Who had top play in Texas high school football area playoff round?

We gathered the 10 best highlights in second round of 2023 playoffs across Lone Star State. Now, you decide which one is best

The second round of the Texas high school football playoffs is history, and the field was cut in half again in the area round as teams across the Lone Star State went head-to-head.

There were too many standout highlights and individual efforts to count. So, which plays stood out above the pack?

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SBLive narrowed down our Top 10 high school football plays of the UIL (Texas) area round. Now, we want to hear from you. Watch the top 10 plays at the top of the post, scroll down for a description of each and vote in the poll below for your favorite.

All footage is courtesy of the NFHS Network.

Did we miss a highlight? Submissions are welcome, please send to andy@scorebooklive.com and include any pertinent details. Top play of the week candidates are gathered throughout each weekend and finalized on Sundays.

TOP 10 PLAYS IN TEXAS AREA FOOTBALL ROUND

10

Victoria East vs. PSJA North: PSJA North Senior QB Alejandro Aparicio 44 yard Hail Mary pass at the end of the first half to Senior WR Markus Rendon.

9

Klein Cain vs. Westfield: Westfield Senior RB Taji Atkins caps off a (34-13) second round comeback for Westfield with a 80 yard TD. Atkins had over 200 yards and 4 TDs.

8

Clear Springs vs. North Shore: North Shore Junior RB Deandre Hardeman Jr. seals the game with a 90 yard TD run.

7

Willis vs. Tomball Memorial: Willis Senior QB DJ Lagway to Sophomore WR Jermaine Bishop Jr. for a 75 yard TD. Bishop had 4 TDs on the night.

6

A&M Consolidated vs. Fulshear: Fulshear Senior RB Daveon Godley 85 yard TD run

5

PNG vs. Rouse: Rouse Junior QB Leland Smit double pass to Junior WR Noah Fabila 

4

Frisco Lone Star vs. Forney: Forney Jackrabbits Sophomore LB Landry Hopkins stops potential game-tying 2 point conversion with 29 seconds left.

3

Gilmer vs. Sunnyvale: Gilmer Junior K Brayden Pate 34 yard FG to win a shootout

2

McKinney vs. Highland Park: Highland Park Senior QB Parker Thompson to Junior Paxton Smith on 4th and 2 followed by game winning FG by 28 yards Senior K Nichols Rigas as time expires.

1

Tomball vs. Oak Ridge: Tomball Senior RB Koby Fosher halfback pass. to Senior TE Colby Dawson for the game winning 2pt conversion in OT

-- Cullen Brown | @sblivetx

Photo by Michael Horbovetz.

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