Vote: What was top play in Texas high school football 2023 regional final round?

10 nominees for best highlight in fourth round of UIL state playoffs. Now, you pick a winner

Author:
Andy Buhler, SBLive Sports
Updated:
Dec 6, 2023 1:28 PM EST
Original:
Dec 5, 2023

The regional final round of the Texas high school football playoffs is in the books and the UIL state semifinals are on tap Thursday through Saturday.

SBLive narrowed down our Top 10 high school football plays of the UIL (Texas) regional final round — the state quarterfinal 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. Voting stays open until Sunday, Dec. 10 at 11:59 Central time.

Congratulations to Stephenville junior Ryan Gafford for winning the reader poll for SBLive's top play of the regional semifinal round — a QB throw-back play from junior WR Tristan Gentry, the lone TD scored in a 7-3 win over Celina.

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All footage is courtesy of the NFHS Network.

TOP 10 PLAYS IN UIL REGIONAL FINALS

10

Marlin vs. Tolar: Marlin sophomore defensive back Caden Judie 91-yard kick return for TD.

9

Smithson Valley vs. A&M Consolidated: Smithson Valley senior corner back Jackson Duffey’s 35-yard interception return for a TD.

8

Glen Rose vs. Canyon West Plains: Glen Rose junior wide receiver Josiah Groeneweg 80 yard kick return TD.

7

DeSoto vs. Cedar Hill: DeSoto junior NG Marshall Kirven intercepts a deflected pass for a TD.

6

Benjamin vs. Klondike: Benjamin junior ATH Grayson Rigdon with a 67 yard TD run to mercy rule Klondike.

5

Jasper vs. Bellville: Jasper sophomore TE Kiotti Armstrong with the 14 yard one-handed TD grab.

4

Tidehaven vs. Poth: Tidehaven junior TE Jachen Duran takes the direct snap for a 1-yard rushing TD in overtime. This TD capped a 28-14 second half comeback.

3

Summer Creek vs. Hightower: Summer Creek junior free safety Brandon Jones breaks up a fake punt pass on 4th down. Senior RB Lloyd Avant punches in the 2 yard rushing TD for the late lead.

2

Gilmer vs. Carthage: Gilmer freshman DT Davion King gets a strip-sack fumble to send the Buckeyes to the state semifinal.

1

Forney vs. Lancaster: Forney sophomore RB Javian Osborne 17-yard TD run, then senior QB Kyle Crawford finds senior WR Kofi Eduful for the two-point conversion to win the double-OT thriller.

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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.