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Today β€” 14 December 2025Main stream

Central East wins CIF state title 42-28 over Pacifica

Central East beat Pacifica 42-28 to clinch the CIF State Division 1-A championship.

It's the second state title in program history following when the then Central Grizzlies beat Sierra Canyon to win the D1-AA crown in 2019.

RELATED: Central celebrates 2019 state title with parade

The Bengals have won back-to-back Central Section championships under head coach Kyle Biggs and 5 in the last 8 years. ""It was a great game and i'm just really proud of the way we battled and came through," Biggs told Spectrum Sports after the game. "I'm proud of my guys." Biggs improves his coaching record to 107-21 in his 10th season at Central East.

Leading Pacifica 35-28 with 4:12 to play, Biggs decided to go for it on fourth and 3 at his own 48. Junior quarterback Jelani Dippel lofted a deep ball to EJ Morgan and the Cal signee came down with a remarkable over the shoulder catch to move the chains.

The play that might have won a state title for Central East. EJ Morgan hauls it in on 4th and 3 (!). What a gutsy call from Kyle Biggs and an incredible catch for the Cal signee EJ Morgan. @ABC30https://t.co/G2JpbJJEyu

β€” Stephen Hicks (@StephenABC30) December 14, 2025

Shortly after, Arizona signee Brandon Smith ran in his 3rd touchdown of the game to extend the Bengal lead.

Bayon Harris, a junior who holds the program record for receiving yards, came down with 11 catches for 174 yards and a touchdown. He also had a 90-yard touchdown called back for holding. Dippel finished the night throwing for 371 yards and 2 touchdowns and also ran in a touchdown.

The Bengals finish the season with a record of 14-1.

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Lake Mary wins first state football title on Hail Mary touchdown

Lake Mary scored a thrilling Hail Mary touchdown on the game’s final play and beat Vero Beach 28-27 to capture their first state football championship in school history.

Notre Dame signee Noah Grubbs connected with FIU signee Barrett Schulz inside the five-yard line and when he almost got tackled, Tavarius Brundidge Jr. took the ball and scored with no time remaining.

OH MY GOODNESS!!!@LMRamsFootball with the HAIL MARY FOR THE WIN to capture their FIRST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP in program history.@NoahGrubbsQB to @BarrettSchulz and @22Aproblem_ with the all-time assist to capture the Class 7A crown in Miami. #SCTop10

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β€” Alex Walker (@AlexWalkerTV) December 14, 2025

Lake Mary trailed 21-3 at halftime at Pitbull Stadium in Miami and scored nine points in the final fifteen seconds of the game to complete the thrilling comeback.

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Yesterday β€” 13 December 2025Main stream

Texas Class 6A-I state semifinals:Β How to watch No. 9 Allen vs. No. 23 Duncanville

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) football state semifinals continues today as teams from the Lone Star State are looking to book their ticket to next week’s state championship games to be held at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium. Arguably one of the biggest matchup of the dais pits the No. 9 nationally ranked Allen Eagles against the No. 23 ranked Duncanville Panthers. Both teams bring state championship pedigrees to the table and this tilt features some of the best high school football talent Texas has to offer. We preview the Saturday afternoon matchup between the two Lone Star football giants.

How to Watch Allen Eagles vs. Duncanville Panthers in Texas 6A-I state semifinals game

Date:Β Saturday, Dec. 13
Time:Β 3 p.m. CT
Location: Eagle Stadium in Allen, TX
TV Channel:Β Victory+

Allen Players to Watch

WR Caleb Smith: One half of the dynamic Allen receiving duo, Smith, a Arizona signee, has hauled in 76 passes for 865 yards and scored eight touchdowns.

WR Carter Harris: the other half of the wide receiving dup is Harris, who has put up some monster numbers this season. The pass catcher has totaled 37 catches for an eye-popping 1,124 yards and 10 touchdowns.

QBΒ Jeremiah Daoud: The Florida Atlantic quarterback signee has been playing very well behind center, throwing for 2,322 yards, 24 touchdowns and just three interceptions this season.

QB Ty Snell: We have to mention the freshman that has been sharing snaps with Daoud throughout the season Snell has thrown for 1,030 yards and 10 touchdowns this season.

Duncanville Players to Watch

QBJcoryon Rivers: The senior signal caller has taken over the bulk of the snaps after sharing time earlier in the season. Rivers has thrown for 1,126 yards and 11 touchdowns this Texas high school football season.

DLLandon Barnes: The Ole Miss signee has been a problem for opposing offensive lineman as the EDGE rusher has totaled 41 tackles, 22 for loss and 10 sacks.

DLKevin Ford: On the other side of Barnes is Ford, who has already signed with the University of Florida. Ford has accounted for 27 tackles, 16 for loss and seven sacks this season.

WRTrenton Yancey: The 2027 four-star wide receiver has been tremendous throughout the season for the Panthers, hauling in 51 passes for 750 yards and nine touchdowns.

Where to Watch the Texas Class 6A-I state semifinals on livestream:

You can watch the Duncanville Panthers take on the Allen Eagles starting at 3 p.m. CT on Victory+.

How to Follow Texas High School Football

For Texas high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with theΒ Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the Lone Star State, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across the state of Texas.

FNF Championship: Dunham captures Division III Select title after dominating Calvary Baptist, 34-17

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) β€” No. 5 Dunham faced No. 6 Calvary Baptist in the Division III Select title game at Caesars Superdome on Thursday, Dec. 11.

The Tigers captured the Division III Select title after winning a convincing 34-17 game over the Cavaliers.

You can catch more high school football action on Season 34 of WGNO’s Friday Night Football, a program founded by Ed Daniels and always presented by the Allstate Sugar Bowl.

You can catch the shows on Friday at 11 p.m. on Nola 38, the CW.

The show replays at midnight on WGNO.

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Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith in attendance for Florida high school football state title game

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith (Birm/Lettermen Row)

The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)Β Class 3A state title game is underway in Miami at Pitbull Stadium and a former Sunshine State superstar is in attendance.

Ohio State sophomore wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is in attendance to watch Jacksonville Raines and Miami Northwestern square off on Friday night. He’s on the sidelines alongside another familiar face in former Northwestern head coach and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterbackΒ Teddy Bridgewater.

Smith, of course, starred for Chaminade-Madonna Prep, but his presence makes an already big game feel even bigger. He’ll get to see another high-profile receiver β€” Northwestern’s Calvin Russell β€” in action.

Both teams enter Friday night undefeated and both rank as top-five teams in the Sunshine State, according to the Massey Ratings. Rivals’ Andy Villamarzo has more on players to watch and how to watch the 3A state final on Friday night.

How to Follow Florida High School Football

For high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with theΒ Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the state, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the gridiron excitement across the country.

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