Many thought the Texas UIL 6A Division I title game would be a rematch between Duncanville and Galena Park North Shore.
But North Crowley and Austin Westlake had other ideas, defeating the Panthers and Mustangs, respectively, in the semifinals last week. But the North Crowley Panthers and Westlake Chaparrals are well-earned a spot in Saturday night’s championship contest at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, so they’ll be competing against upstarts and underdogs. cannot be seen.
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North Crowley (15-0) is arguably the biggest story in the state and nationally all season, as the Panthers average 54.2 points per game and have an unstoppable offense, scoring 48.8 points in five playoff wins. It became one of the
Over the past three weeks, North Crowley has defeated three teams (Coppell, Allen and Duncanville) that entered the game with undefeated records, scoring 35, 35 and 36 points.
North Crowley’s offensive line is led by senior QB Chris Jimerson Jr., who signed with North Texas State and has rushed for 3,470 yards and 54 TDs, and senior receiver Chris Jimerson, who signed with Colorado State and has approximately 1,900 yards and 33 TDs. Quentin Gibson recorded this.
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However, the Panthers also have senior tailback Cornelius Warren III, who put together a strong run in the postseason with a 178-yard performance and two total TDs in the semifinal win over Duncanville.
If there’s one team that can slow North Crowley down, it could very well be Westlake. The Chaps have one of the best defenses in the state, allowing 12.3 points per game.
Westlake’s defense is led by senior linebacker Elliott Schaper, who signed with Duke University, with tackles (124), tackles for loss (28), sacks (12) and quarterback hurries (13). leads the chaps in He also made three passes.
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But the Chaps proved they can run the ball as well as anyone. They are averaging 43.2 points on the season and 36.2 points in five playoff wins, and are on the rise of junior quarterback Reece Wise, who has thrown for more than 2,400 yards and 23 TDs.
The Chaps (14-1) have also had tough battles all season, starting with perhaps the toughest non-district schedule in the state, defeating Prosper, San Benito and Cibolo Steele, and dropping their only game to Humble Atascocita. Westlake then won back-to-back games against Lake Travis and North Shore in the playoffs to reach Arlington.
North Crowley will be playing in the title game for the first time since 2003, when the Panthers won their only championship. Westlake has won four championships, including three in a row from 2019 to 2021, and the Chaps will return to the title game for the first time since winning three straight in 2021.
Here’s everything you need to know about North Crowley vs. Austin Westlake, including live stream information for the game.
How to watch North Crowley vs. Austin-Westlake football
North Crowley vs. Austin-Westlake will be broadcast live on FanDuel Sports Network Southwest in Texas and surrounding areas. FanDuel Sports Network is available to stream on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial.
North Crowley vs Austin Westlake start time
Date: Saturday, December 21st Time: 8pm ET | 7pm CT
Opening kickoff is set for Saturday, Dec. 21 at 7:00 p.m. CT, and the game will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.