Week 10 Rewind/Playoff Scenarios
OFF THE TOP
Things that caught my attention in Week 10:
Disappointing loss for Abilene High. Felt like they were in control but gave up two big plays and lost to Amarillo High 17-10.
Wylie escapes Palo Duro with a 27-24 win to set up a Southtown Showdown for the district title against Cooper. The Coogs roll past Lubbock High 54-7.
Domination for Brownwood at Andrews 47-3 to claim the outright district title.
Albany keeps rolling, winning 55-6 at Hamlin to clinch the #1 seed in the playoffs from 6-2A D2.
Oh so close to a first win for Ballinger and head coach Ty Lang in a 34-27 loss to TLCA San Angelo.
Eastland does avoid the winless season by taking down Dublin.
Good showing for Early, but the Longhorns come up just short in a 10-7 loss to #10 Wall.
Jim Ned knocks off Vernon 28-7 to get to 4-0 in district and clinch a share of the title.
Breckenridge gets back on track, shutting down Bowie 33-0.
Bangs gets a key win at Hamilton 34-27 and will face Coleman, a 50-0 winner over De Leon, for second place behind Tolar.
Hawley plays dominating defense, once again, to knock off Stamford and set up a district title showdown against Cisco next week.
#3 May loses to #4 Jonesboro 65-40, their first regular season loss since 2020.
Roby gets the best of rival Rotan to earn the first victory as Lions head coach for Israel DeLeon.
Blanket tops Sidney to set up a district title showdown wirh Zephyr next week.
Blackwell blasts Bronte 66-20 in their first meeting in 89 years.
Westbrook keeps rolling with a 58-12 win over Ira.
Hermleigh rallies past Highland 58-50 and will play Ira next week with the winner going to the playoffs and the loser staying home.
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Abilene High (4-6, 3-3) wrapped up the regular season with a 17-10 loss at Amarillo High.
The Eagles played great defense but could not find enough offense to knock off the Sandies.
Abilene led 7-3 at the half, but the Sandies scored on the first play of the third quarter on a JQ Ervin touchdown run and would not trail again. The Eagles had a chance to tie it on a late drive in the fourth but turned the ball over on downs.
The War Birds outgained the Sandies 278-201 and had 15 first downs compared to their seven. Penalties played a huge role in this one as several big runs were called back on Abilene High in the first half. Amarillo was not flagged for a penalty until the fourth quarter. The Eagles were penalized 11 times for 83 yards.
Bam Rashaw had a big day for the Eagles, running for 155 yards and a touchdown. Dylan Slack and Brayden Henry combined to go just 10-25 passing for 96 yards.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
The Eagles are in and will sit back during their week 11 bye and see how things play out.
If Amarillo High defeats winless Lubbock Monterey the Sandies will clinch the three seed and Eagles will get the four seed.
If the Sandies lose the Eagles will be the three seed.
El Paso Del Valle (8-1, 4-0), El Paso Bel Air (8-1, 3-1) or El Paso Parkland (6-3, 3-1) are still battling it out for the top three seeds in District 1-5A Division I. Abilene High will play on the road in bi-district at one of the three after this week’s action.
Abilene Christian (7-2, 5-1) bounced back from their loss to Fort Worth Covenant Classical last week to defeat Denton Calvary 51-6.
The Panthers now await their playoff fate.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
The Panthers are in and locked in as the #2 seed from the district. Pflugerville Concordia (6-3, 2-1) or Waco Live Oak Classical (4-5, 2-1) play this week and Abilene Christian will face the loser in the first round of the TAPPS Six-Man Division II playoffs.
Photo: Julia Vega: Albany Lions Photos
Photo: Gary Ford
Albany (7-2, 4-0) clinched another district title and #1 seed out of 6-2A D2 with a 55-6 victory at Hamlin (5-4, 1-3).
The Lions led 20-0 after one quarter and 41-0 by the half. It was 55-0 before the Pipers got on the board in the fourth quarter.
Coy Lefevre ran for 191 yards and two touchdowns and Adam Hill added 95 and a score on the ground and also caught a touchdown pass. Cole Chapman went 10-19 for 99 yards and one sixer in his first start back since returning from injury. London Fuentes topped the Lions with five grabs for 44 yards.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Albany is the district champion and the #1 seed. They will face Eldorado or Sterling City in the first round.
Hamlin can earn a trip to the playoffs if they beat Roscoe on the road this week. They would face Wink if they make the postseason.
Photo: Gary Stennett
Photo: Gary Stennett
Anson (2-8, 2-4) wrapped up its regular season with a 41-6 home loss to Cisco (8-1, 5-0).
The Loboes led 7-0 after one quarter and saw the Tigers pull within 7-6 on the first play of the second before adding a pair of touchdowns to lead it 21-6 at the break.
Trent Huston had a huge night, running for 187 yards and five touchdowns. He scored three times in the second half to help put the game away.
Hunter Long added 181 yards and a score on the ground and threw for 28 yards. Cade Gayle caught four of his five completions for 29 yards.
Cisco ran for 374 yards and outgained the Tigers 402-132.
Tyler Wilburn went 6-14 for 47 yards and a touchdown passing and Tegan Saiz led the team rushing with 56 yards on 15 carries. Corey Lane (39 yds, 1 TD) and Stryker Dillard (8 yards) each caught three passes.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Cisco is in the playoffs and will face Hawley for the 4-2A D1 championship this week on the road. The district winner will face Christoval, Reagan County or Sonora in the first round of the playoffs, while the #2 seed will get Forsan, Reagan County or Sonora.
Anson has been eliminated from playoff contention.
Photo: Mark Martinez/Double Mountain Chronicle
Aspermont (8-1, 2-1) played under the Thursday night lights once again and cleaned Guthrie’s clock 67-18.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
The Hornets visit Motley County this week in a playoff to go to the playoffs. The winner gets the #2 seed behind Jayton and will face #1 ranked Benjamin in the bi-district playoffs, the loser sees its season come to an end.
Photo: Kelsey Pierce
Baird (4-5, 1-3) could not hang with state-ranked Gordon, falling to the Longhorns 62-14 on Thursday night.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Baird has been eliminated from playoff contention.
Gordon is the District 9-1A D1 champion and will face Campbell, Saint Jo or Union Hill in the playoffs.
Ballinger (0-9, 0-4) came up just shy of picking up the first win of the Ty Lang era, falling to TLCA San Angelo 34-27.
The teams traded touchdowns all night, with the Eagles scoring last to earn a playoff bid for the first time since 2013.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Ballinger has been eliminated from playoff contention.
Bangs (6-3, 4-1) bounced back from its loss to Tolar last week with a 34-27 victory at Hamilton.
The Dragons fell behind 13-0 early but evened the score by halftime. They trailed 27-20 in the fourth quarter but scored the final two touchdowns of the game to win.
Guy Powell picked up 148 yards and three touchdowns and also scored twice more in the passing game.
Keygan Pitts led the team with 13 tackles.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Bangs will face Coleman Friday with the winner getting the #2 seed in the playoffs and the loser getting the #3 seed. Alvord, Nocona and Whitewright are the possible playoff matchups.
Blackwell (5-4, 1-1) took down Bronte 66-20 in the historic first meeting since 1933 between the two close communities.
The Hornets led from the start, taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and extending to a 36-20 lead by halftime. They outscored the Longhorns 30-0 in the second half to secure the win.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Blackwell can clinch the #2 seed from District 13-1A D2 with a win at Trent or a loss and a Bronte loss to Loraine.
Rising Star would be the first round matchup if the Hornets make the postseason.
Photo: Dency McClure/Texas 1A Fan
Blanket (8-1, 3-0) earned a playoff spot with a 58-28 win over Sidney.
The game was close in the first half with the Tigers leading just 34-28 at the break. However, Blanket dominated the second half and outscored the Eagles 24-0 to pick up the win.
Brayden Day ran for 218 yards and three touchdowns and Levi Vasquez added 149 and three scores of his own. Day also led the Tigers with 15 tackles and picked off a pair of passes.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Blanket will face Zephyr for the 15-1A D2 championship this week. The winner is the #1 seed and the loser the #2 seed in the postseason. Cherokee is the bi-district matchup for the #2 seed and Richland Springs awaits the district winner in the playoffs.
Photo: Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan
Breckenridge (7-2, 2-2) got back on track with a 33-0 shutout win at Bowie.
The Buckaroos clinched a playoff spot and snapped a two-game losing streak.
Breckenridge led 20-0 by the end of the first quarter and 26-0 at halftime.
Anson Rodgers led the way on offense with 128 yards and a pair of touchdowns and Sawyer Wimberley added 101 yards and a score of his own.
The Bucks outgained the Jackrabbits 351 to 70.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Breckenridge could still end up anywhere from #2 to #4.
They currently sit in the #4 spot, but could get as high as #2 with a win, an Iowa Park loss to Jim Ned and a Vernon loss to Bowie.
If the Bucks win, Vernon wins and Iowa Park loses there would be a three-way tie for #2.
If they lose they will be #4.
The Buckaroos would love to avoid the #4 seed and a first round matchup with Brock. #2 and #3 will matchup against either Paradise or Whitesboro.
Brookesmith (1-8, 1-2) forfeited to Cherokee, their second straight forfeit to a top ten ranked team in district play.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Brookesmith is out of the playoffs and wraps up the season at Rochelle.
Brownwood (8-2, 4-0) left no doubt as to which team is the best in 2-4A D1 with a 47-3 road victory at Andrews.
The Lions earned their first district title since 2010 and will be the #1 seed in the playoffs.
Brownwood raced out to a 21-0 lead after one quarter and pushed it to 31-3 by the half.
The Lions outgained Andrews 391-213, with 258 of their yards coming on the ground. Konlyn Anderson led the way with 123 yards and a touchdowns and Ike Hall added 74 yards. Hall also threw for 133 yards on 7 of 13 passing and tossed four touchdowns, all to Jason Jackson from 20, 36, 11 and 19-yards out.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Brownwood has its bye in week 11 and will get set for the playoffs and a first round matchup with El Paso Irvin (2-7), El Paso Bowie (3-6) or El Paso Austin (4-5).
Clyde (4-5, 0-4) dropped its fourth straight in district, this time 44-7 to surging Iowa Park.
The Bulldogs, who have struggled since losing Blake Carr to injury, fell behind 16-0 in the first quarter and trailed 23-7 at the half.
Sophomore Josh Hutton ran for 86 yards and sophomore Tucker Jones went 7 of 19 passing for 114 yards and also ran for a touchdown. Connor Hawk, another sophomore, was his top target catching three passes for 44 yards.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Clyde has been eliminated from playoff contention.
Photo: Colemantoday.com
Coleman (7-2, 4-1) returned from the bye week with a vengeance, shutting out De Leon 50-0.
The Bluecats left little doubt in this one, leading 21-0 after one and 42-0 at halftime.
Coleman outgained the Bearcats 332 to 115, with 250 of those yards coming on the ground. Jadin Jackson picked up 114 yards and ran for a touchdown and also completed 7-8 passes for 82 yards and three sixers — one each to Braxton Smith, Hagen Cavanaugh and Keaton Beets. Ryland Gentry added 96 yards and a score, while Smith also scored on an interception return and Cavanaugh returned a punt for a touchdown.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Coleman will visit Bangs Friday with the winner getting the #2 seed in the playoffs and the loser getting the #3 seed. Alvord, Nocona and Whitewright are the possible playoff matchups.
Colorado City (1-8, 1-4) dropped a 56-0 decision at Olney.
The Wolves trailed 36-0 by halftime and could not stop the Cub rushing attack as Olney ran for 471 yards, 332 and five touchdowns from Jovani Rockmore.
Mayson Monroe led the Wolves on the ground with 99 yards, but only went 1-8 passing for four yards and threw four interceptions.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Colorado City is out of the postseason.
Olney is the #4 seed.
Cooper (5-4, 3-1) extended its winning streak to three with an easy 54-7 home win over Lubbock High.
The Cougars are playoff bound for the 16th straight season.
Cooper led it 30-0 by the end of the first quarter and 44-0 at the half on their way to the win.
Seven different runners carried the ball for the Coogs and all of them got to double digits in rushing yards, led by Tavaris Whitfield picking up 52-yards and a touchdown. D’Andre Ralston ran for 25 and two touchdowns and also caught two passes for 28 yards and another score. Chris Warren went 10-14 passing for 148 yards with two touchdowns and one pick.
Cooper outgained the Westerners 390 to 187.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Cooper will visit Wylie Friday with a chance to earn a share of a district championship with a win.
If Cooper wins and Wichita Falls Rider were to be upset by Lubbock, not likely, I know, then the Cougars would be the #1 seed in the playoffs.
If Cooper and Rider win the seeding would come down to points.
If Wylie wins and Rider wins the Cougars will be the #3 seed for the playoffs and play in El Paso (either Andress or Chapin) in the bi-district round.
Cross Plains (7-2, 2-2) cruised past TLCA Abilene (0-9, 0-4) 61-0 Friday night to win for the second straight week.
The Buffaloes racked up 523 yards of offense in the win and Kade Purvis threw for 234 yards and five touchdowns.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Cross Plains is in the playoffs and hosts Miles Friday.
They can set up a three-way tie for second place behind Albany with Miles and Roscoe with a win and a Roscoe win over Hamlin.
The Buffaloes could end up in a three-way tie for third place if they lose and Hamlin beats Roscoe.
If Cross Plains loses and Roscoe beats Hamlin the Buffs will be the #4 seed.
McCamey, Eldorado or Sterling City would be the first round opponent in the bi-district round.
TLCA Abilene is out of the postseason picture.
Photo: Mike Jones
Early (5-4, 3-1) suffered its first district loss in a tough 10-7 battle at Wall.
Wall kicked a field goal just before halftime to go up 10-7 and neither team scored in the second half.
The Hawks outgained the Longhorns 303-250, led by Gunnar Dillard’s 167 yards rushing.
Griffin Cheslock ran for 177 yards and the lone Early touchdown in the contest. Jaxyn Price went just 3-15 for 82 yards passing with one interception.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Early is in the playoffs for the third season in a row and will clinch the #2 seed with a win over TLCA San Angelo this week.
If the Longhorns lose and Brady beats Wall there could be a three-way tie for second place between TLCA, Brady and Early.
The #2 seed will play Odessa Compass (3-6) in the bi-district round.
Eastland (1-8, 1-3) found the win column for the first time all season with a 35-27 home win over Dublin.
The Mavericks led it 14-0 after one, 28-21 at the half and 35-27 after three. Neither team got on the scoreboard in the final quarter, giving Eastland a chance to avoid a winless season.
Cason Browning had his best night of the season on the ground, rushing for 109 yards and three touchdowns, and Jay Oznick caught four passes for 68 yards and a touchdown. Isaiah Hays went 18-29 passing for 224 yards with two touchdowns. Jiovani Ojeda topped the Mavs with nine tackles. Eastland intercepted four Dublin passes, two by Preston Rose and one each for Grady Galyean and Ojeda.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Both teams are out of the playoff chase.
Gorman (7-2, 3-1) picked up a key win over Bryson 57-12 to clinch a playoff berth for the second straight season.
The Panthers took control early and never let the Cowboys in the ballgame, running for 279 of their 288 yards in the contest. Joseph Rainey led the way with 108 yards and five touchdowns, while Nash Guthery paced the defense with eight tackles, four of them for loss. Rainey had six tackles and picked off two passes.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Win or lose to Lingleville Friday the Panthers are the #2 seed out of 9-1A D1. They will most likely take on Saint Jo in the bi-district playoffs, but Campbell or Union Hill could also be a possibility.
Haskell (5-5, 3-3) wrapped up the regular season with a 49-6 victory at Electra.
The game was relatively close at 21-6 at halftime before the Indians stepped their game up over the final 24 minutes to pull away.
The Indians were led by Marquise Johnson with 110 yards and three rushing touchdowns and held the Tigers to just 127 yards of total offense in the win.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
The Indians are in the playoffs as the #4 seed and will open against Collinsville in the bi-district round.
Hawley (9-0, 5-0) won a Saturday night showdown against Stamford (7-2, 3-2) behind a crushing defense and a balanced offense.
The Bearcats got 254 yards passing and two touchdowns from Rodey Hooper and 167 yards and two scores rushing from Austin Cumpton. Kason O’Shields caught five passes for 79 yards and a score while Will Scott hauled in four for 59 and another sixer.
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PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Hawley plays Cisco Friday with the winner earning the #1 seed and the district title and the loser getting the #2 seed. Christoval is the likely bi-district opponent for the #1 seed, but it could end up being Sonora or Reagan County.
Stamford is in the playoffs and locked into the #3 seed. They’ll face Forsan, Reagan County, Christoval or Sonora from the yet to be decided District 3-2A D1.
Hermleigh (7-2, 3-1) kept its playoff hopes alive with a come from behind 58-50 victory at Highland (2-7, 1-3).
The Hornets led 36-20 at halftime and by as many as 24-points at 44-20 in the third quarter but could not hold on. The Cardinals answered with four straight touchdowns as part of a 32-0 run to go up 52-44 in the fourth quarter and hold on for the win.
Highland picked up 403 total yards to the Cardinals’ 379. Tyson Digby threw for 161 yards and two touchdowns and added 127 and three more scores rushing to pace Hermleigh.
Brady Thompson had a huge game for Highland, running for 201 yards and three scores and catching three passes for 98 yards and two more touchdowns.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Hermleigh faces Ira Friday and the winner gets the #2 seed in the playoffs. The opponent would the winner of the #7 Garden City vs. #5 Rankin game. Those teams play this week at Rankin.
Highland is out of contention.
Photo: SMcCowen Photography
Photo: SMcCowen Photography
Ira (7-2, 3-1) fell behind defending state champ Westbrook (8-1, 4-0) early and could not recover, falling to the Wildcats 58-12. The game was moved to the turf in Westbrook after Ira got too much rain for its grass field to be playable.
Westbrook scored the first 20 points of the game and led 28-6 after one and finished off the Bulldogs by halftime by adding three more touchdowns in the second quarter.
Cedric Ware returned from injury and ran for 77 yards and two touchdowns, second on the squad to Grayson Jeffrey’s 102 yards and two scores. Pahton Dominguez also ran for a touchdown and picked off two passes, one he returned for another touchdown. Parker Matlock threw a couple of touchdowns and collected four tackles and an interception on defense.
The Bulldogs were outgained just 294-197, but the biggest factor in their loss was turnovers. Ira gave the ball up five times and Westbrook did not turn it over at all.
All 197 Ira yards came via the pass, with Aedyn Claxton completing 10-23 for 130 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions and Bryton Partain going 5-9 for 67 yards with a score and a pick. Zane Allen caught eight passes for 110 yards and both sixers.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Westbrook has clinched the district crown and #1 seed in the playoffs, while Ira plays Hermleigh this week for the #2 spot.
Westbrook will face the Garden City/Rankin district championship game loser in bi-district and the Ira/Hermleigh winner will face the winner of that clash of state-ranked clubs.
Jim Ned (6-3, 4-0) took down Vernon (5-4, 2-2) for its sixth win in a row.
The Indians remain perfect in 3-3A D1 play and can wrap up a third straight district title with a win over Iowa Park this week.
The Tribe trailed 7-6 after one quarter but gained a 14-7 lead by the half and never looked back. Two second half goal line stands helped them hold off any Vernon rally.
Brayden Shipman had his best night of the season, leading the Jim Ned offense with 221 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Troy Doran threw for 40 yards and a score on a pass to Tanner Hussman and also added 56 yards and a touchdown rushing.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
The Indians will be the #1 seed if they win at Iowa Park Friday and the #2 seed if they lose. The top seed will likely face Boyd (5-4, 2-3) in the bi-district round, while #2 will probably face Paradise (8-2, 4-2).
Photo: Ty & Tab Photography
Loraine (8-1, 2-0) took down Trent (5-4, 0-2) 55-0 on senior night to clinch at least a share of the District 13-1A D2 title.
The Bulldogs enter week 11 on a three-game winning streak while the Gorillas have lost three in a row.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Loraine will be the #1 seed and outright district champ with a win at Bronte. The #1 seed would get them a first round playoff game against either Panther Creek or Paint Rock.
If the Bulldogs lose and Blackwell wins against Trent there would be a three-way tie at the top of the standings. The #2 seed from the district draws Rising Star in round one.
Trent has been eliminated from postseason contention.
Lueders-Avoca (0-3, 2-7) returned to the field after two straight forfeits but fell to Woodson 52-6.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
The Raiders are out of the postseason discussion.
May (8-1, 3-1) saw its dreams of a seventh straight district title disappear in the second half of a 65-40 loss to Jonesboro.
The #4 Eagles took out a bit of revenge on the #3 Tigers for knocking them out of the playoffs the last two seasons.
May led 40-36 entering the fourth quarter but were outscored 29-0 to suffer their first regular season loss since falling to eventual state champ Sterling City 44-40 on September 3, 2020.
Braden Steele ran for 32 yards, caught two touchdown passes and threw for 65 yards, while Luke McKenzie went 4 for 11 for 115 yards and two scores through the air. Ben Harrell led the Tiger defense with 14 tackles and Bryson Guerrero added 13.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
May is off during week 11 and will face state ranked Irion County in the playoffs. The Tigers have beaten the Hornets in the first round of the playoffs the last two seasons by a combined 114-20.
Merkel (3-6, 2-2) could not keep up with Comanche (8-1, 4-0) in a 49-14 home district loss.
The Badgers have lost two in a row since a 2-0 start to 5-3A D1 play.
Merkel only trailed 7-6 after the first quarter but the Indians outscored them 15-0 in the second to take a 22-6 lead into the locker room at the half. The closest Merkel could get in the second half was 35-14.
Sawyer Wilkerson continued his great sophomore season, rushing for 283 yards and two touchdowns for Comanche.
The Indians outgained the Badgers 510 to 230. Connor Willyerd led Merkel with 63 yards rushing, while Joey Zink threw for 70 yards and a touchdown to Elijah Olivarz. Olivarez added a 15-yard rushing score as well and racked up an amazing 21 tackles on defense. Jack Travis was no slouch with 13.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Merkel will be the #3 seed if they beat Millsap this week and the #4 seed if they lose. The Badgers bi-district opponent will either be #2 Holliday or Callisburg.
Moran (0-9, 0-2) scored its second most points in game this season but fell at home to Paint Rock 72-22 to fall out of playoff contention.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
The Bulldogs are out of the playoff picture.
Paint Creek (2-7, 0-3) fell at Throckmorton 54-6 to lose for the sixth straight outing.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Paint Creek has been eliminated from postseason contention.
Ranger (2-7) lost at Priddy to the first-year (since 1960) Pirates 52-6.
The Bulldogs have struggled to four straight losses and wrap up the season at Temple Centex Homeschool Friday.
Rising Star (8-1, 2-0) keeps rolling.
The Wildcats topped Panther Creek 54-6 on Saturday to claim a seventh straight win and the District 14-1A D2 championship.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Rising Star is the #1 seed in the playoffs and will likely face Blackwell in the first round of the playoffs. Bronte is also a slight possibility.
Photo: Mark Martinez/Double Mountain Chronicle
Roby earned its first victory of the season and win number one for head coach Israel DeLeon with a 59-34 win over rival Rotan.
The Lions (1-8, 1-3) evened the all-time series with the Hammers (2-6, 0-4) in the six-man ranks at a game apiece.
Check out the Cinco_Cinco_Productions highlight of the game here.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Both teams will not be a part of the postseason.
Roscoe could not get enough stops to slow down Miles in a 77-26 district loss to the Bulldogs.
The Plowboys (5-4, 2-2) gave up 462 yards and turned the ball over five times to lead to the loss. Jax Watts returned from injury and threw for 196 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Miles QB Hayven Book went 19 of 27 for 304 yards and six touchdowns through the air.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Roscoe will clinch a playoff spot with a win over Hamlin Friday night.
If the Plowboys win and Miles beats Cross Plains then Roscoe will be the #3 seed.
If they win and Cross Plains wins then there would be a three-way tie for second place between Roscoe, Miles and Cross Plains.
If Roscoe loses and Cross Plains loses there would be a three-way tie for third place between Roscoe, CP and Hamlin.
McCamey, Eldorado or Sterling City would be the Plowboys’ bi-district opponent if they reach the postseason.
Rule (6-2, 3-0) had a week ten bye and is getting set for a district championship game against Throckmorton (6-3, 3-0).
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Rule is the #1 seed and 7-1A D2 champion with a win and the #2 seed and runner-up with a loss.
Strawn or Gold-Burg would be the opponent if the Bobcats are the #1 seed, Newcastle would be the opponent if they end up #2.
Santa Anna (4-5, 1-2) toppled winless Evant 62-14 to snap a five-game losing streak that dated back to week three.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
The Mountaineers are not in playoff contention.
Snyder (3-6, 1-2) did not play this week.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
The Tigers will meet rival Sweetwater Friday in a game that will decide the #4 seed out of 3-4A D2.
The Snyder/Sweetwater winner will play the winner of the Ferris (4-5, 4-0) vs. Glen Rose (8-1, 4-0) District 4 championship game this week in the bi-district round of the playoffs.
Sweetwater (1-8, 0-3) could not keep with state ranked Wichita Falls Hirschi in a 53-7 home loss.
The Mustangs have lost their last six games.
Sweetwater only trailed 21-7 at halftime but could not light up the board in the second half. Their only score in the game was a defensive touchdown.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
The Mustangs will meet rival Snyder Friday in a game that will decide the #4 seed out of 3-4A D2.
The Snyder/Sweetwater winner will play the winner of the Ferris (4-5, 4-0) vs. Glen Rose (8-1, 4-0) District 4 championship game this week in the bi-district round of the playoffs.
Winters (1-8, 0-5) had its bye during week ten and will wrap up the season at home against Olney.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
The Blizzards will not be a part of the playoffs.
Wylie (6-3, 4-0) rallied on the road to beat Amarillo Palo Duro 27-24 and earn at least a share of the District 2-5A D1 championship.
The Bulldogs got a KJ Long to Ryan Price touchdown pass with 33 seconds to play to get past an upset minded Dons squad. Liam Ciscneros then intercepted a pass on the Dons last effort to preserve the win.
The teams were tied 7-7 at the half and the Bulldogs trailed 17-14 after three and 24-20 with just over four minutes to go.
The powerful Wylie offense only collected 272 yards and gave up 363.
Long went 7 of 12 passing for 106 yards with three touchdowns and a pick. He also ran for 29 yards. Julius Lane led the ground attack with 65 yards, while Braden Regala caught five passes for 86 yards and a score and Harrison Heighten grabbed the other touchdown toss from 15-yards.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Wylie is in the playoffs will host Cooper Friday for the Southtown Showdown. A Bulldog win gets them the district championship, the #1 seed and a likely bi-district home playoff game against El Paso High (5-4, 2-2).
The Bulldogs could end up #2 or #3 with a loss and a Rider win over Lubbock High. Canutillo (7-2, 4-0), El Paso Andress (4-5, 3-1) or El Paso Chapin (4-5, 3-1) would be the opponents if they end up second or third. Third has to travel to El Paso, while #1 and #2 get home playoff games in the first round.
Zephyr (8-1, 3-0) enjoyed a week ten bye and will wrap up the regular season with a huge game against Blanket.
PLAYOFF SCENARIOS
Blanket will face Zephyr for the 15-1A D2 championship this week. The winner is the #1 seed and the loser the #2 seed in the postseason. Cherokee is the bi-district matchup for the #2 seed and Richland Springs awaits the district winner in the playoffs.
STILL PERFECT
Hawley is the only remaining unbeaten team in the Big Country Blitz coverage area after May fell to Jonesboro.
Ira and Stamford fall from the ranks of the “almost perfect” after dropping games in week 10.
UP NEXT
BEST GAMES
Cooper at Wylie
Sweetwater at Snyder
Jim Ned at Iowa Park
Cisco at Hawley
Coleman at Bangs
Hermleigh at Ira
Aspermont at Motley County
Throckmorton at Rule
Blanket at Zephyr
The full schedule for the upcoming week is listed just below as part of the District Standings.
DISTRICT STANDINGS
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DISTRICT 2-5A DIVISION I |
DISTRICT |
OVERALL |
PF |
PA |
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Amarillo Tascosa |
5-0 |
8-1 |
315 |
133 |
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Lubbock Cooper |
4-1 |
7-2 |
219 |
171 |
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Abilene High |
3-3 |
4-6 |
193 |
189 |
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Amarillo |
2-3 |
4-5 |
241 |
260 |
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Amarillo Caprock |
2-3 |
5-4 |
231 |
217 |
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Lubbock Coronado |
2-3 |
3-6 |
189 |
221 |
|
Lubbock Monterey |
0-5 |
0-9 |
134 |
248 |
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This Week
Monterey at Amarillo
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DISTRICT 2-5A DIVISION II |
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Wylie |
4-0 |
6-3 |
349 |
252 |
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Cooper |
3-1 |
5-4 |
298 |
242 |
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Wichita Falls Rider |
3-1 |
6-3 |
360 |
205 |
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Palo Duro |
1-3 |
2-7 |
213 |
249 |
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Plainview |
1-3 |
3-6 |
199 |
280 |
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Lubbock High |
0-4 |
2-7 |
149 |
401 |
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This Week
Cooper at Wylie
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DISTRICT 4-2A DIVISION I |
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Brownwood |
4-0 |
8-2 |
402 |
172 |
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Andrews |
1-2 |
5-4 |
277 |
229 |
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Big Spring |
1-2 |
5-4 |
222 |
239 |
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Lubbock Estacado |
2-1 |
5-4 |
212 |
252 |
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San Angelo Lake View |
0-3 |
3-6 |
156 |
259 |
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This Week
Brownwood at Andrews
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DISTRICT 3-4A DIVISION II |
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Midland Greenwood |
2-1 |
5-4 |
241 |
171 |
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Wichita Falls Hirschi |
2-1 |
6-2 |
350 |
147 |
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Graham |
2-2 |
6-4 |
301 |
256 |
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Snyder |
1-2 |
3-6 |
176 |
298 |
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Sweetwater |
0-3 |
1-8 |
141 |
293 |
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This Week
Sweetwater at Snyder
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DISTRICT 3-3A DIVISION I |
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Jim Ned |
4-0 |
6-3 |
235 |
183 |
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Iowa Park |
3-1 |
4-5 |
213 |
241 |
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Breckenridge |
2-2 |
7-2 |
346 |
137 |
|
Vernon |
2-2 |
5-4 |
247 |
183 |
|
Bowie |
1-3 |
1-8 |
209 |
343 |
|
Clyde |
0-4 |
4-5 |
220 |
244 |
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This Week Jim Ned at Iowa Park Bowie at Vernon Clyde at Breckenridge |
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DISTRICT 2-3A DIVISION II |
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Wall |
4-0 |
8-1 |
271 |
60 |
|
Early |
3-1 |
5-4 |
315 |
206 |
|
Brady |
3-1 |
5-4 |
299 |
293 |
|
TLCA San Angelo |
2-2 |
4-5 |
188 |
275 |
|
Ballinger |
0-4 |
0-9 |
103 |
365 |
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San Angelo Grape Creek |
0-4 |
0-9 |
51 |
351 |
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This Week
Grape Creek at Ballinger
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DISTRICT 5-3A DIVISION II |
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Comanche |
4-0 |
8-1 |
409 |
220 |
|
Jacksboro |
3-1 |
6-3 |
330 |
222 |
|
Merkel |
2-2 |
3-6 |
166 |
262 |
|
Millsap |
2-2 |
6-3 |
295 |
226 |
|
Eastland |
1-3 |
1-8 |
158 |
369 |
|
Dublin |
0-4 |
2-7 |
208 |
423 |
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This Week
Merkel at Millsap
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DISTRICT 4-2A DIVISION I |
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Cisco |
5-0 |
8-1 |
363 |
124 |
|
Hawley |
5-0 |
9-0 |
367 |
53 |
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Stamford |
3-2 |
7-2 |
292 |
139 |
|
Olney |
2-3 |
6-3 |
260 |
123 |
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Anson |
2-4 |
2-8 |
144 |
303 |
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Colorado City |
1-4 |
1-8 |
104 |
356 |
|
Winters |
0-5 |
1-8 |
110 |
385 |
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This Week
Cisco at Hawley
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DISTRICT 5-2A DIVISION I |
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|
Tolar |
5-0 |
9-0 |
418 |
80 |
|
Bangs |
4-1 |
6-3 |
284 |
237 |
|
Coleman |
4-1 |
7-2 |
325 |
84 |
|
Hamilton |
2-3 |
4-5 |
185 |
238 |
|
San Saba |
2-3 |
6-3 |
258 |
187 |
|
De Leon |
1-5 |
4-6 |
237 |
316 |
|
Goldthwaite |
0-5 |
0-9 |
78 |
389 |
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This Week
Coleman at Bangs
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DISTRICT 6-2A DIVISION II |
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Albany |
4-0 |
7-2 |
358 |
123 |
|
Miles |
3-1 |
7-2 |
451 |
149 |
|
Roscoe |
2-2 |
5-4 |
271 |
295 |
|
Cross Plains |
2-2 |
7-2 |
301 |
170 |
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Hamlin |
1-3 |
5-4 |
192 |
207 |
|
TLCA Abilene |
0-4 |
0-9 |
93 |
613 |
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This Week
Hamlin at Roscoe
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DISTRICT 7-2A DIVISION II |
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Archer City |
4-1 |
6-3 |
251 |
187 |
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Seymour |
4-1 |
7-2 |
286 |
121 |
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Windthorst |
4-1 |
5-4 |
233 |
220 |
|
Haskell |
3-3 |
5-5 |
253 |
170 |
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Petrolia |
2-3 |
2-7 |
153 |
277 |
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Munday |
1-4 |
3-6 |
156 |
354 |
|
Electra |
0-5 |
0-9 |
57 |
360 |
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This Week
Archer City at Munday
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DISTRICT 8-1A DIVISION I |
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Westbrook |
4-0 |
8-1 |
507 |
204 |
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Ira |
3-1 |
7-2 |
436 |
275 |
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Hermleigh |
3-1 |
7-2 |
501 |
381 |
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Highland |
1-3 |
2-7 |
339 |
456 |
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Roby |
1-3 |
1-8 |
195 |
445 |
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Rotan |
0-4 |
2-6 |
352 |
450 |
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This Week
Hermleigh at Ira
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DISTRICT 9-1A DIVISION I |
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Gordon |
4-0 |
9-0 |
518 |
82 |
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Gorman |
3-1 |
7-2 |
412 |
238 |
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Bryson |
2-1 |
4-4 |
260 |
319 |
|
Baird |
1-3 |
4-5 |
282 |
278 |
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Perrin-Whitt |
1-3 |
3-6 |
214 |
350 |
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Lingleville |
1-3 |
5-3 |
395 |
301 |
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This Week
Bryson at Baird
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DISTRICT 14-1A DIVISION I |
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Jonesboro |
3-0 |
8-1 |
519 |
226 |
|
May |
3-1 |
8-1 |
551 |
237 |
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Lometa |
1-2 |
3-6 |
252 |
420 |
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Santa Anna |
1-2 |
4-5 |
252 |
337 |
|
Evant |
0-3 |
0-8 |
109 |
501 |
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This Week
Evant at Jonesboro
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DISTRICT 5-1A DIVISION II |
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Jayton |
3-0 |
6-3 |
371 |
347 |
|
Aspermont |
2-1 |
8-1 |
507 |
273 |
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Motley County |
2-1 |
3-6 |
396 |
453 |
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Guthrie |
1-3 |
3-7 |
281 |
534 |
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Patton Springs |
0-3 |
1-8 |
204 |
497 |
|
This Week Aspermont at Motley County
Patton Springs at Jayton
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DISTRICT 7-1A DIVISION II |
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Rule |
3-0 |
6-2 |
360 |
255 |
|
Throckmorton |
3-0 |
6-3 |
409 |
301 |
|
Woodson |
2-2 |
3-6 |
149 |
351 |
|
Paint Creek |
0-3 |
2-7 |
195 |
386 |
|
Lueders-Avoca |
0-3 |
2-7 |
163 |
276 |
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Throckmorton at Rule
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DISTRICT 13-1A DIVISION II |
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Loraine |
2-0 |
8-1 |
457 |
223 |
|
Blackwell |
1-1 |
5-4 |
382 |
198 |
|
Bronte |
1-1 |
4-5 |
278 |
330 |
|
Trent |
0-2 |
5-4 |
368 |
428 |
|
This Week
Blackwell at Trent
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DISTRICT 14-1A DIVISION II |
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|
Rising Star |
2-0 |
8-1 |
509 |
110 |
|
Panther Creek |
1-1 |
2-5 |
177 |
250 |
|
Paint Rock |
1-1 |
2-7 |
252 |
370 |
|
Moran |
0-2 |
0-9 |
96 |
527 |
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This Week
Moran at Rising Star
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DISTRICT 15-1A DIVISION II |
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|
Zephyr |
3-0 |
8-1 |
498 |
90 |
|
Blanket |
3-0 |
8-1 |
468 |
151 |
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Sidney |
1-3 |
3-6 |
238 |
371 |
|
Mullin |
1-3 |
4-6 |
229 |
440 |
|
Gustine |
0-3 |
0-9 |
208 |
574 |
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This Week
Blanket at Zephyr
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DISTRICT 16-1A DIVISION II |
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Cherokee |
4-0 |
9-0 |
467 |
150 |
|
Richland Springs |
3-1 |
7-1 |
404 |
170 |
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Brookesmith |
1-2 |
1-8 |
66 |
255 |
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Rochelle |
1-2 |
6-3 |
484 |
271 |
|
Lohn |
0-3 |
0-8 |
89 |
493 |
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This Week
Brookesmith at Rochelle
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TAPPS DIV. II DISTRICT 1 |
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FW Covenant Classical |
5-0 |
7-1 |
438 |
182 |
|
Abilene Christian |
5-1 |
7-2 |
472 |
247 |
|
Denton Calvary |
2-2 |
2-4 |
90 |
213 |
|
Midland Trinity |
3-2 |
5-3 |
229 |
354 |
|
Keller Harvest |
1-4 |
1-7 |
164 |
423 |
|
Amarillo San Jacinto |
1-3 |
2-4 |
185 |
295 |
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Irving The Highlands |
0-5 |
1-7 |
164 |
372 |
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This Week
Denton Calvary at FW Covenant Classical
Irving The Highlands at Midland Trinity
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COLLEGE ROUNDUP
Photo: UND Athletics
ACU (5-3, 2-0) fell in a hard-fought decision at North Dakota 34-31 Saturday afternoon.
The Wildcats gave up a touchdown late in the second quarter to fall behind 17-14 and they could never regain the lead. ACU got as close as three points three more times but could not get the lead back.
ACU pulled with 34-31 with 7:48 to play but never got the ball back as the Hawks played keep away the rest of the way.
North Dakota outgained ACU 463-361, led by a 23-32 for 292 yards and two touchdown effort from quarterback Tommy Schuster.
Maverick McIvor threw for 239 yards and three touchdowns but also tossed two interceptions. Jermiah Dobbins led the ground game with 85 yards and Tristan Golightly was the top receiver with five grabs for 82 yards and a touchdown.
The Wildcats visit Tarleton next week.
Hardin-Simmons (7-1, 5-1) used a big second half to rally past rival Howard Payne (6-2, 5-1) 28-19 Saturday afternoon.
The Yellow Jackets were in control up 19-7 at halftime but got outscored 21-0 in the second half to suffer their first conference loss of the season.
HPU outgained HSU 389 to 368 and the turnover battle was even.
Jalen Crawford returned a kickoff 100 yards for the Cowboys only points of the first half.
Landon McKinney threw for 274 yards with a touchdown to Hunter Cheek and an interception, while Gaylon Glynn went 10 of 22 for 206 yards and a score to Gatlin Martin. Glynn also led the Cowboys with 64 yards rushing. Colton Marshall scored twice. HPU’s Otis Lanier was the top receiver in the game with 10 catches for 106 yards.
Click here for more Big Country Blitz photos from the game.
HSU hosts Austin College this week while HPU hosts Mary Hardin-Baylor.
McMurry (1-8, 1-6) lost a heartbreaker in Alpine to Sul Ross State (3-5, 3-3) 33-27.
The Lobos scored with just 28 seconds left in the game to turn a 27-26 deficit into a victory.
The War Hawks held at 14-12 lead at halftime and 20-19 and 27-26 leads in the third quarter but could not hold on.
Sul Ross picked up 439 yards to the War Hawks 277 in the game.
Andrew McBride threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns for McMurry while Korbin Covarrubiaz threw for 269 and three for the Lobos.
McMurry will be off this weekend.
Cisco College (3-6, 1-6) fell at home to Navarro 26-7 Saturday afternoon in the return of Ryan Taylor.
Taylor, the Navarro head coach, led Cisco for two seasons before moving on.
His Bulldogs led 17-0 by halftime and didn’t allow a point until the fourth quarter.
The Wranglers season, their first under John O’Mera, comes to an end on a three-game losing streak.
They are off this week and will not qualify for the SWJCFC playoffs.
CONFERENCE STANDINGS
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WAC STANDINGS |
CONF |
OVERALL |
PF |
PA |
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Abilene Christian |
2-0 |
5-3 |
216 |
171 |
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Sam Houston State |
3-0 |
5-2 |
130 |
125 |
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Stephen F. Austin |
2-2 |
5-4 |
346 |
285 |
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Tarleton State |
1-2 |
5-3 |
241 |
237 |
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Southern Utah |
1-3 |
3-5 |
223 |
252 |
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Utah Tech |
1-3 |
2-6 |
204 |
270 |
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This Week
ACU at Tarleton
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ASC STANDINGS |
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Mary Hardin-Baylor |
6-0 |
7-1 |
356 |
119 |
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Hardin-Simmons |
5-1 |
7-1 |
348 |
133 |
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Howard Payne |
5-1 |
6-2 |
351 |
223 |
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Sul Ross State |
3-3 |
3-5 |
228 |
296 |
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East Texas Baptist |
3-4 |
3-5 |
155 |
201 |
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Texas Lutheran |
2-4 |
3-5 |
223 |
244 |
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Southwestern |
2-4 |
3-5 |
166 |
349 |
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Austin College |
1-5 |
1-7 |
106 |
247 |
|
McMurry |
1-6 |
1-8 |
154 |
265 |
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This Week
Mary Hardin-Baylor at Howard Payne
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SWJCFC STANDINGS |
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Trinity Valley |
6-0 |
7-1 |
283 |
154 |
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NMMI |
5-2 |
7-2 |
281 |
191 |
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Tyler |
4-2 |
5-3 |
204 |
153 |
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Navarro |
4-2 |
5-3 |
238 |
173 |
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Kilgore |
3-3 |
5-3 |
271 |
119 |
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Blinn |
1-5 |
3-5 |
255 |
174 |
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Cisco |
1-6 |
3-6 |
164 |
211 |
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NE Oklahoma A&M |
1-5 |
3-6 |
187 |
135 |
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This Week
Trinity Valley at NEO A&M
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