Class 5A Division I semifinal
7 p.m. Saturday, Texas Stadium
Radio: KDKR-FM (91.3), KVCE-AM (1160)
TV: Ch. 21, tape-delayed at approximately 11 p.m.
Playoff road: Trinity – d. Arlington Martin, 31-0; d. Lewisville, 42-17; d. Odessa Permian, 38-14; d. Arlington Bowie, 21-14. Plano – d. Rockwall, 42-35; d. Mesquite, 28-7; d. Spring Westfield, 31-19; d. Skyline, 41-20.
Trinity (13-1): Trinity used a balanced attack on offense and created three turnovers on defense to overtake Arlington Bowie, 21-14, last week. Junior QB Denarius McGhee was efficient with 9-of-13 passing for 107 yards. Senior RB Cliff Miller scored a on a 4-yard run in the first quarter for his fourth TD of the playoffs.
Plano (13-1): Plano's balanced offense overwhelmed one of the best defenses in the area as the Wildcats rolled over Skyline, 41-20. Junior RB Rex Burkhead rushed for 158 yards and a touchdown, threw a touchdown pass and returned a punt for a score. Junior Carson Meger became the first Plano QB to throw for more than 3,000 yards in a season. Plano held Skyline to 10 first downs.
Trend: Trinity has not surrendered more than 17 points in a game during its 12-game winning streak. Plano has scored at least 26 points every game except one this season.
THE MATCHUP
| Plano | Category | Trinity | | 33.1 | Scoring avg. | 31.8 | | 13.7 | Scoring defense | 8.5 | | 175.5. | Rushing YPG | 242.5 | | 230.4 | Passing YPG | 110.4 | | 125.4 | Rushing defense | 68.1 | | 167.6 | Passing defense | 127.2 | |
KEEP AN EYE ON ...
Trinity RB Samir Baker
Baker uses his speed and power to burst through the gaps provided by Trinity's imposing offensive line. The 5-6, 177-pound senior has 251 carries for 1,791 yards and 16 TDs. Baker was part of a tailback tandem for most of the season, but he has shouldered much of the running burden with junior RB Dontrayevous Robinson out with a leg injury.
Plano WR Grant Davis
Davis is part of a talented group of receivers who have helped Plano's spread offense flourish. He had eight catches for 114 yards and a touchdown last week, giving him 51 catches for 961 yards and seven touchdowns this season. The 6-3, 195-pound senior has great hands and has averaged 18.8 yards per catch.