Region I vs. Region II
Denton Ryan– 4
Highland Park– 0
Advantage: Denton Ryan
Reasoning: at 14-0, Denton Ryan continues to assert themselves as one of the best teams in the state. They won a physical matchup with Colleyville Heritage this past Saturday and now look to get back to Arlington against a tough Highland Park team led by John Stephen Jones at quarterback.
It’s going to be a tough matchup and the way that the regional finals went for both teams, we might be in line for a defensive struggle. The Raiders’ defense has been solid, only giving up more than 14 points once since Week 4. Combine that with an offense that comes through in the clutch, that should be just enough to win a close battle.
Region III vs. Region IV
Temple– 2
Richmond Foster– 2
Advantage: Push
Reasoning: Richmond Foster continues to soar after knocking off Dripping Springs, while the Temple Wildcats pulled off arguably the upset of the playoffs by ending Manvel’s previously perfect season. To say this is a matchup that few people saw coming would be a major understatement.
Foster is looking to make it to its first-ever state title game against the established power in Temple. Who prevails: the high-flying offense of the Falcons or the momentum of the Wildcats? We’re calling this a push in what should be a very entertaining game.
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