Week 10 Rewind
Thoughts, stats, standings, and much more on the 10th week of football in the Big Country, presented by (insert your business name here and get exposure across the entire Big Country).
OFF THE TOP
Wylie picked up a share of the District 2-5A Division II title and the top seed in the playoffs with a defensively dominating 22-6 victory over Lubbock Cooper. The Bulldog defense allowed just two field goals and did enough on offense to get the job done. Wylie can make a perfect run through district with a win at Plainview next week.
Abilene High saw an 11-game district winning streak come to an end with a 31-17 loss at Lubbock Monterey. The Eagles wrap up the regular season at 7-3, and most likely will be the two seed from 2-5A Division I in the playoffs — which lets them avoid a bi-district road trip to El Paso.
Photo: Derrick Stuckly/Brownwoodnews.com
Brownwood battled well with Stephenville in the first half, but saw the Yellow Jackets turn a 13-0 lead into a 44-0 final score in the finale Stephenville game held at Tarleton State. The Jackets have earned at least a share of the district crown, while the Lions need to beat Marble Falls next week to clinch a playoff spot.
Graham flexed its muscle in a big way, handing previously #2 Brock its first loss as a 4A team 38-0. The Steers dominated from the opening kick and have yet to allow a point in district play. They have five straight shut outs and shut outs in seven of their nine games this season.
Comanche (72-6 over TLCA San Angelo), Jim Ned (45-6 over Clyde), and Sweetwater (43-13 over Breckenridge) took care of business to set up a very interesting final week of the season in 3-3A Division I. The Mustangs still have the inside track at the title with a win over the Indians at the Mustang Bowl next week.
Merkel gave it a great effort for a second straight week, but the Badgers remain winless on the season after falling to Grape Creek 14-12.
Tolar is your 5-3A Division II champ after beating Brady 42-21. The Rattlers have had little trouble adjusting to life as a Class 3A school.
Photo: Mike Jones/Brownwoodnews.com
Eastland picked up a key district win in a thrilling 33-31 quadruple overtime win over Early. The Longhorns have lost eight in a row, but still have a shot at the playoffs with a win next week.
Hawley and Stamford both breezed past their opponents to improve to 9-0 and set up the showdown we’ve all been waiting for in Week 11. The #1 Bulldogs got the running clock started in the first quarter, seriously, and beat Olney 64-0 while the #5 Bearcats rolled past TLCA Abilene 48-0.
Anson clinched the three seed from the very competitive District 4 with an eye-brow raising 59-14 win over Cisco. The Loboes will still be playoff bound if they can beat Olney in Week 11.
De Leon and Hamilton both won big Friday and will play for the District 5-2A Division I title in De Leon this week. The Bearcats shut out Bangs 56-0, while the Bulldogs shut out Hico 36-0. What a matchup it will be for the Marwitz brothers, Jacob the head coach at De Leon and Ryan the head coach at Hamilton.
Photo: Colemantoday.com
Coleman started the season 0-7 but, as predicted in a Weekly Rewind a few weeks back, has won two in a row to make the playoffs. The Bluecats won a defensive battle at Ballinger 14-7 Friday. The Bearcats face Hico this week in a game that will decide the four seed from the district.
San Saba lost a 44-41 thriller at Holland, but can still force a three-way tie for the District 14-2A DI title with an upset win over Mason next week.
Haskell did not play this week but remains in the playoff mix at 2-3 in District 6-2A Division II. Munday fell to Seymour 38-20 to see its season come to an end at 4-6, a much improved mark over their 0-10 2023 campaign.
Photo: Skyler Blanton
Albany got the best of Roscoe again to sew up the top seed from District 7-2A Division II. The Lions have won 23 district games in a row and can earn the outright district title with a win over Hamlin next week.
Roscoe will battle Miles, who shut out rival Winters 55-0, in another big game to decide the two-seed.
Photo: Gary Ford
Hamlin is playoff bound after sneaking past Cross Plains at home 27-24. The Buffaloes nine-year playoff streak will come to an end.
Knox City lost a tough battle to Perrin-Whitt 48-42 as the Pirates kept the Hounds from clinching the outright district title.
Photo: SMcCowen Sports Photography
Ira earned a huge win over rival Hermleigh, 58-50, to keep playoff hopes alive. The Bulldogs finish the season at Highland and will be in the playoffs with a win. Westbrook shut out Roby 51-0 to stay in the district lead.
#1 Gordon took care of Baird in a big way, 62-0, to claim the District 13 crown. The Longhorns have shut out four straight opponents and six of their last eight opponents. Despite the loss, the Bears are still playoff bound and finish their first regular season under Dale Means at 7-3.
May and Jonesboro took down Lometa and Santa Anna to set up yet another huge game between the two next week. Both teams are playoff bound, and the winner will take the district title.
Loraine rolled past Olfen 55-7 to wrap up their regular season at 6-4 overall and 3-1 in district. The Bulldogs lead the district at the moment, but Blackwell and Bronte can tie them at 3-1 with wins in Week 11. If that happens, Loraine (+1) will be the two seed behind Blackwell (+22), and Bronte will be left out.
Benjamin wrapped up at least a share of the District 7-1A Division II championship with a 70-24 win over Crowell. The Mustangs can win the outright title by beating Harrold in Week 11.
Jayton is the outright District 8 champion thanks to a 54-0 win over Aspermont. The #1 Jaybirds wrap up the season at 10-0 and await their bi-district playoff foe (likely Crowell). Aspermont will be a playoff team with a win over Paint Creek next week. Paint Creek beat Lueders-Avoca Thursday night 61-0 as Shannon Waters’ Pirates beat his brother Donnie’s Raiders. The Pirates ensured their first winning season since Waters’ junior year in 1994.
Strawn and Woodson punched their playoff tickets. The Greyhounds shut out Moran to get in, while Woodson earned a forfeit victory over Throckmorton, which is their first victory over their county rivals since 1974!
Photo: Michael Leal/Texas 1A Fan
Iredell handed Three Way its first loss of the season and wrapped up the District 11 title, 60-23. The Braves can punch their playoff ticket with a win over 2-7 Morgan in the season finale.
Photo: Derrick Stuckly/Brownwoodnews.com
Zephyr took down Sidney 48-0 on Halloween to stay perfect in district play. The Bulldogs can clinch the District 13 title with a win over Gustine next week. The Tigers and Blanket Tigers are in the mix for the playoffs as well. Gustine beat Rising Star Friday, while Blanket enjoyed the week off.
Photo: Dency McClure/Texas 1A Fan
Richland Springs is at least co-champs in District 15 thanks to a 51-6 win over Rochelle. The Coyotes can wrap up a perfect regular season with a win over Lohn next week. Rochelle will be a playoff team, too, because they face Panther Creek in Week 11. The Panthers decided to finish the season as a JV team a few weeks ago and will give the forfeit win to the Hornets.
Cherokee took care of Buckholts 52-0 and will face Calvert next week for the district title. Both teams are already in the playoffs.
Abilene Christian clinched a playoff spot with a 45-25 win over Harvest Christian Friday night. The Panthers can force a three-way tie for the TAPPS Division II District 1 title with a win over Fort Worth Covenant next week.
FINAL SCORES
THURSDAY
Lubbock Monterey 31, Abilene High 17
Big Spring 28, Lake View 21
Perrin-Whitt 48, Knox City 42
Jayton 54, Aspermont 0
Paint Creek 61, Lueders-Avoca 0
Zephyr 48, Sidney 0
Woodson 1, Throckmorton 0
FRIDAY
Wylie 22, Lubbock Cooper 6
Stephenville 44, Brownwood 0
Graham 38, Brock 0
Mineral Wells 26, Eagle Mountain 13
Greenwood 28, Seminole 24
Sweetwater 43, Breckenridge 13
Jim Ned 45, Clyde 6
Comanche 72, TLCA San Angelo 6
Coahoma 57, Stanton 40
Grape Creek 14, Merkel 12
Clifton 56, Dublin 28
Tolar 42, Brady 21
Eastland 33, Early 31 - 4 OT
Reagan County 62, Colorado City 6
Ozona 50, Forsan 28
Hawley 48, TLCA Abilene 0
Stamford 64, Olney 0
Anson 59, Cisco 14
De Leon 54, Bangs 0
Coleman 14, Ballinger 7
Hamilton 36, Hico 0
Holland 44, San Saba 41
Mason 63, Johnson City 17
Albany 38, Roscoe 7
Hamlin 27, Cross Plains 24
Miles 55, Winters 0
Archer City 35, Petrolia 20
Seymour 38, Munday 20
Goldthwaite 49, Meridian 0
Bronte 65, Trent 26
Benjamin 70, Crowell 24
Bryson 68, Northside 28
Cranfills Gap 56, Mullin 6
Eden 46, Nueces Canyon 0
Evant 46, Priddy 16
Gordon 62, Baird 0
Ira 58, Hermleigh 50
Iredell 60, Three Way 23
Jonesboro 70, Santa Anna 18
Loraine 55, Olfen 7
May 66, Lometa 18
Richland Springs 51, Rochelle 6
Spur 67, Valley 22
Strawn 62, Moran 0
Westbrook 51, Roby 0
Abilene Christian 45, Keller Harvest 25
Gorman 53, Ranger 6
Highland 30, Rotan 24
THE UNDEFEATED - WEEK 10
No change to the Big Country unbeatens list as Gordon, Hawley, Jayton, May, and Stamford all won again... this sets up the 9-0 Hawley at 9-0 Stamford matchup we've all been waiting for next week!
Brady and Hermleigh fall out of the one-loss club after falling to Tolar and Ira.
In the Big Country...And Beyond, Seminole, Brock, and Three Way all lost for the first time Friday night and are new members of the one-loss club. Electra falls off the graphic after losing its second game of the season Friday night to Windthorst.
HONOR ROLL
The best individual performances of Week 10
11-MAN
Ryland Bradford, Abilene High: 5 rec, 130 yds, 2 td
Tristan Beal, Abilene High: 16-23, 221 yds, 2 td
Branson Beal, Albany: 141 yds, 4 td rushing; 3 rec, 107 yds, 1 td; 1 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 int
Chip Chambers, Albany: 13-18, 235 yds, 2 td, 1 int passing; 27 yds rushing
Bennett Neece, Albany: 13 tkl
Will Barrett, Albany: 11 tkl, 2 tfl
Corey Layne, Anson: 15-21, 249 yds, 5 td passing; 86 yds, 2 td rushing; 6 tkl, 1 sack, 1 tfl
Desi Delgado, Anson: 142 yds, 1 td rushing; 2 rec, 22 yds
Malachi St. John, Anson: 5 rec, 120 yds, 4 td; 6 tkl
Cade Strube, Ballinger: 12 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 int
Drew Knickerbocker, Ballinger: 10 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 sack
Landon Cornutt, Ballinger: 8 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 ff; 2 rec, 43 yds
Hunter Crowell, Bangs: 8.5 tkl
Sean Jacoby, Brady: 8-12, 140 yds, 2 td passing; 18 yds, 1 td rushing
Johnny Roque, Brady: 10 tkl
Carson Noe, Brownwood: 6 rec, 73 yds
Devan Wright, Clyde: 101 yds, 1 td rushing; 6-13, 41 yds, 2 int passing
Brayden Torres, Coleman: 15 tkl
Easton Meador, Coleman: 14 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 ff, 3 sacks
Paul Salas, Coleman: 12 tkl, 1 ff, 1 fr, 1 pbu
Brooks Clippinger, Coleman: 12 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 sack
Cutter Cody, Coleman: 12 tkl, 3 tfl, 1 pbu, 2 sacks
Blaine Bouldin, Coleman: 134 yds rushing
Ladainian Smith, Comanche: 60 yds, 2 td rushing; 8 tkl, 1 pbu
Chance Boswell, Comanche: 54 yds, 2 td rushing
Alex Terrell, Comanche: 6 tkl, 1 pbu, 1 int returned for td
Heston Jobe, De Leon: 11-16, 325 yds, 5 td passing; 2 yds rushing
Adan Salinas, De Leon: 156 yds, 1 td rushing
Christian Gilder, De Leon: 53 yds, 1 td rushing; 1 rec, 28 yds, 1 td
Blake Alegria, De Leon: 4 rec, 150 yds, 2 td
Cameron Love, Early: 173 yds, 1 td rushing
Andrew Reedy, Early: 61 yds, 2 td rushing; 6 rec, 64 yds
Angel Marquez, Early: 12 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 fr
Kaeden Byrd, Early: 11 tkl, 1 sack
Ben Bleth, Early: 11 tkl; 4 rec, 81 yds, 1 td
Cayden Alford, Eastland: 137 yds, 2 td rushing
Luke Sanderson, Goldthwaite: 136 yds, 2 td rushing; 5 rec, 89 yds, 2 td
Aidyn Lee, Goldthwaite: 161 yds, 2 td passing; 47 yds rushing
Hudson Smith, Hamlin: 79 yds, 1 td rushing; 2 rec, 15 yds; 6 tkl, 1 tfl
Ian Gruben, Hamlin: 92 yds, 1 td rushing; 8-15, 83 yds, 2 int passing
Luke White, Hamlin: 12 tkl, 1 tfl, 2 pbu
Keagan Ables, Hawley: 16-21, 304 yds, 5 td passing; 18 yds, 1 td rushing
Allyn Barker, Hawley: 72 yds, 1 td rushing; 1 rec, 18 yds
Camden Ables, Hawley: 3 rec, 117 yds, 2 td
Bryson Evans, Hawley: 9 tkl, 4 tfl
Hunter Crim, Hawley: 5 tkl, 4 tfl
Gray Beasley, Jim Ned: 11-19, 123 yds, 2 td passing; 36 yds rushing
Aiden Ellis, Jim Ned: 159 yds, 3 td rushing; 8 tkl, 3 tfl
Breck Lawson, Jim Ned: 6 rec 68 yds, 2 td
Kaden Blubaugh, Merkel: 6 rec, 86 yds, 1 td; 1-1, 31 yds, 1 td passing
CJ Walcott, Merkel: 13 tkl; 5 rec, 60 yds, 1 td
Brighton Stewart, Merkel: 10 tkl
Liam Yancy, Miles: 16-23, 265 yds, 5 td passing
Tevin Meade, Miles: 107 yds, 1 td rushing
Cooper Ellison, Miles: 8 rec, 142 yds, 2 td
Dillon Medina, Miles: 6 rec, 81 yds, 2 td
Jaylen Torres, Miles: 8 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 int, 1 ff
Kiyryn Wilson, Munday: 155 yds, 2 td rushing; 8 tkl
Kaleb Herrera, Munday: 10 tkl
Mance Phillips, Munday: 7 tkl, 2 tfl
Luke Tharp, San Saba: 403 yds, 6 td rushing; 2-4, 11 yds passing
Levi Glover, San Saba: 17 tkl
Jason Everett, San Saba: 15 tkl
Kolton Pierce, San Saba: 13 tkl
Ivan McCann, Roscoe: 60 yds, 1 td rushing; 4 rec, 23 yds
Kaston Vega, Stamford: 95 yds, 3 td rushing
Stetson Campbell, Stamford: 75 yds, 1 td rushing
Uriah Martines, Sweetwater: 93 yds, 3 td rushing
Korda Moore, Sweetwater: 96 yds, 1 td rushing
Darwin Blueford, Sweetwater: 6 rec, 105 yds, 1 td
Caiden Ortiz, Sweetwater: 14-20, 190 yds, 1 td, 1 int; 30 yds, 1 td rushing
Peyton Brown, Tolar: 228 yds, 2 td rushing
Bear Meng, Wylie: 9-20, 124 yds, 1 td passing; 39 yds rushing
6-MAN
Keegan Hayes, Benjamin: 235 yds, 6 td rushing; 11-12, 204 yds, 2 td passing; 21 tkl, 1 int returned for td
Hudson Cates, Benjamin: 16 tkl, 1 fr
Will Pierce, Benjamin: 11 tkl
Everett Cates, Benjamin: 3 rec, 115 yds; 11 tkl
Adyn Ribble, Brookesmith: 296 yds, 4 td rushing
Derrick Beard, Brookesmith: 116 yds, 2 td rushing; 1 rec, 27 yds, 1 td
Addison Heard, Brookesmith: 138 yds, 1 td rushing
Ry Reed, Gordon: 120 yds, 3 td rushing
Asher Salinas, Gordon: 84 yds, 2 td rushing
Noah Kostiha, Gordon: 3-4, 103 yds, 2 td passing; 1 rec, 1 yd, 1 td
Stryker Reed, Gordon: 3-4, 47 yds, 2 td passing; 23 yds, 1 td rushing
Alex Wanderlich, Hermleigh: 190 yds, 2 td rushing; 5-10, 113 yds, 4 td, 1 int; 6 tkl
Gage Gibson, Hermleigh: 2 rec, 51 yds, 2 td; 8.5 tkl
Zaylan Delce, Hermleigh: 2 rec, 89 yds, 2 td
Markius McClure, Hermleigh: 11 tkl
Blake Bankhead, Highland: 94 yds, 1 td rushing; 3-7, 72 yds, 1 td, 1 int passing; 5.5 tkl, 1 int
Westen Byrne, Highland: 88 yds, 1 td rushing
Colby Sanders, Highland: 10.5 tkl
Sean Stanaland, Jayton: 5-7, 122 yds, 3 td passing
Bode Ham, Jayton: 101 yds, 3 td rushing
Zander Abila, Knox City: 147 yds, 3 td rushing; 9-12, 116 yds, 2 td passing
Cameron Hernandez, Knox City: 91 yds, 1 td rushing; 19 yds passing; 4 rec, 72 yds, 1 td
Xander Ybarra, Loraine: 103 yds, 3 td rushing; 1 tkl, 1 int returned 37 yards for td
Jaxon Anders, Loraine: 12 tkl, 1 fr; 60 yds, 1 td rushing
Ben Harrell, May: 321 yds, 6 td rushing; 2-4, 107 yds, 1 td passing; 12 tkl
Lane Goodson, May: 9 tkl; 1 rec, 30 yds
Kobey Morris, May: 2 rec, 83 yds, 1 td; 67 yds, 1 td rushing
Cohen Ethridge, Richland Springs: 99 yds, 3 td rushing; 68 yds, 2 td passing; 7 tkl
Jim Eckerman, Richland Springs: 4 tkl, 3 sacks, blocked fg return for td
Billy Perry, Richland Springs: 10 tkl, 4 sacks; 1 rec, 18 yds, 1 td; 47 yds rushing; 40 yds, 1 td passing
Cristian Garcia, Rotan: 4 rec, 32 yds, 3 td; 1 int
Kaden Gutierrez, Westbrook: 71 yds, 2 td rushing
Grayson Jeffrey, Westbrook: 6 tkl; 41 yds, 1 td rushing
Shawn Salazar, Westbrook: 47 yds, 1 td rushing; 1 rec, 20 yds, 1 td; 3 tkl
Wyatt Stevens, Zephyr: 10-13, 194 yds, 3 td passing; 66 yds, 1 td rushing; 8 tkl, 1 tfl
Reese Hamm, Zephyr: 4 rec, 98 yds, 2 td; 42 yds, 1 td rushing; 5 tkl
CJ Byers, Zephry: 14 yds, 2 td rushing; 3 rec, 20 yds; 10 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 fr
Trapper Schoenhals, Zephyr: 13 tkl, 1 tfl
Corben Gosnell, Zephyr: 11 tkl, 2 tfl
DISTRICT STANDINGS
NEXT WEEK
Abilene High - Open
Tascosa at Amarillo
Monterey at Caprock
Lubbock at Coronado
Palo Duro at Cooper
Wylie at Plainview
WF Memorial at WF Legacy
Lake View at Andrews
Pecos at Big Spring
Marble Falls at Brownwood
Stephenville at Burnet
Greenwood at Snyder
Monahans at Seminole
Breckenridge at TLCA San Angelo
Jim Ned at Sweetwater
Comanche at Clyde
Merkel at Coahoma
Stanton at Wall
Clifton at Brady
Early at Dublin
Tolar at Eastland
Ozona at Christoval
Sonora at Colorado City
Reagan County at Forsan
Anson at TLCA Abilene
Olney at Cisco
Hawley at Stamford
Ballinger at Hico
Bangs at Coleman
Hamilton at De Leon
Seymour at Archer City
Electra at Haskell
Petrolia at Windthorst
Hamlin at Albany
Winters at Cross Plains
Roscoe at Miles
Bryson at Newcastle
Perrin-Whitt at Knox City
Westbrook at Hermleigh
Ira at Highland
Rotan at Roby
Gordon at Gorman
Ranger at Lingleville
Jonesboro at May
Lometa at Santa Anna
Trent at Blackwell
Olfen at Bronte
Harrold at Benjamin
Crowell at Chillicothe
Aspermont at Paint Creek
Lueders-Avoca at Rule
Moran at Throckmorton
Woodson at Strawn
Sidney at Blanket
Gustine at Zephyr
Lohn at Richland Springs
Rochelle at Panther Creek
FW Covenant at Abilene Christian
Photo: ACU Football
COLLEGE ROUNDUP
#17 ACU 28, Southern Utah 25
The Wildcats held off a furious Thunderbird rally and held on to earn a key conference victory.
ACU jumped out to a 21-0 lead and led 21-3 at the half, but saw Southern Utah get as close as 28-25 with just over four minutes to go.
The win, paired with a Tarleton State loss to Eastern Kentucky, puts ACU in a tie for first place with the Texans atop the UAC standings.
#17 Wildcats Win; Tied for 1st in UAC
NEXT: at Austin Peay - Saturday, 3 p.m.
UNITED ATHLETIC CONFERENCE STANDINGS
ACU 5-1, 5-3
Tarleton State 4-1, 7-2
Central Arkansas 3-2, 6-3
Eastern Kentucky 3-2, 5-4
Southern Utah 3-2, 4-5
Austin Peay 3-3, 4-5
North Alabama 3-3, 3-7
Utah Tech 1-5, 1-9
West Georgia 0-6, 3-6
Photo: Scott Burkhalter Photography
#5 Hardin-Simmons 44, Howard Payne 17
The Yellow Jackets kept it close for three quarters, but the Cowboys pulled away with 27 fourth quarter points to beat Howard Payne for the second time this season 44-17.
Cowboys Move To 8-0 With Second Win Over Howard Payne
Yellow Jackets come up short in a 44-17 loss to Hardin-Simmons
NEXT: HSU vs. Mary Hardin-Baylor - Saturday, 1 p.m.
NEXT: HPU vs. East Texas Baptist - Saturday, 1 p.m.
AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE STANDINGS
Hardin-Simmons 4-0, 8-0
Mary Hardin-Baylor 3-1, 4-2
East Texas Baptist 1-3, 4-3
Howard Payne 0-4, 1-6
McMurry 31, Austin College 3
The War Hawks completed the season sweep of the Kangaroos with an easy 31-3 victory at home Saturday afternoon.
Martin Sets Career Mark in McMurry Rout
NEXT: at Lyon College - Saturday, 1 p.m.
SOUTHERN COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE STANDINGS
Texas Lutheran 6-1, 7-1
McMurry 5-1, 5-3
Centenary 4-2, 4-4
Austin College 1-6, 1-8
Lyon 0-6, 1-7
Cisco College - Open
The Wranglers were off and can clinch a spot in the SWJCFC playoffs with a win at Blinn next week.
NEXT: at Blinn (11/9)
SWJCFC STANDINGS
Tyler 6-1, 6-3
Kilgore 4-2, 6-2
Navarro 4-2, 5-2
Cisco 3-3, 3-4
Blinn 2-4, 4-4
NEO A&M 2-4, 3-5
NMMI 2-4, 3-6
Trinity Valley 2-5, 4-5
