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FOOTBALL 2011 Game-changers

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Game-changers all around in area

About the section The Denton Record-Chronicle’s 2011 football preview section focuses on the high number of game-changing players in the area this season, new North Texas head coach Dan McCarney and UNT’s new football venue, Apogee Stadium.

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Section credits The football helmets featured on the team pages are courtesy of Texas High School Helmet Project. The cover of the section was designed by Rachel McReynolds and David Minton.

Contents Nor th Texas Dan McCarney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7 Apogee Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Apogee Stadium parking map . . . . . .10 Lance Dunbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Four downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Sun Belt preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Derek Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 UNT roster/schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 City high schools Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Mario Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Guyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23-26 Denton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-30 Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-35 Apogee Stadium Visual tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37-48 Area high schools Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Austin Aune/Dane Evans . . . . . . . . . .50 Preseason all-area team . . . . . . . .51-52 Lake Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53-55 Argyle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56-58 Aubrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59-61 Pilot Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-64 State high school polls . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Sanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65-67 Ponder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68-70 Liberty Christian . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71-73 Calvary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-76 Krum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77-79

Section staff Director of spor ts Larry McBride . . .lmcbride@dentonrc.com Section editor Brett Vito . . . . . . . . .bvito@dentonrc.com Photographer David Minton . . .dminton@dentonrc.com Staff writer s Adam Boedeker . . .aboedeker@dentonrc.com Marshall Moore . . . . .mmoore@dentonrc.com Special contributor s Matthew Muench, Randy Cummings, Jerry L. Reed Copy editor s Mike Trimble, Matthew Zabel, Dawn Cobb

Brett Vito SECTION OVERVIEW

hen North Texas officials sat down to begin searching for a new head football coach in the middle of last season, they had one goal — finding a man who could change the face of the program. A few weeks later, they settled on Dan McCarney, a former Iowa State head coach who will begin to see if he is up to the task this fall. Ryan defensive end Mario Edwards has little in common with McCarney, but he too could have a dramatic impact on football in Denton this season. The Ryan defensive end is ranked as the No. 1 high school recruit in the country by ESPN and is one of the most feared players in Texas high school football because of his freakish athletic ability. Those two figures could well dominate the local football scene this year, but when it comes to the storylines of 2011 we would be remiss if we didn’t focus in on the opening of Apogee Stadium as well. UNT will play its first game in the $79 million venue on Sept. 10 when the Mean Green hosts Houston. The addition of the stadium is expected to forever change the perception of UNT’s program, and its prospects for the future. McCarney, Edwards and Apogee Stadium will impact the local football scene in different ways, but they all change the game. That is why the Denton Record-Chronicle’s sports staff settled on the theme “Game-changers” for this year’s football preview edition. We asked fans, students and UNT players how McCarney has changed their perception of the program since he arrived in Denton and quickly set out to tell everyone he could find about his plan to revitalize the school’s team. We also talked to UNT fans, new and old, about the way Apogee Stadium impacts the way they feel about the future

Staff photographer David Minton took photos of North Texas head coach Dan McCarney and Ryan defensive end Mario Edwards and placed them over a photo of the turf at Apogee Stadium, which is pictured in the inset photo. McCarney is expected to have a dramatic impact in his first season at UNT, while Edwards is expected to be one of the top high school players in the country as a senior. The opening of Apogee Stadium is also expected to change the fortunes of UNT’s football program. The $79 million stadium will open on Sept. 10 when UNT hosts Houston.

of Mean Green football. When it comes to high school football in Denton, every year there seems to be a game-changing player who is entering his senior season. Over the years, fans in Denton have seen players like Jarvis Moss, J.W. Walsh and Taylor Bible. We talked to Edwards and those who know him best about how he fits into that legacy. The ranks of game-changers in the area this season goes well beyond Edwards when it comes to players, though. Guyer wide receiver Conner Crane should have a huge year before he heads to Stanford.

Ryan’s Alex De La Torre and Jordan Richmond are two of the best linebackers in the state. Matt Perry is moving from wide receiver to running back for Denton. If he proves to be a game-changing player, the Broncos could make the playoffs for a second consecutive year. The area high schools are also loaded with game-changers as well, including quarterbacks Austin Aune of Argyle and Dane Evans of Sanger, who have committed to TCU and Tulsa, respectively. Watching those game-changing players and coaches while seeing how a new stadium impacts UNT will be what makes this season special.

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Dan McCarney New North Texas head coach

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Experienced leader building enthusiasm in UNT’s program By Brett Vito Staff Writer

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an McCarney left his whistle at the office and traded in the shorts and T-shirt he usually wears to practice for khakis and a green collared shirt. There wasn’t a football in sight, but there was little doubt North Texas’ new head coach was in his element this summer when he took the floor to speak in front of a ballroom full of fans who were hushed to the point one could hear every cough or sniffle. “One of the many goals I have set for this program is to break the attendance record in our first home game against Houston on September 10th,” McCarney nearly shouted. “Wouldn’t that be cool?” The question hung in the air for a moment as heads nodded throughout the

“It’s important and one of the many hats we wear. If you don’t like doing it and being out there in the community, you really shouldn’t be a Division I head coach.” — Dan McCarney on the importance of promoting UNT football to the community

room at a coaches’ caravan event in Denton. That dream is just one of many McCarney has been selling over the last nine months since taking over as UNT’s head coach. The former Iowa State head coach has spoken to anyone who will listen of returning UNT to the top of the Sun Belt Conference, playing in bowl games and becoming a regional power.

Along the way, he has built a new enthusiasm for the program, a task he considers almost as important as building his team. “It’s important and one of the many hats we wear,” McCarney said of selling the program to the public. “If you don’t like doing it and being out there in the community, you really shouldn’t be a Division I head coach.” McCarney knew when he took over in

November that dragging UNT back to the ranks of respected programs was going to require a whole lot more than recruiting and coaching on Saturdays. McCarney was going to have to be a salesman. He was going to have to speak at fraternity houses, at fan gatherings and freshman orientation. He was going to have to jump on radio shows when asked. He was going to have to convince players that they could win consistently, even though none of them had ever won back-to-back games in their college careers. Dan McCarney was going to have to be the pied piper of North Texas football. The task is one McCarney has tackled with gusto. “If you take Dan into a restaurant and introduce him to one person, by the time See McCARNEY on 7

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McCarney you leave, he has introduced himself to everyone there,” UNT athletic director Rick Villarreal said. “That has been a trademark everywhere we go. “He’s everything we thought he would be and gone beyond that.” Villarreal knew before he began interviewing candidates to take over the program last fall that he needed a salesman to take over as UNT’s head coach. He said exactly that when he announced that he had fired Todd Dodge, the former Southlake Carroll head coach who never moved to Denton or built the long-lasting enthusiasm in the program UNT had hoped he would foster in nearly four long years leading the program. UNT never won more than two games in a season under Dodge, suffered a demoralizing 77-20 pounding at the hands of Rice in 2008 and won just one of the last 15 home games he coached. By the time Dodge was fired after starting 1-6 last season, UNT was drawing fewer than 15,000 fans a game and had become a laughing-stock in college football. Villarreal knew fixing what ailed the program wouldn’t be easy and that he needed someone willing to do more than just coach. “We need someone who is in this community on a regular basis,” Villarreal said after announcing he had fired Dodge. “We are opening a new stadium. Our new coach is going to have to help us sell seats, put people in the stands and get people excited about the program.” McCarney promised to do just that when he was introduced as UNT’s new head coach. “If it takes getting into the dormitories, getting out with the fraternities and sororities, getting out in Denton, getting out in Dallas-Fort Worth, getting out in the state of Texas, that is what I’ll do,” McCarney said. “There is absolutely no reason why that first game we play against Houston we can’t have a full stadium. If we don’t, I’ll die trying.” Kellie Hill had a front-row seat for several stops on the Dan McCarney tour this summer, when she served as a freshman orientation leader. UNT brings its incoming freshmen in for a short stay to help them get their

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New North Texas head coach Dan McCarney speaks at a press conference earlier this summer. McCarney has spent months reaching out to UNT fans. bearings at the school. They learn about life in the dorms, how to get around and where to go for help, if they need it. Beginning this year, they also learned about how important McCarney considers them for the future of the football program. McCarney spoke at every freshman orientation he could get to. By the end of the summer, he had given his sales pitch to nearly 4,000 incoming students and led them on a tour of UNT’s new stadium. “Coach McCarney is a wonderful speaker and got the crowd fired up,” Hill said. “He recognizes the passion of the students is going to make the players feel like we are behind them. The freshmen would come into the locker room and he would talk to them like they could have an impact. He made them feel special.” McCarney believes an enthusiastic student section could make a huge difference in the environment in UNT’s new stadium, just like it does at any college venue. “If we can get them to start supporting us as freshmen, then we will have one of the great environments in all of college football for years to come,” McCarney said. After hearing McCarney speak, Savannah McCutchin was certain she would be one of those students. The Aubrey graduate will be a freshman at UNT this fall. “He got all of us excited about the season,” McCutchin said. “I was planning on going to games because I am into school spirit, but now that the freshmen have met coach McCarney we are more excited

because we got to talk to him.” Paula Dinuta was a little surprised at first when McCarney, a coach with whom she has so little in common, took an interest in her and the rest of her teammates on the UNT tennis team. Dinuta, who grew up in Romania, met McCarney shortly after he arrived at UNT and was there when he spoke to her team before an important match. Ever since then, Dinuta has come to expect a friendly hello when she and the rest of her teammates see McCarney in the weight room or on campus. “He always talks to us and encourages us to work hard,” Dinuta said. “He tells us that he is proud of us and is very nice. It surprises us. I never saw the previous coach or interacted with him. Coach McCarney is nice and talks to everyone. “All the athletes on campus know him.” The way McCarney cares about the entire athletic program at UNT and not just his team is the reason tennis coach Sujay Lama asked UNT’s new football coach to speak to his players. “What’s great is that his interest is genuine,” Lama said. “He absolutely loves college athletics. You can see it and feel it. This is his mission. This is who he is. He knows he has a huge impact on all of us and understands that.” Brandon Akpunku is one of the more

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visible players McCarney inherited for his first team at UNT. The senior defensive end is entering his third year as a starter and is one of the more articulate and outgoing players on UNT’s roster. After three years on campus, there are hundreds of students who know one of the Mean Green’s top players. These days several of them stop him to talk about the new coach on campus. “My friends will come up and say, ‘Hey, I met your coach’ or ‘Hey, I like your coach,’” Akpunku said. “It’s kind of odd that people have met him outside of football. He has really been trying to reach out to student organizations. This isn’t a school known for athletics. He wants to change that.” McCarney spoke at a fraternity house this summer, appeared on a radio show in Arkansas and made guest appearances on Dallas television stations. “I will do any interview as long as it doesn’t take away from my first responsibility and that is building this program and turning it around,” McCarney said. Those who heard McCarney speak on that opening night of the coaches’ caravan in Denton, visited with him on campus or even just said hello to him at a restaurant believe he is well on his way to doing just that, including Rhey Nolan.

Nolan drove all the way from Tyler and checked into a hotel for an overnight stay just to pick up his season tickets and listen to McCarney speak at the Denton caravan stop. Green and white balloons floated in the air and talk centered on a new era in Denton with a new football stadium opening in the fall. Nolan purchased high-priced club seats in the new stadium largely because he believes in the direction of the program with its new stadium and its new coach. Hearing McCarney speak only strengthened Nolan’s confidence that UNT’s football program is about to improve dramatically under its new head coach. It’s a feeling many share after coming in contact with a man who spent the last few months on a mission to create a new enthusiasm in the program. “It’s the honesty, the enthusiasm and excitement that he presents that has everyone excited,” Nolan said. “He’s someone for everyone to really rally around. That is absolutely going to make a difference for the program. He is trying to connect with everyone out there who has an interest in the program.”

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Stadium changes game for UNT fans By Brett Vito Staff Writer

errick Jackson had gradually given up on North Texas football since graduating from the school in 1995. Jackson hadn’t come back for a game and even quit paying attention to what was going on with the program for several years. The arrival of former head coach Todd Dodge and his son Riley Dodge sparked Jackson’s interest for a while, but the team’s fortunes didn’t change, so Jackson once again joined the thousands of UNT graduates living within minutes of Denton who just couldn’t bring themselves to care about the program. It wasn’t until the past year that Jackson’s feelings began to change as he watched Apogee Stadium grow out of the ground adjacent to the Mean Green Athletic Center. The new $79 million, 30,850-seat venue will open when UNT hosts Houston on Sept. 10. “I don’t know why, but I became enamored with it,” Jackson said. “There is just something about it. Knowing that it was designed by the same people who built Cowboys Stadium made me want to go to games again. I went to Fouts [Field] when I was a student. I feel like we are stepping up and saying that we are a Division I program. We don’t have to go somewhere else to experience the setup we will have at North Texas now.” Jackson is just one of several fans, both new and old, who say their perception of UNT football was forever changed when the school decided to replace Fouts Field. Fouts opened in 1952. Back then, it was something the school could be proud of. But over time, the venue became an albatross around the neck of a program that has floundered the last six years. Some of UNT’s oldest fans remember when Fouts wasn’t all that bad, watched it deteriorate over the years and will get their reward for sticking through the bad times this fall when they sit in the new stadium for the first time. For younger students and fans, the good times at Fouts were something they only heard about. All they knew was that when they arrived at UNT, they left stadiums that were nicer behind at Dallas-Fort Worth area high schools. They will get the chance to see what having a top venue can

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Adam Driver, left, and Steve Boedeker walk through the Club Level at Apogee Stadium during the Kickoff Cookout in late July at the Apogee Stadium. Both are long-time UNT fans who have increased their commitment to the school by joining up with a group of friends to buy a luxury box in the new venue. do for their alma mater. UNT’s current players can’t wait to play in the stadium they believe will change the trajectory of the program beginning this fall under former Iowa State head coach Dan McCarney, who is entering his first season with the Mean Green. “People have seen the stadium from the local community and it gives them a different feeling and a different outlook on the program,” UNT athletic director Rick Villarreal said. “The simple comparison is how you dress. If you come to work every day in wrinkled pants and mismatched socks, you are viewed one way. If you come in with your hair combed, your pants pressed and looking neat, people see you differently. They want to be associated with excellence. People who have seen the inside of the stadium, walked in our club level and even our concourses and green spaces outside the stadium know that this is a special place.”

How the addition of the venue has changed the program for the UNT community is best seen through people like Jackson and Grant Gilbert, a pair of relatively new fans, longtime fans like Adam Driver and Steve Boedeker and the players and coaches who will try to capitalize on what the stadium has to offer beginning this fall.

A new generation of fans When Jackson was a student at UNT, it was easy to get to games at Fouts. He simply had to make the short drive across Denton. Like a lot of UNT graduates, Jackson moved away after graduating and never came back to a game. He needed a reason to return, and UNT’s program didn’t provide one he found compelling, not even during the Mean Green’s four-year run as Sun Belt Conference champions from 2001-04.

“Once you move away from Denton, what was going on with the team wasn’t such a great story that you felt like you needed to get over there to games,” Jackson said. “We always said we would go to a game, but we never did.” Gilbert graduated in 2010 and falls into the same new generation of fan as Jackson, who was a student at UNT more than a decade before him. Gilbert attended games while he was a student as well. The fact he would be able to see the Mean Green play in a new venue helped UNT retain him as a fan — not to mention convince him to make a significant contribution to the program. Gilbert purchased two club seats for $7,700. UNT’s new stadium features a club section and 21 luxury boxes. Those See STADIUM on 9

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Stadium high-priced seats will help the school pay down debt on the stadium. “I paid a lot of money to become involved,” Gilbert said. “I wouldn’t have paid $7,700 to sit in Fouts. The stadium got me involved monetarily.” The new venue also helped draw Gilbert into a community of UNT football fans the school hopes will grow over the years. “The cool part is being involved with people like me who want to be involved with UNT football,” Gilbert said. “The stadium brought us together. It gives us something to be proud of, even after we have gotten it handed to us the last several years.” Jackson is among the UNT graduates who could well be lured back, especially if the team turns the corner after six straight losing seasons. Several UNT graduates have latched on to other successful programs like Texas that they now support. Jackson is one of the fans UNT has a chance to bring back. “I have never gotten into TCU and SMU,” Jackson said. “I still feel like UNT is my home school. I spent a lot of time at UNT and in Denton. It’s fun to see the school’s name back out there with the new stadium.”

A reward for sticking with it Driver always stuck with the UNT football program, even though he had plenty of reasons to give up on the team. The 1997 UNT graduate has only missed two games in the last 10 years. He suffered through a 1-11 season in which UNT lost every home game in 2008 and sat through games in the searing heat and driving rain. And that wasn’t even the worst part. “I lost my wedding ring in a portapotty while tailgating once,” Driver said. “I took my gloves off in there, came out and realized I didn’t have my ring. We looked all through there and figured out there was only one place it could have gone, and I wasn’t going to go fishing for it.” Like a lot of UNT fans, Driver got caught up in the excitement surrounding the school’s new stadium and decided to increase his commitment to the program. Driver had planned to purchase club seats for him and his wife, but reconsidered when he had a solid year financially. He decided to upgrade and purchase a luxury box. Driver contacted his friends from his

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North Texas graduate Grant Gilbert, his wife Kristin and son Jaxon, check out the view from their club level seat at Apogee Stadium during the Kickoff Cookout in late July. Gilbert graduated from UNT last year. days as a student at UNT and eventually found several who agreed to split the cost, including Boedeker. “This is a nice way to give back to the university and get something in return,” Boedeker said. “We were spending about $500. Now it will be $2,000 a year for me. The athletic department has done its part. It’s only fair that we do ours.” Driver’s friends are among the longtime UNT fans who are increasing their commitment to the program as the opening date for the school’s new stadium approaches. By late June, UNT had sold all 21 of its luxury boxes in the new venue, not to mention more than more than 600 of its 754 club seats. “Having a new stadium brings a little bit of validity to the program,” Boedeker said. “A lot of fans who have been in it for the long haul feel like this is their moment. They have been waiting for the program to become the big program they have envisioned. The changes that have been made bring validity to their passion. A lot of older fans have tried to bring their friends and family out for a few games or a few seasons, but they quit coming. This will bring them back.” UNT’s longtime fans are hoping that those who do come back stay around for the long haul, just like they have.

“The pride factor will change,” Boedeker said. “That has been missing with a lot of people. Maybe it hasn’t been the cool thing to be a Mean Green fan, and they didn’t have the passion to back it up. Now they have some muscle behind it. It gives everyone a fresh start with a new coach and a new facility to play in. We can start over.”

Trying to build a new legacy The opening of a new stadium hasn’t just changed the way fans feel about the program, it has also brought a new pride and sense of responsibility to UNT’s players and coaches who are well aware of the investment that people have made in the program. “It’s not easy to change the whole coaching staff and build a new stadium,” UNT defensive end Brandon Akpunku said. “We have to earn the new things that are being put in place around here. We want to give back to the people who have given to us. We want to see that stadium filled every single game.” When McCarney was introduced as UNT’s new head coach in November, he said he would do everything in his power to ensure the first game in the new stadium would be sold out. He spoke to fraternities and community groups and

appeared on radio and television programs to promote UNT football throughout the summer. UNT’s coaches have also used the stadium as a recruiting tool while selling a whole new generation of players on playing for the Mean Green, including Life School Oak Cliff wide receiver Roderick Lancaster. “When I came to junior day in February, I thought, ‘Man, this place is really nice and has some good things going with the new stadium,’” Lancaster said. “I want to be a part of it.” McCarney knows how important landing players like Lancaster will be if UNT is to take advantage of having a new stadium. “It helps to have a new stadium, but if your football team is not worth a damn you can build as many new stadiums as you want; people are not going to come support you,” McCarney said. “You have to put a good product on the field.” McCarney says UNT has a chance to do just that in the next few years, thanks to its new stadium that has fostered a new sense of excitement among the Mean Green’s fans. “We are all extraordinarily excited,” Driver said. “It’s going to be the hardest summer of my life waiting for that first game.”

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The list of milestones Lance Dunbar has reached at North Texas is an impressive one. The senior has posted a 1,500-yard season, been named to All-America teams and established himself as an NFL prospect. That list is even more remarkable when one stops to consider one fact — Dunbar has been part of a whole lot of horrible teams. In three years at UNT, Dunbar has experienced a grand total of six wins. He’s never been a part of a team that has won back-to-back games. It’s a history that haunts one of the best players to ever run the ball for UNT, and has him motivated for his senior year. “It’s all about winning,” Dunbar said. “All those individual accomplishments don’t mean anything. That is one of the reasons I came to North Texas. I wanted to help the team win and change the program.” Dunbar has one last chance this fall. And he knows that if UNT has any chance of winning more than three games in a season for the first time since 2004, let alone make a run at a winning season, he will have to play a major part. UNT will have a new starting quarterback in Derek Thompson. The Mean Green’s top two wide receivers from a year ago are gone, as are two all-conference offensive linemen. That set of circumstances will make Dunbar the focal point for opposing defenses, even more than he was last season, when he rushed for 1,553 yards and 13 touchdowns. Dunbar ranked sixth nationally in 2010 with an average of 129.4 rushing yards a game and posted 270 yards in a loss to Kansas State at the end of what he considered a disappointing season because UNT finished 3-9. “It’s not an orchestrated answer when he says he wants win,” UNT head coach Dan McCarney said. “He doesn’t say it because it sounds good. He knows this is it. He has one more year of college foot-

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Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton Senior running back Lance Dunbar has already established himself as one of the great players in North Texas history and enters his senior season just 942 yards short of breaking Patrick Cobbs school rushing record of 4,050 yards. Dunbar (5-9, 203) possesses an unusual combination of speed, agility, vision and size.

ball. He has one more year left at North Texas. How do you want to be remembered, as a guy who got a whole bunch of yards and maybe set the rushing record, but got your tail kicked all throughout your career?” Dunbar’s teammates can also sense that winning is what drives him. “Lance is a selfless person,” senior offensive lineman J.J. Johnson said. “He never talks about himself. It’s all about the team.” Dunbar believes he can help UNT post that turnaround this season, when he will have a chance to run down two of the great running backs in school history. Patrick Cobbs set the school rushing record of 4,050 yards during the 2001-05

seasons, while Jamario Thomas rushed for 3,496 yards from 2004-07. The pair won back-to-back national rushing titles beginning in 2003, when Cobbs claimed the title. UNT won the Sun Belt Conference championship in that season and the next year, when Thomas won his rushing title. Dunbar has rushed for 3,109 yards while carrying on UNT’s legacy of great running backs and can sit atop the school’s career rushing leaders list if he can rush for 942 more yards. It’s a possibility that rarely crosses Dunbar’s mind. “The rushing record doesn’t matter,” Dunbar said. “I want to win. If we do that, all that other stuff will come with it.”

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FOUR DOWNS Keys to a historic season By Brett Vito/Staff Writer

SURVIVE THE FIRST FIVE North Texas has a brutal stretch of five games to open the season, one that could determine how the season unfolds. The Mean Green opens the season at defending Sun Belt Conference and Little Caesars Pizza Bowl champion Florida International before facing Houston in its home opener. UNT then faces national championship contender Alabama on McCarney the road, Indiana at home and Hawaii Bowl champion Tulsa on the road. “It would be easy if we were lining up to play some I-AA teams that would allow us to say that we are winning and things are going great,” head coach Dan McCarney said. “There are going to be some rough times and some adversity. How we handle it will determine how we grow as a team.” UNT’s schedule becomes much more favorable beginning with a home game against Florida Atlantic in the sixth game of the season. If UNT can get through those first five games relatively injury-free and maybe even pull off an early upset, it will have a chance to make a run at a milestone campaign late in the season.

FIND NEW OFFENSIVE STARS UNT knows what it has in running back Lance Dunbar, the preseason coOffensive Player of the Year in the Sun Belt, but has very few proven playmakers other than the senior. UNT lost its top two wide receivers from last season and must find players to fill the void, especially with a new starter stepping in at Hamilton quarterback in Derek Thompson. Running back James Hamilton and wide receiver Chris Bynes return after missing most of last season with injuries and could play large roles. “We have one guy who can take it to the house,” McCarney said of Dunbar. “We don’t want to be in a situation where a defense is looking for No. 5 [Dunbar] knowing that they can erase the rest of our guys with their players. There are some players with potential, but we need those playmakers to show up.”

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Clint Bowen watches as his players go through an afternoon practice this spring. North Texas’ new defensive coordinator is one of seven new assistant coaches on Dan McCarney’s staff this season. McCarney arrived at UNT in November. The Mean Green’s fortunes will depend largely on how the team adapts to a new coaching staff.

RESPOND TO A COACHING STAFF HEADED BY DAN MCCARNEY AND SEVEN NEW ASSISTANTS UNT changed nearly its entire coaching staff in the off-season, when the school brought on McCarney to try to revive a program that has not won more than three games in a season since 2004. The early returns have been promising. UNT’s players improved their academic performance in the spring semester and there was a renewed enthusiasm

in spring practice and the beginning of fall camp. UNT will have a large adjustment to make this season and no one knows for sure how the Mean Green will respond to adversity until that point arrives. There is always a chance that individual players will not do well during the transition. Key wide receiver Darius Carey was

kicked off the team over the summer. Several of UNT’s veteran players said that they are confident in the direction of the team and believe they are ready to make dramatic improvement immediately. “We have to be ready to hit the ground running,” senior offensive lineman J.J. Johnson said. “For the seniors, this is our last chance.”

FIND DEFENSIVE PLAYMAKERS TO BOLSTER A UNIT THAT MADE TOO FEW KEY PLAYS LAST YEAR UNT ranked near the bottom of the NCAA rankings in every category for game-changing defensive plays last season. The Mean Green ranked 114th out of 120 teams nationally in tackles for loss (4.08 per game), tied for 108th in turnovers forced (15), tied for 99th in interceptions (eight), tied for 88th in sacks (1.58 per game) and tied for 87th in fumble recoveries (seven). UNT knows it will have to improve on those totals this season. New defensive coordinator Clint Bowen said that he went back and totaled

up those categories and others he counts among disruptive defensive plays and said UNT ranked last in the Sun Belt in that overall category. Akpunku “It’s a huge emphasis for us,” Bowen said. “In college football, you need disruptive plays. “You need a second-and-12, you need a sack to turn it into third-and-12.” UNT didn’t have many players who ranked among the Sun Belt leaders in dis-

ruptive plays like sacks and interceptions in 2010. Returning defensive ends Brandon Akpunku and K.C. Obi had four sacks each last season, while linebacker Jeremy Phillips had 6.5 tackles for loss and two interceptions. Bowen and his players are confident UNT has the talent it needs to improve those totals. “We definitely have people who can get the job done,” Akpunku said. “It’s not a matter of if they are playmakers. It’s a matter of if they are willing to go and make a play.”

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Of the coaches in the Sun Belt Conference, there might not be a man with a better sense of the league’s history than Larry Blakeney. Blakeney has been the head coach at Troy for 20 years, including the last seven the school has spent in the Sun Belt. That experience gives Blakeney a sense of perspective and a certain amount of respect for what he will be facing when it comes to a drastically altered lineup of head coaches in the league this season. The Sun Belt will have five coaches who are entering their first or second year at their respective schools in 2011. How those coaches fare will go a long way toward determining how the league race unfolds, and if Troy can keep alive a streak of five straight seasons in which it has won at least a share of the league title. “I have a high regard for the coaches who came in this year and the couple who came in last year,” Blakeney said. “This league is continuing to improve and upgrade. Schools are paying more for coaches. I don’t feel like there is a weak link.” North Texas made arguably the biggest splash in terms of a coaching hire in the off-season when it landed Dan McCarney, who led Iowa State to five bowl games from 1995-2006. UNT wasn’t the only school that picked up an experienced coach, though. Mark Hudspeth was a highly successful head coach for seven years at North Alabama and spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Mississippi State before taking over at Louisiana-Lafayette. Hugh Freeze was the passing game coordinator for a season at Arkansas State before being promoted to head coach and also has experience as a head coach. Freeze spent two seasons at Lambuth, an NAIA school. Willie Taggart, a former Stanford assistant, is in his second season at Western Kentucky. Other than McCarney, second-year Louisiana-Monroe coach Todd Berry is the most experienced of the Sun Belt’s new generation. He is in his second season at ULM, but his 10th overall as a head coach counting his time at Army and Illinois State. “We are at the point that we have some traction because of the quality of the

SBC Coaches’ poll As voted on by the league’s nine head coaches. (First-place votes in parentheses): 1. Florida International (5) . . . . . . . . .75 2. Troy (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 3(t). Middle Tennessee . . . . . . . . . . . .54 3(t). Louisiana-Monroe . . . . . . . . . . . .54 5. Arkansas State (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 6. North Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 7. Western Kentucky (1) . . . . . . . . . . .28 8. Louisiana-Lafayette . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 9. Florida Atlantic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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league,” Berry said. “That has helped attract coaches.” The Sun Belt’s newcomers enter the season chasing two of the veteran coaches and their teams. Mario Cristobal posted his breakout season in his fourth year at Florida International, which tied with Troy for the Sun Belt title a year ago, just one season after finishing 3-9. Troy beat Ohio in the New Orleans Bowl last season, its second bowl win during its five-year run atop the Sun Belt. FIU and Troy were picked to finish first and second, respectively, in the preseason coaches’ poll. FIU came out of nowhere to win a share of the league title last season. With so many new and talented coaches coming into the league, there’s always a

chance another team could break through. “There is no question that one of the teams with a new coach could be in contention,” Hudspeth said. “There’s a lot of parity in this league. It’s great from top to bottom.”

SBC All-conference team As chosen by the conference’s nine head coaches and media members selected by league officials: OFFENSE Corey Robinson, Troy, So., QB; Lance Dunbar, UNT, Sr., RB; Bobby Rainey, WKU, Sr., RB; Dwayne Frampton, ASU, Sr., WR; T.Y. Hilton, FIU, Sr., WR; Luther Ambrose, ULM, Sr., WR; Ladarius Green, ULL, Sr., TE; Tom Castilaw, ASU, Sr. OL; Caylin Hauptmann, FIU, Jr., OL; Ryan McCaul, ULM, Sr., OL; Matt Tomlinson, UNT, Sr., OL; James Brown, Troy, Sr., OL; Wes Jeffries, WKU, Sr., OL: DEFENSE Dorvus Woods, ASU, Sr., DL; Tourek Williams, FIU, Jr., DL; Ken Dorsey, ULM, Sr., DL; Jonathan Massaquoi, Troy, Jr., DL; Demario Davis, ASU, Sr., LB; Winston Fraser, FIU, Jr., LB; Xavier Lamb, Troy, Sr., LB; Kelcie McCray, ASU, Sr., DB; Jonathan Cyprien, FIU, Jr., DB; Marcus Bartels, FAU, Sr., DB; Darius Prelow, ULM, Sr., DB SPECIAL TEAMS Alan Gendreau, MT, Sr., K; Mickey Groody, FAU, Sr., Punter; T.Y. Hilton, FIU, Sr., Return Specialist; Co-Preseason Offensive Players of Year T.Y. Hilton, FIU, Sr., WR Lance Dunbar, UNT, Sr., RB Preseason Defensive Player of Year Jonathan Massaquoi, Troy, Jr., DE

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Ryan’s Edwards next in line of stars Nation’s No. 1 recruit carries on legacy of top players in Denton By Marshall Moore Staff Writer

To hear Mario Edwards talk, you’d think he was just another high school defensive end. “I just go out there and do what the coach tells me to do. I just try to get the job done,” he says, shifting the focus away the national media hype surrounding him. “I’m just like everyone else.” There are plenty of people out there that would beg to differ. Despite his insistence to the contrary, Edwards is a game-changer in every sense of the word. On Friday nights, the Ryan defensive end has the ability to almost single-handily dominate his half of the line. He forces coaches to change their game plans — to run away from his 6-foot-4, 275-pound frame and hope that his 4.8 speed doesn’t blow up plays from behind. His very presence on the field, in fact, makes the Raiders one of the best defensive units in the state. “He’s very talented,” Ryan defensive coordinator David Thomas said during Edwards’ breakout junior campaign. “The thing about him is that we’ve had Jarvis Moss, we’ve had Brian Smith — we’ve had some great defensive ends. But he just has that physical presence. I’ve never coached anyone as big and as athletic and strong as he is.” In the wider scheme of things, though, Edwards is more than a game day superstar. Instead, he represents the Denton area’s continued evolution into a recruiting hotbed that rivals nearly any other area in the state. As the top-ranked recruit in the entire country as rated by the ESPNU 150 and a top-five national recruit on every other recruiting site under the sun, Edwards is the crown jewel of Denton football. He’s been on the front page of ESPN.com and his picture has appeared in the featured spot on countless recruiting pay sites. Quite simply, he’s the new face of Denton football. See EDWARDS on 36

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Guyer’s Crane adjusts to larger role By Adam Boedeker Staff Writer

The wide receiver screen has been a crucial part of Guyer’s prolific offense over the past few years. Star receivers Quint Gardener and Josh Stewart, who excelled at the play last year, both graduated and took their skills elsewhere after receiving Football Bowl Subdivision scholarship offers. Conner Crane, a senior who’s committed to Stanford, has never run the play in a game. Not once. But as Crane accepts a bigger, more diverse role at wide receiver this upcoming season, that’s all about to change. “He’s actually the guy on those little screens now,” Guyer head coach John Walsh said. “Your first step has to be fast and his first step is fast now. It’s not long anymore. It’s quick.” Guyer’s offensive success in 2011 depends on a few factors, but one of the main ones is how some of the team’s new faces will step into some big shoes. Crane is the only offensive skill player who is a returning starter this year. Departed are Gardener, Stewart, quarterback J.W. Walsh, running back Treavon Walton and wide receiver Cameron Hunter – who combined for just more than 5,000 yards of offense. Crane returns after racking up 844 receiving yards and leading the team with 11 touchdowns while averaging a gaudy 24.1 yards per catch, predominantly as a vertical threat among a corps full of FBS receivers. Crane, who stands 6-foot-4 and weighs 185 pounds with elite track speed, said it has helped him grow as a receiver not being thrust into the spotlight as a sophomore, when he was exclusively a deep threat for Guyer. When Gardener missed a handful of games with an injury last season, Crane was forced to take on a more diverse role in the offense and made the most of it, but this year, he’ll be a do-it-all threat for the Wildcats. Reverses, reverse passes, screens — it doesn’t matter to Crane. He’s ready.

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Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton Conner Crane returns this season as the lone experienced member of the Wildcats’ receiving corps. He’ll be counted on not only to expand his game to include a more versatile number of routes but he will also be a nice safety outlet for sophomore quarterback Jerrod Heard as he adjusts to the speed of the varsity game at the Class 5A level.

“It definitely helped me from the fact I’ve had to work for it,” Crane said. “I didn’t come in and have to be the guy. If I wanted to run a square-in, I had to show them [coaches] I could. I had to show them I could go deep. This year I want to show them I can do anything, and hopefully it opens stuff up for other guys.” The “other guys” are just that for fringe followers of Guyer’s program. There’s only one other player on the roster who had a reception last season, and it’s just that — one. But he’s not just some bench warmer, he’s Ellis Jefferson — a 6-4, 190-pound junior, who was brought up to the varsity for the postseason last year and whose one reception was a 55-yard catch-and-

run in Guyer’s blowout of Abilene Cooper. That works out well for new quarterback Jerrod Heard. Heard will play two games as the starter for the defending Class 5A Division II state runner-up before he turns 16 years old, and he’ll have Crane as a safety net early on while he adjusts to the speed of the varsity game. “It’s really nice because I know he’ll be there,” Heard said of Crane. “He knows his routes and he’s a big leader on the team. He tells all the other receivers where to be. He’s just a great help.” And Heard won’t be the only person relying on Crane, especially early on while See GUYER on 26

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FOUR DOWNS Keys to a historic season PLAY WITHIN YOURSELF Jerrod Heard isn’t going to replace J.W. Walsh, at least not this year. But Guyer coaches have been high on the sophomore since he was in middle school and now is his chance to shine. Heard just needs to play within himself and not push too hard. The Heard last thing the Wildcats need is an abundance of turnovers while breaking in a new quarterback.

and move-in Drake Shead as Guyer will run, run and run some more early on.

FIND OFFENSIVE LEADERS With five or six sophomore starters on offense, there has been a ton of turnover on what was a high-octane offense last season that averaged 39 points per game. The defense is secure, with nine senior starters, but the offense will likely be led by Conner Crane, a Stanford commit, and whoever else steps into the role.

SPECIAL SPECIAL TEAMS RUN THE BALL Guyer has never been a finesse team, and that won’t change this year. The Wildcats will look to pound opponents into submission, especially early on while Heard is still getting his feet wet. Sebastain Williams is the only returning varsity ball-carrier, but be on the lookout for sophomore phenom D.J. Breedlove

Senior kicker Josh King has aspirations of being a Division I kicker. He was 9-for10 on field goals in 2010 with a long of 43 yards and a fifth of his kickoffs were touchbacks. Guyer coach John Walsh said King has been a touchback machine in practice, which will help Guyer win the battle of field position with their talentrich defense.

Ramacher adjusting after making move to defense By Adam Boedeker Staff Writer

Dan Kottman said his new defensive teammate came over a tad on the soft side. It was in a joking manner, but still, it’s quite a way to describe a player as ferocious as Dominic Ramacher was for the Guyer offense last season. Entering this season, Ramacher has made a move from a fullback/tight end hybrid, which earned him a scholarship to Oklahoma State, where he committed in May after sifting through 14 offers. He’ll now be anchoring Guyer’s defense as its middle linebacker, which according to most, is the most important position on a defense. “When you talk about starting a season you better have two spots in line,” Guyer head coach John Walsh said. “You better have your quarterback in line and your mike [middle] linebacker in line, and he is the best candidate for mike linebacker. As a head coach, it was an easy move. As a [offensive] play caller, I went home and beat my head against the wall, but I think it’s gonna work out for us.” Ramacher, a 6-3, 230 pounder, seems

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Guyer’s Dominic Ramacher is making the move from tight end to middle linebacker this season. to be a viable candidate for just about anything. After moving to Texas from Minnesota, Ramacher realized he wasn’t going to be the starting quarterback for Guyer with J.W. Walsh on campus. He started last season as the backup under center but due to injury he was See RAMACHER on 36

several starters will adjust to new roles. “There is hardly any experience coming back in our skill set,” Walsh said. “We feel good about them, but they have to do it under the lights. I’m gonna lean on Conner in the huddle to make sure everyone’s right and Jerrod will for sure be leaning on him too if things aren’t going right.” Crane accepted that responsibility early on in the off-season. He began showing up early in the morning, before the rest of his teammates, and working with strength and conditioning coach Bryan Kegans. “I just wanted to be quicker in and out

GUYER Schedule Date Opponent Time Aug. 27 Garland^ 4 p.m. Sept. 5 Cedar Hill# 8 p.m. Sept. 16 at Mesquite Horn 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Justin Northwest* 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29 Coppell* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Keller Central* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 Saginaw* 7 p.m. Oct. 22 at Keller* 2 p.m. Oct. 28 at Keller Fossil Ridge* 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4 Southlake Carroll* 7:30 p.m. * District 7-5A game ^ at Standridge Stadium in Carrollton # at Cowboys Stadium 42 Dominic Pickering .FB/DL . .5-9 . .190 . . Jr. 43 Ian Kies . . . . . . . .TE/DL . .6-2 . .215 . . Jr. 44 Connor Allen . . . . .FB/LB . .6-0 . .200 . . Jr. 45 Leo Garcia . . . . .FB/LB . .5-9 . .190 . . Sr. 46 Cody Hennessee .DL . . . . .6-4 . .260 . . Sr. 47 John Ward . . . . . .OL/DL . .5-10 .220 . . Sr. 48 Diontre Thomas . .OL/DL . .6-2 . .235 . . Sr. 49 Casey Leetch . . . .OL/DL . .5-10 .200 . . Sr. 50 Eric Dorsey . . . . . .OL/DL . .5-11 .250 . . Sr. 54 Hunter Krastin . . .OL/DL . .5-10 .220 . So. 55 John Ferguson . . .OL . . . . .6-4 . .240 . . Sr. 56 Patrick Morris . . .OL . . . . .6-2 . .270 . . Jr. 62 Brent Nicholson . .OL/DL . .6-3 . .240 . . Sr. 66 Martin Romo . . . .OL/DL . .6-0 . .220 . . Jr. 70 Bryan Barrett . . . .OL/DL . .6-1 . .280 . So. 71 Matthew Johnston .OL/DL . .6-1 . .210 . . Sr. 72 Jesse Roberson . .OL/DL . .6-2 . .270 . . Sr. 75 Ryan Felan . . . . . .OL/DL . .6-0 . .260 . . Jr. 80 Aaron Wagner . . .TE/DE . .6-0 . .180 . . Sr. 81 Michael Freeman .WR/DB .6-0 . .175 . . Sr. 82 Kyle Soltero . . . . .TE/DE . .6-1 . .220 . So. 83 Josh Gadberry . . .WR/DB .5-10 .165 . . Sr. 88 Zach Osteen . . . .TE/DE . .6-1 . .200 . . Sr. 92 Anthony Rodriquez .OL/DL . .6-0 . .240 . . Sr.

of my breaks,” Crane said. “I want to be quicker in lateral movements, make a move and get by a guy. I’ve always had the straight-line speed, but I’m going to be a doing a lot more things this year, so I’ve been working on quickness and strengthening my legs up.” When asked to assess Crane’s prospects for this season, Walsh said he thinks Crane is ready to rise to the occasion now that it’s his turn. “Last year, he was limited on what he could do because of who we had around him,” Walsh said. “We had to make sure Conner and Josh and Q [Gardener] and Cameron all got the ball, so they all had their roles. This year’s gonna be different. We’re counting on him to do a little bit of everything.”

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Denton adjusts to high expectations By Marshall Moore Staff Writer

Denton is used to preseason expectations. For the past few seasons, the Broncos have been expected to fail. They’ve been expected to live in the cellar come district play. They’ve been expected to lose – a lot. This year, though, something different is making the rounds over on Fulton Street. For the first time in a while, there’s talk of winning. There’s talk of the playoffs. The negative outlook that has, for the better part of the last decade, defined Denton football has faded into the background and been replaced by optimism. Don’t look now, but the Broncos are starting to build a little bit of hype. With 16 starters returning from last year’s team that took District 4-4A offguard by grabbing its first playoff berth since 2002, Denton heads into 2011 with a chance to improve on last year’s historic season and take the next step toward emerging from the struggles that have plagued it for a majority of the 21st century. “It’s definitely nice having those expectations outside of the program for once,” Broncos head coach Randy Patzkowski said. “It sure beats the alternative.” Unfortunately for Denton, the alternative has been bleak — and accurate. In the three-year span leading up to last season’s playoff run, the Broncos won three games — two of which came in 2007. Denton went 0-10 in 2008, won just one game in 2009 and was expected to finish at the bottom of 4-4A in 2010. Then, after picking up non-district wins over Carrollton R.L. Turner and Fort Worth Brewer, the Broncos upended Little Elm on the road and The Colony at home in close games to slip into the district’s fourth and final playoff spot. Denton’s trip to the playoffs last season came as a shock. This time around, the Broncos are hardly under the radar. Among the returners for Denton is senior quarterback Dentton Hudspeth — the inexperienced first-year starter from last season who engineered his team’s run to the postseason. A dual-threat playmaker who ran for 733 yards and eight touchGo, Denton Broncos! Have a great Season! From your fans at

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After posting 710 yards and five touchdowns as Denton’s leading receiver last year, Matt Perry is ready to step in as the Broncos new running back after the graduation of leading rusher Denzel King. Perry has put on 20 pounds to prepare for his new role and looks to be a focal point of the offense after an impressive spring.

downs last season while throwing for 1,357 yards and 10 scores, Hudspeth returns with something that no Denton high quarterback has had in quite some time — playoff experience. “It’s nice to have a returning quarterback that’s as savvy as Dentton,” Patzkowski said. “As a coach, it’s nice having a player like him that’s as smart as he is and loves playing the game with playoff experience under his belt.” Last year’s leading receiver Matt Perry also returns and will take over at running back after the graduation of leading rusher Denzel King. Perry has packed on nearly 20 pounds of muscle in preparation for his new role and looked impressive in the spring.

“The coaches have taught me everything I need to know,” Perry said of the switch. “I’m just trying to perfect it, and I’ve got some good guys by my side to help.” While the offense should revolve around Hudspeth and Perry, the defense brings back eight starters including linebacker Raylon Simms, safety Nick Carrell and junior Wyatt Braden, who missed most of last year with a knee injury. That should give Denton a chance to build on last year’s performance. “We’re just taking it one step at a time,” Perry said. “We’re trying not to think about last year, but at the same time we’re trying to build on what we accomplished. We’re just going to get better and keep our expectations high.”

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FOUR DOWNS Keys to a historic season POUND THE GROUND Hudspeth is an adequate passer at best and the Broncos are extremely young at receiver after moving leading pass-catcher Matt Perry to running back. If Denton is going to move the ball, it’ll have to focus on the ground game behind an offensive line still trying to acclimate to position changes. Blockers and ball carriers alike need to adjust early on for Denton to get rolling.

WIN THE WINNABLE GAMES The Broncos are much improved, but should still struggle with District 4-4A favorites Ryan, Wichita Falls Rider and Lake Dallas. Last season, it blew a game it should have won at home against last-place Wichita Falls and needed upsets over Little Elm and The Colony to make it to the playoffs. This year, the Broncos need to make it easy on themselves by winning the manageable games on their schedule.

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STAY COOL, STAY CLUTCH From its fourth quarter heroics against the Little Elm and The Colony to close wins over Carrollton R.L. Turner and Fort Worth Brewer, Denton proved it could keep its composure down the stretch. With a majority of those same players from last year returning, the Broncos need to recapture that attribute if they want to keep pace in a much improved district full of talent.

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MAKE PLAYS, NOT TURNOVERS Dentton Hudspeth does his best work on the fly. Unfortunately, that’s also when most of his mistakes happen. Hudspeth is going to have to make plays for Denton this year, but he’ll have to focus on not turning the ball over in the process. Sometimes, the senior quarterback will have to let the defense win and live to fight another day.

BRONCOS Roster No. Player . . . . . . . . . Pos. . . .Ht. . .WT . . Yr. 1 Connor Gibson . . . . .WR . . . .5-7 .170 . Sr. 2 Manny Mendoza . . . .WR/DB .5-3 .130 . Sr. 3 Michael Husbands . .DB . . . .5-8 .150 . So. 4 Jermaine Elliott . . . .WR . . . .5-8 . .165 . Sr. 5 Charles Boosa . . . . .RB . . . .5-8 . .150 . . Jr. 7 Dentton Hudspeth . .QB . . . .5-10 160 . Sr. 8 Julian Howard . . . . .DB . . . .5-4 .135 . Sr. 9 Nick Carrell . . . . . . .DB . . . .5-9 .175 . Sr. 10 Raylan Sims . . . . . .LB . . . . .5-10 190 . Sr. 11 Matthew Perry . . . .RB . . . .5-10 175 . Sr. 12 CyWard . . . . . . . . .QB . . . .5-10 170 . So. 13 BJ Ballard . . . . . . .LB . . . . .6-0 .170 . Sr. 14 Ke-von Buris . . . . .WR . . . .5-8 .140 . So. 15 Deandre Coleman .WR . . . .5-6 .135 . So. 17 Denis Adrole . . . . .WR/DB .5-7 .150 . So. 18 Gabriel Castro . . . .LB . . . . .5-9 .185 . Sr. 19 Paul Hunter . . . . . .WR/DB .5-9 .140 . So. 20 Jerome Emory . . . .RB . . . .5-10 185 . Sr. 21 Daniel Zavala . . . . .DB . . . .5-9 .165 . Sr. 22 Deavonte Doucet . .RB/DB .5-5 .145 . So. 23 Trevor Perry . . . . . .LB . . . . .5-9 .160 . Sr. 24 Gevonta Maple . . .TE/LB . .5-10 190 . Sr. 25 Wyatt Braden . . . . .LB . . . . .5-9 .175 . Sr. 26 Jake Cleveland . . . .TE . . . . .6-0 .170 . So. 27 Mike Hollis . . . . . . .DB . . . .5-8 .155 . . Jr. 28 Monroe Huband . . .RB/DB .5-8 .145 . . Jr. 33 Dylan Tekell . . . . . .RB/LB . .5-9 .180 . So. 34 Leon Atkinson . . . .DB . . . .5-9 .155 . . Jr. 35 Justin Grisham . . . .LB . . . . .5-8 .160 . . Jr. 36 Ruperto Gutierrez . .TE . . . . .5-8 .200 . Sr. 37 Charles Mayberry . .DB . . . .5-8 .160 . Sr. 40 Dan Tinsley . . . . . .DE . . . .6-2 .165 . . Jr. 42 Zachary Muthiani . .TE . . . . .6-0 .190 . So. 43 Akinniyi Akinwande DB . . . .6-0 .175 . Sr. 44 Oscar Chavez . . . . .LB . . . . .5-10 175 . Sr.

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Broncos move linemen in effort to bolster defense By Marshall Moore Staff Writer

Randy Patzkowski was walking into the kind of situation that offensive coaches dream about. A returning senior quarterback that, last year, became the first signal-caller to lead Denton to the playoffs in eight seasons. Four returning starters on the offensive line to protect him and pave the way for a brand new running back. On paper at least, Patzkowski had all the tools he needed to make his sixth offensive unit since taking over at Denton would be his best. His response? Change it all around. Instead of embracing his experienced offensive front, Patzkowski made the unorthodox decision to break up the unit — shifting two of his best linemen to

defense and moving two others to different spots up front. “We left our most successful season since I’ve been here with four out of five returning starters Hughes on the line,” Patzkowski said. “As a coach, you have to feel pretty good about that. Then, the more we looked at it, we decided we really wanted to emphasize defense. That’s when we made the decision to move two of our best foot athletes over to the other side.” Those two athletes — Denzal Hughes and Henry Davis — just happened to be two of Denton’s best blockers up front. Now, instead of protecting quarterback Dentton Hudspeth and paving the way for new running back Matt Perry, the two will focus on beefing up the Broncos’ strength

at defensive tackle. To cover for the departure of Hughes and Davis, longtime center Nick Behning will move over to tackle Behning while Connor Disbrow will move over to snap the ball. The other returner, Eduardo Ibarra, will stay at his spot at right guard. The moves could make Denton’s defense much better. Both Hughes and Davis are athletic enough to play up front and have the size to provide a presence in the middle. “On defense you can be a little dirtier,” Davis said, grinning. “On offense you have to have that controlled aggression, but on defense you can really let it go.” The situation on offense, meanwhile, may prove a little trickier.

Behning is in the process of learning all new assignments after spending the last four years playing center. Disbrow, meanwhile, will take over the even crucial center-to-quarterback after playing on defense last season. “It’s a big change for me,” Behning said. “I was a little hesitant at first because I’ve had to sit down and relearn all the plays, but the coaches have done a great job of teaching me the new assignments.” Patzkowski will rely on Gage Hoadley to hold down the right tackle spot while Alex Martin and Dominic Kelly will rotate in at left guard. “Sure, there’s question marks,” Patzkowski said. “The offensive line has to have that cohesiveness and experience playing together. It’s not super easy to move those guys around, but so far they’ve responded really well.”

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Ryan linebackers power top defense By Marshall Moore Staff Writer

Jordan Richmond and Alex De La Torre aren’t brothers in the traditional sense of the word. They share no common ancestry. They didn’t grow up together or spend their lives under the same roof. In a year, the two may even turn into natural enemies with De La Torre headed to Texas and Richmond to Texas A&M. They’re not bonded by genetics. Instead, they’re tied by talent. By position. By hard hits, an aggressive nature and an intuitive brand of football that has made them two of the best linebackers in the state. Off the field, they’re friends. On the field, they’re much, much more. “That guy is like my brother, man,” Richmond said. “I see him every day. We work out together every single day. We really had no choice but to become close. We both play the same position. We’ve both started together for three years. He’s my brother on the field.” The type of talent the two Ryan seniors bring to the table is rare. To have that talent together on the same defense is almost unheard of. It’s the bond the two have forged, however, that might prove to be the most important as the Raiders look to return to the Class 4A Division I state title game this season after losing an unusually effective group of senior leaders from 2010. “We’re not the same team as last year,” Ryan head coach Joey Florence said. “This is a whole new team that hasn’t won a game yet. The one thing you can’t predict as a coach is the team chemistry and leadership you have with each group of kids. You can talk about it all you want, but it’s up to this year’s group to develop that chemistry. Your hopes are high, but you just never know.” Last season, the Raiders were one of the most dominant Class 4A teams in the state, ripping through their regular season schedule behind a stifling defense and winning 15 games in a row before finally falling in the state title game to Lake Travis. Go, Ryan Raiders! Have a great Season! From your fans at

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Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton After breakout junior campaigns, Ryan linebackers Alex De La Torre, right, and Jordan Richmond are rated among the top prospects in the country at their positions and look to lead yet another strong Raider defense. De La Torre committed to Texas, while Richmond gave his verbal to Texas A&M.

That team was highlighted by a charismatic and talented group of seniors including linebacker Jonny Paramore, defensive end Ty Hook and safety Daniel Martin. All of them are gone this year, though, and with them left one of the most crucial factors to Ryan’s 2010 success. Fortunately for the Raiders, they’ve got plenty of candidates to step up and fill the void. Once again, Ryan is absurdly talented on the defensive side of the ball. Both De La Torre and Richmond were among the most sought-after linebacker recruits in the state and return for Ryan with nearly 30 games of experience apiece. On the defensive line, Florida State

commit Mario Edwards returns at defensive end after making national headlines with a breakout junior year and being named as the top recruit in the entire country in the ESPNU 150. On the other end, Hook is gone after earning two consecutive all-state nods, but will be replaced by Dominique Banks — a physical specimen who racked up over 10 offers before committing to Baylor earlier this month despite never starting at the high school level. Safety Trey Mohair has received a scholarship offer from Air Force, giving Ryan five starters on defense with offers from FBS schools.

RAIDERS Quick facts District: 4-4A 2010 record: 15-1 (6-0) Coach: Joey Florence (124-28 in 11 seasons at Ryan) Returning starters: Six on offense, Five on defense Key players: DE Mario Edwards (Sr.); LB Alex De La Torre (Sr.); LB Jordan Richmond (Sr.); WR/S Trey Mohair (Sr.); RB Jerrick Harvey (Sr.); QB Kevin Carpenter (Sr.); DE Dominique Banks (Sr.); WR Craig Moore (Jr.) Offense: Spread Defense: 4-2-5 School enrollment: 1,870 Stadium: C.H. Collins Athletic Complex

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FOUR DOWNS Keys to a historic season OUTRUN THE OPPOSITION Bruising runner Kaylon Alexander is gone, but is replaced by the speedy Jerrick Harvey. Fleet-footed Kevin Carpenter takes over at running back, while track star Sterling Fuggett and speedsters Trey Mohair and Craig Moore return at receivFuggett er. In short, Ryan will be very fast. The Raiders need to find a way to utilize that speed and get their playmakers in space.

FILL THE GAP IN THE MIDDLE While Ty Hook and Mario Edwards got a bulk of the attention last year, defensive tackles Kamrun Bowen and Damon Medcafe were the unsung heroes of Ryan’s defensive front. Both are gone this season, and the Raiders will need its newcomers to replace that production while freeing up the ends and keeping blockers

off of their talented linebackers.

DON’T FALL ASLEEP Ryan marched through District 4-4A last season with little difficulty, but this year might not be as straightforward. From top to bottom, the district is much stronger. Ryan should be favored to win out, but faces landmines nearly every week against teams ranging from an explosive Lake Dallas squad to a muchimproved Denton team. There’s no time for breaks.

IGNORE THE HYPE From Mario Edwards’ status as one of the top recruits in the country to games televised on ESPN and Fox Sports Southwest, Ryan is one of the most hyped teams in North Texas. That visibility is nice, but if the Raiders want to live up to their preseason expectations they need to avoid the disruptions that can come with excessive attention.

Ryan turns to new group to provide offense spark By Marshall Moore Staff Writer

As the clock ticked down on yet another Ryan blowout in mid-November, those who left to beat the traffic missed a glimpse of the future. With its Class 4A Division I bi-district game against Amarillo Palo Duro well in hand at the end of the first half, an inexperienced junior quarterback named Kevin Carpenter took the field for the first time at the varsity level. There were a few bobbles — a fumbled snap and a turnover on downs — but early in the third quarter Carpenter hooked up with backup running back Jerrick Harvey on a 65-yard touchdown pass for the Raiders’ seventh touchdown of the night. The touchdown itself was unremarkable and fairly meaningless. Ryan went on to win 56-17 — just one of 15 consecutive victories last year that led them all the way to the Class 4A Division I state championship game. In hindsight, it proved to be the first opportunity to see the face of Ryan’s offense in 2011.

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RYAN No. Player . . . . . . . . .Pos. . . .Ht. . .WT. . . Yr. 1 Xavier Gray . . . . . . .WR . . . .5-8 . .150 . So. 2 Craig Moore . . . . . . .WR . . . .5-10 .175 . . Jr. 3 LaDarian Sims . . . . .DB . . . .5-11 .180 . . Sr. 4 Xaviere Scott . . . . . .LB . . . .5-8 . .230 . . Sr. 5 Chris Sanders . . . . .RB . . . .5-9 . .175 . . Sr. 6 Terrell Clayton . . . . .DL . . . .6-3 . .240 . . Sr. 7 Trey Mohair . . . . . . .S/WR . .5-10 .185 . . Sr. 8 Steevn Epperly . . . . .WR . . . .5-7 . .150 . . Sr. 9 Mitchell Bridges . . . .QB . . . .5-7 . .165 . So. 10 Trey Cook . . . . . . . .WR . . . .6-0 . .190 . . Sr. 11 Kevin Carpenter . . .QB . . . .6-0 . .190 . . Sr. 12 DeVontae Myers . . .DB . . . .5-10 .150 . . Sr. 13 B.J. Floyd . . . . . . . .DB . . . .6-2 . .185 . . Jr. 14 Daniel Telaneus . . .WR . . . .6-0 . .175 . . Jr. 15 Sam Johnson . . . . .S/WR . .6-4 . .190 . . Sr. 16 Dominique Banks .DE . . . .6-3 . .260 . . Sr. 17 Mario Edwards . . . .DE . . . .6-4 . .285 . . Sr. 18 Dylan May . . . . . . .TE . . . .6-0 . .225 . . Jr. 19 Reynal Caldwell . . .DB . . . .5-8 . .150 . . Jr. 20 Jordan Richmond . .LB . . . .6-2 . .225 . . Sr. 21 Jerrick Harvey . . . .RB . . . .5-10 .160 . . Sr. 22 Sekou Clark . . . . . .DE . . . .6-3 . .215 . So. 24 Cedric Harris . . . . .CB . . . .5-10 .150 . . Sr. 25 Corbin Forest . . . . .DB . . . .6-1 . .170 . . Jr. 26 Sterling Fuggett . . .WR . . . .6-2 . .180 . . Sr. 27 Kentrell Irby . . . . . .WR . . . .5-10 .180 . . Sr. 28 Garrett Mize . . . . . .DB . . . .5-9 . .160 . . Sr. 29 Randy Carlon . . . . .DB . . . .5-9 . .160 . . Sr. 30 Carson Beard . . . .LB . . . .5-9 . .165 . . Jr. 31 Marcus Holcomb . .LB . . . .5-9 . .215 . . Jr. 33 Alex De La Torre . . .LB . . . .6-2 . .225 . . Sr. 34 Tomas Reyes . . . . .DB . . . .6-3 . .170 . . Sr. 35 Taylor Greer . . . . . .LB . . . .5-8 . .185 . . Sr. 37 Jonathan Young . . .DE . . . .6-0 . .195 . . Sr. 38 Scott Brooks . . . . .LB . . . .5-10 .200 . . Sr. 39 Mark Orozco . . . . .K/P . . .5-8 . .160 . So. 40 Zechariah Tillman-Davis DE . . . .5-10 .200 . . Sr.

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Ryan quarterback Kevin Carpenter carries the ball in a game last season. Carpenter will start this year. For the second time in as many years, Ryan will be breaking in a brand-new quarterback to start this season. This time, Carpenter will take over the reins from the departed Nash Knight who, last season, took over for star quarterback Scotty Young and helped lead the Raiders to the state title game. “It’s exciting for me,” Carpenter said. See RAIDERS on 36

“With the guys coming back, we feel pretty confident,” De La Torre said. “It took us a few games last year to find our rhythm, and I think it’ll be the same this year while we replace some of the seniors that left, but I think we have a chance to be as good if not better this year.” Banks That defense will help carry an offense that is once again adjusting for the loss of some key components. Senior Kevin Carpenter will start for the first time as a varsity quarterback and replace graduated signal caller Nash Knight, while Jerrick Harvey takes over at running back for bruiser Kaylon

RYAN Schedule Date Opponent Time Aug. 27 Sulphur Springs 6 p.m. Sept. 2 at C. Newman Smith 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at North Garland 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 Mesquite 7 p.m. Sept. 23 Lake Dallas 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at WF Rider* 7 p.m. Oct. 14 The Colony* 7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Denton*^ 7 p.m. Oct. 28 Wichita Falls* 7 p.m. Nov. 4 at Little Elm* 7 p.m. * District 4-4A game ^ at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex 43 Raul Sanchez . . . .DL . . . .5-10 .225 . . Sr. 44 Hunter Tomlinson . .TE/LB . .5-11 .235 . . Sr. 48 J.T. Williams . . . . . .DL . . . .6-2 . .240 . So. 50 Derek Williamson . .OL . . . .5-11 .220 . . Sr. 53 Gabe Lopez . . . . . .OL . . . .5-10 .250 . . Sr. 55 Tucker Cross . . . . .OL . . . .6-3 . .280 . So. 58 Lamar Clewis . . . . .OL . . . .5-8 . .240 . . Sr. 60 Rodrick Jimerson . .OL . . . .6-0 . .260 . . Sr. 65 Matt Griffin . . . . . .OL . . . .6-3 . .290 . . Jr. 66 A.J. Ballard . . . . . .OL . . . .6-3 . .240 . . Jr. 68 Jake Hays . . . . . . .OL . . . .5-10 .230 . . Jr. 72 Alejandro Yanez . . .OL . . . .6-0 . .220 . . Sr. 73 Tevin McCray . . . . .OL . . . .6-4 . .300 . . Sr. 75 Victor Valente . . . . .OL . . . .5-11 .240 . . Sr. 76 Jordan Williams . . .OL . . . .6-3 . .270 . . Sr. 77 Matt Bozarth . . . . .OL . . . .6-2 . .290 . . Sr. 81 Jonathan Merrywell . .DL . . . .6-0 . .180 . . Sr. 83 Sam Benton . . . . .WR . . . .5-9 . .180 . . Sr. 90 DeVonte’ Elder . . . .DL . . . .5-8 . .250 . . Jr. 94 Desmond Oliver . . .DL . . . .6-1 . .250 . . Jr. 96 Gabe McClaskey . .TE/DL . .6-1 . .260 . . Sr. 99 Anthony Curley . . . .DL . . . .6-1 . .240 . . Sr.

Alexander. The receiving corps loses leading receiver Michael Cudd, but will get a boost from returners Sam Johnson and Trey Cook along with Mohair, who will play both ways and return kicks. Johnson will also start at safety this year. In the end, though, the prevailing thought is that the Raiders feel like they have more than enough talent to compensate for the losses. Mohair Instead, the main challenge will be replacing the intangibles brought by last year’s group. “We’re going to miss that senior leadership from last year,” Richmond said. “I know my class of seniors, though. I know we’re good leaders too. I don’t think we’ll drop off a bit.”

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Raiders “Having the opportunity to come into a program like this coming off of the success we had last year. It’s exciting for me, because now we have another opportunity to go back and win the big one.” Exciting, but daunting. Carpenter inherits an offense with a solid offensive line in place and plenty of depth at Johnson receiver, but without receiver Michael Cudd and running back Kaylon Alexander. Alexander accounted for 1,374 yards and 19 touchdowns on the ground last season before graduating, while Cook Cudd had 894 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns. Harvey will take the place of Alexander, while Ryan will rely on slew of returning receivers including Trey Mohair, Sam Johnson and Trey Cook to help Carpenter ease into the passing game. “We came up here during the summer and worked with him,” Mohair said. “All of our receivers have been working hard with him to get that chemistry back we had with Nash.” He also has to fill the shoes of Knight, who excelled in his role as a game manager last season in throwing for 2,547 yards

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Edwards Denton has never had a shortage of athletes. From former NFL running backs Carl Garrett and Donald Woods out of Fred Moore High School during the segregation era to Jarvis Moss and Derek Lokey from Ryan in the early 21st century, the city has had a history of producing elite football players. That history seemed to culminate with the Class of 2010. That class, possibly the best in the history of the area, produced 13 players that signed letters of intent with FBS schools. That included record-setting Ryan quarterback Scotty Young (Texas Tech), Guyer defensive tackle Taylor Bible (Texas) and, from just a few miles down

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and 26 touchdowns while tossing just three interceptions in 16 games. Fortunately for Ryan, Florence sees some similarities between Carpenter and Knight. “They’re similar in their intelligence,” Ryan head coach Florence said. “They’re both high-character kids that are going to make good decisions for us.” Still, the Raider offense should look plenty different under Carpenter. The senior, who led the junior varsity to a 100 record last season, is much more mobile than Knight, who was more of a traditional pocket passer. With quicker feet under center, Florence said Ryan plans on moving more towards the zone read and more plays utilizing Carpenter’s quickness. “We’re going to go back to some things we did when we had guys like Justin Willis and James Battle,” Florence said, referring to Ryan’s most recent mobile quarterbacks. “Over the last five years we haven’t really had a running quarterback. We’re not going to run him 15 or 20 times a game — you won’t see that — but it’s nice to have that threat. It stretches the defense a little bit.” Still, Carpenter plans on taking on the same persona as Knight — a meticulous quarterback who manages the game while avoiding turnovers and letting what should be another suffocating Ryan defense to do its thing. “That’s exactly my goal,” Carpenter said. “With the guns we have on defense, it’d be kind of ridiculous not to let them play and let them dominate.”

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moved to tight end. Ramacher excelled immediately at his new position and became one of the biggest keys to a Guyer offense that averaged 443 yards and 39 points per game, despite only touching the ball 31 times on the season. “He’s definitely a true blood football player,” Walsh said. “It was hard. My offensive staff was completely appalled I even considered moving him because he was a trigger for everything that happened. J.W. had to get the ball out of his hands, but once it was, Dom made everything go.” Now that Ramacher is on the other side of the ball, and in the most important spot on the field, his new defensive teammates are realizing he’ll be just fine. “He’s been able to adjust really well,” said Kottman, a senior defensive tackle who has committed to San Diego State. “He’s been getting all the calls and reads right and coming downhill and hitting hard. He’s gonna be good to have behind me just in case something slips by. “We’ve been getting him to change his mentality. He was a little soft when he came over. He’s been getting meaner and meaner, and now he’s just a mean dude. We had to harden him up a little bit.” Ramacher admits he’s had to make a conscious effort to take on a tough mindset once he moved to defense. Aside from a stint at middle linebacker on the junior varsity as a sophomore, he’s always been an offensive player and spent many years playing quarterback.

“Slightly, yes it has been and adjustment for me,” Ramacher said. “The coaches told me I have to get that nasty mentality and that mean state of mind. When it comes to a game, I’ll turn it on. I’m working on it. I’ll get there.” Ramacher’s versatility isn’t a trend noticed exclusively by his high school team. During the recruiting process, he was sought after at several different positions. Texas A&M and Baylor wanted him as a linebacker, Michigan wanted him as a fullback, Louisiana Tech wanted him as a slot receiver and a Wildcat quarterback while several others wanted him as a tight end. “When I switched positions last year, going from quarterback to tight end, I wasn’t nervous,” Ramacher said. “I was excited to be on the field. Making the transition to linebacker, I’m excited because I love picking up new stuff. “I just love offense. I miss it a lot, but ultimately I love football, so offense or defense doesn’t matter.” Walsh, whose son, J.W., is now a quarterback at Oklahoma State, was in Stillwater recently to watch a scrimmage and was asked by the Cowboys coaches how Ramacher was handling his transition, even though they plan on playing him on offense. While Walsh still thinks he’ll make his name collegiately on offense, he didn’t rule out a move to defense. “They [OSU coaches] asked me, and I said ‘I know he can play the fullback or moving tight end at the Division I level, but I think before the year’s out he’ll make you think about playing him at linebacker because he’s just that kind of player.”

the road in Corinth, Lake Dallas quarterback James Franklin (Missouri) and offensive lineman Daryl Williams (Oklahoma). A year later, it was a whole new crop of players. Guyer quarterback J.W. Walsh and receiver Josh Stewart both helped to lead the Wildcats to their first-ever state championship game appearance after committing to Oklahoma State, while Ryan defensive end Ty Hook helped lead the Raiders to the Class 4A Division I state title game after committing to Louisiana Tech. “I think it has to do with someone setting some standards early on, and of course Denton Ryan did that,” Guyer head coach John Walsh said. “That’s one of the reasons I considered coming up here from West Texas [Brownwood]. There’s just loads of talent up here. When you’ve

got guys like the Lokeys and the Scotty Youngs and Taylor Bibles and J.W.s, I think there’s kids in 8th grade that are saying ‘I want to be Josh Stewart. I want to be Mario Edwards.’” Now, that reputation seems to be building on itself. This season’s group of talent, spearheaded by Edwards might be one of the city’s richest. Four players, including Edwards (Florida State), linebackers Alex De La Torre (Texas) and Jordan Richmond (Texas A&M) and Dominque Banks (Baylor) on Ryan’s defense alone have committed to FBS schools. Guyer, meanwhile, already has three FBS commitments from linebacker Dominic Ramacher (Oklahoma State), receiver Conner Crane (Stanford) and defensive tackle Dan Kottman (San Diego State). All of the high-visibility prospects over

the past few years have put Denton on the map and, this year, has led to an unparalled amount of exposure. Combined, Ryan and Guyer will play five games on television this year and the Raiders will open their season in a nationally broadcast game on ESPN against Sulphur Springs at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex. That attention, of course, leads to more attention, more hype and more eyes on more Denton ISD athletes. It looks like that Denton football may stay hot for a while. “Certain kids give us expectations but then of course you have to back it up with work ethic,” Walsh said. “That’s where the programs take over and this is not going to stop. I’m looking at my freshman class right now and it’s crazy. This is going to go on for a while in Denton.”

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Apogee Stadium A visual tour

August 25, 2011

WHY APOGEE STADIUM IS UNIQUE

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Apogee Stadium North Texas will open Apogee Stadium, its new $79 million venue, this fall. There are numerous unique features to

the facility from its wing-shaped end zone seats to features that will make it one of the most environmentally friendly stadi-

The Geezles, a former UNT fraternity, donated a bronze eagle statue that sits in the end zone near the entrance UNT’s players will use on game day. UNT’s players will touch the eagle, whose name is Spiriki, which is a combination of the word spirit and “kee,” the cry of an attacking eagle.

One of the unique features of the stadium is the countertops in the bathrooms that were made largely with recycled glass.

ums in the country. Denton Record-Chronicle staff photographer David Minton walked through the

venue this summer. The following is his photo tour of the stadium.

The end zone seating at Apogee Stadium is shaped like the wings of an eagle. UNT fans have already begun calling the structure the “Wing Zone.”

Apogee Stadium will be one of the most environmentally friendly in the country. The shades in the press box will reduce the amount of sunlight that comes through the windows and thus cut down on the cost to cool the stadium’s interior.

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EXTERIOR

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Gates around the exterior of Apogee Stadium are marked with large green numbers at the top to let fans know where they need to enter to get to their seats. The eagle logo on the fence behind the gate is a theme throughout the stadium. The same logo is on the 50-yard line of the field.

The exterior of Apogee Stadium features brick walls with green signs that guide fans to their seats. Wide concourses allow fans easier access to concession stands and bathrooms.

A brick with North Texas Hall of Fame member and NFL great Mean Joe Greeneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name on it sits in front of the Alumni Pavilion. Several fans bought bricks.

Apogee Stadium has a unique look outside the gates as well as within them. Brick columns with green signs direct fans to the appropriate gate to get to their seats.

A ticket office at Apogee Stadium is shown with the end zone seats in the background. UNTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new stadium has not only ticket offices, but also a team spirit store that sells official team merchandise.

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LOWER BOWL SEATING

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The main scoreboard at Apogee Stadium features a large video board that will allow fans to see highlights of the action during the game as well as North Texas highlights from previous seasons before and after games. The board will display the score as well as down and distance-to-go for the team with the ball.

The lower bowl seating at Apogee Stadium features plenty of space between rows and hand rails in the stands near the field. The seats are closer the action on the field than in Fouts Field.

A secondary scoreboard that sits on the opposite end of the stadium from the main scoreboard will give fans another place to look for game information.

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FIELD LEVEL

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North Texas players will walk under an awning when they leave their locker room and make their way to the field before games.

Apogee Stadium sits a few feet from the Mean Green Athletic Center. UNTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s players will only have to walk a short distance from the locker room they use every day to get to the field. The statue Spiriki sits in their path.

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The suite and club levels at Apogee Stadium have several special touches that add to the overall look of the stadium. Signs on the wall mimic the yard lines on the field below.

Apogee Stadium has 21 luxury suites, including one each for the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s president and athletic director. UNT athletic director Rick Villarreal said the presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s suite is as impressive as those in any other stadium in the country. UNT will host donors and community leaders on the suite level.

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Area high schools Year of the quarterback

August 25, 2011

COVER STORY

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Aune, Evans give area top one-two duo Argyle, Sanger stars show top QBs can be small-town products By Adam Boedeker Staff Writer

ollowing the 2010 season, two of the top Class 3A quarterbacks in the state converged at the same football camp to work out for college scouts. That, in itself, wasn’t an unheard of occurrence. Until, that is, a quick look at their respective schools: Argyle and Sanger, District 9-3A bunkmates and bitter rivals in every sport in the book. Enter Austin Aune and Dane Evans. “It was pretty cool to actually get to talk to him and not just compete against him,” said Evans, Sanger’s senior quarterback who has committed to Tulsa. “I kind of didn’t like him from competing against him because we’re both such competitors, but he’s a really cool guy.” Aune, a senior at Argyle, has committed to play both football and baseball at TCU, giving District 9-3A a rarity for 3A football — two FBS-committed quarterbacks. Plenty of FBS players come out of Class 3A football in Texas, but the number of quarterbacks is somewhat limited. What makes the situation even more unique is that the pair has emerged from such fierce rivals that sit less than 20 miles apart and had an epic battle last November for the District 9-3A championship. “I think it’s rare, certainly at that position,” Sanger head coach Chuck Galbreath said. “It’s unique. At the same time, this district, for the last four years, has been very tough and there’s been quite a few Division I players when you throw in [former district foes] Celina and Prosper, but it’s unique at the quarterback position specifically to have two in the same district.” Last season, Aune threw for 2,730 yards and 30 touchdowns while throwing just nine interceptions in 14 games, often deferring to the Eagles’ bruising ground game behind departed running back Layton Lowry. Evans threw for 3,420 yards, 37 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in just 11 games as the Indians lost their final two games of the season — to Argyle and a

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Argyle quarterback Austin Aune, left photo, and Sanger quarterback Dane Evans give the Denton area a formidable one-two punch at quarterback. The friendly rivals led their teams to the playoffs and have committed to Division I schools. Aune is headed to TCU, while Evans will continue his career at Tulsa. first-round playoff loss to Celina — to finish the season 9-2. Perhaps that’s why even Argyle head coach Todd Rodgers loses some sleep over the prospects of scheming against Evans and the Indians’ prolific passing attack. “It makes me anxious because I have to go play against [Evans],” Rodgers said. “I know his skill set, and it’s going to be tough to defend him and play against him. It’s exciting to have that kind of talent in your district, but I’ve got to prepare for it, and that’s where the anxiety comes.” So, imagine how a district foe would feel if he didn’t have either of the two on his side? Just ask Pilot Point’s new head coach Rob Best. “Those two really have a good understanding of how to win at this level better than most quarterbacks do,” Best said. “It’s tough for teams in this district. To see one of them is tough. But to see both? That’s just really tough.” Even though both players moved to their respective towns after seventh grade

and didn’t spend their entire lives in the small communities, they are both well aware of the rivalry that exists between the two towns, which makes that impromptu meeting back in the winter and their day of playing catch all the more intriguing. “On the field, I don’t like him one bit,” Aune said. “Obviously Sanger is our biggest rival. You don’t think about it, but off the field I don’t want to be a cocky guy. I just wanted to make friends and have fun at that camp. Being close friends could help us down the road. We’re both blessed that we could do this and be Division I quarterbacks, especially at the 3A level. That’s pretty cool.” And if fans in those two towns are as fortunate as last year, they’ll be treated to a classic on Nov. 3 as the teams wrap up the regular season in a televised game on TXA 21 that will showcase two of the top quarterbacks in the area. Last season’s game ended with 101 combined points as Argyle won 56-45

behind 301 yards on the ground by Lowry and 517 passing yards from Evans as Argyle completed its perfect regular season while handing Sanger its first loss in front of a packed stadium in Sanger. “In that last game, we wouldn’t have been in it if it wasn’t for Layton and they wouldn’t have been in it without [Evans],” Aune said. “It was just one of those great games that people have.” And despite the loss, Evans said he hopes for the same type of game this season, but just with a more favorable result for him this time around. “That was personally my favorite game of the year, even though we lost,” Evans said. “That part wasn’t fun, but that was a football game to me. It was packed. I’d love to see it again. It’s gonna be packed [in Argyle]. We were both 9-0 last year, and some people expected a low-scoring game because we both had good defenses but it was a shootout — a 48-minute track meet. That was so awesome. I’d love to do it again.”

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PRESEASON ALL-AREA OFFENSE

QB Austin Aune, Argyle, Sr.

OL Trey Keenan, Argyle, Sr.

Aune is the consummate leader for Argyle. After earning the starting job his sophomore season, he’s had the keys to the Eagles’ offense that scored 42 points per game last season, when he threw for 2,730 yards and 30 touchdowns with just nine interceptions.

At 6-7, 270 pounds, Keenan is a prototypical tackle, and has committed to Texas Tech. Before he heads to college, Keenan will look to build on his performance as a junior, when he helped pave the way for an 1,800-yard rusher and an offense that averaged 42 points per game.

RB Sebastain Williams, Guyer, Sr.

OL Patrick Morris, Guyer, Jr.

Williams is taking over for the departed Treavon Walton in Guyer’s potent rushing attack. The senior has home run speed and averaged nearly 6 yards per carry while scoring three times in limited work last season. Williams could rush for 1,000 yards this year.

Morris, 6-2, 270, has made the move from left guard to right tackle this year. With his rare blend of athleticism, strength and a demeanor that rivals the nastiest out there, Morris is a force to be reckoned with. He’ll be a key if Guyer is going to make another playoff run.

RB Dontonio Jordan, Lake Dallas, Sr.

OL Will Allen, Pilot Point, Sr.

After playing wide receiver last season and leading the Falcons with 34 catches and 424 yards, Jordan is entering his senior season after committing to Stanford. He’ll make the move to running back this season to help revive the Falcons’ ground game.

Allen, a returning secondteam All-District 9-3A performer, was a first-team selection in 2009, when Pilot Point went undefeated and won the Class 2A Division I state title. This year, Allen will be counted on to help anchor Pilot Point’s offense.

WR Adam Khan, Argyle, Sr.

OL Jordan Williams, Ryan, Sr.

Khan enters his senior season after leading the Eagles in multiple offensive categories in 2010. Khan became quarterback Austin Aune’s favorite target with a team-high 53 catches for 652 yards and also led the team with 10 touchdown receptions.

The 6-4, 250-pound tackle was a key cog in the Ryan offensive line last season that helped the Raiders reach the Class 4A Division I state title game. Williams is a prototypical tackle and has piled up seven Football Bowl Subdivision scholarship offers.

WR Conner Crane, Guyer, Sr. Crane, who has committed to Stanford, broke through last season and posted 35 catches for 844 yards and 11 touchdowns. At 6-4 with track speed, Crane thrived in district play, catching seven touchdown passes in the final five games of the regular season.

Util. Trey Mohair, Ryan, Sr. Mohair was predominantly a member of Ryan’s vaunted defense last season as a defensive back, and he’ll remain in that role. But he’ll also likely become Ryan’s top wide receiver and return kicks. Last season he had four receiving scores and 56 tackles.

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OL John Ferguson, Guyer, Sr.

Player of the Year: Dane Evans, QB, Sanger Last season, Evans had a slew of proven talent at his disposal at the wide receiver position and a newcomer in Jon Garza, who did it all for Sanger last season. This year, Evans will lean on Garza while he takes his pick from another good crop of talented, yet unproven, receivers led by Dakota Cotten. Evans completed 67 percent of his passes in 2010 while throwing for 3,420 yards and 37 touchdowns with just 10 interceptions in only 11 games as Sanger fell to state power Celina in the first round of the playoffs. Those numbers, including a giant statistical game in a loss to Argyle in a classic showdown to close the regular season, put Evans on the recruiting map as he accepted his one college offer to an up-and-coming Tulsa program, where he orally committed this summer. Standing at just 6-2, he doesn’t have the height that the top programs want, but his arm makes up for his small stature. Entering his senior season, he’s thrown for 5,809 yards and 58 touchdowns.

At 6-4, 240, Ferguson is on the leaner side for a left tackle, but he makes up for it with his strength and athleticism. He’ll be called up on to keep pass rushers away from quarterback Jerrod Heard. So far, he has received offers from Air Force, Navy and Oregon State.

K Gage Hundley, Sanger, Sr. Hundley was a huge part of Sanger’s success last season, when the Indians finished 9-2 after starting 9-0. He was perfect on extra points, hitting all 54 of his attempts and he was also good on 7 of his 8 field goal attempts with a long of 45 yards.

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DL Dan Kottman, Guyer, Sr.

LB Alex De La Torre, Ryan, Sr.

The hero of Guyer’s Class 5A Division II semifinal win over Longview, Kottman returns to lead the Wildcats’ defensive line after putting up 107 tackles and 11 sacks last season. The 6foot-1, 250-pound senior has committed to play at San Diego State.

An intuitive linebacker with strength and speed, De La Torre was a cog in Ryan’s dominant 2011 defense. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound senior put up 124 tackles and five sacks last season and was the first prospect to commit to Texas from the Class of 2012.

DL Dominique Banks, Ryan, Sr.

LB Dominic Ramacher, Guyer, Sr.

An unproven entity at defensive end, Banks has the raw talent to be one of the area’s top defensive ends. At 6-foot-3 and 262 pounds, Banks runs an impressive 4.6 40-yarddash and committed to Baylor after receiving 13 FBS offers.

Ramacher is out to master yet another position. The 6foot-3, 230-pound senior will switch to linebacker this year after playing quarterback, tight end and fullback for Guyer last season. Ramacher has committed to play at Oklahoma State in 2012.

DL Tyler Luce, Argyle, Sr.

DB Matt Ryon, Argyle, Sr.

Few teams in District 9-3A will see a pass-rusher better than Luce. The senior should give quarterbacks fits this season after posting a team-high seven sacks last season to go along with 76 tackles. He also broke up five passes and forced two fumbles.

Ryon returns as Argyle’s top defensive back in 2011 after posting 71 tackles last year. A second-team AllDistrict 9-3A selection last season, Ryon will help lead an Argyle defense that gave up just 15.1 points per game a year ago.

DL Henry Davis, Denton, Sr.

DB Daveon Parrish, Lake Dallas, Sr.

After anchoring Denton’s offensive line last season, Davis moves over to defensive tackle to give the Broncos a presence inside. Davis’ 6-foot-1, 265-pound frame and impressive agility should help the Broncos improve drastically against the run.

A ball-hawking safety, Parrish is set to lead Lake Dallas’ secondary this season. The 6-foot-1, 195pound senior has packed on 15 pounds since last year, when he posted 48 tackles along with two interceptions, seven pass deflections and a blocked field goal.

LB Carston Bossow, Argyle, Sr. Argyle’s top returning tackler, Bossow is primed to take over as the leader of one of the best defenses in the area. He put up 102 tackles last season while notching five sacks, forcing two fumbles, intercepting a pass and batting down another four.

Player of the Year: Mario Edwards, Ryan, DE

LB Jordan Richmond, Ryan, Sr. Richmond had the year observers had been waiting for last season after struggling with injuries in 2009. The 6-2, 225-pound senior posted 134 tackles last season. He has committed to Texas A&M and is ranked as the No. 103 overall prospect in the ESPNU 150.

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DB Josh Harris, Guyer, Jr. Harris returns as one of the Wildcats top defensive backs after injury cut his season short in 2010. Despite getting hurt early in district play, Harris still finished with three interceptions — including one he returned for a touchdown.

Forget the area. Mario Edwards might just be the best defender in the country. The Ryan senior defensive end took Texas high school football by storm last season, earning a nod as Class 4A’s Defensive Player of the Year from the Associated Press after racking up 127 tackles — including 50 for a loss — and 18 sacks while scoring two touchdowns on defense. At 6-foot-4, 275 pounds with impressive speed and agility, Edwards was named as the top recruit in the nation at any position for the Class of 2012 by ESPN in the off-season while landing in the top five on both Rivals.com and Scout.com. The son of former Dallas Cowboys defensive back and Ryan assistant coach Mario Edwards Sr., Edwards followed in his father’s footsteps by committing to Florida State following the 2010 season to bring an early end to one of the country’s most closely watched recruiting sagas. Now, he’ll anchor what looks to be another stacked Raiders defense.

Util. Jon Garza, Sanger, Sr. One of the area’s most athletic players, Garza is set to start at wide receiver and defensive back after catching 35 passes for 689 yards and 10 touchdowns last year while playing safety, where he posted 79 tackles and two interceptions. He also returned punts.

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LAKE DALLAS

Loss early in playoffs motivates Falcons By Marshall Moore Staff Writer

Printed on a few pieces of simple white paper and held up by tape in Lake Dallas’ weight room is a makeshift reminder of its inadequacy. It’s an unassuming shrine to what the Falcons view as an unforgivable letdown, a simple score — Canyon Randall 10, Lake Dallas 6 — that sums up nearly everything that went wrong for a program that has become accustomed to high expectations. “Everywhere we go we see it,” Lake Dallas standout Dontonio Jordan said. “It’s posted everywhere around here. Everywhere we go we see that score.” It was a first-round playoff loss that most coaches and players would give anything to forget. A high-flying offense grounded by miscues. A crucial missed extra point. Three turnovers, including an interception at the Randall 6-yard line with less than two minutes remaining. An unceremonious end to a four-game winning streak and a story of redemption. Yet, even with nine returning starters on offense, a slew of talented athletes and a core group of seniors set to lead them into the hunt for the playoffs in District 44A once again, the Falcons refuse to let the loss fade into oblivion. “We’ve lost games here,” Lake Dallas head coach Michael Young said. “Obviously we’ve lost a lot of playoff games because we’ve never won a state championship. But that one was way worse because it was just a total breakdown of everything. We got beat by somebody that was not better than us. Those are the tough ones to swallow.” The loss to Randall in the playoffs last season was, in a way, an abridged version of Lake Dallas’ 2010 campaign. A young but talented team that proved itself capable of explosive plays but occasionally crippled by mistakes. The Falcons began last season trying to find their groove — going 1-4 over their first five games before reeling off four straight wins. The early playoff exit was a reversion back to its early-season struggles. This year, though, the Falcons look primed to bypass those struggles altogether.

LAKE DALLAS’ GAME-CHANGERS

Quarterback Dalyn Williams returns after an impressive junior season in which he posted 952 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground while throwing for 1,282 yards and 12 touchdowns. Joining him is the athletic senior Jordan, who committed to Stanford after posting 811 all-purpose yards and 10 touchdowns last year. Add returning running back Tre Dickerson, receivers Tyler Vance and Michael Jurcak and safety-turned-receiver Ferrando Joseph and a vastly improved offensive line to the mix, and it becomes evident that Lake Dallas has no shortage of offensive firepower. “We have a lot weapons this year,” Williams said. “We have to spread the ball around and, when it comes down to it, we

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Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton One of the most potent one-two duos in District 4-4A, Lake Dallas quarterback Dalyn Williams, right, and all-purpose back Dontonio Jordan look to make the Falcons one of the most explosive offensive teams in the area. Jordan committed to play for Stanford in the off-season while Williams is pursuing a scholarship in both football and baseball.

just have to have fun. Me, personally, I need to be ready to spread the ball around to all of these guys and let everything take care of itself.” The Falcons aren’t without questions. Safety Daveon Parrish is a proven player, but most of the defense is young and will face a sharp learning curve. Still, those inside the Falcons’ locker room seem optimistic that this year’s team is set to break out and hasn’t forgotten the lessons brought on by last year’s postseason misstep. “We lacked experience and maturity last year,” Jordan said. “We had a lot of locker room issues that aren’t there this year. We’re all seniors now, and we’re not looking forward to going home.”

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FALCONS Quick facts District: 4-4A 2010 record: 5-6 (4-2, District 4-4A) Coach: Michael Young (48-21 in six seasons at Lake Dallas) Returning starters: Nine on offense, four on defense Key players: QB Dalyn Williams, RB/WR Dontonio Jordan, RB Tre Dickerson, WR Ferrando Joseph, S Daveon Parrish, OL Luke Medlicott, OL John Laubacher Offense: Spread Defense: Multiple School enrollment: 1,176 Stadium: Falcon Stadium

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FOUR DOWNS Keys to a historic season SPREAD THE WEALTH Lake Dallas has plenty of athletes capable of making explosive plays. Unfortunately, only one of them can touch the ball at a time. From Dalyn Williams and Dontonio Jordan to Tre Dickerson and Ferrando Joseph, the Falcons need to find a way to get everyone involved on offense to maximize their potential and keep defenses off-balance.

GET UP TO SPEED Last year, the Falcons’ offense took half of the regular season to get in sync. That shouldn’t be a problem this year, but the defense is young and could face some of the same hurdles. If Lake Dallas wants to keep pace with the top teams in District 4-4A, its going to have to avoid the slow start that plagued it last season.

SHORE UP AT TACKLE Michael Young says this might be one of the best offensive lines he’s had at Lake Dallas. With linemen William Medlicott, John Laubacher and Brandon Charles all returning, the Falcons should be in good shape but are still inexperienced at tackle. If Lake Dallas can fill that gap, it could

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LAKE DALLAS Schedule Date Opponent Time Aug. 26 at Richardson Pearce 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at Red Oak 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Arl. Sam Houston 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 Sherman 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at Ryan* 7 p.m. Sept. 30 Wichita Falls Rider* 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at The Colony* 7 p.m. Oct. 14 Denton* 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Wichita Falls* 7 p.m. Oct. 28 Little Elm* 7 p.m. * District 4-4A game

have one of the area’s most dynamic offensive units.

GET VERTICAL Last season, Williams lacked a true deep threat in the passing game. This year, that might change. Throughout the preseason, Joseph has been a playmaker since switching to receiver from safety and could give the Falcons the vertical passing game they’ve been lacking. With a solid running game and horizontal passing game in place, that vertical threat could be the final piece of the puzzle.

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Bossow brothers give Argyle power By Adam Boedeker Staff Writer

It wasn’t an uncommon instance last season in two-a-days for a brawl to break out on the Argyle practice field. When the dust cleared, it was usually the same two culprits. Carston and Chadd Bossow have spent their lives playing football together. The fraternal twins are now two of Argyle’s biggest leaders as they enter their senior season, and they are ready for their final season of playing football together, even after all the dust-ups in the past. “My mom had to call [Argyle head coach Todd] Rodgers a couple of times because we’d go home mad at each other, but it was all good in the long run,” said Chadd Bossow, a preseason first-team allstate selection by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football. His brother, Carston, racked up 102 tackles as an outside linebacker in Argyle’s 3-4 defense last season. This year he’s making the move to inside linebacker. That move has made things easier on the Argyle coaches in regards to dealing with a little sibling rivalry since they don’t go head-to-head as much in practice. “There were a couple of brawls,” Carston Bossow said. “I think it was good for us though. We make each other better. “I still give him a re-route across the middle every now and then, so it’s not like it’s completely over, but we just let each other play now.” If they continue to let each other play, the Eagles will be set on both sides of the ball. Carston Bossow is the leading returning tackler to a defense that allowed 15.1 points and under 300 total yards per game. Chadd Bossow led all Argyle receivers in yardage and was second in receptions as a tight end, a dying position in high school football. He caught 40 balls for 766 yards and eight touchdowns and served as a fallback crutch for Argyle quarterback Austin Aune, who has committed to TCU. Aune said Chadd Bossow isn’t the stereotypical big, clunky tight end. At 6-2, 210 pounds (the same as his brother), he is effectively another wide receiver. Have a great Season, Argyle Eagles! From your fans at

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Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton Chadd Bossow, left, and Carston Bossow have grown up together playing football. Now the tight end and inside linebacker, respectively, enter their final season at Argyle with hopes of breaking through with a state championship run in the postseason. Chadd is a rare commodity these days as a tight end and Carston wreaks havoc as a linebacker.

“He’s a bigger receiver that we can use as a tight end, that’s how I see him,” Aune said. “He runs exceptionally well and he’s really dynamic. This year we’re gonna let him run the ball too.” Rodgers said the key to Chadd Bossow’s success is the matchup problem he creates for opposing defenses. “It’s the matchups, that’s the main thing,” Rodgers said of his success. “It’s also the length of the throw for the quarterback. He’s an inside receiver, and it’s a nice outlet for a quarterback. He’s a good mainstay in our offense. It’s a lost position as far as high school football is concerned, but it’s a critical part of what we do.” The twins have an older brother, Tarren Barnes, who played at Argyle, and that is a

big reason why they are so thrilled to be ending their high school careers as twoyear starters for the fourth-ranked team in the Associated Press Class 3A state poll. “Growing up my older brother was a good role model for us,” Carston Bossow said. “We went to every Friday night game with our family.” Rodgers said that after coaching their brother and hearing the legend of the Bossow boys when they were younger, it’s been no surprise to see their success. “They grew up in a football family,” Rodgers said. “When they were coming up through the ranks everyone was saying wait until they get to high school. They’ve been everything they were billed as young players.”

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EAGLES Quick facts District: 9-3A 2010 record: 13-1 (5-0, District 9-3A) Coach: Todd Rodgers (75-26 in eight seasons at Argyle) Returning starters: Six on offense, seven on defense Key players: QB Austin Aune, WR Adam Khan, OT Trey Keenan, DL Tyler Luce, LB Carston Bossow, TE Chadd Bossow, OL Trevor Jones Offense: Spread Defense: 3-4 School enrollment: 611 Stadium: Eagle Stadium

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FOUR DOWNS Keys to a historic season SIBLING RIVALRY

will step up.

Sophomore Cole Hedlund will have some big shoes to fill this season — his brother’s. The younger Hedlund will take over kicking duties for Argyle and look to replace his older brother, Chad Hedlund, who graduated in May after Hedlund earning AP first-team all-state honors as a kicker and a scholarship to Wake Forest. Chad Hedlund averaged better than 40 yards per punt last season and connected on a 53-yard field goal.

UTILIZE TALENTED RECEIVERS This is perhaps one of the deeper receiving corps the Eagles have had and they should put more emphasis on the passing game while they figure out a way to account for Lowry’s production from last season. With an FBS quarterback in Khan Austin Aune, receivers Adam Khan, Will DeSpain and Ian Sadler should flourish, along with tight end Chadd Bossow.

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Gone are the days when the Eagles could give the ball to Layton Lowry and watch him do the work. Lowry rushed for 1,811 yards and 25 touchdowns last season on more than 200 carries. It’s uncertain as to who will take the Rodgers reins, but head coach Todd Rodgers is confident someone

Argyle’s identity in recent years has been in its defense and smash-mouth mentality. The Eagles allowed less than 300 yards and 15.1 points per game last season and much of that leadership is gone, Luce meaning players like Tyler Luce and Matt Ryon will have to fill the voids.

EAGLES Roster No. Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pos. . . . . . . Yr. 2 Austin Aune . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB. . . . . . . . Sr. 3 Chadd Bossow . . . . . . . . . . .TE . . . . . . . . Sr. 4 Reese Thompson . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . So. 5 Ian Sadler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WR . . . . . . . So. 6 Adam Khan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .WR . . . . . . . Sr. 7 Drew Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB. . . . . . . . Sr. 8 Christian Pucciarello . . . . . . .DB. . . . . . . . Sr. 9 Dalton Ledford . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . So. 10 Dillon Harp . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE. . . . . . . . . Jr. 11 Will DeSpain . . . . . . . . . . . .WR . . . . . . . Sr. 12 Cole Hedlund . . . . . . . . . . .K . . . . . . . . So. 13 Landon Rodgers . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . Jr. 15 Dean Eddy . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . Jr. 17 Matt Ryon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB. . . . . . . . Sr. 19 Andru Widener . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . Jr. 20 Tyler Eveleth . . . . . . . . . . . .RB . . . . . . . . Sr. 21 Antonio Griffin . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . Sr. 23 Chance Bode . . . . . . . . . . .RB . . . . . . . So. 24 Garrett Scott . . . . . . . . . . . .WR . . . . . . . . Jr. 25 Jon Pucciarello . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . So. 27 Wood Speed . . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . Jr. 28 Brandon Boyzuick . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . So. 30 Spencer McCloud . . . . . . . .WR . . . . . . . . Jr. 32 Antony Fuqua . . . . . . . . . . .K/P . . . . . . . Sr. 33 Jimmy Manos . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . Jr. 35 Tyler Luce . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DL . . . . . . . . Sr. 36 Jay Gonzales . . . . . . . . . . . .DL . . . . . . . . Sr. 40 Colton Hinnrichs . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . So. 41 Sam Sizelove . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . So. 42 Clayton Cullen . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . Sr. 43 Carston Bossow . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . Sr. 44 Tucker Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . Sr. 45 Michael McConnell . . . . . . .RB . . . . . . . . Jr. 46 Garrett Maestas . . . . . . . . .DL . . . . . . . . Sr.

ARGYLE Schedule Date Opponent Aug. 26 at Lovejoy Sept. 2 Mineral Wells Sept. 9 TCA-Addison Sept. 16 at Burkburnett Sept. 23 Prosper Oct. 7 at Aubrey* Oct. 14 Whitesboro* Oct. 21 at Gainesville* Oct. 28 at Pilot Point* Nov. 3 Sanger* * District 9-3A game

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Aubrey ready to get defensive again By Matthew Muench For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Anyone familiar with a G.A. Moorecoached team knows the most pressurepacked position on his squad isn’t quarterback. It’s not the running back, either. Let Aubrey senior Charlie Radford fill you in. “The safety position in this kind of defense comes with a lot of pressure,” said Radford, who will be the Chaparrals starting safety this season. “It is a position where you are always the last guy the player with the ball has to beat. Someone gets by me, and it’s a touchdown.” The defense Radford is talking about is Moore’s trademark 10-1 defense that puts 10 guys on or near the line of scrimmage and one defender, the safety, a few yards behind the pile. Radford is the “1.” “I mean, I really love it,” he said. “I’m down for the pressure.” Radford said Aubrey will run the defense a lot more than it did last year when the Chaparrals missed the postseason just 12 months after they made a deep run in the Class 2A playoffs during Moore’s first season at the helm. “Defense is where it is at,” said Radford about a Moore-run squad. “We have to do what we need to do. We have to make the stops and get the offense the ball.” Moore, who is Texas high school football’s all-time winningest coach, agrees. “We have to play defense,” Moore said. “It’s always defense first for me. Really, no if, and or buts about it.” It’s how they did it in 2009 when Aubrey shut out its first five opponents and allowed just eight points per game. Last season, Aubrey’s first in Class 3A, the defense didn’t fare so well, allowing 22 points per game. Starting linebacker Albert Silva sees no reason why the Chaps can’t get back to their 2009 form. “I really think we have cleared everything out of our system and have left what happened to us last year on the field,” he said. Silva not only will contribute on defense. He will be a big part of Aubrey’s Go Aubrey Chapps! Have a great Season! From your fans at

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Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton Safety Charlie Radford, left, and linebacker Albert Silva will both play key roles on Aubrey’s unique 10-1 defense this season that puts 10 men on the line of scrimmage. Radford will be the lone safety and the last line of defense. Silva will try to keep opposing players from getting past the line of scrimmage and reaching Radford.

offense, which expects to run the ball about 70 percent of the time, he said. “Silva had some good games last year and stepped in nicely when we had some injuries,” Moore said. “So he played a whole lot more last year than he would have ordinarily.” Silva, along with quarterback Skyler Starling and running backs Mitchell Erp, Dexter Loza and Anthony Alford, will get the bulk of the carries in the backfield. “Those five will be the guys with ball, and I expect them to share it a lot,” Moore said. “They are all challenging each other quite a bit, so we feel like we have plenty of guys back there who can compete.” Moore said the big question mark — like every season — is if the Chaps can

stay healthy. The last two seasons injuries have hurt Aubrey in more ways than one. The question mark has already been answered in 2011. Arguably Aubrey’s best athlete, junior tight end and defensive lineman Collin Scribner, is out for the season after injuring his knee in a scrimmage. “It’s a big, big loss,” Moore said. “We will miss him a ton. Hopefully he will be the only one [who gets hurt] because we will need guys to step up and fill his void.” Silva said he is ready to take on that role. “We took his injury pretty hard because he is one of our best players,” Silva said. “So we need to play this season for him. We need to get to the playoffs for him.”

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CHAPARRALS Quick facts District: 9-3A 2010 record: 4-6 (1-4, District 9-3A) Coach: G.A. Moore (15-8 in two season at Aubrey; 427-93-9 overall) Returning starters: Seven on offense, eight on defense Key players: LB Matt Anson, QB Skyler Starling, RB/LB Albert Silva, RB/DB Charlie Radford, RB Mitchell Erp, RB/LB Dexter Loza Offense: Pro-style Defense: Multiple School enrollment: 974 Stadium: Chaparral Stadium

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FOUR DOWNS Keys to a historic season FILL VOIDS IN THE LINEUP Aubrey’s biggest playmakers the last two seasons are gone due to graduation. The question is who will be the Chap to step up to fill the blanks left by all-district players Justin Dossey, Justin Griffin, James Wurster, Skyler Craig and Matt Starling Robbins. The early answers? Albert Silva, Charlie Radford and Skyler Starling. The trio needs to get off to a fast start to get Aubrey on track.

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him, they should have no problem getting into the postseason parade.

GET BACK TO 2009 STYLE Moore and Aubrey’s main recipe for success (like all his top teams) in 2009 was defense. During that season, the Chaps only allowed an average of 8 points per game and went on a deep run in the playoffs. In 2010, that all changed when the jump to Class 3A, coupled with injuries and defensive breakdowns, led to a defense that allowed 22.1 points per game. In 2011, Aubrey needs to forget 2010 and remember 2009.

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It is obvious a team needs to stay away from the injury bug to succeed. But Aubrey really needs to put on its injury bug repellent more than ever. Star tight end Collin Scribner has already torn his ACL, and last season the Chaps were crushed with injuries week after week. The Chaps are one of the smallest and least deep teams in Class 3A. One key injury could send the Chaps reeling week after week.

CHAPARRALS Roster No. Player . . . . . . . .Pos. . . . .Ht. . .WT. . . Yr. 1 Josh Giles . . . . . . .K . . . . . .5-8 . .140 . . Jr. 3 Charlie Radford . . .RB/DB . .5-8 . .155 . . Sr. 4 Robert DeLaTorre . .RB/DB . .5-9 . .160 . . Jr. 5 Michael Kister . . . .WR/DB . .5-10 .170 . . Jr. 6 Tanner Buxton . . . .QB/DB . .5-8 . .140 . . Jr. 7 Brett Kemp . . . . . .WR/DB . .5-9 . .160 . . Sr. 8 Matt Anson . . . . . .RB/LB . .5-10 .165 . . Sr. 9 Dexter Loza . . . . . .RB/DT . .5-7 . .165 . . Sr. 10 Erik Rodriguez . . .RB/LB . .5-7 . .155 . . Sr. 11 Mitchell Erp . . . . .RB/LB . .5-8 . .160 . . Sr. 12 Clay Kelly . . . . . .RB/DB . .5-7 . .140 . So. 13 Karson Hall . . . . .WR/DB . .5-8 . .150 . . Sr. 14 Kyle Lynn . . . . . .QB/DB . .5-10 .170 . So. 16 Skyler Starling . . .QB/DB . .5-10 .165 . . Sr. 20 Austin Johnson . .WR/DB . .5-9 . .170 . . Sr. 21 Jose Lopez . . . . .RB/LB . .5-8 . .165 . . Sr. 22 Daniel Longhenry RB/DE . .5-10 .175 . So. 23 Samuel Heath . . .RB/LB . .5’8” .160 . So. 24 Colton Kelly . . . . .RB/DB . .5-10 .190 . . Sr. 30 Anthony Alford . . .RB/LB . .5-10 .170 . . Jr. 33 Chris Albert . . . . .RB/LB . .5-8 . .165 . . Sr. 41 Albert Silva . . . .RB/DB . .5-10 .200 . . Sr. 51 Devin O’Dell . . . .OL/DE . .5-10 .185 . . Jr. 52 Chancey Hull . . . .OL/DE . .5-8 . .155 . So. 53 Tony Ramirez . . . .OL/DE . .5-6 . .165 . . Sr. 54 Donovan Inman . .OL/DT . .5-9 . .180 . . Sr.

AUBREY Schedule Date Opponent Sept. 2 at Plainview (Okla.) Sept. 9 at Carr. Ranchview Sept.16 Liberty Christian Sept. 23 at Grandview Sept. 30 Arlington Grace Prep Oct. 7 Argyle* Oct. 14 at Sanger* Oct. 21 Pilot Point* Oct. 28 Whitesboro* Nov. 4 at Gainesville* *District 9-3A game

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Pilot Point aims to return to glory days By Matthew Muench For the Denton Record-Chronicle

Ryan Hagenbucher has a bittersweet feeling when he thinks of his past seasons as a Pilot Point Bearcat. The reasoning is quite simple, the incoming senior said. Bitter? Just think 2010. Sweet? Just think 2009. “They really were two different teams, two different seasons,” said Hagenbucher, who is one of two current Bearcats, along with kicker Ruben Martinez, to play on both the ’09 and ’10 squads. “And it really just comes down to heart.” The 2009 team had it when it rolled through its competition en route to a Class 2A Division I state championship. “No one expected us to do anything that year,” he said. “But that team had heart and desire.” One year later, disappointment was featured in the tradition-rich town when the Bearcats missed the playoffs for the first time in 33 years. “It was a tough thing to handle,” he said. “We were expected to go far again and then it just felt like some seniors quit. The heart was gone.” Fast-forward to 2011 and Hagenbucher has taken on the role of bringing back Pilot Point football to where it belongs — back on top. The all-district linebacker and standout slot receiver sees no reason why this year’s crop of Bearcats can’t be like the solid Pilot Point teams from previous years and decades. “My main purpose right now is making these guys understand what heart is,” he said. “You have to realize you just can’t go out there and hit people. You have to find a fire. It’s in everybody.” First-year Pilot Point head coach Rob Best is pleased with how Hagenbucher has carried the leadership role in training camp. “Ryan is a throwback kind of guy,” said Best, who was an assistant coach at Pilot Point the last five seasons. “He is what a Pilot Point player should be. He is physical. He is aggressive, and he has great leadership qualities. He sets the tempo Have a great Season, Pilot Point Bearcats! From your fans at

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Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton Ryan Hagenbucher was an All-District 9-3A selection last year as both a slot receiver and linebacker. The senior has been a key member of the Bearcats for years and was a member of Pilot Point’s 2009 Class 2A Division I state championship team. The Bearcats will look to Hagenbucher for leadership this season, when Pilot Point hopes to return to the playoffs.

everywhere he plays.” Hagenbucher won’t be able to do it by himself, though. He has a few athletes back to help. Also returning from the 2009 state title team is quarterback Aaron Buckingham. The senior did not play football last year but has returned this year to start under center for the Bearcats. “We are glad he is back because we know he has football skills,” Best said, “but because he didn’t play last year his performance right now is a little bit unknown.” Unknown is a word that could describe Pilot Point’s roster this season. Inexperience floods a depth chart that is not too deep entering the team’s second

year at the Class 3A level. “We will be young. We will be inexperienced,” Best said. “But one-deep we will be a pretty good football team.” His top returnee plays in the trenches. Center Will Allen will anchor an inexperienced line who will not have college prospect tackle Boone Feldt back because he followed his dad and former Pilot Point head coach Blake Feldt to BudaHays for his senior season. “It’s good to have Will in there,” Best said. “He is a three-year starter for us and maybe the most important piece to our puzzle. He is our most consistent player, and he is one of our leaders with Ryan.”

BEARCATS Quick facts District: 9-3A 2010 record: 4-6 (2-3 District 9-3A) Coach: Rob Best (first season at Pilot Point) Returning starters: Four on offense, four on defense Key players: QB Aaron Buckingham, WR/LB Ryan Hagenbucher, OL Will Allen, K Ruben Martinez, WR/DB Austin Trinklein, RB/TE/LB Beau Ewton, RB/LB Tristen Jurecka Offense: Spread Defense: 4-2-5 School enrollment: 714 Stadium: Massey Stadium

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Pilot Point High School – Go Bearcats!! Pilot Point Bearcats 2011 Football Schedule Date

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It is clear Pilot Point does not have the depth it used to have when it was crushing Class 2A schools. Class 3A is a different animal and it doesn’t help that the Bearcats look to be playing onedeep at each position entering the season. That means one big injury at a skill position could doom the Bearcats for weeks.

REMEMBER TRADITION Pilot Point may arguably be the most tradition-rich school in the area. The Bearcats need to realize that and use that to their advantage. Last season was the first time in 33 years Pilot Point did not clinch a playoff spot. Pilot Point needs to use the down year of 2010 to fuel a desire to be better in 2011.

No. Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pos. . . . . . . Yr. 2 Cody Stom . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB/DB . . . . . Jr. 3 Clay Laughrey . . . . . . . . . . . .WR/DB . . . . Sr. 4 Austin Trinklein . . . . . . . . . . .WR/DB. . . . . Jr. 5 Alfred Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . .WR/DE . . . . Sr. 7 Spencer Tilley . . . . . . . . . . . .WR/DB . . . . Sr. 11 Ruben Martinez . . . . . . . . .WR/DE/K . . Sr. 12 Aaron Buckingham . . . . . . .QB/DB. . . . . Sr. 15 Reese Bailey . . . . . . . . . . . .WR/DB . . . . Sr. 18 Jason Juarez . . . . . . . . . . . .WR/DB. . . . . Jr. 20 Tristen Jurecka . . . . . . . . . .RB/LB . . . . So. 21 Jarrett Wilson . . . . . . . . . . .RB/LB . . . . So. 22 Jacob Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . .WR/DB. . . . . Jr. 24 Ricky Campbell . . . . . . . . . .WR/DB . . . . Sr. 30 Alfredo Roman . . . . . . . . . .RB/LB . . . . . Jr. 32 Justin Gray . . . . . . . . . . . . .RB/LB . . . . . Sr. 34 Branson David . . . . . . . . . .WR/DB. . . . . Jr. 35 Austin Rider . . . . . . . . . . . .RB/LB . . . . . Jr. 45 Beau Ewton . . . . . . . . . . . .RB/TE/LB . . . Jr. 47 Ryan Hagenbucher . . . . . . .WR/LB. . . . . Sr. 50 Coyt Kimbrell . . . . . . . . . . .OL/DL . . . . . Jr. 51 Will Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OL/DL . . . . . Sr. 53 Tanner Rush . . . . . . . . . . . .OL/DL . . . . . Sr. 54 Matthew Poursoltani . . . . . .OL/DL . . . . . Jr. 56 Joseph Mascari . . . . . . . . . .OL/DL . . . . . Sr.

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Bearcats to get back into the playoffs this season. To do that they must finish at least third in a district that features state title contender Argyle and a very experienced Sanger squad.

“We have to make the playoffs,” he said. “That is my number-one goal, and I know people are looking at me to help us get to that goal.” His coach is.

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With a first-year coach in Rob Best pacing the sidelines and an inexperienced varsity quarterback in Aaron Buckingham under center, Pilot Point needs to come together as a team before district play begins. If the Bearcats can all stay on Best the same page when District 9-3A play starts they could have a chance to surprise some people and clinch a playoff spot.

Realistically Pilot Point should know that chances of beating Sanger and Argyle are very slim. So if the Bearcats want a chance to claim the final playoff spot they must beat Aubrey and Whitesboro then hope either Gainesville slips or let the secMartinez ond 9-3A game against Gainesville decide who is dancing into the postseason. Pilot Point will look to its veterans, including kicker Ruben Martinez to lead the way in those key games.

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PILOT POINT Schedule Date Opponent Aug. 26 at Liberty Christian Sept. 2 Iowa Park Sept. 9 Celina Sept. 16 at Fort Worth Nolan Sept. 23 at Boyd Oct.7 at Sanger* Oct. 14 Gainesville* Oct. 21 at Aubrey* Oct. 28 Argyle* Nov. 4 at Whitesboro* *District 9-3A game

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61 Chance Holman . . . . . . . . .OL/DL . . . . . Jr. 62 Zach Buckmier . . . . . . . . . .OL/DL . . . . . Jr. 65 Riley Stottle . . . . . . . . . . . .OL/DL . . . . . Jr. 68 Britt Larson . . . . . . . . . . . . .OL/DL . . . . . Sr. 70 Cody Villa . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OL/DL . . . . . Sr. 72 Eric Zepeda . . . . . . . . . . . .OL/DL. . . . . So. 77 Jorge Anguiano . . . . . . . . . .WR/DB . . . . Sr. 80 James Hamilton . . . . . . . . .WR/DB . . . . Sr. 81 Josh Wardle . . . . . . . . . . . .WR/DB . . . . So. 85 Tucker Manskey . . . . . . . . . .WR/DE . . . . Sr. 88 Mason Richey . . . . . . . . . . .WR/DE . . . . . Jr.

“We will look to him to lead this team,” Best said. “We know he can because he has that desire every good Pilot Point player before him had.”

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Here is The Associated Press preseason Texas high school poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, 2010 records, points based on 10-9-87-6-5-4-3-2-1, and last year’s final regular-season ranking, if any: CLASS 5A School Rec. Pts. Pr v. 1. Allen (16) 10-2 238 9 2. Katy (4) 13-1 208 2 3. Euless Trinity (3) 15-1 184 1 4. Pearland (1) 16-0 148 — 5. DeSoto (1) 11-3 118 — 6. Cibolo Steele 14-2 102 — 7. Galena Park North Shore 11-2 78 8 8. Coppell 13-1 68 5 9. Round Rock Stony Point 14-1 55 3 10. Longview 10-5 42 — Other s receiving votes: Southlake Carroll 40, Arlington Martin 23, Guyer 20, Converse Judson 13, Cedar Hill 11, Lufkin 8, Klein Collins 6, Round Rock 3, Dallas Skyline 2, Abilene 1.

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CLASS 4A School Rec. Pts. Pr v. 1. Aledo (24) 16-0 249 1 2. Ryan (1) 15-1 195 2 3. Lake Travis 14-2 191 9 4. Cedar Park 13-1 150 4 5. La Marque 11-4 109 — 6. Brenham 10-1 106 3 7. Smithson Valley 10-2 89 — 8. Dallas Highland Park 12-1 85 5 9. Tyler 12-2 44 8 10. Hewitt Midway 12-1 41 7 Other s receiving votes: Stephenville 33, Kerrville Tivy 25, CC Calallen 16, Port Lavaca Calhoun 11, Lake Dallas 9, Everman 6, Friendswood 5, Humble 5, Wylie 5, Manvel 1. CLASS 3A School Rec. Pts. Pr v. 1. Tyler Chapel Hill (6) 13-2 218 10 2. Henderson (9) 13-2 209 — 3. Wimberley (7) 14-1 198 3

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4. Argyle (3) 13-1 181 4 5. Carthage 14-2 147 — 6. Coldspring-Oakhurst 14-2 97 — 7. Celina 11-1 78 2 8. Gilmer 9-4 66 — 9. West Orange-Stark 8-3 64 — 10. Snyder 10-3 41 — Other s receiving votes: West Columbia 25, Alvarado 16, Brownwood 9, Lucas Lovejoy 9, Monahans 8, Athens 5, Lindale 2, Kennedale 1, Graham 1. CLASS 2A School Rec. Pts. Pr v. 1. Daingerfield (8) 14-1 199 6 2. Tatum (6) 12-1 193 2 3. New Boston (6) 14-1 171 — 4. Refugio (3) 13-1 117 1 5. Omaha Pewitt 10-4 111 — 6. Littlefield (1) 12-3 101 — 7. Idalou 12-3 91 — 7. Schulenburg 12-1 91 —

9. Cameron Yoe (1) 14-1 88 4 10. Lexington 14-1 66 5 Other s receiving votes: Godley 63, Crockett 30, Hempstead 14, Muleshoe 13, Holliday 12, Grandview 7, Gunter 3, Crawford 2, Arp 1, McGregor 1, Rogers 1. CLASS A School Rec. Pts. Pr v. 1. Canadian (5) 13-1 213 1 2. Ganado (11) 11-1 174 3 3. Windthorst (5) 13-2 166 — 4. Goldthwaite (1) 12-3 138 6 5. Mart (1) 13-2 128 5 6. Garrison 13-1 115 8 7. Falls City (1) 14-1 107 4 8. Tenaha 7-4 100 — 9. Mason (1) 12-2 79 — 10. Munday 11-3 50 — Other s receiving votes: Muenster 20, Clarksville 16, Albany 16, Burton 13, Wellington 11, Shiner 9, Springlake-Earth 5, Chilton 5, Bovina 4, Farwell 2, Alto 2, Normangee 1, Stratford 1.

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SANGER

Veterans to lead Indians’ playoff push By Adam Boedeker Staff Writer

Jon Garza remembers the days of sitting in class as an eighth-grader with Dane Evans and Brock Squier. The trio would talk about their future — making the varsity football team at Sanger, the pageantry of Friday nights and ending their careers in the state championship game. Garza moved away after that year, spending two years in Durant, Okla., but returned prior to last season. Now, the three are seniors and ready to end their careers together. “We always had class together and we always talked about being on varsity, getting those spears on our helmets and running through the tunnel, and then our senior year we were gonna be in Cowboys Stadium and ending our career like that,” Garza said. Despite Garza’s detour, he’s back, and he and Squier, a running back and linebacker, are poised to be breakout players for the Indians this season after a stellar 2010. The Indians went 9-1 in the regular season before running into Celina in the first round of the playoffs a year ago. Garza came back to Sanger last year and immediately filled a key role but was behind former teammates Nathan Rotter and Ryan Scott on opponents’ radar entering the year. Rotter and Scott combined for 1,681 yards and 23 touchdowns from Evans, while Garza caught 35 balls for 686 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also played a big role on defense as a safety and in special teams with a punt return touchdown. “Jon always wants the ball,” said Evans, who has committed to Tulsa. “I always mess with him. He’ll be wide open [in practice], and I’ll throw the ball to the flat or something just to mess with him because he really wants the ball, no matter what. That’s what makes him such a good player. “On offense he wants the ball and he’ll do whatever it takes to get the ball. Then on defense he’ll go get the ball back, and on punts he’ll get the ball and go score. He’s just a football player, that’s the best way to say it.” Go, Sanger Indians! Have a great Season! From your fans at

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Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton Brock Squier, left, rushed for 641 yards last season, when Jon Garza caught 35 passes for 686 yards and 10 touchdowns. The duo must help take the pressure off star quarterback Dane Evans, who has committed to Tulsa. If Squier and Garza are effective, Evans could have a big year and Sanger could make a deep playoff run.

Squier split time at running back last season with Hayden Thomas, but he led the team with 91 carries to Thomas’ 76 and had 641 yards and three touchdowns. Thomas moved, leaving Squier as the lone horse in Sanger’s backfield. He also made the move from safety to linebacker this year to help conserve some of his energy to account for the bigger workload offensively. Squier is ready for the extra workload. “I knew I had to pick it up in the offseason and work harder because I know it’s going to be on my shoulders now,” Squier said. “I had to get better conditioning-wise and step up and be a leader because I won’t have any help anymore. I

like being in that situation and being there when it’s all on my shoulders. I like people to count on me.” Evans said the leadership shown by both has been evident. “I think they’re two really big leaders, they just don’t realize it yet,” he said. “I think they’ll realize it before the season starts, but I see it.” And that has Sanger head coach Chuck Galbreath thrilled that he got Garza back prior to last season. “When they were all in eighth grade, we had a real good year,” Galbreath said. “Jon went off to Durant for a couple of years, and now they’re kind of back together and will be a pretty good threesome there with Dane for us.”

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FOUR DOWNS Keys to a historic season KEEP KEY PLAYERS FRESH The Indians have more two-way starters than head coach Chuck Galbreath would like, and in key positions. Jon Garza starts as a wide receiver and safety, along with handling punt return duties. Brock Squier will be the Galbreath lone running back and also plays linebacker. The Indians could have as many as five or six two-way starters when the season begins.

machine last season, led by quarterback Dane Evans, a Tulsa commit. He had plenty of weapons at his disposal in Sanger’s spread attack, but two of those big weapons, wide receivers Nathan Rotter and Ryan Scott graduated. Jon Garza will play Cotten an even bigger role on this year’s team, and the Indians are banking on senior wideout Dakota Cotten to emerge as a threat.

PROTECT YOUR BOY GET READY FOR CELINA With the way the Class 3A Division I bracket shapes up, if Sanger makes the postseason as expected, it will again have to deal with playing state powerhouse Celina in the first round. The Bobcats handled Sanger last year in a 49-7 blowout. The teams appear to be on a crash course again this year with Sanger hoping for a better result.

FILL OFFENSIVE VOIDS The Sanger offense was a well-oiled

Evans is one of the top pocket passers in the state, and especially at the Class 3A level. The Tulsa commit is entering his third season as the starter and knows the offense like the back of his hand. An injury to Evans would obviously Stastny be detrimental to Sanger’s hopes. The offensive line, led by Jarrett Stastny, must keep Evans upright.

INDIANS Roster No. Player . . . . . . . .Pos. . . . .Ht. . .Wt . . Yr. 1 Michael Stanford . .WR/DE . .6-3 . .190 . Sr. 2 Wyatt Broxson . . . .QB/DB . .6-3 . .175 . So. 4 Mason Gill . . . . . . .WR/DB . .5-9 . .160 . Sr. 5 Gage Hundley . . . . .PK . . . . .5-9 . .150 . Sr. 6 Jon Garza . . . . . . . .WR/DB . .5-9 . .185 . Sr. 7 Blake Manning . . . .WR/DB . .5-10 .160 . Sr. 8 Mitch Hassell . . . . .QB/DB . .5-9 . .165 . Sr. 9 Dakota Cotten . . . .WR/DB . .6-2 . .180 . Sr. 11 Brennan Bloom . .WR/DB . .6-1 . .155 . So. 12 Jordan Padron . . .WR/DB . .6-1 . .175 . Sr. 13 Tanner Thomas . . .WR/DB . .6-1 . .160 . So. 15 Adrian Guay . . . . .RB/LB . .5-9 . .160 . Sr. 17 Dane Evans . . . . .QB/DB . .6-2 . .195 . Sr. 18 Jay Cain . . . . . . . .WR/LB . .6-2 . .190 . Sr. 22 Brice Escobedo . .RB/LB . .6-0 . .175. . Jr. 24 Derek Shelby . . . .RB/DE . .6-0 . .180 . So. 25 Andrew Martinez . .WR/DB . .5-8 . .150. . Jr. 30 John Eskue . . . . .RB/LB . .6-0 . .170 . Sr. 34 Brock Squier . . . .RB/DB . .5-10 .185 . Sr. 36 Devin Teeters . . . .WR/DB . .5-10 .180. . Jr. 50 Adoniz Delgado . .OL/DL . .6-0 . .210 . Sr. 52 Austen Lange . . . .OL/LB . .6-0 . .205 . So. 53 Jared Morrison . . .OL/DE . .5-11 .210 . Sr.

SANGER Schedule Date Opponent Aug. 26 Wichita Falls Hirschi Sept. 2 at Lake Worth Sept. 9 Plainview (Okla.) Sept. 16 at Vernon Sept. 23 at Princeton Oct. 7 Pilot Point* Oct. 14 Aubrey* Oct. 21 at Whitesboro* Oct. 28 Gainesville* Nov. 3 at Argyle* * District 9-3A game 54 Jarrett Stastny . . .OL/DE 55 Garrett McFerren .OL/DE 56 Nick Conklin . . . . .OL/LB 60 Brance Watts . . . .OL/DE 62 Max Chick . . . . . .OL/DL 63 James Ward . . . . .OL/DL 64 Kyle Scheffler . . . .OL/DL 65 Colt Nelson . . . . .OL/DL 70 Albert Sanchez . . .OL/DL 74 Aaron Stuart . . . . .OL/DL

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PONDER

Varsity experience gives Ponder boost By Jerry L. Reed For the Denton Record-Chronicle

A year ago, Ponder ushered in a new era by finally being eligible for the state playoffs. After being housed in District 5-2A, the Lions found themselves with a viable avenue to postseason opportunities. Unfortunately for the Lions, Ponder went 0-5 in league games. Still, it was step in the right direction for the fledgling program. This fall, they are ready to give it another shot at the ultimate playoff goal. With several veterans returning, there is every reason to believe the Lions can improve on the 2-8 overall record they posted in 2010. Ponder coach Rubin Covington is realistic with his goals when it comes to the upcoming season. “We’re still going to be young,” he said. “Our hope four years ago was that the group that was going to be seniors this year would be battle-tested.” That group hasn’t stayed together through the duration, but the ones remaining are capable of leading the charge toward future success. “We lost a few of those kids that started when the program began,” Covington said. “We have four or five kids that are still here and have been the whole time. Last year, we lost 13 starters when you figure offense and defense. “What was going to be our area of strength isn’t. Bottom line is we are going to be young.” Among those returning are senior linemen Ranger Perry and Spencer Deal. “I’m looking forward to the season,” Perry said. “Last year, we found out what varsity football is all about. Now, we just to have to build on that experience.” Deal, a first-team all-district defensive end, is eager to get started this season. “Everybody has been working hard,” Deal said. “We have had a lot of people in the summer come up here in the morning while we are working out on our own.

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Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton Star returners on both the offensive and defensive lines, seniors Ranger Perry, left, and Spencer Deal form the backbone of Ponder’s fledgling program as it tries to pick up its first-ever district win. With returning quarterback Reid Sanders out for the year, Deal and Perry will form the foundation of Ponder’s offense that returns seven starters from last season.

I mean, I think we’ll do better this year. We should do better, so we’ll just see how it goes.” While Perry and Deal bring a great deal of experience to the table for Ponder, an injury has sidelined one of its most crucial returners. Reid Sanders, one of the Lions’ starting quarterbacks from a year ago, injured his knee during practice recently and should be sidelined for the rest of the season. Sanders, a junior, split time with Dalton Brown at quarterback last season. Now, with Brown casting his lot with baseball and Sanders injured, Ponder is left scrambling to find a new quarterback with its opener just around the corner. “At this point, I can tell you we don’t

really have a replacement plan,” Covington said. “We’re just going to have to look at it over the next week and try to come up with a solution.” Another returning lettermen is tight end Tanner Yeager. “Last year a lot of people here weren’t used to us playing varsity football,” Yeager said. “I think we have won them over. I think with the experience we have coming back, it can only make us a better team. “If we continue to work hard, I think our season will improve from last year. We’ve been in this position before, a position to play against other teams with varsity programs. I think we have learned from that experience.”

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LIONS Roster No. Player . . . . . . . . .Pos. . . . .Ht. .Wt . . Yr.

CAPITALIZE ON SOME TALENT Though the number of players is limited, Ponder does have some talent returning for the 2011 season. Heading the group of returnees is defensive end Spencer Ferryman Deal. He was the lone first-team all-district selection. Deal was also an honorable mention pick as an offensive lineman. Other honorable mention all-district players back this season Yeager are tight end Tanner Yeager and linebacker T.J. Ferryman.

that work ethic as the Lions continue the transition to playing varsity football.

3 Austin Leveridge . . . .WR/DB . .5-9 .148 . . Jr. 5 Dylan Nichelson . . . .WR/DB . .5-8 .156 . . Jr. 7 John Yurrtas . . . . . . .WR/DB . .5-10 163 . . Jr.

BUILD PRIDE IN PROGRAM Despite its limited time as a varsity program, Covington said many don’t understand that Ponder football is not a novelty and the Lions are not just starting at the bottom anymore. Covington said Ponder is not a newly established program. Covington The seniors on this year’s squad have never been in junior high or high school without a football program. Ponder must quickly build a tradition and culture that will bolster the program.

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Covington said his team will work every day. He and his staff tell the players that they can’t control a lot of what goes on in their life, but the one thing they can control is how hard they work. Covington said he has the type of players who are willing to leave everything on the field. Ponder will have to focus on maintaining

Based on the numbers, Ponder again will struggle to survive the rigors of varsity football. Simply put, the Lions have too many two-way players to be competitive. Coach Rubin Covington points to the fact if one player is out of the lineup, it is equal to losing two players.

8 Kyle Patterson . . . . .RB/DL . .5-5 .201 . Sr. 10 Christian Worthington .WR/DB . .5-9 .148 . So. 11 Tanner Yeager . . . . .WR/DB . .5-5 .145 . . Jr. 12 Ryan Hughes . . . . .QB/DB . .5-10 154 . Sr. 15 T.J. Ferryman . . . . .RB/LB . .5-10 156 . Sr. 17 Reid Sanders . . . . .QB/DB . .6-1 .195 . . Jr. 22 Cameron Kitten . . .WR/DB . .5-8 .147 . Sr. 28 Jayson Alexander . .RB/LB . .5-7 .140 . So. 31 Cody Jones . . . . . .RB/LB . .5-10 175 . Sr.

PONDER Schedule Date Opponent Aug. 26 at Muenster Sept. 2 W.F. Hirschi Sept. 9 McKinney Christian Sept. 16 at Whitewright Sept. 30 at Perrin-Whitt Oct. 9 Callisburg* Oct. 14 Pottsboro* Oct. 21 at Howe* Oct. 28 at Paradise* Nov. 4 at Boyd* * District 5-2A, Division I

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34 Louis Goodman . . .WR/LB . .5-8 .152 . Sr. 50 Spencer Deal . . . . .OL/DL . .6-0 .240 . Sr.

62 Ranger Perry . . . . .OL/DL . .6-1 .220 . Sr.

52 Ryder Perry . . . . . .OL/LB . .6-0 .197. . Fr.

71 Cole Nunn . . . . . . .OL/DL . .6-3 .189 . Sr.

54 Jack Beer . . . . . . . .OL/LB . .5-11 201 . . Jr.

79 Zach Smith . . . . . .OL/DL . .6-4 .195 . Sr.

55 Coleman James . . .OL/DL . .5-11 211 . . Jr.

89 Nick King . . . . . . . .WR/DB . .5-10 145 . . Jr.

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Cousins back to lead Liberty offense By Randy Cummings For The Denton Record-Chronicle

A year ago, the starting quarterback battle at Liberty Christian was like a wide receiver sneaking behind the defense and then frantically waving his arms only to go unseen. Both were wide open. Jump ahead to this fall and you’ll find the Warriors locked in and loaded at quarterback. Josh Cousins claimed the job last season and never looked back. He engineered the Warriors to an 8-2 regular season and into the second round of the playoffs after Liberty made the move up to TAPPS Division 1 in 2010. The season was capped with Cousins earning an invitation to the U.S. Army Combine in January, where he was named a Top 10 quarterback. And now, with the Warriors needing to replace seven offensive starters, including four of five offensive linemen along with 2010’s top three wide receivers and two running backs, Cousins’ experience running the offense is vitally important to Liberty making another run to the postseason. “His experience is going to be huge,” Liberty head coach Greg Price said. “I don’t think he has to carry the team. What our offense does a good job of is not forcing anything, not saddling up on any one person.” Knowing the Warriors were going to need newcomers — Liberty Christian lost a class of 24 seniors last year — to step up into key roles, Cousins held regular workouts with his receivers during the summer. “I’m trying to be a leader both on the field and off the field,” said Cousins. “I want to be sure that people know they can trust me. All eyes will be on me in the huddle, so I want to be sure they can trust me to push them down the field.” Cousins is joined by offensive linemen Brad Lindblade and Alexander Reece and fullback Tim Douglas in a core of players with starting experience. And Cousins already has seen enough in workouts for his expectations for 2011 to rise to 2009 levels. In other words, a return to the state championship game is goal No. 1. “I think we can be a very good team and

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Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton Josh Cousins won a battle for the starting quarterback job at Liberty Christian last season and went on to lead the Warriors to an 8-2 finish in the regular season and a trip to the second round of the playoffs. Liberty will look to Cousins to expand his role as a team leader this year, its second in TAPPS Division 1.

get to the playoffs,” Cousins said. “And once the playoffs start, I think we can turn it up a little bit and make it back to state.” Of course, the Warriors’ defense must contribute to help make that goal a reality. Four starters are back, including Kyle Metzger and Daniel Loch, who will anchor a secondary that figures to be the Warriors’ strength on that side of the ball. “Our secondary definitely has the most depth and speed that we’ve ever had,” said assistant coach Rick Gailey. Another Liberty Christian returning starter, defensive lineman Brad Horton, has attracted interest from several Division I schools. Also game-tested in a starting role on defense will be John Howell. Price’s biggest concern may be filling

holes at linebacker. He’ll have to find four starters since the Warriors are switching to a 3-4 defensive alignment this year. “Our defense has really come along and looked solid,” Price said. “There’s not any one superstar that you’d say is the stalwart, other than maybe Brad. He’s going to do some great things and be a big presence up front.” Despite all the new faces in key roles, the Warriors won’t label this a rebuilding season. Reloading is more like it. “We can be a pretty good football team,” said Price. “There are a lot of opportunities for kids to step up and be a part of something special.” Just like the opportunity Cousins took advantage of one year ago.

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FOUR DOWNS Keys to a historic season REMAIN UNSELFISH, FOCUSED Too many newcomers with limited game experience reinforce head coach Greg Price’s strong belief that the Warriors must be unselfish in their play while keeping God No. 1 in their hearts. “If we have an unselfish team, love each other and are a team that brings glory to the Lord, no matter how many games we win we’ll have a successful year,” Price says.

offensive line. A year ago, the Warriors had that many senior offensive linemen alone. Consequently, several players have been moved to the line from other positions to help replace four offensive line starters from last season. These players must accept their new roles and learn their new positions quickly in order to provide an offense with new running backs and receivers a chance to have some success.

BE AGGRESSIVE ON DEFENSE

BALANCING THINGS OUT

Despite having to replace seven defensive starters, the Warriors will rely on a defensive strategy that has helped bring the program great success in recent years. Simply, the defense must continue to be aggressive in pursuing the ball. If the Warriors’ defense quickly jells, it can control field position and put Liberty’s young offense in better positions to be successful.

Although the offense will probably rely a little more on senior quarterback Josh Cousins’ arm this season, the Warriors hope to put a balanced offensive attack on the field. To take advantage of Cousins’ passing ability, new running backs will need to move the ball effectively on the ground while a new group of wide receivers must step up and prove they can make plays catching the ball. “We’ve got to be solid in the throwing game,” said Price, “especially considering the new and inexperienced offensive linemen we’ll have.”

REBUILD THE OFFENSIVE LINE At the start of fall practice, just 13 out of 82 total players signed up to play

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51 Zack Long . . . . . .OL/DL . . .5-11 .185 . Sr. 52 Christian Palmer . .OL/DL . . .5-10 .195 . So. 53 Connor McMann .OL/LB . . .6-0 . .190 . So. 54 Micah Stateson . .OL/DL . . .5-11 .200 . . Jr. 55 Jake Newman . . .OL/DL . . .6-0 . .200 . . Jr. 56 Michael Kephart .OL/DL . . .5-11 .200 . . Jr. 61 Alexander Reece .OL/DL . . .5-11 .285 . Sr. 72 A.J. Seely . . . . . . .OL/DL . . .6-0 . .270 . So. 74 Brad Lundblade . .OL/DL . . .6-2 . .290 . So. 75 Brad Horton . . . . .OL/DL . . .6-5 . .245 . Sr. 77 Hunter Reece . . . .OL/DL . . .6-1 . .190 . . Jr. 81 Matt Tatum . . . . . .WR/LB . .6-0 . .165 . . Jr. 88 Braxton Nuese . . .WR/DB . .6-0 . .160 . So. 91 Mikeal Sroka . . . .K . . . . . .5-9 . .150 . . Jr. 99 Cole Austin . . . . .K . . . . . .5-6 . .135. . Fr.

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Calvary on fast track after comeback By Randy Cummings For The Denton Record-Chronicle

Last season, when the Calvary Lions weren’t in the classroom they were still learning — on the field. They learned what it took to compete in TAPPS again, following a season as an independent after the program had been discontinued in 2008 because of the school’s lack of male athletes. They learned that success was possible despite being young and inexperienced. The Lions completed a 6-6 season and went two rounds into the state playoffs with just one senior on the roster. And, perhaps key to the upcoming 2011 season, Calvary learned that it has a cornerstone quarterback and unquestioned leader in Justin Rush, who took over the reins of the Lions last season as an undersized freshman and wound up earning first-team all-state honors. You can’t understate how excited head coach Jay Houser and his staff are about having Rush back as the leader of a Lions program that returns five offensive and five defensive starters. Among those returnees are two defensive standouts that also merited all-state recognition in 2010: junior cornerback Jesse Wells (second team) and senior safety Chandler Cramer (honorable mention). “A very good team last year is going to be much better because we’re a year older,” said Houser, who is in his third year at the school. “Our expectations are to win state. I think we’re good enough. I base this on the kids we have coming back and our quarterback. He’s that good.” Rush has packed on 40 pounds of mass and muscle since last year. Equally important, Houser said his still-young quarterback has grown into the team’s leader since the end of last season, which came in a 45-0 quarterfinal loss to eventual state champion Brenham Christian. “There has to be that definitive leader on the field and that day Justin became that,” said Houser. “To be playing in the league we’re playing in, he should domi-

CALVARY’S GAME-CHANGER

Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton Quarterback Justin Rush came out of nowhere as a freshman last season to earn all-state honors for Calvary and will look to build on his breakout performance this season. Rush has packed on 40 pounds of muscle and improved his overall strength. What might be even more important is that he has emerged as the unquestioned leader of the team.

nate. He’s going to be exciting to watch. “He’s very mature for his age. He’s done a great job of becoming a leader by example.” And, apparently, Rush has not relaxed in the wake of his all-state honors. “He’s tripled his strength from the end of last year,” assistant coach Jay Helzer said. “He’s increased his speed. His technique is better. He’s a lot more accurate this year. And he’s learned to read the whole field.” Cramer, meanwhile, will be called upon to provide senior leadership to the Lions’ defense from either the safety or linebacker slots. Like Rush, Cramer’s off-season work has resulted in him gaining weight (25 pounds) and improving his

strength. A free safety last season, he may be moved to middle linebacker to take advantage of his increased size and strength. “Chandler is our tone-setter on defense,” assistant coach Jason McBride said. “He’s the guy who’s got experience and can deliver the physical style of defense that we want.” Wells will play running back in addition to cornerback. Matt Hood will also see time at running back after playing wide receiver a year ago. Junior center Collin Phillips is back to anchor Calvary’s line. The Calvary offense should also get a See CALVARY on 76

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FOUR DOWNS Keys to a historic season KEEP RUSH HEALTHY It goes without saying that sophomore quarterback Justin Rush’s ability to remain healthy this season will play a huge role in the Lions’ quest for a deep run into the playoffs. The first-team allstate QB added weight and strength from last season and knows what it takes to run Calvary’s offense after directing the attack last season as a freshman. “We’re very excited about him, to say the least,” said Lions head coach Jay Houser.

GET MORE PLAYERS INVOLVED The 2011 Lions have grown both physically and in numbers compared to a year ago, and that means Calvary should have more depth it can count on. And Houser and his staff ’s plan to utilize their roster more this season. With 17 players Houser in uniform, the Lions will be able to rotate more fresh players in and out of games instead of relying too much on a handful of players asked to play on both sides of the ball. “I made the

mistake last year of basically playing the same six kids on offense and defense,” said Houser. “We wore ourselves out. This year we’re going to get all of them going.”

CONTROLLED AGGRESSION Now that so many freshmen and sophomores from a year ago have a season of experience under their belts, the Lions’ coaching staff hopes that translates into a more aggressive defense that still plays with discipline. In addition to simply becoming a year older, the returning players have also gotten bigger and stronger.

SAME GAME, NEW LOOK Houser and assistants Jay Helzer and Jason McBride aren’t magicians, but they may have something up their sleeves. They believe they’ve come up with some unique scheme and formation ideas that they’ve yet to see used in six-man football, and they can’t wait to unveil them this season. “We want to show the six-man nation some things they’ve never seen,” said Houser. “We’ve got some ideas, things that I’ve never seen watching film, that we want to try.”

No. Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pos.. . . . . . Yr. 4 George Hartgrove . . . . . . . . . .DE. . . . . . . So. 5 Jessie Wells . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RB/CB. . . . . Jr. 6 Joseph Peters . . . . . . . . . . . . .CB. . . . . . . So. 8 Brandon Eaton . . . . . . . . . . . .RB . . . . . . . Fr. 9 Chandler Cramer . . . . . . . . . .S . . . . . . . . Sr. 11 Justin Rush . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB. . . . . . . So. 12 Alex LaGrange . . . . . . . . . . .WR . . . . . . . Jr. 19 Jacob Peters . . . . . . . . . . . .DE . . . . . . . Fr. 20 Byron Crouch . . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . Jr. 22 Josh Elam . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CB . . . . . . . Fr. 24 Bradley Crouch . . . . . . . . . .DE . . . . . . . Fr. 27 Matt Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . .RB. . . . . . . . Jr. 31 Ty Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C . . . . . . . . So. 43 Drew White . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB. . . . . . . . Fr. 44 Luke Vaughn . . . . . . . . . . . .DE . . . . . . . Fr. 55 Austin Kash . . . . . . . . . . . . .DL . . . . . . . Sr.

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Calvary boost with the return of Alex LaGrange, who took a year off from football to focus on baseball. LaGrange

CALVARY Schedule Date Opponent Time Aug. 27 Mansfield Fellowship 2 p.m. Sept. 1 Wichita Falls Christ. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at Saint Jo 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16 M. Cornerstone 7:30 p.m. Sept. 24 at Kingdom Prep 11 a.m. Sept. 30 Happy Hill Farm* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Victory Life* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at WF Notre Dame* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 WF Christian* 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 Christ the King* 7:30 p.m. * TAPPS 2A Division II District 1 game ^ at Maverick Stadium in Arlington 72 Collin Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . .C. . . . . . . . . Jr.

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Bobcats putting foundation in place By Jerry L. Reed For the Denton Record-Chronicle

When Krum coach Gary Robinson was hired in 2008, he was contractually obligated to build a varsity football program. Based on all the evidence, he’s done just that, and more. He steps another foot forward with positive proof when his team takes the field at Bobcat Stadium on Friday night. “It started with pee wee football here, the year before I got here,” Robinson said. “We have a great youth association, the KYSA, the Krum Youth Sports Association and [president] Ted Wiley does a great job of running that.” With everything in place, Robinson rolled up his sleeves and began building his program from the ground up. On Aug. 26, Krum begins its first 10game full varsity schedule when it hosts Frost. “The main thing is our school board and superintendent [Mike Davis] have done everything to make it work,” Robinson said. “Whatever we need to make this program succeed, they’ve done it.” Last year, the Bobcats dipped their feet into Friday night waters by playing six games against varsity teams, winning four. This fall, Krum plays an independent schedule and next year will be housed in a yet-to-be-announced district with a chance to reach the playoffs. Based on student population, Krum probably will be introduced as a 3A team. Its alignment with a district will be determined by the University Interscholastic League, the governing body of Texas athletics. “I’d like to have a winning season,” Robinson said. “I’d like to get some momentum going into next year when we will have a senior class.” Krum already has set milestones with the group Robinson has assembled in his short time at his latest outpost. Among those veterans returning are sophomore quarterback Caz Wojciak and running back Brennan Ellis. In 2010, Wojciak passed for 618 yards and six touchdowns. Meanwhile, Ellis

KRUM’S GAME-CHANGER

Denton Record-Chronicle/David Minton Quarterback Caz Wojciak threw for 618 yards and six touchdowns for Krum last season, when the Bobcats played a schedule against varsity and JV teams. Krum returns all 22 of its starters from last season and will look for Wojciak to provide leadership for a team still making the adjustment to playing at the varsity level.

rushed for 452 yards and three scores. Others being heavily counted on this fall are junior running back Reed Flores, and junior linemen Steven Martinez and Trevor Enis. “I’m just ready to get the season started,” Wojciak said. “I think we have a good chance of being pretty good this season.” Robinson is quick to hold back any predictions. “I don’t want to put that much pressure on them,” Robinson said. “It’s hard to win every game. It’s hard to say what kind of goals we have because of our independent schedule. “We do have a goal to beat Frost because they beat us last year by three points. We’ve got them here this year.”

Also scheduled to visit Bobcat Stadium this autumn is Alba-Golden, a team Krum beat in double overtime a year ago on the road. “It was their homecoming game” Robinson said. “That was a good experience for our kids to do something like that.” Despite not having a graduating football class, Krum has bulked up with experience. Playing varsity teams has helped boost the confidence of the Bobcats. “We understand the more experienced teams we played last year are what we have to look forward to this season,” Flores said. “The speed and the skill level See KRUM on 79

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Krum enters its first season of varsity football with a favorable home schedule. Of the 10 scheduled games, the Bobcats have six of them on their home field. It all begins Aug. 26 when Frost arrives in town for the season opener for both clubs. Also on the home schedule is Sunnyvale (Sept. 16), Alba-Golden (Sept. 23), Blue Ridge (Sept. 30), Dallas A Plus for homecoming (Oct. 14), and Austin St. Stephens (Nov. 4). Krum must capitalize and win some of those games.

Despite starting up a varsity football program in a town known for its basketball tradition, Krum players said the response to being the new kids on the block has been relatively refreshing. Quarterback Caz Wojciak said things have been rather positive. He said Friday nights are going to be more exciting and people will learn to appreciate varsity football the more they are exposed to it. All the players realize there is a burden on their shoulders because they are the pioneers of football.

ADJUST TO A NEW ERA For the first time ever, Krum will join the “Friday night lights” party this fall. Bobcats coach Gary Robinson said a lot of people don’t understand Texas High School football and how powerful it is. He expects the more curious fans get, the more they will Robinson understand. Robinson figures once Krum residents embrace the program they’ll come to realize there is something to be excited about.

USE WOJCIAK EFFECTIVELY Despite several two-way players at Krum, Wojciak isn’t allowed to play defense for a good reason. He loves playing safety, but Robinson has reservations about Wojciak making tackles. Robinson clearly doesn’t want his starting quarterback to mix it up in the secondary. He said Wojciak is one of the team’s best players, including defensive players. Krum will have to help Wojciak be as effective at quarterback as he was at safety and also find someone to replace him on defense.

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Krum is a lot higher.” Said Enis: “We are all looking forward

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2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrids Are Here!

Come see us at our new location! 4011 South I-35 East, Denton

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Our Our Physicians... Physicians... Eric A. Eifler, MD

Michael A. House, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

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Orthopedic Surgeon

✯ Sports Medicine ✯ Foot and Ankle Surgery ✯ Fracture Management

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2535 W. Oak Street • Denton, TX 76201 • 940-382-1577

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We Try to Be an Asset, too Readers of the Record-Chronicle have voted us Denton’s Best Dealership Every Year since 2005.

JAMES

WOOD

BEATS ANY DEAL

Buick • Cadillac • Chevrolet • GMC • GM Certified Pre-Owned • Isuzu Texas’ Car & Truck Capitol: Exit 462 Off I-35 South in DENTON, 940-591-9663

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Remember September 29: James Wood will host a Community Barbecue celebrating our 20th Anniversary in Denton. Please join us!