Goldthwaite 49, Meridian 0 — The Eagles buried Meridian (1-8, 1-5) to remain in contention for the No. 3 seed. 

Luke Sanderson rushed for 136 yards and two scores and caught five passes for 89 yards and two more TDs to lead the Eagles. 

A win over district-leading Mart (8-1, 6-0) would clinch the third seed next week.