Previews and predictions for Week 9 of high school football in El Paso
Week 9 of the high school football season is here, here is a look at the games for this week.
Eastwood vs. Montwood
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: The SAC
Records: Eastwood is 6-1 overall, 5-0 in District 1-6A; Montwood is 4-3 overall, 4-1 in District 1-6A
Last week: Eastwood defeated Socorro, 63-7; Montwood lost to Pebble Hills, 16-14
Top Players: Eastwood: QB Evan Minjarez (1,943 yards passing, 21 TD's, 576 yards rushing); RB Max Mancilla (852 yards rushing), WR Rudy Garcia (772 yards receiving), WR Ramon Laguana (241 yards receiving); Montwood; QB Michael Southern (1,653 yards passing, 16 TD's); WR Diego Oaxaca (562 yards receiving); WR Gio Varela (367 yards receiving); WR Kaleb Alvarez (331 yards receiving).
Prediction: Eastwood keeps finding ways to win. Eastwood 38, Montwood 31
Coronado vs. Americas
When: 4 p.m. Friday
Where: The SAC
Records: Coronado is 2-5 overall, 1-4 in District 1-6A; Americas is 5-3 overall, 4-2 in District 1-6A
Last week: Coronado was idle; Americas defeated El Dorado, 38-0
Top Players: Coronado: RB Thomas Murray (560 yards rushing); Athlete Ben Wilson (270 yards rushing, 143 yards receiving, 263 yards passing); WR Blake Randag (344 yards receiving); DL Bobby Anderson (3.5 sacks); Americas; QB Mark Moore (1,059 yards passing, 443 yards rushing); WR/DB Anthony Miranda, Jr. (220 yards receiving, 91 tackles), RB Brian Gonzalez-Promesse (540 yards rushing); LB SaDante Gomez-Scott (80 tackles).
Prediction: Americas has to be careful in this one with a tough Coronado team. Americas 30, Coronado 24
Pebble Hills vs. Franklin
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: The SAC
Records: Pebble Hills is 6-2 overall, 4-2 in District 1-6A; Franklin is 5-2 overall, 3-2 in District 1-6A
Last week: Pebble Hills defeated Montwood, 16-14; Franklin defeated Eastlake, 42-15
Top Players: Pebble Hills: QB Gael Ochoa (1,394 yards passing, 648 yards rushing); RB Zereian Quarles (10 TD's rushing); WR Brandon Cardenas (353 yards receiving); WR Marcus Torres (362 yards receiving; Franklin: QB Shay Smith (951 yards passing, 564 yards rushing); RB Atreyu De La Riva (386 yards rushing); LB Joseuberto Bondoni-Guzman (50 tackles, 3 tackles for a loss)
Prediction: Franklin has overcome major injuries to stay in playoff hunt. Pebble Hills had a nice win last week vs. Montwood. Should be close game. Pebble Hills 24, Franklin 17
El Dorado vs. Socorro
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: The SAC
Records: El Dorado is 0-7 overall, 0-5 in District 1-6A; Socorro is 0-7 overall and 0-5 in District 1-6A
Last week: El Dorado lost 38-0 to Americas; Socorro lost 63-7 to Eastwood
Top Players: El Dorado: DB Isaac Gutierrez (67 tackles); DB Devin Rubio (52 tackles); WR Diego Carrasco (512 yards receiving); QB Elijah Issa (818 yards passing); Socorro; QB Antonio Montes (709 yards passing); RB Adrian Acosta II (461 yards rushing); WR Jacob Gonzales (364 yards receiving)
Prediction: Both teams look to pick up first win of season. El Dorado 35, Socorro 24
Canutillo vs. Chapin
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Irvin HS
Records: Canutillo is 5-2 overall, 2-0 in District 1-5A D-II; Chapin is 5-2 overall, 2-0 in District 1-5A D-II
Last week: Canutillo defeated Andress, 58-7; Chapin defeated Burges, 42-7
Top Players: Canutillo: QB Jeremiah Knox; WR/DB David Alvarado; RB Rene Huerta, DL Alex Jordan; Chapin; RB Carey Wade (872 yards rushing); RB Brandon Ortega (373 yards rushing); Athlete Daveon Singleton (257 yards receiving, 240 yards rushing, 257 yards passing); WR Brent Hallman, Jr. (315 yards receiving)
Prediction: Both teams are battled tested. Canutillo 27, Chapin 20
Burges vs. El Paso High
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: El Paso HS
Records: Burges is 0-7 overall, 0-2 in District 1-5A D-II; El Paso High is 3-4 overall, 1-1 in District 1-5A D-II
Last week: Burges lost 42-7 to Chapin; El Paso High defeated Jefferson, 41-15
Top Players: Burges: QB Alex Rios; RB; RB Kayleb Hannah; WR Devin Mata; WR Juan Salazar; El Paso High: RB Christopher Valenzuela (780 yards rushing); QB Martin Gonzalez (940 yards passing); WR Santiago Gonzalez (386 yards receiving); WR Pablo Gonzalez (358 yards receiving)
Prediction: El Paso High has been the more consistent team. El Paso High 27, Burges 17
Jefferson vs. Andress
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Andress HS
Records: Jefferson is 0-7 overall, 0-2 in District 1-5A, D-II; Andress is 2-5 overall, 1-1 in District 1-5A, D-II
Last week: Jefferson lost 41-15 to El Paso High; Andress lost to Canutillo, 58-7
Top Players: Jefferson RB Miguel Rubio; LB Brian Dominguez; DB Zoel Nonell. Andress; OL Craig Wydra; LB Sean Pandza (45 tackles); Athlete Matthew Armendariz (49 tackles); LB Devin Whatley
Prediction: The Eagles look to improve to 2-1 in district. Andress 28, Jefferson 17
San Elizario vs. Bowie
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bowie HS
Records: San Elizario is 1-6 overall, 0-2 in District 1-4A D-I; Bowie is 6-1 overall, 1-0 in District 1-4A Division I
Last week: San Elizario lost 62-0 to Riverside; Bowie defeated Irvin, 42-10
Top Players: San Elizario: RB Zamar Vargas; Ath Martin Juarez; Athlete Luis Izaiah Varela. Bowie: RB Alan Mota (771 yards rushing); RB Joe Rodriguez (474 yards rushing); QB Abraham Carrasco (515 yards passing, 309 yards rushing); WR Antonio Ontiveros (302 yards receiving)
Prediction: The Bears look to continue strong season. Bowie 34, San Elizario 21
Austin vs. Riverside
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Riverside HS
Records: Austin is 3-4 overall, 0-1 in District 1-4A, D-I; Riverside is 6-2 overall, 2-0 in District 1-4A, D-I
Last week: Austin was idle; Riverside defeated San Elizario, 62-0
Top Players: Austin: WR Andruw Andujo (313 yards rushing); QB Anakin Torres (659 yards passing, 2 TD's rushing); RB Ruben Bustillos (698 yards rushing); Athlete Sebastian Rico (51 tackles); Riverside: QB Derek Vasquez (686 yards rushing, 1,085 yards passing); RB Noah Ramirez (839 yards rushing); WR Carlos Rojas III (526 yards receiving); DE Isaiah Diaz (41 tackles)
Prediction: Riverside will likely have too much offense in this one. Riverside 30, Austin 21
Pecos vs. Clint
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Clint HS
Records: Pecos is 3-4 overall, 1-1 in District 1-4A D-II; Clint is 3-4 overall, 1-1 in District 1-4A, D-II
Last week: Pecos defeated Fabens, 59-19; Clint defeated Mountain View, 17-14
Top Players: Pecos: QB Colt Delgado (1,092 yards passing); RB Johnny Morales (670 yards rushing). Clint: RB Zach Delgado (441 yards rushing); RB Colin Ivey (623 yards rushing); RB Angel Veliz (240 yards rushing); OLB Erick Martinez (39 tackles).
Prediction: The Lions can win this if they can control the clock. Clint 26, Pecos 21
Monahans vs. Fabens
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Fabens HS
Records: Monahans is 7-0 overall, 2-0 in District 1-4A, D-II; Fabens is 3-4 overall, 0-2 in District 1-4A, D-II
Last week: Monahans defeated Fort Stockton, 58-21; Fabens lost to Pecos, 59-19
Top Players: Monahans: QB Cheno Navarette, WR Nathan Wessels. Fabens: QB Erick Ortiz (711 yards passing, 10 TD's); RB Jesus Jimenez-Trujillo (510 yards rushing); WR Ivan Urrutia (256 yards receiving).
Prediction: Monahans is ranked No. 8 in the state and is powerful. Monahans 42, Fabens 21
Mountain View vs. Fort Stockton
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Fort Stockton HS
Records: Mountain View is 5-2 overall, 1-1 in District 1-4A D-II; Fort Stockon is 6-1 overall and 1-1 in District 1-4A D-II
Last week: Mountain View lost 17-14 to Clint; Fort Stockton lost to Monahans, 56-21
Top Players: Mountain View: QB Matthew Matthew Slosar (1,086 yards passing); RB Alejandro Lerma (733 yards rushing); RB Gio Rodriguez (299 yards rushing); WR Erick Dominguez (487 yards receiving); Fort Stockton; QB Marco Garcia (670 yards passing, 497 yards rushing); RB Corbin Luna (925 yards rushing).
Prediction: Fort Stockton is solid, the Lobos are having a solid season as well. Fort Stockton 35, Mountain View 21
Ysleta vs. Horizon
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Horizon HS
Records: Ysleta is 3-4 overall, 1-1 in District 1-5A D-I; Horizon is 1-6 overall, 0-2 in District 1-5A, D-I
Last week: Both teams were idle
Top Players: Ysleta: QB Evan Martinez (745 yards passing, 622 yards rushing); WR Deandre Jackson (309 yards receiving); RB Martin Castro (487 yards rushing); DB Eliase Ramos (36 tackles). Horizon: QB Robert Rodriguez (423 yards passing, 406 yards rushing); RB Julio Jimenez (432 yards rushing); LB Ruben Terrones (62 tackles); LB Donovan Hunter (58 tackles, 13 tackles for loss).
Prediction: Ysleta looks to build on win against Bel Air. Ysleta 30, Horizon 20
Hanks vs. Del Valle
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Del Valle HS
Records: Hanks is 5-2 overall, 1-1 in District 1-5A, D-I; Del Valle is 6-1 overall, 2-0 in District 1-5A, D-I
Last week: Both teams were idle
Top Players: Hanks: QB Marcus Porras (1,840 yards passing, 18 TD's); RB Michael Oliver (579 yards rushing); WR Jude Blanco (1,118 yards receiving); WR Andrew Castillo (335 yards receiving). Del Valle; QB Jake Fette (1,520 yards passing, 18 TD's); WR Andrew Castillo (RB Shelton Fuller III (700 yards rushing); RB Juan Archuleta (353 yards rushing); WR Jonathan Estrada (536 yards receiving).
Prediction: Del Valle has been getting better each week on offense. Del Valle 42, Hanks 28
Parkland vs. Bel Air
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bel Air HS
Records: Parkland is 4-3 overall, 1-1 in District 1-5A D-I; Bel Air is 6-1 overall and 1-1 in District 1-5A D-I
Last week: Both teams were idle
Top Players: Parkland: QB Erik Ortiz (857 yards passing); RB Anthony Carrillo (987 yards rushing); WR Fabian Cervantes (435 yards receiving); LB Juan Gomez (112 tackles). Bel Air; QB Noah Moreno (1,742 yards passing); RB Eddie Reyes (394 yards rushing); WR Oscar Martinez (415 yards receiving); LB Jacob Balderrama (66 tackles).
Prediction: A huge game for placement in the district standings. Parkland 31, Bel Air 24
Sonora vs. Anthony
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Anthony HS
Records: Sonora is 7-0 overall, 2-0 in District 3-2A D-I; Anthony is 3-3 overall, 1-1 in District 3-2A D-I
Last week: Sonora defeated Reagan County 57-12; Anthony lost to Forsan, 60-14
Top Players: Sonora: RB Edgar DeLuna (1,790 yards rushing); QB Juan Castillo (530 yards passing, 343 yards rushing); Anthony; QB Angel Solis (749 yards passing); RB Marco Antonio Gutierrez (407 yards rushing); WR Diego Uscanga (238 yards receiving).
Prediction: Sonora looks to keep perfect season going. Sonora 34, Anthony 21
Santa Fe St. Michael's vs. Cathedral
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Burges High School
Records: St. Michael's is 6-2; Cathedral is 4-4
Last week: St. Michael's defeated Raton 27-24; Cathedral lost 61-7 to Walnut Grove
Top Players: St. Michael's: QB Reed Bass (671 yards passing); RB Soren Annon (340 yards rushing). Cathedral: QB Jose Carlos Herrera; RB Santiago Landgrave; TE Josh Bowling
Prediction: Cathedral looks to get back in the win column. Cathedral 27, St. Michael's 24
Tornillo vs. Crane
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Crane HS
Records: Tornillo is 0-6 overall, 3-0 in District 1-3A D-II; Crane is 4-3 overall, 3-0 in District 1-3A D-II
Last week: Tornillo was idle; Crane was idle
Top Players: Tornillo: RB Joseph Negrete; WR Josue Chuca; OL Giovanni Alvdirez.
Prediction: Crane looks to remain perfect in district. Crane 35, Tornillo 14
More: El Paso HS Football Standings 2023 High School Football Standings for El Paso
Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.co; @Fchavezeptimes on Twitter
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