Anna (11-0) vs. Stephenville (9-2), 7 p.m. Friday at Midlothian’s Midlothian ISD Stadium: This showdown feels more like a regional final type game than an area round playoff, but sometimes the bracket works out this way. Anna and their dynamic offense rolled on last week blasting past Frisco Panther Creek 62-24. QB Ethan Bullock led the charge for the Coyotes throwing for 373 yards and six touchdowns, while Jambres Dubar ran for 132 yards and three touchdowns in the win. QB Ryder Lambert passed for 218 yards and six touchdowns to lead Stephenville in a 56-20 win over Fort Worth Dunbar last week. The ‘Jackets rolled up a 42-0 halftime lead and then emptied the bench in the second half.If you like offense, this game is going to be right up your alley, both teams can score points in bunches, on paper Anna has the better defense, but this is going to be the first really big playoff game these players have played in, Stephenville has the tradition and big-game experience. Stepp’s Pick: Stephenville by 7
Corpus Christi Calallen (11-0) vs. San Antonio Davenport (10-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday at Victoria’s Memorial Stadium: Talk about opposites meeting up, tradition rich Corpus Christi Calallen takes on first-year varsity program San Antonio Davenport. Calallen opened the playoffs with an easy 30-6 win over Beeville Jones last week, as RB Luke Medina ran for 98 yards and two touchdowns while the Calallen defense didn’t allow a score until 1:04 left in the game. Davenport won their first playoff game in school history last week taking down Fredericksburg 36-6. RB Shastin Golden is the headliner for the Wolves but Davenport’s defense is beginning to round into form and that unit will keep them in this game. However, the experience in big games is on Calallen’s side and Davenport learns some valuable lessons this week as they look to continue to build their program. Stepp’s Pick: Corpus Christi Calallen by 10