San Angelo Central (3-2, 1-0) at Euless Trinity (5-0, 1-0):

A year ago, Trinity went into the Concho Valley and flat out destroyed San Angelo Central. The Bobcats would love nothing more than to return the favor as they visit the Metroplex to take on the Trojans. San Angelo raced out to a 28-3 lead at home last week but had to hang on late for a 45-38 win over previously unbeaten Weatherford. QB Malachi Brown was the key in the win, throwing for 281 yards and three touchdowns and adding 89 yards on the ground and three more rushing touchdowns. Central’s secondary had trouble slowing the Weatherford passing game last week, but the challenge is much different this week as the Bobcats defense must contend with a Trinity offense that loves to run the ball behind a massive offensive line.

In last week’s 42-7 win over Hurst Bell, Trinity had four different backs rush for at least 69 yards and all four reached the end zone. Trinity’s defense was outstanding as well last week containing Bell to just nine total first downs and 167 yards of offense in the win. Trinity had big-play ability a year ago. It isn't quite as explosive on offense, but are still plenty efficient. Add in an improved defense that’s allowing just over 13 points per game and you have the makings of a team that should cruise to the 3-6A title and get a comfortable win on Friday.
Stepp’s Pick: Euless Trinity by 17

Southlake Carroll (4-0, 1-0) at Denton Guyer (4-0, 1-0):

A top 10 matchup in Denton this week as unbeaten Southlake Carroll visits unbeaten Denton Guyer in a game that likely decides the District 5-6A title. These two played in a classic last year, with a trick play being the difference for Carroll in a hard-fought win. Denton Guyer however has been on a revenge tour of sorts this year as it has knocked off Aledo and Cedar Hill already and would love nothing more than to beat Southlake Carroll and make it three for three against teams who defeated them in 2018. Both teams got off to slow starts last week in district openers, but hit the jets in the second half for easy wins. Carroll rolled past Keller 56-14 as sophomore QB Quinn Ewers threw for 280 yards and five touchdowns in the win.

Guyer drilled previously unbeaten Keller Central 49-10 as Eli Stowers threw for 167 yards and four touchdowns and added in 75 yards rushing and a score to lead the Wildcats. Guyer’s big offensive line and lethal weapons at the skill spots have been nearly unstoppable this season, it'll be a massive test for a Dragons defense that hasn’t seen a real potent offense. Expect a shootout as Guyer’s defense hasn’t been great early in the year, but the Wildcats have shown they can win these types of matchups.
Stepp’s Pick: Denton Guyer by 6

Klein Collins (5-0, 3-0) vs Klein Oak (4-1, 2-1):

There’s never an easy week in District 15-6A and for Klein Oak just a week after upsetting state-ranked The Woodlands on the road, the Panthers now tangle with another state-ranked squad in Klein Collins. In last week’s 21-10 win over The Woodlands, Klein Oak’s defense stole the show holding a potent Highlanders offense to just five first downs and just 230 yards of offense. QB Montreal Bolton was the catalyst for the Oak offense passing for 168 yards and two touchdowns, while also chipping in 127 yards on the ground. Defense was also the key for Klein Collins last week as the Tigers had no trouble with Conroe Oak Ridge in a 35-0 win.

Oak Ridge managed just 140 yards of offense, while the tandem of RB’s Braelon Bridges and Jonathan Lewis combined for 292 yards on the ground, with Bridges scoring two touchdowns. QB Colby Powers was efficient throwing for 113 yards and a touchdown and adding in two short touchdown runs of his own. Expect a physical, low-scoring game between these two Klein ISD rivals, the edge may be with Collins in the this one. The Tigers are very good up front and that will be big late in this game.
Stepp’s Pick: Klein Collins by 3