ByDennis Hall/Texas Football
3A-I state semifinals: Abilene Wylie (11-1) vs. Lucas Lovejoy (12-1), 7:30 Saturday at Waco ISD
Lucas Lovejoy is the Cinderella story of the 3A playoffs, reaching the state semifinals in only its second season of varsity play. Last week’s win over defending state champion Prosper served notice that Lovejoy is a legitimate title contender. Wylie, of course, has been considered a title contender since the summer. The Bulldogs have rolled through three playoff games, outscoring the opposition 105-28. Wylie had two 100-yard rushers, Robert Miller and Jon Miller, in last week’s 39-21 win over Burkburnett. Lovejoy is led by dual-threat QB Michael Means, who had 247 total yards against Prosper.
Prediction: Wylie 31, Lovejoy 27
Jerry Forrest's pick: Wylie by 9
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