District 3-3A results

[panther power]

If you are from 3-3A please post your info. here tonight. Put stats is avaliable, game highlights and of course the final score. Try to put players that had some highlights as well. Good Luck to 3-3A and be careful if traveling. God Bless.

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Colorado City at Fort Stockton




When/where: 7:30 p.m., today, Grande Communications Stadium


2004 Records: Colorado City 10-3; Fort Stockton 6-5


Players to watch: Colorado City, RB/DB Roland Rivera (5-6, 150, Sr.), WR/LB Frankie Arguijo (5-10, 165, Sr.), TE/LB Tim Atkins (6-0, 180, Sr.); Fort Stockton, QB J.J. Hickman (5-11, 170, Sr.), C Octavio Contreras (5-8, 190, Sr.)


Notables: This game to start the football season at Grande Communications Stadium is between two playoff teams from a year ago. But it also features an interesting coaching matchup. Tom Howard, who is beginning his first season at Fort Stockton, coached at Henrietta a year ago. Henrietta knocked the Wolves out of the Class 2A Division I playoffs in 2004. ... The Wolves won 9-7 in 2004. ... Rivera is a two-year letterman and first team all-district defensive back. He rushed for 137 yards on 37 carries last season.


Next game: Colorado City at Merkel, 8 p.m., Sept. 2; El Paso Burges at Fort Stockton, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 2

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Class 3A


Merkel at Monahans




When/where: 8 p.m. today, Lobo Stadium


2004 Records: Monahans 4-6; Merkel 4-6.


Radio: KLBO 1330 AM, Monahans


Players to watch: Monahans, FB Sam Graves (5-10, 190, Sr.), RB Chris Roberson (5-11, 180, Jr.), DT Steven Richardson (6-1, 250, Sr.); Merkel, FB/LB Zach Maxey (6-0, 190 Sr.); WR/DB Trevor Hood (6-1, 160, Sr.)


Monahans head coach Mickey Owens' quote: "I just want to see us have good execution. I also want to see how the kids react to a Friday night game and see how they keep their composure."


Notables: The Loboes usher in a new era as Owens, a one-time Monahans assistant, takes over as head coach. There are plenty of question marks heading into the season as to how good the Loboes can be. Owens has changed the offense from a spread to the Wing-T. ... The good news is Graves is back after rushing for 560 yards last season. ... Defensively, Richardson is back to anchor the line after posting 44 tackles. LB Larry Jasso recorded 77 tackles in 2004. ... Maxey led the Badgers with 950 yards rushing, while totaling 77 tackles and one interception on defense last year. ... Merkel has defeated Monahans the last two years, including 27-19 last season.


Next game: Monahans at Andrews, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9; Colorado City at Merkel, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2

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Midland Christian at Pecos




When/where: 7:30 p.m., today, Eagle Stadium, Pecos


2004 Records: Midland Christian 12-1; Pecos 1-9


Players to watch: Midland Christian, DB James Lynch (5-10, 170, Jr.), QB Cory Burleson (6-0, 185, Soph.), OL Jake Rydell (6-1, 270, Jr.); Pecos, RB Luis Ortega (5-10, 195, Jr.), OT Michael Lee (5-10, 220, Jr.), WR Luis Licon (5-7, 150, Sr.)


Midland Christian head coach Greg McClendon's quote: "Pecos is much improved and Coach (Patrick) Willis has done an outstanding job with his kids. We need to step up our game this week."


Notables: The Mustangs begin their non-distirct schedule with the first of three games on the road. A year ago, Midland Christian rolled to a 32-14 victory against the Eagles at Grande Communications Stadium. ... The Mustangs have high expecations again this season and that starts with quarterback Burleson. Burleson, who spent part of last season on the varsity squad, takes over for departed quarterback Corey Culp. Meanwhile, the Mustangs' run-oriented multiple-I attack will rely on Aaron Goyang and sophomore Jamison Berryhill at the tailback this week. Lynch leads a speedy Mustang defense but is still gaining experirence... Willis enters his third campaign on the banks of the Pecos River and is 4-16 in his first two seasons. Ortega returns after rushing for 918 yards in 2004 and is one of seven starters returning on offense.


Next game: Midland Christian at Lovington, N.M., 8 p.m., Sept. 2; Pecos at Denver City, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 2

[Black_Magic]

I believe 3-3a will go 1-2 in these match ups.. But If monahans cant take Merkel(because the badgers may be down this year) I see a repeat of last years 1st round play-off drought for 3-3A

[lobo12]

i also dont see 3-3a getting past the first round this year, everybody talks about how bad of a district it is because it doesnt get past the first round, but it plays 3 of the best teams in the state year in and year out

[Black_Magic]

I dont think 3-3a is a bad district at all. I think district 3 is just as strong as dist 1 or 2 or 5

[panther power]

good insight, 3-3A is strong but who in Texas wants to meet up with 4-3A evey year no matter what....

It's like Texas and Oklahoma, every year Texas is rolling, a very good team, then here comes Oklahoma.....ouch!

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Seminole is hosting Post tonight at 7:30pm.

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Lamesa head coach Carlon Branson is searching for a happy medium.

In his first season, 2003, the Golden Tornados were a terror on defense but rarely had the offense to keep up with those in district play. It showed in a 2-8 record with wins by scores of 7-6 and 7-0.


Schedule
Date Team Location Time
Aug 26 Denver City Home 7:30 p.m.
Sept 2 Cooper Away 7:30 p.m.
Sept 9 Brownfield Home 7:30 p.m.
Sept 16 Levelland Away 7:30 p.m.
Sept 23 Littlefield Home 7:30 p.m.
Oct 7 Pecos Away 7:30 p.m.
Oct 14 Monahans Home 7:30 p.m.
Oct 21 Ft. Stockton Away 7:30 p.m.
Oct 28 Midland Greenwood Away 7:30 p.m.
Nov 4 Seminole Home 7:30 p.m.

*Denotes District Game
Coaches

BransonHead Coach: Carlon Branson (Texas Tech), third season, 4-16 at Lamesa and overall
Assistant coaches: David Quisenberry, Eugene Brown, Derrick Taylor, Travis Breitschopf, Eric Sheen, Ben Speer, Chris Roberts, Kurt Pierce, Andrew Tijerina, Ronnie Everts, Ryan Turner

Team
2004 season, district record: 2-8, 1-4 (fifth place District 3-3A)
District: 3-3A
Basic offense: Spread Option
Basic defense: 50
Year last won district: 2001
Year last made playoffs: 2001
Stadium: Golden Tornado Stadium (Capacity 5,000)