Week 11 Corpus Christi high school football previews and predictions
Most seeding has been decided across the Coastal Bend, but district titles will be decided in Week 11 as Sinton tries to maintain its grip in 15-4A Division II against Ingleside and Flour Bluff tries to keep its trophy in District 15-5A Division II, but they each face stout challenges this week.
DISTRICT 14-5A DIVISION I
Miller vs. Carroll
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Miller 9-0, 6-0; Carroll 5-4, 3-3
Last week: Miller 52, Victoria West 45; Carroll 41, Ray 10
Broadcast: Radio — 94.7 KBSO-FM; 1440 KEYS-AM; 98.7 KEYS-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com; MICSportsNetwork.com
Live coverage: Quinton Martinez on X (@qmartinez)
Players to watch: Carroll — QB Matthew Rodriguez, RB Robert Muhammad, WR JC Salyer; Miller — QB Trevor Long, RB Broderick Taylor, Ath Jaedyn Brown
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Miller chasing just its second unbeaten regular season since 1955. Miller 49, Carroll 21
Rey Castillo: The Bucs continue their magical season by entering the playoffs undefeated. Miller 42, Carroll 21
Len Hayward: The Tigers will make this interesting for a while, but Miller's offense is just too talented. Miller 56, Carroll 28
More: High School Football: Week 11 schedule for Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend
King vs. Veterans Memorial
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium
Records: King 0-9, 0-6; Veterans Memorial 6-3, 4-2
Last week: Moody 39, King 19; Victoria East 14, Veterans Memorial 10
Broadcast: Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: King — QB James Mailes, WR Daniel Smith; Ath Caleb Lopez; Veterans Memorial — RB Luke Moya, WR-S Luke Johnson, Ryan Wilson
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Veterans Memorial with a big bounce back to head into the playoffs with some positivity. Veterans Memorial 42, King 6
Rey Castillo: The Eagles get back on track in a big way. Veterans Memorial 49, King 3
Len Hayward: The Eagles will bounce back. Veterans Memorial 49, King 6
Ray vs. Moody
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Ray 2-7, 1-5; Moody 2-7, 1-5
Last week: Carroll 41, Ray 10; Moody 39, King 19
Broadcast: Radio — 94.7 KBSO-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Ray — RB Brandon Chapa, RB Ruben Garza, WR Bodie Lesly; Moody — RB Adrian Luna, RB Kayden Dufour, TE-DL Jimmy Rodriguez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Moody rides momentum to a season-ending win. Moody 27, Ray 21
Rey Castillo: The Trojans enter the offseason with some momentum. Moody 24, Ray 20
Len Hayward: The Trojans running game could make the difference in this one. Moody 21, Ray 17
DISTRICT 15-5A DIVISION II
Gregory-Portland at Flour Bluff
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Hornet Stadium
Records: Gregory-Portland 8-1, 4-0; Flour Bluff 6-2, 4-0
Last week: Gregory-Portland 58, Pharr Valley View 0; Flour Bluff 57, Brownsville Porter 0
Broadcast: Radio — 1440 KEYS-AM, 98.7 KEYS-FM. Streaming — Flour Bluff Sports Information on YouTube; MICSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Flour Bluff — QB Jayden Paluseo, WR-DB Cameran Dickson, WR-DB Jayden Johnson; Gregory-Portland — QB Reed Dooms, WR-DB Colton Harrison, RB-LB Gabriel Juarez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Coin toss among all coin tosses in the 2023 season. This can go any and every way and it wouldn't be a shock. Gregory-Portland 30, Flour Bluff 28
Rey Castillo: The game we've all been waiting for. Should be a classic finish. Flour Bluff 28, Gregory-Portland 27
Len Hayward: Flipping a coin ... it came up tails. Flour Bluff 27, Gregory-Portland 26
More: 2023 High School Football standings for Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend
15-4A DIVISION I
Beeville at Pleasanton
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Eagle Stadium, Pleasanton
Records: Beeville 7-2, 3-1; Pleasanton 2-6, 0-4
Last Week: La Vernia 49, Beeville 0; Floresville 34, Pleasanton 20
Top 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
Len Hayward: The Trojans will bounce back in a game they need to help with their seeding. Beeville 30, Pleasanton 17
Quinton Martinez: Beeville regroups after taking first setback in district play to close the regular season with a W. Beeville 34, Pleasanton 21
Rey Castillo: The Trojans get back on track after last week's loss to La Vernia. Beeville 42, Pleasanton 14
Rockport-Fulton at La Vernia
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bear Stadium, La Vernia
Records: Rockport-Fulton 2-7, 2-2; La Vernia 7-2, 3-1
Last Week: Port Lavaca 56, Rockport-Fulton 14; La Vernia 49, Beeville 0
Top Players to Watch: Rockport-Fulton, RB Traey Alvarado, QB Sean Howell, Devan Phillips
Predictions
Len Hayward: La Vernia will be too much for the playoff-bound Pirates. La Vernia 41, Rockport-Fulton 14
Quinton Martinez: Rockport-Fulton has already locked up its playoff berth, but faces a Bears team flying high after taking down Beeville. La Vernia 48, Rockport-Fulton 20
Rey Castillo: Rockport shows promise against a tough opponent in La Vernia. La Vernia 35, Rockport-Fulton 21
16-4A DIVISION I
Alice at Kingsville
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Javelina Stadium, Kingsville
Records: Alice 7-1, 5-0; Kingsville 3-6, 1-4
Broadcast: Radio — 92.1 KOPY-FM (Alice)
Last Week: Alice 56, Zapata 14; La Feria 14, Kingsville 7
Top Players to Watch: Alice, QB Lucian Cruz, WR Matthew Carrillo, RB Roel Gonzalez, WR Justin Arellano. Kingsville, QB Dylon Everett, WR Terrell Jackson, RB Ethan Lerma
Predictions
Len Hayward: This long time rivalry will be closer than many people think because Kingsville wants to end the season on a high note. Alice 27, Kingsville 20
Quinton Martinez: Alice is not going to let its first outright district title since 2008 slip through its fingers. Alice 34, Kingsville 13
Rey Castillo: The Coyotes' magical season ends with an outright district championship. Alice 35, Kingsville 14
Calallen at Hidalgo
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium, Hidalgo
Records: Calallen 6-3, 4-1; Hildago 0-9, 0-5
Broadcast: Radio — 1360 KKTX-AM
Last Week: Calallen was open; Tuloso-Midway 39, Hidalgo 0
Top Players to Watch: Calallen, Luke Medina, LB Jude Hernandez, OL Brady Buchanan; QB Sebastian Dennis
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Wildcats begin getting into playoff mode. Calallen 35, Hidalgo 3
Quinton Martinez: Calallen with some positive momentum heading into the postseason. Calallen 34, Hidalgo 0
Rey Castillo: The Wildcats wrap up another strong regular season ahead of the playoffs. Calallen 35, Hidalgo 0
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Tuloso-Midway at Zapata
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Hawk Stadium, Hidalgo
Records: Tuloso-Midway 7-2, 3-2; Zapata 6-3, 3-2
Last Week: Tuloso-Midway 39, Hidalgo 0; Alice 56, Zapata 14
Top Players to Watch: Tuloso-Midway, QB Braycen Beazell, RB Damian Figueroa, LB Alex Olivarez, Jeremiah Garza, Adrian Reyes
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Warriors will need some momentum heading into the postseason. Tuloso-Midway 27, Zapata 19
Quinton Martinez: Tuloso-Midway keeps positive momentum rolling into postseason. Tuloso-Midway 28, Zapata 14
Rey Castillo: The Warriors' strong running game will be too much for the Hawks. Tuloso-Midway 28, Zapata 10
15-4A DIVISION II
Ingleside at Sinton
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium, Sinton
Records: Ingleside 9-0, 3-0; Sinton 6-2, 3-0
Last Week: Ingleside 44, Orange Grove 32; Sinton 49, West Oso 3
Top Players to Watch: Ingleside, RB Nathan Ambrose; WR-DB Jaydon Smith; QB Aidan Jakobsohn; OL-DL Wade Johnson; WR-DB Jordan Smith. Sinton, QB Triston Handson, WR Jacoby James, WR Colby Hesseltine, LB Aidan Moody, DB Rob Thomas, WR Nick Flores, RB Derek Garcia
Predictions
Len Hayward: Ingleside has been pointing to this game all season, but so has Sinton. Sinton 28, Ingleside 27
Quinton Martinez: Ingleside has the firepower to take down Sinton, but can the Mustangs get over the hurdle? Ingleside 34, Sinton 27
Rey Castillo: Talent all across the board with a district title on the line. Get your popcorn ready. Sinton 35, Ingleside 34
Robstown at Orange Grove
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bulldog Stadium, Orange Grove
Records: Robstown 3-6, 1-2; Orange Grove 5-4, 1-2
Last Week: Robstown was open; Ingleside 44, Orange Grove 32
Top Players to Watch: Robstown, QB Derek Silva; WR Joe Luna; RB Edward Diaz, RB Isaiah Gutierrez, LB Kasey Soto. Orange Grove, QB Logan Rodriguez; TE-DE Jaden Hubble, FB-LB Seth Barnes, RB-LB Diego Garza, WR-DB Jack Atkinson, WR Michael Saenz
Predictions
Len Hayward: If your phone has a calculator, get it ready because it's going to be busy with this one. Orange Grove 50, Robstown 38
Quinton Martinez: An interesting matchup from two teams headed into the postseason. There could be some offense on Friday. Orange Grove 48, Robstown 33
Rey Castillo: This game could feature a lot of offense and big-time plays. Orange Grove 38, Robstown 35
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Three Area Games to Watch
Mathis at London
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium, London
Records: London 5-4, 2-3 in 15-3A D-I; Mathis 3-5, 1-4 in 15-3A D-I
Last Week: Goliad 34, London 29; Edna 49, Mathis 16
Top Players to Watch: London, QB Alexander Manning (1,579 yards, 15 TD passing); LB Andrew Rendon (90 tackles). Mathis, RB-LB Ethan Ybarra; QB-LB Edward Montmayor
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Pirates take the win and earn a playoff berth. London 24, Mathis 14
Quinton Martinez: London has played competitively the last two weeks against top notch foes, which bodes well. London 34, Mathis 14
Rey Castillo: The Pirates get things done to clinch a spot in the playoffs. London 32, Mathis 17
San Diego at Falfurrias
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Jersey Bull Stadium
Records: San Diego 7-1, 4-0 in 16-3A D-I; Falfurrias 5-4, 2-2 in 16-3A D-I
Last Week: San Diego 39, Rio Hondo 14; Falfurrias 18, Santa Gertrudis Academy 13
Top Players to Watch: San Diego, QB Jayden Lozano (1,023 yards, 11 TD passing); LB Andres Lopez (50 tackles, 2 TFL). Falfurrias, RB Rene Martinez (1,645 yards, 16 TD rushing); QB Marcos Gonzalez (661 yards, 10 TD passing).
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Vaqueros complete an undefeated run through district. San Diego 35, Falfurrias 20
Quinton Martinez: San Diego gets a push from the Jerseys but comes away with the win. San Diego 27, Falfurrias 21
Rey Castillo: The Vaqueros tune up for the playoffs with a victory. San Diego 35, Falfurrias 24
Refugio at Ganado
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Indian Stadium
Records: Refugio 8-1, 5-0 in 15-2A D-I; Ganado 8-1, 5-0 in 15-2A D-I
Last Week: Refugio 54, Kenedy 0; Ganado 62, Skidmore-Tynan 0
Top Players to Watch: Refugio, WR-DB Ernest Campbell (542 yards, 5 TD receiving; 4 INT); RB-LB Jordan King (807 yards, 20 TD rushing); WR-DB Isaiah Avery (2 INT)
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Bobcats will be tested, but like they usually do will pass it. Refugio 45, Ganado 30
Quinton Martinez: Refugio keeps the momentum rolling heading into the postseason. Refugio 42, Ganado 21
Rey Castillo: A good test for the Bobcats with the playoffs looming. Refugio 49, Ganado 24
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