Cedar Ridge, Cedar Park Survive Scares as Week 7 Shakes Up Central Texas District Races
Central Texas Week 7 football scores delivered a Friday night of narrow escapes, late stands and a few lopsided results that pushed district races into sharper focus. Two undefeated teams survived one-score tests, and another league game turned on an interception in the final moments.
Cedar Ridge holds off Lake Travis in 35-34 thriller
The headliner came at Lake Travis, where Cedar Ridge defeated the Cavaliers 35-34. The Raiders preserved the win with two fourth-quarter goal-line stands, keeping their undefeated record intact. Lake Travis opened its renovated home stadium after a $48 million project, but the night ended without a victory.
Cedar Ridge’s defense made the difference when it mattered most, twice denying the Cavaliers near the end zone in the final quarter. The result leaves the Raiders unbeaten as district play deepens.
Cedar Park edges Hutto on Cooper’s late touchdown
Cedar Park remained undefeated by beating Hutto 37-35. Quarterback David Cooper scored on a 1-yard run on fourth-and-goal with 48 seconds left, providing the final margin. The Timberwolves had to convert on the game’s decisive play to avoid the upset.
Hutto stayed within reach throughout, but Cedar Park’s last scoring drive kept its perfect season alive.
A&M Consolidated survives Weiss with late interception
A&M Consolidated beat Weiss 49-47 in a game that came down to the final possession. A late interception sealed the win for A&M Consolidated, ending Weiss’s comeback bid. The high-scoring affair added another one-score result to a week full of them.
Bowie rolls past Hays on Thursday
Bowie defeated Hays 36-6 on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Burger Stadium. The Bulldogs’ offense found room throughout the night, while the defense limited the Hawks to a single score.
Other notable scores from around the region
Several other games produced decisive margins. Dripping Springs beat Austin High 41-3, Johnson routed Del Valle 63-7, and Vandegrift handled Vista Ridge 49-20. Rouse beat Leander 31-3, Stony Point outscored McNeil 57-39, and Westlake blanked Westwood 57-0.
Cibolo Steele shut out San Marcos 56-0, Georgetown slipped past Killeen Shoemaker 13-12, and Hendrickson beat Glenn 33-14. Bastrop dominated Crockett 71-0, Pflugerville rolled over Elgin 67-7, and Navarro edged LASA 19-12.
Smithson Valley beat Anderson 42-7, McCallum topped Lehman 21-7, and Manor defeated Cedar Creek 52-14. Seguin beat Lockhart 21-14, Alamo Heights overwhelmed Liberty Hill 63-31, and Legacy Ranch beat S.A. Veterans Memorial 42-20.
Connally beat San Angelo Lake View 26-21, Jarrell cruised past Marble Falls 49-7, and Stephenville defeated Lampasas 35-14. Burnet won a tight one over China Spring 33-31, while Kerrville Tivy outlasted Taylor 79-56 in a shootout.
Fredericksburg beat Northeast 56-7, Canyon Lake beat Travis 55-7, and Comal Davenport defeated LBJ 21-7. Wimberley beat Giddings 42-7, Lago Vista shut out Eastside 64-0, and Yoakum beat Smithville 48-14.
Rogers blanked Florence 53-0, Thrall beat Schulenburg 41-20, and Thorndale defeated Hearne 50-12.
District races take shape
With Week 7 complete, the in several districts is beginning to clarify. Cedar Ridge and Cedar Park both remain undefeated, keeping them at the top of their respective races. The close results involving Lake Travis, Hutto, Weiss and A&M Consolidated suggest that positioning behind the leaders could remain fluid in the coming weeks.
Bowie’s Thursday win over Hays also gave the Bulldogs an early edge in their district slate. As teams move toward Week 8, the separation between contenders and the rest of the field is starting to show.
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