Duncanville High School football team during a game. Image from Duncanville Athletics via @duncanville_FB on X — Duncanville High School football team during a game. (Image from Duncanville Athletics via duncanville_FB on X)

5 High School Football games fans shouldn't miss out this week ft. Duncanville vs North Crawley

Modified Dec 13, 2024 05:42 GMT

The 2024 High School football is nearing its end with the playoffs wrapping up soon, but the season has been an exciting one. There are also key playoff matchups that will play a role in who will be crowned as State Champions.

On that note, let's list the top 5 games this week that fans shouldn't miss out on:

#1 Duncanville vs North Crawley (TX)

No. 3-ranked Duncanville face ninth-ranked North Crawley in a battle of undefeated teams on Saturday. North Crawley is 14-0 while Duncanville is 13-0.

Duncanville is led by five-star Alabama quarterback signee Keelon Russell, who's this year's Gatorade Player of the Year. The tandem of Russell and Oregon signee Dakorien Moore has been difficult to stop.

North Crawley's defense features some top players, like linebacker Jonathan Cunningham, who has over 100 career tackles. North Crawely lost 52-10 to Duncanville in the playoffs last year and will look for redemption.

#2 Mater Dei vs De La Salle (CA)

No. 1-ranked Mater Dei will take on 21st-ranked De La Salle on Saturday at 8 pm. Both teams are going with an undefeated 12-0 record and also have been historically great football programs.

Mater Dei senior running back Jordon Davidson has rushed for over 1100 yards and 17 touchdowns on the season, while De La Salle senior running back Derrick Blanche has scored 11 rushing touchdowns. Both teams can run the ball well, so their defenses are going to have to contain the run game to secure victory.

#3 Edna Karr vs Alexandria (Louisiana)

Edna Karr is going against Alexandria on Saturday at the Ceasers Superdome at noon. Both teams are heading into the game with undefeated 12-0 records.

They are anchored by talented defenses like Edna Karr defensive lineman and LSU Commit Richard Anderson. Alexandria is led by LSU running back commit J.T. Lindsey. The game will be a battle of Lousiana heavyweights for the state championship.

#4 North Shore vs Westlake (Texas)

Sixth-ranked and 14-0 North Shore will square off against 13-1 Westlake at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Legacy Stadium. North Shore is led by senior quarterback Kaleb Bailey who has thrown for over 2400 yards and 30 touchdowns on the year. Their offense is explosive and will look to make some big plays.

Westlake features Duke linebacker signee Elliot Schaper who won the 2023 Austin American-Statesman Central Texas Defensive Player of the Year. Westlake has a strong defense that has the talent to contain North Shore's passing game.

#5 American Heritage vs Jones (FL)

Twenty-third ranked and 11-2 American Heritage will compete against their in-state rival,14-0 Jones in the State Championship at 7:30 pm on Friday at Pitbull Stadium.

American Heritage has been without starting quarterback Dia Bell due to a leg injury in the second round of the playoffs, but Miami Hurricanes wide receiver signee Malachi Toney will look to have a big game.

Jones is led by Junior quarterback Dereon Coleman who has thrown for over 3,200 passing yards and 28 touchdowns. Jones has a dynamic offense with quarterback Dereon Coleman and junior wide receiver Vernell Brown III, who has accumulated 89 receptions for 1405 yards and 11 touchdowns. Both teams are very talented and match up very well.