TOURNAMENT CENTRAL: VYPE-Aldine ISD Holiday Hoops Classic presented by the United States Marine Corps Scores, Highlights, Photos

The Austin High Maroons held off a late surge by the Bowie Bulldogs to seize the fourth and final playoff spot out of District 26-6A with a clutch 35-32 victory Friday (11/1) at House Park in the VYPE/ESPN Austin Central Texas High School Football Game of the Week.

Senior running back Bryson Batts (13-77, 2 TDs) and junior running back Reid Childers (11-27, 2 TDs) did most of their damage on the ground, with each rushing for two touchdowns. Senior quarterback John Latham (12-16, 147 Yds., TD) also connected with Batts on a 25-yard touchdown pass that gave the Maroons a 28-14 lead late in the first half. A late Bulldogs field goal trimmed the halftime lead to 28-17.