WEEK 1 PICKS: 34-41, 82.9%
WEEK 2 PICKS: 40-50, 80%
SEASON: 74-91, 81.3%

*Rankings are from Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. Spreads for 11-man games are also from DCTF. 6-man spreads are from both DCTF and sixmanfootball.com.

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#25 MIDLAND LEGACY (2-0) AT #9 ABILENE HIGH (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Midland Legacy leads 36-24

The Eagles are in the state rankings after a pair of impressive victories, and now they get set for their biggest test so far this season as they host Midland Legacy.

The Rebels have cruised past Amarillo and Tascosa, both teams in Abilene High’s district, 35-7 and 63-34 to start the season 2-0.

They feature Purdue commit Marcos Davila, a four-star rated quarterback, who lit up the Eagle secondary last season, going 20-23 with 359 yards and five touchdowns in a 56-20 win.

The Warbirds have improved immensely since then, but they likely won’t face a more talented passer all season. He is coming off a bit of a down game where he went 9-21 for 269 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.

Abilene High has been impressive all around through the past two weeks and will have to play at their best to take down the Rebels.

Legacy has won four in a row in the series. The last AHS win was 31-24 in 2018.

STAT LEADERS

Marcos Davila: 25-48, 475 yds, 4 TD, 2 int
Tommy Johnson III: 223 yds, 2 TD rushing
Aiden Serrano: 11 rec, 203 yds, 2 TD
Cole Neatherlin: 11 tkl, 4 tfl

Dylan Slack: 27-34, 361 yds, 5 TD, 0 int; 2 yds, 2 TD rushing
Bam Rashaw: 147 yds, 1 TD rushing
Ryland Bradford: 10 rec, 207 yds, 2 TD
Bryce Neves: 9 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Midland Legacy: #29 in 6A
Abilene High: #7 in 5A D1

DCTF Spread: Pick ‘em

The Pick: Abilene High

WYLIE (0-2) AT LUBBOCK COOPER (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Lubbock Cooper leads 6-0

Wylie is off to an 0-2 start, and things won’t be much easier this week with a trip to face Lubbock Cooper.

The Pirates shut out Dumas 42-0 in week one and came up a point shy, 35-34, against 6A Frenship last Friday night.

The Bulldogs fell 35-21 to Brownwood in the home opener and 34-21 to Monterey a week ago.

They will have to bring their best performance of the season to date to knock off Cooper for the first time in program history.

STAT LEADERS
Bear Meng: 23-37, 325 yds, 3 TD, 1 int
Malachi Daniels: 113 yds, 1 TD rushing
Braden Regala: 15 rec, 150 yds, 1 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:

Wylie: #54 in 5A D2
Lubbock Cooper: #24 in 5A D1

DCTF Spread: Lubbock Cooper by 26

The Pick: Lubbock Cooper

COOPER (0-2) AT SAN ANGELO CENTRAL (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: San Angelo Central leads 27-21-1

The Cougars hit the road to San Angelo to battle the 6A Bobcats Friday night.

Cooper started the year 0-2 before beating Central in overtime last season, and would love for history to repeat itself this time around.

The Cougar defense held its own against Abilene High, but the offense, especially the passing game, will need to step up for Cooper to pick up a win on the road.

Last year was the first meeting since 2013, and Cooper has won six of seven.

STAT LEADERS

Austin Cummins: 14-34, 130 yds, 2 INT; 45 yds rushing
Daniel Bray: 143 yds, 2 TD rushing; 3 rec, 11 yds
Zavian Alexander: 5 rec, 85 yds

Christian English: 39-58, 359 yds, 2 TD, 2 int; 134 yds, 2 TD rushing
Jayvion Robinson: 95 yds, 2 TD rushing
Alex Lindsay: 8 rec, 139 yds
Colter Farmer: 19 tkl, 2 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Cooper: #33 in 5A D2
Central: #149 in 6A

DCTF Spread: Central by 2

The Pick: San Angelo Central

Photo: Derrick Stuckly/Brownwoodnews.com

BURNET (1-1) AT #8 BROWNWOOD (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Brownwood leads 8-0

Brownwood hosts its second straight home game as the Lions get set to host Burnet.

The Lions earned a 33-20 victory on the road a year ago and are looking to move to 9-0 all-time against the Bulldogs.

Burnet fell 49-27 to La Vernia in week one but bounced back to beat Llano 47-12 in week two.

Brownwood quarterback Ike Hall is off to a red-hot start this season and is hoping to keep things rolling against the Bulldogs.

STAT LEADERS

Rhett Murray: 18-24, 261 yds, 3 TD, 1 int
Dash Denton: 192 yds, 3 TD rushing
Grant Jones: 8 rec, 200 yds, 3 TD

Ike Hall: 17, 27, 394 yds, 4 TD, 1 int; 225 yds, 3 TD rushing
Jaylan Brown: 66 yds, 4 TD rushing
Hayden Noe: 4 rec, 119 yds, 1 TD
Sam Kallman: 39 tkl
Steve Ramirez: 28 tkl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Burnet: #28 in 4A D1
Brownwood: #8 in 4A D1

DCTF Spread: Brownwood by 21

The Pick: Brownwood

SNYDER (2-0) AT CANYON RANDALL (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Randall leads 1-0

For the second straight season, the Tigers take a 2-0 record into their matchup with 4A Division I Canyon Randall.

The Raiders cruised to a 41-6 win last year, which was the first of a five-game Snyder losing streak.

Randall fell to Andrews 32-21 in week one and beat Clovis, NM, 50-23 in week two, while Snyder has yet to allow a point this season, shutting out Slaton 42-0 and Levelland 30-0.

STAT LEADERS

Easton Stewart: 35-48, 546 yds, 7 TD, 1 int; 15 yds, 2 TD rushing
Daenin Smith: 229 yds, 1 TD rushing
Dom Dominguez: 11 rec, 153 yds, 2 TD
Jacob James: 11 rec, 126 yds, 2 TD
Jay Castillo: 5 rec, 183 yds, 2 TD
Tony Cagle: 12 tkl, 3 tfl, 2 sacks
Daniel Cabrera: 12 tkl, 1 int

Tryston Sanchez: 21-38, 318 yds, 5 TD, 3 int; 32 yds rushing
Dylan Ray: 201 yds rushing
Collin Miller: 8 rec, 119 yds, 1 TD
Aiden Osage: 20 tkl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Snyder: #41 in 4A D2
Randall: #53 in 4A D1

DCTF Spread: Randall by 2

The Pick: Randall

SWEETWATER (2-0) AT PECOS (1-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Sweetwater leads 26-2

The high-flying Mustang offense hits the road again this week as Sweetwater looks to get to 3-0 after dominating wins over Idalou and Lake View to start the season.

Pecos was off in week one but shut out San Elizario 49-0 in their opener last week.

Sweetwater’s only win of the 2022 season was a 32-10 victory over the Eagles.

STAT LEADERS

Caiden Ortiz: 24-33, 530 yds, 7 TD, 1 int; 29 yds rushing
Korda Moore: 192 yds, 3 TD rushing; 6 rec, 101 yds, 1 TD; 10 tkl, 5 tfl, 1 sack
Jayden Forbes: 6 rec, 118 yds, 2 TD
Kannon Weise: 25 tkl, 4 tfl,
Cooper Meador: 24 tkl, 5 tfl, 2 sacks

Colt Salgado: 10-15, 258 yds, 3 TD
Rudy Quintela: 36 yds, 2 TD rushing
Jesus Navarro: 3 rec, 125 yds, 2 TD
Joel Aguilar: 7 tkl, 2 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Sweetwater: #50 in 4A D2
Pecos: #51 in 4A D2

DCTF Spread: Pecos by 2

The Pick: Sweetwater

BRECKENRIDGE (0-2) AT CISCO (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Cisco leads 32-16-4

Two teams in need of a win meet Friday night in Cisco as the Buckaroos make the short road trip to face the Loboes.

Breckenridge has a 57-35 loss to Jacksboro and a 24-21 loss to Childress on the ledger, while Cisco fell 40-28 at Clyde and 27-10 at home to Wall.

Another loss is not the end of the world for either team in the grand scheme of things, but getting a little momentum with district play just around the corner would be huge.

STAT LEADERS

Cam Escalon: 33-56, 344 yds, 4 TD, 5 int; 41 yds, rushing
Sawyer Wimberly: 308 yds, 1 TD rushing
Alexis Franco: 5 rec, 82 yds, 1 TD; 18 tkl
Jaxon Escalon: 13 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 int
Bryson Herring: 18 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 sack

Kannon Orsagh: 10-18, 108 yds, 1 TD; 170 yds, 1 TD rushing
Gus Hart: 123 yds, 2 TD rushing
Julius Proffitt: 3 rec, 27 yds, 1 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Breckenridge: #46 in 3A D1
Cisco: #25 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Cisco by 1

The Pick: Breckenridge

CLYDE (2-0) AT MERKEL (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Merkel leads 33-25-2

The Bulldogs and Badgers resume their rivalry with a big contest Friday night in Merkel.

Both teams are off to 2-0 starts and are looking to get to 3-0. It would be Clyde’s first 3-0 start since 2016 and Merkel’s first since 2001.

The Bulldogs took care of Cisco and Eastland to earn their wins, while Merkel got past Clifton and Stanton.

The Badgers will have to do their best to try to stop Clyde quarterback Blake Carr, who is off to a great start this season. Merkel will counter with what looks like the better of the two defenses and a host of weapons on offense, including Maddox OMalley, who has played very well at QB through two weeks.

Clyde beat Merkel 41-21 at home last season.

STAT LEADERS

Blake Carr: 23-35, 556 yds, 5 TD, 1 int; 264 yds, 3 TD rushing
Fabian Gomez: 59 yds, 2 TD rushing
Daijon Booker: 10 rec, 278 yds, 3 TD
Kendrick Johnson: 5 rec, 162 yds, 2 TD
Luke Burson: 3 int

Maddox O’Malley: 19-32, 443 yds, 2 TD; 106 yds, 3 TD rushing
Connor Willyerd: 146 yds, 2 TD rushing; 4 rec, 44 yds
Kaden Blubaugh: 8 rec, 159 yds, 2 TD; 6 tkl, 2 int
Elijah Olivarez: 20 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 ff

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Clyde: #54 in 3A D1
Merkel: #63 in 3A D2

DCTF Spread: Clyde by 7

The Pick: Clyde

#4 WALL (2-0) AT #9 JIM NED (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Wall leads 27-13

It’s yet another showdown between these two as unbeaten Wall visits unbeaten Jim Ned.

The Hawks were in the 3A Division II rankings to start the year, but the Indians jumped into the 3A D1 top ten after their decisive 40-22 win at Holliday last week.

A year ago, Wall won a defensive struggle 3-0. This one may also be on the lower-scoring side of things, as both defenses have been very good so far.

STAT LEADERS

Gunnar Dillard: 10-16, 159 yds, 2 TD; 110 yds, 3 TD
Nathan Pepper: 163 yds, 1 TD
Ryan Allen: 6 rec, 136 yds, 2 TD
Ethan Michalewz: 22 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 ff

Gray Beasley: 8-15, 141 yds, 3 TD, 0 int; 199 yds, 2 TD rushing
Brayden Shipman: 277 yds, 3 TD rushing
Carter Wood: 4 rec, 49 yds, 1 TD; 10 tkl, 3 int
Noah Powell: 15 tkl
Carter Lange: 13 tkl, 6 tfl, 3 sacks

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Wall: #7 in 3A D2
Jim Ned: #8 in 3A D1

DCTF Spread: Jim Ned by 7

The Pick: Jim Ned

BALLINGER (0-2) AT STAMFORD (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Stamford leads 20-12

The struggling Bearcats head to Stamford to take on a Bulldog squad that has played very well so far this season.

Ballinger has lost to Sonora and Coleman by a combined 86-12, while Stamford has cruised past Hamlin and Haskell 48-6 and 47-13.

Last year’s meeting was the first between the teams since 1989. The Bulldogs have won six of the last seven matchups.

STAT LEADERS

Cade Strube: 11-19, 171 yds, 2 INT
Aiden Pena: 99 yds rushing
Aden Zavala: 1 rec, 72 yds, 1 TD
Jaylen Hernandez: 12 tkl, 1 tfl

Christian Duran: 17-22, 281 yds, 3 TD, 1 int; 116 yds rushing
Kaston Vega: 151 yds rushing; 21 tkl
Quinten Pryor: 7 rec, 120 yds

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Ballinger: #77 in 3A D2
Stamford: #16 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Stamford by 30

The Pick: Stamford

COLEMAN (1-1) AT BRADY (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Brady leads 44-31

The Bluecats blanked Ballinger last week to even their record at 1-1, and now they get set to face winless Brady.

The Bulldogs are coming off a 41-7 loss to Mason, the same Puncher team that got past Coleman 29-20 in week one.

Coleman has won four in a row in the series.

STAT LEADERS

Brent Bouldin: 226 yds, 3 TD rushing; 14 tkl, 2 tfl
Jadin Jackson: 6-11, 159 yds, 1 TD; 112 yds, 3 TD rushing
Cutter Cody: 10 tkl, 1 fr, 1 int

Sean Jacoby: 9-28, 83 yds, 6 INT; 15 yds rushing
Zeke Jones: 129 yds, 1 TD rushing; 3 rec, 27 yds
Zech Ledezma: 19 tkl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Coleman: #19 in 2A D1
Brady: #55 in 3A D2

DCTF Spread: Coleman by 9

The Pick: Coleman

Photo: Dee Hail/Be Okay Photography/Brownwoodnews.com

#9 COMANCHE (2-0) AT EARLY (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Comanche leads 15-4

After a tough loss at state-ranked Tolar, the Longhorns return home to face another state-ranked squad, #9 Comanche.

The Indians dominated Bangs 70-0 last week to improve to 2-0, while Early followed up a 52-10 season-opening win over the Dragons with last week’s 48-14 loss to Tolar.

If anything, the Longhorn defense should be ready to face Comanche’s outstanding running attack after going toe-to-toe with Tolar.

STAT LEADERS

Layden Welch: 17-29, 335 yds, 5 TD, 1 int; 78 yds, 2 TD rushing
Sawyer Wilkerson: 428 yds, 6 TD rushing; 1 rec, 5 yds
Kyler Beaty: 7 rec, 150 yds, 2 TD; 4 tkl, 1 int
Diego Gutierrez: 20 tkl

Rohyn Price: 14-26, 227 yds, 4 TD, 1 int; 23 yds, 2 TD rushing
Griffin Cheslock: 279 yds, 2 TD rushing; 3 tkl, 1 int
Ki Houston: 6 rec, 152 yds, 1 TD; 6 tkl, 1 int
Kaleb Ozuna: 14 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 sack
Izik Delgado: 14 tkl, 3 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Comanche: #11 in 3A D2
Early: #31 in 3A D2

DCTF Spread: Comanche by 19

The Pick: Comanche

GRAPE CREEK (0-2) AT BANGS (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Bangs leads 8-1

A pair of squads hoping to reach the win column will do battle in Bangs this week.

The Dragons will be facing their third straight 3A team after losses to Early and Comanche.

Grape Creek enters on a 13-game losing streak, with a 42-6 loss to Stanton and a 14-8 loss to Christoval on the record in 2023.

STAT LEADERS

Kenny Cole: 9-20, 207 yds, 1 TD, 1 int; 48 yds rushing
Hunter Newton: 4 rec, 74 yds

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Grape Creek: #97 in 3A D2
Bangs: #98 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Bangs by 6

The Pick: Bangs

TLCA SAN ANGELO (1-1) AT WINTERS (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: TLCA San Angelo leads 3-2

The Blizzards play at home again this week, hoping to bounce back from a tough loss to Eldorado.

TLCA San Angelo is the opponent, and the Eagles come in off a 27-24 win over Odessa Compass Academy. They fell 65-14 to Ozona in week one.

Winters has lost to Cross Plains 51-28 and Eldorado 40-12 on the season.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
TLCA San Angelo: #93 in 3A D2
Winters: #102 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: TLCA by 5

The Pick: Winters

Photo: Daril Gonzalez/Anson Tiger Athletic Booster Club

ANSON (0-2) AT DUBLIN (0-2)

The Tigers dropped a close one to Archer City last week and now hit the road to face 0-2 Dublin.

The Lions have suffered big losses to Fort Worth Christian, 36-13, and #1 Albany 55-7, to kick off 2023.

Anson has a pair of home losses to 2A Division II schools and now will play up against a 3A team on the road.

STAT LEADERS

Tyler Wilburn: 9-24, 99 yds, 2 TD, 2 int; 127 yds rushing; 9 tkl
Corey Layne: 128 yds rushing; 12 tkl
Drike Shoemaker: 2 rec, 75 yds, 2 TD
Ethan Lozano: 18 tkl

Kaden Gaitan: 13-24, 109 yds, 1 int; 28 yds, 1 TD rushing
Aiden Salyer: 53 yds rushing
Francisco Garcia: 9 rec, 86 yds
Alonso Moreno: 7 tkl

SERIES HISTORY: Series tied 2-2

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Anson: #78 in 2A D1
Dublin: #83 in 3A D2

DCTF Spread: Dublin by 7

The Pick: Anson

EASTLAND (0-2) AT #5 HAWLEY (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Eastland leads 6-1

Hawley won a 14-6 defensive struggle against Lubbock Roosevelt on the road in week two and will return home to take on Eastland in week three.

The Mavericks led Clyde 21-6 in the first half last week but could not hold on and fell 34-21 to the Bulldogs to drop to 0-2.

Eastland, as always, plays one of the tougher non-district schedules you’ll find. After Hawley, they’ll visit Breckenridge and host Jim Ned before starting district action.

The Bearcats 36-12 victory last season was their first in program history over the Mavericks.

STAT LEADERS

Isaiah Hays: 26-46, 319 yds, 3 TD, 5 int
Isaac Castro: 57 yds rushing; 7 tkl, 1 sack
Jay Oznick: 10 rec, 130 yds, 3 TD; 3 tkl
Eddie Medina: 24 tkl, 3 tfl

Keagan Ables: 26-47, 325 yds, 3 TD, 1 int; 11 yds rushing; 3 tkl
Landon Sykora: 131 yds, 1 TD rushing; 13 tkl, 1 sack
Diontay Ramon: 12 rec, 167 yds, 2 TD; 31 yds rushing; 18 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 int
Chandlin Myers: 10 rec, 121 yds, 1 TD; 9 tkl, 2 pbu

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Eastland: #50 in 3A D2
Hawley: #9 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Hawley by 25

The Pick: Hawley

COLORADO CITY (0-2) AT CHRISTOVAL (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Christoval leads 2-1

The Wolves have not had much luck through two weeks, falling to 2A D2 Roscoe 42-0 and 2A D2 New Home 47-7.

Now they hit the road for the first time and will face 2A D1 Christoval.

The Cougars slipped past Grape Creek 14-8 last week and fell 26-12 to Eldorado in their opener.

STAT LEADERS

Mayson Monroe: 17-30, 62 yds, 1 int; 38 yds, 1 TD rushing
Camron Urias: 120 yds rushing; 2 rec, 19 yds
Thomas Martinez: 7 rec, 2 yds
Nick Santana: 31 tkl, 2 pbu, 1 fr

Stanon McGolthlin: 9-21, 122 yds, 1 TD, 1 int; 87 yds rushing
Manuel Riojas: 259 yds, 2 TD rushing
Jake Edmiston: 2 rec, 68 yds, 1 TD
Tristen Alvarado: 24 tkl, 1 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Colorado City: #97 in 2A D1
Christoval: #80 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Christoval by 12

The Pick: Christoval

SEYMOUR (2-0) AT #1 ALBANY (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Albany leads 8-5

Top-ranked Albany may have a challenge on its hands as 2-0 Seymour comes to town this week.

The Panthers picked up a 40-14 win over Anson and a 47-7 win over Lindsey to start strong, while the Lions got past Lubbock Trinity Christian 22-21 in week one before drubbing Dublin 55-7.

The Lions have won the last seven meetings in the series between the two schools.

STAT LEADERS

Brayden Loyd: 38-54, 660 yds, 10 TD; 22 yds rushing
Slade Thompson: 49 yds, 2 TD rushing
Brason Zeissel: 9 rec, 276 yds, 4 TD
David Charo: 11 rec, 157 yds, 3 TD
Levi Henderson: 21 tkl, 1 sack, 1 ff, 1 fr

Chip Chambers: 20-34, 441 yds, 1 TD, 2 int
Adam Hill: 235 yds, 6 TD rushing; 19 tkl, 2 tfl
Cason Fairchild: 8 rec, 275 yds, 2 TD
Jaxson Hoel: 19 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 sack

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Seymour: #19 in 2A D2
Albany: #1 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Albany by 32

The Pick: Albany

HICO (2-0) AT CROSS PLAINS (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Cross Plains leads 3-2

The Buffaloes had a rough time on the road at De Leon last week and hope to get back on track at home against unbeaten Hico.

The Tigers have cruised past Bruceville-Eddy 37-8 and Moody 33-0 to start the year 2-0 for the first time since 2013.

Cross Plains won big at Hico in 2022, 33-7.

STAT LEADERS

Kade Purvis: 10-16, 167 yds, 1 TD, 1 int; 32 yds, 2 TD rushing
Dusty Wyatt: 182 yds, 2 TD rushing
Tyler Mackey: 4 rec, 93 yds, 1 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:

Hico: #33 in 2A D2
Cross Plains: #53 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Hico by 7

The Pick: Cross Plains

HAMLIN (1-1) AT CROSBYTON (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Hamlin leads 3-2

Jason Botos earned his first Hamlin coaching victory as the Pied Pipers got past Water Valley 19-14 last week, and now they look forward to playing at Crosbyton.

The Chiefs fell to Smyer 22-14 in week one and Morton 43-14 in week two.

Hamlin shut out Crosbyton 33-0 in 2022.

STAT LEADERS

Ian Gruben: 25-38, 151 yds, 2 TD, 2 int
Clayton Rister: 120 yds, 1 TD rushing
Luke White: 9 rec, 64 yds

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Hamlin: #71 in 2A D2
Crosbyton: #83 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Hamlin by 10

The Pick: Hamlin

MILES (1-1) AT WATER VALLEY (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Miles leads 28-13

After putting 72 points on the board in week one against Kermit, the high-flying Bulldogs suffered a somewhat surprising 36-32 loss to Sterling City a week ago to fall to 1-1.

Water Valley beat TLCA Abilene in week one but fell in a close decision at Hamlin in week two.

Miles shut out the Wildcats in 2022, 56-0.

STAT LEADERS

Hayven Book: 42-67, 578 yds, 9 TD, 2 int; 60 yds, 1 TD rushing
Devin Medina: 230 yds, 1 TD rushing; 12 rec, 164 yds, 1 TD
Cooper Ellison: 16 rec, 208 yds, 5 TD
Tevin Meade: 24 tkl, 1 ff

DCTF Computer Rankings:

Miles: #18 in 2A D2
Water Valley: #67 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Miles by 28

The Pick: Miles

ROSCOE (1-0) VS. CLARENDON (0-2) — AT FLOYDADA

SERIES HISTORY: First meeting

The Plowboys and Clarendon Broncos will meet in the middle at Floydada to get in a week three game.

Roscoe was off in week two after a season-opening 42-0 shutout win at Colorado City.

The Broncos are winless on the season, with a 32-12 loss to Panhandle and a 56-0 loss to Lubbock Trinity Christian on their resume.

STAT LEADERS

Jace Arnwine: 12-21, 258 yds, 2 TD
Ivan McCann: 139 yds, 2 TD rushing
Seth Wilcox: 5 rec, 139 yds, 2 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Roscoe: #31 in 2A D2
Clarendon: #28 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Clarendon by 4

The Pick: Roscoe

TLCA ABILENE (1-1) AT STERLING CITY (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Sterling City leads 1-0

The Eagles earned the first 11-man win in program history last week and now search for the first winning streak in their short history.

Sterling City will be a tough test, however, as the Eagles knocked off Miles last week 36-32 and shut out Odessa Compass 35-0 in week one.

Johnathan Rico: 14-49, 166 yds, 2 TD, 4 int; 85 yds rushing
Joshua Soto: 45 yds, 1 TD rushing
Jamarkis Lowery: 4 rec, 71 yds, 1 TD; 10 tkl, 1 int
Jonathan Kirk: 16 tkl, 1 tfl; 3 rec, 52 yds

Ty Turner: 6-13, 141 yds, 1 TD, 1 int; 92 yds, 2 TD rushing; 13 tkl
Seth Turner: 239 yds, 3 TD; 20 tkl, 7 sacks
Johnathan Monreal: 1 rec, 89 yds, 1 TD
River Kinsey: 21 tkl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
TLCA Abilene: #93 in 2A D2
Sterling City: #20 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Sterling City by 53

The Pick: Sterling City

HASKELL (0-2) AT OLNEY (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Olney leads 16-14

Haskell hung tough with Stamford in the first half last week before falling to the Bulldogs; now they head to Olney looking for win number one.

The Indians first two games were against New Home and Stamford, two teams that expect to make deep playoff runs.

Olney has been good on defense but has struggled on offense so far in 2023, losing to Alvord 13-12 and beating Petrolia 15-13.

The Cubs snapped a six-game losing streak in the series with their 34-7 victory in Haskell last season.

STAT LEADERS

Matthew Gober: 19-30, 162 yds, 2 TD, 2 int
Trevor Henry: 73 yds, 1 TD rushing; 5 rec, 5 yds
Nemo Silvas: 9 rec, 128 yds
Avery Delacruz: 8 tkl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Haskell: #39 in 2A D2
Olney: #55 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Olney by 4

The Pick: Olney

MUNDAY (0-2) AT MORTON (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Morton leads 1-0

After falling to TLCA Abilene 14-9 at McMurry Saturday night, the Moguls are back on the road to face 2-0 Morton this week.

Morton has dominated Tornillo 76-6 and Crosbyton 43-14 to get the season starter, while the Moguls have losses to Mercy Culture Prep and TLCA.

The Indians beat Munday 38-14 in 2022.

STAT LEADERS

Haiden Bowman: 17-36, 223 yds, 1 TD, 3 int
AJ Diaz: 108 yds rushing
Israel Carranza: 4 rec, 67 yds
Ethan Flye: 9 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 fr

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Munday: #96 in 2A D2
Morton: #37 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Morton by 41

The Pick: Morton

#3 KNOX CITY (2-0) AT #6 MAY (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: May leads 5-0

Another week, another big game for both Knox City and May.

The Greyhounds have taken care of Westbrook 34-24 and Motley County 52-6 to get to 2-0, while May has wins over Iredell 59-28 and Austin St. Stephen’s 50-20.

Knox City’s wins have been a bit more impressive, but the Tigers have reloaded again this season as a perennial top-10 team.

The Tigers have never lost to Knox City and beat them on the road 81-58 in 2022.

STAT LEADERS

Bryson Callaway: 11-16, 182 yds, 2 TD; 46 yds rushing; 13 tkl, 2 pbu
Cameron Hernandez: 181 yds, 3 TD rushing; 1 rec, 16 yds
Devin Guillory: 4 rec, 112 yds, 3 TD
Caleb Arrieta: 13 tkl

Braden Steele: 381 yds, 8 TD rushing; 14-23, 241 yds, 4 TD passing; 13 tkl, 2 tfl
Mikey Scheriger: 102 yds, 1 TD rushing; 10 tkl
Ben Harrell: 12 tkl, 2 tfl; 2 rec, 66 yds, 2 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Knox City: #5 in 1A D1
May: #8 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Knox City: #4 in 1A D1
May: #6 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Knox City by 10

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Knox City by 8

The Pick: Knox City

BUENA VISTA (1-1) AT HERMLEIGH (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Buena Vista leads 1-0

The Cardinals came up short in a shootout loss at Abilene Christian a week ago and now turn their attention to a Buena Vista team that beat them 80-59 last season.

The Longhorns knocked off Irion County 46-42 in week one but fell 59-20 to Rankin last week.

STAT LEADERS

Tyson Digby: 18-27, 291 yds, 4 TD; 138 yds, 2 TD rushing
Alex Wanderlich: 5 rec, 144 yds, 2 TD
Kai Vargas: 9 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 sacks, 1 ff, 1 fr
Hunter Simpson: 16 tkl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Buena Vista: #16 in 1A D1
Hermleigh: #38 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Buena Vista: #9 in 1A D1
Hermleigh: #30 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Buena Vista by 16

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Buena Vista by 37

The Pick: Buena Vista

HIGHLAND (2-0) AT BLACKWELL (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Highland leads 41-24-2

These two Nolan County Hornets squads meet for the 68th time this week as Blackwell hosts Highland.

Highland is off to a great start with big wins over Loraine 72-48 and Throckmorton 52-6, while Blackwell bounced back from a week one loss to Aspermont with a 46-25 victory over Eden.

Highland has won the last three meetings in the series.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Highland: #11 in 1A D1
Blackwell: #33 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Highland: #16 in 1A D1
Blackwell: #36 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Highland by 29

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Highland by 45

The Pick: Highland

IRA (1-0) AT #3 JAYTON (2-0) - THURSDAY

SERIES HISTORY: Jayton leads 9-6

It’s a good matchup under the Thursday night lights this week when Ira visits Jayton.

The Jaybirds, ranked number three in the state in 1A Division II, have flexed their muscle with victories over Garden City 68-20 and Klondike 55-34 to get the season started.

Ira did not play in week one but took care of Paint Creek in week two, 66-12.

The Bulldogs won at home last season, 50-33.

STAT LEADERS

Aedyn Claxton: 4-4, 80 yds, 4 TD passing; 43 yds, 1 TD rushing; 1 tkl
Kaden Foree: 2 rec, 57 yds, 2 TD
Kaden Castillo: 3 tkl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Ira: #32 in 1A D1
Jayton: #1 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Ira: #12 in 1A D1
Jayton: #2 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Jayton by 47

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Jayton by 27

The Pick: Jayton

IRION COUNTY (1-1) AT ROBY (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Irion County leads 7-5

Roby hopes to get on track after a pair of season-opening losses, but it won’t be easy against an Irion County squad that is in or just outside the top ten in 1A D1, depending on the poll.

The Hornets lost to Buena Vista 46-42 in week one but shut out Spur 46-0 in week two.

The Lions haven’t beaten the Hornets since a 24-12 victory in 2014, when both squads still played 11-man football.

STAT LEADERS

Kody Daniel: 150 yds, 1 TD rushing; 8-13, 95 yds, 1 int; 18 tkl, 1 int
Cohen Lakey: 7-19, 134 yds, 1 TD
Houston Few: 3 rec, 19 yds
Keegan Encizo: 45 yds rushing; 18 tkl, 1 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Irion County: #12 in 1A D1
Roby: #67 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Irion County: #7 in 1A D1
Roby: #62 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Irion County by 53

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Irion County by 45

The Pick: Irion County

Photo: Mark Martinez/Double Mountain Chronicle

WOODSON (0-2) AT ROTAN (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Rotan leads 3-0

Rotan followed up a shutout loss to Robert Lee with a 39-26 home loss to Harrold to fall to 0-2 on the season.

Woodson is the next opponent, and the Cowboys, too, are looking for their first victory of the year.

Woodson lost to Newcastle 54-0 in week two after falling 44-38 at Panther Creek in week one.

The Yellowhammers 45-0 victory over Woodson last season proved to be their only win of 2022.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Woodson: #40 in 1A D2
Rotan: #69 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Woodson: #48 in 1A D2
Rotan: #71 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Woodson by 17

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Woodson by 18

The Pick: Woodson

#4 WESTBROOK (1-1) AT #5 RANKIN (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Westbrook leads 3-2

The Wildcats are once again in one of the best games in the state this week as they visit Rankin.

Westbrook has had the Red Devils number over the past couple seasons, knocking them out of the playoffs in 2021 and beating them twice in 2022.

Rankin, the top-ranked team in the sixmanfootball.com computer rankings, has a pair of impressive wins over Balmorhea 68-18 and Buena Vista 59-20 so far this year.

Westbrook fell to Knox City in week one but rallied in a big way with a 60-14 blowout win over Jonesboro in week two.

STAT LEADERS

Keegan Gilbreath: 4-9, 108 yds, 2 TD; 216 yds, 5 TD rushing; 29 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 ff, 1 fr
Grayson Jeffrey: 3-6, 77 yds passing; 134 yds, 2 TD rushing; 1 rec, 7 yds; 25 tkl, 1 tfl, 2 pbu
Bo Payne: 4 rec, 68 yds, 2 TD; 10 tkl
Parker Matlock: 26 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 fr; 3-10, 20 yds, 2 TD, 1 int passing
Aiden Sullivan: 26 tkl, 4 tfl, 1 sack, 2 ff, 2 fr

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Westbrook: #3 in 1A D1
Rankin: #4 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Westbrook: #2 in 1A D1
Rankin: #1 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Rankin by 2

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Rankin by 3

The Pick: Westbrook

ROBERT LEE (1-1) AT BAIRD (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Robert Lee leads 5-2

The Bears have a shot to improve to 3-0 as they host Robert Lee in the Den on Friday.

Baird has been pretty good so far, beating Meadow 46-22 and Moran 54-6 through two weeks.

Robert Lee took down Rotan in week one but fell 53-44 to Sands last week.

The matchup last season, a 48-36 Robert Lee win, was the first in the series since 1960.

STAT LEADERS

Jake Collins: 158 yds, 1 TD rushing; 2 rec, 44 yds, 2 TD; 9-13, 158 yds, 2 TD passing; 4 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 sack, 1 int
Skyler Denning: 117 yds, 3 TD rushing; 1 rec, 10 yds; 10 tkl, 1 fr
Devin Lucas: 24 yds, 2 TD rushing; 9 rec, 142, 3 TD; 13 tkl, 1 tfl
Camdyn Schlieve: 9-12, 131 yds, 3 TD passing; 5 rec, 82 yds, 1 TD; 13 yds rushing

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Robert Lee: #45 in 1A D1
Baird: #46 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Robert Lee: #47 in 1A D1
Baird: #41 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Baird by 2

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Baird by 17

The Pick: Baird

GORMAN (1-1) AT BLUM (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Gorman leads 2-1

The Panthers hope to put a winning streak together as they battle Blum in week three.

Gorman fell to Lometa in week one but rallied to take down Evant 72-26 last week.

Blum has a pair of losses to good teams: Abbott 62-14 and Lometa 72-65.

The Panthers beat Blum 50-22 in 2022.

STAT LEADERS

Nathan Rodriguez: 208 yds, 6 TD rushing; 52 yds, 2 TD passing; 3 tkl, 1 ff
Josh Pele: 4 rec, 60 yds, 2 TD; 8 tkl
Garrett Teague: 8 tkl, 1 fr, 2 sacks

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Gorman: #42 in 1A D1
Blum: #31 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Gorman: #39 in 1A D1
Blum: #25 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Blum by 14

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Blum by 22

The Pick: Blum

RANGER (1-1) AT PERRIN-WHITT (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Perrin-Whitt leads 7-6

Ranger is off to a good start to the season with a one-point loss to Walnut Springs and a mercy-rule win at Paint Rock. Now the Bulldogs get set to face Perrin-Whitt.

The Pirates beat Ranger a year ago 42-6 but have dropped their first two games of 2023, 64-16 to Gold-Burg and 61-14 to Bluff Dale.

STAT LEADERS

James Uhlhorn: 312 yds, 6 TD rushing; 116 yds, 3 TD passing; 5 tkl
Landon Farmer: 34 yds, 2 TD rushing; 6 tkl, 4 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Ranger: #53 in 6-Man Private Schools
Perrin-Whitt: #62 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Ranger: #7 in Independent Schools
Perrin-Whitt: #55 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Ranger by 14

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Perrin-Whitt by 45

The Pick: Ranger

NUECES CANYON (0-2) AT SANTA ANNA (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Santa Anna leads 1-0

Santa Anna found the win column in week two with a 50-26 victory over Priddy; now they’ll host winless Nueces Canyon.

The Panthers are 0-2 on the year, with losses to the San Antonio Saint Mary’s Hall Barons 39-32 and Rochelle 72-23.

The Mountaineers topped Nueces Canyon on the road last year, 68-20.

STAT LEADERS

William Perry: 195 yds, 3 TD rushing; 6 tkl
Jacob Jiminez: 19 yds, 1 TD rushing; 2 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD; 1-1, 17 yds passing
James Denson: 30 yds rushing; 60 yd kickoff return for TD; 10 tkl, 4 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Nueces Canyon: #44 in 1A D1
Santa Anna: #59 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Nueces Canyon: #60 in 1A D1
Santa Anna: #65 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: N/A

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Nueces Canyon by 37

The Pick: Nueces Canyon

ASPERMONT (1-1) AT MORAN (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Aspermont leads 7-1

The Hornets fell to Southland at home in week two and will hit the road to take on Moran this week.

The Bulldogs followed up a week one win over Lohn with a 54-6 loss at Baird to fall to 1-1.

Aspermont took down Moran 56-8 in this matchup a year ago.

STAT LEADERS

Carson Guidry: 102 yds, 4 TD rushing; 3-5, 54 yds, 1 int; 17 tkl, 1 int, 1 fr
Kolby Bradshaw: 52 yds, 1 TD rushing; 1 rec, 9 yds
Jaden Flores: 6 tkl, 1 int
Jaxon Hodges: 6 tkl, 1 int

Ellis Hise: 2-6, 57 yds, 1 TD passing; 258 yds, 4 TD rushing; 3 rec, 22 yds; 24 tkl, 1 ff
Caleb York: 3 rec, 72 yds, 1 TD; 62 yds, 1 TD rushing; 21 tkl
Zech Henderson: 19 tkl, 1 ff

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Aspermont: #35 in 1A D2
Moran: #58 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Aspermont: #40 in 1A D2
Moran: #62 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Aspermont by 22

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Aspermont by 45

The Pick: Aspermont

#1 BENJAMIN (2-0) AT #3 ABILENE CHRISTIAN (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Abilene Christian leads 3-0

Abilene Christian hosts another elite six-man matchup this week as they welcome defending 1A Division II state champ Benjamin to town.

Nobody has been able to slow down Grayson Rigdon and the Mustangs again this season. They have taken care of Follett and McLean by a combined 154-45.

The Panthers have passed a pair of tests with wins over the Lubbock Titans 62-26 and Hermleigh 68-44, but will have to be focused on a different level against the Mustangs.

Benjamin and the Panthers are meeting for the first time since 2017.

STAT LEADERS

Grayson Rigdon: 245 yds, 4 TD rushing; 8-9, 164 yds, 2 TD passing; 11 rec, 332 yds, 4 TD; 12 tkl, 1 ff, 1 fr, 1 int
Keegan Hayes: 14-26, 382 yds, 9 TD passing; 4 rec, 137 yds, 2 TD; 24 tkl
Weston Weatherford: 16 tkl
Tallon Hayes: 17 tkl, 2 ff, 1 fr

Brooks Armstrong: 3-3, 32 yds passing; 311 yds, 5 TD rushing; 30 rec, 30 yds, 1 TD; 9 tkl, 1 int
Carson Schwiethale: 8-14, 99 yds, 1 TD; 3 tkl
Bryce McGlothlin: 16 tkl, 2 sacks
Jeremiah Bynum: 60 yds, 3 TD rushing; 10 tkl, 3 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Benjamin: #2 in 1A D2
Abilene Christian: #8 in 6-Man Private Schools

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Benjamin: #1 in 1A D2
Abilene Christian: #3 in TAPPS D2

DCTF Spread: Benjamin by 23

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Benjamin by 45

The Pick: Benjamin

TRENT (2-0) AT HARROLD (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Trent leads 1-0

The Gorillas hit the road to put their unbeaten record on the line against the surprisingly unbeaten Hornets.

Harrold is off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2011 and is looking to get their third victory of the year against a Trent team that has rolled past Lueders-Avoca and Lohn.

STAT LEADERS

Michael Wallis: 321 yds, 6 TD rushing; 4 rec, 170 yds, 4 TD; 7 tkl
Hayden Payne: 5-10, 108 yds, 2 TD passing; 10 tkl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Trent: #34 in 1A D2
Harrold: #51 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Trent: #60 in 1A D2
Harrold: #50 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Trent by 12

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Harrold by 42

The Pick: Harrold

LUEDERS-AVOCA (0-2) AT OLFEN (0-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Lueders-Avoca leads 1-0

The Raiders are off to a rough start but hope to find the win column on the road at Olfen.

The Mustangs have only played once so far this season, falling 52-6 to Richland Springs last week.

Lueders-Avoca followed up a week one loss to Trent with a loss to the Roby JV in week two.

The Raiders rolled Olfen 49-0 in 2022.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
L-A: #64 in 1A D2
Olfen: #114 in 6-Man Private Schools

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
L-A: #68 in 1A D2
Olfen: N/A

DCTF Spread: Olfen by 6

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Olfen by 10

The Pick: Olfen

LOHN (0-2) AT PAINT CREEK (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Paint Creek leads 2-0

One of the O’s has got to go as winless Lohn visits winless Paint Creek in week three.

The Pirates fell to 1A D1 Ira last week and dropped a 46-6 decision at Harrold in their opener.

Lohn fell 40-0 to Moran in the first week of the season and 58-20 to Trent in their second outing.

Paint Creek beat Lohn 40-29 in 2022.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Lohn: #66 in 1A D2
Paint Creek: #69 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Lohn: #66 in 1A D2
Paint Creek: #67 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Pick ‘em

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Lohn by 1

The Pick: Paint Creek

RULE (0-2) AT PATTON SPRINGS (0-2) - THURSDAY

SERIES HISTORY: Tied 5-5

The Bobcats look for their first victory of the year on the road at winless Patton Springs Thursday night.

Rule has lost to Newcastle 72-18 and Bronte 52-0 this year, while the Rangers have been defeated by Northside 51-6 and Wilson 42-12.

Rule has won the last three meetings in the series.

STAT LEADERS

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Rule: #55 in 1A D2
Patton Springs: #65 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Rule: #42 in 1A D2
Patton Springs: #61 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Rule by 8

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Rule by 45

The Pick: Rule

#6 KLONDIKE (1-1) AT LORAINE (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Klondike leads 11-7

The Bulldogs continue their difficult non-district schedule with sixth-ranked Klondike coming to town Friday night.

Loraine has losses to Highland and Crowell so far this year, while Klondike upset 1A D1 Happy 50-24 in their opener but lost at Jayton 55-34 last week.

The Bulldogs played without star AJ Williams last week, and his availability will go a long way in deciding this contest.

Loraine beat the Cougars 60-40 last season.

STAT LEADERS

Jared Quintanillia: 19-35, 365 yds, 3 TD, 2 int; 106 yds, 2 TD rushing; 14 tkl
Creed Warren: 130 yds, 3 TD rushing; 10 tkl
Levi Smith: 11 rec, 224 yds, 2 TD
Canin Addison: 14 tkl

Jadrian Limones: 13-16, 165 yds, 6 TD passing; 5 tkl
Matthew Bolen: 137 yds, 1 TD rushing; 4 rec, 46 yds, 1 TD; 9 tkl
AJ Williams: 97 yds rushing; 1 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD; 7-18, 98 yds, 1 TD, 2 int; 14 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 fr
Luke Kerr: 14 tkl, 1 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Klondike: #5 in 1A D2
Loraine: #30 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Klondike: #3 in 1A D2
Loraine: #24 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Klondike by 32

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Klondike by 45

The Pick: Klondike

PRIDDY (0-2) AT PANTHER CREEK (2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Priddy leads 1-0

After beating Woodson and Mullin in weeks one and two, the Panthers look to get to 3-0 on the season as they host Priddy this week.

Panther Creek hasn’t started a year with three straight wins since 2017, when they ended up 9-2.

Priddy fell to Santa Anna last week and to Sidney 46-0 in week one.

Priddy beat the Panthers 53-28 in 2022, the first and only meeting in the series.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Priddy: #108 in 6-Man Private Schools
Panther Creek: #32 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Priddy: #8 in Independent Schools
Panther Creek: #47 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Panther Creek by 32

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Priddy by 6

The Pick: Panther Creek

ZEPHYR (1-1) AT RISING STAR (1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Zephyr leads 4-0

The Bulldogs and Wildcats meet in a game that was not originally on the schedule for either team.

Rising Star is coming off a tough loss to Sidney, while Zephyr fell to 1A D1 Veribest 42-22.

The Bulldogs have never lost to the Wildcats, but the last meeting was back in 2015.

STAT LEADERS

Dathon Morris: 121 yds, 2 TD rushing
Blake Wilson: 180 yds, 4 TD rushing
Pacey McGinn: 128 yds, 2 TD rushing
Anthony Pollard: 19 tkl

Tripp Ballard: 113 yds, 3 TD rushing; 2 rec, 65 yds; 27 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 int
Wyatt Stevens: 10-19, 128 yds, 1 TD, 1 int; 1 rec, 13 yds
Karsen Floyd: 6 rec, 97 yds, 1 TD; 58 yds rushing
Trapper Schoenhals: 18 tkl, 4 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Zephyr: #31 in 1A D2
Rising Star: #12 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Zephyr: #39 in 1A D2
Rising Star: #27 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: N/A

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Rising Star by 28

The Pick: Rising Star

BLANKET (0-2) AT EDEN (0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Eden leads 17-11-1

The Tigers head to Eden looking for win number one on the season after falling to Rising Star and Bryson in the first two weeks of the season.

Eden has suffered losses to Leakey and Blackwell to kick off 2023.

Blanket blanked Eden 50-0 in 2022.

STAT LEADERS

Kannon Kensing: 105 yds, 2 TD rushing

Ezra Gamboa: 20-35, 289, 2 TD, 1 int; 93 yds, 2 TD rushing
Avery Condarco: 5 rec, 131 yds, 2 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Blanket: #44 in 1A D2
Eden: #70 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Blanket: #37 in 1A D2
Eden: #69 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Blanket by 16

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Blanket by 45

The Pick: Blanket

BROOKESMITH (1-1) AT VERIBEST JV - THURSDAY

The Mustangs will travel to face the Veribest JV on Thursday night.

Brookesmith dropped a 28-27 decision to Kopperl in their last game after getting a forfeit win over Mullin in week one.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Brookesmith: #56 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Brookesmith: #51 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: N/A

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Brookesmith by 45

The Pick: Brookesmith

ABILENE CHRISTIAN (1-0) AT PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (1-0) - SATURDAY, 6 P.M.

SERIES HISTORY: ACU leads 4-0

ACU heads south for their second game of the season as they travel to Prairie View A&M to take on the Panthers.

PV got the season started with a 37-34 win over rival Texas Southern in overtime.

The Wildcats walloped Northern Colorado 31-11, thanks in part to a great debut for former Jim Ned Indian Xavier Wishert. He was named the United Athletic Conference Freshman of the Week after rushing for 58 yards and two touchdowns.

The Wildcats knocked off the Panthers 21-13 at home last season.

STAT LEADERS

Maverick McIvor: 16-25, 219 yds, 1 TD; 10 yds rushing
Jermiah Dobbins: 83 yds rushing
Blayne Taylor: 4 rec, 75 yds
Patrick Jolly: 8 tkl, 1 tfl
Dorian Plumley: 8 tkl, 2.5 tfl, 1.5 sacks

Trazon Connley: 20-33, 275 yds, 2 TD, 1 int
Ahmad Antoine: 89 yds rushing
Jahquan Bloomfield: 2 rec, 76 yds, 1 TD
Keyshawn Johnson: 14 tkl

The Pick: ACU

#6 HARDIN-SIMMONS (1-0) AT #11 WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE - SATURDAY, 1 P.M

SERIES HISTORY: Tied 1-1

Hardin-Simmons hits the road for the first of two road games way outside of Texas as they head to 11th-ranked Wisconsin-La Crosse.

La Crosse is also 1-0 after a 31-6 road win at Dakota State, an NAIA school in Madison, South Dakota.

The Cowboys cruised past Albright (PA) 47-3 in a relatively easy season opener.

This one will be big for the Cowboys as far as their playoff hopes go, and beating a ranked team on the road would be huge on Selection Sunday.

HSU is playing La Crosse for the first time since a 24-23 victory in 2008. They lost their previous matchup at La Crosse, 47-21, in 2007.

STAT LEADERS

Gaylon Glynn: 20-24, 354 yds, 4 TD, 1 int; 66 yds rushing
Colton Marshall: 106 yds, 1 TD rushing
K.J. Peoples: 4 rec, 103 yds
Cade Michna: 18 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 pbu

Keyser Helterbrand: 12-28, 196 yds, 1 TD
Brant Bohman: 51 yds rushing
Jack Studer: 6 rec, 158 yds, 1 TD
Adam Quam: 6 tkl

The Pick: Hardin-Simmons

SOUTHWESTERN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD (0-0) AT HOWARD PAYNE (1-0) - SATURDAY, 6 P.M.

SERIES HISTORY: SAGU leads 4-3

Howard Payne goes for a 2-0 start to the season as they host the NAIA’s Southwestern Assemblies of God (SAGU) at Gordon Wood Stadium on Saturday.

HPU beat George Fox on the road 17-3 in week one and will face a Lions squad that has yet to hit the field for a game.

Yellow Jacket safety Peyton Lowe was named the ASC Defensive Player of the Week after recording eight tackles and forcing a fumble.

Howard Payne received eight votes in the D3Football.com poll, which would put them as the 33rd-ranked team in the nation.

STAT LEADERS

Landon McKinney: 31-51, 368 yds, 1 TD, 2 int; 14 yds rushing
Javian Myles: 54 yds rushing
Jordan Carroll: 8 rec, 121 yds, 1 TD
KJ Kelley: 8 tkl, 1 ff
Peyton Low: 8 tkl

The Pick: Howard Payne

MCMURRY (0-1) AT MILLSAPS (0-1) - SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

SERIES HISTORY: Millsaps leads 1-0

The War Hawks play away from Abilene for a second straight week as they head to Jackson, Mississippi, to face Millsaps.

McMurry dropped a 20-19 decision to Birmingham-Southern in Little Rock last week and hopes to bounce back against the Majors.

The Majors are coming off a much bigger week one defeat, falling at Belhaven 47-7.

The two teams met in Abilene last season, with Millsaps earning a 27-13 win.

STAT LEADERS

Jess Hoel: 32-48, 355 yds, 1 TD, 2 int
Drew Hagler: 30 yds, 2 TD rushing
Kristopher Martin: 9 rec, 135 yds, 1 TD
Joseph Richard: 11 tkl

Benny Malin: 9-13, 73 yds, 1 TD
Joshua Richardson: 36 yds rushing
Willie Elliott: 4 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD
Donald Turley: 9 tkl

The Pick: McMurry

BLINN (1-0) AT CISCO (1-0) - SATURDAY, 7 P.M.

Conference play begins in week two for Cisco College as the Wranglers host Blinn.

Cisco beat TWA College 57-7 in the season opener, which was the first game for head coach Stephen Lee with the program.

Blinn is coming off a 66-0 victory over Gordon Fine Arts & Sports Academy last weekend.

Needless to say, this game will be the first real test of the season for both teams.

Blinn beat the Wranglers 21-13 at home last season and has won two straight in the series.

STAT LEADERS

Khalib Johnson: 2-3, 29 yds, 1 TD passing
Damyrion Philli: 66 yds, 1 TD rushing
Brooks Rigney: 2 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD
Ashton Miller: 6 tkl
Price Pruett: 6 tkl

Christian Kaopua: 11-13, 179 yds, 3 TD
Trae’el Harris: 89 yds rushing
Raylan Hubbard: 5 rec, 72 yds
Calil Doby: 5 tkl

The Pick: Blinn

Blitz Picks - Week 3

WEEK 1 PICKS: 34-41, 82.9%WEEK 2 PICKS: 40-50, 80%SEASON: 74-91, 81.3%

#25 MIDLAND LEGACY (2-0) AT #9 ABILENE HIGH (2-0)

WYLIE (0-2) AT LUBBOCK COOPER (1-1)

COOPER (0-2) AT SAN ANGELO CENTRAL (1-1)

BURNET (1-1) AT #8 BROWNWOOD (2-0)

SNYDER (2-0) AT CANYON RANDALL (1-1)

SWEETWATER (2-0) AT PECOS (1-0)

BRECKENRIDGE (0-2) AT CISCO (0-2)

CLYDE (2-0) AT MERKEL (2-0)

#4 WALL (2-0) AT #9 JIM NED (2-0)

BALLINGER (0-2) AT STAMFORD (2-0)

COLEMAN (1-1) AT BRADY (0-2)

#9 COMANCHE (2-0) AT EARLY (1-1)

GRAPE CREEK (0-2) AT BANGS (0-2)

TLCA SAN ANGELO (1-1) AT WINTERS (0-2)

ANSON (0-2) AT DUBLIN (0-2)

EASTLAND (0-2) AT #5 HAWLEY (1-1)

COLORADO CITY (0-2) AT CHRISTOVAL (1-1)

SEYMOUR (2-0) AT #1 ALBANY (2-0)

HICO (2-0) AT CROSS PLAINS (1-1)

HAMLIN (1-1) AT CROSBYTON (0-2)

MILES (1-1) AT WATER VALLEY (1-1)

ROSCOE (1-0) VS. CLARENDON (0-2) — AT FLOYDADA

TLCA ABILENE (1-1) AT STERLING CITY (2-0)

HASKELL (0-2) AT OLNEY (1-1)

MUNDAY (0-2) AT MORTON (2-0)

#3 KNOX CITY (2-0) AT #6 MAY (2-0)

BUENA VISTA (1-1) AT HERMLEIGH (1-1)

HIGHLAND (2-0) AT BLACKWELL (1-1)

IRA (1-0) AT #3 JAYTON (2-0) - THURSDAY

IRION COUNTY (1-1) AT ROBY (0-2)

WOODSON (0-2) AT ROTAN (0-2)

#4 WESTBROOK (1-1) AT #5 RANKIN (2-0)

ROBERT LEE (1-1) AT BAIRD (2-0)

GORMAN (1-1) AT BLUM (0-2)

RANGER (1-1) AT PERRIN-WHITT (0-2)

NUECES CANYON (0-2) AT SANTA ANNA (1-1)

ASPERMONT (1-1) AT MORAN (1-1)

#1 BENJAMIN (2-0) AT #3 ABILENE CHRISTIAN (2-0)

TRENT (2-0) AT HARROLD (2-0)

LUEDERS-AVOCA (0-2) AT OLFEN (0-1)

LOHN (0-2) AT PAINT CREEK (0-2)

RULE (0-2) AT PATTON SPRINGS (0-2) - THURSDAY

#6 KLONDIKE (1-1) AT LORAINE (0-2)

PRIDDY (0-2) AT PANTHER CREEK (2-0)

ZEPHYR (1-1) AT RISING STAR (1-1)

BLANKET (0-2) AT EDEN (0-2)

BROOKESMITH (1-1) AT VERIBEST JV - THURSDAY

ABILENE CHRISTIAN (1-0) AT PRAIRIE VIEW A&M (1-0) - SATURDAY, 6 P.M.

#6 HARDIN-SIMMONS (1-0) AT #11 WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE - SATURDAY, 1 P.M

SOUTHWESTERN ASSEMBLIES OF GOD (0-0) AT HOWARD PAYNE (1-0) - SATURDAY, 6 P.M.

MCMURRY (0-1) AT MILLSAPS (0-1) - SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

BLINN (1-0) AT CISCO (1-0) - SATURDAY, 7 P.M.

Big Country Standings After Week 3

Top Scoring Defenses After Week 2

BIG COUNTRY BLITZ

WEEK 1 PICKS: 34-41, 82.9%
WEEK 2 PICKS: 40-50, 80%
SEASON: 74-91, 81.3%