Week 13 Rewind
Thoughts on the biggest stories in the 13th week of football in the Big Country.
BEST WINS OF THE WEEK
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6: Albany: The Lions pulled away from Quanah to advance to the third round for the sixth year in a row, where they’ll meet defending state champ Muenster—who knocked them out of the playoffs 56-14 in 2024.
5: Stephenville: The Yellow Jackets made quick work of Dumas 55-7 to improve to 12-0 and move on to round three.
4: Hamilton: The Bulldogs move on with a 27-12 victory over Corsicana Mildred. They draw Price Carlisle next.
3: Graham: The Steers pulled off the upset of Lubbock Cooper Liberty, scoring the only two touchdowns of the fourth quarter to beat the Patriots 35-28.
2: De Leon: The Bearcat offense has had some great outputs this season, but this one was the best to date in a 74-46 win over previously unbeaten Frankston. Heston Jobe threw for eight touchdowns passes in the game.
1: Cisco: The Loboes continue to find ways to win, holding off Panhandle by a point to advance to the third round.
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5: Richland Springs: The Coyotes knocked Zephyr out of the postseason for the second straight year, this time 59-12.
4: Robert Lee: The Steers dominate Valley 63-6 and get another shot at Water Valley in the regional finals.
3: Three Way: The Braves are in round three for the first time ever after getting past previously unbeaten Fannindel.
2: Strawn: The Greyhounds won a battle of district champs over Bluff Dale, 74-26, and will take on Three Way next week.
1: Gordon: The Longhorns extend their winning streak to 41 with a 61-14 win over previously unbeaten Menard.
THE UNDEFEATED - WEEK 13
Benjamin, Gordon, Jayton, and Stephenville are still perfect after Week 13.
One will fall from the ranks of the unbeaten as Jayton and Benjamin play Friday in the state quarterfinals/regional finals.
HONOR ROLL
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Brayden Henry, Abilene High: 121 yds rushing; 4-8, 28 yds, 1 int passing
Clay Chapman, Albany: 7-8, 187 yds, 1 td, 1 int passing; 105 yds, 2 td rushing
Shawn Keen, Albany: 3 rec, 84 yds, 1 td; 31 yds, 1 td rushing
Trent Buffington, Brownwood: 91 yds, 1 td rushing
Judson Coalson, Brownwood: 13-20, 234 yds, 3 td passing; 14 yds rushing
Carson Noe, Brownwood: 8 rec, 175 yds, 2 td
Colby McIlroy, Cisco: 7-9, 163 yds, 1 td passing; 98 yds, 1 td rushing
Corbin Harrison, Cisco: 3 rec, 129 yds; 58 yds, 1 td rushing
Austin Joslin, Coahoma: 17-29, 314 yds, 4 td passing; 32 yds rushing
Austin Molina, Coahoma: 6 rec, 143 yds, 2 td
Andre Rushin, Coahoma: 5 rec, 131 yds, 1 td
Jaden Carrillo, Cooper: 19-36, 237 yds, 3 td, 2 int passing; 4 yds rushing
Peyton Ewing, Cooper: 63 yds, 1 td rushing; 1 rec, 7 yds
Tayden Bender, Cooper: 6 rec, 120 yds, 1 td
Tayvious Collier, Cooper: 2 rec, 38 yds, 1 td; 87-yd kickoff return for TD
Heston Jobe, De Leon: 20-24, 379 yds, 8 td; 7 yds rushing
Adan Salinas, De Leon: 152 yds, 2 td rushing
Bryce Burkeen, De Leon: 5 rec, 164 yds, 2 td
Max Jones, De Leon: 4 rec, 109 yds, 2 td
Lane Couch, De Leon: 5 rec, 45 yds, 2 td
Jake Cooper, De Leon: 3 rec, 33 yds, 2 td
Colt Schwertner, De Leon: 11 tkl, 3.5 tfl
Trent Zmeskal, De Leon: 8 tkl, 2 tfl, 1 sack
Hagen Greenway, Goldthwaite: 12 tkl, 3 tfl, 2 sacks
Owen Campbell, Goldthwaite: 10 tkl, 1 fr, 2 pbu
Jace Gill, Graham: 16-29, 257 yds, 3 td passing; 123 yds, 1 td rushing
Brodie Martin, Graham: 3 rec, 63 yds, 1 td
Cash Gwinn, Jim Ned: 8-14, 90 yds, 1 td passing; 104 yds, 1 td rushing
Aiden Ellis, Jim Ned: 137 yds, 1 td rushing; 1 rec, 7 yds
Mason Miller, Jim Ned: 12 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 sack
Michaiah Powell, Jim Ned: 11 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 sack
Nick Wright, Jim Ned: 11 tkl, 2 tfl
Easton Malone, Merkel: 14-20, 163 yds passing; 94 yds, 1 td rushing; 1 rec, 15 yds, 1 td
Miles Folis, Stamford: 20-31, 305 yds, 2 td passing; 5 yds rushing
Slayden Young, Stamford: 5 rec, 85 yds; 6 yds, 1 td rushing
Alek Hernandez, Stamford: 3 rec, 82 yds, 1 td
Trot Jordan, Stephenville: 12-16, 284 yds, 3 td passing; 30 yds rushing
Zyler McClendon, Stephenville: 101 yds, 3 td rushing
Carter VanZandt, Stephenville: 57 yds, 2 td rushing
Caden Monk, Stephenville: 5 rec, 147 yds, 1 td
Briar Floyd, Stephenville: 13 tkl, 2 tfl
Caleb Taylor, Stephenville: 12 tkl, 2 tfl
Hudson Butchee, Stephenville: 13 tkl
Kolton Darth, Stephenville: 7 tkl, 3 tfl
Landon York, Wall: 19-27, 177 yds, 2 td passing; 94 yds, 2 td rushing
Brady Neal, Wall: 85 yds, 1 td rushing
Reid Robertson, Wall: 4 rec, 57 yds, 1 td
Hagyn Barbee, Wall: 11 tkl, 1 tfl, 1 sack
Jacob Braden, Wall: 11 tkl, 2 tfl
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Keegan Hayes, Banjamin: 177 yds, 4 td; 7-9, 154 yds, 4 td passing; 3 tkl
Heston Harney, Benjamin: 2 rec, 24 yds, 1 td; 25 yds, 1 td rushing; 8 tkl
Will Pierce, Benjamin: 2 rec, 53 yds, 2 td; 5 tkl
Ry Reed, Gordon: 20 yds, 2 td rushing; 1 rec, 42 yds, 1 td; 80-yd kickoff return for TD
Stryker Reed, Gordon: 110 yds, 2 td rushing; 1 rec, 30 yds, 1 td
Noah Kostiha, Gordon: 4-6, 127 yds, 3 td passing
Sean Stanaland, Jayton: 5-7, 167 yds, 4 td; 14 tkl
Colt Gentry, Jayton: 3 rec, 105 yds, 3 td; 3 tkl
Bode Ham, Jayton: 119 yds, 2 td rushing; 1 rec, 32 yds, 1 TD; 9 tkl
Lane Goodson, May: 320 yds, 5 td rushing; 137 yds, 1 td passing
Kobey Morris, May: 3 rec, 67 yds, 1 td; 18 yds, 1 td rushing
Mikey Scheriger, May: 8 tkl, 1 int
Cohen Ethridge, Richland Springs: 146 yds, 4 td rushing; 42-yd punt return for TD; 66 yds, 1 td passing
Ethan Deeds, Richland Springs: 72 yds, 2 td passing; 3 yds rushing
Billy Perry, Richland Springs: 2 rec, 52 yds, 1 td; 50 yds rushing
Brenner Sherwood, Robert Lee: 6-8, 134 yds, 3 td passing; 93 yds, 2 td rushing; 10 tkl, 1 int; 7-7 PAT
Justice Immel, Robert Lee: 7 tkl
Nate Samaniego, Robert Lee: 3 rec, 66 yds, 3 td; 1 tlk;
Josh Garcez, Robert Lee: 1 rec, 29 yds; 15 yds, 3 td rushing; 7 tkl
PLAYOFF PAIRINGS
5A DIVISION I
BI-DISTRICT
Abilene High 84, El Paso Bel Air 25
AREA
Denton Ryan 59, Abilene High 0
5A DIVISION II
BI-DISTRICT
Cooper 42, El Paso Chapin 35
AREA
Argyle 77, Cooper 35
4A DIVISION I
BI-DISTRICT
Stephenville 56, Pecos 7
Brownwood 51, Big Spring 7
AREA
Stephenville 55, Dumas 7
Canyon 31, Brownwood 28
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
Stephenville (12-0) vs. Canyon Randall (10-2)
Friday, 5 p.m.
Snyder
4A DIVISION II
BI-DISTRICT
Brock 49, Fort Worth Dunbar 0
Glen Rose 48, Mineral Wells 34
Graham 32, Godley 0
AREA
Brock 65, Estacado 18
Graham 35, Lubbock Cooper Liberty 28
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
Brock (12-0) vs. Seminole (9-3)
Friday, 1 p.m.
San Angelo Stadium
Graham (9-3) vs. Midland Greenwood (12-0)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Sweetwater
3A DIVISION I
BI-DISTRICT
Jim Ned 42, Boyd 7
Peaster 31, Sweetwater 0
Paradise 55, Breckenridge 0
Vernon 42, Clyde 14
AREA
Jim Ned 24, Bushland 20
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
Jim Ned (11-1) vs. Paradise (11-1)
Friday, 6 p.m.
Hugh Sandifer Stadium, Abilene
3A DIVISION II
BI-DISTRICT
REGION I
Merkel 35, Odessa Compass 18
Wall 77, Anthony 0
Coahoma 75, Alpine 20
AREA
Slaton 43, Merkel 36
Wall 50, Childress 0
Canadian 56, Coahoma 27
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
Wall (12-0) vs Slaton (10-2)
Friday, 1 p.m.
Mustang Bowl, Sweetwater
REGION II
Holliday 50, Early 36
City View 30, Brady 12
Jacksboro 41, Tolar 20
2A DIVISION I
BI-DISTRICT
REGION I
Cisco 62, Christoval 0
Hawley 42, Forsan 14
Stamford 31, Sonora 2
Anson 35, Ozona 14
AREA
West Texas 30, Hawley 26
New Home 21, Stamford 20
Cisco 21, Panhandle 20
Spearman 28, Anson 27
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
Cisco (11-1) vs. Spearman (8-4)
Friday, 2 p.m.
Lubbock-Cooper
REGION II
De Leon 30, Wolfe City 28
Hamilton 42, Tioga 20
Tom Bean 38, Bangs 12
Alvord 51, Hico 14
AREA
De Leon 74, Frankston 46
Hamilton 27, Mildred 14
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
De Leon (9-3) vs. Axtell (10-1)
Friday, 5 p.m.
Godley
Hamilton (9-2) vs. Price Carlisle (7-5)
Friday, 3 p.m.
Corsicana
REGION IV
Mason 61, Marlin 15
Rosebud-Lott 31, San Saba 7
AREA
Mason 55, Schulenburg 18
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
Mason (9-3) vs. Kenedy (10-2)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Hutto
2A DIVISION II
BI-DISTRICT
REGION II
Wellington 41, Haskell 22
Albany 34, Santo 18
Muenster 77, Cross Plains 6
Collinsville 51, Roscoe 21
Lindsay 56, Hamlin 14
AREA
Albany 35, Quanah 15
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS
Albany (10-2) vs. Muenster (10-2)
Friday, 6 p.m.
Graham
REGION III
Goldthwaite 36, Maud 34
AREA
Overton 47, Goldthwaite 13
1A DIVISION I
BI-DISTRICT
REGION II
Valley 62, Northside 6
Water Valley 62, Hermleigh 14
Newcastle 73, Petersburg 0
Robert Lee 60, Ira 14
AREA
Water Valley 64, Newcastle 29
Robert Lee 63, Valley 6
REGIONAL FINALS
Water Valley (12-0) vs. Robert Lee (11-1)
Friday, 6:30 p.m.
San Angelo Stadium
REGION IV
Gordon 52, Jonesboro 6
May 70, Gorman 22
Menard 62, Knippa 0
Medina 74, Runge 26
AREA
Gordon 61, Menard 14
May 72, Medina 24
REGIONAL FINALS
Gordon (11-0) vs. May (11-1)
Friday, 6 p.m.
Clyde
1A DIVISION II
BI-DISTRICT
REGION II
Jayton 56, Guthrie 6
Balmorhea 56, Blackwell 8
Benjamin 53, Aspermont 8
Grandfalls-Royalty 79, Bronte 34
AREA
Jayton 68, Grandfalls-Royalty 16
Benjamin 68, Balmorhea 16
REGIONAL FINALS
Jayton (12-0) vs. Benjamin (10-0)
Friday, 6:30 p.m.
Hermleigh
REGION III
Bluff Dale 70, Mount Calm 30
Strawn 78, Gold-Burg 12
Fannindel 54, Woodson 6
Three Way 40, Oakwood 28
AREA
Strawn 74, Bluff Dale 26
Three Way 59, Fannindel 36
REGIONAL FINALS
Strawn (11-1) vs. Three Way (11-1)
Friday, 7 p.m.
Dublin
REGION IV
Zephyr 53, Evant 8
Richland Springs 62, Calvert 0
Cherokee 70, Rochelle 24
Oglseby 54, Blanket 12
AREA
Richland Springs 59, Zephyr 12
Oglesby 74, Cherokee 44
REGIONAL FINALS
Richland Springs (11-1) vs. Oglesby (11-1)
Saturday, 3 p.m.
Dublin
TAPPS 6-MAN DIVISION II
AREA
Rockwall Heritage 68, Abilene Christian 22
Photo: ACU Athletics
COLLEGE ROUNDUP
ACU 49, Central Arkansas 28
The Wildcats rallied from 14-3 down in the second quarter to blow out the Bears and claim their second straight UAC title and a trip to the FCS playoffs.
ACU will host Lamar at noon on Saturday.
READ MORE: BACK-TO-BACK! ACU beats Central Arkansas, wins UAC for second straight year
Tarleton State 45, Austin Peay 44
The Texans trailed by 14 at the half and came back to beat Austin Peay by a point in overtime to claim a share of the UAC crown.
Tarleton State got the #4 seed in the playoffs and a first-round bye. They’ll play the winner of North Dakota and Tennessee Tech.
READ MORE: Tarleton State clinches share of UAC championship with overtime win over Austin Peay
Hardin-Simmons had a bye in the first round of the NCAA Division III playoffs and will tackle Trinity in San Antonio in the second round Saturday at noon.
