PLEASANT GROVE

LAST WEEK: The Hawks dominated on both sides of the ball to shut out Nevada Community, 42-0.

THIS WEEK: Pleasant Grove (9-3) takes on Caddo Mills (11-0) in a Class 4A, Div. II regional quarterfinal playoff game at Southwest Ford Field at Royce City ISD Stadium at 2 p.m. on Friday.

OFFENSIVE STANDOUTS: QB Jalen Woodside hit on 7 of 13 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns, while RB Logan Johnson gained 55 yards on eight carries to go with three receptions for 106 yards and a score. Jaylen Boardley had a rushing TD and had 31 yards on seven totes, Nick Martin totaled 38 yards on four carries and a score, RJ Collins had 63 rushing yards on four carries and a touchdown, while backup QB Garrett Harrison had a 1-yard sneak into the end zone. Boardley also made two catches for 68 yards and a TD.

DEFENSIVE STANDOUTS: Reese Elrod made 11 tackles, including six for a loss, two sacks and a QB pressure to lead the Hawks. Martin had seven stops, a sack, a QB pressure, while teammate Gage Stivers recovered a fumble and had eight tackles. Victor Shaw made seven tackles and had a QB pressure, while Tamier Turner had seven tackles to go with two QB pressures. Alex Galvan, Cameron Weekly, Ahmajay Carter and Dylan Hopkins each had six tackles.

COACH JOSH GIBSON'S COMMENTS: "Our defense did well, and it was great to see because they pursued hard in practice. They stepped up and really embraced the moment. They practiced hard and took a step this week.

"We had some adversity come our way, and the kids did not use it as an excuse. They keep producing and that is special. I am proud of them. One of our core values is growth, so we want to take steps each week. We should be seeing growth. The best teams get stronger each week, and I believe we are doing that. Our guys are taking big steps and that's big for us."