Corpus Christi high school football regional semifinal playoff predictions, previews
The Coastal Bend is down to its final six teams in the UIL Texas high school football playoffs, five of whom are district champions. Only Miller will has drawn a home game, bringing district rival Victoria West to Buc Stadium on Friday, the rest of the survivors head to the San Antonio area for their Thanksgiving weekend showdowns.
5A DIVISION I
Victoria West at Miller
When: 5 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Miller 12-0, 1st in District 14-5A; Victoria West 6-6, 4th in District 15-5A
Last week: Miller 49, Edinburg Vela 28; Victoria West 56, Harlingen South 20
Broadcast: Radio — 94.7 KBSO-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Live coverage: Quinton Martinez on X (@qmartinez)
Players to watch: Miller — QB Trevor Long (3,228 yards, 40 TD passing), RB Broderick Taylor (2,056 yards, 26 TD rushing), WR/RB Corey Holmes (679 yards, 8 TD rushing; 726 yards, 15 TD receiving); Victoria West — QB Camden Repper, RB/LB Kamauri Montgomery, WR Jeret Swanson
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Warriors played Miller to within seven points in the regular season, but the Bucs have homefield advantage this time around. Miller 56, Victoria West 41
Rey Castillo: Miller has improved since its last contest against West and that will be the difference on Friday. Miller 49, Victoria West 28
Len Hayward: This is going to be a tough one for Miller. Miller 49, Victoria West 42
5A DIVISION II
Flour Bluff vs. Liberty Hill
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Heroes Stadium, 4799 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio
Records: Flour Bluff 9-2, 1st in District 15-5A; Liberty Hill 8-4, 2nd in District 13-5A
Last week: Flour Bluff 52, San Antonio Veterans Memorial 45; Liberty Hill 62, Sharyland Pioneer 35
Broadcast: Streaming — TBA
Players to watch: Flour Bluff — QB Jayden Paluseo (3,086 yards, 40 TD passing), RB-LB Cameron Johnson (432 yards, 9 TD rushing), WR-DB Cameran Dickson (946 yards, 12 TDs receiving, 5 INT)
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Flour Bluff's offense is one of the toughest to handle in the region. And so is Liberty Hill's. Liberty Hill 56, Flour Bluff 49
Rey Castillo: If the the Hornets can jump ahead early, that will put them in a good position to surprise the Panthers. Flour Bluff 42, Liberty Hill 38
Len Hayward: Can Flour Bluff's defense hold up against Liberty Hill's rushing attack? Liberty Hill 49, Flour Bluff 39
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4A DIVISION I
Alice vs. Port Lavaca Calhoun
Where: Seguin's Matador Stadium, 1315 E Cedar St, Seguin, TX 78155
Records: Alice 10-1, 1st in 16-4A Divison I; Port Lavaca Calhoun 8-4, 1st in 15-4A Division I
Last week: Alice 49, Lampasas 35; Calhoun 42, Burnet 14
Live coverage: Rey Castillo on X (@reycastillo361)
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: Can Alice finally get over the hump against the Sandcrabs? Alice 28, Port Lavaca Calhoun 24
Rey Castillo: Calhoun has given Alice fits in the past, but this is a different Coyote team. Alice 35, Port Lavaca Calhoun 24
Len Hayward: Can the Coyotes avenge last year's frustrating loss? Port Lavaca Calhoun 24, Alice 20
4A DIVISION II
Sinton vs. Geronimo Navarro
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Jourdanton's Indian Stadium, 200 Zanderson Ave, Jourdanton, TX 78026
Records: Sinton 9-2, 1st in 15-4A Division II; Navarro 9-3, 2nd in 13-4A Division II
Last week: Sinton 45, Lago Vista 35; Navarro 29, Port Isabel 13
Players to watch: Sinton, RB Derek Garcia; QB Triston Handson, WR Jacoby James, WR Colby Hesseltine, LB Aidan Moody, DB Rob Thomas, WR Nick Flores
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Pirates have battled with Navarro recently, but may have their best chance to break through the third round in a while. Sinton 28, Navarro 21
Rey Castillo: Sinton has answered the call in big games all season. Pirates answer it again against the Panthers. Sinton 35, Navarro 28
Len Hayward: The third round has been where Sinton's seasons have ended in recent years. Navarro 24, Sinton 17
Ingleside vs. Wimberley
When: 2 p.m. Friday
Where: Heroes Stadium, 4799 Thousand Oaks Dr., San Antonio
Records: Ingleside 11-1, 2nd in 15-4A Division II; Wimberley 12-0, 1st in 13-4A Division II
Last week: Ingleside 63, Bandera 33; Wimberley 49, Orange Grove 7
Players to watch: Ingleside, RB Nathan Ambrose; WR-DB Jaydon Smith; QB Aidan Jakobsohn; OL-DL Wade Johnson; WR-DB Jordan Smith; WR Javier Solis III
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Mustangs offense is an interesting wild card. Ingleside is one of the few teams that could go punch-for-punch with Wimberley and make it interesting. Wimberley 63, Ingleside 48
Rey Castillo: The Mustangs will need to play their best game to upend the Texans. They have the athletes to do it. Ingleside 56, Wimberley 49
Len Hayward: The Mustangs have a high-powered offense, but Wimberley's might have more juice. Wimberley 60, Ingleside 38
2A DIVISION I
Refugio vs. Weimar
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Farris Stadium, San Antonio
Records: Refugio 11-1, Weimar 10-2
Last Week: Refugio 77, Johnson City 8; Weimar 28, La Villa 6
Top Players to Watch: Refugio, RB-LB Jordan King (1,355 yards, 29 TD rushing); QB Kelan Brown (1,748 yards passing, 23 TD); WR-DB Ernest Campbell (704 yards, 6 TD receiving); WR-DB Isaiah Avery (2 INT). Predictions
Len Hayward: The games are getting tougher for the Bobcats, but they should still win easily. Refugio 49, Weimar 10
Rey Castillo: The Bobcats shouldn't have a problem taking care of the Wildcats. Refugio 56, Weimar 7
Quinton Martinez: Nothing is derailing Refugio right now. Bigger games await the Bobcats. Refugio 55, Weimar 6
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