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Week 5 #TXHSFB Preview
Sep 24, 2020
Week 5, or Week 1? I'm not sure how to classify this week. I've personally watched four weeks worth of football, but this is the first game of a 10-game season for the 5A and 6A boys. Getting to this point has been antsy. We've seen a number of prolific games canceled for this week - some teams dealing with multiple cancellations - and the chances of actually making it to state for all levels seems to be 50/50 at best, right now.
Either way, here we are. Schools in 4A and below are still rolling through, and 6A, 5A and TAPPS finally get to hit other teams.
#7 Frisco vs. Frisco Independence
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzNjQ4Mi9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzNDUwODI4Nn0.5lHG7X4MY_5Qpp1O1WEYJSo7tVhtrZkfY2LstiZdM8A/img.png?width=980" id="e3d84" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="adf0c0d6841a2c385dc3e864ca462f0d" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>TIME: </strong>7 p.m.<br><strong>DATE: </strong>September 24, 2020<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Toyota Stadium (Frisco)<br><strong>LINE:</strong> Frisco by 4</p><p>It is quite an start contrast between these two as one (Frisco) is all about the ground-and-pound attack while the other (Independence) likes to air it out. Last year, Frisco ran for more than 3,000 yards as a team but it graduated more than 70 percent of that production from a year ago. Independence likes to spread the field out and put it in the hands of dual-threat senior quarterback Braylon Braxton, who racked up more than 3,200 yards passing, 850 yards rushing and 56 total TDs.</p><p>Both teams return a lot of starters from teams that won 10-plus games and made it to the regional semifinals last year.</p><p><strong>PREDICTION:</strong> Frisco Independence 38, Frisco 34</p>#17 Rockwall vs. Denton Braswell
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzNjUxNC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY2MzEzNzQwOH0.H3nbsVVS_pfHn7I5zdGnwy8JQXauR--Y6l-fmcWa18E/img.png?width=980" id="b04a0" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f33aaf8381bf87058f01dbf42603b988" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>TIME: </strong>7 p.m.<br><strong>DATE: </strong>September 25, 2020<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Collins Athletic Complex (Denton)<br><strong>LINE:</strong> Rockwall by 17</p><p>There's a big question for each team entering the 2020 season. For Rockwall: How will the offense and Braedyn Locke fair not having an all-world receiver to throw to along with its three other top receivers? For Braswell: How will it adjust to life in 6A and playing in a loaded district?</p><p>We find out those answers in the opening week as Rockwall has a new coach but is still guided by Locke, who passed for 4,200 yards last year. In a game against Longview, Locke looked pedestrian as Jaxon Smith-Njigba had to leave early with an injury. Braswell has a new starter at quarterback, replacing some big shoes left by Grayson Thompson. </p><p>PREDICTION: Rockwall 40, Denton Braswell 28<br></p>Fort Worth Wyatt vs. Arlington Seguin
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzNjUyOC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY1NTQzMDg2M30._3XGfogMirS_eVQWK0WGJ2byv08Havx_W5YKdPsh6uI/img.png?width=980" id="bd1b4" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a84fd01b1dd389c5215cb193e5e733b1" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>TIME: 11</strong> a.m.<br><strong>DATE: </strong>September 26, 2020<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Globe Life Park (Arlington)<br><strong>LINE:</strong> Seguin by 4</p><p>Both teams return a lot of starters from a year ago, which could help spark vast improvements from a year ago. Wyatt made the playoffs last year despite finishing with a 3-8 record. Seguin, on the other hand, mustered just one win. Neither team is projected to make the playoffs, according to TexasFootball.com, so this sesaon-opening matchup will tell a lot about where each team is to start the season and how the rest of the year could shape out. </p><strong>PREDICTION:</strong> Arlington Seguin 27, Fort Worth Wyatt 21Weatherford vs. #2 Aledo
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzNjU1NS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0MjMyOTQ2NX0.BxjqiOTbfQza7MXOSCli87iHkHqMgqoSFkOo4Xcxi50/img.png?width=980" id="0366b" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="306ee479f48c39e45e00c28eb5ed98b9" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>TIME: 3:30 p.</strong>m.<br><strong>DATE: </strong>September 26, 2020<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Globe Life Park (Arlington)<br><strong>LINE:</strong> Aledo by 18</p><p>Another year, another possible state title appearance for Aledo. That's the running consensus as it brings back 10 starters from last year's championship team, including 4-star, LSU-commit JoJo Earle. TexasFootball.com notes that Aledo will be strongest at defense this year while Weatherford will need to find answers at quarterback, losing Ken Seals to graduation. After a hot start to the year last year, Weatherford sort of faded in district play and limped into the playoffs. Aledo? Not so much. It rolled through the regular season, district and playoffs to another state crown.</p><strong>PREDICTION:</strong> Aledo 48, Weatherford 35Colleyville Heritage vs. Grapevine
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzNjU3Ny9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTY0NzU0NzA1M30.GSX6MP-ElKEMdqmMEGnrD8GhSCU8-GVTeNaUc7odFkI/img.png?width=980" id="5f976" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="0101efb3605f6932bb0860386b90b857" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p><strong>TIME: 8:00 p.</strong>m.<br><strong>DATE: </strong>September 26, 2020<br><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Globe Life Park (Arlington)<br><strong>LINE:</strong> Grapevine by 8</p><p>Last year Colleyville Heritage ran right over Grapevine in their annual rivalry game. The 2020 version should be quite different as both teams lose quite a bit of starters from a year ago but have notable pieces back to help transition. Heritage were regional finalist a year ago while Grapevine was knocked out in the first round. This game always has some big plays and the hits seems to be a bit louder, and look for Grapevine to rebound from last year's poor outing. </p><strong>PREDICTION:</strong> Grapevine 27, Colleyville Heritage 23
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6A Preview Part 3: 9-6A, 10-6A & 11-6A
Sep 23, 2020
It's finally here. After a lot of worry and wonder, the big schools are ready to kick off their delayed seasons. For this week, we'll be breaking down three 6A schools at a time going through 3-6A through 11-6A in three installments.
Previewing 9-6A
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzNDY2Mi9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYzMzQ4NjcwNn0.M1UEwzsp-4uAonPs2wT8OZlTlcciZ8MmJGp_BQOi9S8/img.png?width=980" id="a5b8c" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="471af378a7fb2dd218dad5acc56e29cc" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>Last year, this group of teams beat and battered one another where it became a running joke as to which team would be in first place this week and then which one would take the reigns the next. A lot of what was expected didn't turn out so, and other teams came from nowhere as pleasant surprises.</p><p> Wylie and Sachse shared the district crown but have quite a drop in returning starters this year, paving the way for the other two playoff teams - Naaman Forest and Lakeview Centennial - to make a push to the top of standings. Naaman Forest returns 18 starters on offense while Centennial is looking at 11. </p><p>Camar Wheaton is the big offensive name, who bust onto the scene as a 5-star freshman. More big numbers are expected from him and he could lead Lakeview Centennial to a district title.<br></p><h5>Projected 2020 Playoff Teams:</h5><p>Naaman Forest<br>Lakeview Centennial<br>Sachse<br>Rowlett<br></p>Previewing 10-6A
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzNDY2NC9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYxNzU1NDgzNH0.7sIj8ZkySyawAyBl24uyOfGlcxQn0hhDJ-nk_etaVKY/img.png?width=980" id="d6766" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="f5468a6793749b5e525649c09df5395f" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>Out is Longview (down to 5A) and in is Skyine in this district. Everything else remains the same for a district that was a 2-horse race between Rockwall and Longview. And it looks to be another 2-horse race, this time between Rockwall and Skyline.</p><p>Both teams enter the 2020 having gone 6-1 last year in district play and return plenty of talent to contend again. This includes Rockwall quarterback Braedyn Locke, who came out of nowhere to put up gaudy numbers. Coach Roddy Webb (move to Denton Guyer) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (graduated) are gone but there are still plenty of options at Locke's disposal.<br></p><p>Third and fourth place seem to be a 3-way race between Tyler Legacy, Mesquite and Rockwall-Heath.<br></p><h5>Projected 2020 Playoff Teams:</h5><p>Rockwall<br>Skyline<br>Mesquite<br>Rockwall-Heath<br></p>Previewing 11-6A
<img lazy-loadable="true" src="https://assets.rebelmouse.io/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpbWFnZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vYXNzZXRzLnJibC5tcy8yNDQzNDY2NS9vcmlnaW4ucG5nIiwiZXhwaXJlc19hdCI6MTYyMDE2MTI3N30.T_W9l5kz7zxCYi-RhqQdcM_WGUMPnGFEE8iIWnN8XFM/img.png?width=980" id="73460" class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="c39e6b30fbfa9d01ef41df0de736cc97" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" /><p>Cedar Hill, DeSoto and Duncanville are three of the premier 6A programs in the state and they all reside in 11-6A for the next two years. Throw in Waco Midway, and it would seem this district's playoff representatives are already a lock.</p><p>Duncanville is vying for a third shot at a state title, and according to some prognosticators, it's very possible it is back again. The defense is salty once again, but the big key is going to be quarterback. It transferred out a stud freshman but transferred in a former dual-threat TAPPS QB.</p><p>Cedar Hill will look to shake off the terrible loss it suffered in the playoffs, giving up a 27-7 halftime lead as Guyer made an improbable comeback.<br> </p><h5>Projected 2020 Playoff Teams:</h5><p>Duncanville<br>Cedar Hill<br>DeSoto<br>Waco<br></p>
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