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WEEKLY SPECIAL
BOYD AT JACKSBORO
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Tiger Stadiium
Live updates: Follow @trnsports and @Naomi_TRN on Twitter. Listen on 94.7 FM (Jacksboro).
Records: Boyd 1-0; Jacksboro 0-1.
Last game: Boyd 45, Blue Ridge 26; Breckenridge 42, Jacksboro 13.
Last meeting: Jacksboro 28, Boyd 14 (2021); Boyd leads all-time series 10-8.
Players to watch: Boyd, Braden McIntire (QB, Jr.), Gavin Rosado (RB, Sr.), Mason Turner (WR, Sr.); Jacksboro, Lando Belcher (QB/DB, Jr.), Jackson McComis (LB, Jr.), Kaleem Howard (WR/DB, Jr.).
Why it’s tasty: This is the first game being played at Tiger Stadium since a tornado damaged it in the spring. The press box and scoreboard were still being repaired this week, and it’s unknown if the scoreboard will even be operational Friday night. … This is the third consecutive season the Tigers and Yellow Jackets have met. They split the previous two meetings. … Boyd is coming off a season-opening win against Blue Ridge, during which it ran 75 plays from scrimmage, not counting penalties. Quarterback Braden McIntire attempted 40 passes, completing half for 259 yards two touchdowns and an interception. Senior Gavin Rosado had 32 carries for 147 yards and four TDs. … Jacksboro struggled in its first game under new head coach Casey Hubble, struggling in particular to run the ball. The Tigers managed just 59 rushing yards on 21 carries, with junior quarterback Lando Belcher leading with 37 yards and a TD. Belcher also completed 18 of 29 passes for 155 yards and a TD.
PigskinPrep.com says: Jacksboro by 13.
PREMIUM ENTREES
HEREFORD AT WFHS
When/where: 7 p.m. Friday, Memorial Stadium
Live updates: Follow @Hull_TRN on Twitter. Listen online at www.network1sports.com/wfhscoyotes. Watch a live stream on WFISD’s YouTube channel.
Records: Hereford 0-1; WFHS 0-1.
Last game: Amarillo Caprock 55, Hereford 7; Rider 58, WFHS 10.
Last meeting: WFHS 28, Hereford 8 (1971 state quarterfinals).
Players to watch: Hereford, Zevan Gonzales (DB, Sr.), Jose Solorzano (LB, Sr.), Tony Salazar (RB, Jr.); WFHS, Ayden Ramirez (WR/DB, Sr.), Ivy Kelley (DB, Jr.), Jacobey Clay (RB/LB, Jr.).
Why it’s tasty: These two programs have only met once previously with Old High handing the Whitefaces a 28-8 loss in the 1971 state quarterfinals. The Coyotes went on to play for a state championship, losing a heartbreaker to San Antonio Lee, 28-27. That was Old High’s last appearance in a state title game. … Both teams are coming off a blowout loss, although Old High’s came against what is perceived as a stronger opponent in Rider. … The Coyotes forced four turnovers against the Raiders, but committed six turnovers themselves. They struggled to move the ball against Rider but now face a defense that allowed 575 yards to Amarillo Caprock. … Hereford had just 235 yards against Caprock, including 127 passing by quarterback Carlos Duran.
PigskinPrep.com says: WFHS by 24.
RIDER AT DECATUR
When/where: 7 p.m. Friday, Eagle Stadium
Live updates: Follow @WCMSports on Twitter. Listen on 94.9 FM or online at www.network1sports.com/riderraiders.
Records: Rider 1-0; Decatur 0-1.
Last game: Rider 58, WFHS 10; Anna 54, Decatur 35
Players to watch: Rider, Jack Pitts (QB, Sr.), Anquan Willis (RB/DL, Sr.), Luke Gambs (TE/DL, Sr.); Decatur, Nate Palmer (RB, Jr.), Preston Escobar (QB, Sr.), Brody Eddins (LB, Sr.).
Why it’s tasty: This is the first ever meeting between the two programs. Decatur is in its first season under coach Steve Huff, who took over the program after a very successful stint at College Station. Huff brought several of his coaches with him to Decatur, including the father of star running back Nate Palmer – an Oklahoma Sooner commit. Palmer rushed for 184 yards and a TD in Decatur’s 54-35 loss to Anna last week. … Rider overcame four turnovers and 120 yards of penalties to trample rival Wichita Falls High last week. The Raiders forced six turnovers and held Old High to 125 yards. Rider rushed for 314 yards in the win with Jordon Gibbs leading with 89 yards on 11 carries. … Rider moved up to No. 6 in the latest Class 5A Division II state poll, according to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football.
PigskinPrep.com says: Rider by 40.
OLNEY AT PETROLIA
When/where: 7 p.m. Friday, Pirate Stadium
Live updates: Follow @CoryHogueSports on Twitter.
Records: Olney 1-0; Petrolia 0-1.
Last game: Olney 31, Alvord 0; Muenster Sacred Heart 34, Petrolia 14
Last meeting: Petrolia 20, Olney 18 (2021); The all-times series is tied 7-7-2.
Players to watch: Olney, Gatlin Guy (QB/DB, Jr), AB Marquez (RB/LB, Sr.), Luis Castillo (WR/DL, Sr.); Petrolia, Gage Bowers (QB/DB, Sr.), Caleb Hendeson (RB/LB, Sr.),
Why it’s tasty: While the all-time series is tied, Petrolia has won seven of the last eight meetings, which have occurred each season since 2014. Other than last season, Petrolia’s smallest margin of victory during that time is 19 points. … Olney feels like last season’s meeting with the Pirates got away from them. The Cubs led 18-7 in the fourth quarter when quarterback Cooper Watson had a rushing and passing TD, leading the Pirates to a comeback win. … Olney is coming off an impressive 31-0 victory against Alvord last week, living up to the high expectations placed on the team entering this season.
PigskinPrep.com says: Olney by 16.
HOLLIDAY AT JIM NED
When/where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Indian Stadium
Live updates: Listen on 103.9 FM (Holliday).
Records: Holliday 1-0; Jim Ned 0-1.
Last game: Holliday 28, Iowa Park 7; Hawley 30, Jim Ned 7.
Players to watch: Holliday, Peyton Marchand (QB/DB, Sr.), Jaxx Johnson (RB/LB, Sr.), Parker Jones (RB/LB, So.); Jim Ned, Gage Stanaland (OL/DL, Sr.), Tanner Hussman (LB, Sr.), Troy Doran (WR/DB, Sr.).
Why it’s tasty: Each program has established itself as a Class 3A regional power in its respective division. This is the first meeting between the two. … Jim Ned ran into a buzzsaw last week against Hawley, which is now ranked No. 2 in Class 2A Division I. Hawley held the Indians to just 153 yards, allowing them to run a mere 46 plays from scrimmage. … Holliday earned a hard-fought victory against Iowa Park last week but only led the Hawks 7-0 at halftime. The Eagles still managed 246 rushing yards, averaging 6.5 per carry.
PigskinPrep.com says: Holliday by 3.
APPETIZERS
GRAHAM AT SPRINGTOWN
When/where: 7 p.m. Friday, Porcupine Stadium
Live updates: Follow @MikeWritesSports on Twitter. Listen on ???
Records: Graham 1-0; Springtown 0-1.
Last game: Graham 41, Bowie 22; Alvarado 41, Springtown 7.
Last meeting: Springtown 34, Graham 22 (2021); Springtown leads all-times series 6-5-1.
Players to watch: Graham, Ty Thompson (QB, So.), Rylan Monsey (RB, So.), Aaron McBridge (OL, Sr.); Springtown, Hudson Hulett (QB, Jr.), Speck Behle (WR/DB, Sr.), Jeremy Morrow (OL, Sr.).
Why it’s tasty: The Steers and Porcupines tend to offer a competitive game when they match up, and both programs expect to make deep playoff runs every season. The Steers and Porcupines are breaking in young players at key positions this season, but Springtown has the benefit of an experienced quarterback in Hudson Hulett. Hulett is the son of head coach Brian Hulett and has been the team’s starting quarterback since he was a freshman. While he struggled throwing the ball last week, Hulett did rush for a team-high 122 yards on 12 carries. … Graham has its own quarterback who has been starting as a freshman. Ty Thompson had a strong sophomore debut last week, completing 11 of 17 passes for 190 yards and four TDs. He also rushed for two scores.
PigskinPrep.com says: Graham by 6.
QUANAH AT NOCONA
When/where: 7 p.m. Friday, Jack Crain Stadium
Live updates: Listen to the game on 100.7 FM, 101.7 FM and 1150 AM (Quanah) or online at radio.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/KOLJ.
Records: Quanah 0-1; Nocona 1-0.
Last game: Archer City 35, Quanah 12; Nocona 41, Era 22.
Last meeting: Quanah 28, Nocona 6 (2003); Quanah leads all-time series 6-2.
Players to watch: Quanah, Brennan Thompson (WR/DB, Sr.), Michael Garza (QB/RB/LB, Sr.), Aiden Cerna (RB/DB, So.); Nocona, Brady McCasland (RB/DB, Jr.), Johnathan Stone (RB/LB, Jr.), Charlie Fuller (WR/DB, Jr.).
Why it’s tasty: This is the first meeting between the two since 2003 and only the ninth all time. Nocona’s only two wins in the series came in 1954 and 1955. … Nocona made a strong debut in Class 2A Division I with a 41-22 victory against Era. The Indians rushed for 412 yards in the win, including a 97-yard TD run by quarterback Brady McCasland. … Quanah was also more run oriented in its first game under coach Payton Jackson. Michael Garza and Jason Sanchez combined to run for 163 yards in a losing effort against Archer City.
PigskinPrep.com says: Quanah by 8.
FULL MENU
Schedule subject to change.
Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. unless noted.
Rider at Decatur, 7 p.m.
Hereford at WFHS, 7 p.m.
Burkburnett at Krum
Graham at Springtown, 7 p.m.
Benbrook at Iowa Park, 7 p.m.
Gainesville at Vernon, 7 p.m.
Bowie at Bridgeport
Holliday at Jim Ned
Henrietta at Millsap, 7 p.m.
City View at Frederick
Boyd at Jacksboro, 7 p.m.
Quanah at Nocona, 7 p.m.
Olney at Petrolia, 7 p.m.
Anson at Archer City, 7 p.m.
Electra at Memphis, 7 p.m.
Seymour at Lindsay, 7 p.m.
TLCA-Abilene at Munday
Forestburg at Wichita Christian, 7 p.m.
Knox City at Motley County
Woodson at Newcastle
Blanket at Bryson
Highland at Throckmorton
Northside at Chillicothe
Wildorado at Benjamin
This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Jacksboro-Boyd, Rider-Decatur high school football preview 2022
