Here are the top games to keep an eye on in Week 8 of the high school football season around Corpus Christi, plus predictions from sports reporters Quinton Martinez and Rey Castillo.
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District 15-5A DI
Flour Bluff at Veterans Memorial
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Flour Bluff 3-3, 1-1; Veterans Memorial 6-1, 3-0
Last week: Flour Bluff 59, Brownsville Rivera 0; Veterans Memorial 35, Carroll 14
Broadcast: Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com; Flour Bluff Sports Information on YouTube
Players to watch: Flour Bluff — RB Cutter Jackson, WR Ransom Watson, WR/DB Landon Meschi; Veterans Memorial — DL Frank Rodriguez, RB Andrew Charlebois, QB Aaron Hinojosa
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Yorktown Showdown is always a treat and means a little extra. The Eagles inch closer to a district title. Veterans Memorial 28, Flour Bluff 14
Rey Castillo: No matter the roster, it's always a battle between these two teams. Eagles do enough on both sides to hold off the Hornets. Veterans Memorial 35, Flour Bluff 21
Carroll at Harlingen South
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Boggus Stadium, Harlingen
Records: Carroll 3-4, 2-1; Harlingen South 1-5, 0-2
Last week: Veterans Memorial 35, Carroll 14; Weslaco East 24, Harlingen South 17
Broadcast: Streaming — Harlingen CISD on YouTube
Players to watch: Carroll — QB Seth Neatherlin, LB Aiden Ben-David, WR Braylen Swanson, RB/WR Ignacio Arellano
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Carroll gets a bounce-back win on the road. Carroll 34, Harlingen South 14
Rey Castillo: Tigers get back on track with a victory on the road. Carroll 42, Harlingen South 7
District 15-5A Division II
Ray at Brownsville Porter
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Sams Memorial Stadium, Brownsville
Records: Ray 6-0, 2-0; Brownsville Porter 2-5, 0-3
Last week: Ray 57, Brownsville Lopez 0; Brownsville Pace 36, Brownsville Porter 33
Players to watch: Ray — RB Brian McCullum, DL Jaycen Elmore, DB Cuatro Kennedy, QB Teddy Chavez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Texans have the best scoring defense in 11-man football in Texas. Ray 63, Brownsville Porter 0
Rey Castillo: It's still going to be a while before the Texans are tested. Ray 55, Brownsville Porter 0
No. 8 Gregory-Portland at Donna
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bennie LaPrade Stadium, Donna
Records: Gregory-Portland 7-0, 3-0; Donna 4-2, 1-1
Last week: Gregory-Portland 73, Mercedes 0; Donna was open
Broadcast: Radio — 98.7 KEYS-FM; 1440 KEYS-AM. Streaming — MICSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Gregory-Portland — QB Carter Dominguez, LB Eli Supnet, DL Angel Reyes, RB Darion Blackshere
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Another week and another dominant Wildcats win. Gregory-Portland 62, Donna 7
Rey Castillo: Another week, another Wildcat victory. Gregory-Portland 56, Donna 0
District 15-4A Division I
Miller vs. Moody
When: 7:05 p.m. Thursday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Miller 4-2, 2-0; Moody 1-6, 0-3
Last week: Miller was open, Tuloso-Midway 56, Moody 8
Broadcast: TV — KDF. Radio — 98.7 KEYS-FM; 1440 KEYS-AM. Streaming — MICSportsNetwork.com; CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Miller — QB Jayden Herrera, RB David Villarreal, DL Deion Jones; Moody — RB Isaac Salazar, LB Juan Rodriguez, RB Xavius Silguero
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Bucs handle business to move to 3-0 in district as big matchups loom. Miller 34, Moody 7
Rey Castillo: Bucs take care of the Trojans to remain unbeaten in district play. Miller 49, Moody 7
King at Tuloso-Midway
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Warrior Stadium
Records: King 1-6, 0-3; Tuloso-Midway 1-5, 1-1
Last week: Beeville 50, King 32; Tuloso-Midway 56, Moody 8
Players to watch: King — WR/DB Damon Smith, RB Jordan Davis, WR CJ Regino; Tuloso-Midway — LB Brayden Genzer, OL Ethan Barrientos, RB Ricky Hernandez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Have the Warriors gotten back on track after an 0-5 start? We'll know Friday. Tuloso-Midway 27, King 20
Rey Castillo: A must-win for both teams. The Warriors go to their defense to hold on for the key win. Tuloso-Midway 28, King 21
Port Lavaca Calhoun at Beeville
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Veterans Memorial Stadium, Beeville
Records: Port Lavaca Calhoun 3-3, 1-1; Beeville 3-4, 2-1
Last week: Calallen 29, Port Lavaca Calhoun 14; Beeville 50, King 32
Broadcast: Streaming — Trojan Network TV on YouTube
Players to watch: Beeville — WR Jaylen Robinson, RB Kd Cano, LB Kaleb Cruz, Ath Jayce Foster
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Trojans find themselves in good position going into the last three weeks of the season, but the Sandcrabs pull it out on Friday. Port Lavaca Calhoun 35, Beeville 14
Rey Castillo: Sandcrabs' strength of schedule pays off. Port Lavaca Calhoun 28, Beeville 14
District 16-4A Division I
Hidalgo at Alice
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Alice Memorial Stadium
Records: Hidalgo 0-7, 0-1; Alice 6-0, 1-0
Last week: Edcouch-Elsa 33, Hidalgo 21; Alice 76, Valley View 0
Players to watch: Alice — RB Ryder Salaiz, Cezar Caballero, Landon Guerra, Alvaro Tunchez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Alice freight train keeps rolling against a struggling Hidalgo squad. Alice 55, Hidalgo 7
Rey Castillo: The Coyotes are clicking and that's news for the rest of their district does. Alice 56, Hidalgo 0
District 16-4A Division II
La Feria at Rockport-Fulton
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium
Records: La Feria 3-3, 1-2; Rockport-Fulton 5-1, 3-0
Last week: Robstown 47, La Feria 26; Rockport-Fulton 38, London 20
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 actually got pushed a bit last week by London, but back at home, the Pirates roll. Rockport-Fulton 49, La Feria 7
Rey Castillo: The Pirates take care of business at home to remain unbeaten in 16-4A Division II. Rockport-Fulton 42, La Feria 7
La Grulla at London
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Pirate Stadium
Records: La Grulla 0-6, 0-3; London 4-2, 2-1
Last week: Kingsville 35, La Grulla 7; Rockport-Fulton 38, London 20
Players to watch: London — WR Maddox Jennings, Jay Lambert, WR Zachary Tyrone, QB Colton Wiseman
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: London couldn't cap the comeback last week, but no such heroics will be needed on Friday. London 63, La Grulla 0
Rey Castillo: Pirates get back on track in front of their home crowd. London 56, La Grulla 0
Ingleside at Kingsville
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Javelina Stadium
Records: Ingleside 5-1, 2-1; Kingsville 1-5, 1-2
Last week: Ingleside 31, Port Isabel 6; Kingsville 35, La Grulla 7
Players to watch: Ingleside — QB Landon Younk, Jayden Techur, Julius Sierra; Kingsville — RB Damarius Montgomery
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Mustangs continue to look good after the district loss to Robstown. Ingleside 49, Kingsville 13
Rey Castillo: Mustangs' offense will be too much for the Brahmas. Ingleside 56, Kingsville 7
Robstown at Port Isabel
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Tarpon Stadium, Port Isabel
Records: Robstown 3-3, 2-1; Port Isabel 2-4, 1-2
Last week: Robstown 47, La Feria 26; Ingleside 31, Port Isabel 6
Players to watch: Robstown — QB Trevin Crowley, WR Cristian Vela, RB/DL Dominic Figueroa
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Port Isabel will have some extra juice on Friday after the Pickers knocked them out of the postseason last year, but it won't be enough. Robstown 41, Port Isabel 20
Rey Castillo: The Pickers get a key win to keep pace in the playoff hunt. Robstown 35, Port Isabel 28
District 15-3A Division I
No. 8 Sinton at Goliad
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Tiger Stadium, Goliad
Records: Sinton 4-2, 1-0; Goliad 2-4, 0-1
Last week: Sinton 60, Mathis 22; Orange Grove 47, Goliad 14
Broadcast: Streaming — 364 Sports on YouTube
Players to watch: Sinton — QB Quincy Bess, LB Qwintin Rhines, WR/DB Henry Nunn, RB Marcos Zapata Jr.
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Sinton does its part to set up a district championship showdown with Orange Grove. Sinton 42, Goliad 21
Rey Castillo: The Pirates earn a key road victory to keep their district title hopes in sight. Sinton 35, Goliad 21
District 16-3A Division I
Raymondville at San Diego
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Vaquero Stadium, San Diego
Records: Raymondville 6-1, 3-0; San Diego 5-1, 2-0
Last week: Raymondville 67, Progreso 0; San Diego was open
Players to watch: San Diego — QB Franky Villagran, WR Ronnie White, RB Nicholas Luera, WR Marqus Gutierrez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Raymondville has dropped 60-plus in every district game, but San Diego may be their toughest opponent yet. Raymondville 28, San Diego 21
Rey Castillo: The Vaqueros' offense picks up where it left off before the bye to remain unbeaten in district play. San Diego 38, Raymondville 28
District 16-3A DII
No. 7 George West at Hebbronville
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Gruy Stadium, Hebbronville
Records: George West 6-0, 1-0; Hebbronville 6-0, 1-0
Last week: George West 69, Falfurrias 0; Hebbronville 43, Cotulla 22
Players to watch: George West — Parker Heard, Dylan Thomisee, Kole Freeborn; Hebbronville — Alexavier Gutierrez, Ruben Rodriguez, Eduardo Trevino
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The two highest-scoring offenses in the state in Class 3A DI, but both with ball-control offenses. George West 27, Hebbronville 21
Rey Castillo: Two high-powered offenses clash. Longhorns hold on for the key win. George West 35, Hebbronville 28
Quick Picks
West Oso at Mathis
Aransas Pass at Orange Grove
Rio Hondo at Santa Gertrudis Academy
Odem at Cotulla
Falfurrias at Santa Rosa
Banquete at Dilley
Freer at Refugio
Taft at Premont
Skidmore-Tynan at Monte Alto
Pettus at Three Rivers
Riviera at Agua Dulce
Santa Maria at Ben Bolt
Woodsboro at La Villa
IWA at Austin St. Dominic Savio
Annapolis Christian Academy at Kerrville Our Lady of the Hills
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Check out the Week 8 Coastal Bend high school football previews, predictions
