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Friday Night Lineup for October 23

By Richard Greene | Published Thursday, October 22, 2009

Friday Night Lineup for October 23

Chico (0-7, 0-2) at Alvord (4-3, 1-1)

7:30 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium

About Chico: The Dragons are still searching for their first win. In two District 9-2A games, Chico has been outscored 90-0.

About Alvord: The Bulldogs took it on the chin last week from District 9-2A leader Boyd, 42-0. Alvord allowed 448 yards.

Harris Ratings:
Chico 135
Alvord 168

Alvord by 37

LAST YEAR: Alvord won 48-6

Bridgeport (3-4, 2-0) at Vernon (1-6, 1-1)

7:30 p.m. at Lion Stadium

About Bridgeport: The Bulls held off Iowa Park for a 28-21 win last week. Bridgeport quarterback Cody Henson threw four touchdowns in the victory. The final score was a 92-yard connection with freshman Gabe Huerta.

About Vernon: After beating Hirschi to start District 5-3A play, the Lions were drilled last week in a 48-14 loss to Burkburnett. Vernon gave up 487 yards in the loss.

Harris Ratings:
Bridgeport 207
Vernon 186

Bridgeport by 21

LAST YEAR: Bridgeport won 55-14

Boyd (3-4, 2-0) at Jacksboro (3-4, 1-1)

7:30 p.m. at Tiger Stadium

About Boyd: The Yellowjackets have hit their stride in District 9-2A. Boyd has piled up 100 points and 807 yards in two district games. Quarterback Tim Fleming has rushed for 264 yards.

About Jacksboro: The Tigers fell to Millsap last week 20-14. Jacksboro quarterback Kole Weldon threw for 145 yards and rushed for 61 in the loss.

Harris Ratings:
Boyd 200
Jacksboro 181

Boyd by 17

LAST YEAR: Jacksboro won 21-14

Burkburnett (4-3, 1-1) at Decatur (1-5, 1-1)

7:30 p.m. at Eagle Stadium

About Burkburnett: The Bulldogs roughed up Vernon last week to even its District 5-3A record at 1-1. Burkburnett quarterback Cannon Cornelious ran for three scores and 129 yards in the win.

About Decatur: The Eagles picked up its first win last week over Hirschi 17-6. Decatur rolled up 325 yards in the win. The defense held Hirschi scoreless in the second half.

Harris Ratings:
Burkburnett 198
Decatur 191

Burkburnett by 9

LAST YEAR: Burkburnett won 61-47

Northwest (0-7, 0-4) at Keller Fossil Ridge (0-6, 0-4)

7:30 p.m. at Keller ISD Athletic Complex

About Northwest: The Texans scored a season-high 41 points last week, but it didn't change the outcome. The Texans gave up 375 yards to Keller in a 56-41 loss. Tristan Caesar ran for 225 yards in the loss.

About Fossil Ridge: Like the Texans, the Panthers are looking for their first win. Fossil Ridge fell to Grapevine 38-33 last week. The Panthers' last two losses have been by a combined eight points.

Harris Ratings:
Northwest 190
Fossil Ridge 198

Fossil Ridge by 8

LAST YEAR: Northwest won 28-17

Paradise (1-6, 1-0) at Millsap (6-1, 1-1)

7:30 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium

About Paradise: The Panthers picked up their first win of the year last week, beating Chico 32-0. Caleb Read found the end zone three times in the victory.

About Millsap: The Bulldogs started the season 5-0 before beginning district play with a narrow 20-12 loss to Alvord. Millsap stunned Jacksboro last week 20-14.

Harris Ratings:
Paradise 167
Millsap 172

Millsap by 4

LAST YEAR: Paradise won 48-13