San Saba 62, De Leon 12 — San Saba completed a 10-0 regular season and the district title by amassing 466 yards in Friday’s win over De Leon.
The Armadillos pounded out 302 rushing yards by night’s end and forced a staggering seven De Leon turnovers. A 34-0 second quarter put SSHS up 48-12 at the break, all but putting the game out of reach.
San Saba (10-0) will take on Italy (4-5) in the bi-district round on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Copperas Cove. The Armadillos were led by Eli Salinas, who rushed for 134 yards and three scores.
De Leon (6-4) was led by Kevin Yeager, with 184 yards passing. DHS will begin postseason play with Axtell (6-4) on Thursday in Joshua at 7 p.m.
Crawford will open postseason play against Riesel (8-2) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Gatesville.
Hico closed its season at 3-7 and 1-4.
Valley Mills finished with 502 total yards while limiting Goldthwaite to only 188. VMHS (5-5, 2-3) will open postseason play against Bosqueville (7-3) on Friday at McGregor.
Goldthwaite closed its season at 1-9 overall and 0-5 in league play.