Coronado's first win came on this same stage. In week two, the Mustangs beat crosstown rival Lubbock High 21-10, avenging a 42-35 loss from last year. Quarterback David Bawcum and receivers Rebel Beckham and Sha'Kory Cross have been key players for the team this year.
Palo Duro presents a different kind of test. The Dons have won five straight, most recently a 35-7 rout of Abilene Cooper. Coronado head coach Andrew Roy knows containing them will be a challenge.
Fans who can't make it to the park can catch the game on KMYL 14.1/22.2, Optimum 6, DIRECTV 14, UVERSE 1014, or the simulcast on KJ-CD 32.1. For Coronado, the night is a chance to follow a rivalry win with a win over one of the Panhandle's most explosive teams. For Palo Duro, it is a chance to stretch the streak to six.
Palo Duro has averaged 39 points per game in its five wins, and Coronado scored 21 in its lone victory.