KICKOFF: 7:30 p.m., Bulldogs Stadium, Royce City.

AT STAKE: Class 2A, Division II (small school) bi-district title. DeKalb finished third in District 12, Melissa was runner-up to Gunter in District 11. Winner advances to the area round to face either Paradise or Callisburg.

GAME FACTS: This is the third straight trip to the playoffs for Melissa, now in its fifth year as a senior high school. The Cardinals were eliminated by DeKalb, 43-29, in the third round a year ago. The game will feature contrasting offenses. DeKalb favors the running game with Zach Jones and Brandon...

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