Dumas (1-1) at Perryton (1-1): After a disappointing Week 1 loss to Lubbock Cooper, Dumas got back on track in a big way last week as the Demons defense dominated in a 34-7 win over Lubbock Estacado. DHS allowed just 184 yards of offense, while QB Emmanuel Ibanez threw for 123 yards and two touchdowns and led Dumas with 103 yards rushing on 14 carries. Perryton after an impressive season opening win struggled to contain an explosive Canyon offense in a 49-27 defeat. The Rangers secondary was shredded to the tune of six touchdown passes. Perryton is tough to beat at home, but this Dumas team is mentally tough and defense always travels well. Stepp’s Pick: Dumas by 13
Wichita Falls Hirschi (2-0) at Springtown (1-1): It’s an old district rematch moved to non-district this season as Hirschi looks to knock off Springtown for the third straight time. These two met twice last year, with the Huskies winning both meetings, including a lopsided win in the regional finals. Hirschi last week needed overtime to escape Brock in a 37-30 win as SMU commit WR Jamarion Carroll hauled in seven passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns and USC commit A’Marion Peterson ran for 113 yards and two touchdowns lead the Huskies. Springtown bounced back nicely after a surprising season opening loss to Alvarado with a solid win of their own knocking off Graham 35-13. QB Hudson Hulett threw for 214 yards and four touchdowns and added another touchdown on the ground and Springtown’s red zone defense was outstanding, four times stopping Graham without points in the red zone. Springtown is solid and will push this veteran and talented Hirschi squad at home, but Hirschi’s playmakers are too much and that’s the difference in this one. Stepp’s Pick: Wichita Falls Hirschi by 12