Week 6 Rewind
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DISTRICT 2-5A DIVISION I
Abilene 42, Tascosa 20
Amarillo 38, Caprock 7
LBK Cooper 35, Coronado 2
BEST WIN
Abilene High. The Eagles fell behind early 7-0 but turned on the switch and dominated the rest of the way to improve to 2-0 in district play. The Eagles also snapped a five-game losing streak to Tascosa and beat them for the first time since 2013.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Coronado. The Mustangs had a bit of momentum with a two-game winning streak entering the contest, but could not hand with the Pirates in a 33-point loss.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Abilene Dylan Slack: 10-12, 114 yds, 1 TD passing; 7 yds, 1 TD rushing
Abilene Ryland Bradford: 4 rec, 50 yds; 97-yard kickoff return for TD
Abilene Brayden Henry: 72 yds, 1 TD rushing; 2 rec, 11 yds
Abilene Beckham Paul: 9 tkl, 4 tfl, 1 ff
Abilene Bryce Neves: 8 tkl, 1 ff
Abilene Caden Rainwater: 7 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 fr
Amarillo Pius Vokes: 146 yds, 2 TD rushing
Caprock Zayden Ramirez: 8 tkl
Cooper Ryan Rodriguez: 8-12, 131 yds, 2 TD pasing; 46 yds rushing
Tascosa Coltyn Fulton: 4-5, 108 yds, 1 TD passing; 70 yds, 1 TD rushing
Tascosa Eli Norvell: 8 tkl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Abilene High 4-2, 2-0
2. Lubbock Cooper 4-2, 1-0
3. Amarillo High 3-3, 2-0
4. Coronado 2-4, 1-1
5. Monterey 2-3, 0-1
6. Tascosa 1-4, 0-2
7. Caprock 1-5, 0-2
DISTRICT 2-5A DIVISION I
Everyone had an open week.
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Wylie 3-2
2. Rider 3-2
3. Plainview 4-1
4. Palo Duro 2-2
5. Cooper 1-4
6. Lubbock High 2-3
Photo: Derrick Stuckly/Brownwoodnews.com
DISTRICT 2-4A DIVISION I
Stephenville 27, Brownwood 17
Canyon 35, Andrews 14
Seminole 51, Big Spring 33
Greenwood 52, Lake View 6
Estacado 49, Sweetwater 14
BEST WIN
Estacado by default. The Matadors were the only district team to win and do so with a big victory at the Mustang Bowl over Sweetwater.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Brownwood. The Lions dropped their fourth in a row to rival Stephenville, falling at home in a battle of state-ranked squads.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Andrews Merqucio Saiz: 102 yds, 1 TD rushing
Big Spring Gavin Padron: 24-38, 300 yds, 3 TD, 2 int
Big Spring Kavien Ford: 174 yds, 1 TD rushing; 5 rec, 14 yds
Big Spring Zeyire Franklin: 6 rec, 189 yds, 3 TD
Brownwood Ike Hall: 12-23, 172 yds, 2 TD, 2 int; 44 yds rushing
Brownwood Carson Noe: 5 rec, 97 yds, 1 TD
Estacado DJ Johnson: 19-29, 295 yds, 3 TD passing
Estacado Bobby Ross: 254 yds, 4 TD rushing
Estacado Devoryea Boyd: 7 rec, 106 yds, 2 TD
Lake View Esaias Salazar: 9 tkl, 1 tfl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Brownwood 5-1
2. Estacado 5-1
3. Andrews 3-3
4. Big Spring 1-5
5. Lake View 1-5
DISTRICT 3-4A DIVISION II
Graham 54, Wichita Falls 13
Greenwood 52, Lake View 6
Holliday 31, Snyder 0
Estacado 49, Sweetwater 14
Decatur 48, Hirschi 21
BEST WIN
Greenwood. The Rangers earn their first victory of the season and their first win for their new head coach, and former Wylie defensive coordinator, Bryan Hill.
Honorable Mention: Graham. The Steers continue to dominate in 2023 and took down 4A Division I Wichita Falls 54-13.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Snyder. The Tigers suffered their second 31-0 loss of the season, this time at 3A D2 Holliday.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Graham Ryan Monsey: 209 yds, 2 TD rushing
Graham Hayden Horn: 5 rec, 62 yds, 1 TD
Graham Ty Thompson: 23-34, 2376 yds, 1 TD, 1 int
Greenwood Demaurin Mayfield: 158 yds, 2 TD rushing
Snyder Hayen Foster: 4 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 fr
Snyder Daniel Cabrera: 4 tkl, 1 int
Sweetwater Uriah Martines: 102 yds, 1 TD rushing; 1-1, 3 yds passing
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Graham 6-0
2. Hirschi 2-3
3. Sweetwater 4-2
4. Snyder 3-3
5. Greenwood 1-5
DISTRICT 3-3A DIVISION I
Everyone had an open week.
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Clyde 5-0
2. Jim Ned 4-1
3. Vernon 5-0
4. Breckenridge 3-2
5. Iowa Park 1-4
6. Bowie 1-3
DISTRICT 2-3A DIVISION II
Mason 14, Wall 7
The other five teams in the district were all off this week.
BEST WIN
N/A
TOUGHEST LOSS
Wall. The Hawks fell for the second time this season, dropping a close contest to 2A D1 unbeaten Mason.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Wall Gunnar Dillard: 40 yds, 1 TD rushing; 9-122, 136 yds, 2 int passing
Wall Ethan Michalewicz: 10 tkl
Wall Hagyn Barbee: 8 tkl, 1 tfl, 2 int
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Wall 3-2
2. TLCA San Angelo 3-2
3. Early 1-4
4. Brady 1-4
5. Ballinger 0-5
6. Grape Creek 0-5
DISTRICT 5-3A DIVISION II
Everyone had an open week.
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Jacksboro 5-0
2. Comanche 3-2
3. Merkel 4-1
4. Millsap 2-2
5. Eastland 1-4
6. Dublin 1-4
Photo: Jones County Clicks
DISTRICT 4-2A DIVISION I
Stamford 58, Olney 16
Anson 42, Colorado City 13
Cisco 49, Winters 7
BEST WIN
Stamford. The Bulldogs lit up the scoreboard early and often against an Olney team that entered the game allowing just 8.7 points per game.
Honorable Mention: Anson. The Tigers earned a win that could go a long way toward deciding a playoff spot with their victory over Colorado City.
Photo: Daril Gonzales/Anson Tiger Sports Pics
TOUGHEST LOSS
Olney. The Cubs defense could not stop Stamford as they dropped their district opener.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Anson Tyler Wilburn: 121 yds, 2 TD rushing; 1-1, 22 yds, 1 TD passing
Anson Corey Layne: 111 yds, 1 TD rushing; 1 rec, 22 yds, 1 TD
Anson Ethan Lozano: 13 tkl
Cisco Gus Hart: 173 yds, 6 TD rushing
Cisco Kannon Orsagh: 7-11, 71 yds, 1 TD passing; 48 yds, rushing
Colorado City Mayson Monroe: 13-19, 140 yds, 1 TD passing
Colorado City Keydrick Powell: 1 rec, 75 yds, 1 TD
Colorado City Mikell Martinez: 8 tkl
Colorado City Jordan Garza: 8 tkl, 1 tfl
Stamford Christian Duran: 10-10, 197 yds, 3 TD passing; 15 yds, 1 TD rushing
Stamford Drew Faulks: 3 rec, 81 yds, 2 TD
Stamford Kaston Vega: 14 tkl
Stamford Braden Jimenez: 10 tkl, 1 int
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Stamford 5-0, 2-0
2. Hawley 3-2, 1-0
3. Cisco 2-4, 2-0
4. Anson 3-3, 1-1
5. Olney 2-2, 0-1
6. Colorado City 1-5, 0-2
7. Winters 0-6, 0-2
Photo: ColemanToday.com
DISTRICT 5-2A DIVISION I
Coleman 40, San Saba 26
De Leon 56, Goldthwaite 14
Tolar 38, Hamilton 0
BEST WIN
Tolar. The Rattlers shutout Hamilton to drop the Bulldogs to 0-2 in district play after a good run in non-district play.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Goldthwaite. The Eagles fell to De Leon by 42 to drop to 0-2 in district play.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Coleman Brayden Torres: 10-14, 202 yds, 3 TD; 33 yds rushing
Coleman Hunter Lackey: 3 rec, 91 yds, 3 TD
Coleman Jadin Jackson 150 yds, 2 TD rushing; 4 rec, 85 yds
Coleman Cutter Cody: 9 tkl, 3 tfl
Coleman Blaze Hronek: 6 tkl, 4 tfl, 1 fr
Goldthwaite Ethan Deeds: 6-15, 60 yds, 1 TD, 2 int; 26 yds, 1 TD rushing
Goldthwaite Marcus Stevens: 88 yds rushing
San Saba Ethan Gonzales: 158 yds, 3 TD rushing
San Saba Skylar Romero: 3 rec, 97 yds, 1 TD
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Tolar 4-1, 1-0
2. Coleman 5-1, 2-0
3. De Leon 5-1, 2-0
4. San Saba 2-4, 1-1
5. Hamilton 3-3, 0-2
6. Goldthwaite 2-4, 0-2
7. Bangs 1-5, 0-2
DISTRICT 6-2A DIVISION II
Roscoe 20, Junction 14
The other five teams in the district were open this week.
BEST WIN
Roscoe. The Plowboys took down 2A D1 Junction and finish non-district play with a 4-1 record.
TOUGHEST LOSS
N/A
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Roscoe Jace Arnwine: 10-20, 160 yds, 3 TD
Roscoe Parker Gleaton: 4 rec, 80 yds, 2 TD
Roscoe Seth Wilcox: 3 rec, 72 yds, 1 TD; 13 yds rushing; 6 tkl, 2 tfl
Roscoe Gaven Martinez: 9 tkl
Roscoe Julian Cuellar: 3 tkl, 2 int
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Albany 5-0
2. Roscoe 4-1
3. Miles 4-1
4. Hamlin 4-1
5. Cross Plains 2-3
6. TLCA Abilene 1-4
Photo: Petrolia High School Football
DISTRICT 7-2A DIVISION II
Haskell 27, Petrolia 7
Electra 54, Munday 14
Seymour 46, Archer City 28
Bremond 35, Windthorst 13
BEST WIN
Haskell. The Indians earned their first victory of the season in impressive fashion over Petrolia in a game that will likely go a long way in deciding a playoff spot.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Petrolia. The Pirates could not build on the momentum of a district opening win over Electra in their contest at Haskell.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Archer City Landon Smith: 34-49, 416 yds, 2 TD, 2 int; 20 yds, 1 TD rushing
Archer City Chance Warren: 13 rec, 190 yds, 1 TD
Haskell Haegen Pinkerton: 10-19, 141 yds, 1 TD, 1 int; 54 yds, 1 TD rushing
Haskell Montrel Johnson: 68 yds, 1 TD rushing
Haskell Nemo Silvas: 4 rec, 69 yds; 14 yds, 1 TD rushing
Seymour Brayden Loyd: 16-23, 299 yds, 5 TD passing
Seymour David Charo: 6 rec, 97 yds, 1 TD; 42 yds, 1 TD rushing; 5 tkl, 1 int
Seymour Levi Henderson: 12 tkl
Windthorst Drew Anderle: 15 tkl, 2 tfl, 2 sacks
Windthorst Karson Veith: 14 tkl, 2 tfl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Seymour 5-1, 2-0
2. Windthorst 3-2, 1-0
3. Archer City 2-2, 0-1
4. Haskell 1-4, 1-1
5. Petrolia 2-4, 1-1
6. Electra 3-2, 1-1
7. Munday 0-6, 0-2
DISTRICT 4-1A DIVISION I
Knox City 48, Saint Jo 0
Jayton 63, Spur 6
Crowell 62, Valley 61
Northside 50, Forestburg 43
BEST WIN
Knox City, again. The Greyhounds shutout Saint Jo 48-0 and outgained them 345 to 99 in the process.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Valley. The Patriots scored 61 but gave up one-point too many in a loss to 1A D2 Crowell.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Knox City Bryson Callaway: 85 yds, 1 TD rushing; 7-9, 130 yds, 2 TD passing
Knox City Cameron Hernandez: 68 yds, 2 TD rushing
Knox City Devin Guillory: 2 rec, 47 yds, 2 TD
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Knox City 6-0
2. Northside 5-1
3. Valley 2-4
4. Spur 1-5
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DISTRICT 8-1A DIVISION I
Hermleigh 42, Throckmorton 22
Rotan 48, Lueders-Avoca 0
The other four teams in the district were off this week.
BEST WIN
Hermleigh. The Cardinals get past Throckmorton, whose record is not that great but is a team that should be a force in the 1A D2 playoffs.
TOUGHEST LOSS
N/A
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
N/A — send your stats to cody@bigcountryblitz.com to be included!
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Westbrook 4-1
2. Highland 4-1
3. Hermleigh 4-1
4. Ira 2-2
5. Rotan 2-3
6. Roby 0-5
DISTRICT 9-1A DIVISION I
Baird 63, Ranger 24
Gordon 56, Santa Anna 8
BEST WIN
Baird. The Bears snapped a two-game skid with a big win at Ranger.
TOUGHEST LOSS
N/A
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Baird Skyler Denning: 148 yds, 3 TD rushing; 1 rec, 14 yds; 12 tkl, 1 sack, 1 fr
Baird Jake Gerngross: 112 yds, 1 TD rushing; 1 rec, 8 yds; 6 tkl
Baird Jake Collins: 2 tkl, 1 int, 1 fr; 63 yds, 1 TD rushing; 2-3, 26 yds, 1 TD passing
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Gordon 5-0
2. Bryson 3-2
3. Baird 3-2
4. Lingleville 2-3
5. Gorman 1-4
6. Perrin-Whitt 0-5
Photo: May Tiger Teams Facebook
DISTRICT 14-1A DIVISION I
Oglesby 54, May 8
Blanket 74, Evant 24
Jonesboro 62, Austin Hill Country 16
Lometa 42, Eden 36
Gordon 56, Santa Anna 8
BEST WIN
Jonesboro. The Eagles had no issues on the road at Austin Hill Country.
TOUGHEST LOSS
May. The Tigers suffer their first mercy-rule loss since the 2020 state championship game, falling at state-ranked 1A D2 Ogelsby.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Jonesboro Jacob Cisneros: 185 yds, 2 TD rushing; 3-4, 87 yds, 2 TD passing
Jonesboro EJ Thorman: 3 rec, 87 yds, 2 TD
May Braden Steele: 70 yds rushing; 5-11, 44 yds, 1 TD passing; 8 tkl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Jonesboro 5-1
2. May 4-2
3. Lometa 3-3
4. Santa Anna 2-4
5. Evant 0-6
DISTRICT 5-1A DIVISION II
Newcastle 48, Aspermont 0
Jayton 63, Spur 6
Guthrie 62, Rule 0
Motley County 78, Gold-Burg 53
LBK Christ the King 56, Patton Springs 0
BEST WIN
Jayton. The Jaybirds put it on 1A D1 Spur to stay perfect on the season.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Aspermont. The Hornets suffer their first shutout loss since 2021 in a 48-0 decision at state-ranked Newcastle.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
N/A — send your stats to cody@bigcountryblitz.com to be included!
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Jayton 6-0
2. Aspermont 4-2
3. Motley County 3-3
4. Guthrie 2-4
5. Patton Springs 1-4
DISTRICT 6-1A DIVISION II
Benjamin 61, Loraine 16
Paint Creek 37, Chillicothe 19
Crowell 62, Valley 61
Wichita Falls Christian 59, Harrold 13
Follett 56, Paducah 6
BEST WIN
Crowell. The Wildcats bounce back from last week’s loss to Knox City with a one-point shootout win against the top contender in Knox City’s 1A D1 district.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Harrold. The Hornets got blown out by Wichita Falls Christian to suffer their first loss of the season.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Benjamin Grayson Rigdon: 121 yds, 3 TD rushing; 2 rec, 49 yds, 2 TD; 1-1, 9 yds passing; 7 tkl, 1 int
Benjamin Keegan Hayes: 142 yds, 2 TD rushing; 5-6, 91 yds, 3 TD passing; 11 tkl
Benjamin Tallon Hayes: 13 tkl
Benjamin Weston Weastherford: 11 tkl; 2 rec, 30 yds, 1 TD
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Benjamin 6-0
2. Crowell 5-1
3. Harrold 5-1
4. Paducah 3-3
5. Chillicothe 1-5
DISTRICT 7-1A DIVISION II
Rotan 48, Lueders-Avoca 0
Paint Creek 37, Chillicothe 19
Guthrie 62, Rule 0
Hermleigh 42, Throckmorton 22
Rising Star 54, Woodson 8
BEST WIN
Paint Creek. The Pirates improve to 3-3 as the only team in the district to win this week.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Rule. The Bobcats suffered their third straight mercy rule loss in a big way to Guthrie.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Throckmorton Hayden Makovy: 171 yds, 3 TD rushing; 14 tkl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Throckmorton 1-4
2. Paint Creek 3-3
3. Rule 1-5
4. Lueders-Avoca 1-5
5. Woodson 0-6
Photo: Ty & Tab Photography
DISTRICT 13-1A DIVISION II
Benjamin 61, Loraine 16
Blackwell 52, Panther Creek 6
Robert Lee 61, Bronte 6
Trent 49, Olfen 0
BEST WIN
Blackwell. The Hornets take down Panther Creek by 46-points to improve to 2-3 on the season.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Bronte. The Longhorns drop a big decision to rival Robert Lee, the first 45 in the series since 2019.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Loraine Brett Bolen: 3 rec, 70 yds, 2 TD; 2 tkl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Loraine 0-6
2. Blackwell 2-3
3. Trent 3-3
4. Bronte 1-5
DISTRICT 14-1A DIVISION II
Rochelle 52, Moran 0
Veribest 53, Paint Rock 22
Blackwell 52, Panther Creek 6
Rising Star 54, Woodson 8
BEST WIN
Rising Star. The Wildcats were the only team in the district to win, and they did so in emphatic fashion over Woodson.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Panther Creek. The Panthers fall for the second straight game, dropping a mercy-rule decision to Blackwell.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Moran Ellis Hise: 56 yds rushing; 8-13, 63 yds passing
Moran Caleb York: 4 rec, 48 yds; 2 tkl
Rising Star Blake Wilson: 67 yds, 2 TD rushing
Rising Star Kobey Morris: 4-5, 65 yds, 2 TD passing; 5 tkl, 3 pbu
Rising Star Dakota Higgins: 2 rec, 75 yds, 2 TD; 4 tkl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Rising Star 4-2
2. Paint Rock 4-2
3. Panther Creek 3-2
4. Moran 2-3
Photo: Dee Hail – Be Okay Photography
DISTRICT 15-1A DIVISION II
Blanket 74, Evant 24
Gustine 56, Oglesby JV 7
Kopperl 50, Mullin 0
Strawn 75, Sidney 46
Zephyr 60, Brookesmith 0
BEST WIN
Blanket. The Tigers rolled past 1A D1 Evant to improve to 3-3 after an 0-2 start to the season.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Mullin. The Bulldogs get shutout on the road at Kopperl.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Blanket Kannon Kensing: 210 yds, 5 TD rushing; 10 tkl, 2 fr
Blanket Cameron Aultman: 177 yds, 2 TD rushing; 1 rec, 3 yds; 14 tkl, 1 fr, 1 int
Zephyr Tripp Ballard: 58 yds, 3 TD rushing; 1 rec, 41 yds
Zephyr Wyatt Stevens: 3-3, 84 yds, 2 TD passing
Zephyr Karsen Floyd: 10 tkl, 1 int returned for TD, 2 fr - 1 returned for TD
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Sidney 4-2
2. Zephyr 4-2
3. Blanket 3-3
4. Gustine 3-2
5. Mullin 0-6
DISTRICT 16-1A DIVISION II
Zephyr 60, Brookesmith 0
Priddy 58, Lohn 12
Rochelle 52, Moran 0
Richland Springs 70, Burkeville 20
BEST WIN
Rochelle. The Hornets stay perfect with a shutout win over Moran.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Brookesmith. The Mustangs saw their two-game winning streak come to an end in a blowout loss to Zephyr.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
N/A — send your stats to cody@bigcountryblitz.com to be included!
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Cherokee 5-0
2. Richland Springs 6-0
3. Rochelle 5-0
4. Brookesmith 3-2
5. Lohn 0-6
TAPPS 6-MAN DISTRICT 1 DIVISION II
Abilene Christian 62, Midland Trinity 12
FW Covenant 48, Amarillo San Jacinto 0
Westlake Academy 75, Irving The Highlands 29
Keller Harvest 54, Denton Calvery 34
BEST WIN
Abilene Christian. The Panthers had no problem getting past Midland Trinity in a battle of district unbeatens.
TOUGHEST LOSS
San Jacinto. The Patriots were shutout out, expectedly, by back-to-back defending state champ Fort Worth Covenant Classical.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Abilene Christian Brooks Armstrong: 186 yds, 6 TD rushing; 3 tkl
Abilene Christian Nate Garza: 3 rec, 120 yds, 2 TD; 1 tkl
Abilene Christian Isaac Presley: 7 tkl
Abilene Christian Bryce McGlothlin: 6 tkl
FWCC Hudson Williams: 6-10, 101 yds, 3 TD passing
FWCC Logan Clifton: 20 yds, 3 TD rushing
FWCC Luke Evans: 6 tkl, 3 tfl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Abilene Christian 5-1, 2-0
2. Fort Worth Covenant Classical 4-1, 2-0
3. Keller Harvest 3-3, 1-1
4. Midland Trinity 2-3, 1-1
5. Denton Calvary 3-0, 0-2
6. Irving The Highlands 2-3, 0-1
7. Amarillo San Jacinto 1-4, 0-1
INDEPENDENT 6-MAN
Baird 63, Ranger 24 — The Bulldogs see their four-game winning streak come to an end with a loss to rival Baird.
DISTRICT STANDINGS
STILL PERFECT
Brownwood falls off the list, but we still have five teams in the Big Country Blitz coverage area that have not lost this season.
Benjamin, Knox City, and Stamford all won in blowout fashion to stay perfect Friday night, while Albany and Clyde did not play and will have big tests this week against Miles and Vernon.
Graham, Vernon, Jacksboro, Gordon, Jayton, Cherokee, and Richland Springs are teams in Big Country districts that are still unbeaten as well.
Photo: ACU
COLLEGE ROUNDUP
North Texas 45, ACU 31
The Wildcats put up a good fight on the road at UNT but couldn’t pull off the upset.
The Mean Green fell behind 7-0 but scored the next 31 points and led 31-17 by the break.
ACU pulled within two scores twice in the second half, but that was as close as they could get.
North Texas outgained ACU 530-387. Maverick McIvor threw for 217 yards and four touchdowns, three to Blayne Taylor who caught six passes for 85 yards.
Jay’Veon Sunday ran for 140 yards to pace the ACU ground game and Darius Moore led the defense with 12 tackles and a forced fumble.
Photo: Scott Burkhalter Photography
Hardin-Simmons 40, Howard Payne 33
The 18th-ranked Cowboys beat Howard Payne for the 16th consecutive time, getting past their rivals by seven.
Both teams had big plays in the game, but the one that sealed the HSU win was drawing HPU offsides on a 4th and 1 late in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys were able to run out the clock and close out the win.
HPU outgained HSU 470-371, with Landon McKinney passing for 360 yards and three scores. The Cowboys got great efforts on the ground from Noah Garcia, 121 yards and a score, and Colton Marshall, 81 yards and three touchdowns.
McMurry 52, Lyon College 10
The War Hawks finally got to play at home and took care of Lyon College in blowout fashion to even their record at 2-2.
McMurry outgained the Scots 642-157, passing for 503 yards in the win.
Jess Hoel racked up 293 yards and three scores passing and also ran for 43 yards and a touchdown. Kristopher Martin caught five passes for 160 yards and three scores and Phazzon Washington ran for a game-high 68 yards and a touchdown.
Photo: Cisco Wrangler Express
Kilgore 40, Cisco 27
The Wranglers trailed 28-14 by the half and could not catch up in their second straight conference loss.
Christian Kaopua had his best game at QB at Cisco, throwing for 290 yards and a touchdown. JaDarrius Thomas ran for 50 yards and two scores and Corey Sandolph caught five passes for 105 yards. Jalen Sessions was the leading tackler with nine.
