Bowie offensive lineman Angel Moreno (72) celebrates a score during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Bowie offensive lineman Angel Moreno (72) celebrates a score during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

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What’s been the game of the year so far in Central Texas? That’s debatable, but a case can be made that three serious contenders all came out of Friday night.

The Lake Travis vs. Cedar Ridge and Cedar Park vs. Hutto showdowns did not disappoint. Undefeated Cedar Ridge rode two goal-line stands in the fourth quarter to hold off the Cavaliers 35-34, spoiling Lake Travis’ home stadium reveal after its $48 million facelift. And Cedar Park quarterback David Cooper’s 1-yard touchdown run on fourth-and-goal with 48 seconds left kept the Timberwolves undefeated with a 37-35 thriller over the Hippos. And a late interception saved A&M Consolidated’s wild 49-47 win over Weiss in District 12-5A DI.

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Bowie running back Rhys Moreno (20) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Bowie running back Rhys Moreno (20) celebrates a touchdown during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays quarterback Nate Roland (7) runs the ball during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays quarterback Nate Roland (7) runs the ball during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanBowie defensive lineman Marrell Hinton (99) rushes the passer during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Bowie defensive lineman Marrell Hinton (99) rushes the passer during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays defensive tackle Santiago Navea (57) prepares to lead his team onto the field ahead of the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays defensive tackle Santiago Navea (57) prepares to lead his team onto the field ahead of the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays receiver Javi Caceres (1) breaks a tackle by Bowie receiver Trae Ybarra (18) during the game at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays receiver Javi Caceres (1) breaks a tackle by Bowie receiver Trae Ybarra (18) during the game at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays receiver Javi Caceres (1) breaks a tackle by Bowie receiver Trae Ybarra (18) during the game at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays receiver Javi Caceres (1) breaks a tackle by Bowie receiver Trae Ybarra (18) during the game at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanBowie defensive lineman Marrell Hinton (99) hits Hays quarterback Christian Salazar (9) during the game at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Bowie defensive lineman Marrell Hinton (99) hits Hays quarterback Christian Salazar (9) during the game at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanBowie quarterback Connor O'Dea (15) hands the ball off to running back Rhys Moreno (20) during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Bowie quarterback Connor O’Dea (15) hands the ball off to running back Rhys Moreno (20) during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays quarterback Christian Salazar (9) runs the ball during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays quarterback Christian Salazar (9) runs the ball during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays linebacker Kru Allen (0) walks the field during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays linebacker Kru Allen (0) walks the field during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanTrainers check on Bowie defensive back Grayson Gaspard (28) after an injury in the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Trainers check on Bowie defensive back Grayson Gaspard (28) after an injury in the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays receiver Jayden Gingrow (8) forces Bowie defensive back Cooper Medeiros (22) to drop an interception during the game at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays receiver Jayden Gingrow (8) forces Bowie defensive back Cooper Medeiros (22) to drop an interception during the game at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays kicker Joseph Torres (14) misses the snap before a punt during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays kicker Joseph Torres (14) misses the snap before a punt during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanBowie running back Rhys Moreno (20) is tackled short of the end zone during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Bowie running back Rhys Moreno (20) is tackled short of the end zone during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanBowie running back Rhys Moreno (20) runs in for a touchdown during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Bowie running back Rhys Moreno (20) runs in for a touchdown during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays head coach Mark Torres greets linebacker Rodney Mitchell (16) after a defensive stop during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays head coach Mark Torres greets linebacker Rodney Mitchell (16) after a defensive stop during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanBowie defensive back Cooper Medeiros (22) attempts to intercept a pass during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Bowie defensive back Cooper Medeiros (22) attempts to intercept a pass during the game against Hays at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays quarterback Nate Roland (7) is sacked by Bowie linebacker Alec Zarate (34) during the game at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays quarterback Nate Roland (7) is sacked by Bowie linebacker Alec Zarate (34) during the game at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays quarterback Nate Roland (7) looks for an open receiver for a pass during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays quarterback Nate Roland (7) looks for an open receiver for a pass during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays running back Gabriel Peach (6) runs the ball during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays running back Gabriel Peach (6) runs the ball during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-StatesmanHays quarterback Nate Roland (7) fumbles the ball during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

Hays quarterback Nate Roland (7) fumbles the ball during the game against Bowie at Burger Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 in Austin.

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Central Texas Week 7 scoreboard

Class 6A

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Vandegrift 49, Vista Ridge 20

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Cedar Ridge 35, Lake Travis 34

Stony Point 57, McNeil 39

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Dripping Springs 41, Austin High 3

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Cibolo Steele 56, San Marcos 0

Class 5A

A&M Consolidated 49, Weiss 47

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Georgetown 13, Killeen Shoemaker 12

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Smithson Valley 42, Anderson 7

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Alamo Heights 63, Liberty Hill 31

Legacy Ranch 42, S.A. Veterans Memorial 20

Connally 26, San Angelo Lake View 21

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Class 4A/Others

Jarrell 49, Marble Falls 7

Stephenville 35, Lampasas 14

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Burnet 33, China Spring 31

Kerrville Tivy 79, Taylor 56

Fredericksburg 56, Northeast 7

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Comal Davenport 21, LBJ 7

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Lago Vista 64, Eastside 0

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Thrall 41, Schulenburg 20

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