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October 21, 2023

Double OT thriller: Shadow Creek edges Dawson, sparks 23-6A drama

Plus: Cypress Falls rallies, ends Cypress Springs' perfect season  ͏  ͏  ͏
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The District 23-6A title race is a mess. But it's oh so much fun.

For Pearland, Dawson and Shadow Creek, it might be a little stressful.

Shadow Creek lost to Pearland earlier in the year. Then Dawson beat Pearland last week.

Now, Shadow Creek has beaten Dawson. And it was a crazy game at The Rig.

In the second overtime, Aaden Benjamin intercepted a pass on a two-point conversion attempt by Dawson and returned it 99 yards to clinch the Sharks' 27-25 victory in a game that was scoreless at halftime.

While Shadow Creek and Dawson battled, Pearland took care of business against Alief Taylor. All three teams are now 4-1 in district play.

Quote of the night: "We just believe in each other. We always believe in each other." – Cypress Falls running back Trey Morris after the Golden Eagles broke up Cypress Springs' perfect season.

Stat of the night: 285. The number of rushing yards for Episcopal standout Brandon Thomas, who scored five touchdowns in the Knights' 42-35 win over SPC 4A rival Kinkaid.

Saturday's showcase: It'll be a busy Saturday for Cy-Fair ISD as Pridgeon Stadium and Cy-Fair FCU Stadium combine to host three games. Over at Turner Stadium in Humble, Atascocita and C.E. King are set for a key District 21-6A matchup.

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Rob Tate, Deputy High School Sports Coordinator

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Friday Night (High)lights

Shadow Creek's Aaden Benjamin (15) steps in front of Dawson's Bryce Burgess (5) to intercept and return 100 yards for a touchdown to defeat Dawson in overtime of a high school football game at The Rig, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in Pearland.

Photo by: Kirk Sides/Staff Photographer

Shadow Creek picked up a thrilling double overtime win against Dawson.

Aaden Benjamin returned an extra-point conversion pass 101 yards for two points, giving Shadow Creek a win over Dawson in a thriller Friday night.

Episcopal Knights' Brandon Thomas (1) runs past the Kinkaid Falcons defender during the high school football game between the Episcopal Knights and the Kinkaid Falcons at Simmons Field in Bellaire, TX on Friday October 20, 2023. Episcopal defeated Kinkaid 42-35.

Photo by: Tim Warner/Contributor

Episcopal earned a dramatic win over Kinkaid to reach the SPC title game.

Episcopal improved to 16-11-1 against Kinkaid since 2005, including a 21-15 win during last year's regular season meeting.

Barbers Hill wide receiver Landon Smith (8) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Kaegan Morton during the first half of a high school football game against Kingwood Park, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, in Humble.

Photo by: Eric Christian Smith/Contributor

QB Kody Fuentes was on fire as Barbers Hill rolled past Kingwood Park.

Quarterback Kody Fuentes connected with seven different wide receivers and threw six touchdowns for the Eagles.

Houston high school football roundup.

Photo by: Staff Illustration

Check out highlights from a busy Friday night across the Houston area.

Klein Collins edges Klein Cain. Dickinson, Pearland, Summer Creek roll to wins.

Houston high school football scoreboard

Photo by: Staff Illustration

Houston-area, statewide scoreboard: See all the results from Friday night.

Check out high school football scores from around the Houston area and across the state of Texas.


Photo of the week

Episcopal Knights quarterback Karson Gordon (14) reacts during the high school football game between the Episcopal Knights and the Kinkaid Falcons at Simmons Field in Bellaire, TX on Friday October 20, 2023. Episcopal leads Kinkaid 21-14 at halftime.

Photo by: Tim Warner, Contributor

Episcopal Knights quarterback Karson Gordon (14) reacts during the high school football game between the Episcopal Knights and the Kinkaid Falcons at Simmons Field in Bellaire.


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