Coastal Bend, Corpus Christi high school football Week 7 previews and predictions
Week 7 of the high school football season is here with several Coastal Bend teams opening district play.
The push for the playoffs is underway, including a key matchup between Alice and Tuloso-Midway in our Caller-Times Game of the Week.
Here is a look at this week's Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend key games along with some predictions.
Editor's note: Sports reporter Quinton Martinez was off this week and will return with his predictions next week.
14-5A Division I
Moody vs. Carroll
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium
Records: Moody 1-4, 0-2; Carroll 3-2, 1-1
Last Week: Victoria West 50, Moody 6; Carroll 47, King 6
Top Players to Watch: Carroll, RB Robert Muhammad; WR-DB JC Salyer; DE Aaron Gonzales; Moody, RB Adrian Luna; LB Adrian Ayala
Radio: KBSO-FM 94.7; texassportsproductions.com/calendar/live-audio-streams/
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Tigers will get a win ahead of next week’s clash with Veterans Memorial. Carroll 42, Moody 14
Rey Castillo: The Tigers get a much-needed win to keep its hopes of a playoff spot intact. Carroll 35, Moody 14
King vs. Miller
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: King 0-5, 0-2; Miller 5-0, 2-0
Last Week: Miller 66, Victoria East 42; Carroll 47, King 6
Top Players to Watch: Miller, QB Trevor Long; WR Jaedyn Brown; LB Lamarcus Cullum; King, RB Anthony Salinas; WR Caleb Lopez
Predictions
Len Hayward: Miller will continue its roll. Miller 60, King 7
Rey Castillo: Should be another dominating win for the Bucs. Miller 56, King 0
Victoria East at Ray
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Victoria East 2-3, 1-1; Ray 1-4, 0-2
Last Week: Miller 66, Victoria East 42; Veterans Memorial 63, Ray 8
Top Players to Watch: Victoria East, WR-DB Nijahrell Prater, DB Bryson Ortega; LB Caleb Alvarez; Ray, RB Brandon Chapa, LB Jacob Cantu
Predictions
Len Hayward: Victoria East earns its second district win. Victoria East 40, Ray 17
Rey Castillo: The Titans are showing they have what it takes to complete for a playoff spot. Victoria East 35, Ray 14
Veterans Memorial at Victoria West
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Memorial Stadium, Victoria
Records: Veterans Memorial 4-1, 2-0; Victoria West 2-3, 2-0
Last Week: Veterans Memorial 63, Ray 8; Victoria West 50, Moody 6
Top Players to Watch: Veterans Memorial, WR-DB Christian Sabsook, RB Luke Moya, DB-WR Luke Johnson; Victoria West, WR-DB Jeret Swanson, RB-LB Kamauri Montgomery
Predictions
Len Hayward: Veterans Memorial will stay undefeated after this game but it could be close. Veterans Memorial 30, Victoria West 21
Rey Castillo: The Eagles should hold off the Warriors, who are coming off back-to-back wins. Veterans Memorial 42, Victoria West 24
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15-5A Division II
Brownsville Porter at Gregory-Portland
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium, Portland
Records: Gregory-Portland 4-1, 0-0; Brownsville Porter 0-5, 0-0
Last Week: Both teams were open
Top Players to Watch: G-P, TE-DE Colton Harrison, QB Reed Dooms, RB-LB Gabriel Juarez; Brownsville Porter
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Wildcats will roll in this one. Gregory-Portland 41, Brownsville Porter 7
Rey Castillo: This game could be decided by the second quarter. Gregory-Portland 42, Brownsville Porter 7
Flour Bluff at Edcouch-Elsa
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Benny Layton Memorial Stadium, Elsa
Records: Flour Bluff 2-2, 0-0; Edcouch-Elsa 2-3, 0-0
Last Week: Both teams were open
Top Players to Watch: Flour Bluff, WR-DB Jayden Johnson, RB Cameron Johnson, LB Bryce Schmidt, QB Jayden Paluseo; Edcouch-Elsa, WR-DB Jayreed Amaya, QB Elijah Trevino; LB Matthew Cano
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Hornets begin district with a convincing victory. Flour Bluff 47, Edcouch-Elsa 10
Rey Castillo: The Hornets should have no problems opening district in a big way. Flour Bluff 49, Edcouch-Elsa 7
16-4A Division I
Alice at Tuloso-Midway
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Tuloso-Midway Warrior Stadium
Records: Alice 3-1, 1-0; Tuloso-Midway 6-0, 2-0
Last Week: Alice was open; Tuloso-Midway 47, La Feria 7
Players to watch: Alice, QB Lucian Cruz, WR Matthew Carrillo, RB Roel Gonzalez, WR Justin Arellano. Tuloso-Midway, QB Braycen Beazell, RB Damian Figueroa, LB Alex Olivarez, Jeremiah Garza, Adrian Reyes
Broadcast: Radio — 92.1 KOPY-FM (Alice)
Live coverage: Rey Castillo on X (@reycastillo361)
Predictions
Len Hayward: Can Tuloso-Midway's defense hold up in its toughest test of the season? Alice 27, Tuloso-Midway 18
Rey Castillo: This game could be close with T-M's dominating defense. I still think Alice finds a way to win after an extra week to prepare. Alice 24, Tuloso-Midway 21
La Feria at Calallen
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Phil Danaher Stadium
Records: La Feria 1-5, 0-2; Calallen 4-1, 2-0
Last Week: Tuloso-Midway 47, La Feria 7; Calallen 22, Kingsville 7
Players to watch: Calallen, RB Luke Medina, LB Jude Hernandez, OL Brady Buchanan; QB Sebastian Dennis
Bradocast: Radio — catsiradio.com, KKTX-AM 1360 (Calallen)
Predictions
Len Hayward: Calallen needs to find some offense to complement its defense, could this be the week? Calallen 28, La Feria 7
Rey Castillo: The Wildcats will be 3-0 in district after this week. Calallen 42, La Feria 0
Kingsville at Hidalgo
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Hidalgo Bill Pate Stadium
Records: Kingsville 2-4, 0-2; Hidalgo 0-5, 0-1
Last Week: Calallen 22, Kingsville 7; Zapata 56, Hidalgo 14
Players to watch: Kingsville, QB Dylon Everett, WR Terrell Jackson, RB Ethan Lerma
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Brahmas have had an emotional few weeks, but this week they should get their first district win. Kingsville 30, Hidalgo 14
Rey Castillo: The Brahmas bounce back to claim their first district win. Kingsville 28, Hidalgo 7
15-4A Division I
Floresville at Beeville
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Beeville Veterans Memorial Stadium
Records: Floresville 2-3; Beeville 4-1
Last week: Floresville 42, San Antonio Memorial 21; Beeville was open
Players to watch: Beeville, RB/DB Darion Perez; RB/DB Davyn Perez; LB/K Edward Brako; RB/LB Ryne Espinosa; WR Landon Briones; LB Seth Gutierrez DB Joshua Arroyos
Predictions
Rey Castillo: The Trojans get back on track to open district on a good note. Beeville 28, Floresville 7
Len Hayward: Here we go, this district is going to be a barn burner. Beeville 21, Floresville 10
Pleasanton at Rockport-Fulton
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium
Records: Pleasanton 2-2; Rockport-Fulton 0-5
Last week: Pleasanton 32, Poteet 0; Rockport-Fulton was open
Players to watch: Rockport-Fulton, RB Traey Alvarado, QB Sean Howell, Devan Phillips
Predictions
Rey Castillo: The Eagles will look to open district on a good note against the up and coming Pirates. Pleasanton 28, Rockport-Fulton 10
Len Hayward: The Pirates are looking for anything positive after a tough start to the season. Pleasanton 30, Rockport-Fulton 13
15-4A Division II
Sinton at Robstown
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Cotton Picker Stadium
Records: Sinton 3-2; Robstown 2-4
Last week: Sinton 38, Raymondville 0; Bandera 42, Robstown 35
Players to watch: Sinton, QB Triston Handson, WR Jacoby James, WR Colby Hesseltine, LB Aidan Moody, DB Rob Thomas, WR Nick Flores, RB Derek Garcia. Robstown, QB Derek Silva; WR Joe Luna; LB Kasey Soto
Predictions
Rey Castillo: The Pirates are finding their groove at the right time. Sinton 31, Robstown 21
Len Hayward: The Pirates are starting to figure things out. Sinton 42, Robstown 18
West Oso at Ingleside
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Ingleside Mustang Stadium
Records: West Oso 1-5; Ingleside 6-0
Last week: Lake Country Christian 17, West Oso 14; Ingleside 69, Carrizo Springs 28
Players to watch: Ingleside, RB Nathan Ambrose; WR-DB Jaydon Smith; QB Aidan Jakobsohn; OL-DL Wade Johnson; WR-DB Jordan Smith. West Oso, WR Josh Williams; WR Dashawn Trimble; QB Devin Martinez
Predictions
Rey Castillo: The Mustangs will be too much for the Bears in this contest. Ingleside 60, West Oso 10
Len Hayward: Ingleside should pass its first district test easily. Ingleside 56, West Oso 13
Three Area Games to Watch
Santa Gertrudis Academy at San Diego
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Vaqueros Stadium, San Diego
Records: SGA 4-1, 0-0 in 16-3A D-I; San Diego 3-1, 0-0 in 16-3A D-I
Last Week: Both teams were open
Top Players to Watch: San Diego, QB Jayden Lozano, RB Nick Luera; Santa Gertrudis Academy, Ramon Gomez, WR-DB Audi Benitez
Predictions
Len Hayward: San Diego’s defense has been stout all season and will be again on Friday. San Diego 24, Santa Gertrudis Academy 10
Rey Castillo: The Vaqueros hold off the Lions in a close district opener. San Diego 24, Santa Gertrudis Academy 14
Three Rivers at Shiner
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Comanche Stadium, Shiner
Records: Three Rivers 4-2, 1-1 in 15-2A D-I; Shiner 1-5, 1-1 in 15-2A D-I
Last Week: Refugio 59, Three Rivers 14; Shiner 61, Bloomington 6
Top Players to Watch: Three Rivers, QB Caden Soliz, WR-DB Derek Lancaster
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Bulldogs will win but it’s going to be a close one against a determined Shiner team. Three Rivers 35, Shiner 31
Rey Castillo: Three Rivers bounces with a key win against the Comanches. Three Rivers 35, Shiner 21
Ben Bolt at Premont
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Cowboy Stadium, Premont
Records: Ben Bolt 3-2, 0-0; Premont 2-2, 0-0
Last Week: Both teams were open
Top Players to Watch: Premont, RB Julian Ortiz, WR Isaias Luna; Ben Bolt, RB-LB Devin Godines, DL Chris Goodman
Predictions
Len Hayward: A toss up game that could go either way. Ben Bolt 21, Premont 18
Rey Castillo: This game could be close, but the Badgers are coming off some big wins as of late. Ben Bolt 24, Premont 21
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