All games Friday at 7:30 p.m. unless noted
Cedar Hill vs. DeSoto
Eagle Stadium: The Battle of Belt Line should bring a packed house in DeSoto, as always, but this season's rivalry game carries more significance than in recent games. DeSoto moves back into the same district as Cedar Hill, and the game is the 7-5A district opener. DeSoto (3-0) looked impressive in its 42-21 win over Euless Trinity last Saturday. Its backfield duo of quarterback Desmon White and running back Dontre Wilson accounted for six touchdowns, while linebacker Taylor Young recovered a fumble and intercepted a pass. Cedar Hill (1-2), on the other hand, has struggled to stop anyone over the last two weeks, allowing 77 points and 890 yards combined to Allen and Miami (Fla.) Booker T. Washington. Quarterback Damion Hobbs (Arkansas State) will need to have a big game for Cedar Hill to pull an upset. DeSoto 56, Cedar Hill 35
Mansfield vs. South Grand Prairie
Gopher-Warrior Bowl: The 5-8, 175-pound Burks has rushed for 676 yards and eight touchdowns in three games, so it's no surprise that he is at the top of the area 5A rushing leaders. That should continue. He's a powerful runner who was productive last season — rushing for 1,885 yards and 23 touchdowns — and he comes from a system that isn't afraid to utilize a star running back. Stanford's Stepfan Taylor and Iowa's Damon Bullock both showcased their talents at the school. Burks, though, doesn't have an FBS offer at this point, and could end up as this year's Cameron Washington — the under-recruited Corsicana running back who rushed for 3,136 yards in 2011 and signed with Lamar. Mansfield (2-1) has bounced back nicely from a season-opening loss to Arlington Bowie, largely on the shoulders of the senior running back. Over the last two weeks, Burks has rushed for at least 200 yards and two touchdowns in wins over Keller and Mansfield Summit. Mansfield 48, South Grand Prairie 28
Waxahachie at Corsicana
Tiger Stadium, 7 p.m. Thursday, Ch. 21, KAND-AM (1340)
Waxahachie (1-1) turned its early-season fortunes around quickly, bouncing back from a 42-7 loss to Midlothian to shut out West Mesquite, 42-0, last week. Corsicana (1-2) will need more from QB DeVontay Bell, who's completing only 31 percent of his passes. Waxahachie 35, Corsicana 28
Hebron at Allen
Eagle Stadium, KHYI-FM (95.3)
In 2010, Hebron (2-1) gave Allen its first home district loss in five seasons. Things have changed for Allen (3-0) — no longer in the same stadium or district. Allen has outscored its opponents 31-0 in the first quarter. Allen 42, Hebron 21
Mesquite at Plano West
John Clark Stadium
Stellar QB play has propelled Mesquite (3-0) up the SportsDayHS area rankings; Alex Cooper has completed at least 75 percent of his passes in the three wins. RBs Sotonya Jamabo and Auston Anderson both rushed for more than 100 yards last week for Plano West (2-1). Mesquite 28, Plano West 17
Plano East at FM Marcus
Marauder Stadium, KVCE-AM (1160)
Behind big nights from Mario Smalls, Rickie Ilodianya and Lionel Wills, Plano East (3-0) gained 630 yards of total offense in a 62-28 win over Richardson Berkner last week. Marcus (0-3), hard hit by injuries, is off to its worst start since 2004. Plano East 45, FM Marcus 28
Duncanville at Midlothian
MISD Multi-Purpose Stadium
Duncanville (1-2) finally got its offense on track last week in a win over Mesquite Horn, gaining more than 200 yards for the first time this season. Senior RB Justin Seeton has opened the scoring in each game for Midlothian (3-0). Duncanville 42, Midlothian 31
Sachse at Flower Mound
Neal Wilson Athletic Stadium
Sachse (3-0) let a 31-point lead slip away before rallying to a 69-49 win over Grapevine. In the win, junior QB Kent Myers accounted for nine TDs (6 passing, 3 rushing). Flower Mound (2-1) has allowed less than half the points it did in the first three games of last season. Flower Mound 35, Sachse 34
Tyler John Tyler at Mesquite Horn
E.H. Hanby Stadium
After its shocking loss to Lancaster, former state 4A No. 1 John Tyler (2-1) got back on track by shutting out rival Tyler Lee, 21-0. Horn (2-1) suffered its first loss last week, to Duncanville. Horn linebacker Hunter Harwell had 13 tackles and a sack in the loss. Horn 35, John Tyler 21
Frisco Wakeland at TCA-Addison
Tom Landry Stadium
Jackson Lamb has been one of the most accurate passers in the area, completing 74 percent of his passes for Wakeland (2-0). Quarterback Daniel Davidson continues to put up video-game stats, already more than 1,000 yards with 15 TDs for TCA-Addison (3-0). Wakeland 56, TCA-Addison 38
Kennedale at Argyle
Eagle Stadium
Sophomore Juwan Washington continues to amaze for Kennedale (2-1), averaging 11 yards per carry in a 258-yard, 4-TD effort against Wilmer-Hutchins. Argyle (2-1) has bounced back nicely after a season-opening loss to Abilene Wylie, forcing eight turnovers in its two wins. Argyle 31, Kennedale 21
St. Mark's at Fort Worth All Saints
McNair Stadium
Two of the top three teams in the SPC's North division battle it out. Sophomore WR John Caldwell has four TD catches for St. Mark's (2-0). Tight end Charlie Reid, a TCU pledge, leads All Saints (3-0) with four TD catches as well. Fort Worth All Saints 35, St. Mark's 25
Last week: 9-3 Season: 25-11
