2007
Football Playoff Scenarios
2007 FOOTBALL STANDINGS
2007 FOOTBALL POLLS
Class 5A
9-5A
Allen is in. Allen (5-0) looks to continue its
perfect season against Lake Highlands (2-3) and a
possible district championship clincher with Plano
East waiting in week 10. Richardson (0-5) is
the only team eliminated from contention.
Plano (4-1) can clinch with a victory over Plano
East (3-2) or in week 10 against Richardson.
Wylie (3-2) holds down the third spot and has the
all-important head-to-head tie-breaker against Plano
East coming off their 39-36 win last week, but needs
one more win against Plano West (2-3) or Lake
Highlands. Plano West faces tough odds and
could get in but faces the test at Wylie and against
Berkner (1-4).
10-5A
South Garland is in. The Colonels (5-0) will
clinch the district championship with wins over
Garland (2-3) and Lakeview Centennial (3-2).
Sachse and North Garland, both 0-5 are out.
Naaman Forest (4-1) needs a win in one of its final
two games against Rockwall (3-2) or Rowlett (3-2) to
clinch. Centennial plays at Rowlett in a
possible elimination game this week before closing
with South Garland. Rockwall hosts Naaman
Forest before traveling to winless Sachse.
Garland is on life support, but has a pulse needing
wins against undefeated South Garland and winless
North Garland and help.
11-5A Dallas
Carter and Dallas Skyline are in. Carter (3-0)
and Skyline (3-0) meet for the district title this
Friday. Sunset (0-3) is alive but winless on
the season, leaving three teams fighting for the
remaining two playoffs spots. Molina, White
and Adams are all (1-2). White faces Adams and
Molina in its final two games and is in with a win
in either game. Adams closes the season against
undefeated Skyline so it makes the W.T. White game
imperative. Molina could be in the drivers
seat for the final playoff spot with a victory over
winless Sunset this week.
12-5A
Longview and Mesquite are 3-0 and in. They
meet this week in Longview for the district
championship. Tyler Lee (2-1) could clinch
with a win over John Tyler (0-3) this Friday or at
Mesquite in week 10. Mesquite Horn (1-2) looks
to be a lock for the final playoff spot needing a
win over North Mesquite (0-3) or Longview in the
final two weeks. John Tyler and North Mesquite
are winless but alive, but a win by Horn eliminates
both teams and ends the suspense.
13-5A Temple
(5-0) is in command of the district race and has
clinched a playoff berth. A&M Consolidated (3-1) is
second, and needs a split of their final two games
in get in. Bryan and Killeen Ellison are tied for
the third, but the Vikings own the tiebreaker due to
a win over the Eagles. Harker Heights and Shoemaker
are one game back, and need help to reach the
postseason. Should they both make the playoffs,
Bryan and A&M Consolidated would go the Division I
route, with Temple and Ellison to Division II.
14-5A This
district remains wide open. Stony Point leads the
way at 4-1, with Pflugerville, Round Rock,
Georgetown, and Leander tied at 3-2. Some key games
in untangling the logjam include a showdown this
week between Georgetown and Stony Point, as well
Round Rock hosting Cedar Park (2-3 in district). The
key game in Week 10 will be Round Rock at
Pflugerville. Also, Leander faces cross-town rival
Cedar Park.
15-5A Lufkin
leads with a 3-0 district lead. Conroe and College
Park are in good position at 2-1, with The Woodlands
and Magnolia both at 1-2. Lufkin closes with
Magnolia and Conroe as the Panthers attempt to wrap
up the title. College Park faces their cross-town
rival The Woodlands this week before finishing with
Oak Ridge. The battle for the final playoff spot
should come down to the final week clash between The
Woodlands and Magnolia. That winner would join
Conroe in the Division I bracket while Lufkin and
College Park would compete in Division II.
16-5A Westfield
and Klein Oak are the co-leaders at 4-0 and have
clinched playoff berths. This weeks Mustang-Panther
matchup will determine the district champion, with
Westfield headed to Division I and Klein Oak to
Division II. Klein Forest and Spring are tied at 2-2
and will play each other this week. The winner will
join Klein at 3-2, and if Klein Forest beats Spring,
that would sew up the final two spots for the Golden
Eagles and Bearkats. Klein would be a Division I
team if they get in, otherwise Klein Forest or
Spring gets that spot.
17-5A Cy-Ridge
(5-0), Cy-Falls (4-1), and Strake Jesuit (4-1) have
locked up playoff positions. Cy-Fair (3-2) is the
favorite for the final berth. Cy-Ridge can clinch
the championship with a win at Strake Jesuit this
week. Cy-Falls plays Jersey Village this week, and
can secure second place with a win. Jersey Village
(2-3) still has an outside shot, but the Falcons
must win their final two games over Cy-Falls and
Jesuit, and get help. Cy-Ridge and Cy-Fair advance
as Division I entrants, while Strake Jesuit and
Cy-Falls would move on the Division II teams.
18-5A As usual,
Katy (5-0) has dominated the district as the Tigers
own a two-game lead on the pack and can lock up
another district title with a win this week over
Elsik. The Rams (3-2) are a part of a four-way tie
for second with Hastings, Cinco Ranch, and Mayde
Creek. Elsik closes with Katy and Katy Taylor, while
Hastings has Morton Ranch and a key game in week 10
against Cinco Ranch. The Cougars get Katy Taylor
this week in preparation for the Hastings game.
Mayde Creek faces Alief Taylor before facing Katy
next week. Katy Taylor (2-3) still has a shot to get
into the postseason, but must win their final two
games against Cinco Ranch and Elsik.
19-5A
Eisenhower (5-0) is in control of the race, and
needs a split of their last two games to take the
district crown. Preseason favorite Stratford (4-1)
is in good shape as well, needing one win to wrap up
a playoff berth. There is a three-way tie between
Aldine, MacArthur, and Nimitz for third at 3-2.
MacArthur has the edge with head-to-head wins over
both teams, and the Generals can clinch a spot by
winning their last two games over Northbrook and
Eisenhower. Nimitz has the toughest closing schedule
with Stratford and Aldine, and that match-up with
the Mustangs will likely determine the final berth.
Eisenhower will be a Division I team, joined by
either Nimitz or Aldine depending on the final
standings. Stratford will be one of the Division II
representatives.
20-5A Lamar
(5-0) needs one win to take the district
championship and they have already sewn up a
Division I spot. Chavez (4-1) has clinched a
Division II spot, but most close against contenders
Westside and Madison. Westside and Madison are tied
for third at 3-2, and the Marlins have the
tiebreaker by beating the Wolves earlier in district
play. Westside can clinch a Division I berth by
beating Sam Houston. Madison needs a win over Chavez
and a Westbury loss to Milby in order to clinch.
Westbury (2-3) beat Madison head-to-head, so the
Rebels need two wins and a Madison loss to reach the
playoffs.
21-5A Humble
(5-0) and West Brook (5-0) have clinched playoff
spots, and will play on Friday in Beaumont for the
district title. Baytown Lee (3-2) needs a win over
Channelview (2-3) to lock up a berth. Channelview is
tied with Kingwood and Port Arthur Memorial for
fourth, but the Mustangs have the advantage with
head-to-head wins over both of their competitors.
Kingwood can advance to the Division I playoffs
alongside Humble with wins over Atascocita and
Baytown Sterling. Memorial needs two wins and a
Kingwood loss to advance, while Channelview must win
twice and have both Kingwood and Memorial lose once
to move on. West Brook will be joined in the
Division II bracket by Baytown Lee unless Memorial
or Channelview advance, which would move the Ganders
to the Division I bracket.
22-5A North
Shore (5-0), Pasadena Memorial (5-0) and Deer Park
(4-1) have won playoffs berths, with North Shore and
Deer Park in Division I, and Memorial as the top
seed in Division II. The Mustangs and Mavericks
clash Thursday for the district title, and Memorial
will face Deer Park on the road next week. South
Houston (3-2) can lock up the final Division II
berth by beating Dobie on Saturday. However, a
Longhorn win puts Dobie and La Porte into the
picture and sets up a possible three-way tie with
the Longhorns and Bulldogs playing each other next
Friday.
23-5A Clements
(7-0) has locked up the top Division II seed, and
can complete a perfect regular season with a win
over FB Austin next week. Hightower (5-1) clinched a
Division I berth with last weeks win over Marshall
(4-2). The Buffaloes are tied with Kempner for third
place, and both teams can clinch postseason bids
with wins this week. Kempner will play Marshall in
the regular season finale next week.
24-5A Pearland
(4-0) is in the drivers seat for the district
championship and the Oilers have sewn up a Division
I playoff berth. Brazoswood (3-1) is in second, and
the Buccaneers can clinch a Division II spot with
wins over either Clear Brook or Clear Lake. Ball
High, Clear Creek, and Clear Brook are tied at 2-2,
with Clear Lake at 2-3. Key games this week are
Brazoswood at Clear Brook and Pearland at Ball. Ball
travels to Clear Creek next week. Creek has the
tiebreaker on both Lake and Brook, and can advance
to the playoffs by beating Ball High. Brook can get
in with two wins, but must play both Brazoswood and
Pearland. Ball High can advance with two wins, or a
win over Clear Creek and Clear Lake loss to
Brazoswood in their finale. Lake needs a win over
Brazoswood., and a Ball High loss since the Falcons
have the tiebreaker over the Tors.
Class
4A
17-4A Manor
(6-0) is district champion and Division II #1 seed.
Week 9 will make things a lot clearer. Travis (5-1)
and Johnson (5-1) control their own fate and are in
with wins this weekend. Travis host McCallum
(4-2) Friday and Johnson hosts Elgin (4-2) Saturday.
McCallum closes with Crockett (1-5), while Elgin has
the task of hosting district champion Manor in week
10. Johnson with a win would be the Division I
representative.
18-4A Brenham (4-0)
and Waller (4-1) have clinched playoff births.
Brenham can clinch district championship with win
versus Willis Friday. Livingston (3-1) can
clinch third playoff ticket with win at Montgomery.
Montgomery (1-3) remains alive but must beat
Livingston and Willis and have Livingston lose in
week 10 versus Waller. Caney Creek (2-2) must
win at Huntsville and versus Brenham to hope for
three-way tie with Montgomery and Livingston.
If Livingston wins Friday, the Waller and Livingston
game in week 10 is for Division II seeding and
Brenham would be in Division I.
19-4A
Scarborough (0-4) is the only team eliminated from
playoff contention. Jones (3-1) plays Sterling
(2-2) while Furr (3-1) plays Kashmere (2-3) looking
to clinch playoff births. Wheatley (3-2)
controls its own destiny and can clinch with a win
at Jones in week 10 after going out of district in a
showdown game versus Yates in week 9. Worthing (2-2)
plays Scarborough before a week 10 match-up with
Furr with a possible playoff berth on the line.
Furr would be the Division I representative.
20-4A Yates
(5-0), Sharpstown (4-0) and Washington (3-1) are in.
Yates and Sharpstown meet for the district
championship in a week 10 clash. Sharpstown
will be in Division I, while Yates will be the
Division II #1 seed.
21-4A Crosby
(4-1) is in. Galena Park (5-0) hosts Smiley
(4-1) this week with the winner clinching a playoff
spot. Barbers Hill (3-2) remains alive but
must win at CE King and have Smiley beat Galena Park
to set up a week 10 playoff showdown in Mont Belvieu
when the Eagles host the Yellowjackets.
22-4A PN-G (5-0)
is in with a win that would eliminate Central (2-3).
Nederland (4-1) hosts Dayton (4-1) Friday with the
loser in a precarious position heading into week 10.
Lumberton (4-1) travels to LC-M (0-5) before a week
10 game versus Nederland with Lumberton holding the
all-important tie-breaker over Dayton after a
district opening 8-7 thriller. Dayton hosts PN-G
in a week 10 finale.
23-4A
Texas City, La Marque and Dickinson control their
own fate. Texas City (4-0) visits Angleton,
then hosts Friendswood (3-2), the only team with an
outside shot to make the playoffs. La Marque
(4-1) hosts Dickinson (4-1) with the winner set to
be the #1 Division II seed. Dickinson then
travels to Brazosport (0-4) to close out week 10, a
tough opponent despite the Exporters record, losing
all their district games by a combined 14 points and
the last two, one point heart-breakers to
Friendswood (21-20) and Texas City (22-21). La
Marque and Dickinson both hold tie-breaking wins
over Friendswood earlier in the district campaign.
24-4A
Lamar Consolidated and El Campo both control their
own destiny. Lamar Consolidated (3-0) takes on
surprising Foster (1-2) after the Falcons upset win
over previously unbeaten El Campo (14-7). The
Rice Birds (2-1) host Seven Lakes (1-2) before what
could be a district championship showdown in week 10
at Traylor Stadium. Terry (1-2) along with Bay
City (1-2) remain in the mix, but a week 9 match-up
eliminates the loser from playoff contention and
puts the winner on the inside track to a playoff
berth. Terry closes at Katy against Seven
Lakes while Bay City returns home to host Foster in
week 10 finales.
Class
3A
17-3A Waco La Vega (3-0) is
in. The Pirates can wrap-up the district
championship by winning its final two games, against
winless Lorena (0-3) and at rival Waco Connally
(2-1). Connally can set up a district
championship showdown in week 10 if they defeat
China Spring (2-1) in a battle of second place teams
this Friday. China Spring can lock up its
playoff berth by defeating the Cadets this week or
at Gatesville (1-2) to close the season.
Gatesville and Robinson (1-2) are both alive, but
one team will be eliminated altogether as the two
teams meet this weekend at Rockets Stadium.
18-3A Liberty Hill and
Cameron Yoe are undefeated and should square off in
a week 10 district championship clash.
Rockdale (2-1) has the inside track on the final
playoff spot, but could be in championship
contention if they beat Yoe this Friday and the
Panthers stumble the final two weeks against Taylor
(1-2) and the Yoemen. Taylor remains alive,
but the Ducks must win at Liberty Hill, take care of
winless Hutto (0-3) and become huge Yoe fans.
19-3A Madisonville is
undefeated and has the inside track at the district
championship. The Mustangs hold the
tie-breaker over Palestine (66-31) and finish at
winless Groesbeck (0-3) and host Mexia.
Palestine and Mexia, both 2-1, are tied for
second place. Mexia could set up a district
championship showdown when they host Palestine this
Friday. Palestine Westwood and Fairfield are
still alive but must have the Mexia/Palestine loser
drop its final two games. Fairfield closes
with Mexia , while Westwood has the more daunting
task of knocking off rival Palestine and
Madisonville.
20-3A Diboll and Carthage
are both 3-0. They meet in a week 10
championship finale at Diboll. Crockett (2-1)
has the inside track at the final berth and looks
for a split in its final two games with Diboll and
at winless Rusk to clinch. Huntington is alive
at 1-2, but faces a tough road test at Carthage
before closing with Center (0-3).
21-3A West
Orange-Stark is in. The 5-0 Mustangs can clinch the
district championship with a week 9 win against
Orangefield (2-3). Kirbyville (4-1) is in with
a win at Silsbee or in the closer against
Hamshire-Fannett (2-3). Jasper and Silsbee, both
3-2, meet in what should be an elimination finale at
Bulldog stadium in week 10.
22-3A Coldspring and
Splendora have clinched. Both teams are 3-0 in
district play and will meet in Splendora for a week
10 district championship showdown. Cleveland
(2-1), winless in its first 6 games, proved its not
how many, but when you win in this six team district
as they have the inside track on the third playoff
berth. The Indians clinch the final playoff
spot with one more win, this week at Coldspring or
at home in a week 10 finale versus rival Tarkington.
Shepherd and Liberty, both 0-2, must have Cleveland
lose both games to set up a winner-take-all week 10
match-up at Liberty. Shepherd must win at Splendora
and Liberty versus Tarkington to stay alive.
Cleveland owns the head-to-head tie breaker over
both teams in the third place battle.
23-3A Giddings (3-0) is in.
The Buffaloes can clinch the district title with one
win in its final two games at Bellville
(1-2) or Smithville (0-3), who is out of playoff
contention. Caldwell and Navasota are 2-1 and
control their own destiny. Caldwell is at
Navasota for a week 9 second place clincher, then
closes at home against Bellville. The Rattlers
follow the Hornet match-up with a road trip to La
Grange (1-2) for what could turn into a elimination
finale in week 10. The Leopards have to win at
Smithville to keep its hopes alive.
24-3A Columbus and Sealy
both 4-1 need one win to get in. Columbus
holds the tie-breaker for the district title with an
earlier 20-17 home win. The Cardinals close
with Wharton (2-3) and at Sweeny (2-3). Sealy
hosts Columbia (3-2) then hits the road with a week
10 finale at winless Stafford. Columbia and
Needville (3-2) are tied for third with the Blue
Jays holding the 42-17 tie-breaker from week 8.
Needville's path may be easier with games against
winless Stafford and Wharton, who looks to be on the
outside of the playoff chase. Columbia comes
off the road trip to Sealy to host Brookshire-Royal
(2-3) in week 10.
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