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Friona running back Jonathan Licerio tries to turn the corner on Muleshoe defensive end Cooper Washington during Friday's District 2-2A clash at Friona. The visiting Mules remained unbeaten with a 28-21 victory.

Muleshoe 28, Friona 21
Records:
Muleshoe 10-0 (5-0 District 2-2A), Friona 7-3 (4-1)
Difference: The Mules were outgained by 130 yards, but rallied with three unanswered touchdowns to erase a 14-7 halftime deficit.
Difference-makers: Jared Skipworth had a relatively quiet night, but threw for three touchdowns, including a 24-yard toss to Cooper Washington with under three minutes left for what proved to be the game-winner. … RB Isaac Baca rushed for 72 yards and caught two passes for 60 yards, including a 60-yard TD toss from Skipworth.
Of note: The defending Class 2A Division I state champion Mules extended their winning streak to 25 games over the last two seasons. … Muleshoe faces Amarillo River Road (7-3) in a first-round playoff game, expected to be on Friday at Plainview.

Bovina 55, White Deer 31
Records:
Bovina 8-2 (4-1 District 3-1A), White Deer 4-6 (3-2).
Difference: The Mustangs erupted for six second-half touchdowns after leading just 14-13 at halftime.
Difference-makers: RB Desmond Fox rushed for 255 yards and six touchdowns on 28 carries for Bovina. His touchdown runs covere 3, 47, 2, 34, 54 and 12 yards. … The Mustangs finished with 453 total yards, including 362 on the ground, to 327 total yards for the Bucks.
Of note: After missing out on the postseason in 2008, the Mustangs earned their fourth Class 1A playoff berth in five years. Bovina takes on Wellington, ranked second in 1A, in a 7:30 p.m. (CDT) first-round game Thursday at Kimbrough Stadium in Canyon. … Bovina was unable to get past the first round in 2006, 2007 or 2008. … White Deer earned the third berth from the district and will face Wheeler in the first round.