De Leon (3-0) at Goldthwaite (3-0)
What a dynamite 2A matchup in the Big Country as two unbeaten teams who are in the state rankings square off.
De Leon rolled to a surprisingly easy 42-7 win over Albany last week. Lane Couch rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns, while QB Hud Price passed for 151 yards and two scores to lead a dominant effort.
De Leon’s defense held Albany to just 185 yards of offense and limited Albany to just over two yards per carry.
Goldthwaite trailed early in their rivalry game against San Saba, but a big second quarter gave GHS the edge in a 35-17.
WR Aidyn Lee and RB Landry Sanderson are a dynamic duo at the skill spots and QB Hayes Greenway is back after missing much of 2025 with an injury and he’s making up for lost time with a great season.
These are two powerful offensive attacks, but the difference in this one is DeLeon’s defense. They’ll hold up and get the job done this week.
Stepp’s Pick: DeLeon by 13
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