El Paso high school football capsules and predictions for Week 11
Franklin vs. El Dorado
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: SISD Student Activities Complex
Records: Franklin is 5-4 overall, 4-3 in District 1-6A; El Dorado is 5-4 overall, 3-4 in District 1-6A
Last Week: Franklin lost 55-36 to Eastwood; El Dorado defeated Montwood, 62-34
Top Players to Watch: Franklin - QB Shay Smith (2,264 yards passing, 832 yards rushing), RB Jordan Morales (802 yards rushing), WR Beau Sparks (1,088 yards receiving), WR Elias Rangel (404 yards receiving); El Dorado - QB Quincy Estrada (1,058 yards passing, 886 yards rushing), RB Ryan Estrada (280 yards receiving, 1,151 yards rushing), DB Dez Gonzalez (41 tackles), LB David Martinez (107 tackles)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Aztecs are much improved, Franklin seemingly has lost all its positive momentum. Aztecs clinch a winning record with win. El Dorado 42, Franklin 31
Socorro vs. Americas
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: SISD Student Activities Complex
Records: Socorro is 0-9 overall, 0-7 in District 1-6A; Americas is 4-5 overall, 4-3 in District 1-6A
Last Week: Socorro lost to Coronado, 35-0; Americas was idle
Top Players to Watch: Socorro - RB Diego Aguiree (212 yards rushing), LB Adrian Acosta (47 tackles); Americas - QB Mark Moore (1,051 yards passing, 1,117 yards rushing), RB Brian Promesse (542 yards rushing, 206 yards receiving), WR Anthony Miranda (625 yards receiving), RB Cae'sar Drennan (177 yards receiving, 361 yards rushing).
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Americas has too much offense for the Bulldogs. Americas 38, Socorro 17
Eastlake vs. Eastwood
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Eastwood
Records: Eastlake is 6-3 overall, 5-2 in District 1-6A; Eastwood is 7-2 overall, 6-1 in District 1-6A
Last Week: Eastlake lost to Pebble Hills, 38-14; Eastwood defeated Franklin, 55-36
Top Players to Watch: Eastlake - DB EC Uribe (87 tackles), DB Tristen Pena (76 tackles, 1 INT), LB Hector Hinojos (143 tackles), DB Dominic Soto (72 tackles); Eastwood - QB Evan Minjarez (1,954 yards passing, 754 yards rushing), RB Max Mancilla (522 yards rushing, 142 yards receiving), WR Curtis Murillo (2 TD's on special teams returns, 916 yards receiving), WR Michael Caldera (533 yards receiving).
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Troopers make it seven in a row with a win to finish regular season 8-2. Eastwood 35, Eastlake 21
Montwood vs. Coronado
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Coronado High School
Records: Montwood is 2-7 overall, 2-5 in District 1-6A; Coronado is 2-7 overall, 1-6 in District 1-6A
Last Week: Montwood lost 62-34 to El Dorado; Coronado defeated Socorro, 35-0
Top Players to Watch: Montwood - QB Isaac Galvan (28 TD passes), RB Izayuh Claudio (10 TD rushes), WR Diego Oaxaca (1,166 yards receiving, 14 TD's) WR Jeremiah Steib (376 yards receiving); Coronado - QB Owen Levesque (1,232 yards passing, 535 yards rushing), RB Cade Little (313 yards rushing), WR Blake Randag (305 yards receiving), WR David Abarca (4 TD passes).
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Thunderbirds are showing improvement late in the season. Coronado 33, Montwood 28
Horizon vs. Parkland
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Parkland High School
Records: Horizon is 0-9 overall, 0-4 in District 1-5A Division I; Parkland is 6-3 overall, 3-1 in District 1-5A Division I
Last Week: Horizon lost to Bel Air 69-7; Parkland defeated Hanks, 49-7
Top Players to Watch: Horizon - QB Robert Rodriguez (541 yards passing, 695 yards rushing), RB Jacob Escobar (338 yards rushing), QB Oliver Apa (394 yards passing, 309 yards rushing); Parkland - RB Isaiah Beasley (1,522 yards rushing), WR DJ Crest (604 yards receiving), DB Makhi Shannon (48 tackles, LB Jamal Bamba (52 tackles)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Parkland continues its late season surge. Parkland 38, Horizon 17
Hanks vs. Ysleta
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Ysleta High School
Records: Hanks is 3-6 overall, 1-3 in District 1-5A Division; Ysleta is 2-7 overall 1-3 in District 1-5A, Division I
Last Week: Hanks lost to Parkland, 49-7; Ysleta lost to Del Valle, 57-21
Top Players to Watch: Hanks - QB Marcus Porras (16 TD passes), RB Ruben Laguna (630 yards rushing), WR Jude Blanco (822 yards receiving), WR Dominic Casillas (556 yards receiving); Ysleta - QB Evan Martinez (1,014 yards passing, 401 yards rushing), RB Arath Gomez (687 yards rushing), DL Jose Morales (79 tackles)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Winner gets into playoffs, this is a pick-em game. Ysleta 34, Hanks 28
Del Valle vs. Bel Air
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bel Air High School
Records: Del Valle is 8-1 overall, 4-0 in District 1-5A Division I; Bel Air is 8-1 overall, 3-1 in District 1-5A Division I
Last Week: Del Valle defeated Ysleta, 57-21; Bel Air defeated Horizon, 69-7
Top Players to Watch: Del Valle - QB Jesse Ramos (2,332 yards passing, 29 TD's passing, 6 TD's rushing), RB Juan Archuleta (609 yards rushing), DB Matt Lopez (47 tackles, 3 passes defended), DB Raymond Riddick (43 tackles); Bel Air - QB Noah Moreno (2,043 yards passing, 21 TD's, 297 yards rushing), RB Ricardo Herrera (541 yards rushing), WR Chris Davis (1,046 yards receiving), DL Joshua Ortega (51 tackles)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Conquistadores are playing good, solid football. Will get a test from the 8-1 Highlanders. Del Valle 41, Bel Air 24
Andress vs. Chapin
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Irvin High School
Records: Andress is 4-5 overall, 3-1 in District 1-5A Division II; Chapin is 4-5 overall, 3-1 in District 1-5A Division II
Last Week: Andress defeated Burges, 28-25; Chapin beat El Paso High, 42-6
Top Players to Watch: Andress - QB Elias Duncan (748 yards passing, 401 yards rushing), RB Malcolm Anderson (499 yards rushing, 7 TD's), WR Shawn Owens (331 yards receiving), Athlete Nicholas Fang (48 tackles); Chapin - QB Daveon Singleton (589 yards passing, 619 yards rushing), RB Brandon Ortega (572 yards rushing), LB Nick Purnell (68 tackles), Athlete Abram Barron (68 tackles)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Should be a hard fought, close game. Could come down to quarterback play and which team has advantage at that spot. Chapin 35, Andress 31
Jefferson vs. Burges
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Burges High School
Records: Jefferson is 3-6 overall, 0-4 in District 1-5A Division II; Burges is 2-7 overall, 0-4 in District 1-5A Division II
Last Week: Jefferson lost to Canutillo, 51-8; Burges lost to Andress, 28-25
Top Players to Watch: Jefferson - RB Miguel Rubio (994 yards rushing), WR Dilan Navarro (308 yards rushing), Athlete Ruben Martinez (52 tackles); Burges - QB Andrew Routledge (1,255 yards passing), WR Devin Mata (395 yards receiving), WR Alec Herrera (182 yards receiving)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Mustangs look to finish on high note after near upset of Andress. Burges 30, Jefferson 21
El Paso High vs. Canutillo
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Canutillo High School
Records: El Paso High is 5-4 overall, 2-2 in District 1-5A Division II; Canutillo is 7-2 overall, 4-0 in District 1-5A Division II
Last Week: El Paso High lost to Chapin, 42-6; Canutillo defeated Jefferson, 51-8
Top Players to Watch: El Paso High - QB Gerry Chairez (754 yards passing, 320 yards rushing), RB Lueranze Johnson (889 yards rushing), WR Pablo Gonzalez (633 yards receiving); Canutillo - QB Jeremiah Knox (1,128 yards passing, 455 yards rushing), RB LJ Martin (1,253 yards rushing, 12 TD's), RB Anthony Ayala (395 yards rushing, 186 yards receiving), WR Lorenzo Arreola (398 yards receiving).
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Canutillo's defense is too much for Tigers. Canutillo 38, El Paso High 17
Bowie vs. Riverside
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Riverside High School
Records: Bowie is 4-5 overall, 2-1 in District 1-4A Division I; Riverside is 8-1 overall, 3-0 in District 1-4A Division I
Last Week: Bowie lost to Austin, 35-7; Riverside was idle
Top Players to Watch: Bowie - RB Joe Rodriguez (572 yards rushing), RB Alan Mota (409 yards rushing), WR Antonio Ontiveros (432 yards rushing), LB Jonathan Carreon (88 tackles); Riverside - Athlete Angel Munoz (914 yards passing, 580 yards rushing, 75 yards receiving), QB Ian Montion (975 yards passing), RB Jose Guardado (888 yards rushing, 262 yards receiving), WR Tristan Lopez (651 yards receiving)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Rangers have too much offense for the Bears. Riverside 42, Bowie 21
Irvin vs. Austin
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Austin High School
Records: Irvin is 2-7 overall, 1-2 in District 1-4A Division I; Austin is 4-5 overall, 2-1 in District 1-4A Division I
Last Week: Irvin defeated San Elizario, 22-12; Austin defeated Bowie, 35-7
Top Players to Watch: Irvin - QB Isaac Guerrero (1,023 yards passing, 11 TD's, 470 yards rushing), WR Jonathan Chairez (761 yards receiving, 8 TD's), RB Giovanni Soto (615 yards rushing), LB Angel Rodriguez (50 tackles); Austin - RB/LB Jayden Wilson (1,246 yards rushing, 12 TD's, 105 tackles), DE Sebastian Morales (48 tackles), RB Israel Luna (539 yards rushing), Athlete Jacob Marrufo (65 tackles).
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Panthers look to finish district play with a winning record. Austin 35, Irvin 16
Clint vs. Monahans
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Monahans High School
Records: Clint is 4-5 overall, 2-2 in District 1-4A Division II; Monahans is 6-3 overall, 4-0 in District 1-4A Division II
Last Week: Clint defeated Fabens, 44-13; Monahans defeated Mountain View, 75-14
Top Players to Watch: Clint - RB Alexis Pallarez (612 yards rushing), QB Fabian Bustamante (392 yards rushing), RB Kevin Quezada (722 yards rushing), DT Diego Cordoba (43 tackles)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Loboes are having a strong run in district play. Monahans 38, Clint 21
Mountain View vs. Pecos
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Pecos High School
Records: Mountain View is 5-4 overall, 1-3 in District 1-4A Division II; Pecos is 4-5 overall, 2-2 in District 1-4A Division II
Last Week: Mountain View lost to Monahans, 75-14; Pecos lost to Fort Stockton, 26-21
Top Players to Watch: Mountain View - QB Joel Padilla (1,164 yards passing), RB Gilbert Gamboa (1,228 yards rushing), WR Hanzell Hernandez (791 yards receiving); Pecos - QB Colt Saldado, RB Kaleb Paz, WR Jon Lujan
Prediction
Felix Chavez: A tough task on the road for the Lobos against improving Pecos. Pecos 28, Mountain View 21
Fort Stockton vs. Fabens
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Fabens High School
Records: Fort Stockton is 8-1 overall, 3-1 in District 1-4A Division II; Fabens is 2-7 overall, 0-4 in District 1-4A Division II
Last Week: Fort Stockton defeated Pecos, 26-21; Fabens lost to Clint, 44-13
Top Players to Watch: Fort Stockton - QB Marco Garcia (1,242 yards passing, 405 yards rushing), WR Pedro Gonzales (431 yards receiving), RB Corbin Luna (939 yards rushing); Fabens - QB Erik Ortiz (967 yards passing, 311 yards rushing), RB Isaac Urrutia (881 yards rushing), WR Ivan Urrutia (238 yards receiving).
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Fort Stockton has been one of top teams in district all season long. Fort Stockton 38, Fabens 17
Anthony vs. Ozona
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Ozona High School
Records: Anthony is 4-5 overall, 0-4 in District 3-2A Division I; Ozona is 2-7 overall, 0-4 in District 3-2A Division I
Last Week: Anthony lost to Reagan County, 46-6; Ozona lost to Forsan, 47-14
Top Players to Watch: Anthony - QB Angel Solis (1,219 yards passing), WR/FS Lorenzo Orozco (11 tackles, 144 yards receiving last week), LB Ethan Campos (13 tackles last week); Ozona-QB Hudson Fowler (12 TD passes), WR Max Everett (533 yards receiving).
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Anthony gets win in season finale. Anthony 24, Ozona 20
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Felix F. Chavez can be reached at 915-546-6167; fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on Twitter
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