BIG COUNTRY A TO Z

Abilene High snapped a five-game losing streak against rival San Angelo Central Thursday night. The Eagles dominated the Bobcats 49-14, outgaining them 555 to 179 along the way. Abilene led just 21-14 after one quarter but scored three touchdowns in the second to put the game away by halftime. Da’King Thomas and Abel Ramirez led the Warbird offensive attack yet again, as Thomas ran for 190 yards and three touchdowns on just 14 carries and Ramirez threw for 271 yards and a touchdown and ran for two more scores. The defense forced three turnovers, all interceptions, to help the Eagles win their seventh game in their last eight outings after an 0-2 start to the season. Abilene High finishes the regular season 7-3, 5-1, good for second place behind Midland Legacy in District 2-6A.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
El Paso Eastwood (6-4) at Abilene High (7-3) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Shotwell Stadium, Abilene

Abilene Christian dropped its regular season finale 42-35 to Midland Trinity. Trinity scored twice in the final two minutes of the game to escape with a seven-point win. The game did not have playoff implications, but does snap a two-game winning streak for the Panthers as they head into the playoffs with a 5-4 record.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Abilene Christian (5-4) at Fort Worth Covenant Classical (8-2) - Saturday, 1 p.m. - Fort Worth

Albany wrapped up a dominant regular season with a 61-3 victory at Cross Plains. The Lions only allowed 45 points all season, and outscored their district opponents 235-16 to cruise to a second straight 8-2A Division II title. The Lions limited the Buffaloes to 96 total yards and gained 517 in the victory.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Albany (9-0) vs Era (2-8) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Iowa Park
Cross Plains (5-4) vs Muenster (10-0) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Weatherford

Anson won one of two playoff games to get into the playoffs from District 3-2A Division I with a 42-14 victory at Colorado City that kept the Wolves out of the playoffs for the third straight season. Anson fell behind 6-0 but went up 29-14 by the half 36-14 after three quarters on their way to the win.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Anson (4-6) vs Coleman (9-0) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Hugh Sandifer Stadium, Abilene Wylie

Aspermont could not stop playoff bound Ira, falling at home to the Bulldogs 46-0 end the season with a 2-8 record. The Bulldogs are playoff bound for the fourth straight season and will take on Westbrook for the second year in a row.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Westbrook (6-4) vs Ira (7-2) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Colorado City

Baird missed out on the playoffs with a 73-30 loss at Gorman. The Bears wrap up the season 6-3, 2-2. Gorman led 16-6 after one and extended to a 35-22 lead by the half. The Panthers, Bears and Lingleville all ended the district slate with 2-2 records and Gorman got the playoff bid due to point differential (Gorman +13, Baird -2, Lingleville -11).

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Gorman (6-3) vs Water Valley (10-0) - Friday, 6:30 p.m. - Bronte

Ballinger jumped out to a 14-0 lead over Sonora but could not hold on, falling to the Broncos 28-21 to drop to the fourth seed out of 2-3A Division II in the playoffs. Sonora outgained the Bearcats 370 to 286 and scored the only two touchdowns of the second half to turn a 21-14 halftime deficit into a win. Ballinger will be in the playoffs for the seventh straight season.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Ballinger (5-4) vs Crane (8-2) - Friday, 7 p.m. - San Angelo Stadium

Bangs dropped its season finale at Brady 42-14 to end the year 1-8 overall and 1-4 in district play. The Dragons trailed just 21-14 at the half but the Bulldogs pulled away in the second half to get the victory.

Blackwell saw a three-game winning streak come to an end with a 61-36 loss to Loraine in a battle for the District 6-1A Division II championship. Both teams are still playoff bound, but Loraine enters as the district champion and avoids Balmorhea in the bi-district round. AJ Williams ran for 191 yards and four touchdowns and threw for 69 yards and two more scores to pace the Bulldog offense. Davion Walthall ran five times for 100 yards and a pair of touchdowns and also caught a pass for a 44 yard score. Malaki Williams and Damion Delgado led the way on defense with 15 tackles apiece.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Loraine (7-3) vs Sanderson (5-5) - Friday, 6:30 p.m. - Irion County High School
Blackwell (4-6) vs Balmorhea (8-1) - Friday, 6:30 p.m. - Rankin

Blanket wrapped up the year with a 45-0 win at Panther Creek to clinch the outright district championship in its first season under head coach Casey Mund. Brayden Day led the way with 106 yards and three touchdowns rushing. The Tigers take a seven-game winning streak into the postseason.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Blanket (9-1) vs Cherokee (6-3) - Thursday, 7:30 p.m. - Zephyr

Breckenridge dominated TLCA San Angelo from the start on its way to a 61-0 victory that ended up getting them the #2 seed in the playoffs out of District 3-3A Division I. The Buckaroos went 3-2 in district play and improved from a one-win team in 2020 to, at least, a four-win squad in 2021 — showing much improvement in their second season under Casey Pearce.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Breckenridge (4-6) vs Whitesboro (6-4) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Fort Worth Castleberry’s Lion Stadium

Brookesmith wrapped up a tough season with a 60-12 loss to Sidney. The Mustangs five-year playoff streak comes to an end and they finish the season with 1-9 record.

Brownwood got blasted by rival Stephenville 63-7 in its season finale. The Lions took a 7-0 lead but saw the Yellow Jackets score the final 63 on their way to the win. Stephenville outgained Brownwood 633 to 235, led by a 376 yard, six touchdown passing effort from quarterback Ryder Lambert. Konlyn Anderson led the Lion offense with 103 yards rushing. The Lions will face Kennedale in the bi-district round of the playoffs for a second straight season.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Brownwood (4-6) vs Kennedale (9-1) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Glen Rose

Photo: Derrick Stuckly/Brownwoodnews.com

Cisco had no problem with San Saba, blowing out the Armadillos 46-7 heading into the playoffs. Trent Huston led the Loboes with 181 yards and four touchdowns rushing. Cisco led 28-7 by the break and never looked back to improve to 8-2 overall and 4-1 in district action.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Haskell (4-6) vs Cisco (8-2) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Clyde

Clyde battled top-ranked Jim Ned, but the Indians earned a 35-7 victory to finish the regular season with a perfect 10-0 record. Clyde ends up 1-9 in year one under Danny Dudgeon. The Indians scored the only two touchdowns of the second quarter to build a 21-7 lead and held on for the victory. Xavier Wishert was limited, only running for 30 yards on two carries, but sophomore Brayden Shipman picked up the slack running for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Tate Yardley threw for 176 yards and two scores.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Jim Ned (10-0) vs Peaster (7-3) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Tarleton State, Stephenville

Coleman wrapped up the fourth unbeaten regular season in program history, and first since 2014, with a 42-0 shutout victory over Winters. The Blizzards end the season 2-7 overall and 1-4 in district play to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016. The Bluecats led 35-0 by the half and cruised to the win.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Anson (4-6) vs Coleman (9-0) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Hugh Sandifer Stadium, Abilene Wylie

Cooper made sure they would return to the playoffs for the 15th straight season with a 28-13 win over Crowley. The Cougars scored the first 28 points of the game and coasted to victory, led by an 147 yard two-touchdown rushing effort by Jeremiah Riley and a 50-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Jett Villarreal.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Cooper (6-4) at Colleyville Heritage (9-1) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Mustang-Panther Stadium, Grapevine

Early outscored Wall 14-0 in the fourth quarter to complete a come-from-behind 24-14 victory over the Hawks and earn the #3 seed from District 3-3A Division I in the playoffs. It is the Longhorns first victory over the Hawks since 2008 and puts them in a first round matchup against 7-3 Pilot Point — still a contender, but better than facing 10-0 and second ranked Brock. Tre Beam led the Horns on the ground with 126 yards, while Jaxyn Price threw for 185 yards and a touchdown and Tucker Hale threw the go-ahead touchdown pass, a 77-yarder to John-Stewart Gordon on a trick play early in the fourth quarter.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Early (8-2) vs Pilot Point (7-3) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Saginaw High School

Eastland earned a second straight district championship with a thrilling 40-39 win at Dublin. The Mavericks fell behind 39-33 after Dublin scored late in the fourth, but a missed extra point proved to be the Lions downfall. Eastland scored on a Keaton Hicks touchdown run and booted the extra point that proved to be the game winner. Thanks to Millsap beating Jacksboro the Mavericks earned the outright district title and the top seed heading into the playoffs.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Eastland (5-5) vs Wichita Falls City View (4-6) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Seymour

Hamlin proved to be no match for Roscoe as the Plowboys notched their ninth straight win, 61-0. Roscoe wasted little time taking control of this one, building a 52-0 lead by halftime. Jax Watts and Antonio Aguayo hooked up on four touchdown connections on the night, and Watts threw for 436 yards and six scores in the contest. The Pipers end the season 0-10 in their first year under Chris Evans, and the 28 points they scored are the fewest since 1933 when the team went 1-7 and scored 24 points. The Plowboys turned things around in a huge way this season, going from 1-10 in 2020 to 9-1 entering the playoffs in 2021.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Roscoe (9-1) vs Quanah (2-8) - Thursday, 6 p.m. - Post

Haskell spotted Stamford the first 14 points of the game but stormed back to beat the Bulldogs 37-20 to claim the #3 seed in the playoffs from District 3-2A Division I. Haskell’s playoff hopes were on life support after an 0-3 start to district play, but they knocked off Anson and Stamford in the final two weeks to earn a bid in their first season under Mitch McLemore. The Indians overcame four turnovers with a strong defense that held the Bulldogs to under 200 total yards. Stamford misses the playoffs in year one under Britt Hart, finishing 2021 with a 3-7 record.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Haskell (4-6) vs Cisco (8-2) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Clyde

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— Haskell Athletics (@HHSTRIBE) November 6, 2021

Hawley finally gave up a few points but battled past Forsan 24-21 to win the district championship, their fourth in a row. The Bearcats scored all their points in the first half and held Forsan to one second half score to hold on for the win. The Buffaloes limited Hawley to 256 total yards and ran for 240 of their own, but could not hold onto the ball, turning it over four times in defeat. Hawley’s shut out streak ends at six games, but the 42 points they allowed this season is by far the fewest in program history. Next closest is 102 points given up by the 1973 Bearcats in a 6-3 season under Jim Phillips.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Hawley (10-0) vs San Saba (2-8) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Gordon Wood Stadium, Brownwood

Hawley 24, Forsan 21

Friday’s District 3-2A II title game didn’t disappoint. Hawley earned the No. 1 seed from the district, while Forsan got No. 2.

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— Carson Field (@CarsonDField) November 6, 2021

Hermleigh was off Friday night. The Cardinals wrapped up the District 7-1A Division I championship with a win over Ira in Week 10 and will head into the playoffs with a perfect 10-0 record.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Hermleigh (10-0) vs Sterling City (8-2) - Thursday, 7:30 p.m. - Colorado City

Highland finished up the season in Week 10 with a win over Bronte. The Hornets went 5-5 in 2021 and missed the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season.

Lueders-Avoca punched its ticket to the postseason with a 49-0 victory at Paint Creek. The Raiders dominated from the start to wrap up district play with a 3-1 record, good for second place behind Throckmorton. Lueders-Avoca started the season 0-5 but rallied to win three straight, while Paint Creek started 4-0 but dropped its final five games to finish 4-5 in the first season of football for the Pirates since 2017.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Lueders-Avoca (3-5) vs Gold-Burg (8-2) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Woodson

May blew out Lingleville 54-8 to wrap up a district championship and complete a perfect regular season. The Tigers left little doubt as to who was the best team in District 13-1A Division I, beating their four opponents by a combined 248 to 44. Blake Harrell threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more to lead the Tiger attack.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
May (10-0) vs Irion County (8-2) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Robert Lee

Merkel played its best game in District 5-3A Division II action, knocking Comanche out of playoff contention with a 34-20 home victory. Joey Zink ran for 200 yards and two touchdowns to pace the Badgers, who finish their first season under Will Kates with a 4-6 record.

Moran ended the 2021 campaign with a 50-0 Thursday night victory over the Rochelle JV. Although the Bulldogs did not reach the playoffs, they did improve from zero wins in 2020 to two in 2021.

Ranger wrapped up the regular season with a 47-30 victory at Temple Centex Homeschool to improve to 6-4 on the season. The Bulldogs will face Tyler Heat in the Texas Six-Man Independent Bowl series in Baird on Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.

Rising Star was off Friday and wrapped up the regular season with a 70-44 home win over Panther Creek in Week 10. The Wildcats went 5-4 in their first season under Derek Stevens, which is the most victories they’ve had in a season since going 7-5 in 2015.

Roby and Rotan renewed their Fisher County rivalry and the Yellowhammers came out with win a 61-38 win. The two teams went back and forth the whole way, with Rotan leading 12-8 after one and 28-16 at the half. Roby got as close as 42-38 early in the fourth quarter but the Hammers scored the last 19 points of the game to earn the victory. Rotan ends the season 7-3, the most victories in a season for the program as a six-man team. Roby ends up 4-5 in its first season under head coach Matt Tarbutton.

Photos: Mark Martinez/Double Mountain Chronicle

Rule is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2016 thanks to a 55-6 win over Chillicothe. The Bobcats dropped a game to the Eagles in 2020 that would have put them in the postseason, now they get to celebrate and move on while Chillicothe breaks out the basketballs.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Rule (5-3) vs Motley County (10-0) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Guthrie

Santa Anna had its bye in Week 11. The Mountaineers finished the season 6-4 and missed out on the postseason for the fifth straight season.

Snyder bounced back from a loss at Greenwood the week before with a 48-24 victory over Pecos to clinch the #3 seed in the postseason from District 1-4A Division II. The Tigers took control early in this one, building a 21-3 lead by halftime and extending the advantage to 41-10 in the fourth on their way to the win.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Snyder (7-3) vs Seminole (5-5) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Lowrey Field, Lubbock

Sweetwater completed a perfect run through district play with a 27-21 win at Monahans. The Loboes led 21-7 in the third quarter but the Mustangs rallied to score the final 20 points to earn the win. The Mustangs ran for 183 yards and Leo Holsey added 348 more through the air, 124 and a score to Armando Torres and 115 and a touchdown to Harrison Foster.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Sweetwater (7-3) vs Borger (3-7) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Lubbock Cooper’s Pirate Stadium

TLCA Abilene wrapped up its first season under Jeremy Kirk with a convincing 51-6 victory over Olfen. The Eagles finish the year 3-7 overall and 2-2 in district play, much improved over a winless debut season in 2020 that saw them only score six points.

Trent did not play Friday. The Gorillas ended the 2021 season with a loss to Blackwell in Week 10. Trent improved to 3-7 in their second rebuilding season under head coach Chris Ellison.

Westbrook cruised past Bronte 50-0 to complete a perfect trip through the District 8-1A Division II schedule. The Wildcats have won four straight heading into the playoffs, three by shutout, to improve to 6-4 against one of the tougher schedules in the state.

PLAYOFF PAIRING
Westbrook (6-4) vs Ira (7-2) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Colorado City

Wylie did its part to stay in the playoff race with a 35-0 win at Plainview, but did not get the help needed from Wichita Falls to sneak in as the four seed from 3-5A Division II. The Coyotes and Canyon Randall join Lubbock Cooper and Wichita Falls Rider in the playoffs while the Bulldogs are on the outside looking in. Wylie dominated Plainview from the start, leading 7-0 after one, 21-0 at the half and 28-0 after three on the way to the win. The Bulldogs outgained Plainview 376 to 113, led by a 136 yard, three touchdown rushing effort by Trey Gomez. Wylie has missed out on the playoffs in three of the past four seasons.

Zephyr had a bye week and finished the 2021 season with an 0-10 record.

STILL PERFECT

Albany, Coleman, Hawley, Hermleigh, Jim Ned and May managed to get through the 2021 regular season without a loss.

BIGGEST WINS

1 - Hawley 24, Forsa 21: The Bearcats claim a district title with a road win over a top-ten ranked opponent.
2 - Early 24, Wall 14: The Longhorns snap a long losing streak and improve their playoff positioning.
3 - Loraine 61, Blackwell 36: The Bulldogs beat their nemesis and win a district championship.
4 - Rule 55, Chillicothe 6: The Bobcats return to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
5 - Haskell 37, Stamford 20: The Indians beat their rival to make the playoffs (and knock the Bulldogs out of the playoffs)

UP NEXT - PLAYOFF PAIRINGS

6A DIVISION II

El Paso Eastwood (6-4) at Abilene High (7-3) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Shotwell Stadium, Abilene

5A DIVISION I

Cooper (6-4) at Colleyville Heritage (9-1) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Mustang-Panther Stadium, Grapevine

4A DIVISION I

Brownwood (4-6) vs Kennedale (9-1) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Glen Rose

4A DIVISION II

Sweetwater (7-3) vs Borger (3-7) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Lubbock Cooper’s Pirate Stadium

Snyder (7-3) vs Seminole (5-5) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Lowrey Field, Lubbock

3A DIVISION I

Jim Ned (10-0) vs Peaster (7-3) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Tarleton State, Stephenville

Breckenridge (4-6) vs Whitesboro (6-4) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Fort Worth Castleberry’s Lion Stadium

Early (8-2) vs Pilot Point (7-3) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Saginaw High School

3A DIVISION II

Ballinger (5-4) vs Crane (8-2) - Friday, 7 p.m. - San Angelo Stadium

Eastland (5-5) vs Wichita Falls City View (4-6) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Seymour

2A DIVISION I

Hawley (10-0) vs San Saba (2-8) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Gordon Wood Stadium, Brownwood

Anson (4-6) vs Coleman (9-0) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Hugh Sandifer Stadium, Abilene

Haskell (4-6) vs Cisco (8-2) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Clyde

Goldthwaite (5-5) vs Forsan (9-1) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Gordon Wood Stadium, Brownwood

2A DIVISION II

Roscoe (9-1) vs Quanah (2-8) - Thursday, 6 p.m. - Post

Albany (9-0) vs Era (2-8) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Iowa Park

Cross Plains (5-4) vs Muenster (10-0) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Weatherford

1A DIVISION I

Hermleigh (10-0) vs Sterling City (8-2) - Thursday, 7:30 p.m. - Colorado City

Westbrook (6-4) vs Ira (7-2) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Colorado City

May (10-0) vs Irion County (8-2) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Robert Lee

Gorman (6-3) vs Water Valley (10-0) - Friday, 6:30 p.m. - Bronte

1A DIVISION II

Loraine (7-3) vs Sanderson (5-5) - Friday, 6:30 p.m. - Irion County High School

Blackwell (4-6) vs Balmorhea (8-1) - Friday, 6:30 p.m. - Rankin

Benjamin (10-0) vs Jayton (9-1) - Thursday, 7 p.m. - Knox City

Rule (5-3) vs Motley County (10-0) - Friday, 7 p.m. - Guthrie

Throckmorton (10-0) vs Fannindel (7-2) - Thursday, 6:30 p.m. - Springtown

Lueders-Avoca (3-5) vs Gold-Burg (8-2) - Friday, 7:30 p.m. - Woodson

Blanket (9-1) vs Cherokee (6-3) - Thursday, 7:30 p.m. - Zephyr

TAPPS 6-MAN DIVISION III

Abilene Christian (5-4) at Fort Worth Covenant Classical (8-2) - Saturday, 1 p.m. - Fort Worth

FINAL DISTRICT STANDINGS

*DISTRICT 2-6A*	District	Overall
Midland Legacy	6-0	8-1
Abilene High	5-1	7-3
Odessa Permian	5-1	7-3
San Angelo Central	2-4	4-6
Frenship	2-4	5-5
Odessa	1-5	3-7
Midland	1-5	2-8
*DISTRICT 3-5A DIVISION I*
Justin Northwest	6-1	7-3
Brewer	6-1	8-2
Azle	6-1	8-2
Cooper	4-3	6-4
Granbury	3-4	5-5
Crowley	2-5	2-8
FW Arlington Heights	1-6	2-8
Saginaw	0-7	1-9
*DISTRICT 3-5A DIVISION II*
Lubbock Cooper	5-0	9-1
Wichita Falls Rider	4-1	9-1
Canyon Randall	2-3	5-5
Wichita Falls	2-3	3-7
Wylie	2-3	4-6
Plainview	0-5	1-9
*DISTRICT 5-4A DIVISION I*
Stephenville	5-0	10-0
La Vega	4-1	7-3
Midlothian Heritage	3-2	7-3
Brownwood	2-3	4-6
Alvarado	1-4	2-8
Waxahachie Life	0-5	1-9
*DISTRICT 1-4A DIVISION II*
Sweetwater	4-0	7-3
Midland Greenwood	3-1	5-4
Snyder	2-2	7-3
Monahans	1-3	7-3
Pecos	0-4	4-6
*DISTRICT 3-3A DIVISION I*
Jim Ned	5-0	10-0
Breckenridge	3-2	4-6
Early	3-2	8-2
Wall	3-2	5-4
Clyde	1-4	1-9
TLCA San Angelo	0-5	0-10
*DISTRICT 2-3A DIVISION II*
Sonora	4-1	6-4
Brady	4-1	6-3
Grape Creek	4-1	5-5
Ballinger	2-3	4-5
Bangs	1-4	1-8
Ingram Moore	0-5	2-8
*DISTRICT 5-3A DIVISION II*
Eastland	4-1	5-5
Dublin	3-2	7-3
Jacksboro	3-2	5-4
Millsap	3-2	5-5
Merkel	1-4	4-6
Comanche	1-4	1-9
*DISTRICT 3-2A DIVISION I*
Hawley	5-0	10-0
Forsan	4-1	9-1
Haskell	2-3	4-6
Anson	2-3	4-6
Stamford	1-4	3-7
Colorado City	1-4	1-8
*DISTRICT 4A-2A DIVISION I*
Coleman	5-0	9-0
Cisco	4-1	8-2
Goldthwaite	3-2	5-5
San Saba	2-3	2-8
Winters	1-4	1-8
De Leon	0-5	0-10
*DISTRICT 5-2A DIVISION II*
Roscoe	4-0	9-1
Ralls	3-1	7-3
Lockney	2-2	7-3
Crosbyton	1-3	4-6
Hamlin	0-4	0-10
*DISTRICT 8-2A DIVISION II*
Albany	4-0	9-0
Santo	3-1	9-1
Hico	2-2	5-5
Cross Plains	1-3	5-4
Meridian	0-4	1-9
*DISTRICT 7-1A DIVISION I*
Hermleigh	4-0	10-0
Ira	3-1	7-2
Rotan	2-2	7-3
Roby	1-3	4-5
Aspermont	0-4	2-8
*DISTRICT 8-1A DIVISION I*
Westbrook	4-0	6-4
Sterling City	3-1	8-2
Highland	2-2	5-5
Bronte	1-3	2-8
Robert Lee	0-4	2-8
*DISTRICT 13-1A DIVISION I*
May	4-0	10-0
Gorman	2-2	6-3
Baird	2-2	6-3
Lingleville	2-2	6-3
Santa Anna	0-4	6-4
*DISTRICT 15-1A DIVISION I*
Jonesboro	3-0	10-0
Lometa	2-1	7-2
Evant	1-2	5-5
Zephyr	0-3	0-10
*DISTRICT 6-1A DIVISION II*
Loraine	4-0	7-3
Blackwell	3-1	4-6
TLCA Abilene	2-2	3-7
Trent	1-3	3-7
Olfen	0-4	0-8
*DISTRICT 8-1A DIVISION II*
Benjamin	3-0	10-0
Rule	2-1	5-3
Chillicothe	1-2	2-8
Harrold	0-3	0-6
*DISTRICT 9-1A DIVISION II*
Throckmorton	4-0	10-0
Lueders-Avoca	3-1	3-5
Woodson	2-2	4-5
Moran	1-3	2-7
Paint Creek	0-4	4-5
*DISTRICT 15-1A DIVISION II*
Blanket	4-0	9-1
Sidney	3-1	4-5
Rising Star	2-2	5-4
Panther Creek	1-3	3-6
Brookesmith	0-4	1-9
*DISTRICT 1-TAPPS 6M DIV. III*
Lubbock Kingdom Prep	6-0	8-2
Abilene Christian	4-2	5-4
Lubbock Christ the King	3-3	5-4
Wichita Falls Christian	1-5	4-5
Lubbock All Saints	1-5	3-6

COLLEGE ROUND-UP

ACU lost at Jacksonville State 40-25 in the first meeting between the two programs. The Wildcats fell behind 14-0 and turned it over three times in the loss. They got as close as 17-10 in the second quarter but saw the Gamecocks score the next ten points to build a comfortable lead in the third quarter. Peyton Mansell threw for 301 yards and a touchdowns and Sweetwater native Kobe Clark caught six passes for 143 yards and a score. The Wildcats fall to 4-5 overall and 1-4 in conference play. They will return to Abilene for the final two games of the season, hosting Tarleton State Saturday and wrapping up the regular season Nov. 20 against defending national champion Sam Houston State.

Hardin-Simmons had little trouble taking down Austin College 56-14 on the road Saturday to keep its NCAA Division III playoff hopes alive. HSU led 14-0 after one and 35-0 at the half, outgaining the Kangaroos 610 to 236 on their way to the win. Kyle Jones completed 20 of 22 passes for 309 yards and three touchdowns and Brock Bujnoch picked off his fourth pass over the last two weeks and also led the team with eight tackles. The Cowboys host Texas Lutheran in the regular season finale Saturday.

Howard Payne scored the first 14 points on the road at #2 Mary Hardin-Baylor, but the Crusaders scored the next 59 on their way to a 59-14 victory. The Yellow Jackets stung first on a 70-yard flea flicker touchdown toss from Landon McKinney to Jake Parker, then saw the same combo hook up from 35-yards out to push the lead to 14-0 early in the first quarter. However, the Cru woke up from there, claiming a 21-14 lead by the end of the quarter and a 35-14 lead by halftime. UMHB outgained HPU 616 to 333. Howard Payne has now lost three in a row after a 6-0 start to the season and will host Austin College to wrap up the year this week.

McMurry dropped a 35-20 decision at Belhaven Saturday to fall to 2-5 on the season. The War Hawks kept it close most of the way, getting within 28-20 in third quarter before the Blazers answered with a touchdown to give the game its final score. McMurry ran for 203 yards but only threw for 81 yards in the loss. Belhaven did what they do best, chew the clock and run the football. The Blazers ran for 240 yards on their way to their fifth win of the season. The War Hawks have a huge challenge ahead of them in the 2021 finale as they welcome Mary Hardin-Baylor to Wilford Moore Stadium.

Cisco missed out on a chance to reach the SWJCFC playoffs with a 35-30 loss at Navarro. The Wranglers end their season 4-5 overall and 3-4 in conference play. Cisco led 21-7 at the half and 24-14 after three but saw Navarro outscore them 21-6 in the final quarter to pull off the win.

CONFERENCE STANDINGS

*ASUN-WAC CHALLENGE*	Conf	Overall
Sam Houston State	4-0	8-0
Eastern Kentucky	3-1	6-3
Central Arkansas	3-2	5-4
Stephen F. Austin	2-2	6-3
Jacksonville State	2-2	4-5
Abilene Christian	1-4	4-5
Lamar	0-4	1-7
*AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE*	Conf	Overall
Mary Hardin-Baylor	8-0	9-0
Hardin-Simmons	7-1	8-1
Belhaven	5-3	6-3
Howard Payne	5-3	6-3
East Texas Baptist	4-4	5-4
Texas Lutheran	3-5	3-6
Southwestern	3-5	3-6
McMurry	2-6	2-6
Sul Ross State	2-6	2-6
Austin College	1-7	1-7
*SWJCFC*	Conf	Overall
NMMI	6-1	8-1
Tyler	4-3	5-4
Kilgore	4-3	5-4
Blinn	3-3	5-4
Navarro	3-4	5-4
Trinity Valley	3-4	5-4
Cisco	3-4	4-5
NE Oklahoma A&M	1-5	4-5