Spotlight game
Reagan vs. Brennan, 7 p.m. Saturday at Comalander Stadium: Both squads take a break from district play, but this non-district encounter has all the makings for a classic.
Brennan (2-0) has found success thus far with a high-scoring offense that is averaging 45 points a game and a stout defense that is yielding 6.5 points. Reagan (2-0) is tallying 34 points an outing and conceding 13.5.
Reagan has won four of the past five meetings in this series, with Brennan prevailing 17-0 in 2019.

Notable games
New Braunfels at Smithson Valley, 7:30 p.m. Friday: It’s hard to say that a game is must-win, especially only two weeks into District 27-6A action, but this contest has that feel to it. Both teams opened their season with two wins but dropped their league opener a week ago, with Smithson Valley falling to Wagner 27-24 in overtime and New Braunfels losing to Judson 37-14. The team that comes out on top in this one enhances its postseason stock, while the loser puts itself in a big hole.

Madison vs. Churchill, 7:30 p.m. Friday at Heroes Stadium: Another week, another test for two-time defending District 28-6A champion Madison. The Mavericks topped Roosevelt a week ago in their league opener and now face longtime foe Churchill, which has opened its campaign with back-to-back wins.

Alamo Heights at New Braunfels Canyon, 7:30 p.m. Friday: Mules coach Ron Rittimann returns to his alma mater looking to grab a second straight win after Alamo Heights dropped its season opener. New Braunfels Canyon returns to the field after a bye week and is off to its first 2-0 start since 2018.

Hondo at Devine, 7:30 p.m. Friday: The inside track to the District 15-4A II title will likely be determined when these long-time rivals, both 5-1 overall and 1-0 in league competition, meet for the 101st time. The Warhorses have won five of the past six matchups.

Tale of the tape
Floresville RB Dareion Murphy vs. Southside defense: The 6-foot-1, 195-pound Murphy has rushed for 582 yards and 11 touchdowns on the season, including a combined 513 yards and 10 scores the past two weeks. Led by linebacker Micah Young, a Division I prospect, the Cardinals (2-0) is allowing 3.5 points per outing. A week ago, Southside limited Somerset to four first downs and 74 yards and forced seven turnovers.

Jourdanton WR Jarel Lilly vs. Randolph secondary: A senior, Lilly has 44 receptions for 873 yards and nine TDs for the Indians (6-1 overall, 3-0 in district) heading into this District 14-3A I showdown. Randolph (4-2, 1-1) had four interceptions and 20 pass breakups through its first five games.

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