WICHITA FALLS — Two Cooke County powerhouses meet Friday night in Wichita Falls with a trip to the state semifinals on the line. The Lindsay Knights (11-2) and Muenster Hornets (11-2) square off in Wichita Falls on Friday, December 5th, in the UIL semifinals, marking one of the most anticipated matchups of the Texas high school football playoffs. The winner advances to the state finals scheduled for December 17 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Both teams entered the regional finals with identical 11-2 records after dominant playoff runs through earlier rounds. The Knights defeated Collinsville in Round 3 at Springtown's Porcupine Stadium, while the Hornets topped Albany at Graham's Newton Field. The rivalry between Lindsay and Muenster runs deep in Cooke County, with both programs representing the pride of their respective communities. Friday's matchup marked the highest-stakes game between the two schools in recent memory. Lindsay advanced to the regional finals after defeating Windthorst in Round 2 at Weatherford's Kangaroo Stadium. The Knights have shown balanced offensive and defensive play throughout their playoff run. Muenster's path to the semifinals included a Round 2 victory over Wellington at Burkburnett's Bulldog Stadium. The Hornets have built their season on strong fundamentals and disciplined execution. The winner of Friday's game moves one step closer to competing for a UIL state championship. The state semifinals in Wichita Falls represents the penultimate stage before the state title game. Both coaching staffs prepared their teams for the intensity of a regional finals matchup, knowing that only one program would continue its season into mid-December. For the Cooke County community, this Friday night represents a celebration of local football excellence regardless of the outcome.