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Vote: What was top play of 2023 Texas high school football state championships?

We gathered the 10 best plays from UIL state title week at AT&T Stadium. Now, you pick a winner

Cullen Brown

The Texas high school football season is in the books and UIL state championship week at AT&T Stadium produced memorable finishes, 12 new state champions and a ton of standout highlights.

Which play rose above the rest? We gathered the Top 10 plays from the week and ranked them 1 through 10. Now, we want to hear from you.

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Scroll down, watch the Top 10 plays and vote in the poll below for your favorite. Voting stays open until Sunday, Dec. 24 at 11:59 Central time.

TOP 10 PLAYS IN UIL STATE FINALS

10

Malakoff vs. Franklin: Malakoff junior QB Mike Jones passes to senior WR Chauncey Hogg for a 41 yard TD pass in Malakoff’s 14-7 3A Division I State final win over Franklin.

9

Anna vs. Tyler Chapel Hill: Anna senior SS Grant Cerveny forces a fumble late in Anna’s 26-0 4A Division I State final win over Tyler Chapel Hill. Anna wins their first state title in program history.

8

Aledo vs. Smithson Valley: Aledo senior safety Jake Gillespie breaks up a potential completion in Aledo’s 51-8 5A Division I State final win over Smithson Valley. Aledo wins its UIL record 12th state title.

7

Albany vs. Mart: Albany senior RB Adam Hill rushes for 13 yards in Albany’s 28-10 2A Division II State final win over Mart.

6

Gunter vs. Tidehaven: Gunter senior QB Walker Overman throws to senior WR Cannon Lemberg for a 68 yard TD in Gunter’s 30-14 3A Division II State final win over Tidehaven.

5

Gilmer vs. Bellville: Gilmer senior RB Will Henderson takes it 65 yards for a rushing TD in Gilmer’s 28-26 4A Division II State final win over Bellville.

4

Duncanville vs. North Shore: Duncanville senior RB Caden Durham rushes 92 yards for a TD in Duncanville’s 49-33 6A Division I State final win over North Shore.

3

DeSoto vs. Summer Creek: Desoto senior CB Aundre Wisner blocks a punt that is returned for a TD by senior OLB Brandon Booker in route to a record-breaking 74-14 DeSoto win in the 6A Division II State final over Summer Creek. 

2

Port Neches-Groves vs. South Oak Cliff: Port Neches-Groves junior MLB Max Scroggs recovers a late onside kick in Port Neches-Groves 20-17 5A Division II State final win over South Oak Cliff.

1

Timpson vs. Tolar: Timpson senior QB Terry Bussey rushes for 93 yards for a TD in Timpson’s 49-7 2A Division I State final win over Tolar. 

-- Cullen Brown | @sblivetx

Lead photo by Tommy Hays.

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Cullen Brown is a freelance producer for SBLive based in Texas.

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