Game of the Week: Ozona football hosts Miles in rematch of highest scoring game last season

The first district games kick off this week . Here is a look at the best matchups in the West Texas, Concho Valley and San Angelo area in Week 5 .

GAME OF THE WEEK

Miles (4-0) at Ozona (3-1)

7 p.m. Friday, Lion Stadium

Last week: Ozona 32, Harper 27; Miles 21, Eldorado 14

Neither of these teams have hit district schedules yet, but this game could provide insight into how prepared they are to compete for a district title.

Last year, this matchup was the highest-scoring 11-man football game in the area with Miles besting Ozona 70-68.

The Class 2A Division II No. 8-ranked Bulldogs reached their highest state ranking last week after a 21-14 win over Eldorado — one of the lone undefeated teams in the area. Ozona backed up its high praise with a tight 32-27 win over Harper after a tough 47-45 loss to Brady.

Both teams highlight players who are statistical leaders in the West Texas area. Ozona running back Christian Villarreal leads in rushing yards and touchdowns with 873 yards and 12 touchdowns. Miles has the area’s leading pass catcher, Copper Ellison, who comes into the matchup with 529 yards and seven touchdowns.

This game has high-scoring written all over it.

A win could also provide a big boost for either team.

For the Bulldogs, keeping an undefeated record despite a tough non-district schedule could be the fuel they need to propel them to a district championship — dethroning back-to-back state champions Albany.

On the Lions side, a win would be revenge for last year’s loss and build their resume as favorites in a wide-open District 3-2A DI race.

Week 5 games to watch for the West Texas area

Waco (2-2) at San Angelo Central (2-2)

7 p.m. Friday, San Angelo Stadium

Last week: Central 33, Belton 8; Navasota 34, Waco 12

The Bobcats have their first winning streak since 2022 with wins over Abilene Cooper and Belton led by dominant defensive performances. The Lions have been up-and-down through four games.

Wall (3-1) at Sweetwater (2-2)

7 p.m. Friday, Mustang Bowl Stadium

Last week: Wall 27, Monahans 20; Sweetwater 39, Lubbock Estacado 25

The Mustangs have an explosive offense led by running back Korda Moore and are off an impressive win over Lubbock Estacado. Wall has three wins against preseason top-25 teams.

Harper (3-1) at Eldorado (1-3)

7 p.m. Friday, Larry Mitchell Stadium

Last week: Miles 21, Eldorado 14; Ozona 32, Harper 27

Harper came into its Week 4 matchup against Ozona undefeated and nearly pulled off an upset. The Eagles pulled the best out of state-ranked Miles last week, can they keep the momentum up?

Water Valley (2-2) at Rochelle (2-2)

7:30 p.m. Friday, Hornet Pride Stadium

Last week: Buena Vista 54, Westbrook 52; Lometa 72, Rochelle 38

Water Valley led No. 8 Buena Vista but lost a tight game after the Longhorns came back in the fourth quarter. Rochelle is on a two-game skid.

Westbrook (2-1) at Buena Vista (4-0)

7:30 p.m. Friday, Longhorn Stadium

Last week: OPEN; Buena Vista 54, Westbrook 52

Westbrook had an early open week after two big wins against ranked teams. The Longhorns survived an early deficit to Water Valley for a tight win.

Paul Witwer covers high school sports and Angelo State University sports for The San Angelo Standard-Times. Reach him at sports@gosanangelo.com . Follow him on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, @Paul_Witwer.

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