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Willis Wins Thriller Over The Woodlands 45-42

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If there is a short list of games of the year in Texas High School football, the clash between the Willis Wildkats (3-0, 1-0) and The Woodlands Highlanders (3-0, 1-0) definitely belongs. This rivalry matchup in District 13-6A could have determined the district champion on Thursday night.

Game Recap

Willis received the opening kick and quickly scored through an 18-yard touchdown pass from Jack Emerson to Romel Stevens. The Woodlands responded swiftly as Jack Daulton connected with Tulsa commit Shane Walker for a 47-yard touchdown. Following an interception by The Woodlands’ James Cantelupe, Jackson Bolender’s 85-yard touchdown run put the Highlanders ahead 14-7.

Two costly turnovers by The Woodlands allowed Willis to take the lead. The Wildkats converted a Bolender fumble into a 12-play drive, capped by Daylion Robinson’s three-yard touchdown run. A fumbled exchange led to another drive, ending with Emerson’s 43-yard touchdown pass to Jermaine Bishop Jr, giving Willis a 21-14 lead.

The Woodlands tied it with a 28-yard pass from Daulton to Eli Lancaster, but Willis answered quickly. Emerson’s 53-yard pass to Terri Lawrence III set up Robinson’s second touchdown, putting Willis up 28-21 at halftime.

The Woodlands tied the game again after halftime with a 36-yard touchdown pass from Daulton to Kimo Kouletsis. Willis’ punt gave way to a one-yard touchdown run by Cody Jordan, giving The Woodlands a 35-28 lead. Jermaine Bishop Jr’s 57-yard touchdown reception from Emerson tied it again. An interception by Jacorion Hatchett led to another touchdown pass from Emerson to Bishop, giving Willis a 42-35 lead going into the fourth quarter.

The Woodlands tied it again with a 32-yard touchdown by Jason Haskins. Tied at 42 with 4:49 remaining, Willis methodically moved downfield, setting up Justin Willis for a 28-yard game-winning field goal as time expired, securing a 45-42 win.

Willis Stats

– QB Jack Emerson (SR): 25/31, 432 yds, 4 TDs, 2 INTs, 7 carries, 48 yds
– RB Daylion Robinson (SR): 9 carries, 30 yds, 2 TDs, 3 recs, 33 yds
– RB Terri Lawrence III (SR): 3 carries, 14 yds, 4 recs, 64 yds
– WR/DB Jermaine Bishop Jr (JR): 10 recs, 217 yds, 3 TDs, 2 carries, 11 yds, 1 FF, 1 Deflection
– WR Romel Stevens (SR): 5 recs, 82 yds, TD
– WR Jalen Mickens (SR) (LA Tech Commit): 3 recs, 36 yds
– LB Christian Hall (SR): TFL, Deflection
– LB Kelan Harris (SR): FR
– LB De’Quentin Willis (SR): FR
– DB Jacorion Hatchett (SR): INT, Deflection
– DB Luke Reynolds (SR): TFL, Deflection

The Woodlands Stats

– QB Jack Daulton (JR): 20/24, 199 yds, 3 TDs, INT, 13 carries, 109 yds
– RB Jason Haskins (SO): 1 carry, 32 yds, TD
– RB Cody Jordan (JR): 8 carries, 29 yds, TD
– WR Jackson Bolender (SR): 5 recs, 25 yds, 8 carries, 114 yds, TD, Fum
– WR Kimo Kouletsis (SR): 6 recs, 69 yds, TD
– WR Shane Walker (SR) (Tulsa Commit): 5 recs, 59 yds, TD
– WR Eli Lancaster (JR): 3 recs, 38 yds, TD
– DL Derick Harrell (SR): Sack
– LB Cole Carlin (JR): Sack
– DB Caycen Bartolazzi (JR): INT
– DB James Cantelupe (SR): INT

Next Week

Willis will host Cleveland and look to extend their regular-season winning streak to 15 and move to 5-0. The Woodlands will face off against Caney Creek, aiming for a bounce-back performance.

Taylor Arenz was at this game and here is some of her video updates posted to X during the game:


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