District title races are starting to take form after some key results in Week 8 of the Central Texas high school football season.
Cedar Park defeated Vandegrift 23-10 and will be a heavy favorite to win its next two games and finish the regular season undefeated, along with taking the District 24-6A title.
Bastrop took a big step toward the District 12-5A Division II title with a 30-25 win over Pflugerville. Like Cedar Park, the Bears will be strong favorites in their final three games.
And in what was essentially the District 26-6A championship game, Dripping Springs routed Bowie 56-14.
Legacy Ranch continued a strong first year with a 15-9 win over New Braunfels, which may have put the Wranglers in the playoffs out of District 13-5A Division II. If San Antonio Veterans Memorial loses any of its final three games, Legacy Ranch will be in the postseason.
In Week 9, Westlake travels to Lake Travis in a District 25-6A matchup and Lago Vista hosts Wimberley in a District 14-4A Division II showdown to highlight the Austin-area matchups.
Player of the week: Frank Accetta
The Dripping Springs running back rushed for 280 yards and five touchdowns to help the Tigers defeat Bowie 56-14, improve to 6-1 on the year and take control of the District 26-6A race.
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Josiah Bowens, East View RB: Ran for 173 yards and three TDs during a 40-37 win over Vista Ridge.
Nick Briggs, Anderson RB: Rushed for 167 yards and a TD in a 21-9 win over McCallum.
Alijah Jablon, Austin High QB: Accounted for 218 yards and five TDs during a 57-0 win over Del Valle.
Teddy Lofgren, Lake Travis RB: Rushed for 139 yards and three TDs in a 47-0 win over Stony Point.
Jacori Sims, Cedar Park LB: Finished with seven tackles, one tackle for loss, two quarterback knockdowns, two pass breakups and a forced fumble in a 23-10 win over Vandegrift.
Za'Tevious Thornton, Lehman RB: Ran for 270 yards to set a school record in a 34-14 win over Manor.
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This article originally published at Dripping Springs RB Frank Accetta named Week 8 Central Texas high school football player of week.