Week 2 Corpus Christi area high school football previews, predictions
The high school football season is in full swing as we approach the second week of games.
This week's Caller-Times game of the week will be Veterans Memorial at Alice. Both teams carry some momentum after capturing wins in Week 1.
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Gregory-Portland at Carroll
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Gregory-Portland 1-0, Carroll 1-0
Last Week: Gregory-Portland 25, Calallen 7; Carroll 38, Edcouch-Elsa 13
Broadcast: Radio — 1440 KEYS-AM;, 98.7 KEYS-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com; MICSportsNetwork.com.
Live coverage: Quinton Martinez on X (@qmartinez)
Top Players to Watch: Gregory-Portland — QB Reed Dooms, RB-LB Gabriel Juarez, WR-DB Colton Harrison; Carroll — RB Robert Muhammad, QB Matthew Rodriguez, WR J.C. Salyer
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Strength of Week 1 opponent will be noticeable here. Carroll continues to make strides under Cal Neatherlin, but Brent Davis' Wildcats are too much in this rivalry. Gregory-Portland 34, Carroll 14
Rey Castillo: Both teams are carrying some momentum, but the Wildcats should prevail in another battle of the bridge. Gregory-Portland 35, Carroll 21
Len Hayward: The Tigers close the gap but give the edge to the Wildcats. Gregory-Portland 28, Carroll 20
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Moody at Bishop
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Ed Gorny Stadium, 717 E. 6th St., Bishop
Records: Moody 0-1, Bishop 0-1
Last Week: Tuloso-Midway 28, Moody 0; London 33, Bishop 7
Top Players to Watch: Moody — TE-DE Jimmy Rodriguez, RB-LB Adrian Ayala, DB Donovan Thompson; Bishop — QB C.J. Ruiz, WR-DB Nicholas Zimmerman, LB Noah Jasso
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Both teams are looking to rebound after difficult starts to the season. Give the edge to Bishop at home. Bishop 28, Moody 20
Rey Castillo: Both teams are hoping to avoid an 0-2 start. Bishop finds a way against an up-and-coming Moody squad. Bishop 21, Moody 17
Len Hayward: The Badgers will rebound in this one. Bishop 35, Moody 14
Veterans Memorial at Alice
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Alice Memorial Stadium
Records: Veterans Memorial 1-0, Alice 1-0
Last Week: Veterans Memorial 32, New Braunfels Canyon 29; Alice 55, King 0
Broadcast: Radio — 92.1 KOPY-FM
Live coverage: Rey Castillo on X (@reycastillo361)
Top Players to Watch: Veterans Memorial — RB Luke Moya, WR-DB Christian Sabsook, WR-DB Ryan Wilson; Alice — QB Lucian Cruz, WR Matthew Carrillo, WR Justin Arellano
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Alice was impressive to start the season, but Vets passed a challenging test to start the season. Strength of schedule shows here. Veterans Memorial 31, Alice 14
Len Hayward: Alice's offense will be tested by Veterans Memorial's defense. Veterans Memorial 27, Alice 20
Rey Castillo: A huge test for Alice. Can the Coyotes pull off the upset at home? Alice 28, Veterans Memorial 24
Tuloso-Midway at Ray
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Tuloso-Midway 1-0, Ray 1-0
Last Week: Tuloso-Midway 28, Moody 0; Ray 48, Laredo Nixon 21
Broadcast: Radio — 94.7 KBSO-FM; Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Top Players to Watch: Tuloso-Midway — RB Damian Figueroa, QB Braycen Beazell, RB Joseph Tamez; Ray — RB Brandon Chapa, RB Ruben Garza, QB Nick Cantu
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Tuloso-Midway was impressive in shutting out Moody to open the year, but Ray presents a stiffer challenge behind the running game and emerging QB Nick Cantu. Ray 27, Tuloso-Midway 20
Rey Castillo: Two improved teams looking to start the season 2-0. Ray's running game will be key against the Warriors. Ray 28, Tuloso-Midway 21
Len Hayward: Give the Texans running game the edge here. Ray 31, Tuloso-Midway 24
Laredo Nixon at King
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium
Records: Laredo Nixon 0-1, King 0-1
Last Week: Ray 48, Laredo Nixon 21; Alice 55, King 0
Broadcast: Radio — 1440 KEYS-AM;, 98.7 KEYS-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com; MICSportsNetwork.com.
Top Players to Watch: Nixon — QB Ray Gonzalez, DL Sean Priego, RB-WR Tommy Limon; King — QB Caleb Lopez, WR-DB Daniel Smith
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: King will look to find some offensive traction against a Nixon squad that allowed 48 points in the season opener. Nixon 35, King 16
Rey Castillo: Nixon should have the edge against a King team that is still finding its groove. Nixon 28, King 17
Len Hayward: King will keep it close but ultimately Nixon prevails. Nixon 35, King 17
Miller at El Campo
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Ricebird Stadium, Rosemary at W. Norris St., El Campo
Records: Miller 1-0, El Campo 0-1
Last Week: Miller 71, Rockport-Fulton 7; Cuero 41, El Campo 7
Top Players to Watch: Miller — QB Trevor Long, QB-WR Jaedyn Brown, RB-WR Corey Holmes; El Campo — WR-RB-DB Ladarian Lewis, WR-DB Jake Samaripa, QB Ridge Spenrath
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Miller was already in mid-season form last week, which is bad news for the Ricebirds. Miller 47, El Campo 20
Rey Castillo: Although the season is young, the Bucs are clicking on all cyclinders. Miller 61, El Campo 21
Len Hayward: Miller's offense is riding high already, but this is one where the defense shines. Miller 50, El Campo 21
Laredo United South at No. 10 Flour Bluff
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Hornet Stadium
Records: Flour Bluff 1-0, United South 0-1
Last Week: Flour Bluff 42, Boerne 35; Boerne Champion 37, Laredo United South 27
Broadcast: Streaming — Flour Bluff Sports Information on YouTube
Top Players to Watch: Flour Bluff — QB Jayden Paluseo, WR-DB Jayden Johnson, RB-LB Cameron Johnson; Laredo United South — QB Luis Cisneros, RB Brandon Benavides
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Paluseo and crew sent a message last week with a big win against Boerne, now the challenge is staying hungry after cracking the state rankings. Flour Bluff 35, Laredo United South 21
Rey Castillo: The Hornets are on a mission and I don't see them slowing down anytime soon. Flour Bluff 49, Laredo United South 14
Len Hayward: Flour Bluff is finding its stride early, which means they should win this one. Flour Bluff 49, Laredo United South 20
Aransas Pass at Ingleside
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Mustang Stadium
Records: Aransas Pass 0-1; Ingleside 1-0
Last Week: Ingleside 57, Mathis 0; Victoria St. Joseph 42, Aransas Pass 23
Top Players to Watch: Aransas Pass, DB-WR Guillermo Valdez; LB-RB Ricky Hamilton. Ingleside, WR-DB Jaydon Smith; QB Aidan Jakobsohn; OL-DL Wade Johnson; WR-DB Jordan Smith
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Ingleside looked ready to live up to preseason expectations in Week 1. Ingleside 49, Aransas Pass 7
Rey Castillo: Ingleside gets the job done on both sides of the football. Ingleside 56, Aransas Pass 0
Len Hayward: These neighborhood rivals meet again as the Mustangs have too much firepower. Ingleside 49, Aransas Pass 3
Lomas Verse Redskins at Calallen
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Phil Danaher Stadium
Records: Calallen 0-1
Last Week: Gregory-Portland 25, Calallen 7
Top Players to Watch: Calallen, RB Luke Medina, LB Jude Hernandez, OL Brady Buchanan
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Calallen looks to rebound after a rare setback against a Coastal Bend foe. Calallen 35, Lomas Verse 7
Rey Castillo: The Wildcats aren't fans of losing two straight. Calallen bounces back in a big way. Calallen 42, Lomas Verse 3
Len Hayward: Calallen will come back but this could be an interesting test. Calallen 27, Lomas Verse 10
Orange Grove at Beeville
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Trojan Stadium
Records: Orange Grove 1-0; Beeville 1-0
Last Week: Orange Grove 53, Hebbronville 14; Beeville 23, Sinton 16
Live coverage: Quinton Martinez on X (@qmartinez)
Top Players to Watch: Orange Grove, 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. Beeville, RB/DB Darion Perez; RB/DB Davyn Perez; LB/K Edward Brako; RB/LB Ryne Espinosa; WR Landon Briones; DB Joshua Arroyos
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Orange Grove looks to carry over the impressive offensive showing from Week 1 against a much more stout opponent. Beeville 27, Orange Grove 21
Rey Castillo: Two good programs with two veteran coaches. I give the Trojans the edge at home. Beeville 28, Orange Grove 24
Len Hayward: Get out your calculators, this one could be wild but Beeville's defense ultimately prevails. Beeville 34, Orange Grove 32
Sinton at Rockport-Fulton
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Rockport-Fulton's Pirate Stadium
Records: Sinton 0-1; Rockport-Fulton 0-1
Last Week: Beeville 23, Sinton 16; Miller 71, Rockport-Fulton 7
Top Players to Watch: Rockport-Fulton, QB Sean Howell, DL Noah Jones, RB-DB Ayden Smith. Sinton, 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: Sinton will bounce back after falling short against Beeville. Sinton 40, Rockport-Fulton 14
Rey Castillo: Sinton bounces back on the road after last week's loss to rival Beeville. Sinton 35, Rockport-Fulton 14
Len Hayward: Sinton returns to form against Rockport-Fulton. Sinton 35, Rockport-Fulton 10
Robstown at Young Men's Leadership Academy
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: San Antonio
Records: Robstown 0-1; YMLA 0-1
Last Week: Kingsville 21, Robstown 18; SA Sam Houston 18, YMLA 12
Top Players to Watch: Robstown, QB Derek Silva; WR Joe Luna; LB Kasey Soto; DB David Aldaco; WR Tim Sanchez; DB Lincoln Lara; LB Randy Velasquez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Robstown bounces back after a tight loss to the Brahmas that included some red zone issues. Robstown 34, YMLA 14
Rey Castillo: The Cotton Pickers should get back on track after last week's close loss to Kingsville. Robstown 28, YMLA 7
Len Hayward: Robstown makes the most of the road trip with a victory. Robstown 35, YMLA 17
Kingsville at San Diego
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Vaquero Stadium
Records: Kingsville 1-0; San Diego 1-0
Last Week: Kingsville 21, Robstown 18; San Diego 24, George West 13
Top Players to Watch: Kingsville, WR Terrell Jackson; QB Dylon Everett; Jasiah Rivera; DL Kenneth Reeder. San Diego, OL Pablo Vega, RB-WR Jason Salinas, LB Andres Lopez, OL Dominic Romero, Ath Ryan Casas, Ath Jayden Lozano; RB Davian Zuniga, OL Gavin Garza, OL-DL Caiden Salinas, WR-S Nathan Cantu, Carlos Serrano
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Kingsville is much improved, but San Diego has been consistently strong. San Diego 27, Kingsville 14
Rey Castillo: The Vaqueros should have the advantage at home against a rising Kingsville squad. San Diego 28, Kingsville 24
Len Hayward: Kingsville's early season surge continues this week. Kingsville 27, San Diego 24
West Oso at Port Lavaca Calhoun
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Sandcrab Stadium
Records: West Oso 1-0; Calhoun 0-1
Last Week: West Oso 21, Cotulla 14 (OT); Stafford 19, Calhoun 14
Top Players to Watch: West Oso, WR Josh Williams; WR Dashawn Trimble; QB Devin Martinez; DL Joel Olvera; DL Julius Otero; DL Gilbert Faisone; FS Jorden Jackson; PK Jesus Anzures
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: West Oso surprised with a Week 1 win, but Calhoun is on a different level. Port Lavaca Calhoun 34, West Oso 7
Rey Castillo: The Bears showed what they're made of after last week's victory, but face a tall task against the Sandcrabs at home. Calhoun 35, West Oso 24
Len Hayward: The Sandcrabs will get back on track this week. Calhoun 42, West Oso 14
London at Refugio
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Jack Sportsman Bobcat Stadium
Records: London 1-0; Refugio 0-1
Last Week: London 33, Bishop 7; Hitchcock 43, Refugio 36
Top Players to Watch: London, DE-TE Andrew Rendon, DE-TE Kyle Carter, QB Alexander Manning, OL Morgan Love. Refugio, FS Isaiah Avery, WR Ernest Campbell, LB Kaleb Brown, RB Jordan King, OLB Chai Whitmire, LB Zander Wills, QB Kelan Brown
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Refugio looks to bounce back after letting a lead against Hitchcock slip away. Refugio 34, London 14
Rey Castillo: The Bobcats should bounce back against a rising London team. Refugio 35, London 24
Len Hayward: The Bobcats are likely not happy with losing last week and it might be bad news for the Pirates. Refugio 42, London 28
Mathis at Taft
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Greyhound Stadium
Records: Mathis 0-1; Taft 1-0
Last Week: Ingleside 57, Mathis 0; Taft 41, Skidmore-Tynan 14
Top Players to Watch: Mathis, RB-LB Ethan Ybarra, QB EJ Montemayor, WR Ashton Quesada LB Arik Cuellar RB-DB Jagger Veliz. Taft. QB JJ Acosta, WR-DB Enrique Rodriguez, LB Alfredo Gomez, OL-DL Marcello Nieto, WR David Davis, WR-DB Andrew Martinez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Hard to imagine Mathis taking down Taft for a second straight season. Taft 35, Mathis 7
Rey Castillo: Riojas and the Greyhounds look to build from last week's victory. Taft 42, Mathis 7
Len Hayward: JJ Acosta and company continues to roll. Taft 42, Mathis 14
Hebbronville at Falfurrias
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Jersey Stadium
Records: Hebbronville 0-1; Falfurrias 1-0
Last Week: Orange Grove 53, Hebbronville 14; Falfurrias 41, Santa Maria 6
Top Players to Watch: Hebbronville, RB Eden Perez; LB Nathaniel Salinas; RB Rene Ramirez; LB Carlos Gutierrez; OL Leo Herrera; DT Phillip Jimenez. Falfurrias, QB Marky Gonzalez; RB Rene Martinez III; OL Tom Vela; OL Mike Longoria
Predictions
Rey Castillo: The Jerseys showcased their offensive improvement in Week 1 and it should carry over into Week 2. Falfurrias 35, Hebbronville 24
Quinton Martinez: Should be a tight battle between two teams with eyes for the playoffs. Falfurrias 28, Hebbronville 21
Len Hayward: The Longhorns will bounce back this week. Hebbronville 30, Falfurrias 23
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