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PattersontakingoversuccessfulSnookprogramforfriendLechler

By ROBERT CESSNA robert.cessna@theeagle.com

When former Snook coach Chad Lechler decided to change professions, he called his good friend, La Porte offensive coordinator Boone Patterson.

“If you’ve got it set up, I’ll look into it,” Patterson said Lechler told him. “And the chips kind of fell where they did and it all worked out.”

Six months later, Patterson has the Bluejays poised to build on last season’s record-setting 9-3 season.

“I mean, I’m kind of shifting into second gear, rolling with what foundation [Lechler] gave me,” Patterson said. “It’s been really, really smooth.”

Patterson is reaping the benefits of crossing paths with Lechler.

“I kind of walked into a dream situation for any coach that’s taking over a program,” Patterson said. “Coach Lechler and I coached together at Hempstead. We’ve got a lot of similarities as far as offseason, weight room, our expectations and standards for kids. So when I came in, a lot of that culture was already established.”

Snook, which didn’t play football from 1952 to 2009, is coming off its first winning season since reinstating the program. Along with replacing Lechler, who in four years steadied a program that had won only 10 games in five seasons, the Bluejays graduated

ROSTER

1 QB/DB Garrett Lero, soph.; 2 RB/DB David Davila, jr.; 3 WR/DB Justin Supak, jr.; 4 RB/DL Qwan Young, sr.; 6 WR/DB Sidney Mack, sr.; 7 WR/DB DeShun Hamilton, jr.; 8 WR/DB Dre’Raud Rogers, sr.; 9 RB/LB Matthew Jordan, sr.; 10 RB/LB Jaxson Brisco, jr.; 11 WR/DB Chevy Barker, soph.; 13 WR/LB Jermaine Kearney, jr.; 14 WR/DB Danny Davila, fr.; 15 WR/LB Davion Waters, soph.; 20 QB/LB Ryder Becka, fr.; 40 RB/LB Caleb See, fr.; 50 OL/ LB Jonathon Quevado, soph.; 51 OL/DL David Davis, sr.; 52 OL/DL David James, sr.; 55 OL/DL Jason Barker, jr.; 56 OL/DL Russell Stevens, fr.; 60 OL/DL Matthew Daigle, sr.; 64 OL/DL Cody Noriega, soph.; 65 OL/DL Darrell Moore, jr.; 66 OL/DL Seth Groce, fr.; 67 OL/DL Luke Jakubik, fr.; 70 OL/DL James Young III, sr.; 72 OL/DL Adrain Perez, sr.; 74 OL/DL Gabriel Martinez, fr.; 75 OL/DL David Toler, soph.

Coaches: head coach Boone Patterson, offensive coordinator Jacob Powell, defensive coordinator Travis McFarland, Cameron Besetzny, Matthew Kana, Brian Paul

SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Time Aug. 30 Granger 7 p.m.

Lastyear: W28-13 Sept. 6 at Brazos Christian 7:30 p.m.

Lastyear: W44-8 Sept. 13 Waco Texas Wind 7:30 p.m.

Lastyear: W62-0 Sept.20 San Saba* 7:30 p.m.

Lastyear: L 47-6 Sept. 27 Chilton 7:30 p.m.

Lastyear: W56-0 Oct. 4 at Bartlett 7:30 p.m.

Lastyear: W44-0

District 14-2A Division II Oct. 11 Somerville 7:30 p.m.

Lastyear: W49-0 Oct. 25 at Flatonia 7:30 p.m.

Lastyear: W50-30 Nov. 1 Louise^ 7:30 p.m.

Lastyear: W46-13 Nov. 8 at Burton 7:30 p.m.

Lastyear: L 69-32 *at Georgetown ^at Caldwell

eight players who earned all-district honors. That included running back Damon Allen, who was District 14-2A Division II’s most valuable player, and linebacker KJ Macik, who was the district’s co-defensive most valuable player along with being the team’s starting quarterback for two seasons.

“The senior class was a large class and a very talented class and they did some great things,” Pat

FACTS

Head coach — Boone Patterson (0-0 overall; 0-0 at Snook) District — 14-2A Division II 2018 record — 9-3 (3-1 in 14-2A Division II) 2019 playoffs — bi-district: def. Bremond 36-34; area: lost to Falls City 63-8 Playoffappearances (2) — 2016, 2018 Returning lettermen — 15 (5 offensive, 5 defensive starters) Key returners — RB Qwan Young (14-2A D2 A-D), RB Matt Jordan (A-D), OL David James (A-D), OL James Young III (A-D), OL Darrell Moore (2nd A-D), DB Justin Supak (2nd A-D), RB/ LB Jaxson Brisco, DL David Davis, QB Garrett Lero, DB David Davila Key newcomers — RB Troy Krolczyk, WR Darion Barnes, WR DeShun Hamilton, DB Sydney Mack, LB Jonathan Quevedo, DL Cody Noriega Key losses — Damon Allen (Off. MVP), KJ Macik (co-Def. MVP), Damonta Allen (A-D), Remington Harris (A-D), Jose Castillo (2nd A-D), Antonio Davis (2nd A-D), Kohl Junek (2nd A-D), Lance Vajdak (2nd A-D) All-time record — 36-79-1 Playoffrecord — 2-2

terson said. “They established a tradition and set a bunch of school records and they were successful in all sports, which is kind of a testament to the kind of program Chad was running. He also had a JV, which is something not typical of your 2A the size See SNOOK, Page 42

Eagle photo by Laura McKenzie Snook’s Justin Supak, left, Matthew Jordan and Garrett Lero will help lead the Bluejays in 2019.

Good Luck to all the Brazos Valley teams in the area