Week 6 Corpus Christi area high school football previews and predictions
Several teams have open dates this week as six-team districts split their season in half, but for most of the largest schools in the Coastal Bend, district play continues.
CLASS 4A/5A football capsules
District 14-5A Division I
Victoria West at Moody
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium
Records: Victoria West 1-3, 1-0; Moody 1-3, 0-1
Last week: Victoria West 53, King 0; Veterans Memorial 42, Moody 0
Broadcast: Radio — 1440 KEYS-AM; 98.7 KEYS-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com; MICSportsNetwork.com
Live coverage: Quinton Martinez on X (@qmartinez)
Players to watch: Victoria West — QB Camden Repper, RB-LB Kamauri Montgomery, WR Jeret Swanson; Moody — Moody — Ath Adrian Luna, RB Jacorey Perry, TE-DL Jimmy Rodriguez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Moody has a tall task to bounce back after a shutout loss to Veterans Memorial to open district play. Victoria West 40, Moody 7
Rey Castillo: The Warriors looked to get back on track last week against King. Victoria West 35, Moody 10
Len Hayward: The Trojans will need to play better than perfect this week to have a chance. Victoria West 41, Moody 12
King vs. Carroll
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium
Records: King 0-4, 0-1; Carroll 2-2, 0-1
Last week: Victoria West 53, King 0; Victoria East 43, Carroll 7
Broadcast: Radio — 94.7 KBSO-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: King — QB James Mailes, RB Anthony Salinas, WR Caleb Lopez; Carroll — RB Robert Muhammad, WR JC Salyer, WR Johnny De La Rosa
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Carroll has been hit hard by injuries this season, plus this is a rivalry game. Carroll 27, King 14
Rey Castillo: The Tigers get back on track against the Mustangs. Carroll 24, King 10
Len Hayward: Two teams coming off big losses need wins, badly. Carroll 30, King 10
Ray vs. Veterans Memorial
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Ray 1-3, 0-1; Veterans Memorial 3-1, 1-0
Last week: Miller 68, Ray 14; Veterans Memorial 42, Moody 0
Broadcast: Radio — 1440 KEYS-AM; 98.7 KEYS-FM. Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com; MICSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Ray — RB Brandon Chapa, RB Ruben Garza, QB Nick Cantu; Veterans Memorial — Ath Ryan Wilson, WR-DB Christian Sabsook, WR-S Luke Johnson
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Ray with a tough draw starting district with Miller and Veterans Memorial back to back. Veterans Memorial 35, Ray 7
Rey Castillo: The Eagles improve to 2-0 in district play. Veterans Memorial 42, Ray 7
Len Hayward: The Eagles quietly doing Eagle things. Veterans Memorial 42, Ray 7
Miller at Victoria East
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Memorial Stadium, 1110 Sam Houston Dr., Victoria
Records: Miller 4-0, 1-0; Victoria East 2-2, 1-0
Last week: Miller 68, Ray 14; Victoria East 43, Carroll 7
Live coverage: Quinton Martinez on X (@qmartinez)
Players to watch: Miller — WR-RB Corey Holmes, QB Trevor Long, RB Broderick Taylor; Victoria East — Ath Nijahrell Prater, QB Kason Kolle, WR Bryson Ortega
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Miller's defense has been stout thus far, but East has the firepower to make this a shootout. Miller 59, Victoria East 27
Rey Castillo: The Bucs show the Titans they can score in bunches in any stadium. Miller 56, Victoria East 14
Len Hayward: Miller with a road test this week but still have enough firepower to make a difference. Miller 50, Victoria East 34
Calallen at Kingsville
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Javelina Stadium, Kingsville
Records: Kingsville 2-3, 0-1; Calallen 3-1, 1-0
Last week: Calallen 28, Zapata 7; Tuloso-Midway 14, Kingsville 12
Players to watch: Calallen, RB Luke Medina, LB Jude Hernandez, OL Brady Buchanan; QB Sebastian Dennis. Kingsville, QB Dylon Everett, WR Terrell Jackson, RB Ethan Lerma
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Kingsville is an improved team this year, but Calallen is still the class of the district. Calallen 28, Kingsville 7
Rey Castillo: The Brahmas face another tall task with T-M and Calallen back to back. Calallen 28, Kingsville 13
Len Hayward: Calallen is finding its rhythm, play good defense score enough points to win. Calallen 24, Kingsville 6
Ingleside at Carrizo Springs
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Frank Carter Football Stadium, Carrizo Springs
Records: Ingleside 5-0; Carrizo Springs 2-3
Last week: Ingleside 45, Raymondville 13; Carrizo Springs 25, Crystal City 23
Players to watch: Ingleside, RB Nathan Ambrose; WR-DB Jaydon Smith; QB Aidan Jakobsohn; OL-DL Wade Johnson; WR-DB Jordan Smith
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Ingleside offense is firing on all cylinders. Ingleside 49, Carrizo Springs 13
Rey Castillo: The Mustangs are on a different level than most teams right now. Ingleside 59, Carrizo Springs 10
Len Hayward: The Mustangs are cruising along scoring points and nothing will change this week. Ingleside 48, Carrizo Springs 20
Tuloso-Midway at La Feria
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Lion Stadium, La Feria
Records: Tuloso-Midway 5-0, 1-0; La Feria 1-4, 0-1
Last week: Tuloso-Midway 14, Kingsville 12; Alice 41, La Feria 6
Players to watch: Tuloso-Midway, T-M, QB Braycen Beazell, RB Damian Figueroa, LB Alex Olivarez, Jeremiah Garza; Adrian Reyes
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: With one key tilt checked off, T-M passes another test this week. Tuloso-Midway 20, La Feria 7
Rey Castillo: The Warriors will be 6-0 after this week. Tuloso-Midway 28, La Feria 0
Len Hayward: A tough test in this district for T-M that also include a road trip, but they should pass it. Tuloso-Midway 21, La Feria 10
Sinton at Raymondville
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Burnett Stadium, Raymondville
Records: Sinton 2-2; Raymondville 1-4
Last week: Sinton 47, La Vernia 42; Ingleside 45, Raymondville 13
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: Sinton made waves with their win against La Vernia last week. Sinton 38, Raymondville 7
Rey Castillo: The Pirates tune up for district with another win on the road. Sinton 35, Raymondville 7
Len Hayward: The Pirates may be finding their stride, which means watch out. Sinton 35, Raymondville 10
Bandera at Robstown
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Cotton Picker Stadium
Records: Bandera 4-1; Robstown 2-3
Last week: Hondo 37, Bandera 25; Robstown 29, Cotulla 27
Players to watch: Robstown, QB Derek Silva; WR Joe Luna; LB Kasey Soto
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Pickers hit a speed bump before district. Bandera 33, Robstown 20
Rey Castillo: The Pickers keep their win streak intact against a good Bandera team. Robstown 24, Bandera 21
Len Hayward: This will be an interesting game but give Bandera the edge. Bandera 34, Robstown 22
Grulla at Orange Grove
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bulldog Stadium
Records: Grulla 3-2; Orange Grove 3-2
Last week: Rio Hondo 30, Grulla 13; Orange Grove 29, San Diego 25
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.
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Orange Grove riding high after a comeback win against San Diego. Orange Grove 40, Grulla 22
Rey Castillo: The Bulldogs and Rodriguez will be too much for Grulla in this matchup. Orange Grove 42, Grulla 14
Len Hayward: Logan Rodriguez is quickly becoming one of the area's players to watch. Orange Grove 38, Grulla 22
Bishop at Lyford
When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday
Where: Lyford Bulldog Stadium
Records: Bishop 2-3; Lyford 4-0
Last week: Bishop 19, West Oso 13; Lyford (Open)
Players to watch: Bishop, QB C.J. Ruiz, WR-DB Nicholas Zimmerman, LB Noah Jasso.
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Bishop falls a bit short to open district play. Lyford 27, Bishop 13
Rey Castillo: The Badgers face a tall task against the unbeaten Bulldogs. Lyford 28, Bishop 20
Len Hayward: A tough road trip ahead for the Badgers. Lyford 31, Bishop 20
Lake Country Christian at West Oso
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bear Stadium
Records: Lake Country Christian 2-2; West Oso 1-4
Last week: Bishop 19, West Oso 13; Episcopal School of Dallas 56, Lake Country Christian 10
Players to watch: West Oso, WR Josh Williams; WR Dashawn Trimble; QB Devin Martinez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: West Oso has struggled to put up points so far this season. Lake Country Christian 34, West Oso 14
Rey Castillo: This game could be a close one with both teams trying to find momentum. West Oso 24, Lake Country Christian 20
Len Hayward: A coin flip ... tails. West Oso 21, Lake Country Christian 20
Three Area Games to Watch
Edna at London
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirates Stadium, London High School
Records: London 4-1, 1-0 in 15-3A D-I; Edna 2-1, 0-0 in 15-3A D-I
Last Week: London 43, Aransas Pass 0; Edna was open
Top Players to Watch: London, QB Alexander Manning; Carson Gill, Israel Leal. Edna, RB-DB Kade Rodas, jr.; QB-CB Jaiden Clay
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Pirates have some momentum entering this game but it won’t be enough. Edna 31, London 21
Quinton Martinez: Edna pushed Refugio to the brink. London did not. Edna 38, London 14
Rey Castillo: Can the Pirates upset the state-ranked Cowboys at home? Edna 30, London 28
Hebbronville at Banquete
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bulldog Stadium, Banquete
Records: Banquete 1-4, 1-0 in 16-3A D-II; Hebbronville 1-3, 0-0 in 16-3A D-II
Last Week: Banquete 42, Monte Alto 0; Hebbronville was open
Top Players to Watch: Hebbronville, RB Eden Perez; Banquete, WR Damien Jenkins, jr.; RB Trey Espinosa, sr.; WR-DE Lee Roy Gonzalez, jr.
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Longhorns had a bye last week to prepare and should be ready. Hebbronville 30, Banquete 18
Quinton Martinez: Banquete got an important district win last week, but Hebbronville will present a stiffer challenge. Hebbronville 28, Banquete 7
Rey Castillo: The Longhorns have had an extra week to preapre for the Bulldogs. Hebbronville 35, Banquete 17
Refugio at Three Rivers
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bulldog Stadium, Three Rivers
Records: Three Rivers 4-1, 1-0 in 15-2A D-I; Refugio 4-1, 1-0 in 15-2A D-I
Last Week: Refugio 61, Bloomington 0; Three Rivers 55, Skidmore-Tynan 13
Top Players to Watch: Refugio, RB-LB Jordan King, WR-DB Isaiah Avery, QB Kelan Brown, WR-DB Ernest Campbell. Three Rivers, QB-DB Caden Soliz, WR-DB Derek Lancaster, RB-LB Kaiyden Thomas
Predictions
Len Hayward: The Bulldogs keep it close for about 1 ½ quarters but then Refugio kicks into gear. Refugio 50, Three Rivers 21
Quinton Martinez: Three Rivers is good. REALLY good. But Refugio is still on another level. Refugio 49, Three Rivers 19
Rey Castillo: The Bobcats should pull away in the second half against the explosive Bulldogs. Refugio 42, Three Rivers 24
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