HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PRIMER: Hirschi maintains position atop TRN Top 10

TRN TOP 10

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 are in parenthesis.

1. Hirschi (2-0, 1) – The Huskies played a regular season classic against Brock on Thursday. It had a playoff atmosphere, featuring two of the best teams in the state at its respective classification. Brock was Hirschi’s biggest test on its regular season slate. The Huskies are at least a 27-point favorite in the eight games remaining on their schedule.

2. Benjamin (2-0, 2) – Grayson Rigdon has six carries this season. He’s scored a touchdown on each one. He also has three defensive TDs and one special teams score.

3. Holliday (2-0, 4) – The Eagles set up what looked like a tough non-district schedule, and by all expectations, Iowa Park and Jim Ned will contend for the District 3-3A Division I title. But obviously, the Eagles would be the favorite to win that district, too.

4. Rider (2-0, 3) – We like to use PigskinPrep.com as a guide for our analysis, but having the Raiders as 40-point favorites over Decatur was steep. At the same time, Rider wasn’t expected to struggle, let alone need a minor miracle to beat the Eagles. That drops the Raiders are spot in these rankings.

5. Henrietta (2-0, 5) – The Bearcats have consecutive convincing wins against quality teams, outscoring Windthorst and Millsap by a combined 78-14. There’s a great chance the Bearcats will be undefeated when they meet Holliday on Oct. 14.

6. Seymour (2-0, 6) – The Panthers stepped up the competition and beat Lindsay on Friday with Keegan Gilbreath and Brayden Loyd continuing to alternate reps at quarterback. But their tests keep getting tougher with No. 1 Albany visiting Friday.

7. Knox City (2-0, 7) – The Greyhounds have executed the 45-point mercy rule against Strawn and Motley County – the two teams that played for the Class A Division II state championship last season. A lot can change in a season at the six-man level, and Knox City plays in Division I, but it’s an impressive start for the Greyhounds nonetheless.

8. Olney (2-0, 8) – The Cubs’ veer is striking fear into its opponents with quarterback Gatlin Guy and a deep stable of running backs making their version of the triple-option offense elite. But the Cubs have only allowed six points through two games, showing they play at a high level on both sides of the ball.

9. Iowa Park (1-1, 9) – Iowa Park and Wichita Falls High had the most impressive bounce back wins of Week 2. The Hawks racked up more than 500 rushing yards in their demolition of Benbrook, proving worthy of this ranking.

10. Windthorst (0-1, 10) – The Trojans had an early open week and maintained their spot in the TRN Top 10 along with a No. 7 ranking in the DCTF Class 2A Division II state poll. They play No. 6 Muenster (0-2) this week in a rare matchup of winless state-ranked teams.

On the rise – Archer City, Vernon.

HONOR ROLL

RUSHING/RECEIVING

(100 total yards or multiple TDs)

Rylan Monsey, Graham – 227 total yards, TD

Matthew McCarty, Bowie – 208 total yards, 4 TDs

Tucker Jones, Bowie – 182 receiving, TD

Eric Powell, WFHS – 179 total yards, 3 TDs

Ke’Ondrae Fleeks, WFHS – 171 receiving, TD

David Charo, Seymour – 170 receiving, 2 TDs

Jovani Rockmore, Olney – 163 rushing, 2 TDs

Cameron Gould, WFHS – 160 total yards, 2 TDs (5 tackles, 2 TFL)

McKinnen Beaver, Archer City – 148 receiving, TD

Garrett Blevins, Henrietta – 145 rushing, 2 TDs (85 passing, TD)

Kade Bolf, Iowa Park – 140 rushing, TD

Jevon Fanner, Vernon – 135 rushing, 2 TDs

Rylan Stringfellow, Burkburnett – 130 receiving, TD (punt return TD; 9 tackles)

Gatlin Guy, Olney – 130 rushing, 3 TDs (67 passing)

Ty Carter, Graham – 125 receiving

Jamarion Carroll, Hirschi – 119 receiving, 2 TDs (39 passing)

Luke Sams, Jacksboro – 115 total yards, TD

CJ Miser, Iowa Park – 113 total yards, 4 TDs

A’Marion Peterson, Hirschi – 113 rushing, 2 TDs

Baylor Wilson, Rider – 107 receiving, TD

Anquan Willis, Rider – 104 rushing, TD

Kaleem Howard, Jacksboro – 92 receiving, 2 TDs

Elijah Jackson, Archer City – 61 total yards, 2 TDs

Ty Deaton, Henrietta – 16 total yards, 2 TDs

PASSING

(250 yards or multiple TDs)

John Ledesma, WFHS – 477 yards, 5 TDs

Brody Armstrong, Bowie – 436 yards, 4 TDs (149 rushing, 3 TDs)

Joe Castles, Archer City – 336 yards, 4 TDs

Ty Thompson, Graham – 274 yards, TD

Hunter McCall, Burkburnett – 249 yards, TD (71 rushing, TD)

Jimmell McFalls, Hirschi – 248 yards, 2 TDs

Lando Belcher, Jacksboro – 241 yards, 3 TDs (71 rushing)

Chris Garcia, Munday – 210 yards, 2 TDs (121 rushing)

Jack Pitts, Rider – 198 yards, 2 TDs (23 rushing, TD)

Peyton Marchand, Holliday – 167 yards, 2 TDs (rushing TD; 2 tackles, TFL, INT)

Keegan Gilbreath, Seymour – 162 yards, 3 TDs (112 rushing, 15 receiving)

Brady McCasland, Nocona – 122 yards, 3 TDs (74 rushing; 6 tackles)

DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS

(15 tackles, multiple sacks/turnovers/FGs, any TD)

Tyrone Morgan, Rider – 6 tackles, TFL, 2 interceptions (28 total yards, TD)

Kalen Witherspoon, Rider – 5 tackles, 5 TFL, 2 sacks

Jaillyn Gibbs, Rider – 17 tackles, 6 TFL, sack

Ivan Lopez, WFHS – 9 tackles, 3 TFL, 2.5 sacks

Jacobey Clay, WFHS – 8 tackles, 3 TFL, 1.5 sacks

Janson Bernard, Iowa Park – 4 tackles, 2 sacks

Collin Hays, Holliday – 17 tackles, TFL, sack

Asa Greathouse, Holliday – 5 tackles, 2 sacks

Logan Taylor, Henrietta – 8 tackles, 3 sacks

Jackson McComis, Jacksboro – 16 tackles, 2 TFL

Jeremiah Murphy, Electra – 14 tackles, 6 TFL

SIX-MAN

Isaac King, Newcastle – 182 total yards, 4 TDs (60 passing, TD; 6 tackles)

Ty Strawbridge, Newcastle – 147 passing 3 TDs (81 rushing, TD; 7 tackles)

Jacob Gaspar, Throckmorton – 127 rushing, TD (26 passing, TD; 12 tackles)

Caleb Arrieta, Knox City – 113 rushing, 3 TDs (fumble return TD)

Kenny Jones, Newcastle – 91 receiving, 2 TDs

Hayden Makovy, Throckmorton – 84 rushing, 2 TDs (10 tackles)

Brody White, Benjamin – 80 passing, 2 TDs (rushing TD)

Grayson Rigdon, Benjamin – 72 rushing, 2 TDs (passing TD; INT return TD, fumble return TD)

Nick Ham, Benjamin – 70 receiving, 2 TDs

Bryson Callaway, Knox City – 26 passing, 2 TDs

Blake Abila, Knox City – kickoff return TD

Zach Whitefield, Throckmorton – 13 tackles, INT return TD (31 receiving, TD)

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 but had noteworthy performances are also listed. Are we missing a player? Send an email to jonathan.hull@timesrecordnews.com.

Javen Banks, Texas State (Hirschi)

Banks caught two passes for 19 yards in Texas State’s 38-14 loss to Nevada on Saturday. Banks and the Bobcats host Florida International at 6 p.m. Saturday. That game is currently not listed as being televised.

Darion Chafin, Incarnate Word (Burkburnett)

Chafin led the team with four receptions, making them count for 106 yards and a TD in a 64-29 victory against Southern Illinois. Chafin and the Cardinals play FCS opponent Nevada at 4:30 p.m. Saturday. The game isn’t currently listed as being televised.

Jailen Dixon, Abilene Christian (Electra)

Dixon didn’t register a stat but participated in Abilene Christian’s 28-14 victory agianst Lamar. But Dixon is on this list for an honor he received off the field. After initially walking onto the Wildcats out of high school, Dixon was awarded an athletic scholarship by the program heading into this season. Watch Dixon and the Wildcats play Prairie View A&M at 7 p.m. Saturday on ESPN Plus.

Ezekiel Holmes, Illinois (Hirschi)

Holmes registered two tackles in Illinois’ 23-20 loss to Indiana on Friday. Watch Holmes and the Hoosiers host Virginia at 3 p.m. Saturday on ESPNU.

Chris Murray, Sam Houston State (Hirschi)

Murray had one tackle playing defensive line in Sam Houston State’s 31-0 loss to Texas A&M. Murray and Bearkats can be seen playing Northern Arizona at 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPN Plus.

Lloyd Murray, Sam Houston State (Hirschi)

Murray had one tackle playing on the defensive line in Sam Houston State’s 31-0 loss to Texas A&M. Murray was graded as the fourth best defensive lineman for Sam Houston State against the Aggies by Pro Football Focus. Murray and Bearkats can be seen playing Northern Arizona at 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPN Plus.

Jacob Rodriguez, Texas Tech (Rider)

In his first college game playing defense, Rodriguez was tied for third on the team with four tackles, including one for loss, in the Red Raiders’ 63-10 victory against Murray State. Rodriguez played 20 snaps, grading at 86.4 percent according to Pro Football Focus. Rodriguez and the Red Raiders can be seen playing Houston at 3 p.m. Saturday on Fox Sports 1.

Jaydon Southard, Stephen F. Austin (Iowa Park)

Southard registered two tackles playing defensive back in SFA’s 31-27 victory against Alcorn State. Southard and the Lumberjacks can be seen playing Louisiana Tech at 6 p.m. Saturday on ESPN Plus.

Kolby Youngblood, Hardin-Simmons (Burkburnett)

Youngblood makes the list after rushing for 45 yards and a touchdown in Hardin-Simmons’ 79-14 victory against Wayland Baptist.

Athletes who played but didn’t register stats – E’Maurion Banks, Texas Tech (Rider); Noah Caldwell, Abilene Christian (Electra); Jed Castles, Abilene Christian (Rider); Cirby Coheley, Abilene Christian (Iowa Park); Jailen Dixon, Abilene Christian (Electra).

STANDINGS

STAT LEADERS

This article originally appeared on Wichita Falls Times Record News: Wichita Falls area High school football Week 3 TRN Top 10, Honor Roll