Week 9 Area Capsules

Originally published October 29, 2009 at 11:15 p.m., updated October 29, 2009 at 11:35 p.m.

DISTRICT 23-4A

Time: 7 p.m.

Last year's score: El Campo, 31-28 OT

Notes: El Campo (6-1, 2-0) and Bay City (1-7, 0-3) meet for the 104th time in the state's oldest and longest continuous rivalry. The rivalry began in 1911 and has been played annually since 1920. El Campo leads the series 52-43-8 and has won the last three games. Bay City's last win over El Campo was a 28-21 victory in 2005. El Campo's Landon Appling has rushed for 787 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Radio: KULP, 1390 AM & KKHA, 92.5 FM.

DISTRICT 30-4A

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Calhoun, 35-22.

Notes: Calhoun (6-3, 4-1) plays Miller (1-7, 0-4) looking to bounce back from last week's loss to Beeville and clinch a share of the district championship. Calhoun will have a bye next week before entering the playoffs. Calhoun has won 16 consecutive games at Sandcrab Stadium. Calhoun owns a 2-1 advantage over Miller since the teams became district opponents. Calhoun has scored a total of 273 points this season, while Miller has scored a total of 65 points and has scored more than one touchdown in two games. Calhoun's Brandon Sanders has rushed for 936 yards and 16 touchdowns, and Michael Mullins has rushed for 758 yards and eight touchdowns.

Radio: KITE, 93.3 FM.

DISTRICT 26-3A

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Wharton, 23-21.

Notes: Wharton (1-6, 1-2) travels to West Columbia to play Columbia (1-6, 0-3) after putting an end to a nine-game losing streak with a win over Stafford last week. Wharton limited Stafford to nine points, the first time this season it has held an opponent under 20. Wharton has struggled on offense, scoring a total of 90 points and not more than 18 in any game. Columbia's lone win this season came against Houston Kashmere.

DISTRICT 28-3A

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Goliad, 35-20.

Notes: Goliad (1-7, 1-2) and Edna (6-1, 3-0) have met seven times since 1994 and Goliad holds a 4-3 edge during that span. Edna would clinch a playoff berth and the likely top seed in Division II with a win. Edna has captured district wins over Gonzales, Yoakum and Palacios. Goliad lost to Palacios, defeated Gonzales and lost to Cuero. Goliad's Tyler Althof has passed for 1,109 yards and 10 touchdowns, and Billy Sippel has 24 receptions for 256 yards and one touchdown. Edna's Kam Jones has passed for 973 yards and six touchdowns, and Ervin Yates has rushed for 903 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Yoakum, 42-10.

Notes: Palacios (3-5, 1-2) and Yoakum (3-5, 1-2) attempt to take a step toward the playoffs. Palacios could clinch a postseason spot with a win and losses by Goliad and Gonzales. Yoakum would clinch a playoff berth with wins over Palacios and Goliad. Yoakum has scored a total of 103 points in its three district games, while Palacios has scored 31. Palacios' Nathan Loff has rushed for 721 yards and four touchdowns. Yoakum's Trey Hights has rushed for 1,076 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Cuero, 62-0.

Notes: Cuero (8-0, 3-0) and Gonzales (1-7, 0-3) play for the 12th straight season. Cuero holds an 8-3 edge during that span and has won the last six meetings. Cuero is ranked No. 4 in the state poll and has already clinched a playoff berth. Cuero has won 31 consecutive district games under coach Mark Reeve. Cuero has scored a total of 115 points in its three district wins, and Gonzales has yielded a total of 148 points in its three district losses. Cuero's Tyler Arndt has passed for a district-leading 1,292 yards and 18 touchdowns, and Trent Jackson has rushed for a district-leading 1,270 yards and 15 touchdowns. Gonzales' Kieran Johnson has passed for 1,237 yards and 10 touchdowns, and Ckody Burton has a district-leading 39 receptions for 701 yards and five touchdowns.

Radio: KBAR, 100.9 FM & KCTI, 1450 AM.

DISTRICT 26-2A

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Rice Consolidated, 20-6.

Notes: Rice Consolidated (6-1, 4-0) and Hempstead (6-2, 4-0) battle for the outright district lead. Rice Consolidated has won 13 consecutive district games and is ranked No. 10 in the state poll. Rice Consolidated will be without quarterback Myles Dumont, who has a sprained medial collateral ligament. Mario Hull moved from wide receiver, where he has 37 catches for 863 yards and eight touchdowns, to quarterback in last week's win over Schulenburg. Hempstead's Ronald Turner has rushed for a district-leading 1,109 yards and seven touchdowns.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Schulenburg, 41-14.

Notes: Weimar (7-1, 3-1) and Schulenburg (4-5, 2-3) play for the 68th time. Schulenburg leads the series 43-23-1 and has won the last five meetings. Weimar would clinch its first playoff berth since 2004 with a win. Schulenburg needs a win in its final regular season game to keep its slim postseason hopes alive. Weimar is coming off its bye week. Weimar's Brixx Hawthorne has passed for 1,195 yards and 13 touchdowns, and Lynx Hawthorne has 32 receptions for 678 yards and seven touchdowns. Schulenburg's Kyle Bludau has passed for 1,214 yards and eight touchdowns, and Kacy Mayberry and David Houston have combined for 55 receptions for 786 yards and seven touchdowns.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Hallettsville, 38-20.

Notes: Hallettsville (1-7, 1-3) travels to Wallis to play Brazos Consolidated (2-6, 0-4) looking to keep its slim playoff hopes alive. Hallettsville needs a combination of events to take place to qualify for the postseason, including Weimar losing its final two games against Schulenburg and Hempstead. Brazos Consolidated has lost five straight games since defeating Palacios.

Radio: KTXM, 99.9 FM.

DISTRICT 28-2A

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Karnes City, 30-20.

Notes: Karnes City (7-1, 3-0) ended a nine-game losing streak against Poth (3-5, 2-1) last season and would clinch a playoff berth with a win. Karnes City has outscored its district opponents by a total of 137-24. Poth's lone district loss was a 29-28 setback to Navarro. Karnes City's Clayton Labus has passed for 798 yards and seven touchdowns, and Jerome Hopkins, Jeremy Purser and Zach Dunlop have combined to rush for 1,349 yards and 23 touchdowns.

Radio: KAML, 990 AM.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Nixon-Smiley, 48-12.

Notes: Nixon-Smiley (1-7, 0-3) and Kenedy (2-6, 0-3) go after their first district wins. Nixon-Smiley has won five straight over Kenedy. Kenedy has lost 20 consecutive district games. Kenedy has lost six straight since defeating Charlotte and Pettus. Nixon-Smiley's lone win came over Woodsboro. Kenedy's Rhett Bell has passed for 1,065 yards and seven touchdowns, and Jake Havron has an area-leading 45 catches for 480 yards and three touchdowns.

DISTRICT 29-2A

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Industrial, 42-35.

Notes: Industrial (7-1, 3-0) and Hitchcock (3-3, 3-0) square off for the outright district lead for the second consecutive season. Industrial has outscored its district opponents by a combined 100-27, and Hitchcock has a combined 106-58 edge over its district opponents. Industrial has allowed more than two touchdowns in only one game, its loss to Refugio. Industrial's Blaine Rozner and Austin Smalley have combined to rush for 1,291 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Boling, 49-45.

Notes: Boling (4-4, 2-1) defeated Van Vleck (1-7, 0-3) last season for its only district win. Boling would clinch a playoff berth with a win over Van Vleck this season. Van Vleck has lost nine straight district games. Van Vleck has yielded at least three touchdowns in every game except its win over Bloomington. Boling has scored four touchdowns in in six of its eight games.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Tidehaven, 33-14.

Notes: Tidehaven (2-6, 0-3) and Danbury (1-7, 1-2) play for the sixth consecutive season. Tidehaven has won four of the previous five meetings. Tidehaven has lost four straight since defeating Bloomington. Danbury snapped a nine-game losing streak with its win over Van Vleck last week. Tidehaven's Sean Dannels has passed for 1,174 yards and nine touchdowns, Ian Wade has 43 catches for 370 yards and two touchdowns, and Colt Clontz has 39 catches for 399 yards and three touchdowns.

DISTRICT 30-2A

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Refugio, 42-7.

Notes: Refugio (8-0, 3-0) and Skidmore-Tynan (4-4, 1-2) play for the 17th time. Refugio owns a 16-1 edge in the series. Refugio is ranked No. 6 in the state poll. Refugio has won 29 consecutive regular-season games and would clinch a share of the district title with a win. Refugio has scored a total of 134 points in its three district wins. Refugio's Kyle Hendley has passed for 1,244 yards and seven touchdowns, and Jourdan Ortiz has 42 receptions for 725 yards and three touchdowns.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Banquete, 42-14.

Notes: Bloomington (1-7, 0-3) plays Banquete (6-2, 2-1) in its final road game of the season. Bloomington has lost four straight since defeating Runge and is trying to end a 35-game district losing streak. Banquete has won two straight since opening district with a loss to Refugio and could clinch a playoff berth with a win and a Taft win over Odem. Bloomington's Ryan De Los Santos has passed for 716 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for 663 yards and five touchdowns.

DISTRICT 27-1A

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Louise, 27-7.

Notes: Ganado (5-3, 2-1) and Louise (2-6, 1-2) meet in the "Battle of Mustang Creek." Louise snapped a 10-game losing streak against Ganado with its win last season. Louise's six losses have been by a total of 27 points. Ganado would clinch a playoff berth with a win. Louise needs a win over Ganado to remain in playoff contention. Ganado's Josh Labay has rushed for 1,230 yards and 12 touchdowns. Louise's Desmond Pulliam has rushed for 717 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Radio: KIOX, 96.1 FM.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Shiner, 51-0.

Notes: Shiner (7-1, 3-0) has won 13 of its last 15 games against Flatonia (2-6, 0-3). Shiner would clinch a share of the district championship with a win. Shiner has won seven straight since opening the season with an overtime loss to Schulenburg. Shiner has scored four touchdowns or more in seven games and yielded two touchdowns or less in six games. Shiner's Curtis Shields, Josh Greathouse and Drew Stafford have combined to rush for 1,725 yards and 27 touchdowns. Flatonia's Alex Hernandez has rushed for 897 yards and six touchdowns.

Radio: KYKM, 92.5 FM.

DISTRICT 31-1A

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Falls City, 45-7.

Notes: Falls City (8-0, 3-0) and Woodsboro (5-3, 3-0) face off for the outright district lead. Falls City has won 12 straight games against Woodsboro, including five straight district games. Falls City is ranked No. 8 in the state poll. A win would allow Woodsboro to finish the regular season with a winning record for the first time since 2003. Falls City's Colin Dziuk, Will Kirchhoff and Nick Lyssy have combined to rush for 2,110 yards and 34 touchdowns. Woodsboro's Ronnie Martinez has rushed for a district-leading 805 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Yorktown, 31-7.

Notes: Yorktown (7-1, 2-1) would clinch a playoff berth with a win over Charlotte (1-6, 0-3). Yorktown won its five non-district games by a combined 20 points and its two district wins have been by a combined 62 points. Charlotte's lone win came over Leakey. Yorktown's Erin Barefield has passed for a district-leading 1,202 yards and 14 touchdowns, and Jayden Barefield has 37 catches for 734 yards and nine touchdowns.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Pettus, 55-0.

Notes: Pettus (2-6, 0-3) meets Runge (3-5, 1-2) seeking its first district win. Runge needs a win to avoid finishing with a losing record for the fifth consecutive season. Pettus has been outscored 87-7 in district play. Runge's Ryan Perez has passed for 1,117 yards and 12 touchdowns.

TAPPS DIVISION IV, DISTRICT 3

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: Sacred Heart, 58-0.

Notes: Sacred Heart (5-4, 2-0) plays St. Gerard (0-8, 0-2) seeking its 13th straight district win. Sacred Heart has won three straight while limiting its opponents to a total of 20 points. Sacred Heart's Trenton Pilat has rushed for an area-leading 1,347 yards and 19 touchdowns and scored an area-leading 118 points.

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Last year's score: St. Paul, 40-14.

Notes: St. Paul (6-2, 2-0) plays Brazos Christian (5-3, 2-1) coming off its bye week. St. Paul has won five straight games since losing to Austin Regents. Brazos Christian's lone district loss was to Hallettsville Sacred Heart. A St. Paul win would set up a likely showdown with Sacred Heart for the district title next week in Hallettsville. St. Paul's Adam Hollenbach has rushed for 1,046 yards and 19 touchdowns and has scored 116 points.