Area roundup: Aledo runs past Tascosa, Byron Nelson and Brock advance, more

Several Fort Worth-area teams played under the Friday night lights in the UIL Texas high school football area round.

In Class 6A Division II, Southlake Carroll dominated San Angelo Central. In the Class 4A Division I realm, Fort Worth Eastern Hills fell to Celina in its first second round game since 1999. Springtown and Alvarado picked up wins.

Here is a roundup of more of the action:

Aledo shuts out Amarillo Tascosa

The Bearcats, in their quest for a UIL record 13th state title, outclassed Amarillo Tascosa, taking a 42-0 victory on Friday in Big Spring.

Aledo (12-0) will face Arlington Heights (11-1) at 1 p.m. Friday at Crowley ISD Stadium. Meanwhile, Denton Ryan (11-1) will face Richland (9-3) at 6 p.m. Friday at Buddy Echols Stadium in Coppell.

Aledo still has to take care of business, and Richland is a formidable opponent, but a rematch between the Bearcats and Denton Ryan is one step closer toward being a possibility. The two squads have developed quite the rivalry, with Aledo getting the upper hand twice during the regular season and Denton Ryan eliminating the Bearcats during the 2024 postseason.

Richland could play spoiler to rivalry being renewed. The Royals defeated El Dorado 70-37 at Texas Tech on Friday. Richland (9-3) fell 30-21 to Denton Ryan in the regular season, and is certainly capable of coming out of the regional round victorious.

Mansfield Lake Ridge’s run ends

Mansfield Lake Ridge (9-3) was eliminated by Odessa Permian 30-28 on Friday.

Quarterback Deshawn Edwards ended a stellar season, accounting for over 400 yards of offense and 4 touchdowns with 2 interceptions.

Although the area round loss isn’t ideal, the Eagles still have a ton to celebrate in the 2025 season. After a 1-9 record in 2024, Lake Ridge completely turned things around, winning nine games, even a bi-district playoff victory over Euless Trinity, a traditional state power.

Byron Nelson advances

Trophy Club Byron Nelson (10-2) scored in bunches in a 62-29 victory over El Paso Eastwood on Friday in the Class 6A Division II area round.

The Bobcats set up a clash with the Denton Guyer Wildcats (10-2) at 7 p.m. Friday at Northwest ISD Stadium in Justin. The winner will get either Southlake Carroll or Prosper, depending on who is victorious.

In the regular season, Byron Nelson lost 52-3 to Southlake Carroll.

Despite that loss, It’s been a successful season for Byron Nelson and interim head coach Zach Woodward. In 2024, the Bobcats fell in the bi-district round to North Crowley, the eventual Class 6A Division I state champion.

Brock rolls past Estacado

Brock trounced Lubbock Estacado 65-18 in the Class 4A Division II area round on Friday.

Now, the undefeated Brock Eagles (12-0) will face Seminole (9-3) at a time and place that is to be determined. In 2024, Brock reached the state semifinals in its first year in Class 4A, falling to Carthage 45-17. The Bulldogs went on to win the state championship.