Rangers Set Program Scoring Mark in Bi-District Round Victory

Jesuit Dallas set a new program scoring record while withstanding a vaunted rushing attack by Lakeview Centennial to secure the program's sixth consecutive UIL Bi-District Championship, 79-55, on Friday at Postell Stadium. Parker Towns shined in his final home game, scoring four rushing touchdowns while throwing for three scores and 320 yards to pace the Jesuit offense. Classmate Fletcher Rosenbleeth added five receptions for 155 yards and two touchdowns to help Jesuit out-gain Centennial in total yardage, 753-724, in a wild back-and-forth affair. After allowing the game-opening score, Jesuit scored 21 unanswered points to establish firm control of the contest. The Rangers would score 30 second-quarter points to take a 44-20 lead into halftime before adding 28 points in the third to put the game out of reach.

Parker Towns Named Dallas Morning News Offensive Player of the Week

Senior Quarterback Parker Towns was named the Dallas Morning News Offensive Player of the Week after Friday's performance against Lakeview Centennial. Towns finished the game 12-of-17 for 320 yards and three touchdowns through the air while adding a career-best 141 yards and four touchdowns on the ground to play a direct role in 42 of the team's 79 points. Towns averaged 15.7 yards per carry and raced for a career-long 60-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Sunday's announcement marks the second time that a Jesuit Dallas student-athlete has been recognized by the Dallas Morning News this season; senior Fletcher Rosenbleeth was named Offensive Player of the Week on Oct. 30 after securing nine receptions for 237 yards and three touchdowns in a 59-35 win over Lake Highlands. 

Career Marks Abound in Playoff Triumph

Several Rangers set new career-highs on Friday to compliment the highest scoring total in program history. Junior Matthew Priddy's 94-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter was the longest touchdown reception of his career and the Rangers' longest play from scrimmage this season. Parker Towns set new career highs in total touchdowns scored and total rushing touchdowns, producing a career-best 482 yards between his passing and rushing totals. Defensively, a number of Rangers either matched or surpassed previous career-highs in tackling. Senior John Cooke joined juniors Witt Chambers, Andrew Gregory and Collin Kenny in aiding the victorious Jesuit effort while establishing new personal bests.

Second Half Onslaught Propels Lobos to Second Round

Longview captured its 16th bi-district championship with a 42-21 victory over Beaumont West Brook at Lobo Stadium last Friday. Anchored by A'Darius Carter's three touchdowns, the Lobos out-scored the Bruins 28-8 in the third quarter to expand a slight lead into a decisive advantage. Carter ran for two touchdowns and caught another to help the Lobos rack up 439 yards of total offense. Junior running back Keilyn Williams added 22 carries for 127 yards and a touchdown while senior fullback Paul Hutchins scored a 73-yard touchdown run, the longest run from scrimmage for the Lobos this year. Sophomore quarterback Haynes King completed 10-of-13 passes for 191 yards, including an 80-yard catch-and-run to Carter.

Longview Enters Area Round with Momentum

Friday's victory against Beaumont West Brook marked the Lobos' eighth consecutive win. The Lobos have not lost a game since falling to eventual district champion Mesquite John Horn, 52-34, on Friday, Sept. 22. Longview has averaged 43.5 points per game while yielding only 15.6 points per game to opponents during the winning streak.

Rival Report

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advanced to the third round of the playoffs with a 34-24 win over John Horn. Trailing in the third quarter, the Cowboys scored 20 unanswered points in the final 15 minutes of the game to secure the victory. Saturday playoff matchups include J.J. Pearce facing off against Lufkin at 2 p.m. on Saturday in Corsicana, Texas, a showdown between DeSoto and Southlake Carroll at 7:30 p.m. inside AT&T Stadium and a battle between Lake Travis and Converse Judson at 2 p.m. at Darrell K. Royal Stadium.

Series History

Jesuit Dallas and Longview have met five times dating back to 1973, a series in which the Lobos have swept all five matchups. The two teams last met on Nov. 24, 2012, a contest won by the Lobos, 57-25. 

Up Next

The winner of Saturday's matchup will meet Klein Collins in the UIL Region 2-6A Division II State Quarterfinal, scheduled for next Saturday, Dec. 2 at McClane Stadium in Waco, Texas. Klein Collins easily dispatched Stony Point, 48-14 with 34 unanswered points after halftime, fueled by a relentless run game led by Isaiah Spiller, who rushed for 152 yards on 17 carries and scored three touchdowns.