The playoff picture for area high school football teams has gained some clarity entering the final week of the regular season, with several local squads having already punched their ticket to the postseason. Seven area teams have clinched playoff berths, including Stafford, which is playoff-bound for the first time since 2016. The Spartans (4-5, 4-1 District 12-4A Division I) … [Read more...] about Area playoff picture coming into focus
Fort Bend High School Football
Willowridge flies past Milby, sets up District 11-5A clash
Willowridge’s offense had been humming heading into last week’s matchup with Milby, and it showed no signs of letting up in a wire-to-wire victory over the Buffaloes. The surge is coming at just the right time for the Eagles, with a massive District 11-5A bout looming this weekend. Willowridge won its third straight contest with a 69-24 victory over Milby last Thursday night, … [Read more...] about Willowridge flies past Milby, sets up District 11-5A clash
Dulles holds off Clements for first district win
As the clock ticked down on the Dulles Vikings’ first District 20-6A win of the season, they likely didn’t care how the game looked as they slogged through a scoreless second half. Finishing with the most points was the only outcome that mattered to the Vikings, who held off the Clements Rangers 20-14 Saturday afternoon at Mercer Stadium. Dulles improved to 2-4 on the season … [Read more...] about Dulles holds off Clements for first district win
Ridge Point runs past Kempner in district opener
Ridge Point’s high-octane offense lived up to its reputation last weekend during a dominant wire-to-wire victory against a Fort Bend ISD rival. The Panthers ran out quickly against the Kempner Cougars in their District 20-6A opener Saturday night at Mercer Stadium, scoring 21 points in both the first and second quarters before cruising through the second half in a 52-0 win. It … [Read more...] about Ridge Point runs past Kempner in district opener
Stout defense leads Willowridge to second straight win
Willowridge used a strong defensive effort to turn a seven-point halftime advantage into a 34-13 victory Saturday night against Waltrip. The Eagles allowed just 180 total yards in the win, improving their record to 2-1 on the season. Head coach Richard Lazarou said despite a slow start on both offense and defense, the special teams’ play, especially that of kicker and punter … [Read more...] about Stout defense leads Willowridge to second straight win