Week 8 of the high school football season is here. Teams will play 10 regular-season games with one week off.
Here is a look at the games scheduled for this week: Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16.
This week Mountain View, San Elizario and Pebble Hills are idle.
Canutillo (5-1) vs. Jefferson (2-3), 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Jefferson HS
The Eagles are certainly one of the top teams in El Paso with wins vs. Del Valle, Hanks and Americas behind a good run game and solid defense. Jefferson has done some good things this season and is led by QB/LB Davion Arnette. Canutillo 38, Jefferson 21.
Montwood (0-6) vs. Socorro (2-3), 7 p.m. Thursday at SAC 1
Socorro has shown improvement this season and nearly defeated Coronado, losing by three. Montwood also nearly defeated Coronado and has shown improved play in recent weeks. Socorro 42, Montwood 35.
Riverside (5-1) vs. Andress (6-0), 7 p.m. Friday at Andress HS
Riverside enters the game on five-game
win streak, including wins vs. Chapin, Seminole and Ysleta. Andress enters this game off a bye week and has been steady all season. The game is a matchup between two of the city's top quarterbacks, Andress' Jamari Milton and Riverside's Carlos Rojas, III. Andress 49, Riverside 35.
Austin (7-0) vs. Ysleta (5-2), 7 p.m. Friday at Ysleta HS
This should be a really good game between top teams in District 1-4A, Division 1. In seven games, the Austin defense has allowed just 58 points. Meanwhile, Ysleta has scored 28 or more points in all seven games. Ysleta 31, Austin 24.
Clint (2-5) vs. Bowie (0-6), 7 p.m. Friday at Bowie HS
The Lions are doing good things on defense. In its two wins, they have outscored opponents 49-0. The Bears continue to look for consistency on both sides of the ball. Clint 31, Bowie 14.
Irvin (3-4) vs. Fabens (2-5), 7 p.m. Friday at Fabens HS
The Rockets are coming off a huge win vs. Mountain View to start District 1-4A, Division 2 play. Irvin is getting good play at quarterback and from its offensive and defensive lines. Fabens is looking to find consistency on offense. Irvin 28, Fabens 17.
Burges (2-4) vs. Chapin (2-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Irvin HS
Both teams have played some of the best teams in the city this year and have been competitive. Burges will lean on a strong run game and special teams. Chapin QB Jacobo Chavez and WR Corwon Martin have been leaders for the Huskies. Chapin 38, Burges 24.
El Paso High (1-3) vs. Del Valle (3-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Del Valle HS
Del Valle has played a tough schedule and has been competitive. Quarterback Eric Hernandez has been every bit as good as advertised. El Paso High has a strong run game led by Ledger Merritt and looks to regroup after a 41-38 loss to Burges. Del Valle 42, El Paso High 28.
Eastlake (4-2) vs. Coronado (4-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Coronado HS
This is a huge game for playoff purposes. Eastlake is looking for consistency on offense after losing QB Julian Williams with a hand injury. Coronado will need a strong defensive effort and be turnover free to defeat the Falcons. Coronado 34, Eastlake 31.
Eastwood (5-2) vs. Franklin (3-3), 7 p.m. Friday at Franklin HS
The Troopers responded nicely after a tough loss to Pebble Hills by defeating Coronado. Franklin has improved tremendously after starting 0-3 and has won three straight. This is a big game for possible playoff seeding in Class 6A. Eastwood 38, Franklin 31.
Americas (2-4) vs. El Dorado (3-2), 7 p.m. Friday at SAC 2
This should be a fun game between two high-scoring teams. The game features talented quarterbacks in Brycen Booth of El Dorado and Maurice Edwards of Americas. Both teams won their District 1-5A, division 1 openers. El Dorado defeated Parkland and Americas defeated Hanks. El Dorado 45, Americas 38.
Bel Air (3-3) vs. Parkland (1-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Parkland HS
The Highlanders have won three of their last four games and have scored 56, 64 and 71 points in those three games. Parkland has had its moments this season on offense and will need to match Bel Air score for score in this game Bel Air 49, Parkland 45.
Hanks (3-3) vs. Horizon (1-4), 7 p.m. Friday at Horizon HS
Hanks could easily be 6-0. The Knights lost by one to Americas, three to Canutillo and five to Pebble Hills. Horizon has improved on offense, but will need to find a way to win the turnover battle to win this game. Hanks 45, Horizon 31.
Coahoma (4-2) vs. Anthony (2-4), 6 p.m. Friday at Anthony HS
Coahoma has been good on offense and has scored at least 30 points in all four of its wins. Anthony has found improved play on offense, but will have to find ways to make a difference on defense to win this one. Coahoma 42, Anthony 28.
Cathedral (4-1) vs. St. Mary's Hall (1-5), 6 p.m. Friday in San Antonio
Cathedral has been steady on offense all season, led by a strong run game. St. Mary's Hall enters the game on a five game losing streak. Cathedral 34, St. Mary's Hall 24.
Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X
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