• Originally published September 25, 2008 at 11:51 p.m., updated September 25, 2008 at 11:51 p.m.

DISTRICT 30-4A

Rockport-Fulton Pirates at Calhoun Sandcrabs, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Calhoun, 28-13.

Notes: Calhoun (2-0) and Rockport-Fulton (3-1) meet for fifth straight season and the seventh time in the last nine seasons in their district opener. Rockport-Fulton had won four straight over Calhoun, but Calhoun has won the last two meetings, which were district games. Calhoun is ranked No. 5 in the Class 4A poll. Calhoun has not played since defeating Brazosport 42-7 on Sept. 5 and has not started a season with three wins since 1991. Rockport-Fulton has won three straight since losing to Orange Grove. Calhoun’s James Ezzell and Sterling Jones have combined to rush for 537 yards and nine touchdowns.

Radio: KITE, 93.3 FM.

Corpus Christi Ray Texans at Beeville Trojans, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Beeville (2-2) and Corpus Christi Ray (2-1) meet for the first time since 1995 in their district opener. Beeville won that non-district game 28-20. Beeville and Ray became district foes after Ray dropped from Class 5A. Beeville has scored 140 points this season and yielded 134. Beeville is coming off a 41-35 loss to Schertz Clemens. Ray has won two straight since losing to Alice. Beeville’s Eric Soza has passed for 726 yards and six touchdowns and rushed for 264 yards and three touchdowns, and Val Valdez has rushed for 384 yards and three touchdowns.

Radio: KTKO, 105.1 FM.

DISTRICT 26-2A

East Bernard Brahmas at Rice Consolidated Raiders, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: East Bernard (3-0) and Rice Consolidated (3-0) meet for the first time since 2003 in their district opener at Altair. Rice Consolidated won that game 55-6. Rice Consolidated is ranked No. 7 in the Class 2A. Rice Consolidated has yielded a total of 20 points and an average of 80.3 yards per game. East Bernard has rushed for a total of 907 yards. Rice Consolidated’s Zacchhaeus Foster has rushed for 414 yards and five touchdowns, and Myles Dumont has passed for 427 yards and six touchdowns. East Bernard’s Matt Stelzel and Lance Crump have combined to rush for 469 yards and five touchdowns.

Hempstead Bobcats at Schulenburg Shorthorns, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Schulenburg (1-2) opens district play against Hempstead (0-2) after losing 38-7 to Yoakum in a game that was rescheduled from the previous week. Hempstead has not played since losing to Sealy 43-8 on Sept. 5. Schulenburg is yielding an average of 27.3 points per game and Hempstead is surrendering an average of 39 points per game. Schulenburg is seeking to win its district opener for its fifth straight season.

Brazos Consolidated Cougars at Weimar Wildcats, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Weimar (2-1) takes a two-game winning streak into its district opener against Brazos Consolidated (2-1). The teams met once before with Brazos Consolidated taking a 37-21 win in 2004. Brazos Consolidated’s three games have been decided by a total of eight points. Brazos Consolidated’s loss was by one point to Shiner and Weimar’s loss was by two points to Burton. Weimar’s Brixx Hawthorne has passed for 565 yards and six touchdowns and rushed for 269 yards and two touchdowns.

NON-DISTRICT

Sweeny Bulldogs at Bay City Blackcats, 7 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Bay City (1-2) and Sweeny (1-1) meet for the first time since 1997 when they were district foes. Bay City won that game 15-8. Bay City’s Le’Tevin Wilcox rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns in a 26-21 loss to Cuero last week. Sweeny had not played since Aug. 29 before losing to Bellville 39-19 last week.

Radio: KKHA, 92.5 FM.

El Campo Ricebirds at Columbia Roughnecks, 7 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: El Campo (3-0) and Columbia (1-2) last met in 2003 when they were district opponents. El Campo won that game 48-24. Columbia’s last win over El Campo was an 8-0 decision in 2000. El Campo has won 13 straight non-district games. El Campo’s Landon Appling rushed for 210 yards and one touchdown, caught two passes for 24 yards and returned three kickoffs for 92 yards in last week’s 26-14 win over Wharton. Appling has rushed for 432 yards and one touchdown. Columbia is coached by Victoria High graduate Leland Surovik.

Radio: KULP, 1390 AM.

Cuero Gobblers at La Vernia Bears, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Cuero, 49-0.

Notes: Cuero (3-0) has won six straight against La Vernia (3-1) dating back to 1994 and four of those wins came in district games. Cuero is coming off a 26-21 win over Bay City in which it scored the winning touchdown with 22 seconds left in the fourth quarter. Cuero is ranked No. 2 in the Class 3A poll. La Vernia has defeated Bandera, Wimberley and Canyon Lake and lost to Giddings. Cuero’s Tyler Arndt has passed for 628 yards and four touchdowns, and Robert Armstrong has 18 receptions for 277 yards and three touchdowns.

Radio: KBAR, 100.9 FM.

Edna Cowboys at Van Vleck Leopards, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Edna, 26-20, OT.

Notes: Edna (0-3) and Van Vleck (1-2) meet for the 13th consecutive season. Edna holds a 7-4-1 edge during that span. The game was originally scheduled for Sept. 12, but was postponed because of Hurricane Ike. Both teams were scheduled to have open dates this week. Edna is coming off a 22-20 loss to Brazos Consolidated and last went 0-3 in 2005 when it finished 0-9. Van Vleck defeated Palacios, a district foe of Edna, 31-21 last week in its third straight game against a Class 3A team. Van Vleck’s Kade Kucera has passed for 764 yards and six touchdowns.

La Grange Leopards at Goliad Tigers, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Goliad (1-2) meets La Grange (2-1) after defeating Luling 30-7 for its first win of the season. In its last five wins, Goliad has limited opponents to seven points or less. La Grange is coming off a 53-8 win over Gonzales, a district foe of Goliad. Goliad’s Aaron Franklin, Andrew Pena, Hayden Otwell and Jake Garrett have combined for 32 receptions for 308 yards and one touchdown. La Grange’s Josh Schneider has passed for 528 yards and five touchdowns and rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns.

Yoakum Bulldogs at Marion Bulldogs, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Yoakum, 14-0.

Notes: Yoakum (1-2) lost seven straight games after defeating Marion (4-0) last season before last week’s 38-7 win over Schulenburg. Yoakum’s win over Schulenburg was also the first time it had limited an opponent to one touchdown since playing Marion. Marion has defeated Universal City Randolph, Pearsall, San Antonio Cole and Ingram Moore. Yoakum’s William Markert has passed for 466 yards and four touchdowns, and Trey Hights has rushed for 363 yards and four touchdowns.

Radio: KYKM, 92.5 FM.

Shiner Comanches at Palacios Sharks, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Shiner (3-0) plays Class 3A Palacios (1-2) after defeating Poth 22-0 last week for its third straight win over a Class 2A team and moving to No. 9 in the Class 1A poll. Palacios is coming off a 31-21 loss to Van Vleck. Shiner hasn’t been 4-0 since 2004 when it won the Class 1A state championship. Shiner has rushed for 960 yards to overcome a minus-six turnover ratio. Shiner’s Josh Greathouse has rushed for 429 yards and four touchdowns. Palacios’ Alex Buckley has rushed for 394 yards and two touchdowns.

Radio: KTKM, 99.9 FM.

Lehman Lobos at Gonzales Apaches, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Lehman (3-1) travels from Kyle to play Gonzales (1-3) for the first time. Lehman is in its third year of varsity competition and has defeated Riesel, Austin Reagan and Austin Lanier and lost to San Antonio Edison. Gonzales looks to bounce back from 53-8 loss to La Grange. Gonzales has yielded a total of 127 points in its three losses. Gonzales’ Jordan Meredith has passed for 449 yards and six touchdowns, and Ckody Burton has 14 receptions for 349 yards and four touchdowns.

Radio: KCTI, 1450 AM.

Karnes City Badgers at Falls City Beavers, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Karnes City, 13-0.

Notes: Karnes County foes Karnes City (2-2) and Falls City (1-2) meet for the third straight year after splitting their previous two games. Karnes City has won two straight games and needs a victory to take a winning record into district play for the second consecutive season. Falls City’s lone win was a 7-6 overtime victory over Poth, a district opponent of Karnes City.

Radio: KAML, 990 AM.

Kenedy Lions at Hallettsville Sacred Heart Indians, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Kenedy (0-3) and Sacred Heart (1-2) meet for the third time. Sacred Heart won the previous two meetings in 2002 and 2003. Kenedy has scored a total of 16 points this season and is trying to end an 18-game losing streak. Sacred Heart looks to bounce back from a 41-20 loss to Nixon-Smiley, a district opponent of Kenedy.

Nixon-Smiley Mustangs at Woodsboro Eagles, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Nixon-Smiley (1-3) has defeated Woodsboro (1-2) four straight times dating back to 1994, the most recent a 28-6 win in 2001. Nixon-Smiley snapped a five-game losing streak with a 41-20 win over Hallettsville Sacred Heart. Woodsboro has lost two straight and scored a total of six points in those losses. Nixon-Smiley’s Cody Box has passed for 536 yards and five touchdowns, and Chester Casas has 14 receptions for 283 yards and three touchdowns.

Louise Hornets at Boling Bulldogs, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Louise, 35-13.

Notes: Louise (0-3) and Boling (0-3) meet for the fifth time since 2000 and have split the previous four games, including two as district opponents. Boling is trying to break a 10-game losing streak and has yielded a total of 113 points in its three losses this season. Louise is playing its fourth straight Class 2A team. Louise’s Kyle Lawson has rushed for 404 yards and four touchdowns. Boling’s Justin Hobbs has passed for 512 yards and five touchdowns, and Kalin Ray has an area-leading 26 receptions for 332 yards and four touchdowns.

Needville Blue Jays at Tidehaven Tigers, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Tidehaven (1-2) meets Needville (2-1) after snapping a five-game losing streak with a 32-6 win over Bloomington. Needville is coming off a 21-0 loss to Columbus, the first time it had been shutout since a 41-0 loss to Columbia in 2004. Tidehaven has 1,082 yards of total offense, but only 288 yards rushing. Tidehaven’s Sean Dannels has passed for an area-leading 794 yards and seven touchdowns, and Evan Stavinoha has 21 receptions for an area-leading 439 yards and four touchdowns.

Danbury Panthers at Ganado Indians, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Ganado (2-1) and Danbury (2-0) play for the first time since 2001 when they were district opponents. Ganado won that game 49-29 to make it 12 in a row over Danbury. Ganado looks to bounce back from a 42-14 loss to Jackson County rival Industrial. Danbury hasn’t played since beating Anahuac 27-19 on Sept. 5. Ganado has rushed for 1,008 yards and Kevin Smith and Donovan Foster have combined to rush for 694 yards and seven touchdowns.

Bloomington Bobcats at Runge Yellowjackets, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Bloomington (0-2) seeks its first win of the season while Runge (2-2) attempts to own a winning record at the midpoint of the season for the first time since 2004. Bloomington has scored a total of 12 points this season and is attempting to end a 10-game losing streak. Runge is seeking its first win over a UIL varsity team since 2004. Runge’s Randy Solis has rushed for an area-leading 570 yards and five touchdowns.

Thrall Tigers at Flatonia Bulldogs, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: Flatonia (3-0) meets Thrall (1-3) coming off a 55-42 win over Shiner St. Paul. Flatonia’s Adrian Lighteard rushed for 344 yards and five touchdowns and returned a blocked punt 35 yards for a touchdown against St. Paul. Flatonia has rolled up 1,318 yards of offense and scored 131 points. Thrall’s lone win was a 26-20 victory over Somerville, a district opponent of Flatonia. Lighteard has rushed for 522 yards and seven touchdowns, and Jordan Williams has passed for 556 yards and six touchdowns.

Yorktown Wildcats at Stockdale Brahmas, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Stockdale, 49-7.

Notes: Yorktown (1-2) and Stockdale (2-1) were district opponents the last two seasons before Yorktown dropped to Class 1A. Yorktown snapped a seven-game losing streak with an 18-3 win over Kenedy last week. Yorktown’s Erin Barefield rushed for 116 yards in the win. Yorktown had been shut out in its first two games against Hallettsville Sacred Heart and Three Rivers. Stockdale lost 34-6 to San Antonio Christian last week after defeating Falls City and Jourdanton.

Shiner St. Paul Cardinals at Texas School for the Deaf Rangers, 7:30 p.m.

Last year: Did not play.

Notes: St. Paul (2-1) travels to Austin to play Texas School for the Deaf (2-1). The teams last met in 2006 and St. Paul captured a 41-22 win. St. Paul suffered its first loss of the season to Flatonia 55-42 last week. St. Paul has reached the 40-point mark in all three of its games. St. Paul’s Gil Hodges and Travis Sauer have combined to rush for 702 yards and 12 touchdowns.

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