Hays running back Eyan Stigall (5) is tackled by Pflugerville defensive back Christopher Flores (31) during the game at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays captains take the field for the coin toss ahead of the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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An official tosses a coin ahead of the game between Pflugervile and Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays quarterback Tacoma Ames (4) hands the ball off to running back Gabriel Peach (6) during the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays running back Evan Stigall (5) is tackled by Pflugerville defensive back Caleb Gaston (16) during the game at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville head coach Charles Taylor walks the field ahead of the game against Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville quarterback Cole Tayloer (7) throws a pass during the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville receiver Qualyn Penson (14) jumps into the endzone for a touchdown during the game against Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville receiver Qualyn Penson (14) catches a pass over Hays player Cole Siciliano (9) during the game at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugervile running back One Grant (1) is tripped during a run in the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville and Hays players chase a fumble during the game at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays players huddle on the field during the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville defensive back Kumar Shepard (20) grabs the helmet of Hays player Javi Caceres (30) during the game at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays quarterback Tacoma Ames (4) runs the ball in for a touchdown during the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays band members chant during the game against Pflugerville at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays running back Gabriel Peach (6) evades a tackle by Pflugerville linebacker Kishan Ware (0) during the game at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville receiver Breland Hill (12) misses a catch during the game against Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville receiver Qualyn Penson (14) is tackled during the game against Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays quarterback Tacoma Ames (4) runs the ball during the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays receiver Javi Caceres (30) runs the ball during the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville running back One Grant (1) runs the ball during the game against Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville receiver Devin Banks (21) is tackled by Hays safety Kye Trish (0) during the game at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville head coach Charles Taylor talks to his players ahead of the game against Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays quarterback Tacoma Ames (4) throws a pass during the game against Pflugervile at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Pflugerville receiver Qualyn Penson (14) runs the ball down the sideline during the game against Hays at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays player Caleb Gaston (16) avoids a tackle by Pflugerville defensive back Kumar Shepard (20) during the game at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays players celebrate as the game against Pflugervile ends at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Hays tackle Joshua Lopez (71) celebrates the 35-31 win over Pflugerville at the Pfield on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 in Pflugerville, Texas.
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Week 3 of the 2025 high school football season was highlighted by a pair of overtime thrillers that saw Cedar Park outlast Huntsville and LBJ edge Wimberley, while Westlake and Lake Travis won again. Vandegrift, McNeil and Cedar Ridge earned District 25-6A opening victories while Anderson won a big one in District 12-5A Division I.
Thursday’s scores
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Johnson 34, Austin High 0
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N.B. Long Creek 55, Crockett 26
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Vandegrift head coach Drew Sanders on the sidelines. Vandegrift won a district football game at home 35-6 over Round Rock on November 8th, 2024.
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Friday’s scores
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Vandegrift 24, Stony Point 0
Vista Ridge 30, Round Rock 29
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Anderson 37, College Station 14
A&M Consolidated 48, Weiss 40
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Westlake 35, Humble Atascocita 28
Dripping Springs 31, Harker Heights 26
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Lake Travis 59, Midland Legacy 13
Akins 20, Manor New Tech 0
San Marcos 42, S.A. Wagner 13
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Cedar Park 36, Huntsville 29 (OT)
Liberty Hill 33, Eastlake 20
Georgetown 35, Copperas Cove 32
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Bastrop 70, Prestonwood Christian 55
Pflugerville 40, Fort Bend Christian Christian 0
McCallum 34, Dallas Pinkston 28
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LBJ 34, Wimberley 33 (OT)
Lampasas 13, Killeen Chaparral 12
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La Grange 41, Smithville 7
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Llano 50, Marble Falls 18
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Private schools — Regents 63, Antonian Prep 41; Bellaire Episcopal 44, St. Michael’s 42; Hyde Park 44, Dominic Savio 7; TMI-Episcopal 42, St. Andrew’s 35