Blitz Picks - Week 4
WEEK 1 PICKS: 34-41, 82.9%
WEEK 2 PICKS: 40-50, 80%
WEEK 3 PICKS: 39-51, 76.5%
SEASON: 113-142, 79.6%
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ABILENE HIGH (2-1) AT FRENSHIP (3-0)
SERIES HISTORY: Abilene High leads 3-1
The Eagles hope to bounce back from a 48-17 loss to 6A #20 Midland Legacy with a contest at 6A unbeaten Frenship.
The Tigers are coming off a 54-52 quadruple overtime win over Monterey, who happens to be the next team on the Warbirds schedule when they begin district play in week five.
Frenship is averaging just under 45 points per game but giving up a whole lot too (37.3 points per game).
An Abilene High offense that moved the ball well but didn’t finish in the red zone will have to score touchdowns against a powerful Frenship offense.
The Tigers’ 21-7 win at Shotwell last season was their first in program history against the Eagles.
STAT LEADERS
Dylan Slack: 44-62, 663 yds, 7 TD, 1 int; 14 yds, 2 TD rushing
Bam Rashaw: 168 yds, 1 TD rushing
Ryland Bradford: 14 rec, 330 yds, 3 TD
Bryce Neves: 20 tkl, 1 tfl, 3 int
Hudson Hutcheson: 66-98, 1080 yds, 11 TD, 0 int; 194 yds, 1 TD rushing
Jaden Tackett: 195 yds, 4 TD rushing
Leyton Stone: 23 rec, 398 yds, 5 TD
Chase Campbell: 17 rec, 354 yds, 5 TD
Cooper Archer: 33 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 sack, 1 fr
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Abilene High: #21 in 5A D1
Frenship: #76 in 6A
DCTF Spread: Frenship by 2
The Pick: Frenship
Photo: TexPix.com
LUBBOCK CORONADO (0-3) AT COOPER (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Cooper leads 13-5
The Cougars found the win column with a shootout 53-45 win at San Angelo Central last week and now have a good shot at evening their season record as they host winless Coronado this week.
Daniel Bray carried the Coogs with the game of a lifetime last week when he ran for a school record 366 yards and seven touchdowns.
The Cooper passing game will need to improve as the season goes forward, but having Bray to lean on is a great weapon to have.
Coronado is giving up nearly 44 points per game and got shut out 38-0 by Wichita Falls Rider last week.
STAT LEADERS
Austin Cummins: 16-42, 157 yds, 1 TD, 2 INT; 118 yds rushing
Daniel Bray: 509 yds, 5 TD rushing;
Zavian Alexander: 6 rec, 111 yds, 1 TD
Isaiah Vazquez: 47-79, 541 yds, 3 TD, 2 int; 112 yds, 1 TD rushing
Demarion Finch: 102 yds rushing
Aaron Rodriguez: 5 rec, 170 yds, 1 TD
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Coronado: #81 in 5A D1
Cooper: #25 in 5A D2
DCTF Spread: Cooper by 21
The Pick: Cooper
Photo: TexPix.com
WYLIE (1-2) AT #6 STEPHENVILLE (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Stephenville leads 7-3
The Bulldogs go back on the road this week with yet another matchup on their difficult non-district slate.
Wylie used three defensive touchdowns to get past Lubbock Cooper by a point, beating the Pirates for the first time in program history.
Now they face a very good Stephenville offense that put 56 points on Decatur last week. They’ve also beaten Everman 14-7 and lost to Midlothian Heritage 31-28.
The Yellowjackets won a 56-49 shootout at Wylie last season.
Stephenville has won four straight in the series. The last Wylie win was 44-3 in 2016.
STAT LEADERS
Bear Meng: 33-55, 514 yds, 5 TD, 3 int
Malachi Daniels: 173 yds, 1 TD rushing
Braden Regala: 15 rec, 150 yds, 1 TD
Derrick Evans: 11 rec, 205 yds, 1 TD
Ryan Gafford: 46-83, 894 yds, 10 TD, 1 int; 116 yds, 2 TD rushing
Tate Maruska: 401 yds, 2 TD rushing
Tristian Gentry: 24 rec, 530 yds, 5 TD
Hudson Butchee: 38 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 sack
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Wylie: #39 in 5A D2
Stephenville: #5 in 4A D1
DCTF Spread: Stephenville by 18
The Pick: Stephenville
Photo: BHS Media Crew
#8 BROWNWOOD (3-0) AT GLEN ROSE (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Brownwood leads 2-1
Bronwood hits the road to Glen Rose to battle the Tigers this week after getting past Burnet at home 24-10 last week.
Glen Rose fell in week one to Grandview 35-7, beat Gainesville 21-20, and fell at Graham 45-21 a week ago. Through three games, the Tigers have moved the ball well through the air, averaging 274 yards per game, but have really struggled to just 32.7 yards per game on the ground.
The Lions played most of the game without star quarterback Ike Hall last week, but Braeden Stacks performed very well off the bench to lead Brownwood to a win.
The Lions won the catfight against the Tigers at home last season, 17-3.
STAT LEADERS
Ike Hall: 19-30, 417 yds, 4 TD, 1 int; 225 yds, 3 TD rushing
Jaylon Brown: 103 yds, 4 TD rushing
Carson Noe: 11 rec, 124 yds, 1 TD
Hayden Noe: 4 rec, 119 yds, 1 TD
Sam Kallman: 46 tkl, 3 tfl, 2 sacks
Steve Ramirez: 38 tkl, 1 int
Canyon Evans: 58-113, 844 yds, 5 TD, 7 int
Braylon Reid: 79 yds rushing
Josiah Groeneweg: 15 rec, 296 yds, 1 TD
Brenden Guptil: 37 tkl, 2 tfl
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Brownwood: #10 in 4A D1
Glen Rose: #23 in 4A D2
DCTF Spread: Brownwood by 13
The Pick: Brownwood
Photo: Snyder ISD
MONAHANS (3-0) AT SNYDER (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Monahas leads 32-15
Snyder saw a two-game winning streak to start the season come to an end with a 31-0 shutout loss at Canyon Randall; now they prepare for another tough test against unbeaten Monahans.
The Loboes have rolled to wins in their three games: 48-7 over Shallowater, 49-27 over Andrews, and 52-14 over Big Spring last week. Their offense rushed for 338 yards last week and will be a big challenge for the improved Tiger defense, which did not allow a point until week three.
The Snyder offense was limited to 57 total yards by the Raiders and will need to return to its weeks one and two form to contend with the high-powered Loboes.
The Loboes have won 12 of the last 14 games in the series.
STAT LEADERS
Easton Stewart: 45-70, 572 yds, 7 TD, 1 int; 17 yds, 2 TD rushing
Daenin Smith: 258 yds, 1 TD rushing
Dom Dominguez: 13 rec, 151 yds, 2 TD
Jacob James: 12 rec, 127 yds, 2 TD
Jay Castillo: 7 rec, 181 yds, 2 TD
Tony Cagle: 18 tkl, 4 tfl, 2 sacks
Daniel Cabrera: 14 tkl, 1 int
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Monahans: #10 in 4A D2
Snyder: #48 in 4A D2
DCTF Spread: Monahans by 22
The Pick: Monahans
Photo: Norvelle Kennedy
SWEETWATER (3-0) AT BIG SPRING (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Sweetwater leads 55-31
The Mustangs put their unbeaten mark on the line in their second straight road game out west.
This time,, Sweetwater heads to Big Spring after getting past Pecos in a 53-40 shootout in week two.
The Steers have losses to Pampa and Monahans sandwiched around a 32-21 win over Lubbock High in week two.
Big Spring beat the Mustangs 20-7 last season.
STAT LEADERS
Caiden Ortiz: 38-58, 754 yds, 9 TD, 2 int; 44 yds rushing
Korda Moore: 320 yds, 6 TD rushing; 6 rec, 101 yds, 1 TD; 23 tkl, 7 tfl, 1 sack
Jayden Forbes: 8 rec, 201 yds, 3 TD
Amare Arevalo: 10 rec, 166 yds, 1 TD
Kannon Weise: 40 tkl, 5 tfl, 2 ff
Cooper Meador: 31 tkl, 5 tfl, 3 sacks, 2 fr
Gavin Padron: 57-81, 679 yds, 5 TD, 1 int
Zeyire Franklin: 20 rec, 339 yds, 2 TD
Jose Munoz: 29 rec, 284 yds, 1 TD
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Sweetwater: #37 in 4A D2
Big Spring: #66 in 4A D1
DCTF Spread: Sweetwater by 4
The Pick: Sweetwater
EASTLAND (0-3) AT BRECKENRIDGE (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Breckenridge leads 29-15-2
The Mavericks are much improved this season but do not have a win to show for it yet in 2023. Their next shot at a victory is at Breckenridge, where the Buckaroos are coming off win number one in impressive 41-6 fashion over Cisco.
Eastland stayed in a tight game with Hawley before falling 33-20 last week and has also lost 34-21 to Clyde and 35-10 to Wall. The Mavericks have done well, minus interceptions, moving the ball through the air but are averaging only 3.6 yards per rushing attempt.
The Bucks fell 57-35 to Jacksboro in week one but have improved greatly on defense over the past two weeks, allowing a combined 30 points to Cisco and Childress.
Breckenridge beat the Mavericks last season62-12.
STAT LEADERS
Isaiah Hays: 39-68, 489 yds, 4 TD, 6 int
Isaac Castro: 89 yds, 1 TD rushing; 7 tkl, 1 sack
Jay Oznick: 12 rec, 184 yds, 3 TD; 3 tkl
Eddie Medina: 31 tkl, 3 tfl, 2 fr
Cayden Alford: 23 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 fr
Cam Escalon: 45-69, 562 yds, 6 TD, 5 int; 71 yds rushing
Sawyer Wimberly: 383 yds, 2 TD rushing; 5 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD; 11 PAT
Alexis Franco: 7 rec, 131 yds, 1 TD; 35 tkl, 2 int, 6 pbu, 2 ff, 1 blocked FG
Jaxon Escalon: 25 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 int, 1 sack
Bryson Herring: 25 tkl, 5 tfl, 1 sack
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Eastland: #45 in 3A D2
Breckenridge: #31 in 3A D1
DCTF Spread: Breckenridge by 22
The Pick: Breckenridge
BALLINGER (0-3) AT CLYDE (3-0)
SERIES HISTORY: Ballinger leads 20-11-1
The unbeaten Bulldogs return home to face winless Ballinger on Friday night.
Clyde gained over 600 yards and put 69 points on the board at Merkel last week but gave up 57 and nearly 550 yards of total offense.
Blake Carr set a new school record with his 305-yard rushing performance.
Ballinger has struggled on offense this season and hopes to breakthrough against Clyde.
The Bearcats have only scored 12 points so far in 2023, all of them against Sonora in week one. They were shutout 40-0 by Coleman and 27-0 by Stamford over the past two weeks.
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
Blake Carr: 34-54, 746 yds, 7 TD, 1 int; 569 yds, 8 TD rushing
Josh Hutton: 159 yds, 3 TD rushing; 1 rec, 13 yds
Daijon Booker: 12 rec, 302 yds, 3 TD
Kendrick Johnson: 8 rec, 198 yds, 2 TD
Luke Burson: 3 int
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Ballinger: #78 in 3A D2
Clyde: #54 in 3A D1
DCTF Spread: Clyde by 24
The Pick: Clyde
#8 JIM NED (3-0) VS. ROCKDALE (1-2) — AT LLANO
SERIES HISTORY: Jim Ned leads 1-0
Jim Ned will meet Rockdale in Llano this season after beating them 22-21 in a thriller in San Saba last season.
The Indians outlasted Wall in overtime, 17-14, to stay perfect last week and move up one spot in the 3A D1 state rankings.
Rockdale fell to Teague 28-21 and Taylor 39-6 to start the season and beat Lexington last week 27-13.
STAT LEADERS
Gray Beasley: 10-20, 183 yds, 3 TD, 0 int; 231 yds, 2 TD rushing
Brayden Shipman: 422 yds, 5 TD rushing
Carter Wood: 5 rec, 70 yds, 1 TD; 14 tkl, 3 int, 2 pbu
Noah Powell: 21 tkl
Carter Lange: 13 tkl, 6 tfl, 3 sacks, 1 fr
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Rockdale: #50 in 3A D1
Jim Ned: #9 in 3A D1
DCTF Spread: Jim Ned by 29
The Pick: Jim Ned
Photo: TexPix.com
EARLY (1-2) AT HAMILTON (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Hamilton leads 12-7
The Longhorns hope to snap a two-game losing streak as they head to Hamilton to battle the 2A D2 Bulldogs Friday night.
Hamilton is on a two-game winning streak with wins over Bosqueville 50-0 and Santo 20-14.
Early fell to a pair of ranked teams, Tolar and Comanche, after taking down Bangs in week one.
These two meet on the gridiron for the first time since 2018 when the Longhorns beat Hamilton 48-7.
STAT LEADERS
Rohyn Price: 14-26, 227 yds, 4 TD, 1 int; 23 yds, 2 TD rushing; 5 tkl
Griffin Cheslock: 296 yds, 2 TD rushing; 3 rec, 18 yds; 4 tkl, 1 int
Ki Houston: 7 rec, 189 yds, 1 TD; 10 tkl, 1 int
Andrew Reedy: 12 rec, 122 yds, 1 TD
Kaleb Ozuna: 22 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 sack
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Early: #42 in 3A D2
Hamilton: #29 in 2A D1
DCTF Spread: Hamilton by 4
The Pick: Early
Photo: TexPix.com
#5 TOLAR (2-1) AT #7 COMANCHE (3-0)
SERIES HISTORY: Tolar leads 5-2
Two state-ranked squads meet up in Comanche as the Indians host Tolar.
The Rattlers fell at private school Dallas Christian Friday, 37-6, to suffer their first loss of the season, but they played without the services of star running back Peyton Brown again.
Comanche is on a roll to start the season and has outscored Brady, Bangs, and Early by a combined 164 to 8.
Both teams have faced Early, with Comanche winning 57-0 last week and Tolar taking them down 48-14 in week two.
STAT LEADERS
Isaac Blessing: 16-36, 202 yds, 2 TD, 2 int; 188 yds, 3 TD rushing
Peyton Brown: 121 yds, 4 TD rushing; 1 rec, 8 yds, 1 TD
Matthew Behrens: 9 rec, 127 yds
Jaxon Riddle: 29 tkl, 5 tfl, 1 int
Layden Welch: 26-40, 601 yds, 9 TD, 1 int; 106 yds, 4 TD rushing
Sawyer Wilkerson: 451 yds, 6 TD rushing; 1 rec, 5 yds
Kyler Beaty: 13 rec, 286 yds, 4 TD; 6 tkl, 1 int
Diego Gutierrez: 21 tkl
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Tolar: #4 in 2A D1
Comanche: #6 in 3A D2
DCTF Spread: Comanche by 10
The Pick: Comanche
MERKEL (2-1) AT BANGS (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Bangs leads 7-6
The Badgers put a lot of points on the board but fell to Clyde last week; now they head to Bangs looking to get back in the win column. The 57 points were the most the Badgers have scored in a game since putting 63 on Dublin in 2012.
The Dragons earned victory number one of the season last week with a 42-6 win over Grape Creek.
Bangs beat Merkel last year, 28-13.
STAT LEADERS
Maddox O’Malley: 30-54, 695 yds, 5 TD, 1 int; 203 yds, 5 TD rushing
Connor Willyerd: 350 yds, 4 TD rushing; 9 rec, 171 yds, 2 TD
Kaden Blubaugh: 12 rec, 213 yds, 3 TD; 10 tkl, 2 int
Elijah Olivarez: 37 tkl, 3 tfl, 2 ff
Kenny Cole: 22-57, 433 yds, 4 TD, 2 int
Ethan Ethridge: 172 yds, 2 TD rushing; 5 rec, 117 yds, 1 TD
Hunter Newton: 7 rec, 127 yds, 2 TD
Hunter Crowell: 18 tkl
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Merkel: #61 in 3A D2
Bangs: #94 in 2A D1
DCTF Spread: Merkel by 18
The Pick: Merkel
WINTERS (0-3) AT MILES (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Winters leads 7-2
Winters heads south for the Runnels County rumble this year against Miles.
The Blizzards led 28-13 at halftime but gave up a flurry of second-half points to fall to 0-3 with a 62-35 loss to TLCA San Angelo last week.
Miles is coming off a bit closer than expected, 26-18, win over Water Valley to get to 2-1. They fell to Sterling City 36-32 the week before and blasted Kermit 72-12 in the opener.
The Blizzards and Bulldogs played last season for the first time since 2017, with Miles winning 56-12.
STAT LEADERS
Diego Rodriguez: 5-11, 22 yds, 1 TD, 2 int
Alejandro Garcia: 129 yds, 1 TD rushing
Chris Martinez: 124 yds, 2 TD rushing
Hayven Book: 56-85, 797 yds, 11 TD, 2 int; 150 yds, 3 TD rushing
Devin Medina: 230 yds, 1 TD rushing; 15 rec, 219 yds, 2 TD
Cooper Ellison: 25 rec, 347 yds, 6 TD
Tevin Meade: 156 yds, 3 TD rushing; 24 tkl, 1 ff
Jaxon Petillo: 35 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 fr
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Winters: #104 in 2A D1
Miles: #19 in 2A D2
DCTF Spread: Miles by 45
The Pick: Miles
Photo: Haskell At
ANSON (1-2) AT HASKELL (0-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Haskell leads 46-44-1
One of the older rivalries in the area is back for another season as the Tigers hit the road to Haskell.
Anson found the win column with a 20-17 win at Dublin last week, while the Indians battled Olney to a scoreless tie at the half before the game was called due to weather.
The Indians have struggled to score just 19 points so far this season.
Anson hasn’t been a ton better, averaging 15.6 points per game.
Haskell shut out Anson 21-0 last season.
STAT LEADERS
Tyler Wilburn: 13-30, 138 yds, 3 TD, 2 int; 213 yds, 1 TD rushing; 9 tkl
Corey Layne: 184 yds rushing; 19 tkl
Drike Shoemaker: 5 rec, 126 yds, 2 TD
Ethan Lozano: 21 tkl
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
Josiah St. John: 15 tkl, 2 tfl
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Anson: #77 in 2A D1
Haskell: #37 in 2A D2
DCTF Spread: Haskell by 10
The Pick: Anson
Photo: Julia Vega
#1 ALBANY (3-0) AT #4 HAWLEY (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Albany leads 20-4-1
One of the marquee games in the area this week is in Hawley, as the defending 2A D1 champion Bearcats host the defending 2A D2 champ Albany.
The only loss for these two this season was Hawley’s in the season opener to Jim Ned, who is now ranked in 3A D1.
Albany rallied past Lubbock Trinity Christian in week one, 22-21, but has blasted Dublin and Seymour 95-21 over the past two weeks, while Hawley has had to earn it over Lubbock Roosevelt, 14-6, and Eastland, 33-20.
The Bearcats won a physical battle 26-14 at Albany last season.
Hawley has won three straight in the series. Albany dominated from 1976–2013, winning 20, losing one, and tying one.
STAT LEADERS
Chip Chambers: 24-44, 467 yds, 3 TD, 3 int
Adam Hill: 561 yds, 10 TD rushing; 25 tkl, 5 tfl, 3 sacks
Cason Fairchild: 10 rec, 293 yds, 2 TD; 9 tkl
Jaxson Hoel: 20 tkl, 4 tfl, 1 sack
Keagan Ables: 39-69, 516 yds, 5 TD, 1 int; 59 yds, 1 TD rushing; 3 tkl
Landon Sykora: 248 yds, 2 TD rushing; 13 tkl, 1 sack
Diontay Ramon: 17 rec, 219 yds, 3 TD; 31 yds rushing; 18 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 int
Chandlin Myers: 13 rec, 149 yds, 1 TD; 9 tkl, 2 pbu
Hunter Hudson: 17 tkl, 2 tfl
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Albany: #1 in 2A D2
Hawley: #10 in 2A D1
DCTF Spread: Albany by 12
The Pick: Albany
Photo: Cassie Gang
COLORADO CITY (1-2) AT COAHOMA (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Colorado City wins 26-17-2
The Wolves earned win number one of the season at Christoval last week and look to even their record at 2-2 as they head to Coahoma on Friday.
The Bulldogs and their high-powered offense will be a tougher matchup, however, coming off a 57-31 win over Kermit. They beat Forsan 50-34 in week one but fell to Sonora 44-30 in week two.
Colorado City, averaging just 7.3 points and 150 yards per game, will have to pick up the pace offensively to hang around in this one.
Coahoma has won four straight in the series.
STAT LEADERS
Mayson Monroe: 23-41, 100 yds, 1 TD, 1 int; 138 yds, 21 TD rushing
Camron Urias: 148 yds rushing; 3 rec, 27 yds
Thomas Martinez: 10 rec, 29 yds, 1 TD; 12 tkll
Nick Santana: 39 tkl, 1 tfl, 3 pbu, 1 fr
Boyd Cox: 49-76, 819 yds, 10 TD, 1 int
Jaidyn Vineyard: 374 yds, 5 TD rushing
Austin Perkins: 14 rec, 453 yds, 7 TD; 23 tkl, 4 tfl, 1 sack, 1 fr
Nick Tutle: 27 tkl
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Colorado City: #91 in 2A D1
Coahoma: #31 in 3A D2
DCTF Spread: Coahoma by 36
The Pick: Coahoma
Photo: Gary Stennett
CISCO (0-3) AT JACKSBORO (3-0)
SERIES HISTORY: Cisco leads 4-0
The Loboes hope to avoid an 0-4 start as they play on the road at unbeaten Jacksboro Friday night.
Cisco hasn’t lost four games in a season since 2010, when they went 4-6, and, if lonestarfootball.net is correct, the Loboes haven’t been 0-4 since 2000.
Jacksboro hasn’t ever beaten Cisco, so they’ll be more than ready to try to do that for the first time this week.
The Tigers beat Peaster last week 42-19, to go along with wins over Boyd 48-45 and Breckenridge 57-35.
STAT LEADERS
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
Lando Belcher: 57-81, 977 yds, 11 TD, 3 int; 149 yds rushing
Luke Sams: 370 yds, 8 TD rushing; 2 rec, 78 yds, 1 TD; 39 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 sack
Cannon Valenzuela: 24 rec, 340 yds, 4 TD
Kaleem Howard: 15 rec, 281 yds, 5 TD
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Cisco: #49 in 2A D1
Jacksboro: #14 in 3A D1
DCTF Spread: Jacksboro by 27
The Pick: Jacksboro
LLANO (2-1) AT COLEMAN (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Coleman leads 4-3
The Bluecats look to extend their winning streak to three games as they host 3A D1 Llano.
Coleman lost in week one to Mason but blasted Ballinger and Brady in back-to-back weeks by a combined 70-14. Coleman played last week without star quarterback Jadin Jackson.
The Yellowjackets beat Jarrell 28-13 in their opener, fell at Burnet 47-12 in week two, and topped Austin Crockett 20-17 a week ago to get to 2-1.
Llano beat up on the Bluecats last season, 31-6, in their first meeting since 1983.
STAT LEADERS
Colton Bailey: 37-53, 360 yds, 2 TD, 5 int; 123 yds rushing
Fitz Kennedy: 201 yds, 3 TD rushing; 12 tkl
Alex Kachura: 14 rec, 173 yds, 2 TD
Tate Morgan: 24 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 int
Brent Bouldin: 380 yds, 6 TD rushing; 23 tkl, 4 tfl
Jadin Jackson: 6-11, 159 yds, 1 TD; 112 yds, 3 TD rushing
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Llano: #27 in 3A D1
Coleman: #22 in 2A D1
DCTF Spread: Llano by 7
The Pick: Llano
Photo: Cross Plains School Yearbook
CROSS PLAINS (1-2) AT JUNCTION (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Cross Plains leads 1-0
Cross Plains looks to end a two-game skid as it hits the road to face a much improved Junction squad this week.
Junction fell to De Leon 40-19 in week one but has rallied with wins over San Saba 34-22 and D’Hanis 32-7.
Cross Plains is coming off a 31-7 home loss to Hico. The Buffs fell to De Leon 42-7 in week two.
The Buffaloes won the only previous meeting between the two last year, 35-20.
STAT LEADERS
Kade Purvis: 19-31, 245 yds, 1 TD, 1 int; 32 yds, 2 TD rushing
Dusty Wyatt: 203 yds, 3 TD rushing
Tyler Mackey: 10 rec, 147 yds, 1 TD
Chasen Doyal: 15-32, 252 yds, 2 TD, 1 int; 126 yds, 2 TD rushing
Korren Hoing: 206 yds, 2 TD rushing
Caden Roberts: 9 rec, 142 yds, 1 TD
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Cross Plains: #57 in 2A D2
Junction: #71 in 2A D1
DCTF Spread: Junction by 8
The Pick: Junction
MUNDAY (0-3) AT HAMLIN (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Hamlin leads 17-11-1
It is homecoming week in Hamlin, and the Pied Pipers will host Munday on Friday night.
Hamlin aims for a third straight win as they host a Munday team that has struggled to an 0-3 start to the season.
Munday head man Brandon Langston is a Pied Piper alum and will be back at Piper Stadium on the opposing sideline for the first time.
The Pied Pipers have won four in a row against the Moguls, including a 53-8 victory 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
Ian Gruben: 25-38, 151 yds, 2 TD, 2 int
Clayton Rister: 185 yds, 3 TD rushing
Luke White: 9 rec, 64 yds
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Munday: #96 in 2A D2
Hamlin: #69 in 2A D2
DCTF Spread: Hamlin by 27
The Pick: Hamlin
Photo: Gary Ford
Photo: Clarendon CISD Yearbook
ROSCOE (2-0) AT STERLING CITY (3-0)
SERIES HISTORY: Roscoe leads 14-4
One of the bigger games in the area this week is the Plowboys putting their perfect record on the line at unbeaten Sterling City.
Roscoe doubled up Clarendon 32-16 in a neutral-site game at Floydada last week, while the Eagles shut out TLCA Abilene 52-0 to get to 3-0.
The Plowboys took care of the Eagles 58-18 a year ago in the first meeting between the two since 2005.
STAT LEADERS
Jace Arnwine: 24-38, 414 yds, 4 TD, 1 int
Ivan McCann: 285 yds, 2 TD rushing; 3 tkl, 1 sack, 1 fr
Seth Wilcox: 7 rec, 163 yds, 2 TD; 4 tkl, 2 int, 1 fr
Parker Gleaton: 8 rec, 161 yds, 2 TD; 8 tkl, 1 tfl
Jacob Kiser: 16 tkl, 5 tfl, 1 int
Ty Turner: 9-18, 237 yds, 2 TD, 2 int; 180 yds, 4 TD rushing; 13 tkl
Seth Turner: 335 yds, 5 TD rushing; 28 tkl, 9 sacks
Johnathan Monreal: 3 rec, 143 yds, 1 TD
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Roscoe: #23 in 2A D2
Sterling City: #17 in 2A D2
DCTF Spread: Sterling City by 9
The Pick: Sterling City
LOCKNEY (1-2) AT TLCA ABILENE (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Lockney leads 1-0
The Eagles return to their home field at McMurry this week to do battle with Lockney.
TLCA fell to Sterling City last week, 52-0, to drop to 1-2, while Lockney fell to Plains at home, 28-21.
The Longhorns lone victory of the season was 34-14 at Seagraves in their opener. They fell to Floydada 35-21 in week two.
The Longhorns beat the Eagles last season at home, 76-13.
Dyllan Thiebaud: 11-29, 154 yds, 2 TD; 65 yds, 3 TD rushing
Xavier Jiminez: 264 yds, 3 TD rushing; 16, tkl, 5 tfl
Daniel Alvarado: 3 rec, 90 yds, 1 TD
Johnathan Rico: 23-65, 266 yds, 2 TD, 4 int; 89 yds rushing
Joshua Soto: 65 yds, 1 TD rushing
Jamarkis Lowery: 9 rec, 122 yds, 1 TD; 11 tkl, 1 int
Jonathan Kirk: 18 tkl, 1 tfl; 5 rec, 86 yds
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Lockney: #66 in 2A D2
TLCA Abilene: #91 in 2A D2
DCTF Spread: Lockney by 18
The Pick: Lockney
Photo: Dency McClure/Texas 1A Fan
#3 KNOX CITY (3-0) VS. #6 RANKIN (2-1) — AT HERMLEIGH
SERIES HISTORY: Rankin leads 1-0
The Greyhounds look to avenge a second straight 2022 defeat as they meet Rankin in Hermleigh once again this season.
The Red Devils beat the Hounds 50-43 last year in the first meeting between the programs.
Knox City took care of state-ranked May 64-14 last week. The Tigers topped the Hounds 81-58 the year before.
Rankin will be circling the wagons after falling 52-0 to Westbrook last week to drop to 2-1.
STAT LEADERS
Bryson Callaway: 16-23, 258 yds, 3 TD; 64 yds, 1 TD rushing; 18 tkl, 2 pbu
Cameron Hernandez: 249 yds, 5 TD rushing; 2 rec, 19 yds; 10 tkl
Devin Guillory: 8 rec, 192 yds, 4 TD; 15 tkl, 3 int
Tristin Baxter: 23 tkl
Caleb Arrieta: 17 tkl, 1 int
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Knox City: #3 in 1A D1
Rankin: #10 in 1A D1
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Knox City: #2 in 1A D1
Rankin: #5 in 1A D1
DCTF Spread: Knox City by 21
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Knox City by 24
The Pick: Knox City
Photo: Tricia Hurt/Double Mountain Chronicle
LOOP (3-0) AT ROBY (0-3) — THURSDAY
SERIES HISTORY: First meeting
The Lions are still looking to find win number one of the season as they host unbeaten Loop Thursday night.
Roby is coming off a 54-6 loss to Irion County, while Loop got past Wellman-Union 39-20 to stay perfect.
The Longhorns also have wins over Lubbock Christ the King 51-31 and Midland Holy Cross 105-60 this season.
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:
Loop: #25 in 1A D2
Roby: #68 in 1A D1
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Loop: #27 in 1A D2
Roby: #61 in 1A D1
DCTF Spread: Loop by 32
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Loop by 45
The Pick: Loop
Photo: Johnna Reynolds/Texas 1A Fan
HIGHLAND (3-0) AT IRION COUNTY (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Irion County leads 6-2-1
For the second straight week, the Highland Hornets will face another group of Hornets, this time on the road at Irion County, in their toughest game to date.
Highland beat rival Blackwell 66-16 last week and will get set to visit an Irion County squad that has wins over Spur and Roby along with a season-opening 46-42 loss to Buena Vista.
Irion County has won two in a row in the series. The last Highland victory was 40-6 all the way back in 1971.
STAT LEADERS
Braxton Smith: 14-25, 319 yds, 4 TD, 1 int; 240 yds, 3 TD rushing
Cooper Bowen: 408 yds, 9 TD rushing
Tylan Balthrop: 196 yds, 6 TD rushing; 3 rec, 58 yds, 1 TD
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Highland: #7 in 1A D1
Irion County: #14 in 1A D1
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Highland: #17 in 1A D1
Irion County: #11 in 1A D1
DCTF Spread: Highland by 3
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Irion County by 10
The Pick: Highland
Photo: Johnna Reynolds/Texas 1A Fan
IRA (1-1) AT LORAINE (0-3)
SERIES HISTORY: Ira leads 13-10
Another week, another very tough opponent for Loraine.
The Bulldogs will host the Ira Bulldogs, and both teams are coming off losses.
Loraine fell to Klondike 72-22, while Ira dropped an 84-34 decision at Jayton.
Loraine snapped a 12-game losing streak to Ira with a 70-34 victory last season.
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
Jadrian Limones: 15-21, 210 yds, 7 TD passing; 48 yds, 1 TD rushing; 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: 17 tkl, 1 tfl
Xander Ybarra: 20 tkl
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Ira: #31 in 1A D1
Loraine: #31 in 1A D2
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Ira: #20 in 1A D1
Loraine: #23 in 1A D2
DCTF Spread: Ira by 4
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Ira by 36
The Pick: Ira
Photo: Johnna Reynolds/Texas 1A Fan
SPUR (0-3) AT #4 WESTBROOK (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Westbrook leads 1-0
Westbrook has looked unbeatable since a week one loss to Knox City, reeling off two impressive victories in a row over Jonesboro and Rankin by a combined 112 to 14.
On paper Spur is not a top tier talent and the Wildcats should be on their way to a third straight win.
The Wildcats won the first ever meeting between the two teams, 58-8, at Spur in 2022.
STAT LEADERS
Keegan Gilbreath: 4-9, 108 yds, 2 TD; 299 yds, 8 TD rushing; 36 tkl, 4 tfl, 1 ff, 1 fr
Grayson Jeffrey: 3-8, 77 yds passing; 155 yds, 2 TD rushing; 1 rec, 7 yds; 29 tkl, 1 int, 1 tfl, 2 pbu
Bo Payne: 5 rec, 69 yds, 3 TD; 12 tkl
Parker Matlock: 31 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 fr; 5-12, 30 yds, 3 TD, 1 int passing
Aiden Sullivan: 31 tkl, 7 tfl, 1 sack, 4 ff, 3 fr; 2 rec, 58 yds; 43 yds, 1 TD rushing
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Spur: #52 in 1A D1
Westbrook: #1 in 1A D1
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Spur: #46 in 1A D1
Westbrook: #1 in 1A D1
DCTF Spread: Westbrook by 80
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Westbrook by 45
The Pick: Westbrook
VERIBEST (3-0) AT BAIRD (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Baird leads 1-0
Baird wraps up a four-game season-opening homestand this week against Veribest.
The Bears fell to Robert Lee by two scores last week and will have to play well to take down the unbeaten Falcons.
Veribest has wins over Santa Anna 50-0, Zephyr 42-22, and Bronte 48-42 so far this season.
The Bears beat the Falcons 40-25 a year ago in the first game between the teams.
STAT LEADERS
Bryce Martin: 10-18, 209 yds, 4 TD, 1 int; 143 yds, 5 TD rushing; 3 rec, 65 yds, 2 TD; 12 tkl, 1 int
Lane Howard: 231 yds, 2 TD rushing
AC Natividad: 8 rec, 105 yds, 2 TD
Hunter Hallmark: 37 tkl, 1 tfl, 3 int
Jake Collins: 212 yds, 1 TD rushing; 2 rec, 44 yds, 2 TD; 14-25, 191 yds, 2 TD passing; 12 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 sack, 1 int
Skyler Denning: 122 yds, 3 TD rushing; 1 rec, 10 yds; 10 tkl, 1 fr
Devin Lucas: 33 yds, 2 TD rushing; 17 rec, 221 yds, 4 TD; 26 tkl, 1 tfl, 3 ff, 2 fr
Camdyn Schlieve: 15-20, 183 yds, 4 TD passing; 7 rec, 102 yds, 2 TD; 21 yds rushing; 9 tkl, 1 fr, 1 ff
Jake Gerngross: 64 yds, 4 TD rushing; 5 rec, 45 yds, 1 TD; 11-13, 111 yds, 2 TD passing; 13 tkl
Tyler Stills: 14 tkl, 1 fr
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Veribest: #29 in 1A D1
Baird: #50 in 1A D1
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Veribest: #49 in 1A D1
Baird: #45 in 1A D1
DCTF Spread: Veribest by 16
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Baird by 8
The Pick: Baird
GORMAN (1-2) AT STRAWN (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Gorman leads 11-9-2
The Panthers look to end a two-game skid as they head to Strawn this week.
Both teams are licking their wounds after last week's losses: Gorman fell 50-0 to Blum, and Strawn lost 46-0 to rival Gordon.
Gorman beat Strawn 52-50 last season.
STAT LEADERS
Nathan Rodriguez: 234 yds, 6 TD rushing; 52 yds, 2 TD passing; 4 tkl, 1 ff
Josh Pele: 5 rec, 62 yds, 2 TD; 8 tkl
Garrett Teague: 12 tkl, 1, ff, 2 fr, 2 sacks
Tyce Delgado: 10 tkl, 2 fr, 1 int
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Gorman: #48 in 1A D1
Strawn: #26 in 1A D2
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Gorman: #41 in 1A D1
Strawn: #24 in 1A D2
DCTF Spread: Strawn by 19
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Strawn by 8
The Pick: Strawn
Photo: Dency McClure/Texas 1A Fan
#8 MAY (2-1) AT GARDEN CITY (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Series tied 1-1
May took it on the chin against Knox City at home last week and will now head to Garden City to battle the Bearkats.
Garden City is coming off its first win of the year, 51-23 over Midland Trinity. The Bearkats fell to Jayton 68-20 and Gordon 58-12 in weeks one and two and will continue a very tough non-district schedule against May.
The Tigers beat the Bearkats 63-34 at home last season. It was the first game between the two since 2015.
STAT LEADERS
Braden Steele: 493 yds, 10 TD rushing; 19-31, 280 yds, 4 TD passing; 13 tkl, 2 tfl
Mikey Scheriger: 102 yds, 1 TD rushing; 12 tkl, 1 ff
Ben Harrell: 13 tkl, 2 tfl; 2 rec, 66 yds, 2 TD
Walton Marshall: 13-27, 197 yds, 3 TD passing
Denton Roe: 127 yds, 2 TD rushing; 6 rec, 118 yds, 3 TD; 1-4, 9 yds, 1 TD passing
Blain Walts: 203 yds, 4 TD rushing; 2-3, 29 yds, 1 TD, 1 int passing
DCTF Computer Rankings:
May: #13 in 1A D1
Garden City: #23 in 1A D1
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
May: #7 in 1A D1
Garden City: #23 in 1A D1
DCTF Spread: May by 11
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: May by 32
The Pick: May
Photo: Brownwoodnews.com
BLANKET (1-2) AT SANTA ANNA (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Santa Anna leads 17-12
Blanket earned win number one this season with a 72-46 victory over Eden and hopes to make it two straight with a road trip to Santa Anna.
Santa Anna lost 66-50 to Nueces Canyon a week after topping Priddy 50-26.
The Tigers have beaten the Mountaineers in three straight matchups.
STAT LEADERS
Kannon Kensing: 487 yds, 8 TD rushing
Cameron Aultman: 235 yds, 4 TD rushing
William Perry: 386 yds, 7 TD rushing; 18 tkl, 1 int
Wyatt Strickland: 121 yds, 3 TD rushing; 1 rec, 6 yds; 44 yd KR for TD; 10 tkl
Jacob Jiminez: 19 yds, 1 TD rushing; 3 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD; 1-1, 17 yds passing
James Denson: 57 yds rushing; 60 yd kickoff return for TD; 15 tkl, 4 tfl
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Blanket: #38 in 1A D2
Santa Anna: #63 in 1A D1
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Blanket: #38 in 1A D2
Santa Anna: #63 in 1A D1
DCTF Spread: Blanket by 7
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Blanket by 45
The Pick: Blanket
Dency McClure/Texas 1A Fan
Photo: Mark Martinez/Double Mountain Chronicle
ASPERMONT (2-1) AT LUEDERS-AVOCA (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Aspermont leads Lueders-Avoca 13-1; leads Lueders 10-9
Aspermont looks to make it three out of four, while the Raiders look for a winning streak.
Lueders-Avoca beat Olfen on the road 25-13 last week to give Reese Wilson his first win at the school.
Aspermont rolled past Moran 48-6 last week, thanks in part to a huge effort from Carson Guidry.
The Hornets have five straight wins in the series dating back to 2013.
STAT LEADERS
Carson Guidry: 447 yds, 8 TD rushing; 7-9, 135 yds, 1 TD, 1 int; 2 rec, 70 yds, 1 TD
Kolby Bradshaw: 52 yds, 1 TD rushing; 1 rec, 9 yds
Jaden Flores: 6 tkl, 1 int
Jaxon Hodges: 6 tkl, 1 int
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Aspermont: #30 in 1A D2
Lueders-Avoca: #59 in 1A D2
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Aspermont: #40 in 1A D2
Lueders-Avoca: #66 in 1A D2
DCTF Spread: Aspermont by 26
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Aspermont by 45
The Pick: Aspermont
Photo: SixMania
#1 BENJAMIN (3-0) AT GUTHRIE (0-3)
SERIES HISTORY: Guthrie leads 25-13
Benjamin beat Guthrie 88-0 a year ago, and the numbers so far in 2023 make it look like something similar could happen Friday night.
The Mustangs have cruised to mercy-rule wins over Follett, McLean, and Abilene Christian, while the Jaguars have dropped decisions to Paducah 74-12, Lorenzo 57-32, and Hart 22-12.
The Mustangs have won three straight in the series.
STAT LEADERS
Grayson Rigdon: 583 yds, 12 TD rushing; 20-25, 378 yds, 3 TD passing; 11 rec, 332 yds, 4 TD; 26 tkl, 2 ff, 2 fr, 2 int
Keegan Hayes: 14-29, 382 yds, 9 TD, 1 int passing; 10 rec, 271 yds, 3 TD; 37 tkl
Weston Weatherford: 26 tkl
Tallon Hayes: 28 tkl, 2 ff, 2 fr
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Benjamin: #2 in 1A D2
Guthrie: #56 in 1A D2
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Benjamin: #1 in 1A D2
Guthrie: #49 in 1A D2
DCTF Spread: Benjamin by 75
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Benjamin by 45
The Pick: Benjamin
NORTHSIDE (3-0) AT PAINT CREEK (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Northside leads 7-3
The Pirates have a challenge on their hands this week as they welcome unbeaten 1A D1 Northside to town.
The Indians are one of just 15 3-0 teams in 1A D1 and beat Hedley last week 54-47.
Paint Creek found the win column with a 43-13 victory over Lohn.
The Indians beat the Pirates 53-8 a year ago.
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Northside: #53 in 1A D1
Paint Creek: #62 in 1A D2
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Northside: #54 in 1A D1
Paint Creek: #65 in 1A D2
DCTF Spread: Northside by 16
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Northside by 45
The Pick: Northside
WICHITA CHRISTIAN (3-0) AT RULE (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: First meeting
Rule picked up a dominating 69-12 win over Patton Springs last week and looks to keep rolling against Wichita Falls Christian.
The Bobcats rode a huge effort, 350 yards and six touchdowns rushing, from Kyleik Mason a week ago.
The Stars beat the Newcastle JV 61-0 last week, Forestburg 46-22 in week two, and Athens Christian Prep 54-6 in week one.
STAT LEADERS
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Wichita Christian: #56 in 6-Man Private Schools
Rule: #50 in 1A D2
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Wichita Christian: #10 in TAPPS D3
Rule: #42 in 1A D2
DCTF Spread: Wichita Christian by 10
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Wichita Christian by 20
The Pick: Rule
PAINT ROCK (2-1) AT TRENT (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Trent leads 8-6
The Gorillas hope to bounce back from their first loss of the season last week at Harrold (51-6) as they get set to take on Paint Rock.
The Indians cruised past Gustine 58-12 last week. They beat Midland TLCA 34-22 in their opener and lost 54-6 to Ranger in week two.
The Indians have won three straight in the series, including a 66-16 victory in 2022.
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:
Paint Rock: #39 in 1A D2
Trent: #52 in 1A D2
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Paint Rock: #52 in 1A D2
Trent: #60 in 1A D2
DCTF Spread: Paint Rock by 6
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Paint Rock by 45
The Pick: Paint Rock
Photo: Johnna Reynolds/Texas 1A Fan
BLACKWELL (1-2) AT ROBERT LEE (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Robert Lee leads 7-2
The Hornets fell to Highland last week and now make the short road trip to take on Robert Lee.
The Steers beat Baird in week three and Rotan 46-0 in week one. Their only loss of the year was 53-44 against Sands in week two.
Blackwell has losses to Aspermont and Highland and a 46-25 victory over Eden.
The Steers beat the Hornets 48-36 in their meeting last season.
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Blackwell: #33 in 1A D2
Robert Lee: #41 in 1A D1
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Blackwell: #37 in 1A D2
Robert Lee: #40 in 1A D1
DCTF Spread: Robert Lee by 8
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Robert Lee by 24
The Pick: Robert Lee
Photo: ColemanToday.com
PANTHER CREEK (3-0) AT OLFEN (0-2) — SATURDAY
SERIES HISTORY: First meeting
Panther Creek squeaked past Priddy 80-79 to stay perfect on the season and will have a good shot at getting to 4-0 as they visit Olfen Saturday.
The Mustangs dropped a 25-13 decision to Lueders-Avoca in week two.
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Panther Creek: #32 in 1A D2
Olfen: #128 in 6-Man Private Schools
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Panther Creek: #48 in 1A D2
Olfen: #4 in Unknown
DCTF Spread: Panther Creek by 35
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Panther Creek by 45
The Pick: Panther Creek
MORAN (1-2) AT MULLIN (0-3) — SATURDAY
SERIES HISTORY: Mullin leads 8-2
It’s another battle of Bulldogs in the Big Country this week, this one featuring Moran at Mullin.
Moran beat Lohn in week one but has since been 45’d by Baird and Aspermont, while Mullin had to forfeit to Brookesmith before losing 59-12 to Panther Creek and 71-12 to Iredell.
Mullin has won five straight in the series. The last Moran win was 43-22 in 2007.
STAT LEADERS
Ellis Hise: 11-23, 142 yds, 1 TD, 1 int passing; 301 yds, 4 TD rushing; 4 rec, 25 yds; 30 tkl, 1 ff
Caleb York: 8 rec, 131 yds, 1 TD; 66 yds, 1 TD rushing; 31 tkl, 1 fr, 1 ff
Zech Henderson: 21 tkl, 1 ff, 1 pbu
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Moran: #61 in 1A D2
Mullin: #57 in 1A D2
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Moran: #59 in 1A D2
Mullin: #57 in 1A D2
DCTF Spread: Mullin by 5
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Mullin by 11
The Pick: Moran
Photo: Brownwoodnews.com
CRANFILLS GAP (2-1) AT RISING STAR (1-2)
SERIES HISTORY: Rising Star leads 1-0
Rising Star hopes to snap a two-game losing streak as they host Cranfills Gap this week.
The Wildcats are coming off two close losses, 38-34 to Zephyr a week ago and 45-34 to Sidney the week before that.
Cranfills Gap has won two straight after a season-opening 62-12 loss to Bynum, beating Mount Calm 43-20 and Three Way 55-6.
The Wildcats beat the Lions 52-6 last season in the only meeting between the two teams.
STAT LEADERS
Dathon Morris: 121 yds, 2 TD rushing
Blake Wilson: 180 yds, 4 TD rushing
Pacey McGinn: 163 yds, 3 TD rushing
Anthony Pollard: 31 tkl
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Cranfills Gap: #28 in 1A D2
Rising Star: #30 in 1A D2
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Cranfills Gap: #35 in 1A D2
Rising Star: #20 in 1A D2
DCTF Spread: Rising Star by 22
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Cranfills Gap by 4
The Pick: Rising Star
LOHN (0-3) AT ZEPHYR (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Zephyr leads 7-0
Zephyr hosts winless Lohn in week three.
The Bulldogs knocked off Rising Star last week in a hard-fought battle to get to 2-1.
Lohn fell at Paint Creek last week, 43-13. They have gone the distance in all three games they’ve played, which is something they only did twice in nine games last season.
The Bulldogs bested the Eagles a year ago, 68-6.
STAT LEADERS
Tripp Ballard: 174 yds, 4 TD rushing; 3 rec, 68 yds; 41 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 int
Wyatt Stevens: 16-30, 160 yds, 2 TD, 2 int; 2 rec, 18 yds
Karsen Floyd: 13 rec, 186 yds, 3 TD; 113 yds, 1 TD rushing; 34 tkl
Trapper Schoenhals: 24 tkl, 4 tfl
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Lohn: #69 in 1A D2
Zephyr: #24 in 1A D2
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Lohn: #68 in 1A D2
Zephyr: #29 in 1A D2
DCTF Spread: Zephyr by 59
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Zephyr by 45
The Pick: Zephyr
WOODSON (0-3) AT RANGER (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Ranger leads 1-0
Ranger guns for a third straight victory as it hosts the winless Cowboys this week.
The Bulldogs held off Perrin-Whitt 42-41 to get to 2-1 last week, while the Cowboys fell 44-39 at Rotan.
The Bulldogs beat the Cowboys last season,, 37-8.
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:
Woodson: #47 in 1A D2
Ranger: #59 in 6-Man Private Schools
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Woodson: #53 in 1A D2
Ranger: #5 in Independent Schools
DCTF Spread: Ranger by 13
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Ranger by 45
The Pick: Ranger
Photo: Abilene Christian School
LUBBOCK KINGDOM PREP (2-1) AT ABILENE CHRISTIAN (2-1)
SERIES HISTORY: Tied 2-2
The Panthers are home again this week and set to face Lubbock Kingdom Prep, who has wins over Anton 32-7 and Roby 56-20 the past two weeks after falling 61-14 to Borden County in week one.
Abilene Christian competed well but fell to top-ranked Benjamin to suffer its first loss after wins over the Lubbock Titans and Hermleigh.
The Panthers whipped the Warriors 76-54 in this matchup in 2022.
STAT LEADERS
Brooks Armstrong: 5-8, 65 yds, 1 TD passing; 369 yds, 5 TD rushing; 7 rec, 101 yds, 2 TD; 13 tkl, 2 int
Carson Schwiethale: 18-34, 232 yds, 3 TD, 1 int; 3 tkl
Davis Patteson: 164 yds, 4 TD rushing; 2 rec, 27 yds; 6 tkl, 1 int, 1 sack
Bryce McGlothlin: 1 rec, 17 yds, 17 tkl, 3 sacks
Isaac Presley: 14 tkl, 2 sacks, 1 int; 5 rec, 50 yds, 1 td
DCTF Computer Rankings:
Kingdom Prep: #36 in 6-Man Private Schools
Abilene Christian: #10 in 6-Man Private Schools
Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Kingdom Prep: #6 in TAPPS D3
Abilene Christian: #3 in TAPPS D2
DCTF Spread: Abilene Christian by 18
Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Abilene Christian by 45
The Pick: Abilene Christian
#9 INCARNATE WORD (1-1) AT ABILENE CHRISTIAN (2-0) - SATURDAY, 7 P.M.
SERIES HISTORY: ACU leads 7-4
The Wildcats face their toughest test so far as they welcome ninth-ranked Incarnate Word to town this weekend.
The Cardinals made it all the way to the FCS semifinals last season and are poised to make another run this year.
They feature a pair of Texas A&M transfers on offense. Zach Calzada, who quarterbacked the Aggies to a win over Alabama two years ago, and receiver Caleb Chapman team up for a pretty good passing and catching duo for IW. The Cardinals lost at UTEP 28-14 to start the season and beat Northern Colorado 42-7. ACU topped Northern Colorado 31-11 in week one.
The Wildcats should have their first real challenge of the season on Saturday after a pair of solid wins to start 2023.
It’s the first meeting between the teams since a 31-24 Incarnate Word win in San Antonio.
STAT LEADERS
Zach Calzada: 41-63, 500 yds, 4 TD, 2 int
Tre Siggers: 100 yds, 2 TD rushing
Caleb Chapman: 8 rec, 188 yds, 2 TD
Tylan Foster: 20 tkl, 1 tfl
Maverick McIvor: 28-43, 533 yds, 5 TD
Jermiah Dobbins: 126 yds rushing
Blayne Taylor: 7 rec, 211 yds, 1 TD
Elijah Moffett: 15 tkl, 4 tfl, 1 pbu
Dorian Plumley: 8 tkl, 2.5 tfl, 1.5 sacks
The Pick: Incarnate Word
Photo: Howard Payne Sports Information
LYON COLLEGE (1-1) AT HOWARD PAYNE (2-0) - SATURDAY, 1 P.M.
SERIES HISTORY: First meeting
The Yellow Jackets have a great shot to get to 3-0 as they host Lyon College on Saturday afternoon.
Lyon College, located in Batesville, Arkansas, is coming out of the NAIA and is in its first season in Division III. The Scots beat Grinnell 18-12 in week one but fell 48-15 to Belhaven last week.
The HPU defense has been stellar so far in 2023, only allowing 13 points in two games. The offense is averaging just under 30 points per game.
STAT LEADERS
Brady Miller: 34-55, 441 yds, 3 TD
Kamron Turner: 41 yds rushing
Reginald Brown II: 10 rec, 153 yds
William Litton: 19 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 int, 1f fr, 1 ff
Landon McKinney: 39-68, 456 yds, 2 TD, 2 int
Javian Myles: 136 yds, 1 TD rushing
Gus Charles: 12 rec, 163 yds, 2 TD
KJ Kelley: 18 tkl, 2 int
The Pick: Howard Payne
