, dating back to 2004, is 17-3 in this series.
Denton Braswell at Lewisville at Max Goldsmith Stadium
Lewisville kept its win streak alive last week, while Braswell lost by a field goal against then-last-place Frisco Wakeland. This game doesn’t have the same appeal since the Bengals are 3-2 in District 5-6A play, but they are 6-2 overall. Taelyn Mayo’s pick-6 and Laykon Brassfield’s late touchdown run helped the Fighting Farmers rally to stay undefeated in district play, 5-0. Now, Lewisville is 5-3 overall and winners of 5 in a row on paper and 8 in a row based on games.
Anna at Celina at Bobcat Stadium
This is a longtime rivalry, albeit one that isn’t played every year. But the first game between these two came in 1935. Anna has won the past two meetings and is 8-0 heading into this game and ranked No. 6 in the state. Celina was previously ranked, but after losing to Frisco, they fell out of the state rankings. The Bobcats, led by freshman quarterback Zane LaCrue, are 7-1 and, with only one loss in district play, could force a logjam at the top with a win.
Grapevine at Colleyville Heritage at Panther-Mustang Stadium
For the past few years, this game hasn’t had big district implications. However, it is still a rivalry game with something to play for — the Red Rail, a piece of railroad track that goes to the winner. The Panthers have dominated the series overall, 16-6, since 2004. During the last 7 meetings, the Panthers (4-4, 2-2 in District 3-5A Division II) are 6-1. Grapevine (3-5 and 1-3) could get in the playoff mix with a win. Heritage’s Lane Vargas may be one of the most underrated quarterbacks in the metroplex.
Prosper at Prosper Walnut Grove at Children’s Health Stadium
Both teams enter with 7-1 records and this will probably settle who gets 2nd place in the district behind Allen — barely any upsets the last two weeks of the regular season. Walnut Grove WR Landon Dean was nearly unstoppable last week, with 13 catches for 174 yards and 3 touchdowns vs. Princeton. Given the success of Tyler Alberts at QB for Prosper — 1,581 yards and 21 TDs — this game could see 80 or more passes and 1,000 yards of total offense.
Austin St. Stephen's Episcopal at Episcopal School of Dallas at Gene & Jerry Jones Family Stadium
This Southwest Prep Conference clash features one of the best in Episcopal Dallas, which enters with a 9-0 record. QB Miles Link has thrown for 1,239 yard and 13 TDs. Five different receivers have hauled in touchdowns this year. St. Stephens is 0-8 overall and has been outscored 402-104 this season. Don’t think the points allowed will hit 500 after this game, but it could be a lopsided outcome.