Waxahachie running back Taylen Strange (4) reacts with offensive lineman Ju’Lee Gee (57) after a touchdown during the first half of a nondistrict high school football game against Coppell on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Waxahachie.
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Here’s a look at the notable games around the Dallas area in Week 7 of the Texas high school football season.
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North Crowley at Waxahachie
Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Waxahachie’s Lumpkins Stadium
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This might be the game of the year in Texas, as two state-title contenders go head-to-head in a clash that will likely decide the District 11-6A champion. Waxahachie (5–0), the state’s top-ranked 6A team, welcomes state No. 3 North Crowley (5–0), the 6A Division I state champion in 2024.
Their meeting at Lumpkins Stadium should be a shootout, as Waxahachie averages 505.4 yards of offense per game and North Crowley averages 433.6.
Three-star South Carolina pledge Jerry Meyer III has passed for 1,306 yards and 16 touchdowns for Waxahachie and is one of several top recruits in the program, which also includes five-star Texas A&M pledge JayQuan Snell at safety. North Crowley also has top prospects, with a secondary that includes four-star UCLA pledge Jerry Outhouse Jr. and three-star Arizona State pledge Elijajuan Houston.
North Crowley has arguably played one of the toughest schedules in the state so far this season, beating 12-time state champion Aledo, eight-time state champion Southlake Carroll, three-time state champion Duncanville and state-ranked Humble Summer Creek.
Taylor’s pick: North Crowley 49, Waxahachie 40
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Lovejoy at Argyle
Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Argyle ISD Stadium
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This matchup between two of the state’s top-ranked 5A Division II teams will likely decide the District 3-5AII champion. Before they became district mates after the latest UIL biennial realignment, Argyle and Lovejoy met in the playoffs the last two seasons. Argyle handily won both matchups, but this year could be different.
Lovejoy (6–0), the state’s eighth-ranked 5A Division II team, is averaging 521.17 yards and 51.33 points per game behind junior quarterback Nixon Slaughter, who has passed for 1,639 yards and 18 touchdowns. Junior wide receiver Coleman Reaugh has recorded 42 catches for 811 yards and seven touchdowns.
Argyle (5–1), ranked third among the state’s 5A Division II teams, leads 5A area teams with an average of 524 yards per game and ranks second in scoring with an average of 54.33 points per game. Junior quarterback Hayes Hackney has thrown for 1,842 yards and 25 touchdowns, while four-star Texas Tech pledge Julian Caldwell has recorded 34 catches for 732 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Taylor’s pick: Argyle 42, Lovejoy 35
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Coppell at Plano
Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Plano’s Clark Stadium
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State-ranked Coppell is on a three-game winning streak, averaging 401.2 yards per game and 45.8 points per game. Quarterback Carter Zingelmann has thrown for 1,439 yards and 18 touchdowns with no interceptions. He’s also rushed for 191 yards and three touchdowns. Plano has won two straight games after starting 2026 0–3.
Taylor’s pick: Coppell 45, Plano 10
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Denton Guyer at Lewisville
Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Lewisville’s Max Goldsmith Stadium
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Two of the state’s top-ranked 6A teams will clash in a matchup that could decide the District 5-6A title. Both Guyer and Lewisville have started district play 2–0 and are two of the area’s highest-scoring 6A teams, averaging 37.6 and 46.4 points per game, respectively. They’re also strong on defense, with Lewisville allowing an average of 229.2 yards per game and Guyer allowing 237.
Taylor’s pick: Denton Guyer 44, Lewisville 37
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DeSoto at Lancaster
Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Lancaster’s Humphrey Tiger Stadium
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Both programs moved down to Class 5A Division I after the latest biennial realignment and are former members of District 11-6A. DeSoto, the 6A Division II state champion in 2025, has beaten Lancaster in district play the last two seasons and hopes to make it three in row — but in District 8-5AI this time. DeSoto (3–2) is on a three-game winning streak and Lancaster (4–1) has won four straight.
Taylor’s pick: DeSoto 38, Lancaster 24
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Flower Mound Marcus at Flower Mound
Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Flower Mound’s Wilson Jaguar Stadium
Another year, another rendition of the annual Mound Showdown. Flower Mound has not beat Marcus in the crosstown rivalry since 2021, when it won 17-14. But maybe that changes this year. Flower Mound is 4–1 to start the season and boasts one of the top 6A defenses in the area with an average of 268.40 yards and 19.4 points allowed per game.
Taylor’s pick: Flower Mound 24, Flower Mound Marcus 17
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Irving MacArthur at Euless Trinity
Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Bedford’s Pennington Field
Trinity has the opportunity to improve to 3–0 in District 8-6A this week after wins over Irving and South Grand Prairie to open district play. MacArthur shut out Irving 45-0 last week and looks to win its second game in a row. Trinity’s defense is allowing an average of 173 yards per game and 21.8 points per game.
Taylor’s pick: Euless Trinity 30, Irving MacArthur 17
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Little Elm at Denton Braswell
Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Denton’s Carrico Stadium
Braswell started 4–0 on the season before losing to state-ranked Denton Guyer last week, and Little Elm has lost two straight. Both teams look to bounce back in Week 7. Braswell and Little Elm have two of the area’s top 6A scoring defenses, with the former allowing an average of 23.6 points per game and the latter 19.4 points.
Taylor’s pick: Denton Braswell 25, Little Elm 20
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Parish Episcopal at Argyle Liberty Christian
Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Argyle Liberty Christian
The two programs have won the last two TAPPS Division I state championships, with Parish Episcopal winning in 2025 and Liberty Christian in 2024. Friday’s matchup will decide the TAPPS 1-I champion, as both Parish and Liberty Christian are undefeated in district play. Sophomore quarterback Logan Lucero ranks third among Dallas-area private school passers with 1,397 yards and 13 touchdowns for Parish. Liberty Christian boasts five-star linebacker Cooper Witten, who has also been productive on offense. He recorded five catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns in last Friday’s 65-43 win over Prestonwood Christian.
Taylor’s pick: Argyle Liberty Christian 37, Parish Episcopal 25
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Richland at Birdville
Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Birdville ISD Athletics Complex
Birdville, which has had a winning record just once in the last six years, started the season 5–0 before losing to Garland Naaman Forest last Friday. This week, the program faces crosstown rival Richland, which also dropped its first game of the season last Friday against Highland Park. Birdville quarterback Zach Wells has passed for 1,103 yards and 14 touchdowns, while running back Anthony White has rushed for 628 yards and 13 touchdowns.
Four-star UCLA pledge Jayshon Gibson has already rushed for 1,006 yards and 18 touchdowns for Richland. He also has 12 catches for 257 yards and three scores.
Taylor’s pick: Richland 43, Birdville 27
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Trophy Club Byron Nelson at Keller
Where: 7 p.m. Thursday at Keller ISD Stadium
Keller is 5–0 on the season and looks to improve to 6-0 in what will be a decisive District 4-6A game. Quarterback Matt McCroskey has passed for 1,125 yards and 14 touchdowns, while running back Blake Dyniewski has rushed for 870 yards and 11 scores. Byron Nelson, 3–2 this season, and Keller were both playoff teams last season.
Taylor’s pick: Keller 42, Trophy Club Byron Nelson 34
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Wylie East at Wylie
Where: 7 p.m. Friday at Wylie ISD Stadium
The crosstown rivals have each started the season 4–1, with Wylie ranking among the best 6A teams in the area. Wylie boasts four-star running back Daylon Gordon, a Texas State pledge, who has rushed for 674 yards and 16 touchdowns. He also has 18 catches for 530 yards and five touchdowns. Wylie East won the game 36-28 last season.
Taylor’s pick: Wylie 30, Wylie East 20