Rockwall (4-1, 1-0) at Mesquite Horn (4-1, 1-0): After drilling arch-rival Rockwall-Heath last week in the I-30 Classic, Rockwall has to avoid a letdown this week against a dangerous and much-improved Mesquite Horn bunch. RHS rolled in their 56-21 win over Heath as QB Lake Bennett accounted for seven touchdowns and the ‘Jackets led 43-7 at the half and put it on cruise control the second half. Horn opened up district play on Thursday with a key win over North Forney 35-25. Kevontae White ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns to lead Horn, but the offense had their issues as they lost a pair of touchdowns that were returned for touchdowns. Horn is talented, but they are also young and they can’t afford to make those types of mistakes against this veteran and playoff tested Rockwall squad. Mesquite Horn’s going to throw everything they have at Rockwall, but it won’t be enough this time as Rockwall takes charge of the 11-6A title race. Stepp’s Pick: Rockwall by 13
Spring Dekaney (2-2, 1-0) at Spring Westfield (3-1, 1-0): Westfield looks for the Spring ISD sweep this week as after taking down Spring High in convincing fashion, the Mustangs take on Dekaney. The way 14-6A has been going, the winner of this game likely wins the district as Spring ISD has had their way with their Aldine ISD district bunkmates.Dekaney opened up district play last week with a solid 35-7 win over playoff contender Aldine Eisenhower, QB Rechuuk Hines had a pair of touchdown passes and added a touchdown run, while Dekaney’s defense pitched a shutout after allowing Ike to take an early 7-0 lead. Westfield had their way with Spring in their 61-22 win, QB PJ Hatter threw for 443 yards and seven touchdowns on just fifteen completions as the big play was the Mustangs best friend in this showdown. Westfield is the class of this district and no one has the firepower to keep up, Dekaney’s defense will keep them in it for a while but too much Westfield offense in this one. Stepp’s Pick: Spring Westfield by 19