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Herd hopes high

Improvement, return to playoffs goals for 2015 season

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor

the Whitefaces posted a 1-4 non-district mark last year before rebounding to win two of their last three

a 2-3 District 3-5A record and playoff berth.

The Herd’s season ended in the first round of The good thing about the postseaton with the preseason is that a 45-14 loss to Cooeveryone’s hopes are Hereford Whitefaces per. high and goals are Hereford Whitefaces Hereford Whitefaces Coming off a 3-8 intact.

20142014 results results 2014 season and 2014 results Then, events over bolstered by producthe next several work in spring, weeks will dictate Estacado 36-37 L Estacado 36-37 Ltive Estacado 36-37 L the summer over each’s ultimate fate Monterey 0-19 0-19 L Land throughout the Monterey – some with be smilMonterey 0-19 L Pampa 35-7 W W preseason, hopes are ing, while most will Pampa 35-7 Pampa 35-7 W high as the Whiteset sights on next Big Spring 14-41 L Big Spring 14-41 L Big Spring 14-41 L prepare to kick faces year.

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Canyon* 34-37 excited are in somewhat of a Canyon* 34-37 “We’re L Caprock* 42-3642-36 W W about what we’re dounique position.

Caprock* Caprock* 42-36 W ing and the direction The Herd heads Dumas* 35-2835-28 W W Dumas* Dumas* 35-28 W going,” Herinto the season with Palo Palo Duro* 14-3814-38 L Lwe’re eford Duro* a corral full of unPalo Duro* 14-38 L coach Don Delozier said. “The kids knowns, but have the are trying to do what luxury of continuing Playoffs Playoffs Playoffs we’re asking. They a bit of a rebuilding Cooper 14-4514-45 L Lhave a good demeanprocess off a disapCooper Cooper 14-45 L or, and that can lead pointing-yet playoff to good things.”

2014 campaign.

Entering Delozier’s 13th In a tale of two seasons, regular-season games for

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year as lead bull, the Herd returns five starters on offense and four on defense.

Improvement is needed “everywhere,” Delozier said, as a number of new players are worked into the starting lineup and playing rotation.

An area on every team’s annual list for improvement happens to be an asset for the Herd this season.

“Every year, you want to get the offensive line to gel as soon as you can,” Delozier said. “We have the most returning experience on the offensive line.

“A lot of the guys who will be in the rotation may not have technical starting experience, but they have a lot of playing experience.”

Anchored by seniors Isaiah Valdez (6-2, 285) and Truston Gudgell (6-4, 240), the remainder of the Herd offensive line has bulk with Johnny Garza (jr., 5-11, 245), Brian Villalobos (sr., 5-10, 240), Luis Morantes (jr., 5-11, 180), Andre Gomez (sr., 5-10, 225) and Trey Ledezma (st., 5-10, 210) rounding out the guards and tackles in the eight-man offensive line rotation.

Juniors Noah Nikkel (511, 175) and Mark Guillen (5-10, 185) will split time at center.

The offensive line’s experience will be needed as a new backfield is broken in.

Taking the reins of the offense is senior Bailey McMillan (6-0, 190).

A back-up last season, McMillan started the playoff game and quickly took control of a three-man, spring-practice battle for the position.

Among his physical attributes – including a strong arm – McMillan displays intangibles that can lead to success.

“He brings a lot of poise to the position for us,”

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Sept. 18 Sept. 18Sept.BIG p.m. 7:30 p.m.

25 open open Sept. 25 Sept. 25Sept.open Oct. 2 Oct.PLAINVIEW# 2 PLAINVIEW# PLAINVIEW# 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 Oct.at9 Randall*at Randall* at Randall* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16Oct.at16Canyon*at Canyon* at Canyon* 7:30 p.m.

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Oct. 23Oct.CAPROCK* 23 CAPROCK* CAPROCK* 7:30 p.m.

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Oct. 30Oct.at30Dumas* at Dumas* at Dumas* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6 Nov.PALO 6 PALO DURO* PALO 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6 DURO* 7:30DURO* p.m. 7:30 p.m.

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Delozier said. “He doesn’t get rattled, and that is very important for our offense.

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throughout spring and preseason workouts. our team.”

Others in the receiver roJoining McMillan in the backfield at running tation are Dylan McGinty (jr., 6-1, 185), Caleb back will be 5-10, Martinez (jr., 6-0, 160-pound senior 175), Daniel CasCarlos Luna and tillo (sr., 5-8, 155), junior Adrian HerChristian Lucio (sr., nandez (5-10, 185).

5-10, 155), Hank In addition to Urbanczyk (sr., 5-9, working behind 160) and Jonathan an experienced ofAlaniz (6-0, 155). fensive line as he Offensively in gets hits feet wet 2014, the Herd as starting quarterLEWIS scored 34 or more back, McMillan will points five times, have access to perbut only 19 or less haps the best-kept in the other six secret on the Herd games – including offense – the receivone shutout and ing corps. four games of 14 “I feel they could points. be real good,” DeThe offense lozier said. “That fared slightly betmay be the deepest ter in district spot on the roster. play – averaging We have a group 28.8 points in five that can make games. plays.”

WALKER While the offense Much like the ofwill be breaking in fensive line, starting as a receiver means key new starters, the biglittle with a seven-player gest improvements need to be made on defense. rotation being used.

The Hostile Herd defense Leading the unit are seniors Jayce Lewis (6-7, seemed little more than 190) and Brevin Walker (5- family milk cows for much 11, 175), who has drawn of last season.

The unit allowed fewer accolades from Delozier

than 28 points in only two Seniors dominate the regames – a loss and a win – mainder of the projected and was shredded defensive starters for 35.6 points per with the trio of game in 2014.

5-10, 230-pound The Whitefaces Benji Pesina; 5-11, gave up 37 or more 220-pound Josheph points eight times, Puent; and 6-0, including four 180-pound Ricardo games of 41 or Sanchez in a rotamore points and a tion at tackle. season-high 55.

Senior Ramiro “We might be all Garza (6-0, 235) PESINA right on the line will hold down one and at linebacker, defensive end spot, but the secondary has to while fellow seniors Jagrow up in a hurcob San Miguel (6ry,” Delozier said.

0, 175) and Ethan “We have a former Galan (5-10, 175) linebacker playing will start at inside safety. and outside line“We have as many backer, respectivetwo-way players as ly. we’ve had since Junior Marty CarI’ve been here, and nahan (6-3, 230) most of them are will be the other in the secondary.” defensive end, and Arron Ontiveros (5The secondary PUENTE 10, 175) takes the will feature a twoother inside lineway starter in Urbanczyk at safety and the backer slot.

Kicking duties will be team’s only sophomore starter Isaiah Escobal (5-9, 165) at cornerback.

Seniors Abel Zepeda (5-9, 175) and Austin Lucero (59, 155) will man the other safety and corner spots, respectively.

handled by junior Carlos do that, we could do all Gallegos (5-10, 155) with right.”

The Herd opens the seaLuke Nino (jr., 5-8, 165) or Alaniz holding, and Ur- son Friday when Estacado banczyk, Pesina or senior visits Whiteface Stadium Trace Kapka (5-9, 175) do- for a 7:30 p.m., kickoff.

Road games at Monterey ing the long snapping.

McGinty will do the punt- and Pampa follow before the Whitefaces return home ing.

With an overall 67-69 on Sept. 18 to welcome in Big Spring. record that includes An open date six playoff appearfollows on Sept. ances in 12 seasons, 25 with PlainDelozier believes view coming to improvement will town on Oct. 2 for happen if his team homecoming. makes the most of District 3-5A what it has. play begins Oct. “We have a lot 9 with a trip to of guys who have Randall before an played a lot for us, Oct. 16 game at and that is a real SANCHEZ Canyon. strength,” Delozier Returning home said.

“Something like that can go a long way to face Caprock on Oct. 23, for you. We should be very the Herd travels to Dumas on Oct. 30 before ending intelligent.

“We have to be consistent the regular season back on offense, and be physical home against Palo Duro.

Each game kicks off at on defense. We have to be able to dictate play on both 7:30 p.m. sides of the ball. If we can

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ESTACADO at Monterey PAMPA Big Spring+ open PLAINVIEW at Randall* at Canyon* CAPROCK* at Dumas* PALO DURO*

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

5 p.m.

Home games in ALL CAPS * denotes district game 2015 Hereford Freshman team + football in Lubbock Hereford High Freshman Football 2015 A-team Schedule Aug. 27 Sept. 2 (Wed.) Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5

ESTACADO at Monterey PAMPA Big Spring+ open PLAINVIEW at Randall* at Canyon* CAPROCK* at Dumas* PALO DURO*

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

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7 p.m.

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Home games in ALL CAPS * denotes district game + in Lubbock

Hereford High Freshman Football 2015 B-team Schedule Aug. 27 Sept. 2 (Wed.) Sept. 10 Sept. 16 (Wed.) Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29

AMARILLO at Monterey at Plainview TASCOSA RIVER ROAD PLAINVIEW at Randall TBA CAPROCK at Dumas

5 p.m.

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Home game in ALL CAPS

Hereford High Freshman Football 2015 B-team Schedule

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AMARILLO at Monterey at Plainview TASCOSA RIVER ROAD PLAINVIEW at Randall TBA CAPROCK at Dumas

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Home game in ALL CAPS

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Hereford High JV Football 2015 Schedule

Hereford High Freshman Football 2015 A-team Schedule Aug. 27 Sept. 2 (Wed.) 2015 Hereford Junior Varsity football team Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 5

at Estacado MONTEREY PAMPA vs. Big Spring+ open at Plainview RANDALL* CANYON* at Caprock* DUMAS* at Palo Duro*

5 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

5 p.m.

5 p.m.

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4 p.m.

5 p.m.

4 p.m.

Home games in ALL CAPS *denotes district game + in Lubbock

Hereford Hereford Junior Junior High High Football Football 2015 2015 Eighth-grade Eighth-grade Schedule Schedule Sept.

Sept. 88 Sept.

Sept. 15 15 Sept.

Sept. 22 22 Sept.

29 Sept. 29 Oct. Oct. 66 Oct. 13 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 3

ESTACADO ESTACADO at at Canyon Canyon DUMAS DUMAS at at Coronado Coronado at at Estacado Estacado CANYON CANYON WESTOVER WESTOVER at Dumas at Dumas CORONADO CORONADO

Home games in ALL CAPS Home CAPS B teamgames kickoffin–ALL 5 p.m.

B team team kickoff kickoff –– 6:15 5 p.m.

A p.m.

A team kickoff – 6:15 p.m. between games 8-minute quarters; 10 minutes 8-minute quarters; 10 minutes between games Hereford Junior High Football 2015 Seventh-grade Schedule Hereford Junior High Football 2015 Seventh-grade Schedule Sept. 8 at Estacado Sept.

15 CANYON Sept. 8 at Estacado Sept.

22 at Dumas Sept. 15 CANYON Sept.

29 CORONADO Sept. 22 at Dumas Oct. ESTACADO Sept.629 CORONADO Oct. at Canyon Oct. 13 6 ESTACADO Oct. 20 at Oct. 13 at Westover Canyon Oct. 27 DUMAS Oct. 20 at Westover Nov. 3 at Coronado Oct. 27 DUMAS Nov. 3 at Coronado Home games in ALL CAPS B team kickoff – 5 p.m.

Home A teamgames kickoffin–ALL 6:15 CAPS p.m.

B team kickoff – 510 p.m.

8-minute quarters; minutes between games A team kickoff – 6:15 p.m.

8-minute quarters; 10 minutes between games

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Hereford HighHigh Volleyball Hereford High Volleyball Hereford Volleyball Schedule 2015 Schedule 20152015 Schedule Aug. 11 Aug. 13-15 Aug. 14-15 Aug. 20-22 Aug. 24 Aug. 25 Aug. 27-29 Sept. 1 Sept. 4-5 Sept. 8 Sept. 12 Sept. 15 Sept. 19 Sept. 22 Sept. 26 Sept. 29 Oct. 3 Oct. 6 Oct. 10 Oct. 13 Oct. 17 Oct. 20 Oct. 24 Oct. 27

Aug.Aug. 11 11 BUSHLAND CORONADO, BUSHLAND 4 p.m.

CORONADO, 4 p.m.

CORONADO, BUSHLAND 4 p.m.

Aug.Aug. 13-15 at Mansfield Tournament TBA at Mansfield Tournament TBA 13-15 at Mansfield Tournament TBA Aug.Aug. 14-15 HEREFORD JV TOURNEY TBATBA HEREFORD JV TOURNEY 14-15 HEREFORD JVTBA TOURNEY Aug.Aug. 20-22 at Byron Nelson Tournament (V) (V)TBATBA at Byron Nelson Tournament (V) TBA 20-22 at Byron Nelson Tournament Aug.Aug. 24 (Freshman (Freshman only)only) 6 p.m. at Tascosa only) 6 p.m.

24 at Tascosa at Tascosa (Freshman 6 p.m.

Aug. 25 at Tascosa (JV, V) 5 p.m. at Tascosa Aug.(JV, 25 V) at Tascosa (JV, 5V)p.m.

5 p.m.

Aug.Aug. 27-29 at Frenship Tournament (V) TBA at Frenship Tournament (V) TBA 27-29 at Frenship Tournament (V) TBA Sept.Sept.

1 1 at Dimmitt 5 p.m. at Dimmitt 5 p.m. at Dimmitt 5 p.m.

Sept.

4-5 at San Jacinto JV Tournament TBA at San Jacinto JV Tournament TBA Sept. 4-5 at San Jacinto JV Tournament TBA Sept.Sept.

8 8 BUSHLAND 5 p.m.

BUSHLAND 5 p.m.

BUSHLAND 5 p.m.

Sept.Sept.

12 12 BORGER 11 a.m.

BORGER 11 a.m.

BORGER 11 a.m.

Sept.

15 15 SANSAN JACINTO 5 p.m.

SAN JACINTO Sept.

JACINTO5 p.m.

5 p.m.

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19 19 AMARILLO 11 a.m.

AMARILLO 11 a.m.

AMARILLO 11 a.m.

Sept.Sept.

22 22 at Levelland 5 p.m. at Levelland at Levelland 5 p.m.

5 p.m.

Sept.Sept.

26 26 RANDALL* 11 a.m.

RANDALL* RANDALL* 11 a.m.

11 a.m.

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29 29 CANYON* 5 p.m.

CANYON* 5 p.m.

CANYON* 5 p.m.

Oct.Oct. 3 3 at Caprock* 11 a.m. at Caprock* 11 a.m. at Caprock* 11 a.m.

Oct.Oct. 6 6 DUMAS* 5 p.m.

DUMAS* 5 p.m.

DUMAS* 5 p.m.

Oct.Oct. 10 10 at Palo Duro* 11 a.m. at Palo Duro* 11 a.m. at Palo Duro* 11 a.m.

Oct.Oct. 13 13 at Randall* 5 p.m. at Randall* 5 p.m. at Randall* 5 p.m.

Oct. 17 at Canyon* 11 a.m. at Canyon* 11 a.m.

Oct. 17 at Canyon* 11 a.m.

Oct.Oct. 20 20 CAPROCK* 5 p.m.

CAPROCK* 5 p.m.

CAPROCK* 5 p.m.

Oct.Oct. 24 24 at Dumas* 11 a.m. at Dumas* 11 a.m. at Dumas* 11 a.m.

Oct.Oct. 27 27 PALO DURO* 5 p.m.

PALO DURO* PALO DURO* 5 p.m.

5 p.m.

Allfreshman, matches include JV and varsity unless otherwise noted All matches include JV include and freshman, varsity unless otherwise noted All matches freshman, JV and varsity unless otherwise noted matches in ALL CAPS Home matches in Home ALLHome CAPS matches in ALL CAPS denotes district match * denotes district * match * denotes district match EDITOR'S NOTE: HHS volleyball coach Catherine Beville did not respond to telephone calls and emails requesting information for a preview story.

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Randall.

Crouch readily admitted he circled the Sept.

12 match at Canyon as soon asschedule the schedule Crouch readily admitted he circled the Sept.

12 match at Canyon as soon as the was was released. released.

“A huge forfall the isfall is finding a way get past Canyon,” he said.

“A huge goal goal for the finding a way to gettopast Canyon,” he said.

Biggest hurdles forseason the season are like just the liketeam’s the team’s weaknesses an attainable on the Hereford BRAND Wednesday, August 26,Biggest 2015

tangible hurdles for the are just weaknesses – an –attainable tangible on the court and an elusive intangible off the court. court and an elusive intangible off the court.

Again, between the lines, the departure of Alina Villalovos has aleft a leadership that must Again, between the lines, the departure of Alina Villalovos has left leadership voidvoid that must – – and will – be filled. and will – be filled.

However, between the ears, be maintained ontask the task at hand and goals However, between the ears, focusfocus mustmust be maintained on the at hand and goals set. set.

“We have already started very successfully this year (9-5),” Crouch said.

“We will continue “We have already started very successfully this year (9-5),” Crouch said. “We will continue to to get better before district, but that will be the ultimate bar to measure our success. get better before district, but that will be the ultimate bar to measure our success. to forget bad teams beaten the past and ignore jersey “We“We havehave to forget aboutabout how how bad teams havehave beaten us inus theinpast and ignore whatwhat colorcolor jersey

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“Not knowing howday-out. If we can do depth, Crouch said boys our niors, four sophomores the other team is wearing.

We just need to play best tennis day-in and the and other team is wearing. We just need to play our besttotennis day-in and day-out.

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“We a very “We need toare prove thatare welegitimate arewho legitimate contenders within district and area.”

“We need to prove that we contenders and area.”

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Mind-set key to success for experienced, deep tennis team lie for Hereford High tennis teams.

After making the playoffs in 2014, Herd boys and girls squads are looking for a repeat performance and beyond this year.

“Our district results last year were Randall, Canyon, Hereford, Caprock, Dumas, Palo Duro,” Herd coach Cody Crouch said. “We were eliminated in the first round of area by No. 10 Abilene Cooper.

“My goal this year is to improve those results.”

The prospect of reaching that goal is legitimate thanks in large part to a roster that features probably the three most important things any coach wants to see on a roster – talent, experience and depth.

Anchored by the return of multi-year No. 1 singles players, more than half of the squad’s top 16 players – eight boys, eight girls – are upperclassmen.

Nine seniors dominate the top 16 with two ju-

tion as a freshman last

Hereford Tennis year at No. 6.

Hereford Tennis Leading the Lady Boys Singles Boys Singles Whitefaces is senior 1. Joel Velasquez Averye Ferris.

1. Joel Velasquez Entering her third 2.

Will Schueler 2. Will Schueler year at No. 1 after a 3.

Zeke Guzman 3. Zeke Guzman 56-win junior season, 4. Jayvin Ferris also anchors 4. Jayvin PatelPatel the girls No. 1 doubles 5.

Tom Keeling 5. Tom Keeling Last year, she 6. Brandon Morales team. was half of a Lady 6. Brandon Morales 7. Tommy Villalovos Whiteface doubles 7. Tommy Villalovos team that advanced to 8. Alex Rodriguez 8. Alex Rodriguez

regionals for the first time since the 1990s.

“She is an amazing Girls Singles Girls Singles player,” Crouch said.

1. Averye Ferris “I am expecting big 1. Averye Ferris 2.

Tiffany Jesko things from her this 2. Tiffany Jesko year.”

3.

Kara Esquivel 3. Kara Esquivel On the boys side, 4. Rebekah senior Joel Valesquez 4. Rebekah LaneLane enters his second sea5. Addi Ferris 5. Addi Ferris son in the top spot.

6.

Erin Jesko 6. Erin Jesko Having shown im7. Sarah Woodard provement every year, 7. Sarah Woodard Valesquez parlays that 8. Kaitlyn Hacker work ethic into a playing style that rarely has him out of contention.

“He is one of the fastest old and experienced team. kids in this area,” Crouch We are also very deep.

“I am very fortunate to said. “He will be able to have such a deep team outwork a lot kids, so he where I know we can pick is never out of a match.”

As far as problem arup a win at any and all eas facing the team, well, spots.”

As examples of the it boils down to being the kind that often accompany a team coming off a successful year with the luxury of depth and experience returning.

Between the lines, Crouch said doubles play has not gone well, but that is something that will get worked out.

However, part of the doubles woes is something that can quickly go from between the lines to between the ears.

“I feel like we don’t know how to finish,” Crouch

have to remember where we have come from, but also remember we aren’t at the bottom of the totem pole anymore.”

While the Herd has a lot going for it this season, reality is that improvement can take place without it showing in terms of record and postseason showing.

The reason? District 3-5A is no cakewalk.

“We are in a tough district where there are two teams that are always in the top 10-20 in the state,” Crouch said. “Then, there are two more teams in the area that are top 20 teams.

We are in a tough spot, and I want to give us every opportunity to improve every day on the court.”

To prepare for the rigors of district play, Crouch put together a hectic early-season schedule that began Aug. 8 and featured no fewer than 12 matches before the Sept. 10 district opener at Randall.

Crouch readily admitted he circled the Sept. 12 match at Canyon as soon as the schedule was released.

“A huge goal for the fall is finding a way to get past Canyon,” he said.

Biggest hurdles for the season are just like the team’s weaknesses – an attainable tangible on the court and an elusive intangible off the court.

Again, between the lines, the departure of Alina Villalovos has left a leadership void that must – and will – be filled.

However, between the ears, focus must be maintained on the task at hand and goals set.

“We have already start-

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Above, senior Joel Velasquez brings a top notch work and playing ethic into his second season as boys No. 1 singles. Below, manning the No. 4 singles spot for the Whitefaces will be Jayvin Patel.

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working on direction of shot and how that is more important than distance.”

Leading the Lady WhiteWith all due respect and faces this season will be Rani apologies to Mr. Dickens, but Bahtka. it is basically a tale of two Sims said the returnee teams when it comes to look“played well last season” and ing at the 2015 golf season “has a great desire to be the for Hereford High. best she can be.”

For the boys, prospects for The Whitefaces will be led the upcoming fall and spring

by Zack Cabezuela and Kory seasons are bolstered by six Finch. returnees – including four seFinch has picked up noticeniors. able distance over the past On the distaff side, there year, according to Sims, and are only two returnees – and Finch strikes the ball “very they are just sophomores. well.”

Still, hopes are Continuing the high for both sides. somewhat enigmatic “I am excited to Hereford High Golf prospectus to the seahave some experi2015 Fall Schedule son, the largest hurence on this year’s dles for each team to team,” Herd coach overcome are a perfect Boys Chris Sims said. illustration.

Sims is entering Sept. 5 vs. Randall* For the Lady Whitehis second year at Sept. 11-12 Hereford Invitational faces, that goes handthe helm and brings Sept. 19 Palo Duro Creek/Canyon in-hand with a turna wealth of comOct. 9-10 Amarillo Invitational over in much of the petitive experience roster and the team’s to the table as he Girls admitted lack of expeworks to restore the rience.

Herd to links promSept. 11-12 Hereford Invitational “The girls’ largest inence.

Sept. 19 Borger hurdle is gaining tourA golfer at HardinOct. 3 Dumas nament experience,” Simmons – where Oct. 9-10 Amarillo Invitational Sims said. “We have he was the school’s Oct. 17 Pampa four incoming freshfinal scholarship Oct. 23-24 Randall men to go with the athlete – Sims not two returning sophoonly played collemores.” giately but also as a Meanwhile, for the Whiteprofessional on the Nike, Gulf allow us to practice much State, Golden State, Western from Thanksgiving until Val- faces, the most imposing obstacle in the fall has nothing States and Texas Tour satel- entine’s Day. “We work on physical con- to do with anything pertainlite tours.

The array of talent the ditioning during this time in ing to the links, but – like the Whitefaces will put on the my classroom, but we would team’s overall major weakcourse this year provides love to find a place to use a ness – is predicated upon the Sims with the opportunity to hitting net or indoor putting calendar.

“Our biggest hurdle for the be more of a strategic coach green.”

With the season opener boys will be waiting for footthan golf instructor.

“A real team strength is still a week away, Sims is ball to end so we gain two we hit the ball far enough to spending the preseason driv- good players (Bailey McMillan, attack courses,” Sims said ing home lessons for the en- Kage Monroe),” Sims said.

For success this season, of the boys team. “They just tire year.

At the core of practice is Sims said players need to reneed to learn to play ‘position’ golf and not rely on pure making the most of the team member how they got where strengths to make improve- they are and play to that abildistance.”

Despite an admitted lack ments across the board – ity.

“Both teams need to realof overall experience, Sims which do not turn that much ize they are good golfers, and is encouraged by the Lady different for each team.

“The boys are working on they need to play their game Whitefaces in being “coachable young ladies” and “striv- learning when to attack using each time we tee it up,” he distance and when to attack said. “If each player will do ing to get better.”

However, when it comes to using placement of golf shot what they are capable of dothe team’s biggest weakness, to set up an easier next shot,” ing, we will be competitive Sims’ response strays a long Sims said. “The girls are and successful.” way from the norm.

Whereas, it would be expected something specific about team play or dynamic would be a weakness, that is not the case.

In fact, the team’s biggest weakness for the 2015 season has nothing at to do with the team, but with the calendar.

“The major weakness would be that we lose three months of practice time due to winter weather,” Sims said.

“We seem to lose our ‘groove’ during that time. Without an indoor practice area, the Texas Panhandle weather doesn’t

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Young harriers lead Herd cross country

By John Carson BRAND Managing Editor Youth is the watchword for Hereford High cross country this season as a bevy of young talent is poised to burst onto the scene.

However, with that youth comes a large dose of the unknown as to how each runner will perform under the varsity spotlight.

Along those lines, Hereford coach Jose Huerta is taking a guardedly optimistic approach to the upcoming season.

“We look forward to having the opportunity to compete at the Clovis meet on Friday,” Huerta said. “I hope we can go out and represent Hereford well.

“We can only take one meet at a time.”

In talking specifics about the 2015 squad, Huerta may sound as if he is caught in a coachspeak loop or is trying to be evasive.

However, neither is the case.

This year’s team brings an overall set of dynamics that essentially interweave team weaknesses and strengths into a unique tapestry.

Huerta readily admits his team’s major weakness this season is its youth and inexperience.

However, were it not for that weakness, the team’s strength would not be what it is.

Interestingly, that strength is probably the main thing needed to combat the team’s weakness.

“We have a very young team with good leaders,”

Hereford High Cross Country 2015 Schedule Aug. 28 Sept. 3 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 26 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 16 Oct. 26 Nov. 7

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Huerta said. “Although they are very young, they are being led in the right direction.

“That brings a team together.”

Huerta was quick to add that strong leadership can

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smooth many of the pitfalls of an inexperienced roster.

The most important aspect of that, he pointed out, is leadership can provide the direction and example to offset potential disadvantages of inexperience and youth.

“We can overcome our weakness (youth) if we work together to get the experience we lack,” Huer-

ta said. “Working together with hard work and dedication will be the key to success.”

However, to pull that off, Huerta knows he has to have the right people in leadership roles for the team.

In that respect, the Herd appears to have the right people for the job.

Seniors Melissa Henson and Noe Cervantes will serve as 2015 girls and boys team captains, respectively.

“We are blessed to have them as our team captains,” Huerta said. “They are both key athletes to our program.”

While the coach will spend this season in the dual role of reveling in his senior stars’ final season and lamenting their pending departure, the cupboard is not bare for Herd harriers.

Huerta specifically noted freshmen Sabbatha Taylor and Jaydon Garcia as “showing signs of being successful” distance

runners.

While youth and inexperience are the admitted major weaknesses of this year’s team, that is not the biggest hurdle looming for the season.

In fact, that hurdle is pretty much one all coaches hope to avoid.

“We have to be able to stay healthy throughout the season,” Huerta said.

“We will need to stay healthy in order to get some good performances in practice so we can perform to the best of our ability at the meets.”

The Herd opens the 2015 season Friday at Clovis.

Meets at Burkburnett (Sept. 3), Plainview (Sept.

12), Lubbock (Sept. 19), Amarillo (Sept. 26), Canyon (Oct. 3) and West Texas A&M (Oct. 10) precede the Oct. 16 District 3-5A meet in Amarillo.

Regionals are set for Oct. 26 in Lubbock with the state championships on Nov. 7 in Round Rock.

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