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Horns get extra home game vs. Burton

For a second straight season, construction hasn’t been completed on Burton’s new field and stadium. So, instead of taking the 50-minute trip as originally scheduled, Schulenburg will host the Panthers at David Husmann Memorial Stadium this Friday, Sept. 13.Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.

DISTRICT 15-2A-DI FOOTBALL STANDINGS

LAST WEEK’S DISTR ICT 15-2A DIVISION I RESULTSRogers 63, Schulenburg 56 Sacred Heart 21, Flatonia 20 Danbury 40, Hull-Daisetta 2 Kenedy 34, Skidmore-Tynan 16 Ganado 21, Boling 7 Weimar 65, Somerville 21 Louise 8, Bloomington 6 OTHER SCORESAkins 42, Cedar Creek 29 Brenham 42, Sterling 6 Vict.

Harris Ratings’ Football Picks

District 15-2A Division I • Palacios over Danbury ........... by 22 • East Bernard over Ganado....... by 1 • Rice Cons. over Weimar......... by 21 • Karnes City over Kenedy........ by 11 • Flatonia over Nixon-Smiley .... by 17 • Bloomington vs. Ben Bolt.........pick • Burton over Schulenburg........

Harris Ratings’ Football Rankings

Numbers that follow teams indicate their power ratings.Class 6A 1. Westlake...................................289 2. Galena Park North Shore .........286 3. Duncanville...............................285 4. Summer Creek .........................284 5. Humble Atascocita....................

Upcoming SHS Sports Schedules

VOLLEYBALL• Sept. 13 – at La Grange (F-5:30* / JV-5:30* / V-4:00).• Sept. 17 – at Smithville (F-5:00* / JV-5:00* / V-6:00).• Sept. 20 – at home vs. Brazos (F-5:30* / JV-5:30* / V-4:30).• Sept. 24 – at home vs. Shiner** (F-5:00 / JV-6:00 / V-7:00).• Sept. 27 – at home vs. Yorktown (JV-5:00 / V-4:00).
Calvin Thompson (No. 71) clears the way for Da’Terrion Houston (No. 1) on a 22-yard screen pass in the second quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala

Calvin Thompson (No. 71) clears the way for Da’Terrion Houston (No. 1) on a 22-yard screen pass in the second quarter. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala

Methodical marches, dogged defense lead to 35-0 win

With time-consuming drives on offense and quick stops on defense, the Shorthorns posted a 35-0 win over Hallettsville Sacred Heart in their opener last Friday at David Husmann Memorial Stadium.Although Schulenburg didn’t have a play go for over 30 yards, it averaged 7.