WEEK 3 PREVIEW: Breaking down the biggest games in Texas high school football

Odessa Permian (1-1) at Southlake Carroll (2-0):
There will be a lot of state championships on the field at Dragon Stadium in Southlake on Friday – 14 to be exact. There will also be a lot of outstanding players as both teams have sights set on deep playoff runs in 2018.

Permian played DeSoto tough in Week 1 and had to take the 300-mile trip out west to El Paso and looked sluggish. The Panthers found a way to pull away late knocking off El Paso Franklin 43-27. Justin Hammond led the way for the Panthers with 147 receiving yards and two scores, 57 rushing yards and a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the win. RB Ed Williams had another solid game as well chipping in 190 rushing yards and two scores.