Carthage Wins 10th State Title, Sets Texas High School Football Record
The Bulldogs defeated Waco La Vega 28-14 in the UIL Class 4A Division II championship, with Coach Scott Surratt breaking the record for most state titles by a Texas high school football coach.
- Carthage secured its 10th state championship with a 28-14 victory over Waco La Vega at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
- Coach Scott Surratt now holds the record for the most state titles in Texas high school football history, surpassing Gordon Wood with 10 championships.
- Running back K.J. Edwards was named Offensive MVP after rushing for 188 yards and scoring two touchdowns, including a 21-yard and an 86-yard run.
- Linebacker Daquives Beck earned Defensive MVP honors with 10 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and a sack, helping Carthage's defense halt a key La Vega drive late in the third quarter.
- Carthage quarterback Jett Surratt, son of Coach Scott Surratt, threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes to Junior Henderson to secure the win.
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