All games District 19-6A

Thursday

Taylor (2-7, 1-6) vs. Tompkins (5-4, 4-3), 6:30 p.m. at Legacy Stadium

Last year: Tompkins 48, Taylor 13

• Taylor closes out its season against a Tompkins team that has secured a playoff spot heading into the final week of the season with both trying to regular season on a strong note.
  Taylor comes off a 41-21 loss to Paetow last game and will be looking to bounce back against the Falcons. The Mustangs got three touchdowns in the game, one on an 80-yard touchdown from Garrett Barham to Josh Jacobson, another on a Xavier Haynes 80-yard run and a final touchdown on a 14-yard pass from Barham to Moaz Sabek. Taylor’s defense struggled to contain a playoff bound Paetow team, allowing 41 points, but they can take some momentum into this week after a good offensive performance.
  Tompkins meanwhile comes into the game after losing to Katy last time out. The Falcons had some good things they did on both ends of the ball, but weren’t able to capitalize on them in the loss. Tompkins had over 200 yards of total offense and Justin Thierheimer threw for 156 yards, but every time the Falcons were close to the endone, they were stopped and Tompkins was shut out at the end of things. On defense they receovered a fumble and forced a turnover on downs against Katy, but the Tigers were able to control the game and score 35 points.
  It will be a game where Tompkins will try to build on things, continue to do well offensively and try to get things down defensively before playoffs, while the Mustangs will try to build on their last game, clean up some things defensively and try to close out the season with a win.

Jordan (8-1, 6-1) vs. Paetow (7-2, 6-1) 7 p.m. at Rhodes Stadium

Last year: Jordan 26, Paetow 8

• This game features two teams that secured their spots in their playoff spots and their position in the playoffs, with Paetow being locked into the second seed in Division I and Jordan being locked into the first seed of Division I.
  Jordan comes off its bye and will be trying to claim to put together a good performance before playoffs start. The Warriors beat Taylor last time out and got good performances from the offense with a 1-yard touchdown from Chad Gasper, touchdown runs of 96-yards and 40-yards from Beau Bryant and a 53-yard touchdown pass from Bryant to Zach Taylor. The Warriors only allowed three points on defense as well and continued to impress on that side of the ball.
  Paetow meanwhile comes off a 41-21 win over Taylor and had a good day both passing and running the ball on offense, getting back in rhythm after the teams first district loss of the season to Katy. The Panthers defense did good as well, shutting Taylor out in the first half and not allow points until the game was in hand in the second half. .
  While their playoff positions are secure, it will be a game where second place in district is decided. It would be highest finish for either team since they entered District 19-6A and it should be a good game featuring two strong teams.

Friday

Katy (8-1, 7-0) vs. Mayde Creek (5-4, 3-4), 6:30 p.m. at Legacy Stadium

Last year: Katy 59, Mayde Creek 7

• Katy and Mayde Creek come into the final week of the regular season both with momentum, but having different goals as they face off with Katy already having secured the top spot in district and the Rams out of the playoff race.
  Katy comes off another strong win, beating Tompkins and shutting the Falcons out. Katy had a balanced day both running and passing. Tony Manuel had 80-yards on the ground, including a 67-yard run, while Tremayne Hill had 68 yards and two touchdowns. Through the air, Gunner Nelson had 172 yards and a touchdown while Israel Olotu-Judah caught seven passes for 77 yards and Cade McCall had one catch for 70 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, the Tigers didn’t allow a point and increased their streak of not allowing an offensive touchdown to five games.
  For Katy the game is still a big one as the Tigers try and secure an outright district title, while for Mayde Creek they will try to end the season on a good not and bring momentum into the offseason.

Seven Lakes (3-6, 1-6) vs. Morton Ranch (0-9, 0-7) 7 p.m. at Rhodes Stadium

Last year: Seven Lakes 24, Morton Ranch 21

• Seven Lakes and Morton Ranch will both try to close out their seasons in strong fashion with the final regular game of the season in District 19-6A.
  The Spartans come off a loss to Mayde Creek, where they showed some good things but weren’t able to keep them going in the second half after a good first half. Seven Lakes had 100-yards rushing from Apollo Lema in the game while Edgar Varela ran for 13 yards and a score as well. Shaan Patel threw for 88 yards and Kaiser Floyd had 35 yards receiving to lead the Spartans, but Seven lakes struggled on the defensive end, allowing over 350 yards from Mayde Creek’s offense.
  Morton Ranch meanwhile had a good offensive performance but was unable to pull out a win against Cinco Ranch last time out. The Mavericks got three touchowns from Tyler Gilmore with runs of 12 yards, and two runs of one yard. Jayceon Jenkins threw for three touchowns as well, two went to Chase Williams on passes of 80 yards and 66 yards while another went to Tyler Williams with a pass of 29 yards.
  With both teams out of the playoff race, it will be a game where they try to build momentum into the offseason. Seven Lakes will try to break a streak of losses while Morton will be fighting for its first win of the year.