A stormy forecast could put a damper on this weekend high school football schedule in San Antonio, including the Express-News Game of the Week between Kerrville Tivy and Davenport. With several district on open weeks, including 27-6A and 30-6A, it might be the best time for this to happen. As of Wednesday, this is how the other top games from Week 6 are scheduled:
Sam Houston vs. Lanier, 7 p.m. Thursday, SAISD Complex: The battle for the four playoff spots in District 14-5A-II appears tight and this game could decide a playoff spot. Sam Houston (3-2 overall) and Lanier (3-1) are tied for third in district at 2-1, one game behind co-leaders Harlandale and McCollum, both 3-0. Sam Houston bounced back from a tough 13-12 loss against McCollum two weeks ago to beat Edison, 26-14. Lanier’s running game powered by Nicholas Torres (617 yards, nine touchdowns), Erick Esparza (495 yards, five touchdowns) and Isaiah (247 yards, one touchdown) could thrive under potentially sloppy conditions on the natural surface at SAISD Complex.
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LEE vs. Roosevelt, 7 p.m. Thursday, Heroes Stadium: This is a “prove-it” game for both teams. After starting 3-0, LEE dropped its District 28-6A opener to No. 1 Johnson, 66-6. That’s not a catastrophic loss. Johnson has breezed in all their victories. But, if the Volunteers want to get into the playoffs for the first time since 1993, a victory here would be ideal. No. 18 Roosevelt (2-2, 1-0) is aiming for its first playoff berth since 2020. A 2-0 start in league play gives them some cushion before playing Johnson next week. The Rough Riders have won two in a row since starting 0-2. They outlasted Madison in four overtimes, 45-43, last week in their league opener.
Harlandale vs. Jefferson, 7 p.m. Friday, Harlandale Memorial Stadium: Harlandale (3-2, 3-0 14-5A-II) is off to its best start in league play since 2005 when it went 6-0 and won the District 30-4A title. The Indians have posted district wins against Edison (27-7), Lanier (37-18) and Burbank (48-0) after going 0-2 in non-district. Senior quarterback Gabriel Salazar has passed for 562 yards and 11 touchdowns, and senior running back Gio Silva has 89 rushes for 564 yards and two scores. Jefferson (2-1, 1-1) opened district with a 31-14 loss against Lanier before defeating Burbank 29-21. The Mustangs have combined for 580 rushing yards and 101 passing yards in four games.
Warren vs. Sotomayor, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Gustafson Stadium: There’s still a long way to go, but the District 29-6A race is controlled by No. 4 Brennan (4-1) and No. 10 Harlan (4-1) at the top with 3-0 league marks. Outside of that, it’s a battle for the two remaining postseason spots. No. 17 Warren and Sotomayor sit tied for third place at 2-1 (each is 3-2 overall). O’Connor (1-1) is the only other team with one district loss. Warren is coming off a 34-13 victory against Taft backed by senior quarterback Mac Anderson and his four touchdown passes. It was a great way to respond after losing against Harlan 41-7. Sotomayor defeated winless Stevens 27-7 one week after losing against Brennan 49-0.
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Floresville at Somerset, 7 p.m.: How good is Floresville? We should find out over the next two games. The No. 20 Tigers (4-1) are off to their best start since 2021. They haven’t won four games in a season since 2020. They’ve won three in a row, including last week’s District 14-4A-I opener against Kennedy 67-3. After Somerset, the Tigers take on No. 11 La Vernia (4-1), which is No. 6 in the Class 4A Division I state rankings. Somerset (2-2) opens district play after taking last week off. Adrian Buentello has passed for 557 yards and six touchdowns. Playmaking receiver Malakai Iverson has 15 catches for 267 yards and two scores. Somerset needs to guard against looking ahead with a road game against La Vernia looming next week.
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This article originally published at Week 6 high school football preview: District 14-5A-II playoff chase heats up.
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