El Paso high school football capsules and predictions for bidistrict playoffs
Class 6A
Franklin at Midland Legacy
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Midland's Astound Broadband Stadium
Records: Franklin 6-5; Midland Legacy is 6-4
Last Week: Franklin defeated El Dorado, 42-24; Midland Legacy defeated Odessa High, 62-34
Top Players to Watch: Franklin - QB Shay Smith (2,381 yards passing, 1,002 yards rushing, 39 total touchdowns), RB Jordan Morales (kickoff return for score last week, 868 yards rushing), WR Beau Sparks (1,128 yards receiving), WR Elias Rangel (6 TD receptions); Midland Legacy - QB Marcus Davila (2,414 yards passing), RB Ezequiel Luna (1,106 yards rushing), Deonta Sonnier (766 yards receiving)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Legacy has been playing well of late and will be tough to beat at home. Midland Legacy 49, Franklin 35
Odessa Permian at Pebble Hills
When: 4 p.m. Friday
Where: SISD Student Activities Complex
Records: Odessa Permian is 9-1; Pebble Hills is 9-1
Last Week: Odessa Permian defeated Midland High, 31-15; Pebble Hills was idle
Top Players to Watch: Odessa Permian - QB Rodney Hall (1,167 yards passing, 583 yards rushing), RB Justice Lara (865 yards rushing), WR Jaquan Richardson (539 yards receiving); Pebble Hills - QB Gael Ochoa (1,440 yards passing, 416 yards rushing), RB Jacob Ledesma (569 yards rushing), WR Marcus Torres (560 yards rushing, 172 kickoff return yards, 128 punt return yards), LB Robert Deal (65 tackles).
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Should be an entertaining battle of 9-1 teams. Spartans looking for first-ever playoff win. Pebble Hills 34, Odessa Permian 28
San Angelo Central at Eastwood
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Eastwood High School
Records: San Angel Central is 5-5; Eastwood is 8-2
Last Week: San Angelo Central lost to Frenship, 30-21; Eastwood defeated Eastlake, 42-0
Top Players to Watch: San Angelo Central - QB Tyler Hill (1,932 yards passing, 1,093 yards rushing), WR Jacob English (488 yards receiving), RB Tyree Brawley (400 yards rushing); Eastwood - QB Evan Minjarez (2,205 yards passing, 801 yards rushing), RB Max Mancilla (583 yards rushing), WR/DB Curtis Murillo (1,046 yards receiving, INT last week vs. Eastlake), WR Michael Caldera (576 yards receiving)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Troopers nearly defeated Abilene High two years ago, then won two playoff games last year. Troopers get it done again this year. Eastwood 40, San Angelo Central 31
Eastlake at Wolfforth Frenship
When: 5:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Frenship HS
Records: Eastlake is 6-4; Frenship is 8-2
Last Week: Eastlake lost to Eastwood, 42-0; Frenship defeated San Angelo Central, 30-21
Top Players to Watch: Eastlake - RB Jeremiah Escamilla (425 yards rushing), DB EC Uribe (97 tackles), LB Hector Hinojos (160 tackles); Frenship - QB Hudson Hutcheson (3,145 yards passing, 507 yards rushing), WR Tate Beeles (1,049 yards receiving), WR Leyton Stone (947 yards receiving).
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Frenship has shown improved play this year, Eastlake looks to find winning formula again. Frenship 34, Eastlake 21
Class 5A Division I
Abilene High at Del Valle
When: 6 p.m. Thursday
Where: Del Valle High School
Records: Abilene High is 4-6; Del Valle is 9-1
Last Week: Abilene was idle; Del Valle defeated Bel Air, 66-7
Top Players to Watch: Abilene - QB Dylan Slack (1,105 yards passing), RB Antoine Rashaw (744 yards rushing), WR Brelon Badon (260 yards receiving); Del Valle - QB Jesse Ramos (2,701 yards passing, 32 TD's passing, 9 TD's rushing), WR/DB Matt Lopez (205 yards receiving last week), RB Juan Archuleta (669 yards rushing), WR Jonathan Estrada (619 yards receiving).
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Will be hard fought game, the difference could come at the skill positions. Del Valle 28, Abilene 21
Amarillo High at Parkland
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Parkland High School
Records: Amarillo is 5-5; Parkland is 7-3
Last Week: Amarillo defeated Lubbock Monterey, 35-24; Parkland defeated Horizon, 48-10
Top Players to Watch: Amarillo - QB Mason Graham (1,869 yards passing), RB Pius Vokes (453 yards rushing), WR Nicholas Garcia (647 yards receiving); Parkland - RB Isaiah Beasley (1,699 yards rushing), WR DJ Crest (649 yards receiving), DB Andre Johnson (73 tackles, 2 INT's), DL Iy'Cariaous Lewis (90 tackles, 2 sacks)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Amarillo's defense appears to be tough. Parkland will need a big game on defense and a big effort in the run game to win. Parkland 21, Amarillo 20
Bel Air at Lubbock Cooper
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: First United Park
Records: Bel Air is 8-2; Lubbock Cooper is 8-2 overall
Last Week: Bel Air lost to Del Valle, 66-7; Lubbock Cooper defeated Amarillo Caprock, 36-7
Top Players to Watch: Bel Air - QB Noah Moreno (2,043 yards passing), RB Ricardo Herrera (541 yards rushing), WR Chris Davis (1,078 yards receiving), WR Mark Mukiibi (406 yards receiving); Lubbock Cooper - QB Tyler Spruiell (759 yards passing, 592 yards rushing), RB Jackson Austin (590 yards rushing), RB Kaden Chambers (490 yards rushing)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Pirates are tough on defense and have a good rushing attack. Lubbock Cooper 42, Bel Air 21
Ysleta at Amarillo Tascosa
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Dick Bivins Stadium
Records: Ysleta is 3-7; Amarillo Tascosa is 9-1
Last Week: Ysleta beat Hanks, 28-10; Amarillo Tascosa defeated Lubbock Coronado, 35-14
Top Players to Watch: Ysleta - QB Evan Martinez (1,145 yards passing, 401 yards rushing), RB Arath Gomez (829 yards rushing), WR David Hernandez (377 yards receiving), DE Christian Vivien (32 tackles); Amarillo Tascosa - QB Hudson Farris (563 yards passing, 463 yards rushing), RB Treshun Wilson (941 yards rushing), RB Tayden Barnes (796 yards rushing)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Tascosa is ranked No. 6 in the state and is a legist state title contender. Amarillo Tascosa 49, Ysleta 24
Class 5A Division II
Abilene Cooper at Andress
When: 4 p.m. Thursday
Where: Andress High School
Records: Abilene Cooper is 5-5; Andress is 5-5
Last Week: Abilene Cooper lost to Abilene Wylie, 20-10; Andress defeated Chapin, 35-28
Top Players to Watch: Abilene Cooper - QB Chris Warren (2,005 yards passing), WR Avante Ralston (823 yards receiving), WR Cam Herron (612 yards receiving); Andress - QB Elias Duncan (TD pass, TD run last week), RB Malcolm Anderson (TD catch, TD run last week), DB Nicholas Fang (fumble recovery for score last week), DB/WR Shawn Owens (interception last week)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Eagles will need to slow down the Cooper passing attack. Abilene Cooper 30, Andress 17
Amarillo Palo Duro at Canutillo
When: 6 p.m. Thursday
Where: Canutillo High School
Records: Palo Duro is 3-7; Canutillo is 8-2
Last Week: Palo Duro defeated Plainview, 35-32; Canutillo defeated El Paso High, 49-0
Top Players to Watch: Palo Duro - RB Kameron Brown (212 yards rushing, 43 yards receiving vs. Plainview), RB Darrian Lewis (34 yards rushing last week vs. Plainview); Canutillo - QB Jeremiah Knox (1,273 yards passing, 496 yards rushing), RB LJ Martin (1,528 yards rushing, 136 yards rushing), RB Anthony Ayala (426 yards rushing, 216 yards receiving), WR Lorenzo Arrerloa (409 yards receiving)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Eagles look to win a bi-district title for second straight year. Canutillo 45, Palo Duro 24
El Paso High at Abilene Wylie
When: 6 p.m. Thursday
Where: Hugh Sandifer Stadium
Records: El Paso High is 5-5; Abilene Wylie is 7-3
Last Week: El Paso High lost to Canutillo, 49-0; Abilene Wylie def. Abilene Cooper, 20-10
Top Players to Watch: El Paso High - QB Gerry Chairez (754 yards passing), RB Lueranze Johnson (8 TD's), WR Pablo Gonzalez (633 yards receiving); Abilene Wylie - DB Hayden Wright (3 interceptions last week vs. Abilene Cooper), QB KJ Long (2 TD passes, 1 rushing TD vs. Abilene Cooper last week)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Tigers are making their first playoff appearance in nearly a decade and face a stern challenge. Abilene Wylie 42, El Paso High 20
Chapin at Wichita Falls Rider
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Memorial Stadium
Records: Chapin is 4-6 overall; Wichita Falls Rider is 7-3
Last Week: Chapin lost 35-28 to Andress; Wichita Falls Rider defeated Lubbock High 57-0
Top Players to Watch: Chapin - QB Daveon Singleton (637 yards passing, 846 yards rushing), RB Brandon Ortega (638 yards rushing), WR Anthony Rivera (281 yards receiving), WR Brent Hallman (2 TD catches last week vs. Andress); Rider - RB/DE Anquan Willis (Texas Tech commit), QB Jack Pitts (25 TD passes), DB/WR Kaden Jones (6 TD catches)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Huskies face a tough challenge on the road. Rider 38, Chapin 21
Class 4A Division I
Austin vs. Andrews
When: 6 p.m. Thursday
Where: Sul Ross State University in Alpine
Records: Austin is 5-5; Andrews is 6-4
Last Week: Austin defeated Irvin, 28-7; Andrews defeated Big Springs, 40-20
Top Players to Watch: Austin - RB/LB Jayden Wilson (1,246 yards rushing, 105 tackles), DE Sebastian Morales (48 tackles), Athlete Jacob Marrufo (65 tackles), DT Alfred Aranda (65 tackles); Andrews - QB Ashton Galvan (933 yards passing, 541 yards rushing), RB Noah Tellez (763 yards rushing)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Panthers must do what they do best, run the ball, control the clock and defend the run. Austin 24, Andrews 21
Irvin vs. Brownwood
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Odessa's Ratliff Stadium
Records: Irvin is 2-8; Brownwood is 8-2
Last Week: Irvin lost to Austin, 28-7; Brownwood was idle
Top Players to Watch: Irvin - QB Isaac Guerrero (1,057 yards passing, 516 yards rushing), RB Gio Soto (624 yards rushing), WR Jonathan Chairez (779 yards receiving), LB Angel Rodriguez (50 tackles); Brownwood - QB Ike Hall (4 TD passes in win against Andrews two weeks ago), WR Jason Jackson (9 TD catches)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: Brownwood is a powerhouse and is ranked No. 9 in Class 5A, Division I. Brownwood 41, Irvin 17
Riverside vs. Big Spring
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Fort Stockton HS
Records: Riverside is 9-1; Big Spring is 5-5
Last Week: Riverside defeated Bowie, 63-6; Big Spring lost to Andrews, 40-20
Top Players to Watch: Riverside - QB Ian Montion (15 TD passes), Athlete Angel Munoz (914 yards passing, 606 yards rushing, 180 yards receiving), RB Jose Guardado (1,044 yards rushing, 397 yards receiving), WR Tristan Lopez (706 yards receiving); Big Spring - QB Gavin Padron (151 yards and three TD's vs. Andrews last week), RB Kavien Ford (106 yards rushing vs. Andrews)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The fast pace Riverside offense will be too much. Riverside 45, Big Spring 28
Bowie vs. Lubbock Estacado
When: 6 p.m. Friday
Where: Midland's Astound Broadband Stadium
Records: Bowie is 4-6; Lubbock Estacado is 6-4
Last Week: Bowie lost to Riverside, 63-6; Lubbock Estacado defeated San Angelo Lake View, 61-7
Top Players to Watch: Bowie - RB Joe Rodriguez (572 yards rushing), RB Abraham Carrasco (683 yards rushing), LB Jonathan Carreon (88 tackles); Lubbock Estacado - QB DJ Johnson, WR Devoryea Boyd
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Bears are improved this year but face a big challenge in this one. Lubbock Estacado 35, Bowie 14
Class 4A Division II
Mountain View vs. Seminole
When: 6 p.m. Thursday
Where: Bulldogs Bowl in Artesia, N.M.
Records: Mountain View is 6-4; Seminole is 9-1
Last Week: Mountain View defeated Pecos, 30-24; Seminole defeated Perryton, 35-26
Top Players to Watch: Mountain View - RB Gilbert Gamboa (1,466 yards rushing), WR Hanzell Hernandez (969 yards receiving, 9 TD catches), WR Diego Gonzalez (413 yards receiving), QB Joel Padilla (1,601 yards passing); Seminole - QB Blake Flowers (3,626 yards passing), WR Cuyler Cramer (1,093 yards receiving)
Prediction
Felix Chavez: The Lobos face a stiff challenge, if they have a chance defense must make some plays. Seminole 45, Mountain View 28
Felix F. Chavez can be reached at 915-546-6167; fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on Twitter
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