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Class 5A

# Amarillo High (5-1, 4-1) at Midland High (4-2, 4-1), 7:30 p.m.: The winner will own no worse than second place in District 2-5A. Midland's speed vs. AHS defense will decide this one. ... AHS 29, Midland 24.

# Lubbock High (1-5, 1-4) at Odessa Permian (3-3, 3-2), 7:30 p.m.: Mojo needs a win to keep pace for a playoff berth. ... Permian 35, Lubbock 12.

# Midland Lee (3-3, 3-2) at San Angelo Central (0-6, 0-5), 7:30 p.m.: The Central losing streak won't end tonight. ... Lee 29, Central 9.

Last week: 2-1 (.666)

Season: 15-7 (.681)

- Sports Editor Lance Lahnert

Class 4A

# Randall (0-6, 0-1) at Palo Duro (2-4, 1-0), 4:30 p.m.: The challenge for Palo Duro is avoiding a letdown against winless Randall after last week's thrilling win over Caprock. The challenge for Randall is just trying to win a game. ... Palo Duro 42, Randall 24.

# Canyon (4-2, 1-0) at Pampa (1-5, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: Footballs should be flying at Harvester Field in a matchup of two of the area's top quarterbacks, Canyon's Conner Moore and Pampa's Alex Clendening. The Harvesters have momentum after breaking into the win column last week. But Moore has a better supporting cast. ... Canyon 38, Pampa 28.

# Dumas (1-5, 0-1) at Caprock (3-3, 0-1), 8 p.m.: Both defenses were shredded last week. The potential for an offensive shootout is here, but all-purpose running back Jamar Johnson and a balanced offense give Caprock the edge. ... Caprock 33, Dumas 20.

# Wolfforth Frenship (4-2, 0-1) at Hereford (5-1, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: These teams are looking for their first wins in District 4-4A. Being at home a second week in a row is the only thing giving the Herd the edge in one that's tough to call. ... Hereford 28, Frenship 27.

# Plainview (2-4, 0-1) at Big Spring (6-0, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: This is the best team No. 7 Big Spring has fielded this century. Plainview will discover that this week, perhaps quite painfully. ... Big Spring 42, Plainview 14.

# San Angelo Lake View (2-4, 1-0) at Abilene Cooper (3-3, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: These two teams won their district openers last week. Don't be fooled, though. Cooper's road win at Hereford was bigger. ... Cooper 38, Lake View 20.

Last Week: 1-4 (.200)

Season: 15-14 (.517)

- Lee Passmore

Class 3A

# Lubbock Cooper (1-5, 0-1) at Perryton (5-1, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: The Rangers are making up for last year's disappointing close losses. ... Perryton 34, Cooper 13.

# Borger (4-2, 1-0) at Dalhart (4-2, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: The Golden Wolves defense could be the difference. ... Dalhart 29, Borger 14.

# Levelland (1-5, 0-1) at Lubbock Estacado (2-4, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Matadors should win at home. ... Estacado 33, Levelland 7.

Last Week: 3-0 (1.000).

Season: 9-2 (.818).

- Les Giles

Class 2A

# Highland Park (1-5, 0-1) at River Road (4-2, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Wildcats need three district wins to make the playoffs. ... River Road 55, Highland Park 7.

# Spearman (3-3, 1-0) at Bushland (6-0, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: The Falcons have been clicking on all cylinders. ... Bushland 47, Spearman 0.

# Panhandle (4-2, 1-0) at Sanford-Fritch (2-4, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Panthers should remain tied for the district lead. ... Panhandle 32, Sanford-Fritch 13.

# Childress (3-3, 1-0) at Floydada (1-5, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Bobcats remain unbeaten in district play. ... Childress 48, Floydada 13.

# Friona (4-2, 1-0) at Dimmitt (0-6, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Chieftains might be able to name the score in this one. ... Friona 51, Dimmitt 7.

Last Week: 5-1 (.833).

Season: 34-7 (.829).

- Les Giles

Class 1A

# West Texas (2-4, 0-1) at Booker (2-4, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Comanches get a road win. ... West Texas 27, Booker 22.

# Canadian (5-1, 1-0) at Stratford (5-1, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: Both teams could win state titles again this season. ... Stratford 22, Canadian 16.

# Gruver (2-4, 1-0) at Sunray (5-1, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Bobcats bounce back from last week's loss. ... Sunray 36, Gruver 13.

# Bovina (4-2, 0-1) at Boys Ranch (4-2, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: The Roughriders won last year's meeting at Bovina. ... Bovina 27, Boys Ranch 20.

# White Deer (2-4, 1-0) at Claude (0-6, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Bucks win big. ... White Deer 41, Claude 0.

# Nazareth (2-4, 1-0) at Vega (1-5, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Longhorns offense has struggled this season. ... Nazareth 31, Vega 7.

# Quanah (1-5, 0-1) at Clarendon (5-1, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: The Broncos are headed for the playoffs again. ... Clarendon 44, Quanah 14.

# Wheeler (6-0, 1-0) at Memphis (2-4, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Mustangs will run the Cyclones into the ground. ... Wheeler 38, Memphis 7.

# Shamrock (0-6, 0-1) at Wellington (5-0, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: This one shouldn't be close. ... Wellington 57, Shamrock 0.

# Farwell (2-4, 0-1) at Sudan (2-4, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: The Hornets get the nod at home. ... Sudan 26, Farwell 12.

Last Week: 8-2 (.800).

Season: 57-14 (.803).

- Les Giles

Six-Man

# Fort Elliott (1-5, 0-0) at Follett (5-1, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: The Panthers roll in a big way. ... Follett 54, Fort Elliott 6.

# Valley (5-2, 0-1) at McLean (2-5, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Patriots bounce back after last week's loss. ... Valley 50, McLean 0.

# Samnorwood (3-3, 0-1) at Groom (5-1, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: Both teams should score a lot of points. ... Groom 70, Samnorwood 38.

# Miami (6-0, 0-0) at Lefors (6-1, 1-0), 7:30 p.m.: The Pirates hand Miami its first loss. ... Lefors 44, Miami 30.

# Silverton (2-5, 1-0) at Amherst (2-5, 0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Owls are headed back to the playoffs. ... Silverton 40, Amherst 6.

Last Week: 4-2 (.667).

Season: 40-10 (.800).

- Les Giles

Private Schools

# San Jacinto Christian (4-2) vs. El Paso Jesus Chapel (1-5), 5 p.m. at Garden City: San Jacinto is coming off two tough games against high-ranked opponents. One-win Jesus Chapel will be a welcome sight. ... San Jacinto 58, EP Jesus Chapel 18

# Arbor Christian Academy (4-2, 1-0) at Fort Worth Lake Country (5-1, 0-1): With the help of Tyler Puschman's 300-plus yard game, Arbor was able to win its district opener against Fort Worth Watuga Harvest 49-8. Puschman keeps it rolling as the Lions prevail ... Arbor 31, Lake Country 24.

# Follett JV at Holy Cross (1-6), 1 p.m. Saturday: Holy Cross gets back to its power running game to return to the win column after a disappointing loss to Wilson ... Holy Cross 45, Follett JV 20.

Last Week: 2-1 (.666)

Season: 8-7 (.533)

- Terrence Hunley

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