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THE CRYSTAL BALL: Who advances in 5A, 4A, 3A TXHSFB playoffs?
Thanksgiving week is a monumental time in Texas high school football, as only the top teams get to continue their playoff journey. Here's a look at some key matchups in Classes 5A, 4A, and 3A, with insights and predictions:
Randle vs. Brenham (5A Regional Semifinal)
Randle, under HC Brian Randle, is a juggernaut this season with a 12-0 record, including dominant playoff wins. Facing Brenham (11-1), fresh off a tight win over Liberty Hill, presents their toughest test yet.
Keys to Victory:
- Randle: The Lions rely on their dynamic backfield with QB Keilan Sweeny and 5-star RB Landen Williams-Callis, who averages nearly 143 yards per game. Defensively, Texas A&M commit Chase Sims and DB Sh’Rhod Revis are key to containing Brenham’s ground game.
- Brenham: RB Jacoby “Man Child” Dixon, averaging 187 yards per game, must shoulder the offensive load against a fierce Randle defense.
Prediction: Randle’s defensive dominance and Callis’ big game propel the Lions to a 14-point win.
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FB Marshall vs. Iowa Colony (5A Regional Semifinal)
Iowa Colony (22-2 over two years) meets a familiar foe in FB Marshall, a rematch from earlier this season where the Pioneers triumphed.
Keys to Victory:
- Iowa Colony: Sophomore QB Carson White must distribute the ball effectively to playmakers like Jayden Warren. RB Aaron Tenner adds explosiveness on the ground, while Baylor commit Chris Johnson anchors the defensive line.
- Marshall: QB KK Johnson will look to his standout WRs Ja’kayden Ferguson and Andre Feast for big plays. Defensively, Texas commit Caleb Chester leads a secondary tasked with containing Iowa Colony’s versatile offense.
Prediction: Iowa Colony edges out Marshall late to move to the Regional Final.
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Bay City vs. Calallen (4A Regional Semifinal)
Bay City hadn’t won a district championship in almost two decades until this year where the Blackcats won the district out right. Posting an 11-1 record on the year, the Blackcats are on a mission to make it to Jerry’s world as one of the most slept on teams in 4A texas high school football. They play Calallen this week, and will need a big game from Sr. QB Alex Estrada who has thrown for 3,155 yards this year. Expect Estrada to get the ball to big play threat Sr. WR Xylan Williams to help open up the run game with Sr. RB Jada Andrews.
Prediction: Bay City continues its dream season, beating Calallen by 17.
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Other Predictions in 5A, 4A, and 3A:
- Angleton vs. College Station: Angleton wins a high-scoring thriller.
- A&M Consolidated vs. La Porte: Consolidated remains unbeaten with a narrow victory.
- Chapel Hill vs. Stafford: Chapel Hill’s potent rushing attack overwhelms Stafford.
- Hitchcock vs. Franklin: Hitchcock stuns Franklin in an upset.
- Columbus vs. Yoakum: Columbus powers through for a rematch with Hitchcock.
These games highlight the best of Texas high school football, with Thanksgiving week showcasing the grit and skill of the state’s top programs. Stay tuned as teams fight for a spot in the Regional Finals and beyond!
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THE RANKINGS: North Shore, Randle public teams to beat, Kinkaid wins SPC
For the 2024 Texas high school football season, we enter the third season.
There is the offseason, the regular season and now we embark on the postseason.
To no one's surprise, Class 6A North Shore enters the playoffs as the No. 1 team in Houston after running the table and most recently beating Top 10 opponent Sumer Creek. Fulshear, Willis, Katy, Ridge Point, Bridgeland, Cypress Falls, Westfield, Lamar and Randle all ran through their district slates undefeated. They hoist their district's golden ball, but there is much, much more to play for.
Randle looked absolutely dominating all season in Class 5A, while Kinkaid takes the SPC Championship and is VYPE's No.1 private school for the season.
Here are how the rankings shook out entering the playoffs.
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VYPE's Class 6A Top 25
No.1 North Shore Mustangs
No. 2 Atascocita Eagles
No. 3 Fulshear Chargers
No. 4 Willis Wildkats
No. 5 Katy Tigers
No. 6 Ridge Point Panthers
No. 7 Bridgeland Bears
No. 8 Shadow Creek Sharks
No. 9 The Woodlands Highlanders
No. 10 Klein Cain Hurricanes
No. 11 Summer Creek Bulldogs
No. 12 Katy Jordan Warriors
No. 13 Cypress Falls Eagles
No. 14 Westfield Mustangs
No. 15 Clear Springs Chargers
No. 16 Tomball Cougars
No. 17 Dickinson Gators
No. 18 Lamar Texans
No. 19 Hightower Hurricanes
No. 20 Pearland Oilers
No. 21 Cy-Fair Bobcats
No. 22 Deer Park Deer
No. 23 Kingwood Mustangs
No. 24 Cypress Woods Wildcats
No. 25 Paetow Panthers
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VYPE's Class 5A Top 10
No. 1 Randle Lions
No. 2 Iowa Colony Pioneers
No. 3 Huntsville Hornets
No. 4 FB Marshall Buffs
No. 5 Montgomery Bears
No. 6 La Porte Bulldogs
No. 7 Barbers Hill Eagles
No. 8 Galveston Ball Tors
No. 9 Angleton Wildcats
No. 10 Galena Park Yellowjackets
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PRIVATE SCHOOL
No. 1 Kinkaid Falcons
No. 2 FBCA Eagles
No. 3 Houston Christian Mustangs
No. 4 Second Baptist Eagles
No. 5 Episcopal Knights