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[Hidden Content] Game of the Week (4) Angleton (8-0, 5-0) at (8) La Porte (7-1, 5-0) 7 p.m. Friday at Bulldog Stadium What to know: La Porte and Angleton have been on a collision course all season, and now their highly anticipated matchup has finally arrived. This game decided the District 11-5A Division I title a year ago as La Porte emerged with a 35-28 road victory. Identical stakes are on the line this time around, and whichever side wins will clinch at least a share of the league crown. Angleton is aiming to win its first district title since 2022. With a victory over La Porte this week and Crosby in their finale, the Wildcats can secure the sixth undefeated regular season in program history and the first since 2017. Senior quarterback Bryce Duron has been playing at a high level all year, despite exiting games early due to the Wildcats blowing opponents out. He's completed 74.2% of his passes for 1,367 yards and 18 touchdowns without an interception. La Porte, meanwhile, had a close call against Crosby last week on the road, winning 28-21. Sophomore Sean Simon (173 yards) and senior Ashton Ruffin (137) combined to rush for 310 yards in the victory. Simon has been the catalyst, rushing for 1,804 and 22 touchdowns and averaging 8.8 yards per attempt. While La Porte got the best of Angleton in the 2024 regular season behind 351 yards from Simon, it was the Wildcats who prevailed later down the road in the Region III final while holding the Bulldogs to just 2.8 yards per carry. Poorman's prediction: Angleton 28, La Porte 24

Tiny titans. Ima bring back my old Marvin the Martian material.

If you only knew what a Region Final game between PAM & La Porte would bring up… PAM’s best team since 2011? Oh, the payback possibilities for taking advantage of a beat up LP who had just been in a war with Katy that LP only won because it was windy on the Katy possessions.

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We’ll see where they wind up. People also assume LP is gonna lose to Angleton. They forget LP is the team that hasn’t lost a district game in over 2 years, has better O & D numbers than last year, is more balanced, and has actually played PO teams & teams with winning records. Angleton’s opponents to this point are 21-45, and none have a winning record. LP’s numbers all around are better than last year, even though they’ve had some mental lapses. Similar to last year, Angleton’s numbers are better. But, they lost to LP in district last year in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score, and had to have miracle comebacks in every PO game I remember to get to the rematch with LP while LP doubled up—at least—on everyone in the PO’s until letting Angleton come back on them in the rematch. The Angleton/LP tilt Friday was a toss-up to me before injuries. Now, I have no idea because I don’t know what to expect. I have no idea what Angleton team we’ll be seeing.

They can definitely expose a secondary. So can Anderson.

Tepper is picking Angleton. Makes me feel better already. 💪

Still a lot to be decided between districts 11 & 12.

I’ll be watching the Dawgs & Kittens on LPsportsNET from my recliner with Mama.

He said something about BH could either be 2 or 5, and then talked about BU, and them having the toughest schedule left.

Matt talked about it in the video I posted on your game thread. I think ‘yes’ if they win out.

I was guessing y’all would try to get Jammer the ball every way, and any way you could. Also, get Coach’s son the attempts thinking LP may sleep on him. Would make Pops proud if his son came up big in the big game so far when someone needs to step up. If LP doubles Jammer, he may have some good opportunities. Still think Neyland (sp?) is the key to the game for y’all. He’s a solid runner. Not sure y’all want to get into a scorefest now. This may be a low scoring game. Just me though.

Tried to give everyone a hint before pick’ems were turned in. Mentioned in thread discussing 5A R3D1 PO’s about my positive thoughts on 11-5A vs 12-5A maybe not aging well. I didn’t want to start this game thread, or do the usual weekly summary I do for 11-5A until an Angleton poster mentioned the injuries. That’s why they weren’t up yet. Angleton is still a very good, dangerous club. But, obviously, this hurts. I just don’t understand why—with the biggest game of the year so far coming up—way ahead of an inferior opponent with your BU QB already out for the season—you haven’t pulled up the 3rd string QB to get reps in varsity action with game experience and protect your starter. Would seem a lot more important. But, I’m not the coach.

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I’m still a little confused why Duron was still in the game up 42-0, or 42-6, against a team your JV could beat anyway. Injuries can happen any time. But, that just seems a little foolish. He was in the game late last week also, and Angleton was up by 60. Sorry. Have to question the coaching decisions on some of that. LP kept Ruffin out for 2 games when he was a little dinged, and Simon’s carries have been kept down these last games. The passing game has been used more. Also, Berneathy has brought in subs early for 3 of the last 4 games. Crosby was the exception. Players getting valuable experience, and minimizing chances for injuries to starters as best as can be done. I wasn’t a fan of the alternating QB situation at first either. But, LP’s making it work, and they now have—basically—2 starting QB’s.

My thinking. There will be some new wrinkles LP can’t prepare for I’m sure. I was even wondering if he could pass at all. Neland (sp) is also a solid RB, and Angleton uses multiple. Their rush game is no slouch itself. Pretty sure LP was already thinking about using Smith also as DB or Safety, to shore up the defensive backfield. That’s what I would do if it was me. Maybe playing another RB where Ruffin could stay more focused on D. Rojas has played well. We’ll see.

I think LP was caught in the trap game last week against Crosby looking ahead to this game. Almost cost them. Coaches didn’t give out POTW kudos for the game. I think the boys probably got an earful. Of course, like Stepp said, to be looking ahead & still win against a quality team in Crosby showed something in itself. It was ugly though. Even the band was a little late. The whole night looked off. Not sure DCTF computer factors in injuries.

I haven’t heard that it won’t be streamed. It’s not the Victory+ GOTW. So, LPsportsNET should be covering it.

This may not age well pending some injury issues.

Neither team really looked good last night. I don’t know if they both decided to have turnover/penaltyitis/undisciplinitus or what the same game. Watched the game again. Crosby could do no wrong early. Best I’ve seen them play maybe all season. LP looked flat right off the bus, and didn’t really ever get any better. They made just enough plays to win. Ugly win. But—as they say—better than a pretty loss. Sometimes, these type games help the team refocus. Let’s hope that’s the case for both teams. I’d like to see 11-5A represent well in PO’s. Side note: Angleton fans are saying they lost their stellar QB (Duron) to a shoulder injury, and also their excellent receiver. Also hearing Iowa Colony lost their QB to shoulder injury. Hate to see injuries. At least LP & Crosby seemed to come away pretty much unscathed on the injury front. We can be thankful for that.

Saw comments on the DCTX app where QB Duron messed up his collar bone & Jackson an ACL? What the heck were they doing playing up 42-0? It’s not as if Kempner was gonna make a come back. Hate it for these kids. You never know when something can happen. But, this seems like taking an unnecessary chance. @purple reign

Dang it! I hope they’re not serious. Maybe just a precaution?