The Panthers, who dominated Bastrop on the offensive and defensive lines, showed no mercy in a 48-14 victory to capture the District 11-5A Division II title. After taking photos in front of a banner that read DISTRICT CHAMPS, the players held the district title aloft, knowing they had just beaten a previously unbeaten team.

In week 11 of high school football, Bastrop took on Liberty Hill on Friday night! Canadian federal agency says cull over, all ostriches shot dead at British Columbia farm

Liberty receives a bye on the Missouri Class 6, District 8 bracket, while North Kansas City holds the top seed in Class 6, District 7 and enjoys a week off before facing the winner of a game between Lee’s Summit West and Park Hill South.

The regular season is going to close on Friday. The playoffs beckon. The American-Statesman takes a look at all Central Texas districts and their playoff scenarios.

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