Heading into Week Three, several marquee matchups featuring ranked teams in the DFW area highlight the schedule. These contests serve as the final tune-ups before district play begins.
#2 North Crowley at #23 Denton Guyer
Guyer is coming off a strong week two win over Arlington Martin, 41-21. The Wildcats will look to keep their momentum behind QB Zephyr Kreye, versatile ATHs Kaedyn Cobbs and Zane Rowe, and defensive anchors Khyren Haywood, Ryder Garcia, and Darrien Neal, along with WR Corbin Glasco.
North Crowley, the defending 6A DI champions, sit at 2-0 after a statement win over DeSoto, 36-27. The Panthers are loaded with talent, including RB Kiante Ingram, WR Damarion Mays, hybrid TE/RB Jayden Shaw, and a deep defensive backfield led by Thomas Cook Jr., Elijajuan Houston, Jerry Outhouse Jr., Braylen Cunningham, and Aaron Bradshaw. Both teams prefer to establish the run and boast tough, physical front sevens, setting up a classic battle in the trenches.
Forney at Waxahachie
Waxahachie edged Coppell 17-16 in week two and will lean on ATH Kohen Brown, QB Jerry Meyer III, and defensive leaders Sedrick Marsh Jr., Jayquan Snell, and Carmelo Clawson to protect home turf. WR Jordan Smith provides a reliable target in the passing game.
Forney, off to a hot 2-0 start after taking down A&M Consolidated 38-21, features explosive RB Javian Osborne, QB Nelson Peterson, and wideouts Imari Jehell and Preston Jackson. The Jackrabbits’ offensive line, led by Jordan Carraway and Mason Joshua, has paved the way for big plays, while defenders Tyce Kennedy and Xzavier Young hold down the other side. With both squads capable of scoring in bunches, this game may come down to which defense can deliver timely stops.
#11 Longview at #2 South Oak Cliff
South Oak Cliff has faced a brutal opening stretch, falling just short against Duncanville (35-28) after upsetting North Shore in week one. The Golden Bears remain one of the state’s most physical programs, led by QB Jayden Williams, RB duo Mikail Trotter and Levon Morton, and WR Torrin Teague. The offensive line trio of Brian Swanson, Brison Brooks, and Cortavious Tasby is among the best in Texas, while LB Cody Smith and DL Kordae Houston anchor a ferocious defense.
Longview enters at 2-0 after defeating Marshall 20-7. The Lobos are young but dangerous, especially with Class of 2028 WR Jaden Hurndon already attracting national recruiting attention. QB Tre Hamilton, LB Lawson Tubb, TE Jayden Washington, WR Jordan Hobbs, DB Trent Jackson, and OL Da’Marion Pickron give Longview plenty of balance on both sides of the ball. This clash promises hard-hitting football between two tradition-rich programs.
The Wrap Up
Week three in the DFW area features heavyweight showdowns that double as measuring sticks before district play kicks off. North Crowley and Guyer bring playoff-caliber rosters into an early-season clash, Forney and Waxahachie offer fireworks with their high-powered offenses, and Longview versus South Oak Cliff delivers a matchup dripping with physicality and tradition. With ranked teams on display and elite talent across the board, these contests will not only shape momentum heading into district play but could also provide an early glimpse of teams destined for deep playoff runs.
