Here is a recap of key area games from Week 7 of the high school football schedule: The No. 5 ranked Cuero Gobblers (6-1, 0-1) fell from the ranks of the unbeaten on the road.

We’re in the thick of things now, and Week 7 has some make-or-break matchups for several teams throughout the region.

Maryland ranks 43rd in an average of five polls — the Terps received no ranking in two polls — a slight increase from last week’s average of 44.