The Panthers are one step closer for their third consecutive Class 6A Division I state title. If they attain their goal, they will be just the 20th school in UIL history to achieve the feat.
On Saturday afternoon, Duncanville shellacked The Woodlands 42-20 in the third round of the 6A Division I playoffs at Hutto Memorial Stadium.
The Panthers struck early, receiving the ball first and setting the tone by converting on a 6-yard slant to Oregon commit wide receiver Dakorien Moore. Alabama commit Keelon Russell followed it up with another 10-yard pass to Moore. By the end of the first quarter, Duncanville had established a 14-0 lead.
The Highlanders still fought back, managing to cut the lead to 28-20 in the fourth quarter, holding the Panthers to a single score in the previous period. However, Moore put the game away at the conclusion, capped by a 60-yard touchdown in double coverage and a short scoring grab with 2:55 remaining in the game.
Russell sailed 22 of 26 passes for a whopping 440 yards and six touchdowns.
Moore was the benefactor and the game’s MVP, hauling in 12 receptions for 226 yards and four scores. The No. 2-ranked player in the Lone Star State now has 67 catches for 1,258 yards and 18 touchdowns on the season. He now has seven 100+ yard games as a senior.
Duncanville will advance to the regional final against Cypress Bridgeland at Waco Midway Stadium at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
The Woodlands vs Duncanville: Regional Semifinal
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM CST
Location: Regional Semifinal
Final Score: Duncanville 42, The Woodlands 20
Score Summary
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodlands | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 20 |
| Duncanville | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 42 |
Team Stats
| Stats | The Woodlands | Duncanville |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 19 |
| Total Yards | 365 | 538 |
| Passing | 173 | 440 |
| Completion Attempts | 18-30 | 22-26 |
| Yards Per Pass | 5.77 | 16.92 |
| Interceptions Thrown | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing | 192 | 98 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 19 |
| Yards Per Rush | 5.05 | 5.16 |
| Penalties | 8-55 | 10-88 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles/Lost | 1-0 | 0-0 |
The Woodlands: Player Stats
Passing
| Player | Comp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Daulton | 18 | 30 | 60% | 173 | 1 | 1 |
Rushing
| Player | Att | Yards | Yds/Att | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Daulton | 20 | 97 | 4.85 | 1 |
| Cody Jordan | 17 | 80 | 4.71 | 0 |
| Preston Stephenson | 1 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yards | Yds/Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Stephenson | 8 | 90 | 11.25 | 1 |
| Eli Lancaster | 3 | 35 | 11.67 | 0 |
| Cadriel Outlaw | 1 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
Duncanville: Player Stats
Passing
| Player | Comp | Att | Pct | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelon Russell | 22 | 26 | 84.62% | 440 | 6 | 0 |
Rushing
| Player | Att | Yards | Yds/Att | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devine Green | 10 | 45 | 4.5 | 0 |
| Ayson Theus | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 0 |
| JaQualon Armstrong | 6 | 19 | 3.17 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Rec | Yards | Yds/Rec | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakorien Moore | 12 | 226 | 18.83 | 4 |
| Ayson Theus | 5 | 135 | 27 | 1 |
| Zach Turner | 3 | 67 | 22.33 | 1 |
