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CW33 High School Football Showdown Preview: Southlake Carroll vs. V.R. Eaton
As we near the end of regular season play, there is plenty of time for teams to continue improving their record or continue establishing their dominance. This week, the CW33 High School Showdown game of the week features an undefeated Southlake Carroll team that is traveling to play against a V.R. Eaton squad looking to improve their record. VYPE DFW takes a look at these two teams and what fans can expect as they prepare for their Thursday night game:
Southlake Carroll Dragons (7-0, 4-0)
Southlake Carroll is working their way through their schedule and taking down team after team as they do it. Undefeated on the season, the Dragons have shown no mercy. In non-district play, Southlake Carroll posted several large-gapped victories over El Paso Eastwood (70-21), Flower Mound Marcus (57-15), and Cedar Hill (31-6) to enter district play with confidence. Their first district game furthered their confidence on the field as they recorded a shut-out victory over Keller Timber Creek (44-0).
Led by Davis Penn (who has averaged nearly 116 rushing yards per game while recording 12 touchdowns for the Dragons), Jacob Jordan (who has averaged nearly 96 receiving yards per game), Riley Wormley, Christian Glenn, Clayton Wayland, Graham Knowles (who has recorded 14 passing touchdowns this season), and more, the Dragons offense has taken charge to set the tone in each district game this season. Aligned with the same spirit, the defense is led by Dustan Mark, Drew Davis, Trey Ferri, Eric Garza, Bridger Jense, and more. Combining a skillful offense with a strong defense, the team has taken down Haltom City (66-14), Keller (56-10), and Keller Central (7-0) in addition to their district-opening victory. The team looks to continue their dominance on Thursday night as they hit the road.
V.R. Eaton Eagles (4-3, 2-2)
The Eagles have been battling through their schedule so far this season. Tested, tried, and resilient, V.R. Eaton two victories during non-district play: a hard-fought 28-22 battle against Denton Braswell and a 48-13 statement over Little Elm. Closing out non-district with a 21-17 battle against Hebron, the Eagles knew they had to work hard and bounce back under pressure as they entered district play.
Led by Noah Lugo, Talan Holmes, Demarion Williams-Franklin, Christopher Duharte, Mason Stubbe, Dylon Myrow, and others, the Eagles offense has put in the work against their district opponents. The defense-- led by Frederick Moore, Memphis Tieman, Joseph Frazier, Ben Self, and others-- has also been quick to turn each moment into a learning experience this season. Through district play, the team has lost two matches-- a district opener against Keller (36-20) and last week's battle against Keller Timber Creek (52-27)-- while also recording two victories-- back-to-back wins over Keller Fossil Ridge (38-21) and Keller Central (55-3). The team looks to improve their record in front of a home crowd on Thursday evening.
What To Expect
Last season, Southlake Carroll posted an astounding 42-7 victory over V.R. Eaton. The team is just as strong this season and wanting to keep their undefeated record as they head into the rest of their regular season schedule. Fans can expect this Dragons squad to play hard from start to finish. V.R. Eaton is looking for revenge and amped up wanting to improve their record before their final regular season game next week. Eagles fans can expect this team to pull out all the stops and do whatever it takes to put up a fight against Southlake Carroll.
Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. If you can't make it out to the game, be sure to catch all the action on CW33.
CW33 High School Football Showdown Preview: Duncanville vs. Mansfield
It's week eight of Texas High School Football and plenty of teams are still working their athleticism on the field. Two of those teams include an undefeated Duncanville and a Mansfield High School team that has only one loss to their name so far this season. This week, the two teams go head-to-head in the CW33 High School Football Showdown game of the week. VYPE DFW takes a deep dive into their seasons so far and what fans can expect heading into Friday night's game:
Duncanville Panthers (5-0, 3-0)
After winning the 6A State Title last season, Duncanville has powered their way to a booming start in the 2023-24 football season. Opening their year with a 34-13 victory over two-time defending state champion South Oak Cliff followed by a 44-0 victory over Florida's Rockledge, the team was able to head into district play unscathed and ready to showcase their ability to be dominant yet again this season.
Through district play, the team has allowed only 10 points against them. A 76-0 district-opening victory over Mansfield Lake Ridge and a 56-0 district victory over Cedar Hill was just the start to the Panthers' campaign in their 2023 district schedule. Last week, coming off of a BYE, the Panthers traveled to Waxahachie where the team came out on top with a 44-10 score. Led by talent like Dakorien Moore who has averaged nearly 145 receiving yards per game this season, Caden Durham, Jaqualon Armstrong, Keelon Russell, Ayson Theus, Zach Turner, and others, this offense knows how to score early to set the tone in any given game. Meanwhile, a nearly unstoppable defense led by Tyderick Brown, Javion Holiday, Colin Simmons, KJ Ford, and more has helped put a stop to the pace of opponents through each game. The Panthers will look to be a force on Friday night in Mansfield.
Mansfield Tigers (5-1, 2-1)
Mansfield went on a 5-0 run to start the season with non-district victories over Waco Midway (42-31), Mansfield Summit (39-37), and South Grand Prairie (49-29). Utilizing their ability to work hard and battle through matches against tough opponents, the Tigers were able to enter district play well-versed in putting up a fight and pulling away with a victory.
The Tigers secured a 42-31 district-opening victory over Mansfield Legacy before posting a hard-fought 35-33 victory over Mansfield Lake Ridge. Last week, in a battle through adversity, Mansfield fell 47-14 against a strong Cedar Hill team. Led by James Johnson who has averaged 110 rushing yards per game, Marquise Hubbard, Jacobe Hayes, Tim Abraham, Zion Robinson, and others, the Tigers offense knows how to fight against tough defenses and make statement plays that lead to timely scores in the endzone. Furthermore, the Tigers' defense is led by David Hogg, Isaac Howard, and others who utilize a great game IQ in order to put up a wall against opponents each week.
What To Expect
Duncanville isn't going to go down without a fight-- if they go down at all. On the quest for another state title, there is going to be little room for doubt as they trample over their opponents with confidence. Looking to deliver a second loss to Mansfield, the Panthers are going to do anything and everything in order to pull away early on Friday night. However, Mansfield is known for fighting hard against really great teams. They aren't going to make Friday night's matchup a cakewalk for Duncanville. Fans can expect this Tigers' squad-- with 8 returners from last season's Bi-District qualifying team-- to put up a battle against a dominating Panthers' offense.
Kick-off is slated for 7 p.m. at RL Anderson Stadium in Mansfield, Texas. If you're not able to make the game, be sure you tune in on CW33 for all the action!