Week 3 Corpus Christi area high school football previews, predictions
Enter Week 3 of the high school football season.
This week's Caller-Times game of the week will be Flour Bluff vs. Calallen. The Hornets will look to rebound on the round and the Wildcats will try to carry some momentum from last week's victory against Mexico's Lomas Verse.
Class 4A/5A football capsules
Flour Bluff at Calallen
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Phil Danaher Stadium
Records: Flour Bluff 1-1; Calallen 1-1
Last Week: Laredo United South 43, Flour Bluff 26; Calallen 42, Lomas Verse 14
Live coverage: Rey Castillo on X (@reycastillo361)
Broadcast: Radio — 1400 KUNO-AM (Calallen). Streaming — Flour Bluff Sports Information on YouTube.
Top Players to Watch: Flour Bluff — QB Jayden Paluseo, WR/DB Jayden Johnson, RB/LB Cameron Johnson; WR Cameran Dickson. Calallen — RB Luke Medina, LB Jude Hernandez, OL Brady Buchanan
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Hornets will get back on track this week against the Wildcats. Flour Bluff 27, Calallen 13
Quinton Martinez: Flour Bluff gets back on track by topping its longtime foe. Flour Bluff 28, Calallen 21
Rey Castillo: Calallen is tough to beat at home and the Hornets are looking to get back on track. This could be a close one. Flour Bluff 28, Calallen 27
Laredo Alexander at Miller
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Alexander 1-1, Miller 2-0
Last Week: San Antonio Harlan 37, Alexander 14; Miller 36, El Campo 7
Broadcast: Radio — 1440 KEYS-AM;, 98.7 KEYS-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com; MICSportsNetwork.com.
Live coverage: Rey Castillo on X (@reycastillo361)
Top Players to Watch: Alexander — DB Dylan Ethridge, WR Ivan Pina, QB Javi Jimenez; Miller — QB Trevor Long, RB Broderick Thomas, LB Lamarcus Cullum
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Bucs continue to roll off an impressive road win last week at El Campo. Miller 35, Laredo Alexander 14
Rey Castillo: Miller is coming off two impressive wins to start the season. I don't see them slowing down at home against Alexander. Miller 56, Laredo Alexander 14
Len Hayward: The Bucs train will keep on rolling. Miller 40, Laredo Alexander 24
Carroll at Edinburg Economedes
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Richard R. Flores Stadium, 1800 S. Stadium Dr., Edinburg
Records: Carroll 1-1, Economedes 0-2
Last Week: Gregory-Portland 36, Carroll 6; Brownsville Lopez 30, Economedes 29
Top Players to Watch: Carroll — RB Robert Muhammad, QB Matthew Rodriguez, WR J.C. Salyer; Edinburg Economedes — QB Johan Nunez, RB Chris Perez, RB Edwin Gaytan.
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: This game served as a bounce back to a Battle of the Bridge last year for Carroll and will once again. Carroll 27, Edinburg Economedes 14
Rey Castillo: The Tigers will be battle-tested from last week's game against G-P. Carroll wins a close one. Carroll 24, Edinburg Economedes 21
Len Hayward: The Tigers will bounce back this week. Carroll 28, Edinburg Economedes 20
Moody vs. Eagle Pass
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Indian Stadium, 200 Zanderson Ave., Jourdanton
Records: Moody 1-1, Eagle Pass 1-1
Last Week: Moody 20, Bishop 0; Boerne Champion 27, Eagle Pass 26
Top Players to Watch: Moody — RB Kayden Dufour, RB-LB Adrian Luna, LB Adrian Ayala; Eagle Pass — QB Andres Villarreal, WR Sebastian Diaz, RB Kaydrian Rodriguez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Moody got a much-needed win last week, but it will be a tall task against the Class 6A Eagles. Eagle Pass 41, Moody 13
Rey Castillo: Last week's win against Bishop was important for the team's confidence, but the Class 6A Eagles should have the edge. Eagle Pass 35, Moody 21
Len Hayward: Moody has their work cut out for them this week. Eagle Pass 35, Moody 14
Gregory-Portland at Victoria East
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Memorial Stadium, 1110 Sam Houston Dr., Victoria
Records: Gregory-Portland 2-0; East 0-2
Last Week: Gregory-Portland 36, Carroll 6; New Braunfels Canyon 35, Victoria East 11
Broadcast: Radio — 1440 KEYS-AM;, 98.7 KEYS-FM. Streaming — MICSportsNetwork.com.
Top Players to Watch: Gregory-Portland — QB Reed Dooms, WR-DB Colton Harrison, RB-LB Gabriel Juarez; Victoria East — QB Kason Kolle, RB Jaden Williams, WR-DB Nijahrell Prater
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: It's hard to overlook the way the G-P defense has played in two weeks, but East could be more of a challenge at home. Gregory-Portland 31, Victoria East 14
Rey Castillo: The Wildcats are finding their groove and just in time with district play approaching. Gregory-Portland 35, Victoria East 21
Len Hayward: Gregory-Portland's defense has played well the last two weeks, and this week may be when the offense comes around. Gregory-Portland 35, Victoria East 14
King at Tuloso-Midway
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Warrior Stadium
Records: King 0-2, Tuloso-Midway 2-0
Last Week: Laredo Nixon 27, King 14; Tuloso-Midway 36, Ray 9
Top Players to Watch: King — QB James Mailes, RB Anthony Salinas, WR Caleb Lopez; Tuloso-Midway — QB Braycen Beazell, RB Damian Figueroa, LB Alex Olivarez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Tuloso-Midway is gaining confidence with every week as it tries to return to the postseason. Tuloso-Midway 34, King 7
Rey Castillo: Great start for Kris O'Neal and his Warriors. T-M gets it done to improve to 3-0. Tuloso-Midway 35, King 10
Len Hayward: The Warriors will be 3-0 after this week. Tuloso-Midway 28, King 13
Ray at Kingsville
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Javelina Stadium, 1200 N. Armstrong Ave., Kingsville
Records: Ray 1-1, Kingsville 1-1
Last Week: Tuloso-Midway 36, Ray 9; San Diego 28, Kingsville 7
Top Players to Watch: Ray — RB Brandon Chapa, QB Nick Cantu, RB Ruben Garza; Kingsville — QB Dylon Everett, WR Terrell Jackson, RB Ethan Lerma
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Both teams are coming off a tough loss, and although Kingsville is improved can they take down a solid Ray team? Ray 27, Kingsville 14
Rey Castillo: The Texans' running game reignites to win a key non-district game on the road. Ray 24, Kingsville 20
Len Hayward: Both teams are looking for a bounce back game, and this week it will be Ray. Ray 30, Kingsville 20
El Campo at Veterans Memorial
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: El Campo 0-2, Veterans Memorial 2-0
Last Week: Miller 35, El Campo 7; Veterans Memorial 34, Alice 14
Broadcast: Radio — 94.7 KBSO-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Top Players to Watch: El Campo — QB-DB Oliver Miles, RB Stephen Norman, WR Ladarian Lewis; Veterans Memorial — RB Luke Moya, WR-DB Luke Johnson, WR-DB Christian Sabsook
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Veterans Memorial lost to El Campo last year. It won't happen twice. Veterans Memorial 28, El Campo 14
Rey Castillo: The Eagles are improving each week and will do so against the Ricebirds. Veterans Memorial 35, El Campo 14
Len Hayward: This game could see an all around effort from the Eagles. Veterans Memorial 34, El Campo 21
Victoria West at Alice
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Alice Memorial Stadium, 1 Coyote Trail, Alice
Records: Victoria West 0-2; Alice 1-1
Last Week: Leander Glenn 52, Victoria West 17; Veterans Memorial 34, Alice 14
Broadcast: Radio — 92.1 KOPY-FM (Alice).
Top Players to Watch: Alice, QB Lucian Cruz, WR Matthew Carrillo, WR Justin Arellano; RB Roel Gonzalez III; LB Nik Garza
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Alice will need to curb turnovers to stay in this one. Victoria West 28, Alice 20
Rey Castillo: If Alice can prevent turnovers, it should have a chance to top the Warriors at home. Alice 28, Victoria West 21
Len Hayward: Can the Coyotes right the ship this week against another 14-5A D-I opponent? Victoria West 27, Alice 21
Beeville at Robstown
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Cotton Picker Stadium, W. Ave H at N. 1st, Robstown
Records: Beeville 2-0; Robstown 0-2
Last Week: Beeville 41, Orange Grove 33; YMLA 34, Robstown 33
Top Players to Watch: Beeville, Beeville, RB/DB Darion Perez; RB/DB Davyn Perez; LB/K Edward Brako; RB/LB Ryne Espinosa; WR Landon Briones; LB Seth Gutierrez DB Joshua Arroyos; Robstown, QB Derek Silva; WR Joe Luna; LB Kasey Soto; DB David Aldaco; WR Tim Sanchez; DB Lincoln Lara; LB Randy Velasquez
Predictions
Len Heyward: Beeville might be too much for the Pickers this week. Beeville 42, Robstown 20
Quinton Martinez: Robstown was coming on strong late in last week's loss. Can it carry over against the favored Trojans? Beeville 40, Robstown 27
Rey Castillo: Robstown will continue to improve, but Beeville should be able to hold the Pickers off on the road. Beeville 35, Robstown 24
Rockport-Fulton at Ingleside
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Mustang Stadium, 2807 Mustang Ave., Ingleside
Records: Rockport-Fulton 0-2; Ingleside 2-0
Last Week: Sinton 52, Rockport-Fulton 21; Ingleside 58, Aransas Pass 6
Top Players to Watch: Rockport-Fulton, QB Sean Howell, DL Noah Jones, RB-DB Ayden Smith. Ingleside, WR-DB Jaydon Smith; QB Aidan Jakobsohn; OL-DL Wade Johnson; WR-DB Jordan Smith
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Ingleside is looking like one of the best teams — regardless of classification — in the Coastal Bend. Ingleside 55, Rockport-Fulton 13
Rey Castillo: The Mustangs are clicking on both sides of the ball and that's a not a good sign for the opposition. Ingleside 56, Rockport-Fulton 14
Len Hayward: The Mustangs will continue to roll along. Ingleside 45, Rockport-Fulton 14
Sinton at Port Lavaca Calhoun
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Sandcrab Stadium
Records: Sinton 1-1; Calhoun 1-1
Last Week: Sinton 52, Rockport-Fulton 21; Port Lavaca Calhoun 42, West Oso 0
Top 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
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Sandcrabs have a little too much at home for Sinton. Port Lavaca Calhoun 28, Sinton 27
Rey Castillo: If the Pirates' offense can continue where it left off las week, Sinton should bring home another victory. Sinton 35, Port Lavaca Calhoun 28
Len Hayward: One of the area's best matchups but give the end to the Sandcrabs. Port Lavaca Calhoun 35, Sinton 30
Orange Grove at London
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Pirate Stadium
Records: Orange Grove 1-1; London 1-1
Last Week: Refugio 55, London 10; Beeville 41, Orange Grove 33
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. London, DE-TE Andrew Rendon, DE-TE Kyle Carter, QB Alexander Manning, OL Morgan Love
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: London looking to christen its new turf with a win, but Orange Grove has other ideas. Orange Grove 34, London 28
Rey Castillo: The Pirates are hoping to win on the debut of their new turf. It will be a challenge against the Bulldogs. London 28, Orange Grove 27
Len Hayward: Orange Grove will spoil London's home opener. Orange Grove 27, London 23
San Diego at West Oso
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bear Stadium
Records: San Diego 2-0; West Oso 1-1
Last Week: Port Lavaca Calhoun 42, West Oso 0; San Diego 28, Kingsville 7
Live coverage: Quinton Martinez on X (@qmartinez)
Top Players to Watch: 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. 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: San Diego's defense has looked vintage early in the season. San Diego 22, West Oso 7
Rey Castillo: The Vaqueros are looking better each week. They should grab the road win to stay unbeaten. San Diego 28, West Oso 14
Len Hayward: San Diego will continue its improvement this season. San Diego 24, West Oso 10
George West at Bishop
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Ed Gorny Stadium, 717 E. 6th St., Bishop
Records: George West 0-2; Bishop 0-2
Last Week: Jourdanton 48, George West 10; Moody 20, Bishop 0
Top Players to Watch: George West, RB Davian Zuniga, OL Gavin Garza, OL-DL Caiden Salinas, WR-S Nathan Cantu, Carlos Serrano; Bishop, QB C.J. Ruiz, WR-DB Nicholas Zimmerman, LB Noah Jasso
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Someone will get their first win of the season, and it will boil down to who can get a little more out of the offense. George West 21, Bishop 13
Rey Castillo: This could be the week the Badgers get it together for their first win of the season. Bishop 21, George West 14
Len Hayward: The Badgers have had a tough start to the season, but will win this week. Bishop 28, George West 24
THREE AREA GAMES TO WATCH
Odem at Mathis
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium, Mathis
Records: Mathis 1-1, Odem 1-1
Last Week: Mathis 36, Taft 14; Tidehaven 58, Odem 0
Top Players to Watch: Odem - QB Josh Chavira, WR Trey Canales, Jamison Collins, Javen Vasquez. Mathis – QB Edward Montemayor; RB E. Ybarra; J. Zamora; A. Cuellar
Predictions
Len Hayward: An intriguing matchup between these two long-time San Patricio County rivals, but give the edge to Mathis. Mathis 24, Odem 20
Quinton Martinez: Mathis coming off an impressive win against Taft. Can they carry the momentum? Mathis 27, Odem 14
Rey Castillo: Odem will be motivated after last week's loss to Tidehaven. Owls win a close one on the road. Odem 28, Mathis 24
Taft at Three Rivers
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bulldog Stadium, Three Rivers
Records: Taft 1-1, Three Rivers 1-1
Last Week: Mathis 36, Taft 14; Three Rivers 14, Nixon-Smiley 8
Top Players to Watch: Taft – QB JJ Acosta; WR-DB Enrique Rodriguez. Three Rivers, QB Caden Soliz (33-48, 596, 5 TD, INT); WR-DB Derek Lancaster (15-301, 4 TD receiving).
Predictions
Len Hayward: This game could be a slugfest or a shootout. Let’s go shootout. Three Rivers 46, Taft 34
Quinton Martinez: There could be a few lightbulbs burn out on the scoreboard at this one. Three Rivers 35, Taft 33
Rey Castillo: JJ Acosta gets the Greyhounds back on track after last week's loss to Mathis. Taft 42, Three Rivers 35
Edna at Refugio
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Jack Sportsman Bobcat Stadium, Refugio
Records: Refugio 1-1; Edna 2-0
Last Week: Edna 28, Bay City 21; Refugio 55, London 10
Top Players to Watch: Edna, RB-DB Kade Rodas; QB Jaiden Clay. Refugio, WR-DB Ernest Campbell; QB Kelan Brown; WR-DB Isaiah Avery
Predictions
Len Hayward: Another game in Refugio’s scheduling gauntlet. The Bobcats pull this one out, but it won’t be easy. Refugio 20, Edna 18
Quinton Martinez: It seems hard to imagine, but Refugio could be looking at two regular season losses after Friday. Edna 28, Refugio 24
Rey Castillo: Argubly Refugio's toughest non-district test. Bobcats get the jobe done at home. Refugio 28, Edna 21
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