Friday, October 16, 2026 · District game · Texas HS football
Santa Maria at Ben Bolt
Texas high school football preview & AI prediction
AI prediction: Ben Bolt by 2 · Toss-up
Ben Bolt 55%45% Santa Maria
# Santa Maria at Ben Bolt, District Matchup
Ben Bolt hosts Santa Maria in what our model sees as a coin flip with a slight home-field edge, favoring the hosts by just two points. The algorithm gives Ben Bolt a 55% win probability, which is basically saying "flip a coin, but maybe lean toward the home team." This is the kind of game where you either trust the model's subtle read on Ben Bolt's advantages, or you fade it entirely and back Santa Maria as a live dog. Either way, expect a tight district battle that could come down to the final possession.
- AI prediction: Ben Bolt by 2 · Toss-up
- Win probability: Ben Bolt 55%, Santa Maria 45%
- Ben Bolt is the model's favorite; Santa Maria is the underdog
- District game: playoff seeding is on the line
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Gameday
KickoffFriday, October 16, 2026
WhereBen Bolt (home)
WeatherUpdates closer to kickoff
District Rivalry
All-time seriesBen Bolt 0 · Santa Maria 0
Holds the trophyUp for grabs
Winner takes bragging rights and holds them until these two meet again.
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