Friday Night Rewind: Best Games, Biggest Wins and Top Performers From Last Week

SAN ANGELO, TX — Here are the best games, biggest wins and top performers from last week’s high school football action in West Texas:

Best game: Lake View-Pecos

Fans at San Angelo Stadium were treated to a back-and-forth battle between Lake View and Pecos on Friday. Lake View’s Izaiah Rios kicked a 41-yard field goal in the final seconds to force overtime, but Pecos came out on top 45-37.

Biggest win: Water Valley

The Water Valley Wildcats were able to reclaim their spot as district champs in their first year back in the six-man game with a 62-50 win over Robert Lee. Water Valley can now enjoy a bye week before its regular-season finale at Paint Rock. Then it’s on to the playoffs, where the Wildcats’ No. 1 district seed will give them a more favorable path.

Biggest surprise: Mason-Holland

In a matchup of 6-1 teams, it looked like Mason’s district-title streak might be in jeopardy against Holland. Instead, the Punchers flexed their muscles with a 61-15 win. They still haven’t lost a district game since 2010.

Climbing the rankings: Wall, Mason, Junction

Three football teams in our coverage made a move in this week’s state rankings. Wall is up to No. 5 in Class 3A Division II, Mason is No. 7 in 2A D-I, and Junction debuted at No. 10 in 2A D-II.

Richland Springs remained at No. 2 in 1A D-II.

Statewide recognition: Ozona’s Michael Daniels

Daniels is one of 10 nominees for the Mr. Texas Football Player of the Week award after his performance last week against Colorado City.

He had 15 carries for 148 yards and two touchdowns, along with nine catches for 164 yards and four TDs. He also had 14 tackles on defense.

To vote for the award, visit TexasFootball.com.

Case for the defense: Miles

There’s rarely a shortage of offensive highlights for the Miles Bulldogs. Their defense showed it was capable of in a 41-0 win over Hamlin, which entered the game with a 5-2 record.

Strong in defeat: Robert Lee

The Robert Lee Steers’ 62-50 loss to Water Valley cost them a chance at a district title, but it should give the Steers confidence they can play with the top teams in the state. Robert Lee could be a dangerous district runner-up in the playoffs, but first they’ll have to get past Veribest on Friday in a game to decide the district’s second and final playoff spot.

Top performers

Hudson Fowler, Ozona: Threw for 243 yards and five TDs on 9-of-18 passing in a win over Colorado City

Manuel Riojas, Christoval: Had 17 carries for 155 yards in a loss to Forsan

Jasi Galindo, Eldorado: Had 12 carries for 171 yards and three TDs in a win over Van Horn

Landon Lacy, Water Valley: Threw for 174 yards and four TDs on 7-of-12 passing, and had nine carries for 70 yards and three TDs in a win over Robert Lee

Anthony Quintana, Water Valley: Had 15 carries for 95 yards and a TD, and had three catches for 98 yards and three TDs in a win over Robert Lee

Brody Walts, Garden City: Had 19 carries for 141 yards and a TD, and threw for 121 yards and three TDs on 8-of-9 passing in a loss to Buena Vista

Preston Dehlinger: Had six catches for 103 yards and two TDs in a loss to Buena Vista

Christian English, San Angelo Central: Threw for 200 yards and a TD on 14-of-25 passing, and he rushed for 82 yards and two TDs on 10 carries in a loss to Midland High

Jimmy Edwards, San Angelo Central: Had seven catches for 118 yards and a TD in a loss to Midland High

Gavin Johnson, San Angelo Central: Returned a kickoff 80 yards for a TD in a loss to Midland High

Chris Alvizo, San Angelo Lake View: Threw for 279 yards and three TDs on 17-of-26 passing in a loss to Pecos

Braylon White, San Angelo Lake View: Had eight catches for 116 yards and a TD in a loss to Pecos

Cristian Esparza, San Angelo Lake View: Had four catches for 99 yards and a TD in a loss to Pecos

Izaiah Rios, San Angelo Lake View: Had 14 carries for 96 yards and a TD, and a game-tying 41-yard field goal in a loss to Pecos

Brenner Sherwood, Robert Lee: Had 21 carries for 261 yards and three TDs, and was 16-of-28 passing for 255 yards and two TDs in a loss to Water Valley

Wyatt Bosworth, Robert Lee: Had six catches for 165 yards and a TD, and had 10 tackles and a forced fumble in a loss to Water Valley

Landon York, Wall: Threw for 293 yards and four TDs on 15-of-20 passing in a win over Grape Creek

Briggs Jones, Wall: Had four catches for 118 yards and a TD in a win over Grape Creek

Thomas Leanos, Wall: Had five carries for 110 yards and two TDs in a win over Grape Creek

Tevin Meade, Miles: Had 10 carries for 98 yards and a TD in a win over Hamlin

Dillon Medina, Miles: Had five carries for 106 yards and a TD in a win over Hamlin

Cooper Ellison, Miles: Had four catches for 101 yards and two TDs in a win over Hamlin 

Liam Yancy, Miles: Threw for 243 yards and three TDs on 13-of-22 passing in a win over Hamlin

Jaylen Torres, Miles: Had nine tackles, an interception and recovered a blocked punt for a TD in a win over Hamlin

Sean Jacoby, Brady: Was a perfect 10-of-10 passing for 100 yards in a win over Early

Johnny Menefield, Brady: Had 17 carries for 137 yards and two TDs in a win over Early

Ashton Taylor, Brady: Had 20 carries for 130 yards and three TDs in a win over Early

Gauge Evans, Brady: Had two interceptions in a win over Early

Demarcus Reed, Brady: Had seven tackles, two sacks, a forced fumble and a recovered fumble in a win over Early

Sutten Silerio, Mason: Had eight carries for 207 yards and four TDs in a win over Holland

Carlton Schmidt, Mason: Had seven carries for 149 yards and two TDs in a win over Holland

Jarrett Brown, Reagan County: Had 22 carries for 156 yards and a TD in a win over Sonora

Chris Johnson, Reagan County: Had 10 carries for 94 yards and a TD in a win over Sonora