Duncanville wins against Bridgeland in Class 6A Division I Texas high school football postseason.

The No. 2 team in the national rankings, Duncanville, aims to take a significant step towards reaching the finals for a third consecutive year. With a perfect record of 12-0, Duncanville enters Saturday’s matchup against Cypress Bridgeland in Hewitt as the strong favorite — this is their first encounter with the Houston-based team. The Panthers […]

The No. 2 team in the national rankings, Duncanville, aims to take a significant step towards reaching the finals for a third consecutive year.

With a perfect record of 12-0, Duncanville enters Saturday’s matchup against Cypress Bridgeland in Hewitt as the strong favorite — this is their first encounter with the Houston-based team. The Panthers are currently averaging 319 passing yards per game, led by Alabama commit Keelon Russell.

Last week, he threw six touchdown passes against The Woodlands and was named the Gatorade Texas Player of the Year, an announcement made Friday morning. The last two recipients of this award both began their SEC careers this year: Jackson Arnold at Oklahoma, and DJ Lagway at Florida.

Russell is among three finalists for the Gatorade National Football Player of the Year, competing against Alvin Henderson from Elba, Alabama, and Jackson Cantwell from Nixa, Missouri.

Per the Tuscaloosa News, Russell is regarded as the highest-rated quarterback recruit for Alabama since Bryce Young in 2018.

He was one of eight Panthers to commit to Division I football on Wednesday. The other signees included:

After defeating Waxahachie 24-19 last week, Bridgeland encounters another District 11-6A rival. Sophomore RB Kash Schwab rushed for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns in that game.

In contrast, Duncanville triumphed over Waxahachie, 41-17.

Schwab has accumulated 1,412 yards and 10 touchdowns throughout 13 games. Collectively, the Bears’ two quarterbacks have combined for 2,144 passing yards and 30 touchdown passes.

On Wednesday, the Bears had two players sign with SEC schools, with Ryan Fodje committing to Oklahoma and Jonte Newman to Texas A&M.

On December 3, Newman, a left tackle, was recognized as a finalist for the Touchdown Club of Houston Offensive Player of the Year. This accolade has been previously awarded to NFL offensive lineman Alan Faneca as well as notable skill players like Vince Young, Devon Achane, and CeeDee Lamb.

TEXAS FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD | TEXAS FOOTBALL BRACKETS

Stay tuned for live updates from the match between Duncanville and Cypress Bridgeland during their 6A Division II regional final playoff game set to kick off at 2 p.m. CT on Saturday at Midway Panther Stadium in Hewitt.

You can also watch the game live on the NFHS Network (subscription needed).

Bridgeland has won the toss and elected to defer to the second half; rain is falling.

1ST QUARTER

TURNOVER! After a long run by Kash Schwab, he fumbles, and Duncanville recovers at 11:39. Duncanville takes over at the 17-yard line.

TOUCHDOWN DUNCANVILLE! Jaqualon Armstrong scores on a 2-yard run at 9:56. Keelon Russell connected with Dakorien Moore twice to advance the chains. Duncanville 7, Bridgeland 0.

Duncanville’s Ayson Theus makes a 15-yard gain, penetrating Bridgeland territory.

TURNOVER: A deflected pass results in an interception by Nic Bright of Bridgeland. The ball is at the Bears’ 27-yard line with 3:06 remaining in the first quarter.

Bridgeland’s QB Jett Lewis gains a first down with a run. The ball is now at the 41-yard line.

END OF 1ST QUARTER: Duncanville 7, Bridgeland 0

2ND QUARTER

Duncanville regains possession but punts. Bridgeland starts with the ball in Duncanville territory as play resumes with 7:27 still in the second quarter.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS! Bridgeland fails on a 4th down attempt as a double-pass play is thwarted. 3:33 remaining in the 2nd quarter.

Russell connects with Theus for a 39-yard gain. The ball is at Bridgeland’s 16-yard line.

TOUCHDOWN DUNCANVILLE! Russell finds sophomore Trenton Yancey for a 17-yard touchdown. 1:44 remaining. Duncanville 14, Bridgeland 0.

According to 247Sports, Yancey has received 31 scholarship offers thus far.

TOUCHDOWN BRIDGELAND! Schwab makes a 72-yard touchdown run, putting the Bears on the scoreboard with 49 seconds left in the second quarter.

Russell connects with Manny Ellison for a 29-yard gain, bringing the ball to the 2-yard line. Despite being hit while delivering the throw, the Alabama commit showed impressive strength.

Theus rushes to the 1-yard line. Duncanville calls a timeout with 6 seconds remaining.

As Duncanville prepares for the next play, Bridgeland requests a timeout.

FIELD GOAL DUNCANVILLE: Jonathan Batres successfully kicks a field goal just before halftime. Duncanville 17, Bridgeland 7.

HALFTIME: Duncanville 17, Bridgeland 7

3RD QUARTER

The opening drive of the second half finds Duncanville at the 40-yard line.

TOUCHDOWN BRIDGELAND! Schwab runs for a 20-yard touchdown, trimming Duncanville’s lead to 17-13 with 10:05 remaining.

Touchdown Duncanville: JaQualon Armstrong rushes for a 15-yard touchdown. 1:29 left. Duncanville 24, Bridgeland 13.

END OF 3RD QUARTER: Duncanville 24, Bridgeland 13

4TH QUARTER

TURNOVER! Bridgeland throws an interception. Duncanville gains possession after Jaylyn Manning returns it 30 yards. The ball is now at the 2-yard line.

TOUCHDOWN DUNCANVILLE: Theus scores on a 2-yard run with 6:32 left in the game. Duncanville 31, Bridgeland 13.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS! Bridgeland turns the ball over on a failed 4th down attempt.

Duncanville is now in victory formation.

Next week, Duncanville faces North Crowley in the semifinals, with the winner set to compete at AT&T Stadium for the state finals. Last year, Duncanville defeated North Crowley 52-10 in the semifinals.

SEC 2025 Early Signing Period Winners and Losers