Flower Mound Marcus (2-0) at Lewisville (3-0):
The Battle of the Axe at one point was among the state’s best rivalry games. While it might be losing a little luster, it’s still annually a must-see event. This year’s game is a district opener and features both teams walking in with an unbeaten record. Marcus had its Week 2 game called due to bad weather, but the Marauders were quite impressive in a 52-14 drubbing of Richardson Pearce in their last outing. QB Colton Nussmeier was solid throwing for 235 yards and a score, but it was the Marcus ground game that keyed things as MHS ran for 173 yards, averaging nearly six yards per carry. That balance is what will be key if Mike Alexander’s squad wants to get into the playoffs. Lewisville’s 28-21 Week 3 win over Rockwall looks much better now after Rockwall stunned North Crowley a week ago. The Farmers got 230 yards and three passing touchdowns from junior signal-caller Tre Williams and the LHS defense held Rockwall’s explosive aerial attack in check, while forcing a pair of key turnovers. Lewisville is talented enough to win a regional title this year; they’ve posted a 3-0 mark while not really playing a full four quarters of clean football. If LHS does that, they could run away and hide from Marcus. I don’t think Lewisville puts that clean game together this week, but they are getting closer. Stepp’s Pick: Lewisville by 16