Here are the top games to keep an eye on in Week 7 of the high school football season around Corpus Christi, plus predictions from sports reporters Quinton Martinez and Rey Castillo.
District 15-5A Division I
Carroll vs. Veterans Memorial
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records:
Carroll 2-2, 2-0; Veterans Memorial 5-1, 2-0Last week: Carroll 64, Brownsville Rivera 20; Veterans Memorial 41, Weslaco East 7
Broadcast: Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Carroll — QB Seth Neatherlin, LB Aiden Ben-David, WR Braylen Swanson; Veterans Memorial — DL Carlo Torres, RB Andrew Charlebois, QB Aaron Hinojosa
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Eagles defense has stepped up since district play began but has a big challenge
against the explosive Tigers. Veterans Memorial 27, Carroll 21
Rey Castillo: Both teams will be tested, but the Eagles hold on behind their defense. Veterans Memorial 28, Carroll 24
Brownsville Rivera at Flour Bluff
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Hornet Stadium
Records: Brownsville Rivera 2-4, 0-2; Flour Bluff 2-3, 0-1
Last week: Carroll 64, Brownsville Rivera 20; Flour Bluff was open
Broadcast: Streaming — Flour Bluff Sports Information on YouTube
Players to watch: Flour Bluff — RB Sam Smith, WR Ransom Watson, WR/DB Allen Jorgenson, DB Raymond Aguilar
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: With two weeks to prepare, the Hornets bounce back from the loss to Carroll. Flour Bluff 48, Brownsville Rivera 28
Rey Castillo: Hornets will be too much for Rivera at home. Flour Bluff 56, Brownsville Riviera 21
District 15-5A Division II
Brownsville Lopez at Ray
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Buc Stadium
Records: Brownsville Lopez 2-4, 0-2; Ray 5-0, 1-0
Last week: Brownsville Pace 45, Brownsville Lopez 21; Ray was open
Players to watch: Ray — RB Brian McCullum, DL Jaycen Elmore, DB Cuatro Kennedy, DB Jason Gutierrez
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Texans continue to roll behind a suffocating defense. Ray 49, Brownsville Lopez 7
Rey Castillo: Despite the bye, the Texans don't lose any momentum. Ray 42, Brownsville Lopez 10
Mercedes at No. 9 Gregory-Portland
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium
Records: Mercedes 4-1, 1-0; Gregory-Portland 6-0, 2-0
Last week: Mercedes 24, Donna 10; Gregory-Portland 85, Brownsville Porter 0
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 Kaden Bellard
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Can anyone put up a challenge against the Wildcats? Not this week. Gregory-Portland 59, Mercedes 13
Rey Castillo: The Wildcats remain unbeaten with another blowout victory. Gregory-Portland 63, Mercedes 7
District 15-4A Division I
Tuloso-Midway at Moody
When: 7 p.m. Thursday
Where: Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium
Records: Tuloso-Midway 0-5, 0-1; Moody 1-5, 0-2
Last week: Miller 34, Tuloso-Midway 9; Beeville 17, Moody 6
Broadcast: Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com
Players to watch: Tuloso-Midway — DL Jonas Darby, OL Ethan Barrientos, LB Brayden Genzer; Moody — RB Isaac Salazar, LB Juan Rodriguez, RB Xavius Silguero
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Two teams that have struggled to find the end zone square off trying to keep playoff hopes alive. Tuloso-Midway 20, Moody 13
Rey Castillo: The Warriors notch their first win of 2026 to keep their postseason hopes intact. Tuloso-Midway 28, Moody 10
No. 7 Calallen at Port Lavaca Calhoun
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Sandcrab Stadium
Records: Calallen 5-1, 2-0; Port Lavaca Calhoun 3-2, 1-0
Last week: Calallen 49, King 8; Port Lavaca Calhoun was open
Broadcast: Streaming — CatsiRadio on YouTube
Players to watch: Calallen — RB Jimmy Tipton, QB/DB Ryder Reeve, Dos Peeler
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: This game could be defensive and another dandy between these programs. Calallen 24, Port Lavaca Calhoun 20
Rey Castillo: Both teams are playing well as of late. The Wildcats hang on for a key district victory. Calallen 28, Port Lavaca Calhoun 24
Beeville at King
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium
Records: Beeville 2-4, 1-1; King 1-5, 0-2
Last week: Beeville 17, Moody 6; Calallen 49, King 8
Broadcast: Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com; Trojan Network TV on YouTube
Players to watch: Beeville — WR Jaylen Robinson, RB Kd Cano, LB Kaleb Cruz; King — WR/DB Damon Smith, LB Josiah Garza, WR CJ Regino
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Mustangs offense with receivers Damon Smith and CJ Regino has looked more explosive. King 34, Beeville 21
Rey Castillo: The Mustangs take another step forward to keep their postseason hopes alive. King 28, Beeville 21
District 16-4A Division I
Alice at Valley View
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Valley View ISD Tiger Stadium, Hidalgo
Records: Alice 5-0, 0-0; Valley View 0-5, 0-0
Last week: Both schools were open last week
Players to watch: Alice — RB Ryder Salaiz, Cezar Caballero, Landon Guerra
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Coyotes are now the district favorite and won't break much of a sweat this week. Alice 56, Valley View 0
Rey Castillo: Another week, another Coyote victory. Alice 42, Valley View 7
District 16-4A Division II
Rockport-Fulton at London
When: 7:05 p.m. Thursday
Where: Pirate Stadium
Records: Rockport-Fulton 4-1, 2-0; London 4-1, 2-0
Last week: Both teams were open
Broadcast: TV — KDF. Streaming — Pirates Cove Sports Network on YouTube
Players to watch: Rockport-Fulton — QB Reid Snyder, Lincoln Mitchell, Jaydin Leyva; London — WR Maddox Jennings, Ath Aiden Salinas, RB Jake Castaneda
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: The Pirates take a big step as they chase a district title. Rockport-Fulton 34, London 14
Rey Castillo: I usually go with one upset each week. This is the game I pull the trigger on. London 28, Rockport-Fulton 24
Port Isabel at Ingleside
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Mustang Stadium, Ingleside
Records: Port Isabel 2-3, 1-1; Ingleside 4-1, 1-1
Last week: Both teams were open
Players to watch: Ingleside — QB Landon Younk, Jayden Techur, Julius Sierra, Kaysen Kent
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Mustangs pick up one of their biggest wins in the last few years. Ingleside 28, Port Isabel 20
Rey Castillo: Slot-T or not, the Mustangs impress with a key district win at home. Ingleside 35, Port Isabel 24
Kingsville at La Grulla
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Joe R. Sanchez Stadium, Rio Grande City
Records: Kingsville 0-5, 0-2; La Grulla 0-5, 0-2
Last week: Both teams were open
Players to watch: Kingsville — RB Damarius Montgomery
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Kingsville breaks into the win column with coach Marcus Graham. Kingsville 47, La Grulla 14
Rey Castillo: The Brahmas finally notch their first win of the season. Kingsville 35, La Grulla 7
La Feria at Robstown
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Cotton Picker Stadium
Records: La Feria 3-2, 1-1; Robstown 2-3, 1-1
Last week: Both teams were open
Players to watch: Robstown — QB Trevin Crowley, WR Cristian Vela, RB Dominic Figueroa
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: A huge game for the Pickers as they try to stay in playoff contention. Robstown 33, La Feria 21
Rey Castillo: The Pickers pick up a key district win after their bye week. Robstown 35, La Feria 14
District 15-3A Division I
Goliad at Orange Grove
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: Bulldog Stadium
Records: Goliad 2-3, 0-0; Orange Grove 3-2, 0-0
Last week: Both teams were open
Players to watch: Orange Grove — QB Hughes Klatt, RB Daniel Bahn, Trace Fowler, Damian Bennett
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: This is the first big game in District 15-3A DI this season. The winner will join Sinton in the district title hunt. Goliad 28, Orange Grove 20
Rey Castillo: The Bulldogs get their revenge after last season's loss to the Tigers. Orange Grove 35, Goliad 31
District 16-3A DII
Cotulla at Hebbronville
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where: Gruy Stadium, Hebbronville
Records: Cotulla 5-0, 0-0; Hebbronville 5-0, 0-0
Last week: Both schools were open
Players to watch: Hebbronville — Alexavier Gutierrez, Luke Cadena
Predictions
Quinton Martinez: Neither team has really been pushed, so whichever team can overcome adversity may have a leg up. Cotulla 27, Hebbronville 21
Rey Castillo: The Longhorns face their biggest test yet. They pass. Hebbronville 35, Cotulla 34
Quick Picks
Mathis at Sinton
West Oso at Aransas Pass
Santa Gertrudis Academy at Lyford
Bishop at Rio Hondo
Falfurrias at George West
Santa Rosa at Odem
Refugio at Taft
Premont at Banquete
Skidmore-Tynan at Freer
Three Rivers at Charlotte
Santa Maria at Riviera
Ben Bolt at Woodsboro
La Villa at Agua Dulce
IWA at Harlingen Marine Military
Benavides at Annapolis Christian Academy
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Check out the Week 7 Coastal Bend high school football previews, predictions
