Week 4 Corpus Christi area high school football previews, predictions
The high school football season is nearing the midway point and most of the Class 5A schools in the Corpus Christi area are off this week preparing for district play. Alice heads to Flour Bluff pitting two historically successful programs each trying to gain traction before district play.
Class 4A/5A football capsules
Alice at Flour Bluff
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Hornet Stadium.
Records: Alice 2-1, Flour Bluff 1-2
Last week: Alice 36, Victoria West 25; Calallen 28, Flour Bluff 10
Broadcast: Radio — 92.1 KOPY-FM (Alice). Broadcast — Flour Bluff Sports Information on YouTube
Live coverage: Quinton Martinez on X (@qmartinez)
Players to watch: Alice — QB Lucian Cruz, WR Matthew Carrillo, RB Roel Gonzalez; Flour Bluff — WR-DB Cameran Dickson, QB Jayden Paluseo, RB-LB Cameron Johnson
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: These teams feel eerily similar to 2022 and Alice found a way to knock off the Hornets then, too. Alice 34, Flour Bluff 28
Rey Castillo: Alice is starting to click at the right time. Coyotes get the job done on the road. Alice 28, Flour Bluff 21
Len Hayward: This one is a coin flip. It came up heads. Flour Bluff 34, Alice 30
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Gregory-Portland at No. 4 Boerne
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Boerne ISD Stadium, 1 Stadium Ln, Boerne
Records: Gregory-Portland 3-0, Boerne 2-1
Last week: Gregory-Portland 49, Victoria East 27; Boerne 42, San Antonio Antonian Prep 35
Broadcast: Radio — 1440 KEYS-AM, 98.7 KEYS-FM. Broadcast — MICsportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Gregory-Portland — TE-LB Brodie Mitchell, WR-DB Colton Harrison, RB-LB Gabriel Juarez; Boerne — QB Hank Hendrix, RB TJ Dement, WR Brooks Perez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: It may have been a good thing that G-P tasted a little adversity last week before going into a road game against the Greyhounds. Gregory-Portland 34, Boerne 27
Rey Castillo: Wildcats keep the train rolling. Gregory-Portland 41, Boerne 35
Len Hayward: It's tough to play in Boerne, but the Wildcats defense might make the difference. Gregory-Portland 31, Boerne 28
Cuero at Calallen
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Phil Danaher Stadium
Records: Cuero 3-0; Calallen 2-1
Last Week: Cuero 41, Yoakum 34; Calallen 28, Flour Bluff 10
Top Players to Watch: Calallen — RB Luke Medina, LB Jude Hernandez, OL Brady Buchanan; QB Sebastian Dennis
Predictions
Rey Castillo: The Wildcats have proven they are on a mission. Calallen 28, Cuero 14
Quinton Martinez: One of the games of the night in the entire state. Cuero 21, Calallen 17
Len Hayward: Hmm ... another coin flip game and the Wildcats have burned me already this season. But Calallen the edge at home. Calallen 20, Cuero 19
West Oso at Tuloso-Midway
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Warrior Stadium
Records: West Oso 1-2; Tuloso-Midway 3-0
Last Week: San Diego 50, West Oso 12; Tuloso-Midway 52, King 6
Top Players to Watch: West Oso, WR Josh Williams; WR Dashawn Trimble; QB Devin Martinez; T-M, QB Braycen Beazell, RB Damian Figueroa, LB Alex Olivarez
Predictions
Rey Castillo: Tuloso-Midway improves to 4-0 ahead of district play. Tuloso-Midway 42, West Oso 10
Quinton Martinez: The Tuloso-Midway train keeps rolling. Tuloso-Midway 41, West Oso 7
Len Hayward: T-M will be 4-0 after this game. Tuloso-Midway 42, West Oso 9
London at Kingsville
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Javelina Stadium, Kingsville
Records: London 2-1; Kingsville 2-1
Last Week: London 45, Orange Grove 43; Kingsville 35, Ray 20
Live coverage: Quinton Martinez on X (@qmartinez)
Top Players to Watch: London, DE-TE Andrew Rendon, DE-TE Kyle Carter, QB Alexander Manning, OL Morgan Love. Kingsville, QB Dylon Everett, WR Terrell Jackson, RB Ethan Lerma
Predictions
Rey Castillo: Both teams are coming off big wins last week. This could be a close one. London 28, Kingsville 24
Quinton Martinez: Ruben Garcia and the Brahmas are slowly making believers out of many and will be in the playoff hunt, but London wins a squeaker. London 35, Kingsville 33
Len Hayward: It's hard to know what London's got left in the tank after last week. Kingsville 38, London 33
Ingleside at Rio Hondo
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bobcat Stadium, Rio Hondo
Records: Ingleside 3-0; Rio Hondo 2-1
Last Week: Ingleside 43, Rockport-Fulton 14; Rio Hondo 72, Hidalgo 28
Top Players to Watch: Ingleside, WR-DB Jaydon Smith; QB Aidan Jakobsohn; OL-DL Wade Johnson; WR-DB Jordan Smith
Predictions
Rey Castillo: The Mustangs are rolling and they continue to against the Bobcats on the road. Ingleside 42, Rio Hondo 28
Quinton Martinez: Ingleside will get more of a fight this week, but there is no slowing the Mustangs right now. Ingleside 41, Rio Hondo 21
Len Hayward: Ingleside is working toward the end of the season and will keep the train rolling. Ingleside 49, Rio Hondo 17
Beeville at Somerset
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bulldog Stadium
Records: Beeville 3-0; Somerset 3-0
Last Week: Beeville 49, Robstown 27; Somerset 42, Floresville 21
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 DB Joshua Arroyos
Predictions
Rey Castillo: The Trojans improve to 4-0 with a key win on the road. Beeville 35, Somerset 28
Quinton Martinez: Are the young Trojans ready for a challenge from the state-ranked Bulldogs? Somerset 37, Beeville 28
Len Hayward: A very intriguing game that is a gauge contest for both teams. Somerset 31, Beeville 21
Edna at Sinton
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium
Records: Edna 2-1; Sinton 1-2
Last Week: Port Lavaca Calhoun 26, Sinton 17; Refugio 42, Edna 41 (OT)
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
Rey Castillo: A good test for the Pirates ahead of district play. Sinton 28, Edna 24
Quinton Martinez: A challenging non-district slate continues for the Pirates. Edna 33, Sinton 24
Len Hayward: Edna might have too much for the Pirates this week. Edna 28, Sinton 23
Rockport-Fulton at Orange Grove
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bulldog Stadium
Records: Orange Grove 1-2; Rockport-Fulton 0-3
Last Week: Beeville 41, Orange Grove 33; Ingleside 43, Rockport-Fulton 14
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; Rockport-Fulton, QB Sean Howell, DL Noah Jones, RB-DB Ayden Smith
Predictions
Rey Castillo: The Bulldogs should bounce back in front of their home crowd. Orange Grove 35, Rockport-Fulton 14
Quinton Martinez: Orange Grove, even with two losses, has been one of the most potent offenses in the Coastal Bend. That continues this week. Orange Grove 41, Rockport-Fulton 27
Len Hayward: Orange Grove will bounce back this week against a struggling Pirates squad. Orange Grove 42, Rockport-Fulton 24
Refugio at Bishop
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Ed Gorny Stadium, 717 E. 6th St., Bishop
Records: Refugio 2-1; Bishop 1-2
Last Week: Bishop 30, George West 24; Refugio 42, Edna 41 (OT)
Top Players to Watch: Refugio, WR-DB Ernest Campbell; QB Kelan Brown; WR-DB Isaiah Avery. Bishop, QB C.J. Ruiz, WR-DB Nicholas Zimmerman, LB Noah Jasso
Predictions
Rey Castillo: Refugio should take care of business against the Badgers, who captured their first win last week. Refugio 49, Bishop 10
Quinton Martinez: Bishop built some positive momentum last week, but Refugio's double OT win against Edna gave them even more. Refugio 42, Bishop 7
Len Hayward: The Bobcats are rounding into shape after last week's win. Not good news for the Badgers. Refugio 42, Bishop 10
Taft at Robstown
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Cotton Picker Stadium
Records: Taft 1-2; Robstown 0-3
Last Week: Beeville 49, Robstown 27; Three Rivers 67, Taft 7
Top Players to Watch: Robstown, QB Derek Silva; WR Joe Luna; LB Kasey Soto. Taft, QB JJ Acosta; WR-DB Enrique Rodriguez.
Predictions
Rey Castillo: Taft will try and get the ship back on course against a hungry Robstown team. Taft 28, Robstown 21
Quinton Martinez: Robstown can score, but can the Pickers get enough defense to get the win? Robstown 28, Taft 22
Len Hayward: The Pickers have a prolific offense and this might be a chance for them to break through this week. Robstown 31, Taft 28
THREE AREA GAMES TO WATCH
Arlington Heights Christian at Annapolis Christian Academy
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Warrior Field, Corpus Christi
Records: Arlington Heights 3-0; Annapolis Christian Academy 3-0
Last Week: Arlington Heights 57, SA Winston 12; ACA 34, San Antonio Prep 7
Top Players to Watch: ACA, Chuck Brushe; Cesar Morales; Jacob Segundo; Arlington Heights Christian, Ryan Trevino; Kegan Setliff; Christopher Newcomer
Predictions
Len Hayward: In a battle of area six-man squads, give the Warriors the edge in this one. ACA 56, Arlington Heights Christian 50
Quinton Martinez: Arlington Heights wins the battle of unbeatens. Arlington Heights Christian 54, Annapolis Christian Academy 40
Rey Castillo: Annapolis Christian has been able to score in a variety of ways this season. Warriors get the win. Annapolis Christian Academy 55, Arlington Heights Christian 30
Agua Dulce at Premont
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Cowboy Field, Premont
Records: Agua Dulce 1-2; Premont 2-0
Last Week: Premont 47, Banquete 12; Santa Maria 28, Agua Dulce 20
Top Players to Watch: Premont, RB Julian Ortiz; Isaias Luna. Agua Dulce, Aiden Arzola; Ethan Cadena; QB Lane Ranly
Predictions
Len Hayward: Premont’s running game will be too strong for the Longhorns. Premont 24, Agua Dulce 17
Quinton Martinez: The Cowboys stay unbeaten with an early-season test. Premont 28, Agua Dulce 20
Rey Castillo: The Cowboys are finding their groove at the right time. Premont 35, Agua Dulce 14
Mathis at George West
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Longhorn Stadium, George West
Records: George West 0-3; Mathis 2-1
Last Week: Mathis 22, Odem 16; Bishop 30, George West 24
Top Players to Watch: Mathis, RB Edward Montemayor; Arik Cuellar; Ethan Ybarra. George West, QB Cade Peters; QB Teagan Collins; WR Carlos Serrano
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Pirates have found something the last few weeks. Mathis 28, George West 13
Quinton Martinez: The Pirates may be growing up before our eyes. Mathis 27, George West 21
Rey Castillo: Mathis has turned things around and will continue to play well against the Longhorns. Mathis 28, George West 10
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