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An impressive Sunnyvale (3-1) came to Bricktown and left by doing what few have, controlling their offense to escape with a 37-19 triumph. The Jackets were limited to 186-yards on 51 plays while the Raiders had too much size and depth.

Lions have keys to make stretch run

With a chance to build momentum against the lower rungs on the ladder to the top of District 104A, a focused Ferris can take on the top two teams in the standings, Waxahachie Life and Godley on Oct. 3 and 6. First they must defeat Venus, Kennedale and Alvarado, the latter two at home.

Cresting on an eight-game winning streak, Avalon faced Mount Calm on Sept. 22 with a chance to extend it to nine before taking this week off. HC Megan Allred, a Baylor-alum, has the Orange Wings playing their best ball as evidenced by their ascending to No. 4 in the state in Class 1A.

The 6’0, 265-pound senior defensive lineman, Lonnie Collins, turned in a historic performance for Ennis in a 56-8 rout of Corsicana. No. 99 racked up five QB sacks in one game, believed to be the most-ever by a Lions player.

Pierce, Slovak, Wartsbaugh shine on frontline

A costly turnover on the Palmer 23 late in the led Rogers to a 21-point fourth quarter and a 34-27 come-frombehind home victory. It was the second late setback in as many weeks for the Bulldogs, whose depth has come up short.

Lions look to contain QB Basped, RB Brooks