Paul Borsellino

This week's Golden Circle Player of the Week is Frost quarterback/defensive back Edwin Alvarado.

Here are Paul Borsellino's photos from Blooming Grove's 35-6 victory over Rice, which clinched a playoff spot for the Lions.

D'Mare Payne (6), seen here in an earlier game, had a huge night Friday, rushing for 82 yards on four carries against a tough Cayuga defense, and scored the game-winning touchdown on an electric 59-yard run in the fourth quarter to lift Kerens to a 20-13 win, completing a comeback that started after Cayuga built a 13-0 halftime lead at home.

Frost Coach Elaine Woods has led her Frost Lady Polar Bears back to the 2A plays, where they meet Mart at 6 p.m. Monday at Hillsboro.

Mildred's Trenton Harris, seen here breaking into the open in an earlier game, led the Eagles against Cross Roads Friday with 10 carries for 105 rushing yards and three touchdowns, one reception for 42 yards and a touchdown, and one punt return for 46 yards.

Dawson's Brant Boatright (top) and Jackson Onstott celebrate a touchdown against Italy.

Navarro QB Mason Shorb, seen here in an earlier game, completed 15-of-20 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns and also ran for a 1-yard TD to lead the Bulldogs to a 48-28 win over NMMI Saturday.

Mildred's Trenton Harris (left) and Ashton Frye head up the field. They have each scored 10 rushing touchdowns and three receiving touchdowns on the season and have combined for over 1,500 rushing yards.

Mildred QB Luke McKendree hands off to Trenton Harris in an earlier game. McKendree and the Eagles feasted on turnovers and rolled by Rio Vista 53-13 to win the 2A DI Bi-District game Thursday at West.

Kris Owen, seen here in an earlier game, led Mildred with against Groesbeck with 15 points, including hitting three 3-pointers with two rebounds, an assist, and three steals.