McKinney (6-3, 4-2) at Prosper (8-1, 5-1): After playing Denton Guyer tough last Thursday, McKinney will look to close the regular season on a strong note against Prosper. The Lions last week fell to Guyer 42-21, but there were some positives for Coach Shavers to take a way as McKinney rolled up 427 yards of offense led by SMU commit QB Keldric Luster who had 238 yards of offense and accounted for all three Lions scores in the losing effort. Prosper handed Allen their second straight loss as the Eagles took out Allen 29-24, behind three second quarter rushing touchdowns and two second quarter forced turnovers. Prosper’s defense did the job as well as after trailing 17-2, they held Allen to just a single touchdown in the final three quarters. In essence this game has no bearing on the playoff positioning for either team, so it’ll be interesting to see how each staff handles this game, while trying to keep their team healthy going into the playoffs. In the end, its Prosper’s defense which has impressed time and time again gets the edge. Stepp’s Pick: Prosper by 8
Willis (5-4, 4-3) at Conroe Oak Ridge (6-3, 5-2): Willis saw any chance they had for a district title disappear last week in their 42-28 loss to The Woodlands, now the Wildkats are looking to keep their playoff hopes alive as a loss this week and a Conroe High win would send WHS home. QB DJ Lagway looked solid in the loss tossing a pair of touchdowns, while talented ATH Daylion Robinson hauled in both of the touchdown catches and added a touchdown run for the Wildkats. Oak Ridge has secured their playoff spot, but they can go into the playoffs on a high note with a win over a dangerous Willis squad. ORHS had problems demolishing an overmatched Conroe Caney Creek bunch in a dominant 49-0 victory. These two on paper look to be evenly matched, but Willis having basically everything to play for and Oak Ridge really not having much on the line, the edge has to go to Willis. Stepp’s Pick: Willis by 3