Preview and prediction for the best TXHSFB games of Week 4
Waco Midway (3-0) at Mansfield (3-0): The Joe Gillespie era in Waco is off to a strong start, as the Panthers have come out of the gate at 3-0, keeping up the momentum they started to build toward the end of 2023. Defense has been Midway’s calling card early on, as that unit is allowing just nine points per game. Midway needed that defensive prowess last week in a hard fought 17-6 win over Leander Rouse. RB Lathan Whiseton’s running down the stretch gave the Panthers some much needed breathing room late in the defensive struggle. Mansfield is hot out of the gate as the Tigers got a nice win in a 63-53 shootout over Arlington Martin. North Texas commit WR Jacobe Hayes had a big night with 176 yards receiving and three touchdown passes from QB Braxton Van Cleave, who threw for four touchdowns. RB Teddy Clark added balance for the Tigers with 134 yards and three scores on the ground. This is Midway’s first foray into the meat grinder that is DFW football and this is a playoff type test on the road. Expect a close one, but Mansfield appears to have a bit too much firepower for the Panthers. Stepp’s Pick: Mansfield by 4