The Irvin Rockets found a way to stay in the hunt for a trip to the Texas state football playoffs in Class 4A, Division 1.

The Rockets scored 21 unanswered points in the second half to earn a 36-20 road win against Fabens High School.

Friday's victory improved Irvin's overall record to 4-5 overall and its district record to 4-3, Fabens falls to 5-4 overall and 4-3 in district.

The District 1-4A, Division 1 playoff picture

Ysleta, Austin, and Riverside have clinched three of the four spots in the state playoffs.

Fabens could have secured a spot in the playoffs with a win Friday, but now needs help to get in.

If Irvin wins next week vs. Clint in the regular season finale, it earns a spot in the playoffs.

If Irvin loses and Fabens beats Riverside, then Fabens makes the playoffs.

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