Corpus Christi high school football area round playoffs predictions, previews
The high school football playoffs have separated the good from the great after one week and now teams have a chance at earning an elusive Thanksgiving week game in the regional semifinals. Miller faces a staunch test on the road, Veterans Memorial is in the friendly confines of Buc Stadium and Flour Bluff and Gregory-Portland head to San Antonio, all looking to survive another week.
CLASS 5A
DIVISION I
Miller at Edinburg Vela
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Richard R. Flores Stadium, 1800 S. Stadium Dr., Edinburg
Records: Miller 11-0, 1st in District 14-5A; Edinburg Vela, 2nd in District 15-5A
Last week: Miller 77, Laredo Martin 0; Edinburg Vela 31, Weslaco East 9
Broadcast: Streaming — Edinburg CISD on YouTube.
Live coverage: Quinton Martinez on X (@qmartinez)
Players to watch: Miller — QB Trevor Long, RB Broderick Taylor, WR/RB Corey Holmes; Edinburg Vela — RB Jamal Polley, RB Jonathan Flores, QB Myles Lopez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Miller will be motivated to not have a repeat of last year's area-round loss. Miller 34, Edinburg Vela 24
Rey Castillo: This could be the toughest opponent Miller faces this season. However, the Bucs will be ready for the challenge. Miller 42, Edinburg Vela 28
Len Hayward: The Bucs hit the road and face a tough task, but they might have too much fire power. Miller 34, Edinburg Vela 32
Brownsville Veterans Memorial at Veterans Memorial
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Veterans Memorial 8-3, 3rd in District 14-5A; Brownsville Veterans Memorial 9-2, 1st in District 16-5A
Last week: Veterans Memorial 29, San Antonio Southwest 7; Brownsville Veterans Memorial 55, McAllen 21
Live coverage — Rey Castillo on X (@reycastillo361)
Broadcast: Radio — 94.7 KBSO-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com.
Players to watch: Veterans Memorial — WR-S Luke Johnson, QB Billy White III, Ath Ryan Wilson; Brownsville Vets — QB Michael Montoya, RB Alvin Trevillion, WR Gerry Gomez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Eagles know how to get the job done in the postseason and are 3-0 against the Chargers in the playoffs. Make it 4-0. Veterans Memorial 28, Brownsville Veterans Memorial 10
Rey Castillo: The Chargers carry a seven-game winning streak into Friday's matchup, but the playoff-tested Eagles should still have the advantage at home. Veterans Memorial 35, Brownsville Veterans Memorial 10
Len Hayward: The Eagles have the advantage of playing at home. Veterans Memorial 27, Brownsville Veterans Memorial 25
DIVISION II
Flour Bluff at San Antonio Veterans Memorial
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: D.W. Rutledge Stadium, 900 S. Seguin Rd., Converse
Records: San Antonio Veterans Memorial 7-4, 3rd in District 13-5A; Flour Bluff 8-2, 1st in District 15-5A
Last week: Flour Bluff 52, PSJA Memorial 21; San Antonio Veterans Memorial 56, San Antonio Burbank 0
Broadcast: Streaming — Flour Bluff Sports Information on YouTube
Players to watch: Flour Bluff — QB Jayden Paluseo, WR-DB Cameran Dickson, WR-DB Jayden Johnson
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Hornets offense is one of the best in the area, and they show it again Friday. Flour Bluff 45, San Antonio Veterans Memorial 34
Rey Castillo: The Hornets' offense has been red-hot. Flour Bluff wins big to advance back to the regional quarterfinals. Flour Bluff 42, San Antonio Veterans Memorial 21
Len Hayward: An interesting matchup for the Hornets who are playing well as of late. Flour Bluff 24, San Antonio Veterans Memorial 20
Gregory-Portland vs. San Antonio Alamo Heights
When: 2 p.m. Saturday
Where: Alamodome, 100 Montana St., San Antonio
Records: San Antonio Alamo Heights 11-0, 1st in District 14-5A; Gregory-Portland 9-2, 2nd in District 15-5A
Last week: Gregory-Portland 55, Roma 17; Alamo Heights 69, Lockhart 21
Broadcast: Radio — 1440 KEYS-AM, 98.7 KEYS-FM.
Players to watch: Miller — QB Reed Dooms, RB-LB Gabriel Juarez, WR-DB Colton Harrison
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: This game was one-sided a season ago, and the Wildcats will come out with extra motivation. Will it be enough? Alamo Heights 34, Gregory-Portland 28
Rey Castillo: The Wildcats will need to jump ahead early and let their defense keep Alamo Heights from making big plays down the stretch. Gregory-Portland 34, Alamo Heights 31
Len Hayward: The Wildcats run into a team that will be tough to beat. Alamo Heights 42, Gregory-Portland 28
CLASS 4A
DIVISION I
Alice vs. Lampasas
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Gustafson Stadium, 7001 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238
Records: Lampasas 9-2, 2nd in 13-4A Division I; Alice 9-1, 1st in 16-4A Divison I
Last week: Alice 64, Rockport-Fulton 14; Lampasas 53, Canyon Lake 34
Broadcast: Radio — 92.1 KOPY-FM (Alice)
Players to watch: Alice, QB Lucian Cruz, WR Matthew Carrillo, RB Roel Gonzalez, WR Justin Arellano; RB Nik Garza
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Alice defense got it done last week and does it again. Alice 28, Lampasas 20
Rey Castillo: The Coyotes have enough firepower on both sides to win this matchup and advance. Alice 35, Lampasas 21
Len Hayward: Can the Coyotes keep up the momentum. Alice 28, Lampasas 27
Beeville vs. San Antonio Davenport
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Indian Stadium, 200 Zanderson Ave, Jourdanton, TX 78026
Records: Beeville 8-3, 3rd in 15-4A Division I; SA Davenport 8-3, 2nd in 13-4A Division I
Last week: Beeville 27, Calallen 25; SA Davenport 62, Fredericksburg 14
Players to watch: Beeville, RB/DB Darion Perez; RB/DB Davyn Perez; LB/K Edward Brako; LB Seth Gutierrez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Beeville is rolling with momentum after its upset of Calallen, but Davenport is growing up as a program. San Antonio Davenport 35, Beeville 21
Rey Castillo: The Trojans' defense will keep this game closer than some might think. San Antonio Davenport 28, Beeville 21
Len Hayward: Beeville's playoff run hits a huge road block this week. San Antonio Davenport 27, Beeville 13
DIVISION II
Sinton vs. Lago Vista
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Alamo Stadium, 110 Tuleta Dr, San Antonio, TX 78212
Records: Sinton 8-2, 1st in 15-4A Division II; Lago Vista 7-4, 3rd in 13-4A Division II
Last week: Sinton 34, Bishop 7; ; Lago Vista 42, Devine 12
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
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Pirates have a chance to avenge last season's second-round ouster. Sinton 34, Lago Vista 27
Rey Castillo: The Pirates will pull away in the second half to avenge last season's loss. Sinton 42, Lago Vista 21
Len Hayward: The Pirates are focused on the third round. Sinton 34, Lago Vista 33
Ingleside vs. Bandera
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Eagle Stadium, 831 Stadium Dr., Pleasanton, Texas 78064
Records: Ingleside 10-1, 2nd in 15-4A Division II; Bandera 10-1, 1st in 14-4A Division II
Last week: Ingleside 50, La Grulla 20; Bandera 32, Jarrell 27
Players to watch: Ingleside, RB Nathan Ambrose; WR-DB Jaydon Smith; QB Aidan Jakobsohn; OL-DL Wade Johnson; WR-DB Jordan Smith
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Getting the first one was huge for the Mustangs after last season, now they can settle in and try to make a run. Ingleside 41, Bandera 28
Rey Castillo: The Mustangs' offense will be too much for Bandera in this matchup. Ingleside 49, Bandera 24
Len Hayward: The Mustangs are able to score and might do it a bunch in this game. Ingleside 56, Bandera 40
Orange Grove vs. Wimberley
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Robert and Glenda Lenhoff Stadium, Elbel Rd, Schertz, TX 78154
Records: Orange Grove 7-4, 3rd in 15-4A Division II; Wimberley 11-0, 1st in 13-4A Division II
Last week: Orange Grove 44, Raymondville 15; Wimberley 68, Pearsall 0
Players to watch: Orange Grove, QB Logan Rodriguez; TE-DE Jaden Hubble, FB-LB Seth Barnes, RB-LB Diego Garza, OL-DL Will Klatt, WR-DB Jack Atkinson, WR Michael Saenz, WR Gregg Carrillo
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Wimberley's playoff experience will mean a ton, but Orange Grove has an offense that can throw some punches. Wimberley 59, Orange Grove 21
Rey Castillo: The Bulldogs face a tall task in playoff-tested Wimberley. Wimberley 49, Orange Grove 35
Len Hayward: Wimberly is just too much for the Bulldogs. Wimberley 49, Orange Grove 21
CLASS 3A
DIVISION I
London vs. Blanco
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Heroes Stadium, 4799 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio
Records: London 7-4, 4th in District 15-3A; Blanco 9-2, 2nd in District 13-3A
Last week: Blanco 47, Lytle 0; London 35, San Diego 28 (OT)
Players to watch: London — QB Alexander Manning, WR Aiden Salinas, WR-DB Israel Leal
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Can London break through to the third round for the first time? Blanco 28, London 20
Rey Castillo: This London team has what it takes to finally push through to the third round. London 28, Blanco 24
Len Hayward: Is this the year London breaks through to the third round? London 27, Blanco 26
CLASS 3A
DIVISION II
Odem vs. Lexington
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bulldog Stadium, 102 Koether Dr. #2, Yoakum
Records: Odem 8-2, 1st in District 16-3A; Lexington 8-3, 2nd in District 13-3A
Last week: Odem 49, Natalia 7; Lexington 14, Boling 7
Players to watch: Odem — QB Josh Chavira, RB Aidan Lozano, WR Trey Canales
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: One team has ridden its defense (Lexington) this season and the other its offense (Odem). Does the adage ring true? Odem 28, Lexington 20
Rey Castillo: The train keeps rolling for Armando Huerta and his Owls. Odem 35, Lexington 28
Len Hayward: The Owls face a road block this week that will be tough to get by. Lexington 28, Odem 23
CLASS 2A
DIVISION I
Refugio vs. Johnson City
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Eschenburg Field, Floresville
Records: Refugio 10-1, Johnson City 9-2
Last Week: Refugio 62, Ben Bolt 0; Johnson City 28, Schulenburg 21
Top Players to Watch: Refugio, WR-DB Isaiah Avery; RB-LB Jordan King; WR-DB Ernest Campbell. Johnson City, QB Mccray Jacobs
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Bobcats will be tested a little more this week but still should win easily. Refugio 45, Johnson City 14
Quinton Martinez: Johnson City pushed Mason, but Refugio is on a different level. Refugio 42, Johnson City 13
Rey Castillo: Another week, another Refugio blowout. Refugio 56, Johnson City 14
DIVISION II
Agua Dulce vs. Chilton
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bulldog Stadium, Flatonia
Records: Agua Dulce 9-2, Chilton 10-1
Last Week: Agua Dulce 42, Center Point 41; Chilton 63, Louise 21
Top Players to Watch: Agua Dulce, QB Lane Ranly, RB Bryan King.
Predictions
Len Hayward: Chilton has won three straight games, scoring more than 38 points in each. Chilton 35, Agua Dulce 13
Quinton Martinez: Both teams look similar on paper, but Chilton has played 11 playoff games since 2020. Give me the experience. Chilton 34, Agua Dulce 20
Rey Castillo: Agua Dulce is averaging 45 points in its last five games and has won eight consecutive games. Longhorns get the job done. Agua Dulce 38, Chilton 35
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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Corpus Christi high school football area round predictions
