There was no \u201cright way\u201d to take it. They just had to move forward and play better football. And Aledo did just that, picking up a dominant 45-7 victory over Arlington Bowie, a back-to-back district champion, Friday at Buchanan Stadium.<\/p>\n
Aledo led Bowie 14-7 at the half. The Bearcats (3-3, 2-1 District 3-6A) outscored the Volunteers 31-0 the rest of the game.<\/p>\n
Haslet Eaton stuns Keller Central<\/p>\n
Haslet Eaton upset Keller Central on Thursday, earning a 28-27 victory in a thriller.<\/p>\n
The key for the Eagles was forcing six turnovers. Despite giving up over 550 yards of offense, Eaton\u2019s timely plays gave the team a chance it capitalized on.<\/p>\n
The win makes the District 4-6A playoff race a bit chaotic. Eaton holds a win over Keller Central, while the Central Chargers hold a win over Byron Nelson. The Bobcats hold a win over Eaton.<\/p>\n
Perennial power Southlake Carroll and upstart Keller<\/a> are undefeated in 4-6A play and will face off for first place next Friday in Southlake. The rest of the district is wide open.<\/p>\n Weatherford downs Arlington Lamar<\/p>\n Weatherford picked up a crucial 35-28 win over Arlington Lamar on Friday, moving into the District 3-6A playoff hunt.<\/p>\n The Roos have a 2-1 district record, which is the same as Aledo, Arlington and Arlington Bowie. Arlington Martin is the sole team to remain undefeated.<\/p>\n The victory gives Weatherford a strong chance of competing for a playoff spot. Lamar entered the game with a strong resume, as it held a win over Arlington and narrowly lost to Bowie, forcing overtime.<\/p>\n The Roos went winless in district in 2025 and haven\u2019t made the playoffs since the 2021 season.<\/p>\n Grapevine finds a win against Eagle Mountain<\/p>\n Grapevine football moved to 1-1 in District 3-5A Division II, seizing a 34-14 victory over Fort Worth Eagle Mountain on Friday.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the first district win for the Mustangs (3-3 overall) since 2023 and the first in head coach Ryan Smith\u2019s tenure. The past two seasons have been a challenge for Grapevine; the \u2018Stangs had one win in those two years.<\/p>\n Smith took over ahead of the 2025 season. In 2026, the program is showing signs of progress with two wins through Week 7.<\/p>\n The playoffs are a tall task in 3-5A Division II with powers such as Colleyville Heritage, Lucas Lovejoy and Argyle, but keep an eye on the Mustangs to make a dent in the gap. Not too long ago, from 2020 through 2023, Grapevine boasted a 27-2 district run.<\/p>\n Mansfield Summit, Burleson Centennial thrive<\/p>\n Two team took home crucial District 8-5A Division I wins Friday: Mansfield Summit and Burleson Centennial.<\/p>\n Mansfield Summit beat Cedar Hill 41-19, while Burleson Centennial bested Mansfield Legacy 35-7. Both were incredibly strong wins that suggest the programs have a good shot at landing a playoff berth with a strong end to the regular season.<\/p>\n Both the Jaguars and the Spartans are 2-1, which is a tie for second in district alongside Lancaster. DeSoto is the sole remaining undefeated team.<\/p>\n This story was originally published October 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM.<\/p>\n