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GALLERY: Saturday’s Texas High School Football State Semifinals

by
Tony Venegas
December 11

Photo by Chris Brown/TexasHSFootball.com

Here are some photos from Saturday’s state semifinal action. When the dust had settled, the 24 teams to play at AT&T Stadium for a state title had been decided.

In San Antonio, Lake Travis dominated Atascocita and Cibolo Steele took down Katy Cinco Ranch to punch their state title tickets. In San Marcos, the red-hot Temple Wildcats took down another undefeated contender in Richmond Foster.

In Austin, The Woodlands held off a late rally from Allen to advance to the Class 6A Division 1 championship game.

In Houston, DeSoto’s defense stepped up and forced four fourth-quarter turnovers from Klein Collins to advance to their first ever state title game.

: Photo by Chris Brown/TexasHSFootball.com

: Photo by Chris Brown/TexasHSFootball.com

: Photo by Chris Brown/TexasHSFootball.com

: Photo by Rick Castillo/TexasHSFootball.com

: Photo by Brian Ullestad – Midnattsol Photography

: Photo by Brian Ullestad – Midnattsol Photography

: December 10, 2016 – DeSoto head coach Todd Peterman looks on at his team during the state 6A Div. II semi-final playoff game between DeSoto and Klein Collins at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Klein Collins leads at the half 28-14. (Image Credit: John Glaser)

: December 10, 2016 – DeSoto flag team celebrates after a touchdown in the first half during the state 6A Div. II semi-final playoff game between DeSoto and Klein Collins at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Klein Collins leads at the half 28-14. (Image Credit: John Glaser)

: December 10, 2016 – DeSoto running back Kelan Walker (6) dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the first half during the state 6A Div. II semi-final playoff game between DeSoto and Klein Collins at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Klein Collins leads at the half 28-14. (Image Credit: John Glaser)

: December 10, 2016 – DeSoto running back Kd Nixon (1) looks for an opening in the first half during the state 6A Div. II semi-final playoff game between DeSoto and Klein Collins at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Klein Collins leads at the half 28-14. (Image Credit: John Glaser)