Week 10 Corpus Christi high school football previews and predictions
More teams have opportunities to clinch shares or outright district titles this week. The Ingleside-Orange Grove showdown is the Caller-Times Game of the Week and could be the highest-scoring contest of the night. Miller and Veterans Memorial have key District 14-5A Division I games against Victoria schools that will go a long way toward playoff seeding.
DISTRICT 14-5A DIVISION I
Moody vs. King
When: 7:05 p.m. Thursday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Moody 1-7, 0-5; King 0-8, 0-5
Last week: Victoria East 49, Moody 0; Ray 24, King 7
Broadcast: TV — KDF. Radio — 94.7 KBSO-FM; 1440 KEYS-AM; 98.7 KEYS-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com; MICSportsNetwork.com
Live coverage: Len Hayward on X (@Caller_Len)
Players to watch: King — QB James Mailes, WR Daniel Smith; Ath Caleb Lopez; Moody — Ath Adrian Luna, RB Jacorey Perry, TE-DL Jimmy Rodriguez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Two teams looking for a shot of positivity as the season draws to an end. Moody gets it. Moody 21, King 13
Rey Castillo: The Trojans' six-game kid ends here. Moody 24, King 10
Len Hayward: The Trojans have the edge in this one, but it will be close. Moody 24, King 21
Carroll vs. Ray
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Carroll 4-4, 2-3; Ray 2-6, 1-4
Last week: Victoria West 42, Carroll 7; Ray 24, King 7
Broadcast: Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Ray — RB Brandon Chapa, RB Ruben Garza, WR Bodie Lesly; Carroll — QB Matthew Rodriguez, RB Robert Muhammad, WR JC Salyer
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Ray got back into the win column last week, can they carry the momentum over against Carroll? Carroll 27, Ray 20
Rey Castillo: The Tigers will find a way to regroup and end their two-game skid. Carroll 35, Ray 21
Len Hayward: The Tigers should take this one. Carroll 35, Ray 20
Victoria East at Veterans Memorial
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium
Records: East 5-3, 4-1; Veterans Memorial 6-2, 4-1
Last week: Victoria East 49, Moody 0; Miller 59, Veterans Memorial 40
Broadcast: Radio — 94.7 KBSO-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Live coverage: Quinton Martinez on X (@qmartinez)
Players to watch: Veterans Memorial — QB Billy White III, WR-DB Christian Sabsook, WR-DB Luke Johnson; Victoria East — Ath Nijahrell Prater, QB Kason Kolle, WR Bryson Ortega
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Titans haven't scored fewer than 42 points in district, and have only allowed three in October. But the competition ratchets up this week. Veterans Memorial 38, Victoria East 20
Rey Castillo: The Titans have had a strong season, but the Eagles will be too much in this contest. Veterans Memorial 42, Victoria East 24
Len Hayward: Get out the calculator this one is going to be wild. Veterans Memorial 52, Victoria East 49
Miller at Victoria West
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Memorial Stadium, 1110 Sam Houston Dr., Victoria
Records: Miller 8-0, 5-0; West 4-4, 4-1
Last week: Miller 59, Veterans Memorial 40; Victoria West 42, Carroll 7
Players to watch: Miller — RB Broderick Taylor, QB Trevor Long, WR Eathen Vela; Victoria West — QB Camden Repper, RB-LB Kamauri Montgomery, WR Jeret Swanson
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Miller checked one big box last week against Veterans Memorial and a win secures the No. 1 seed in district. Miller 55, Victoria West 34
Rey Castillo: The Bucs will be 9-0 after this week's game against the Warriors. Miller 56, Victoria West 28
Len Hayward: A rare road trip out of Corpus Christi for the Bucs should bring another win. Miller 56, Victoria West 40
DISTRICT 15-5A DIVISION II
Pharr Valley View at Gregory-Portland
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium, Portland
Records: Gregory-Portland 7-1, 3-0; Valley View 2-6, 1-2
Last week: Gregory-Portland 56, Mercedes 7; Flour Bluff 50, Mercedes 0
Broadcast: Radio —1440 KEYS-AM; 98.7 KEYS-FM. Streaming — MICSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Gregory-Portland — RB-LB Gabriel Juarez, TE-LB Brodie Mitchell, WR-DB Colton Harrison
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Gregory-Portland fine tunes ahead of its showdown with Flour Bluff. Gregory-Portland 56, Valley View 7
Rey Castillo: The Wildcats take care of business ahead of next week's game against the Hornets. Gregory-Portland 49, Valley View 3.
Len Hayward: The Wildcats want to come out of this week's game healthy. Gregory-Portland 52, Valley View 3
Flour Bluff at Brownsville Porter
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Sams Memorial Stadium, Brownsville
Records: Flour Bluff 5-2, 3-0; Porter 0-8, 0-3
Last week: Flour Bluff 50, Valley View 0; Edcouch-Elsa 49, Porter 7
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: Porter has scored seven points in the last month, and it doesn't get any easier against the Hornets. Flour Bluff 56, Brownsville Porter 0
Rey Castillo: All Hornets in this one as they prepare for next week's game against G-P. Flour Bluff 49, Brownsville Porter 0
Len Hayward: The Hornets, like the Wildcats, can pick a score and want to come out healthy. Flour Bluff 52, Brownsville Porter 3
16-4A DIVISION I
Zapata at Alice
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Alice Memorial Stadium
Records: Zapata 6-2, 3-1; Alice 6-1, 4-0;
Last week: Zapata 31, La Feria 7; Alice 70, Hidalgo 0
Broadcast: 92.1 KOPY (Alice Radio)
Players to watch: Alice, QB Lucian Cruz, WR Matthew Carrillo, RB Roel Gonzalez, WR Justin Arellano
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Alice is playing as well as almost any team in the region. Alice 40, Zapata 13
Rey Castillo: Zapata has been playing well as of late, but that won't help them against the Coyotes who are rolling. Alice 42, Zapata 10
Len Hayward: This is a trap game for Alice and they Coyotes have to beware. Alice 42, Zapata 20
Hidalgo at Tuloso-Midway
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Tuloso-Midway Warrior Stadium
Records: Hidalgo 0-8, 0-4; Tuloso-Midway 6-2, 2-2
Last week: Alice 70, Hidalgo 0; Calallen 17, Tuloso-Midway 0
Players to watch: Tuloso-Midway, QB Braycen Beazell, RB Damian Figueroa, LB Alex Olivarez, Jeremiah Garza, Adrian Reyes
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: T-M bounces back after two losses. Tuloso-Midway 34, Hidalgo 7
Rey Castillo: The Warriors punch their ticket to the postseason for the second consecutive season. Tuloso-Midway 28, Hidalgo 0
Len Hayward: T-M will bounce back this week and clinch playoff spot. Tuloso-Midway 30, Hidalgo 3
Kingsville at La Feria
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: La Feria Lion Stadium
Records: Kingsville 3-5, 1-3; La Feria 2-7, 1-4
Last week: Kingsville was open; Zapata 31, La Feria 7
Players to watch: Kingsville, QB Dylon Everett, WR Terrell Jackson, RB Ethan Lerma
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Brahmas get a needed win. Kingsville 27, La Feria 14
Rey Castillo: A must win for Kingsville as it fights to keep its playoff hopes alive. Kingsville 28, La Feria 7
Len Hayward: The Brahmas should take this one. Kingsville 30, La Feria 10
15-4A DIVISION I
La Vernia at Beeville
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Beeville Veterans Memorial Stadium
Records: La Vernia 6-2, 2-1; Beeville 7-1, 3-0
Last week: La Vernia 40, Pleasanton 7; Beeville 28, Port Lavaca Calhoun 21
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
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Beeville has shown the ability to win shootouts and close games. Beeville 28, La Vernia 21
Rey Castillo: The Trojans inch closer to an outright district championship. Beeville 35, La Vernia 21
Len Hayward: This is a tough test for Beeville, but look for its defense to make a difference. Beeville 23, La Vernia 21
Port Lavaca Calhoun at Rockport-Fulton
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Rockport-Fulton Pirate Stadium
Records: Port Lavaca Calhoun 4-4, 2-1; Rockport-Fulton 2-6, 2-1
Last week: Beeville 28, Port Lavaca Calhoun 21; Rockport-Fulton 22, Floresville 21
Players to watch: Rockport-Fulton, RB Traey Alvarado, QB Sean Howell, Devan Phillips
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: This will show us how far Rockport-Fulton has come since the first half of the year. Port Lavaca Calhoun 33, Rockport-Fulton 21
Rey Castillo: The Pirates have secured their playoff spot but the Sandcrabs still get a win in this matchup. Port Lavaca Calhoun 30, Rockport-Fulton 21
Len Hayward: The Pirates are in the playoffs but Calhoun is a tough test, and it wants to clinch as well. Port Lavaca Calhoun 42, Rockport-Fulton 21
15-4A DIVISION II
Orange Grove at Ingleside
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Ingleside Mustang Stadium
Records: Orange Grove 5-3, 1-1; Ingleside 8-0, 2-0
Last week: Orange Grove 53, West Oso 20; Ingleside 58, Robstown 35
Live coverage: Rey Castillo on X (@reycastillo361)
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.Ingleside, RB Nathan Ambrose; WR-DB Jaydon Smith; QB Aidan Jakobsohn; OL-DL Wade Johnson; WR-DB Jordan Smith
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Expect a lot of points on Friday. Ingleside 57, Orange Grove 41
Rey Castillo: This game could be fireworks from start to finish. Ingleside 49, Orange Grove 35
Len Hayward: Better check the scoreboard, this one is going to test it. Ingleside 60, Orange Grove 40
Sinton at West Oso
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: West Oso Bear Stadium
Records: Sinton 5-2, 2-0; West Oso 1-8, 0-3
Last week: Sinton was open; Orange Grove 53, West Oso 20
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. West Oso, WR Josh Williams; WR Dashawn Trimble; QB Devin Martinez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Sinton on a roll heading into the Ingleside showdown. Sinton 55, West Oso 7
Rey Castillo: The Pirates roll ahead of their showdown with rival Ingleside. Sinton 49, West Oso 10
Len Hayward: The Pirates are focused on challenging for another district title. Sinton 42, West Oso 10
16-4A DIVISION II
Bishop at Raymondville
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Raymondville Burnett Stadium
Records: Bishop 2-6, 0-2; Raymondville 2-6, 1-1
Last week: Raymondville 31, RGC La Grulla 13; Port Isabel 38, Bishop 9
Players to watch: Bishop, QB C.J. Ruiz, WR-DB Nicholas Zimmerman, LB Noah Jasso
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Raymondville has shown more on offense this season. Raymondville 21, Bishop 7
Rey Castillo: Can Bishop grab some momentum before the playoffs? Bishop 21, Raymondville 20
Len Hayward: The Badgers have had a tough go of it so far. Raymondville 20, Bishop 14
Three Area Games to Watch
Rio Hondo at San Diego
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Vaqueros Stadium, San Diego
Records: Rio Hondo 6-2, 3-0 in 16-3A D-I; San Diego 6-1, 3-0 in 16-3A D-I
Last Week: San Diego 55, Progreso 0; Rio Hondo 38, Falfurrias 35, OT
Top Players to Watch: San Diego, QB Jayden Lozano (947 yards, 11 TD passing); RB Nick Luera (429 yards, 5 TD rushing. Rio Hondo, QB Ruben Atkinson; WR Keyan Lopez
Predictions
Len Hayward: Give the Vaqueros the edge at home. San Diego 38, Rio Hondo 30
Quinton Martinez: How much did the OT win against Fal take out of Rio Hondo? San Diego 28, Rio Hondo 21
Rey Castillo: The Vaqueros win big in front of their home crowd. San Diego 49, Rio Hondo 21
Falfurrias at Santa Gertrudis Academy
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Javelina Stadium, Kingsville
Records: Falfurrias 4-4, 1-2 in 16-3A D-I; Santa Gertrudis Academy 4-4, 0-3 in 16-3A D-I
Last Week: Rio Hondo 38, Falfurrias 35, OT; Lyford 34, Santa Gertrudis Academy 24
Top Players to Watch: Falfurrias, RB Rene Martinez (1,504 yards, 14 TD rushing); QB Marcos Gonzalez (661 yards, 10 TD passing). SGA, RB Ramon Gomez (687 yards, 5 TD rushing); LB Hector Deleon (81 tackles)
Predictions
Len Hayward: Rene Martinez and the Jerseys bounce back on the road. Falfurrias 30, Santa Gertrudis Academy 28
Quinton Martinez: The Lions are improved this season, but Fal still has one of the best running backs in the region. Falfurrias 35, Santa Gertrudis Academy 27
Rey Castillo: Falfurrias wins a close one behind its strong running game. Falfurrias 35, Santa Gertrudis Academy 28
George West at Odem
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Owl Stadium, Odem
Records: Odem 6-2, 5-0 in 16-2A D-II; George West 2-5, 2-2 in 16-2A D-II
Last Week: Odem 41, Banquete 0; George West was open
Top Players to Watch: Odem, QB Josh Chavira (1,507 yards, 13 TD passing); WR Trey Canales (563 yards, 4 TD receiving). George West, RB Davian Zuniga (404 yards, 4 TD r ushing); RB Jonalbert Cisneros (358 yards, 6 TD rushing)
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Owls complete their run to a district title but the Longhorns keep it close. Odem 35, George West 24
Quinton Martinez: Odem completes the climb back to the top of the mountain. Odem 28, George West 14
Rey Castillo: The district champion Owls are on a mission before the start of the playoffs. Odem 41, George West 24
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