With the game tied at 21, North Crowley started the second half by turning the ball over to No. 8 Coppell (12-1) when Tyrell Roberson picked off a pass at the Cowboys 39 yard line. The Panthers had suffered two costly turnovers in the first half, but the defense for North Crowley stepped it up after the break.

There are several storylines to watch in this week's UIL regional finals, including North Crowley's No. 1-ranked offense going against five-time

Coppell finished the regular season 10-0 and advanced to the third round of the playoffs before losing to North Crowley in the Regional Semifinals.

Undefeated North Crowley football (12-0) has been vocal about playing “for the city.” Although most Texas high school football area-round games were at neutral sites, the Panthers got to stay home in Fort Worth,

Ranked No. 9 in the nation and with a team full of dazzling offensive playmakers that is expected to contend for a state title, North Crowley faces a lot of pressure every time it steps on the field.