Week 5 high school football preview: Johnson faces LEE, Larry Hill chases San Antonio wins record

Week 5 high school football kicks off in District 28-6A with District champions Johnson High School facing off against undefeated LEE. Johnson, currently ranked No. 5 in the Class 6A state rankings, has outscored opponents by a combined 75-7 this season. Their rivalry with LEE, marked by a 17-1 advantage in head-to-head games, adds to the significance of this matchup. Meanwhile, the Express-News Game of the Week features Boerne taking on Alamo Heights.

In other noteworthy games, Cedar Creek travels to District 13-5A-I rival Smithson Valley. Smithson Valley coach Larry Hill is aiming for career win No. 344, surpassing Jim Streety for the top spot in the Greater San Antonio all-time list for career wins. Cedar Creek, currently 0-2 in District play, has struggled this season after an opening win against Austin Travis and a loss to Navarro.

Back-to-back foes Steele and Pieper also face off on Friday night. Steele, ranked No. 3 in the area and No. 20 in the state, is predicted to dominate the Class 6A newcomer Pieper. Lastly, East Central aims to bounce back from a wild loss to Judson after defeating New Braunfels Canyon 42-0 in their District opener. Clemens seeks to rebound from a 51-41 defeat against Judson, holding the lead twice in their District game.