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Anderson wide receiver Jay Fullmer (21) hurdles McCallum defensive lineman Tucker Satterfield (53) as the McCallum defense attempt to bring him down in the first half of the Shoal Creek Showdown as the McCallum Knights and Anderson Trojans open their football season at House Park in Austin, Aug. 28, 2025. The Trojans won the game 37-2.<\/p>\n
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With only three weeks remaining in the regular season, Austin-area football teams are vying for playoff positioning. Friday’s\u00a0Lake Travis-Westlake game <\/a>should determine the District 26-6A race. Speaking of good games, Hutto (5-0 in 25-6A) and\u00a0Vandegrift (4-1) battle for league supremacy as well.<\/p>\n Anderson (5-0 in District 12-5A DI) <\/a>has a stranglehold on the district prize, but the game of the year is still two weeks away. Weiss (5-1), which has averaged 57 points in its last three games, hopes to knock off the Trojans in the final game of the regular season Nov. 6.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Here are the top performers from last week’s Central Texas games.<\/p>\n Player of the week: Jett Walker<\/p>\n The Georgetown running back\u00a0rushed for 199 yards and scored three touchdowns <\/a>in a 31-8 victory over East View. Bound for West Virginia, he now has 5,149 yards in his career with the Eagles.<\/p>\n Georgetown running back Jett Walker gains some yards against East View on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas.\u00a0<\/p>\n Paul Knight\/Special to American-Statesman<\/p>\n Game balls<\/p>\n McCallum Head Coach Tom Gammerdinger yells to his team in the first half of the Shoal Creek Showdown as the McCallum Knights and Anderson Trojans open their football season at House Park in Austin, Aug. 28, 2025. The Trojans won the game 37-2.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman McCallum warms up ahead of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman McCallum quarterback Aiden Ilai (12) dives over the play to score a touchdown in the first half of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman McCallum Head Coach Thomas Gammerdinger walks the field as his team warms up ahead of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman Bastrop takes the field ahead of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman In Bastrop wide receiver Zac Wilkinson (17) catches a pass in the end zone to score a touchdown in the first half of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman Bastrop walks out of the locker room ahead of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman Bastrop quarterback Weston Nielsen (13) carries the ball as McCallum defensive lineman Nash Wegner (50) gives chase in the first half of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman Bastrop lineman Tiki Hola (55) gestures for a call In the first half of the game between the McCallum Knights and Bastrop Bears at House Park in Austin, Sept. 25, 2025.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman Hays huddles on the field ahead of the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Pflugerville receiver Qualyn Penson (14) jumps into the endzone for a touchdown during the game against Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Hays captains take the field for the coin toss ahead of the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Pflugerville defensive back Jaedon Walker (30) intercepts a dropped pass intended for Hays receiver Jayden Gingrow (8) during the game at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Pflugerville receiver Qualyn Penson (14) runs the ball down the sideline during the game against Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Hays players huddle on the field during the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.<\/p>\n Aaron E. Martinez\/Austin American-Statesman Quarterback Rees Wise (9) leads his team in a prayer as the Westlake Chaparrals take the field ahead of their against the Steele Knights at Chaparral Stadium in West Lake Hills, Sept. 19, 2025.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman Quarterback Rees Wise (9) hypes up his team as the Westlake Chaparrals take the field ahead of their against the Steele Knights at Chaparral Stadium in West Lake Hills, Sept. 19, 2025.<\/p>\n Sara Diggins\/Austin American-Statesman LBJ defensive back Antione Baker (7) plays against Manor New Tech on Oct. 9, 2025 at Nelson Field in Austin, Texas.?<\/p>\n Paul Knight\/Special to American-Statesman LBJ wideout Javarlyn Smith (0) picks up yards after the catch against Manor New Tech on Oct. 9, 2025 at Nelson Field in Austin, Texas.??<\/p>\n Paul Knight\/Special to American-Statesman Hays Hawks kicker Wyatt Deleon (45) for the field goal against the Hays Hawks during the first quarter at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.<\/p>\n John Gutierrez\/Special to American-Statesman Hays Hawks charge the field before the game against the Weiss Wolves at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.<\/p>\n John Gutierrez\/Special to American-Statesman Referee Terance McCann tosses the coin between the Hays Hawks and the Weiss Wolves at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.<\/p>\n John Gutierrez\/Special to American-Statesman Weiss Wolves charge the field before the game against the Hays Hawks at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.<\/p>\n John Gutierrez\/Special to American-Statesman Weiss Wolves head coach Malcolm Hill talks to his team after the 50-8 win against the Hays Hawks at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.<\/p>\n John Gutierrez\/Special to American-Statesman Hays Hawks head coach Mark Torres talks to is team after the 50-8 loss against the Weiss Wolves at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.<\/p>\n John Gutierrez\/Special to American-Statesman Weiss Wolves rush the field to begin the second half against the Hays Hawks at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.<\/p>\n John Gutierrez\/Special to American-Statesman Hays Highsteppers team perform during halftime at the District 12-5A football game against the Weiss Wolves on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.<\/p>\n John Gutierrez\/Special to American-Statesman Weiss Wolves wide receiver Dallas Schad (11), left, rushes over to give his brother quarterback Jaxon Schad (15) a chest bump for the keeper touchdown during the third quarter at the District 12-5A football game on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at the Bob Shelton Stadium in Hays County, Texas.<\/p>\n John Gutierrez\/Special to American-Statesman<\/p>\n Jonathan Bowling, Lampasas DB: Finished with 18 tackles (14 solos) in a 28-23 win over\u00a0Burnet.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Caleb Crenshaw, Anderson RB: Rushed for 186 yards and 3 TDs as the Trojans beat Cedar Creek<\/a> 62-3.<\/p>\n Jack Devine, Regents QB: Passed for 285 yards and 4 TDs in a 49-0 win over\u00a0Brentwood Christian.<\/p>\n Aiden Alil, McCallum RB: Recorded a team-high 166 rushing yards and scored 2 TDs in a 36-34 win over Connally.<\/p>\n Kaden Stefek, Hutto QB: Passed for 278 yards and 5 TDs in a 49-29 win over Stony Point<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Other notable performances<\/p>\n Will Cloud, Thorndale WR: Caught 5 passes for 157 yards and 2 TDs and ran for a score in a victory over San Saba.<\/p>\n Tobias Gray, Vandegrift DB: Contributed 3 tackles and returned a blocked FG for a TD in a win over Manor.<\/p>\n Maverick Jacobs, Wimberley: Carried the ball 20 times for 143 yards and 3 TDs as the Texans beat Jarrell 35-34.<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Teddy Lofgren, Lake Travis DB: Contributed 8 tackles, forced a fumble and intercepted a pass late in the fourth quarter that set up the game-winning TD in a 14-7 win over Dripping Springs.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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