Week 7 Rewind
DISTRICT 2-5A DIVISION I
Abilene High 55, Caprock 0
Lubbock Cooper 49, Amarillo 19
Tascosa 33, Monterey 21
Coronado OPEN
BEST WIN
Lubbock Cooper. The Pirates blew out the Sandies in a battle between teams that entered the night with perfect district records.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Caprock. The Longhorns were dominated from the start and the teams used a running clock in the second half after the Eagles led 41-0 at the break.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Abilene High Caden Rainwater: 6 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 sack
Abilene High Beckham Paul: 5 tkl, 1 int
Abilene High Ryland Bradford: 1 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD; 91 yds, 1 TD rushing
Abilene High Brayden Henry: 3-6, 42 yds passing; 89 yds, 2 TD rushing
Abilene High Bryson Perez: 2 rec, 90 yds, 1 TD
Amarillo Rylan Leathers: 7 rec, 119 yds, 1 TD
Caprock Kadrian Hernandez: 6 rec, 103 yds
Lubbock Cooper Ryan Rodriguez: 12-16, 232 yds, 2 TD, 1 int; 12 yds rushing
Lubbock Cooper Michael Dever: 6 rec, 119 yds, 1 TD
Lubbock Cooper Jayden Hibbler: 64 yds, 2 TD rushing; 1 rec, 36 yds
Monterey JaMarcus Smith: 134 yds, 2 TD rsuhing
Tascosa Coltyn Fulton: 2 TD rushing, 2 TD passing
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Abilene High 5-2, 3-0
2. Lubbock Cooper 5-2, 2-0
3. Amarillo High 3-4, 2-1
4. Tascosa 2-4, 1-2
5. Coronado 2-4, 1-1
6. Monterey 2-4, 0-2
7. Caprock 1-6, 0-3
Photo: Plainview Athletics
DISTRICT 2-5A DIVISION I
Wylie 36, Plainview 34
Rider 42, Cooper 21
Palo Duro 58, Lubbock High 24
BEST WIN
Wyllie. The Bulldogs gave up two kickoff returns for touchdowns but escaped with a shootout victory at Plainview to set up a showdown with Rider next week.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Plainview. The Bulldogs could not defend the home field well enough and gave up a great chance to get off to a good start in district action.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Cooper Jaden Carrillo: 8 rec, 75 yds, 1 TD; 21 yds rushing
Palo Duro Amariyea James: 165 yds, 2 TD rushing
Palo Duro Keima’j Barnes: 126 yds, 2 TD rushing
Plainview Seth Mayberry: 21-30, 185 yds, 1 TD; 57 yds, 1 TD rushing
Plainview Brock Nails: 2 kickoff returns for TD (95 and 78 yards)
Rider Kenji Johnson: 140 yds, 3 TD rushing
Rider Elijah Jackson: 59 yds, 3 TD rushing
Wylie Malachi Daniels: 185 yds, 1 TD rushing
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Wylie 4-2, 1-0
2. Rider 4-2, 1-0
3. Plainview 4-2, 0-1
4. Palo Duro 3-2, 1-0
5. Cooper 1-5, 0-1
6. Lubbock High 2-4, 0-1
Photo: Derrick Stuckly/Brownwoodnews.com
DISTRICT 2-4A DIVISION I
Brownwood 56, Big Spring 7
Andrews 63, Lake View 7
Estacado OPEN
BEST WIN
Call it a tie between the Lions and Andrews, who both dominated opponents to pick up district victories. Brownwood put up 543 yards of total offense and Andrews went for 687. The Mustangs racked up an amazing 628 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground.
TOUGHEST LOSS
How about another tie? Both Big Spring and Lake View were on the receiving end of rough losses to kick off district play.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Andrews Jasean DeBouse: 311 yds, 4 TD rushing; 1 rec, 59 yds, 1 TD
Andrews Leeroy Millan: 162 yds rushing
Big Spring: Kavien Ford: 125 yds, 1 TD rushing
Brownwood Levi Pearson: 151 yds, 2 TD rushing
Brownwood Ike Hall: 11-14, 139 yds, 2 TD passing; 110 yds, 2 TD rushing; 1 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD
Brownwood Xavier Zepeda: 90 yds, 1 TD rushing
Brownwood Noah Gonzalez: 12 tkl
Brownwood Zakk Zabecki: 12 tkl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Brownwood 6-1, 1-0
2. Estacado 5-1, 0-0
3. Andrews 4-3, 1-0
4. Big Spring 1-6, 0-1
5. Lake View 1-6, 0-1
Photo: Snyder ISD
DISTRICT 3-4A DIVISION II
Hirschi 27, Graham 26
Greenwood 27, Snyder 23
Sweetwater OPEN
BEST WIN
Hirschi. The Huskies knocked off previously unbeaten Graham to prove they still just may be the team to beat in the district.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Snyder. The Tigers fell at home to Greenwood in a game that could end up being key for playoff positioning.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Graham Ty Thompson: 14-26, 134 yds, 1 int passing; 54 yds, 4 TD rushing
Graham Tate Loesch: 14 tkl
Graham Zathin Reys: 10 tkl, 2 int
Greenwood Demaurin Mayfield: 189 yds, 2 TD rushing
Hirschi KD Worthy: 134 yds rushing
Snyder Daenin Smith: 228 yds, 2 TD rushing
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Hirschi 3-3, 1-0
2. Graham 6-1, 0-1
3. Sweetwater 4-2, 0-0
4. Greenwood 2-5, 1-0
5. Snyder 3-4, 0-1
DISTRICT 3-3A DIVISION I
Clyde 60, Vernon 36
Jim Ned 34, Bowie 6
Iowa Park 31, Breckenridge 28
BEST WIN
Clyde. The Bulldogs stay perfect with a dominating road victory over previously unbeaten Vernon.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Breckenridge. The Buckaroos suffer what could end up begin a pivotal loss in the playoff race, falling at home to Iowa Park by three.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Breckenridge Camden Escalon: 18-26, 264 yds, 2 TD, 1 int
Breckenridge Alejandro Franco: 1 rec, 96 yds, 1 TD
Breckenridge Bryson Herring: 14 tkl, 2 tfl
Clyde Blake Carr: 8-15, 186 yds, 4 TD passing; 263 yds, 3 TD rushing
Clyde Kendrick Johnson: 3 rec, 90, 2 TD
Clyde Landon Yates: 2 rec, 47 yds, 2 TD
Iowa Park Carter Sales: 4 rec, 88 yds, 2 TD
Jim Ned Brayden Shipman: 126 yds, 1 TD rushing
Jim Ned Noah Powell: 14 tkl, 1 ff, 1 fr
Jim Ned Davis Soben: 13 tkl, 3 tfl
Jim Ned Trey Hicks: 12 tkl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Clyde 6-0, 1-0
2. Jim Ned 5-1, 1-0
3. Vernon 5-1, 0-1
4. Iowa Park 2-4, 1-0
5. Breckenridge 3-3, 0-1
6. Bowie 1-4, 0-1
Photo: Mike Jones/Brownwoodnews.com
DISTRICT 2-3A DIVISION II
Early 35, Ballinger 0
Brady 38, TLCA San Angelo 18
Wall 67, Grape Creek 0
BEST WIN
Early. The Longhorns snap a four-game skid with a shutout win over Ballinger.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Grape Creek. The Eagles weren’t expected to beat Wall, but they lose 67-0 the Hawks a season after falling to them 68-0.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Brady Daryl Adair: 168 yds, 1 TD rushing
Brady Gauge Evans: 13 tkl, 1 sack
Early Rohyn Price: 15-20, 245 yds, 1 TD, 1 int; 33 yds rushing
Early Griffin Cheslock: 114 yds, 3 TD rushing: 1 rec, 12 yds
Early Kaleb Ozuna: 9 tkl
Early Dalton Adams: 7 tkl, 3 tfl, 3 sacks
Wall Nathan Pepper: 91 yds, 3 TD rushing
Wall Gunnar Dillard: 83 yds, 3 TD rushing; 1-2, 11 yds passing
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Wall 4-2, 1-0
2. Early 2-4, 1-0
3. Brady 2-4, 1-0
4. TLCA San Angelo 3-3, 0-1
5. Ballinger 0-6, 0-1
6. Grape Creek 0-6, 0-1
DISTRICT 5-3A DIVISION II
Merkel 47, Dublin 21
Jacksboro 49, Eastland 24
Millsap 35, Comanche 22
BEST WIN
Millsap. The Bulldogs open district play with a big win and hand the Indians their third straight loss after getting in the state rankings.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Comanche. The Indians fell behind early and could not catch up in the loss at Millsap.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Comanche Layden Welch: 12-21, 162 yds, 3 TD passing; 76 yds rushing
Comanche Kyler Beaty: 7 rec, 86 yds
Eastland Isaiah Hays: 15-25, 209 yds, 2 TD
Eastland Griffin Beard: 4 rec, 99 yds, 1 TD; 11 tkl, 2 tfl
Jacksboro Lando Belcher: 20-30, 350 yds, 3 TD passing; 123 yds, 1 TD rushing
Jacksboro Luke Sams: 130 yds, 2 TD rushing; 2 rec, 12 yds
Jacksboro Cannon Valenzuela: 8 rec, 184 yds, 1 TD
Merkel Maddox O’Malley: 8-14, 162 yds, 3 TD, 1 int; 100 yds, 2 TD rushing
Merkel Connor Willyerd: 168 yds, 1 TD rushing
Merkel Kaden Blubaugh: 4 rec, 104 yds, 2 TD; 5 tkl, 2 int
Merkel Elijah Olivarez: 19 tkl, 2 tfl
Millsap CR Tippie: 152 yds, 2 TD passing
Millsap Reid Green: 156 yds, 3 TD rushing
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Jacksboro 6-0, 1-0
2. Merkel 5-1, 1-0
3. Millsap 3-2, 1-0
4. Comanche 3-3, 0-1
5. Eastland 1-5, 0-1
6. Dublin 1-5, 0-1
DISTRICT 4-2A DIVISION I
Hawley 57, Colorado City 0
Anson 35, Winters 21
Cisco 40, Olney 13
Photo: Gary Stennett
BEST WIN
Cisco. The Loboes make it three victories in a row win a relatively easy win on the road at Olney
TOUGHEST LOSS
Colorado City. The Wolves took one on the chin against the defending state champs from Hawley.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Anson Tyler Wilburn 2-5, 44 yds, 2 TD passing; 88 yds, 2 TD rushing
Anson Corey Layne: 11 tkl, 1 tfl; 15 yds rushing; 1 rec, 16 yds, 1 TD
Cisco Kannon Orsagh: 6-8, 216 yds, 3 TD passing; 48 yds rushing
Cisco Gus Hart: 86 yds, 3 TD rushing
Cisco Kelton Desmond: 3 rec, 148 yds, 2 TD
Colorado City Nick Santana: 7 tkl
Colorado City Jordan Garza: 7 tkl
Hawley Keagan Ables: 12-18, 257 yds, 4 TD passing; 2 yds, 1 TD rushing
Hawley Diontay Ramon: 2 rec, 90 yds, 1 TD; 3 tkl, 1 int
Hawley Allyn Barker: 16 tkl, 4 tfl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Stamford 5-0, 2-0
2. Hawley 4-2, 2-0
3. Cisco 3-4, 3-0
4. Anson 4-3, 2-1
5. Olney 2-3, 0-2
6. Colorado City 1-6, 0-3
7. Winters 0-7, 0-3
DISTRICT 5-2A DIVISION I
Tolar 43, Coleman 0
Goldthwaite 42, Bangs 14
De Leon 42, San Saba 20
BEST WIN
Tolar. The Rattlers eliminated what is likely their biggest threat in the district in a big way.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Coleman. The Bluecats gave Tolar all they could handle last season but had nothing for the Rattlers on the road Friday night.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Bangs Hunter Hudnall: 100 yds rushing
Coleman Cutter Cody: 14 tkl, 2 tfl
Coleman Jadin Jackson: 12 tkl; 51 yds rushing
Coleman Brent Bouldin: 13 tkl, 2 tfl, 38 yds rushing
De Leon Jake Cooper: 166 yds rushing
De Leon Heston Jobe: 200 yds, 5 TD rushing; 4-10, 31 yds, 1 TD passing
Goldthwaite Ethan Deeds: 11-19, 136 yds, 2 TD passing; 93 yds, 2 TD rushing; Blocked punt return for TD
San Saba Ethan Gonzales: 5 rec, 129 yds, 1 TD; 118 yds, 2 TD rushing
Tolar Isaac Blessing: 13-22, 141 yds, 3 TD passing; 120 yds, 2 TD rushing
Tolar Drake Owen: 12 tkl, 1 tfl, 1int
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Tolar 5-1, 2-0
2. Coleman 5-2, 2-1
3. De Leon 6-1, 3-0
4. Goldthwaite 3-4, 1-2
5. Hamilton 3-3, 0-2
6. San Saba 2-5, 1-2
7. Bangs 1-6, 0-2
Photo: Julia Vega/@lionslifefootball
DISTRICT 6-2A DIVISION II
Albany 41, Miles 0
Hamlin 35, TLCA Abilene 7
Roscoe 57, Cross Plains 21
BEST WIN
Albany. The Lions took care of business and more in a shutout of the high-powered Miles offense. Head coach Denney Faith picked up his 350th career victory against just 118 losses.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Miles. The Bulldogs went to Albany averaging 53.2 points per game but could not get on the scoreboard against the powerful Lions. Albany held Miles to just 128 total yards and gained 475 of their own.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Albany Adam Hill: 184 yds, 3 TD rushing; 1 rec, 44 yds, 1 TD; 8 tkl, 3 tfl, 2 sacks
Albany Jaxson Hoel: 12 tkl, 2 tfl
Albany Cason Fairchild: 7 tkl, 1 int; 2 rec, 73 yds, 1 TD
Cross Plains Kade Purvis: 11-21, 119 yds, 1 TD, 2 int passing; 60 yds, 2 TD rushing
Hamlin Clayton Rister: 118 yds, 1 TD rushing; 3 rec, 19 yds, 1 TD
Hamlin Ian Gruben: 15-23, 172 yds, 3 TD passing; 22 yds rushing
Hamlin Luke White: 7 rec, 89 yds
Miles Cooper Ellison: 4 rec, 70 yds
Miles Keagan Walz: 9 tkl
Roscoe Jace Arnwine: 14-20, 277 yds, 4 TD, 1 int; 27 yds, 1 TD rushing
Roscoe Seth Wilcox: 6 rec, 188 yds, 3 TD; 52 yds rushing
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Albany 6-0, 1-0
2. Roscoe 5-1, 1-0
3. Miles 4-2, 0-1
4. Hamlin 5-1, 1-0
5. Cross Plains 2-4, 0-1
6. TLCA Abilene 1-5, 0-1
DISTRICT 7-2A DIVISION II
Haskell 39, Munday 0
Archer City 7, Electra 6
Windthorst 41, Petrolia 7
Seymour OPEN
BEST WIN
Haskell. The Indians make it two district wins in a row with a rout of rival Munday.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Electra. The Tigers were oh-so-close to taking down Archer City, falling by a single point in a defensive struggle.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Haskell Haegyn Pinkerton: 4-10, 76 yds, 1 TD passing; 169 yds, 2 TD rushing
Windthorst Brock Belcher: 31-46, 262 yds, 4 TD passing; 93 yds rushing
Windthorst Cash Armstrong: 117 yds, 1 TD rushing; 2 rec, 25 yds
Windthorst Kolby Teakell: 7 rec, 63 yds, 2 TD; 2 tkl, 1 int
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Seymour 5-1, 2-0
2. Windthorst 4-2, 2-0
3. Archer City 3-2 1-1
4. Haskell 2-4, 2-1
5. Electra 3-3, 1-2
6. Petrolia 2-5, 1-2
7. Munday 0-7, 0-3
DISTRICT 4-1A DIVISION I
Knox City 60 Forestburg 6
Wellman-Union 21, Spur 12
Valley 52, White Deer 0
Northside 74, Moran 28
BEST WIN
Valley. The Patriots shut down White Deer, a fellow 1A D1 team that entered the game with a 3-3 record.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Spur. The Bulldogs were the first victory for Wellman-Union all season. The Wildcats had dropped their first five games of the year before beating Spur.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Knox City Tristin Baxter: 43 yds, 2 TD rushing
Knox City Bryson Callaway: 4-4, 104 yds, 3 TD passing
Knox City Devin Guillory: 2 rec, 61 yds, 1 TD
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Knox City 7-0
2. Northside 6-1
3. Valley 3-4
4. Spur 1-6
Photo: Zoe Matlock Photography
DISTRICT 8-1A DIVISION I
Hermleigh 42, Roby 6
Ira 76, Rotan 0
Westbrook 46, Highland 0
BEST WIN
Westbrook. The Wildcats shut down one of the top challengers to the district crown in shut out fashion, 46-0
TOUGHEST LOSS
Rotan. The Yellowhammers got hammered on the road by Ira in the district opener for both squads.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Hermleigh Tyson Digby: 6-13, 93 yds, 3 TD passing; 55 yds, 2 TD rushing
Hermleigh Kai Vargas: 9 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 sack, 1 fr
Hermleigh Hunter Simpson 9 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 sack, 1 ff
Hermleigh Daylan McGee: 8 tkl, 3 tfl
Hermleigh Hayden Simpson: 4 tkl, 1 fr returned for TD; 1 receiving TD
Highland Cooper Bowen: 7 tkl; 3 rec, 23 yds
Westbrook Grayson Jeffrey: 110 yds, 3 TD rushing; 1 rec, 8 yds
Westbrook Keegan Gilbreath: 61 yds, 2 TD rushing; 10 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 fumble return for TD
Westbrook Parker Matlock: 11 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 fr
Westbrook Damien Stewart: 12 tkl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Westbrook 5-1, 1-0
2. Hermleigh 5-1, 1-0
3. Highland 4-2, 0-1
4. Ira 3-2, 1-0
5. Rotan 2-4, 0-1
6. Roby 0-6, 0-1
Photo: SMcCowen Photography
DISTRICT 9-1A DIVISION I
Baird 28, Perrin Whitt 21
Gordon 61, Gorman 0
Bryson 74, Lingleville 27
BEST WIN
Gordon. The Longorns scored early and often, limiting Gorman to just 35 total yards in a shutout victory.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Gorman. The Panthers have now dropped four in a row, all by shutout, to fall to 1-5.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Baird Skyler Denning: 187 yds, 1 TD rushing; 1 rec, 4 yds; 14 tkl
Baird Camdyn Schlieve: 4-5, 26 yds passing; 2 rec, 19 yds
Baird Tyler Stills: 10 tkl, 1 fr
Gorman Ryan Renfroe: 3 rec, 29 yds
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Gordon 6-0, 1-0
2. Bryson 4-2, 1-0
3. Baird 4-2, 1-0
4. Lingleville 2-4, 0-1
5. Gorman 1-5, 0-1
6. Perrin-Whitt 0-6, 0-1
Photo: May Tiger Teams
DISTRICT 14-1A DIVISION I
May 55, Evant 0
Jonesboro 74, Lometa 28
Santa Anna OPEN
BEST WIN
May. The Tigers bounce back from a rough game the week before at Oglesby with a businessman-like mercy-rule win over Evant.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Evant. The Elks fall to 0-7 on the season and have lost 17 in a row overall.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
May Mikey Scheriger: 69 yds, 2 TD rushing
May Jackson Lusk: 57 yds, 2 TD rushing; 6 tkl, 1 fumble returned for TD
May Ben Harrell: 11 yds, 1 TD rushing; 8 tkl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Jonesboro 6-1, 1-0
2. May 5-2, 1-0
3. Lometa 3-4, 0-1
4. Santa Anna 2-4, 0-0
5. Evant 0-7, 0-0
DISTRICT 5-1A DIVISION II
Jayton 48, Aspermont 0
Motley County 51, Guthrie 6
Patton Springs OPEN
BEST WIN
Jayton. The Jaybirds keep cruising, shutting out rival Aspermont to stay unbeaten on the season.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Aspermont. The Hornets suffer a second straight loss to a top-ten opponent to fall to 4-3.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Motley County Kadyn Roys: 3-5, 70 yds passing; 116 yds, 3 TD rushing; 2 tkl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Jayton 7-0, 1-0
2. Motley County 4-3, 1-0
3. Aspermont 4-3, 0-1
4. Guthrie 2-5, 0-1
5. Patton Springs 1-4, 0-0
DISTRICT 6-1A DIVISION II
Benjamin 51, Paducah 6
Crowell 58, Harrold 8
Chillicothe OPEN
BEST WIN
Benjamin. The Mustangs had no problem with a Paducah team some felt could contend for the district title this season.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Harrold. The Hornets have now dropped two in a row by mercy-rule after starting the season 5-0.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Benjamin Grayson Rigdon: 200 yds, 4 TD rushing; 5-5, 74 yds passing; 6 tkl, 1 fumle return for TD
Benjamin Keegan Hayes: 79 yds, 2 TD rushing; 1 rec, 0 yds; 10 tkl, 1 ff
Benjamin Tallon Hayes: 9 tkl, 1 ff
Benjamin Weston Weastherford: 3 rec, 61 yds; 5 tkl, 1 ff
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Benjamin 7-0, 1-0
2. Crowell 6-1, 1-0
3. Paducah 3-4, 0-1
4. Harrold 5-2, 0-1
5. Chillicothe 1-5, 0-0
Photo: Jo Brown Photography
DISTRICT 7-1A DIVISION II
Throckmorton 56, Lueders-Avoca 0
Woodson 51, Rule 6
Paint Creek OPEN
BEST WIN
Woodson. The Cowboys earn their first win of the season at the perfect time, the district opener.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Rule. The Bobcats have now dropped four games in a row, all by 45 points or more.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Throckmorton Hayden Makovy: 174 yds, 3 TD rushing; 8 tkl
Throckmorton Brice Beaver: 9 yds, 2 TD rushing
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Throckmorton 2-4, 1-0
2. Paint Creek 3-3, 0-0
3. Woodson 1-6, 1-0
4. Rule 1-6, 0-1
5. Lueders-Avoca 1-6, 0-1
Photo: Johnna Reynolds/Texas 1A Fan
DISTRICT 13-1A DIVISION II
O’Donnell 52, Loraine 50
Blackwell 38, Paint Rock 24
Oglesby 58, Bronte 8
Rising Star 53, Trent 0
BEST WIN
Blackwell. The Hornets were the only team in the district to win this week, getting past Paint Rock in a 38-24 slugfest.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Trent. The Gorillas got shut out by Rising Star for the second straight season.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Loraine AJ Williams: 6-13, 134 yds, 1 TD passing; 219 yds, 4 TD rushing; 1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD; 12 tkl
Loraine Jadrian Limones: 4-6, 37 yds, 1 TD passing; 3 rec, 71 yds; 2 tkl
Loraine Johnathan Lujan: 15 tkl; 1 rec, 11 yds
Loraine Xander Ybarra: 31 yds, 2 TD rushing; 2 rec, 16 yds; 11 tkl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Loraine 0-7
2. Blackwell 3-3
3. Trent 3-4
4. Bronte 1-6
DISTRICT 14-1A DIVISION II
Northside 74, Moran 28
Blackwell 38, Paint Rock 24
Rising Star 53, Trent 0
BEST WIN
Rising Star. The Wildcats earn the honor by default as the only team to win, but they run their winning streak to four in a row heading into district in two weeks.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Paint Rock. The Indians battled hard but came up short at Blackwell.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Moran Ellis Hise: 124 yds, 1 TD rushing; 9-18, 84 yds, 2 TD, 1 int passing; 11 tkl
Moran Garrett Hamilton: 4-7, 60 yds, 1 int passing; 5 rec, 53 yds, 1 TD; 3 tkl
Moran Caleb York: 17 tkl, 1 tfl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Rising Star 5-2
2. Paint Rock 4-3
3. Panther Creek 3-2
4. Moran 2-5
DISTRICT 15-1A DIVISION II
Zephyr 60, Gustine 6
Sidney 70, Mullin 18
Blanket OPEN
BEST WIN
Zephyr. The Bulldogs only allowed six points and 63 total yards, -19 rushing, in their district victory over Gustine.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Gustine. The Tigers couldn’t get anything going and fall to 3-3 on the season.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Zephyr Tripp Ballard: 53 yds, 2 TD rushing; 1 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD; 4 tkl, 2 tfl
Zephyr Wyatt Stevens: 3-3, 74 yds, 2 TD passing
Zephyr Karsyn Floyd: 2 rec, 67 yds, 1 TD; 2 yds rushing; 9 tkl, 3 tfl
Zephyr Chayden Woodcock: 55 yds, 1 TD rushing; 8 tkl, 1 int returned for TD
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Sidney 5-2, 1-0
2. Zephyr 5-2, 1-0
3. Blanket 3-3, 0-0
4. Gustine 3-3, 0-1
5. Mullin 0-7, 0-1
DISTRICT 16-1A DIVISION II
Richland Springs 40, Cherokee 32
Rochelle 66, Lohn 6
Austin Royals JV 48, Brookesmith 38
BEST WIN
Richland Springs. The Coyotes took down Cherokee in a close contest to avenge last season’s loss that saw their 82-game district winning streak come to an end.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Brookesmith. The Mustangs added a game last week and fell to the Austin Royals JV.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Richland Springs Billy Perry: 118 yds, 2 TD rushing; 5-11, 100 yds passing; 6 tkl, 5 sacks
Richland Springs Hutton Rogers: 3 rec, 48 yds, 2 TD; 22 yds rushing
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Richland Springs 7-0, 1-0
2. Cherokee 5-1, 0-1
3. Rochelle 6-0, 1-0
4. Brookesmith 3-3, 0-0
5. Lohn 0-7, 0-1
TAPPS 6-MAN DISTRICT 1 DIVISION II
Abilene Christian 45, Amarillo San Jacinto 0
FW Covenant 46, Midland Trinity 0
Denton Calvary 68, Irving The Highlands 21
Keller Harvest OPEN
BEST WIN
Denton Calvary. The Lions snapped a two-game losing streak and kept themselves in playoff contention with a big win over Irving The Highlands.
TOUGHEST LOSS
Give it to San Jacinto and Trinity, who were both shutout by district favorites Abilene Christian and Fort Worth Covenant.
BEST INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS
Abilene Christian Brooks Armstrong: 178yds, 3 TD rushing; 3 tkl, 1 int
Abilene Christian Nate Garza: 2 rec, 47 yds, 1 TD
Abilene Christian Bryce McGlothlin: 2 sacks, 1 fr
Abilene Christian Pierson Walters: 6 rec, 70 yds, 1 TD
FWCC Hudson Williams: 18-21, 280 yds, 4 TD passing; 25 yds rushing
FWCC Blake Schroeder: 14 rec, 217 yds, 3 TD; 16 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 int, 1 fr
FWCC Luke Evans: 8 tkl, 3 tfl
DISTRICT POWER POLL
1. Abilene Christian 6-1, 3-0
2. Fort Worth Covenant Classical 5-1, 3-0
3. Keller Harvest 3-3, 1-1
4. Denton Calvary 4-2, 1-2
5. Midland Trinity 2-4, 1-2
6. Irving The Highlands 2-4, 0-2
7. Amarillo San Jacinto 1-5, 0-2
INDEPENDENT 6-MAN
Strawn 64, Ranger 18
The Bulldogs come up short in a battle with improving Strawn. The Greyhounds have lost two in a row while Ranger has now dropped two straight.
DISTRICT STANDINGS
STILL PERFECT
No changes this week as Albany, Benjamin, Clyde and Knox City all take care of business and Stamford did not play.
The Mustangs and Greyhounds are assured to stay perfect as they are both off next week.
Clyde has another big test, this time hosting Jim Ned. Albany visits Cross Plains and Stamford will play at a Cisco Loboes squad that has won three in a row to open district play.
We’ve added a graphic for the rest of the unbeaten teams in Big Country football districts this week as well. Congrats to Gordon, Jayton, Jacksboro, Richland Springs and Rochelle for staying perfect so far in 2023.
COLLEGE ROUNDUP
Hardin-Simmons 19, McMurry 16 - OT
Hardin-Simmons (4-1, 2-0) got a touchdown run by Colton Marshall in overtime to get past rival McMurry (2-3, 0-2) 19-16 Saturday night.
The War Hawks blocked two field goals in the game, including one on the last play of regulation to send the game to overtime. In OT McMurry scored first on a field goal to go up 16-13 and HSU answered to tie it, but the War Hawks were called for a penalty for leaping (basically hurdling the center at the line of scrimmage to try to block the kick). The Cowboys scored three plays later to knock off McMurry for the ninth straight time.
Former Cooper Cougar Noah Garcia ran for 65 yards and a score and Marshall, a Hawley product, added 49 and the game winning score. Anson grad Drew Hagler led McMurry with 48 yards rushing and a touchdown.
AJ Hawkins got his second start for the injured Gaylon Glynn and competed 22 of 29 passes for 185 yards with a touchdown and an interception. He also ran for a game high 84 yards. Tailon Garrett was the leading HSU receiver with nine grabs for 99 yards. KJ Peoples added seven for 47 and a touchdown.
Jess Hoel went 14-18 for 175 yards with a touchdown and a pick for the War Hawks. Kristopher Martin caught two balls for 86 yards, including a 58-yard touchdown.
HSU outgained McMurry 413 to 294, rushing for 228 yards and passing for 185. The War Hawks ran for 116 and threw for 178.
Sy Johnson was the leading tackler for McMurry with 11, while Demarcus Coleman topped HSU with six and had an interception.
The Cowboys will host Texas Lutheran next week for Homecoming, while the War Hawks will visit East Texas Baptist.
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Howard Payne 28, East Texas Baptist 14
The Yellow Jackets jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, extended it to 20-0 by the half and held off a second half Tiger rally to earn their first conference victory of the season.
ETBU pulled as close as 22-14 last in the third quarter but HPU shut them down in the fourth to get the win.
Landon McKinney completed 22 of 33 passes for 364 yards and four touchdowns. Gus Charles caught four passes for 136 yards and two of the touchdowns. KJ Kelly led the defense with nine tackles and a pair of interceptions.
Photo: Cisco Wrangler Express
Cisco 7, Northeastern Oklahoma A&M 3
The Wranglers beat the Norsemen by scoring a single touchdown for the second straight season. Last year Cisco win at NEO 7-6.
Cisco trailed 3-0 heading into the fourth quarter but scored on a Christian Kaopua to Corey Sandolph touchdown pass to get the win in the final period.
Kaopua threw for 105 yards with a touchdown and a pick. JaDarrius Thomas led the Wrangler rushers with 43 yards and Sandolph caught four passes for 65 yards and a touchdown. Malakhi Kellough led Cisco with nine tackles.
The victory keeps the Wranglers firmly in the chase for one of the four conference playoff spots with three games to go.
