Here's a look at the best high school football games in the Lubbock area in Week 9.
GAME OF THE WEEK
Estacado (8-0, 2-0) at Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (7-0, 1-0)
7 p.m. Friday, Patriot Stadium
The later in the season two undefeated teams meet, the juicier the matchup. A Week 9 instance is pretty enticing.
The game has added intrigue for what's on the line. Both teams will face Levelland down the line, but Friday's winner has got to feel good about their district-championship prospects.
Such was the case last season, when Liberty knocked off Estacado 49-22 in the Matadors' only league loss.
That was the first district title in the Patriots' short history, and the team has been even more dominant in 2026. Liberty, ranked No. 4 in Class 4A Division II, have outscored opponents 354-100. The Patriots were off last week.
Estacado
enters off a 66-0 drubbing of Borger. It was the second shutout for the Matadors, who allow 19.4 points per game. Their offense has been humming at 51.4 points per game, which is third in 4A D-II.
Liberty isn't far behind at 50.6 points on average, so Friday will come down to defense.
Week 9 games to watch for Lubbock area
Post (6-1, 1-0) at New Home (5-3, 2-0)
7 p.m. Friday, Leopard Field
Last week: Post 43, Abernathy 8; New Home 21, New Deal 7
Every other team in District 3-2A Division I has a loss. This is the unofficial district championship.
Frenship (4-3, 3-1) at Amarillo High (6-1, 4-0)
7 p.m. Thursday, Dick Bivins Stadium
Last week: Frenship 69, Frenship Memorial 0; Amarillo 24, Abilene High 14
This is the biggest hurdle standing between the Golden Sandstorm and an undefeated district run. Frenship comes in hot on a three-game winning streak.
Slaton (4-3, 1-0) at Littlefield (6-2, 1-1)
7 p.m. Friday, Wildcat Stadium
Last week: Slaton 42, Roosevelt 7; Idalou 38, Littlefield 20
The Tigers still have eyes on a district title. At worst, the winner here is in prime position for second place.
Pecos (5-2, 2-0) at Seminole (4-3, 2-0)
7 p.m. Friday, Wigwam Stadium
Last week: Pecos 31, Snyder 0; Seminole 43, Big Spring 16
This matchup will go a long way in determining playoff seeding.
Klondike (5-2, 2-0) at Borden County (7-0, 2-0)
7 p.m. Friday, Coyote Stadium
Last week: Klondike 54, Ira 0; Borden County 54, Westbrook 28
The Coyotes have looked indestructible at times. Can the Cougars challenge them?
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Game of the Week | Estacado, Lubbock-Cooper Liberty meet in undefeated matchup
