Paradise (3A1) and Tidehaven (3A2) have been PB's season-long favorites to take the two titles. But look out for Columbus, which is seeking a thrge-peat. Also, Newton is always in contention and Idalou has been very strong in recent games. East Bernard lost to Tidehave big time on Nov. 7, 59-6. Perhaps there should be a rule that when the first game was so lopsided, there should not be a second game; Tidehaven clearl showed its superiority. 3A1 Paradise (12-1) vs. Peaster

Since preseason, Refugio (2AD!) and Shiner (2AD2) have been the title favorites. Now, we are about to see if that will, in fact, be the case. Stinnett West Texas and Bremond appear to have the best chances at deciding otherwise. 2AD1 Cisco (12-1) vs. Stinnett West Texas (13-0), 6:00 pm, Fri., Lubbock Joaquin (9-4) vs. San Augustine (10-3), 7:30 pm, Fri., Henderson Axtell (11-1) vs. Hamilton (11-2), 7,00 pm, Fri. Robinson Mason (11 -3) vs. Refugio (12-0), 7:00 pm, Fri.

2AD2 Stinnett West Texas (13-0) 26, New Home 19 Joaquin (9-4) 74 Elysian Fields 21 Cisco (12-1) 28, Spearman 20 . San Augustine (10-3) 43 Beckville 33 Hamilton (11-2) 29, Price Carlisle 7 Mason (10-3) 42, Kenedy 37 Refugio (12-0) 40, Ganado 13 2A2 Stratford 48, Bovina 14 Gruver 23, Ropes 13 Lindsay 29, Collinsville 23 Albany vs. Muenster 6:00 pm., Fri., Graham Bremond 17, Mart 6 Mt. Enterprise 74, Garrison 46 Junction Shiner 34, Iola 14 3A1 Peaster

2AD1 Stinnett West Texas (12-0) 30, Hawley (8-4) 0 3AD1 Paradise (10-1) 24, Dalhart (8-4) 0 Franklin (9-2) 56, Orangefield (9-3) 34

With Refugio faltering and Ganado looking like it wants to repeat, there has been a major shufling in 2AD1 ranks. It is not unusual at all to see the Mart Panthers in the playoffs, but after five losses during the regular season, here they are; in th e second round of the this year's post district games against another perennial winner, Lovelady, which should advance. Ganado should be a clear winner over Thorndale, but only if they do not take the Bulogs lightlu. Thorndale

Please tell Putt if you see any need for corrections or changes, to: drandypate@gmail.com 3A1 1. Refugio (-9-0)/Weimar (6-3) 1. Paradise (9-1)/Breckenridge (4-6) 7:00 pm, Fri. Victoria 7:00 pm, Thurs., at Breckenridge 2. Jewett Leon (10-0)/Shelbyville ((3-7) 2. WF City View (8-2) 7:00 pm, Thurs. Palestine 7:00 pm, Thurs., Nacogdoches 3. Stinnett West Texas (10-0)/Abernathy (5-4

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2AD2 3A1 1. Refugio (8-0) 61, Skidmore-Tynan 0 1. Paradise 20, Ponder 24 /Three Rivers /Boyd 2. Jewett Leon 40, Corrigan-Camden 14 2. City View (7-2) 53, Millsap 24 /Granger /at Valley View 3. Franklin (9-0) 52, Cross Roads 0 3. Columbus (7-2) 35, Hallettsville 2 /Cayuga /Hempstead 4. Stinnett West Texas 21, Spearman 9 4. Atlanta (8-2) 34, Gladewater 18 .Sunray /OPEN 5. Elysian Field

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