WEEK 10 PREVIEW: Breaking down the biggest games in Texas high school football

Allen (8-0, 5-0) at Prosper (7-1, 4-1): Unbeaten Allen heads to Prosper’s fancy new stadium looking to earn at least a share of the 9-6A title against a team that many early in the year pegged as capable of dethroning the perennial power. Prosper’s stock has dropped some, especially after that surprising lopsided loss to Dallas Jesuit, so it’ll be interesting to see if at home PHS can muster up a big effort. Allen was workman-like in its 24-0 win against McKinney Boyd. The AHS defense held Boyd to just 34 yards on the ground. Allen QB Raylen Sharpe ran for a pair of scores and accounted for 129 yards of offense, while Jordan Johnson ran for 133 yards and a score. Prosper rolled past Plano West 42-16 as QB Jackson Berry threw for 197 yards and four touchdowns, while JT Lane and Tyler Bailey combined for 227 yards on the ground and a pair of scores. The key for Prosper will be its offensive line. If they can handle the Allen defensive front and establish some semblance of a running game, then they’ve got a shot at the upset. But if they can’t run the football and Allen forces them to be a pass-only team, the Allen defense will feast.

Stepp’s Pick: Allen by 17