Andrews (1-0) at Canyon (0-1)
After traveling 283 miles last week to Clint, Andrews hits the road once again this week with just a 214-mile road trip to the Texas Panhandle where the Mustangs will take on Canyon. Last week, Andrews rolled past Clint, 34-7, in a game shortened by bad weather in the El Paso area on Friday. RB JaeSean DeBouse had two touchdown runs and hauled in a touchdown pass to lead the Mustangs, who were dominant. One of the biggest surprises of Week 1 in the Texas Panhandle was Canyon falling in surprising fashion to Perryton, 45-44. CHS got plenty of offense on the night rolling up nearly 500 yards of offense, led by QB Boston Bell, who threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns while Colt Cruth ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns. But Canyon’s defense left a lot to be desired. They’ll clean some things up at home, but I really like this Andrews team and they are starting to develop the look of a team that’ll be a tough out come playoff time with that Slot-T offense.
Stepp’s Pick: Andrews by 6
Gilmer (0-1) at Tyler Chapel Hill (1-0)
One of the more head-scratching losses in Week 1 regardless of classification was Gilmer’s 22-15 loss to Longview Pine Tree. Gilmer jumped out to a quick 12-0 lead early and led 15-7 at the half, but the Buckeyes' offense was shut out in the second half while picking up just four first downs. Gilmer was also plagued by poor special teams play all night. Chapel Hill had no illusions of a slow start as the Bulldogs went to Jasper and won 56-20. RB Ricky Stewart, a Texas commit, ran for 225 yards and three scores, while Baylor commit QB Demetrius Brisbon threw for 101 yards and a score and added 51 yards on the ground to go with a score. The Bulldogs' stars only played one series in the third quarter with Chapel Hill up big. Expect Gilmer to come out offensively much sharper and look for the special teams errors to be cleaned up. Chapel Hill’s just too potent on the offensive side of the ball and that’s the key in what will likely be another track meet.
Stepp’s Pick: Tyler Chapel Hill by 9