Allen's Season Ends With 31 to 9 Semifinal Loss to Duncanville

Allen High School's football season came to an end on December 13 when Duncanville defeated the Eagles 31 to 9 in a Class 6A Division I semifinal played in Mesquite. The loss closes a 2025 campaign in which Allen finished 14 and 1, and it represents the program's first trip to the semifinals since 2018. The appearance underlines a resurgence for a team that had not reached this round in seven seasons.

The contest in Mesquite separated itself early as Duncanville built and maintained a multi possession advantage, ultimately closing out the 31 to 9 scoreline. The game featured several decisive plays that swung momentum in Duncanville's favor, and Allen was unable to overturn the deficit despite sustained periods of pressure. Coaches and players offered reaction after the game about the season and the progress that brought the program back to the semifinal stage, reflecting on both the accomplishments and the next steps for the team.

For Collin County residents the result has several immediate and longer term implications. On a community level the playoff run brought increased local engagement, weeknight crowds and heightened visibility for Allen schools and youth programs. Economically, deep runs in postseason play typically boost activity for restaurants, retailers and youth sports services on game weekends, and the loss will shift the local calendar toward offseason training, booster fundraising and program planning rather than additional playoff revenue.

From a programmatic perspective the return to the semifinals after a seven year absence is a data point in evaluating coaching, development and investment in athletics across the district. A 14 and 1 season is a strong statistical foundation for returning starters and underclassmen who will form the core of next season's roster. District officials and boosters will likely use the season's results to assess facility needs, coaching support and youth feeder programs that underlie sustained competitiveness at the Class 6A level.

As the community digests the outcome, attention in Allen will shift to offseason development and planning aimed at turning this semifinal appearance into a deeper postseason run in the years ahead. The 2025 season ends with measurable progress, even as it closes with the disappointment of a 31 to 9 loss in Mesquite.