Week 12 Games

LONGVIEW — Sophomore running back Kris Boyd and the Gilmer ground attack wore down Atlanta on Friday night. Gilmer dominated on the ground outgaining Atlanta 335-174, and shut down Atlanta’s two premier running backs to win 57-13 in a Class 3A Division II Region II area playoff at Lobo Stadium.

FORNEY -- Kilgore claimed another playoff victim Friday night at City Bank Stadium, racking up 279 rushing yards and scoring 31 points in the first half on its way to a 41-14 blowout win over Paris.

PALESTINE — The Joaquin Rams came into Friday night’s contest undefeated, that is, and by the end of the night their season was over.

BURLESON — In playoff football, finding the end zone isn’t always easy.

GARLAND -- Randy McFarlin brought his team around him on the field, waited for the cheers from Wylie East's side of the stadium to subside, and gave his final speech as head football coach at Whitehouse High School.

{Johnny Green, Special to ETSN.fm} MOUNT PLEASANT — Commerce proved that Damien Haskins is indeed human Friday at Sam Parker Field, but it made little difference in its Class 2A Division I Region II area playoff with New Boston.

NACOGDOCHES — Hearne didn't have a clue how to slow Hughes Springs' running game, so Mustangs coach Chris Edwards offered a helping hand by having his team work on its passing game.

BULLARD -- The Garrison Bulldogs hung with unbeaten and state-ranked Centerville for a half, but could not contain a strong Tigers' running game in the second half.

CORSICANA -- Last week, Taylor scored a first-round upset of Waco La Vega, and Carthage almost fell in a bi-district upset to Palestine. Friday night at Tiger Stadium was a totally different story.

TYLER -- John Tyler senior defensive end Tyus Bowser knows his days as a high school football player are numbered, but he's doing his best to ensure his final year goes the distance.