Dripping Springs defeated Lake Travis 24-6 in Class 6A action, while Vandegrift dominated Cedar Ridge with a 58-0 win. Other notable scores include Bowie's 56-7 victory over Akins, Westlake's 65-14 win against Austin High, Hutto's 38-33 win over Copperas Cove, and Vista Ridge's 36-16 triumph over Manor.
Pine-Richland's Ethan Pillar ran for three touchdowns as they pulled off a shocking upset, defeating top-ranked Central Catholic 26-19 in a nonconference game. In other Class 6A action, North Allegheny defeated Mt. Lebanon 43-7, Canon-McMillan overcame Baldwin 30-14, and Seneca Valley beat Hempfield 42-13. In Class 5A, Penn Hills dominated Fox Chapel 61-0, North Hills defeated Shaler 31-8, South Fayette beat Plum 24-13, and Woodland Hills defeated Highlands 41-10.
The high school football season is about to begin, and here are 10 predictions for the upcoming IHSAA football season. Center Grove, the three-time defending Class 6A champions, faces a tough schedule but is still considered the team to beat. Other top contenders in Class 6A include Hamilton Southeastern, Ben Davis, Cathedral, and Carroll. The addition of Fort Wayne teams to the schedule brings excitement, and fans are hoping for a seeded tournament in the future. The Mudsock rivalry between Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers is expected to draw huge crowds, and teams like Whiteland, Bishop Chatard, and Lutheran could move up in classification based on tournament success. Several teams, including Warren Central, Franklin Central, and Decatur Central, are expected to improve this season. Lutheran quarterback Jackson Willis is a top candidate for the Mr. Football award, and state title predictions include Center Grove, Decatur Central, East Central, Bishop Chatard, Triton Central, and Lutheran.