Waco Midway (6-1, 6-0) at Temple (8-0, 6-0):
The 12-6A title is on the line along with avoiding a trip to Longview in the first round as Waco Midway heads south on I-35 to visit undefeated Temple. Midway had no problems last week at home ripping Killeen Shoemaker 56-14 as backup RB Chase Palmer ran for 166 yards and four touchdowns, filling in for James Fulbright who had just three carries before sitting out after a minor leg injury. The Panthers will need all hands on deck this week going on the road to Temple.

The Wildcats had no trouble with Waco High in a 52-0 win last week led by Anthony Jackson who rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns and De’Jon Overton rushed for 90 yards and two scores to key Temple’s offense in the early victory. Temple’s been deadliest when the team has been balanced on offense as QB Jared Wiley and WR Quinten Johnson have been the Wildcats big play combination all year. Aside from a few breakout performances against subpar competition, Midway’s offense has struggled against good defensive teams and may not be able to keep up with the firepower that Temple brings to the table.
Stepp’s Pick: Temple by 11

Flower Mound (6-2, 5-0) at Coppell (6-2, 4-1):
Flower Mound made quite the impression last week blasting past Flower Mound Marcus 59-21 in what was the most lopsided result in the history of the rivalry. The Jaguars got a monster evening from RB Pierce Hudgens who ran for 297 yards and five touchdowns to lead an offense that put up 675 yards of offense in the win. The Jaguars can all but wrap up the District 6-6A title this week with a win on the road against Coppell.

The Cowboys have made a habit of winning close games in district play as three out of their four wins have been by a touchdown or less. Last week was not one of those games as Coppell rolled past Irving High 48-13 led by QB Drew Cerniglia who threw for 161 yards and four touchdowns. Coppell has had its share of struggles but the Cowboys have been clutch in big moments all year; while Flower Mound is as hot as any team in the DFW area right now. The Jaguars' offensive efficiency has been through the roof and that looks to continue this week as the Jags wrap up the district title.
Stepp’s Pick: Flower Mound by 5

Pflugerville Hendrickson (5-2, 4-2) at Round Rock (5-3, 4-2):
The Hawks broke out last week and showed no signs of rust from their bye week as they rolled past Cedar Park Vista Ridge, 47-7. RB Timieone Jackson led a balanced rushing attack with 129 yards and a pair of touchdowns, but Dre Conley, Donnie Newsome and Malachi Armstrong combined for 179 yards on 10 carries as the Hawks on the night averaged over 10 yards per rushing attempt.

The defense will have their hands full this week containing the Round Rock offense that put up 56 points last week, led by QB Ryan O'Keefe who 355 passing yards and five touchdowns, while also rushing for 199 yards and two touchdowns. The problem for Round Rock is it scored 56 points and still lost by two touchdowns last week. Expect Pflugerville Hendrickson to try and exploit the Dragons' rushing attack which was gashed in a massive way last week in the loss to Round Rock Cedar Ridge.
Stepp’s Pick: Pflugerville Hendrickson by 9