District play begins for local Class 5A schools this week, and for a majority of other teams it’s the final tune-up. Here’s a look at the best high school football games in the Lubbock area in Week 5.
GAME OF THE WEEK
Shallowater (2-2) at Idalou (2-2)
7 p.m. Friday, Reddell Field
This rivalry rarely disappoints.
The Mustangs have had Idalou’s number the past three years since the matchup was renewed. That includes Shallowater’s 24-20 victory last season. The Wildcats’ last win in the series was in 2019.
Idalou enters as the hotter team. The Wildcats rebounded the past two weeks after a rough start to the season. Since being outscored 99-34 its first two games, Idalou has won consecutive contests, including a 50-0 blowout of Odessa Compass last week. That marked the Cougars’ first loss.
Shallowater has been up and down, but it’s played the tougher schedule. Three of the Mustangs’ four opponents have been in Class 4A, including Midland Greenwood last week. The Rangers, 42-17 winners Friday, are ranked No. 9 in 4A D-II.
As usual, fans should prepare for a competitive, defensive-minded matchup this week at Reddell Field.
Week 5 games to watch for Lubbock area
Monterey (2-2) at Amarillo High (3-1)
7 p.m. Thursday, Dick Bivins Stadium
Last week: Monterey 49, Odessa High 21; Amarillo Palo Duro 35, Amarillo 14
District 2-5A Division I play kicks off with a rematch of Amarillo’s thrilling 50-42 win last season.
Canyon Randall (4-0) at Estacado (2-2)
7 p.m. Thursday, Lowrey Field
Last week: Randall 27, Wichita Falls Legacy 0; Estacado 44, Sweetwater 21
The Matadors are aiming for consecutive wins for the first time this season.
Roscoe (0-4) at New Home (3-1)
7 p.m. Friday, Leopard Field
Last week: Stamford 28, Roscoe 7; New Home 48, Denver City 14
The Leopards seem to have found themselves since a Week 1 setback. Don’t be fooled by the Plowboys’ record, though. Roscoe’s average margin of defeat is 16 points to Hawley, Stamford and two undefeated teams.
Post (4-0) at Farwell (2-1)
7 p.m. Friday, W.M. Roberts Stadium
Last week: Post 28, Slaton 27 (OT); Abernathy 41, Farwell 32
The Antelopes left it all on the field Friday. Can they keep rolling after long road trip?
Lubbock-Cooper (3-1) at Plainview (2-2)
7 p.m. Friday, Greg Sherwood Memorial Bulldog Stadium
Last week: Lubbock-Cooper 57, Frenship 56 (OT); Dumas 43, Plainview 35
This District 2-5A D-II opener features a surging Pirates squad and a Plainview team that has been in every game this year.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Game of the Week: Idalou, Shallowater football renew rivalry
Reporting by Stephen Garcia, Lubbock Avalanche-Journal / Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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