MacArthur beats Nimitz 47-23 in Irving crosstown clash

Irving MacArthur football players defeated Nimitz 47-23 on Friday, Oct. 23, in a crosstown rivalry game between Irving ISD teams. The victory added to a strong week of football across North Texas, where DeSoto, Coppell, and Waxahachie also secured wins.

Ranchview edged Godley 49-48 on Thursday, Oct. 22, in a contest decided by a single point. In another Irving ISD result, Irving High lost to Haltom 60-0, ending their week with a shutout defeat.

Private school results in the region included a 56-6 win for Faustina Academy over Methodist Children’s Home on Friday. Cistercian Preparatory lost to St. Andrew’s 40-14, while The Highlands School defeated Ovilla Christian 66-18.

In other regional action, Coppell defeated visiting Plano West 37-10 at Buddy Echols Field. DeSoto earned a 51-6 road victory over Cedar Hill, and Cedar Hill’s Trinity Leadership received a forfeit win over Gateway Charter Academy. Wilmer-Hutchins shut out Dallas Carter 35-0 at Eagle Stadium, and Lancaster improved to a 6-2 record with a 55-14 win over Burleson Centennial.

Waxahachie hosted Duncanville and won 35-28 on Friday. Waxahachie led 35-14 at halftime before Duncanville scored 14 unanswered points in the second half. Grand Prairie lost to Euless Trinity 52-7 at HEB Pennington Field, and South Grand Prairie fell to Hurst L.D. Bell 31-20.