JAYTON – Coming off a state championship game appearance in 2020, the Class A Division I No. 3 May Tigers sent notice of their intentions to contend for another trip to Arlington with their 51-6 shellacking of the No. 2 Borden County Coyotes here Friday night.

May (1-0) produced 257 yards – 188 rushing and 69 passing – offensively, while the defense created four Borden County (0-1) turnovers and returned one for a touchdown.

Kaden Halk rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns, Avery Williford added 77 yards and a pair of end zone trips, Blake Harrell chipped in 22 yards and scored once and Damian Salinas finished with 7 yards.

Through the air, Harrell completed 2 of 5 passes for 45 yards and a touchdown, while Luke McKenzie connected on 2 of 3 passes for 24 yards.

Kaysen King hauled in a 28-yard touchdown reception while Harrell (17 yards), Brian Kunkel (17 yards) and Halk (7 yards) also made receptions.

Defensive standouts included Kunkel (9 tackles, 1 fumble caused, 1 fumble recovered), Salinas (8 tackles, 1 fumble caused, 1 fumble recovered), Williford (4 tackles, 2 fumbles recovered, 1 returned for a touchdown), King (4 tackles), Halk (3 tackles, 2 passes defended), and McKenzie (3 tackles).

Next week, May visits No. 1 Sterling City (1-0) – a 56-42 winner over Garden City Friday – in a rematch of last year’s Class A Division I state championship game.

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Blanket 51, Bryson 6

BLANKET – The Blanket Tigers started the Casey Mund coaching era with a resounding 51-6 victory over the Bryson Cowboys, a late addition to the schedule.

Brayden Day led the charge for Blanket (1-0) with 192 yards on the ground and touchdown carries of 2, 11, and 54 yards, along with a 50-yard kickoff for a touchdown. Levi Vazquez tacked on 116 rushing yards and three touchdowns covering 21, 24, and 35 yards. Carlos Morales contributed 83 yards on the ground, including a 27-yard scoring sprint.

Through the air, Brenner Varner completed his lone pass attempt for 28 yards to Ayden Wheeler.

Leading the Tigers’ defensive effort against Bryson (0-1) were Day (6.5 tackles), Morales (4 tackles, 1 fumble recovery), Hayden Rodgers (5 tackles), Vazquez (3 tackles), Wheeler (2 tackles), Adam McLaughlin (2.5 tackles, 1 fumble recovery), Issac Smith (1.5 tackles), and Mark Yeats (1 tackle).

Next week, Blanket ventures to Gustine (0-1), which dropped its opener to Rising Star, 57-50, Friday night.

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Cross Plains 33, Menard 14

MENARD – Despite a weather delay, the Cross Plains Buffaloes chalked up a 33-14 road victory over Menard Friday night.

The Buffaloes (1-0) raced out to a 25-0 halftime lead as Cross Plains overcame four turnovers and finished with 388 yards of total offense – 222 rushing and 166 passing. Defensively, Cross Plains yielded 263 yards – 184 rushing and 79 passing – to Menard (0-1), but created five takeaways.

Cason Allen passed for 166 yards and two touchdowns – 76 yards to Ryan Hopkins and 39 yards to Asher Moses, who finished with a team-best four grabs for 86 yards.

Hopkins also rushed for 108 yards and scored on carries of 25 and 64 yards, while Noah Moses led the Buffaloes with 154 yards on the ground including an 87-yard scoring sprint.

Defensively, Spade Koenig and Ryan Reed intercepted passes, while Riley Conlee and Alex Parker recovered fumbles. A third fumble recovery was credited to the team.

Next week, Cross Plains visits Goldthwaite (0-1), which is coming off a 35-6 loss to Crawford.

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Coleman 24, Miles 0

COLEMAN – Coleman’s season opener lasted just one quarter before lightning led to an early ending, but the Bluecats did plenty of damage in a 24-0 victory over the Miles Bulldogs.

Coleman (1-0) scored on a 71-yard Colt McFadden run, a 55-yard pass from Jadin Jackson to Braxton Smith, a 22-yard interception return by Smith and a 26-yard Christian Villeda field goal.

The Bluecats generated 198 yards – 119 rushing and 79 passing – on just 10 plays while limiting Miles (0-1) to negative-5 yards on 13 snaps.

McFadden led the ground game with 71 yards followed by Jackson with 33, Dayden Hunter with 8, Brent Bouldin with 7 and Ryland Gentry with 5 yards.

Jackson also completed a 24-yard pass to Denver Hunter.

Next week, Coleman travels to Anson (1-0), which upended Winters, 24-6, Friday night.

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Veribest 41, Brookesmith 12

BROOKESMITH – In their debut under new head Todd Lawdermilk, the Brookesmith Mustangs were on the short end of a 41-12 decision against the Veribest Falcons.

Brookesmith (0-1) produced 242 total yards – 145 passing and 97 rushing – while yielding 296 yards – 192 on the ground and 104 through the air – to Veribest (1-0).

Tristen Slayton rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown and also caught a team-high nine passes for 82 yards for the Mustangs. Conner Heard completed 16 of 22 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown, caught by Kyler Cantu who finished with two grabs for 29 yards.

Blayzon Walker added 38 yards on the ground and caught two passes for 4 yards, Grant Featherson added three receptions for 30 yards, and Nathaniel Ruiz picked up 2 yards on the ground.

The Mustangs are off next week and return to action Sept. 10 as they host Evant (1-0), a 68-49 opening-night winner over Cranfills Gap.

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Mason 34, Comanche 13

COMANCHE – The Comanche Indians came up short in their first game under new head coach Jake Escobar, as the Mason Punchers notched a 34-13 victory Friday night.

Comanche (0-1) was limited to 187 yards of total offense – 190 on the ground and negative -3 passing – by the Mason (1-0) defense.

Luke Wilson rushed for 142 yards and a pair of touchdowns to pace the Indians offense. Miguel Martinez chipped in 33 yards on the ground and Hudson Welch rushed for 15.

Through the air, Welch completed 1 of 9 passes, with Wilson making the lone reception for a 3-yard loss.

Next week, Comanche will attempt to rebound at Brady (1-0), which knocked off San Angelo TLCA, 38-6, Friday night.

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Eldorado 42, San Saba 20

ELDORADO – Despite 446 yards of total offense, including 403 through the air, the San Saba Armadillos were unable to keep up with the Eldorado Eagles in a 42-20 season-opening loss Friday.

San Saba quarterback Lance Taylor completed 28 of 60 passes for 403 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also rushing for 26 yards. Wesley Lackey grabbed 10 catches for 203 yards and two scores, while other receivers getting into the act included Reagan Mejia (6-65), Franco Franco (4-46), Drake Bryant (4-27), Tyler Johnson (2-37), and Weston Oliver (1-25).

Tegan Saiz chipped in a touchdown on the ground and finished with 17 yards.

Defensively, San Saba forced six turnovers as standouts included Lackey (14 tackles, 3 for loss, 1 sack, 1 INT), Zuri Herrera (11 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 INT), Leonel Aranda (8 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack), Mejia (5 tackles, 1 INT), and Franco (4 tackles, 1 INT).

Next week, San Saba opens its home slate against Rogers (0-1), fresh off a 38-28 loss to Little River Academy.

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Crawford 35, Goldthwaite 6

CRAWFORD – Facing the No. 3 team in the state in Class 2A Division I, according to Harris Ratings Weekly, the Goldthwaite Eagles were dealt a 35-6 season-opening road loss Friday night.

Goldthwaite (0-1) trailed Crawford (1-0) by a 21-0 count at halftime before starting the second half with its only points, on a 1-yard run by Seth Gardner.

The Eagles finished with 249 yards of total offense – all on the ground – and committed one turnover, while allowing 314 yards – 198 rushing and 116 passing – and creating a takeaway.

Jackson Patrick led Goldthwaite with 92 yards on the ground trailed by Gardner with 53, Aaron Anzua with 45, Lane Evans with 26 and Luke Sanderson with 21.

Next week, Goldthwaite hosts Cross Plains (1-0), fresh off a 33-14 win over Menard, in its home opener.

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OTHER SCORES (No info available)

Marble Falls Faith 62, Richland Springs 34

Sidney 21, Zephyr 18 (Thursday) link

*** Story will be updated if stats become available