Friday Night Roundup: Wall Cruises Past TLCA to Set Up Early Showdown

WALL, TX — The No. 4-ranked Wall Hawks coasted to a 74-0 win over TLCA San Angelo on Friday.

Wall improved to 7-1 overall and 2-0 in District 3-3A Division I.

The win sets up a first-place showdown at Early (6-1, 1-0) next week that could be for the district title, though a 6-1 Ingram Moore team also looms as a threat.

Wall led 59-0 by halftime against a TLCA program that is still finding its footing after back-to-back winless seasons. The Eagles fell to 2-6 overall and 0-2 in district. They’ll host Ingram Moore next week.

Wall quarterback Gunner King was 6-of-7 passing for 129 yards and three touchdowns in limited action. Ian Reichenau was 4-of-5 passing for 15 yards and a TD.

The Hawks did the rest of their damage on the ground.

Gunner Garza led the rushing attack with seven carries for 92 yards and a TD. Caden Sturm, Kaden McFarden and Hudson Surber all added TD runs.

Surber, Slayton Hallmark, Evan Boehle and Luke O’Neal all had TD catches.

Garza and Kalan Sanders each had an interception, while Hallmark forced a fumble.

Sonora Tops Ozona to Remain Tied for District Lead

The Sonora Broncos took care of business with a 32-14 win over Ozona to officially end the Lions’ chances of repeating as district champs.

Ozona still had an opportunity to get back in the title race with a win over Sonora, but the Broncos jumped out to a 26-6 lead at halftime to dash those hopes.

Sonora is now 6-1 overall and 3-0 in District 4-2A Division I, putting the Broncos in a tie with Ballinger atop the standings.

Sonora will visit Reagan County next week before hosting Ballinger on Oct. 30 for what could be the district-title game. However, a 6-1 Forsan team that is 2-1 in district is also waiting in the regular-season finale, so there’s still a lot to be decided.

Ozona fell to 3-5 overall and 2-2 in district. The Lions will be off next week before hosting Reagan County.

Robert Lee Shuts Out Santa Anna

The Robert Lee Steers made quick work of the Santa Anna Mountaineers in a 56-0 win that was over by halftime due to the 45-point mercy rule.

Robert Lee improved to 5-2 overall and 2-0 in District 7-1A Division I, while Santa Anna fell to 2-5, 0-2.

Robert Lee was led by Malachi Wauqua, who had seven carries for 93 yards and three TDs. He also threw two TD passes.

Justice Immel had a fumble return for a TD.

Major Smith had a TD catch, a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries. Josh Garcez had 10 tackles, a forced fumble and a TD run.

Robert Lee will visit Baird next week, while Santa Anna will host Highland.

Blackwell Flies Past Trent

The Blackwell Hornets scored three defensive TDs to help fuel a 67-6 win over Trent.

Keagan Reno had two interceptions, one of which he returned for a TD, along with a TD catch.

Rennder Gardenhire had eight tackles and an INT returned for a TD, along with two TD runs.

Zade Linman also had an INT returned for a TD, while Slade Wilkinson had a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and a TD catch.

Dameon Rivera had two TD runs.

Blackwell (6-2 overall, 2-0 in District 7-1A Division II) will host Panther Creek next week. Trent (1-7, 0-2) will travel to Olfen.

Veribest Takes Down Sterling City

The Veribest Falcons earned an impressive 47-26 win over Sterling City that has them remained tied atop the standings in District 8-1A Division I.

Veribest improved to 5-2 overall and 2-0 in district, while Sterling City fell to 3-4, 1-1.

Veribest still has games against Top 10 teams Menard and Water Valley waiting, but the Falcons gave themselves a fighting chance with this win.

Veribest will host Irion County next week, while Sterling City will visit Menard.

No. 2 Mason Dominant in Win Over San Saba

The No. 2-ranked Mason Punchers continued their impressive run with a 47-0 win over San Saba.

It was the third shutout of the season for Mason, which has won all but one game by 21 points or more.

The Punchers (5-2 overall, 2-0 in District 7-2A Division I) may not be challenged at all on the way to a district title. They host Johnson City next week.

San Saba (4-3, 1-1) will visit Coleman next week.

Other Week 8 Scores

Midland Lee 32, San Angelo Central 27

Ballinger 34, Colorado City 14

Water Valley 65, Irion County 14

Hamlin 56, Winters 14

Stanton 56, Grape Creek 0

Christoval 26, Reagan County 22

Bangs 53, Coleman 10

Johnson City 33, Brady 7

Eldorado 34, Van Horn 13

Wink 67, McCamey 21

Junction 40, La Pryor 6

Veribest 47, Sterling City 26

Baird 57, Bronte 8

Highland 58, Paint Rock 12

Panther Creek 85, Loraine 50

Richland Springs 62, Brookesmith 6

Cherokee 58, Lohn 12