West Plains faces Stephenville in Lubbock on Thursday, marking the third meeting between the two teams in as many years. West Plains enters the contest after a narrow one-point loss to Lubbock-Cooper Liberty last week, while Stephenville arrives as the defending Class 4A Division I state champion.
District 2-5A Division I action kicks off with Tascosa hosting Frenship at Dick Bivins Stadium on Thursday. The matchup draws attention as both teams begin their district campaigns with hopes of establishing early momentum.
On Friday, Palo Duro will start District 2-5A Division II play against Wichita Falls Legacy on the road. Meanwhile, Gruver and Wellington, both unbeaten heading into the weekend, will meet in Collingsworth County. The Greyhounds, led by head coach Kurt Haberthur, will test their strength against Wellington in what promises to be a competitive game.
Randall Sweet, reporting for the Amarillo Globe-News, is covering these contests and will provide updates throughout Week 5. He can be followed on social media platforms including Twitter (@RandallSweet5) and Bluesky (@randallsweet.bsky.social) for real-time scores and insights from across Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle.
These upcoming matchups continue a strong season of high school football in the region, with several teams looking to build on early successes or rebound from recent setbacks. The week’s schedule offers a range of contests that will shape standings and set the tone for the remainder of the season.
According to Yahoo Sports.