Pflugerville, TX, September 14, 2025

News Summary

Central Texas high school football teams delivered thrilling performances in Week 3, with standout comebacks and nail-biting finishes. The Hendrickson Hawks made a remarkable comeback from 24 points down to edge out Hays, while Lake Travis showcased dominance over Midland Legacy. Other notable games included close contests and impressive victories across the region, heightening the competitive spirit as teams strategize for their next challenges. As the season progresses, the resilience and skill displayed this week set the tone for what lies ahead.

Central Texas High School Football Week 3 Highlights

Pflugerville, TX – In a thrilling week of high school football, teams across Central Texas showcased incredible comebacks and intense overtime action, resulting in impressive wins and heartbreaking losses. Notably, the Hendrickson Hawks mounted a stunning comeback from a 24-point deficit to defeat the Hays Hawks 42-41. This victory marked an unforgettable highlight of Week 3, demonstrating resilience and determination on the field.

The Westlake Chaparrals also enjoyed a closely contested victory, overcoming Humble Atascocita with a scoreline of 35-28. Quarterback Reese Wise was pivotal, throwing two touchdown passes and adding another score with a rushing touchdown, illustrating his versatility and playmaking ability. Meanwhile, Lake Travis dominated Midland Legacy with a commanding performance, finishing the game with a score of 59-13.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Round Rock Dragons suffered a heart-wrenching loss against Vista Ridge, going down 30-29. This defeat placed the Dragons at an unfortunate 0-3 for the season, as they search for their first win. Meanwhile, Bowie secured a vital victory against Glenn, winning 38-14 to bolster their confidence moving forward.

Cedar Park managed a nail-biting win against Huntsville, triumphing 36-29 in an exciting overtime match. Vandegrift maintained a strong start to their district campaign by shutting out Stony Point 24-0, improving their overall record to 2-1 and starting district play at 1-0.

McNeil achieved a remarkable victory against Westwood, winning 70-45, and San Marcos decisively defeated San Antonio Wagner 42-13 in another standout performance. Additional notable scores from the region include Hutto beating Cedar Ridge 63-49, Liberty Hill overcoming Eastlake 33-20, and Anderson securing a solid 37-14 win against College Station.

In private school football, Regents managed an exciting 63-41 victory over Antonian Prep, while Bellaire Episcopal narrowly edged past St. Michael’s with a final score of 44-42. This week of football not only highlighted the skills and talent of young athletes but also underscored the competitive spirit of Central Texas high schools as they continue to fight for victory.

Overall, the results from Week 3 of high school football in Central Texas set the tone for the remainder of the season. Teams are showing promise and grit as they strategize for their next contests.

Scores from Key Games:

• Hendrickson 42, Hays 41
• Westlake 35, Humble Atascocita 28
• Lake Travis 59, Midland Legacy 13
• Round Rock 29, Vista Ridge 30
• Bowie 38, Glenn 14
• Cedar Park 36, Huntsville 29 (OT)
• Vandegrift 24, Stony Point 0
• McNeil 70, Westwood 45
• San Marcos 42, San Antonio Wagner 13

Additional Scores:

• Hutto 63, Cedar Ridge 49
• Liberty Hill 33, Eastlake 20
• Anderson 37, College Station 14
• A&M Consolidated 48, Weiss 40
• East View 24, Belton 10
• Bastrop 70, Prestonwood Christian 55
• Leander 43, Del Valle 14
• Pflugerville 40, Fort Bend Christian 0
• Montgomery 48, Elgin 0
• LBJ 34, Wimberley 33 (OT)

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