Jason Orts

Connally coach Terry Gerik said the team’s word of the week leading up to Friday’s crosstown rivalry game against La Vega was 'prove.'

Waco High spent all week building up Friday’s homecoming game as a big one. But in the end it was Ellison celebrating after scoring as time expired at WISD Stadium.

LORENA — Braylon Henry sure knows how to celebrate his birthday.

GARLAND — Even the absolute best teams can have a lull, but what makes them great is how they respond.

GARLAND — For most teams making their state tournament debut, it takes some time to get a feel for being on the big stage.

GARLAND – For most teams making their state tournament debut, it takes some time to get a feel for being on the big stage.

BELTON — Chilton wasted little time in showing its second meeting with Granger wasn't going to be anything like the first.

BELTON — From the opening kickoff, everything went wrong for Granger on Friday night.

Dequan Finn threw for 192 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a 39-yard score to lift Baylor to a season-opening 45-3 win over FCS Tarleton State on Saturday.

CEDAR PARK — For much of Friday night, Marlin and Mason handed the lead back and forth as it became apparent the game was going to go down the end.