MacArthur Clinches Playoff Spot With Victory Over Irving
MacArthur clinched a playoff berth with a District 7-5A win over its city rival by a score of 20 - 3.
MacArthur's James Sims, who rushed for 199 yards on 27 carries, clinched the win with a 26-yard touchdown run with 1:27 left.
MacArthur (6-4, 3-3) led 13-3 at the half behind a pair of Jason Frimpong touchdown passes to Johnny Haynes – 7 yards in the first quarter and a 34-yard shuttle pass in the second.
Irving (1-9, 1-5) scored on a 20-yard Anthony Salas field goal in the first quarter.
District 7-5A Final Standings:
| School Name | District | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Hill | 6-0 | 11-0 |
| Irving Nimitz | 4-2 | 7-3 |
| Irving MacArthur | 3-3 | 6-4 |
| Duncanville | 3-3 | 4-5 |
| South Grand Prairie | 2-4 | 4-6 |
| Grand Prairie | 2-4 | 2-7 |
| Irving | 1-5 | 1-9 |
