The stage is set for what could be an explosive matchup as the undefeated Aledo Bearcats (11-0) face the Amarillo Tascosa Rebels (7-4) in a Class 5A Division 1 area round playoff game Friday night at Big Spring Memorial Stadium.

In Class 6A Division II, Southlake Carroll dominated San Angelo Central. In the Class 4A Division I realm, Fort Worth Eastern Hills fell to Celina in its first second-round game since 1999. Springtown and Alvarado picked up wins.

Richland and Aledo played a high school football game at Birdville ISD Fine Arts / Athletics Facility on Oct. 23, 2025.

When Aledo narrowly defeated Denton Ryan on Oct. 3, it seemed the Bearcats were missing one thing: consistent offensive production. But after a massive 72-10 victory over Richland in Week 9, it’s clear the Bearcats have taken a huge step in the right ...

Brady Powell (39) runs for one of his touchdowns against Saginaw In Thursday’s 5A Division 1 bi-district playoff game at Tim Buchanan Stadium in Aledo. Special to the Star-Telegram / Tom Marvin Tom Marvin Special to the Star-Telegram

The Texas High School Football Playoffs are set to kick off this weekend and a host of local high schools will be playing for a shot at a state championship. In 5A Division II, Argyle will face off against Lucas Lovejoy at home on Friday at 7 p.

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The Texas high school football playoffs are entering their second week. See which teams the Star-Telegram picks to win in the area round.