C.E. King faces stiff test vs. North Shore
Last week delivered some exciting finishes and big upsets across the Houston area. There are more enticing games this week, including one of just nine matchups of unbeaten teams across the state.
Thursday Angleton (3-2, 2-1) at Fulshear (4-0, 2-0)
District 10-5A Division I 7 p.m. at Traylor Stadium
The teams shared the Disrict 10-5A Division I title last year. Running back Davion Godley went off for Fulshear last week with 226 rushing yards and two scores. Angleton quarterback Clinton Washington threw four touchdown passes in a loss to Magnolia, the Wildcats’ first district defeat.
Rob Tate
Jon’s prediction:
Fulshear 41, Angleton 24.
Rob’s prediction: Fulshear 36, Angleton 33.
Pasadena (3-2, 0-1) at Dobie (3-2, 1-0)
District 22-6A
6 p.m. at PISD Veterans Memorial Stadium
Dobie is coming off its biggest victory of the season, knocking off defending district champion Deer Park 38-35 on the road. The Longhorns trailed 28-7 at halftime before staging the rally. Cameron Mathews has rushed for 100-plus yards in four games. Dobie is 19-0 against Pasadena since 2004.
Jon Poorman
Jon’s prediction:
Dobie 45, Pasadena 14.
Rob’s prediction: Dobie 33, Pasadena 8.
Friday
Elsik (3-1, 1-0) at Pearland (3-1, 1-0)
District 23-6A
7 p.m. at Pearland ISD Stadium
Elsik has three victories for the first time since 2017, and it defeated Strake Jesuit 26-21 in the District 23-6A opener last week. Pearland is coming off a massive 20-13 victory against defending district champion Shadow Creek.
Jon Poorman
Jon’s prediction:
Pearland 35, Elsik 13.
Rob’s prediction: Pearland 28, Elsik 20.
North Shore (4-0, 1-0) at C.E. King (4-0, 1-0)
District 21-6A
7 p.m. at Sheldon ISD Panther Stadium
No. 2 state-ranked North Shore has outscored its opponents 185-33. The Mustangs have had little trouble scoring with quarterback Kaleb Bailey running the show. Quarterback Darius Clark-James has been a standout for C.E. King, completing 68.6% of his passes for 1,153 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Jon Poorman Jon’s prediction: No pick (covering game).
Rob’s prediction: North Shore 39, C.E. King 24.
Humble (2-2, 0-1) at Summer Creek (4-0, 1-0)
District 21-6A
7 p.m. at Turner Stadium Summer Creek is allowing just points 8.75 per game. Humble quarterback MacArthur Baker threw for 171 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to C.E. King.
Rob Tate
Jon’s prediction:
Summer Creek 31, Humble 14.
Rob’s prediction: Summer Creek 24, Humble 21.
Katy (4-1, 3-0) at Jordan (4-0, 2-0)
District 19-6A
7:15 p.m. at Legacy Stadium
Katy and Jordan are two of the three unbeaten teams in District 19-6A play. Katy has been dominant since a non-district loss against Atascocita, winning three straight games by a combined score of 154-28. After allowing 21 points in its opener against Eisenhower, Jordan has held opponents to single digits in each of the last three games.
Rob Tate
Jon’s prediction: Katy
42, Jordan 21.
Rob’s prediction: Katy 45, Jordan 14.
Cypress Ranch (3-1, 1-0) at Cypress Springs (4-0, 1-0)
District 16-6A
7 p.m. at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium
Cypress Ranch is averaging 42.6 points per game. Cypress Springs has been no stranger to the scoreboard either. The Panthers are averaging 42.7 points per game en route to the program’s best start in two decades. Senior quarterback Harrison Mass has passed for 697 yards and 11 touchdowns against just two interceptions.
Jon Poorman
Jon’s prediction:
Cypress Ranch 45, Cypress Springs 31.
Rob’s prediction: Cypress Ranch 32, Cypress Springs 23.
Westfield (2-2, 1-0) at Dekaney (3-1, 1-0)
District 14-6A
7 p.m. at Planet Ford Stadium
After losses against Hightower and No. 2 state-ranked North Shore, Westfield rebounded on Friday with a 44-27 win over Spring. Dekaney has reeled off three straight wins after falling to Klein Oak in its opener. Rob Tate Jon’s prediction: Westfield 31, Dekaney 14. Rob’s prediction: Westfield 29, Dekaney 20.
Friendswood (3-2, 2-1) at Magnolia (3-2, 2-1)
District 10-5A Division I 7 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium
Friendswood and Magnolia missed the postseason last year but are in good shape so far. Magnolia’s Hunter Andrews totaled 236 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Anglteon. Friendswood quarterback Brock Foster passed for two scores and rushed for two more in a win over Foster.
Rob Tate
Jon’s prediction:
Magnolia 28, Friendswood 24.
Rob’s prediction: Magnolia 35, Friendswood 33.
Port Neches-Groves (3-1, 1-0) at Texas City (4-0, 1-0)
7 p.m. at Stingaree Stadium
The biggest question surrounding PN-G is the availability of quarterback Shea Adams, who missed the last game against Marshall with an injury. That being said, the team’s defense has been stout this year. They are holding opponents to 14.3 points per outing.
Jon Poorman
Jon’s prediction: Port Neches-Groves 21, Texas City 14.
Rob’s prediction: Port Neches-Groves 10, Texas City 7.
Saturday
George Ranch (5-0, 3-0) at Ridge Point (3-2, 3-0)
District 20-6A
6 p.m. at Mercer Stadium George Ranch is 5-0 for the first time since 2015 and has outscored its opponents 173-89. Ridge Point is averaging 55.3 points per game in district play and 44.8 for the season. Junior quarterback Austin Carlisle has passed for 1,243 yards and accounted for 19 total touchdowns on the season.
Jon Poorman
Jon’s prediction:
Ridge Point 48, George Ranch 14.
Rob’s prediction:
Ridge Point 35, George Ranch 28.
Jon’s record: 8-4 last week; 41-16 overall (.719).
Rob’s record: 7-5 last week; 37-19 overall (.660).