WEEK 1 PICKS: 34-41, 82.9%
WEEK 2 PICKS: 40-50, 80%
WEEK 3 PICKS: 39-51, 76.5%
WEEK 4 PICKS: 36-44, 81.8%
WEEK 5 PICKS: 42-48, 87.5%
WEEK 6 PICKS: 26-31, 83.8%
WEEK 7 PICKS: 40-43, 93%
WEEK 8 PICKS: 36-43, 83.7%
WEEK 9 PICKS: 36-45, 80%
SEASON: 329-396, 83.1%

*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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AMARILLO (4-4, 3-1) AT ABILENE HIGH (7-2, 5-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Tied 11-11

Abilene High can wrap up a perfect run through district play and claim its first outright district title since 2016 with a win over Amarillo High Friday night.

The Eagles were tested severely by Lubbock Cooper but have had no troubled with the rest of 2-5A Division I, cruising pas Monterey, Tascosa, Caprock and Coronado by a combined 219-44.

Amarillo High enters the matchup as a clear-cut playoff team, but they’d like to get a piece of the district title. They can do so with a win and hope things up as a three-way tie between they, the Eagles and the Pirates.

The Amarillo offense has been pretty good in district play, averaging 41.3 points per game. The defense has been good against Tascosa, Caprock and Coronado, allowing just 27 points, but they did allow 49 to Lubbock Cooper in a 49-19 loss.

The Sandies got the best of the Eagles 17-10 last season in Amarillo in the first meeting of the two teams since 2001.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Abilene High Potential bi-district matchups: El Paso Hanks (5-5) or El Paso Parkland (4-4). Hanks and Parkland play this week and the winner will have the upper hand for the four-seed from District 1.

Ysleta (4-4) and Bel Air (7-1) come into play if the Eagles fall to Amarillo on Friday.

STAT LEADERS

Will Flaming: 63-123, 1006 yds, 9 TD, 2 int; 18 yds, 2 TD rushing
Pius Vokes: 925 yds, 10 TD rushing; 10 rec, 48 yds
Rylan Leathers: 29 rec, 359 yds, 3 TD
Leo Butler: 72 tkl, 3 tfl

Dylan Slack: 119-166, 1578 yds, 20 TD, 1 int; 63 yds, 4 TD rushing
Bam Rashaw: 169 yds, 1 TD rushing
Chad Lara: 228 yds, 7 TD
Brayden Henry: 660 yds, 7 TD rushing; 27-51, 277 yds, 2 TD, 1 int passing; 11 rec, 100 yds, 2 TD
Ryland Bradford: 34 rec, 711 yds, 9 TD; 1 kickoff return for TD
Jackson Howle: 33 rec, 323yds, 2 TD
Bryce Neves: 66 tkl, 4 tfl, 3 int, 4 ff, 2 fr, 1 sack
Beckham Paul: 32 tkl, 3 int, 1 ff

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Amarillo: #44 in 5A D1
Abilene: #12 in 5A D1

DCTF Spread: Abilene High by 20

The Pick: Abilene High

Other district games:
Lubbock Cooper (5-3, 3-1) at Tascosa (3-4, 2-2)
Coronado (2-6, 1-3) at Monterey (3-5, 1-3)
Caprock (1-8, 0-5) is off

COOPER (3-5, 2-1) AT LUBBOCK HIGH (2-6, 0-3) - THURSDAY

SERIES HISTORY: Cooper leads 9-0

Cooper’s late season turnaround and playoff push continues with another winnable game at Lubbock High Thursday night.

The Cougars have back-to-back big wins over Palo Duro and Plainview after a district opening loss to Rider and now look like a solid bet to reach the playoffs once again.

The Cooper defense has given up 21 and 14 points the last two weeks, the fewest they have allowed in any games all season.

The Coogs topped the Westerners 54-7 last season to stay unbeaten all time in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The Cougars could end up anywhere from one to four, still, as far as seeding goes. If they win out and Rider is upset by Plainview or Lubbock, then Cooper could end up tied for first and be the two-seed because of their loss to the Raiders earlier in the season. If Cooper wins out and Rider somehow loses both then the Coogs would be the top seed. If they win out, they would be the two-seed regardless of how Rider does, which gets you a home bi-district game instead of a road trip to El Paso.

Cooper Potential bi-district matchups: Canutillo (6-2), El Paso Andress (3-5) El Paso Chapin (5-3), El Paso Burges (1-7) or El Paso Jefferson (1-7).

STAT LEADERS

Dallas Tevino: 60-99, 760 yds, 4 TD, 5 int; 96 yds, 1 TD rushing
Dazaun Jones: 346 yds, 3 TD rushing
Trini Tijerina: 24 rec, 379 yds, 4 TD

Austin Cummins: 70-135, 672 yds, 5 TD, 7 int; 211 yds, 1 TD rushing
Daniel Bray: 791 yds, 14 TD rushing; 5 rec, 10 yds
Jaden Carrillo: 26 rec, 194 yds, 1 TD
Jaylen Parker: 23 rec, 213 yds, 1 TD
Zavian Alexander: 21 rec, 282 yds, 2 TD; 2 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Cooper: #50 in 5A D2
Lubbock: #108 in 5A D2

DCTF Spread: Cooper by 32

The Pick: Cooper

PALO DURO (3-4, 1-2) AT WYLIE (5-3, 2-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Wylie leads 1-0

The Bulldogs host Palo Duro this week in a key game for the playoff hopes of both squads.

Wylie had no issues with Lubbock High on the road last week to improve to 2-1 in district play, while the Dons fell on the road to district leading Rider 49-20.

The Bulldogs scored a season high 55 points last week, following a season low 14 the week before against Rider.

The Bulldogs got a last-minute victory in Amarillo to beat the Dons 27-24 last season in the first ever game between the two teams.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The Bulldogs would be in for sure with a win.

Wylie could still finish anywhere in the top four, depending on how things go. The most likely scenario if Wylie wins out would be getting the two seed, as I don’t see Rider losing to Plainview or Lubbock High.

STAT LEADERS

Darien Lewis: 75-129, 729 yds, 8 TD, 7 int; 758 yds, 8 TD rushing
AJ James: 532 yds, 5 TD rushing
Braylen Norman: 19 rec, 267 yds, 4 TD
Ali Hopson: 130 tkl, 5 tfl, sack

Bear Meng: 90-149, 1371 yds, 16 TD, 4 int; 249 yds, 4 TD rushing
Malachi Daniels: 679 yds, 6 TD rushing; 8 rec, 52 yds; 1-1, 2 yds, 1 TD passing
Braden Regala: 33 rec, 378 yds, 3 TD
Derrick Evans: 27 rec, 623 yds, 8 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Palo Duro: #68 in 5A D2
Wylie: #37 in 5A D2

DCTF Spread: Wylie by 17

The Pick: Wylie

Other district games:
Rider (6-2, 3-0) at Plainview (5-3, 1-2)

ANDREWS (4-4, 1-1) AT #7 BROWNWOOD (8-1, 3-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Brownwood leads 3-2

Brownwood already has a share of the district title and can make it back-to-back outright championships with a win over Andrews.

The Mustangs switched to the Slot T this season on offense and have been racking up the yards on the ground. They average 390.4 yards per game on the ground and have only completed four passes the entire season. They’ve only attempted 17! All four of their completions have gone for touchdowns as teams, rightly so, are focused in on the Mustang ground game.

Andrews fell 52-14 their last time out to Estacado, a team the Lions just dominated on the road 35-14. Brownwood allowed just 59 yards of total offense in the game, but Estacado was playing without injured star running back Bobby Ross.

The Lions mashed the Mustangs 47-3 on the road last season in the first matchup between the two teams since 2016.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The Lions already have the top seed in the playoffs from the district courtesy of their win over Estacado last week and will earn the outright district title with a win over Andrews this week.

Brownwood Potential bi-district matchups: El Paso Irvin (1-7) or El Paso Austin (3-5).

STAT LEADERS

Ike Hall: 79-142, 1307 yds, 11 TD, 5 int; 1069 yds, 16 TD rushing
Levi Pearson: 454 yds, 3 TD rushing
Jaylan Brown: 328 yds, 8 TD rushing
Carson Noe: 27 rec, 344 yds, 3 TD
Aaron Edmonds: 21 rec, 283 yds, 2 TD
Morsello Hooker: 10 rec, 238 yds, 5 TD
Sam Kallman: 96 tkl, 7 tfl, 6 sacks, 1 fr
Steve Ramirez: 83 tkl, 3 tfl, 2 sacks, 1 int
Jake Jetton: 81 tkl, 1 fr, 1 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Andrews: #58 in 4A D1
Brownwood: #11 in 4A D1

DCTF Spread: Brownwood by 31

The Pick: Brownwood

Other district games:
Estacado (6-2, 1-1) at Big Spring (2-6, 1-1)
Lake View (1-8, 0-3) is off

SWEETWATER (5-3, 1-1) AT HIRSCHI (4-3, 2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Hirschi leads 5-0

After a rough 58-14 outing against Graham the Mustangs hit the road to face the only team that has beaten Graham this season.

Wichita Falls Hirschi won at Snyder 26-7 last week to stay atop the standings in District 3-4A Division II. They topped the Steers the week before 27-26.

The Huskies beat Sweetwater 53-7 a year ago to move to a perfect 5-0 all-time in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Hirschi and Graham look to be locks, with Greenwood, Snyder, and Sweetwater battling it out for the final two spots.

If Sweetwater loses at Hirschi this week, then their Week 11 matchup with rival Snyder could decide a playoff spot.

Greenwood is still in the mix but has to play at Graham this week and host Hirschi in Week 11.

Snyder is off this week but could still sneak into the playoffs with a win over Sweetwater in the finale.

Sweetwater Potential bi-district matchups: Glen Rose (4-4), Benbrook (6-2), Godley (3-5) or Hillsboro (4-4)
Snyder Potential bi-district matchups: Glen Rose (4-4), Benbrook (6-2), Godley (3-5) or Hillsboro (4-4)
Graham Potential bi-district matchups: Benbrook (6-2), Godley (3-5) or Hillsboro (4-4)

STAT LEADERS

Caiden Ortiz: 90-145, 1617 yds, 18 TD, 8 int; 76 yds rushing
Korda Moore: 727 yds, 13 TD rushing; 14 rec, 223 yds, 4 TD
Uriah Martines: 568 yds, 5 TD rushing; 4 rec, 57 yds, 2 TD
Jadyn Forbes: 36 rec, 683 yds, 6 TD
Kannon Weise: 90 tkl, 9 tfl, 2 ff, 1 fr

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Sweetwater: #53 in 4A D2
Hirschi: #24 in 4A D2

DCTF Spread: Hirschi by 25

The Pick: Hirschi

Other District game:
Greenwood (2-6, 1-1) at Graham (8-1, 2-1)
Snyder (3-6, 0-3) is off

#9 CLYDE (8-0, 3-0) AT IOWA PARK (3-5, 2-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Iowa Park leads 2-1

Clyde has another huge game in its quest to bring home a district championship. The now ninth-ranked Bulldogs head north again this week to take on Iowa Park a week after beating Bowie 48-21.

Iowa Park had a chance to make this a battle of unbeatens but fell to Vernon last week 48-27 and now sits in a three-way tie for second with the Lions and Jim Ned.

The Hawks beat the Bulldogs 44-7 last season in the first meeting between the teams since 1991.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Clyde will need to win out to win an outright district championship, but they would have at least a share with a win in one of their last two games (at Iowa Park, vs. Breckenridge).

Clyde Potential bi-district matchups: Ponder (4-4), Boyd (1-8) or Peaster (2-6)

STAT LEADERS

Blake Carr: 84-136, 1745 yds, 25 TD, 4 int; 1167 yds, 15 TD rushing
Josh Hutton: 470 yds, 6 TD rushing; 4 rec, 42 yds
Fabian Gomez: 396 yds, 7 TD rushing; 1 rec, 63 yds
Dai’jon Booker: 30 rec, 630 yds, 7 TD
Kendrick Johnson: 25 rec, 584 yds, 10 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Clyde: #16 in 3A D1
Iowa Park: #43 in 3A D1

DCTF Spread: Clyde by 15

The Pick: Clyde

BOWIE (1-6, 0-3) AT BRECKENRIDGE (3-5, 0-3)

SERIES HISTORY: Breckenridge leads 13-7

Breckenridge looks to snap a district winless streak and remain in the playoff hunt with a home win over Bowie.

The Jackrabbits are coming off a loss to Clyde, while the Buckaroos battled hard for a half before falling at Jim Ned 42-14.

The Bucks beat Bowie 33-0 in 2022 and have won the last five meetings in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Breckenridge is not technically eliminated but would have to beat Bowie and Clyde and get a lot of help to make the postseason.

Breckenridge Potential bi-district matchups: Brock (5-3)

STAT LEADERS

Cam Escalon: 118-175, 1753 yds, 20 TD, 10 int; 54 yds rushing
Sawyer Wimberly: 755 yds, 5 TD rushing; 21 rec, 248 yds, 4 TD
Alexis Franco: 29 rec, 566 yds, 7 TD; 96 tkl, 3 int, 3 ff, 9 pbu, 2 blocked FG
Brilee Bernal: 25 rec, 308 yds, 3 TD
Bryson Herring: 75 tkl, 8 tfl, 1 ff

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Bowie: #79 in 3A D1
Breckenridge: #58 in 3A D1

DCTF Spread: Breckenridge by 16

The Pick: Breckenridge

JIM NED (6-2, 2-1) AT VERNON (7-1, 2-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Jim Ned leads 1-0

The Indians head to Vernon in a key game that could very well end up deciding the number two seed in the playoffs out of District 3-3A Division I.

The winner will at least still have a shot at a share of a district title if Clyde should falter down the stretch.

Jim Ned is coming off a 42-14 win over Breckenridge, while Vernon took down Iowa Park 48-27.

The teams met for the first-time last year, a 28-7 Jim Ned victory on their home field.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Clyde, Jim Ned, Vernon, and Iowa Park are all just about playoff locks at this point.

Jim Ned, Vernon and Iowa Park need to win out and hope Clyde loses to have a shot at the one seed in the playoffs.

Jim Ned Potential bi-district matchups: Whitesboro (4-4), Paradise (8-1), Ponder (4-4) or Boyd (1-8)

STAT LEADERS

Dean Guffey: 31-62, 514 yds, 36TD, 1 int; 202 yds, 3 TD rushing
Brayden Shipman: 968 yds, 8 TD rushing
Aiden Ellis: 474 yds, 6 TD rushing; 42 tkl
Carter Wood: 18 rec, 349 yds, 5 TD; 35 tkl, 3 int, 5 pbu, 1 ff
Trey Hicks: 65 tkl, 4 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Jim Ned: #22 in 3A D1
Vernon: #27 in 3A D1

DCTF Spread: Pick ‘em

The Pick: Jim Ned

TLCA SAN ANGELO (4-4, 1-2) AT BALLINGER (0-8, 0-3)

SERIES HISTORY: Ballinger leads 3-1

The Bearcats are coming off their best performance of the season and will need another one like it or better to stay in the playoff chase.

Ballinger fell to Brady 34-27 last week, scoring more points in that one game the previous seven games combined (18).

They will need to be able to score to keep up with a TLCA squad that averages 30.6 points per game.

The Eagles topped the Bearcats 34-27 last season to get their first ever win against Ballinger.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The four-seed will come down to TLCA San Angelo and Ballinger.

If the Bearcats can win at home against the Eagles this week and at Grape Creek in Week 11, they’d be in. They could even end up in the playoffs with a win this week and a loss in the finale, but I believe the Eagles are in with a win over Ballinger this week.

Ballinger/Brady/TLCA Potential bi-district matchups: Crane (5-3) or Alpine (4-4)

STAT LEADERS

Cade Strube: 29-60, 385 yds, 4 int; 30 tkl
Kyson Weathers: 28-75, 471 yds, 3 TD, 4 int
Zach Canada: 459 yds, 2 TD rushing; 29 tkl, 2 tfl
Aiden Pena: 282 yds, 2 TD rushing; 17 tkl; 27 tkl
Kyle Bullard: 19 rec, 221 yds; 50 tkl, 2 int
Jaylen Hernandez: 18 rec, 184 yds, 1 TD; 73 tkl, 1 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
TLCA San Angelo: #77 in 3A D2
Ballinger: #89 in 3A D2

DCTF Spread: TLCA by 7

The Pick: Ballinger

WALL (6-2, 3-0) AT EARLY (4-4, 3-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Wall leads 10-4

Early and Wall meet once again with a district championship on the line.

The Hawks got the best of the Horns last season 10-7 to knock Early to the two-seed and Early would love to return the favor this time around.

These are the clear cut-two best teams in the district and both have played well thus far in 2-3A Division II play.

Early shut out Grape Creek last week 54-0 while Wall took care of TLCA San Angelo 69-12.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The winner gets the top seed, and the loser gets the two seed in the playoffs barring a pair of Brady wins over the final two weeks.

Early/Wall Potential bi-district matchups: Odessa Compass (3-5) or Tornillo (0-7)

STAT LEADERS

Gunnar Dillard: 49-94, 725 yds, 7 TD, 4 int; 343 yds, 13 TD rushing
Nathan Pepper: 469 yds, 6 TD rushing
Landon Beeles: 12 rec, 142 yds, 1 TD
William Scherr: 72 tkl, 6 tfl, 2 fr

Rohyn Price: 78-130, 1193 yds, 13 TD, 7 int; 182 yds, 3 TD rushing; 16 tkl
Griffin Cheslock: 857 yds, 12 TD rushing; 8 rec, 64 yds; 8 tkl, 1 int
Andrew Reedy: 30 rec, 403 yds, 4 TD; 33 tkl, 2 int
Ki Houston: 24 rec, 523 yds, 3 TD; 16 tkl, 1 int
Kaleb Ozuna: 76 tkl, 6 tfl, 3 sacks
Dalton Adams: 50 tkl, 16 tfl, 8 sacks
Brooks Clippinger: 45 tkl, 7 tfl, 2 sacks

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Wall: #8 in 3A D2
Early: #42 in 3A D2

DCTF Spread: Wall by 23

The Pick: Wall

Other district game:
Grape Creek (0-8, 0-3) at Brady (3-5, 2-1)

MERKEL (5-3, 1-2) AT COMANCHE (4-4, 1-2) - THURSDAY

SERIES HISTORY: Comanche leads 8-3

After back-to-back district losses the Badgers will have to come through in a big way on the road to keep their postseason hopes alive.

Merkel fell 78-13 to Jacksboro last week and 23-20 the week before, while Comanche bounced back last week with a 60-15 drubbing of Dublin after losing four in a row after a 3-0 start to the season.

The Indians beat the Badgers 49-14 last season.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Eastland, Comanche, and Merkel will be in a fight for the final two spots, and Millsap could even miss out if they lose to both Jacksboro this week and Merkel in Week 11.

Merkel will have to find a win, or two, at Comanche and at home against Millsap, and Comanche hosts Merkel this week and goes to Eastland in Week 11. The Badgers best chance is to win both, as they’d lose a tie-breaker with Eastland.

Millsap/Eastland/Merkel/Comanche Potential bi-district matchups: Holliday (7-1), Henrietta (4-3) or City View (5-3)

STAT LEADERS

Maddox O’Malley: 62-113, 1277 yds, 13 TD, 3 int; 589 yds, 13 TD rushing
Connor Willyerd: 996 yds, 8 TD rushing; 13 rec, 198 yds, 2 TD
Kaden Blubaugh: 25 rec, 506 yds, 10 TD; 26 tkl, 4 int
Elijah Olivarez: 93 tkl, 5 tfl, 3 ff

Layden Welch: 63-120, 1069 yds, 16 TD, 1 int; 312 yds, 5 TD rushing
Cole Schwertner: 511 yds, 1 TD rushing; 2 rec, 28 yds
Sawyer Wilkerson: 521 yds, 7 TD rushing
Kyler Beaty: 29 rec, 470 yds, 9 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Merkel: #53 in 3A D2
Comanche: #22 in 3A D2

DCTF Spread: Comanche by 22

The Pick: Comanche

EASTLAND (2-6, 1-2) AT DUBLIN (1-7, 0-3)

SERIES HISTORY: Eastland leads 38-18-2

Eastland heads to Dublin looking for a win to help their playoff chances.

The Mavericks came up short in a 25-21 home loss to Millsap to drop to 1-2 in district last week and now head to Dublin. The Lions have lost three in a row to begin district action, including a 60-15 loss to Comanche last week.

The Mavs have won 12 straight against the Lions, including a 35-27 win last season that was their only victory. The last Dublin win was 17-0 in 2006.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Eastland, Comanche, and Merkel will be in a fight for the final two spots, and Millsap could even miss out if they lose to both Jacksboro this week and Merkel in Week 11.

The Mavericks have a very winnable game at Dublin this week and will host Comanche in the finale.

Millsap/Eastland/Merkel/Comanche Potential bi-district matchups: Holliday (7-1), Henrietta (4-3) or City View (5-3)

STAT LEADERS

Isaiah Hays: 103-166, 1518 yds, 12 TD, 8 int
Cason Browning: 158 yds, 1 TD rushing; 20 tkl
Jay Oznick: 37 rec, 571 yds, 7 TD
Griffin Beard: 20 rec, 308 yds, 2 TD; 60 tkl, 2.5 tfl
Eddie Medina: 75 tkl, 7.5 tfl, 2 fr

Kaden Gaitan: 67-127, 905 yds, 11 TD, 5 int; 230 yds, 3 TD rushing
Aiden Hernandez: 19 rec, 270 yds, 4 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Eastland: #34 in 3A D2
Dublin: #82 in 3A D2

DCTF Spread: Eastland by 23

The Pick: Eastland

Other district game:
Jacksboro (8-0, 3-0) at Millsap (5-2, 3-0)

STAMFORD (7-0, 4-0) AT #6 HAWLEY (6-2, 4-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Stamford leads 22-11

Folks in the Big Country have had this one circled on the calendar for quite some time as the defending state champs host unbeaten Stamford.

Hawley has won 27 district games in a row dating back to 2017 when they lost to, wait for it, Stamford 35-32 in the last game of the regular season.

Both teams have been great offensively: Stamford averages 44.6 points per game, third best in the Big Country and Hawley averages 34.3, tenth best in the Big Country.

Both are pretty darn good on defense as well, with the Bulldogs giving up 7.9 points per game (tops in the Big Country) and the Bearcats allowing 13.3 per game (third best in the Big Country).

Hawley has played the tougher schedule and should be battle tested. Stamford’s win last week over Anson was their first over a team with a winning record since beating Hamlin in week one.

Hawley beat Olney 51-7 last week and the Bearcats have outscored their district foes 201-19 so far.

The Bearcats have won five straight over the Bulldogs and shut them out 32-0 last season.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The winner will get the top seed in the playoffs and at least a share of the district championship.

Hawley/Stamford Potential bi-district matchups: Ozona (4-4), Anthony (3-4), Sonora (8-0) or Forsan (7-1)

STAT LEADERS

Christian Duran: 68-95, 1163 yds, 10 TD, 3 int; 355 yds, 7 TD rushing
Kaston Vega: 389 yds, 8 TD rushing; 86 tkl, 12 tfl
Cle Whitfield: 359 yds, 5 TD rushing
Quenten Pryor: 17 rec, 337 yds, 4 TD
Drew Faulks: 19 rec, 313 yds, 4 TD
Ja’Kain Whitaker: 64 tkl, 5 fl

Keagan Ables: 114-184, 1903 yds, 26 TD, 2 int; 156 yds, 3 TD rushing; 19 tkl, 2 int
Landon Sykora: 576 yds, 6 TD rushing; 55 tkl, 4 tfl
Diontay Ramon: 43 rec, 872 yds, 13 TD; 50 tkl, 6 tfl, 2 int
Chandlin Myers: 34 rec, 521 yds, 7 TD; 22 tkl
Hunter Hudson: 55 tkl, 9 tfl
Tate Scott: 55 tkl, 5 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Stamford: #12 in 2A D1
Hawley: #11 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Hawley by 4

The Pick: Hawley

CISCO (3-5, 3-1) AT ANSON (5-4, 3-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Cisco leads 18-12-1

The winner here avoids the four-seed in the playoffs out of District 4-2A Division I.

Anson is coming off a tough 41-7 loss to Stamford and has something to prove against one of the tougher teams in the district. The teams the Tigers have beaten this year are a combined 8-32 on the year, so they’re beating the teams they should and now hope to step up against tougher competition.

Cisco was off last week but lost 28-13 to Stamford in its last outing. The Loboes have also taken care of business against teams they should beat and beating Anson would give them their first win this season over a team with a winning record.

Cisco beat Anson 41-6 last season and have won 13 in a row over the Tigers. The last Anson victory was a 9-7 decision in 1989.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Cisco and Anson are both in the playoffs and the winner of their game will see who avoids the four-seed.

The Loboes could still end up as the two-seed if they win out and Hawley loses out.

Anson/Cisco Potential bi-district matchups: Ozona (4-4), Anthony (3-4), Sonora (8-0) or Forsan (7-1)

STAT LEADERS

Kannon Orsagh: 63-102, 754 yds, 10 TD, 7 int; 476 yds, 1 TD rushing
Gus Hart: 511 yds, 13 TD rushing
Dillon Silva: 23 rec, 212 yds, 2 TD

Tyler Wilburn: 31-74, 354 yds, 7 TD, 2 int; 583 yds, 7 TD rushing; 21 tkl, 1 int
Corey Layne: 537 yds, 4 TD rushing; 67 tkl, 6 tfl
Drike Shoemaker: 10 rec, 191 yds, 4 TD
Ethan Lozano: 77 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 fr

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Cisco: #31 in 2A D1
Anson: #59 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Cisco by 11

The Pick: Cisco

*Photo: Daril Gonzales/Anson Tiger Sports Pics*

OLNEY (2-5, 0-4) AT COLORADO CITY (1-7, 0-4)

SERIES HISTORY: Olney leads 1-0

Colorado City hopes to put a five-game losing streak to an end as the Wolves host Olney this week.

The Wolves fell 48-7 at Winters last week while the Cubs dropped a 51-7 decision to Hawley.

Olney enters on a four-game losing streak.

The 2022 meeting was the first between the Cubs and Wolves. Olney won it 56-0.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention.

STAT LEADERS

Mayson Monroe: 51-106, 381 yds, 2 TD, 8 int; 373 yds, 5 TD rushing
Camron Urias: 336 yds, 1 TD rushing
Thomas Martinez: 17 rec, 77 yds, 1 TD
Jordan Garza: 64 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 sacks
Nick Santana: 71 tkl, 1 tfl
Aiden Phillips: 35 tkl, 8 tfl, 2 sacks

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Olney: #69 in 2A D1
Colorado City: #100 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Olney by 23

The Pick: Olney

Winters (1-8, 1-4) is off

HAMILTON (4-4, 1-3) AT BANGS (2-6, 1-3)

SERIES HISTORY: Bangs leads 8-7

The loser here sees their playoff hopes come to an end.

The Dragons played without some key players in a 61-6 loss at Tolar last week while Hamilton kept its postseason chances alive with a 27-20 win over De Leon.

The Dragons took down the Bulldogs 34-27 last year and have won five of the last six meetings in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Hamilton and Bangs are still all in the playoff mix with two weeks to play.

Both teams will need to win out, which will be tougher for Bangs as they wrap up the regular season at Coleman next week.

Bangs/San Saba/Goldthwaite/Hamilton Potential bi-district matchups: Nocona (7-0), Tioga (5-3), or Tom Bean (5-3)

STAT LEADERS

Kenny Cole: 79-166, 1047 yds, 10 TD, 4 int; 486 yds, 5 TD rushing
Ethan Ethridge: 495 yds, 5 TD rushing
Hunter Newton: 32 rec, 464 yds, 6 TD
Kade Minshew: 19 rec, 297 yds, 2 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Hamilton: #42 in 2A D1
Bangs: #88 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Hamilton by 20

The Pick: Hamilton

COLEMAN (6-2, 3-1) AT DE LEON (6-3, 3-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Coleman leads 11-5

The Bluecats travel to battle the Bearcats in a game that should decide the two-seed from the district behind Tolar.

Coleman was off last week, while De Leon came up short 27-20 against Hamilton.

The Bearcats have lost two in a row after a 3-0 start to district play. Coleman beat Hamilton 29-22 in its last outing.

De Leon has not scored a point against Coleman in the last three meetings. The Bluecats shutout the Bearcats 50-0 last season, 47-0 in 2021 and 35-0 in 2020.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Coleman and De Leon have a big matchup this week in De Leon, with the winner more than likely ending up as the two-seed.

De Leon already has wins for potential tiebreakers over Bangs, Goldthwaite, and San Saba, but those three plus Hamilton are still all in the playoff mix with two weeks to play.

Coleman/De Leon Potential bi-district matchups: Tioga (5-3), Tom Bean (5-3), Alvord (4-3) or Trenton (4-4)

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Coleman: #23 in 2A D1
De Leon: #47 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Coleman by 8

The Pick: Coleman

#3 TOLAR (7-1, 4-0) AT GOLDTHWAITE (3-5, 1-3)

SERIES HISTORY: Tolar leads 4-1

The Rattlers stayed at #3 in the state rankings this after after beating up on Bangs and will now host Goldthwaite.

The Eagles need to win to stay in the playoff race after suffering a 40-35 loss to rival San Saba last week.

Tolar topped Goldthwaite 56-0 and have won the last three games in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Tolar is headed towards the district title and the top seed from District 5.

Goldthwaite has to win this one and the season finale at Hamilton to sneak in as the four seed.

Tolar Potential bi-district matchups: Alvord (4-3) or Trenton (4-4)
Bangs/San Saba/Goldthwaite/Hamilton Potential bi-district matchups: Nocona (7-0), Tioga (5-3), or Tom Bean (5-3)

STAT LEADERS

Isaac Blessing: 69-114, 1040 yds, 15 TD, 2 int; 738 yds, 10 TD rushing
Garrison Nation: 448 yds, 8 TD rushing; 6 rec, 166 yds, 3 TD
Matthew Behrens: 18 rec, 407 yds, 4 TD
Drake Owens: 67 tkl, 3 tfl, 2 int

Ethan Deeds: 54-102, 738 yds, 8 TD, 7 int; 224 yds, 5 TD rushing
Marcus Stevens: 527 yds, 4 TD rushing
Max Storm: 686 yds, 2 TD rushing
Luke Sanderson: 39 rec, 534 yds, 4 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Tolar: #3 in 2A D1
Goldthwaite: #70 in 2A D1

DCTF Spread: Tolar by 49

The Pick: Tolar

San Saba (3-6, 2-3) is off

HAMLIN (5-3, 1-2) AT #1 ALBANY (8-0, 3-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Albany leads 30-18-1

Hamlin's 28-6 home loss to Cross Plains last week could end up keeping them out of the playoffs, but they are still in the hunt with two weeks to go.

Their task is a very tough one however as they finish the regular season against Roscoe and Albany.

The Lions turned it on over the final 18 minutes against the Plowboys last week, turning a 10-7 third quarter lead into a 44-7 final score to lay claim to the outright district lead with two weeks to go.

Albany has won the last two games in the series, including a 55-6 decision last year. The Lions have taken 13 of the last 15 matchups with the Pipers.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Albany, Miles, and Roscoe look like the clearcut top three teams in the district, with Cross Plains’ win over Hamlin last week likely giving the Buffs the edge in the race for the final spot.

Cross Plains finishes at TLCA Abilene and Miles and could open the door for the Pied Pipers with a pair of losses. However, Hamlin closes with Albany and Roscoe in two tough games over the last two weeks.

Albany Potential bi-district matchups: McCamey (3-5), Eldorado (5-3) or Water Valley (2-6)
Cross Plains/Hamlin Potential bi-district matchups: Sterling City (6-2) or Wink (8-1)

STAT LEADERS

Ian Gruben: 93-156, 893 yds, 12 TD, 4 int
Clayton Rister: 585 yds, 6 TD rushing
Luke White: 36 rec, 367 yds, 3 TD
Hagan Holland: 21 rec, 187yds, 3 TD

Chip Chambers: 88-152, 1382 yds, 16 TD, 11 int
Adam Hill: 1413 yds, 19 TD rushing; 6 rec, 114 yds, 3 TD; 64 tkl, 18 tfl, 8.5 sacks; 3 pbu
Cason Fairchild: 34 rec, 674 yds, 7 TD; 35 tkl, 2 int
Jaxson Hoel: 79 tkl, 6 tfl, 2 sacks
Tyler Chapman: 72 tkl, 2 tfl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Hamlin: #78 in 2A D2
Albany: #1 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Albany by 70

The Pick: Albany

CROSS PLAINS (3-5, 1-2) AT TLCA ABILENE (1-7, 0-3)

SERIES HISTORY: Cross Plains leads 1-0

Cross Plains continues its three-game road trip to wrap up the regular season at TLCA Abilene Friday night.

The Buffaloes got a big win at Hamlin last week to stay in the playoff chase while the Eagles are coming off a 56-6 loss at Miles that dropped them to 0-3 in district play.

The Buffaloes shut out the Eagles 61-0 last season in the first meeting in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Cross Plains can stay in the driver’s seat for the last playoff spot from the district with a win over the Eagles.

TLCA Abilene has been eliminated from playoff contention.

Cross Plains/Hamlin Potential bi-district matchups: Sterling City (6-2) or Wink (8-1)

STAT LEADERS

Kade Purvis: 61-121, 709 yds, 3 TD, 7 int; 98 yds, 3 TD rushing
Dusty Wyatt: 599 yds, 7 TD rushing; 4 rec, 41 yds
Tyler Mackey: 19 rec, 247 yds, 2 TD
Gray Albrecht: 14 rec, 127 yds

Johnathon Rico: 45-147, 582 yds, 6 TD, 11 int; 79 yds rushing
Joshua Soto: 232 yds, 1 TD rushing
Jamarkis Lowery: 19 rec, 350 yds, 3 TD
Jonathan Kirk: 9 rec, 157 yds, 1 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Cross Plains: #59 in 2A D2
TLCA Abilene: #94 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Cross Plains by 26

The Pick: Cross Plains

MILES (6-2, 2-1) AT ROSCOE (6-2, 2-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Roscoe leads 12-5.

The Plowboys host the Bulldogs with the winner most likely getting the two-seed out of the district in the playoffs.

Both teams only district loss was to Albany. Roscoe fell 44-7 last week while Miles was shut out 41-0 two weeks before.

Miles has bounced back the last two weeks with easy wins over Hamlin and TLCA Abilene, but their high-powered offense will be put to the test again this week against a very good Roscoe defense.

The Plowboys have the #5 scoring defense in the Big Country giving up 16.4 points per game, while Miles has regained the top spot in scoring average on offense at 48.1 points per contest.

Miles beat Roscoe 77-26 last season.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The winner here is in control of the two seed behind Albany.

The loser will most likely end up third.

Roscoe/Miles Potential bi-district matchups: Sterling City (6-2), Wink (8-1), Eldorado (5-3) or McCamey (3-5)

STAT LEADERS

Hayven Book: 1792 yds, 27 TD, 9 int; 585 yds, 8 TD rushing
Tevin Meade: 635 yds, 11 TD rushing; 8 rec, 205 yds, 4 TD
Cooper Ellison: 49 rec, 773 yds, 12 TD
Lane Godfrey: 68 tkl

Jace Arnwine: 85-146, 1105 yds, 13 TD, 2 int; 32 yds, 1 TD rushing
Ivan McCann: 662 yds, 4 TD rushing
Seth Wilcox: 32 rec, 529 yds, 8 TD; 328 yds, 4 TD rushing
Parker Gleaton: 25 rec, 365 yds, 4 TD; 39 yds, 1 TD rushing; 27 tkl, 5 tfl
Gaven Martinez: 33 tkl

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Miles: #21 in 2A D2
Roscoe: #17 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Roscoe by 6

The Pick: Roscoe

ELECTRA (3-4, 1-3) HASKELL (3-5, 3-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Electra leads 16-7

The Indians play their final game of the regular season this week at home against Electra.

Haskell is ahead of Electra in the district standings, but the Tigers still have a shot at the postseason if they can upset the Indians on the road.

Haskell is coming off a 41-13 loss at #9 Seymour while Electra was off last week and will host Windthorst in Week 11. Electra lost 44-6 to Seymour in its last outing.

The Indians blew out the Tigers 49-6 a year ago to pick up their first win in the series since 1997. Electra won eight straight against Haskell before last season.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Seymour and Windthorst meet this week to decide the district championship. The winner gets the one-seed and the loser the two-seed.

Haskell can lock in the three-seed with a win over Electra on Friday, but if they lose, it opens up a lot of what-if scenarios between the Indians, Tigers, Petrolia, and Archer City.

Archer City plays at Petrolia this week. If the Pirates win they are in, but if they lose they open the door for the Wildcats and Electra to nab the final spot.

Seymour/Windthorst Potential bi-district matchups: Lindsay (4-5) or Celeste (6-2).
Haskell/Petrolia/Electra/Archer City Potential bi-district matchups: Collinsville (7-1), Muenster (5-3) or Celeste (6-2)

STAT LEADERS

Haegen Pinkerton: 40-93, 669 yds, 3 TD, 5 int; 463 yds, 8 TD rushing
Trevor Henry: 266 yds, 2 TD rushing; 7 rec, 28 yds
Nemo Silvas: 27 rec, 422 yds, 2 TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Electra: #65 in 2A D2
Haskell: #44 in 2A D2

DCTF Spread: Haskell by 14

The Pick: Haskell

Other district games:
Seymour (7-1, 4-0) at Windthorst (6-2, 4-0)
Archer City (3-4, 1-3) at Petrolia (3-5, 2-2)
Munday (0-9, 0-5) is off

#2 KNOX CITY (8-0, 1-0) AT VALLEY (4-4, 1-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Knox City leads 4-1

The district title is on the line Thursday night as the unbeaten Greyhounds visit Valley.

The Patriots blew past Spur last week 53-0 while Knox City won 62-0 at Northside to set up this battle of district unbeatens.

Valley has won two in a row over White Deer and Spur while the Hounds have not lost or really been challenged since week one against Westbrook.

Both teams have faced Crowell this season, Knox City won 51-6 while Valley lost in a 62-61 shootout.

The Greyhounds beat Valley 50-18 in 2022, which was the first meeting between the two teams since 1988.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The winner gets the top seed, the loser will be the two seed barring an upset in Week 11.

Knox City/Valley Potential bi-district matchups: Springlake-Earth (5-3) or Kress (4-5)

STAT LEADERS

Bryson Callaway: 42-63, 817 yds, 17 TD, 0 int; 177 yds, 2 TD rushing; 42 tkl, 3 int
Cameron Hernandez: 702 yds, 15 TD rushing; 2 rec, 19 yds; 21 tkl
Tristin Baxter: 398 yds, 10 TD rushing; 6 rec, 81 yds, 3 TD; 51 tkl
Devin Guillory: 18 rec, 489 yds, 12 TD; 37 tkl, 5 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Knox City: #2 in 1A D1
Valley: #29 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Knox City: #1 in 1A D1
Valley: #31 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Knox City by 37

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Knox City by 45

The Pick: Knox City

Other district game:
Northside (6-2, 0-1) at Spur (1-7, 0-1)

#4 WESTBROOK (7-1, 3-0) AT IRA (5-2, 3-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Tied 10-10

The winner of this one will take command of the District 8 race heading into the final week of the season.

Westbrook got past Hermleigh last week 76-30 while Ira coasted past Roby 52-6.

Westbrook beat Ira 58-12 last season and have won three straight in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The winner of this game is in control of the top seed heading into Week 11.

Wesbrook/Ira/Hermleigh/Highland Potential bi-district matchups: Borden County (6-1) or Rankin (6-2)

STAT LEADERS

Parker Matlock: 10-20, 172 yds, 4 TD, 1 int; 2 rec, 36 yds; 73 tkl, 12 tfl
Keegan Gilbreath: 6-11, 182 yds, 3 TD; 760 yds, 22 TD rushing; 3 rec, 55 yds; 67 tkl, 7 tfl, 3 int
Grayson Jeffrey: 4-14, 106 yds passing; 535 yds, 13 TD rushing; 4 rec, 89 yds, 1 TD; 46 tkl, 2 int
Bo Payne: 6 rec, 70 yds, 4 TD; 38-48 PAT
Ethan King: 56 tkl, 5 sacks, 1 fr, 1 ff

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Westbrook: #1 in 1A D1
Ira: #28 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Westbrook: #2 in 1A D1
Ira: #20 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Westbrook by 38

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Westbrook by 45

The Pick: Westbrook

*Photo: Mark Martinez/Double Mountain Chronicle*

HIGHLAND (5-3, 1-2) AT HERMLEIGH (6-2, 2-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Highland leads 30-13

Highland and Hermleigh will meet in a game that will eliminate the loser from the playoff chase.

Highland shut out Rotan 46-0 last week to stay alive while the Cardinals fell to Westbrook. Despite the 76-30 loss Hermleigh can feel good about scoring more points in one game against the Wildcats than Westbrook's previous six opponents had combined (28).

The Cardinals beat the Hornets in a close contest a year ago 58-50.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The Cardinals can eliminate the Hornets with a win over them this week, while Highland can potentially earn the two-seed if they win and Ira loses both of their remaining games against Westbrook and Hermleigh. In that scenario, it would come down to points between 3-2 Hermleigh, Highland and Ira squads.

Hermleigh and Westbrook wins this week would set up a playoff to make the playoffs next week between the Cardinals and Ira.

Wesbrook/Ira/Hermleigh/Highland Potential bi-district matchups: Borden County (6-1) or Rankin (6-2)

STAT LEADERS

Tyson Digby: 605 yds, 7 TD rushing; 54-97, 960 yds, 19 TD passing
Gage Gibson: 10 rec, 188 yds, 4 TD; 26 tkl, 1 int
Hunter Simpson: 57 tkl, 5 tfl, 2 fr, 2 ff
Kai Vargas: 42 tkl, 8 tfl, 3 fr, 2 ff, 4 sacks
Hayden Simpson: 40 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 fr, 1 int
Daylan McGee: 21 tkl, 5 tfl, 2 fr, 2 sacks

Braxton Smith: 23-39, 571 yds, 8 TD, 1 int; 341 yds, 4 TD rushing
Cooper Bowen: 756 yds, 16 TD rushing
Tylan Balthrop: 574 yds, 13 TD rushing; 7 rec, 76 yds, 1 TD; 45 tkl, 1 int
Bubba Byrne: 14 rec, 391 yds, 5 TD; 35 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Highland: #26 in 1A D1
Hermleigh: #22 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Highland: #18 in 1A D1
Hermleigh: #13 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Hermleigh by 4

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Hermleigh by 10

The Pick: Hermleigh

ROTAN (2-6, 0-3) AT ROBY (0-7, 0-3)

SERIES HISTORY: Rotan leads 40-23-4

There are no playoff implications in this one, but it won't keep the fans away or make Fisher County bragging rights any less enjoyable for the next year for the team that comes out on top.

Both Roby and Rotan have struggled this season. Rotan has wins over Woodson and Lueders-Avoca on their ledger while Roby has yet to get into the win column.

The Lions got past Rotan 59-34 last season.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Rotan: #70 in 1A D1
Roby: #64 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Rotan: #69 in 1A D1
Roby: #63 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Roby by 9

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Roby by 34

The Pick: Roby

#1 GORDON (8-0, 3-0) AT BAIRD (6-2, 3-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Gordon leads 2-1

Baird has a huge challenge and a huge opportunity when top-ranked Gordon comes to town Friday night.

The Bears and Longhorns are the last two unbeaten teams in District 9 and the winner will have the inside track at the title.

Baird blew out Gordon last week 63-18 while Gordon is coming off a 61-0 shutout win at Lingleville.

The Horns have the top six-man scoring defense among all the teams in all the Big Country districts giving up just 4.5 points per game and their offense is very good as well putting up 55.3 per game, ninth best in the area.

The Longhorns beat Baird 54-8 in their 2022 matchup.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

This one comes down to a three-horse race (Baird, Bryson and Gordon) for the two playoff spots from District 9.

Baird will challenge unbeaten and top-ranked Gordon for the district lead this week, and the winner will clinch a playoff spot.

With a loss, the Bears and Bryson would meet in a playoff game before the playoffs in Week 11 if Bryson wins at Gorman this week.

Baird/Bryson/Gordon Potential bi-district matchups: Union Hill (8-0), Saint Jo (4-4), Campell (2-6) or Savoy (3-5)

STAT LEADERS

Camdyn Schlieve: 49-67, 565 yds, 12 TD passing; 12 rec, 165 yds, 3 TD; 90 yds, 1 TD rushing; 25 tkl, 1 ff, 2 fr
Skyler Denning: 608 yds, 9 TD rushing; 10 rec, 39 yds; 37 tkl, 4 tfl, 1 ff, 1 fr
Jake Collins: 513 yds, 5 TD rushing; 12 rec, 174 yds, 3 TD; 27-42, 287 yds, 7 TD passing; 26 tkl, 1 sack, 4 int, 4 fr
Devin Lucas: 20 rec, 253 yds, 5 TD; 69 yds, 4 TD rushing; 42 tkl, 3 tfl, 3 ff, 3 fr
Jake Gerngross: 269 yds, 7 TD rushing; 13 rec, 141 yds, 4 TD; 16-18, 138 yds, 3 TD passing; 22 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 ff, 1 fr
Tyler Stills: 41 tkl, 3 tfl, 2 sacks, 3 fr

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Gordon: #5 in 1A D1
Baird: #38 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Gordon: #4 in 1A D1
Baird: #45 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Gordon by 43

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Gordon by 45

The Pick: Gordon

BRYSON (5-3, 2-1) AT GORMAN (1-7, 0-3)

SERIES HISTORY: Bryson leads 5-4

Gorman plays its final home game of the season this week against a Bryson squad still in the mix for the playoffs.

The Panthers fell to Baird last week while the Cowboys bounced back from a loss to Gordon with a 42-24 victory over Perrin-Whitt.

The Panthers beat Bryson 57-12 last year.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

If Baird loses to Gordon and Bryson beat Gorman this week the Bears and Bryson would meet in a playoff game before the playoffs in Week 11.

Baird/Bryson/Gordon Potential bi-district matchups: Union Hill (8-0), Saint Jo (4-4), Campell (2-6) or Savoy (3-5)

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Bryson: #33 in 1A D1
Gorman: #69 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Bryson: #41 in 1A D1
Gorman: #62 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Bryson by 34

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Bryson by 45

The Pick: Bryson

Other district games:
Lingleville (2-6, 0-3) at Perrin-Whitt (1-7, 1-2)

#5 JONESBORO (7-1, 2-0) AT MAY (7-2, 3-0) AT SANTA ANNA (2-5, 0-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Tied 8-8

The District 14 deciding game is once again between May and Jonesboro this season and this time the Tigers have home field advantage.

The two teams have won four of their five district contests by mercy rule, with May's squeaker over Lometa the only exception.

Jonesboro was off last week while the Tigers picked up a 51-6 win at Santa Anna.

The Eagles only loss this season was a 60-14 loss at Westbrook in week one, while May has fallen to #2 Knox City and 1A D2 #2 Oglesby.

The Eagles got past May 65-40 last season.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

This game will determine who is the one-seed and who is the two-seed in the postseason.

May/Jonesboro Potential bi-district matchups: Irion County (6-2), Robert Lee (7-2) or Veribest (8-1)

STAT LEADERS

Braden Steele: 1292 yds, 22 TD rushing; 44-77, 855 yds, 15 TD passing; 52 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 fr

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Jonesboro: #4 in 1A D1
May: #19 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Jonesboro: #7 in 1A D1
May: #27 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Jonesboro by 28

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Jonesboro by 39

The Pick: Jonesboro

SANTA ANNA (2-6, 0-2) AT EVANT (0-8, 0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Santa Anna leads 13-4

Santa Anna has a good chance to earn its first district victory and snap a four-game losing streak with a trip to Evant Friday night.

The Mountaineers have played a brutal four-game stretch, falling to Medina, Gordon, Jonesboro and May who are a combined 29-3 on the season.

They fell to May last week 51-6 and wrap up the season at home against Lometa next week.

Santa Anna took down the Elks 62-14 and has won eight of the last nine games in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Both teams are out of the playoff picture.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Santa Anna: #52 in 1A D1
Evant: #73 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Santa Anna: #56 in 1A D1
Evant: #72 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Santa Anna by 22

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Santa Anna by 45

The Pick: Santa Anna

Other district game:
Lometa (4-5, 1-2) is off

ASPERMONT (5-3, 1-1) AT GUTHRIE (3-6, 1-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Tied 5-5

The Hornets need to keep winning to keep their playoff hopes alive, starting with a short road trip to Guthrie this week.

Aspermont is coming off a bye week and beat Patton Springs 54-0 the last time it took the field.

Guthrie also beat Patton Springs 54-0 in its last game.

The Hornets stung the Jags 67-18 last year, which was the first game between the two since 2017.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Jayton continues to dominate and will most likely wrap up a perfect season and a district title with a win over Patton Springs in Week 11.

The Motley County at Aspermont game in that same week should decide the second playoff spot, but the Hornets will have to beat Guthrie at home this week to make that happen.

Jayton Potential bi-district matchups: Crowell (7-1) or Paducah (5-4)
Aspermont/Motley County Potential bi-district matchups: Benjamin (8-0)

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Aspermont: #26 in 1A D1
Guthrie: #40 in 1A D1

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Aspermont: #33 in 1A D1
Guthrie: #46 in 1A D1

DCTF Spread: Aspermont by 14

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Aspermont by 45

The Pick: Aspermont

Other district game:
Motley County (4-4, 1-1) at Patton Springs (1-7, 0-2)
#3 Jayton (9-0, 3-0) is off

CHILLICOTHE (1-7, 0-2) AT #1 BENJAMIN (8-0, 2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Chillicothe leads 12-7

The top-ranked Mustangs are heavy favorites to move to 9-0 as they host one-win Chillicothe this week.

Benjamin blew out Harrold 69-6 last week while the Eagles are coming off a 46-0 loss to Paducah.

The Mustangs cruised past Chillicothe 40-0 last season and have won three in a row in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Benjamin is seemingly on cruise control to another district title, but will have to beat Crowell in Week 11 to make it happen.

Crowell visits Paducah this week, with the winner staying in the playoff race and the loser likely staying home.

Benjamin Potential bi-district matchups: Aspermont (5-3) or Motley County (4-4)
Crowell/Paducah Potential bi-district matchups: Jayton (9-0)

STAT LEADERS

Grayson Rigdon: 1147 yds, 23 TD rushing; 30-35, 565 yds, 6 TD passing; 17 rec, 497 yds, 15 TD; 56 tkl, 2 ff, 5 int, 5 fr, 5 defensive TD; 3 kickoff returns for TD, 1 punt return for TD
Tallon Hayes: 7 rec, 56 yds, 1 TD; 73 tkl, 4 ff, 1 int, 3 fr, 1 defensive TD
Keegan Hayes: 375 yds, 6 TD rushing; 24-40, 604 yds, 17 TD, 1 int; 11 rec, 274 yds, 4 TD; 72 tkl, 2 int, 2 ff, 1 fr, 2 defensive TD
Weston Weatherford: 12 rec, 237 yds, 2 TD; 55 tkl, 1 ff, 1 int, 1 fr, 1 defensive TD

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Chillicothe: #62 in 1A D2
Benjamin: #3 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Chillicothe: #63 in 1A D2
Benjamin: #1 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Benjamin by 88

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Benjamin by 45

The Pick: Benjamin

Other district game:
Crowell (7-1, 2-0) at Paducah (5-4, 2-1)
Harrold (5-4, 0-3) is off

PAINT CREEK (3-5, 0-2) AT THROCKMORTON (4-4, 2-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Throckmorton leads 7-0

Throckmorton looks for a third straight victory to begin district play as it hosts Paint Creek this week.

The Pirates are 0-2 to start district with losses to Woodson and Rule over the past two weeks.

The Greyhounds rolled past rival Woodson 52-8 last week.

Throckmorton beat Paint Creek 54-6 in 2022 to stay perfect all-time in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Throckmorton is in control of District 7 and is well on its way to winning the district championship.

Paint Creek has been eliminated from playoff contention.

Throckmorton Potential bi-district matchups: Strawn (5-3) or Gold-Burg (6-2)

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Paint Creek: #61 in 1A D2
Throckmorton: #17 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Paint Creek: #61 in 1A D2
Throckmorton: #16 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Throckmorton by 59

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Throckmorton by 45

The Pick: Throckmorton

WOODSON (2-7, 2-1) AT LUEDERS-AVOCA (1-7, 0-2)

SERIES HISTORY: Woodson leads 20-7

Lueders-Avoca aims for its first district victory as it hosts Woodson Thursday night.

The Cowboys need this win to stay in the playoff chase and the Raiders would love to play spoiler.

The Raiders were off last week but fell 70-22 to Rule their last time out.

Woodson lost to Throckmorton 52-8 last week.

Woodson beat the Raiders 50-6 last season to snap a four-game Lueders-Avoca winning streak in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Woodson has the upper hand for the second playoff spot courtesy of a win over Rule and can wrap up the second playoff spot with a win at Lueders-Avoca Thursday.

Woodson/Rule Potential bi-district matchups: Newcastle (7-1)

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Woodson: #47 in 1A D2
Lueders-Avoca: #65 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Woodson: #51 in 1A D2
Lueders-Avoca: #66 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Woodson by 30

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Woodson by 45

The Pick: Woodson

Rule (3-6, 2-1) is off

LORAINE (1-7, 1-0) AT TRENT (3-5, 0-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Loraine leads 28-20

Loraine picked up a win when it really counted last week, earning victory number one of 2023 in a 71-52 decision over Blackwell.

Trent has to upset the Bulldogs to stay in the postseason picture and will have a lot of work to do after falling to Bronte 54-6 last week.

The Bulldogs beat Trent 55-0 in 2022 and have won 13 straight over the Gorillas in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Loraine got past Blackwell last week and will likely end up as the district champion.

Loraine Potential bi-district matchups: Panther Creek (4-2) or Paint Rock (4-4)

STAT LEADERS

AJ Williams: 542 yds, 7 TD rushing; 1 rec, 15 yds, 1 TD; 19-43, 295 yds, 3 TD, 2 int; 23 tkl, 1 tfl, 2 fr
Jadrian Limones: 33-59, 552 yds, 12 TD, 3 int; 295 yds, 4 TD rushing; 9 rec, 118 yds, 2 TD
Xander Ybarra: 246 yds, 8 TD rushing; 12 rec, 109 yds, 1 TD; 3-6, 79 yds, 1 TD passing; 57 tkl
Matthew Bolen: 261 yds, 3 TD rushing; 11 rec, 179 yds, 2 TD; 14-23, 178 yds, 5 TD passing
Johnathan Lujan: 14 rec, 306 yds, 7 TD
Luke Kerr: 51 tkl, 2 tfl
Brett Bolen: 37 tkl, 2 fr

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Loraine: #28 in 1A D2
Trent: #57 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Loraine: #24 in 1A D2
Trent: #64 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Loraine by 33

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Loraine by 45

The Pick: Loraine

BLACKWELL (3-4, 0-1) AT BRONTE (2-6, 1-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Blackwell leads 4-3-2

Blackwell and Bronte square off in a key district matchup Friday night.

The Longhorns got past Trent last week while Blackwell came up short against Loraine.

The Hornets need to win this one to have any shot at the playoffs, while Bronte needs to win one of its last two games to get in.

The Hornets topped the Horns 66-20 last season in what was the first meeting in the series since 1933, still surprising since the towns are just 15 miles apart.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

The winner of this game most likely grabs second place and a trip to the postseason.

Blackwell/Bronte Potential bi-district matchups: Rising Star (6-2)

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Blackwell: #36 in 1A D2
Bronte: #44 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Blackwell: #36 in 1A D2
Bronte: #44 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Blackwell by 1

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Blackwell by 32

The Pick: Blackwell

MORAN (2-6, 0-1) AT PAINT ROCK (4-4, 0-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Paint Rock leads 5-0

Moran visits Paint Rock this week hoping to pull of the upset and stay in the playoff chase.

The Bulldogs bring a four-game losing streak into the matchup that includes a loss at Panther Creek last week.

The Indians have lost their last three games and fell to Rising Star 54-6 last week.

Paint Rock beat the Bulldogs 72-22 last season to move to 5-0 all-time in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

If the Indians can get past Moran this week their game against Panther Creek will decide the second playoff spot from District 14 if Rising Star takes care of business as expected.

If Moran wins, they’ll need to beat Rising Star as well next week.

Panther Creek/Paint Rock/Moran Potential bi-district matchups: Loraine (1-7)

STAT LEADERS

Ellis Hise: 46-83, 567 yds, 6 TD, 2 int; 799 yds, 11 TD rushing; 10 rec, 65 yds, 1 TD; 62 tkl, 1 tfl, 2 int, 2 fr
Garrett Hamilton: 32-57, 260 yds, 2 TD, 3 int; 13 rec, 122 yds, 1 TD; 21 tkl
Caleb York: 18 rec, 276 yds, 3 TD; 103 yds, 2 TD rushing; 64 tkl, 1 tfl
Cotten Campbell: 18 rec, 116 yds; 30 tkl
Landon Moreno: 32 tkl, 2 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Moran: #60 in 1A D2
Paint Rock: #38 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Moran: #59 in 1A D2
Paint Rock: #48 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Paint Rock by 31

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Paint Rock by 45

The Pick: Paint Rock

PANTHER CREEK (4-2, 1-0) AT RISING STAR (6-2, 1-0)

SERIES HISTORY: Rising Star leads 8-5

The two teams picked in the preseason to make the playoffs meet Friday night with the district lead on the line as Rising Star hosts Panther Creek.

The Wildcats got past Paint Rock on the road last week 54-6 while Panther Creek beat Moran at home 51-6.

The Wildcats got past the Panthers 54-6 last year to run their winning streak the series to three games.

STAT LEADERS

Blake Wilson: 471 yds, 9 TD rushing; 6 rec, 135 yds, 3 TD; 32 tkl, 1 ff, 1 fr, 1 int
Pacey McGinn: 284 yds, 5 TD rushing; 3 rec, 13 yds, 1 TD; 36 tkl, 1 ff, 1 fr, 1 int
Dathon Morris: 249 yds, 7 TD rushing; 13 tkl, 2 int
Dakota Higgins: 14 rec, 317 yds, 9 TD; 34 tkl, 1 ff, 5 fr
Kobey Morris: 33-48, 544 yds, 17 TD, 3 int; 1 rec, 9 yds; 61 tkl, 1 ff, 3 fr, 2 int, 7 pbu
Anthony Pollard: 46 tkl, 2 fr, 1 int; 148 yds, 1 TD rushing; 5 rec, 33 yds, 1 TD

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Rising Star hosts Panther Creek this week, and the winner probably will claim the district championship and avoid Loraine in the first round.

Panther Creek will visit Paint Rock in Week 11. If the Indians can get past Moran this week that game will decide the second playoff spot from District 14.

Rising Star Potential bi-district matchups: Blackwell (3-4) or Bronte (2-6)
Panther Creek/Paint Rock/Moran Potential bi-district matchups: Loraine (1-7)

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Panther Creek: #45 in 1A D2
Rising Star: #12 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Panther Creek: #52 in 1A D2
Rising Star: #18 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Rising Star by 40

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Rising Star by 45

The Pick: Rising Star

BLANKET (5-3, 2-0) AT SIDNEY (5-3, 1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Blanket leads 27-9-1

The Tigers head to Sidney in a game this is huge for both teams in the playoff race.

Blanket has blowout wins over Gustine and Mullin to kickoff district and has won four in a row.

Sidney fell to Zephyr 21-20 last week and now has to beat Blanket to have any chance at making the postseason.

The Tigers have been scoring at will over the past four weeks, averaging 65 points per game to climb to sixth place in the Big Country in scoring average for the season.

The Tigers roared past the Eagles 58-28 last season to clinch a playoff spot. They have won 16 in a row in the series dating back to the last Sidney win in 1999.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Lots of intrigue over the final two weeks here.

Zephyr took a huge step towards the playoffs with a 21-20 win over Sidney next week and will sit back and watch the Eagles host Blanket this week.

A Tiger win would set up a district championship showdown for the second straight season between Blanket and Zephyr, but a Sidney victory keeps all three teams in the mix in Week 11.

Blanket/Sidney/Zephyr Potential bi-district matchups: Cherokee (6-1), Richland Springs (9-0) or Brookesmith (4-4)

STAT LEADERS

Kannon Kensing: 1065 yds, 24 TD rushing
Cameron Aultman: 762 yds, 18 TD rushing

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Blanket: #32 in 1A D2
Sidney: #21 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Blanket: #42 in 1A D2
Sidney: #20 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Sidney by 19

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Sidney by 45

The Pick: Sidney

Other district game:
Gustine (3-4, 0-2) at Mullin (0-9, 0-3)
Zephyr (7-2, 3-0) is off

BROOKESMITH (4-4, 1-1) AT #6 CHEROKEE (6-1, 1-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Cherokee leads 23-5

The Mustangs visit sixth-ranked Cherokee needing to pull off an upset to have a shot at the playoffs.

Brookesmith fell 68-0 to Richland Springs last week and now gets another very tough test. Cherokee beat Rochelle in an 84-72 shootout lay claim to the second playoff spot in the district at the moment.

The Indians got a forfeit win over Brookesmith last season. They have won the last six games in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Brookesmith can reach the playoffs with upset wins over Cherokee and Rochelle over the final two weeks.

Rochelle would need to beat Brookesmith in Week 11 and hope for very unlikely Cherokee losses to Brookesmith and Lohn to get in.

Cherokee/Richland Springs/Brookesmith/Rochelle Potential bi-district matchups: Blanket (5-3), Sidney (5-3), or Zephyr (7-2)

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Brookesmith: #53 in 1A D2
Cherokee: #8 in 1A D2

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Brookesmith: #54 in 1A D2
Cherokee: #8 in 1A D2

DCTF Spread: Cherokee by 61

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Cherokee by 45

The Pick: Cherokee

Other district game:
#4 Richland Springs (9-0, 3-0) at Lohn (0-8, 0-2)
Rochelle (6-2, 1-2) is off

DENTON CALVARY (5-3, 2-2) AT ABILENE CHRISTIAN (7-2, 4-1)

SERIES HISTORY: Abilene Christian leads 3-0

Abilene Christian hopes to bounce back from last weeks tough loss to Fort Worth Covenant Classical with a home contest against Denton Calvary.

The Panthers are off in week 11 and would love to head into the bye week with some momentum and make sure they enter the playoffs as the two-seed from District 1.

The Panthers beat the Lions 51-6 last season to stay a perfect 3-0 all-time in the series.

PLAYOFF PICTURE

Fort Worth Covenant Classical is headed towards the district title thanks to beating Abilene Christian last week.

Four teams per district make the playoffs in TAPPS D2, so the Panthers are good to go as the likely two-seed.

Denton Calvary, Keller Harvest, and Midland Trinity will duke it out over the final two weeks for the last two playoff spots.

Calvary has a tough road to the playoffs as they visit both FWCC and ACS over the next two weeks.

FWCC Potential bi-district matchups: Wylie Prep (4-4) or Dallas Lutheran (3-4)
ACS Potential bi-district matchups: Plano Coram Deo (5-2), Wylie Prep (4-4) or Dallas Lutheran (3-4)
Denton Calvery/Keller Harvest/Midland Trinity Potential bi-district matchups: Dallas Lakehill (7-0) or Lucas Christian (6-2)

STAT LEADERS

Brooks Armstrong: 1025 yds, 20 TD rushing; 10 rec, 105 yds, 2 TD; 7-12, 83 yds, 2 TD passing; 29 tkl, 4 int
Carson Schwiethale: 34-65, 549 yds, 9 TD, 1 int; 6 tkl
Davis Patteson: 281 yds, 5 TD rushing; 2 rec, 27 yds; 29 tkl, 1 int, 2 sack
Bryce McGlothlin: 1 rec, 17 yds; 29 tkl, 7 sacks, 2 fr
Isaac Presley: 36 tkl, 3 sacks, 1 int; 9 rec, 88 yds, 3 TD
Nate Garza: 13 rec, 325 yds, 5 TD; 19 tkl, 5 sacks, 1 int, 4 fr
Pierson Walters: 308 yds, 5 TD rushing; 7 rec, 68 yds, 1 TD; 19 tkl, 1 int

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Denton Calvary: #58 in Private Schools – 6 Man
Abilene Christian: #7 in Private Schools – 6 Man

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Denton Calvary: #13 in TAPPS D2
Abilene Christian: #3 in TAPPS D2

DCTF Spread: Abilene Christian by 34

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Abilene Christian by 45

The Pick: Abilene Christian

PRIDDY (2-6) AT RANGER (4-5)

SERIES HISTORY: First meeting

Ranger plays the final game on the schedule Thursday night at home against Priddy.

The Bulldogs have lost four in a row, the last game a 76-58 loss to Keene.

Priddy, also an independent six-man school, beat Buckholts 61-13 in its last game but was off last week. The Pirates' only other win of the season was over Lohn, 58-12.

DCTF Computer Rankings:
Priddy: #110 in Private Schools – 6 Man
Ranger: #95 in Private Schools – 6 Man

Sixmanfootball.com Rankings:
Priddy: #12 in Independent
Ranger: #5 in Independent

DCTF Spread: Ranger by 10

Sixmanfootball.com Spread: Ranger by 45

The Pick: Ranger

ACU (4-3, 2-1) AT SOUTHERN UTAH (2-5, 1-2) - SATURDAY, 2 P.M.

SERIES HISTORY: ACU leads 1-0

The Wildcats visit Southern Utah looking to push their winning streak to three games.

ACU took down Stephen F. Austin on the road last week 34-27 while the Thunderbirds dropped a 48-45 heartbreaker to Austin Peay in double-overtime.

The Wildcats beat Southern Utah 21-18 last season in Abilene in the first ever meeting between the two teams.

STAT LEADERS

Maverick McIvor: 99-181, 1410 yds, 13 TD, 2 int
Jay’Veon Sunday: 436 yds, 3 TD rushing
Jermiah Dobbins: 307 yds, 2 TD rushing
Blayne Taylor: 21 rec, 393 yds, 5 TD
Darius Moore: 32 tkl, 4.5 tfl
Patrick Jolly: 37 tkl, 4 int

Justin Miller: 146-255, 1715 yds, 17 TD, 6 int
Braedon Wissler: 357 yds, 1 TD rushing
Isaiah Wooden: 35 rec, 447 yds, 5 TD
Trevon Gola-Callard: 52 tkl, 1 ff

The Pick: ACU

#23 MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR (4-3, 3-0) AT #20 HARDIN-SIMMONS (5-1, 3-0) - SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

SERIES HISTORY: UMHB leads 24-6

These two meet with the American Southwest Conference title and a trip to the playoffs on the line once again.

Since both teams already have losses, there is a good chance the loser will not be in the playoff mix.

UMHB has won four in a row since starting the season 0-3 with losses to #23 Wisconsin-River Falls 45-22, #5 Trinity 35-16 and #4 Wisconsin-Whitewater 17-14.

Hardin-Simmons beat Sul Ross 55-7 last week to stay perfect in conference play.

The Crusaders beat the Cowboys 50-20 last season and have won the last nine games in the series.

STAT LEADERS

Isaac Phe: 99-164, 1238 yds, 15 TD, 3 int
Kenneth Cormier Jr.: 404 yds, 4 TD rushing
TJ Rone: 20 rec, 278 yds, 2 TD
Durand Hill: 63 tkl, 10.5 tfl, 2 sacks, 1 int

Gaylon Glynn: 75-110, 1030 yds, 8 TD, 3 int
Noah Garcia: 586 yds, 8 TD rushing; 9 rec, 118 yds, 1 TD
Colton Marshall: 489 yds, 9 TD rushing
Tailon Garrett: 36 rec, 442 yds, 2 TD
KJ Peoples: 35 rec, 346 yds, 2 TD
Cason Hanna: 34 tkl, 1 tfl
Brock Bujnoch: 34 tkl, 4 pbu

The Pick: UMHB

AUSTIN COLLEGE (1-6, 0-3) AT MCMURRY (3-4, 1-3) – SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

The War Hawks hope to build on the momentum of last week’s win over Howard Payne as they host Austin College for homecoming.

McMurry had been very close to wins in conference play before busting down the door in a 45-21 win over the Yellow Jackets.

Austin College comes to Abilene winless in ASC play and fell to UMHB 49-14 last week.

McMurry beat the Kangaroos 24-21 on the road last season.

STAT LEADERS

Jayton Talton: 51-111, 593 yds, 3 TD, 5 int
Christian Johnson: 194 yds, 1 TD rushing
Colin Mushinski: 22 rec, 295 yds
Colton Gerken: 65 tkl, 1.5 sacks, 2 int

Jess Hoel: 129-192, 1365 yds, 9 TD, 10 int; 126 yds, 2 TD rushing
Drew Hagler: 118 yds, 3 TD rushing
Kristopher Martin: 36 rec, 654 yds, 6 TD
Timothy Leatherman: 32 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 int, 5 pbu
Marshall Tovar: 29 tkl, 8.5 tfl, 4.5 sacks, 1 fr, 1 ff, 2 pbu

The Pick: McMurry

TEXAS LUTHERAN (1-6, 0-3) AT HOWARD PAYNE (5-2, 2-1) – SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

SERIES HISTORY: Howard Payne leads 24-20-1

HPU looks to rebound from a tough loss at McMurry as the Jackets host Texas Lutheran this week.

TLU lost 16-6 at home against East Texas Baptist last week, their fifth loss in a row to fall to 1-6 overall and stay winless in ASC play.

Howard Payne opened the season with a 59-45 win over the Bulldogs a year ago and have a two-game winning streak in the series.

STAT LEADERS

Landon McKinney: 153-256, 1978 yds, 16 TD, 4 int
Javian Myles: 351 yds, 5 TD rushing
Gus Charles: 43 rec, 715 yds, 7 TD
Jordan Carroll: 41 rec, 614 yds, 8 TD
KJ Kelley: 56 tkl, 2.5 tfl, 6 int, 1 ff

The Pick: Howard Payne

CISCO COLLEGE (4-3, 3-3) AT NAVARRO (3-3, 2-2) – SATURDAY, 3 P.M.

The Wranglers wrap up the regular season needing a win to get a berth in the SWJCFC playoffs.

They travel to face Navarro College, led by former Cisco College head coach Ryan Taylor, who led the Wranglers to an unbeaten season and conference championship in the spring of 2021.

Cisco needs a victory plus a Trinity Valley win at NMMI this week to get in. Five teams are all within one game of each other with two weeks left to play.

The Wranglers are coming off a 38-28 home loss to Tyler but have won two of their last three games.

STAT LEADERS

Christian Kaopua: 84-167, 1078 yds, 10 TD, 6 int
Jadarrius Thomas: 264 yds, 2 TD rushing
Raylan Hubbard: 29 rec, 292 yds, 1 TD
Corey Sandolph: 22 rec, 318 yds, 4 TD
Jasen Stephens: 41 tkl, 1 tfl

Dane Jentsch: 100-165, 1122 yds, 6 TD, 8 int; 356 yds, 7 TD rushing
Clay Thevenin: 252 yds, 2 TD rushing
Bryan Spotwood: 27 rec, 352 yds, 1 TD
Jordan Smith: 56 tkl, 2 sacks, 6 tfl, 1 fr, 1 int

The Pick: Navarro

Blitz Picks - Week 10

WEEK 1 PICKS: 34-41, 82.9%WEEK 2 PICKS: 40-50, 80%WEEK 3 PICKS: 39-51, 76.5%WEEK 4 PICKS: 36-44, 81.8%WEEK 5 PICKS: 42-48, 87.5%WEEK 6 PICKS: 26-31, 83.8%WEEK 7 PICKS: 40-43, 93%WEEK 8 PICKS: 36-43, 83.7%WEEK 9 PICKS: 36-45, 80%SEASON: 329-396, 83.1%

AMARILLO (4-4, 3-1) AT ABILENE HIGH (7-2, 5-0)

Other district games:Lubbock Cooper (5-3, 3-1) at Tascosa (3-4, 2-2)Coronado (2-6, 1-3) at Monterey (3-5, 1-3)Caprock (1-8, 0-5) is off

COOPER (3-5, 2-1) AT LUBBOCK HIGH (2-6, 0-3) - THURSDAY

PALO DURO (3-4, 1-2) AT WYLIE (5-3, 2-1)

Other district games:Rider (6-2, 3-0) at Plainview (5-3, 1-2)

ANDREWS (4-4, 1-1) AT #7 BROWNWOOD (8-1, 3-0)

Other district games:Estacado (6-2, 1-1) at Big Spring (2-6, 1-1) Lake View (1-8, 0-3) is off

SWEETWATER (5-3, 1-1) AT HIRSCHI (4-3, 2-0)

Other District game:Greenwood (2-6, 1-1) at Graham (8-1, 2-1)Snyder (3-6, 0-3) is off

#9 CLYDE (8-0, 3-0) AT IOWA PARK (3-5, 2-1)

BOWIE (1-6, 0-3) AT BRECKENRIDGE (3-5, 0-3)

JIM NED (6-2, 2-1) AT VERNON (7-1, 2-1)

TLCA SAN ANGELO (4-4, 1-2) AT BALLINGER (0-8, 0-3)

WALL (6-2, 3-0) AT EARLY (4-4, 3-0)

Other district game:Grape Creek (0-8, 0-3) at Brady (3-5, 2-1)

MERKEL (5-3, 1-2) AT COMANCHE (4-4, 1-2) - THURSDAY

EASTLAND (2-6, 1-2) AT DUBLIN (1-7, 0-3)

Other district game:Jacksboro (8-0, 3-0) at Millsap (5-2, 3-0)

STAMFORD (7-0, 4-0) AT #6 HAWLEY (6-2, 4-0)

CISCO (3-5, 3-1) AT ANSON (5-4, 3-1)

OLNEY (2-5, 0-4) AT COLORADO CITY (1-7, 0-4)

Winters (1-8, 1-4) is off

HAMILTON (4-4, 1-3) AT BANGS (2-6, 1-3)

COLEMAN (6-2, 3-1) AT DE LEON (6-3, 3-2)

#3 TOLAR (7-1, 4-0) AT GOLDTHWAITE (3-5, 1-3)

San Saba (3-6, 2-3) is off

HAMLIN (5-3, 1-2) AT #1 ALBANY (8-0, 3-0)

CROSS PLAINS (3-5, 1-2) AT TLCA ABILENE (1-7, 0-3)

MILES (6-2, 2-1) AT ROSCOE (6-2, 2-1)

ELECTRA (3-4, 1-3) HASKELL (3-5, 3-2)

Other district games: Seymour (7-1, 4-0) at Windthorst (6-2, 4-0)Archer City (3-4, 1-3) at Petrolia (3-5, 2-2)Munday (0-9, 0-5) is off

#2 KNOX CITY (8-0, 1-0) AT VALLEY (4-4, 1-0)

Other district game:Northside (6-2, 0-1) at Spur (1-7, 0-1)

#4 WESTBROOK (7-1, 3-0) AT IRA (5-2, 3-0)

HIGHLAND (5-3, 1-2) AT HERMLEIGH (6-2, 2-1)

ROTAN (2-6, 0-3) AT ROBY (0-7, 0-3)

#1 GORDON (8-0, 3-0) AT BAIRD (6-2, 3-0)

BRYSON (5-3, 2-1) AT GORMAN (1-7, 0-3)

Other district games:Lingleville (2-6, 0-3) at Perrin-Whitt (1-7, 1-2)

#5 JONESBORO (7-1, 2-0) AT MAY (7-2, 3-0) AT SANTA ANNA (2-5, 0-1)

SANTA ANNA (2-6, 0-2) AT EVANT (0-8, 0-2)

Other district game:Lometa (4-5, 1-2) is off

ASPERMONT (5-3, 1-1) AT GUTHRIE (3-6, 1-2)

Other district game:Motley County (4-4, 1-1) at Patton Springs (1-7, 0-2)#3 Jayton (9-0, 3-0) is off

CHILLICOTHE (1-7, 0-2) AT #1 BENJAMIN (8-0, 2-0)

Other district game:Crowell (7-1, 2-0) at Paducah (5-4, 2-1)Harrold (5-4, 0-3) is off

PAINT CREEK (3-5, 0-2) AT THROCKMORTON (4-4, 2-0)

WOODSON (2-7, 2-1) AT LUEDERS-AVOCA (1-7, 0-2)

Rule (3-6, 2-1) is off

LORAINE (1-7, 1-0) AT TRENT (3-5, 0-1)

BLACKWELL (3-4, 0-1) AT BRONTE (2-6, 1-0)

MORAN (2-6, 0-1) AT PAINT ROCK (4-4, 0-1)

PANTHER CREEK (4-2, 1-0) AT RISING STAR (6-2, 1-0)

BLANKET (5-3, 2-0) AT SIDNEY (5-3, 1-1)

Other district game:Gustine (3-4, 0-2) at Mullin (0-9, 0-3)Zephyr (7-2, 3-0) is off

BROOKESMITH (4-4, 1-1) AT #6 CHEROKEE (6-1, 1-1)

Other district game:#4 Richland Springs (9-0, 3-0) at Lohn (0-8, 0-2)Rochelle (6-2, 1-2) is off

DENTON CALVARY (5-3, 2-2) AT ABILENE CHRISTIAN (7-2, 4-1)

PRIDDY (2-6) AT RANGER (4-5)

ACU (4-3, 2-1) AT SOUTHERN UTAH (2-5, 1-2) - SATURDAY, 2 P.M.

#23 MARY HARDIN-BAYLOR (4-3, 3-0) AT #20 HARDIN-SIMMONS (5-1, 3-0) - SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

AUSTIN COLLEGE (1-6, 0-3) AT MCMURRY (3-4, 1-3) – SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

TEXAS LUTHERAN (1-6, 0-3) AT HOWARD PAYNE (5-2, 2-1) – SATURDAY, 1 P.M.

CISCO COLLEGE (4-3, 3-3) AT NAVARRO (3-3, 2-2) – SATURDAY, 3 P.M.

Ranger wraps up regular season with win over Priddy + Photos

Week 9 - Big Country… And Beyond

BIG COUNTRY BLITZ

WEEK 1 PICKS: 34-41, 82.9%
WEEK 2 PICKS: 40-50, 80%
WEEK 3 PICKS: 39-51, 76.5%
WEEK 4 PICKS: 36-44, 81.8%
WEEK 5 PICKS: 42-48, 87.5%
WEEK 6 PICKS: 26-31, 83.8%
WEEK 7 PICKS: 40-43, 93%
WEEK 8 PICKS: 36-43, 83.7%
WEEK 9 PICKS: 36-45, 80%
SEASON: 329-396, 83.1%

Other district games:
Lubbock Cooper (5-3, 3-1) at Tascosa (3-4, 2-2)
Coronado (2-6, 1-3) at Monterey (3-5, 1-3)
Caprock (1-8, 0-5) is off

Other district games:
Rider (6-2, 3-0) at Plainview (5-3, 1-2)

Other district games:
Estacado (6-2, 1-1) at Big Spring (2-6, 1-1)
Lake View (1-8, 0-3) is off

Other District game:
Greenwood (2-6, 1-1) at Graham (8-1, 2-1)
Snyder (3-6, 0-3) is off

Other district game:
Grape Creek (0-8, 0-3) at Brady (3-5, 2-1)

Other district game:
Jacksboro (8-0, 3-0) at Millsap (5-2, 3-0)

Other district games:
Seymour (7-1, 4-0) at Windthorst (6-2, 4-0)
Archer City (3-4, 1-3) at Petrolia (3-5, 2-2)
Munday (0-9, 0-5) is off

Other district game:
Northside (6-2, 0-1) at Spur (1-7, 0-1)

Other district games:
Lingleville (2-6, 0-3) at Perrin-Whitt (1-7, 1-2)

Other district game:
Lometa (4-5, 1-2) is off

Other district game:
Motley County (4-4, 1-1) at Patton Springs (1-7, 0-2)
#3 Jayton (9-0, 3-0) is off

Other district game:
Crowell (7-1, 2-0) at Paducah (5-4, 2-1)
Harrold (5-4, 0-3) is off

Other district game:
Gustine (3-4, 0-2) at Mullin (0-9, 0-3)
Zephyr (7-2, 3-0) is off

Other district game:
#4 Richland Springs (9-0, 3-0) at Lohn (0-8, 0-2)
Rochelle (6-2, 1-2) is off