Idalou 56, Santon 34 — Idalou rolled up 480 yards in total offense in an easy win over Stanton. 

Tate Hendley threw for 140 yards, rushed for 89 and accounted for five TDs to lead the Wildcats (7-3, 4-1), who go into postseason as a No. 2 seed. 

They will face District 3 No. 3 seed Friona in the Bi-district round. 

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COAHOMA — The Coahoma Bulldogs entered Friday’s showdown with District 4-3A Division II leader Abernathy at Bill Easterling Memorial Stadium with plenty on the line to end the regular season.

With a win, they would clinch a share of the district title for the first time since 2003 — and it would be only the third such accomplishment in the past 50 years, setting up a points differential tiebreaker with the Antelopes and Idalou to determine seeding.

The Bulldogs knew if they won by at least 14 points, they’d enter the playoffs as the top-seeded squad, while a 10-13 point win would send them into the postseason as the second seed. Anything less than that, or a loss, and Coahoma would head into the playoffs with the No. 3 seed.

In the end, it was Abernathy jumping out to a 21-point lead in the first quarter and rolling to a 49-19 win.

Coahoma 27, Lubbock Roosevelt 26 — The Bulldogs survived what might be the most evenly matched game we’ve seen in the area this season. 

Not only did Coahoma win by a point, but outgained Roosvelt by a single yard, 366-365.  The turnovers broke even as well, with both clubs forcing one apiece. 

Coahoma 40, Stanton 12 — Jaidyn Vineyard rushed for 161 yards and two TDs on 21 carries as Coahoma defeated Stanton to keep its district title hopes alive. 

Boyd Cox led the CHS aerial attack, hitting 12 of 24 throws for 166 yards and three scores as the Bulldogs improved to 6-2 overall and 2-1 in district. 

Coahoma will close its regular season with a road date at Lubbock Roosevelt next Friday and a home date with Abernathy on Nov. 4. 

Idalou 28, Coahoma 16 — Idalou held off a strong challenge from Coahoma, forcing four Bulldog turnovers to get the win. 

 Tate Hendley threw for 158 yards and one score and Tyler Jack rushed for 108 yards and two scores to lead Idalou (4-3, 1-1).

JACKSBORO — Comanche staked its claim as the District 5-3A Division II favorite Friday night against Jacksboro.  

The Indians did it in multiple ways as sophomore tailback Sawyer Wilkerson shredded the Tiger defense for 269 rushing yards and four touchdowns.  

Comanche also got an efficient performance from quarterback Layden Welch, who threw for 215 yards and had a hand in more touchdowns (three) than incomplete passes (two). 

It was yet another reminder that this year’s Indians (6-1, 2-0) are a much different team than last season when they only won once.  

Coahoma 35, Littlefield 28 — Boyd Cox threw for 261 yards and three scores and Tristan Guerrero hauled in four catches for 113 yards and one TD to lead Coahoma (5-1, 1-0) to an important district win. 

The Bulldogs have now won five straight games since falling to archrival Forsan in their season opener. 

Coahoma (4-1) — The Bulldogs were idle on Friday night but will see action again when they play host to Littlefield on Oct. 7 in the district opener for both clubs.