Windthorst returns, Graham tumbles in latest TRN Top 10 football rankings
The TRN Top 10 is subjective. Obviously, the chances of a Class 2A team beating one in 5A is extremely unlikely. And Class A teams play a completely different version of the game. This poll represents the expectations of these teams, reflecting how they rank in district, region and state. Record and previous ranking in parenthesis.
1. Knox City (7-0, 1) – Knox City has finished its non-district schedule and enjoys its open week at a perfect 7-0 before starting District 4-A Division I action. The Greyhounds are ranked second in the state by DCTF and PigskinPrep.com, but the Greyhounds have a legit argument to be No. 1.
2. Benjamin (7-0, 2) – Like its Knox County rival, Benjamin is also open this week after opening District 6-A Division II play with a 45-point mercy rule victory against Paducah. But unlike Knox City, there may be a team worthy of challenging the Mustangs in their district. We’re looking at Crowell to step up to the plate.
3. Holliday (5-1, 4) – Since giving up 40 points to Jim Ned in Week 2, Holliday has allowed 14 points in its last four games combined, including three shutouts. Most recently, the Eagles held Valley View to negative yardage (-1) in a 60-0 victory Friday. Valley View managed two first downs.
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4. Jacksboro (6-0, 5) – The Tigers may be on the verge of running away with the District 5-3A Division II title. We had their matchup with Comanche this week circled as the area’s best district game, but the Indians have suffered some key injuries and lost to Millsap last week.
5. Rider (4-2, 6) – We see Rider’s Friday matchup with Abilene Wylie as the de facto District 2-5A Division II title game. And we’ll maintain that belief unless Plainview can prove us wrong later in the season.
6. Graham (6-1, 3) – Dropping Graham three spots in the TRN Top 10 for a one-point loss to Hirschi may seem harsh but consider what that loss entails. As long as Hirschi does what’s expected and runs the table in District 3-4A Division II, the Steers will be the No. 2 seed in the playoffs and likely face a very good Canyon West Plains squad in the second round. The postseason path is much more difficult for the No. 2 seed.
7. Seymour (5-1, 8) – The Panthers come out of the open week with a road trip to Electra. This could be a sneaky test with a big showdown against Windthorst looming in two weeks.
8. Newcastle (6-1, 9) – Newcastle hits its open week with a 6-1 record, losing only to Jonesboro, which is considered a Class A Division I title contender.
9. Windthorst (4-2, NR) – The Trojans are back in the TRN Top 10 after dismantling Petrolia on Friday. They get a final warmup against Munday before drawing county rival Archer City and then Seymour in a possible 7-2A D-II title game.
10. Nocona (6-0, 10) – The Indians nearly exited the TRN Top 10 after lacking style points in a 7-6 victory against Whitewright. But they remain undefeated and fend off Hirschi, Vernon and Henrietta for the final spot.
Dropped out – Vernon (7).
On the rise – Hirschi.
HONOR ROLL
RUSHING/RECEIVING
(100 total yards or multiple TDs)
Kyler Kirkland, Burkburnett – 203 rushing, TD
Cannon Valenzuela, Jacksboro – 184 receiving, TD
Garrett Blevins, Henrietta – 161 rushing, 2 TDs (49 passing, TD)
Eric Powell, WFHS – 155 total yards, 2 TDs
Blaze Deaton, Henrietta – 151 rushing, 2 TDs
KD Worthy, Hirschi – 145 total yards
Ty Scott, Vernon – 141 receiving, TD
Kenji Johnson, Rider – 140 rushing, 3 TDs
Abel Silvas, Quanah – 135 rushing (55 passing)
Luke Sams, Jacksboro – 130 rushing, 2 TDs
Jordan Mitchell, WFHS – 126 rushing, TD
Carter Sales, Iowa Park – 123 rushing, 2 TDs
Adarius Williams, Vernon – 122 rushing, TD
Cash Armstrong, Windthorst – 117 rushing, TD
Rylan Monsey, Graham – 110 total yards
Collin Hays, Holliday – 105 rushing, TD
Justin Clark, Bowie – 102 rushing, TD
Tru Gipson, Vernon – 98 rushing, 3 TDs
Kolby Teakell, Windthorst – 63 receiving, 2 TDs
Desmond Whiteside, City View – 63 receiving, 2 TDs
Elijah Jackson, Rider – 59 rushing, 3 TDs
Parker Allen, Iowa Park – 59 rushing, 2 TDs
Ty Thompson, Graham – 54 rushing, 4 TDs (134 passing)
Malachi Williams, City View – 33 rushing, TD (7 passing, TD)
Cameron Jones, WFHS – 17 total yards, 2 TDs
PASSING
(250 yards or multiple TDs)
Lando Belcher, Jacksboro – 350 yards, 4 TDs (123 rushing, TD)
Brock Belcher, Windthorst – 262 yards, 4 TDs (93 rushing)
Kale Sherrill, Vernon – 192 yards, TD (75 rushing)
Grant Cox, Holliday – 159 yards, 4 TDs (58 rushing, 2 TDs)
Jimmell McFalls, Hirschi – 137 yards, 2 TDs (112 rushing)
Jacobe Monroe, City View – 72 yards, 2 TDs
DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS
(15 tackles, multiple turnovers/sacks/FGs, any TD)
Ashtyn Berry, Holliday – 2 FGs (30 receiving, TD)
Javian Frazier, Hirschi – 11 tackles, 2 sacks (15 rushing, TD)
Jailyn Gibbs, Rider – 7 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 sacks
Tre Hansboro, City View – 16 tackles, TFL, forced fumble
Ivy Kelley, WFHS – 16 tackles, 4 TFL
Zathin Reyes, Graham – 10 tackles, 2 interceptions
Oscar Salomon, Nocona – 18 tackles, 3 TFL
Johnathan Stone, Nocona – 20 tackles, 4 TFL
Corby Wingfield, Hirschi – 3 tackles, interception return TD
SIX–MAN
Isaac King, Newcastle – 301 total yards, 4 TDs (25 passing, TD; 11 tackles, interception, fumble recovery)
Hayden Makovy, Throckmorton – 174 rushing, 3 TDs
Julian Jimenez, Newcastle – 119 passing, 2 TDs
Bryson Callaway, Knox City – 104 passing, 3 TDs
Ty Strawbridge, Newcastle – 75 total yards, 2 TDs (10 tackles)
Tristin Baxter, Knox City – 43 rushing, 2 TDs
London Martinez, Newcastle – 37 rushing, 2 TDs
Jacob Gaspar, Throckmorton – 28 passing, 2 TDs (7 receiving, TD)
Brice Beaver, Throckmorton – 9 rushing, 2 TDs
COLLEGE CONNECTION
This is a list of former Wichita Falls area athletes who competed at the Division I college level last week. Athletes who competed in a game but didn’t start or register stats are listed below. Athletes competing at the Division II or lower levels who had noteworthy performances are also listed. Are we missing a player? Send an email to jonathan.hull@timesrecordnews.com.
E’Maurion Banks, DL, Texas Tech (Rider)
Banks recorded a season-high four tackles, including a tackle for loss, in Tech’s 39-14 win against Baylor on Saturday. Banks has seven tackles, including 1.5 for loss and 0.5 sacks, on the season. Banks and the Red Raiders host Kansas State in Big 12 action at 6 p.m. Saturday in a game televised on Fox Sports 1.
Ezekiel Holmes, DL, Illinois (Hirschi)
Holmes notched one tackle in the Illini’s 20-7 loss to Nebraska on Friday. Holmes has four tackles on the season. Holmes and the Illini visit Maryland in a Big Ten matchup at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in a game televised on NBC.
Tucker Horn, QB, Trinity (Graham)
Horn completed 16 of 26 passes for 237 yards and two TDs in Trinity’s 31-3 victory against Centre on Saturday. Horn has completed 124 of 168 passes for 1,648 yards, 16 touchdowns and no interceptions this season. Horn and the Tigers are open this week.
Chris Murray, DL, Sam Houston (Hirschi)
Murray registered a tackle in Sam Houston’s 21-16 loss to Liberty on Thursday. Murray has seven tackles on the season. Murray and the Bearkats visit New Mexico State in Conference USA action at 8 p.m. Wednesday in a game televised on CBS Sports Network.
MIDWESTERN STATE
The following players are local athletes playing for the Mustangs, who suffered a 21-13 loss to UTPB on Saturday. The players listed registered statistics in the Mustangs’ loss. Athletes who played but didn’t register stats are noted at the bottom of this list. The Mustangs (2-3, 1-2) host Central Washington in Lone Star Conference action at 7 p.m. Saturday.
Michael Nash, DL, WFHS
Nash had one of his best performances as a Mustang, registering six tackles, including two for loss, a sack and a forced fumble. Nash has 15 tackles, including three for loss, a sack and two forced fumbles, this season.
Ritse Vaes, PK, Hirschi
Vaes attempted five field goals, connecting on two, in Saturday’s loss. He made field goals from 25 and 40 yards, while missing from 40, 53 and 43 yards, all in the second quarter. He also made his lone extra point attempt. Vaes is 5 for 9 on field goals and 8 for 9 on extra points this season.
This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Wichita Falls area high school football TRN Top 10, Week 7 Honor Roll
