Robert Cessna
All games are on Friday, unless noted
12-6A: Bryan Vikings at Temple Wildcats, 7:30 p.m.
Thus far: Bryan 3-4, 1-2: Magnolia West 45-28; Huntsville 24-49; Brenham 22-43; George Ranch 62-37; Copperas Cove 70-49; Harker Heights 20-56; Killeen Shoemaker 21-35. Temple 5-2, 2-1: Nuevo Leon 42-26; Round Rock 21-42; Reagan 19-14; Austin 52-13; Killeen Shoemaker 44-26; Waco Midway 33-36; Killeen 48-16
Harris Ratings: Temple by 17
Last year: Bryan 53-25, scoring its most points in a series that Temple leads 51-20-2, which includes games from 1932-70 against Stephen F. Austin, which along with Kemp were the high schools before Bryan opened in 1971. Temple won seven straight from 2011-22 outscoring Bryan 343-127. The Vikings won three straight from 2004-06.
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Radio: KZNE (1150 AM & 93.7 FM)
Statistics: Bryan: Jevalen Wade 143-1,194 rushing, 8.3, 11 TDs; Titus Runnels 97-577 rushing, 5.9, 3 TDs; Terrence Lewis 33-874 receiving, 26.5, 9 TDs; Boone Turner 92-of-152 passing, 1,438, 15 TDs, 5 int.; Chester Gooden 4 TFL, 7 QBPs; Talon Devault 38 tackles; Carson Dodd 40 tackles; Ja'marcas Joshua 35 tackles; Troy Odle 34 tackles, 8 PBU. Temple: Champ Mayo 121-of-186 passing, 1,645; 16 TDs, 5 int.; O'Ryan Peoples 107-605 rushing, 5.7, 5 TDs; Christian Tutson 32-507 receiving, 15.8, 7 TDs; Ramauhn Brown 25-427 receiving, 17.1, 6 TDs; Preston Thomas 21-301, 14.3, 3 TDs; Adrian Scott 56 tackles, 14 TFL, 7 sacks, 12 QBPs; Ethan Sauls 55 tackles; Jamarion Carlton 32 tackles, 10 QBPs
Et cetera: Temple was 0-6 in district last year and won one game, its worst season since 2010 when it also went 1-9. ... Bryan averages 477.9 ypg and Temple averages 429.4. Temple allows 318.1 ypg and Bryan gives up 450.1.
12-5A DI: Bastrop Cedar Creek Eagles at A&M Consolidated Tigers
Thus far: CC 0-7, 0-5: Del Valle 21-54; Austin Akins 29-42; Hays Consolidated 10-20; Lockhart 0-56; Pflugerville Weiss 0-63; College Station 0-63; Austin Anderson 14-59. Consol 7-0, 5-0: Lake Belton 31-21; Forney 35-34; Pflugerville Weiss 25-19; College Station 34-20; Austin Anderson 56-28; Kyle Lehman 77-0; Pflugerville Hendrickson 55-14
Harris Ratings: No line; Consol is a prohibitive favorite
Last year: This is the first meeting between the two teams
Radio: WTAW (1620 AM & 94.5 FM)
Statistics: CC: Blaze Orr 47-of-106 passing, 426 yards, 6 TDs, 2 int.; Dakota Baker 20-192 receiving, 9.6, 4 TDs; Eduardo Macedo 20-206 receiving, 10.3, 2 TDs; Dylan Redmon 46 tackles; Jonathan Calderon 39 tackles. Consol: Will Hargett 66-of-134 passing, 1,103 yards 19 TDs, 6 int.; Ja'marion Mooring 55-322 rushing, 5.9, 7 TDs & 11-205 receiving, 18.6, 3 TDs; Camron Roston 51-239 rushing, 4.7, 5 TDs; Camron Vines 19-318 receiving, 16.7, 5 TDs; Wesley Couch 63 tackles, 10 TFL; Cannon Kieschnick 43 tackles; Niam Adams 29 tackles, 10 TFL
Et cetera: Consol is ranked third in the state by Dave Campbell's Texas Football in 5A D-I behind Aledo and Frisco Lone Star. .. Cedar Creek has lost 32 straight games. Cedar Creek opened in 2010 with 2014 its first varsity season. It has never had a winning season, going 5-5 in 2019.
12-5A DI: Lockhart Lions at College Station Cougars at, 7:30 p.m.
Thus far: Lockhart 2-5, 2-3: Victoria West 7-30; Southwest 23-36; Lehman 52-7; Hendrickson 11-35; Cedar Creek 56-0; Hays Consolidated 17-31; Pflugerville Weiss 0-42. CS 7-1, 5-1: Klein Collins 35-28; Magnolia 48-21; Austin Anderson 34-17; A&M Consolidated 20-34; Kyle Lehman 66-0; Pflugerville Hendrickson 58-14; Cedar Creek 63-0; Hays Consolidated 58-18.
Harris Ratings: CS by 45
Last year: The is the first meeting of the two teams
Radio: KVMK (100.9 FM)
Statistics: CS: Cade Corcoran 143-of-207 passing, 1,906, 26 TDs, 1 int.; Wilson Stapp 102-610 rushing, 6.0, 5 TDs; Conner Cashion 43-342 rushing, 8.0, 3 TDs; Adrian Martinez-Brown 40-394 rushing, 9.9, 8 TDs; Zak Cosser 48-685 receiving, 14.3, 10 TDs; Jackson Verdugo 30-397 receiving, 13.2, 9 TDs; Thomas Herring 41 tackles; Cole Flanagan 53 tackles; Braylen Wortham 47 tackles; Madden Hurd 41 tackles; Darrell Hopkins 31 tackles; Jake Rinn 38 tackles; Davis Gardner 32 tackles, 7 TFL, 4 sacks; Kaden Keller 34 tackles, 7 TFL. Lockhart: Kaden Moebes 46-of-89 passing, 736, 5 TDs, 4 int. & 45-237 rushing, 5.3, 5 TDs; Nathaniel Gonzales 109-606 rushing, 5.6, 3 TDs; Gage Deutsch 24-509 receiving, 21.2, 3 TDs.
Et cetera: .... CS is ranked sixth in 5A D-I by Dave Campbell's Texas Football. ... Lockhart, which started playing varsity football in 1909, has had only a pair of double-digit winning seasons, going 10-2 in 1954 and 10-2-1 in '55 under coach Jesse "Red" Burditt who after four years with the Lions was hired to be Stephen F. Austin's coach, going 16-14 from 1957-59. Burditt was a wide receiver on Texas A&M's "Kiddie Korps" in 1943, playing LSU in the Orange Bowl. Burditt, who was inducted into the A&M Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003, also played baseball and football at A&M. Burditt attended Bryan First United Methodist for more than 60 years until his death in 2012.
10-5A DII: Belton Tigers at Rudder Rangers, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Belton 0-7, 0-2: Hendrickson 0-14; Georgetown 10-39; Georgetown East View 14-48; San Angelo Central 8-33; Cuero 38-40; Killeen Ellison 19-38; Waco University 25-35. Rudder 6-1, 1-1: New Caney West Fork 43-31; El Campo 21-17; Nacogdoches 42-10; Willowridge 56-22; Waco University 28-21; Brenham 10-31.
Harris Ratings: Rudder by 17
Radio: KAGC (97.3 FM)
Last year: This is the first meeting between the two
Statistics: Rudder: Javyn Jessie 122-of-173 passing (70.5%), 1,648, 21 TDs, 4 int. & 48-221 rushing, 4.6, 6 TDs; AJ Morrison 103-476 rushing, 4.6, 4 TDs; Jaquise Martin 39-832 receiving, 21.3, 14 TDs; Brandon Cooks 28-314 receiving, 11.3, 4 TDs; Jayden Erskine 20-238 receiving 11.9, 1 TD; Za'montae Wells 3 int.; Randon Cooks 3 int.; Denim Preston 3 int. Belton: Will Shepard 56-of-99 passing, 644, 3 TDs, 4 int.; Gavin Ross 25-412 receiving, 16.5, 1 TD; Kegan Sherwood 49 tackles; Damien Tiumalu 44 tackles, 14 TFL
Et cetera: Rudder has made the playoffs only once in 16 seasons (2021). Its best record was 7-3 in its third season (2010). ... Belton averages only 84.9 yards rushing per game. ... Rudder has 10 interceptions and eight fumble recoveries. ... Belton was 10-2 last season, its best year since going 10-2 in 2009.
TAPPS Division III-District 2: Brazos Christian Eagles
at Shiner St. Paul Cardinals, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Brazos 7-0, 1-0: Legacy Prep Christian Academy 43-14; Hill Country Christian 41-18; Hearne 15-8; Bay Area Christian 48-14; Riesel 37-0; Hallettsville Sacred Heart 36-7; Temple Central Christian 29-12. St. Paul 3-4, 1-1: KIPP Sunnyside 23-30; Bay Area Christian 7-20; John Paul II 47-0; Louise 26-12; St. John XXIII 14-42; Covenant Christian 42-7; Sacred Heart 6-28
Statistics: BC: Cooper Murr 73-of-135 passing, 1,255, 13 TDs, 5 int. & 95-599 rushing, 6.3, 9 TDs; Truett Goodyk 41-354 rushing, 8.6, 4 TDs & 26-564 receiving, 21.7, 6 TDs; Jackson Caffey 35-372 rushing, 10.6, 4 TDs & 24-402 receiving, 16.8, 5 TDs; Brody Garner 26 tackles, 8 sacks; Grant Boehm 31 tackles, 4 sacks; Isaiah Perkins 5 int. BC has 12 interceptions and nine fumble recoveries.
Last meeting: St. Paul won 22-20 in 2021.
Austin Royals HomeSchool (TAIAO 6-man D1-North), at
BVCHEA Mustangs (TAIAO 6-man DI-South) 7:30 p.m.
Thus far: Royals 6-1: Gloria Deo Academy 52-54; Victoria Cobras 50-0; CenTex HomeSchool 64-16; St. Stephen's Episcopal 93-48; NYOS Charter forfeit win; San Antonio Patriots HomeSchool 50-14; New Braunfels Thunder 62-13. BVCHEA 6-1: St. Joseph 45-16; Allen Academy 30-0; Huntsville Alpha Omega 10-32; Fort Bend Chargers 46-24; Nazarene Christian Academy 65-48; Oakwood 74-52; Stephenville Faith 50-0
6-man football line: BVCHEA by 8
Last year: BVCHEA 44-24
Statistics: BVCHEA: Charlie Pote 99-1,005 rushing, 10.2, 20 TDs & 40-of-74 passing, 541, 13 TDs, 1 int. & 70 tackles, 4 int.; Jacob Evans 43-282 rushing, 6.6, 2 TDs; Boone Tucker 62 tackles, 9 TFL, 6 sacks, 8 QBPs; Still Morgan 3 int. Royals: Lathon Day 32-of-54 passing, 795, 16 TDs, 0 int.; Benjamin Frazier 57-685 rushing, 12.0, 15 TDs; Dane Kerr 53-693 rushing, 13.1, 14 TDs; Ezekiel Ptolemy 12-290 receiving, 24.2, 7 TDs; Josiah Stith 49 tackles; Jet Kenoyer 41 tackles
Et cetera: BVCHEA is ranked No. 1 in TAIAO Division I and the Royals are second by 6manfootball.com.
TAPPS 6-man Div. III-District 5: St. Joseph Eagles vs. Lucas Christian Academy Warriors (TAPPS 6-man Div. II District 3), Oakwood, 6 p.m.
Thus far: St. Joseph 3-4 2-0: BVCHEA 16-45; Richland Springs 15-62; Coolidge 43-50; Allen Academy 52-31; Baytown Christian 52-82; The Covenant Preparatory School 97-58; Second Baptist University-Model 61-12. Lucas Christian Academy. Lucas 4-2: Coram Deo Academy 46-28; Milford 20-27; Prestonwood Christian North 40-24; Lakehill Prep 58-12; Garland Christian Academy 36-40;
Radio: KEDC (88.5)
Statistics: St. Joseph: Aidan Cruz 84-of-143 passing, 1,414, 26 TDs, 3 int.; Peter Najvar 53-499 rushing, 9.4, 11 TDs & 26-536 receiving, 20.6, 8 TDs; 52 tackles; Colt Bundick 32-615 receiving, 19.2, 14 TDs & 46 tackles; Noah Umanzor 71 tackles. Lucas: Sam Wheeler 73-of-131 passing, 1,142, 21 TDs, 7 int.; Rylan Gross 24-440 receiving, 18.3, 7 TDs; Noah Martin 11-186 receiving, 16.9, 6 TDs & 62 tackles; Joshua Stoltzfus 13-211, 16.2, 5 TDs; Johnathan Aldape 67 tackles; Parke Hall 55 tackles
TAPPS 6-man District 5-DII: Allen Academy Rams at Katy Faith West Academy Eagles, 7 p.m. Thursday
Thus far: Allen Academy 2-3: Baytown Christian 56-46; Faith Academy 58-70; BVCHEA 0-30; St. Joseph 31-52; Northland Christian 91-42. Katy Faith 1-6: Fort Bend Chargers 8-54; The Covenant Preparatory School 19-62; Westbury Christian 24-70; Logos Prep Academy 0-50; Galveston O'Connell 64-0; Divine Savior Academy 26-68; Calvert 56-76
Last year's score: Allen 65-12
6-man football line: Allen Academy by 45
Radio: AllenAcademyRams.com
10-5A DII: Brenham Cubs at Killeen Ellison Eagles, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Brenham 6-1, 2-0: Huntsville 39-35; Houston Sterling, 42-6; Bryan 43-22; Killeen 73-42; Gilmer 37-51; Waco 55-0; Rudder 31-10. Ellison 4-3, 2-0: Copperas Cove 34-49; Killeen 58-52; Killeen Shoemaker 46-67; Red Oak 7-35; Odessa 69-28; Belton 38-19; Waco 40-0
Harris Ratings: Brenham by 28
Radio: KWHI (1280 AM & 101.7 FM)
Last year: This is the first meeting between the two
Statistics: Brenham: Jakoby Dixon 150-1,493 rushing, 10.0, 20 TDs & 15-204 receiving, 13.6, 2 TDs; Xyran Upshaw 50-253 rushing, 5.1, 5 TDs; Jordan Harvey 58-of-95 passing, 929, 11 TDs, 4 int.; Chris Guidry 14-318 receiving, 22.7, 5 TDs; Cartelle Brown 14-233 receiving, 16.6, 4 TDs; Caleb Espinoza 83 tackles, 8 TFL; Kristian Prosper 51 tackles; Jase Mueller 13 QBPs; Mason Seeber 14 QBPs. Ellison: Sidney Holland 162-of-244, 2,209, 29 TDs, 4 int.; Daryl Cannie Jr. 66-522 rushing, 7.9, 4 TDs; Trevon Jones-Lockhart 45-292 rushing, 6.5, 4 TDs; Prince Hall 44-527, 12.0, 8 TDs; Juan Ramirez 41-491 receiving, 12.0, 7 TDs; Travaris Turner-Smith 35-734 receiving, 21.0, 12 TDs
Et cetera: Brenham is ranked 10th in Class 5A DII by Dave Campbell's Texas Football ... Ellison has nine interceptions and nine fumble recoveries. Brenham has recovered 11 fumbles. ... Ellison last made the playoffs in 2017 and hasn't had a winning season since '16.
12-4A DI: Willowridge Eagles at Navasota Rattlers, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Willowridge 2-5, 0-2: Lamar Consolidated 48-21; Friendswood 13-36; Terry 28-14; Royals 10-23; Rudder 28-56; Stafford 10-13 OT; Crawford 23-40. Navasota 2-5, 0-2: Sealy 13-70; Madisonville 20-27 2 OTs; Royal 49-8; Waco 34-12; La Grange 30-34; Needville 21-28; Stafford 7-28
Radio: KWBC (1550 AM & 98.7 FM)
Harris Ratings: Navasota by 4
Last year: This is the first meeting between the two
Statistics: Willowridge 2-5, 0-2: Donovan Iles 22-of-62 passing, 341, 5 TDs, 5 int.; Tylon Rydolph 51-435 rushing, 8.5, 3 TDs 13 TFL & 69 tackles; Royce Wilson 11-155 receiving, 14.1, 2 TDs & 65 tackles; Jonathan Johnson 10-168 receiving, 16.8, 4 TDs; Reginald Osby 56 tackles.
11-4A DII: Sealy Tigers are Madisonville Mustangs, 7:30 p.m.
Thus far: Madisonville 4-3, 2-0: Diboll 28-27; Navasota 27-20 OT; Malakoff 28-29; Columbus 35-62; Center 14-17; La Grange 56-42; Caldwell 56-14. Sealy 5-2, 1-1: Navasota 70-33; Cameron 48-13; Brazosport 30-6; Bay City 34-35 OT; Needville 55-17; Bellville 28-35 OT; Giddings 53-13
Harris Ratings: Sealy by 2
Last year: The two met only once, a 34-31 victory by Sealy in 2001 in bi-district.
Radio: KMVL (1220 AM & 100.5 FM)
Statistics: Sealy: Kane Killough 103-of-164 passing, 1,158, 13 TDs, 3 int. & 68-453 rushing, 6.7, 8 TDs; Romeo Castillo 60-346 rushing, 5.8, 2 TDs; Elijah Sanders 33-386 receiving, 11.7, 6 TDs; AJ Cepon 25-305 receiving, 12.2, 5 TDs. Madisonville: Phillip Green 137-1,005 rushing, 7.3, 12 TDs; Ty Williams 81-of-141 passing, 1,242, 13 TDs, 2 int.; Anqwan Morning 20-285 receiving, 14.3, 4 TDs; Kamron Simpson 16-229 receiving 14.3, 1 TD; Preston Snook 57 tackles, 14 TFL; Derius Johnson 51 tackles, 13 TFL.
11-4A DII: Caldwell Hornets at La Grange Leopards, 7:30 p.m.
Thus far: Caldwell 2-5, 0-2: Crockett 35-34; Waco Robinson 20-31; Jarrell 26-30; Smithville 49-24; Lexington 7-52; Giddings 35-52; Madisonville 14-56. La Grange 4-3, 0-2: Cameron 52-49 OT; Columbus 21-63; Smithville 52-7; Taylor 35-7; Navasota 34-30; Madisonville 42-56; Bellville 20-63.
Harris Ratings: La Grange by 18
Last year: La Grange 53-21, its fourth straight victory in the series it leads 29-15
Radio: KMVL (1220 AM & 100.5 FM)
Statistics: Caldwell: Coy Becka 133-1,017 rushing, 7.6, 15 TDs & 38-of-90 passing, 511 yards; Braxton Fritcher 92-540, 5.9, 6 TDs; Dylan Carter 13-210 receiving, 16.2, 1 TD. La Grange: Clayton Cooper 111-of-169 passing, 1,281, 8 TDs, 4 int. & 136-713 rushing, 5.2, 16 TDs; Davon Giscome 95-690 rushing, 7.3, 9 TDs; Dwodney Thompson 31-382 receiving, 12.3, 2 TDs; Elia Gillum 16-217 receiving, 13.6, 3 TDs; Max Dixon 59 tackles; Ramon Ortiz 39 tackles; Ethan Tarnowski 43 tackles.
13-3A DII: Blanco Panthers at Lexington Eagles, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Blanco 5-3, 2-0: Hondo 38-49; Randolph 12-19; SA Lanier 17-7; Ingram Moore 35-0; SA Memorial 40-14; Yoakum 19-25; Rogers 46-39; Thrall 51-21. Lexington 7-0, 1-0: Marlin 27-12; Academy 45-21; Rockdale 66-7; Groesbeck 38-13; Hearne 64-7; Caldwell 52-7; Thrall 70-7
Harris Ratings: Lexington by 26
Statistics: Lexington: Kase Evans 90-of-144 passing, 1,409, 19 TDs, 1 int.; Noah Wright-Harris 84-802 rushing, 9.5, 10 TDs; Mason Biehle 15-368 receiving, 24.5, 4 TDs & 22-208 rushing, 9.5, 6 TDs; Weston Bayer 20-356 receiving, 17.8, 6 TDs; Owen Rhodus 23-271 receiving, 11.8, 5 TDs; Zack Carter 67 tackles; John Williams 38 tackles (16 TFL, 9 QBPs); Gunner Clopton 64 tackles (13 TFL); Cutter Smith 3 int.
Last year: Did not meet. Lexington leads the series 5-2, grabbing a 35-20 meeting in 2017 in the last meeting.
Et cetera: Lexington is ranked fourth by Dave Campbell's Texas Football in 3A-DII behind Gunter, East Bernard and Poth.
11-3A DI: McGregor Bulldogs at Franklin Lions, 7:30 p.m.
Thus far: McGregor 1-6, 1-1: Hillsboro 11-33; Groesbeck 53-63; West 14-56; Gatesville 14-59; Fairfield 40-69; Cameron 27-55; Rockdale 49-28. Franklin 4-2, 2-0; China Spring 46-30; Lorena 42-21; Celina 21-59;Legacy School of Sport Sciences Titans 41-48; Troy 56-34; Academy 51-15.
Harris Ratings: Franklin by 42.
Last year: Franklin 55-7, giving it a 4-1 lead in the series that started with McGregor winning 24-21 in 1984 in the area playoffs.
Statistics: Franklin: Jayden Jackson 99-1,065 rushing, 10.8, 15 TDs; Walker Anderson 49-254 rushing, 5.2, 5 TDs & 7-138 receiving, 19.7; Noah Tart 22-of-31 passing, 459 yards, 3 TDs, 2 int. McGregor: Bubba Zacharias 110-of-188 passing, 1,666, 12 TDs, 3 int. & 88-308 rushing, 3.5, 8 TDs; Dominic Madron 48-742 receiving, 15.5, 8 TDs; Bryan Suarez 60 tackles; Bucky Brown 48 tackles, 9 TFL; Collin Hamilton 40 tackles.
11-3A DI; Cameron Yoemen at Rockdale Tigers at, 7:30 p.m.
Thus far: Cameron 1-6, 1-1: La Grange 49-52 OT; Sealy 13-48; Maypearl 24-41; Lorena 13-26; Mexia 0-35; McGregor 55-27; Troy 17-35. Rockdale 3-4, 0-2: Smithville 42-27; Hempstead 28-7; Lexington 7-66; Giddings 26-21; Groesbeck 21-32; Academy 35-42; McGregor 28-49
Harris Ratings: Cameron by 11
Last year: Rockdale 47-21. This is the 70th edition of the "Battle of the Bell." The teams play for a brass train bell donated to the two school districts by the Rockdale Sandow & Southern Railroad in 1954. Cameron leads 46-23.
Statistics: Cameron: Cade Hubnik 51-393 rushing, 7.76, 3 TDs & 65-of-98 passing, 773, 6 TDs, 5 int. & 30 tackles; Tim Grice 73-418 rushing, 5.7, 2 TDs & 21-240 receiving, 11.4, 3 TDs; Antonio Vargas 25-326 receiving, 13.0, 3 TDs; Elijah Goodrum 12-117 receiving, 9.8, 2 TDs; Xavier Gilmon 66 tackles; Hayden Delafuentes 70 tackles. Rockdale: Greyson Williams 111-of-198 passing, 1,741, 15 TDs, 10 int.; Jeremiah Butler 101-453 rushing, 4.5, 7 TDs; De'ndre Stephens 43-885 receiving, 20.6, 7 TDs; Erik Sheppard 35-445 receiving, 12.7, 3 TDs & 74 tackles, 9 TFL; Brody Williard 66 tackles; Wilmer Soto 44 tackles; Zeke Castro 40 tackles
Radio: KMIL (105.1 FM) & KRXT (98.5 FM)
12-3A DII: Kountze Lions at Anderson-Shiro Owls, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Kountze 5-2, 2-1: Hemphill 37-20; Hull-Daisetta forfeit win; Huntington 35-0; Buna 7-14; Trinity 49-12; Warren 43-6; Newton 7-46. Anderson-Shiro 5-2, 1-2: Crawford 31-20; Luling 46-0; Tarkington 42-7; Shepherd 35-3; Newton 7-62; New Waverly 43-0; Woodville 27-48
Last year: Anderson-Shiro 26-14, for its second straight victory. Anderson-Shiro leads the series 5-1 that started in 2018. Kountze's victory was 17-6 in 2021.
12-2A DI: Hearne Eagles at Leon Cougars, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Hearne 1-6, 1-1: Chilton 6-13; Burton 0-6; Brazos Christian 8-15; Marlin 13-33; Lexington 7-64; Centerville 14-31; Corrigan-Camden 42-15. Leon 5-2 1-1: Snook 34-0; Dawson 26-16; Wortham 18-20; Crossroads 41-21; Bruceville-Eddy 46-20; Normangee 34-0; Centerville 16-35
Harris Ratings: Hearne by 16
Last year: Did not play. Hearne won 44-6 in 2017, in the last meeting. Leon leads the series 5-4.
Statistics: Hearne: Ja'Marijan Benford 39-238 rushing, 6.1, 1 TD & 65 tackles; Kemon Langham 34-of-82 passing, 583, 6 TDs & 40 tackles; Dereion Mitchell 18-412 receiving, 22.9, 5 TDs; Alonzo Mitchell & Jacob Rodriguez 2 int.; Myzerrion Stewart 27 tackles; Kellon Bowser 27 tackles
12-2A DI: Centerville Tigers at Groveton Indians, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Centerville 6-1, 2-0: Buffalo 67-15; Crawford 27-21; Groesbeck 34-37; Crockett 35-14; Rogers 41-40; Hearne 31-14; Leon 35-16. Groveton 0-7, 0-2: Alto 12-28; Trinity 32-33; Lovelady 0-59; Grapeland 6-48; Frankston 0-61; Corrigan-Camden 18-20; Normangee 26-28.
Harris Ratings: No line, Centerville is a prohibitive favorite
Last year: Centerville 43-15, giving the Tigers a four-game winning streak. Groveton leads the series 22-8. Groveton won the first 18 meetings.
Et cetera: Groveton first-year coach Mike Waldie was Bryan High's offensive coordinator the previous two seasons. He also was head coach at Luling (2010-11), Woodville (2014-15), Daingerfield (2016-17) and Gonzales (2019-21), going 44-51.
12-2A DI: Normangee Panthers at Corrigan-Camden Bulldogs, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Normangee: 2-5, 1-1: Somerville 0-21; Iola 6-46; Snook 20-12; Bruceville-Eddy 7-14; Rosebud-Lott 2-41; Leon 0-34; Groveton 28-26. C-Camden 3-4, 1-1: Tarkington 27-24; Hardin 6-26; Kirbyville 28-34; Elkhart 21-8; Joaquin 35-56; Groveton 20-18; Hearne 15-42.
Harris Ratings: Corrigan-Camden by 28
Last year: Corrigan-Camden 38-14; the only other meeting was the previous year with the Bulldogs winning 51-0
Statistics: Normangee: Cade Harris 15-228 receiving, 15.2, 2 TDs. C-Camden: Michael Sullivan 37-of-80 passing, 453, 6 TDs, 6 int. & 50-367 rushing, 7.3, 5 TDs; Derrick Reagie 137-970 rushing, 7.1, 5 TDs; Mason Murphy 20-176 receiving, 8.8, 1 TD.
13-2A DII: Somerville Yeguas at Bartlett Bulldogs, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Somerville 6-1, 4-0: Normangee 21-0; Weimar 21-65; Hempstead 21-14; Snook 34-6; Iola 41-33; Burton 42-41 OT; Granger 32-15. Bartlett 3-4, 2-2: Bosqueville 12-21; Bruceville-Eddy 16-14; Mart 2-69; Granger 23-43; McDade 57-0; Snook 41-12; Burton 7-28
Harris Ratings: Somerville by 21
Last year: Somerville 50-6, its fifth straight victory. Bartlett leads the series 8-7
Statistics: Somerville: Ian Teague 56-of-92 passing, 939, 13 TDs, 2 int. & 77-571 rushing, 7.4, 9 TDs; Colt Holton 67-394 rushing, 5.9, 3 TDs & 39 tackles; Keith Crawford 27-680 receiving, 25.2, 10 TDs & 38 tackles, 3 int.; Kason Rohrbach 51 tackles; Martin Espinoza 42 tackles, Chris Deere 42 tackles; Kyle Brooks 3 int.; Rey Garza 3 int. Somerville has 14 interceptions. Bartlett: Ryder Castro 41-of-96 passing, 619, 7 TDs, 5 int. & 32 tackles; Eric Walker II 92-857, 9.3, 1 TD & 10-141 receiving, 14.1, 1 TD; Tristan Evans 12-158 receiving, 13.2, 1 TD; Jay Garcia 40 tackles; Sean Benavides 32 tackles.
Et cetera: Somerville has won its most games since going 9-4 in 2006. Its last district championship was in 1983.
13-2A DII: Snook Bluejays at Iola Bulldogs, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Iola 3-4, 2-2: Corsicana Mildred 0-26; Normangee 46-6; Axtell 20-48; Milano 35-14; Somerville 33-41; Snook 0-7, 0-4: Leon 0-34; Tarkington 6-44; Normangee 12-20; Somerville 6-34; Burton 0-55; Bartlett 12-41; Milano 2-36Granger 19-39; McDade 54-0
Harris Ratings: Iola by 30
Last year: Iola 27-24. Iola leads the series 6-4.
13-2A DII: Burton Panthers at Milano Eagles, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Burton 4-3, 3-1: Holland 21-32; Hearne 6-0; Schulenburg 7-28; McDade 35-0; Snook 55-0; Somerville 41-42 OT; Bartlett 28-7. Milano 3-4, 1-2: Axtell 0-52; Bosqueville 10-13; Moody 40-0; Iola 14-35; Granger 0-44; McDade 47-0; Snook 36-2.
Harris Ratings: Burton by 27
Last year: Burton 47-0, its sixth straight victory in the series it leads 19-13-1.
Statistics: Milano: Anthony Valadez 15-of-50 passing, 244, 2 TDs, 5 int. & 65-160 rushing, 2.5, 2 TDs; Peyton Steinbecker 88 tackles; Gerald Dykes 84-669 rushing, 8.0, 12 TDs & 46 tackles, 9.5 TFL; Jackson Reyes 6-117 receiving, 19.5, 2 TD; Gabe Sanders 54 tackles; Peyton Steinbecker 33 tackles; Troy Montoya 37 tackles, 12.5 TFL; Dylan Magee 35 tackles
10-2A DII: Bremond Tigers at Chilton Pirates, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Bremond 5-2, 2-1: Kerens, 30-13; Grapeland 32-44; Moody 67-0; Mart 22-28; Wortham 60-30; Meridian 70-7; Goldthwaite 75-47. Chilton 2-5, 1-3: Hearne 13-6; Italy 6-21; Marlin 0-43; Goldthwaite 0-41; Mart 7-30; Hubbard 41-0; Frost 14-17
Harris Ratings: Bremond by 42
Last year: Chilton 28-27, giving it a four-game winning streak. Bremond had a six-game winning streak before that and leads the series 33-22.
Statistics: Bremond: Tank Scott 91-912 rushing, 10.0, 1 & 85 tackles; Jeramiah Morgan 17-250 rushing, 14.7, 4 TDs; Sam Kasowski 65-of-96 passing, 1,021 yards, 14 TDs, 2 int.; Tristan Morehead 25-618 receiving, 24.7, 8 TDs; Eddie Carrizales 85 tackles; Braylon Estrada 34 tackles; Dominic Williams 35 tackles; Xavier Clark 43 tackles; Zander Pruitt 37 tackles
16-A DII 6-man: Buckholts Badgers at Calvert Trojans, 7 p.m.
Thus far: Buckholts 2-5: Texas School for the Deaf 7-62; Gustine 20-70; Three Way 0-48; Hill County 38-50; Morgan 63-44; Evant 24-72; Calvert 1-4: Prince of Peace 12-62; Jonesboro 6-78. Giddings Lone Star Southeast 19-40; Burkeville (forfeit, loss); Katy Faith Academy 78-56; McLennan County Challenge Academy 62-12
6-man football line: Calvert by 45
Last year: Calvert 51-0 giving it a 24-0 lead in the series. Buckholts has scored one touchdown in the last eight games.
Statistics: Buckholts: Kaleb Ralston 32-of-58 passing, 376, 0 TDs, 6 int.; Marc King 33-of-44 passing, 591, 8 TDs, 3 int. & 28-547 rushing, 19.5, 8 TDs; Joseph Hansen-Blum 13-280, 21.5, 4 TDs & 4 int.; Joseph Vega 30-399 receiving, 13.3, 6 TDs & 32 tackles; Anthony Salomon 27 tackles
-- ROBERT CESSNA
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