Football Friday Nights- Applebee’s Top Ten
After a five week run at the top, the El Dorado Aztecs lost their number one ranking with a 32-20 loss to Montwood. The Burges Mustangs continue to impress. They improved to 5-0 with the win over Austin.
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Franklin
5-1 (4-0)The Cougars made sure they weren't upset again at Highlander stadium. They came out of the gates swinging and were never threatened in a 49-24 victory over Bel Air. Franklin has a short week and will host Montwood on Thursday in a game that will likely decide the district champion.
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Montwood
4-1 (3-0)The Rams kept their perfect record over El Dorado in tact with Friday's 32-20 victory. The impressive Rams face a Thursday night showdown against Franklin.
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Americas
4-1 (2-1)The Trailblazers stomped the Hanks Knights 53-16. They host Socorro Friday at the SAC.
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El Dorado
5-1 (3-1)The 'Tecs fell three spots after their 32-20 loss to Montwood. They will have to regroup for a Thursday night matchup against Eastwood.
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Burges
5-0 (2-0)Burges remained undefeated with a 54-33 win over Austin. Mustangs fans and students hope homecoming is made sweeter with a win over Jefferson.
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Del Valle
5-1 (2-0)The Conquistadores were impressive yet again with a 26-10 home win over Horizon. Del Valle is off until October 14th when they tangle with Canutillo in a game likely to decide the district.
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Chapin
4-2 (3-0)The Huskies downed Bowie 38-10. Chapin will try and hand Robert Morales his first loss at Jones Stadium on Friday.
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El Paso High
5-1 (3-0)The Tigers outlasted a worthy Jefferson team 38-24. El Paso will defend Jones against a tough opponent, the Chapin Huskies.
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Riverside
4-1 (1-0)The Rangers crushed Mountain View 55-6 in a non district contest. Riverside hopes to get quarterback Brian Hinojo back in Friday's game at Parkland.
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Canutillo
5-1 (2-0)The Screaming Eagles are 1-0 on their new blue turf. Canutillo blanked Ysleta 34-0, and will travel to Horizon for a key district game.