Bowie vs Round Rock football prediction: Picks for UIL bi-district playoff round

Playoff football has arrived in Central Texas. The American-Statesman’s season long staff picks for the week’s 15 top Austin-area matchups feature high school reporters Colby Gordon and Shaun Chornobroff, high school correspondent Jay Plotkin and sports editor Richard Tijerina. Gordon is our defending champion.

The bi-district round of the postseason has plenty of intriguing matchups, including some that pit local teams against each other.

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Here are some Austin-area matchups that have caught our eye this week:

Dripping Springs vs. Cedar Ridge

This is the game of the week, and one that is difficult to predict. Dripping Springs enters the postseason 8-1, with its lone loss a nondistrict defeat to Round Rock – a team Cedar Ridge recently beat. The Tigers won District 26-6A comfortably; its closest margin of victory was 28 points.

However, Cedar Ridge is 9-1 and is experiencing arguably its best season in a decade. The Raiders’ lone blemish is a 35-point defeat to Westlake.

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Both teams statistically have an explosive offense, as well as a defense that has produced in big games. Who emerges victorious in this Class 6A, Division II battle will likely come down to one or two big plays.

Chornobroff’s Pick: Cedar Ridge 30, Dripping Springs 28

Lake Travis vs. Johnson

Despite stumbling against Westlake and Cedar Ridge in district play, Lake Travis, which is 5-3-1, should not be discounted in the 6A-DI bracket. The Cavaliers finished the regular season with an impressive 31-14 win over Round Rock and a 58-0 thumping of Westwood.

Johnson surged late to get into the postseason. Quarterback Jonah Montgomery is a fun player and the 4-6 Jaguars will need a big performance from him if they hope to win.

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Chornobroff’s Prediction: Lake Travis 34, Johnson 21

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Hutto vs. Houston Cypress Ranch

Hutto, arguably the Austin area’s top offense, enters the postseason with a clash against a formidable defense from Houston Cypress Ranch, the runners-up in District 23-6A.

The Hippos finished second place in 24-6A after a two-point loss to unbeaten Cedar Park. Hutto is averaging 55 points per game, but is going up against a Cypress Ranch defense that is holding opponents to 13.4 points per contest.

This matchup could be a statewide statement performance for sophomore quarterback Micah Antoun, who tossed 43 touchdowns in the regular season.

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Chornobroff’s Prediction: Hutto 30, Cypress Ranch 24

Bowie vs. Round Rock

This 6A-DI battle could be a good one. Bowie, the District 26-6A runners-up, is led by running back Rhys Moreno, who rushed for 1,857 yards and 26 touchdowns during the regular season.

However, the key here may be if a ferocious Bulldog defensive line can disrupt Round Rock quarterback Dov Stickler (28 passing touchdowns, 10 interceptions). The Dragons average nearly 36 points per game and have an explosive receiving duo in TCU commit Dylan Jaeger and Simon Sylvain.

Chornobroff’s Pick: Round Rock 31, Bowie 24

Last Week:

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Plotkin 12-3, Gordon11-4, Chornobroff 11-4, Tijerina 8-7

Season Standings:

Gordon 130-35, Plotkin 129-36, Chornobroff 121-44, Tijerina 118-47

This Week’s Games

Westlake vs. Hays:

Westlake – Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina ; Hays – None
Lake Travis vs. Johnson:

Lake Travis -Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina ; Johnson – None
Vandegrift vs. Bridgeland:

Vandegrift – ; Bridgeland – Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina
Hutto vs. Houston Cypress Ranch:

Hutto – Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina ; Houston Cypress Ranch – None
Bowie vs. Round Rock:

Bowie –

None ;

Round Rock –

Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina
Cedar Park vs. Waller:

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Cedar Park – Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina ; Waller – None
Dripping Springs vs. Cedar Ridge:

Dripping Springs – None ; Cedar Ridge – Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff , Tijerina
Georgetown at Angleton:

Georgetown – None ; Angleton – Gordon , Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina
Pflugerville vs. Richmond Tomas:

Pflugerville – Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina ; Richmond Tomas – None
Liberty Hill vs. San Antonio Harlandale:

Liberty Hill – Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina ; San Antonio Harlandale – None
Legacy Ranch vs. S.A. Sam Houston:

Legacy Ranch – Gordon, Tijerina ; S.A. Sam Houston – Plotkin, Chornobroff
Bastrop vs. Victoria West:

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Bastrop – Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina ; Victoria West – None
Jarrell vs. El Campo:

Jarrell – Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina ; El Campo – None
Lago Vista vs. Brownwood:

Lago Victa – Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina ; Brownwood – None
Thrall vs. Wallis Brazos:

Thrall – Gordon, Plotkin, Chornobroff, Tijerina ; Wallis Brazos – None

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