State powers tested, TAPPS title games set

Here are five thoughts from the regional semifinal round of the high school football playoffs:

Clean sweeps

Three sets of Dallas-area teams squared off in rematches this week, and the first game’s winner successfully completed the sweep in all three. Anna beat Celina, 27-24, to advance to the 4A Division I Region II finals for the first time in school history where it will face reigning state champion China Spring.

Two of the area’s top rushing offenses played again as well, and Argyle defeated Grapevine 44-27, managing to keep star Grapevine running back Parker Polk out of the end zone yet again.

Finally, Terrell had the chance to get revenge over its district opponent Melissa but came up short once again.

Next week’s slate features a rematch between Aledo and Burleson Centennial, who both competed in District 3-5A Div. I. Aledo won the first matchup.

State powers put to the test

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