Predicting the Biggest Week 5 Games in Texas: 4A, 3A, 2A
Stephenville (4-0) vs Canyon West Plains (2-2): These two 4A state powers have split the last two meetings in the playoffs. If they meet again this year, it’ll be in the state title game. Stephenville has won their last 20 games, but the ‘Jackets did get tested last week in a 42-23 win over 5A Abilene Wylie. QB Trot Jordan threw for 197 yards and four touchdowns, while RB Zyler McClendon tallied 204 yards on the ground and a score. The top receiving target was sophomore WR Caden Monk, who had 10 catches for 107 yards and two scores. West Plains nearly pulled off the upset last week but were stunned late in a 29-28 loss to Lubbock Liberty at home. RB Slade Russell had his fourth straight 200-yard rushing game as he tallied 206 yards and two scores to lead the Wolves charge as they rallied from a 14-0 deficit to take the lead late before Liberty pulled it out with under a minute remaining. West Plains has played a brutal schedule, but the defending state champions are playing on a different level than the rest of the state in 4A-Division I. Stepp’s Pick: Stephenville by 17