Allen and Duncanville have been two of the premier programs in the Dallas-Fort Worth “Metroplex.”
Saturday afternoon, one of these titanic squads will advance to Arlington to play for a state championship. The Eagles and the Panthers square off in the Texas University Interscholastic League 6A Division I state semifinals, which takes place at Memorial Stadium in Mesquite.
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Allen comes into Saturday’s showdown with a perfect 14-0 record. Following a narrow escape in the bi-district round against Lewisville, the Eagles have rounded more into form with three straight decisive wins, the latter a 33-21 victory against defending 6A DI champion North Crowley in the regional finals.
Now, they set their sights on a Duncanville squad intent on returning to AT&T Stadium after not getting to go last season due to the Panthers’ loss to eventual champion North Crowley in the state semis.
This season, Duncanville lost its second game, by one point to Waxahachie. But since then, the Panthers have looked dominant, with wins against the likes of DeSoto, Cedar Hill and Rockwall-Heath.
Last week, they avenged that regular-season loss to Waxahachie with a 35-27 triumph for the regional title.
Friday’s semifinal winner plays the winner of the other semifinal, between Galena Park North Shore and Lake Travis, which is taking place Saturday night in Houston, at next week’s UIL State championship round in Arlington.
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DUNCANVILLE 31, ALLEN 9 4TH QTR.
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FOURTH QUARTER
– TOUCHDOWN DUNCANVILLE. The Panthers are on their way to Arlington, as Trenton Yancey runs it in from 27 yards out to put this game on ice. (Duncanville, 31-9 | 2:18, 4th)
– FUMBLE RECOVERY DUNCANVILLE. A huge takeaway, as Allen converted on a fourth down in the red zone, but the Panthers’ Kelen Tryon swipes the ball and comes up with it. Panthers up by 15 with less than four minutes to go.
Just that kind of afternoon for the Allen offense. Eagles convert 4th-7 only for Duncanville’s Kelen Tryon to strip the ball. Panthers take over with 3:44 to go, leading 24-9. pic.twitter.com/Fk1JPr0b2Y
— Matt Welch (@MWelchSLM) December 13, 2025
– TOUCHDOWN DUNCANVILLE. Panthers with a HUGE fourth-down conversion, as J’Coryon Rivers hooks up with Zach Turner from 25 yards out. Panthers now up by two scores. (Duncanville, 24-9 | 7:32, 4th)
Duncanville 24, Allen 9 @ 7:32/4Q
Allen puts Duncanville in a 4th-5, but the Panthers turn it into a 25 yd TD from J’Coryon Rivers to Zach Turner. pic.twitter.com/CifWIx36hH
— Matt Welch (@MWelchSLM) December 13, 2025
– Allen goes for it on fourth down near its 30 but comes up empty. Duncanville with a chance to go back up by two scores with close to eight minutes remaining.
– Duncanville tries a 25-yard field goal, but Allen BLOCKS IT. Still a one-score game inside of 10 minutes.
Oh my, @alleneaglesfb blocks a 25yd FG try by Duncanville. Eagles take over, trailing 17-9 @ 9:54/4Q. pic.twitter.com/nrOmWHEPrE
— Matt Welch (@MWelchSLM) December 13, 2025
– Duncanville has the ball inside the Allen 15 as we start the final quarter of action.
THIRD QUARTER
– FIELD GOAL ALLEN. Eagles within one score now, as Preston Hurless connects from 30 yards out. (Duncanville, 17-9 | 2:47, 3rd)
– Duncanville had the ball in Allen territory before the drive stalled, and the Panthers punt it away nearly five minutes into the second half.
– Duncanville gets the ball to start the second half, but goes three-and-out and has to punt it away.
SECOND QUARTER
– Allen gets inside the Duncanville 20 in the closing seconds of the half, but turns the ball over on downs.
– TOUCHDOWN ALLEN. Eagles finally break through on the scoreboard as QB Jeremiah Daoud gets a sneak on fourth-and-goal from the 1. Allen tries a two-point conversion, but is denied. (Duncanville, 17-6 | 4:12, 2nd)
– FIELD GOAL DUNCANVILLE. The Panthers had a TD wiped out due to a penalty but are able to tack on to their lead after Chris Jackson Jr. connects from 29 yards out. (Duncanville, 17-0 | 9:40, 2nd)
FIRST QUARTER
– TOUCHDOWN DUNCANVILLE. Panthers get on the board again. After J’Coryon Rivers connects with Trenton Yancey for an 11-yard gain on fourth-and-10, Leon Wood breaks loose and goes in from 9 yards out. (Duncanville, 14-0 | 1:13, 1st)
– TOUCHDOWN DUNCANVILLE. The Panthers strike first, as Trenton Yancey takes a direct snap on third down and breaks loose for a 53-yard scoring run. (Duncanville, 7-0 | 5:18, 1st)
Duncanville 7, Allen 0 @ 5:18/1Q
After Allen turns it over on downs, Duncanville is on the board in just three plays. Direct snap to Trenton Yancey turns 3rd-2 into a 53 yd TD. #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/ymUocUYSn2
— Matt Welch (@MWelchSLM) December 13, 2025
PREGAME
– With the huge radio tower looming from behind one end zone, we are live from Mesquite Memorial Stadium, and it’s the final step toward Arlington for both Allen and Duncanville. These powerhouse programs square off in a UIL 6A Division I semifinal clash.
