WACO, Texas – Allen took advantage of two Highlander fumbles in the first quarter en route to a 56-21 Class 5A Division I regional playoff win at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco Saturday afternoon.

“We knew that they (Allen) were a very, very explosive offense and we were going to have to try to match them score for score. The (first) turnover was big in the momentum game. We had another opportunity, where we blocked the play right and if we run outside, we walk in for a touchdown. If we’d been able to capitalize on those two possessions, I feel it would of been a different first half,” said Highlander Head Coach Mark Schmid.

Allen (13-0) took the initial possession of the game and drove deep inside Highlander territory, but couldn’t capitalize. Allen lined up for a 26-yard field goal attempt, however the snap was fumbled and the Highlanders recovered at their own 6-yard line. click here for complete story