Central Texas, September 13, 2025
News Summary
Week 3 of Central Texas high school football featured dramatic comebacks and impressive victories. Notably, Hendrickson Hawks overcame a 24-point deficit to claim a thrilling win against Hays Hawks. Other victorious teams included Lake Travis Cavaliers, who dominated Midland Legacy, and McNeil Mavericks with a strong performance against Westwood. As teams gear up for upcoming matches, Westlake Chaparrals are set to host Cibolo Steele next week, promising more excitement in this competitive season.
Central Texas high school football showcased its thrilling nature once again in Week 3 with a series of remarkable games. Among the highlights, the Hendrickson Hawks made an impressive comeback by overcoming a 24-point deficit against the Hays Hawks, resulting in a final score of 42-41. Meanwhile, the Westlake Chaparrals claimed a narrow victory over the Humble Atascocita Eagles with a score of 35-28.
The Lake Travis Cavaliers delivered a dominant performance, defeating the Midland Legacy with a staggering score of 59-13. The Round Rock Dragons, however, faced disappointment, narrowly losing to the Vista Ridge Rangers 30-29 and dropping to an 0-3 record. In contrast, the Bowie Bulldogs emerged victorious against the Glenn Grizzlies, winning 38-14.
In overtime, the Cedar Park Timberwolves overcame the Huntsville Hornets with a score of 36-29. The Vandegrift Vipers put forth a solid performance, achieving a 24-0 victory over Stony Point, which improved their overall record to 2-1 and marked their first win in district play. The McNeil Mavericks also celebrated with a substantial win against the Westwood Warriors, ending the game at 70-45, which improved their record to 2-1.
Other significant scores from the week included Hutto topping Cedar Ridge 63-49, Dripping Springs narrowly edging Harker Heights 31-26, and San Marcos defeating S.A. Wagner 42-13. Liberty Hill had a respectable victory over Eastlake with a score of 33-20, while Anderson triumphed over College Station 37-14. A&M Consolidated finished their match against Weiss with a score of 48-40, and East View came out on top against Belton 24-10. Leander defeated Del Valle 43-14, and Llano dominated Marble Falls 50-18. Also noteworthy was Regents’ solid performance against Antonian Prep, winning 63-41, and Bellaire Episcopal edging out St. Michael’s 44-42. Lastly, Hyde Park clinched a decisive victory against Dominic Savio with a score of 44-7.
In an exciting finish, the match between LBJ and Wimberley concluded regulation play with a tie at 27-27, but LBJ ultimately claimed victory in overtime, finishing 34-33. The Cedar Park Timberwolves also needed overtime against Huntsville before securing their win.
Looking ahead, the Westlake Chaparrals are set to host Cibolo Steele in their final non-district game next week. Fans and players alike are eager to see how these matchups will shape the overall standings as the season progresses.
Summary of Week 3 Highlights
- Hendrickson Hawks 42, Hays Hawks 41
- Westlake Chaparrals 35, Humble Atascocita 28
- Lake Travis Cavaliers 59, Midland Legacy 13
- Round Rock Dragons 29, Vista Ridge 30
- Bowie Bulldogs 38, Glenn 14
- Cedar Park Timberwolves 36, Huntsville 29 (OT)
- Vandegrift Vipers 24, Stony Point 0
- McNeil Mavericks 70, Westwood 45
Upcoming Matches
- Westlake hosting Cibolo Steele
Frequently Asked Questions
What notable comebacks occurred in Central Texas high school football Week 3?
The Hendrickson Hawks came back from a 24-point deficit to defeat the Hays Hawks 42-41.
Which teams had significant victories in Week 3?
Teams with significant victories include Lake Travis Cavaliers 59-13 over Midland Legacy and McNeil Mavericks 70-45 over Westwood.
What are some upcoming games to look out for?
Westlake will host Cibolo Steele in their final non-district game next week.
Key Highlights Chart
| Match | Score | Notable Moment |
|---|---|---|
| Hendrickson vs Hays | 42-41 | Comeback from 24-point deficit |
| Westlake vs Humble Atascocita | 35-28 | Narrow victory |
| Lake Travis vs Midland Legacy | 59-13 | Dominant performance |
| McNeil vs Westwood | 70-45 | Strong offense |
| Cedar Park vs Huntsville | 36-29 (OT) | Overtime win |
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Additional Resources
- Austin American-Statesman: TX HS Week 3 Scores
- Wikipedia: Texas High School Football
- Waco Tribune-Herald: Week 3 Football Highlights
- Google Search: Texas High School Football
- KXAN: Texas HS Football Scores
- Google Scholar: Texas High School Football
- KENS5: HS Football Game of the Week
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas High School Football
- Austin American-Statesman: TX HS Scores Week 3
- Google News: Texas High School Football
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