Here’s a look at the best Week 7 high school football games in the Texas Panhandle.
GAME OF THE WEEK
Dumas (4-1) at Randall (4-1)
7 p.m. Thursday, Happy State Bank Stadium
Dumas and Randall each open District 2-4A Division I play in Week 7 after being off last week.
The Demons have earned consecutive victories since falling to Canadian in a thrilling Week 3 contest, and will look to extend their winning streak to three games Thursday.
Led by talented junior quarterback Colton Mills, Aaron Dunnam’s team has scored at least 35 points in each of its five games this season. Mills is flanked by a talented group of skill position players, including junior running back ZJ Jara, and a physical offensive line.
This week, though, Dumas will meet one of the toughest defensive units it has seen all season, and will need a big performance from Mills and company. Randall has allowed more than 20 points twice during the 2025 campaign, pitching two shutouts along the way.
The Raiders’ only loss of the season came last time Dan Sherwood’s team took the field, as the group fell to Estacado on the road in Week 5. After an open week to regroup, though, Randall has the opportunity to get back on track.
Led by senior quarterback Kaison Benton, the Raiders’ offense will need to compliment Sherwood’s defense and keep pace with Dumas for Randall to start district play with a win.
Other games to watch in the Texas Panhandle
Canyon (4-1) vs West Plains (4-1)
7 p.m. Friday, Happy State Bank Stadium
Last week: Argyle Liberty Christian 41, West Plains 35 (OT)
The Wolves open district play at home after losing a thriller on the road at the hands of a defending TAPPS state champion. On the other sideline, Matt Lovorn makes his debut as the Eagles’ head coach after serving as an assistant for Canyon since 2023.
Abilene Wylie (4-2, 2-0) at Palo Duro (4-1, 1-0)
7 p.m. Friday, Dick Bivins Stadium
Last week: Palo Duro 48, Wichita Falls Memorial 6; Abilene Wylie 29, Abilene Cooper 22
A pair of unbeaten District 2-5A Division II opponents clash as the Dons and Bulldogs each continue their hunts for a league title.
Gruver (5-1) at Stratford (4-2)
7 p.m. Friday, E.L. Sam Bass Stadium
Last week: Gruver 54, River Road 6; Childress 41, Stratford 26
The Elks are looking to bounce back from a loss to Childress, but will have to do so against a Greyhounds’ squad that has outscored its last three opponents 164-12.
Sanford-Fritch (3-2) at Panhandle (4-1)
7 p.m. Friday, Panther Stadium
The Eagles and Panthers open district play following an open week for both teams.
Quanah (3-2) at Wheeler (4-1)
7 p.m. Friday, Nicholson Field
Similar to Sanford-Fritch and Panhandle, the Indians and Mustangs each had an open date last week and will begin district play in Week 7.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Randall football hosts Dumas in District 2-4A Division I opener for our Game of the Week
Reporting by Randall Sweet, Amarillo Globe-News / Amarillo Globe-News
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