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DFW Football: Week 10 Wednesday Game Preview
Nov 25, 2020
It's a whirlwind this football season. All of the classes from 4A on down are into the regional semifinals. TAPPS is into the second round, and 6A and 5A are still finishing out the regular season. That's where we find ourselves today in this corner of #txhsfb space - a Week 10, 7-6A showdown in the heart of Richardson.
And we also get to go back to the single-game preview for this one.
<h5>PREVIEWING RICHARDSON (5-3, 4-1)</h5><p>
Richardson has won five of its last six games after starting the season 0-2, led by dual-threat quarterback Aaron Bertrand. In those five wins, Richardson has averaged 22.2 points per game, which is right around their season average, while holding teams to just 14 points per game. It has helped, though, that two of those games (and wins) have come against the vastly inferior Irving schools.
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On the whole, despite being 5-3, Richardson has been an up-and-down team. In three games - going 2-1 in such instances - Richardson had eclipsed the 300-plus yard mark. In last week's win over Irving MacArthur, it didn't even get over 200 yards of offense but still won.
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The aforementioned Bertrand leads the team offensively with 784 yards rushing and 416 yards passing, totaling 17 total touchdowns. Richardson is a run-heavy team, averaging 180 yards per game on the ground this year to just 94 through the air.
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Turnovers have been the bug-a-boo for Richardson this season, as it has turned the ball over 14 times this year to just 10 takeaways - a net-negative difference of four. <br>
</p><h5>PREVIEWING LAKE HIGHLANDS (8-0, 5-0)</h5><p>
Having already equaled last year's win total, Lake Highlands has been rolling this season, averaging nearly 47 points a game and only being in one game decided by a touchdown or less - a win over Jesuit.
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Like Richardson, Lake Highlands is a ground-heavy team, amassing more than 2,500 yards on the ground as a team, led by Noelle Whitehead's 1,257 yards and 11 scores. Quarterback Mitch Coulson is also a dual-threat quarterback, as he has 1,609 total yards and 25 total touchdowns. Lake Highlands' run game accounts for two-thirds of the team's offensive output, which averages out to 318.5 rushing yards per game.
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Unlike Richardson, Lake Highlands is a highly-opportunist team defensively and has plus-6 turnover difference this year and has not lost the turnover battle in any game.
</p><h5>PREVIEWING THE GAME</h5><p>
This series has been completely dominated by Lake Highlands since before most of the players in this matchup were in preschool. Since 2005 (the furthest MaxPreps goes back), Lake Highlands has won every matchup with Richardson by an average of 23 points. Only three times in the last 15 meetings has the game been a one-possession game.
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And TexasFootball.com expects more of the same, with Lake Highlands entering as 33-point favorites.
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Let's examine how the teams match up.
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<strong>RICHARDSON</strong>
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<strong>LAKE HIGHLANDS</strong>
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Points Per Game
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21.6
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46.6
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Points Allowed Per Game
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22.3
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22.3
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Passing Yards Per Game
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94.0
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165.3
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Rushing Yards Per Game
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180.8
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318.5
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Total Yards Per Game
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274.8
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483.8
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</table><p>Clearly, Lake Highlands has the offensive edge. Since district play started, Lake Highlands has increased its points per game average by four points, scoring 56 or more points twice. Meanwhile, Richardson has not had a big boost offensively, only scoring 2 points more a game since district play started, which includes a 7-point showing against Irving.</p><p>From a standings perspective, a win would seal at least a share of the district title for Lake Highlands. It holds the tie-breaker over Jesuit, which would put Lake Highlands in the W7 position come playoff time. A win for Richardson would create some havoc for the standings as it, Lake Highland and Jesuit would all have one loss with a week to play, assuming Jesuit wins this week as well.</p><h5>PREDICTION</h5><p>Lake Highlands seems like a vastly superior team in virtually every category and has simply dominated this series for the longest time. Expect that to continue as Lake Highlands locks up that W7 spot for 6A Division I playoffs.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p><strong>Lake Highlands 52, Richardson 21</strong></p><h5>PICKIN' SZN</h5><p>It was back to another 3-loss week (Prosper, Arlington Heights, Arlington Lamar), which dropped the season win percentage to below 83 percent. Here is this week's batch of games (combines <em>Star-Telegram </em>picks and <em>Dallas Morning News</em> and <em>Denton Record-Chronicle</em> assignments):</p><p>Lake Highlands over Richardson<br>Azle over Justin Northwest<br>Euless Trinity over Haltom<br>Arlington Bowie over Arlington<br>Argyle over Waco La Vega<br>Fort Worth Nolan Catholic over Plano John Paul II<br>SGP over Arlington Lamar<br>Colleyville Heritage over Burleson Centennial<br>Mansfield Summit over Midlothian<br>Duncanville over DeSoto<br>Melissa over Paris<br>Byron Nelson over Keller<br>Hurst LD Bell over Fort Worth Chisholm Trail<br>Denton Guyer over Little Elm<br>Denton Ryan over Frisco Independence<br>Parish Episcopal over Plano Prestonwood<br></p>
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VYPE Class 5A Helmet Stickers powered by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Week 9 (Nov. 19-21)
VYPE Class 6A Helmet Stickers powered by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Week 9 (Nov. 19-21)
Nov 24, 2020
Welcome to a new VYPE feature for the 2020 football season - VYPE Helmet Stickers powered by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine! Every week, VYPE will scour the stat sheets of the previous week and find the top performers.
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Class 6A teams went into Week 9 and wow there were some amazing performances! See who earned VYPE Helmet Stickers this week. Here are the selections
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<h3>PREVIOUS HELMET STICKER SELECTIONS</h3>
<h3><a href="https://www.vype.com/Texas/Houston/vype-helmet-stickers-2647856890" target="_self">- Week 1 (Sept. 24-27)<br>
</a><a href="https://www.vype.com/Texas/Houston/vype-class-5a-6a-helmet-stickers-powered-by-houston-methodist-orthopedics-sports-medicine-week-2-oct-1-3" target="_self">- Week 2 (Oct. 1-3</a>)<br>
<a href="https://www.vype.com/Texas/Houston/vype-helmet-stickers-2648221506" target="_self">- Week 3 (Oct. 8-10)<br>
- </a><a href="https://www.vype.com/Texas/Houston/vype-class-5a-6a-helmet-stickers-powered-by-houston-methodist-orthopedics-sports-medicine-week-4-oct-15-17" target="_self">Week 4 (Oct. 15-17</a>)<br>
- <a href="https://www.vype.com/Texas/Houston/vype-class-5a-6a-helmet-stickers-powered-by-houston-methodist-orthopedics-sports-medicine-week-5-oct-22-24" target="_self">Week 5 (Oct. 22-24</a>)<br>
- <a href="https://www.vype.com/Texas/Houston/vype-class-5a-6a-helmet-stickers-powered-by-houston-methodist-orthopedics-sports-medicine-week-6-oct-29-31" target="_self">Week 6 (Oct. 29-31)<br>
-</a> <a href="https://www.vype.com/Texas/Houston/vype-class-5a-6a-helmet-stickers-powered-by-houston-methodist-orthopedics-sports-medicine-week-7-nov-5-7" target="_self">Week 7 (Nov. 3-5<br>
-</a> <a href="https://www.vype.com/vype-class-5a-6a-helmet-stickers-powered-by-houston-methodist-orthopedics-sports-medicine-week-8-nov-12-14" target="_self">Week 8 (Nov. 12-14)</a></h3>
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Carter Brown (@CarterABrown) - Pearland Dawson
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">GAME OVER!! District 23-6A Championship Claimed!! <a href="https://twitter.com/DawsonEagleFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DawsonEagleFB</a> all-state kicker <a href="https://twitter.com/CarterABrown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CarterABrown</a> trots out and nails the game-winning field goal!! <a href="https://twitter.com/DawsonHighSchl?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DawsonHighSchl</a> wins a hard fought game. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/txhsfb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#txhsfb</a> <br><br>Final<a href="https://twitter.com/DawsonEagleFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DawsonEagleFB</a> - 31<a href="https://twitter.com/SCSharkFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SCSharkFootball</a> - 28<a href="https://twitter.com/JadenStew21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JadenStew21</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TJBURGESS4?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TJBURGESS4</a> <a href="https://t.co/GJIR3yJ1OA">pic.twitter.com/GJIR3yJ1OA</a></p>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1329997193240055808?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Let's lead this thing off with a kicker! In the epic District 23-6A showdown last week at Freedom Field, it went to overtime between Shadow Creek and Pearland Dawson. After a turnover on its first drive of overtime, Pearland Dawson had a chance to win the game. They got in field goal range and called on All-State kicker Carter Brown. He trotted out and nailed a 23-yard game-winning field goal to clinch the District 23-6A Championship for the Eagles and second-ever undefeated regular season. He also went 4 of 4 in extra point attempts in the game as well. </p>Daelyn Williams (@sirpaydae) - Dekaney
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I was < I am 🔞 <a href="https://t.co/GzaxTXsCSR">pic.twitter.com/GzaxTXsCSR</a></p>— Daelyn Williams (@sirpaydae) <a href="https://twitter.com/sirpaydae/status/1330215442464563204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Dekaney improved to 3-0 in district play after a 52-7 win over Eisenhower last week. The Wildcats' offense was paced by Daelyn Williams finished 10 of 14 for 184 yards and three touchdowns. It was a nice win for Dekaney. </p>Charles Garrett (@3way_tank) - Klein Oak
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Check out my highlight - <a href="https://t.co/DDwlKml6MH">https://t.co/DDwlKml6MH</a></p>— charles garrett 🤙 (@3way_tank) <a href="https://twitter.com/3way_tank/status/1326332059737088001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>In a tight 21-14 win over Klein last week, Klein Oak running back Charles Garrett had a nice afternoon. Garrett finished the game rushing for 143 yards and a score on 18 carries. Nice game for the junior back for the Panthers. </p>Colton Marwill (@CMarwill) - Tomball Memorial
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">See highlights of <a href="https://twitter.com/Football_TMHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Football_TMHS</a> vs <a href="https://twitter.com/KCTigerFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KCTigerFootball</a> and much more on <a href="https://twitter.com/HTownHSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HTownHSS</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/ToddFreed57?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ToddFreed57</a> and powered by <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@vypehouston</a>. Airing Mon. thru Wed. at 6pm, plus, Thurs. 4:30pm on <a href="https://twitter.com/ATTSportsNetSW?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@attsportsnetsw</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/CMarwill?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CMarwill</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JosephManjack?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JosephManjack</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Richard_Rod_Jr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Richard_Rod_Jr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/colbypowers8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@colbypowers8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JonathanLewis32?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JonathanLewis32</a> <a href="https://t.co/A7dG4dFacu">pic.twitter.com/A7dG4dFacu</a></p>— H-Town High School Sports (@HTownHSS) <a href="https://twitter.com/HTownHSS/status/1331006990143860736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>It took a thrilling 49-48 overtime victory over Klein Collins to remain perfect but Tomball Memorial was able to do just that. Colton Marwill has returned at QB after being held out a few weeks due to injury. Marwill looks fully healthy again as he finished 20 of 32 for 328 yards and four touchdowns with two interceptions. Marwill also rushed for another 37 yards. </p>Cy Park Team!
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Extremely proud of these players, coaches, and trainers for all the work they’ve put in to get to this point. Battled adversity to make history! I think we got our swagger back... <a href="https://t.co/kxLE8s2glE">pic.twitter.com/kxLE8s2glE</a></p>— Casey Rosellini (@CoachRosellini) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachRosellini/status/1329997642320011267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 21, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>We are giving a helmet sticker to the ENTIRE Cy Park football team!! That's what you get when you make history. Last week a 42-29 win over Langham Creek punched the Tigers' ticket to the 2020 playoffs. It is the first time in program history that Cy Park is heading to the playoffs. Some individual performances did stand out. The Tigers only had five yards passing for the game but then ran the ball for 475 yards. That's ridiculous! Cameron King led the rushing attack with 213 yards and two scores on 20 carries, while Harold Perkins had 181 yards and four touchdowns on 13 carries. On defense, Jarra Anderson, only a sophomore, led the team in tackles with 12 and Christopher Gilbreath had 11 tackles. Raymond Davis and Mason Canty both also had an interception. </p>Lucian Paul (@lucianpaul_) - Elkins
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🏰⚔️🏰 Defensive POW 🏰⚔️🏰<br>🔷🔷🔷Elkins vs Dulles🔷🔷🔷<br><br>#6 Lucian “KP” Paul<br>6 Total Tackles<br>1 TFL<br>2 INT <br>2 TD <a href="https://t.co/mbjoqHYWGA">pic.twitter.com/mbjoqHYWGA</a></p>— Elkins Football (@ElkinsFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/ElkinsFootball/status/1330906850125099010?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p>Fort Bend Elkins defeated FB Dulles 33-0 last week and big key to that win was the play of the defense, including Lucian Paul. At the end of the night, Paul had six total tackles, one tackle for loss and two interceptions, which were both returned for touchdowns. What a performance by him! </p>
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