Here are the top games to keep an eye on in Week 9 of the high school football season around Corpus Christi, plus predictions from sports reporters Quinton Martinez and Rey Castillo.
District 15-5A Division I
Brownsville Hanna at Carroll
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Cabaniss Stadium
Records: Brownsville Hanna 2-5, 1-2; Carroll 4-4, 3-1
Last week: Weslaco East 22, Brownsville Hanna 21; Carroll 35, Harlingen South 21
Broadcast: Radio — 98.7 KEYS-FM; 1440 KEYS-AM. Streaming — MICSportsNetwork.com; CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Carroll — QB Seth Neatherlin, LB Aiden Ben-David, WR Braylen Swanson, RB/WR Ignacio Arellano
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Back at home, Carroll takes care of business. Carroll 41,
Bronwsville Hanna 21
Rey Castillo: This is where the Tigers stamp their run to the postseason. Carroll 42, Brownsville Hanna 14
Veterans Memorial at Brownsville Rivera
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Brownsville Veterans Memorial Stadium
Records: Veterans Memorial 7-1, 4-0; Brownsville Rivera 2-5, 0-3
Last week: Veterans Memorial 51, Flour Bluff 14; Brownsville Rivera was open
Players to watch: Veterans Memorial — RB Zhi'Yeair Lofton, RB Andrew Charlebois, QB Aaron Hinojosa, WR Ryker Hinojosa
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Eagles clinch at least a share of the district title. Veterans Memorial 52, Brownsville Rivera 7
Rey Castillo: The Eagles by a lot to secure a share of 15-5A Division I. Veterans Memorial 55, Brownsville Rivera 0
Harlingen South at Flour Bluff
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Hornet Stadium
Records: Harlingen South 1-6, 0-3; Flour Bluff 3-4, 1-2
Last week: Carroll 36, Harlingen South 21; Veterans Memorial 51, Flour Bluff 14
Broadcast: Streaming — Flour Bluff Sports Information on YouTube
Players to watch: Flour Bluff — RB Cutter Jackson, WR/DB Landon Meschi, WR/DB Allen Jorgenson
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Hornets have scored at least 41 points in every home game this season. Flour Bluff 41, Harlingen South 27
Rey Castillo: The Hornets get back on track in front of their home crowd. Flour Bluff 56, Harlingen South 21
District 15-5A Division II
Mercedes at Ray
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Cabaniss Stadium
Records: Mercedes 5-2, 2-1; Ray 7-0, 3-0
Last week: Mercedes 41, Brownsville Pace 7; Ray 69, Brownsville Porter 0
Broadcast: Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Ray — RB Brian McCullum, DL Jaycen Elmore, DB Cuatro Kennedy, QB Teddy Chavez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Ray just misses its sixth shutout of the year. Ray 42, Mercedes 7
Rey Castillo: A formidable opponent for the Texans, but the outcome will be the same. Ray 49, Mercedes 0
District 15-4A Division I
King vs. Miller
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: King 1-7, 0-4; Miller 5-2, 3-0
Last week: Tuloso-Midway 51, King 16; Miller 52, Moody 0
Broadcast: Radio — 98.7 KEYS-FM; 1440 KEYS-AM. Streaming — MICSportsNetwork.com; CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: King — WR/DB Damon Smith, RB Jordan Davis, WR CJ Regino; Miller — LB Espn Cole, RB Isaac Kazanjian, DL Deion Jones
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: King is giving up an average of 48 points a game this season and Miller will pounce on that. Miller 43, King 27
Rey Castillo: The Bucs secure another victory to remain in the hunt for a district title. Miller 49, King 21
Beeville at No. 5 Calallen
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Phil Danaher Stadium
Records: Beeville 3-5, 2-2; Calallen 6-1, 3-0
Last week: Port Lavaca Calhoun 35, Beeville 0; Calallen was open
Broadcast: Streaming — Calallen TV on YouTube; Trojan Network TV on YouTube
Players to watch: Beeville — WR Jaylen Robinson, LB Kaleb Cruz, Ath Jayce Foster; Calallen — QB Connor Klostermann, RB Jimmy Tipton, Dos Peeler
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Beeville is coming off being shut out and Calallen had an extra week to prepare. Calallen 44, Beeville 7
Rey Castillo: The Wildcats stay in the district title hunt with another big win at home. Calaleln 56, Beeville 7
Tuloso-Midway at Port Lavaca Calhoun
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Sandcrab Stadium, Port Lavaca
Records: Tuloso-Midway 2-5, 2-1; Port Lavaca Calhoun 4-3, 2-1
Last week: Tuloso-Midway 51, King 16; Port Lavaca Calhoun 35, Beeville 0
Players to watch: Tuloso-Midway — LB Brayden Genzer, OL Ethan Barrientos, RB Ricky Hernandez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Tuloso-Midway is playing with more confidence but it is tough to go into Port Lavaca and find a win. Port Lavaca Calhoun 28, Tuloso-Midway 14
Rey Castillo: The Warriors will need to play their best game to stun the Sandcrabs on the road. Port Lavaca Calhoun 24, Tuloso-Midway 20
District 16-4A Division I
Alice at Edcouch-Elsa
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Benny Layton Memorial Stadium, Elsa
Records: Alice 7-0, 2-0; Edcouch-Elsa 3-4, 1-0
Last week: Alice 55, Hidalgo 0; Edcouch-Elsa was open
Players to watch: Alice — RB Ryder Salaiz, Cezar Caballero, Landon Guerra, Alvaro Tunchez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Even with extra time to prepare for the Coyotes, Alice has too much firepower in this one. Alice 35, Edcouch-Elsa 21
Rey Castillo: The Coyotes continue their quest for an undefeated regular season. Alice 42, Edcouch-Elsa 14
London at Ingleside
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Mustang Stadium, Ingleside
Records: London 5-2, 3-1; Ingleside 5-2, 2-2
Last week: Kingsville 37, Ingleside 34; London 59, La Grulla 0
Players to watch: London — WR Maddox Jennings, Jay Lambert, WR Zachary Tyrone; Ingleside — QB Landon Younk, Jayden Techur, Julius Sierra
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Mustangs have their backs against a wall after a loss to Kingsville, but London gets the job done. London 33, Ingleside 24
Rey Castillo: This game could come down to the wire. The Pirates do enough on defense to hold off the Mustangs on the road. London 35, Ingleside 28
Kingsville at Robstown
When: 7:05 p.m. Thursday
Where: Cotton Picker Stadium, Robstown
Records: Kingsville 2-5, 2-2; Robstown 3-4, 2-2
Last week: Kingsville 37, Ingleside 34; Port Isabel 28, Robstown 20
Broadcast — TV: KDF.
Players to watch: Kingsville — RB Damarius Montgomery; Robstown — QB Trevin Crowley, RB/DL Dominic Figueroa, WR/DB Lee Flores Jr.
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: After a gauntlet out of the gate heading into the open date, Kingsville has reached the manageable portion of its schedule. Robstown 35, Kingsville 28
Rey Castillo: The Brahmas have the momentum, but the Pickers are also a tough task at home. Robstown 28, Kingsville 21
Rockport-Fulton at La Grulla
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Joe R. Sanchez Stadium, Rio Grande City
Records: Rockport-Fulton 6-1, 4-0; La Grulla 0-7, 0-4
Last week: London 59, La Grulla 0; Rockport-Fulton 41, La Feria 0
Broadcast: Streaming — Pirates Cove Sports Network on YouTube
Players to watch: Rockport-Fulton — QB Reid Snyder, Lincoln Mitchell, Jaydin Leyva, Javon Benitez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Rockport-Fulton gets its fifth shutout of the season. Rockport-Fulton 41, La Grulla 0
Rey Castillo: The Pirates inch closer to a district crown. Rockport-Fulton 56, La Grulla 0
District 15-3A Division I
Orange Grove at No. 8 Sinton
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium, Sinton
Records: Orange Grove 5-2, 2-0; Sinton 5-2, 2-0
Last week: Orange Grove 48, Aransas Pass 7; Sinton 16, Goliad 7
Broadcast: Streaming — 364 Sports on YouTube
Players to watch: Orange Grove — RB Daniel Bahn, Trace Fowler, Damian Bennett; Sinton — QB Quincy Bess, WR/DB Henry Nunn, WR Chase Bess
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Comparing only the Goliad scores and you might think Orange Grove is the heavy favorite, but I'll take Sinton at home. Sinton 27, Orange Grove 21
Rey Castillo: A game that likely determines the district champion. Get your popcorn. Sinton 28, Orange Grove 24
Quick Picks
(Team in bold represents the winner)
Mathis at Aransas Pass
Goliad at West Oso
Santa Gertrudis Academy at Bishop
San Diego at Lyford
Progrest at Rio Hondo
Hebbronville at Odem
Santa Rosa at George West
Cotulla at Falfurrias
Refugio at Skudore-Tynan
Premont at Freer
Monte Alto at Banquete
Dilley at Taft
Three Rivers at Louise
Ben Bolt at Riviera
Agua Dulce at Woodsboro
La Villa at Santa Maria
Bay Area Christian at John Paul II
Schertz John Paul II at Incarnate Word
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Check out the Week 9 Coastal Bend high school football previews, predictions
