Agua Dulce, John Paul II clash; plus updated Corpus Christi football power rankings
Another week of massive open dates is upon us as six-teams district take a mid-season break. But for most of the area's largest schools, district play is in full swing. Agua Dulce travels to Corpus Christi for an interesting non-district battle with John Paul II as both try to hit their stride ahead of district competition.
GAME OF THE WEEK
Agua Dulce at John Paul II
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bishop Carmody Field
Records: Agua Dulce 3-2, John Paul II 2-2
Last week: Agua Dulce 51, Riviera 8; John Paul II at Center Point (ccd.)
What to know — Both teams are hoping to round into form as non-district play nears its end. Agua Dulce is in its first full year under Jason Calvez, matching up with John Paul II's first-year coach Roland Ramirez, a longtime area assistant, most recently at Odem. The Longhorns have looked explosive at times averaging 33 points a game. The Centurions are coming off their most impressive showing of the season, a 33-8 win against Progreso two weeks ago before last week's game was canceled.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS
Week 5
CLASS 4A/5A
1. Miller Buccaneers (4-0)
The Bucs offense looked unstoppable again behind Corey Holmes and Eathen Vela in a rivalry win against Ray.
2. Calallen Wildcats (3-1)
Calallen posts its best defensive effort of the season in a 28-7 win against Zapata to open district play.
3. Gregory-Portland Wildcats (4-1)
Wildcats got a late pick-6 to pull out a tight, defensive contest against Port Lavaca Calhoun to get back in the win column.
4. Flour Bluff Hornets (2-2)
The Hornets got a standout performance from Cameran Dickson as Flour Bluff pieced together its best all-around game of the season against Rockport-Fulton.
5. Veterans Memorial Eagles (3-1)
The Eagles opened district play with a shutout against Moody.
6. Alice Coyotes (3-1)
Alice reaches its open date after coasting by La Feria.
7. Beeville Trojans (4-1)
Trojans suffer their first loss of the season against a powerful state-ranked Cuero squad.
8. Ingleside Mustangs (5-0)
Another week another high-scoring showing for the Mustangs behind Jaydon Smith and Aidan Jakobsohn.
9. Tuloso-Midway Warriors (5-0)
The Warriors make history with the program's first 5-0 start to a season after edging Kingsville.
10. Sinton Pirates (2-2)
Sinton holds on to hand La Vernia its first loss of the season, giving the Pirates momentum as district play nears.
CLASS 2A/3A
1. Refugio Bobcats (4-1)
Bobcats bounce Bloomington to open district play.
2. London Pirates (4-1)
London thumps Aransas Pass for its third straight win heading into a challenge against powerhouse Edna.
3. San Diego Vaqueros (3-1)
Vaqueros unable to hold off an Orange Grove comeback in the second half and drop their first contest.
4. Three Rivers Bulldogs (4-1)
Caden Soliz, Derek Lancaster and the potent Bulldogs bring state favorite Refugio to town for a huge District 15-2A Division I contest.
5. Falfurrias Jerseys (3-2)
Jerseys edged in overtime and head into the open date looking to make a run in district play.
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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: High school football: Week 5 Corpus Christi area power rankings
