Here's a roundup of Friday's football games in the Concho Valley — including Ballinger and Sonora taking care of business to set up a district-title game next week.

Without numerous offensive playmakers, the Lake View Chiefs fell behind early and never caught up in a loss to Plainview on Friday in their district opener.

In a game that was a battle until well into the fourth quarter, the Wall Hawks survived a tough test Friday to leave Early with a win.

With district titles and playoff spots at stake, here are the best football games to watch this week in our area:

A federal judge this week sentenced a Guatemalan man to 30 years in prison for his role in the deaths of 53 immigrants found inside a tractor-trailer four years ago in San Antonio.

The 73rd annual Cinch Roping Fiesta will begin in San Angelo on Thursday with Angelo State’s rodeo. The match roping event Saturday with feature a couple of cowboys who finishing in the top 10 in the world last year.

An incredible volleyball season for Tom Green County schools continued Tuesday with the Lake View Maidens and TLCA Lady Eagles each earning playoff trips.

The No. 5-ranked Angelo State volleyball team ran its winning streak to 13 in a row Tuesday with a sweep over Western New Mexico.

The Ballinger High School volleyball team is heading to the playoffs for the first time since 1970, and the Lady Cats ended their regular season in style Tuesday with a comeback win over Coleman.

Argyle quarterback Hayes Hackney has become the latest high-profile football player in Texas to be ruled ineligible for an alleged violation of UIL rules.