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Allen defensive lineman Beckhem Parker (24) dances as he celebrates a third down sack during the second half of a nondistrict football game against Duncanville at Eagle Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Allen.<\/p>\n
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Steven Hall, Mansfield Timberview, QB<\/p>\n
Mansfield Timberview at Denton Ryan, 7 p.m. Thursday at Denton\u2019s C.H. Collins Stadium<\/p>\n
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In a 69-7 rout of West Mesquite in Week 1<\/a>, the junior was 20-of-28 passing for 326 yards and six touchdowns. Hall connected with three different receivers for touchdowns in the win.<\/p>\n Beckhem Parker, Allen, DL<\/p>\n DeSoto at Allen, 7 p.m. Friday at Allen\u2019s Eagle Stadium<\/p>\n He recorded five tackles for loss and three sacks in the second half of Allen\u2019s 26-7 win over Duncanville, the nation\u2019s 10th-ranked team. <\/a>The performance by Parker and the entire Allen defense helped the program to its 22nd consecutive regular-season victory.<\/p>\n Zephyr Kreye, Anna, QB<\/p>\n Brock at Anna, 7:30 p.m. Friday at Anna\u2019s Coyote Stadium<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n In his debut as Anna\u2019s new starting quarterback, Kreye was 19-of-24 passing for 232 yards and four touchdowns. The senior also rushed for 60 yards and two scores in the season-opening 49-31 win over Colleyville Heritage<\/a>. Kreye holds offers from Houston, Oklahoma State, TCU and others.<\/p>\n Hayden Smith, Prosper Walnut Grove, WR<\/p>\n Hebron at Prosper Walnut Grove, 7 p.m. Thursday at Prosper ISD\u2019s Children\u2019s Health Stadium<\/p>\n Smith, a junior, had a game-high seven catches for 100 yards and a touchdown in Walnut Grove\u2019s 49-28 win over Mansfield Lake Ridge in Week 1.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Jeremiah Tabor, Melissa, RB<\/p>\n Denton Guyer at Melissa, 7 p.m. Friday at Melissa\u2019s Coach Kenny Deel Stadium<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n He rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns in Melissa\u2019s 63-21 win over Arkansas\u2019 Pulaski Academy<\/a>. The four-star junior holds offers from Baylor, Florida State, Kansas State and others.<\/p>\n Antonio Smith, North Crowley, DE<\/p>\n Southlake Carroll at North Crowley, 7 p.m. Friday at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium<\/p>\n The senior was disruptive in North Crowley\u2019s 26-0 shutout of 12-time UIL state champion Aledo in Week 1<\/a>. Smith recorded 10 tackles (4 solo), 6 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery in the win.<\/p>\n Marcus McCoy, Prosper, WR<\/p>\n Prosper at North Forney, 7:30 p.m. Friday at Forney\u2019s Better Life Stadium<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n McCoy had a game-high five catches for 110 yards and three touchdowns in Prosper\u2019s 56-37 win over Rockwall last week<\/a>. The senior averaged 22 yards per reception.<\/p>\n Laykon Brassfield, Lewisville, QB<\/p>\n Trophy Club Byron Nelson at Lewisville, 7 p.m. Friday at Lewisville\u2019s Max Goldsmith Stadium<\/p>\n The junior led Lewisville to a 56-42 win over Highland Park in Week 1<\/a>, finishing 16-of-21 passing for 247 yards and five touchdowns. Brassfield also rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n Antwian Thomas, Terrell, RB<\/p>\n Argyle at Terrell, 7 p.m. Friday at Terrell\u2019s Memorial Stadium\u00a0<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n