Here are the top games to keep an eye on in Week 4 of the high school football season around Corpus Christi, plus predictions from sports reporters Quinton Martinez and Rey Castillo.
District 16-4A Division II
Kingsville at Rockport-Fulton
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium, Rockport
Records: Kingsville 0-3, 0-0; Rockport-Fulton 2-1, 0-0
Last week: Harlingen South 37, Kingsville 6; Port Lavaca Calhoun 16, Rockport-Fulton 14
Broadcast: Streaming — Pirates Cove Sports Network on YouTube
Players to watch: Rockport-Fulton — QB Reid Snyder, RB Javon Benitez, Lincoln Mitchell, Jaiden Manero; Kingsville — RB Damarius Montgomery, WR Julio Pineda-Garcia
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Rockport-Fulton gets back on the winning track this
week. Rockport-Fulton 34, Kingsville 14
Rey Castillo: The Pirates bounce back to open district play on a good note. Rockport-Fulton 35, Kingsville 7
Port Isabel at London
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium, London
Records: Port Isabel 1-2, 0-0; London 2-1, 0-0
Last week: London 34, Gonzales 14; Raymondville 39, Port Isabel 0
Players to watch: London — WR Maddox Jennings, QB Colton Wiseman, Ath Aiden Salinas, WR Zach Tyrone
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: A physical test for London in its first district game in Class 4A. Port Isabel 21, London 14
Rey Castillo: London's defense will be on its toes, but the offense will do enough to help win a close one. London 28, Port Isabel 24
Robstown at Ingleside
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Mustang Stadium, Ingleside
Records: Robstown 1-2, 0-0; Ingleside 3-0, 0-0
Last week: Robstown 34, Santa Gertrudis Academy 27; Ingleside 64, Moody 6
Players to watch: Robstown — QB Trevin Crowley, WR Cristian Vela, RB Dominic Figueroa; Ingleside — QB Landon Younk, Jayden Techur, Julius Sierra
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: This could have some fireworks with two of the best passing quarterbacks around. Ingleside 41, Robstown 21
Rey Castillo: The Mustangs stay hot to remain one of the few unbeaten teams in the Coastal Bend. Ingleside 42, Robstown 28
Non-district
Veterans Memorial at No. 10 Gregory-Portland
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium
Records: Veterans Memorial 3-0; Gregory-Portland 3-0
Last week: Veterans Memorial 42, Laredo Nixon 35; Gregory-Portland 47, Calallen 7
Broadcast: Radio — 98.7 KEYS-FM; 1440 KEYS-AM. Streaming — MICSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Gregory-Portland — QB Carter Dominguez, WR Cohen Bartee, LB Eli Supnet; Veterans Memorial — RB Andrew Charlebois, DL Carlo Torres, RB Zhi'Yeair Lofton
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Newly state-ranked G-P passes another test in the first month of the season. Gregory-Portland 38, Veterans Memorial 21
Rey Castillo: A close game for three quarters before the Wildcats pull away late. Gregory-Portland 35, Veterans Memorial 21
Ray vs. Carroll
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Ray 3-0; Carroll; 1-2
Last week: Ray 18, Miller 0; Carroll 41, Beeville 3
Broadcast: Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: QB Tripp Thompson, RB Brian McCullum, DL Jaycen Elmore; Carroll — WR Steven McChester, WR/RB Ignacio Arellano, QB Seth Neatherlin
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Carroll has some newfound momentum after a big win, but Ray is coming off its first win against Miller in seven seasons. Ray 24, Carroll 21
Rey Castillo: The Tigers are battle-tested, but the Texans' defense has allowed six points in three games. Something's gotta give in this marquee matchup. Ray 28, Carroll 24
Calallen at Sinton
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium, Sinton
Records: Calallen 2-1; Sinton 2-1
Last week: Gregory-Portland 47, Calallen 7; Cuero 38, Sinton 31
Broadcast: Streaming — 364 Sports on YouTube; CatsiRadio on YouTube (audio)
Players to watch: Calallen — RB Jimmy Tipton, LB Josh Norval, RB Camden Cardona; Sinton — QB Quincy Bess, Austin Mutchler, Henry Nunn
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: An old-fashioned slobber knocker. Points will be at a premium in this one. Calallen 21, Sinton 17
Rey Castillo: Calallen will be motivated to bounce back, but the Pirates are also playing with a chip on their shoulder. Sinton 28, Calallen 24
Flour Bluff at Tuloso-Midway
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Hornet Stadium
Records: Flour Bluff 1-2; Tuloso-Midway 0-3
Last week: Victoria West 42, Flour Bluff 19; Orange Grove 29, Tuloso-Midway 22
Broadcast: Streaming — Warrior Nation Live on YouTube; Flour Bluff Sports Information on YouTube;
Players to watch: Flour Bluff — RB Sam Smith, WR Ransom Watson, DB Allen Jorgenson; Tuloso-Midway — OL Ethan Barrientos, DL Jonas Darby, LB Brayden Genzer
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Flour Bluff and Tuloso-Midway each looking to erase some early struggles from the mind. Flour Bluff 27, Tuloso-Midway 7
Rey Castillo: Two teams looking for some momentum ahead of district play. I give the Hornets the edge. Flour Bluff 28, Tuloso-Midway 21
Pleasanton at Beeville
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Pleasanton 2-1, Beeville 0-3
Last week: Carroll 41, Beeville 3; Pleasanton 34, Jourdanton 21
Broadcast: Streaming — Trojan Network TV on YouTube
Players to watch: Beeville — WR Jaylen Robinson, RB Kd Cano, LB Kaleb Cruz
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Pleasanton is playing with a little more confidence after knocking off its rival. Pleasanton 33, Beeville 13
Rey Castillo: The Eagles have had a strong schedule until this point. That could be the difference. Pleasanton 28, Beeville 21
King at Alice
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Alice Memorial Stadium
Records: King 1-2; Alice 3-0
Last week: King 60, Bishop 49; Alice 28, La Joya Palmview 7
Players to watch: King — WR/DB Damon Smith, RB Jordan Davis, QB Tatum Emerson; Alice — RB Ryder Salaiz, Cezar Caballero, Landon Guerra
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Can the spark from last week carry over for King, or will Alice capture some more magic from the new Memorial Stadium? Alice 34, King 20
Rey Castillo: The Coyotes' defense has been impressive through three games. That trend continues against the Mustangs. Alice 35, King 14
Miller at Harlingen
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Boggus Stadium, Harlingen
Records: Miller 1-2; Harlingen 3-0
Last week: Ray 18, Miller 0; Harlingen 38, Eagle Pass 28
Broadcast: Streaming — Harlingen CISD on YouTube
Players to watch: Miller — WR/DB Dexter Brantley, WR/DB Laythan Wilson, DL Deion Jones, LB Espn Cole
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: For the second straight year, the Bucs take a shot at a Class 6A school. Harlingen 35, Miller 14
Rey Castillo: The Bucs will be looking for positives with the start of district play looming. Harlingen 34, Miller 24
Falfurrias at Moody
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Cabaniss Stadium
Records: Falfurrias 0-3; Moody 0-3
Last week: La Villa 63, Falfurrias 6; Ingleside 64, Moody 6
Broadcast: Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Moody — RB/DB Ethan Martinez, RB Isaac Salazar, LB Juan Rodrigez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Moody gets some momentum with their first win. Moody 33, Falfurrias 7
Rey Castillo: I think the Trojans are able to secure their first win of the season. Moody 28, Falfurrias 14
San Diego at Orange Grove
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Bulldog Stadium, Orange Grove
Records: San Diego 2-1; Orange Grove 2-1
Last week: George West 27, San Diego 14; Orange Grove 29, Tuloso-Midway 22
Players to watch: San Diego — QB Franky Villagran, WR Ronnie White, RB Nicholas Luera; Orange Grove — RB Ander Schmidt, RB Daniel Bahn, Trace Fowler
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: A dynamic passing offense against one of the best running teams around. Orange Grove 28, San Diego 20
Rey Castillo: This game has a chance to provide some serious fireworks. San Diego 38, Orange Grove 35
Quick Picks
Aransas Pass over San Antonio Cole
George West over West Oso
Gonzales over Mathis
Kenedy over Bishop
Santa Gertrudis Academy over Riviera
Hebbronville over Progreso
Victoria St. Joseph over Odem
Three Rivers over Agua Dulce
Ben Bolt over Harlingen Marine Military
Yorktown over Woodsboro
Benavides over Pawnee
Pettus over John Paul II
Houston Northland Christian over IWA
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Check out the Week 4 Coastal Bend high school football previews, predictions
