Allen knocks off defending Class 6A champions North Crowley in Texas high school football game: Live score recap

Allen races out to 28-7 lead and holds on for a 33-21 victory over the Panthers; Eagles improve to 14-0

Allen quarterback Jeremiah Daoud runs through an opening for a first down in a Class 6A Division I playoff game against North Crowley on Friday in Denton. / Cody Thorn

The past two years, North Crowley and Allen have met deep in the Class 6A playoffs.

This year, is no exception.

North Crowley is 2-0 against Allen dating back to 2004. Can they make it three in row?

The quarterfinal showdown Friday will pit the unbeaten Allen Eagles against the defending Class 6A Division I champions at DATCU Stadium in Denton.

Allen hasn't advanced past this round since 2018, going 14-1 that season and losing to Duncanville in the semifinals.

But if Allen keeps winning, watch out. The Eagles have been in the title game 5 times. Allen has won 5 state titles.

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What to know?

North Crowley went 16-0 last year on the way to the state title, with a 35-7 win against Allen in this same round.

The Panthers then beat Duncanville and Austin Westlake to win the title.

The Panthers are coming into this game winners of 9 in a row since an early loss to Rockwall.

Allen is 13-0 and the start to this postseason included a slim 22-15 win against Lewisville.

Since then, the Eagles have won by 34 and 43 points the following two games.

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Who to know? 

This game will have several Division I commits and some underclassmen who are uncommitted, but are ranked among the best in the state by various websites.

Here’s a breakdown of who may stand out on Friday night:

North Crowley 

John Turntine III, OL, sr. — No. 54 recruit in country; 4th in Texas; 4th as offensive lineman on composite. He signed with Texas. 

Jeramie Cooper, TE, jr. — 3-star recruit; 24 offers from Power 4 schools 

Aaron Bradshaw, S., sr. — Texas Tech signee; 3-star recruit

Hayes Cloutier, QB, jr. — Transfer from Inglewood, California; Played at Santa Margarita Catholic in 2024; Been QB1 most of the season, but missed time with an injury. 

Damarion Mays, WR, so. — Transfer Dallas Life Oak Cliff; 4-star recruit; 30 offers from Power 4 programs 

G’yrell Smith, RB, jr. — Transfer from Forney

Kiante Ingram, RB., jr. — 3-star recruit; 7 offers from Power 4 programs; 3rd year on varsity

Allen 

Jeremiah Daoud, QB, sr. – Florida Atlantic signee. Has thrown for 2,532 yards and 25 touchdowns. Has ran for another 5. 

Lyndon Spriggs, RB, jr. – Averaging 6.6 yards per carry, with 834 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Jaden Hambric, RB, sr. – Has scored 10 touchdowns on 93 carries.

Caleb Smith, WR, sr. – Three-star Arizona signee. Has a team-high 73 catches, for 852 yards and 7 TDs.

Carter Harris, WR, sr. – He should pass 1,000 yards in tonight’s game. Enters with a line of 33-997-9.

Josyah Johnson, WR, soph. – Has a team-high 10 TD catches on 36 catches for 708 yards. 

Kai Wheaton, CB, sr. – Three-star recruit signed with Oregon State

Lebron Bauer, CB, sr. – Uncommitted three-star recruit. Hold 13 offers. 

Jacob McRae, OT, sr. – Three-star recruit flipped late from Colorado State and signed with Louisiana Tech.

Joshua “JT” Shaw, DE, sr. – UTEP signee

Japrei Wafter, LB, sr. – Another UTEP signee

Ty Snell, QB, fr. — He’s thrown for 1,030 yards and 10 touchdowns as the backup. A transfer from Lipscomb Academy in Tennessee. Already had 14 offers. 

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Allen vs. North Crowley: Live score, updates from Texas high school football playoffs

	1st	2nd	3rd	4th
Allen	14	7	7	5
No. Crowley	7	0	7	7

North Crowley wins toss but defers

Allen gets the ball first

TOUCHDOWN! on 4th and 1 from the 37, Daoud hits Carter Harris for a TD. Allen 7, North Crowley 0 9 minutes to go

TOUCHDOWN! Smith with 10-yard run for the Panthers. 4:33. North Crowley 7, Allen 7

daoud to Smith for a 61-yard gain. Ball at the 16

TOUCHDOWN! Daoud to Smith for 16 yard. Allen up 14-7. 2:47 left

Allen probably got safety on last play, but it wasn't called. North Crowley punts out of own end zone. Allen with great field position. 41 seconds left

End of 1st: Allen 14, North Crowley 7

Allen at the 28-yard line when play resumes

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TOUCHDOWN! Jackson Hoppe falls on a fumble in the end zone. North Crowley originally had possession in end zone. Allen up 21-7

North Crowley rolls dice down two scores and turns the ball over on 4th and 2n d

TURNOVER ON DOWN! Allen goes for it and comes up short with 5:45 left.

North Crowley running back G'yrell Smith looks for running room on this carry in the second quarter against Allen. / Cody Thorn

North Crowley ball at the 12-yard line

The final 5 minutes featured a bunch of punts and no offense

Jerry Outhouse picks off a Hall Mary pass at the 5-yard line and returns it to midfield for North Crowley. That was the final play of the 2nd quarter

Halftime: Allen 21, North Crowley 7

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3rd Quarter

North Crowley gets the ball first but has a 3 and out. Allen takes over at the 49.

INTERCEPTION! Elijajuan Houston with a pick at the 20-yard line to stop a double-pass . 9:52 left

North Crowley has to punt; gets called for a late hit on return and the Eagles will start in good field position,

TOUCHDOWN! Daoud to freshman Jaden Davis for 10 yards. 5:55 to go. Allen 28, North Crowley 7

Two big runs by Smith gets the Panthers past midfield.

TOUCHDOWN! A 14-play, 79-yard drive. North Crowley gets on the board with a 3-yard run by G'yrell Smith. Allen 28, North Crowley 14

TURNOVER! 39 seconds left. Houston with his second pick of the game. Nice return but it will be going back becuase of a flag

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4th quarter

North Crowley punts and unable to take advantage of turnover

Kick catch interference on North Crowley. 15 yard penalty. Ball at the 43

3rd and 10, Daoud hits Smith for 11-yard gain under heavy pressure. Ball at the NC 46-yard line now

Big run by Jaden Hambric. Ball goes from the 46 to the 17. Allen now in the red zone. 9:25 and counting left in this game

FIELD GOAL! Allen extends lead on 28-yard FG by Preston Hurless. 7:45. Allen 31, North Crowley 14.

TOUCHDOWN! Cloutier scores on a 14-yard run. 5:14 left. North Crowley pulls within 31-21

SAFETY! Intentional grounding in the end zone call on North Crowley, which turns into a safety. Allen 33, North Crowley 21. 2:47 left

TURNOVER ON DOWNS! Allen ball with 3 seconds left

FINAL! Allen 33, North Crowley 31