Carthage’s Gunner Capps the ETSN.fm + Dairy Queen Offensive Player of the Week

The two-time defending Carthage Bulldogs extended their state-best winning streak to 39 games last Friday night, but by the narrowest of margins.

The No. 1 Bulldogs advanced to their fourth-straight state quarterfinal with an exciting 50-49 overtime win over Midlothian Heritage, and their senior quarterback led the way.

Gunner Capps passed for a season-high 401 yards with five touchdowns to keep Carthage's season alive. For his efforts, Capps is the ETSN.fm/Dairy Queen Offensive Player of the Week.

He follows last week's winner, Garrison running back Sabastion Porter.

Capps' 3-yard touchdown pass to Kaden Holcomb and the ensuing PAT with no time remaining sent the game to overtime, where Carthage won with a two-point conversion from Kelvontay Dixon.

For the season, Capps has completed 229 of 366 attempts for 3,299 yards with 40 touchdowns and five interceptions.

Capps and his Carthage (13-0) teammates face district rival Henderson (9-4) in a Class 4A Division I state quarterfinal at 7:30 p.m. Friday from Longview's Lobo Stadium.

• Week 14 (Nov. 29-Dec. 1): Gunner Capps, QB, Carthage
• Week 13 (Nov. 22-24): Sabastion Porter, RB, Garrison
• Week 12 (Nov. 15-17): Bran Webb, RB, Gilmer
• Week 11 (Nov. 8-10): Alejandro Sanchez, QB, Eustace
• Week 10 (Nov. 1-3): Ke'Andre Street, WR, John Tyler
• Week 9 (Oct. 25-27): Jayton Moffatt, QB, Van
• Week 8 (Oct. 18-20): Gerald Turner, QB, Carlisle
• Week 7 (Oct. 11-13): Jakauri Woods, QB, Daingerfield
• Week 6 (Oct. 4-6): Montavien Hunt, RB, Jasper
• Week 5 (Sept. 27-29): Jeremiah Davis, RB, Palestine
• Week 4 (Sept. 20-22): Haynes King, QB, Longview
• Week 3 (Sept. 13-15): Vi'Dareous High, RB Alto
• Week 2 (Sept. 6-8): Coltin Clack, QB, Texas High
• Week 1 (Aug. 30-Sept. 1): JJ Green, QB, Marshall