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Austin football faces Clay Chalkville in playoff opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 1:32 PM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

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Summary

Austin High School is set to face Clay Chalkville in the first round of the playoffs this week. The Black Bears have shown significant improvement, winning five of their last six games after an early season slowdown. Quarterback Donovan Jarman has passed for over 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns in recent weeks, contributing to the team's offensive resurgence, which averages 36 points per game. Austin's matchup against the Cougars, last year's Class 6A state champions, will be challenging, as Clay Chalkville boasts an explosive offense averaging 48 points per game.

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By the Numbers

•Austin enters the playoffs after winning five of their last six games.
•Quarterback Donovan Jarman has improved, with over 1,000 yards in recent games.
•Austin averaged 36 points per game in their last six outings.
•Clay Chalkville's offense averages 48 points per game, posing a significant challenge.
•Austin's last match was a loss to Russellville, affecting their playoff position.

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1:32 PMYahoo Sports — A tale of two halves: Confident Austin offense ready for Clay Chalkville challenge

What they're saying

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Nov. 5—Sometimes it's not about how you start, but how you finish. That's a motto that can be applied to plenty of different aspects of life, and football is no different. Austin quarterback Donovan Jarman can attest to that. Back in the second-largest classification for the first time since 2017, Austin came into the season with high expectations. However, through the first half of the year ...
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