WEEK 7 PREVIEW: Breaking down the biggest games in Texas high school football

El Paso Franklin (5-0) at El Paso Americas (4-1): The District 1-6A title is likely to be decided in the opening week of district play as El Paso’s top two 6A teams meet up. Franklin has been an offensive juggernaut so far, averaging 49 points per game. Quarterback Danny Walther threw for 269 yards and four touchdowns two weeks ago in a 42-0 win over El Paso Chapin. El Paso Americas is equally efficient on offense, but the Trailblazers get it done differently as they will simply line up and mash you with one of the state’s top running backs in junior Aaron Dumas. The key to this one will be which defense can come up with stops. Franklin’s ability on the defensive line will be the difference as the Cougars get a close win in a game that I expect to be high scoring. 

Stepp’s Pick: El Paso Franklin by 6