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AAAAA Teams: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths,
Top O’ Texas Super Teams......................................... 6
Class AAAA Top Five Teams.................................. 96
Looking Back To 1970.................................................. 8
AAAA Teams: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths,
2016 In Review........................................................... 15
Weaknesses, etc.
Texas Tech University................................................ 17
Class AAA Top Five Teams................................... 175
Weaknesses, etc.
AAA Teams: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths,
Angelo State............................................................... 18
Weaknesses, etc.
West Texas A&M........................................................ 19
Class AA Top Five Teams..................................... 330
Wayland Baptist University......................................... 21
AA: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc.
Class AAAAAA Top Five Teams............................. 23
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Class AAAAA Top Five Teams................................ 42
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Defense
DL
Offense
QB
RB
WR
RB
Ethan Filio Frenship 6-3, 300
WR
Elijah Boyd
Tim Childers
Myller Royals
Gage Climer
Xavier White
97-159-1319 Yards 11 TDs(5 games)
170-788 Yards 10 TDs
239-2692 Yards 41 TDs
60-1165 Yards 9 TDs
59-1013 Yards 12 TDs
24-515 Yards 6 TDs
Lubbock Cooper 6-0, 240
Crosbyton 5-10, 180 4.5
Abilene Cooper 6-4, 180 4.5
Bushland 5-11, 170 4.5
Troy Torres
El Paso Bowie 6-1, 270 80 Tackles
DL Garrett Barnett Panhandle 5-11, 300
LB
Logan Nelson
Austin Wenzel
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86 Tackles,
99 Tackles
Andrews 6-1, 200 4.7
Lubbock Monterey 5-11, 180 4.5
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Reese Moore Seminole 6-7, 270
16-314 Yards 3 TDs
Jacobi Lott Tascosa 6-5, 319
Tyler Richardson Canadian 6-2, 245 1st Team All State
Matthew Arce Littlefield 6-0, 250
OL Noah Harris Stratford 6-6, 250
OL Zack Evans Stratford 6-1, 240
QB - Colton Moore - Bushland RB - Tyrel Franklin - Abilene High RB - Tyrees Whitfield - Abilene Cooper WR - Camdyn Caravelli - Frenship WR - EJ Garcia - Pecos TE - Jorge Alvidrez - Plainview
OL - Matthew Groeschel - Mid. Greenwood OL - Caden Murry - Odessa High OL - Fidel Lopez - Midland High OL - Brodrick Howard - SA Central OL - Carlos Meza - Muleshoe
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Koby Wood
Brodrick Jackson
117 Tackles, 8 Sks
100 Tackles, 10 TFL, 10 Sacks
65 Tackles, 10 Ints
4 Ints
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Monterey 6-3, 210 4.6
Canadian 6-0, 165
LB - Justin Wright - Abilene Cooper LB - Matt Jones- Odessa Permian LB - Isaiah Nunez - Midland Lee DE - Princeton Thinakone - Ama. Palo Duro
Second Team Offense
DB
Matthew Lynch
Hereford 6-4, 265 4.9 4 Sscks
DL - Royce Wellington - Lubbock Estacado
OL
Shallowater 5-10, 190
Tydrick Ransom
Canadian 6-3, 230
DL - Devin White - Lubbock Estacado
OL
Randall 6-0, 200
Jackson Anderson Sergio Cruz
DL - Miguel Garcia - Lubbock Coronado
OL
LB
Casey Buck
Second Team Defense
TE
LB
WR
Jaelyn Nolan Brownfield 6-3, 180 4.8
DL
DE - Bryan Abanonu - Plainview DB - Preston Ellison - Odessa Permian DB - Jake Kirkpatrick - Lubbock Cooper DB - Jacoby Thornton - Midland High DB - Chris Samniego - Monahans
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Plainview 6-0, 174 4.5
Looking Back To 1970
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Class 5A
Top O’ Texas Football 2016 In Review
Division 1 saw a pair of Lubbock school advance to the Regional round. Monterrey loss to Denton Ryan (21-38) In their first visit to the postseason since 2007, Coronado lost to Colleyville Heritage (34-43) after playoff wins over Amarillo Caprock and El Paso Chapin. Like their Hub City counterparts, Lubbock, Cooper made it to the Regional round before their season ended with a (10-20) loss to Boswell. Another Cooper from the region, Abilene, also had their season end at Regionals. That (35-56) loss came to eventual state champion and perennial power, Aledo.
For the second straight season, one team from the Top O’ Texas coverage area hoisted a State Championship trophy while a trio of others finished with runner-up status by coming up one game short of claiming a state title. Class 4A boasted two of those teams as Abilene Wylie fell to Carthage (17-31) in the finals and Sweetwater to West Orange-Stark (6-24). Iraan from Class 2A also made it all the way to the finals with a perfect 15-0 record before going down to Bremond (4928) in that final game. However, it was a Class 1A, area six-man team that accomplished what all the eleven man teams in our region failed to do -- Win their final game of the season. Borden County claimed the school’s fourth State Title with a (60-12) massacre of Jonesboro. The Coyotes had plenty to howl about after finishing 14-1 to culminate a near-perfect season. Bordon County also claimed state championships in 1997, 2008, and 2009.
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In Division 1 the Midland Bulldogs put together their best season since 2010, before falling to Arlington Bowie in a close one touchdown contest (30-37) at the Area round. San Angelo Central advanced to the Regional round on the strength of a perfect 12-0 start before being ousted by Allen (21-34). There is never any shame in losing to a good team and in Division 2 that is what happened to Abilene High as they they came up just four points short against eventual State Champion, Desoto. The (45-49) ballgame would prove to be the tightest of Desoto’s title run.
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Dillon Springer
Jackson Anuszkiewicz
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round, the Antelopes failed to find a W in their StateSemifinal loss to Crawford. Iraan advanced all the way to the final game in Division 2 before dropping that game against Bremond. The Braves had several big wins along the way but doubling up Wellington (42-21) in the State Semi-Final’s was one of the biggest.
The Top’ O Texas region had its best overall showing in Class 4A. Abilene Wylie fell in that Division 1 state title game to Carthage, but not before beating many quality teams along the way including Levelland (49-14) in a Quarterfinal showdown between teams from our region. Sweetwater had a similar ride through Division 2 taking out Seminole (38-14) in the Quarterfinals before dropping the championship game to West Orange-Stark.
Mark Pando
Braden Price
Daniel Hurn
Jeffery Elliott
Kegan Dent
The lone State Champs from the Top O’ Texas region, Borden County, took out many a great team to reach their ultimate goal. Including the Happy Cowboys (92-58) in a high scoring affair in the State-Semifinals. The Coyotes also eliminated Happy in 2015, but at the Quarterfinal stage. In Division 2 Crowell fell to eventual state Champs Richland Springs (62-92) in the state Semi-Final game. Valley also advanced to the State Semi-Finals before falling to Balmorhea (52-74).
Teams in both Divisions lost to eventual state champion teams in the State Semi-Final round. Wall from Division 1 could not get passed Mineola (8-50) after eliminating fellow Top O’ Texas team, Littlefield (557) in the Regional round. Muleshoe also made it to the Regional round before falling to Brock (19-48). In Division 2 Canadian’s impressive run finally ended with a State Semi-Final loss to Gunter (34-44). That ten point deficit would be the smallest of Gunter’s string of postseason wins that culminated with a State Championship. Sonora almost ended the Wildcats run a week earlier when the two teams battled to a (27-21) finish in the Quarterfinals.
Adrian Espinoza
Jason Florez
Donovan Gutierrez
Xavier Rivera
Class 1A
Nick Gerber
Class 3A
Dagen Dunham
Jacob Rosales
Beto Diaz
Class 2A Abernathy advanced the deepest among Division 1 teams. After taking out Anson (21-18) in the Quarterfinal
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Zack Stumbo
Trey Smith
Jayton Smith
Texas Tech Red Raiders — Big 12 Confrence
Raiders Return To The Air As per recent tradition, the Red Raiders offense posted gaudy numbers last season. However, despite leading the nation in total offense and passing offense, Texas Tech failed to qualify for a bowl game due to a porous defense. Head Coach Kliff Kingsbury could be on the hot seat if Tech again fails to go bowling. The good news is the Raiders were close last season. Four of their seven losses came down to one score or less, with a November loss to Oklahoma State (44-45) being a particular one-point heart breaker. If the Raider defense can manage just a few more stops per game and the prolific offense can keep putting up big numbers then Kingsbury and the Raiders will have a shot at the coveted extra game. Patrick Mahomes has gone on to the NFL after being drafted early by the Kansas City Chiefs so senior QB Nic Shimonek takes the reins of the potent offense. Shimonek will play behind a young line as Junior C Paul Stawarz is penciled in to be a starter alongside a crew of sophomores and freshmen. Texas Tech is more experienced at the skill positions with junior RB Demarcus Felton and senior RB Justin Stockton listed one and two on the depth chart. This duo goes well with a veteran core of receivers which includes seniors, Derrick Willies, Cameron Batson, Zach Austin, Ja’Deion High, and Dylan Cantrell, as well as talented junior, Keke Coutee. The Red Raiders will also be young up front with senior NT Mychaleon Thomas, the lone senior listed in the starting lineup. Though senior End Taylor Nunez also figures to be a key contributor on the D-Line, both the Will and Mike linebackers are sophomores so that unit too is fairly inexperienced. The starting secondary boasts a trio of juniors as well as senior Cornerback, DJ Polite-Bray so in the pass happy Big XII this group’s experience could prove invaluable if the pass rush can mature quickly and rush opposing quarterbacks. The Raiders will need to gain early momentum against visiting Eastern Washington and Arizona State before heading south to face Houston in week three. Texas Tech will play five Big XII home games as Oklahoma State, Iowa State, Kansas State, Baylor, and TCU come to Lubbock. After the trip to Kansas, the remainder of the road schedule is brutal with trips to West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Texas to close out the season.
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Angelo State University — Lone Star Conference
WTAMU Buffaloes - Lone Star Conference
Angelo State Angling To Ram The Opposition After back-to-back winning seasons in 2014 (9-3) and 2015 (7-4) the Rams narrowly missed that mark in 2016. Finishing 5-6 as Head Coach Will Wagner’s sixth season atop the Angelo State program, The Rams also finished one game below .500 (4-5) in Lone Star Conference play. Last season began with a road loss at McKendree (19-33), but the Rams charged back with a (47-41) win at Northern Michigan. After dropping the first two conference games against Tarleton State (5-35) and Eastern New Mexico (14-25), Angelo State took down Texas A&M-Kingsville (22-21) to notch a LSC victory. A win over Oklahoma Panhandle State (31-9) evened the conference record, but a close one touchdown loss to Midwestern State (21-28) stopped the momentum. A pair of loses to A&M Commerce (14-62) and Western New Mexico (14-20) left the Rams in a hole with a pair of wins to close out the year (28-6) over West Texas A&M and (70-21) over UT Permian Basin could not dig them out of as Angelo State wrapped up 2016 5-6 overall and 4-5 in
Justin Jackson
Joshua Stevens
Donovan Thompson
LB East Bernard, TX) 30 solo, 34 assists) are the top returning tacklers. Marcus Jones (6’2 265 DE Crowley, TX) 7.5 sacks and Bright Ihegworo (6’1 250 DL Sugar Land, TX) 5.5 sacks provide some experienced pass rush up front. Fred Lawrence (5’9 165 DB Abilene, TX) is the top returner to the defensive secondary. The 2017 season begins with three straight home games for the Rams. Thursday August 31st McKendree State visits. Northern Michigan comes down south September 9th and Tarleton State comes to San Angelo September 16th for the LSC opener. The Rams hit the road for the first time September 23 rd to face Eastern New Mexico in Portales. Angelo State hosts Texas A&M Kingsville September 30th and Midwestern State October 14 th . October 21 st brings a road trip to Texas A&M Commerce. Western New Mexico comes to San Angelo October 28th and West Texas A&M on November 4th. The regular season finishes at Odessa November 11th
Marcus Jones
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Lone Star Conference play. Both Jake Faber (6’4 215 QB Sherburn, MN) and Carsen Cook (6’1 200 QB Wylie, TX) appeared in ten games last season. Faber completed 70 of 134 passes for 886 yards, 6 TDs and 11 INTs. Cooks completed 67 of 137 passes for 670 yards and 6 TDs to 7 INTs. Josh Steven (5’9 170 RB Ormund Beach, FL)returns after rushing for 1030 yards and 6 TDs in 2016. Donovan Thompson (6’0 185 WR Houston, TX), Mark Munson (6’0 205 WR Keller, TX), and Lawson Ayo (5’11 185 WR Sunnyvale, TX) are the top retuning receiving threats. On defense Justin Jackson (6’0 210 LB Missouri City, TX) 55 solo, 43 assists and Grant Aschenbeck (6’1 230
7 Could Be Buffs Lucky Number CANYON, Texas – The West Texas A&M football team begins a new era in 2017 as WT hired Hunter Hughes on Dec. 13, 2016, as the 28 th head coach in program history. Hughes inherits a program that went 6-5 last season and 5-4 in Lone Star Conference play, tying for fifth in the league. Hughes came to WT from Colorado State-Pueblo where he was a defensive coordinator for 10 years for the ThunderWolves as he helped guide CSUP to its first national championship in 2013 with a 13-0 shutout of topranked Minnesota State. Hughes was hired at CSUP in 2007 and helped build the inaugural class in 2008. One of the most decorated Division II coordinators in the nation, Hughes earned FootballScoop.com Division II Coordinator of the Year in 2011 as the ThunderWolves went 11-0 in the regular season. CSUP allowed a national-best 10.33 points per game and tallied 26 interceptions, which also was tops in Division II. Hughes and his staff quickly made their mark on the WT campus, raising the team’s GPA in their first semester while also implementing a new scheme and culture. The Buffaloes will play an 11-game schedule in 2017 with seven of those contests being played at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium. Highly talented Azusa Pacific comes to Canyon on September 2 for the season opener before Hughes welcomes his former team, CSU-Pueblo (Sept. 9), followed by the start of the Lone Star Conference schedule on Sept. 16 against UT Permian Basin. The Buffs were tabbed seventh in the Lone Star Conference Preseason Poll announced on July 28 th , 2017, during the league’s annual Media Day in Odessa, Texas. Three-time defending LSC Champion Texas A&M-Commerce topped the poll followed by Midwestern State, Texas A&M-Kingsville, Eastern New Mexico, Tarleton State, Angelo State, WT, Western New Mexico and UT Permian Basin.
Head Coach Hunter Hughes
Offensively the Buffs return junior quarterback Ben Arbuckle who saw action in seven games with six starts. Arbuckle went 118 of 187 (63.1) with a team-high 15 touchdowns and eight interceptions last season, while throwing for 1,241 yards. In the backfield sophomore running back Trent Canion returns as he rushed for 178
Dillon Vaughan
yards and two scores as starter and second team allconference honoree Devon Paye graduated. On the line, WT returns senior Dillon Vaughan who earned CoSIDA Academic All-America honors, along with junior Travis Vornkahl and sophomore Nathaniel Nanai saw action in seven games with five starts as a freshman. Vornkahl earned honorable mention all-league honors last season. The Buffs will have to replace four-year starter and second team all-conference center Austin Carson in 2017. Senior Moses Mondesir also returns on the line as he started all 11 games last season for the Buffs. On the wings, WT returns its three top wide receivers from 2016 as Junior Pome’e led the team with 482 yards receiving on 35 catches with nine touchdowns, earning
Ben Arbuckle Dagen Dunham-Muleshoe
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Also returning are honorable mention honorees in senior Solomon Perdue and sophomore Gerred Johnson. Perdue started nine games with 50 tackles, five tackles for loss, one sack and a forced fumble. Johnson played in all 11 games with four starts, 24 tackles, seven tackles for loss and two sacks. Along with the defensive front, the linebackers also return a lot from last season, including seniors Carter James, Trevor Myklebust and sophomore honorable mention all-league selection Hayden Dennis. Dennis played in nine games with seven starts last season with 49 tackles, one tackle for loss and 23 solo stops. James played in all 11 games with 45 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and had a fumble return for a touchdown. Myklebust saw action in the first five games and was off to a promising start, but an injury at Eastern New Mexico sidelined him the rest of the year. He had 23 tackles in his five starts. The Buffalo secondary took a hit as first team allconference safety Davontae Merriwather graduated and cornerback Lee Anthony Dawson didn’t return. However, junior Chazz Slatinsky does return as he finished fourth on the team in tackles with 52 with 1.5 tackles for loss. Honorable mention all-conference punter John Cummings returns for his senior year as he led the LSC in punting average at 41.9 yards per punt ranking 12th nationally.
second team all-conference honors. His nine receiving touchdowns ranked 45th nationally and second in the LSC. Senior wide-out Ja’Quarius Daniels also returns as he saw action in nine games with six starts. Daniels, a transfer from Iowa State, had 35 catches for 325 yards and two scores. Junior P.J. Leonce returns as well as he started all 11 games with 35 catches for 211 yards and a score, while also returning punts and kicks. Leonce had a team-high 12 punt returns for 200 yards and a touchdown, while returning six kicks for 105 yards. Leonce earned honorable mention all-league honors last season. The Buffs will have to replace all-league kicker Conner Hollabaugh who finished his career ranked seventh alltime in scoring with 226 points on 34 made field goals and
Travis Vornkahl
Hayden Dennis
124 made extra-points. Overall, the offense returns 18.2 percent of its rushing yards, 43.3 percent of its receptions, 52.3 percent of the receiving yards and 41.3 percent of its scoring, 35.4 percent of its total offense and 49.2 percent of the allpurpose yards from last season. Defensively the Buffs return second team allconference honoree in senior Daelin Young up front. Young started all 11 games for the Buffs leading the team in tackles with 78, tackles for loss (15.5) and sacks (6.5). He had three pass breakups, three passes defended, five quarterback hurries and one forced fumble. Young had a team-high 55 solo tackles, while his 1.5 tackles for loss per game ranked tops in the LSC and 36 th nationally.
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Chazz Slatinsky
West Texas A&M Schedule
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Opponent Place Time Azusa Pacific (Calif.) H 6:00 Colorado State - Pueblo H 6:00 UT Permian Basin* H 3:00 Tarleton State* T 7:00 Eastern New Mexico* H 6:00 Texas A&M Kingsville* T 7:00 Adams State** H 5:00 Midwestern State* T 8:00 Texas A&M Commerce* H 6:00 Angelo State* T 6:00 Western New Mexico* H 1:00 *Conference **Homecoming
Wayland Baptist Pioneers — Central States Football League
Pioneers Expect Big Things After Turning The Corner In 2016 In the past when Butch Henderson said the Wayland Baptist Pioneers were aiming to win the Central States Football League championship, it may have been met with a bit of skepticism. Not anymore. After the Pioneers went 7-3 in 2016 for their most successful season since the program was relaunched five years earlier, Henderson and his Pioneers have most everyone believing they can win a conference championship and qualify for the NAIA playoffs for the first time. “Knowing you went 7-3 and how hard the kids played to get there (is satisfying),” Henderson said of last season when the Pioneers realized their first national ranking at No. 22 and almost doubled the number of wins from their most successful previous season. “Then you look at the numbers we have back and positions we have back and it makes you excited about what that growth could be.” The 2016 Pioneers finished among the NAIA’s best in several statistical categories, including third in sacks allowed a game (0.7), 13th in passing yards a game (290) and 14th in total yards a game (461). Individually, senior defensive back Travis White was third in the NAIA and shattered a school record for total interceptions (8) while two-time senior all-American linebacker Alden Mann, the CSFL Defensive Player of the Year, finished second in the NAIA in tackles per game (17) and graduated as the program leader in most tackle categories, including tackles a game (25), a season (136) and a career (403). White, Mann and All-CSFL First Team picks Brandon Grant, an offensive guard from Bushland, and receiver Trey Rowe of Lubbock Monterey are among the graduated players who will be missed, along with second-team all-conference offensive tackle Terry Fields of Wichita Falls Hirschi. “Other classes had set a tremendous work ethic, and this group just added on to that believing they were going to win. They were patient and believed that it’s going to come, and they were able to find a way to do that,” Henderson said. “You want to try to grow that belief system even more and put it together to try to win a conference championship.” For 2017 Wayland brings back seven starters on offense and four on defense. The Pioneers’ hurry-up, spread offense will be operated by junior Mitchell Parsley (6-2, 200) of Crowell, who took over at quarterback in the Pioneers’ second game last season and went on to earn second-team All-CSFL honors by finishing sixth in the NAIA in total yards a game (309) and 12th in passing yards a game (278), along with a school-record 22 touchdowns. Parsley will miss not only Rowe but also Preston Woodard (5-9, 195) of Levelland, out with a back injury after last season catching 44 passes for 663 and six TDs and averaging almost 23 yards per kickoff return to earn second-team All-CSFL at both positions. Threeyear starter Keyshawn Hawkins (6-2, 260) of Denver City, prized as a blocking tight end, also was all-conference second team, while senior slot receiver Devonte Hayden (6-0, 175) of Garland caught 21 passes for 429 yards and
Wayland Baptist Pioneers Coach Butch Henderson
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Kyle Rickman
Keaton Vawter
five TDs. Returning in the backfield will be sophomores Jerrell Peterson (5-8, 190) of Mansfield Summit and DeSean Johnson (5-7, 180) of Austin St. Michael’s. As freshmen in 2016 Peterson ran for 613 yards and four scores, while Johnson gained 730 yards and eight TDs. Also returning will be senior Michael Romero (5-8, 185) of Buda Hays, who was injured last year. Back to anchor the offensive front is junior Keaton Vawter (6-5, 310), an All-CSFL honorable mention pick from Bridgeport. He’ll be joined by veteran junior right tackle Kyle Rickman (6-3, 270) of Seminole along with junior right guard Eric Lunsford (6-3, 315) of Plainview and junior left tackle Jaxon Williams (6-4, 285) of Seminole. Without White on in the defensive secondary, the Pioneers will lean heavily on All-CSFL HM senior cornerback Brian Johnson (5-9, 185) of Gainesville, Fla., who logged 43 tackles (23 solo) and picked off four passes last season. And with Mann out of the picture, senior Michael Nealy (6-0, 185) of North Crowley moves from free safety to Mann’s weakside linebacker position. Also charged with much of the heavy lifting will be senior middle linebacker Zac Hollingsworth (6-0, 205) of Burkburnett, already a two-year starter. Injuries forced
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tackle Marcos Hinojos Jr. and end Jacob Hinojos, both of Plainview, to the sidelines, and tackle Carl Williams III of Humble and C.J. House of Wichita Falls Rider won’t return either. So the Pioneers need tackles Denzel Bradford (6-2, 314) a senior from Huntsville, and JaQuavious Dean (6-1, 260), a sophomore from Brazosport, to come through as well as a few new faces. Speaking of new faces, Henderson added a nice group of signees after last year’s success, including a trio of California transfers whom the coach believes will contribute right away on defense. They are end Jonathan Akers and linebacker Darrian Williams, both of Cabrillo College, and end Lanier King of Hartnell College. Wayland’s kicking game should be among the best in the country thanks to junior Caleb O’Connor of Andrews, who averaged almost 38 yards a punt, and senior Daniel Martinez of Dallas Bryan Adams, a lefty who has field goals of 56 and 58 yards. Wayland plays its first three games on the road, starting Sept. 2 at Louisiana College. After going to Austin College, the Pioneers head to Phoenix to face defending CSFL champion and 22nd-ranked Arizona Christian. The home-opener and homecoming is Sept. 23 against Texas
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Keyshawn Hawkins
College before another long trip to Lyon College (Ark.). The CSFL added two new members this season, and the first on Wayland’s schedule is Oklahoma-Panhandle State at home on Oct. 7. After that it’s at Southwestern Assemblies of God, home against Bacone, at first-year Texas Wesleyan, and, after an open week, home against preseason No. 21 Langston to wrap up the regularseason.
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Odessa Permian (6-4)* (38-8-9)** San Angelo Central (12-1)* (22-5-1)** Abilene High (11-2)* (16-2-4)** Frenship (5-6)* (35-5-6)** Amarillo Tascosa (7-5)* (37-5-3)** of
Lettermen & Off. & Def. Starters Returning
Preseason District Selections District 1 1. El Paso Montwood 2. El Paso El Dorado 3. El Paso Franklin 4. El Paso Eastwood 5. El Paso Pebble Hills 6. El Paso Americas 7. El Paso Coronado 8. El Paso Socorro
District 2 1. Odessa Permian 2. San Angelo Central 3. Frenship 4. Amarillo Tascosa 5. Midland 6. Midland Lee 7. Odessa High
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El Paso El Dorado Aztecs — District 1-6A
Torres Extremely Excited About Aztecs
Considering everything the Aztecs accomplished last year under a new coach, it’s no wonder Ruben Torres can hardly wait for the 2017 campaign to get under way. “We’re extremely excited about the 2017 team. The expectations are high, and with a full offseason under our belts the expectation is to go further than last year,” said Torres, the former Ysleta coach. The 2016 Aztecs put up a 6-1 district record and shared the league title before dropping a bi-district shootout with Midland, 73-52. “I was proud of their effort,” Torres said of last year’s squad that wound up with an 8-3 record. “We had a great offensive line, and Tyquez Hampton and Jorge Hernandez will be missed.” Hampton (Utah) and Hernandez (HardinSimmons), both receivers, are among 29 players lost to graduation, along with linebacker Kevin Henderson (Southern Nazarene), defensive end Jonathan Zarate and offensive linemen Joshua Rey (Earlham University), David Dominguez (Valley City State) and Jared Mendoza. But the cupboard is hardly bare with 23 back, among them six starters on offense and eight on defense. Among the veterans is Cedarious Barfield, the senior quarterback of El Dorado’s one-back offense. Last season, Barfield (6-0, 181, 4.41) threw for 3,069 yards, completing 193-of-311 passes for 33 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions. He added another 1,582 yards and 22 TDs on the ground, where he averaged almost 12 yards per carry. Barfield earned El Paso City MVP and District 1-6A MVP honors and was named all-state second-team. The quarterback’s top returning targets are Cameron Hill and Cory McCoy, who had 28 catches for 561 yards and 8 touchdowns and 18 receptions for 195 yards and 3 TDs, respectively. Nick Leyva also returns in the backfield after rushing for 260 yards on 51 attempts, and will get help from junior running mate Seth Davis (5-9, 183, 4.54). Questions loom on the line, but two-year starter Derek Assad figures to be the anchor, according to Torres. Tre Sanchez was credited with a couple of starters last year and “will have to play big at tackle.” Featured in El Dorado’s 4-2-5 defense will be senior Davion Kinsey, described by his coach as a “physical, shutdown cornerback.” Kinsey (5-11, 174, 4.48) was in on 29 tackles in 2016. Also in the backfield is Sal Avila, who racked up 72 stops and had 2 interceptions. The top tackler back with 96 halts (6 TFL) and 7 sacks is linebacker Willie Croslen. He’s joined at linebacker by junior Christian Gonzalez (5-10, 185, 4.63), who had 76 tackles (2 TFL) and 2 sacks. Holding down the front lines will be Rikki McCoy (22 tackles, 4 TFL, 2 sacks)
School: El Dorado Mascot: Aztecs Colors: Cardinal/Gold/ Black District: 1-6A High School Phone: 915-937-3200 High School Fax: 915-851-7820 Head Coach: Ruben Torres Offensive Coordinator: Polo Gonzalez Defensive Coordinator: Sean Razloznik Assistant Coaches: Phil Barrios, Manolo Taylor, Danny Saenz, Mike Harris, Tony Issa, Will Montano, Victor Rodriguez, Eddie Lopez, Thomas Oaxaca, Rudy Valdez Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 6-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round Of Playoffs Eliminated: 1st Eliminated By: Midland High Number Of Lettermen Lost: 29 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 23
Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: One Back Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2928 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 3354 Major Team Strength: Quarterback, Skill Positions, Experience Back On Defense Major Team Weakness: Find Some Answers At The Offensive Line And Defensive Line All State Potential: Cedarious Barfield Players To Watch: Seth Davis, Davion Kinsey, Willie Croslen, Nick Leyva, Cam Hill, Corrie McCoy, Christian Castillo, Christian Gonzalez, Derrick Assad, Sal Avila Promising Newcomers: William Parks, Sebastian Alonso, Ej Hinojosa, Alex Marquez, Dare Olowe
and Christian Castillo (53 tackles, 2 TFL, 2 sacks). Some of the up-and-coming Aztecs include William Parks, Alex Marquez, EJ Hinojosa, Sebastian Alonso and Dare Olowe. Looking at El Dorado’s hopes of returning to the top of the district, Torres believes Americas, Montwood and Pebble Hills will be the Aztecs’ toughest challenges.
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El Paso Franklin Cougars — District 1-6A
Franklin Hopes To Stand Out In Tight District Race After missing out on postseason play in 2015, the Cougars battled through district and earned enough wins to qualify for the playoffs last season. Franklin Head Coach Daren Walker said, “Last year’s team did a great job getting our program back into the playoffs. We have some key returners at spots and are looking forward to seeing our younger players develop into their varsity rolls.” Franklin played a tough non district schedule and although they dropped the trio of games to Midland High (28-56), Odessa Permian (0-61), and Copperas Cove (1042) those early games prepared them for the onslaught of district games. Opening with a pair of victories over Pebble Hills (53-27) and Eastwood (38-34) the Cougars put themselves in a great early position. However, backto-back losses to Montwood (48-56) and El Dorado (1469) left Franklin needing a strong finish to get back to the postseason. Wins over Socorro (59-14) and Coronado (40-16) were enough despite a regular season ending loss to Americas (42-61). The Cougars season ended with a (7-72) to a high powered San Angelo Central team at Bi-District. A total of twenty-seven lettermen return for Franklin including four starters to the offense which is overseen by coordinator Ryan Warner. The Cougars run a Spread style offense. Chris Kelly (5’11 198 Jr. QB) is the most experienced quarterback but Kelly attempted only 11 passes last season completing 7 for 86 yards and 1 touchdown. Kelly also carried the ball 22 times for 137 yards and 4 more TDs, but Seth Dominguez (6’0 180 Sr. RB) is back to carry the Cougar’s share of the ground game. Dominguez gained 1349 yards and scored 10 TDs on 232 carries a year ago. Khatib Ard (6’2 190 Jr. WR) is the top receiving threat though Joaquin Lozano (5’10 152 Jr. WR/QB) is a talent to watch. Ard hauled in 36 passes for 545 yards and 6 TDs in 2016. The offensive line is anchored by Rhett Sullivan (6’0 200 Sr. OL), Marco Carrillo (5’11 230 Sr. OL), and Billy Padilla (6’0 217 Jr. OL) who started eight games last year as a sophomore. The Cougar’s 4-3 defense welcomes back six starters for coordinator Frank Martinez. Up front Johnny Cerros (5’10 233 Jr. DE/MLB) and Ricky Cabral (6’4 192 Sr. DE) are the stalwarts. The top linebackers back are Kaleb Gutierrez (5’11 155 Sr. OLB) and Jacob Sievek (6’0 180 Sr. OLB) and James McCalin (5’7 142 Jr. FS/CB) is the top returner in the secondary. Gabe Stonewall (6’2 158 Soph. WR/CB) is another versatile player to keep an eye on. Promising newcomers to the varsity roster include David Powers (5’10 160 Soph. OLB/RB), Jalon Warthen (5’7 146 Soph. WR), and Michael Haack (5’9 123 Soph. WR). Looking ahead at 2017 Coach Walker said, “There
School: Franklin Mascot: Cougars Colors: Black, Purple, Sliver District: 1-6A High School Phone: 915-236-2000 High School Fax: 915-587-4094 Head Coach: Daren Walker Offensive Coordinator: Ryan Warner Defensive Coordinator: Frank Martinez Assistant Coaches: Jaime Arias, Anthony Jaramillo, Lennie Brooks, Brandon Hicks, Gabe Blanco, Ray Bowers, Brent Jaquess Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 4-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: San Angelo Central
Number of Lettermen Lost: 23 Number of Lettermen Returning: 27 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2117 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2119 Major Team Strength: Running Back Major Team Weakness: Experience Players to Watch: Seth Dominguez, Kaleb Gutierrez, Khatib Ard, James McClain, Johnny Cerros, Joaquin Lozano, Gabe Stonewall Promising Newcomers: David Powers, Jalon Warthen, Michael Haack Athletic Director: Maria Kennedy Superintendent: Juan Cabrerra Principal: Shawn Mena
are multiple teams that have a solid chance to win the district title.” The season gets going with a visit from Midland High September 1 st . The Cougars travel to Odessa to face Permian September 8th and will play Copperas Cover on a neutral site September 15th. That tight district race begins September 29th with the Cougars as the visitors against Pebble Hills. Franklin is home versus Eastwood October 6 th and the away team against Montwood October 12th. October 20th marks a home game with El Dorado and on October 27th Franklin will battle Socorro as the away team, November 2nd the Cougars take on Coronado in the Sun Bowl. The regular season ends with a home game against Americas on November 9th.
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El Paso Pebble Hills Spartans — District 1-6A
San Angelo Central Bobcats — District 2-6A
Spartans Building A Sun City Contender In the school’s first official high school football game, El Paso Pebble Hills picked up a 34-6 win against El Paso Irvin. Though they would end their inaugural season with a 2-8 record and finish 1-6 against District 1-6A competition, winning the first game was big for Head Coach Mark Torres and his first band of Spartans, especially being a new school whose first class will graduate in 2018. “Our team had nothing but underclassmen and they were able to improve gradually as the season progressed,” Torres said. “Their spirit was often challenged, but as a program we never broke. The work ethic from the top down is impressive and the coaching staff was also in its first season together.” This year Pebble Hills will have 34 lettermen on its roster, including 8 returning starters on each side of the ball. Torres said he is excited to see how much the team and coaching staff have improved after their first varsity season together. “We will, or should have, the most lettermen returning compared to any team on our schedule, and more than likely we’ll have more kids who have played extensively under the lights than any other program in our district,” Torres added. “The season should be very memorable. It will be interesting to see how the graduation of some great players at other programs affects the overall district standings when it is all said and done.” On offense, the Spartans will employ a one-back spread formation keyed by senior quarterback Orlando Puig, senior wide receiver Justin Wolfe, senior running back Kevin Averette and junior RB Caleb Gerber. Puig completed 162 of 312 passes for 2,172 yards and 22 touchdowns last season to earn all-district honorable mention. Wolfe hauled in 46 of Puig’s passes and picked up 576 yards, 8 TDs and a spot on the all-district first team. Averette (79 carries, 449 yards, 6 TDs) was named the district’s Offensive Newcomer of the Year, while Gerber’s versatility (299 yards on the ground, 454 yards on 30 receptions and 3 total TDs) garnered all-league honorable mention. Up front, senior all-district second teamer Deitrich King (6-0, 300) is Pebble Hills’ most consistent road grader. He will be rejoined by all-district honorable mention selections Gerry Sosa (6-0, 250, Sr.) and Anthony Miranda (6-3, 280, Sr.), who Torres said is the team’s most athletic big man. On the defensive front, the Spartans’ top holdovers include seniors Gavril Bone (35 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries) and Johnny Santiago (28 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 touchdown). Both received all-district honorable mention in ’16. Returning senior linebacker Kevin Esquivel recorded 75 tackles and 2 sacks and was selected to the all-district first team defense. He also contributed on special team, averaging 41.6 yards on 16 punts. Classmate Anthony Sapien (29 tackles, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery) is also returning after earning all-league honorable mention. The secondary should also be tough on opposing offenses with the return of seniors Jalien Spires (21 tackles, 2 INTs, alldistrict first team) and Jacob Hernandez (73 tackles, all-district honorable mention). Other returning Spartans to watch in 2017 include senior receivers Cameron Seabrook (all-district second team) and Haredt Gonzalez (all-district honorable mention); senior defensive lineman Thomas Gonzalez (all-district honorable
School: Pebble Hills Mascot: Spartans Colors: Texas Orange, Teal, Black District: 1-6A High School Phone: 915-937-9654 Head Coach: Mark A. Torres Offensive Coordinator: Edward Cano Defensive Coordinator: Austin Contreras Assistant Coaches: Pry, Taylor, Deal, Clark, Chavez, Melendez, Washington, Lopez, Velasquez, Recoder, Avila Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 1-6 Number Of Lettermen Lost: 1 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 34 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 8
Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: 1 Back Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1043 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2180 Major Team Strength: Returning Lettermen And Senior Leaders Major Team Weakness: No Playoff Experience All State Potentials: Kevin Averette, Justin Wolfe, Kevin Esquivel, Caleb Gerber, Jacob Hernandez Players To Watch: Kevin Averette, Justin Wolfe, Kevin Esquivel, Caleb Gerber, Jaylien Spires Athletic Director: Albert Hernandez Superintendent: Dr. Jose Espinosa Principal: Melissa Parham
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mention); junior linebacker Jalen Washington; and senior kicker Javier Lopez (10 extra points, a 33-yard field goal). Pebble Hills kicks off its second season with a pair of games at El Paso’s Student Activities Complex (SAC) against EP Irvin on Aug. 31 and EP Andress on Sept. 7. Their final non-district test is set for Sept. 15 against El Paso Chapin at the EP Irvin field. The Spartans begin their seven-game march through District 1-6A on the SAC visitor’s sidelines against EP Franklin. After making an Oct. 6 trip to EP Coronado, they return to the SAC as the home team for games against EP Americas and EP Socorro. They finish the regular season with an Oct. 27 visit to EP Eastwood, a Nov. 3 SAC home game battle against EP Montwood and a Nov. 10 match-up as the SAC visitor versus El Dorado.
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Bobcats Reload In 2017 Coming off a sensational season that saw the Bobcats advance to the third round of the postseason yet again, San Angelo Central and head coach Brent Davis will be reloading for another crack at it in 2017. The Bobcats, fueled by their potent I-back offense, won their first 12 games of the season, scoring 50-plus points in eight of those games including playoff victories over El Paso Franklin (72-7) and Timber Creek (66-14). They then faced off with the topranked team in the state, Allen. The Bobcats hung tough but ultimately saw their season end with a 34-21 loss. It marked the third straight year Central was eliminated in round three by a Dallas-Fort Worth area school, having previously fallen to Denton Guyer and Southlake Carroll. Allen won its next game over Duncanville before losing in the state semifinals to The Woodlands. Graduation claimed 39 players off Davis’ 2016 roster, among them Adam West (Harvard), Cal Vincent (Angelo State) and Gehrig Scott (Angelo State). Twenty-two 2016 Bobcats are set to return, including five starters on offense but just one on defense. Two at the top of the list are junior linemen Gunner Couch, a center, and Brodrick Howard, a tackle. Couch (6-3, 285, 5.0), who was named all-district last year when he had 43 pancakes and graded 96%, is described by Davis as “mean and nasty” and “a finisher.” The coach calls Howard (6-1, 255, 4.8), who also was alldistrict, “the most athletic lineman I have coached in 30 years. For a guy with a career coaching record of 167-87-1, including 66-30-0 in eight seasons at Central, that’s saying something. Joining them up front will be senior Jarrett Hill (6-2, 255, 5.21), also a returning starter. Another junior, Maverick McIvor (6-3, 190, 4.68), takes over at quarterback after mostly playing receiver last season and catching 35 passes for 535 yards and nine touchdowns. He did complete 27-of-47 passes for 290 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions. “Maverick has big-arm talent and will be one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in the state,” Davis said. No doubt catching many of McIvor’s passes will be senior Henry Teeter (6-5, 205, 4.57), a “bigtime receiver” and Division I prospect who in 2016 snared 56 balls for 730 yards and six TDs. Also at receiver will be senior Noah Perez (6-2, 190, 4.87). Graduation claimed almost all of the ball-carriers, so assuming many of those
School: Central Mascot: Bobcats Colors: Blue & Orange District: 2-6A Head Coach: Brent Davis Offensive Coordinator: Kevin Crane Defensive Coordinator: Mark Chester Last Season’s Over All Rec: 12-1 Last Season’s District Record: 6-0 Lettermen Lost: 39 Lettermen Returning: 22 Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Defensive Starters Returning: 1
duties will be senior Demarcus Cobb (5-10, 170, 4.62) and junior Cody Parker (5-10, 180, 4.5). “Cody will be a breakout player,” Davis said. Central’s 4-2-5 defense will boast a couple of talented seniors in the backfield in safety Nick Severson (6-2, 180, 4.57) and, the lone starter returning, cornerback Gage Smith (5-10, 157, 4.52). Davis expects Severson to “shine in 2017” and said Smith, who last year had 30 tackles (21 solo), five pass break-ups and two takeaways, is “small but a very good cover corner.” At the other safety spot will be senior Jakobe Green (6-1, 175, 4.83), who had 30 tackles and two interceptions last year, and at the other corner will be senior Otto Haynes (6-0, 170, 4.51), who tallied 25 tackles and seven pass breakups. At linebacker is “fast and physical” junior Daylon Green (6-0, 220, 4.65), who as a backup in 2016 recorded 20 tackles, along with senior Noah Gatton (6-1, 192, 4.72), who recorded 27 tackles and two sacks. Up front, the Bobcats look for sophomore Xykerion Paul (6-2, 290, 4.97) to make an impact. “He’s going to be a difference maker,” according to Davis. Also in the trenches will be senior tackles Malik Smith (6-2, 262, 5.31), a part-time starter last year, and Michael Niera (6-0, 210, 4.98), and at end will be Nick Hernandez (5-11, 215, 4.87) and Payton Menchaca (5-11, 251, 5.02). Davis called Hernandez, who made the move from offense, “very active.” Depth will come from last year’s JV team that posted a 2-8 record and from sophomore and freshman classes Davis considers very strong. The coach looks for Permian, Lee and Frenship to be the biggest challengers to the Bobcats repeating as district champions. “District is always tough,” Davis said.
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Frenship Tigers — District 2-6A
Frenship Tabs Northcutt To Get Tigers Back On Track Folks at Frenship aren’t used to sub-.500 seasons, but, at 5-6, that’s how the 2016 Tigers’ season ended. Now there’s a new coach calling the shots, and Jay Northcutt hopes Frenship won’t experience another below-.500 season for a long, long time. A Plainview native, Northcutt comes to Frenship for his first head coaching job after 17 years as an assistant at Lewisville, Colleyville Heritage and, most recently, the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Garland Sachse. Northcutt believes Frenship has the ingredients to become a Class 6A football dynasty, and he’ll get started trying to make it happen with the help of 23 returning lettermen – four starters on offense and seven on defense – from last year’s team that lost in the bi-district round of the state playoffs to El Paso Americas, 30-16. Then head coach Brad Davis resigned soon after his 11th season, having led Frenship to eight district titles and 10 playoff berths, including a trip to the state semifinals in 2006. Northcutt promises his spread offense will be exciting
School: Frenship Mascot: Tigers Colors: Blue & Gold District: 2-6A High School Phone: 806-866-4480 High School Fax: 806-866-4127 Head Coach: Jay Northcutt Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-6 Last Season’s District Record: 9-3 Lettermen Returning: 23 Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Multiple-Even
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Odessa Bronchos — District 2-6A
Midland Bulldogs — District 2-6A
Young Bulldogs Ready To Bite Into 2-6A When Midland High Head Coach Craig Yenzer decided to retire after last season, he handed the keys to the Bulldogs’ locker room to Tim Anuszkiewicz, the team’s defensive coordinator since 2009. Anuszkiewicz is heir to a program that put together a 9-3 farewell effort for Yenzer. They also finished 5-1 against district competition, dropping a late-season decision to San Angelo Central for the league crown. The Bulldogs’ postseason included a bi-district win over El Dorado and an area round loss to Arlington Bowie. “Last year’s team had a strong senior class with athleticism and leadership,” Anuszkiewicz said. “They set a great foundation for future teams at Midland High School.” In his first year as MHS head coach, Anuszkiewicz will rely on a young roster that returns just 19 lettermen, including only three starters on offense and four firstteamers on defense. He said a lot of Bulldogs will see the varsity field for the first time in 2017. “The strength of our team will be the offensive line,” Anuszkiewicz said. “Our skill positions will be competitive this spring to see who will fill the holes vacated by our senior class. Gaining experience will be critical this spring. On defense we have to develop at the ends and in the secondary. We expect to be competitive in 2-6A and will compete for a playoff spot. Our district is solid and has great coaches. Every Friday night is competitive.” When it comes to offensive linemen, Midland High has one of the district’s top performers in senior guard Juan Vasquez (5-10, 315). Last season Vasquez was named to the all-district first team. Bulldog opponents will also have to deal with returning seniors Fidel Lopez (6-1, 300) at guard and Brandon Nanez (5-11, 275) at tackle. Classmate Omar Villanueva is returning from injury to man the other tackle spot. At quarterback, Anuszkiewicz said junior Suddin Sapien is a player to watch. Promising sophomore signal caller Riggs McDonald could also battle for playing time. Other top skill position candidates include junior running back Caedon McDonald and senior wide receiver Darius Manning. On defense, senior Jacoby Thornton is back to lead Midland’s 4-2-5 attack. Thornton led the team in total takeaways with 3 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries. He also recorded 36 tackles and returned 2 interceptions for scores. He was named to the all-district first team at cornerback and received all-state honorable mention. Senior defensive tackle Stetson Abney (76 tackles) and junior inside linebacker Smith Essman (106 tackles, 1 sack, 4 fumble recoveries) are also back after earning all-district honorable mention in ’16. Anuszkiewicz will also look for big contributions from senior safety Tony Zarate (20 tackles), senior defensive end Collin McCollough (36 tackles) and senior linebacker Ross Marker. Other Bulldogs to watch in 2017 include senior safety Simon Glenn, senior wide receivers Mike Galindo and Elijah Turner, senior tight end Angel Nabarette and promising junior running back Tim Gates.
School: Midland High Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Purple & Gold District: 2-6A High School Phone: 432-689-1100 Head Coach: Tim Anuszkiewicz Offensive Coordinator: Ector Lopez Defensive Coordinator: Jeff Streun Assistant Coaches: Nick Hull, Danny Neighbors, Mike Sadler, Todd Pearson, Mike Rushton, Mike Bettenhausen, Jim Conger Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3 Last Season’s District Record: 5-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2 Team Eliminated By: Arlington Bowie Number Of Lettermen Lost: 49 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 19
Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Major Team Strength: O-Line Major Team Weakness: Experience All State Potentials: Jacoby Thornton, Collin McCollough Players To Watch: Stetson Abney, Suddin Sapien, Smith Essman, Fidel Lopez, Branden Nanez, Tony Zarate, Simon Glenn, Mike Galindo, Elijah Turner, Caedon McDonald, Ross Marker, Angel Nabarette, Promising Newcomers: Darius Manning, Tim Gates, Omar Villanueva, Athletic Director: Randy Rowe Superintendent: Dr. Rod Schroeder Principal: Carlin Grammer
MHS begins 2017 with a Sept. 1 trip to El Paso Franklin and the Sept. 8 home opener against El Paso Montwood. Their non-district calendar also includes a Sept. 15 contest at DeSoto and a Sept. 22 home skirmish against Keller. The Bulldogs begin barking at the District 2-6A moon Sept. 29 when they host crosstown rival Midland Lee. Following an Oct. 6 battle at Frenship, they return home for an Oct. 13 challenge from Odessa Permian. Their remaining league itinerary includes road games at Amarillo Tascosa (Oct. 27) and Odessa High (Nov. 10) and a Nov. 3 home tilt against defending loop champ San Angelo Central.
2017 Midland High Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Sep. 01 EP Franklin Sep. 08 EP Montwood Sep. 15 DeSoto Sep. 22 Keller Sep. 29 Midland Lee* Oct. 06 Frenship* Oct. 13 Odessa Permian* Oct. 27 Amarillo Tascosa* Nov. 03 San Angelo Central* Nov. 10 Odessa High* *District
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Bronchos Raring To Bust Loose In 2017
When he made the move to Odessa High prior to the 2016 season, Head Coach Danny Servance was tasked with turning around the school’s fortunes as he did previously at Lubbock Estacado. And despite finishing without a win during his first season at the Bronchos’ helm, Servance saw a locker room full of players willing to work hard and learn. “Last season’s team was a good group of young men who faced a ton of adversity,” Servance said. “They did a tremendous job of maturing throughout the season and had a never-say-die attitude.” With an experienced roster that returns 26 lettermen, Servance said there are raised expectations heading into 2017. “We have six returning on defense and eight on offense,” Servance added. “That gives us a great nucleus to start with.” On offense, senior running back Keve Robinson gives the Bronchos one of the district’s top returning ball carriers. Last season he posted 580 yards and scored 5 touchdowns on 107 carries and landed on the all-district second team. Odessa also has a pair of skill position players with plenty of potential in junior Tyrone Caufield and senior Chase Webster. Last season Caufield displayed true big-play ability by racking up 300 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns on just 11 receptions. Servance said Caufield’s 27.3 yards per catch average gives OHS an explosive option in the passing game. Webster is a leading candidate at quarterback after completing 34 of 118 passes for 349 yards and a pair of scores in ’16. Senior Jacob Munoz (5 catches, 123 yards, 1 TD) and classmate Tony Carrasco (34 carries, 134 yards) should also see plenty of action in ’17. Up front, senior three-year letterman Christian Alvarez and junior Caeden Murry are big and strong anchors. Senior tight end Zay Brown should provide additional blocking support after earning all-district second team honors last season. The Bronchos’ 3-4 defensive attack returns a pair of solid senior linemen in Joseph Chavez and Juan Gallegos. As a junior, Chavez logged 47 tackles, 3 sacks and three fumble recoveries. Gallegos chipped in with 22 tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery. Oscar Lucio (57 tackles, 1 sack, 1 recovered fumble), another junior holdover, and senior returnee C.J. Washington (48 tackles, 1 sack) lead Odessa’s linebacker unit. The secondary could be one of the league’s best with the return of senior Aaron Ochoa and junior Charles McClure. Ochoa picked up all-district honorable mention last season with 42 tackles, two interceptions and
School: Odessa Mascot: Bronchos Colors: Red and White District: 2-6A High School Phone: 432-456-0200 High School Fax: 432-456-0208 Head Coach: Danny Servance Offensive Coordinator: Dean Garza Defensive Coordinator: Matt Anastasio Assistant Coaches: Eric Langehenning, Mason Munguia, Eric Garcia, Brad Behrendt, Tanner Street, Chris Murry, Dex Dennard, Amad Quigley Last Season’s Overall Record: 0-10 Last Season’s District Record: 0-6 Number of Lettermen Lost: 32 Number of Lettermen Returning: 26
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1111 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 731 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2387 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1759 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: 6 Players to Watch: Tyrone Caufield, Keve Robinson, Charles McClure Athletic Director: Todd Vesley Superintendent: Tom Crowe Principal: Greg Nelson
defensive score. McClure’s contributions included 44 tackles, 2 interceptions and a touchdown. Other players to watch for Odessa in 2017 include senior offensive lineman Nathan Sanchez, senior defensive back Seth Marsh, junior RB/LB Julian Galindo and sophomore inside linebacker Michael Gonzalez. Odessa High kicks off the season Aug. 31 at Lubbock Monterey. After hosting Amarillo High on Sept. 7 and Lubbock Coronado on Sept. 15, they close out non-league play with road trips to Abilene High (Sept. 21) and Amarillo Tascosa (Sept. 29). The Bronchos’ District 2-6A slate begins with an Oct. 6 home tilt against San Angelo Central. Following an Oct. 20 visit to Midland Lee, they close out the regular season at Ratliff Stadium with battles against Frenship (Oct. 27), crosstown rival Odessa Permian (Nov. 3) and Midland High (Nov. 10).
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Abilene High Eagles — District 3-6A
Amarillo Tascosa Rebels — District 2-6A
Rebels Out
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Tascosa has been home to one of the area’s more resurgent programs over the last several years. Head Coach Ken Plunk has guided the Rebels to the post-season 5 times in the last 7 years, including the last three in a row. Plunk’s 2017 squad expects to return 34 lettermen, including 5 offensive and 3 defensive starters from a team that finished 7-5 last season. Their ’16 campaign included a 3-3 mark inside District 2-6A, a convincing bi-district win over El Paso Montwood and an area round loss to Mansfield. Last year the Rebels’ ground oriented flex bone offense gouged opposing defenses for more than 4,000 yards. Five members of the Tascosa running back committee who helped accumulate those yards are back in 2017, including junior King Doerue and senior Deveion Gray. Doerue’s sophomore effort included 69 carries for 636 yards and 8 touchdowns. He also caught 4 passes for 143 yards and another score and picked up an all-district second team nod. Gray, also an all-league second teamer, registered 46 carries, 397 yards and 6 TDs. Senior fullback Lamaron Smith (87 carries, 487 yards, 6 TDs) and classmates Nashon Ray (35, 305, 1) and Tafari Gomillion (36, 214, 2) are also in line for more action in 2017. When the Rebels take to the air, junior wide receiver Brandon White will often be a primary target. Last season he earned all-district honorable mention with 13 receptions, 300 yards and a touchdown. Senior all-district second team guard Jacobi Lott (6-5, 319) is a solid cornerstone for the offensive line and senior Connor McAnual is a serious contender for playing time at quarterback. Senior kicker Carlos Lopez is also back after converting 43 extra points, hitting 5 field goals and being selected the all-league second team punter. Tascosa’s 4-2-5 defense will line up behind returning senior linemen Traevin Blount ((6-0, 271), who logged 8 tackles and a sack in 2016, and Trejen Lawrence (3 solo stops, 5 assists). Senior defensive end D.J. Smith (6-1, 215) is the team’s leading returning tackler with 16 total stops, and senior
Lamaron Smith
Traevin Blount
School: Tascosa Mascot: Rebels Colors: Red & Black District: 2-6A Head Coach: Ken Plunk Off. Coord: Josh Ritchey Def. Coord: Dane Hamrick Assistant Coaches: Dale Davis, Moises Sandoval, Greg Fortner, Christian Caflisch, Brandt Martin, Dustin Bohannon,Jay Belcher,Trey Burleson, Joe Ledoux, Jason Powers, Jason Patrick, Jason Underwood Last Season’s Over All Rec: 7-5
Last Season’s Dist. Rec: 3-3 Lettermen Lost: 37 Lettermen Returning: 37 Basic Offense: Flexbone Basic Defense: 4-2-5 2016 Rush Yds. Allowed: 2872 2016 Pass Yds. Allowed: 1251 2016 Rush Yds: 788 2016 Pass Yds: 404.6 YPG Top Returnees: Brandon White, King Doerue, Jacobi Lott, Lamaron Smith Promising Newcomers: Ayden Noriega, Daemian Gray
defensive backs Gregory Creekmur (6 tackles) and Adam Mendoza give Tascosa ample experience in the secondary. The Rebels play their entire non-district schedule at Amarillo’s Dick Bivins Stadium, beginning with their Aug. 31 matchup against Class 5A rival Palo Duro. Following a Sept. 8 contest against Plainview and a Sept. 14 clash against Lawton (Oklahoma) MacAruthur, they battle traditional and heated rival Amarillo High on Sept. 22. Tascosa’s charge toward a District 2-6A playoff ticket gets underway with a Sept. 29 home battle against Odessa High. After their first road trip Oct. 6 at Midland Lee, they return home to duke it out with Frenship. Their remaining district encounters include an Oct. 20 visit to Odessa Permian, an Oct. 27 home tilt versus Midland High and the 2017 league finale Nov. 10 at defensing loop champ San Angelo Central.
Brandon White
Deveion Gray
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King Doerue
Jacobi Lott
Abilene High... Ready Abilene High and head coach Del Van Cox are itching to get back on the field for the 2017 season after the Eagles soared last year to an 11-2 campaign which ended in the third round of the playoffs with a loss to the eventual state champion. After losing their season-opener to San Angelo Central, 63-26, the Eagles chalked up eleven consecutive victories. That included winning a district title, of course, and playoff victories over Arlington, 65-36, and El Paso Americas, 55-0. Abilene’s season ended in the regional semifinals with a heart-stopping 49-45 setback to DeSoto. DeSoto went on to win three more games for the crown. Graduation did a number on Abilene’s roster, claiming 36 players and all but two starters on offense and four on defense among 16 returning letterwinners. That leaves Cox in somewhat of a rebuilding position for his third roster at Abilene, where he’s spent 21 years total. The starters back in the Eagles’ one-back offense are seniors Raekwon Millsap (5-11, 165) at wide receiver and senior Tyler Bridges (6-3, 225) at tight end, while the returning regulars on Abilene’s 3-4 defense are senior linebackers Terrell Franklin (5-10, 190), AJ Gonzales (5-9, 185) and Devin Romero (5-10, 190), along with Doak Holloway (5-10, 150), a senior in the secondary. Cox likes a number of newcomers, but maybe none better than senior Wes Berry (5-10, 175) at receiver and in the secondary, senior Niyungeko Moise (5-10, 180) at running back, and junior Griffin Cooke (6-1, 210) at tight end and defensive lineman. More help will come from a junior varsity team that went 6-3 last year and, possibly, a freshman team that went 8-2. Abilene has a favorable schedule in that the Eagles play four of their first five games at home, starting Sept. 1 against San Angelo Central. After a trip to Midland to take on Lee, the Eagles return home to face Cooper, Odessa High and the district opener against Haltom City. Then it’s at Keller Fossil Ridge, home against Keller Central, at Weatherford, an open date, at Keller, and finally home against Keller Timber Creek in the regular-season finale. Cox feels Fossil Ridge and Keller High, both road games, and Central will be the toughest tests for the Eagles in their bid for another unbeaten district championship.
School: Abilene High
Base Offense: One Back
Mascot: Eagles
Base Defense: 3-4
Colors: Black and Gold
Teams Strength: Tradition
District: 3-6A
Teams Weakness: Depth
Head Coach:
Returning Offensive
Del Van Cox
Starters: Raekwon
2016 Record: 11-2
Millsap, Tyler Bridges
District Record: 6-0
Returning Defensive
Letterman Lost: 36
Starters: Terrell Franklin,
Returning Letterman: 16
Doak Holloway, AJ
Returning Offensive
Gonzales, Devin Romero
Starters: 2 Returning Defensive Starters: 4
Players to Watch: Wes Berry, Niyungeko Moise, Griffin Cooke
2017 Abilene High Eagles Schedule Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 San Angelo Central H 7:30 Sept. 08 Midland Lee T 7:30 Sept. 15 Abilene Cooper H 7:30 Sept. 21 Odessa H 7:00 Sept. 29 Haltom City* H 7:30 Oct. 06 Keller Fossil Ridge* T 7:30 Oct. 13 Keller Central* H 7:30 Oct. 20 Weatherford* T 7:30 Oct. 27 Open Nov. 02 Keller* T 7:00 Nov. 10 Timber Creek* H 7:30 *District
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El Paso Bowie Bears — District 1-5A
Top O’ Texas Football Magazine’s
Class 5A Top 5 Teams 1. Lubbock Monterey (10-3)* (24-7-4)** 2. Lubbock Coronado (11-2)* 3. Abilene Cooper (8-5)* (22-5-4)** 4. Lubbock Cooper (10-3)* (26-5-9)** 5. Dumas (8-3)* (20-8-6)** *2016 Record **Number
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Preseason District Selections District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
1. El Paso Chapin
1. El Paso Eastlake
1. Dumas
1. Lubbock Monterey
2. El Paso Andress
2. El Paso Del Valle
2. Canyon High
2. Lubbock Coronado
3. El Paso Bowie
3. El Paso Parkland
3. Amarillo High
3. Abilene Cooper
4. El Paso Burges
4. Canutillo
4. Randall
4. Lubbock Cooper
5. El Paso High
5. El Paso Ysleta
5. Plainview
5. Lubbock High
6. El Paso Irvin
6. El Paso Bel Air
6. Hereford
6. San Angelo Lake View
7. El Paso Jefferson
7. El Paso Hanks
7. Palo Duro
8. El Paso Austin
8. Clint Horizon
8. Amarillo Caprock
9. El Paso Riverside
Bears Defend District Crown The Bears are coming off the most successful season in nearly half a century. Head coach Robert Padilla led Bowie to their first District Championship in forty-five years and Bowie will be looking to springboard that success into another successful run in 2017. Bowie swept the non district schedule with a trio of wins over Clint Horizon (28-21), Silver City, New Mexico (28-6), and El Paso Socorro (29-22). The winning ways continued into district play with a pair of victories against Burges (21-12) and Andress (35-10). In the lone regular season loss the Bears fell to Chapin (6-41), before running off wins over El Paso High (34-27), Irvin (42-27), and Jefferson (52-6) to claim that elusive district title. Bowie fell to Parkland (35-55) in the Bi-District round to end the season. Sixteen lettermen were lost to graduation but Bowie returns sixteen as well including four starters from coordinator Andres Vale’s Wing-T offense. The Bears will need to find a quarterback. On defense six starters return to man Defensive Coordinator Cesar Padilla’s 3-4 set. The D-line is a particular area of strength for the Bears but the defense as a whole is expected to be stout. “Head coach Padilla said, “We are excited about the way we think our defense will play this year.” Troy Torres (DL) is a potential All-State player who racked up 80 tackles including 7 for a loss and 2 sacks last season. Senior Ricardo Valles is another player to watch both carrying the ball and at linebacker. Coach Padilla had the following to say about Valles, “Ricardo Valles Jr., Senior linebacker, is the son of a former player here at Bowie. Ricardo Valles Sr. died in a tragic trucking accident while Ricardo Jr. was still in his mother’s womb. Ricardo Sr. was my friend and teammate back when we both played here at Bowie in the early 90’s. I am extremely proud of how Ricardo Jr. has grown into a responsible young man and a whale of a football player, all the while only knowing his father through other people’s memories of him.” Coaches cite Ricardo Rivera as a promising newcomer to the varsity roster. And Emmanuel Mijarrez figures to be a key player in the Bears secondary.
School: El Paso Bowie Mascot: Bears Colors: Royal Blue & White District: 1-5A H.S. Phone: 915-236-7000 H.S. Fax: 915-532-1918 Head Coach: Robert Padilla Off. Coord: Andres Valles Def. Coord: Cesar Padilla Asst. Coaches: Cesar Tarango, Ramon Arambula, John Hernandez, Juan Camacho, Raymond Munoz, Arnold Ceniceros Last Season’s Over All Rec: 9-2 Last Season’s Dist. Rec: 6-1 Last Season’s Playoff Rec: 0-1 Playoff Round Elminated: 1st By What Team: Parkland
No. of Letterman Lost: 16 No. of Letterman Returning: 16 No. Off. Starters Returning: 4 No. Def. Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Wing-T Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1,568 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1,100 Major Team Strength: Defensive Line Major Team Weakness: QB All State Potentials: Troy Torres Players to Watch: Ricardo Valles Promising New Comers: Ricardo Rivera Superintendent: Mr. Cabrera Principal: Franciso Ordaz The 2017 season gets going September 1st with an away game versus Horizon. Bowie defends state pride on home turf against Silver City, New Mexico September 8th. The Bears host Socorro September 15th before an open week in anticipation of the onset of district play. The race for another district crown, and/or a playoff berth begins September 29th at Burges. Bowie hosts Andress October 6th and are the road team versus Chapin October 13th. El Paso High visits for senior night October 20th and the Bears are the road team against Austin October 27th and Irvin November 3rd. The regular season finishes at the Sun Bowl versus Jefferson November 11th.
El Paso Bowie Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 01 Horizon Sept. 08 Silver City (NM) Sept. 15 Socorro High Sept. 22 Open Sep. 29 Burges* Oct. 06 Andress* Oct. 13 Chapin* Oct. 20 El Paso High* Oct. 27 Austin* Nov. 03 Irvin* Nov. 11 Jefferson* *District
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Troy Torres
El Paso Jefferson Silver Foxes — District 1-5A
El Paso Parkland Matadors — District 2-5A
Martinez Takes Over Silver Foxes Tony Martinez assumes the keys to the Jefferson Silver Foxes and assumes his first head coaching role. A former assistant for three years at El Paso Horizon and for the last seven years at El Paso High where he was the offensive coordinator, Martinez replaced Jim Clark. “I’m excited about this opportunity and excited to work with the kids at Jefferson,” Martinez said upon his hiring. “I want to help these kids achieve success.” Martinez, a graduate of Ysleta High School and UTEP, initially didn’t get into coaching after college, spending time as a tax accountant. “I really enjoy coaching and I really enjoy having an impact on kids’ lives,” Martinez said. “I wanted to take this chance at Jefferson and I’m going to give it my best effort.” Martinez inherits a team that went 2-8 last season, including 1-6 in district. Eleven lettermen were lost to graduation, leaving five veterans. Among them, three are offensive starters and two defensive regulars. Taking over as quarterback in Jefferson’s one-back set will be senior Luis Alvarez (6-2, 180, 4.9), who saw very limited time last season. Martinez also needs a big season from senior linemen George Macias and David Amato. Macias (6-3, 270, 5.5) is a “big and strong” tackle on the offensive line, which should be a strong suit for the Silver Foxes, while Amato (6-0, 5.2) is a defensive tackle who last season recorded 28 tackles and will anchor the team’s 3-3 stack. The leading returning tackler is Christian Lara with 36 stops, while linebacker Javier Silva had 26 tackles. Jose Rubio, with 12 tackles in 2016, lends some experience in the secondary. Helping Alvarez settle in on offense will be Andy Cortez, who in 2016 caught 28 passes for 407 yards, and Jose Garcia, who had six grabs for 117 yards. The leading returning rushers are running back Jose Rubio, who in 2016 rushed for 503 yards and three touchdowns on 107 carries (4.7 ypc). Oscar Buenrostro added another 116 yards on 25 totes. Besides Macias, others in the trenches will be Zoilo Soto (5-10) and Jose Lozano (5-10). Jefferson has the luxury of an experienced punter in Oscar Buenrostro, who averaged 38 yards last season, and kicker Christian Prieto, who has a 30-yard field goal under his belt. Martinez thinks the Silver Foxes have a shot at making the playoffs, although it will take some work, with the coaches believing Andress, Chapin, Burges and Bowie are the favorites to advance.
School: Jefferson Mascot: Silver Foxes Colors: Scarlet / Silver District: 1-5A High School Phone: 915-236-7400 High School Fax: 915-532-2033 Head Coach: Tony Martinez Offensive Coordinator: Michael Truax Defensive Coordinator: Robert Cordero Assistant Coaches: Eddie Gonzalez, Jose Romos, John Harris, Robert Hernandez, Sam Ayala, Jimmy Vasquez Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 1-6
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Number of Lettermen Returning: 5 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 2 Basic Offense: Oneback Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1244 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1157 Major Team Strength: OL Major Team Weakness: Depth Players to Watch: Luis Alvarez Promising Newcomers: George Macias, Zoilo Soto Athletic Director:
Number of Lettermen Lost:
Tony Martinez
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Principal: Fred Rojas
After Breakthrough Season, Parkland Poised For More School: Parkland Mascot: Matadors Colors: Black and Yellow District: 2-5A High School Phone: 915-434-6000 High School Fax: 915-755-2382 Head Coach: Josh Kirkland Offensive Coordinator: Eric Scogin Defensive Coordinator: Eric Frontz Assistant Coaches: Jesus Estrada, Justin Vanley, Jesse Bustamonte, Jorge Levario, Rick Rocha, Brian Taggart, Antonio Rodriguez, Sam Ameen, Al Licon, Jorge Quintero Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-4 Last Season’s District Record: 5-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2nd Round Team Eliminated By: Lubbock Cooper Number of Lettermen Lost: 18 Number of Lettermen Returning: 22
2016 season was a breakthrough season for El Paso Parkland. In large part due to breaking almost every offensive record within the program, the Matadors posted eight victories, including a 55-35 bi-district win over Bowie, before the season ended with a 48-28 loss to Lubbock Cooper. “We graduated so many leaders, not only as players but vocal leaders,” coach Josh Kirkland, a West Texas A&M product, said of his first season as a head coach. “The seniors bought into what we are doing and really paved the way for this program to rise to the top; they will be missed. As a team we achieved far beyond our goals and really set the tone for the future. We look to build on that and continue where we left off.” Eighteen players were lost to graduation, among them receiver/defensive back Pat Sullivan, linebacker Josh Wells, offensive linemen Gio Contreraz, Jesus Villa and Matthew Shanks, running back/receiver Jacob Mendez, and Jack Tiinnyhill and Frank Kriegbaum in the secondary. Twenty-two lettermen return, including five starters on each side of the line of scrimmage. “I feel that our underclassmen now have a taste of what success feels like. Their leadership in the offseason alone has been unprecedented and will take us to new heights,” Kirkland said. Parkland’s veterans sport some impressive numbers from 2016, not the least of which are the 2,812 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns on 354 carries posted by then sophomore Deion Hankins (6-1, 215, 4.47), who had another 297 receiving steps. Quarterback AJ Briggs was impressive, too, completing 163-of-277 passes for 2,427 yards and 29 touchdowns with 11 interceptions in Parkland’s spread offense. D’Quan Henderson is the Matadors’ top returning receiver with 577 yards and 10 touchdowns on 34 catches, followed by Michael Obanan with 21 grabs for 230 yards. Experience on the line shows up in Jerad Guzman, Kody Bouie and Isaac Martinez. Kirkland said Guzman, who played every line position last year, is “smart and tough.” The coach said Bouie has “great feet” and called Martinez a “strong kid.” On the other side of the ball in Parkland’s 3-4 defense, linebacker Devontey Hankins amassed 151 tackles (6 TFL), five sacks and four takeaways in 2016, while fellow linebacker AJ Marquez was in on 85 tackles (5 TFL), three sacks and five takeaways. Up front, Nate Mendoza racked up 79 stops (8 TFL) and seven sacks, and right behind with 77 tackles (6 TFL) and six sacks was William Bradley. Returning in the secondary are Dontey Cambell and Gab Roberts, who recorded 24 and 18 tackles, respectively. Among others looking to contribute in 2017 are Danny De La Cerda and Owen Corral, and not to be outdone in the impressive numbers department, kicker Julio Azua
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3924 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2427 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1432 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1547 Major Team Strength: Returning starters, leadership Major Team Weakness: Young at the offensive Line All State Potentials: Deion Hankins, Devontey Hankins, Nate Mendoza Players to Watch: Quan Henderson, Danny De La Cerda Promising Newcomers: Owen Corral Athletic Director: Mike Williams Superintendent: Dr. Xavier De La Torre Principal: Dr. Darryl Henson
connected on all but two of 38 PATs and made both of his field goal tries in 2016. Parkland opens its season at home against Jefferson then plays at Socorro prior to opening district with at home against East Lake. Then it’s at Bel Air, home against Hanks, at Del Valle, home against Horizon, at Ysleta, home vs. Canutillo, and at Riverside. “This district is one of the toughest in the state,” said Kirkland, who feels Del Valle, East Lake, Canutillo and Bel Air are his team’s toughest challengers.
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El Paso Ysleta Indians — District 2-5A
Canyon Eagles — District 3-5A
Hard Working Ysleta Focused On 2-5 Title
When El Paso Ysleta alumnus Joe Martinez accepted the head coaching assignment at his alma mater prior to the 2016 season, he believed he could help the school build something special. After two straight playoff appearances, the Indians finished their inaugural campaign under Martinez with a 5-5 overall record and a 3-5 district mark. Ysleta’s 2017 squad returns 21 lettermen from that team, including 6 starters on offense and 8 more on defense. As far as Martinez is concerned, the program is right where it needs to be. “Last season was one in which our kids were adjusting to new coaches, schemes and philosophies,” Martinez explained. “That led to a couple losses in which we should have won.” Martinez said his ’16 team benefitted from a talented offensive backfield and a solid defensive line. He said Ysleta will be smaller and faster in 2017. He also praised their willingness to practice hard and improve. “Some of our kids have big shoes to fill, but they have stepped up to the challenge in the off-season,” Martinez said. “This year’s team has the right attitude and work ethic, so there is no reason why we shouldn’t compete for that district championship in our tough 2-5A district. It’s a nine-school district, so with only two non-district games it’s important that we prepare very well in fall camp and pre-district.” At the offensive skill positions, the Indians return two of the league’s top wide receivers in senior Gino Martinez and junior Ozzy Araiza. Martinez snagged 60 passes for 700 yards and 9 touchdowns last season to earn an all-district second team nod. Araiza pulled in 47 receptions, 525 yards, 6 TDs and all-league honorable mention. The offensive line could be Ysleta’s most experienced unit in ’17 with the return of senior guards Alex Rodriguez (5-10, 220) and Guillermo Luna (6-1, 295) and junior center Raymundo Flores. Rodriguez and Luna were all-district second team selections last season, while Flores received all-district honorable mention. Ysleta’s 3-4 defensive set will feature a family rivalry at linebacker with the return of junior Dorian Valdez and his older cousin, senior Abraham Valdez. Last year, Dorian Valdez was an all-district first team pick at outside linebacker with 65 tackles, 6 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries and a defensive touchdown. Abraham Valdez picked up all-district honorable mention at inside linebacker with 87 tackles, 3 sacks and 5 fumble recoveries.
School: Ysleta Mascot: Indian Colors: Maroon/White District: 2-5A High School Phone: 915 434-8000 Head Coach: Joe Martinez Offensive Coordinator: Paul Halaholo Defensive Coordinator: Ricardo Barraza Assistant Coaches: Victor Varela, Felipe Martinez, Gabriel Luera, Roman Gomez, Cesar Adame, Jessie Garcia, Ray Aguilar Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 17 Number of Lettermen Returning: 21 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Tempo Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1220 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1650 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Abraham Valdez, Eric Meraz Players to Watch: Ozzy Araiza, Gino Martinez, Dorian Valdez, Oscar Garica Promising Newcomers: Daniel Espinoza Athletic Director: Mike Williams Superintendent: Dr. Xavier DeLaTorre Principal: Silvia Rendon
Senior defensive back Eric Meraz was an all-league second teamer at safety in ’16 and could be an all-state candidate this year. Other Indians to watch in 2017 include senior defensive end Bryan Aispuro, senior DB Oscar Garcia, junior defensive end Daniel Espinoza and sophomore guard Enrique Median (5-9, 240) Ysleta’s two-game non-district schedule consists of a Sept. 1 home game against El Paso Burges and a Sept. 8 contest at El Paso Irvin. The Indians’ District 2-5A test gets underway Sept. 15 when they play host to El Paso Hank. After a Sept. 22 road battle at El Paso Del Valle, they return home for a Sept. 29 confrontation against Clint Horizon. Their remaining league challenges include an Oct. 13 visit to Canutillo, an Oct. 27 trip to El Paso Riverside and home field matches against El Paso Parkland (Oct. 20), El Paso Eastlake (Nov. 3) and El Paso Bel Air (Nov. 10).
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New-Look Eagles Hunting For 3-5A Title On paper, the 2017 football season may have Canyon followers scratching their heads. On one hand, the Eagles return 32 lettermen from a team that finished 5-2 last year in District 3-5A and put together an 8-3 campaign that ended with a bi-district loss to Lubbock Cooper. On the other hand, the pre-season depth chart shows just 3 starters returning on each side of the ball. The head scratching will likely go on until the games get underway, but Canyon fans can count on one thing: Head Coach Blake Bryant will have his team ready to compete. Under Bryant, the program has put together six playoff seasons in a row and has missed the post-season just once since 2004. Last year the Eagles’ offense generated more than 5,250 total yards, including 2,850 via the running game. A big part of that success was due to senior running back Rowdy Vaughn. As a junior, Vaughn logged 725 yards and 8 touchdowns on just 90 carries to earn an all-district second team nod. He also made his way to the all-district second team defense at free safety. Senior wide receiver Kason Haggard will likely be a prime target when Canyon opts to put the ball in the air. Last year he reeled in 14 passes for 272 yards and a pair of TDs. At quarterback, junior Lawton Rikel appears to be the top candidate to replace departed all-state performer Gunnar Palacios. Returning senior center Hayden Moore (6-0, 245) gives the offensive line a hard-nosed anchor in the middle. Defensively, senior interior lineman Isaac Huseman (6-2, 260) is the Eagles’ top returnee. Last season he recorded 75 tackles, including 5 behind the line of scrimmage, and was tabbed an all-league second team honoree. Defensive end Jakob Nelson (6-2, 230) and strong safety/wide receiver Logan Koch give the Eagles’ defense two more experienced and talented seniors to build around.
School: Canyon High Mascot: Eagles Colors: Purple and White District: 3-5A High School Phone: 806-677-2740 Head Coach: Blake Bryant Offensive Coordinator: Todd Winfrey Defensive Coordinator: Kirk Rodgers Assistant Coaches: Billy Rushing, John Doan, Braden Kimsey, Jeremy Chettinger, Matt McCloskey, Ernest Trejo, Tyler Frausto, Styler Haddock, Landry Waldrip Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 5-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1
Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Lubbock Cooper Number of Lettermen Lost: 26 Number of Lettermen Returning: 32 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2850 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2409 Players to Watch: Rowdy Vaughn, Kason Haggard, Isaac Huseman, Lawton Rikel Promising Newcomers: Bo Christie
Other Canyon players to watch for in 2017 include junior receiver/cornerback Brett Cobb and sophomore linebacker Bo Christie. To open the season, the Eagles will travel to Frenship for a Sept. 1 neutral site contest against Brownwood. They also face trips to Monahans (Sept. 8) and Big Spring (Sept. 22) during the non-district portion of their schedule Canyon’s District 3-5A playoff push starts Sept. 29 when they visit Hereford.
2017 Canyon Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Sep. 01 Brownwood Sep. 08 Monahans Sep. 22 Big Spring Sep. 29 Hereford* Oct. 06 Amarillo High* Oct. 13 Randall* Oct. 20 Palo Duro* Oct. 27 Dumas* Nov. 03 Caprock* Nov. 10 Plainvew*
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Hereford Whitefaces — District 3-5A
Dumas Demons — District 3-5A
Demon Eyes On Third Straight Posiseason Apperance
The Demons sixteen wins over the last two seasons is the most successful run since the 1969-70 campaigns. Head Coach Chad Dunnam has the Dumas program ding dong daddying along, but the Demon faithful would no doubt like to see the 2017 squad go one step further and bring home the school’s first post season win since 1996. Sweeping through the non district schedule with wins over Perryton (36-32), Lubbock Estacado (56-0), and Lubbock High (29-3), the Demons got out to a great start a year ago. Four more victories to open district play over Randall (29-14), Palo Duro (39-21), Plainview (28-21), and Caprock (34-24) left Dumas 7-0 with only three district games to go. The Demons dropped two out of three falling to Canyon (7-27) and Amarillo High (13-34) with a win over Hereford (33-7) sandwiched in between. Perhaps it was this loss of momentum or maybe just running in to a tough Abilene Cooper team, but the Demons season ended with a (14-37) Bi-District loss. Dumas will have a chance to break that two decade playoff win dry spell in 2017, and they will do it with twenty lettermen returning. They also lost twenty lettermen to graduation, but the offense is in especially good shape with eight starters back to help run Offensive coordinator Nate Skelton’s Multiple Set look. Noah Quintanilla (6’3 205 QB 4.7 Sr.) is an All-State caliber talent who handles both the quarterbacking and punting duties. Quintanilla accounted for 800 passing yards and 500 on the ground while compiling a combined 20 TDs in 2016. Running Back, Josh Mares averaged over 5 yards per carry and scored 9TDs on the ground last season. Beau Swimmer (5’11 180 WR/DB 4.5 Sr.) is a speedy threat on both sides of the ball as is Luis Ramos (5’9 155 WR/DB 4.6 Jr.). Manual Alvidrez (5’11 250 OL/DL 5.0 Sr.) will be a key player on the both lines for the Demons. The defense returns six starters to help coordinator Aaron Dunnam’s 3-4 set stop opposing teams from moving the ball. Paul Hernandez (5’10 190 LB 4.6 Sr.) and John Legg are part of a solid linebacking crew. Austin Adams and Mason Turner are the top returners on the D-Line whereas Tony Inthirath looks to be the top man in the defensive secondary. Coaches list Josh Turner and Javier Martinez as the top newcomers to the varsity roster. The 2017 season gets going at home versus Perryton September 1st. The Demons will travel to Lubbock back-toback weeks to face Estacado September 8th and Lubbock High September 15th. District play and the race for a third straight playoff appearance starts September 29th with a tip to Canyon’s Kimbrough Stadium to face Randall. October 6th the Demons travel to Amarillo to face Palo Duro before finally returning home to battle Plainview October 13th. It is back to Amarillo’s Dick Bivins Stadium to take on Caprock October 20th. Dumas hosts Canyon October 27th and goes to Hereford November 3rd. The regular season finishes with a visit from Amarillo high November 10th.
School: Dumas Mascot: Demons Colors: Orange & Black District: 3-5A High School Phone: 806-935-4151 High School Fax: 806-935-6902 Head Coach: Chad Dunnam Offensive Coordinator: Nate Skelton Defensive Coordinator: Aaron Dunnam Assistant Coaches: Antonio Murga, Andrew Murga, Randy Ray, Shon Williams, Erasmo Mendoza, Kamron Linge, Tate Criswell Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 5-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Abilene Cooper
Herd Working Hard To Turn Fortunes After Two Tough Years
Number of Lettermen Lost: 20 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2720 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 967 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1507 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1761 All State Potentials: Noah Quintanilla, Beau Swimmer, Manuel Alvidrez Players to Watch: Josh Mares, Paul Hernandez Promising Newcomers: Josh Turner, Javier Martinez Athletic Director: Brian Heaton
After back-to-back 2-8 season, the Whitefaces want nothing more than to re-establish their tradition as the hostile, mobile, and agile Herd. Long time Head Coach Don DeLozier (71-85 in 14 seasons as head coach at Hereford) has the experience and know-how to get his team ready but District 3-5 A is tough and a few injuries or an untimely turnover or two can be the difference between a successful year and a heartbreaking campaign. The Herd opened 2016 by dropping a close one scary affair to Lubbock Estacado (20-27) before closing out non-district with two victories over Borger (38-14) and Pampa (31-23). Unfortunately district play proved tough as the Whitefaces dropped the slate of games to Canyon (13-35), Plainview (9-35), Amarillo High (10-28), Randall (21-37), Palo Duro (21-33), Dumas (7-33) and Caprock (13-62). Hereford will welcome back twenty-seven returning lettermen after losing twenty five to graduation. That leaves five starters back to run the Herd’s Multiple Spread offense and six starters to man their 3-4 defense. The junior class is especially strong giving the Whitefaces plenty to be optimistic about this season and next. Seth Dixon RB (5’10 175 4.65 Jr.) is a two way starter that only played five games last season but still scored 5
School: Hereford Mascot: Whitefaces Colors: Maroon & White District: 3-5A HS Phone: 806-363-7620 Head Coach: Don DeLozier Defensive Coordinator: Grant Davis Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 0-7 Lettermen Lost: 25 Lettermen Returning: 27 Offensive Starters Returning: 5
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2017 Dumas Varsity Schedule
Darte Opponent Sept. 01 Perryton Sept. 07 Estacado Sept. 14 Lubbock High Sept. 29 Randall* Oct. 06 Palo Duro* Oct. 13 Plainview* Oct. 20 Caprock* Oct. 27 Canyon High* Nov. 03 Hereford* Nov. 11 Amarillo High* *District
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Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 All State Potentials: Sergio Cruz, Seth Dixon, Matt Herrera, Dodge DeLozier, Raymondo Ponce, Bryce Simnacher Players to Watch: Logan Butler, Israel Uvalle, Cy Valdez, Jade Collier, Eli Ellis, Henrey Cervantez, Michael Garcia, Shawn Escamilla, Carson Altman, Sebastian Grajeda
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TDs on 53 carries. Dodge DeLozier QB (6’3 200 4.8 Jr.) scored 5 TDs through the air and matched that total with rushing TDs. Coaches describe Delozier as a smart and aggressive QB. Raymundo Ponce WR (5’10 180 4.65 Jr. provides an athletic target for DeLozier’s throws. Bryce Simnacher OL (6’2 255 5.4 Sr.) is a smart mobile lineman that will anchor the O-line but look for Logan Butler OL (6’4 270 5.2 Sr.) and Cy Valdez OL (5’11 210 5.2 Sr.) to also be part of that strong unit. Eli Ellis WR (6’3 200 4.85 Sr.) and Michael Garcia RB (5’9 175 4.8 Sr.) also figure to be key contributors on offense. Sergio Cruz DE (6’4 265 4.9 Sr.) is a strong athletic defensive end and possible the Herd’s best player on defense. Matt Herrera DB (5’8 155 4.7 Sr.) also makes a claim for that title as coaches say he put out maximum
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Amarillo Palo Duro — District 3-5A
Dons Won’t Back Down After spending 14 seasons in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex as a Plano High assistant, Chris Fisher returned to his roots at Palo Duro last season for his first head coaching job. He replaced Steve Parr, who retired after 17 years as the program’s front man. The Dons finished their first effort under Fisher with a 2-8 overall mark and missed the playoffs with a 1-6 district ledger. Though there was no storybook ending to Fisher’s opening campaign at his alma mater, he comes into season two with a positive outlook. “Last season’s team allowed us to install our base standards and base schemes” Fisher explained. “They set the standard of expectations of what our program will be.” PD’s 2017 edition returns fourteen lettermen and three starters on both sides of the ball. To most observers, those numbers signal the beginning of a rebuilding project, but Fisher believes his inexperienced team will continue the task of reclaiming the Dons’ traditional role as an area heavyweight. “This team will be very young and unproven,” Fisher said. “But they will accept the challenge of carrying the program forward.” Young as they may be, Palo Duro does return a pair of proven veteran performers in seniors Devonte Price and Anthony Mercado. Price proved to be one of the league’s most dangerous ballcarriers in 2016, picking up 473 yards and scoring four touchdowns on just 82 carries. Those efforts earned him a spot on the all-district second team. Mercado (5-8, 225) gives the Dons a solid anchor on the defensive line. He also landed on the all-district second team with 50 tackles, a sack and a pair of fumble recoveries. The PD offense will also look for big contributions from senior skill specialists Eugene Green and Zane Molinar. Last season, Green rushed for 341 yards and 2 TDs on 63 attempts. He also reeled in 10 passes for 147 yards and another score. Molinar’s junior effort included 5 catches for 105 yards. Senior offensive lineman Sabian Gamez (5-9, 239) is also back to lead the offensive line. On defense, senior tight end Princeton Thinakone gives the Dons a potential headliner patrolling the edge. As a junior, he registered 46 total tackles, including 5 sacks and 9 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He also pounced on three enemy fumbles. Other Dons to watch in 2017 include rangy junior lineman Daniel Jungmayer (5-10, 222) and promising sophomore newcomers Esly Fields (RB/LB) and Jakoby Diaz (WR/DB). PD gets its season underway by hosting Class 6A crosstown rival Tascosa on Aug. 24 and Wichita Falls Rider
School: Palo Duro Mascot: Dons Colors: Blue and White District: 3-5A High School Phone: 806-326-2468 High School Fax: 806-381-7166 Head Coach: Chris Fisher Offensive Coordinator: Ty James Defensive Coordinator: Chad Davis & David Sell Assistant Coaches: Gilbert Ramirez, John Whitfield, Gilbert Pedraza, Chris Acosta, Kyle Pearson, Casey Salmon, Roy Cash,Tyson Wormsbaker Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 1-6 Number of Lettermen Lost: 24 Number of Lettermen Returning: 14 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1627 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1484 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1424 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1370 Major Team Strength: Depth Major Team Weakness: Experience Players to Watch: Eugene Green, Devonte Price Promising Newcomers: Daniel Jungmayer, Esley Fields Athletic Director: Brad Thiessen A. D. Phone Number: 806-326-1102 Superintendent: Dana West Principal: Amy Dorris
on Sept. 8. Their final non-district challenge will take place Sept. 15 at Bushland. The Dons begin putting together their District 3-5A résumé Sept. 22 at Plainview. After home games against Dumas (Sept. 29) and Caprock (Oct. 6), they return to the road for an Oct. 13 battle at Canyon. Their remaining league schedule includes home fights against Hereford (Oct. 19) and Randall (Nov. 2) and an Oct. 27 tussle at longtime rival Amarillo High.
2017 Amarillo Palo Duro Schedule
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Plainview Bulldogs — District 3-5A
Dogs Determined To Return To Playoffs Ryan Rhoades and the Plainview Bulldogs didn’t take missing the state playoffs in 2016 lightly. After going 3-7, including 2-5 in district to miss out on the postseason party, Rhoades and company went to work to fix what ailed the Bulldogs. “We made several changes on both sides of the ball, which our athletes certainly bought into throughout the course of spring. If our summer follows suit, we could be a very competitive team. We are determined to return to the playoffs this year,” Rhoades said in looking ahead to the 2017 campaign. Rhoades, who is 16-24 in his four years at Plainview and 51-57 in 10 years as a head coach overall, saluted last year’s senior class. We had an incredible group of seniors who competed well throughout the season. They had good leadership in good times and bad, and were a great example of Bulldog football for upcoming teams.” Plainview returns eight starters on offense and four on defense among 20 lettermen, and Rhoades is very excited about a number of them. Among the ones he’s most excited about are Bryan Abanonu, Jaylon Borrego, Carson Hauk, Brodrick Jackson and Keyshawn Horn. Abanonu (6-3, 205, 4.8) is a junior end in the Bulldog’s 4-3 defense whom Rhoades said “has untold potential
School: Plainview Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Red/Blue District: 3-5A High School Phone: 806-296-3353 High School Fax: 806-296-4084 Head Coach: Ryan Rhoades Offensive Coordinator: Clay Jones Defensive Coordinator: David Jones/Lee Walker Assistant Coaches: Neil Billingsley, Gerry Foos, David Haresnape, Jodie LaFrance, Chris Martin, Cameron Peters, Drew Thompson Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 43 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4
Basic Offense: Multiple I Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2656 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 773 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 3134 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1414 Major Team Strength: Unity and Strength Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Bryan Abanonu, Jaylon Borrego, Carson Hauk, Brodrick Jackson Players to Watch: Jorge Alvidrez, Aiden Garcia, Keyshawn Horn, Treyton Peterson, Edgar Quiroga, Charlie Rodriguez, Santana Soliz, Andrew Villa Promising Newcomers: Slade DeHoyos, Jade Landeros, Johnny Nicholas, Josh Salazar, Damarius White Athletic Director: Ryan Rhoades
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Randall High Raiders — District 3-5A
Work Ethic Puts Randall In 3-5A Hunt Putting together a winning district record in an eight-team league does not guarantee a playoff spot, even when the top four teams will qualify. That’s the unenviable spot Randall found itself in last season. The Raiders’ 4-6 overall mark in 2016 included a 4-3 ledger inside the ultra competitive District 3-5A. Unfortunately, that left RHS all alone in fifth place. It was just the second time in the last 11 years the school failed to hit the post-season target. This season, second-year head coach Gaylon Selman will have 25 lettermen back, including 7 starters on offense and 6 more on defense. Though he’d like to have more overall roster depth, Selman is confident the team’s experience and work ethic will help prevent history from repeating itself in 2017. Offensively, Selman expects to continue operating from a multiple-I attack that averaged nearly 24 points per district game in ‘16. His top skill position returnees include junior quarterback Landen Nix and senior running back Brayden Wilhelm. Last season Nix passed for 656 yards and 5 touchdowns. Wilhelm cut through opposing ground defenses for 455 yards. On defense, seniors Logan Nelson, Zerrian Meander and Jacob Maiwald are back to lead the Raiders’ 3-4 set. Nelson, the team’s top returning tackler, logged 38 solo stops and 48 assists as a junior. He also picked off a pair of enemy passes. Meander intercepted two passes and landed an alldistrict first team spot at cornerback. He is also Randall’s top returning receiver on offense. Maiwald, a solid contributor at linebacker, also picked up all-district first team honors as a junior. Senior all-district second team defensive lineman Dylan Bevel is another Randall defender who could
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Abilene Cooper Cougars — District 4-5A
Lubbock-Cooper Pirates — District 4-5A
Will 2017 Be Super For Cooper The Cougars had a solid run last season finishing 8-5 overall under Head Coach Todd Moebes. Cooper has been solid during Coach Moebes tenure and 2016 was no different. This coming season will present new challenges as the overall roster is youthful after twentyeight lettermen graduated, but Abilene does have good experience returning in key positions. Cooper began 2016 with a (30-14) win over Keller. A pair of setbacks against Grapevine (7-61) and Abilene High (38-55) came next, but the Cougars clawed out a tough win over Frenship (28-25) to even their record. A narrow loss (21-24) to Austin Bowie rounded out the non district schedule. Copper rattled off four straight victories to start district play by beating Lubbock Monterey (24-17), Lubbock Cooper (26-13), Lubbock High (69-0), and San Angelo Lake View (69-13) before dropping to final regular season game to Lubbock Coronado (27-40). A Bi-District win over Dumas (37-14) kept the Cougars season going. As did a (55-23) triumph over Canutillo. Cooper played eventual state champs Aledo (35-56) tough, but in the end came up short against one of the state’s powerhouse programs. Offensive Coordinators Johnathon Haddock and Danny Dudgeon will welcome back five starters to their multiple set offense. On the other side of the ball Defensive Coordinator Aaron Roan will have four starters to build his 3-4 unit around. The Cougars boast four players with All-State potential. Myller Royals WR (6’4 180 4.5 Sr.) hauled in 60 receptions for 1165 yards and 9 TDs a season ago. Tyress Whitfield RB (5’9 190 Sr.) returns after gaining 963 yards and 16 TDs on 135 carries last season. The defense also has a pair of All-State caliber players in Justin Wright LB (6’1 220 4.6 Sr.) and Anthony Arellano DL (6’1 265 5.0 Sr.) Ender Freeman QB (5’10 160 Sr.) completed 30 of his 44 passing attempts for 464 yards and 5 TDs last season. Daelin Campos WR (5’5 130 4.5 Soph.) is a promising newcomer to the varsity roster. Thomas Squyres OL (5’9 265 Jr.) and Josh Elliot OL (5’9 240 Sr.) will anchor the O-Line. On defense Michaelin Toney DE (6’3 240 5.2 Jr.) joins Arellano to form a solid duo up front. Richard Drew LB (5’11 200 Sr.) will pair with Wright giving the Cougars good experience at linebacker. A pair of newcomers LaDianian Diaz DB (5’11 175 4.6 Soph.) and Korey Kelley DB (6’0 175 Sr.) will be counted on in the secondary. Coach Moebes described his roaster as “overachievers” and a “very unselfish group.” He went on to say his squad is “Mature and hungry” and that they will “Be very very tough.” The 2017 season gets going at Keller September 1st. Grapevine comes to Shotwell Stadium September
School: Abilene Cooper Mascot: Cougars Colors: Red, White, Blue District: 4-5A High School Phone: 325-691-1000 Head Coach: Todd Moebes Offensive Coordinator: Johnathon Haddock, Danny Dudgeon Defensive Coordinator: Aaron Roan Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-5 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of the Playoffs was Eliminated: third Team Eliminated by: Aledo Number of Lettermen Lost: 28 Number of Lettermen Returning: 22 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2114 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 3163 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1990 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 2351 Major Team Strength: returning experience Major Team Weakness: youth All State Potentials: 4 Players to Watch: Myller Royals, Justin Wright, Anthony Arellano, Tyrees Whitfield Promising Newcomers: Daelin Campos, LaDianian Diaz, Korey Kelley
Pirates Have Talent, Lack Depth Lubbock Cooper fielded a record-setting team in 2016, but head coach Max Kattwinkel isn’t necessarily thrilled about it. The Pirates did have a terrific season, going 10-3 and advancing to the regional semifinals, but the record that was set at Cooper was the number of graduates in the spring. “We graduated our largest senior class in school history that had a lot of success in football,” Kattwinkel said. “I am very proud of last year’s team that competed well in a very difficult 5A district. All four of our district’s playoff qualifiers made it to the third round of the playoffs.” After winning all five nondistrict games, the 2016 Pirates went 3-2 in district prior to posting playoff wins over Canyon (48-34) and El Paso Parkland (48-28). Cooper then was ousted by Fort Worth Boswell, 20-10. While 40 Pirates walked the graduation plank, Cooper returns 26 lettermen, among them five starters on offense and nine on defense. “Our incoming junior class is one of our smallest football classes in terms of numbers. This group is very talented, however, and saw a lot of game time on Friday nights this past year. If we
School: Lubbock-Cooper Mascot: Pirates Colors: Red & Black District: 4-5A H.S. Phone: (806) 863-7105 H.S. Fax: (806) 863-7194 Head Coach: Max Kattwinkel Off. Coord: Chip Darden Def. Coord: Keenan Kitchens Asst. Coaches: Brad Wuensche, Sonny Gonzales, Kent Allison, Joe Sexton, Austin Taylor Last Season’s Over All Rec: 10-3 Last Season’s Dist. Rec: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Rec: 2-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: Regional Semifinals By What Team: Fort Worth Boswell No. of Letrmn. Lost: 40 No. of Letrmn. Ret: 26 No. Off. Starters Ret: 5 No. Def. Starters Ret: 9 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 2016 Team Rush Yds:
8th and Cooper will be the home team versus Abilene High September 15th. Frenship visits on September 22nd and the Cougars take to the road to face Austin Bowie September 29th in the final non district game. Following an open week, the race for the playoffs begins at Lubbock October 13th against Monterrey. Lubbock Cooper comes to Shotwell Stadium October 20th. Thursday October 26th marks a road game at Lubbock High. The Cougars go to San Angelo to face Lakeview November 3rd and the regular season ends on Thursday November 9th with a visit from Lubbock Coronado.
2017 Abilene Cooper Cougars Schedule
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can develop some depth with our underclassmen, we have an opportunity to have another successful season,” said Kattwinkel, who in four years at Cooper has forged a 39-12 record. The Pirates sport no fewer than four talented seniors – two on offense, two on defense – around which the 2017 roster will be built. On offense it’s running back Elijah Boyd (6-0, 240, 4.9) and receiver Zyketh Campbell (5-9, 160, 4.5), and on defense cornerback Jake Kirkpatrick (6-0, 185, 4.6) and end Jarrett Ware (6-1, 240, 4.8). Kattwinkel called Boyd, who ran for 788 yards and 10 touchdowns on 170 carries last season, a “big, bruising back that can catch the ball as well.” Campbell, who had similar receiving numbers with 59 catches for
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750 yards and a school-record 10 TDs, has “team-best speed and quickness.” Kirkpatrick (6-0, 185, 4.6) is an “athletic and physical corner” who in 2016 produced 42 tackles (2 TFL) and 2 interceptions, while Ware, who contributed 46 tackles (5 TFL) and 4 sacks, is a “smart and physical player.” Another top returning receiver is senior Andrew Simnacher (6-1, 150) with 49 receptions for 732 yards and four scores, while senior Gunnar Engelhardt (6-0, 195) gives the Pirates another rushing option in Cooper’s spread offense. Holding down the trenches will be senior lineman Colin Powers (6-0, 282) and junior Travis Flinchbaugh (6-2, 294). Powers is a “very big and athletic tackle” while Flinchbaugh represents a “big body with
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Lubbock Monterey Plainsmen — District 4-5A
2017 Monterey Varsity Schedule
After 10-win Season, Plainsmen Have Potential After reaching double-digit wins in 2016, the Monterey Plainsmen have their sights set on another great season. “We are very excited about the potential this team will have. We will have a lot of experience offensively and should be able to rebuild our defense,” fourth-year head coach Wayne Hutchinson said. The Plainsmen went 10-3 a year ago, finishing as the district runner-up before knocking off Amarillo High, 21-16, and El Paso Eastland, 59-26, in the playoffs before falling in the regional semifinals to Denton Ryan, 38-28. Ryan advanced to the state semis before narrowly losing to eventual champion Highland Park, 31-24. “We played very well as a team. We had a lot of experience on defense and they improved each and every week,” said Hutchinson, the longtime Stamford coach who is 20-16 at Monterey and 13160 for his career. Monterey shoes 24 lettermen after 32 players were lost in the spring to graduation. Starting experience is found in seven offensive players on four on defense. While experience in the 3-3 defense is thin, the Plainsmen have some good ones to rebuild around, starting with senior end Tydrick Ranson (6-3, 210, 4.6), who last year accounted for 100 tackles (10 TFL), 10 sacks and two fumbles. Another good-looking end is senior Dyshaunrick Lacy (6-4, 240, 4.6), while senior lineman Chris Enchinton (6-0, 225) had 60 tackles (10 TFL) and three sacks and senior inside linebacker Jonathan Perez (5-8, 196) recorded 77 tackles (8 TFL) and two sacks. Leading Monterey’s spread offense, which produced 2,686 yards on the ground and 2,569 in the air, will be senior quarterback Brylon Lawson (6-3, 210, 4.5), who in 2016 completed 61-of-101 passes for 1,033 yards with nine touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing for 268 yards and four scores on 68 carries. The team’s top returning receivers are senior Xavier White (5-9, 150, 4.4) with 24 catches for 515 yards and six touchdowns, junior Caeden Jenkins (5-9, 150) with 18 grabs for 366 yards and three TDs, and senior Trey Manahan (5-9, 150, 4.4). Senior running back Jalon Benton (5-8, 185) ran for 263 yards and two TDs on 34 carries last season, and two other prospects – speedy sophomores Ty Williams (6-2, 185, 4.5) and
Xavier White
Brylon Lawson
School: Monterey Mascot: Plainsmen Colors: Columbia Blue & Scarlet Red District: 4-5A High School Phone: 806 219-1900 Head Coach: Wayne Hutchinson Offensive Coordinator: Andy Correll Defensive Coordinator: Dusty Robinson Assistant Coaches: Bob Stanley, Taylor Cain, Hunter Dewbre, Danny Douglas, Brent George, Kent Meador, Chris Oldham, Chad Payne, Drew Peters, Kenny Pittman, Kevin Pittman, Ralph Ramon, Taylor Read, Leo Sandoval, Dwayne Soto Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-3 Last Season’s District Record: 8-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 3rd Round - Regional Semifinal Team Eliminated By: Den-
ton Ryan Number of Lettermen Lost: 32 Number of Lettermen Returning: 24 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2,686 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2,569 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2,192 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 2,168 Major Team Strength: Speed All State Potentials: Brylon Lawson, Trey Manahan, Xavier White, Brock Thetford, Dyshaunrick Lacy, Tydrick Ranson Players to Watch: Zach Evans, Braden Alexander, Elvonta’ Gibson Promising Newcomers: Ty Williams, Damontrareis Lacy
Damontrareis Lacy (5-10, 165, 4.5) – provide bonus depth. In the trenches, seniors Cutter Royal (6-6, 340, 5.6), Braden Alexander (5-11, 255) and Zach Evans (6-1, 240), and juniors Brock Thetford (6-0, 220) and Elvonta’ Gibson (5-10, 280) are tough customers. Monterey opens the season at home Sept. 1 against Odessa before road games against Abilene and Canyon Randall.
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Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 Odessa High H 7:30 Sept. 08 Abilene High T 7:30 Sept. 15 Canyon Randall T 7:30 Sept. 22 Midland Lee H 7:30 Oct. 06 Stephenville T 7:30 Oct. 13 Abilene Cooper* H 7:30 Oct. 20 Lubbock Coronado* T 7:30 Oct. 27 San Angelo Lake View* H 7:30 Nov. 03 Lubbock Cooper* H 7:30 Nov. 10 Lubbock High* T 7:30 *District
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San Angelo Lake View Chiefs — District 4-5A
Lake View Has A New Chief The Chiefs field a young squad in 2016 and while last years growing pains transitioned into a 1-8 mark overall and a 0-5 district record the experience gained should help Lake View moving forward. Head Coach Doug Kuhlmann resigned to take a job in the Austin area on July 11th leaving the program without a head coach as of the time of this article. Coach Kuhlmann leaves Lake View after six seasons with an overall mark of 14-49 during his tenure. The Chiefs qualified for postseason play three straight seasons under Kuhlmann from 2013-2015. Lake Views’s JV finished 4-6 a year ago and many of those players will be stepping into varsity roles this coming season. Thirteen lettermen were lost to graduation but twenty-five lettermen return in 2017. On offense the Chiefs work from multiple sets. The unit welcomes back four starters. The defense deploys a 3-3 Base set and will have five starters back this coming year. Quarterback Henry Nicklas (5’10 195 4.7 Sr.) will be counted on to lead the Chiefs both on and off the field. Nicklas threw for 989 yards and 13TD with only 6 interceptions a season ago. Alex Ayala (5’9 170 RB/Slot 4.7 Sr.) is another vital player on the roster. Ayala rushed for 753 yards and 4TDs in 2016. On defense Tyre Thomas (6’1 185 4.7 S Sr.) is the top player back. Thomas accounted for 27 solo and an additional 17 assisted tackles last season. Shawn Rodriguez will be counted on to provide pass rush and stop opposing players behind the line of scrimmage. Rodriguez had 10 tackles for a loss in 2017. As for juniors, Anthony Guevara (6’2 200 4.7 C Jr.) is the top player cited by coaches. Lake View will open at home versus Andrews September 1 st . The Chiefs travel to Fort Stockton September 8th and go to Sweetwater September 15th. Midland Greenwood visits September 22nd. The final non district game will be at home against Lubbock Estacado
School: Lake View
No. of Lettermen. Lost:
Mascot: Chiefs Colors: Royal Blue & White District: 4-5A H.S. Phone: 325-659-3505 H.S. Fax: 325-653-8661 Last Season’s Over All Rec: 1-8
13 No. of Lettermen. Ret: 25 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Players to Watch: Henry Nicklas, Alex Ayala, Tyre Thomas, Anthony Guevara, Shawn Rodriguez
Last Season’s Dist. Rec: 0-5 September 29 th . The race for a playoff berth gets going with the onset of the district schedule at Lubbock against Coronado October 13th. Lubbock High comes to San Angelo October 20th. It is back to Lubbock to face Monterey October 27th. Abilene Cooper visits November 3rd and the regular season concludes at Lubbock Cooper November 10th.
2017 Lake View Chiefs Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 01 Andrews Sept. 08 Fort Stockton Sept. 15 Sweetwater Sept. 22 Greenwood Sept. 29 Estacado Oct. 13 Coronado* Oct. 20 Lubbock High* Oct. 27 Montery* Nov. 03 Abilene Cooper* Nov. 11 Lubbock Cooper* *District
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Borger Bulldogs — District 1-4A D-I
Top O’ Texas Football Magazine’s
Class 4A Top 5 Teams 1. Monahans (9-3)* (19-5-4)** 2. Seminole (9-4)* (20-5-7)** 3. Sweetwater (8-4)* (16-5-5)** 4. Bushland (6-5)* (17-4-3)** 5. Pampa (6-6)* (22-8-4)** *2016 Record **Number
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Division I District 1 1. Pampa 2. Levelland 3. Lubbock Estacado 4. Borger
Division II
District 2 1. Andrews 2. Clint 3. Clint Mountain View 4. Fabens 5. San Elizario
District 1 1. Perryton 2. Bushland 3. Dalhart 4. Denver City 5. Brownfield
District 2 1. Monahans 2. Seminole 3. Sweetwater 4. Midland Greenwood 5. Pecos 6. Ft. Stockton 7. Lamesa
NEW COACH MEANS NEW BITE FOR BULLDOGS Area fans will have to excuse the Borger football team if they get a little bit more defensive about things this season. That’s because the 2017 Bulldogs will take the field under first-year head coach Brian Coker, who spent the last four years as the defensive coordinator at Levelland. In fact, Coker’s defense was largely responsible for the Lobos’ district wins against Borger in each of the past three years. Last season, the Bulldogs put together a 1-8-1 campaign that ended with a Bi-District round loss to Andrews. In a four-team district where every team will qualify for the post-season, Coker’s task is to put Borger back into the hunt for its first district title since 2010. Coker inherits a team that graduated seven players who earned first or second team all-district recognition in 2016. However, he will have 8 starters back on offense, 5 on defense and 12 total lettermen. Under Coker, Borger will look to employ a multiple-I offensive scheme. Sophomore Alex Ortiz appears to be the top candidate to start at quarterback. The Bulldogs have several options in the backfield,
School: Borger Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Red/White District: 1-4A D-I Head Coach: Brian Coker Assistant Coaches: Kevin Lasley, Gerald Money, Tyler McIntosh, Cal Taylor, Earl McDaniel, Mike Laurence, Michael Denton Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-8-1 Last Season’s District Record: 0-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District
Team Eliminated By: Andrews Number of Lettermen Lost: 18 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Multiple I Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Major Team Strength: Number Of Returning Lettermen All State Potentials: Josh Johnson, Marlon Jones Players to Watch: Tytus Williams, Alex Ortiz, Lorenzo Valdez
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including juniors Marlon Jones and Jemarius Grimes. Jones, who could move to wide receiver this year, was an all-district first team running back in ‘16. He also saw action in the defensive backfield last season and could do so again in 2017. Fellow junior receivers Carlos Beltran and Kameron Jones are also expected to contribute in the passing game. Borger’s ability to move the ball on offense and stop opponents on defense will begin in the trenches. The Bulldogs’ top line candidates included junior Lorenzo Valdez (5-11, 256) and sophomores Tytus Williams (6-1, 240) and Tavaris Monroe (6-1, 295). Sophomore classmates Ivan Medina (6-0, 280) and Isaak Segovia (5-10, 200) should also be in the mix. Returning defensive back Josh Johnson and linebacker Daniel Hillyer are also expected back for their junior seasons. Johnson was named to the all-district second team as a sophomore and he could also help the offense at wide receiver. Hillyer is listed as a possible candidate for
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2017 Borger Bulldogs NAME Marlon Jones Jemarius Grimes Alex Ortiz Carlos Beltran Kameron Jones Daniel Hillyer Josh Johnson Ivan Medina Isaak Segovia Tytus Williams Tavaris Monroe Lorenzo Valdez
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Lubbock Estacado Matadors— District 1-4A D-I
Matadors’ Grit Has Been Tested The Estacado Matadors turned in a solid first season under coach Marcus Shavers. The Mats went 8-4 and managed to win a playoff game, 48-0 over Fabens, before bowing out in the second round to Argyle, 63-7. Just 13 lettermen were lost, among them Tyrese Nathan (Angelo State), D’anta Thomas (UTPB), Ar’quavious Nathan (Sul Ross), Taje Smith (Cisco) and Brennan Carter, while 37 return, including seven starters on each side of the ball, leading Shavers to believe even better things are in store for Estacado in 2017. “We return really good players with experience, and we had a great off-season that tested our grit,” Shavers said. Leading the vets is senior quarterback Bo Sims (6-1, 185, 4.6), a three-year starter under center (and the ace of the Matador baseball team’s pitching staff). Last season in Estacado’s pistol wing offense, Sims completed 72-of-172 passes for 1,400 yards with 14 touchdowns and seven interceptions, along with 55 carries for 150 yards and five TDs. The Mats’ top rusher returning is junior Seth Porter (6-0, 180, 4.5), who in 2016 ran for 600 yards and nine scores on 90 carries. Shavers said Porter saw limited playing time behind the all-stater Nathan last season, but “will be the bell cow for this year’s team.” Estacado’s top receivers are junior Donald Young (6-2, 180), who moves outside this season after catching six passes for 150 yards and a TD last year, and Ashton Williams, who caught a dozen balls for 178 yards and two scores. Estacado also is stacked up front with the likes of senior left tackle Devin White (6-3, 295, 5.1), who after grading at 98 percent with 93 pancake blocks and giving up no sacks in 2016 has “improved his strength so he can finish blocks better this year,” said Shavers. He’ll be joined by center Roland Castro, a “strong, athletic kid who has had a tremendous off-season,” and guard Kaelen Turner.
School: Estacado Mascot: Matadors Colors: Blue, White & Silver District: 1-4A D-I High School Phone: 806-219-1480 Head Coach: Marcus Shavers Assistant Coaches: Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-4 Last Season’s District Record: 2-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 What Round of the Playoffs was Your Team Eliminated: 2nd What Team Eliminated Your Team: Argyle
Number of Lettermen Lost: 13 Number of Lettermen Returning: 37 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Pistol Wing Basic Defense: 3-4 All State Potentials: Bo Sims, Seth Porter, Devin White, Royce Wellington, Billy Francis, Rodrick Bibbs Players to Watch: Vincent Leffall, Roland Castro, Dre McBrewer, Kaelen Turner
Estacado’s 3-4 defense figures to be solid, thanks in large part to seniors Royce Wellington (6-1, 320, 5.3) and Rodrick Bibbs (5-11, 285, 5.2) up front and Billy Francis (6-2, 210, 4.7) at linebacker. Wellington was good for 50 tackles (12 TFL) and four sacks in 2016 while Francis racked up 65 stops (14 TFL) and seven sacks. Shavers called Bibbs, who had 63 tackles (14 TFL) and 3½ sacks, “the leader of the defense.” At end will be junior Dalveon Rhodes (6-1, 250,
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2017 Lubbock Estacado Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 01 Hereford Sept. 07 Dumas Sept. 15 Caprock Sept. 22 Lubbock High Sept. 29 SA Lake View Oct. 06 Shallowater Oct. 12 EP Mountian View Oct. 19 Levelland* Oct. 27 Pampa* Nov. 03 Borger* *District
Place Time T 7:30 H 7:30 H 7:30 H 8:00 T 7:30 T 7:30 H 7:00 H 7:00 T 7:00 H 4:00
Pampa Harvesters — District 1-4A D-I
4.9), who last season tallied 55 tackles (17 TFL) and four sacks. “Dalveon is coming off of shoulder surgery and should be a force,” Shavers said. Joining Francis in the linebacking corps will be sophomore Kyvonde Peppers (6-1, 180, 4.5), a speedster who on the Estacado freshman team last season dominated with 70 tackles (20 TFL), nine sacks and two interceptions, along with Drew McBrewer and Vincent Leffall (6-3, 220), whom Shavers said “can cover as well as a safety and should be a big-time force.” Handling the Matadors’ kicking chores once again will be Eduardo Villarreal, who last year hit 5-of-6 field goals, including a 40-yarder, and 35-of-37 PATs with six touchbacks. Estacado tees it up beginning Sept. 1 in Hereford before three home games against Dumas, Caprock and Lubbock High.
Harvesters Own 1-4A Momentum Over the last two seasons, Pampa has claimed 14 wins, including a pair of playoff victories. It’s the best two-year stretch for the Harvesters in more than a decade, and it could be just a teaser for even better days ahead. Last year Pampa put together a 6-6 effort and finished 1-2 inside District 1-4A. They opened the playoffs by scoring a convincing decision over Clint before dropping an arearound match against eventual state finalist Abilene Wylie. As he prepares for his fourth year at Pampa, Head Coach Brian Poynor is excited to see how far his gametested Harvesters can go. Their 2017 roster boasts 24 total lettermen and includes 8 returning first-stringers on offense and 5 more on defense. “We kept our momentum going by advancing in the playoffs for the second straight year and we have a very experienced team coming back,” Poynor explained. “I feel like we have a chance to have the best team we have had in the four years that I have been here.” Pampa’s air raid offense could be one of the area’s most dangerous in 2017 with the return of senior quarterback Brandon Steward and his favorite target, classmate Darrell Fields. Last season Steward filled the Harvesters’ Friday night skies with footballs, completing 342 of 535 passes for 4,008 yards and 41 touchdowns. He ended the year as the alldistrict first team QB and earned all-state honorable mention. Fields (6-3, 210) latched onto 91 passes, picking up 1,078 yards, 7 TDs and the first team tight end spot on the all-district and all-state teams. He also averaged 32.7 yards on 11 boots as the all-district second team punter. Pampa’s skill position arsenal is also manned by senior Keyshawn Stewart at running back and classmate Justin Thomas at wide receiver. Stewart ran the ball 69 times for 363 yards and two touchdowns en route to an all-district second team nod. Thomas, also an all-league second teamer, caught 32 passes for 449 yards and 6 touchdowns. To make it all move, the Harvesters will ride the blocks of talented senior linemen Corbin Anguiano (6-1, 245), Misael Balderrama (6-1, 236) and Kyle Patrick (6-1, 245). Anguiano
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School: Pampa High Mascot: Harvesters Colors: Green & Gold District: 1-4A D-1 High School Phone: 806-669-4800 Head Coach: Greg Poynor Offensive Coordinator: Brian Poynor Defensive Coordinator: Josh Kelley Assistant Coaches: Del Smith, Andy Lopez, Aaron Manous, Clint Wood, Joel Baker, Bret Bethke, Dwayne Dotson, JP Wright, Kaleb Snelgrooes, Austin Samulowitz, Jason Farmer, Brett Poynor, Will McCallister, Brad Poynor, Jason Burklow Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-6 Last Season’s District Record: 1-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated by: Abilene Wylie Number of Lettermen Lost: 21
Number of Lettermen Returning: 24 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Air Raid Basic Defense: 3-3-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1,144 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 4,084 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2,037 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1,593 Major Team Strength: Offensive Experience & Defensive Team Speed All State Potentials: Brandon Steward, Darrell Fields, Bradey Porter, Corbin Anguiano Players to Watch: Justin Thomas, Keyshawn Stewart, Braxton Floyd, Misael Balderrama, Kyle Patrick, Dakota Helfer, Jacobe Mills Promising Newcomers: Kaleb Caldwell, Derrius Williams, Joey Hill, Brock Ferguson, Ethan Lemke
and Balderrama landed all-district first team honors at guard and center, respectively. The Harvesters’ 3-3-5 defense should be solid in the box with the return of senior linebackers Bradey Porter and Brenden Baker and senior defensive lineman Jacobe Mills. Porter secured an all-district first team selection with 178 total tackles and 3 sacks. Baker (98 tackles, a sack, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions) and Mills (40 tackles, 1 sack and 1 fumble recovery) received all-league second team recognition. Baker also converted 40 of 45 extra point kicks and 5 of 6 field goal tries as the all-district first team kicker. Junior holdover Jesus Quezada (61 tackles, 2 INTs) and senior Tyler Willett (20 tackles, 1 interception) provide a sturdy foundation in the secondary. Other players who could aid Pampa’s cause in 2017
Fabens Wildcats — District 2-4A D-I
include sophomore running back Kaleb Caldwell (17 carries for 89 yards in ’16), junior defensive lineman Dakota Helfer (8 tackles, 1 sack), junior WR Braxton Floyd, junior defensive back Ethan Lemke and promising sophomore newcomers Brock Ferguson (DB), Joey Hill (DB) and Derrius Williams (WR). The Harvesters’ 2017 effort gets underway Sept. 1 when they host Littlefield. After traveling to Perryton for a Sept. 8 contest, they return home Sept. 15 to battle Hereford before squaring off against Raton (New Mexico) Sept. 22 at Dalhart. Their final league tune-ups include a Sept. 29 home test against Bushland and an Oct. 6 visit to Dalhart. Pampa’s three-game district swing starts with home battles against Borger (Oct. 20) and Lubbock Estacado (Oct. 27) and concludes with a Nov. 3 trip to Levelland.
Belshe Ready To Get Rolling In Fabens Jake Belshe is the new coach of the Fabens Wildcats and he can hardly wait for Sept. 1 to arrive. “I am so excited for the upcoming season. The kids have really bought into the program and have been working extremely hard. In a short amount of time, they have really been picking things up,” said Belshe, a former defensive end at the University of Texas-El Paso in the 2000s. Formerly an assistant coach at El Paso Parkland, Belshe coached last year at tradition-rich Blue Ridge High School in Arizona, going 5-6. Belshe inherits a team that went 3-8 last season, with two of those wins coming in district play to qualify the Wildcats for the playoffs where they were eliminated in the first round by Lubbock Estacado, 48-0. “We look to rebound from a 3-8 year and will compete for a district title. We are excited for the community and district in this new era and very excited as a team to return to the playoffs.” 29 lettermen return, although only eight starters – five on offense and three on defense – after 14 graduated. Much of the experience is found in the backfield and at skill positions, although running back Jeff Spencer will be missed. Among the veterans is senior running back/linebacker Ricky Morales (5-10, 195, 4.71), who last season ran for 577 yards and 5 touchdowns on 128 carries. Quarterback Jacob Campos completed 66 of 108 passes for 472 yards with 4 touchdowns and 5 interceptions while rushing for 441 yards and 4 scores. He’ll be throwing to Alex Cadena, Santos Carrasco and newcomer Juan Velasquez, among others. In the trenches of Belshe’s multiple-set offense, experienced linemen include senior Adan Escobar (5-10, 260, 5.19) who Belshe described as “very quick with great power and a great first step,” Alonzo Archuleta who is “big, strong and explosive,” and Jesse Gutierrez who is “athletic with a college frame.” Another top lineman is junior Jesse Gutierrez (6-5, 270, 5.69). “Jesse is big, raw and athletic. He will help shore up the offensive line,” Belshe said. The top returning tackler with 39 stops last season is junior defensive back Emiliano Castro (5-8, 155, 4.79), followed by senior backmate Alex Varela (5-9, 155, 4.68) with 25 tackles. They’ll be joined in the secondary by junior Jonah Martinez (5-8, 165, 4.69). Free safety Chris Muzio (18 tackles) and “talented, young” sophomore Esteban Rosas (6-1, 215, 4.99) will hold down linebacker positions in
School: Fabens High Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Navy/Gold District: 2-4A D-I High School Phone: 915-765-2600 High School Fax: 915-764-3115 Head Coach: Jake Belshe Offensive Coordinator: Donald Brown Defensive Coordinator: Jerry Knoepfel Assistant Coaches: Adrian Telas, Christian Escobar, Omar Moreno, Michael Lewis, Jesus Delgado, Jesus Alvarez, Sam Arrieta, Sal Cedillo, Raul Tarango Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-8 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District
Team Eliminated by: Lubbock Estacado Number of Lettermen Lost: 14 Number of Lettermen Returning: 29 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 4-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1436 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 497 Major Team Strength: Return a lot in the backfield and at skills Major Team Weakness: Young defense All State Potentials: Ricky Morales Players to Watch: Chris Muzio, Adan Escobar, Jacob Campos Promising Newcomers: Esteban Rosas, Juan Velasquez
Fabens’ 4-4 defense. The Belshe era begins Sept. 1 on the road against Riverside before the Wildcats’ home-opener against Horizon. Then it’s at Jefferson, back-to-back home contests against Pecos and Cathedral, and at Anthony prior to the start of district at home against Clint. The regular-season winds down at Andrews, home against San Elizario and at Mountain View. Belshe believes Andrews and Clint are the teams to watch out for.
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Andrews Mustangs — District 2-4A D-I
Andrews Coming Off Historic Season After an historic season in 2016, the Andrews Mustangs look to add to that history in 2017 as Ralph Mason begins his sixth season at the helm of the Black and Gold. Last fall the Mustangs posted just the third 11-win season in Andrews football history, and what’s more the Mustangs’ 59-38 area round win over Brownfield went down as the program’s 500th all-time victory. Unfortunately, they didn’t get 501 as Levelland eliminated Andrews in the next round, 53-22. “We had a very cohesive team with outstanding leadership and a great work ethic,” Mason said. Twenty-one players were lost to graduation, among them quarterback Triston Williams, running back Torey Kelly, receivers Keegan Thompson and Hayden Rochell. That left 14 veterans for 2017 including six on either side of the line of scrimmage. “Our success next fall will be dependent upon the off-season and summer results and the development of new leadership. Obviously, with each graduation, it is important that others step up to fill the voids,” said Mason, who has accrued a 43-18 record at Andrews. Among the seniors Mason is counting on in 2017 are linebacker Casey Buck (6-1, 200, 4.7), defensive end Beau Narrell (6-2, 190, 4.7), and receiver Noah Lujan (6-0, 160, 4.9). Buck is Andrews’ second-leading returning tackler with 74 stops (5 TFL) and two interceptions, along with 27 receptions on offense for 409 yards and seven scores. Narrell ended with 51 tackles (3 TFL) with a pair of sacks, while Lujan came up with 37 catches for 484 yards and four touchdowns along with 41 tackles in the secondary in 2016. Taking over at quarterback in Andrews’ spread offense will be Jace Keesee, who in back-up duty last year completed 30-of61 passes for 280 yards with four TDs and two interceptions. He also ran 51 times for 216 yards and four more scores. Taking on running back roles, in addition to Buck, will be Trayle Kelly and Britin Garcia, who a year ago ran for 213 yards and four TDs on 34 carries while on defense was in on 90 tackles (10 TFL) and recovered three fumbles from his linebacker spot in Andrews’ 4-3 defense. Also at linebacker, big things are expected from junior Jacob Mechler (6-3, 220, 5.1), while Marcos Bustamante figures to improve on his 32 tackles and two turnovers from the secondary, as does Anthony Cuellar who had 20 tackles on the line. The mainstays in the trenches, which will be a strong suit for the Mustangs, figure to be junior center Reese Azam (6-3, 265,
School: Andrews Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Black and Vegas Gold District: 2-4A D-I High School Phone: 432-524-1992 High School Fax: 432-524-1900 Head Coach: Ralph Mason Offensive Coordinator: Lamar Kello Defensive Coordinator: Don Long Assistant Coaches: Robert Morris, Tom Harvey, Matt Gafford, Brit Narrell, Stormy Jackson, Bill Stotts, Fred Staugh, Michael Reed, Eric Pierce, Jason Richters, Scott Kello, Todd Handley, Craig Cooke Last Season’s Overall Record: 11-2 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of the Playoffs Team was Eliminated: Regional Semifinal What Team Eliminated Your Team: Levelland Number of Lettermen Lost: 21 Number of Lettermen Returning: 14
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2073 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 4159 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2858 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1676 Major Team Strength: Offensive Line Character and Work Ethic All State Potentials: Casey Buck, Beau Narrell, Noah Lujan, Reese Azam, Jacob Mechler Players to Watch: Marcos Bustamante, Jace Keesee Daniel Mullins, Nathaniel Mullins, Britin Garcia, Cody Hada, Anthony Cuellar Promising Newcomers: Esau Flores, Trayle Kelly, Mateo DelaCruz Athletic Director: Ralph Mason A. D. Phone Number: 432-524-1992 Superintendent: Dr. Bobby Azam Principal: Kyle Clark
5.3) along with Daniel Mullins and Nathaniel Mullins. Mason said Azam has a “big frame, is strong, smart and a dedicated player,” while the coach described the Mullinses as “good linemen with very aggressive mentalities.” Others Mason is counting on include Cody Hada, Esau Flores, Mateo Delacruz and receiver Vito Prieto. Andrews opens the season in San Angelo Sept. 1 against Lake View before hosting Lubbock High for the home-opener. After a rematch with Levelland on the road, the Mustangs host Monahans and then Big Spring for homecoming prior to taking on Coronado in Lubbock. District play begins with a trip to San Elizario, then it’s home against Fabens, at El Paso Mountain View, and home against Clint in a game that could decide the district championship.
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Jacob Mechler
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Jace Keesee
Beau Narrell
Casey Buck
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Andrews Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 San Angelo Lakeview T 7:30 Sept. 08 Lubbock High H 7:30 Sept. 15 Levelland T 7:30 Sept. 22 Monahans H 7:30 Sept. 29 Big Spring** H 7:30 Oct. 06 Lubbock Coronado T 7:30 Oct. 13 San Elizario* T 7:30 Oct. 20 Fabens* H 7:30 Oct. 27 Mountain View* T 7:30 Nov. 03 Clint* H 7:30 Nov. 10 Open *District **Homecoming
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Reese Azam
Brownwood Lions — District 3-4A D-I
Stephenville High Yellowjackets — District 3-4A D-I
Lions Gear-Up For Maxfield’s Sophomore Season Kyle Maxfield’s first year at the helm of the Brownwood Lions resulted in a solid season. After a slow start that saw the Lions drop three of their first four games by a combined five points including two overtime contests, Brownwood forged a 3-1 record in district then won a playoff game over Sanger, 40-21, before being eliminated by Andrews, 59-38. It all resulted in a 6-5 campaign. Not bad, but ultimately not where Maxfield aims to be. Graduation claimed 25 players off last year’s roster, resulting in 20 letterwinners for 2017, including seven starters on offense and four on defense. Among the regulars back in Brownwood’s 4-3 defense is senior linebacker Hunter Mares, who a year ago amassed 97 tackles (13 TFL), two sacks, seven fumbles and an interception. Another senior linebacker returning is Hayden Donahoo, who was good for 83 tackles (2 TFL). Anchoring the thin front line where in 2016 he recorded 51 tackles (11 TFL), four sacks and two fumbles will be junior Hayden Tunnell, while spearheading the secondary will be senior Patrick Nash, who had 13 stops last year. On offense, senior running back Gavin Jefferson looks to put up even more impressive numbers than the 878 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns on 158 carries he managed in 2016. He could be joined in the backfield by junior quarterback Clayton Bertrand, who enjoyed very limited time under center last year in Brownwood’s multiple/spread offense that produced almost 2,000 rushing yards and 1,600 yards in the air. Most of the Lions’ top receivers graduated, with Jefferson and junior Braden Jetton, who have a combined nine catches, the most experienced of the veterans. In the trenches will be senior Blaize Infinger, senior Liam McCraw and senior Wyatt Jacobs. Among the most promising of the new faces joining the Lions are junior Brad Bowden, sophomore AJ McCarty, and sophomore Theo Bryant. Maxfield – who sports a career record of 121-68 with previous coaching stops at Shallowater, Rosebud-Lott, Reagan County, Sudan and Olton – has the luxury of having a proven punter/kicker in the fold. Senior Ryan Reagan averaged 32 yards per punt and made 36-of-46 PATs and a couple of field goals, including a 40-yarder, in 2016. Brownwood’s season begins Sept. 1 with a neutral-site game at Frenship High School against Canyon, followed by the Lions’ home-opener against Graham. Four road games follow: at Liberty Hill, at Alvarado, vs. Giddings at Temple, then the district-opener at Abilene Wylie in a game that could decide the champion. The rest of the slate has the Lions hosting Stephenville and Shadow Creek (non-district), going to Big Spring, then winding it up at home against Snyder.
School: Brownwood Mascot: Lions Colors: Maroon & White District: 3-4A D-I Head Coach: Kyle Maxfield 2016 Record: 6-4 2016 District Record: 3-1 Lettermen Lost: 25 Returning Lettermen: 20 Returning Offensive Starters: 7
2017 Brownwood Lions Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 01 Canyon High Sept. 08 Graham Sept. 15 Liberty Hill Sept. 22 Alvarado Sept. 29 Giddings Oct. 13 Abilene Wylie* Oct. 20 Stephenville* Oct. 27 Shadow Creek Nov. 03 Big Spring* Nov. 10 Snyder* *District
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Returning Defensive Starters: 4 Base Offense: Spread/Multiple Base Defense: 4-3 Promising Newcomers: Tommy Bowder, A.J. McCarty, Theo Bryant Player to Watch: Gavin Jefferson Superintendent: Dr. Joe Young Place Time Frenship 7:00 H 7:30 T 7:30 T 7:30 H 7:30 T 7:30 H 7:30 H 7:30 T 7:30 H 7:30
Yellowjackets Bring The Sting To 3-4A Year in and year out, Stephenville remains one of the best bets to end the football season in the playoffs. In fact, the school has missed the post-season party just once since 1990. And while all good things must one day come to end, that day won’t likely happen for the Yellow Jackets in 2017 thanks to a roster that is expected to include 7 returning starters on offense, 9 more firststringers on defense and 22 returning lettermen. Due in large part to a tough non-district schedule, Stephenville finished last season with an uncharacteristic 3-8 overall mark. Their campaign included a 2-2 ledger inside District 3-4A and a bi-district loss to Decatur. With his third year as Stephenville’s head coach on the horizon, Greg Winder doesn’t just have one of the league’s most experienced squads; he’ll also have one of its most talented. Senior defensive back Mason Holstein is perhaps the most athletic Yellow Jacket holdover. Last year he collected 91 tackles, picked off four passes and broke up 11 more to earn all-district first team honors and all-state honorable mention. For good measure, he pitched in on offense with 14 receptions, 147 yards and a touchdown. Stephenville also has solid skill position performers in senior quarterback Easton Jones and junior running back Krece Nowak. Jones completed 193 of 342 passes for 2,770 yards and 21 TDs and was named to the all-district first team. Nowak booked 1,230 yards and 9 touchdowns on 224 carries. He also caught 44 passes for 474 yards and two more scores. His effort earned an all-district second team nod. Junior Kyle Lindsey (18 catches, 361 yards, 4 TDs) and senior Blake Aragon (20 catches, 381 yards, 4 TDs) give Jones a pair of reliable targets in the passing game. Lindsey received all-league second team recognition in ’16. Up front, returning senior Ty’Von Anderson-Robison (6-1, 255) graded at 91 percent and registered 65 pancake/knockdown blocks last season. Jason Poston (6-1, 260, Jr.) posted an 88 percent grade and 33 pancakes/knockdowns. On defense, the Yellow Jackets return a trio of swarming linebackers in senior Kasee Bouchey (79 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 interception) and juniors Zane Walker (56 tackles, 3 sacks) and Blu Caylor (47 tackles, 1 sack). Bouchey was an all-district first teamer last season and Walker was named a Newcomer of the Year. Senior DB Cole Pettit (65 tackles, 2 interceptions, 7 pass break-ups) is back to help Holstein patrol the secondary and junior Pacen Parker (65 tackles, 4 sacks)
School: Stephenville Mascot: Yellowjackets Colors: Navy and Gold District: 3-4A D-I Head Coach: Greg Winder Years at School: 3 Years as Head Coach: 3 Record at School: 7-15 Overall Record: 7-15 2016 Record: 3-8 District Record: 2-2 Lost Lettermen: 17 Returning Lettermen: 22 Returning Offensive Starters: 7
Returning Defensive Starters: 9 Base Offense: Spread Base Defense: 4-2-5 All State Potential: Mason Holstein, Easton Jones, Krece Nowak Players to Watch: Blake Aragon, Cole Pettit, Ty’Von AndersonRobison Offensive Coordinator: Jeremiah Butchee Defensive Coordinator: Cody Moore
is set to anchor the defensive line. Other Yellow Jackets to watch in 2017 include senior tight end Kade Averhoff, junior offensive lineman Devon Roeming, junior DL Jonathan Gutierrez and junior DB Gage Graham. In its Sept. 1 season opener, Stephenville plays host to Cleburne before hitting the road for a Sept. 8 test at Springtown. After a Sept. 15 visit from Everman, they face back-to-back trips to Decatur (Sept. 22) and Graham (Sept. 29). They complete non-district play with an Oct. 6 home challenge against Lubbock Monterey. The Yellow Jackets’ District 3-4A schedule gets underway Oct. 20 at Brownwood. Their league itinerary also includes a Nov. 3 trek to Snyder and home battles against Big Spring (Oct. 27) and defending loop kingpin Abilene Wylie (Nov. 10).
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Brownfield Cubs — District 1-4A D-II
Cubs To Rely On Speed Having secured just one win, the 2016 season was a tough one for the Brownfield Cubs. Coach Bryan Welps chalked it up to injuries and inexperience. “They played hard week-in and week-out, and I was very proud of our kids on their commitment to the program during a long season,” Welps said. The Cubs look to turn things around in 2017, although it won’t be easy. “We will be young and will have to replace many seniors, but we have a great group of kids that will be very fast and hard-working. We will need some success early,” said Welps, who is 75-113 in 18 seasons as a head coach, including 28-37 at Brownfield. Just under half of last year’s 1-9 team graduated, resulting in 19 lettermen. Of those, five started on offense and two on defense. Among the veterans is senior quarterback Jaelyn Nolan (6-3, 181, 4.52), who in five games last season in the Cubs’ spread offense completed 97-of-159 passes for 1,319 yards with 11 touchdowns and three interceptions. He also rushed for 373 yards and three TDs on 47 caries. “Jaelyn is a very athletic quarterback,” Welps said. Nolan, who also punts, will have a pair of 500-plus yard receivers returning in Isiah Hood (6-0, 171, 4.59) and Adrian Martinez (5-10, 165, 4.68), both seniors. Hood, whom Welps said is excellent at stretching the field, caught 33 passes for 573 yards and eight scores while Martinez had 29 grabs for 514 yards and 3 TDs. Both also will be counted on in the Cubs’ secondary where last year Hoods made 56 tackles and three interceptions and Martinez made 33 tackles. Brownfield’s top returning rusher is junior Chili Morin (5-10, 160, 4.65) with 670 yards and three TDs on 97 carries. Up front, junior Hunter Cudd (6-0, 205) holds down the anchor. “He was a great player as a sophomore,” Welps noted. In their 3-4 defense, the Cubs will look to senior outside linebacker Justin Underwood (6-0, 181, 4.79), who had 42
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School: Brownfield ISD Mascot: Cubs Colors: Red/White/Black District: 1-4A D-II High School Phone: 806-637-4523 High School Fax: 806-637-6020 Head Coach: Bryan Welps Offensive Coordinator: Stacy Ward Defensive Coordinator: Bart Upchurch Assistant Coaches: Joseph Hood/ Jeremy Watson/ Mike Royal/ Tate Rhodes/ Ventura Peralez/ Tanner Strickland Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-9 Last Season’s District Record: 0-4 Number of Lettermen Lost: 17 Number of Lettermen Returning: 19 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 2 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1834 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2347 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2541 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed:
2415 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Size/ Experience All State Potentials: Jaelyn Nolan/ Isiah Hood Players to Watch: Nunie Ramirez/ Chili Morin/ Hunter Cudd/ Jesus Garza/ Jeronimo Quintanilla/ Sebastian Salas/ Joseph Trevino/ Tyler Cruz/ Kris Florez/ Diego Garcia/ Joe Jimenez/ Alfredo Lozano/ Adrian Martinez/ Ray Ortega/ Justin Underwood/ Kylen Willis/ Malachi Garcia/ Brock Sires/ Brendyn Rodriquez Promising Newcomers: Kyle Castillo/ Chris Vidales/ Francisco Guerrero/Jerry Infante/ Caleb Martinez/ Fabian Medina/ Jacob Quintanilla/ Ethan Sanchez/ Jonathon Olivas/ Woody Badillo/ Iziah Garibaldo/ Jacob Ruiz/ Hunter Acosta/ Hunter Sisson/ Bryan Valentin/ Lance Welps/ Cory Feriera/ Tyler Underwood Athletic Director: Bryan Welps A. D. Phone Number: 806-637-4523 EXT. 2151 Superintendent: Dr. Tanya Monroe Principal: Paul Coronado
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tackles (3 TFL) in 2016. He’ll be joined by senior lineman Diego Garcia (6-0, 225) who had 13 tackles (2 TFL) and linebacker Kris Florez and senior Ray Ortega (5-7, 152), who had 30 and 10 tackles, respectively, a year ago. Kicker Francisco Guerrero made 5-of-8 PATs and three field goals in 2016 Others expected to contribute for the Cubs are junior receivers Nune Ramirez (5-9, 140), Jesus Garza (5-8, 141) Jeronimo Quintanilla (5-10, 166) and Joe Michael Jiminez (5-9, 143); junior linemen Sebastian Salas (6-1, 211), Joseph Trevino (5-10, 235); senior linemen Tyler Cruz (6-0, 205) and Kylen Willis (5-9, 205); senior receiver Alfredo Lozano (5-9, 125); senior linebacker Brendyn Rodriquez (5-10, 162); junior quarterback/linebacker Brock Sires (6-2, 221); and sophomore receiver Malachi Garcia (6-0, 141). Among newcomers looking to make an impact are seniors Chris Valdes (5-11, 155) and Francisco Guerrero (5-8, 175); juniors Kyle Castillo (5-10, 200), Jerry Infante (5-10, 170), Caleb Martinez (6-1, 210), Fabian
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2017 Brownfield Cubs NAME Brock Sires Joseph Trevino Jonathan Olivas Andrew Correa Tyler Cruz Woody Badillo Kris Florez Diego Garcia Joe Jimenez Alfredo Lozano Adrian Martinez Jaelyn Nolan Ray Ortega Iziah Garibaldo Caleb Lilly
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NAME Brendyn Rodriquez Justin Underwood Glovanny Arellano Kylen Willis Jacob Ruiz Perfecto Grimaldo Joe Michael Jimenez Christian Martinez Malachi Garcia Hunter Acosta Hunter Sisson Bryan Valentin Lance Welps Cory Feriera Tyler Underwood
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Bushland Falcons — District 1-4A D-II
These Falcons Know How To Fly Into Postseason This coming season will be Bushland’s twelfth year, and already the Falcons have established a solid football tradition. Only missing out on the playoffs twice in school history, the inaugural season of 2006, and a 5-5 campaign in 2011, Bushland has also put together two separate, one loss seasons including their 2009 trip to the State Title game. Last year the Falcons kicked off 2016 by ending two-time defending state champion Canadian’s thirty-one game win streak, thereby ending the Wildcats bid to break the all-time winning streak by a panhandle area team. Bushland took down Canadian (38-35) in that weather delayed opener before taking on class 5A Caprock in week two. The Falcons fell to the ‘Horns (42-29) but played the larger school tough. Week three saw the game against Borger called after a long lightening delay. The two teams were tied at 7 when play was suspended in the 3rd quarter. An injury riddled Falcon squad fell to Palo Duro (8-38) the following week and Pampa bested Bushland (14-49) the following week, but the Falcons resumed flight with a (54-48) win over Levelland in the final non district game of the schedule. Perryton took the district opener (21-61), but Bushland swept the final
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look including Gage Climer (5’11 170 4.5 Sr. WR) who hauled in 1013 yard receiving last season and is one of the most explosive receivers in the state. Coaches describe returning QB Colton Moore (5’10 180 4.7 Sr. QB) as “The ultimate competitor”. Moore accounted for a combined 36 TDs in 2016. Ryan Frederickson (5’8 150 4.6 Jr. WR) provides Moore another receiving outlet. Other notable players on offense include Hunter Jones (6’0 210 4.8 Sr. OL), Jace Paris (5’9 160 4.6 Sr. RB), Kollin Elliott (6’0 230 5.0 Sr. OL), Wren Watson (6’1 180 4.7 Jr. QB), Slade Phillips (5’9 160 4.8 Sr. WR), and Jacob Pollock (6’1 180 4.7 Sr. WR). Only three starters are back for coordinator Ty Mayfield’s defense which also uses multiple formations to keep opposing teams guessing. Linebacker Trent Welch
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(6’0 210 4.8 Sr.) may be the unit’s top player but he is coming off of an injury. Cole Chapman (6’1 180 4.7 Jr. LB) adds more talent to the linebacking corp. Blaine Trimmell (5’10 220 4.8 Sr. DL) is a 1st Team All-District player back to anchor the Falcons D-line. Brody Barfield (6’2 210 4.5 Sr. DL and Holt Pitzer (6’2 200 4.8 Sr. DL) make for a strong unit up front for Bushland. Pitzer was an HM AllDistrict player last season. Even though Bushland graduated 23 seniors the coaching staff believe the 2017 squad will be comparable to last season’s thanks to a strong sub-varsity group moving up. The district as a whole had several senior laden teams a season ago so the race is wide open in 2017 and the Falcons very well could soar to the top of the group.
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Despite winning just two games in 2016, Dalhart managed to make its way into the playoffs for the ninth time in the last decade. That’s because both Golden Wolves’ victories came inside District 1-4A where they posted a 2-2 mark. Though their season ended with a Bi-District round loss to eventual state runner-up Sweetwater, Head Coach Joey Read thinks the experience will benefit his returning players. “We lost a lot of key senior players, but because of their leadership this young team we have coming up this year should have a good foundation to compete in our district,” Read explained. “It’s a very tough and competitive district, and if you are fortunate enough to make the playoffs, it doesn’t get much easier.” Among the 19 lettermen Dalhart expects to have back, 4 started on offense last season and 7 were defensive first stringers. The Wolves’ Wing-T offense will emphasize the ground game, running behind a solid offensive line that includes returning senior earth movers Ryan
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School: Dalhart Mascot: Wolves Colors: Purple & Gold District: 1-4A D-II High School Phone: 806-244-7300 Head Coach: Joey Read Offensive Coordinator: Curry Read Defensive Coordinator: DJ Wright Assistant Coaches: John Quint, Anthony Mariscal, Shawn Brasher Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-9 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team was Eliminated: Bi-District Eliminated By: Sweetwater Number of Lettermen Lost: 21 Number of Lettermen Returning: 19 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Wing-T
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Ortiz (5-11, 200) and Frank Gallegos (5-9, 235). Last season Ortiz claimed an all-district first team spot at tackle and a second team nod at defensive end. Gallegos’ efforts earned an all-district second team berth at guard. At the skill positions, junior Ryan Bornemeier is back to man the controls at quarterback. Last season he completed 33 passes for 599 yards and 5 touchdowns. He also landed on the all-district second defense in the secondary. Returning senior Kodiak Martinez and junior Ethan Sneller saw limited action at running back last season and should carry bigger workloads in 2017.
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Sneller should also see plenty of action on defense after earning all-district second team recognition at outside linebacker as a sophomore. Senior tight end Kody Monroe (5-11, 200) could also play a key role for the Dalhart offense. Defensively, junior Brendan Herring will help set the tone up front after being named to the all-district first team in ’16. The Wolves could also boast the district’s top linebacker units. In addition to Sneller, the group returns three solid contributors in juniors Christian Melendez and Carson Smith and senior Cody Alexander.
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RB
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FRANK GALLEGOS
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Denver City Mustangs — District 1-4A D-II
Mustangs Look For More In Fontenot’s 2nd Season Daniel Fontenot’s first season at the helm of the Denver City Mustangs was very much a feeling-out process, one which he hopes will provide dividends in 2017. “We were very young and inexperienced. They played very hard and competed well,” Fontenot said of his 2016 squad. The Mustangs wound up with four wins and advanced to the playoffs where they fell to Monahans in Bi-District, 62-7. Twenty-seven players return off that team, including nine starters on each side of the line of scrimmage after nine players graduated. “Having a year of varsity experience should help us overcome some problems that we had last year just being inexperienced,” noted Fontenot, who is one win short of his 100 th overall victory (99-41 in 13 years). The Mustangs bring back a trio of good-looking offensive linemen. Gavin Roblez is a three-year starter, Alexis Gonzales is a two-year regular, and Abel Trejo was newcomer of the year as a sophomore in 2016. Quarterbacking the spread offense will be Damian Gutierrez, who last year completed 62-of-127
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School: Denver City Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Red-White District: 1-4A D-II High School Phone: 806-592-5950 Head Coach: Daniel Fontenot Offensive Coordinator: Doug Duncan Defensive Coordinator: Jarryd Taylor Assistant Coaches: Tony Livingston, Robin Cochran, Raul Santillan, Joe Moore, Clete Knippa, David Delgado, Brice Green, Abraham Garcia, Brian Lewis, Jack Garcia Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1
Number of Lettermen Lost: 9 Number of Lettermen Returning: 27 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 50 Major Team Strength: Hard Work, Returning Starters Major Team Weakness: Size-Speed Players to Watch: Damian Gutierrez, Alexis Gonzales, Gavin Robles, Taylor Hobbs Promising Newcomers: Alejandro Caro, Alexis Mendoza, Aaron Mendoza Athletic Director: Steve Taylor A. D. Phone Number:
Round of the Playoffs
806-592-5958
Team Eliminated:
Superintendent:
Bi District
Gary Davis
Eliminated By: Monahans
Principal: Rick Martinez
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passes for 846 yards with 12 touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for 282 yards and 3 TDs on 69 carries. Behind Gutierrez at running back will be Mathew DeLaRosa, who rushed for 363 yards and 4 scores on 115 attempts. Denver City’s 50 defense will see three veterans with 60-plus tackles from last year, headed by lineman Cecilio Cardoza who had 74 stops. Alexis Gonzales was good for 70 tackles while linebacker Evan Rios contributed 64. Fontenot is counting on Taylor Hobbs as well as newcomers Alejandro Caro, Alexis Mendoza and Aaron Mendoza. The Mustangs hope a combination of hard
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Name HT. WT. Off. Def. Class Ivan Villarreal Sr. Joel Gomez 5-9 170 RB SS Sr. Mariana Polanco 5-8 142 Jr. Jimmy Gonzales 6-0 180 Sr. Evan Rios Sr. Cecilio Cardoza Sr. Brandon McGee Sr. Mathew Delarosa 5-7 145 QB FS Sr. Braden Galvan Sr. Alejandro Caro 5-10 So. Adam Velasquez So. Juan Lozoya 5-7 150 WR CB Sr. Alexis Gonzalez 5-10 235 OL DL Sr. Abel Trejo Jr. Noe Gandara Sr. Sam Diaz 6-2 OL DL Sr. Taylor Hobbs Sr. Gavin Roblez OL DE Sr. Ivan Esquivel Jr. Dorian Soto Sr. Julian Gandara Sr.
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Work hard, Play hard and leave everything out on the field. Let the memories begin, Love you! DAD Bullet, You have been given these talents. You were made from the soil and water from the ground, and to there you shall return. But what you do today will echo for eternity. Love, Mom, Mikey & Krissy
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2017 Denver City Mustang Schedule
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Perryton Rangers — District 1-4A D-II
After Successful 1st Year for Coursey, Graduation Hits Rangers Hard A 9-2 record under a first-year head coach is quite an accomplishment, and that’s just what Steven Coursey and the Perryton Rangers did in 2016. The Rangers lost only their first game of the season -- 36-32 to Dumas – and their last – 33-7 to Seminole in the bi-district round of the playoffs. “We had a wonderful group of kids and coaches in 2016 and feel like we had a very successful season,” said Coursey, a West Texas A&M product. “We ran into arguably the fourth-place team in the state of Texas in the first round (of the playoffs) and they beat us. The group in 2016 did a great job of buying into what we are trying to make this program about and laying a great foundation of excellence for the future.” Coursey and company will have their work cut out for them in 2017 after graduation claimed 24 players off last year’s roster, including quarterback Hadley Allred, receiver Dalton Rigdon and linemen Jesus Cervantes and Sean Walton. Only eight lettermen are back, including three starters on each side of the ball. “We will have a lot of new pieces to the puzzle in 2017,” Coursey said. “We
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School: Perryton Mascot: Rangers Colors: Red and White District: 1-4A D-II High School Phone: 806-435-3633 Head Coach: Steven Coursey Offensive Coordinator: Harrison Walden Defensive Coordinator: Josh King Assistant Coaches: Kelly Cowan, Jonathan Davis, Brady Fletcher, Matt Sardello, Jerry Bass, Toby Brown, Greg Hodge Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-2 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: BiDistrict Eliminated By: Seminole Number of Lettermen Lost: 24 Number of Lettermen Returning: 8 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1,960 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 3,017 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1,219 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1,730 Major Team Strength: Competitiveness Major Team Weakness: Experience Players to Watch: Will Cator, Edgar Granados, Nathan Hugg, Gustavo Navarrette, Adam Trejo, Israel Uribe Promising Newcomers: Dakota Buck, Brandon Daniels, Steven Hernandez, Nic Olvera Superintendent: Robert Hall Principal: James Mireles
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as coaches are very excited to see our younger kids as they transition from the sub-varsity level to the varsity. There are going to be a lot of guys that have to step in and grow up on the fly, but we believe that they are ready and excited for the challenge.” Among the veterans returning are running back/ linebacker Will Cator (6-1, 175), who a year ago rushed for 547 yards (about one-quarter of the team’s total) and 7 touchdowns on 89 carries in Perryton’s spread offense, which produced 3,017 yards in the air and another 1,960 on the ground. Another experienced set of legs belong to Ceasar Luther (5-9, 140), who ran 31 times for 106 yards and two TDs. Clearing the way up front will be
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Brandon Daniels (6-1, 175). Perryton’s season-opener Sept. 1 is on the road against Dumas where the Rangers look to avenge their only regular-season loss from a year ago. Backto-back home games against Pampa and Canadian follow, then it’s at Wichita Falls Hirschi and Borger and home against Snyder prior to the district-opener at home against Bushland in a game that could determine whether Perryton successfully defends its undefeated district championship. The regular-season winds down at Denver City, home against Brownfield, then at Dalhart. “Our district should be very competitive just like it was a year ago,” Coursey said. “There were a couple teams
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Optimism Is High In Lamesa Optimism is running high for Tim James and the Lamesa Golden Tornadoes. Coming off a 1-9 season, the Tors are anxious to turn things around beginning in 2017, and they have the returning experience – nine starters on each side of the ball among 20 lettermen – to get it done. “We are very excited about the upcoming season. The team believes in what we are doing and they are ready to take the next step. We believe it will be the best season Lamesa has had in a while,” James said. If the Tors are able to get it turned around, a lot of the work that made it happen was done in the 2016 season under the leadership of now-graduated center/linebacker Seth Zapata and receiver/safety Jaleel Edwards. “I thought our team made great strides last season. Not everything is measured on the scoreboard. These young men have made a commitment to our program and they know the importance of hard work. They were a great group to work with, and the foundation has been laid by these guys,” noted James, who is 30-59 at Lamesa and, with an overall mark of 98-119 the last 20 years, is just two victories from reaching the 100-win milestone. Lamesa’s turnaround could depend on what kind of season junior Alex Garza produces. A 5-foot-8, 175-pound senior who plays tackle on offense and linebacker on defense, Garza “is quick and packs some punch,” James said. Another returning linebacker in Lamesa’s 5-2 defense is senior Noe Gonzales (5-7, 170), while experienced Tors in the secondary include junior Julian Zapata (5-8, 150) and senior Ethan Minjarez (5-9, 130). Holding the line up front will be the likes of senior end Dakota Alexander (6-1, 215) and junior tackler Ivien Gonzales (5-9, 250). Lamesa’s split-back offense will benefit from the return of Jace Burleson (5-7, 205), who as a sophomore churned out 1,060 yards and 10 touchdowns on 193 carries. Another youngster, Ryan Aguilar (5-10, 175), earned valuable experience as a freshman quarterback last year, completing 15-of-41 passes for 333 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions, while also rushing for 316 yards and three scores on 57 totes. The top receivers returning are seniors Jordan Derington (5-11, 155) who had 162 receiving yards and three TDs, and Eric Garcia (5-9, 180), who also kicks, with nine catches. Joining Garza up front will be seniors Moses Rodriguez (5-9, 240) and Zane Paulk (5-8, 170). James said Rodriguez is “strong and quick” and Paulk is “quick and aggressive.”
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School: Lamesa Mascot: Golden Tornadoes Colors: Black and Gold District: 2-4A D-II High School Phone: 806-872-8385 High School Fax: 806-872-5309 Head Coach: Tim James Offensive Coordinator: Tim James Defensive Coordinator: Mike Scott Assistant Coaches: Jacob Dangerfield, Jacob Hernandez, Jesse Casarez, Sam Estes, Alex Rodriquez, Mitchell James, Kale Ferguson, Sterling Jones, Gabe Chapa, Gerry Woodberry Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-9 Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 9
Basic Offense: Split back Basic Defense: 5-2 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2029 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 574 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2442 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1145 Major Team Strength: Work Ethic Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Alex Garza Players to Watch: Moses Rodriguez, Jordan Derington, Dakota Alexander, Eric Garcia, Julian Zapata, Ivien Gonzales, Jace Burleson, Ryan Aguliar Promising Newcomers: Gavin Hernandez, Juan Barrioz, James Rodriquez, Jonathan Roriquez, Zavin Kelly
Among the newcomers expected to make an impact are junior running back/linebacker Gavin Hernandez (5-6, 155) and junior running back/end Juan Barrioz (5-9, 170), along with sophomores James Rodriquez (5-9, 155, 4.9) at running back, Zavin Kelly (5-9, 155, 4.8) at receiver, Ethan Martinez (5-10, 230, 5.3) at guard, and Jonathan Rodriquez. Golden Tornadoes kick-off the season at home against Dimmitt September 1st.
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Monahans Loboes — District 2-4A D-II
Loboes Look To Overcome Graduation Losses
Graduation took a toll on the 2016 Monahans Loboes roster, claiming 19 players off a 9-3 team that made it 12-straight playoff years for the green and white. The Loboes claimed an unbeaten district title then beat Denver City (62-7) and Graham (42-21) in post-season action before bowing to Seminole in the regional round, 28-21. Coach Mickey Owens welcomes back 28 lettermen, including five starters on offense and four on defense. “Graduation hit us pretty hard. We are going to have to have some young kids step in early and help us. It may be slow at the start, but we feel like we will end up OK,” said Owens, who in 12 years at Monahans is 112-38 and 16466 in 19 seasons overall. The Loboes are solid at most skill positions on offense. “We have a quarterback, fullback, flanker and tight end back, so that is a good starting point,” Owens said. The Loboes churned out 4,139 rushing yards in their Wing T/Spread attack in 2016, with 1,751 of those, along with 26 touchdowns, coming from senior Tylan McCalister (4.46), who was named Permian Basin Newcomer of the Year and second-team all-state. All but one of the linemen responsible for clearing the way for McCalister are gone, with only senor Chris Samaniego, an all-district second-team pick with 75 knockdowns and 30 pancakes, returning. “We lost four of five offensive linemen, so we must be able to replace those four guys for us to have a chance,” Owens said. Back at quarterback is senior Dante Griner (4.78), who last season completed 53 passes in 101 attempts for 1,011 yards, 13 touchdowns and five interceptions to earn all-district second-team honors. Griner also rushed for 276 yards and two scores and booted 35-of-40 PATs. Senior Corbie Navarrette (4.90) returns at tight end. On defense, Monahans boasts a pair of proven veterans in the secondary in seniors David Birdwell (4.55) and Michael Smith (4.75). Birdwell was 2-4A’s Iron Man of the Year last year when he had 29 tackles, two interceptions and four pass break-ups, while on offense contributing 15 catches for 301 yards and four scores. Birdwell also averaged 36 yards per punt. Smith was good for 53 tackles (2 TFL), four picks and three break-ups as he received all-district first-team. All-district second-team picks were senior tackles Aidan Carlos (34 tackles, 11 TFL, 4 hurries) and Alec Gonzales (30 tackles, 13 TFL, 5 sacks, 2 hurries), as well as senior end Miguel Marmolejo (15 tackles, 14 TFL, 8 sacks, 15 hurries). “Our defense will be very inexperienced early. We lost all three linebackers that we must replace. We think we have some young kids that can fill these spots,” Owens said. Among those expected to step in are senior linebacker Javier Moreno (27 tackles, 4 TFL), senior back
School: Monahans Mascot: Loboes Colors: Green & White District: 2-4A D-II Head Coach: Mickey Owens Defensive Coordinator: Brad Harman Assistant Coaches: Terrill Amburn, Chris Simpson, Thomas Brockman, Fred Howard, Wade Gilliam, Beau Harris, Cameron Swarb, Doug Wallin, Sean Merrick Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3 Last Season’s District Record: 6-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1
Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Regional Team Eliminated By: Seminole Number of Lettermen Lost: 19 Number of Lettermen Returning: 28 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 4139 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1093 All State Potentials: Tylan McCalister, David Birdwell, Michael Smith, Chris Samaniego, Dante Griner
Dyron Moore (17 tackles, 3 TFL), senior linemen Greg Tarango (11 tackles, 3 TFL, 2 hurries) and Jordan Munoz (6 tackles.), and senior back Aaron Ursry (10 tackles). Others include ends Cody Poor and Mason Montes, and backs Jordan Fisher and Kye Noyola, while expected top newcomers off an 8-2 JV squad will be linebacker J.T. Pittman, receiver Mathew Villalobos, back Andy Marquez and linemen Trojan Terwilliger and Isom Chandler. Monahans’ season begins on the road against Wall before home games against Canyon and Big Spring. After a trip to Andrews, district play begins with a biggee at home against Seminole in a rematch of last year’s regional round. An open week follows, then it’s at Greenwood, home against Pecos, at Lamesa, home against Sweetwater, and at Fort Stockton.
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Pecos Eagles — District 2-4A D-II
Pieces Appear To Be In Place For Pecos Things are lining up nicely for the Pecos Eagles to have a memorable 2017 season. Coach Chris Henson welcomes back 22 lettermen off last year’s 5-5 team, including eight starters on offense and seven on defense. The Eagles also have a solid senior class, led by fouryear starting quarterback Bubba Henson, as well as an all-state leg in punter/kicker Jonathan Garcia. Seventeen players, including a pair of solid offensive linemen in Justin Rayos and Johnny Maldonado, were lost off last year’s squad that went 2-4 in district. Pecos has missed out on the playoffs two of the last three years, so the Eagles are hungry to regain the consistency that helped them to the post-season for six straight years from 2008-13. To make it happen, they’ll turn to Henson (6-0, 185, 4.58), who in three seasons has passed for 5,355 yards and 62 touchdowns while rushing for another 2,202 yards and 29 TDs. Last year in Pecos’ Spread Wing-T offense, Henson completed 162-of-288 passes for 2,452 yards and 33 TDs with 12 picks while getting another 760 yards and 10 TDs on the ground. Henson will have a talented group of receivers at his disposal led by a trio of seniors in three-year starter EJ Garcia (5-6, 150, 4.65) who owns 90 career receptions for 1,404 yards and 16 TDs (60-1,028 yds.-10 TDs in 2016), Isaiah Ornelas (5-6, 150) who last year compiled 31 catches for 525 yards and eight touchdowns, and Zeric Garcia (6-1, 165) who had 20 catches for 255 yards and five TDs in 2016. Returning at running back is secondteam all-district junior Michael Rambo (5-9, 185, 4.82) who a year ago rushed 80 times for 676 yards and five scores. The Eagles also boast a veteran offensive line where returners are another senior trio in three-year starter and first-team all-district center Samuel Soto (6-0, 275, 5.42) and tackles Ricky Rosalez (5-11, 230., 5.48) and secondteam all-district pick Julian Gervacio (5-10, 255, 5.61). Soto recorded 77 drives, 45 knockdowns and 12 pins last season, Rosalez had 46, 32 and 10, and Gervacio tallied 71, 46 and seven. Pecos averaged a very respectable 40 points a game last season. The problem was the Eagles defense gave up an average of 41. No doubt that’s been a focal point for Henson during the off-season. The strength of the Eagles’ 3-4 defense would seem to be at linebacker where three senior starters return. First-team all-district senior Pablo Hidalgo (6-0, 220, 4.81) is the team’s top returning tackler with 109 stops (8 TFL), three sacks, three fumble recoveries, two caused fumbles and two pass break-ups. Derick Jason (5-11, 165) racked up 38 tackles in 2016 while Angel Alaniz (5-9, 155) accumulated 50 takedowns. An experienced secondary sees more seniors in free safety Garcia (28 tackles, 2
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INTs), strong safety Ornelas, and cornerback Ray David Muela (6-0, 150) who is coming off a 48-tackle season. That leaves the defensive line, where senior Jonathan Garcia (6-1, 190, 4.73) is back at end where he made 56 tackles (7 TFL), five sacks, five caused fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Henson is looking for the Baeza boys – seniors Julian Baeza (6-4, 215) and Guillermo Baeza (5-11, 210) – to fill the gaps. Other holes will be filled by the seven other returning lettermen as well as players from a junior varsity and ninth grade program that mirrored last year’s varsity by winning five games each. Some of the key juniors promoted from the JV include running back Angel Gallegos (5-5, 170, 4.9), defensive lineman Zack Garcia (5-5, 270, 5.5), linebacker Ryan Orona (5-9, 160, 4.9), defensive end Isaiah Fuentes (6-0, 165, 5.0), strong safety Charles Hernandez (5-6, 150, 4.9) and free safety Nathan Hinojos (5-6, 150, 4.9). And, last but certainly not least, the Eagles have a valuable weapon in the form of Jonathan Garcia, an honorable mention all-state punter and kicker who in 2016 averaged 44 yards a punt and kicked 39 PATs four field goals including a 46-yarder, and 21 touchbacks. The 2017 season – the 12th at Pecos for Henson who is 54-60 (77-68 overall) – kicks off for Pecos Sept. 1 in Ozona against Brady before the Eagles’ home-opener against Kermit. After back-to-back road games against Alpine and Fabens, it’s home against Sweetwater, at Fort Stockton, home against Seminole, at Monahans, home against Greenwood and, after an open week, at Lamesa to end the regular season.
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Seminole Indians — District 2-4A D-2
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Seminole Ready To Roll After winning but a single ballgame in 2015 Head Coach Kent Jackson and the Seminole Indians rallied in 2016 to give the school its most wins since 1997 and a deep playoff run. With a solid core returning the Indians will need to fill in a few key holes, but if younger players step up Seminole could again be a force this coming season. Seminole got off to a good start in 2016 with wins over Lubbock High (44-9) and Idalou (29-0) before experiencing a dip in the middle of the season. A loss to Snyder (7-14) preceded a win over River Road (2912) but then the Indians dropped their first two district contests to Monahans (19-27) and Midland Greenwood (50-52). A pair of victories over Pecos (44-21) and Lamesa (39-12) turned the season back around, but Seminole still needed another win after a (22-39) loss to Sweetwater. They found that win against Fort Stockton (39-14) and headed into the postseason with a bit of momentum. A (33-7) Bi-District win over Perryton kept things rolling as did the subsequent Area round win over Iowa Park (46-27). Revenging their district opening loss
School: Seminole Mascot: Indians Colors: Black and Gold District: 2-4A D-2 H.S. Phone: 432-758-1339 Head Coach: Kent Jackson Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-4 Lettermen Lost: 13 Letterman Returning: 20 Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offensive: Shotgun Triple Option
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Midland Greenwood Rangers — District 2-4A D-II
Rangers Ready To Ride Into Postseason With New Coach Head Coach Jared Sanderson takes over the Greenwood program after a successful stint at Levelland. The Rangers are coming off of a solid year as well that ended earlier than they would have liked with a Bi-District loss to Bushland. Heading in to 2017, Greenwood will need to adjust to Coach Sanderson’s system and find momentum by the time district play begins in order to again qualify for the postseason. Discussing his coaching philosophy Coach Sanderson said, “Our first priority will always be to develop great men. The staff and I will coach character, responsibility, dedication, and tools to hand the adversities they will face in life. We want a tough hard-nosed and aggressive team that plays faster than the opponent. We also want to be a very disciplined football team.” With seventeen lettermen returning and an experienced coaching staff the Rangers have every opportunity to again be a force this coming year. The Rangers began 2016 with a trio of non district wins over Snyder (34-20), Brownfield (63-37), and Shallowater (42-10). The victories continued into district play with a pair of triumphs over Fort Stockton (59-8) and Seminole (52-50) before Greenwood dropped their first game of the year to Monahans (28-42). The Rangers bounced back with wins over Pecos and Lamesa before a setback against Sweetwater in the regular season finale. In a hard fought Bi-District playoff battle versus Bushland, Greenwood came up one score short in a (42-49) season ending loss to the Falcons. Greenwood will work from a Spread on offense under the guidance of coordinator Jhett Norman. Four starters return to the unit which averaged 46.7 points a game last season. The offensive line looks particularly strong for 2017 with a trio of returning players in Matt Groeschel (6’6 330 Sr. OL), Parker Wigington (6’3 310 Jr. OL), and Dalton Richardson (5’11 205 Sr. OL). Jared Nail (5’8 165 Sr. WR) is the other returning starter on
offense. On defense the Rangers work from a 4-3 base set with Brad Morgan serving as defensive coordinator. Overall speed and a strong D-line are the unit’s strengths. Four starters return, two up front in Brian Ramos (5’10 185 Sr. DE), and Braden Latham (5’9 195 Sr. DL), one linebacker, Gunnar Holcomb (6’3 190 Sr. LB), and Jared Nail (5’8 165 Sr. S) in the secondary. Other key players expected to see prominent roles for 2017 include QB Jake Somers (6’0 180 Jr.), RB/LB Ryan Snodgrass (5’10 175 Soph.), WR/CB Kobe Jameson (5’8 160 Jr.), WR/ CB Brody Ray (6’1 165 Soph.), WR/S Seth Weatherby (5’8 160 Jr.), OL/DL Jayden Kitchens (6’1 210 Soph.) and OL/DL Jerry Vasquez (5’7 200 Jr.). “We have a lot of great kids,” Coach Sanderson said. “We will have to fill some holes on both sides of the ball, but have a great core group coming back. I think we have the skill and line to put a great team together. They have come a long way in the short time I have been here. I am excited about this group of young men. The biggest challenge we will face going into this season will be installing a new system on both sides of the ball.” Greenwood will find out how well they are adjusting to the new system beginning September 1st at Snyder. The home opener comes September 8th with a visit from Brownfield. September 15th the Rangers go to Shallowater followed by another road trip to San Angelo to face Lakeview on September 22nd. The district opener is also homecoming as Greenwood will host Fort Stockton on September 26th. October 6th the team travels to Seminole. Monahans comes to town October 13th. Following an open week the Rangers go to Pecos October 27th. Senior night will be November 3rd versus Lamesa and the regular season concludes at Sweetwater November 10th.
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Preseason District Selections Division I District 1 1. Muleshoe 2. Shallowater 3. Littlefield 4. Amarillo River Road 5. Slaton 6. Friona
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District 3 1. Comanche 2. Brady 3. Merkel 4. Clyde 5. Jim Ned 6. Early
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Friona Chieftains— District 1-3A D-I
Chieftains Eyeing Playoff Return In 2017 Like Rome, perennial playoff programs aren’t built in a day, but Jimmy Arias has Friona moving in that direction again. In two seasons under Arias, the Chieftains have shown signs of returning to the glory days of the 1990s and 2000s when district titles and post-season football were as common for Friona fans as the Texas Panhandle wind. Last season, an inexperienced Chieftains’ team finished with a 4-6 overall mark, the most wins for the program since 2009. Arias expects to have 16 lettermen back in 2017, including 9 starters on offense and 7 on defense. If they continue to improve, their season could be special. “Last year we were very young and competed in a tough district,” Arias said. “This year we have experience on our side but our district will still be a weekly grind.” Junior skill specialists Jonathan Hernandez and Marco Monreal are perhaps the Chieftains’ top veterans. Last season Hernandez earned an all-district second team spot at wide receiver with 48 catches
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Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2743 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1066 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2957 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1166 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Speed Players to Watch: Marco Monreal, Jonathan Hernandez, Rocky Barrios, Sterling Osborne, Guillermo Qunitana Promising Newcomers: Marin Santiago, Rodrigo Munoz Athletic Director: Jimmy Arias A. D. Phone Number: 806-250-3951 Superintendent: Dr. Pamela Nelson-Ray Principal: Erika Montana
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opener and then face Booker in a Sept. 9 neutral site contest at West Texas High. After hosting Bovina on Sept. 15, they complete non-district play with road games at Floydada (Sept. 22) and Dalhart (Sept. 29). Friona’s District 1-3A assignment begins with trips to River Road on Oct. 13 and Littlefield on Oct. 20. They close out league play with home battles against Muleshoe (Oct. 27) and Slaton (Nov. 10) and a (Nov. 3) confrontation at Shallowater.
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Littlefield Wildcats — District 1-3A D-I
Wildcats Will Be Young A new era of Littlefield Wildcat football begins for 2017 as Brent Green takes over as head coach. Green, longtime assistant, replaced Bryan Huseman, who retired after 26 years at Littlefield. Not only did Littlefield lose Huseman, the Wildcats also lost a very solid senior class last spring. Those thirteen seniors spearheaded Littlefield’s effort that resulted in an unbeaten district championship and playoff wins over Crane (63-20) and Bowie (29-20) before the run ended in the regional semifinals with a loss to eventual state semifinalist, Wall (55-7). “The kids made a great turnaround from preseason to district play and ended up going 5-0 district champs in a very tough district,” Green said of Littlefield’s 9-4 season. Now, after 22 years as an assistant, it’s Green’s turn to make his mark on Littlefield football. Only eight lettermen return to get things going, including just three starters on each side of the line of scrimmage. “We lost a really good senior class,” Green said of graduated players Brian Acevedo, Tyreese Jackson, Taner McNabb, Nathan Solis, Michael Solis, John Castillo, Nathan Hobbs and Jacob Martinez. “We have some talented kids coming back in a few spots, but we’ll really need some young kids to come around in order for us to compete for a playoff spot.” Among the talented returners are senior lineman Matthew
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Arce (511, 260, 5.2) and senior running back Chris Douglas (5-10, 175, 4.7). Green called Arce, who recorded 71 tackles (17 TFL), a “great blocker and leader.� Douglas rushed for 1,281 yards and 15 touchdowns on 129 carries (9.9 ypc) and caught 19 passes for 361 yards and one score, while on defense in the secondary he accounted for 33 tackles. Other seniors with experience include the two senior ends/cornerbacks Luis Tarango (5-7, 165) and Daniel Pedroza (5-10, 170), who recorded 47 tackles in 2016. Being counted on to play a bigger role in 2017 will be senior running back Antqwon Griggs (5-8, 165), who ran for 237 yards and 3 TDs a year ago, senior center/defensive lineman Jonathan Tiller (5-11, 180) who had 9 tackles, junior fullback/ linebacker Isaiah Rios (5-6, 150) who had 10 stops, and senior lineman Miles Devaughn (5-8, 320) who is coming off a knee
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S Hwy 214 N Phone: (806) 266-5535
O’Donnell
815 9th St. Phone: (806) 428-3245
Tahoka
601 E Hwy 114 Phone: (806) 894-7343
1519 Ave. H Phone: (806) 561-4549
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Have an AMAZING senior year!
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610 E. 4th
Isaiah Rios
Lowe’s Supermarket & Pharmacy
Littlefield, TX 79339
806-853-7322
102 West Waylon Jennings Blvd. Littlefield, TX 79339
(806) 385-4711 Pharmacy (806) 385-4250
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Name HT WT OF Gannen Braddock 5’9 160 QB Daniel Stinson 5’8 150 QB Antqwon Griggs 5’8 165 RB Derrick Rodgers 5’7 150 RB Joseph Trevino 5’9 140 RB K.T. Terrell 5’7 150 RB Chris Douglas 5’9 160 RB Kevin Zapata 5’6 140 RB Luis Tarango 5’7 165 SE Brandon Long 5’9 175 FB Dominic Olivarez 5’10 190 FB Aaron Parker 5’9 170 RB Isaiah Rios 5’6 150 FB Alex Pena 5’9 210 FB Jonathan Tiller 5’11 180 C Jakob Molina 5’9 175 OL Ryan Cotton 5’10 210 OL Mason Bryant 6’0 185 OL Cody Hollingsworth 5’9 165 OL Levi Flores 5’10 210 OL Adam Armstrong 6’0 160 OL Ruben Alfaro 5’9 180 OL Matthew Arce 5’11 260 OL Miles Devaughn 5’8 320 OL Sonny Soto 5’11 175 OL Daniel Pedroza 5’10 170 SE Jayden Longoria 6’1 160 TE
J E N N A
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Love, Grandma, Grandpa, Ace & Mimi
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Date Opponent Sept. 01 Pampa Sept. 08 Denver City Sept. 15 Idalou Sept. 22 Roosevelt Sept. 29 Stratford Oct. 13 Shallowater* Oct. 20 Friona* Oct. 27 Slaton* Nov. 03 Muleshoe* Nov. 10 River Road* District*
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806-893-1907
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We are SO proud of you!
D E L A Y N A
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Proverbs 3:5-6
Have a blessed Sophmore Year! We love you!
Dad, Daniel & Mom
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DAISY!
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Back Row (L to R): Mykenzie Price, Brynna Ray Middle Row: Julianna Rodriguez, Ale Rojas, Madalyn Tarango, Marissa Perez Bottom Row: Brianna Acevedo, Mallory Marquez (Mascot), Danielle Zapata
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Service is our specialty
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Jackie Smith
Anderson Properties
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Realtor
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N&G Construction
Box 1388 • Littlefield, TX 79336
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Gilbert Muniz - Owner
Lamb County Tire & Auto
HEATING • AIR CONDITIONING • PLUMBING Lic. TACLA018280C M-18772
Mark Castaneda Manager
521 Hall Ave. Littlefield, TX 79339
1401 E. Waylon Jennings Blvd. • Littlefield, TX 79339 806.385.5064 • Fax 806.385.4293
Keeping Your Loved Ones at Home Providing a range of services for the Surrounding areas since 1983
Business Hours:
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Nails & Spa
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901 Hall Littlefield, TX 79339 806-385-5561
Waymore’s
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1100 S WICKER LITTLEFIELD, TX 79339 806-466-8682
Mardi, You are my Sunshine! Love, PawPaw
Hwy. 54
806-385-6005
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(806) 385-7878
Madlyn Rees ~ Cosmetologist
(806) 241-4533
711 Hall Avenue Littlefield, TX 79339
Littlefield, Texas
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We’re in the Hay Business!
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Wildcat Laundry
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E & E TRUCK REPAIR
Littlefield City Barbershop Rocky Caudillo • Barber 326 Phelps Ave. (806) 598-2482
Dr. Cindy George FP/OB Dr. Daniel Hadzic FP/OB Jennifer Galey FNP
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806-246-3505
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LONE STAR GRILL
700 W. 14th Littlefield, TX 79339
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Lov Mom e you, & Da d
Phone: 806-385-4607 Fax: 806-385-3200
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Have a Blessed Freshman Year!
Have a Great Year Wildcats!
Stephen Rangel Eph. 6:11
GOD BLESS
Love, Mom, Dad, and Jonathan
Daniella
314 South Westside Littlefield, Texas 79339
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310 Phelps Ave, Littlefield, TX 79339
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Liberty!
Cheer LOUD and PROUD Liberty!
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Love,
Blayton
Hammons Funeral Home
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Family Owned and Operated
Funeral Director 806-385-5121 503 E. 5th/P.O. Box 910 • Littlefield, TX 79339 hammonsfuneralhome@gmail.com www.hammonsfuneralhome.com
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Wildcats Superfans Ricky, Missy & Nathan Hobbs- Justin & Sarah Blakely Coach Lewis and Brenda Boomer Pat & Tammy Demel Duane and DeEnna Brown Tiddly Blakely Yea Yea Yea! Robert & Janet Dillard Jan & Rick Richards and Hank Richards The Garcia Family Michael & Cindy Arenivaz Kut Hut Barber Shop Nelda, Ali & Andi Flores Fran & Kat Arenivaz AJ Arenivaz Bernardo & Melissa Medina Bernardo & Eva Medina Luke Hasie McNeese Family Joshua, Sara, Calib, Cayson & Caitlyn Villarreal #28 Nate Herrera Kandy, Phat, Kibi, Navy & Quincy Randy, Donna, Britni, Courtni & Ashtyn Parker Reece and Rylee Miller David, Lacy, Dawson and Dylan Adkins Brady, Shayla, Bailee, Hunter and Kinlee Kloiber Go Wildcats! Marty, Amy, Mason and Logan Jones Troy & Kim Moss Good Luck Wildcats! Love Scott and Mandi Say Luke, Alyson, Callee & Kimber Albus Trisha & Taos Duncan, & Matt Nelson Brent, Tammy, Blake & Chippy Green Kevin, Beth and Colton Campbell The Laundry Room GATA! Brian Calaway and Karson Calaway Go Wildcats! Linda Ramirez Joan Williams- Go Wildcats! Trisha Martinez and Dylan Brown Go Wildcats! The Teafatillers Maddy & Daven Tarango Go Cats! From The Zinns Cory, Charissa, Taryn, Rhealee & Graceson Golden Saul, Nallely, Jackalynn, Seth & Isabella Ontiveros Brent, Mel and Brynlea Heffington- Go Wildcats! Gary, Shayla, Brooke, Bailey & Brady Jones Cindie Walker and Tim Walker Van & Ann Ray Brenda Goheen Red Rock Dairy Jamie & Pepper Grey James & Mayra Perkins Shawna Wagley Tony & Sarah DeLuzio James & Kelly Deloach Charles Heffington Jody and Cindy Pope and Deiondrick Ivery Terry, Sue, Rob, Valann, Jason, Brody, Dylon, Ethan G. Gary & Cheryl Green Dale and Cindy Demel
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Brunson Go Wildcats! Lance & Shanda Broadhurst Belinda Chapman and Joe Gauthier Kenny & Robin Rucker Brian, Amanda, Taylor, Stephanie & Trooper Jolley Miranda & TJ Boren Mark & Rhonda Fisher CharPat Ricky & Gena Yantis Bill, Destiny, Courtney, Bradley & Mark Bussanmas Farms- Perry & Kelli Bussanmas Greg, Melete, Shelby & Sydney White Doug and Sissy Watts Leopoldo Cabrera, MD Joe & Diane Rangel Amber, Delayna and Daniel Yolanda Garcia Joey, Courtney, Izzy, Olivia, Lucy & Maverick Rangel Zachary and Zander Lopez- Love you Tiff! Black Jack BBQ Maddy & Daven Tarango Go Wildcats Have a great year! Cigs-N-More Genasis and Geyah Garza Go Wildcats! Have a great year #72 Matthew #30 Daniella Go Wildcats! AC Mobile Wash Emmalie and Aleigha Ernest Hernandez Olga and Ernesto Rios Serenity, Chaslynn & Jerzey Molina Ethan Cervantez & Elijah Cervantez Mary Ann Coronado Nancy Lee Junior High Science Department Ramon & Veatrize Hernandez Trinity & Anastasio Ayala Devon Lopez & Alexandra Ayala Jimmie Garcia Jason & Martha Ayala Danny & Christina Gomez Jeremy, Lacretia, Devin, Dylan, Kambryn and Kaitlyn Flores Evan, Amanda, Lucas, Haylee, Alaina & Shane Daniel Barrera Kut Hut Adan and Arturo Miranda Mark and Carri Warsing and Family The Garcia Family Rene, Janie & Erin Duran Olga and Ernesto Rios Dina & Rolando Gonzales Isaac, Dora, Kane & Jeremiah DeLaFuente Jerry, Lolita, Levy & Jonathan Hernadez Tommy & Kay Cloninger The Rodriguez Family Koby Trotter and Daisy Garcia Leandro & Melanie Garcia Ariel, Aaron, Kayden & Janella Rodriquez McNeese Family KZZN 1490AM- Home of the Wildcats!
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Muleshoe Mules — District 1-3A D-I
Stubborn Mules Not Backing Down in 2017
No matter the appearance of its pre-season roster, Muleshoe has found a path to the playoffs every year but one over the last two decades. Like some of its inexperienced predecessors, the 2017 Mules will also have to develop quickly behind just four returning starters on both sides of the ball. Last season Muleshoe fans saw their native sons post an 8-5 record under the direction of David Wood, who has been with the school his entire 22-year career as a head coach. Their effort included a 3-2 district ledger, post-season wins against Kermit and Breckenridge and a third-round loss to Brock. “We got through a tough non-district schedule, but our district also proved to be very tough,” Wood said. “We overcame a 21-7 halftime deficit in the second round of the playoffs to beat a very tough Breckenridge team.” Graduation claimed seven players from that team who received some form of all-district recognition. Wood said those losses mean the 2017 Mules will likely be strongest in the secondary, at least early on, but they’ll need to have some linemen step up and perform once the district race begins.
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School: Muleshoe Mascot: Mules Colors: Black and White District: 1-3A D-I High School Phone: 806 946-9333 High School Fax: 806 272-7574 Head Coach: David Wood Offensive Coordinator: Wes Wood Defensive Coordinator: Wes Boatmun Assistant Coaches: John Jay, Steven Butler, David Sturdivant, Trevor Owens, RC Mills, Ryan Miller, Bryan Loera Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 3rd Team Eliminated By: Brock Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Lettermen Returning: 13
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Split Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2375 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 4246 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2701 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1532 Major Team Strength: Secondary Major Team Weakness: Lineman Players to Watch: Carlos Mesa, Romeo Reyes, Yoel Reyes, Brady Martinez Promising Newcomers: Ryan Rodriguez, Justin Carrion, Luke DelToro Athletic Director: David Wood Superintendent: RL Richards Principal: Steve Myatt
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General Manager: Travis Hall
GO MULES!
“You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you.” Phillippians 4:13 “Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They do it for a perishable crown that will not last; but we do it for an imperishable crown that will last forever.” 1 Corinthians 9:25
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“We will have to mature and find team chemistry quickly or we may see our season slip away early,” Wood cautioned. “Our district will be as competitive as it ever was.” On offense, Muleshoe returns a pair of receivers who could finish among the league’s best in senior Romeo Reyes and junior Yoel Reyes. Last season Romeo Reyes caught 25 passes for 374 yards and 2 touchdowns en route to an all-district second team nod. He also made a significant impact in the secondary with 44 tackles, 3 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions. As a sophomore, Yoel Reyes hauled in 30 passes for 441 yards and 4 TDs. As a defense back, he logged 49 tackles and recovered a fumble.
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This Season Ean!
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I Corinthians 10:31
Love
Mom, Dom & Tatum Dad & Grandma
806-272-3215
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Senior running back Michael Lozano could also be poised to dominate in 2017. Last season he ripped through opposing ground defenses for 704 yards and 5 touchdowns on just 67 carries. Rangy blocker Carlos Meza (6-2, 180, Sr.), an alldistrict second teamer as a junior, is back to mentor an otherwise inexperienced line. He also pitched in on defense in ’16 with 30 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery. The Mules’ defense also returns junior lineman Moises Vasquez (66 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries) and junior linebackers Isaac Mendoza (97 tackles, 2 sacks, 3 interceptions) and Ean Hasley (44 tackles, a recovered fumble). Senior placekicker Arturo Contreras hit 50 extra
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points and a field goal last year and should again handle the Mules’ kicking chores. Muleshoe’s 2017 season gets rolling with a Sept. 1 home contest against Levelland. After visiting Snyder Sept. 8, they return to the home field for battles with Brownfield (Sept. 15) and Childress (Sept. 22). Their final non-district challenge takes place Sept. 29 at Idalou. The Mules will visit Slaton on Oct. 13 to kick off the District 1-3A schedule. Following an Oct. 20 home brawl against River Road, they take to the road for tests at Friona (Oct. 27) and Littlefield (Nov. 3). They end league play Nov. 10 by hosting Shallowater.
Let’s Go Mules!
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John: 806.891.8800 Muleshoe Varsity Schedule Date Sep. 01 Sep. 08 Sep. 15 Sep. 22 Sep. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 03 Nov. 10
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2017 MULESHOE MULES NAME Romeo Reyes Arturo Conreras Jorge Albarran Brady Martinez Isaac Mendoza Yoel Reyes Ean Hasley Michael Lozano Rudy Ruiz Carlos Meza Zach Atwood Moises Vasquez Leonel Camarena Fidel Mendoza
OF. DF. Rec Sec K RB Sec Rec Sec Rec Sec Rec Sec Rec LB Rec Sec OL DL OL DL OL LB OL DE OL DL OL DL
YR 12 12 11 11 11 11 11 12 11 12 12 11 11 12
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BENIGNO RODRIGUEZ 1811 W AVE C MULESHOE, TX. 79347 806-566-8908 806-272-5405
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We Provide All Equipment. Price Varies.
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800.852.8291
Serving Muleshoe & Surrounding Areas.
Insurance & Financial Services Agent
1602 W. American Blvd. Muleshoe, TX 79347 Tel 806.272.7548 Fax 806.272.4756 jdebruin@farmersagent.com
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506 W American Blvd Muleshoe Tx 79347 Owner Israel Vasquez “Lalo” 806-946-7858
(806) 518-5235 (806) 946-8736
401 W Cedar Muleshoe, TX 79347
Fax 806-272-3180
(806) 272-5803
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Herrera Irrigation
HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER
315 W. 5th Street Muleshoe, Texas 79347
Mickey W. Dawson
Sergio Leal , Owner
107 E Ash P.O. Box 363 Muleshoe, TX
Ph (806) 272-5772 Fax (806) 272-3357
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Since 1957
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CPA, Senior Accountant
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Shallowater Mustangs - District 1-3A D-I
Wood Takes Reins In Shallowater It’s safe to say the 2016 season didn’t go the way the Shallowater Mustangs wanted. They hope things are about to change under new leadership. After four straight district championships and a trip to the state quarterfinals in 2015, the Mustangs limped to a 2-9 record. They did manage to sneak into the playoffs but lost in the first round to Wall, 47-18. Enter Bryan Wood, the former Canyon ISD athletic director who before that was a highly-successful football coach at Randall, Sunray, Pampa and Rotan. In seven years at Randall, Wood led the Raiders to a 64-23 record and two trips to the quarterfinals, and at Sunray before that Wood guided the Bobcats to two appearances in the state semifinals. Overall, Wood’s 17-year career record is 149-58. “It will be a transition period and there will definitely be some bumps in the road,” Wood said. “The nondistrict schedule is brutal and the Mustangs will be learning new schemes and terminology on both sides of the ball. The goal will be to get the kids to play hard
School: Shallowater Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Red and Black District: 1-3A D-I High School Phone: 806-832-4531 Head Coach: Bryan Wood Assistant Coaches: Jeremy Holt, Steve Biera, Steve Adams, Jared Aven, Jay Lusk Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-9 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: BiDistrict Team Eliminated By: Wall Number of Lettermen Lost: 14
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Number of Lettermen Returning: 17
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Multiple I Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Work Ethic Major Team Weakness: Depth/Size All State Potentials: Koby Wood,Tate Whitten, Austin Wenzel, Mitch Stutler Players to Watch: Brody Hendrick, Mitch Stutler, Wade Burt, Caleb White, Garrett Tongate, Drew Webb, Evan Soria, Cody Powe, Jonathan Calderon
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and make progress each week in order to be ready for district play on Oct. 13 vs. Littlefield.” Shallowater returns 17 lettermen, including six offensive and six defensive starters from a roster that graduated 14 players, among them linemen Eijah Ortiz, Brody Barnes and Brandon Vanatta in the secondary. “We return some good experience at the skill positions on each side of the ball,” Wood said. “The big question revolves around the play up front on both sides of the ball. Finding the right mix of offensive linemen and adapting to the new scheme will play a huge part in determining the amount of success this team will have.”
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The Mustangs’ experience skill position players junior quarterback Cutter Sparks, who last season completed 94-of-175 passes for 1,217 yards with eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions. One of Sparks’ top receivers is back in senior Mitch Stutler, who had 43 catches for 580 yards and three TDs while also starting in the defensive secondary. Returning in the offensive and defensive backfields is senior Brody Hendrick, who last season ran 144 times for 871 yards and six TDs. The top statistical veterans back on defense are senior linebacker Austin Wenzel with 99 tackles (18 solo) and Coach Wood’s son Koby, a senior who
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recorded four interceptions at Randall. Koby also averaged 40 yards a punt. Other returning senior starters are Tate Whitten at receiver and in the secondary, Wade Burt at linebacker, defensive back Caleb White, and offensive linemen Garrett Tongate and Jonathan Calderon. Other top seniors on the roster include running back Caleb White and linemen Drew Webb, Evan Soria, and Cody Powe, while top juniors include backs Braxton Jurado, Hayden Vanderroest and Tyler Williams, tight end Holt Pierce, linemen CJ Easley and Brady Newton, and kicker Jackson Kramer. Good-looking sophomores are backs Hunter Gossett and Kreed Kotara and lineman Grant
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We are so proud of you!
Cailyn, Hope you have an amazing senior year! Let your light shine!
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We Love You! Mom, Dereck, Carli, Bryson, Hanna, Cash & Crew
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Johnston. Shallowater’s JV went 6-4 last season, while the Mustang freshmen went 4-6. The Mustangs open their season with back-to-back road games against Idalou and Levelland before the home debut against Greenwood. An early open date in week four leads into a road game at Lubbock High then home for three in a row against Estacado and district dates against Littlefield and Slaton. Then it’s at River Road, home against Friona and at Muleshoe. Wood believes Littlefield, Muleshoe and River Road are the teams to beat.
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1401 9th Street • Shallowater, Texas 79363
Don and Ruth Enger CRS, GRI, CNHS, ABR
Office: (806)793-0677 Cell Phone: (806)438-7712 denger@coldwellbanker.com
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Your Friends In Real Estate
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1634 17th St. (17th & Q) Lubbock, TX 79401
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TJ Rentfro Owner
Player To Watch
P.O. Box 1175 Shallowater, TX 79363
806-281-7175 trentfro@rentfroconstruction.com
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Congratulations Seniors 2018!
2 Chronicles 15:7 “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.”
For our #25, Caleb White, we love you & are so proud of you! — Mom, Dad & Brothers
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2017 SHALLOWATER RETURNING LETTERMEN
First Tate Whitten Cade Rigby Cutter Sparks Brody Hendrick Mitch Stutler Wade Burt Dylan Rigby Caleb White Austin Wenzel Braxton Jurado Isaiah Ramos Garrett Tongate Drew Webb Evan Soria Cody Powe Riley Crabtree Jonathan Calderon Koby Wood
Off QB/REC REC QB/REC RB/REC REC REC REC RB RB RB OL OL OL OL OL OL OL QB/REC
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TODD RATHEAL
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president
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2017 Shallowater Mustang Schedule
CraigCo Backhoe, Inc.
Date Opponent Site Time Sept. 01 Idalou T 7:30 Sept. 08 Levelland T 7:30 Sept. 15 Greenwood H 7:30 Sept. 22 OPEN Sept. 29 Lubbock High T 7:30 Oct. 06 Lubbock Estacado H 7:30 Oct. 13 Littlefield* H 7:30 Oct. 20 Slaton* H 7:30 Oct. 27 River Road* T 7:30 Nov. 03 Friona* H 7:30 Nov. 10 Muleshoe* T 7:30 *District
Craig and Sherri Conner “We dig the Mustangs & Fillies” (806) 632-2572
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Phone: (806) 687-1915 Fax: (806) 687-1925 Cell: (806) 544-7017
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Have a great year Zach! We love you!
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Love Mom, Dad & Blake
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We are so proud of you Mitch!
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806-404-4046
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Commercial Concrete, Dirt Work & Demolition
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Proudly Supports the
SHALLOWATER MUSTANGS
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REALTORS® Denise Fuqua
Have a great year!
Agent
Love, Mom, Dad & Guthrie
Hettler Insurance Agency
Jo Wright-Chapman
4432 S Loop 289 • Lubbock, TX 79414 Voice: 806/798-7800 • Fax: 806/798-7804 Toll Free: 800/793-2742 denise@hettlerinsurance.com
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We love you!
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Dad, Mom, Kizmo, Kami, Poppy & Coco
Please Enjoy Lunch for Two
TRUITT GARLAND
with our compliments
Krista Melcher 806-742-4515 Megan Sunderman 806-742-4516
Jim Adams,
President N.A.C.E. Certified #141594 Phone: 806-763-2944 • Fax: 806-763-7856
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Cutter Sparks
Elite Media Blasting Services
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ADAMS PAINT COMPANY
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1416 N. University Ave. • Lubbock, Texas 79415
CODY TAX & ACCOUNTING SERVICES copy, tax & accounting services
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Kelly Burgett Homes Kelly Burgett 806-632-7439
CHRIS CODY (806) 544-4915
chriscody12@gmail.com
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Cookies, Clothes and More!
David Fink
Owners: Josh & Stephanie Keeney
(806) 787-2205
707 Avenue G • Shallowater, TX Like us on Facebook! •
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(806) 549-7015
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(806) 777-1333
Professional Nails Care
Proudly Lubbock,
Diane Abbott, Owner (806)993-COOK
• Residential & Commercial
Shallowater
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and communities
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Rob Oliphint Owner
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806.771.2261 Business Hours Mon–Sat: 10am-8pm Sunday: 12pm-6pm
Clothing & Accessories Boutique
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4905 S. Loop 289 • Lubbock, Tx 79424
Welcome Walk-ins Gift Certificate Available For Any Occasions
Phone: (806) 794-5990 Fax: (806) 794-6211
Taylor Mesman
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Entomologist PO Box 189 Sudan, TX 79371
DENA POTTER • 806-474-7020 705 Avenue G • Shallowater, Texas 79363
Office: (806) 946-3399
GO MUSTANGS!!
Fax: (806)946-3659 Mobile: (575) 309-6881
more than unique
Shallowwater Flower and Gifts
806-771-5588
Aprill Hudson ~ Owner
3624 50th St. Suite C Lubbock, TX 79413
Tammy Hamersley Realtor
Larry & Mary Galvan Owners
Marie Garcia Realtor
2405 W Loop 289 Lubbock, TX 79407
GO Mustangs!!
806-778-4497
SMALL TOWN AUTO SALES QUALITY CARS AT AFFORDABLE PRICES
Jeremy & Michelle Cunningham 806.368.9329 7419 19th Street, Lubbock, TX 79401
Wishing Kondi Smith a fantastic 2017-2018 From your Ag-Co Family
(806) 785-1236 Mowing, Edging, Weed Eating, Alleys, Hauling, Shrub Trimming
Erin Agee
Owner/Editor
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910 12th St, Shallowater, TX 79363
9-5 Mon - Fri & 9-12 Sat
A & B
It’s your LAST year! Make it your BEST year! We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. Love, Dad, Mom & Houston
Muffler Shop DUALS CUSTOM – STOCK
Deuteronomy 31:6 “ Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Joe Flinn, Owner
(806) 747-4443
3902 Avenue Q, Lubbock, Texas
“Finally be strong in the Lord and his mighty power, put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.”
SHALLOWATER MUSTANGS SUPER FANS The Phillips Family Zack, Rebekah, Emery, & Kylen Holder David, Kellye, Zack, & Maci Sparkman Brent Caraway Clarene Henderson Mary & Scott Murray Josh, Stephanie, Piper, & Pierce Keeney Tony, Tonya, Ty, & Wes Jackson Blake, Jeri, Taylor, Maci, & Alex Moravcik Brice, Kirstin, Emma Kate, Easton, Evan, & Eliot Foster Ron, Kelly, Hayden, & Hadleigh VanderRoest
Matt and Ashlee Laycock William, Coleman, Augie, Maggie: Lee Grands! Jason, Stacey, Zack, Macey, Kayley, Paris, & Blaze Kyle, Lesley, Kamryn & Karson Motheral Kelby, Toshia, London, Kamryn, & Sutton Ledbetter The Carter Family Kramer Family The Jeter Family Dugger Family The Shields Family The Mangum Family Fuqua Family
Lyncoln House Perry, Stacey, Lexi and Parker Robinson The Wilkinson Family The Kelly Family The Darden Family Rob, Christina, Cruz Dickson, & Caden Jackson The Pierce Family Monte, Jennifer, Holt, & Hays Jared, Von, Montgomery, & Les Aven The Mitchells Josh, Kaycee, Kate, & Kameron Tabor JoeBob, April, Bryant,
Patrick, Jennifer, Garrett, & Kate Adair The Price’s Joe and Josie Servantez Jon-Jon Servantez Justin, Roxann, Mia, Presley and Blaine St. Clair Tadd, Scotta, Kristen, & Cameron Knight Tom & Carol Johnson Imogene Young Robby & Morgan Emery Scott, Marla, Lauryn, & Lyndee Gilmore Hawkins Family Tommy, Sherry and Slade Heath, Brandi, Macee, Chloe, & Tatum McKinney
Bruce, Shawna, Matthew, and Elleigh Haynie The Hart Family Warren and Phylis Yeager Bruce and Patti Cunningham Two C Livestock Mitch and Donna Elmore Mike and Penny Harkey Maki Mitchell Tom and Marcia Powe Trinity and Reagan McCormick Cody Pack The Newton Family Rusty, Michelle, Collin & Braylie Gray Greg & Cindy Couch Danny, Morgan, Logan, Landri, and
& Maddie Blackburn Bobby and Debbie Hobgood Big Robb, Leigh, Shelby, and Pearson Jonston Scott, Marla, Lyndee, & Lauren Gilmore Rodney, Anna, Spencer, & Sawyer Jackson John , Libby, Slade, Jentry, and Ryker Chisum Jackson, Greyson, Clay, & Shea Adrian Long Farms Vaughn Family Kyle, Teresa, Kadyn, Kallan Kuehler The Haynes Joe & Kindrea Longway
—Ephesians 6:10-18
LOVE, MOM, DAD, OLIVIA & AVA CHRISTINA ZAMORA (806) 559-6358 LORI MARIN • OWNER (806) 470-6780
Nails • Hair • Wax
4640 34TH STREET LUBBOCK, TX 79401
CASEY MEADOWS (806) 281-3469
8207 Ithaca Ave Ste. E
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Slaton Tigers — District 1-3A D-I
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Tigers Stronger, Faster, More Experienced Nothing is more valuable to a young football team than experience, although strength and speed might be a close second and third. Those three ingredients are what Slaton coach Stacey Martin hopes will make the difference for the Tigers in 2017. Slaton struggled to a one-win season, and win less district campaign, in Martin’s first season with the Tigers. “We really struggled during the season and lacked consistency on offense and defense,” said Martin, the former Coahoma and Alpine coach who sports a career record of 45-40. “We had a lot of really young guys that had to step in and play big roles. We just never were able to perform at a level to be consistent enough to be competitive in our district.” Now, with a year in his program, Martin believes the Tigers will be much better in 2017. “We will be much improved after a year in the weight room. Our strength and speed have increased as well as our mental toughness. Those freshmen and sophomores that played last season are now a year older, and the experience under the lights will hopefully pay off this year.” About half of last year’s roster was lost to graduation, but the Tigers return a little more than half of last year’s starters. Among the 15 veterans on the 2017 squad, six started on offense and seven on defense. Martin has a good mix of upper- and underclassmen on which he’ll be leaning, starting with seniors Dajahnay Williams (5-9, 165) at receiver and defensive back, lineman Xavier Ramirez (5-9, 140), and O-lineman/linebacker Ethan Rivera (5-10, 170). Others expected to lead Slaton’s recovery are junior tight end/linebacker Malachai Mendez (6-2, 185) and Kevondrick Gober (5-7, 135), a receiver and secondary specialist. Others on which the Tigers are relying include juniors Justin Smith (5-7, 160) at quarterback and defensive back, Manuel Sanchez (5-7, 155) at running back and linebacker, and Isaiah Riojas (5-11, 215) in the trenches of Slaton’s 3-4 defense and I-set offense, which last year produced 3,124 rushing yards and 1,680 passing. The Tigers kick off the new season with back-toback road games against Floydada and Roosevelt, then get two at home against New Deal and Lamesa for homecoming. After a trip to Post and an open week, district play begins at home against Muleshoe. Then it’s at Shallowater, home against Littlefield and River Road, and finally at Friona to wrap up the regular-season. “It’s a tough district from top to bottom,” Martin said. “You have to be ready to play each week to earn a trip to the postseason.”
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School: Slaton Mascot: Tigers Colors: Red & Black District: 1-3A D-I Head Coach: Stasey Martin Defensive Coordinator: Jeff Caffey Assistant Coaches: Zach Duncan, Brandon Langson, Stacy Godfrey, Dustin Leonard, Bo Medley, Jose Alvoardo Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-8 Last Season’s District Record: 0-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 15 Number of Lettermen Returning: 17 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7
Basic Offense: I-Set Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3124 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1680 Major Team Strength: experrience Major Team Weakness: Depth Players to Watch: Na Williams, Kevondrick Gober, Malachaj Mendez, Havier Ramirez, Ethan Rivera Promising Newcomers: Jeston Smith, Isalah Rocha, Manuel Snachez Athletic Director: Stasey Martin Superintendent: Julee Becker Principal: Shaye Murphy
Cranes, Byrd Seek Greater Heights On the heels of back-to-back three-win seasons in his first two years as Crane’s head coach, Kirk Byrd is looking forward to chalking up a few more W’s in 2017. “The Cranes will have a large senior class and will add new faces from the JV,” Byrd said. “The leadership we bring back will help us fight through a tough non-district and district schedule with the new pieces coming up from the JV mixing well with the veteran leadership. The Golden Cranes have been working hard and will be ready for the challenge that 2017 will bring.” Crane squeaked into the playoffs in 2016, going 1-3 and finishing fourth in district then falling in the first round to Littlefield, 63-20. “The Golden Cranes battled through a rash of injuries to start the season off in a tough non-district schedule going 2-4. A lot of Cranes grew up last season and are working hard to make 2017 a great one.” Nineteen lettermen return from 2016 after
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Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 19 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 19 Basic Offense: Flexbone Basic Defense: Multiple Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1227 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 776 Major Team Strength: Leadership And Quickness Major Team Weakness: Speed All State Potentials: Kolton Sena, Tahjae Collins Players To Watch: Kolton Sena, Tahjae Collins, Cris Martinez, Adrean Perez, Rudolfo Naverette, Hagen Leach Promising Newcomers: Alex Garcia, Sam Clendenen, Mookie Woods, Vinny Rodriguez, Caleb Keppard, Shayde Dominguez Athletic Director: Kirk Byrd
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Yellowjackets `Will Be Ready` In Bible`s 2nd Season
Considering Jacob Bible “started from scratch,” his first season at the helm of the Kermit Yellowjackets turned out pretty well. The Yellowjackets went 3-1 in district, losing only to state semifinalist Wall, and qualified for the playoffs before falling in the first round to perennial power Muleshoe, 68-13, to finish 4-7. “We started from scratch teaching a new offense, defense and techniques,” Bible said in reviewing the 2016 season. “The staff coached their tails off fighting through a tough non-district schedule, and we came out on fire in district play. But we were not ready for the level of competition in Wall and Muleshoe.” Eight players – including mainstays Derek Woods, Jacob Miranda and Dante Jaquez – won’t be back from last season, but 32 others will, including seven starters on offense and eight on defense. “With a couple of additions to the staff and our kids competing every day in whatever we do, we will be ready,” noted Bible, who came to Kermit from Blackwell, Okla. Back to direct Kermit’s pistol offense is quarterback Jerek Garcia. The 6-foot-3, 257-pound senior last year completed just over half of his passes (64-of-119) for 870 yards with six touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Garcia’s leading returning receiver is junior Alexis Rios (5-10, 173), who caught 21 balls for 280 yards and three touchdowns. Chewing up 1,350 yards on the ground and scoring 19 touchdowns on 202 carries last year was senior Charles Stallings (6-0, 188). Helping clear the way again up front will be senior Jose Payen (5-8, 208), whom Bible said has “great technique” and is “physical,” and junior Josue Vasquez (5-6, 201), who is “fast and very intelligent.” The top tacklers returning in Kermit’s 4-3 defense are linebackers Josh Garcia (5-9, 155), a senior with 61 tackles (5 TFL) and three sacks, and sophomore Brady Johnson (6-2, 189) with 57 tackles (2 TFL). Playing bookends up front will be seniors Jalen Dingle (6-2, 273) and Anthony Williams (5-8, 172). Dingle totaled 46 tackles (12 TFL) and five sacks in 2016 while Williams had 30 stops (2 TFL) and two sacks. Shoring up the secondary will be seniors Zavian Florez (5-6, 145) and Isaac Gonzalez (5-8, 140), who in 2016 had 56 tackles (2 TFL) and 54 tackles (5 TFL), respectively. Kermit kicks off the 2017 season Sept. 1 at home against Fort Stockton prior to going to Pecos, hosting Van Horn, and going to Denver City. Three home games follow against Alpine, Brownfield and the district-opener against Tornillo. The regular-season wraps up at Grape Creek, home against Crane and on the road against Wall, the team Bible picks to again win the league crown.
School: Kermit
Mascot: Yellowjackets Colors: Yellow Gold & Maroon District: 2-3A D-I High School Phone: 432-586-1070 Head Coach: Jacob Bible Offensive Coordinator: Wayne Woodall Defensive Coordinator: Trey Morgan Assistant Coaches: Bruce Barrera, Cody Guynes, Jason Payne,
Number of Lettermen Lost: 8 Number of Lettermen Returning: 32 Number of Offensive
Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Pistol Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1529 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1050 Last Season’s Team
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Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1236 Major Team Strength: Run Major Team Weakness: Focus Athletic Director: Jacob Bible Superintendent: Denise Shetter
2017 Kermit Yellowjaket Schedule Date Opponent Sept. 01 Fort Stocton Sept. 08 Pecos Sept. 15 Van Horn Sept. 22 Denver City Sept. 29 Alpine Oct. 06 Brownfield Oct. 13 Tornillo* Oct. 27 Grape Greek* Nov. 03 Crane* Nov. 10 Wall* *District
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Clyde Bulldogs - District 3-3A D-I
Comanche Indians - District 3-3A D-I
‘Dogs Rely On Young Roster The Bulldogs had a great season in 2016 posting nine wins for the first time in twenty years. Clyde will have a younger roster this coming season so Head Coach Rocky Smart will need younger players to step up and carry the momentum forward from last year’s run if the Bulldogs are going to have the same bite in 2017. Last season began with six straight wins. Victories over Brownfield (48-32), Eastland (20-15), Ballinger (58-7), and Coleman (29-22) carried the Bulldogs to a perfect non district record. District play began in similarly impressive fashion with a (50-0) shutout win over Merkel and a (72-14) triumph over Early. Following a one game setback against Comanche (28-7), Clyde returned to their winning ways with a pair of victories over Tuscola Jim Ned (63-14) and Brady (48-28) to finish out the regular season strong. A big Bi-District win over Ponder (42-6) sent the Bulldogs to an Area Round matchup with old district foe Wall. Unfortunately Clyde’s season ended with a (35-72) shootout loss but the schools nine wins were the most since 1996. A total of twenty-two lettermen were lost to graduation with only ten back for 2017. Clyde’s Spread offense will only return two starters whereas the Defense only has one starter back this season. Inexperience is definitely an area of concern, but the program has benefited under Coach Smart and if younger players step up Clyde could be a force again this coming season. Payton Burton is a dual threat weapon for the Bulldog offense. Burton rushed for 891 yards and 7 touchdowns on 167 carries last season and also hauled in 17 catches for 216 yards and 4 more touchdowns a year ago. Miguel Valdez is the other returning starter for this season. Valdez will anchor the o-line and coaches describe him as a “Smart player that plays hard.” Linebacker, Kendal Morgan is the lone returnee on the Bulldog defense. Morgan made 57 tackles including 6 for a loss. Morgan also forced 6 turnovers with 5 fumbles and 1 interception in 2016. On Special Teams, punter and kicker Bradlee Leverich returns. Leverich made 44 of 51 PAT attempts and went 1 of 2 on field goal tries. Coach Smart and his young Bulldog squad will need to gel early and gain traction throughout the season. Should the inexperienced players mature early look for Clyde to make another postseason run.
School: Clyde Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Black & Vegas Gold District: 3-3A D-I High School Phone: 325-893-2161 High School Fax: 325-893-2993 Head Coach: Rocky Smart Defensive Coordinator: Dustin Morphis Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-2 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Eliminated: Area
Team Eliminated By: Wall Number of Lettermen Lost: 22 Number of Lettermen Returning: 10 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 2 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 1 Basic Offense: Spread Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1,940 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 3,419 Players to Watch: Payton Burton Athletic Director: Rocky Smart Principal: Gregg Wilson
2017 Clyde Bulldogs Schedule
Date Opponent Sept.. 01 Brownfield Sept. 08 Eastland Sept. 15 Ballinger Sept. 22 Cisco Sept. 29 Coleman Oct. 13 Merkel* Oct. 20 Early* Oct. 27 Comanche* Nov. 03 Jim Ned* Nov. 10 Brady* *District
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Indians Now Want More Than District Title
After securing Comanche’s first district championship in 16 years, the Indians are primed and ready to take the next step in 2017. “We have the kids coming back to defend our district title, and we have the chance to be a very good football team if we continue to work hard in the weight room and on the track,” Coach Stephen Hermesmeyer said. Last year’s Indians were perfect in district, going 5-0 to continue a four-year playoff run, before dropping a close bi-district battle to Breckenridge, 14-7. A dozen players were lost to graduation, many of them on the defensive side of the ball where just four starters are back. Nine regulars return on offense among 17 lettermen. Sixteen seniors are listed on the Indians’ roster, including a pair of veterans in Comanche’s offensive backfield in running back Colton Roberts and quarterback Bronte Hermesmeyer. Roberts (5-9, 160), who also punts, rushed for 754 yards and had five touchdowns on 110 carries last season, but his more impressive numbers came on defense where he racked up 119 tackles (5 TFL) with a pair of sacks. Bronte Hermesmeyer (5-10, 160) completed 18-of-28 passes for 350 yards with five TDs and two interceptions in Comanche’s ground-oriented multiple-I offense. They’ll be joined by senior Jeremy Bostick (5-10, 165), who ran for 658 yards and five TDs on 117 attempts. Another senior, Trevor Higginbotham (5-8, 145), is the Indians’ leading returning receiver with 236 yards – about half of the 2016 team’s total yards in the air – and five scores. Higginbotham ended with 10 tackles on defense. Up front, senior Moses Garcia (5-10, 180) is a proven lineman, having recorded 81 tackles (3 TFL) with four sacks and three fumbles in 2016. He’ll be joined in the trenches by senior Nacho Rios (5-10, 185), whom Coach Hermesmeyer said is “super strong and tough,” Emilano Jimenez who has “great feet and is very quick and strong,” and junior Kendel Beck (6-0, 230), who shows “great potential” after seven starts as a sophomore when he had 15 tackles. Senior Matthew Hamilton (5-9, 180) will look to fill the shoes of Pedro Bernal. Others the Indians are counting on are juniors Kade Mercer (5-10, 175, 4.7), a linebacker who tallied 97 tackles (5 TFL) and two sacks last season, Zach Foster (5-9, 170) at running back/ linebacker, Trendon Morin (6-0, 165, 4.7) at quarterback/free safety, and Price Odom (6-0, 155) at receiver/defensive back. Comanche opens the season Sept. 1 in Ballinger.
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School: Comanche Mascot: Indians Colors: Black & Vegas Gold District: 3-3A D-I High School Phone: 325-356-2727 High School Fax: 325-356-2658 Head Coach: Stephen Hermesmeyer Defensive Coordinator: Jason Brock Assistant Coaches: Jeff Roemisch, Marty Wyatt, Richard Pringle, Eddie Pettit, Tyler Talley, Tom Hughes, Daniel Sanchez Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-4 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated by: Breckenridge 14-7 Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Lettermen Returning: 17 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Mutliple I Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2775 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 540 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 155 gm Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 171 gm Major Team Strength: team quickness Major Team Weakness: Size up front Players to Watch: Colton Roberts, Bronte Hermesmeyer, Kade Mercer, Moses Garcia, Trevor Higginbotham Promising Newcomers: Trendon Morin, Price Odom, Zach Foster Athletic Director: Stephen Hermesmeyer A. D. Phone Number: 325-356-2727 ext 2108 Superintendent: Gary Speegle Principal: Vinson Pierce
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Merkel Badgers — District 3-3A D-I
Badgers Making Progress John Cornelius marked his best season so far at Merkel in 2016. The Badgers won four games – half of them in district – and qualified for the state playoffs as the third-place team. Merkel fell in the first round of the postseason to Bowie, 43-14. It’s progress, and Cornelius and company are looking to make more in 2017, his fourth year at Merkel where he sports a 7-23 record. Overall, Cornelius is 47-68 with previous head coaching stops in Amherst and Tahoka. With a dozen returning lettermen, just over half of last year’s roster will be back in 2017, including seven starters on each side of the line of scrimmage. The Badgers will have to overcome the loss of such key individuals as Jerrid Long, Jason Moran, Hayden Byers, Matt Holmes and Angel Salas. They’ll do it with the return of players like Cole Wilkerson, Brady Bilbrey, Jonah White, Trey Thompson, Balus Holden, Rylan Holloway and Zach Owens. Wilkerson (6-1, 175, 4.6) returns as the quarterback in the Badgers’ multiple read option offense. Wilkerson will be looking to become more accurate after last season as a junior he completed 48-of-136 passes for 879 yards with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions, while also rushing for 212 yards and three TDs on 65 carries. The quarterback’s top returning pass catcher is White (6-0, 185, 4.5), a speedy junior who a year ago had 23 receptions for 386 yards and four scores. White also had three picks on defense, where the top tackler back with 90 stops (17 solo, 12 TFL) is Bilbrey (5-10, 205, 4.7), a senior linebacker. Other experienced linebackers in Merkel’s 4-3 defense are Holden (5-9, 165, 4.7), a senior who had 55 tackles (14 solo, 3 TFL), and Holloway (5-9, 175, 4.9), a junior with 40 tackles (7 solo). Holding the line up front is senior Thompson (5-9, 215, 5.0), who in 2016 recorded 73 tackles (13 solo, 12 TFL, 6 sacks). The Badgers have the benefit of an experienced kicker in Owens (6-3, 185, 4.6), who as a junior successfully booted 10-of-15 PATs, a 34-yard field goal and averaged 31 yards a punt. Owens also plays receiver and linebacker. Other top returners are senior lineman Johnathan Maples (6-0, 225), senior receiver OJ Cano (5-5, 145), and junior linemen CJ Ugalde (5-8, 235, 5.4) and Tyrell White Oneal (6-4, 205, 4.7). Adding reinforcements off a 5-5 JV team from a year ago will be juniors Joe Valdez (5-9, 200, 4.9) at running back, David Hadley (5-10, 185, 5.0) at linebacker, Taylor Cullum (5-6, 230, 5.6) on the line, and Braiden Sigler (5-9, 165, 4.9) at running back/linebacker. It’s been six years since Merkel’s last district championship. To update that figure in 2017, the Badgers will have to make the most of their speed and experience and overcome a lack of depth.
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School: Merkel Mascot: Badgers Colors: Purple & Gold District: 3-3A D-I High School Phone: 325-928-2032 High School Fax: 325-928-4684 Head Coach: John Cornelius Offensive Coordinator: Rocky Reed Defensive Coordinator: Judd Cathey Assistant Coaches: Marcus Malone, Brandon Hopper, Jerry Rodriguez, Joe Flores, Cody Blair, Mike Cockerill Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-6
Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Bowie Number of Lettermen Lost: 11 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Multiple Read Option Basic Defense: 4-3 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Depth Players to Watch: Cole Wilkerson, Jonah White, Zach Owens,
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Amarillo Highland Park Hornets — District 1-3A D-II
Hornets Hope To Bounce Back After three consecutive postseason appearances, Highland Park missed out on the playoffs last season. The hornets finished 2-7 overall and failed to notch a win during the slate of district games. Veteran Head coach Craig Shores will welcome back sixteen lettermen to help put the sting back in the Hornets for 2017. Five starters will return to Highland Park’s Spread offense. A stronger commitment to a solid running game should help the Hornets out on offense. Senior RB Zach Sellinger (5’8 150 4.7 Sr.) will run behind the blocks of a pair of quality senior lineman in Augustine Vega (5’8 205 5.1 Sr.) and Dat Luu (5’7 218 5.0 Sr). The Hornets also return a pair of senior receivers in Caleb McDonald (5’7 135 4.5 Sr.) and Brandon Cowden (5’10 145 4.5 Sr.). Quarterback, Hunter Nicholas (6’1 141 4.9 Soph.) is one sophomore among a strong class to keep an eye on this coming season and beyond. Other key players to the Hornet offense are Ricky Judy (5’6 190 5.2 Soph. OL), Jordan Applegate (6’2 310 5.5 Jr. OL), Michael Thomas (5’11 215 5.5 Jr. OL), Landon Johnson (5’5 135 Jr. 4.5 Jr. RB), Ethan O’Connor (6’0 185 4.9 Jr. TE), and Aaron Casillas (5’7 135 4.6 Soph. Rec.). The Hornets work from a Base 3-5 defense and will welcome back four starters to that unit. Up front, Joe Torres (5’8 220 5.1 Sr.) anchors the D-Line. Torres will be joined by Anthony Bui (6’0 200 5.2 Jr.). Sean Roberts (5’6 145 4.9 Jr.) is the top linebacker back for 2017. In the secondary, Highland Park will rely on Adrian Andrade (5’9 150 4.8 Jr.) and Kevin Nguyen (5’5 160 4.9 Jr.). The Hornets will also hope to get production and leadership from the remaining seniors on the roster Daniel Hernandez (5’7 130 Sr. WR/ DB), Matthew Trinh (5’9 200 Sr. OL/DL), Arron Raef (5’9 190 Sr. OL/DL), Hunter Vasser (6’0 235 Sr. OL/DL), Wvence Felix (5’5 220 Sr. OL/DL), and Dat Luu (5’6 215 Sr. OL/DL). The 2017 season kicks off September 1st with a trip to Sunray. The Hornets face Sanford Fritch September 8th in the home opener. September 15th brings a road game at Vega and homecoming will be September 22nd versus Wheeler. A trip north to Gruver September 29th closes out non district play. Despite postseason appearances in three of the last four seasons, Highland Park has not won a playoff game since 2003. They will look to change that with a solid qualifying run through very tough district. The run at another postseason gets going October 13th with a visit from Spearman. The Hornets head to Canadian October 20 th and host Tulia October 27 th . November 3 rd marks an away game at Childress and the regular season wraps up at home versus Dimmitt on November 10th.
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Canadian Wildcats — District 1-3A D-II
Wildcats Continue To Be Top 1-3A Preditor Tradition can be a powerful tool, and few area football programs have wielded that tool as effectively as Canadian over the last decade. Since 2007, the Wildcats have claimed four state titles, played for a fifth and posted 10 wins or more nine times. Last year Canadian put together another stellar campaign, finishing 12-3 overall and 5-0 against district competition. In the process, the ‘Cats claimed their fourth straight district crown, extended their league winning streak to 23 games — they haven’t lost a district contest since 2012 — and advanced to the state semifinals for the third season in a row. “As coaches, we were extremely proud of last year’s group,” Head Coach Chris Koetting said. “In some ways we felt that we exceeded our expectations. We had some struggles early but our kids worked extremely hard to end up in the fifth round of the playoffs. It was one of the most enjoyable seasons I have been a part of.” Koetting will begin his eighth season at Canadian with 2 starters back on offense, 5 returning to the
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School: Canadian Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Black and Gold District: 1-3A D-II High School Phone: 806-323-5373 High School Fax: 806-323-9345 Head Coach: Chris Koetting Defensive Coordinator: Andy Cavalier Assistant Coaches: Hayden Merket, Morgan Brady, Jeff Isom, Tim Fletcher, Chase Palmore, Andy Copley Last Season’s Overall Record: 12-3 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 4-1 Round of Playoffs Team was Eliminated: Semifinals Team Eliminated By: Gunter Number of Lettermen Lost: 14 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 2 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread
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and 4 interceptions. He also registered 14 receptions for 145 yards and 2 TDs as a wide receiver and is the team’s top returning pass catcher. Returning senior Wyatt Bishop (176 tackles, 7 sacks) gives the Wildcats’ linebacking corps a solid anchor. Other players to watch for Canadian in 2017 include senior lineman Harrison Culwell (5-10, 230) and junior wide receiver/defensive back Trent Evans. The Wildcats begin their 2017 hunt with home tussles against Bushland on Sept. 1 and River Road on Sept. 8. After road trips to Perryton (Sept. 15) and Stratford (Sept. 22), they return home Oct.
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Childress Bobcats— District 1-3A D-II
Bobcats Reloading After Nine-Win Season On the heels of a 9-4 season that included a couple of post-season victories, the Childress Bobcats will be figuring out how to deal with the return of just a dozen lettermen, including three starters on each side of the ball in 2017. “We will be reloading after losing 20 lettermen. We will have to replace several key positions. If we can gel as a team, we could have a good season,” coach Jason Sims said. The 2016 Bobcats went 4-1 in district then defeated Coahoma (58-6) and Cisco (21-14) in the playoffs before being narrowly taken out by Sonora (40-36). “We had a very talented team and had a great season. We had great senior leadership and lots of toughness,” said Sims, whose first team at Childress went 7-4 before last year’s improvement to 9-4. Sims, who previously coached at Quanah, owns a 54-32 overall mark. Childress’ roster shows 11 seniors, among them Joe Dan Gambol (5-10, 150, 4.6), a three-year starter at wide receiver. Gambol caught 40 passes last year for 443 yards and three touchdowns, while as a defensive back made 45 tackles and two interceptions. The 45 tackles are second among veterans only to the 84 (11½ TFL),
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Dimmitt Bobcats — District 1-3A D-II
B obcats W ant G old A fter E nding 40-Year Drought
After four decades, playoff football returned to Dimmitt, Texas, in 2016. Now, the Bobcats are out for gold! “We really want to win a gold football after breaking the playoff drought last year,” head coach Steve Gunter said. The 2016 Bobcats went 2-3 in district and qualified for the playoffs where they fell in the first round to Idalou, 28-0, to finish the season 6-5. “It was a very exciting team to be around because the players were so driven to break the 40-year playoff drought. We had a great group of seniors that gave us great leadership,” Gunter said. Graduation claimed 24 players, including quarterback Caesar Castillo, receivers Juan Castillo and Haydin Nino, offensive linemen Misael Grado and Derian Solis, strong safety Royce Casas, noseguard Israel Perez, and defensive end Daniel Lara. Among eight lettermen, only one starter returns on offense with three coming back on defense. “We will be replacing a number of spots in all areas of our team, but we can if we get the players that are capable to step up and do what we need them to do. It could be a surprising year for us,” said Gunter who has compiled a 24-37 record
School: Dimmitt Mascot: Bobcats Colors: Purple & White District: 1-3A D-II
Starters Returning: 3
Steve Gunter
Basic Defense: 33 stack
Offensive Coordinator:
Major Team Strength:
Tony Cortez Defensive Coordinator: Charles Poling Assistant Coaches: Luis
Defense Major Team Weakness: Rec Jose Salas
Carlos Cantu, Landry
Players to Watch:
Kidd, Dion Mitchell Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District
Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Idalou Number of Lettermen Lost: 24 Number of Lettermen Returning: 8
Jonathan Quiroz, Francisco Cabreles, Jensen Kelsey, Luis
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in six years at Dimmitt and an 82-111 mark over the past two decades. A key piece for the Bobcats in 2017 will be the play of senior running back Jose Salas (5-11, 217, 4.75). Salas rushed for 861 yards and 11 touchdowns on 181 carries last season, and he also plays on the defensive line and handles punting and kicking duties. Other experienced veterans are receiver Jonathan Quiroz, who caught 17 passes for 167 yards and four touchdowns, and Francisco Carbreles, who started at center for three games. Competing to take over quarterbacking Dimmitt’s spread offense are Zach Navarro, Mario Pina and Chris Martinez. Looking to take over line positions are Jonathan Bermea and Omar Ontiveros, while 2 receiver candidates
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before back-to-back home games against Hale Center for
are Carlos Portillo and Carlos Peralta. Joining Salas in Dimmitt’s 33 Stack defense will be linebacker Jensen Kelsey and free safety Quiroz, who recorded an impressive eight interceptions in 2016. Others to keep an eye on are defensive end Luis Escamilla and linebacker/Y receiver Daniel Arriaga, while other likely starters are noseguard Francisco Cabreles and safety Jose Mendoza. Topping Gunter’s list of badly-needed newcomers are Jarrison Kelsey, Jake Kelsey, Eliseo Mexia and Jayden Ramirez. “I really like the family atmosphere in our locker room,” said Gunter, who listed Art Briles, Tom Landry and Jimmy Johnson as his top coaching influences. Dimmitt tees it up for the first time Sept. 1 in Lamesa
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homecoming and Abernathy. After going to Panhandle and hosting Boys Ranch, the Bobcats open district play at home against Tulia. Following an open week, the rest of the schedule sees a home game against Spearman, a road trip to Childress, Canadian at home, then at Highland Park. “The district will be very competitive. It has some of the best football teams in the state at this level,” Gunter said. “Canadian and Childress will be at the top, Tulia will be much improved, and Spearman, Dimmitt and Highland Park will challenge for a playoff spot.”
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2017 DIMMITT BOBCATS
DIMMITT VARSITY SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Sep. 01 Lamesa Sep. 08 Hale Center Sep. 15 Abernathy Sep. 22 Panhandle Sep. 29 Boys Ranch Oct. 06 Tulia* Oct. 13 OPEN Oct. 20 Spearman* Oct. 27 Childress* Nov. 03 Canadian* Nov. 10 Highland Park* *District
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In his nine seasons as Spearman’s head coach, Steve Rodman has helped the Lynx string together seven straight playoff berths. When he begins the 2017 season, he expects to have 20 lettermen back, including enough starters — 4 on offense and 5 on defense — to compete for the school’s first district title since 2014. Rodman said the 2017 Lynx will have to fill some big holes created by graduation, especially on the offensive line where only two starters return. “It will be a big help that we will have some depth at the skill positions,” Rodman explained. “Look for this team to be a typical feisty Spearman bunch.” Spearman’s returning players were part of last season’s 7-5 overall mark. Their finish included a 3-2 record against district competition, a bi-district win against Colorado City and an area-round loss to eventual state quarterfinalist Sonora. “Last year’s team was one that had good leadership, team chemistry and was fun to be around,” Rodman added. To help the 2017 Lynx develop their own leadership
mas • Pa Spearman • Du Dalhart •
mpa • Perryton • Boise City
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2684 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1349 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1631 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1349 Major Team Strength: Work Ethic Major Team Weakness: Lack of Speed All State Potentials: Milan Salinas, Dalton Shields Players to Watch: David Jackson, Rugby Rodman, Cristian Valles, Eric Corral, Slade Knowlton, Reid Harrell, Effrain Perez, Lane Culp Promising Newcomers: Reece Shields Athletic Director: Steve Rodman
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School: Spearman Mascot: Lynx Colors: Purple & White District: 1-3A D-II High School Phone: (806)659-3205 Head Coach: Steve Rodman Offensive Coordinator: Steve Rodman Defensive Coordinator: Bob Ferguson Assistant Coaches: Brian Mancini, Todd Baird, David Castellon, Brandon Reagan, Tyler Harper, Tate Batton Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Sonora Number of Lettermen Lost: 9 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4
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Valles’ biggest offensive contributions came on the ground, where he logged 18 carries for 192 yards and three TDs. He pitched in at linebacker with 67 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries. Senior lineman Efrain Perez (37 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery in ’16) and juniors Erick Corral and Reid Harrell could also be pivotal performers for Spearman in 2017. Corral is the team’s top returning pass catcher (8 receptions, 86 yards) and defensive back (64 tackles). Harrell’s work in the secondary produced 18 tackles and 5 interceptions. Other Lynx to watch in 2017 include senior running back/defensive back David Jackson; senior linemen
and chemistry, Rodman can turn to linebacker Milan Salinas and lineman Dalton Shields, two juniors he believes have all-state potential. Last year Salinas racked up 81 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and an interception. Shields showed plenty of agility on the offensive line and contributed 31 tackles and a sack along the defensive front. Senior quarterback Rugby Rodman and junior running back Cristian Valles got their varsity feet wet in 2016 and should have much bigger roles this season. Rugby Rodman completed 16 of 28 passes for 279 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also carried the ball 38 times for 175 yards and 2 more scores.
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Slade Knowlton, Alex Rosales and Lane Culp; and promising junior newcomer Reece Shields (QB/LB). Spearman starts the season with a Sept. 1 road game at Sanford-Fritch and back-to-back home contests against Dalhart (Sept. 8) and Sunray (Sept. 15). Their final non-district challenges include a Sept. 29 trip to Texhoma, Oklahoma and an Oct. 6 home defense against West Texas High. The Lynx begin their search for District 1-3A prey with road battles at Highland Park on Oct. 13 and Dimmitt on Oct. 20. Their league schedule also includes home tussles against defending league champ Canadian (Oct. 27) and Childress (Nov. 10) and a Nov. 3 trip to Tulia.
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John and Hazel Scott Bryce, Misty, and Rylee Williams Rick & Tami Hargrove Rick and Jan Howard Matt, Brittany, and Parker Whiteley Coach, Kathryn & Barrett Mancini Dr. Michael Ralston Coach & Cindy Ashmore Rick, Kara, Payton & Reid Harrell Shane, Starla, Shaylin & Shad Whiteley Brad, Christa, Sam & Mason Turner Jason, Macy, Conner & Tessa Holton Mike & Missy Bates and Granchildren GOOD LUCK LYNX! Anthony & Linda Wilkerson Cass Lasater- GO LYNX! Roy & Denise Harbour Coach Todd, Krista, Tanner & Trenton Baird Brandon & Shelby Reagan 216 MAIN James & Kiki Connelly MURMURS David & Sharron Swan Chad, Sam, Jack & Ella Wilkerson Suzan & Ally Bellsnyder Bob, Deidre & Ashton Ferguson Craig, Stacie, Peyton & Landrie Black GOOD LUCK LYNX! Stephen & Tammy Batton Bob and Jackie Pearson Byron, Moriah, Ellie, Lucy & Lincoln Potter Beck Family: Brian, Alexis, Aubrey, Elyse, Brady Jonathon, Chandra, Karter, Kamryn, Kateyn Bailey
Ryan, Kate, Maggie, Jack & Cy Davis Richard & Lisa Pipkin Laura & Glen Ray Mackie Dustin, Morgan, Candice, Cason & Cash Mackie Edward McIntyre & Daniel Jarvis- GOOD LUCK LYNX! Lisa, Eli & Harper Carthel Wade, Meli, Channing, Blake & Meliah Burgess Roy Flowers Don, Cayla, Blayne, and Brock Schroeder Antonio and Olivia Lopez Antonio & Teresa Valtierra Carlos & Zianya Hernandez Victor, Claudia, Adrian, Brooklynn & Benjamin Flores Nana & Pa Tim and Terrie Harper Paul, Nicole, Bryce & Brooklyn Swanson Varnon Family Tanaro Family Bart, Rhonda & Baylee Baker DeHaan Family The Moore Family Beckee Baker John and Tami Kunselman Doug, Crystal and Karver Walls Joel, Haley, Brantly & Reece Shields David & Paige Castellon Ryan Winger Pete, Nora, Maia & Jaemi Saenz Clay & Kimberly Montgomery Briana & Emily Vigil
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Tulia Hornets — District 1-3A D-II
Air Raid Second Year Key For Hornets Tulia has recorded just one win since making its last playoff appearance in 2014. That one win came late last season, and though the Hornets went on to post a 1-9 overall mark, Head Coach Duane Toliver believes it was a big step forward for the program. “Last season’s team started the turnaround that we are working on in Tulia,” Toliver said. “We played better at the end of the season than we did at the beginning.” The 2017 season will be Toliver’s second with the school and he’ll have 15 lettermen back to keep things moving forward. The Hornets will again face some tough Friday nights, but Toliver said it’s all part of teaching the Hornets to be tough competitors no matter who is on the other side of the line of scrimmage. “This year we should take the next step and start competing to win some of those games that we played well in,“ Toliver said. “My expectations are that we learn how to compete consistently at a high level in everything we do this year. We play one of the toughest schedules in the state and we are still learning how to consistently play at a high level.” On offense, Tulia will again employ the pass-happy
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School: Tulia Mascot: Hornets Colors: Maroon/White District: 1-3A D-II High School Phone: (806) 995-4142 High School Fax: (806) 995-4413 Head Coach: Duane Toliver Offensive Coordinator: Will Smith Defensive Coordinator: Trevor Cordova Assistant Coaches: Zach Ramos, Lynn Turner, Jimmy Gill, Chris Sperry, Rob Patton Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-9 Last Season’s District Record: 1-4 Number of Lettermen Lost: 20 Number of Lettermen Returning: 15 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Air Raid Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team
Rushing Yards: 1735 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1858 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2373 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1479 Major Team Strength: 2nd year in system All State Potentials: Shawn Kelly, Kearse Chasco, Casey Gill, Jacob Pando Players to Watch: Adrian Rodriguez, Kye Basaldua, Logan McCaslin Promising Newcomers: Jose Reyes, Layson Russell Athletic Director: Duane Toliver Superintendent: Steve Post Principal: Michael Michaleson
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Air Raid attack to set up its running game. Returning junior quarterback Shawn Kelly is expected to pilot the Hornets’ air show. Last season Kelly passed for 1,308 yards and 5 touchdowns, ran for 592 yards and 8 TDs and was named the district’s Newcomer of the Year. He also chipped in as the team’s punter, averaging 31 yards on 20 kicks. Two of Kelly’s top targets in ’16 — senior wide receiver Kearse Chasco and junior running back Kye Basaldua — are also back. Last season Chasco hauled in 32 passes for 330 yards and a score. Basaldua’s contributions included 15 catches, 276 yards and a TD. He also logged 76 carries for 504 yards
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and 12 TDs. Upfront, the Hornets will rely on a senior trio of blockers that includes Casey Gill, Ross Caraway and Brandon Subealdea. Gill was an all-district second team selection as a junior. Defensively, Tulia will line up in a 3-4 base set keyed by senior defensive back Jacob Pando and junior linebacker Adrian Rodriguez. Pando recorded 13 tackles, 2 interceptions and a fumble recovery last season en route to an all-district second team spot. Rodriguez, the team’s top returning tackler, registered 64 stops, a sack and two fumble recoveries during his junior campaign. Other Hornets to watch in 2017 include senior lineman
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Name Dre Yarbrough Jeremiah Barrientez Lance Brown Cade Swinburn Alfredo Avila Jacob Pando Jose Reyes Layson Russell Kearse Chasco Jaquan Owens Aaron Barrientez Kye Basaldua Shawn Kelly Brandon Guerra Tucker Rodriquez Juan Barron Johnny Yarbrough Shawn Yarbrough
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Logan McCaslin (7 tackles in ’16), senior defensive back Alfredo Avila (19 tackles, 2 INTs) and promising junior newcomers Layson Russell (WR/LB) and Jose Reyes (RB/LB). The buzz around Tulia’s 2017 effort starts Sept. 1 when they face Panhandle at Amarillo’s Dick Bivins Stadium. Their non-district agenda also includes home games against Abernathy on Sept. 8, Wellington on Sept. 22 and road trips to Sanford-Fritch (Sept 15) and New Deal (Sept. 29). The Hornets begin swarming through District 1-3A by hosting Dimmitt on Oct. 6 and Childress on Oct. 20. Following an Oct. 27 road test at Highland Park, they end the regular season with a Nov. 3 home battle against Spearman and the Nov. 10 finale at Canadian. “Our district is one of the toughest in the state,” Toliver stressed. “Anytime you have Canadian, Childress and Spearman in your district, as well as veteran coaches at Highland Park and Dimmitt, you know there won’t be an easy week ever.”
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Coahoma Bulldogs — District 2-3A D-II
Bulldogs Building On Strong 2016 Finish Bulldogs head coach, Fred Dietz, summed up his team’s 2016 quite well. “We started the year pretty slow,” Dietz said. “We were inexperienced and didn’t play well early on.” In fact Coahoma dropped their first four games to Forsan (19-42), McCamey (26-40), Reagan County (14-47), and San Angelo Grape Creek (50-78). “Once the kids settled in and understood the speed of the game on Friday nights, we improved drastically,” Coach Dietz said. The Bulldogs took down San Angelo T.L.C.A. in the final non-district game (27-6) and kept the momentum going by taking the district opener over Stanton (35-8). A pair of losses to Idalou (6-28) and Colorado City (6-33) derailed the run, but Coahoma bounced back to win the season finale over Lubbock Roosevelt (24-6). Coach Dietz said, “We ended up winning two district games and making the playoffs. Most pre-season publications predicted we would finish last and not win a district game. The playoff experience our kids got last year will go a long way towards setting the foundation for success for our football program.” The season ended with a (6-58) Bi-District loss to Childress, but Coahoma returns twenty lettermen including nine starters on each side of the ball. “We’re very excited about the upcoming season, Dietz said. “Our
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School: Coahoma Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Red and White District: 2-3A D-II High School Phone: 432-394-5000 Head Coach: Fred Dietz Offensive Coordinator: Ryan McCallister Defensive Coordinator: Bryan Jacobs Assistant Coaches: Alex Orosco, Coley Dobbs, Joe Mireles, Matt Eubanks, Shelby Lefevre, Landon Grimes, Kim Nichols Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: First Team Eliminated By: Childress Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1,946 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1,629 Major Team Strength: Experience/Returning Lettermen Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Zack Holmes, Braden Pearson, Adam Clark Players to Watch: Mason Moore, Rolando Ortiz, Braden Walker, Lane Williams, Gage Burdell, Caimon Billingsley, Joe Isaac Escobedo, Justin Cuellar, Joe Manning Promising Newcomers: Gage Hill, Keegan Dobbs, Zack Schneider, Jonathon Schneider
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All State Potentials Denise Musick Kenny & JLee McCaslin Shannon Nolen Kenneth & Opal McCaslin Weldon & Carolyn Mote Robert, Dana, Luke, Laynee Alex Orozco Georgia L. Mireles Roy, Jami, Ashley, M’Kenzi, Paige, Kody, Abbey & Kami Neil Jolly Allen Farms Showpigs - allenfarmsshowpigs.com
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kids are chomping at the bit to get going and build upon our late season success last year. We have our goals set high and are busy putting in the work now that we know what it will take to have success. The Bulldogs spread offense is led by coordinator Ryan McCallister. Mason Moore (Jr. QB/DB) returns after throwing for 1,476 yards and 15 touchdowns last season. Thousand yard rusher, Braden Pearson (Jr. QB/LB) is an All-State caliber talent. Joe Isaac Escobedo (Jr. RB/LB) is another threat out of the backfield. Zack Holmes (Jr. WR/ LB) 446 yards, 2 TD’s on 29 receptions, and Adam Clark (Jr. WR/DL) 417 yards, 8 TD’s, on 37 receptions are the top receiving threats. Up front Braidon Walker (Jr. OL/DL) and Rolando Ortiz (Jr. OL/DL), both 1st Team All-District players are joined by three-year starter Lane Williams (Jr.
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OL/DL) anchor the offensive line. Defensive Coordinator Bryan Jacobs deploys a 3-3 Stack as the base set. The aforementioned Clark racked up 71 tackles, including 6 for loss, 2 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery last season and will again be a force on the D-line along with Gage Clark-Burdell (Soph. WR/DL) who played well as a freshman last season. The Linebacking corps is led by Escobedo and Caimon Billingsley (Jr. RB/LB). In the defensive backfield, Holmes and Joseph Manning (Soph. WR/DB) provide the last line of defense. Justin Cuellar (Jr. RB/DB) is another key player to watch. Promising newcomers to the varsity roster include Gage Hill (Fr. RB/LB), Keegan Dobbs (Fr. OL/DL), Zack Schneider, and Jonathon Schneider. Looking ahead at 2017, Coach Dietz said, “The district
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will remain the same. I expect it to be very competitive. It will be a tough test week in and week out and we are looking forward to the challenge.” The first game will be September 1st against Forsan at Big Spring. September 8th the Bulldogs travel to McCamey. The home opener comes September 15th against Reagan County. Bangs visits September 22nd and Coahoma heads to San Angelo Grape Creek September 29th. San Angelo TLCA visits October 6th. District play starts at home versus Stanton October 13th. The Bulldogs go to Idalou October 20th before returning home to face Colorado City October 27th. The regular season wraps up at Lubbock Roosevelt November 10th.
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2017 Coahoma Bulldogs Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 Forsan Big Spring 7:30 Sept. 08 McCamey T 7:30 Sept. 15 Reagan County H 7:30 Sept. 22 Bangs H 7:30 Sept. 29 San Angelo Grape Creek T 7:30 Oct. 06 San Angelo TLCA H 7:30 Oct. 13 Stanton* H 7:30 Oct. 20 Idalou* T 7:30 Oct. 27 Colorado City* H 7:30 Nov. 10 Lubbock Roosevelt* T 7:30 *District
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Idalou Wildcats — District 2-3A D-II
Idalou Figures
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The Idalou Wildcats turned in another successful season in 2016. After losing three of the first five games to three tough teams in Seminole, Post and Muleshoe, Coach Jeff Lofton and his staff led the green and gold to six straight wins and undefeated district championship, and a 28-0 shutout win over Dimmitt in the first round of the state playoffs. The Wildcats’ 8-4 season came to a close with a 22-14 loss to Coleman. That was the last game for thirteen of Idalou’s players, leaving eighteen to return and do battle in 2017. Of the veterans, four started on offense and four on defense. One of the key cogs in the system will be senior running back Mark Caballero (5-9, 150), along with fellow seniors Austen Sollis (5-11, 170) at fullback/defensive end, linebacker Colby Gentry (5-9, 155), and linemen Austin Linker (6-0, 235) and Tanner Sorrells (6-3, 235). Other seniors being counted on are tight end Dylan Wilbanks (6-0, 175), receiver/defensive back Esteban Orozco
Tough Again
School: Idalou Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Kelly Green & Gold District: 2-3A D-II H.S. Phone: 806-892-1900 Head Coach: Jeff Lofton Last Season’s Over All Rec: 8-4 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: Area By What Team: Coleman No. of Letrmn. Lost: 13 No. of Letrmn. Ret: 18
No. Off. Starters Ret: 4 No. Def. Starters Ret: 4 All State Potentials: Austen Sollis, Landon Reeves, Colby Gentry, Austin Linker, Tanner Sorrells Players to Watch: Dylan Wilbanks Promising Newcomers: Pierce Clary, Cooper Flanagan, Drew McGehee
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(5-10, 165), running back Seth Flores (5-10, 145) and lineman Farid Granados (5-7, 245). The Wildcats, who employ an I/spread offense and 4-3 defense, also have a number of juniors who figure to be big contributors. Among them are linemen Ryan Wilborn (5-11, 250), Everett Herrington (5-10, 165), receiver/defensive back Salvador Acosta (5-9, 145), and Xavier Rodriquez (5-8, 160) and Corbin Ruiz (5-9, 200) at fullback/ linebacker. Junior newcomers include linemen Cooper Flanagan (6-0, 225) and Drew McGehee (5-11, 180) and quarterback/defensive back Pierce Clary (5-11, 155). Idalou is also set with a solid
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kicker in sophomore Landon Reeves (5-9, 150). Coach Lofton is 37-13 going into his fifth season as head coach (ninth overall), which features another rugged schedule, beginning with back-to-back home games against Shallowater and Seminole. After tough road games at Littlefield and Post, Idalou hosts Muleshoe, then it’s back on the bus for two more road games against Denver City and the district-opener against Colorado City. Then it’s home against Coahoma, at Roosevelt, and home against Stanton. Idalou’s open week in the final week of the regular-season gives the Wildcats a rest prior to what figures to be another trip to the postseason.
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Idalou Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Place Sept. 01 Shallowater H Sept. 08 Seminole H Sept. 15 Littlefield T Sept. 22 Post T Sept. 29 Muleshoe H Oct. 06 Denver City T Oct. 13 Colorado City* T Oct. 20 Coahoma* H Oct. 27 Roosevelt* T Nov. 03 Stanton* H Nov. 10 Open * District Games
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Gary and Rhonda DeBusk Otis and Lynn Cook Randy and Carey Pierson Debusk Farms Ray and Ann Everitt The Hollingsworth Family Jan Jones Matt and Brendi Pierce Jonathon and Mary Hurst Thomas and Jamie Harris Lex, Dana, Emery & Everett Herrington Russ, Kathy, Shae, Tarryn & Seth Reagan
The Lamberts: Brandi, Mike, Dani, & Mikey Dixie and Carl Corthron Timothy Zuber Ron, Velma, Bryce, & Aiyana Mojica Emilio, Vickie, & Geno Arguello Gary, Jacqueline, & Phoenix Fabila Randy, Kristi, Beau, Blake, & Jaci Howard Doug, Carri, Ian, Ally, & Amber Morrow Tracy and Nancy Mack JimBob, Tia, Pierce, & Parker Clary Linda Coers
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Colorado City Wolves — District 2-3A D-II
Wolves Welcome Back Most Of The Pack A tale of two halves that describes the Wolves’ season in 2016. After a tough start, Colorado City’s young roster found more to howl about during district play. As a result, the Wolves qualified for their third straight post season, and given that strong finish as well as a solid pack of returning players, look for Colorado City to again be running with the pack come November. After dropping the first three games in 2016 against Albany (12-34), Crane (13-14), and Christoval (0-10) the Wolves claimed their first win over San Angelo T.L.C (40-0). A loss to Iraan (7-35) and Reagan County (20-21) ended non district. District opened with Colorado city falling to Idalou (20-28), but the Wolves went on a three game win streak to close out the regular season with victories over Coahoma (33-6), Lubbock Roosevelt (20-8), and Stanton (35-0). Even with the momentum, the Wolves came up short (7-21) in their Bi-District match-up versus Spearman. Head Coach Dan Gainey will be back for his fifth season atop the Colorado City program in 2017. Seventeen returning lettermen will join coach Gainey including six starters on offense and eight on defense. The Wolves run a Spread style offense with Coach Gainey calling the shots. Defensive Coordinator Johnathan McClure heads up the Split based defense. Discussing last season and next, Coach Gainey said,” We had a tough schedule and played a lot of young guys in important spots. Hopefully the strong finish will carry over. I’m happy to have a good nucleus of starters back. We need to develop some linemen and Quarterback play early.” Key players to watch include Markis Monroe (5’8 170 RB/ LB Jr.), Jacob Munoz (5’6 160 RB/DE Jr.), Erick Hernandez (5’11 135 WR/DB Sr.), and Reid Harris (5’11 165 WR/LB Jr.). Coaches cite Akimas Clarrett (5’7 140 WR/LB Soph.) and Bubba Williams (5’11 170 RB/LB Jr.) as promising newcomers to the varsity roster. Seniors looking to make an impact in their final year include Gavino Silva (5’7 130 WR/DB), Marcus Gutierrez (5’9 170 RB/LB), Zach Casares (5’10 175 RB/DE), Anthony Gutierrez (5’10 170 WR/DE), Sebastian Garcia (5’9 150 WR/DB), Moises Leanos (5’7 170 OL/DE), Bradon Upshaw (6’0 250 OL/DT), Gabriel Salazar (6’0 260 OL/DT), Avian
School: Colorado City Mascot: Wolves Colors: Black/Red District: 2-3A D-II High School Phone: 325-728-1066 Head Coach: Dan Gainey Offensive Coordinator: Dan Gainey Defensive Coordinator: Johnathon McClure Assistant Coaches: B.J.Graham, Ryan Galney, Billy Quinn, Ed Wilson, Tine Silva, Derek Gainey, Richard Nermi Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi District Team Eliminated By: Spearman
Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Lettermen Returning: 17 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Split Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1697 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 917 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Speed, Interior line experience Players to Watch: Mark Monroe, Jacob Munoz, Erick Hernandez, Reid Harris Promising Newcomers: Akimas Clarrett, Bubba Williams
Hernandez (6’0 275 OL/DT), Peyton Welch (6’5 230 OL/T), and Braydon Coronado (6’0 165 WR/LB). The Wolves 2017 season begins at home versus Albany September 1st. September 8th brings a trip to Crane and Colorado City will return home to face Christoval September 15th. A road trip September 22nd takes the Wolves to San Angelo to face T.L.C.A. Homecoming is September 29th versus Iraan. The final non district game will be at Reagan County October 6th. The race for a fourth straight playoff berth gets going with a visit from Idalou October 13th. After an open week, Colorado City travels to Coahoma October 27th. The final regular season home game will be November 3rd against Lubbock Roosevelt and the season wraps up at Stanton November 10th.
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Lubbock Roosevelt Eagles — District 2-3A D-II
Graduation Takes Toll After Return To Post Season After returning to the playoffs for the first time in almost a decade under first-year coach David Quisenberry, the Roosevelt Eagles will do everything they can to make it back-to-back post-season campaigns in 2017. Graduation, however, took a big bite out of Quisenberry’s roster, claiming 17 Eagles, so it won’t be easy. “We have some good linemen coming back, but our skill positions will be very inexperienced. We are going to give it our best shot at making the playoffs again,” Quisenberry said. Only eight veterans return from last season’s team that won three games and fell to eventual state semifinalist Canadian in bi-district, 54-0. “We made the playoffs for the first time since 2008. We were a little inconsistent, which cost us a few games,” said Quisenberry, the former Sudan coach who sports a 40-26 career record. Four starters are back on offense and three on defense. Of the eight Eagles returning, six are linemen. Among them are seniors Juan Martinez (5-9, 250), Anthony Guerrero (6-1, 235) and Jayden Edwards (6-1, 295), a trio around which the Eagles will build their I-offense and 4-3 defense. Quisenberry said both
School: Lubbock Roosevelt Mascot: Eagles
Number of Offensive
Colors: Maroon & White District: 2-3A D-II
Starters Returning: 3
David Quisenberry Offensive Coordinator: Robert Wallace Defensive Coordinator: Matt Landers Waylon Damron, Chuck Graves, Kelsey Worms-
Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-8 Last Season’s District Record: 1-4 Last Seasons Playoff Record: 0-1 Number of Lettermen Lost: 17 Number of Lettermen
Basic Offense: I Basic Defense: 4-3 OL/DL Inexperienced Skill PlayPlayers to Watch: Juan Martinez, Jayden Edwards, Anthony Guerrero, Erik Condes
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Martinez and Edwards have “good size and strength,” and the coach said Soto’s biggest attribute is his quickness. Martinez was good for 35 tackles and two fumbles last season, while Edwards contributed 22 stops. They’re joined up front by seniors Michael Soto (5-8, 170) and Zarrius Bartos (6-0, 295), and junior Andrew Martinez (5-9, 170). The only other veterans on the squad are wide receivers, seniors Erick Cordero (6-0, 160) and Evan Keys (5-9, 155). Cordero had four catches in 2016. The holes will have to be filled in by players new to the Friday night lights. The Eagles have some promising prospects in the likes of Pablo Rivera and Alston Mays. The Eagles open the season with back-to-back home games against New Deal and Slaton before road contests at Lamesa and Littlefield. After hosting Floydada
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Roosevelt Varsity Schedule
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Alpine Fighting Bucks — District 4-3A D-II
Buckin’ For Lucky Number Seven The Fightin’ Bucks of Alpine have qualified for the postseason six straight seasons. Including the last two season with Head Coach John Fellows at the helm of the program. Clearing that next hurdle and advancing beyond the opening round of postseason play has proved tough as only the 2014 squad has been the only roster during the current streak to pull off a playoff win. Last season the Bucks began a tough (36-50) loss to Grape Creek before notching a win over Van Horn (25-6). Losses to Pecos (18-42) and Crane (14-33) were followed with wins over Kermit (28-13) and Stanton (4024) to close out the non district schedule. A big (48-6) win over San Angelo T.L.C got district off to a good start but the Bucks fell to Sonora (14-48), Reagan County (7-35), and Ballinger (29-45) to finish off the regular season. The campaign ended with a (12-49) Bi-District loss to a tough Cisco team. Nineteen lettermen will return in 2017 including seven starters on both sides of the ball. The Bucks will need to replace former QB, Isaac Gallego but they return all of the other skill players to their Spread offense. Joel Hernandez (5’8 165 RB 4.5 Sr.) is an explosive rusher and the leading rusher back. Hernandez will be joined in the backfield by Zion Johnson (5’10 150 RB 4.8 Sr.). Skyler Short (5’7 149 WR 4.8 Sr.), Aaron Fellows (5’11 165 WR 4.8 Soph.), Aaron Frost (5’10 185 WR 4.9 Sr.) and Derek Rojo (5’10 160 WR/DB 4.9 Jr.) all bring experience to the receiving corps. Up front Ricard Contreras (5’8 200 G 5.2 Jr.) and Julio Estrada (5’10 205 T 5.2 Jr.) anchor the O-line. Alpine deploys a 4-2-5 as their base set on defense. The aforementioned Rojo is a ball hawking defensive back that snagged 4 interceptions last season. In front of him, Tony Terraza (5’8 150 LB 4.9 Sr.) and Caesar Aguilar (5’10 220 LB 4.9 Jr.) pair up to create a formidable duo. Victor Carrasco (5’9 205 DE 4.8 Sr.) and Dorian Cordero (6’0 170 DE 4.9 Jr.) bookend a solid defensive line. Looking ahead at 2017 Coach Fellows said, “I believe we will have a chance to compete for a district title. If we can stay healthy and keep getting better each week, we should be a better team.” The season begins with back-to-back road games at Grape Creek September 1st and at Van Horn September 8th. Pecos visits September 15th for the home opener. Rival Crane will come to Alpine for the Homecoming battle on September 22 nd . The Bucks close out non district with a trip to Kermit September 29th and at home October 6 th against Stanton. The race for a seventh straight playoff berth get going October 13 th at San Angelo TLCA. Sonora visits October 20th. The Bucks go to Reagan County November 3rd and the regular season finishes at home versus Ballinger November 10th.
School: Alpine Mascot: Fighting Bucks Colors: Purple & Gold District: 4-3A D-II H.S. Phone: 432-837-7718 H.S. Fax: 432-837-7740 Head Coach: John Fellows Assistant Coaches: Zac Wilkerson, Andrew Fellows, Adam Llanez, Hugh Morrisse, Monty Gathord, James Shelton, Albert DeLeon, Marco Gomez, Joel Pardo Last Season’s Over All Rec: 4-7 Last Seasons District Record: 1-3 Last Season’s Playoff Rec: 0-1
Round of Playoffs Elim: BiDistrict By What Team: Cisco No. of Letrmn. Lost: 11 No. of Letrmn. Ret: 19 No. Off. Starters Ret: 7 No. Def. Starters Ret: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 All State Potentials: Tony Terraza, Derek Rojo, Zion Johnson, Ceaser Aguilar, Victor Carrasco, Joel Hernandez Players to Watch: Dorian Cordero, Ricard Contreras, Aaron Fellows, Skler Short, Aaron Frost, Julio Estrada
2017 Alpine Buck Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 Grape Creek T 7:30 Sept. 08 Van Horn T 7:30 Sept. 15 Pecos H 7:30 Sept. 22 Crane** H 7:30 Sept. 29 Kermit T 7:30 Oct. 06 Stanton H 7:30 Oct. 13 TLCA* T 7:30 Oct. 20 Sonora* H 7:30 Oct. 27 Open Nov. 03 Reagan County* T 7:30 Nov. 10 Ballinger* H 7:30 *District **Homecoming
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Sonora Broncos — District 3-3A D-II
Broncos Set To Defend 3-3A Crown With four straight district titles, seven consecutive playoff appearances and three trips to the state quarterfinals or beyond in the last five seasons, Sonora comes into 2017 as the team to beat in District 3-3A. Last season 18 seniors led the Broncos to a 12-2 overall mark that included a 4-0 district mark and postseason wins over Tolar, Spearman and Childress. Their campaign ended with a quarterfinal loss to Canadian. “The 2017 Broncos won’t have eighteen seniors, but in Sonora we don’t rebuild, we simply reload,” Head Coach David Sine said. “Last year we set the school record for most points scored in a season with 658 total points. Kaden Cordell broke the school record for passing yards in a season and totaled 52 touchdown passes, which is also a new school record.” Cordell, who also recorded 102 tackles and 4 interceptions in the secondary, is back for his senior season. Last year he earned the league’s MVP honors and all-state recognition last year by completing 218 of 321 passes for 3,714 yards and rushing for 434 yards and 7 more scores. He will join a returning roster of Broncos that includes 5 starters on offense, 4 first-stringers on defense and 13 total lettermen. “This year Kaden will have the opportunity to break the all-time touchdown record,” Sine added. “We will look to find continued success offensively and see how far we can go in the playoffs.” In addition to Cordell, the Broncos’ offense returns two more of the league’s top skill players in senior running back Jarrett Jackson and junior WR/FS Walker T. Sine. In 2016, Jackson rushed for 1,248 yards and 18 touchdowns and caught 49 passes for 981 yards and 17 TDs. He was named the district’s Offensive MVP and brought home all-state honorable mention. Walker T. Sine landed an all-district second team spot with 23 catches, 315 yards and 3 touchdowns. He was also an all-league first team safety with 121 tackles
School: Sonora Mascot: Bronco Colors: Red & White District: 3-3A D-II High School Phone: 325-387-6940 High School Fax: 325-387-5090 Head Coach: David T. Sine Offensive Coordinator: Jay Immel, Blake Weston Defensive Coordinator: Jeff Cordell Assistant Coaches: Guy Barnett, David Buitron, Eddie Favila, David Gallegos, Caleb Perez, Luke Sheets, Cash Jennings, Cannon McWilliams, A.J. Valdez, Clifford Nance Last Season’s Overall Record: 12-2 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 3-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: 4th Team Eliminated by: Canadian Number of Lettermen Lost: 18 Number of Lettermen Returning: 13 Number of Offensive
Date Opponent Sept. 01 Ozona Sept. 08 Llano Sept. 15 Junction Sept. 22 Jim Ned Sept. 29 Crane Oct. 06 Iraan Oct. 20 Alpine* Oct. 27 Reagan County* Nov. 03 Ballinger* Nov. 10 San Angelo TLCA* *District
and 2 interceptions. Sonora must replace four of its five starters along the offensive line, but senior guard Christian Ramon returns after picking up all-district second team honors in ’16. Sine expects senior Ray Kimbrell to play a vital role upfront on both sides of the ball. He said junior Noe Estrada and newcomers Dominic Solis and Juan Baez should also be ready to fill some open spots and he thinks sophomore Wilson Johnson will be an impact player on both sides of the ball. On defense, the Broncos’ will seek leadership from senior Mark Chavez (28 tackles, 1 sack) and junior Brandon Martinez (28 tackles, 3 sacks). Both were alldistrict firat team performers last season.
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Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 10-1 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2,431 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 4,268 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Inexpierence All State Potentials: Kaden Cordell, Jarrett Jackson, Walker T. Sine Players to Watch: Kaden Cordell, Mark Chavez, Wesley Dutton, Noe Estrada, Jarrett Jackson, Wilson Johnson, Ray Kimbrell, Brandon Martinez, Logan McDonald, Hector Mendez, Carlos Mendoza, Christian Ramon, Walker T. Sine Promising Newcomers: Juan Baez, John Deleon, Daniel Gonzalez, Wilson Johnson, Evan Shannon, Dom Solis, Marcos Talamantes Athletic Director: David T. Sine Superintendent: Ross Aschenbeck Principal: Sean Leamon
Sonora will also look for major contributions from junior linebacker Carlos Mendoza (21 tackles in ’16), senior LB Christian Ramon (14 tackles, all-district honorable mention) and junior all-league second team conerback Wesley Dutton, who also received all-league honorable mention at wide receiver. Sonora also returns a pair of solid special teams performers in junior all-district first team kicker Brandon Martinez and senior Hector Mendez, who picked up alldistrict honorable mention last season. Other Broncos to watch include junior lineman Logan McDonald and promising newcomers John Deleon, Daniel Gonzalez, Evan Shannon and Marcos Talamantes. Sonora hosts Ozona in its Sept. 1 season opener. After traveling to Llano for a Sept. 8 contest, they return
Dublin Lions — District 10-3A D-II
home Sept. 15 to take on Junction. Their remaining nondistrict slate includes road trips to Jim Ned (Sept. 22) and Iraan (Oct. 6) and a Sept. 29 home contest against Crane. The Broncos begin their District 3-3A title defense Oct. 20 at Alpine. After an Oct. 27 home battle against Big Lake Reagan County, they close out league play with a Nov. 3 road skirmish at Ballinger and a Nov. 10 home tilt versus Texas Leadership Charter Academy. “This is the second year in this district and I feel it will be very competitive,” Sine said. “Most of our district is fairly young and filled with good talent; in a district where every team is familiar with each other, the week to week matchups are intriguing.”
Lions Look To Turn Things Around The 2016 season didn’t pan out like the Dublin Lions and head coach Bob Cervetto wanted. After making the playoffs a year earlier, the Lions managed to win just one game and finished fifth in district. It will take a lot of hard work for the Lions, who last won a district champion in 1994, to turn things around in 2017, but Cervetto, who carries a 20-44 record in six years at Dublin, is optimistic with the return of 20 lettermen, although just five started last season on offense and three on defense. Among the regulars are a handful of all-district players, including second team offensive and defensive lineman Ethan Price, a senior, and second team wide receiver Jacob Stanley, a junior who recorded 42 tackles last season. Senior Billy Dale Mercer and junior Mark Ybarra provide Dublin with a couple of all-district honorable mention picks in the secondary of the Lions 4-2-5 defense. Mercer came up with five interceptions in 2016. Cervetto is tasked with finding a new quarterback for his spread offense. Stanley returns as a top target after catching 24 passes for 376 yards and four touchdowns, while senior Keith Wright is the Lions leading returning ground-gainer with 221 rushing yards. Some of the other talent will come off last year’s 4-6 junior varsity team, and among the top newcomers are sophomores Cy Wing (5-8, 180) at linebacker and Isaiah Cisneroz (5-9, 230) on the line.
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School: Dublin Mascot: Lions District: 10-3A D-II Head Coach: Bob Cervetto 2016 Record: 1-9 District Record: 1-4
Returning Letterman: 20 Returning Offensive Starters: 5 Returning Defensive Starters: 3 Base Offense: Spread Base Defense: 4-2-5
Stanton Buffaloes District 2-3A D-II School: Stanton Mascot: Buffaloes Colors: Red and Gray District: 2-3A D-II High School Phone: 432-607-3700 Head Coach: John Peterson Defensive Coordinator: Dan Arista Assistant Coaches: Jeff Dunn, Doug Gordon, Jonathan Thiebaud, Phillip Hall, Josh Tally Last Season’s Overall
Record: 0-9 Last Season’s District Record: 0-4 Basic Offense: Spread/ Offset I Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 805 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 631 Major Team Strength: Experience On Offensive Line Major Team Weakness: Depth
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Cisco High Loboes— District 4-3A D-II
Eastland Mavericks — District 4-3A D-II
Loboes Rebuild On Tradition The Loboes have been one of the most consistent teams over the last fifteen years. It is no coincidence that Head Coach Brent West has headed up the Cisco program during this span. Coach West has amassed a 174-36 overall record during his sixteen seasons guiding the Loboes and the 2016 season saw another successful campaign. Kicking things off with a (24-3) win over Breckenridge, Cisco started 2016 off in familiar fashion. A narrow one point loss to Wall (18-19) would prove to be the only regular season defeat the Loboes suffered. Finishing off non district play, with triumphs over Comanche (62-20) and Albany (34-7), Cisco continued their winning ways with a sweep through district to claim yet another District Championship. Big wins over Dublin (67-14), Coleman (42-21), Bangs (69-0) began district play and victories over Tolar (34-26) and finally Eastland (27-14) closed out the regular season. The Loboes started postseason with a Bi-District win over Alpine (49-12), but the playoff run ended earlier than Cisco would have liked with a (21-28) Area round loss to Childress. Coach West will face the challenge of a young roster after losing fifteen lettermen to graduation. Only three starters return to Cisco’s offense and four on the defensive side of the ball. Dathing Harding (RB/LB 6’0 210 4.8) brings the most experience to the backfield. Harding rushed for 467 yards and 10 touchdowns on 63 carries last season. KJ Kelley (DB/WR 5’11 170 4.5) offers experience at receiver after hauling in 32 catches for 402 yards and 3 touchdowns a season ago. Michael Pullen and Zane Allen give the Loboes some experience up front on the line. The aforementioned Harding also is an experienced linebacker. Harding made 88 tackles, 6 for a loss and recovered 2 fumbles with 1 interception in 2016. Kelley is the top defensive back returning. Both Kelly and Harding offer All-State caliber talent and will be counted on as leaders on both sides of the ball. The 2017 season gets going September 1st with a trip to Breckenridge. Wall visits for the home opener September 8 th . The Loboes travel to Comanche September 15 th and close out non district play with back-to-back home games on September 22nd versus Clyde and the homecoming battle with Albany September 29th. District play begins Friday October 13th at Dublin. Coleman visits on October 20th and Cisco goes to Bangs October 27th. November 3rd marks a road game at Tolar and the regular season finishes up at home against Eastland November 10th.
School: Cisco Mascot: Loboes Colors: Black & Gold District: 4-3A D-II High School Phone: 254-442-3051 High School Fax: 254-442-2329 Head Coach: Brent West Defensive Coordinator: Brad Brunson Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-2 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2nd
Team Eliminated By: Childress Number of Lettermen Lost: 15 Number of Lettermen Returning: 15 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Mult I Basic Defense: 4-3 All State Potentials: 2 Athletic Director: Brent West Superintendent: Kelly West Principal: Craig Kent
2017 Cisco Lobo Football Schedule Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 Breckenridge T 7:30 Sept. 08 Wall H 7:30 Sept. 15 Comanche T 7:30 Sept. 22 Clyde H 7:30 Sept. 29 Albany** H 7:30 Oct. 06 Open Oct. 13 Dublin* T 7:30 Oct. 20 Coleman* H 7:30 Oct. 27 Bangs* T 7:30 Nov. 03 Tolar* T 7:30 Nov. 10 Eastland* H 7:30 *District **Homecoming
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Mavericks Ride Has Been Steady And Dependable The Mavericks put together a solid season in 2016 the first year of Head coach James Morton’s tutelage. With a year under their belt under Coach Morton’s system Eastland will be looking to do even more this coming season. A big (50-6) win over Merkel got things going last year before Eastland fell in week two in close fashion to Clyde (15-20). Rebounding with an impressive win over Breckenridge (55-6), the Mavericks hit the bricks (14-28) against Wall to even their record at 2-2 before going on a winning streak. Closing out non district with a victory over Comanche (48-15) the W’s kept coming with wins over Tolar (57-20), Dublin (76-14), Coleman (30-14), and Bangs (63-2). Only a regular season ending loss to Cisco (14-27) prevented a perfect run through district. The Mavericks rebounded to win their Bi-District match-up with Ballinger (56-6) before seeing the season end with an Area round loss to Canadian (34-20). Thirteen lettermen return for Eastland in 2017. Six starters are back on offense and seven to the defense. Two way player Sam Barker (5’7 190 FB/LB 4.8 Sr.) is an emotional leader and an All-District player that the team will look to both on and off the field. Bryson Blackwell (6’0 190 WR/FS 4.6 Sr.) is another good athlete that the coaches hope to get more out of on offense in 2017. Morgan Barker (5’7 190 FB/LB 4.8 Sr.) is the other other half of the Barker twins and like his brother is an AllDistrict player who makes his greatest impact on defense. Dylan Green (6’4 255 OT 5.1 Jr.) returns after making the 2nd Team All-District squad a year ago. Brodi Forrest (5’11 180 QB/LB 4.7 Sr.) served as back up QB a year ago but will be counted to step in to the starting role for 2017. Rodney Potts (6’2 285 NG 5.0 Sr.) may be the most physically gifted player on the roster. David Vasquez (5’8 160 WR/FS 4.6 Jr.) and Tatum Payne (5’11 190 OL 4.9 Jr.) are two more players coaches are hoping will step up and make impacts this coming season. Other key players include Denver Osteen (6’0 190 DE 4.9 Sr.), Travis Pitts (5’10 240 NG/OL 5.3 Sr.), Bo Browning (5’11 195 TE 4.9 Sr.), Gage Fullen (5’10 190 OL 5.1 Sr.), and Reece Scitern (5’10 210 DE/ OL 5.1 Jr.). Notable sophomores to watch this coming season and beyond are Alex Gonzales (6’0 190 DB/ WR/RB 4.7 Soph.), Brandon Fielding (6’1 205 RB/ DT 4.9 Soph.), Anthony Bonilla (5’10 180 RB/OLB 4.7 Soph.) and Dylan Carlton (5’10 215 DL 5.0 Soph.). Eastland has qualified for the postseason eight straight years and the Mavericks are a good bet to make their ninth straight appearance in 2017.
School: Eastland Mascot: Mavericks Colors: Red & Black District: 4-3A-II Head Coach: James Morton Offensive Coordinator: Damon Rodger Defensive Coordinator: Chris Fambro Assistant Coaches: Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-4 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2nd Team Eliminated By: Canadian Number of Lettermen Lost: 14 Number of Lettermen Returning: 13
Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 All State Potentials: Sam Barker, Bryson Blackwell, Morgan Barker, Dylan Green, Brodi Forrest, Rodney Potts, Zae Brown Players to Watch: Denver Osteen, Reece Scitern, Travis Pitts, Bo Browning, Gage Fullen, Alex Gonzales, Brandon Fielding, Anthony Bonilla, Dylan Carlton
2017 Eastland Maverick Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 01 Merkel Sept. 08 Clyde Sept. 15 Breckenridge Sept. 22 Wall Sept. 29 Comanche Oct. 13 Tolar* Oct. 20 Dublin* Oct. 27 Coleman* Nov. 03 Bangs* Nov. 10 Cisco* *District
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Boys Ranch Roughriders — District 1-2A D-I
Boys Ranch Rides Attitude Into 1-2 Race
By nature, football coaches are competitive and certainly enjoy winning, but those who are in the profession for the right reasons know the job is about more than just wins and losses. George Doak is in it for the right reasons. Doak is entering his third year as the Roughriders’ head coach after serving as an assistant for several years prior. Last season, The Ranch managed just one win, but Doak couldn’t have been prouder of his team if they had won them all. “It was the hardest working group with the best attitude we’ve had since coming to Boys Ranch,” Doak said without hesitation. This year the Roughriders will lose the services of Josiah Temple, who was an all-district second team fullback and defensive lineman as a 2016 senior. However, Doak does expect to have thirteen lettermen back, including four starters on offense and three on defense. He said the Roughriders will again employ the run-oriented wing-T offense and a 4-3 defensive set. He’d like to have more experience, and more linemen, on the roster, but he thinks attitude will once again be a team strength. The teams top returnees include senior team leader Damon Garcia and classmate Trevor Christensen. Last year, Garcia was a mainstay on both the offensive and defensive lines. His defensive contributions included 42 tackles and a pair of quarterback sacks. Christensen logged 20 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery at linebacker and saw action as a receiver on offense. In the backfield, junior Levi Self and sophomore Kyston Morrison should see an uptick in playing time. Last year Self logged 22 carries, 124 yards and a touchdown. Morrison carried the ball 23 times and also picked up 124 yards and a TD. Other players expected to play key roles for Boys Ranch in 2017 include two-way performers Jacob Thomas, a junior lineman, and sophomore offensive lineman/linebacker Tristen Vega. Last season, Thomas accounted for thirteen tackles and Vega chipped in with eleven stops. The Roughriders break out of the 2017 chute with a Sept. 1 home game against Bovina. After hosting Vega on Sept. 8 for the Oldham County championship, they complete their non-district rodeo with road trips to Hale Center (Sept. 15), Shamrock (Sept. 22) and Dimmitt (Sept. 29). Boys Ranch begins its District 1-2A circuit with an Oct. 13 home tilt against Sanford-Fritch. Following an Oct. 20 visit to West Texas High, they return to the home corral to battle Panhandle on Oct. 27 and Sunray on Nov. 3. They wrap up the regular season Nov. 10 on the home turf of defending league champ Stratford.
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Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3
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(806) 534-0032 High School Fax: (806) 534-2384 Head Coach: George Doak Offensive Coordinator: George Doak Defensive Coordinator: Lynn Weiland Assistant Coaches: Will Weiland, Chuck Bailey, James Layman, Shawn Shepherd, Paul Tyler, Brian Griffitt Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-9 Last Season’s District Record: 0-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Lettermen Returning: 13 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4
Rushing Yards: 1031 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 32 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2004 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1072 Major Team Strength: Attitude Major Team Weakness:
Panhandle Panthers — District 1-2A D-I
Young Panthers Ready To Strike Panhandle has posted at least 7 wins and secured a post-season spot five times in the last six years. The last two of those campaigns have occurred under the direction of Head Coach Dane Ashley, who guided the 2016 Panthers to a 7-4 overall mark and a 4-1 finish in District 1-2A before their season ended with a bi-district loss to Sundown. “We had a great football team and we had a great regular season,” Ashley said. “We just came up short in bi-district, but I was very proud of that group of young men.” For their 2017 effort, Panhandle expects to have 11 lettermen back, including 4 starters on offense and 5 on defense. Though they won’t have quite as much size and experience, Ashley thinks team speed and strength could be key as the Panthers seek their first district title since 2011. “I’m excited about the players that are stepping into starting roles,” Ashley added. “We lack a lot of experience, but these kids are very accountable and
All State Potentials
Experience & Numbers Players to Watch: Damon Garcia, Jacob Thomas,Tristan Vega,Trevor Christensen, Zach Barker Athletic Director: Superintendent: Principal: Mark Kellog
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Basic Defense: 4 - 2 - 5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2,497 230 Per game Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 861 - 76 Per Game Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1407 - 120 Per Game Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1,174 - 106 Per Game Major Team Strength: Speed and Strength Major Team Weakness: Size and Experience All State Potentials: Garrett Barnett, Bradlee Brandvik, Kaden Lynch Players to Watch: Dusty Hughey, Noah Ford, Braedyn Kowalewski, Jayden Shaver Promising Newcomers: Houston Heck Athletic Director: Dane Ashley A. D. Phone Number: 806-441-1390 Superintendent: Blair Brown Principal: Brent Kirkland
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Lynch is back after landing on the all-district first team at wide receiver and defensive back. On offense he caught 21 passes for 149 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also logged 47 tackles on defense. Junior athlete Braden Durst is expected to battle for the starting quarterback spot this year. As a sophomore he was an all-district second team pick at receiver with 6 receptions for 97 yards. He also ran the ball 22 times for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns and registered 33 tackles as a defensive back. Returning senior Houston Heck ended the ’16 season as the all-district first team punter and second team placekicker. He also ran the ball 15 times for 140 yards
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and a touchdown. Other players who should be key contributors for the 2017 Panthers include senior all-district second team DB Dusty Hughey; senior running back/defensive back Jayden Shaver; and senior linemen Braedyn Kowalewski and Noah Ford. Panhandle’s season gets underway Sept. 1 when they face Tulia at Amarillo’s Dick Bivins Stadium. Following home games against Childress (Sept. 8) and Dimmitt (Sept. 22), they close out non-district play with a Sept. 29 test at Wellington and an Oct. 6 home bout against Wheeler. The Panthers begin stalking District 1-2A with an Oct.
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13 battle at West Texas High. After hosting Stratford on Oct. 20, they return to the road for an Oct. 27 showdown at Boys Ranch. They end the regular season with a Nov.
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“Our district continues to get tougher,” Ashley said. “Stratford is always going to be a powerhouse, and West Texas High, Sunray and Sanford Fritch continue to make
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Date
Opponent
Place
Time
Sept. 01
Tulia
Dick Bivins
4:30
Sept. 08
Childress
H
7:00
Sept. 22
Dimmitt
H
7:00
Sept. 29
Wellington
T
7:00
Oct. 06
Wheeler
H
7:00
Oct. 13
West Texas High*
T
7:00
Oct. 20
Stratford*
H
7:00
Oct. 27
Boys Ranch*
T
7:00
Nov. 03
Sanford Fritch*
H
7:00
Nov. 10
Sunray*
T
7:00
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Garrett McIlroy
NAME Braden Durst Luke Ray Brayden Kingston Kaden Lynch Sean McMinn Dusty Hughey Joe Smith Koldyn Segura Jayden Shaver Houston Heck Ethan Shadid Baylee Ogletree Gage Hughey Noah Ford Garrett Barnett Garrett McIlroy Jace Barnett Bradlee Brandvik Zane Hackett Braedyn Kowalewski Cole Bacon Colton Purvines Spencer Davis
HT. 6’1 5’11 5’8 6’3 5’10 5’10 5’10 5’11 5’9 5’10 5’8 5’9 6’2 6’0 5’10 5’11 5’10 6’3 5’10 5’11 5’10 5’9 5’10
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And the child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
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Sanford-Fritch Eagles — District 1-2A D-1
E agles E ye P layoff R eturn I n 1-2A For just the second time since 2007, Sanford-Fritch comes into the season looking to regain a playoff birth rather than defending one. The 2016 Eagles started strong and headed into district play with a 4-1 mark with wins against Highland Park, Tulia and playoff-bound Spearman and Vega. However, a 1-4 league finish kept them away from the post-season party with a 5-5 overall record. In 2017, Head Coach Houston Moos welcomes back a group of seniors who are eager to get the program back to the playoffs, led by two-way all-district first team honoree Adam Zuniga. Last season Zuniga pounded opposing defenses on the ground, logging 118 carries for 1060 yards and 8 touchdowns. He also registered 42 tackles and 3 sacks as a defensive back. Classmate Anthony Rangel proved an effective option in the passing game, coming out of the backfield to make 5 catches for 115 yards, a touchdown and an all-district second team nod. Junior signal caller Tucker Mayberry saw limited duty in ’16 (8 completions, 203 yards, 2 TDs) and could be the answer to the Eagles’ quarterback search.
School: Sanford-Fritch Mascot: Eagles
Last Season’s District Record: 1-4
Colors: Blue, Black &
Basic Offense: Wing T Basic Defense: 4-2-5
White District: 1-2A D-I
Major Team Strength:
H.S. Phone:
Experience, Work Ethic
806-857-3121
Players to Watch:
Head Coach:
Adam Zuniga, Tucker
Houston Moos
Mayberry, Anthony
Offensive Coordinator:
Rangel, Brody Williams,
Bruce Setliff
Adam Zuniga
Assistant Coaches:
Athletic Director:
Adam Watson, Johnny
Houston Moos
Cordell, Ryan Hand,
A.D. Phone Number:
Wayne Parker
(806) 898-0033
Last Season’s Over All Record: 5-5
Up front, Sanford-Fritch boasts a trio of talented blockers in seniors Tucker Beekman (5-9, 272) and Brayden Lane (6-1, 199) and junior Coltyn McCormack (5-10, 213). The Eagles’ defense will also be anchored by one the district’s top performers in junior linebacker Brody Williams. In his sophomore season Williams landed on the all-district first team by amassing 91 total tackles. Other players who should play key roles for SanfordFritch in 2017 include senior wide receiver/outside linebacker Ross Sanders, junior wide receiver/defensive back Aaron Whatley and sophomore RB/OLB Caden Farmer. The Eagles host Spearman in their Sept. 1 season opener and then make a Sept. 8 road trip to Highland Park. Their remaining non-district schedule consists of home games against Tulia (Sept. 15) and River Road (Sept. 29) and a Sept. 22 contest at Vega. The Eagles’ post-season flight plan starts Oct. 13 at Boys Ranch. After an Oct. 20 home clash with Sunray, they face back-to-back road battles at Stratford (Oct. 27) and Panhandle (Nov. 3). They finish off the regular season Nov. 10 by welcoming West Texas High.
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Stratford Elks District - 1-2A D-I
Heavyweight Elks
to
Defend 1-2A Title Belt
Taking the reigns of a storied high school football program in Texas can be daunting, but Matt Lovorn has kept the winning tradition alive at Stratford during his first two seasons as the school’s head coach. Under Lovorn, the Elks have put together a 22-4 record, with three of those losses coming against fellow small school power Canadian. Last season Stratford finished 10-2, the fourth time in five years the program has posted 10 or more wins. They also won their first district crown since 2013 with a 5-0 league run and defeated Hale Center in a bi-district playoff contest. The ’16 Elks’ season ended with an area-round loss to Post. “Through most of the season we did a good job of finishing games, especially the close games,” Lovorn said. “We had some great senior leadership.” In his third year at Stratford, Lovorn can call upon 12 returning lettermen and 6 returning starters on each side of the ball. Like most coaches, Lovorn would like to have more team size and speed, but he said the 2017 Elks already have developed chemistry and a
KACI MCBRYDE AGENT
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School: Stratford Mascot: Elks Colors: Royal Blue & White District: 1-2A D-I High School Phone: 806-366-3330 Head Coach: Matt Lovorn Defensive Coordinator: David Lantelme Assistant Coaches: Mark Keener, Seth Sbver, Trever Couch, Jon Murphy, Trey Wyatt Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-2 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: 2nd Team Eliminated By: Post Lettermen Lost: 10 Lettermen Returning: 12 Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Defensive Starters
Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Inverted Wishbone Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Major Team Strength: Tradition and Chemistry Major Team Weakness: Speed and Size All State Potentials: Kade McBryde, Shay Hess, Noah Harris, Ruben Gonzalez Players to Watch: Pedro Ortega, Angel Gurrea, Scott Thompson, Luis Carrillo, Colten Lanning, Sergio Guerrero, Daniel DeCasas, Bronc Hodges, Luis Mendoza Promising Newcomers: Carlos Gonzalez, Iuden Romero Athletic Director: Matt Lovorn Superintendent: Mike Dominguez Principal: PJ Hanna
sense of tradition. “This team had a great off-season,” Lovorn explained. “We will have a big senior class that we will need to lean on quite a bit this year, but this team exemplifies the culture and tradition we have in Stratford very well.” Stratford’s bumper crop of two-way senior starters includes quarterback/linebacker Kade McBryde, offensive lineman/linebacker Ruben Gonzalez, running back/defensive back Shay Hess and RB/DB Daniel DeCasas. All received all-state honorable mention in 2016. McBryde completed 40 of 75 passes for 680 yards and 9 touchdowns as the all-district second team
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signal caller. His 127 tackles on defense earned alldistrict first team kudos. Gonzalez chipped in 98 tackles to gain all-district second team recognition. He was also selected to the all-league second team offensive line. Hess was an all-district first team running back (530 rushing yards, 314 receiving yards, 11 total touchdowns) and defensive back (115 tackles, 2 interceptions). DeCasas also joined the all-league first team at running back with 75 carries, 639 yards and 10 TDs. As a defensive back he booked 35 tackles, 4 interceptions, a defensive score and all-district second team recognition.
The Elks’ defensive effort should also get a boost from the return of senior linebackers Bronc Hodges, an all-district first teamer in ’16, and Sergio Guerrero, an all-league second team selection. Other players who could be leaders for Stratford in 2017 include senior offensive linemen Noah Harris (6-6, 250), Angel Guerra (6-2, 220), Scott Thompson (6-1, 180) and Luis Carillo (6-2, 200); senior tight end/ linebacker Colten Lanning; senior RB/LB Pedro Ortega; and junior TE/LB Luis Mendoza. Lovorn said junior lineman Carlos Gonzalez (6-0, 240) and sophomore RB/DB Iuden Romero are the team’s most promising newcomers. After opening the season Sept. 1 at River
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Road, the Elks face a pair of home tests against Guymon, Oklahoma on Sept. 15 and perennial state championship contender Canadian on Sept. 22. Their non-district agenda also includes a Sept. 29 trip to Littlefield and an Oct. 6 home matchup with Borger. Stratford’s District 1-2A title defense begins with back-to-back road battles at Sunray on Oct. 13 and Panhandle on Oct. 20. They will also engage in home tussles against Sanford-Fritch (Oct. 27) and Boys Ranch (Nov. 10) and a Nov. 3 skirmish at West Texas High. “There are some very competitive teams in this district,” Lovorn said. “It will be a toss up as to who will make the playoffs.”
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Sunray Bobcats— District 1-2A D-I
Bobcats Gearing Up For 1-2A Fight Last season Sunray put together a respectable 5-6 record and finished the District 1-2A race with a 2-3 mark. Their playoff campaign ended with a bi-district loss to eventual state semifinalist Abernathy. Head Coach Kurt Haberthur, who is entering his seventh season with the school, would like to have more overall depth, but he is pleased with the talent returning up front and at some key skill positions. He said Sunray will face some tough opponents, but he believes his troops are ready for the challenge. “We are very excited to see all the work and relationship building come to fruition,” Haberthur said. “Our schedule is very tough and we will have to be ready to go every Friday night. Our district is also one of the toughest around; every team has great coaches and good players, so execution will be crucial. Any team could be the district champion.” On offense, the Bobcats’ top skill returnees include senior pass catchers Luis Cadena and Xavier Jiminez and senior quarterback Rhett Rousser. Last season Cadena was tabbed an all-league second teamer at wide receiver and an all-district first teamer at kicker. He also recorded 40 tackles and five interceptions and is the team’s top returning defensive back. Jiminez was an all-district first team WR selection last season. Sunray’s bevy of experienced linemen features a pair of talented two-way performers in senior classmates Sean Bain and Weston Lane (6-1, 240). Bain, who Haberthur described as “a tenacious blocker whose motor is always running,” accumulated 45 tackles and 4 sacks on defense last season. Haberthur said Lane is big and athletic and has plenty of potential. Last season he posted 30 tackles and a pair of sacks. Junior classmates Frey Diaz (115 tackles, 2 sacks) and Chaz Melton (48 tackles, 1 sack) give the defense some solid support behind the line. Other Bobcats to watch in 2017 include senior lineman Cole Crownover (6-3, 275), junior lineman Andres Chacon, junior tight end Jaden Zerby (6-3, 200) and junior running back/ outside linebacker Wyatt Henry, who Haberthur said has a chance to be an all-state caliber player. Sunray’s season begins with a Sept. 1st home game against Highland Park.
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School: Sunray Mascot: Bobcats Colors: Blue & Gold District: 1-2A D-I High School Phone: 806-948-5515 High School Fax: 806-948-5399 Head Coach: Kurt Haberthur Offensive Coordinator: Tony Franklin Defensive Coordinator: Joe Holloway Assistant Coaches: Casey Lantelme, Rhyan Daugherty, Tanner Wright Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-6 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: BiDistrict
Team Eliminated By: Abernathy Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Major Team Strength: Linemen & Skill positions Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Xavier Jiminez, Luis Cadena, Rhett Rousser, Wyatt Henry, Frey Diaz, Sean Bain Players to Watch: Andres Chacon, Weston Lane, Cole Crownover, Jaden Zerby, Chaz Melton Promising Newcomers: David Boss Athletic Director: Kurt Haberthur Principal: Sid Whiteley
2017 Sunray Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 01 Highland Park Sep. 08 Gruver Sep. 15 Spearman Sep. 22 New Deal Sep. 29 Vega Oct. 13 Stratford* Oct. 20 Sanford Fritch* Oct. 27 West Texas* Nov. 03 Boys Ranch* Nov. 10 Panhandle* *District
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West Texas High Comanches — District 1-2A D-I
Comanches Ride Attitude, Hunger Into 1-2A One of the area’s top 2016 transformations took place in Stinnett where West Texas High earned its first post-season berth since 2011. In fact, the Comanches’ 7-5 record gave them more wins in one season than the previous four seasons combined. Their 3-2 district finish brought with it a trip to the Bi-District playoff round where they fell to New Deal. “The team made a great turn around from the previous year, Head Coach Steven Flowers said. “The attitudes are changing and they are growing hungry.” In 2017, that hungry bunch will include 7 returning starters on each side of the ball and 22 total lettermen. Like most coaches, Flowers would love to have more roster depth, but he is anxious to see what his experienced players will do for an encore this year. “We all have big expectations,” he said. Offensively, WT High will set the tone upfront with senior Derek Smith (6-1, 240 ) and junior Aaron Fish (5-9, 230). Smith is a third-year starter who Flowers believes has all-state potential. Last season he also posted 58 tackles,
School: West Texas Mascot: Comanches Colors: Scarlet and Gold District: 1-2A D-I High School Phone: 806-878-2433 High School Fax: 806-878-3585 Head Coach: Steven Flowers Offensive Coordinator: James Henton Defensive Coordinator: Steven Flowers Assistant Coaches: Austin Whitt, Jacob Thompson, David Flowers, Dylan Atkins, Tracy Summer, Aron Graves Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-4 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: New Deal Number of Lettermen Lost: 6
Number of Lettermen Returning: 22 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 5-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1427 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1891 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Seth Young Players to Watch: Emilio Hernandez, Kenny Monden, Brandon Seaman, Dawson Bevins, Aaron Fish Promising Newcomers: Jalin Conyers, Jaykob Hernandez, Jeffery Jefferson, Rhett Burton Athletic Director: Jimmy Amaro Superintendent: Bill Wiggins Principal: Kent Torbert
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2 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries to earn all-district second team honors on both sides of the ball. Fish is back for his second season as a starter. Flowers said Fish is a hard worker who has yet to miss a game or a practice. At the skill positions, the Comanches return a solid foundation in sophomore quarterback Jalin Conyers, sophomore running back Dawson Bevins and senior receiver Emilio Hernandez. Conyers stepped in as a freshman and completed 64 of 132 passes for 923 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also ran the ball 86 times for 459 yards and 9 more TDs. Bevins (71 carries, 517 yards, 5 TDs) is the team’s top returning ball carrier and Hernandez (15 catches, 377
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After State Semifinal Run, Abernathy Could Be Better
It speaks volumes that the Abernathy Antelopes enjoyed the most successful season in school history in 2016 and coach Darrell Daily believes they could be even better in 2017. After claiming an unbeaten district title and making a run to the state semifinals, Abernathy returns eight offensive and eight defensive starters among 17 lettermen. They’ll miss guys like Xaver Rivera (West Texas A&M) who were among a dozen graduated players, but make no doubt the Antelopes will be contenders in 2017. “We will be a little more experienced in the skill positons but need to develop experience very quickly on the offensive and defensive lines,” Daily said. Daily’s eighth year at Abernathy was his best yet. The Antelopes had an exciting playoff run, starting with a 34-19 win over Sunray. Abernathy then edged Hawley, (22-21), Post, (24-21), and Anson, (21-18), before being ousted by Crawford (42-7) in the state semifinals to finish 12-3. Crawford finished as state runner-up after falling to Refugio (23-20). “We were a very young team with great senior leadership that always played to win,” said Daily,
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Record: 5-0
Lettermen Returning: 17 Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread I Basic Defense: 4-3 All State Potentials: Bryson Daily, Nathan Sullivan, Zachary
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Basketball Girls - Disrict, Bi-District, Area Champions Boys - District Runner-Ups, Bi-District Champions Cross Country Girls - District Champions, 2nd at Regionals, 6th at State Boys - District Champions, 5th at Regionals Baseball - Playoffs Softball - District Champions, Bi-District Champions
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collected 57 tackles (6 TFL) with 4 sacks. Another back in the ’Lopes’ 4-3 defense include junior cornerback Joseph Sanchez (5-6, 140, 4.8), the top returning tackler with 80 stops (3 TFL) and an interception. Joining Sanchez in the secondary will be senior Kole Kurklin (5-8, 150, 4.8), who pulled down 5 interceptions, returning 2 for TDs. Also back will be senior Zachary Ponciano (5-8, 150, 4.7), who had 27 tackles and a pick before being hurt after six games. While Daily believes his own team will be better in 2017, the coach also feels the entire district will be better due to the number of veterans returning. He thinks the ‘Lopes’ biggest challenge in defending their league title will
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Floydada Whirlwinds— District 2-2A D-I
Whirlwinds Look To Young Players To Step Up
Injuries and untimely turnovers plagued Floydada in 2016. The result led to a 3-7 season that Head Coach Todd Bandy and the Whirlwinds would like to forget. Heading in to 2017 Coach Bandy has a solid core of returners, as well as an influx of talent from a talented JV roster. “We must be able to transfer wins from Thursday night JV squad that went 8-2, to Friday night wins. Inexperienced players have to perform for us this year.” Coach Bandy said. Floydada began 2016 with a big (27-0) shutout win over Slaton before losing (14-28) to Seagraves. Another shutout win over Lockney (0-39) had the Whirlwinds feeling good but a pair of losses to Friona (14-27) and Lubbock Roosevelt (40-42) closed out non district. Unfortunately the tough losses continued into district play, as Floydada dropped four straight to Hale Center (21-37), New Deal (18-54), Abernathy (18-41), and Sundown (6-21) before winning the final game of the season over Olton (50-35). Eleven lettermen are back for 2017. Pake Freeman and Tyler Wilke split the offensive coordinator duties, which runs multiple spread looks. The offense returns three starters. Up front on the line Arnaldo Martinez, Cardell Wickware, and Ethan Ibarra all bring starting
School: Floydada Mascot: Whirlwinds Colors: Kelly Green & White District: 2-2A D-I H.S. Phone: (806) 983-2080 H.S. Fax: (806) 983-6340 Head Coach: Todd Bandy Off. Coord: Pake Freeman, Tyler Wilke Def. Coord: Scotty Bruigton Asst. Coaches: Cody Dean, Armando Morales, Michael Wickware, Adam Zepeda Last Season’s Over All Rec: 3-7 Last Season’s Dist. Rec: 1-4 No. of Letrmn. Lost: 13 No. of Letrmn. Ret: 11 No. Off. Starters Ret: 3 No. Def. Starters Ret: 6 Basic Offense: Multiplespread Basic Defense: 4-2-5
Last Season’s Team Rush Yds: 2607 Last Season’s Team Pass Yds: 641 Major Team Strength: Speed on Defense Major Team Weakness: Overall Experience Players to Watch: Gerry Reyes, Cardell Wickware, Miguel Pena, Ethan Ibarra, Cutter Smith, Arnaldo Martinez Promising Newcomers: Andrew Vega, Rosendo Reyna, Caden Britt, Hunter Smith, Michael DeLafuente, Daniel Cervera Athletic Director: Todd Bandy Superintendent: Dr. Gilbert Trevino Principal: Wayne Morren
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experience giving that unit a solid foundation. Andrew Vega comes up from the JV to take over the QB duties. Gerry Reyes figures to be the top receiving threat. Scotty Bruigton serves as coordinator for Floydada’s 4-2-5 Defense which returns six starters. Miguel Pena and Cardell Wickware anchor the D-line. Cutter Smith is the top linebacker back in 2017. In the secondary the Whirlwinds will look to Gerry Reyes and Angel Cervera. Pena handles both the kicking and punting duties for Floydada. Other promising newcomers to the varsity roster include Rosendo Reyna, Caden Britt, Hunter Smith, Michael DeLafuente, and Daniel Cervera. Looking ahead at 2017, coach Bandy said, “District will be tough again this year. With the year Abernathy
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had, and New Deal and Sundown being good each year. Hale Center was much improved last season with young kids and Olton will be much improved because they were so young last year.” The season begins September 1st with a home game versus Slaton. The Whirlwinds go to Seagraves September 8th and to Lockney September 15th. Friona comes to town September 22nd. Floydada goes to Lubbock Roosevelt September 29th. October 13th Hale Center visits in the first of two straight home games and New Deal comes to Floydada October 20th. The Whirlwinds go to Abernathy October 27th and host Sundown November 3rd. The regular season ends at Olton November 10th.
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Hale Center Owls — District 2-2A D-I
Owls Have “Lots Of Potential” Will 2017 be the year the Hale Center Owls take the next step under coach Adam Cummings? It could be, Cummings said, if the Owls continue to develop, especially on defense. “We have lots of potential with good returning leadership,” Cummings said. “They need to take steps on the defensive side of the ball to be the team they are capable of.” The Owls made the playoffs for the second straight season in 2016, falling in Bi-District to Stratford (53-13) and finishing the year with a 5-6 record. “We really began to have an identity as a team last year. We came into our own offensively and were able to overcome some obstacles and injuries to make the playoffs for a second year in a row,” Cummings said in reviewing his third season as Hale Center’s head coach. The Owls are 13-19 under Cummings. Hale Center lost 14 players to graduation last spring, leaving 16 veterans this fall. Of those, six started on offense and six on defense. The experience includes a 2,000-yard passer in senior quarterback Brandon Castillo (5-8, 155, 4.9), who Cummings called the “returning leader of the team.” A year ago in Hale Center’s Spread offense Castillo completed 147-of-240 passes for 2,034 yards with 21 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Most of Castillo’s top targets in 2016 graduated, including Jose Ramirez and three-year starter Anthony Borjas, although senior Jett Cannon (6-3, 160, 4.7) and Adrian Sifuentes combined for 500 receiving yards and five touchdowns. Cannon has “range and leaping ability,” according to his coach. Sifuentes also is a capable kicker, having successfully booted 35-of-40 PATs and 2-of-3 field goals, including a 34-yarder, last season. The Owls would like to see speedy junior Ayden Rogers (5-10, 155, 4.5), described by Cummings as “a dynamic athlete,” assume a larger role on offense in 2017. Hale Center churned out more than 3,000 rushing yards in 2016, many of them by graduated Zae Richards. His will be big shoes to fill, which the Owls plan to do by committee that includes Jayden Harvey, who last year rushed for five TDs but only 176 yards on 24 carries. Hale Center also lost a couple of proven offensive linemen in four-year starter Dillon Johnson and three-year starter Jake Martinez, although they have some experience returning in senior right tackle Quentin Bendele (6-1, 250, 5.0), senior right guard James Martinez (5-10, 240, 5.2) and left guard Jesse Lopez. Bendele is the strongest player on the team, while Cummings called Martinez “aggressive and very fundamentally sound.” Lopez brings more consistency to the group. Harvey, a linebacker, is the top tackler returning in Hale Center’s 4-3 defense, having tallied 77 stops (5 TFL), three sacks and two fumbles in 2016. Harvey figures to take over where linebackers EJ Gonzales, last year’s leading tackler, and Beau King, whose leadership will be missed, left off. Returner Jace Cannon logged
School: Hale Center Mascot: Owls Colors: Blue And Gold District: 2-2A D-I High School Phone: 806-839-2452 Head Coach: Adam Cummings Assistant Coaches: Jeff Lyles, Bobby Workman, Evan Hearn, Steven Wofford Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-6 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District What Team Eliminated Your Team: Stratford Number Of Lettermen Lost: 14 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 16 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 6
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Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3146 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2034 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2537 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 697 Major Team Strength: Team Chemistry / Unity Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Ayden Rogers, Quentin Bendele, James Martinez Players To Watch: Jett Cannon, Brandon Castillo, Jace Cannon Promising Newcomers: Jesse Hinojosa Athletic Director: Adam Cummings Superintendent: Steven Pyburn Principal: Alan Berry
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53 stops from the secondary, where Rogers added 33 tackles, one more than linebacker Ancil Flores. Martinez was credited with 14 tackles (2 TFL) up front. Cummings is counting on players like Jesse Hinojosa to step forward and fill the gaps on a team where depth could be an issue. Hale Center faces another tough road in district, where Cummings feels Abernathy is the team to beat, followed by Sundown, Olton and New Deal. “District 2-2A is always tough, and I wouldn’t expect anything less this season,” Cummings said.
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New Deal Lions — District 2-2A D-I
LIONS LOOK FOR MORE SUCCESS IN 2017
Matt Hill and the New Deal Lions produced yet another outstanding season in 2016, and there’s no reason to think another one isn’t just ahead. “We had a really good senior class with a lot of great leaders. Those kids stayed together for four years and it paid off with a 10-2 season,” Hill said in looking back on the 2016 campaign that saw the Lions lose only to state semifinalist Abernathy (2120) and, after a 36-28 Bi-District win over West Texas High, in the second round of the playoffs to Forsan (51-8). Graduation claimed a dozen players, but 19 are back, including 15 starters – seven on offense and eight on defense. “We had a lot of young kids get playing time (last year), so hopefully that pays off for the Lions,” said Hill, who is 28-6 in three seasons as New Deal’s Lion boss. New Deal’s spread offense will be operated by junior quarterback Jett Whitfield, who last season ran for 254 yards and 3 touchdowns on 29 carries while on defense he racked up 90 tackles, 2 sacks and 2 fumbles. Also returning as a skill position veteran is senior Brandon Coronado, who in 2016 had 65 receptions for 824 yards and 7 touchdowns along with 271 rushing
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School: New Deal Mascot: Lions Colors: Green/Gold District: 2-2A D-I
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8
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ing Yards: 2905 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2048 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2030 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1548
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Major Team Strength:
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All State Potentials: Dylen
Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-2 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Forsan Number of Lettermen Lost:
Jerden, Jett Whitfield, Nehemiah Martinez, Brandon Coronado Players to Watch: Jelen Barrera, Will McMahan Promising Newcomers: Kebdell Dunn, Reese Riordan, Layton Reed, Jayton Michell, Dekevon Blaylock Athletic Director: Matt Hill Superintendent:
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yards and 1 score on 24 carries. Nehemiah Martinez, as a freshman, pulled down 29 passes for 350 yards and 4 scores. Planting their feet up front will be seniors Brock Fitzgerald, Zach Caudill and Riley Kirkland. New Deal’s top returning tackler in its 3-3 stack defense is senior linebacker Will McMahan, who amassed 120 tackles in 2016. Veterans up front include senior Jalen Barrera with 50 tackles (20 TFL) and 2 sacks and junior Deandre Nelson with 46 tackles (12 TFL). Returning in the secondary are Martinez with 55 tackles and 3 interceptions and senior Deandre Rios with 15 tackles and 2 picks. There’s no shortage of up-and-coming talent at New Deal, and among the most impressive is sophomore Dylan Jerden, along with juniors
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NAME Zach Caudill Brian Serrano Corbin Steadman Kendell Dunn Reese Riordan Javan Rodriguez Miguel Braddock Layton Reed Jacob Pauda Gavin Hernandez Jawaun Johnson Johnny Rey Cisneros Colby McWilliams Anthony Keene Marcus Brismee Logan Bostick
2017 New Deal Lions Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Place Sep. 01 Roosevelt Away Sep. 08 Lamesa Home Sep. 15 Slaton Away Sep. 22 Sunray Away Sep. 29 Tulia** Home Oct. 06 Open Oct. 13 Olton* Home Oct. 20 Floydada* Away Oct. 27 Hale Center* Home Nov. 03 Abernathy* Home Nov. 10 Sundown* Away *District **Homecoming
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Olton Mustangs — District 2-2A D-I
Mustangs Aim To Reap Benefits From Down Season Logging just two victories and going winless in district isn’t what Ross Lassiter had hoped for in his first season as a head coach. But all was not lost in 2016 for the Olton Mustangs. “While we didn’t finish the season the way we wanted, we can take a lot of positives from last year,” Lassiter said. “We finished the season with four freshmen and five sophomores receiving significant playing time, and our kids learned a new offensive and defensive scheme that should carry over to this season.” Nineteen of the 24 players on last season’s roster return, including seven starters on offense and six on defense. “We will still have a youthful football team this season. However, many of our sophomores and juniors will enter the season with 10 games of varsity playing time,” Lassiter said. “We will be better on the offensive and defensive lines. We will have to find a quarterback that can be consistent in the passing game” as Olton looks to replace quarterback TJ McCall along with receiver Jordan White, lineman Bryson Goen and cornerback Austen Thetford. Heading up the list of veterans is senior Francisco
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School: Olton Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Blue/White District: 2-2A D-I High School Phone: 806-285-2691 High School Fax: 806-285-2724 Head Coach: Ross Lassiter Offensive Coordinator: Doug Tipton Defensive Coordinator: Ross Lassiter Assistant Coaches: Austin Eudy, Matthew Ingle, Reyes Garza Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 0-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 19 Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive
Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2149 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1444 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2739 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1279 Major Team Strength: Returning Lettermen Major Team Weakness: Youth All State Potentials: Francisco Saenz Players to Watch: Zane Gunter, Michael Muse, JC Pedroza Promising Newcomers: Taytem Thetford Athletic Director: Ross Lassiter Superintendent: Dr. G. Steve Mills Principal: Kenny Eudy
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Saenz (5-11, 290) defensive tackle who last season recorded 68 tackles (8 TFL), 2 sacks and 2 fumbles. “He has quick feet and determination to get to the ball,” Lassiter noted. Joining Saenz up front in Olton’s 4-2-5 defense is sophomore Juan Carlos Pedroza (5-11, 205) who recorded 59 tackles (12 TFL), 5 sacks and 4 fumbles and who also starts at offensive tackle. The top returning tackler is junior linebacker Zane Gunter (5-8, 160) with 98 stops (6 TFL) and 5 fumbles. Gunter also is the leading returning rusher with 508 yards and 3 touchdowns on 108 carries. Other top tacklers returning are senior Drake Davis (5-9, 155) with 74 stops (2 TFL) and 2 fumbles, junior safety Nate Zamora (5-9, 170) with 39 tackles and 5 interceptions, and sophomore safety Taytem Thetford
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(6-2, 165, 4.9) with 32 tackles (2 TFL) and 2 fumbles after being moved to varsity midway through the season. Zamora also had 4 touchdown receptions last year, and Thetford will compete for the job of quarterbacking Olton’s spread offense, along with juniors Jayden Leathers (5-10, 145) and Nabor Vega Canchola (5-11, 155), who doubles as kicker and made 17-of-21 PATs and a 41-yard field goal in 2016. Other experienced hands back on offense include junior tight end Nathan Mendoza (5-10, 185), senior receiver Aaron Corpus (5-10, 140), junior center Matthew Garza (5-10, 160) and senior tackle Alberto Sinaloa (5-8, 220). Another Lassiter is looking to for major contributions is sophomore Michael Muse (5-9, 190, 4.8), who as a freshman started 10 games at guard
moves to running back and linebacker this season. Olton opens its season Sept. 1 at home against Memphis. Then it’s at Ralls, home against Farwell, at Bovina and home against Lockney before the district-
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Name Of. Jayden Leathers REC Carlos Rodriguez REC Taytem Thetford QB Aaron Corpus REC Osvaldo Guerrero REC Brian Capen REC Nabor Vega Canchola QB Aaron Garcia RB Drake Davis RB Noah Garza REC Nathan Mendoza TE Michael Muse RB Nate Zamora REC Drew Garza REC David DeLaRosa RB Zane Gunter RB Sergio Guerrero OL Alfonso Heredia OL Alberto Sinaloa OL Trez Mungia OL Juan Carlos Pedroza OL Gabriel Chavez OL Andru Garcia OL AJ Garcia OL Daniel Marquez OL Matthew Garza OL Jaime Sanchez OL Francisco Saenz OL Ethan Rodriguez OL Christian Rivera OL Zach Ruiz TE
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Opponent Place Memphis H Ralls T Farwell H Bovina T Lockney H Open New Deal* T Abernathy* H Sundown* T Hale Center* T Floydada* H *District
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Hopes are anything but down in Sundown as Head Coach Steve Smith’s 2017 Roughnecks combine players from an unbeaten junior varsity team with a varsity squad that advanced two rounds deep in the playoffs. Last year’s squad went 3-2 in district, falling by just four points to Abernathy and three to New Deal and defeating Panhandle, 21-20, in bi-district. The Roughnecks then were eliminated by Anson, 42-21, to finish with a 6-6 record. Fourteen players were lost from that team while a dozen return, including four starters on each side of the ball. Among the veterans is senior kicker/receiver Marc Cabrera (5-9, 165, 4.8), who in 2016 came up huge by booting 8-of-9 field goals include six over 30 yards and three over 40 (42, 45, 48). After so many close games, you can bet Smith is glad Cabrera is on his side. Back to lead Sundown’s 50 defense are senior lineman Bryce Spencer (6-2, 205, 4.9), who compiled 75 tackles and three sacks a year ago, and back Justin Torrez (5-8, 145, 4.9), who logged eight interceptions for 112 yards and one TD. The top returning tackler with 97 stops (57 solo) is sophomore linebacker Hunter Stanley (5-8, 175, 5.0) while senior linebacker Isaac Hernandez (5-9, 165, 4.8) got 83 tackles and junior cornerback/receiver Steven Quintanilla (6-2, 160, 4.8) picked up 65 tackles and two picks. Quintanilla also is the Roughnecks’ return man. Senior Rock Thoms (5-8, 150, 4.8), who scored a dozen touchdowns in 2016, figures to play a key role in Sundown’s “I” offense, whether it’s at running back or quarterback. Anchoring the offensive line will be junior center Kade Fryar (5-10, 205, 5.2). Smith’s fourth season at Sundown, where he is 15-15 (the coach is 94-72 overall counting his previous stops in Anton, Archer City and Post), begins Sept. 1 at home against Wink. The Roughnecks then travel to Morton, host Seagraves, go to Farwell and host Tahoka
School: Sundown Mascot: Roughnecks Colors: Red, White & Blue District: 2-2A D-I H.S. Phone: (806) 229-3021 Head Coach: Steve Smith Last Season’s Over All Record: 6-6 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Crosbyton
Lettermen Lost: 14 Lettermen Returning: 12 Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: I Basic Defense: 50 All State Potentials: Marc Cabrera, Bryce Spencer, Justin Torrez, Rock Thoms, Steven Quintanilla, Issac Hernandez Players to Watch: Kade Fryar, Hunter Stanley
prior to kicking off district play with a tough road game against defending district champion and state semifinalist Abernathy. Then it’s at Hale Center, home against Olton, at Floydada, then home against New Deal to wrap up the regular-season. Office: 806-229-5811 Fax: 806-229-2001
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Cougars Counting On Newcomers To Continue Winning Ways After a pair of identical 4-7 seasons, the Cougars doubled up in the win column for 2016 going 8-2 overall. Even more impressive was how Christoval began the season. Taking the first three games in shutout fashion, the Cougars blanked Irion County (66-0), Junction (26-0), and Colorado City (10-0) before giving up their first points of the year in a win over Ranger (47-2). Christoval closed out the non district schedule with a (41-29) victory over San Angelo Grape Creek. Come district play, the Cougars ran their winning streak to seven games with wins over Eldorado (37-0) and Anthony (15-13). In what proved to be their lone regular season loss, Christoval fell to Ozona (0-35) before finishing out district play with a big (38-20) triumph over McCamey. For the second time in three years the Cougars season ended with a bi-district loss to Hawley (20-29). This coming season will present some challenges for head coach Casey Otho. Twelve lettermen were lost to graduation leaving only six back for 2017. Three starters return to the Cougars offense and five for the defense so depth is definitely one area of concern for the coaching staff. Key players to watch for 2017 are Seth Wilkins and Justin Palmer. Jake Wike will anchor the line. The coaching staff cites Elijah Dubois and Peyton Polk as promising newcomers to the varsity roster. Reflecting on last season Coach Otho said, “We began setting the standard of hard work.” and when asked about the upcoming season Coach Otho said, “Our plan is to be be 1-0 at the end of each day and just let the season unfold.” The Cougars kick off the season with Irion County on 9/1/17.
School: Christoval Mascot: Cougars Colors: Red & White District: 3-2A D-I Head Coach: Casey Otho Record at School: 8-2 Overall Record: 8-2 Letterman Lost: 12 Returning Letterman: 6
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McCamey will be a mix of the old and the new in 2017. New Head Coach Fred Staugh takes over the Badger program. Seven starters will return on both sides of the ball giving Coach Staugh an experienced group to work with. How quick this core group of returners adapt to a new system will be the most pivotal question for Badger fans anxious for McCamey to play their way back into the postseason for another year. The Badgers did not win as many games as they would have liked in 2016 but they did win enough to qualify for the playoffs. After an opening week loss to Reagan County (13-55), the Badgers bounced back with a (40-26) victory over Coahoma. A trio of losses to Iraan (7-48), Bronte (6-19), and Wink (20-46) were followed by a win over Van Horn (27-21). Losses to Anthony (12-21) and Ozona (19-64) opened up district play, but again the Badgers battled hard to take down Eldorado (21-9). A final regular season loss to Christoval (20-38) left McCamey 3-7 on the season as they headed into a Bi-District matchup versus Anton. The Badgers season ended with a (12-54) loss in that final game of 2016.
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Ozona Lions — District 3-2A D-I
Lions look for more success in 2017 Kyle Freeman’s first season at the helm of the Ozona Lions resulted in a district championship that some folks probably didn’t see coming. Can they do it again, and advance in the playoffs, in 2017? A dozen lettermen, including five starters on each side of the ball, will give it their best shot. “We hope to build on the success we had last year. We have a younger group overall, but they are very athletic and quick,” Freeman said. The Lions were just 2-3 at the midway point last season but put things together just in time for district and went 4-0 in league play. Unfortunately, Ozona bowed out in the first round to Forsan, 41-22. “Our team overcame a lot last year. Nobody gave us much of a chance to win district. The young men learned and adapted fast and grew as a team. That team and the work they accomplished put the program on the right track. We were undefeated in district play and that is a testament to their hard work and determination. We had a great start to implement a new program. We hope to continue the undefeated district streak and build on that success,” said Freeman, who is 28-9 in three seasons as a head coach counting his first two years at Bruni. To help make up for the loss of quarterback Jaden
School: Ozona Mascot: Lions Colors: Purple and Gold District: 3-2A D-I Head Coach: Kyle Freeman Offensive Coordinator: Daniel Mejia Defensive Coordinator: Paul Veirs Assistant Coaches: Matt Gutierrez, Luke Wyatt, Carlose Robles, Mitch Kay, Justin Doiron Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-4 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Team Eliminated By: Forsan Number of Lettermen Lost: 16 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5
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Perez and free safety Tommy Fay, two key members of the 2016 team, Freeman will lean heavily on senior Kobe Rodriquez (5-11, 185, 4.6). In 2016, the running back rushed for 1,340 yards and 24 touchdowns on 137 carries and caught three TD passes over eight games in Ozona’s run-oriented multiple-set offense, while as a linebacker in the Lions’ 4-2-5 defense he recorded 55 tackles (8 TFL). In the same group of key players are junior defensive back Dario Rodriguez (6-0, 165, 4.7) who accounted for 22 tackles and two interceptions last year, sophomore quarterback/defensive back Alec Laura (5-5, 140, 4.7) who a year ago had 60 tackles (4 TFL), all-district guard Mark Ybarra, and tight end Jacob Schroeder. Among the Lions eager to make an impact are sophomore running back Sebastian DeLaCruse (5-10,
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Anson Antsy For Another Post-Season Run The Tigers finished strong in 2015 and they carried that late season momentum right into 2016. Claiming their first district title since 1990, Anson coupled an explosive offense with a quick and physical defense to be a force throughout the season and well into post-season play. Anson began 2016 with three straight wins over Hamlin (46-16), Haskell (38-10), and Tuscola Jim Ned (40-20). Following a (0-34) loss to Albany, the Tigers clawed back to beat Roscoe (31-14) before dropping the final non-district game against Windthorst (48-52). Anson took three out of four during district play, beating Stamford (47-34) and Hawley (34-21), before closing out with a close loss to Forsan (24-27) and a big victory over Post (48-21). A bi-district win over McCamey (54-12) set the Tiges up for an Area round showdown with Sundown, but Anson wasn’t done shining as they claimed a (4221) victory in that contest. A rematch against district foe Forsan followed, but this time the Tigers prevailed (4331). Unfortunately, the 2016 season ended with a tough three point loss to Abernathy (18-21) at the Quarterfinal stage. Twelve lettermen will return, including five starters on offense and seven on defense. Head coach Chris Hagler said, “Provided that we get through the learning curve with our newcomers, we should be able to make a similar run as in 2015 and 2016.” Chris Jones (5’11, 190, Sr. WR/LB) and Brandon Padilla (5’7, 235, Sr. OL/DL) are both All-State caliber players that the Tigers will rely on as leaders on and off the field. Other key seniors to watch include, David Galvan (5’11, 265, Sr. OL/DL), Nick Tanner (6’0 180 Sr. WR/LB), and Ed Marin (5’7, 190, Sr. OL/LB). Jason Soliz (5’6, 160, Jr. WR/DB) and JJ Castillo (5’10, 295, Jr. OL/ DL) are two more key contributors back for 2017. In their final season for Anson, Dalton Boyd (5’11, 150, Sr. WR/DB), Joel Lozano (5’5, 170, Sr.WR/DB), Hayden Palmer (5’9, 165, Sr. WR/DB), Ty Jones (5’7, 155, Sr. WR/LB), Roman Lozano (5’8, 255, Sr. OL/DL), and Israel Delacruz (5’7, 245, Sr. OL/DL) will all look to have big years. Promising newcomers to the varsity roster include Drew Hagler (5’10, 175, Soph. QB/DB), Elijah Mosler (5’9, 165, Soph. RB/LB), and Isaak Fernandez (5’10, 150, Soph. WR/LB). The 2017 season begins at home September 1st with a visit from Hamlin. The Tigers host Haskell September 8th before taking to the road for the first time against Jim Ned On September 15th. In the second of three straight road games, the Tigers go to Albany September 22nd before closing out non-district play at Roscoe September 29th. Anson opens district play with back-to-back home games October 6th versus Windthorst and October 13th against Stamford. October 20th marks a trip to Hawley. The final regular season home game is October 27 th versus Forsan and the regular season finishes on the road at Post November 10th.
School: Anson Mascot: Tigers Colors: Red & Black District: 4-2A D-1 High School Phone: 325-823-2404 High School Fax: 325-823-4444 Head Coach: Chris Hagler Offensive Coordinator: Scotty Nichols Defensive Coordinator: Justin Wiley Assistant Coaches: Clay Coston, Toby Allen, Gary Jones Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-4 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 3-1 Round of Playoffs Team was Eliminated: Regional Finals Team Eliminated By: Abernathy Number of Lettermen Lost: 9 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2,681 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 3,504 Major Team Strength: Quickness/Skill Major Team Weakness: Experience on Offense All State Potentials: Chris Jones, Brandon Padilla Players to Watch: Jason Soliz, David Galvan, Nick Tanner, Ed Marin Promising Newcomers: Drew Hagler, Elijah Moser, Isaak Fernandez Athletic Director: Chris Hagler Superintendent: Jay Baccus Principal: Troy Hinds
2017 Anson Tigers Schedule
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Hawley Bearcats — District 4-2A D-I
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The Bearcats fought through some tough season ending injuries to key players in 2016 and still posted an eight win season which included a postseason victory. Nine lettermen were lost to graduation but Hawley returns fifteen lettermen giving Head Coach Mitch Ables squad a solid chance to again be tough this coming year. Hawley began 2016 with four straight wins over Munday (30-28), Bangs (56-7), Hamlin (35-14), and Lubbock Christian (31-6) before stumbling against Mason (27-62). The Bearcats bounced back to close out the non district schedule with a (48-21) victory over Seymour. Opening district play with a (58-14) triumph versus Forsan, Hawley dropped the next two against Anson (2134) and Post (25-38) before closing out the regular season with a win over Stamford (49-21). The Bearcats took down Christoval (29-20) in the Bi-District round before losing a narrow one point contest to Abernathy (21-22). Five starters return to Hawley’s Spread offense including All-State caliber quarterback Quay Stokes (6’0 190 4.7 Sr.) who enters his final year with 7138 career passing yards and 98 TD passes as well as 2380 rushing yards with another 27 TDs carrying the ball. Up front, a pair of seniors with All-State talent anchor the offensive line. Damion Lee (6’1 300 5.2 Sr.) is a three year starter and he is joined by Kole Smith (6’1 240 5.2 Sr.) to form a solid core on the o-line. Tanner Schnoor (6’2 205 Jr.) is the most experienced RB on the roster. Ethan Davis (5’8 160 Jr.) and Jaycee Hardee (5’9 140 Sr.) are the top returning receivers. The Bearcats work from a 4-3 set on defense with David O’Shields serving as defensive coordinator. Five starters return for 2017. The aforementioned Smith, Dylan Frazier (6’5 180 Jr.), and Colton Strickland (6’2 190 4.9 Soph.) anchor the D-line. Schnoor and Colton Marshall (6’2 170 Soph.) are the top returning linebackers. Stokes is joined by Johnny Donnelly (5’6 130 Sr.) in the backfield to give the Bearcats a pair of upperclassmen to lead that unit. The 2017 season gets going September 1st with a home game against Munday. The Bearcats go to Bangs September 8th and to Hamlin September 15th before hosting Lubbock Christian September 22nd. Hawley goes to Mason September 29th and close out the non district schedule at home against Seymour October 6th. District play begins at Forsan October 13th. Anson visits October 20th. The Bearcats hit the road to face Post October 27th and close out the regular season at home versus Stamford November 3rd.
School: Hawley Mascot: Bearcats Colors: Maroon White District: 4-2A D-I High School Phone: 930-305-3905 High School Fax: 325-537-2265 Head Coach: Mitch Ables Offensive Coordinator: Mitch Ables Defensive Coordinator: David O’Shields Assistant Coaches: Cort Arthur, David Seago, Matt Preston, Tony Elliott Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-4 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Eliminated: 2nd Eliminated by: Abernathy Number of Lettermen Lost: 9 Number of Lettermen Returning: 15 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive
Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1982 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 3133 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1948 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1330 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Quay Stokes, Damion Leon, Kole Smith Players to Watch: Quay Stokes, Tanner Shnoor, Ethan Davis, Colton Marshall, Colton Strickland Athletic Director: Mitch Ables A. D. Phone Number: 830-305-3905 Superintendent: Jimmy Burns Principal: Nikki Grisham
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Post Antelopes — District 4-2A D-I
A ntelopes L oaded W ith E xperience A good year that could have been even better may be followed up by an even better season if everything pans out in Post the way Michael Pittman wants. The Antelopes are coming off a 10-3 season that saw them go 3-1 in district before winning playoff games over Anthony (33-7) and Stratford (20-14) prior to a narrow third-round loss to Abernathy (24-21). “Overall it was a good year. We had several injuries, though, and thought we had the chance to have an even better year,” Pittman said. With the return of 20 lettermen, including eight starters on offense and nine on defense, good things seem certain for Post, which lost just seven players – including running backs A.J. Reed and A.J. Escobedo – from a year ago. “We have several players back, and we have a good chance to be a good football team,” said Pittman, who sports a 74-41 record, including 29-8 at Post. Leading the Antelopes will be four talented seniors in Michael Pherguson, Valente Perez, Jonathan Hernandez and Chance Courtney. Described by Pittman as a “strong, physical player,” Pherguson (5-10, 190, 4.7) rushed for 1,186 yards and 10 touchdowns on 127 carries last season in Post’s “I” offense. The 6-foot-9, 240-pound Courtney is a “tall, athletic player” who in 2016 caught
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a force returning at linebacker in Post’s 3-4 defense is Brandon Brittian with his 146 tackles (31 TFL0, two sacks and five fumbles, in addition to 111 tough rushing yards on offense. Two other Antelopes boast 100-plus tackles on their resumes. Linebacker Kobe Ammons accumulated 111 tackles (11 TFL) with two fumbles while Damian Garcia managed 118 stops (3 TFL) with three fumbles and four interceptions. Other veterans include Dealan Reed, who a year ago had 196 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and defensive back Fidel Trinidad, who produced four tackles for loss and four turnovers. Aric Garza (6-4, 175) saw very limited time as quarterback in 2016, while fellow senior Austin Brittian will line up at tight end and linebacker. Among the juniors hoping to make a splash are running back/linebacker Damontre Curtis (5-9, 165, 4.8), quarterback/safety Aron Gomez, and linemen Landon Greer (6-1, 280, 5.1) and Anthony Cruse (6-0, 205, 5.0). The Antelopes will be on the road the first three Fridays of the season for a rematch against Abernathy and to face Tahoka and Coleman. Then it’s three straight at home against Idalou, Slaton and Farwell leading into an open week then the start of district play at Stamford. The regular-season winds down at home against Hawley, at Forsan, and home against Anson. “It’s tough top to bottom,” Pittman said of the district, adding that every playoff team from the district played at least two rounds in 2016.
2017 Post Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 01 Abernathy Sept. 08 Tahoka Sept. 15 Coleman Sept. 22 Idalou Sept. 29 Slaton Oct. 06 Farwell Oct. 20 Stamford* Oct. 27 Hawley* Nov. 03 Forsan* Nov. 10 Anson* *District
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Cubs Look To Bear Down On Wins In `17
Times have been tough for Olney in recent years with win tough to come by, but the Cubs have reasons to believe this coming season will be a breakout year for the program. Head coach Mark Young has led the program for three years so the kids know the system well. The Cubs went winless a season ago with an extremely young squad. The roster will still be young in 2017 but with a year of experience under their belt and with six starters back on both sides of the ball, the team is poised to end the dry spell. Reflecting on last season Coach Young said, “Our team faced tons of adversity, but fought every game with heart and pride.” And looking forward to 2017 Young went on to say, “Still young, but this team is full of fighters. We must stay healthy to make the playoffs, but this is a good district set up for us to make the playoffs.” Olney’s Pro style offense is led by coordinator Josh Holt. The team rushed for 1280 yards last season and threw for 562 more. Parker Mayers (6’1 181 WR/DB Jr.) is an All-State caliber talent back from last year. Mayers averaged nearly 7 yards a carry in 2016 and also completed 14 of 26 passing attempts. Junior Acuna (5’7 154 RB/LB Soph.) also figures to be a factor in the running game. Jesus Escobedo (5’9 150 WR/DB Jr.) and Andrew Tellez (5’8 160 RB/DB Jr.) are the top returners in receiving yardage. Up front on the offensive line the Cubs will rely on Lance Sprague (5’7 200 OL/ DL Soph.), Zach Chavez (6’0 230 OL/DL Jr.), and Cesar Flores (5’9 200 OL/LB Jr.) who coaches describe as “Tough as nails” and a “Leader) to anchor the squad. Defensive Coordinator Rolan Silva heads up Olney’s 4-3 defense. Aldo Gonzalez (5’9 237 OL/DL Jr. ) and Sprague are the top returners to the defensive line. The aforementioned Flores leads the defense from his linebacker position and is joined by Porter Elliott (5’9 180 RB/LB Jr. ) to form a good cohesive unit with a lot of fight in them. Mayers and Escobedo are the top players back in the secondary. Devan Flores (5’9 160 OL/LB Sr.), Hunter Simmons (6’0 180 TE/LB Sr.), and Wyatt Wilk (6’0 232 OL/DL Sr.) gives the Cubs a trio of upperclassmen to look toward for leadership. The 2017 gets going at Jacksboro September 1st. September 8th marks the home opener versus Petrolia. The Cubs travel to Nocona September 15th and to Archer City September 22nd. Homecoming will be September 29th with a visit from Haskell. Olney closes out non district play at Stamford October 6th. The race for a playoff berth begins with a trip to Windthorst to open district play on October 13th. Chico visits Olney October 20th. The Cubs go to Alvord October 27th and close out the regular season at home against Seymour November 3rd.
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School: Olney Mascot: Cubs Colors: Red & White District: 5-2A D-I High School Phone: 940-564-5637 High School Fax: 940-564-5733 Offensive Coordinator: Josh Holt Defensive Coordinator: Rolan Silva Assistant Coaches: Kevin Bartley, Aaron Acosta, Keith Henderson Last Season’s Overall Record: 0-10 Last Season’s District Record: 0-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 6 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Pro Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1280 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 562 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2163 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1049 Major Team Strength: Heart Major Team Weakness: Experience & depth All State Potentials: Parker Mayers Players to Watch: Cesar Flores, Junior Acuna Promising Newcomers: Andrew Tellez, Porter Elliott Athletic Director: Mark Young
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Windthorst Trojans — District 5-2A D-I
Trojans Marching Towards 5-2A Glory During the last four seasons under Head Coach Chris Tackett, Windthorst has continued to be a regular playoff participant and has posted at least one post-season win in each of those campaigns. But for the first time under Tackett, the Trojans are entering a season as a defending district champion. Last year Windthorst started 1-4 before reeling off five straight regular season wins, including a perfect 4-0 finish against their league brethren. They pushed their winning streak to seven with playoff wins against Bells and Bosqueville before their 8-5 effort ended with a quarterfinal loss to DeLeon. “We had a tough schedule, but we peaked at the right time,” Tackett said. “Our running game came along and we played good defense.” The Trojans did lose some key players from last year’s squad, but they still return 7 starters on each side of the ball. Tackett expects the district to be stronger from top to bottom this season, but he believes in his team’s offensive skill players and experienced defensive line. “We should be better because we have a strong senior class,” he added. Two of the biggest difference makers from Windthorst’s group of senior returnees include defensive lineman Curtis Hulse and running back/linebacker Koy Pennartz. Last season Hulse recorded 130 total tackles, including 7 sacks and 31 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He also intercepted a pass and recovered 2 fumbles. His performance earned him the district’s Defensive MVP award and an all-state first team selection. Pennartz carried the ball 158 times for 1,058 yards and 10 touchdowns, caught 34 passes for 431 yards and 4 more scores and was named the league’s Offensive MVP. He also earned an all-district first team spot on defense with 74 tackles, a sack, 4 fumble recoveries and an interception. Junior two-way starter Nathan Bales also proved to be one of the league’s top skill position players, earning alldistrict first team kudos at wide receiver (34 receptions, 514 tards, 7 TDs) and defensive back (59 tackles, 4 interceptions). In addition, he averaged 34.8 yards per kick as the team’s punter. In the trenches, returning senior center Coby Schroeder (6-2, 212) was named the District’s Line MVP and classmates Ace Hand (5-11, 229) and Brayden Armstrong (6-2, 266) each earned all-district first team honors. Senior DB Rafael Llamas (107 tackles, 2 recovered fumbles and an interception) was named to the all-district first team defense and was an all-league second teamer at wide receiver. Junior quarterback Hunter Wolf completed 187 of 290 passes for 2,108 yards and 20 touchdowns to earn the district’s Offensive Newcomer of the Year award. Other Trojans to watch in 2017 include senior alldistrict second team DB Trey Schenk, senior WR/LB Kyle Scheffe, junior QB/LB Colton Bates, sophomore alldistrict honorable mention running back Awtry Blagg and
School: Windthorst Mascot: Trojans Colors: Blue/White District: 5-2A D-I High School Phone: 940-423-6680 High School Fax: 940-423-6505 Head Coach: Chris Tackett Offensive Coordinator: Scott Belcher Defensive Coordinator: Chris Tackett Assistant Coaches: Daniel Cole, Daniel Williams, Tyler Owen Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-5 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: 3rd Team Eliminated By: Deleon
Number Of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 14 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2261 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2108 All State Potentials: Koy Pennartz, Kyle Scheffe, Curtis Hulse Players To Watch: Hunter Wolf, Nathan Bales Promising Newcomers: Bryson Jackson, Colton Bates Athletic Director: Chris Tackett Superintendent: Don Windham Principal: Lonnie Hise
sophomore RB/LB Bryson Jackson. Windthorst begins the new season Sept. 1 by hosting Henrietta. After a Sept. 8 trip to Jacksboro, they return home Sept. 15 to battle Quanah. Their remaining non-district task includes visits to Munday (Sept. 22) and Anson (Oct. 6) and a Sept. 29 home encounter against Electra. The Trojans begin defense of their league title when they welcome Olney in the Oct. 13 district opener. Following an Oct. 27 road challenge at Chico, they bring down the regular season curtain with a Nov. 3 home battle against Alvord and the Nov. 10 league finale at Seymour.
2017 Windthorst Trojan Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 Henrietta H 7:00 Sept. 08 Jacksboro T 7:00 Sept. 15 Quanah H 7:00 Sept. 22 Munday T 7:00 Sept. 29 Electra** H 7:00 Oct. 06 Anson T 7:00 Oct. 13 Olney* H 7:00 Oct. 20 Open Oct. 27 Chico* T 7:00 Nov. 03 Alvord* *** H 7:00 Nov. 10 Seymour* T 7:00 * District **Homecoming ***Senior Night
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Horns Want More After Reversing Fortunes In 2016 After going 3-8 in his first season at the helm of the Harper Longhorns, head coach Dusty Gibbs and company reversed those numbers and went a very respectable 8-3 in 2016. “I was very pleased with our 2016 team. They really bought into our off-season and had some young guys step up and do a great job. Their attitude and commitment to each other allowed us to win more games,” Gibbs, a graduate of Angelo State, said. The Horns were ousted in the first round of the playoffs by Thrall, 61-28. Eight players were lost off last year’s team, resulting in 15 veterans. Among those, eight started on offense and eight on defense. “We will continue to have high expectations for our football program,” Gibbs said. “We will need to replace several good seniors (Josh Sagraves, Ben Lashley, Blaze Haag, Joe Boy, Price Williams), but we hope to do that by developing our players in the off-season. We hope to continue to push forward in a positive manner with our program.” Harper brings back a pair of 1,000-yard producers in quarterback Chance Lang and running back Jadyn Breedlove. Lange threw for 1,118 yards and 16 touchdowns with nine interceptions as he completed 72-of-143 passes in the Longhorns’ spread offense. Breedlove ended with 1,057 yards and 11 TDs on 160 carries, while Dylan Sivells added another 743 yards on 10 scores on 110 carries. Sivells is the leading receiver returning with 24 catches for 314 yards and five TDs as well as a proven kicker, having made 43-of49 PATs while averaging 36.6 yards a punt last year. Josh Talavera logged seven catches for 105 yards and two scores in 2016. Up front, John Stewart and Josh Moore provide a pair of experienced hands in what will otherwise be a young offensive line. The 6-foot-4, 235-pound Stewart will be a three-year starter, while Moore started last season at center. The top tackler back in Harper’s 50 defense is linebacker Brett Dunning with 95 stops, followed closely by defensive back Jordan Rodriguez with 94 tackles. Other experience shows up in linebacker Carson Sivells, who had 49 tackles (14 TFL) and six sacks, lineman Tristan Benson with 41 tackles (3 TFL), and back Layne Holmes with 36 tackles and three picks. Helping fill in the holes will be a what Gibbs called a pair of promising prospects in defensive back Bryceson Elliott and athlete Sean Baethge. The Longhorns open the season at home Sept. 1 against San Angelo TLCA. They then travel to San Saba, host Eldorado, go to Center Point, host D’Hanis and go to La Pryor prior to opening district on the road against Sabinal. The regular-season winds up by hosting Mason, at Bracketville, then home against Junction. “Our district will be very tough with programs like Mason and Junction, which are always competitive. Sabinal and Brackettville are young and will be hungry to climb back to the top. Every game is very important,” Gibb said.
School: Harper Mascot: Longhorns Colors: Green, Gold & White District: 14-2A D-1 High School Phone: (830) 864-4044 High School Fax: (830) 864-4748 Head Coach: Dusty Gibbs Defensive Coordinator: Mark Edwards Assistant Coaches: Chad Zenner, Vance Millican, Cade Tatsch, Scott Lake Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Thrall Number of Lettermen Lost: 8 Number of Lettermen Returning: 15
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Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 50 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2,424 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1,163 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1,762 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1,502 Major Team Strength: Running Game & Linebacker Play Major Team Weakness: Youth on Offensive Line Players to Watch: Chance Lange, Dylan Sivells, Jadyn Breedlove, Brett Dunning, John Stewart, Layne Holmes, Jordan Rodriguez, Carson Sivells Promising Newcomers: Bryceson Elliott, Sean Baethge
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2017 Harper Longhorns Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 01 San Angelo TLCA Sept. 08 San Saba Sept. 15 Eldorado Sept. 22 Center Point Sept. 29 D’Hanis Oct. 06 La Pryor Oct. 13 Sabinal* Oct. 20 Mason* Nov. 03 Brackettville* Nov. 10 Junction* *District
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Booker Kiowas — District 1-2A D-II
Booker Brings Back Big Battalion The Kiowas faced several challenges a year ago. A very young roster of only three seniors took the field for new Head coach Shane Reagan. Booker managed to battle and bring home one win for each of those seniors finishing 3-7 on the season. Heading in to 2017 expectations are higher for the Kiowas as that inexperienced team of a season ago is now a roster chocked full of varsity experience. Ten starters will return for the Kiowas on both sides of the ball. Coach Reagan also leads Booker’s Spread offense while Brent Lile serves as defensive coordinator. A total of twenty lettermen return. Quarterback Edgar Avila (5’9 160 4.8 Soph.) returns after completing 127 of 250 pass attempts for 1298 yards and 11 TDs last season. The versatile Manny Camacho (5’6 161 RB/DB/P Sr.) will again be a factor in all three phases of the game, but Camacho will be especially counted on to carry the ball after gaining 619 yards on the ground last season. Eduardo Meza (5’9 165 WR/LB Soph.) is the top receiver back after hauling in 44 catches for 490 yards and 4 TDs in 2016 as a freshman. Valentine
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Asst. Coaches: JJ Rojas, Storm Hoobler Last Season’s Over All Rec: 3-7
Camacho, Dylan Gaytan, Pedro Garcia Players to Watch: Eduardo Meza, Ian
Last Season’s Dist. Rec: 1-4
Guzman, Angel Arroyo, Lance Boston, Valentine
No. of Letrmn. Lost: 3
Ramirez, Marco Munoz
No. of Letrmn. Ret: 20
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Ramirez (6’1 195 WR/LB Sr.) also brings experience and senior leadership to the receiving corps. The O-line is anchored by a pair of three years starters in Pedro Garcia (5’10 175 Sr.) and Lance Boston (6’0 235 OL/DL Sr.) as well as Angel Arroyo (5’10 195 OL/DL Jr.) who also handles the kicking duties. Dylan Gaytan (6’0 200 OL/DE Jr.) and Daniel Banuelos (5’9 190 OL/DL Sr.) are the top returners to the defensive front. The aforementioned Garcia and Ramirez team up to form the core of the linebacking unit. Marco Munoz (5’8 140 WR/DB Sr.), Ian Guzman (5’6 140 WR/FS Soph.) and Camacho are the top defensive backs for the Kiowas. Other players to watch include Daniel Dominguez (5’11 290 OL/DL Sr.), Diego Flores (5’8 130 WR/DB Sr.) Savoy Flores (5’10 270 OL/DL Sr.), Ismael Guerrero (5’6 162 WR/LB Sr.) Keaton Burt (5’9 165 OL/DL Jr.), Erwin Garcia (5’11 155 OL/DE Jr.) and Cesar Rosales (5’6 190 WR/LB Jr.). Coaches cite Sergio Valdivia (5’5 135 WR/ LB Soph.) and Yahir DeLara (5’6 140 WR/LB Fresh.) as a pair of promising newcomers to varsity Looking ahead at 2017 Coach Reagan said, “We expect good things out of this team, lots of experience and we expect much improvement out of this group. District will be very competitive with several teams competing for the championship.”
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Booker Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Place Sept. 01 Wheeler T Sept. 08 Vs. Friona Stinnett Sept. 15 Beaver, OK T Sept. 22 West Texas High H Sept. 29 Clarendon H Oct. 06 OPEN Oct. 13 Vega* H Oct. 20 Wheeler* H Oct. 27 Shamrock* T Nov. 03 Gruver* H Nov. 10 Claude* T *District
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Name HT WT OF DF Class Banuelos, Daniel 5-9 190 OL DL SR Boston, Lance 6-0 235 OL DL SR Camacho, Manny 5-6 161 RB DB SR Dominguez, Daniel 5-11 290 OL DL SR Flores, Diego 5-8 130 WR DB SR Flores, Savoy 5-10 270 OL DL SR Garcia, Pedro 5-10 175 OL LB SR Guerrero, Ismael 5-6 162 WR LB SR Munoz, Marco 5-8 140 WR DB SR Ramirez, Valentine 6-1 195 WR LB SR Arroyo, Angel 5-10 195 OL DL JR Burt, Keaton 5-9 165 OL DL JR Garcia, Erwin 5-11 155 OL DE JR Gayton, Dylan 6-0 200 OL DE JR Rosales, Cesar 5-6 190 WR LB JR Avila, Edgar 5-9 170 QB LB SO Banuelos, Abraham 6-4 160 WR DE SO
Name Dominguez, David Dominguez, Diego Gallegos, Kenny Goldsmith, Kreed Guzman, Ian Holt, Benjamin Meza, Eduardo Valdivia, Sergio Camacho, Manny DeLara, Yahir Gaytan, Martin Herrera, AJ Jimenez, Ismael Ramirez, Sol Sanchez, Edgar
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Last season was about near misses for the Claude football team. The Mustangs ended the season with a 1-9 record, but three of their losses were by 10 points or less. As he prepares for his second year as the team’s head coach, Jarrett Vickers is working with his players to move those close losses into the win column and perhaps pick up the program’s first playoff spot since 2012. To get there, Vickers will look to one of the district’s most experienced rosters, as the Mustangs return 18 lettermen and 8 starters on both sides of the ball. Vickers also believes the team will be more familiar with his system and more comfortable executing his two-back multiple set offense and his 3-3 stack defense. Claude also returns a pair of the league’s best performers from 2016 in senior Ty Ivy and sophomore Nash Stapp. Last season Ivy led the team in passing and interceptions. He accounted for 9 total touchdowns and earned an all-district first team spot as a defensive back. Stapp also excelled on both sides of the ball, leading the Mustangs in rushing yards and tackles. His efforts garnered all-district honorable mention at running back
School: Claude Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Red & Blue District: 1-2A D-II H.S. Phone: 806-226-1326 Head Coach: Jarrett Vickers Last Season’s Over All Rec: 1-9 Last Season’s Dist. Rec: 0-5
and defensive back. Senior wide receiver Brady Gabel also returns after leading the team in receptions last season, and junior placekicker Tristan Sims gives Claude varsity experience on special teams. Other Mustangs to watch in 2017 include junior lineman Alex Vidaurri, junior WR/DB Mason Smith, top sophomore receiver/linebacker Jakob Weinheimer and top freshman newcomer Ty Gabel.
Claude Varsity Schedule
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Date Opponent Place Time Sep. 01 Trinity Christian Lubbock H 7:00 Sep. 08 Sayre, OK T 7:00 Sep. 15 West Texas T 7:00 Sep. 22 Ranger H 7:00 Sep. 29 Ralls T 7:00 Oct. 13 Wheeler* T 7:00 Oct. 20 Shamrock* H 7:00 Oct. 27 Gruver* T 7:00 Nov. 03 Vega* T 7:00 Nov. 10 Booker* H 7:00 *District
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No. of Letterman. Lost: 4 No. of Letterman. Ret: 18 No. Off. Starters Ret: 8 No. Def. Starters Ret: 8 Basic Offense: 2 Back Multiple Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Player to Watch: Jakob Weinheimer Promising Newcomer: Ty Gabel
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Gruver Greyhounds— District 1-2A D-II
Greyhounds Loaded For I-2A Title Run While Gruver’s seven straight post-season appearances have transformed the school into a consistent playoff participant, the Greyhounds have not advanced past the area round since 1998. But a bevy of returning starters could reverse that trend in 2017. Under the leadership of Terry Felderhoff, who is entering his twelfth season as Gruver’s head coach, the ’17 Greyhounds will take the field with seven starters back on offense and eight first stringers returning to the defense. That group of returnees helped lead a 4-7 effort in 2016 that included a 3-2 mark inside District 1-2A and a Bi-District playoff loss to Wellington. Felderhoff said his ’16 team struggled with consistency early in the season before improving against league competition. “We got better in district; however, we lost several key players in the final regular season game and entered the playoffs shorthanded,” Felderhoff said. “I was very proud of the team’s effort and hard work against a very good Wellington team in bi-district, but they just proved to be too much for us at that time.”
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School: Gruver HS Mascot: Greyhounds Colors: Red & Black & White District: 1-2A D-II High School Phone: 806-733-2477 Head Coach: Terry Felderhoff Defensive Coordinator: Buster Brown Assistant Coaches: Andrew Brockman, Khris Kelp, Johnny Hudson, Terry Davis Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team was Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Wellington Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 13 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Multiple Pistol Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team
Rushing Yards: 1337 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1354 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2258 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1106 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: OL Depth All State Potentials: Ulysses Garcia, Cole Logsdon, Creed Spivey, Ryan Walters, Miguel Hernandez Players to Watch: Eloy Chavira, Gustavo Lora, Cody Waldrop, Brice McLaughlin, Fernando Valdez, Fernando Villalobos, Ermilo Acosta Promising Newcomers: Keegan Kelp, Matthew Felderhoff, Creed Callaway, Jaedon Seagler Athletic Director: Terry Felderhoff A. D. Phone Number: 806-733-2943 Superintendent: Troy Seagler Principal: Nita Hudson
Despite the setbacks, Felderhoff believes the experience gives Gruver’s returning players a solid foundation to build upon in 2017. He said it can also make them better leaders for the young players who are moving up from JV. “We have depth at the skill posiitons, but we must find a few more lineman,” he added. “We need a few players to step up and fill holes left by last year’s seniors and we must also have some players step up and become true leaders and lead by example.” From the senior class, the Greyhounds can look to a trio of all-district first team performers that includes Cole Logsdon, Ulysses Garcia and Eloy Chavira.
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Logsdon was an all-league first teamer on both sides of the ball in ’16. As a wide receiver, he hauled in 35 passes for 546 yards and 2 touchdowns. His contributions in the secondary included 41 tackles and an interception. Garcia ran the ball 131 times for 791 yards and 9 TDs. Defensively, he logged 42 tackles, 3 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries and an interception from his linebacker spot. Chavira gives the Greyhounds a formidible presence on the edge as a defensive end. Last season, he racked up 32 tackles, 4 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery. Defensive tackle Miguel Hernandez (53 tackles, 2 sacks) and linebacker Ryan Walters (88 tackles, 2 fumble
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recoveries) can provide additional experince on defense. Both were named to the all-district second team as juniors. Junior holdover, Creed Spivey, gives Gruver a proven underclassmen. Spivey was an all-district second teamer at wide receiver (29 catches, 501 yards, 2 TDs) and defensive back (32 tackles, 5 interceptions). Returning offensive linemen Ermilo Acosta and Fernando Villalobos started as sophomores and should do so again as juniors this season. Acosta is also expected to handle the ‘Hounds placekicking chores after hitting 13 of 18 extra point attempts and nailing a pair of
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field goals last year. Other players who could fill key roles for the Greyhounds in ’17 include seniors Gustavo Lora (WR/ DB) and Cody Waldrop (BL/DE); juniors Brice McLaughlin (WR/DB), Fernando Valdez (RB/LB), Keegan Kelp (QB/ DE) and Jaedon Seagler (WR/DB); and sophomores Creed Callaway (RB/LB) and Matthew Felderhoff (TE/ DE). Gruver begins its 2017 effort Sept. 1 at West Texas High. After a pair of home games against Sunray on Sept. 8 and Texhoma (OK) on Sept. 15, they return to the road for a Sept. 22 clash at Clarendon. Their final non-league contest is slated for Sept. 29 when they host Highland Park.
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Shamrock Fighting Irish — District 1-2A D-II
Shamrock Taking The Fight To 1-2A Foes In high school football, as in life, success is sometimes a matter of timing, a fact that Shamrock proved last season. The ’16 Fighting Irish finished the year with a 2-9 overall record, but both of their wins were part of a 2-3 district campaign. Those victories earned Head Coach Jody Guy and his troops the program’s third playoff appearance in the last four years, though they fell to Quanah in the Bi-District round Shamrock comes into 2017 as a more game-tested team with 7 starters back on offense and 6 expected to return to the defense. Guy believes that type of varsity experience is a strength that could help the school earn its first playoff win since 2013. “Last year we were hard workers, but we lacked the experience,” Guy said. “We have a lot of players coming back and the district is even across the board.” On offense, the Irish will look to pound opponents on the ground via the flex bone formation. Their attack will feature a pair of returning all-district second team ball carriers in junior Levi Fullbright and sophomore Eckx Williams. Last season Fullbright ran the ball 150 times for 607 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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School: Shamrock Mascot: Irish Colors: Kelly Green & White District: 1-2A D-II High School Phone: 806-256-3019 High School Fax: 806-256-2638 Head Coach: Jody Guy Offensive Coordinator: Tom Hays Defensive Coordinator: Jody Guy Assistant Coaches: Walter Bond, Jarred Casas, Kirk Green Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-9 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Eliminated by What Team: Quanah Number of Lettermen Lost: 6 Number of Lettermen Returning: 18 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive
Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Flex bone Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2126 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 357 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1307 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1859 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Zach Azzazi, Wade Boyd, Dillon Wright Players to Watch: Levi Fullbright, Jason Rivera, Eckx Williams, Dalton Davis, Alex Doughtery, Varrick Harrison Promising Newcomers: Shea Jernigan Athletic Director: Jody Guy Superintendent: Kenneth Shields Principal: Brandon Mahler
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Williams’ offensive numbers included 393 rushing yards and 2 TDs on 67 carries. He also lined up in the defensive backfield, where he recorded 30 tackles and picked off an enemy pass. To pave the way up front, Shamrock will look to a talented two-way trio that includes juniors Dillon Wright, Wade Boyd and senior Zach Azzazi. Wright and Boyd were both named to the all-district second team offensive line as sophomores. On defense, Wright (22 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 fumble recovery) and Azzazi (12 tackles) should contribute again at linebacker. Boyd is expected to reclaim his spot along the defensive line from where he logged 18 tackles and a sack last season. Wright also nailed 18 extra points and a pair of field
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goals to garner an all-league second team spot at kicker. Senior defensive back Alex Doughtery and sophomore defensive lineman Fernando Garza are also back to lend more punch to the Irish defense. Doughtery garnered an all-district second team nod with 35 tackles and an interception. Garza posted 21 tackles and 2 sacks. Other Fighting Irish to watch in 2017 include juniors Jason Rivera and Dalton Davis, senior Varrick Harrison and promising freshman newcomer Shea Jernigan. Shamrock’s season begins with a Sept. 1 road game at Clarendon and a Sept. 8 neutral site contest against Bovina at the Randall High School field. After back-toback home tilts against Memphis (Sept. 15) and Boys Ranch (Sept. 22), they travel to Quanah for their Sept. 29 non-district finale. The Fighting Irish begin their quest for the District 1-2A pot of gold by hosting Gruver on Oct. 13. Their lap around the league also includes home battles against Booker (Oct. 27) and Vega (Nov. 10) and road fights at Claude (Oct. 20) and Wheeler (Nov. 3).
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Vega Longhorns — District 1-2A D-II
Horns Tough To Corral In 2017 Before Jason Porton became Vega’s head coach prior to the 2013 season, the school had made the playoffs three straight years, but hasn’t posted a winning record since 2006. Under Porton, the Longhorns have extended their post-season appearances to seven, finished above .500 three straight times and won back-toback district titles. Vega finished 2016 with a 6-5 overall effort that ended with a Bi-District loss to Crosbyton. The ‘Horns also stampeded through District 1-2A with a perfect 5-0 mark to claim a second straight league title and stretch their district winning streak to 11. “I really felt like we had a great year,” Porton said. “It obviously didn’t end the way we expected, but with all things considered — all of the injuries, battling back the way we did — I felt we had a great season.” The Longhorns’ 2017 squad returns 17 lettermen and six starters on each side of the ball. Despite their overall experience, Vega will need some new players to develop and make the roster deeper. “We have an opportunity to have a good year, but we need some guys to step up and fill a few holes,” Porton said. “We have guys that are capable and we have guys
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Returning: 17 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: I Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2482 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 533 Team Strength: Experience Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Colbi Luster, Austin Newkirk Players to Watch: Payden Mason, Jacob Haschke Promising Newcomers: Zack Harmon, Cole Robins, Cody Mays Athletic Director: Jason Porton Superintendent: Paul Uttley Principal: Kassidy Rosas
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School: Vega Mascot: Longhorns Colors: Black/Vegas Gold District: 1-2A D-II High School Phone: 806-267-2123 High School Fax: 806-267-2146 Head Coach: Jason Porton Defensive Coordinator: Austin Sansing Assistant Coaches: Todd Schroeder, Karlton Graves, Larry Murrell Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Crosbyton Number of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number of Lettermen
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that see the opportunity in front of them, but we need someone to be the guy.” Vega will also count on solid performances from seniors like Austin Newkirk and Colbi Luster. Newkirk was an all-district first team selection in the secondary with 75 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries. He also contributed on offense with 636 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns on 83 carries. Luster was only available for six games as a junior, but he made the most of his time on the field. His numbers — 725 yards rushing and 10 TDs on just 75 carries — earned an all-district first team spot at running back despite his shortened season. The ‘Horns should also benefit from the return of junior defenders Jacob Haschke and Garrett Busby and
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senior all-district first team placekicker Gunner Hartsell (17 extra points, 2 field goals). Last season Haschke accounted for 72 tackles, 5 sacks, a fumble recovery and a spot on the all-district first team defensive line. Busby, a linebacker, landed on the all-league second team with 80 tackles, a sack and a fumble recovery. Experienced senior Payden Mason (6-4, 220) started nine games in ’16 and is set to lead the offensive line. Joe Knoll (5-6, 210, Sr.) started 3 games in 2016 and is expected to take on a bigger role this year. Junior Zach Harmon (5-8, 200) and sophomores Cody Mays and Cole Robbins give the Longhorns a trio of promising newcomers for the offensive and defensive fronts.
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Vega kicks off the new season Sept. 1 when they play host to Springlake-Earth. Following a Sept. 8 contest at Boys Ranch, they return home to face Highland Park on Sept. 15 and Sanford-Fritch on Sept. 22. Their final nondistrict challenge is set for Sept. 29 at Sunray. The Longhorns begin their District 1-2A title defense Oct. 13 at Booker. After an Oct. 20 visit from Gruver, they return to the road for an Oct. 27 showdown at Wheeler. Their remaining loop itinerary includes a Nov. 3 home battle against Claude and a Nov. 11 road trip to Shamrock. “Our district is tough every week,” Porton said. “We have no off weeks and you better come with you’re A-game every Friday night. That should help our playoff representatives out, as they will have had to fight through a tough district schedule before heading to the playoffs.”
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Wheeler Mustangs — District 1-2A
Young Mustangs Set For Wild 1-2A Ride After some first-year growing pains, Wheeler has returned to the playoffs the last two seasons under Head Coach Aaron Witten. And despite losing seven players who earned all-district recognition last season, including all-state linebacker Levi Ware, Witten is excited about the Mustangs’ future. “We are losing a very talented senior class and gaining a very talented freshman class,” he said. Last year Wheeler put together a solid 7-5 season and finished with a 4-1 mark inside District 1-2A. Their post-season included a bi-district win against Clarendon and an area round loss to Hamlin. “Going into the season, depth was our biggest issue and it hurt us in a few games,” Witten said. “Despite our issues with depth, I feel like we had a pretty successful season.” For 2017, the Mustangs welcome back 9 players who earned letters last year, including 4 starters on offense and 5 on defense. “Once again depth will be an issue and our district once again will be wide open,” Witten said. “Every game will be a challenge.” Wheeler will run a multiple spread offense behind an experienced group of linemen that includes senior Korbin Austin (6-1, 245) and juniors Andres Garcia (5-10, 210) and Kade Kemp (5-11, 245). Austin and Garcia received all-district honorable mention in 2016 on offensive in 2016. Garcia also contributed 12 tackles
School: Wheeler Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Black & Vegas Gold District: 1-2A High School Phone: 806-826-5241 Head Coach: Aaron Witten Offensive Coordinator: Aaron Witten Defensive Coordinator: Sonny Calhoun Assistant Coaches: Sonny Calhoun, Matt Nix, Brodie Klink Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2nd Team Eliminated By: Hamlin Number of Lettermen Lost: 11 Number of Lettermen Returning: 9 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive
Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2550 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1638 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2219 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 822 Major Team Strength: Attitude Major Team Weakness: Depth Players to Watch: Eduardo Porras, Luis Gutierrez, Korbin Austin, Kade Kemp, Gustavo Andrade Promising Newcomers: Travis Cook, Hesston Marshall, Andres Garcia Athletic Director: Aaron Witten A. D. Phone Number: 806-826-5241 Superintendent: Bryan Markham Principal: Mike Bailey
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Other notable returnees include senior defensive back Luis Guttierrez (43 tackles and a fumble recovery), who was an alldistrict second team selection as a junior, and classmate Travis Cook (11 tackles), who should have a bigger role in ’17. On special teams, returning senior Servando Rascon is expected to handle the punting and placekicking duties. As a junior he hit 6 extra points and 4 field goals. The Mustangs host Booker in the Sept. 1 season opener for both teams. Following a Sept. 8 trip to Memphis and a Sept. 15 home date against Clarendon, they complete non-district play with road contests at Highland Park (Sept. 22) and Panhandle (Oct. 6). Wheeler’s five-game district assignment begins with an Oct. 13 home battle against Claude. After visiting Booker on Oct. 20, they return home to face defending league champ Vega (Oct. 27) and Shamrock (Nov. 3). Their final district challenge is set for Nov. 10 at Gruver.
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Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 Booker** H 7:00 Sept. 08 Memphis T 7:00 Sept. 15 Clarendon H 7:00 Sept. 22 Highland Park T 7:00 Sept. 29 OPEN Oct. 06 Panhandle T 7:00 Oct. 13 Claude* H 7:00 Oct. 20 Booker* T 7:00 Oct. 27 Vega* H 7:00 Nov. 03 Shamrock* H 7:00 Nov. 10 Gruver* T 7:00 *District **Homecoming
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Clarendon Broncos — District 2-2A D-II
Broncos Bust Their Way Into 2-2A Race Before he decided in June to leave Clarendon for Class 3A Callisburg after 13 seasons, Head Coach Gary Jack helped guide the Broncos to an 8-3 overall mark, their best finish since 2010. In addition, their 3-2 district mark earned the program its first playoff appearance since 2013. This year Clarendon will look to build upon that success behind 5 returning starters on each side of the ball. The Broncos’ next head coach must replace four starting offensive linemen, but they will inherit a proven stable of skilled players that includes senior Damarjae Cortez and junior Preston Elam. Last year Cortez earned an all-district second team spot at quarterback by passing for 847 yards and 12 touchdowns and rushing for 731 yards and 6 more scores. He also picked off a pair of passes on defense and was an all-league second team pick in the secondary. Elam, an all-district first team wide receiver, caught 14 passes for 231 yards and 3 TDs in 2016. He also garnered all-league second team recognition in the defensive backfield.
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School: Clarendon Mascot: Broncos Colors: Maroon & White District: 2-2A D-II H.S. Phone: 806-874-2562 H.S. Fax: 806-874-3428 Def. Coord: Johnny Nino Asst. Coaches: Brad Elam, Alton Gaines, Brandt Lockhart Last Season’s Over All Rec: 8-3 Last Season’s Dist. Rec: 3-2
No. of Lettermen Lost: 9 No. of Lettermen Ret: 16 No. Off. Starters Ret: 5 No. Def. Starters Ret: 5 Basic Offense: Split Back Pro Set Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Athletic Director: Gary Jack Superintendent: Mike Norrell Principal: Larry Jeffers
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Senior tight end Jacob Jeffers picked up an all-district first team nod in 2016 and classmate Andy Davis was a two-way all-district second teamer at wide receiver and linebacker. Though they lack overall experience on the line, the Broncos do return one of the league’s top big men in senior Justin Christopher (5-10, 220). Last season Christopher was selected to the all-district first team on offense. He also contributed 56 tackles, 4 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries on the defensive line. Senior linebacker Daquawne Oliver also landed on the all-district second team last year. His numbers included 36 solo tackles, 46 assists, 3 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries.
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Junior wide receiver/defensive end Cameron Smith was an all-district first team performer on special teams. Other Broncos to watch in 2017 include junior linemen Isaac Dunham (6-3, 260), Ryan Ward, Caton Grahn and Clayton White; junior WR/LB Dalton Benson; junior RB/DB Ryan McCleskey; junior QB/CB Noab Elam; sophomore OL/LB Clay Ward; and sophomore skill position player Jamal Butler. Clarendon opens its 2017 effort at home with a Sept. 1 test against Shamrock. After making road trips to Springlake-Earth (Sept. 8) and Wheeler (Sept. 15), they return to the home turf for a Sept. 22 contest against Gruver. Their non-district finale is set for Sept. 29 at Booker.
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The Broncos get their District 2-2A campaign underway on Oct. 13 when they play host to Lockney. Following an Oct. 20 trip to Crosbyton, they come back home for back-to-back battles against Ralls (Oct. 27) and defending league champ Memphis (Nov. 3). They end the year with a Nov. 10 road battle against Wellington.
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Crosbyton Chieftains — District 4-2A D-II
Huseman Takes Over At Crosbyton A familiar coaching name – Huseman – is back on the South Plains, but instead of Bryan Huseman it’s Colby. Crosbyton tabbed Colby Huseman for his first head coaching position from Brock and after working as an assistant under his father during Bryan’s incredible run at Littlefield. He replaces Brannon Rodgers, who left after 11 years for Class 3A Jacksboro. Huseman inherits a veteran team that went 6-6 last season, earning a 34-32 playoff victory over Vega before falling in the second round to Roscoe, 79-42. “Last year was a hard-working group of young men that was led by a good running attack,” Huseman noted. All but six players – among them Brandon Flores and Kenley Henn – return, including nine starters on each side of the ball among 15 letterwinners. “This year will be a lot of the same guys from last year’s team,” Huseman said. “We will be geared to run the ball in a new system (Slot-I). We will work to build off of the strides they made last year and continue to get better each day.” No doubt helping make Huseman’s system transition a bit easier will be speedy senior running back Tim Childers (5-10, 180, 4.5), who last season rushed for an eye-popping 2,692 yards and 41 touchdowns in an
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School: Crosbyton Mascot: Chieftains Colors: Purple & Gold District: 4-2A D-II High School Phone: (806) 675-7331 High School Fax: (806) 675-2409 Head Coach: Colby Huseman Offensive Coordinator: Colby Huseman Defensive Coordinator: Tracy Huseman Assistant Coaches: Chad Young, Ruben Munoz, Jeff Barker, Marcos Munoz Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-6 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Roscoe Number of Lettermen Lost: 6 Number of Lettermen Returning: 15 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense: Slot I Basic Defense: 50 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 4449 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 314 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 3573 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1294 Major Team Strength: Returning Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Tim Childers, JJ Vasquez Players to Watch: Evan Guerrero, Manny Vega, Koby Houston, Brandon Martinez, Ashton Morales, Roman Rendon, Julian Rodriguez Promising Newcomers: Maurice Carr, Santos Bustos Superintendent: Shawn Mason Principal: Glen Hill
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offense that ate up 4,449 rushing yards and 314 passing. Throwing for almost all of those yards was senior quarterback Ashton Morales (5-7, 180), who completed 24-of-62 passes with two TDs and seven interceptions. Leading the Chiefs in their 50 defense will be senior linebacker JJ Vasquez (5-10, 210), who in 2016 recorded 76 tackles. Vasquez plays on the line on offense, where he is joined by seniors Koby Houston (6-0, 215) and Julian Rodriguez (5-7, 260). Back to add to his 40 tackles and four sacks from a year ago is junior linebacker Roman Rendon (5-7, 155). Huseman also is expecting contributions from senior end Brandon Martinez (6-1, 220) and junior linemen Evan Guerrero (6-3, 320) and Manny Vega (5-10, 225), while among the newcomers looking to make an impact are
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sophomores Maurice Carr (6-1, 180, 5.0) at end and Santos Buston (5-9, 170) at running back/safety. Huseman makes his coaching debut Sept. 1 at Tahoka and home debut the following week against Farwell. The Chiefs then go to Sudan, host SpringlakeEarth then finish the non-district slate at Smyer. “The district will be tough,” said Huseman. “We will start off with a big game against Ralls at home and then host Clarendon the next week. Our third district game will be a road trip to Memphis followed by Wellington back at home. We will finish the district season with a road game at Lockney.” Huseman figures Wellington, Memphis and Clarendon will be the toughest challenges.
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Lockney Longhorns — District 2-2A D-II
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After feeling the ill effects of a small (at least in numbers) senior class last season, the Lockney Longhorns and coach Jay Ragland hope the opposite is true in 2017. Lockney has a sizeable group of seniors on this season’s roster. “We have a bigger senior class coming up, and we will need them to step up and be leaders for us to have success,” Ragland said as he looks ahead to the upcoming campaign. The 2016 season started off promising for the Longhorns with wins over Smyer and Trinity Christian. Lockney then dropped six games in a row before tasting victory again over Ralls. It amounted to a 3-7 season, including 1-4 in district. “A small senior class and injuries made it a tough season for us,” said Ragland, a University of Texas of the Permian Basin alum who is 16-24 in his four years as Lockney’s head coach. The good news is only five players were lost to graduation, while 16 are back to help turn the tables. Of those 16 lettermen, half were starters last season on both offense and defense. Those veterans plus the influx of a few new faces will try to step up Lockney’s spread offense
School: Lockney Mascot: Longhorns Colors: Red & Black District: 2-2A D-II High School Phone: 806-652-3325 Head Coach: Jay Ragland Offensive Coordinator: Jay Ragland Defensive Coordinator: Richard Jackson Assistant Coaches: Cash Fortune, Richard Jackson, Willie Luna Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 1-4 Number of Lettermen Lost: 5
Lettermen Returning: 16 Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2540 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1475 Major Team Strength: Big Senior Class Athletic Director: Malcom Moerbe Superintendent: Jim Baum Principal: Todd Hallmark
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that produced 2,540 rushing and 1,475 passing yards last year, as well as the Longhorns’ 4-2-5 defense. While Lockney has a larger senior class, Ragland still considers his entire roster as young. So the Longhorns will have to grow up quickly in order to accomplish their goal of making the playoffs in 2017. That process begins Sept. 1 when the Longhorns travel to Smyer to open the season. After traveling to Lubbock to take on Trinity the following week, Lockney makes its home debut Sept. 15 against Floydada in the always much-anticipated Battle of Floyd County. After hosting Hale Center, a trip to Olton is followed by an open week. District play begins on the road against Clarendon. After that it’s home against Memphis, back-to-back road games against Wellington and Ralls, then home against Crosbyton to end the regular-season. Ragland feels Wellington, Clarendon and Memphis are the teams to beat. “It’s a very tough district, as always,” Ragland said. “It will be a battle each week.”
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Memphis Cyclones — District 2-2A D-II
Cyclone’s Defense Wreaks Havoc In 2-2A When the 2017 football season gets underway, Memphis will be defending a district title for the first time in more than two decades. For the Cyclones, that’s just one highlight during Brad Woods’ three seasons as the school’s head coach. Under Woods, Memphis has reached the playoffs three times and picked up five post-season wins. In fact, over the last two campaigns, MHS has won every playoff contest against teams not named Seagraves. The 2016 Cyclones rode their defense to a 10-2 overall mark and cruised through district play with a 5-0 mark. After conquering Crosbyton in the Bi-District round, their season ended with a loss to Seagraves for the second year in a row, this time in the area round. “Last year’s team really improved defensively, but the offense never really jelled,” Woods said. “We feel like we left a lot on the table.” Despite losing several key seniors to graduation, Memphis will still return 20 lettermen. Four of the returnees were starters on offense in ’16 and 7 started defensively. Woods believes they have plenty of talent and potential with which to defend their league crown.
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School: Memphis Mascot: Cyclones Colors: Black & Gold District: 2-2A D-II High School Phone: 806-259-5910 High School Fax: 806-259-2515 Head Coach: Brad Woods Offensive Coordinator: Clint Conkin Defensive Coordinator: David Jurado Assistant Coaches: Kevin Alexander, Bill Alexander Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-2 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Seagraves Number of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 50 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3220 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1166 Major Team Strength: Size and Strength Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Clifford Byrd, Andrew Alexander, Broaddrick Logan, DaRay Odhams, Matthew Haase Players to Watch: Victor Garcia, Tim Anderson, Randy Cox, Steven Miller Promising Newcomers: Tim Anderson, Oscar Adame, Ernie Arras Superintendent: Bill Alexander Principal: Dick Hutcherson
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“This year’s team hopes to continue the defensive improvement and get the offense to reach its full potential,” he added. At the eye of the Cyclones’ roster sits a trio of the league’s top performers in senior Clifford Byrd and juniors Andrew Alexander and Broaddrick Logan. Byrd earned all-district first team recognition as a wide receiver by snaring 38 passes for 582 yards and 5 touchdowns. His ball hawking play in the secondary produced 37 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, 4 interceptions, 6 defensive TDs and a second all-league first team nod. Alexander earned his all-district first team stripes at running back (83 carries, 692 yards, 6 TDs) and linebacker (110 tackles, 2 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26
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INTs), while Logan (5-10, 280) was selected to all-league first team line on offense and defense (43 tackles, 14 sacks, 4 recovered fumbles). The offense will also benefit from the return of senior tight end Steven Miller (6-1, 225), who was named to the all-district first team on special teams, and junior center Ben Koepke (5-10, 235), who did double duty as the alldistrict second team placekicker. Defensively, all-district second teamer Randy Cox (6-2, 220, Jr.) is back at defensive tackle after recording 34 tackles and 2 sacks during his sophomore campaign. In addition, senior all-league first team selections Matthew Haase (89 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 INTs and a TD) and DaRay Odhams are returning at linebacker and
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tackles) is heading back to the secondary. Woods said the Cyclones could also get a boost from promising sophomore newcomers Tim Anderson (RB), Oscar Adame (RB/LB) and Ernie Arras (OL/DL). Memphis opens 2017 on the road Sept. 1 at Olton. Their Sept. 8 home opener against Wheeler is followed by consecutive Fridays away in Shamrock (Sept. 15) and Quanah (Sept. 22). They’ll face Abernathy at home in the Sept. 29 non-district finale. The District 2-2A Cyclone warning goes off Oct. 13 when Memphis hosts Wellington. After visiting Lockney
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on Oct. 20, MHS must defend their home field against Crosbyton (Oct. 27) and Ralls (Nov. 10) and deal with a Nov. 3 road skirmish at Clarendon. “Our district will compete with any other district statewide,” Woods insisted. “Wellington continues to build
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Ralls Jackrabbits — District 2-2A D-II
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Longtime Shallowater offensive coordinator Kevin Sherrill has taken over the head coaching reins in Ralls, and it’s time for an attitude adjustment. “Changing attitudes is key,” Sherrill said of his upcoming challenges in Ralls, where the Jackrabbits endured a 19-game losing skid prior to last season’s 2-8 campaign. Sherrill, a Texas Tech graduate, replaces Jeff Caffey after his three-year stint in Ralls. Sherrill previously was the head coach at O’Donnell and Anton. More recently, he served as the offensive coordinator at Shallowater prior to holding that same position last season at Big Country power Eastland where his team averaged 42 points a game and went 8-4 before falling 34-20 in the Class 3A Division II regional quarterfinals to eventual state semifinalist Canadian. Ralls returns two-thirds of last year’s roster as 14 players on the 21-player roster are back. Among the veterans are five starters on offense and six on defense. Sherrill, who runs a Pro I offense and 50 defense, is feeling out the strengths of his roster, but he sees lots of promise, especially in the likes of seniors Pedro Villarreal, Xerekk Yocom, Kobe Harris and Caleb Reynoso, along with junior Abel Van Gundy, sophomore Kaleb Salazar
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Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 0-5
Sherrill and the Jackrabbits play in Sudan for their season-opener, then host consecutive home games against Olton and Smyer. After going to Morton and entertaining Claude, the ’Rabbits get district started on the road against Crosbyton. After that it’s home against Wellington, at Clarendon, home against Lockney and at Memphis to wind up the regular-season. Sherrill believes Wellington and Memphis stand at the top of the league going into the season.
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Skyrockets Launch Bid For 2-2A Supremacy Wellington enters 2017 with nine straight playoff appearances, and they’ve also managed at least one post-season win after each of those campaigns. Despite that success, the Skyrockets haven’t claimed a district title since 2013 when they earned their sixth league crown in as many years. Last year Head Coach Wade Williams led Wellington to 13-2 overall mark and a trip to the state semifinals where they fell to Iraan. Unfortunately for the Skyrockets, their other setback was a 22-15 loss against Memphis that left them with a 4-1 district record and the league’s number two seed. This year Williams expects to bring back 17 lettermen. The returnees include 6 starters on offense and 7 on defense who are eager to get Wellington back to the top of the district dog pile. “Last year we had a tough hard-nosed team that played well together,” Williams said. “Hopefully we can pick up where we left off.” On offense, the Skyrockets will turn to a pair of all-district first team performers in senior dual-threat quarterback Luke Williams and junior wide receiver Arturo Tellez to guide their winged-t attack. Last season Luke Williams completed 102 of 164 pass attempts for 1,529 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also ran the ball 127 times for 1,183 yards and 12 more scores. Tellez proved to be one of the league’s top play making pass catchers with 36 receptions, 621 yards and 7 TDs. He also landed
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an all-district first team spot at defensive back with 105 tackles, 6 interceptions and a pair of fumble recoveries. Senior all-district second team wideout Cooper Richardson (22 catches, 393 yards, 4 touchdowns), junior running back Jalen Roland (33 carries, 300 yards, 5 TDs) and promising sophomore newcomer John Michael Holcomb should provide solid depth at the skill positions. Richardson also garnered an all-district second team spot on defense with 55 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries and 3 interceptions. Junior giant Trevor Roberson (6-10, 334) is back to anchor the offensive line after earning all-league first team honors in ’16. Rangy two-way lineman Drake Welch (6-4, 200, Sr.) and classmate Presley Ridley (5-10, 190) give the Wellington offense another pair of experienced blockers. Welch was also a force on defense with 91 tackles, 11 sacks and an all-district second team nod.
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Bovina Mustangs — District 3-2A D-II
Bovina Takes Momentum Into 2017 Race Expectations are understandably running high in Bovina as the new football season approaches. The Mustangs are coming off a 9-2 season that earned the school its first playoff bid since 2012. In addition, the 2016 squad ended a 10-game district dry spell and earned a number two seed by posting a 4-1 district mark before dropping a bi-district decision to Seagraves. “The kids worked extremely hard in the off-season, which helped end our playoff drought,” Head Coach Hector Guevara said. In 2017, Bovina brings back 16 lettermen who played a role in the team’s recent success. The returnees include 9 starters on offense and 5 on defense. “Our offense brings back a lot of experience and they need to play well while inexperienced defense finds its niche,” Guevara stressed. When the Mustangs have the ball, opposing defenses will have to deal with one of the league’s top returning backfields in senior quarterback David Lara and classmate Marco Sanchez at running back. As a junior, Lara completed 174 of 297 passes for
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School: Bovina Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Maroon & White District: 3-2A D-II High School Phone: 806-251-9915 Head Coach: Hector Guevara Offensive Coordinator: Jonathan Lambright Defensive Coordinator: Elias Carrillo Assistant Coaches: Eric Montemayor, Adan Carrasco, John Hodges Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-2 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi District Team Eliminated By: Seagraves Number of Lettermen Lost: 14 Number of Lettermen Returning: 16 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5
Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1930 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2931 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2460 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1045 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: David Lara, Jadon Quitana, Bryan De La Torre, Marco Sanchez, Gerardo Carrillo Players to Watch: Andres Loera, Edgar Olvera, Manuel Ramos Promising Newcomers: Miguel Rochel, Isaias Flores Athletic Director: Hector Guevara A. D. Phone Number: 806-251-9915 Superintendent: Denise Anderson Principal: Steve Arias
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2,863 yards and 31 touchdowns to seize the district’s Offensive MVP award. Sanchez, an all-district first team honoree, carried the ball 167 times for 1,275 yards and 14 TDs. Bovina also returns a pair of all-district first team receivers in junior Jadon Quintana and senior Bryan De La Torre. Quintana hauled in 45 passes for 777 yards and 6 touchdowns last season. He also landed an all-district first team nod in the secondary with 60 tackles, 2 sacks and 2 interceptions. De La Torre’s ’16 campaign included 38 receptions, 652 yards and 4 TDs. The Mustangs also expect big things from senior wideout Andres Loera and junior Edgar Olvera. Loera was an all-district second team receiver as a junior, while Olvera received all-league honorable mention at running back (160 yards, 4 touchdowns) and linebacker (78 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries and an interception). Up front, Bovina will count on returning seniors Gerardo Carrillo, Jacob Quesada and Osvaldo Snyder.
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enter the 2017 season as the program’s most promising newcomers. Bovina’s season begins with a Sept. 1 trip to Boys Ranch and a Sept. 8 neutral site contest against Shamrock at the Randall High School field. After a Sept. 15 road game at Friona, they play host to Olton in their Sept. 22 home opener. Their final non-district tilt is slated for Sept. 29 at Hale Center. The Mustangs’ District 3-2A timeline starts Oct. 13 with a home battle against Smyer. Following an Oct. 20 trip to Springlake-Earth, they return home to take on Morton (Oct. 27) and Farwell (Nov. 3) before closing out the regular season with a Nov. 10 tussle at Sudan.
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Farwell Steers — District 3-2A D-II
Steers A Dominant Force In 3-2A Over the last several football seasons, Farewell has quietly put together one of the area’s best regular season résumés. The Steers have claimed three district titles in the last four years, and with a herd of starters back on both sides of the ball in 2017, they could be poised to make some post-season noise. Last season Head Coach Daniel Brittain led Farwell to a 10-2 overall mark and A 5-0 district run that resulted in the program’s third league title in the last four years. A Bi-District win over Tahoka gave the Steers their first playoff win in five years before they fell to eventuall state semifinalist Wellington in the area round. In his fourth season leading the school, Brittain expects to have 16 lettermen back, including eight starters on each side of the ball. Farwell will once again attack opponents using a pro pistol formation on offense and a 3-4 set up on defense. Though he will need to replace some key losses along the offensive and defensive lines, Brittain still expects his squad to be in the hunt for another district championship. Despite the inexperience up front, the Steers should boast one of the area’s top ground games with the return of seniors Miquel Vasquez and LeeRoy Cervantes and junior Jeremiah Smith. Last season Vasquez ran the ball 161 times for 1,608 yards and 21 touchdowns en route to claiming the district’s MVP award. He also logged 47 tackles and 4 interceptions as a defensive back. Cervantes, an all-district first team running back, picked up 942 yards and scored 10 times on 108 carries. He also recorded 98 tackles—10 for a loss—and batted away a couple of enemy passes from his linebacker position. Smith carried the ball just 88 times but still managed to gain 963 yards and score 13 times. His 10.9 yards per carry led the team and earned an all-league second team nod. Defensively, he claimed an all-district first team spot at linebacker with 72 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries. Junior two-way performers Patrick Peña and Sterling Henderson also garnered all-district honors on both sides of the ball. Peña was an all-district first teamer at wide receiver (21 catches, 382 yards, 4 TDs; 150 yards, 5 TDs rushing) and at defensive back (68 tackles, 2 interceptions, 3 recovered fumbles). Henderson, an all-district second team offensive lineman, moved up to the all-league first team at linebacker with 76 tackles and a fumble recovery. Junior defensive lineman Trace Stancell registered 59 tackles and 3 sacks to pocket an all-district first team
School: Farwell Mascot: Steers Colors: Blue & White District: 3-2A D-II H.S. Phone: (806) 481-3351 H.S. Fax: (806) 481-3531 Head Coach: Daniel Brittain Andrew Eudy Asst. Coaches: Shane Perkins, Sean Riley, Remy Stewart, Andrew Eudy Last Season’s Over All Rec: 10-2 Last Season’s Dist. Rec: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Rec: 1-1
Round of Playoffs Elim: 2nd By What Team: Wellington No. of Letrmn. Lost: 6 No. of Letrmn. Ret: 16 No. Off. Starters Ret: 8 No. Def. Starters Ret: 8 Basic Offense: Pro Pistol Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Returning Letterman All State Potentials: Miguel Vasquez, LeeRoy Cervantes Players to Watch: Jeremiah Smith, Patrick Pena Athletic Director: Shane Perkins
selection. Senior quarterback Ethan Stancell threw for 496 yards and 3 touchdowns in eight starts to gain all-league second team recognition. Other returning members of the 3-2A all-district team who wore the royal blue for Farwell last year include senior John Mitchell, a first team special teams performer, and senior second team honorees Facio German (tight end) and Angel Peña (defensive back). Senior DB Vicotr Crume and junior OL Christian Barrett received all-district honorable mention. Farwell kicks-off the season September 1st with a home game against Friona.
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Date Opponent Sept. 01 Friona Sept. 08 Crosbyton Sept. 15 Olton Sept. 22 Sundown Oct. 06 Post Oct. 13 Sudan* Oct. 20 Smyer* Oct. 27 Springlake-Earth* Nov. 03 Bovina* Nov. 10 Morton* *District
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Morton Indians — District 3-2A D-II
New Look For Morton Shean Abston takes over as head coach of the Indians but Coach Abston is not new to Morton. Still the football program will have a new look as they transition over to new systems on both offense and defense as well as a handful of new coaches to help shape the future of the program. Abston will head up Morton’s Spread Offense while Zack Williams will coordinate the 3-3 Stack Defense. One positive to help with these transitions is the fact that the Indians return nine starters on both sides of the ball. Last season did not begin or end how Morton would have liked. A trio of shutout losses to Hale Center (0-46), Sundown (0-51), and Lubbock Christian (0-54) bespoke of early injuries and growing pains for younger players. The Indians closed non district with a (7-35) loss to Forsan. Three more defeats began District play as Morton fell against Springlake-Earth (13-38), Sudan (2-55), and Bovina (0-54). The seasons’ lone win came against Smyer (27-19) before Morton fell to a tough Farwell team (0-59) in the finale. Coach Abston spoke of 2016. “Last season we faced some adversity and lost our starting QB before the first game. We had a freshman QB step up and take on that
School: Morton
Number of Lettermen Lost: 5
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Returning: 9 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense:
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role for the entire season. We were very young and inexperienced.” Looking ahead at 2017 Coach said, “This season with new leadership and some new coaches, there is a lot of excitement around the program. We will still be a young team. It will be fun to watch our kids grow and mature as the season plays on.” The senior class is led by Noah Rodriguez (5’8 170 WR/DB Sr.) but other players are also looking to make an impact in their final season of high school football. Players like Diego Rincon (5’11 150 WR/DB Sr.), Kaleb Padilla (5’9 175 WR/LB Sr.), Johnny Soliz (5’8 150 RB/LB Sr.), Aizik Garza (5’10 190 OL/DL Sr.),Daniel Fierro (5’9 190 OL/DL Sr.), Geovani Perez (5’10 200 OL/DL/LB Sr.) and Frankie Rodriguez (5’8 150 RB/LB Sr.). Malachi Villareal (5’7 140 QB/DB Soph.) is another key player to keep an eye on this coming season and beyond. Other key players include Blayne DeBusk (5’10 155 WR/LB Jr.), Omar Rivera (5’10 170 RB/LB Jr.), Jeremiah Soliz (5’11 250 OL/DL Jr.), Cesar Martinez (5’8 215 OL/DL Jr.), and Michael Patton (5’10 175 OL/DL Jr.).
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Smyer Bobcats — District 3-2A D-II
Bobcats Experienced While the 2016 Smyer Bobcats didn’t earn a lot of victories on the field (the team went 1-9, including 0-6 in district), they did gain lots of experience that coach Rick Price hopes pays big dividends in 2017. “With only three seniors in 2016, most of the players on this year’s team played a lot of varsity snaps last fall. This team will have a lot of experience on both sides of the ball,” said Price, who is entering his 10th season as head coach at Smyer with a combined record of 26-67. Now in his 34th year of coaching overall after previous stops in Nazareth and O’Donnell, Price owns a career mark of 146-126-1. Fifteen players return from last season’s lineup, including nine starters on each side of the line of scrimmage. Leading the veterans is senior running back and defensive end Gilbert Sanchez (5-11, 200), who shined in Smyer’s 5-2 defense by amassing 113 tackles (19 TFL), including 25 solo stops and nine quarterback sacks. On offense Sanchez ran for 440 yards and three touchdowns on 145 carries while catching seven passes for 88 yards. Other top rushers returning are seniors Aries Cisneros (5-10, 165), who ran for 687 yards and four touchdowns on 147 carries, and Kyle Sumner (6-0, 210), who added 535 steps and six scores on 109 totes. Cisneros also shined in the secondary where he made 86 tackles (16 solo), while Sumner contributed 73 tackles (8 solo) in the trenches. Set to quarterback Price’s multiple-I offense is junior Braxton Lozano (5-10, 180), who lines up at linebacker on the other side. Others to keep an eye on include senior linemen Damien Martinez (5-9, 195) and Hayden Franklin (6-4, 280), junior linemen Nathan Gomez (5-9, 225) and Matthew Torrez (5-10, 265), and receivers/defensive backs Daniel DeLeon (5-6, 145), a senior, and junior Nico Lee (5-7, 140). Rounding out the returning starters are junior defensive back Jusiah Lee (5-9, 140) and sophomore defensive end Cole Royal (5-10, 180). Other lettermen are senior lineman Bobby McKandles (5-10, 180), senior lineman Dylan Ortega (5-10, 180), junior lineman Austin Escamilla (5-7, 165), and junior tight end Judson Locke (6-1, 185). Among the new faces Price will look to are Austin Escamilla and Levi Sinclair. Smyer’s season kicks off Sept. 1 at home against Lockney. The Bobcats then travel to Plains and Ralls before back-to-back home games against Tahoka and Crosbyton. After an open week, Smyer gets district going at Bovina. Then it’s home to face Farwell, at Sudan and Morton, then back home for the regular-season finale on Nov. 10 against Springlake-Earth. Price believes Farwell, Bovina and Sudan are the teams to beat.
School: Smyer
No. Def. Starters Ret: 9
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Springlake-Earth Wolverines — District 3-2A D-II
Youth Will Play Key Role For Wolverines Although the Springlake-Earth Wolverines would have preferred to win more than the four games they did in 2016, all things considered that wasn’t bad. “Our kids battled hard in 2016. We were faced with adversity all year long and were able to learn and get through it,” coach Israel DeLeon said. Half of the Wolverines’ four victories came in district, which qualified them for the playoffs where they fell in the Bi-District round to Hamlin, 46-16. Nine players from DeLeon’s 14-person roster return, including six starters on offense and eight on offense. “As usual, we will rely on our young kids to step up and be role players on this team. Many will be asked to start or play a lot of minutes,” said DeLeon, who is 18-15 in three years with the Wolverines. Among the players who graduated last spring was quarterback Michael DeLeon, who will be replaced in the Wolverines’ spread offense by Isaiah Solis. Also a linebacker, Solis contributed 80 tackles in 2016, tying him with fellow linebacker Adrian Trevizo for high honors among returners.
School: Springlake-Earth Mascot: Wolverines Colors: Green & Gold District: 3-2A D-II Head Coach: Israel DeLeon Offensive Coordinator: Daniel Gutierez Defensive Coordinator: DJ Atwood Assistant Coaches: Paul Ramon, CJ Castillo, Trevor Guy Last Season’s Overall Record (including playoff record): 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: 1 Team Eliminated By: Hamlin Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 9 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 2016’s Team Rushing Yards: 2000 2016’s Team Passing Yards: 2500 2016’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 3170 2016’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 906 Major Team Strength: Leadership Major Team Weakness: Numbers All State Potentials: Daniel Lopez, Isaiah Solis, Adrian Trevizo Players to Watch: Derrick Gover Promising Newcomers: Jalen Solis Athletic Director: Israel DeLeon A. D. Phone Number: (806) 632 - 4410 Superintendent: Denver Crum Principal: Cindy Furr
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Sudan Hornets — District 3-2A D-II
Edwards Likes Hornets Prospects With about half of last year’s starters returning, coach Guthry Edwards and the Sudan Hornets are in good shape to make it three straight years in the post-season. The Hornets finished 6-5 last season, going 3-2 in district before falling to Roscoe in Bi-District, 39-26. “Last season was a great step forward for our program as we had many young players step into starting roles,” Edwards said. “With the leadership of our upperclassmen, the group was able to secure a spot in the playoffs for the second year in a row.” Eight players graduated, among them running backs Daniel Tinajaro and John Paredez, lineman/ linebacker Marco Godinez, tight end/tackle Lane Logan, and receivers Vince Montes and Ezra Herrera. Nine lettermen are back, including six starters on offense and five on defense. “We are looking forward to this upcoming season,” said Edwards, who is 17-15 in his three seasons at Sudan. “We will have to fill some important spots left open from last season’s seniors, but we have kids coming back that love the game and work really hard.” The veterans are led by the likes of senior Austin Conley (5-9, 160, 4.6) and junior Isaiah Montes (6-0, 275, 5.2). Conley, a running back who also punts, chewed up 824 yards and scored 12 touchdowns on 98 carries in 2016. He also accounted for 64 tackles and 2 sacks from his defensive end position. Edwards called Montes “the leader up front as a sophomore last season.”
School: Sudan Mascot: Hornets Colors: Black & Gold District: 3-2A D-II High School Phone: 806-227-2431 Head Coach: Guthry Edwards Offensive Coordinator: Guthry Edwards Defensive Coordinator: Erik Edwards Assistant Coaches: Aaron Bass, Luke Buckner, Alfonzo Franklin Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: 1 Team Eliminated by: Roscoe Lettermen Lost: 8 Lettermen Returning: 9 Number of Offensive Start-
ers Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Slot-I Basic Defense: 5-0 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2,942 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 569 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1,981 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 925 Major Team Strength: Quickness Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Austin Conley & Isaiah Montes Players to Watch: Ricky Cornejo, Christian Montes, Alex Conley, Brett Wilson, Chris Schovajsa, Abel Tinajero Superintendent: Scott Harrell Principal: Gordon Martin
The leading tackler back in Sudan’s 50 set is junior linebacker Chris Schovajsa (5-8, 160) with 78 stops, two fumbles and an interception. Racking up 65 tackles in the secondary was senior Ricky Cornejo (5-7, 140), while sophomore linebacker Brett Wilson (5-8, 160) contributed 30 tackles (3 TFL) and a pair of fumbles. Top underclassmen include sophomores Christian Montes (5-8, 170, 4.7) at quarterback/defensive back, lineman Alex Conley (5-9, 175, 4.9), and Brett Wilson (5-8, 160, 4.8) at running back/linebacker. In limited action last year in Sudan’s Slot-I offense, Montes completed 19-of-43 passes for 368 yards with 3 touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing for 121 yards and two scores.
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As a freshman starter, Conley accounted for 52 tackles (4 TFL). Others Edwards is counting on are senior running back/defensive back Ricky Cornejo (5-7, 140) and junior lineman Abel Tinajero (5-8, 165), who “saw some valuable tie on the field last season as a sophomore.” Sudan’s home-opener on Sept. 1 comes against Ralls. The Hornets then go to Lubbock Christian, host Crosbyon, play at Trinity Christian, and host Plains. The district schedule begins with road games at Farwell and Morton before hosting Smyer, at Springlake-Earth and home against Bovina to end the regular-season that could be for the league title.
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Date Opponent Sept. 01 Ralls Sept. 08 Lubbock Christian Sept. 15 Crosbyton Sept. 22 Trinity Christian Sept. 29 Plains Oct. 13 Farwell* Oct. 20 Morton* Oct. 27 Smyer* Nov. 03 Springlake-Earth* Nov. 10 Bovina* District*
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Hamlin Pied Pipers — District 4-2A D-II
Seagraves Eagles — District 4-2A D-II
Pied Pipers Will Be Stout Again After dropping two of their first three games last season, the Pied Pipers went on quite a run. Coach Russell Lucas’ team won nine straight, including playoff wins over SpringlakeEarth (46-16) and Wheeler (66-34), before falling to Wellington, 38-0. Graduation did a number on the roster, including claiming lineman Nick Hall, but a dozen players return off that 10-3 team, including four starters on offense and six on defense. No fewer than six of the veterans earned all-district honors last year, and one, offensive lineman/defensive end Shawn Montanez, was the district MVP and earned second-team Associated Press All-State honors on defense. Montanez amassed 117 tackles (55 solo), including 43 tackles for loss. The end on the other side of Hamlin’s 3-4 defense, Austin Lozano, wasn’t bad either as he was voted the district’s newcomer of the year. Kyler Gann was a two-way all-district pick, earning secondteam recognition on defense at linebacker and first-team honors on offense at running back for rushing for 1,031 yards and 13 touchdowns on 134 carries and catching 14 passes for 125 yards. Ethan Flores also was second-team all-loop in the defensive secondary and first-team at kicker. Luis Hernandez caught 10 passes for 135 yards and was voted second-team all-district receiver and Nathaniel Villanueva was first-team utility player, in part for completing 28-of-51 passes for 247
Forsan Buffaloes — District 4-2A D-I
School: Hamlin Mascot: Pied Pipers District: 4-2A D-II High School Phone: 325-576-2722 Head Coach: Russell Lucas Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-3 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number of Offensive
Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Returning All District Players: Shawn Montanez, Austin Lozano, Ethan Flores, Luis Hernandez, Kyler Gann, Nathaniel Villanueva Returning All-State Player: Shawn Montanez
yards and three TDs in Hamlin’s spread offense. Also returning with impressive statistics is Colby Stevenson, who recorded 98 tackles (30 solo). Lucas is concerned a bit with depth, but the coach who is 73-34 in his nine seasons at the helm in Hamlin (94-58 overall record) likes the looks of a pair of sophomore newcomers in receiver/defensive back Jevon Williams (5-8, 145) and offensive lineman Dennis Montanez (5-8, 220). Pied Pipers start leading the way on September 1 at Anson.
Forsan After a Few More Good Men
A few more good men. That’s what the Forsan Buffaloes are looking for heading into the 2017 season. If coach Jason Phillips can find a few good ones to add to his roster of proven players, the Buffaloes will again be a tough customer in 2017. “We have eight solid returning players and will need for some young kids to step up,” Phillips said. Of the eight lettermen Forsan returns from last season’s 9-4 team, five started on offense and five on defense. The 2016 squad, after going 2-2 in district, won playoff games over Ozona (41-22) and New Deal (51-8) before being ousted in the regional semifinals by Anson (43-31). With the return of an experienced quarterback and no fewer than two proven wide receivers, all of whom are defensive backs, Forsan appears solid in the passing game of its spread offense and in the secondary of its 3-4 defense. Heading up the attack will be senior quarterback Bryce Hergert (6-0, 175), who last season completed 55 percent of his passes and threw for 1,611 yards with 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Hergert also ran for 428 yards and six scores and earned second-team all-district honors. Seniors Garrett Evans and Austin Darden combined for about half of those receiving yards, with Evans (6-0, 165) getting 506 yards and six TDs on 30 catches and Darden (5-11, 160) 345 yards and four scores on 22 grabs, while also rushing for 205 yards and three TDs to earn first-team all-district honors. The two also share space in the secondary where last season Evans was named first-team
School: Forsan Mascot: Buffaloes District: 4-2A D-I Head Coach: Jason Phillips Last Season’s Over All Rec: 9-4 Last Season’s District Rec: 2-2 No. of Letterman. Ret: 8 No. Off. Starters Ret: 5 No. Def. Starters Ret: 5
Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Players to Watch: Bryce Hergert, Garrett Evans, Austin Darden, Brycson Pineda, Caden Williams, James McCafferty, Ehren Hillger, Kobe Richardson
all-district for his 47 tackles, three interceptions and nine passes defensed. Darden added 28 tackles, four picks and two passes defensed. A third senior receiver in the mix is James McCafferty (5-11, 175), who in 2016 stood out as a second-team all-loop linebacker for his 90 tackles (4½ TFL). Helping clear the path up front will be senior Brycson Pineda (6-1, 275), a second-team all-district honoree on offense, and junior Caden Williams (6-1, 265), the district newcomer of the year as a sophomore. Other key veterans, according to Phillips, include senior tight end/defensive end Ehren Hillger (6-2, 175) and junior receiver/defensive back Kobe Richardson (5-10, 155). Forsan opens the season Sept. 1 at home against Coahoma then hits the road to face Eldorado and Stanton. Back-to-back home games against Reagan County and Morton followed, then after a trip to Wink, district play begins at home against Hawley.
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Eagles Program Aloft With Expectation Head Coach Steve Heryford has led Seagraves to great seasons in all four years he’s headed up the program. Eight wins in his first season, followed by backto-back thirteen win seasons and a 10-4 mark in 2016 that saw the Eagles advance to the State Quarterfinals. Coach Heryford has amassed an impressive 44-12 record at Seagraves after previously coaching at Del Rio, Tahoka, And San Angelo Central. The Eagles soared out of the gate with four straight wins over Stanton (44-0), Floydada (28-14), Sundown (8-6), and Wink (35-28) to begin 2016 before dropping a narrow one point game to Van Horn (17-18). District began with a (63-7) triumph over Tahoka. The Eagles fell to Hamlin (0-17) and Roscoe (23-39) to put Seagraves in a hole but the team rallied with victories over Plains (557) and Roby (77-20) to finish out the regular schedule. The Eagles claimed three tight wins in the postseason over Bovina (52-9) at Bi-District, (21-20) over Memphis at Area, and a (29-21) revenge game over district foe Roscoe before falling (0-51) to Wellington in the Quarterfinals.
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Offensive Starters Returning: 6
District: 4-2A D-II
Defensive Starters Returning: 4
H.S. Phone: 806-387-2520 Head Coach: Steve Heryford Last Season’s Over All Record: 10-4 Last Season’s District Record:
Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: Multiple Players to Watch: Davin Rodriguez, Anthony Conde, Tanner Sessums,Edwardo Casas, Jerry Simental, Saul Rosas, Jose Hernandez,
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Six starters return on offense and four on defense for the Eagles. Do-it-all man, Davin Rodriguez (5’7 150 4.6 Sr. QB/DB/P) is undoubtedly one of the leaders for Seagraves. Kicker Anthony Conde (5’8 128 Sr. K) is another very talented player. The senior class also boasts the talents of Tanner Sessums (5’6 175 Sr. WR/DB), Eduardo Casas (5’7 150 Sr. WR/DB), Jerry Simental (5’5 148 Sr. OL/LB), Saul Rosas (5’7 200 Sr. OL/DL), and Jose Hernandez (5’8 150 Sr. WR/OLB). Top juniors on the roster include Brandon Longoria (5’6 120 Jr. WR/DB), Aries Williams (5’11 160 Jr. RB/DB), Dominick Longoria (6’2 300 Jr. OL/DL), and Fernando Miranda (5’10 195 Jr. OL/LB) Kingsley Rodriguez (5’9 170
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Soph. RB/LB) is one underclassmen to keep an eye on for 2017. The 2017 season gets going with a pair of home games when Stanton visits September 1st and Floydada comes to Seagraves on September 8th. The Eagles got to Sundown September 15th, to Wink September 22nd, and close out non district at Van Horn September 29th. District starts with a homecoming game versus Tahoka October 13th. Seagraves goes to Hamlin October 20th and hosts Roscoe October 27th. November 3rd the Eagles will travel to Plains before closing out the regular season at home against Roby November 10th.
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Tahoka Bulldogs — District 4-2A D-II
B ulldogs W ant A nother B ite A t P layoffs Stephen Overstreet takes over as the Bulldog’s new head coach in 2017, but Coach Overstreet is no stranger to the program or players on his roster after teaching and coaching both baseball and defense at the school the last four years. The Abernathy native takes over a program with plenty of reason to be optimistic heading into the season. “We made the playoffs last year and have lots of those kids coming back,” Coach Overstreet said. “We rolled into that Bi-District game last year starting at least seven freshmen on both sides of the ball. The experience we gained with our young guys and the solid group of seniors we have back should propel us up the standings, and hopefully allow us to make a little noise in the playoffs this season.” Tahoka split the non district schedule last season by beating Crosbyton (55-8) and Smyer (27-14) with losses to Post (28-74) and Sundown (19-50). After a district opening loss to Seagraves (7-63), the Bulldogs bested Roby (38-8). A pair of losses to Hamlin (60-6) and Roscoe (52-6) came next but Tahoka got it done in the last game by narrowly defeating Plains (28-27). A Bi-District loss to Farwell (6-59) ended the season. Coordinator Justin Gorman welcomes back seven
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starters to Tahoka’s I based offense. The defense runs a 4-3 under the guidance of coordinator Josh Reese. Eight starters return to the unit. A total of five All-District players are back for Tahoka in 2017. Kevin White RB/DL (6’2 220 Sr.), Juwan Hamilton RB/DB (5’6 165 Sr.), Patrick Herrera OL/DL (5’10 235 Sr.), Tristen Tipton OL/DL (5’11 175 Sr.), John Stone WR/ LB (6’1 170 Soph.), and Tristen Stice WR/DB (6’2 175 Soph.) all earned post-season accolades a year ago. The Bulldogs have a number of additional players with the potential to be All-District this season including Ruben Quinonez OL/DL (5’9 240 Sr.), Bryson Resendez OL/DL (6’2 230 Jr.), Braden Stone QB/DB (6’1 165 Soph.), Malik Hamilton RB/DB (5’8 170 Soph.), and Cameron Tekell OL/DL (6’0 205 Soph.). Other returning lettermen include
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Iraan Braves — District 5-2A D-II
Iraan Program Right On The Mark The Braves were ever so close to perfection in 2016. Then again the Iraan football program has grown accustomed to near perfection. With only four losses in four years. That’s but one per season folks, the Braves have been inching closer and closer to the school’s second state title. The first came back in 1996 and twenty years later the Braves very nearly celebrated the anniversary in spectacular fashion. With a clean sweep of their six non-district foes, Iraan took down Crane (35-8), Ozona (47-0), McCamey (48-7), Mason (24-21), Colorado City (35-7), and Sonora (3727) to begin 2016. Wins over Wink (57-26), Van Horn (72-20), Menard (53-6), and Irion County (41-0) left the Braves a perfect 10-0 after district play. A Bi-District triumph over Baird (54-21) kept Iraan’s momentum rolling along as the Braves rampaged over Santo (47-6) in the Area round and Albany (33-14) at the Regional stage. Best Munday (40-12) proved a fun day at Quarterfinals and Semifinal victory over Wellington (42-21) skyrocketed Iraan to the State Championship game. Unfortunately the Braves 28 points were not enough to best Bremond who
School: Iraan Mascot: Braves Colors: Red & Black District: 5-2A D-II H.S. Phone: 432-369-2512 Head Coach: Mark Kirchhoff Defensive Coordinator: Mike Chaney Assistant Coaches: Chad Tutle, Craig Bales, Brant Myers Last Season’s Over All Record: 15-1 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 5-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: State Finals Team Eliminated By: Bremond
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Lettermen Returning: 17 Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Flexbone Basic Defense: 4-3 Major Team Strength: Depth at skill positions, quickness & speed Promising Newcomers: Danny Lopez, Marcus Clifton, Saul Rico, Brandon Castaneda, Albert Willock, Axcel Santana, Brodey Myers, Mario DeLuna, Luis Salas, Michael Muniz, Dylan Kent, Xavier Coward, Joe Kennedy Athletic Director: Mark Kirchhoff
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WR) all return. This trio is joined by Ivan Castilla (5’11 235 Jr. C) among returning starters. Other key players to watch on offense will be Brandon Castaneda (5’8 150 Sr. RB), Axcel Santana (6’2 185 Sr. WR), Brodey Myers (5’9 145 Jr. QB), Mario DeLuna (5’4 150 Jr. RB), Luis Salas (5’6 200 Jr. OL), and Dylan Kent (5’6 155 Soph. RB). The defense welcomes back three-fourths of the secondary and a linemen. Camden Chaney (5’9 165 Sr. S), Kyle O’Bannon (S), and Corley Collins (CB), are joined by Isaac Mendoza (6’2 265 Jr. DT) as returning starters. Other players expected to contribute on defense are Danny Lopez (5’10 170 Sr. LB), Marcus Clifton (6’1 185 Sr. DE), Saul Rico (5’9 140 Sr. DB), Albert Willock (6’0 185 Sr. DE), Michael Muniz (6’0 215 Jr. DT), Xavier
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Menard Yellow Jackets — District 5-2A D-II
Irion County Hornets— District 5-2A D-II
Hornets Have A Lot To Prove In 2017 The 2016 season won’t be one David Waddell will want to mimic in 2017. Waddell’s Irion County Hornets suffered through a variety of injuries while winning just one game. “Injuries decimated us in 2016 and depth was a real issue during district play. The good news is many freshmen received quality playing time and will be ready in the fall for prime time,” said the coach who is entering his fourth season at Irion County with an 11-19 record. As Irion County lost just five players off last year’s squad, all but two starters are back on offense and all but one on defense among 23 lettermen. “We return the nucleus of our team that really was unproven from a year ago. We lost key players early in the season that we really didn’t get a good chance to evaluate for the upcoming season, so the jury is out on what we can do. Again, it will be determined by the overall health of our team as we progress.” A trio of players will be key to the Hornets’ success in 2017. Bradey Allen lines up at fullback on offense and end on defense, where in seven games a year ago he racked up 43 tackles (3 TFL) and a sack. Key players in the Hornets’ spread offense are quarterback Nathan Chacon and receiver Spencer Scott. In six games last season, Chacon completed 54-of-105 passes for 529 yards with six touchdowns and no interceptions, while also rushing for 203 yards and two TDs on 40 carries. Scott, meanwhile, collected 10 pass receptions for 147 yards and two TDs. Charged with protecting Chacon will be Taylor Elkins (6-3, 300) and Nick Billington (6-1, 206). Waddell said Elkins has “good feet and is strong,” while Billington is “physical and coachable.” Others who again must answer the call in Irion County’s 50 defense are linebackers Caleb Wilson, the top returning tackler with 81 stops (2 TFL), and Jeff Harlin, who tallied 70 tackles and two takeaways in just six games. In the secondary, look for big things from Valdomero Gomez and Spencer Scott, who in 2016 recorded 66 tackles and 36 tackles, respectively. Irion County also has an experienced kicker in Kaden Councilman, who the Hornets hope is much busier than he was in 2016 when he booted 7-of-8 PATs and a 21-yard field goal. Meanwhile, among the new faces Waddell is counting on is receiver/cornerback Brad Gryder. The season starts for Irion County at home against Christoval before continuing at Reagan County. Then it’s home to face Miles and Rock Springs before back-to-back road games against Bronte and Eldorado. After an open week, the Hornets start their district schedule at home against Wink. The regular-season winds up at Van Horn, home vs. Menard, and at Iraan.
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School: Irion County Mascot: Hornets Colors: Purple/White District: 5-2A D-II High School Phone: 325-835-6111 High School Fax: 325-835-2298 Head Coach: David Waddell Defensive Coordinator: Cody Hogan Assistant Coaches: John Morrow, Blaine Dyess Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-9 Last Season’s District Record: 0-4 Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 23 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 10 Basic Offense: Spread
Basic Defense: 50 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1073 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 631 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2366 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 832 Major Team Strength: We’re all healthy right now. Major Team Weakness: Depth Players to Watch: Bradey Allen, Nathan Chacon, Spencer Scott Promising Newcomers: Brad Gryder Athletic Director: David Waddell Superintendent: Billy Barnett Principal: Shannon Chapman
Menard Brings Back Almost Entire Roster
Jayson Wilhelm led Menard to the playoffs in his first season as head coach, albeit it wasn’t as he envisioned. The Yellowjackets won only one game, 27-7 over Irion County, but that was enough to get the team into the post-season where Menard fell in the first round to Albany, 58-6. “We learned a lot. We only had two seniors and we had to grow up fast,” said Wilhelm, an Angelo State alum. Twenty-four players return in 2017, including nine starters on both sides of the ball. “It’s very exciting. It will be my second year in the program and the kids are very positive. We’re eager to get on the field,” Wilhem said. Menard’s roster features numerous players that Wilhelm feels will play pivotal roles in the Yellowjackets’ anticipated turnaround. They include senior running back/linebacker TeeJay White (6-0, 204, 4.8), senior tight end/outside linebacker Garrett Hill (6-5, 195, 4.8), junior lineman Mason Stanley (6-4, 290, 5.6) and junior running back/defensive back Christian Salazar (6-0, 180, 4.6). Last year, White rushed for 850 yards and seven touchdowns and Salazar 830 yards and six scores in Menard’s “I” offense, while on defense White amassed 75 tackles (5 TFL) and Salazar 29 stops (2 TFL) and two interceptions. Hill caught 19 passes for 300 yards and two TDs, and Stanley anchored the front lines along with graduated Brandon Salazar. Other top returning statistical leaders for Menard include defensive lineman Quentin Baker, who had 24 tackles (3 TFL), two sacks and two fumbles; punter Rito Lozano, who averaged 36½ yards a boot; and kicker Oziel Resendiz, who connected on 19-of-22 PATs. Lozano (5-7, 125, 4.9), a sophomore, also is a prospect at receiver/running back while freshman KC Cervantez (6-1, 150, 4.8) shows promise at running back. Other up-and-comers include Jimmy Cervantez and Josh Hernandez. Menard’s season opens at home against Cross Plains, then it’s at Baird, home vs. Rocksprings, at Leakey and Miles, and home against Roscoe. District play begins at home against Van Horn before the Yellowjackets go to Irion County, host Iraan then wind up the regular-season at Wink. Wilhelm believes Iraan is the team to beat.
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School: Menard Mascot: Yellow Jackets Colors: Black-Gold District: 5-2A D-II High School Phone: 325-396-2513 Head Coach: Jayson Wilhelm Assistant Coaches: Lee Valdez, Jeremy Rigdon Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-10 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-Dist. Team Eliminated by: Albany Number of Lettermen Lost: 2 Number of Lettermen Returning: 24 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense: I Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2000 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 600 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Speed All State Potentials: TeeJay White, Garrett Hill, Mason Stanley Players to Watch: Noah Rosas Promising Newcomers: Rito Lozano, Jimmy Cerventez, Josh Hernandez Athletic Director: Jayson Wilhelm Superintendent: Amy Bahnowsky Principal: Erik Thormaehlen
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Van Horn Eagles — District 5-2A D-II
Eagles’ Talons Sharp For 5-2A Rivals Van Horn football has started picking up momentum the last few seasons thanks to the development of what Head Coach Brian Gibson refers to as program consistency. With the consistency, the Eagles should once again find themselves in the District 5-2A post-season mix. Last season, Van Horn carved out a 6-6 overall mark. Their 3-1 district finish resulted in a second straight playoff bearth, the first time the program has seen back-to-back post-season spots in more than a decade. They ended the year with a bi-district win against Miles and an area-round loss to Muenster. “Our team last year proved consistency in the program is essential,” Gibson said. “They did a good job of continuing to improve daily and keep their goals ahead.” The Eagles’ 2017 lineup will include four starters on each side of the ball and fourteen total lettermen. Gibson expects some of the team’s less experienced players to step up and take advantage of the opportunity. “We will have to develop some depth and experience,” Gibson added. “We will be relying on some young kids to fill some vital roles.” If Van Horn’s power spread offense needs a cornerstone on the line, then senior two-way leader Isaac Baeza can fill the bill. Last season Baeza (5-11, 275) was an all-district first teamer on the offensive line, grading out at 93.5 percent and logging 27 pancake blocks. On defense, Baeza landed on the all-league second team with 101 tackles, 4 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries. His all-around performance earned all-state honorable mention on both sides of the line of scrimmage. Van Horn also has one of the league’s top young linemen in sophomore Corwin Schuller (5-10, 240). As a freshman, Schuller graded out at 91.5 percent and carried out 14 pancakes blocks on offense. His defensive contributions included 31 tackles and a sack. He was dubbed the district’s Newcomer of the Year for his freshman efforts. Returning senior Clinton Flowers is the Eagles’ jack-of-all-trades when it comes to the skill positions. Last year, Flowers earned all-district first team honors at wide receiver with 29 receptions, 343 yards and 3 touchdowns. He also carried the ball 44 times for 255 yards and 3 touchdowns and completed 11 of 20 passes for 140 yards and 3 more scores. Defensively ,he was selected to the all-district second team secondary with 29 total tackles and 5 interceptions. Other players to watch for Van Horn in 2017 include juniors Kobe Mendoza (OL/DL), Ryan Corralez (WR/DB) and Daniel Arrazate (RB/DB); sophomores Josh Mendez (RB/LB), Jonathan Corralez (WR/DB) and Rudy Estrada (WR/DB); and promising freshmen newcomers Brock Gibson (TE/ DE), PR Romero (RB/LB) and Alexis Flores (OL/DE). The Eagles’ face a Sept. 1 trip to Tornillo to open the ’17 season. Following the Sept. 8 home opener against Alpine, they take flight toward a Sept. 15 contest at Kermit. Their remaining non-district calendar
School: Van Horn Mascot: Eagles Colors: Red / Grey District: 5-2A D-II High School Phone: 432-283-2245 High School Fax: 432-283-9062 Head Coach: Brian Gibson Offensive Coordinator: Brock Tyrrell, Jason Burnett Defensive Coordinator: Luis Garcia Assistant Coaches: Armando Ortega, Victor Pallares, Thomas Turnbow, Juan Martinez, Adrian Norma Last Season’s Overall Record: 6 - 6 Last Season’s District Record: 3 - 1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1 - 1 Round of Playoff Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Muenster Number of Lettermen Lost: 11 Number of Lettermen Returning: 14 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Power Spread Basic Defense: 3 - 4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1662 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2372 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2486 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 891 Major Team Strength: Program Consistency Major Team Weakness: Depth And Experience All State Potentials: Isaac Baeza, Clinton Flowers Players to Watch: Daniel Arrazate, Corwin Schuller Promising Newcomers: Brock Gibson, Pr Romero, Alexis Flores, Jonathan Corralez, Rudy Estrada Athletic Director: Brian Gibson A. D. Phone Number: 432 283 2245 Superintendent: Dalia Benavides Principal: Kittie Gibson
includes home games against Anthony (Sept. 22) and Seagraves (Sept. 29) and an Oct. 6 visit to McCamey. Van Horn’s pursuit of a third-straight playoff reservation begins Oct. 13 at Menard. After hosting Irion County in an Oct. 20 battle, they pay an Oct. 27 visit to defending league champ Iraan. They end the regular season with a Nov. 3 home skirmish against Wink.
Van Horn Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 Tornillo T 7:30 Sept. 08 Alpine H 7:30 Sept. 15 Kermit T 7:30 Sept. 22 Anthony H 7:30 Sept. 29 Seagraves H 7:30 Oct. 06 McCamey T 7:30 Oct. 13 Menard** T 7:30 Oct. 20 Irion County* H 7:30 Oct. 27 Iraan* T 7:30 Nov. 03 Wink* H 7:30 Nov. 10 Open *District **Homecoming
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Gibson Moves From Van Horn To Wink Brian Gibson may be new to Wink, but he’s no stranger to West Texas football. The Wildcats’ new head coach is a native of Pecos who attended Sul Ross State, and he coached previously in Pecos, Eldorado, Kermit and, most recently, Van Horn where over the last six years he forged a record of 28-38. Gibson originally was hired as an assistant coach at Wink, but less than a month later was promoted when head coach Andy Hrncir resigned to take an assistant’s job at Needville. Gibson inherits 21 returning lettermen – including nine starters on each side of the ball – from a team that went 6-5. The Wildcats – fueled by quarterback Kenny Hrncir, linebacker Koby Ramirez, defensive lineman Josh Park and wide receiver Triston Carroll – fell in the bi-district playoffs for the second straight year to Cross Plains, 50-42. Gibson plans to operate a spread offense and 3-4 defense. “We will teach and believe in a disciplined program that plays hard and continues to build on the rich traditions at Wink,” the new coach said. “Although we are in the midst of changes, the returners garnered lots of experience in 2016. That experience, coupled with a great mindset, should allow for a competitive season.” Although short an experienced quarterback, Wink has most of the other ingredients for a successful offense already in place. They include five experienced linemen in seniors Victor Berzoza (6-0, 280), Tristan Lorta (6-2, 260) and Christian Uranga (6-0, 260), and juniors Alex Ramirez (6-0, 260) and Aidan Wineinger (6-1, 210). A trio of senior receivers return in Quinton Crow (6-0, 170), Derek Fostel (6-3, 170) and Josh Riley (5-8, 150). Fostel put up the best numbers last year with 44 catches for 823 yards and 10 touchdowns. Crow was good for eight grabs and 156 yards while Riley had 23 receptions for 292 yards and four scores plus 208 rushing yards and two TDs on 29 carries. Senior running back C.J. Mercier produced 847 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 159 carries along with 24 catches for 456 yards and eight TDs. Four of those same players also are returning starters on defense. Mercier recorded 55 tackles and Crow 25 stops and two picks in the secondary, Fostel had 43 tackles (9 TFL) at linebacker and Lorta 26 tackles (7 TFL) up front. The top returning tackler with 71 stops (13 TFL) is senior linebacker Clayton Holcomb (5-9, 150). Other starters back are junior back Wade Halterman (6-2, 160) with 21 tackles, junior linebacker Saul Rodriguez (5-9, 175) with 14 stops, and sophomore lineman Coleton Ashabranner (5-9, 210) with 31 tackles. Among the new faces, Gibson expects big things from freshman linebacker Mason Morgan (5-10, 170). The Wildcats play their first three games on the road against Sundown, Stanton and Plains before three in a row at home against Seagraves, McCamey and Forsan.
School: Wink Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Black & Orange District: 5-2A D-II Head Coach: Brian Gibson Assistant Coaches: Scott Funke, Lance Wineinger, Juan Espinoza, Pete Lara Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Number of Lettermen Returning: 21 Number of Offensive
Starters Returning: 9 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards PG: 188 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards PG: 225 Major Team Strength: Experience All State Potentials: Derek Fostel, C.J. Mercier, Victor Berzoza, Clayton Holcomb Promising Newcomers: Mason Morgan
The district slate sees Wink playing at Irion County, hosting Iraan, going to Van Horn in what should be an interesting matchup against Gibson’s former team, and finally at home against Menard. Gibson believes Iraan is the team to beat. The Wildcats kickoff the season September 1st with a road trip to Sundown.
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2017 Wink Wildcats Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 Sundown T 7:30 Sept. 08 Stanton T 7:30 Sept. 15 Plains T 7:30 Sept. 22 Seagraves H 7:30 Sept. 29 McCamey H 7:30 Oct. 06 Forsan* H 7:30 Oct. 13 Irion County* T 7:30 Oct. 20 Iraan* H 7:30 Oct. 27 Van Horn* T 7:30 Nov. 03 Open Nov. 10 Menard* H 7:30 *District
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Miles Bulldogs — District 6-2A D-II
Bronte Longhorns — District 6-2A D-II
Longhorn Eleven Make One Last Drive For Old Time Sake
The Bronte Longhorns started strong in 2016, but unfortunately the all-important back half of the season with district play did not go as well. Still after a trio of sub. 500 seasons the Longhorns manage to split the year with five wins to five losses leaving them even on the year. A pair of victories over Roby (28-16) and San Angelo T.L.C (20-0) made for a great start. In what would be their only non district loss on the season Bronte fell to Munday (42-13) before rebounding with back-to-back wins over McCamey (19-6) and Irion County (28-8) to run their record to 4-1. The Longhorns reversed that trend in district play by dropping their first two contests to Miles (16-40) and Cross Plains (10-13) before storming the blizzard to shutter Winters (21-14). This would prove to be their lone district win as Bronte fell to Baird (40-20) and Albany (46-7) in the final two games of the season. Head Coach Aaron Long takes over the program and will be joined by Offensive Coordinator Rocky Rawls and Defensive Coordinator Kerwin Rawls in trying to guide the Longhorns back into the postseason. Bronte plans to use a Spread style offense and will deploy Multiple looks on Defense. Only three starters return to both side of the ball for 2017. Tanner Bedford, Jaxon Chantrill, and Aaron Cervenka are all key players to watch on the Longhorns roster in 2017. Coaches cite Tanner Braswell as a promising newcomer to the varsity lineup. The future of Longhorn football will look much different beyond 2017 as this is slated to be their last year of 11 Man football. Bronte ISD has voted to drop down and play six man starting in 2018.
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School: Bronte Mascot: Longhorns Colors: Maroon/White District: 6-2A D-II Head Coach: Aaron Long Defensive Coordinator: Rocky Rawls Assistant Coaches: Kerwin Rawls Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-5 Last Season’s District Record: 1-4 Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Spread
Basic Defense: Multiple Major Team Strength: Senior Leadership Major Team Weakness: Depth Players to Watch: Tanner Bedford, Jaxon Chantrill, Aaron Cervenka Promising Newcomers: Tanner Braswell Athletic Director: Rocky Rawls Superintendent: Tim Siler
Bulldogs Must Stay Healthy In 2017
To say injuries took a toll on the 2016 Miles Bulldogs would be a drastic understatement. The Bulldogs won five of their six games with a “healthy” roster. When the injury bug reared its ugly head, however, Miles struggled big time. “When we were healthy we were 5-1; when we were injured we were 0-4,” head coach Chad Currie said. The Bulldogs did manage to make the playoffs by going 3-2 in district, but they were ousted in the first round by Van Horn, 27-16, to complete a rollercoaster 5-6 season. But Currie and the rest of the program have put 2016 behind them. They’re squarely focused on the 2017 campaign, and they like what they see. “We have a chance to be special,” said Currie, who is 19-24 in four seasons at Miles. Eight lettermen – including lineman Will Eschberger and defensive backs Cody Rathmell and Trevor Gilbert – graduated, but 21 are back, including seven starters on offense and nine on defense. Currie will be leaning on a handful of key individuals to contribute great amounts as well as spur on the rest of the team. Among those players are senior fullback/inside linebacker Jonas Garcia, senior running back/linebacker Gary Gabrielli, junior running back/defensive back Mason Bryan, and junior running back/defensive end Kuail Krattz. Others needing to step forward include senior lineman Tanner Beyer and senior Ross Kalina, who plays quarterback in Miles’ Wing-T offense – which last year rushed for more than 2,100 yards and threw for almost 600 – and in the secondary in the 4-3 Hybrid defense. Leading the class of up-and-comers will be Omar Tirado and Dilon Saluenwhite, and in the secondary Currie likes the looks of Edgar Carbajal and Dayton Halfmann. Miles plays three of its first four games on the road, starting Sept. 1 at Leakey. After hosting Rocksprings, the Bulldogs travel to Irion County and Eldorado. Then its home against Menard and, to start district, Bronte. The rest of the schedule sees the Bulldogs going to Winters, hosting Biard, playing at Albany, then entertaining Cross Plains. Currie believes Albany and Cross Plains are the teams to beat. Obviously, the Bulldogs know how important it is for a team to stay healthy in order to realize its goals, so if it can avoid the injury bug in 2017, look for big things from Miles.
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High School Phone: 325-468-2861 High School Fax: 325-468-2179 Head Coach: Chad Currie Offensive Coordinator: Matt Jones Defensive Coordinator: Randell Maberry Assistant Coaches: Jesse Rodriguez Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated by: Van Horn Number of Lettermen Lost: 8 Number of Lettermen Returning: 21 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7
Basic Defense: 4-3 Hybrid Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2130 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 480 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1875 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 565 Major Team Strength: Experince Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Jonas Garcia, Mason Bryan, Kuail Krattz, Gary Gabrielli Players to Watch: Ross Kalina, Tanner Beyer Promising Newcomers: Omar Tirado, Dilon Saluenwhite Athletic Director: Chad Currie Superintendent: Robert Gibson Principal: Jamie Rouse
Munday Moguls — District 7-2A D-II
Munday`s Moguls Will Be In The Mix
The 2017 season could be tough to figure out in District 7-2A, according to Munday Coach Patrick Corcoran. “The district lost most of the key players, so it will be interesting to see new faces step up.” While 7-2A could be a crapshoot, it’s safe to say Munday will figure heavily in the mix. The Moguls are the defending undefeated district champion after losing its first game last season to Hawley (38-20) and its last outing in the state quarterfinals to Iraan (40-12). There were 12 wins in between, including playoff victories over Perrin-Whitt (680), Cross Plains (60-0) and Muenster (40-34). “We had an undersized group that played as a unit,” Corcoran said of last year’s squad. Graduation claimed 10 players, among them linebacker brothers Holt and Heath Bivens, who combined for more than 500 career tackles, and Day’Veon Dockins, who piled up 5,000 career rushing yards. That left Corcoran fifteen veterans – including seven starters on offense and five on defense – around which to begin 2017. “Will need to stay focused on our goals and develop quickly,” said Corcoran, who is 111-39 in 13 seasons at the helm in Munday. The veterans include a quartet of allstate candidates in seniors Alex Thorn, Sasha Thompson and Kade Sanders, and junior Trevaul Mitchell. Thorn (5-9, 150, 4.6) racked up 117 tackles, 5 interceptions and 4 fumbles on his way to earning allstate honors at safety last season, and at running back produced 21 catches for 446 yards and 4 touchdowns along with 229 yards rushing and 2 TDs on just 12 carries. Thompson (5-6, 157), a tackle, was good for 40 tackles (11 TFL), 5 sacks and 2 fumbles in Munday’s 4-2-5 defense. Sanders (6-4, 190, 5.0) added 37 tackles (8 TFL) and 3 fumbles as a defensive end. “He didn’t have big stats his junior year, but he learned a lot moving forward,” Corcoran said of Sanders. Mitchell (5-8, 156) oversees Munday’s spread offense from his quarterback position. A year ago Mitchell completed 79-of-142 passes for 1,393 yards with 18 touchdowns and 7 interceptions while rushing for 900 yards and 9 scores on 131 carries. Munday finished the season with 4,363 rushing yards and 1,422 passing. Other veterans the Moguls are counting on include senior running back/cornerback Brady Weaver (5-8, 143), who in 2016 had 11 catches for 151 yards along with 39 tackles, and a trio of junior linemen in Kaven Lumsden (5-9, 210, 5.1), described by his coach as a “strong, smart tackle,” Edgar Araujo (5-6, 167) and Seth Salazar (6-1, 177). Senior Willie Dockins (6-1, 200, 4.8) brings experience at defensive end. Munday kicks off the season Sept. 1 at Hawley before the home-opener against Stamford. Then it’s at Bronte,
School: Munday Mascot: Moguls Colors: Purple and Gold District: 7-2A D-II High School Phone: 940-422-4321 High School Fax: 940-422-5331 Head Coach: Patrick Corcoran Offensive Coordinator: Patrick Corcoran Defensive Coordinator: Justin Josselet Assistant Coaches: Jeffery Toliver, Larry Welch Last Season’s Overall Record: 12-2 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 3-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Quarter Finals Team Eliminated By: Iraan
Number of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number of Lettermen Returning: 15 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 4363 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1422 Major Team Strength: Offensive Line/Defensive Line Major Team Weakness: Linebacker Experience Players to Watch: Trevaul Mitchell, Alex Thorn, Kade Sanders, Sasha Thompson Athletic Director: Patrick Corcoran Superintendent: Troy Parton Principal: John Berry
Quanah Indians — District 7-2A D-II
Quanah Leaning On 14 Seniors Injuries are tough to overcome for most all teams, and especially for smaller programs such as Quanah’s. That was the case for the Indians in 2016. Coming off an 8-win season in 2015, the Indians won just three games a year ago. “Last season we were hurt by injuries. At one point we had five starters out,” coach David Fambrough said. Still, Quanah managed to earn a playoff spot, falling in bi-district to Muenster, 51-13. This season, Fambrough is keeping his fingers crossed the injury bug stays away and that a solid senior class can get Quanah back on the right track. “We will rely on 14 seniors to get the job done,” said Fambrough, who is 11-12 in two seasons with the Indians. Nine lettermen – including safety Adam Medina and linebacker Rylan Reese – were lost to graduation, leaving 14 veterans. Of those, eight started on offense and seven on defense for a spread offense that produced 1,719 rushing yard and 541 through the air. Among the leaders of that impressive senior class is running back Matthew Day, who last season rushed 132 times for 568 yards and nine touchdowns while also being pressed into quarterback duties at times. On defense Day
home against Windthorst and at Seymour leading to an open week followed by the district-opener at home against Archer City. After that, the Moguls go to Electra, host Haskell and Petrolia, then finish the regular-season at Quanah. Corcoran figures Electra and Archer City are the teams that will challenge Munday’s title defense the most.
2017 Munday Moguls Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 Hawley T 7:30 Sept. 08 Stamford H 7:00 Sept. 15 Bronte T 7:00 Sept. 22 Windthorst H 7:00 Sept. 29 Seymour T 7:00 Oct. 06 Open Oct. 13 Archer City* H 7:00 Oct. 20 Electra* T 7:00 Oct. 27 Haskell* H 7:00 Nov. 03 Petrolia* H 7:00 Nov. 10 Quanah* T 7:00 *District
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School: Quanah Mascot: Indians Colors: Black and Vegas Gold District: 7-2A D-II Head Coach: David Fambrough Offensive Coordinator: David Fambrough Defensive Coordinator: Wilmer Ray Assistant Coaches: Kevin Wright, Kim Smith, Grant Browning, Trenton Boy Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-8 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: First What Team Eliminated Your Team: Muenster Number of Lettermen Lost: 9
Number of Lettermen Returning: 14 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1719 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 541 Major Team Strength: Seniors Major Team Weakness: Depth Players to Watch: Tyler Fambrough, Matthew Day, Aaron Longoria, Ryan Alaniz, Stran Smith, Danlee Duncan, Reason Fuqua Athletic Director: David Fambrough Superintendent: Ryan Turner
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produced 67 tackles. Quanah is deep at receiver with Stran Smith, Danlee Duncan and Reason Fuqua. Smith will look to improve his numbers from a year ago when he rushed for 133 yards and two TDs and caught nine passes for 102 yards. Duncan grabbed five balls for 90 yards, while Fuqua was in on 57 tackles as a safety. Another senior, Tyler Fambrough, will be a contributor at quarterback and in the secondary. Quanah also appears solid on the offensive front with the likes of seniors Dylon Simpson and Ethan Tyler, juniors David Hernandez and Brandon Fontenot, and stud sophomore Aaron Longoria (6-0, 245, 4.9). A pair of juniors, linebacker Ryan Alaniz and lineman Trey Gomez, are the top returning tacklers in Quanah’s
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Archer City Wildcats — District 7-2A D-II
Hanna Takes Over At Archer City With the arrival of Shad Hanna as the new head coach, football fans in Archer City are excited about the prospects of cheering for a winning team again. Hanna took over a Wildcat program that’s endured back-to-back 1-9 seasons and that hasn’t posted a winning record since going 9-4 in 2010. Archer City went 8-32 in four years under Don Hasley, but Hanna – with eight returning starters on offense and nine veterans on defense – believes the Wildcats can and will turn things around. “We have a great core of returning players that have experience and do a great job. We need to be more consistent on offense and maintain drives, and on defense be great tacklers in space and cover well,” said Hanna, who came from Midland Greenwood where he was 40-37 (7-3 last season) and made the playoffs five of his seven seasons. A native of Monahans and graduate of Sul Ross State, Hanna was 31-12 at Alpine prior to that for a 71-49 overall record. Hanna returns the spread offense to Archer City, which ran a Wing-T last season. “We still have a lot to learn with the new offense, but they are learning fast,” the new coach said. Returning offensive starters include seniors Trey Strickland (5-8, 160) at running back, Morgan Wylie (6-1, 170) at quarterback/ receiver, and Dalton Drennan (5-10, 240) on the line; juniors Colton Knobloch (6-4, 200) and Clay McCasland (6-2, 215) up front, Conner Byrd (6-2, 150) at receiver, and Gavin Morris (6-1, 170) at quarterback/receiver; and sophomore running back Morgan Mobley (5-8, 170). Those same eight players also return on defense, joined by sophomore safety Justin Mabry (5-10, 160). “We have a lot coming back on defense, so experience will help with the learning curve,” Hanna said. “We have got to continue to get better.” Among the new faces the Wildcats are looking at to fill in the
School: Archer City Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Black & Gold District: 7-2A D-II Head Coach: Shad Hanna Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-9 Number of Lettermen Lost: 7 Number of Lettermen Returning: 14 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense: Spread
Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 945 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1811 Major Team Strength: Experience, Work Ethic Players to Watch: Coltin Knobloch, Clay McCasland, Dalton Drennan, Conner Byrd, Morgan Wylie, Gavin Morris, Trey Strickland, Morgan Mobley, Justin Mabry Superintendent: CD Knobloch Principal: Josh Castles
holes are receiver/defensive lineman Jacob Wilhelm, offensive linemen/linebackers Reagan Johnson and Dylan Briggs, receivers/safeties John Biggers and Kade Dagley, and receiver/ cornerback Josh Wilcox. “We have some big shoes to fill, but we believe we have the guys to do it. We need to start strong and stay healthy,” Hanna said. Hanna and the Wildcats get going Sept. 1 at home against Millsap then go on the road for games against Nocona and Seymour. After back-to-back home games against Olney and Baird, district play begins in Munday. Then it’s home against Petrolia, at Quanah, at Haskell, and home against Electra. It’s been 10 years since Archer City has won district, and to do it this year Hanna believes Munday, Quanah and Haskell provide his team’s greatest obstacles.
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District 4 1. Petersburg 2. Motley County 3. Southland 4. Wilson
District 5 1. Bolmorhea 2. Grandfalls-Royalty 3. Sierra Blanca 4. Sanderson 5. Dell City
District 6 1. Sands 2. Grady 2. Dawson 4. Wellman-Union 5. Loop
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District 10 1. Throckmorton 1. Aspermont 3. Rule 4. Lueder-Avoca 5. Paint Creek
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Happy Cowboys — District 1-1A D-I
Happy Has Eyes On The Ultimate Prize That strange sound coming out of northern Swisher/ southern Randall counties could very well be Tye Keith rubbing his hands together in anticipation of the 2017 football season. Keith and the Happy Cowboys are chomping at the bit as they return all but one player off last year’s state semifinalist team. “It’s exciting. We lost just one senior, Karson Bryan, but they’re going to be some big shoes to fill. I think we have the guy to do it. We return everyone else, and they’ve been with each other for a long time and have a great feel for each other. I really expect them to continue to grow and improve on where we were last year. We learned some valuable lessons in that Borden County game.” The Borden County game was the state semifinal contest which the Cowboys dropped, 92-58. (Borden County went on to win the championship over Jonesboro, 60-12.) Borden County was Happy’s only loss all season after 13 dominating wins, including playoff victories over Anton (78-9), Meadow (66-20) and Knox City (62-14). “We had a great year and had a lot fun, it just didn’t end the way we wanted it to,” said Keith, who is 73-30 in nine seasons at Happy. “But it was still a very memorable year as we made the first football semifinal in school history.” After three straight state quarterfinal appearances and last year’s state semifinal appearance, nothing short of a state championship will appease Cowboys
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Tigers On The Prowl For 1-1A Prey After three straight playoff seasons, McLean hit a speed bump in 2016. Under the direction of Head Coach Kade Kittley, the Tigers posted a credible 6-4 overall mark, but their 1-2 district ledger kept them away from a fourth consecutive post-season birth. Though the 2016 season ended earlier than expected, Kittley thinks the experiences his players picked up will pay dividends this year. “I’m proud of the way our kids played and improved all season long,” Kittley said. “We lost some really good seniors, but we also return a solid core group of young men and I am excited about the future.” Roster numbers can be a key to success for sixman programs, and McLean will have 13 lettermen back in 2017. The holdovers include 5 players who started on offense in ’16 and 5 more who started defensively. “We are going to continue to work hard, play together and be the standard,” Kittley emphasized. “We were really young last year as a team and a lot of our players got a lot of playing time and experience that will help us for the upcoming season. Our district is one of the toughest in the state, so we have some solid teams that we have to contend with week after week.” The Tigers’ top returning seniors include two-way starter Jaden Abshire and defensive end Jordan Parsons. Last season Abshire garnered all-district second team honors at wide receiver and linebacker while Parsons picked up an all-league second team nod on the defensive front. McLean also returns a formidable class of juniors led by Kater Tate, Chism Henderson, Cayden Mann and Bradley Hannon. Tate was an all-district second teamer last season at spread center, defensive end and punter. Henderson also collected multiple all-league kudos in 2016, including a first team selection in the secondary and a second team spot at running back. Mann landed all-district first team recognition at spread back and Hannon was chosen as the all-league second team quarterback. Two-way sophomore Ben Crockett was tabbed the league’s top newcomer last year and was an all-district second team honoree at linebacker. Other players to watch for McLean in 2017 include seniors Rance Blaylock and Chase Walker; juniors Johnathon Colby and Cutter Hermesmeyer; sophomores Dalton Abshire, Eric Bartley, Coy Calvert, Kade Reichman, Caden Simpson and Caleb Snapp; and promising freshman newcomers Cayson Carter, Devin Holmes, Elijah Jones, Luke Masters, Cade Muniz and Jacob Watson.
School: McLean Mascot: Tigers Colors: Black and Gold District: 1-1A D-I High School Phone: 806-779-2571 Head Coach: Kade Kittley Defensive Coordinator: Brittin East Assistant Coaches: Braden Estes Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-4 Last Season’s District Record: 1-2 Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 13 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 2-3-1
Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Chism Henderson, Ben Crockett, Jaden Abshire Players to Watch: Jordan Parsons, Rance Blaylock, Kater Tate, Cayden Mann, Bradley Hannon, Dalton Abshire, Eric Bartley, Caden Simpson, Kade Reichman, Caleb Snapp, Coy Calvert, Chase Walker, Cutter Hermesmeyer, Johnathon Colby Promising Newcomers: Jacob Watson, Cayson Carter, Elijah Jones, Luke Masters, Cade Muniz, Devin Holmes Principal: Kade Kittley
The Tigers’ seven-game non-district safari begins with a Sept. 1 test at Hedley and the Sept. 8 home opener against Groom. They will also face road trips to Paducah (Sept. 15), Lefors (Sept. 29) and Higgins (Oct. 13) and a Sept. 22 home date versus Kress. A time, place and opponent for a potential Oct. 6 contest have yet to be announced. McLean will hit the road for a Oct. 27 battle at Miami when District 1-A play gets underway. They will also play host to White Deer on Nov. 3 before ending the regular season with a Nov. 10 tussle at Happy, the defending league champion and a 2016 state semifinalist.
The Warriors would just as soon forget 2016. Coming off of their toughest season in more than two decades, Miami goes into 2017 with a new head coach and solid core of returning players. Brandon Jackson takes over the Warrior football program and will be tasked with shaping the young roster back into a contender in a very tough district. Last season the Warriors opened with (42-85) loss to Silverton. A pair of shutout losses to Follett (0-45) and Motley County (0-50) preceded a narrow (50-60) loss to Higgins. Miami beat Hedley (78-32) in what would prove their only victory of the season. A (2974) loss to Groom, preempted the start of District play. The Warriors dropped all three games to McLean (1263), Happy (0-61), and White Deer (6-61). In a season ending non district game Miami fell to Fort Elliott (1258) to finish the season 1-9 overall. Eight lettermen return including four starters on offense and three on defense. Coach Jackson heads up Miami’s J Offense, whereas the 2-3 Defense is coordinated by Tory Peet. The squad is young, but quick so if the players buy in and stay healthy Miami should be a team that improves as the year progresses. Griffin Poage is an All-State caliber talent that the Warriors will rely heavily upon in 2017. Other key players to watch include Kagen Wimbley, Seth Roberson, and Kyle Benge. Looking ahead at 2017, Coach Jackson said, “We will be young, quick, and aggressive. Our district is rough all the way around, but we will aim to compete
School: Miami Mascot: Warriors Colors: Purple / Gold District: 1-1A D-I Head Coach: Brandon Jackson Offensive Coordinator: Brandon Jackson Defensive Coordinator: Tory Peet Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-9 Last Season’s District Record: 0-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 6 Number of Lettermen Returning: 8 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive
Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: J Basic Defense: 2-3 Major Team Strength: Quickness Major Team Weakness: Age All State Potentials: Griffin Poage Players to Watch: Kagen Wimbley, Seth Roberson, Kyle Benge Superintendent: Donna Gill
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Hart Hopes For Healthy After Tough Season School: Hart Mascot: Longhorns Colors: Maroon and White District: 2-1A D-I High School Phone: 806-938-2143 Head Coach: Stacy Perryman Offensive Coordinator: Stacy Perryman Defensive Coordinator: Tim Ashlock Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 0-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 5
Better Bucks Believe In Burgeoning Big Season
The Bucks had four seniors on the 2016 team. These seniors had seen a lot as they had a different coach every year since the seventh grade. They were also the freshmen class that began six man football at White Deer. Last season these seniors did a great job of adjusting to yet another head coach, and were the first senior class to have a winning record and make the playoffs in six years at White Deer. Last season started with a (55-79) loss to Lefors, but the Bucks bounced back with a big (42-12) triumph over Hart. A narrow loss to Motley County (38-42) preceded back-to-back victories over Groom (99-65) and Kress (8034). Following a loss (20-70) to a tough Follett squad, the Bucks closed the non district schedule with a big win over Whiteface (107-62). After dropping the district opener to Happy (0-52), White Deer closed out the regular season with a pair of victories over McLean (35-21) and Miami (61-6). The Bucks battled hard and very nearly came away with a postseason win but despite maximum efforts the season ended with a narrow four point loss to Nazareth (68-72) at Bi-District.
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Number of Lettermen Returning: 8 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: J Bird Basic Defense: 2-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3516 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1358 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Kason Vigil, Gage Freeman, Hadley Freeman Players to Watch: Dillon Cotton, Payton Freeman, John Perriman Athletic Director: Rex Beck Superintendent: Karl Vaughn Principal: Darla Forney
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Basic Offense: Balance T Basic Defense: 3-2 Major Team Strength: Athletic Major Team Weakness: Young Players to Watch: Alejandro Guevara Promising Newcomers: Leo Rodriguez, Ramon
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Deer. The Longhorns return home to face Amherst September 15th and travel to Lorenzo September 22 nd. Wellman-Union comes to Hart September 29 th . October 6 th marks a trip to Happy to face the Cowboys. The final non district game will be at Southland October 13th. District play gets under way at Nazareth October 27th . November 3rd Hart will go to Anton before closing out the regular season at home versus Whiteface on November 10th.
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School: White Deer Mascot: Bucks Colors: Blue & White District: 1-1A High School Phone: 806-883-2311 High School Fax: 806-883-2321 Head Coach: Justin Rucker Offensive Coordinator: Justin Rucker Defensive Coordinator: Dylan Cox Assistant Coaches: Tanner Wise Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 2-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Nazareth Number of Lettermen Lost: 4
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The Longhorns are coming off a tough year in which injuries and youth caught up to them. Heading into Head Coach Stacy Perryman’s third season, Hart will hope to stave off the injury bug and use the experience gained by those younger players to fuel a solid 2017 campaign. Perryman, a WTAMU alum cites Mike Bigham as his primary coaching influence. Coach Perryman said, of his squad last season, “Injuries played a crucial role in our 3-7 record. Two of our losses came by forfeit due to injuries.” Hart began the season with a (34-28) win over Kress. Following a pair of losses to White Deer (12-42) and Amherst (14-59), the Longhorns got back on track with a victory over Wellman-Union (44-14). Following a forced forfeit to Happy, Hart bested Southland (54-28) before being forced into forfeiture versus Paducah. The Longhorns never found traction again as they fell in all three district contests against Nazareth (35-64), Anton (38-52), and Whiteface (46-69). Looking ahead at 2017 Coach Perryman said, “We have a very talented and hard working team with an abundance of leadership. Losing five seniors will force us to grow up fast. We will be very young, but athletic so our success will depend on how fast we grow up as a team.” Hart returns seven lettermen including four starters on offense where they run a Balance T style set with Coach Perryman running the offense. The defense works from a Base 3-2 set with Tim Ashlock heading up that unit. Alejandro Guevara (RB 6’1 175 4.5 Soph.) is one key player to watch. Guevara rushed for 560 yards and 8 TDs on 60 carries last season. Manual Lujan is the top returner on the offensive line. Promising newcomers to the varsity roster include Leo Rodriguez, Ramon Martinez, and Alberto Avila. The 2017 season gets going with a home game versus Kress September 1st. September 8th brings a road trip to White
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Despite losing those four seniors, White Deer is in good shape heading in to 2017. Four starters and a total of eight lettermen return on both sides of the ball and Head Coach Justin Rucker is back to give the team some stability the program has not seen in recent years. Kason Vigil RB/OLB (5’6 135 4.6 JR.) is back after rushing for 1850 yards and 32 TDs last season and racking up 141 tackles as well as scoring 2 TDs on defense. Gage Freeman RB/S (5’11 155 4.5 JR.) completed 36 of 54 pass attempts for 688 yards and 13 TDs a year ago, while also running for 1207 yards and 21 TDs. Hadley Freeman TE/OLB (5’8 150 4.6 SR.) and Payton Freeman QB (6’0 145 4.9 SR) are two more Bucks with All-State potential for 2017.
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Dillon Cotton FB/DE (5’6 145 SR.) is another key player to watch this coming season. Younger players on the roster that are expected to make an impact include John Perriman FB/MLB (5’9 160 4.7 SOPH.), Drake Damron G/DE (6’4 185 5.0 SOPH.), and Cy Darrow C/DE (5’9 160 5.0 SOPH.). Looking ahead at this coming year, Coach Rucker said, “This season should be a better season than the one before. We return most of our starters off of a very young team last year. District 1 should be tougher as well. Happy returns five starters off of last years semi-final team, White Deer and McLean should be improved from last year.”
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Pat Potts is optimistic about the Anton Bulldogs’ 2017 season. “I feel very good about the upcoming year. We will not have to learn a new system and they will be a year older, which will help,” said Potts, who last year in his first season as Anton’s head coach guided the Bulldogs to a 4-7 record and a playoff appearance, albeit a first-round 78-8 loss to a talented Happy team. “Last season’s team was very young. They had to learn on the go, but each week they got better and better,” said Potts, a Hardin-Simmons product who previously coached at Rankin, where he also went 4-7 in his lone season. Potts’ optimism about 2017 also stems from the fact Anton lost only three players off last year’s team and returns a dozen, including five starters on each side of the ball. Heading up the veterans are senior Jake Gossett and junior Tristan Hodges. Gossett (5-11, 165, 4.6) was first-team all-district at running back, safety and special teams last year when he caught nine passes for 296 yards and five touchdowns and made 32 tackles (3 TFL) with seven interceptions and two TDs on defense. Hodges (5-11, 140, 4.7) was voted the district’s
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co-newcomer of the year along with first-team all-district at spreadback and linebacker. As a sophomore Hodges ran 97 times for 676 yards and 13 TDs, caught 16 passes for 164 yards and two scores, and amassed 105 tackles (15 TFL) and four fumbles. Other first-team all-district picks in 2016 were junior defensive back Josh Amalla (5-6, 130), who recorded 87 tackles and two fumbles last year in Anton’s 3-3 defense, and senior receiver Sean Hernandez (5-9, 200). Others expected to make an impact for Anton are senior lineman Caden Martinez (5-9, 165), senior Carlos Rios (5-11, 160) who completed 30-of-53 passes for 617 yards with nine touchdowns and three interceptions in the Bulldogs’ unbalanced offense, and junior Elijah Alafa (5-7, 130)
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Sometimes improvement is about small steps, and that’s what the Nazareth Swifts accomplished in 2016. “Last year was a really good year for us. We got over the hump of losing our first round playoff game,” coach John Stanaland said. After going 3-0 in district, the Swifts edged White Deer in Bi-District, 72-68, before narrowly falling to Knox City, 74-70, to finish the season 8-4. “We had a tough schedule playing Happy and Borden County (who met in the state semifinals) in the non-conference season. That only prepared us for district and the playoffs. We look forward to next year.” All but three players return from last season, including starters Jake Waldo at tight end and split end Tucker Huseman. “We play a tough schedule but return a lot of talent. We’re excited for what this year has in store,” said Stanaland, who in four seasons at Nazareth is 26-18. Among the team’s 10 lettermen are a pair of allstaters in senior Trayton McLain and junior Jake Gerber. McLain (5-10, 170, 4.7), a running back/quarterback in Nazareth’s Jaybird offense, was second-team all-state after completing 95-of-163 passes for 1,700 yards and 33 touchdowns with just three interceptions and rushing for 333 yards and three TDs. McLain also amassed 98 tackles and six takeaways as a safety in the Swift’s 2-3 defense. Gerber (6-3, 180, 4.7), like McLain a running back/quarterback, was second-team all-state as a utility back for his 1,160 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns on 95 carries plus 24 catches for 494 yards and eight TDs. Gerber, an end on defense, collected 102 tackles, three sacks and five takeaways. Nathaneal Van Dijk also put together some impressive numbers as a freshman in 2016. Van Dijk (6-0, 145, 4.9), a running back/cornerback, caught 30 passes for 503 yards and 10 touchdowns while on defense tallied 73 tackles and four takeaways to be tabbed Region 1 Newcomer of the Year. In the heavy-lifters department, senior center/noseguard Tristan McLaurin (5-9, 230) racked up 37 tackles, while junior defensive end Jacob Moroney (6-0, 175) added 35 stops and two fumbles. Senior Garrett Annen (6-2, 230) gives Naz more heft up front. Rounding out the roster are senior back Garrison Kleman (6-1, 160), junior lineman Bryson High (5-9, 200), and sophomores Eric Hill (6-0, 150) and Brayden Dyer (5-7, 130). Stanaland also has 11 freshmen from which to pull. The Swifts are on the road for five of their first seven games, starting at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 in Jayton against Guthrie. The Swifts then host Ropes, go to Petersburg and New Home, host Borden County, and go to Kress and Happy. The district slate sees Naz at home against Hart, on the road against Whiteface, and home against Anton. “Anton will be much improved from last year. Hart and Whiteface have good talent returning,” Stanaland said. “It should be a fun, competitive district.”
School: Nazareth Mascot: Swifts Colors: Blue and Gold District: 2-1A D-I High School Phone: 806-945-2231 High School Fax: 806-945-2431 Head Coach: John Stanaland Assistant Coaches: Nathan Branum, Taylor Schulte, Justin Gartman Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-4 Last Season’s District Record: 3-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Regional Team Eliminated By: Knox City Number of Lettermen Lost: 3
Number of Lettermen Returning: 10 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Jaybird Basic Defense: 2-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1867 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2443 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Tackling All State Potentials: Traytan McLain, Jake Gerber Players to Watch: Nathaneal Van Dijk, Jacob Moroney, Tristan McLaurin, Garrett Annen Superintendent: Glen Waldo Principal: Jeanie Birkenfeld
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Whiteface Antelopes — District 2-1A D-I
Young Lopes Willing To Mix It Up In 2-1A
In three years as the head coach at Whiteface, Jason Fortner has twice guided the Antelopes to the brink of their first playoff berth since 2013. Last year Whiteface finished with a solid 5-5 mark that was highlighted by a mid-season non-district win against Grandfalls-Royalty, an eventual Division II state quarterfinalist. A 1-2 ledger against their District 2-A foes left them off the post-season invitation list. “We had a great group of seniors that really led the team and made things happen,” Fortner recalled. “They left a legacy of commitment and hardwork and they will be missed.” To continue laying the foundation poured by the 2016 Antelopes, Fortner will work with a largely untested roster that returns just three lettermen. “We are going to be young, but the seniors instilled a great work ethic into the guys coming up,” Fortner said. “We will work hard and take whatever comes our way.” If given the option of having an experienced player at just one position, most coaches would chose quarterback. That’s the situation Fortner faces, as junior signal caller Daniel Rivas is the lone returning Whiteface starter. Last season Rivas proved himself to be a potential force over the next two seasons by completing 49 of 88 passes for 608 yards and 10 touchdowns. That effort earned him an all-district second team spot. On defense, returning senior linebacker also earned an all-league second team nod. Other Antelopes to watch in 2017 include senior Caleb Gomez and junior Frankie Sanchez. Whiteface’s season opener takes place Sept. 1 at Whitharral, and then after a Sept. 8 home contest against O’Donnell, they hit the road again for a Sept. 15 tilt at Southland. Their remaining non-district test includes home games against Amherst (Sept. 22), 2016 state quarterfinalist Grandfalls-Royalty (Sept. 29) and White Deer (Oct. 13) and an Oct. 6 road battle at Petersburg. To get to the post-season prom, the ‘Lopes must dart their way through a District 2-A schedule that includes road skirmishes at Anton on Oct. 27 and Hart on Nov. 10. They also face a Nov. 3 home fight against defending league champion Nazareth.
School: Whiteface Mascot: Antelopes Colors: Blue/Gold District: 2-1A D-I High School Phone: 806-287-1104 Head Coach: Jason Fortner Offensive Coordinator: Paul Finley Defensive Coordinator: Jason Fortner Assistant Coaches: Isaac Martinez Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-5 Last Season’s District Record: 1-2 Number of Lettermen Lost: 9 Number of Lettermen Returning: 3
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Lorenzo Hornets — District 3-1A D-I
Seniors Have Lorenzo On The Rise After back-to-back 5-5 seasons, coach Kevin Roberts and the Lorenzo Hornets are ready to break through, and it very well could happen in 2017. “This is a senior-heavy team on the rise. This will be a very exciting season and we can’t wait to get it started,” Roberts said. The Hornets, winless in their three district games last year, return six of last year’s eight-player roster, including five starters on each side of the ball in what will be Roberts’ third season at the helm in Lorenzo. “It was an extremely hard-working group that learned to grow as a team and become one,” Roberts said in looking back on the 2016 campaign. For the Hornets to turn things around, they’ll need big seasons from players like Vicente Salinas, Carlos DeHoyos and David Martinez. Salinas (5-9, 200, 5.1) is a senior fullback and linebacker who registered 70 tackles in the Hornets’ 3-2 defense last season. That’s tops among lettermen. Martinez (5-7, 130, 4.7), a receiver and linebacker, added 60 tackles. DeHoyos (5-9, 155 4.8), a senior tailback in Lorenzo’s spread offense, rushed for 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns while also throwing for 300 yards and five scores as he completed 10-of-20 passes. DeHoyos also handles kicking duties.
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Another DeHoyos, Max, also had good numbers in 2016, rushing for 700 yards and seven touchdowns while tallying 40 tackles from his spot in the secondary. Jr. Salinas is the team’s top returning receiver, while Daniel Cavasses is the leader on the line, where he logged 40 tackles a year ago. “Daniel is strong, quick and tenacious,” said Roberts, an Angelo State product with a five-year career record of 24-26 counting his time at Lazbuddie and Hart. Joining Max DeHoyos in the secondary will be Esteban Quintana, and among candidates for punter is Nathan Lopez. The newcomers Roberts is counting on include Aaron Martinez. Lorenzo’s season begins with back-to-back road games against Amherst and Amarillo Holy Cross before home games against Kress and Hart. After going to Plainview Christian and hosting Silverton, the Hornets open district at home against New Home. The regularseason concludes with a road trip to Ropes followed by a home game against Meadow.
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Kade Kittley has taken over the reins of the Meadow Broncos, and he can hardly wait to get things rolling. “I am excited to get started at Meadow. We have a lot of key returning players that are fired up and ready to go. We plan on putting in the work during the summer to be highly competitive,” Kittley said. The former head coach at McLean, Kittley is a West Texas A&M graduate and the nephew of Texas Tech track coach Wes Kittley. “They’re getting an energetic and passionate guy. I love what I do. I’m big on discipline. They’re going to get a lot of life lessons, character and integrity. Winning takes care of itself if you do the little things right. I take pride in that,” Kittley said. The new coach looks to build on the success already established at Meadow, which won the district title a year ago. “They have a good tradition here; I’m just looking to make it better,” Kittley said. Meadow is coming off an 8-4 season which included a perfect 3-0 slate in district and a 60-14 bi-district win over Paducah prior to a 66-20 second-round loss to state semifinalist Happy. “They had a solid group of guys that won district and a playoff game. It was a successful season for them,” Kittley said.
School: Meadow Mascot: Broncos Colors: Purple and Gold District: 3-1A D-I Head Coach: Kade Kittley Offensive Coordinator: Kade Kittley Assistant Coaches: Cade Brown, Garrett Watson, Brian Cooper Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-4 Last Season’s District Record: 3-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: 2nd Round Eliminated By: Happy Number of Lettermen Lost: 4
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Seven lettermen are back after losing four to graduation, and among the veterans are four starters on each side of the ball. The returning starters include a pair of seniors in Ruben Moya and Robert Sanchez. Moya (5-8, 180) is a running back and linebacker while Sanchez (6-1, 165) lines up at end both ways. Junior Jacob Flores (5-11, 165) figures to play quarterback in Kittley’s multipleset offense and linebacker in his 2-3-1 defense. Another Flores, sophomore Jordan (5-6, 140), is a capable running back and safety, while classmate Isaiah Villegas (5-8, 160) will contribute at offensive end and cornerback. Isaiah Villegas returns as linebacker, and Riley McBee is described by his coach as a “solid center and young man,” and is one to watch on the line.
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New Home Leopards — District 3-1A D-I
Leopards Look To Take Next Step Fernando Baeza and the New Home Leopards experienced quite a turn-around in 2016, going from a 3-7 record the year before in Baeza’s first season at the helm to a 7-3 mark in the coach’s sophomore campaign. The next step is making it to the playoffs, which the club hopes to accomplish in 2017, albeit with a young team. “Last year’s team had a great season with a disappointing district finish,” Baeza said of the Leopards’ 1-3 district ledger. The unfortunate news is five of last year’s nine-player roster – including quarterback Jackson Abney, running back Miguel Gomez and end Garrett Jameson – graduated, resulting in three returning starters to spearhead New Home’s J-Gun offense and three more in the Leopards’ 2-3 defense. “After losing a lot of seniors, this team will have some young players filling some key roles for the next season,” Baeza said. New Home’s pre-season roster features just three seniors along with five juniors and three sophomores. One of the five juniors, Carter Abney, figures to lead the Leopards with significant contributions from seniors Reed Bundy and Keagan Grantham. The other senior on the squad is Matthew Bradley. Sophomore Kaleb LeClair figures to take over at quarterback. Rounding out the pre-season roster are four juniors Gabriel Cantu, Jett Ballard, Dylan Martinez and Hayden Smith; sophomores Blake Buckelew, a promising running back, and Nathan Mojica; and ends Braden Kirkland and Kaden Buckelew. The Leopards get things rolling at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 in Gail against Paducah. New Home’s home-opener is the following Friday against Ira. Then it’s at Sands, home against Nazareth, at O’Donnell, and home against Grady and Anton. District play sees the Leopards go to Lorenzo and Meadow before entertaining Ropes to wrap up the regular-season. Baeza believes Ropes and Meadow are the teams to beat.
School: New Home Mascot: Leopards Colors: Black and Red District: 3-1A D-I High School Phone: 806-924-7543 Head Coach: Fernando Baeza Offensive Coordinator: Fernando Baeza Defensive Coordinator: Brady Webb Assistant Coaches: Brian Sepkowitz Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-3 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 5
2017 New Home Leopard Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 02 Paducah Sept. 08 Ira Sept. 15 Sands Sept. 22 Nazareth Sept. 29 O`Donnell Oct. 06 Grady Oct. 13 Anton Oct. 27 Lorenzo* Nov. 03 Meadow* Nov. 10 Ropes* *District
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Number of Lettermen Returning: 4 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: J-Gun Basic Defense: 2-3 All State Potentials: Carter Abney Players to Watch: Reed Bundy, Keagen Grantham Promising Newcomers: Kaleb LeClair Athletic Director: Koby Abney Superintendent: Shane Fiedler Principal: Koby Abney
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Ropes Eagles — District 3-1A D-I
Bulk Of Key Players Return For Ropes Most of the key players from last year’s Ropes Eagles team return for 2017, leaving veteran coach Lane Jackson optimistic that the Green & White can improve on last year’s 5-6 record that included a 2-1 district mark followed by a 65-54 Bi-District loss to Knox City. “We started off slowly, but our young kids developed throughout the year and finished strong in district play,” Jackson said. Graduation last spring claimed four Eagles, but nine are back this fall, including five starters on offense and four on defense. “We have all of our skill players returning on offense. We should have some good depth on both sides of the ball. Our leading offensive and defensive players are returning, and we are expecting a good season,” said Jackson, who in 20 years at Ropes has compiled a record of 121-94. A pair of senior studs – Adam Salas III and Kaiston Terry – will lead Ropes in 2017. Salas (5-9, 140) earned second-team all-region honors last year at both wide receiver – where he caught 29 passes
School: Ropes Mascot: Eagles Colors: Green & White District: 3-1A D-I H.S. Phone: (806) 562-4031 H.S. Fax: (806) 562-4059
2016 Team Rush Yds: 1533 2016 Team Pass Yds: 1386 2016 Rush Yds. Allowed: 2036 2016 Pass Yds. Allowed: 1075
Head Coach:
Major Team Strength:
Lane Jackson
Skill Players, Quickness,
Off. Coord: Lane Jackson Def. Coord: Robert Kyle Asst. Coaches: Jay Bingham, Jonathan Gomez Last Season’s Over All Rec: 5-6 Last Round of Playoff: Bi-District
Depth Major Team Weakness: Speed All State Potentials: Kaiston Terry, Adam
for 482 yards and 10 touchdowns, on top of rushing for 815 yards and 17 TDs on 104 carries (7.8 ypc) – and safety, where he racked up 98 tackles and six turnovers, including five interceptions. Terry (6-0, 175) spearheads Ropes’ multiple-set offense at quarterback, having completed 70-of-134 passes for 1,030 yards with 20 TDs and six picks to earn second-team alldistrict honors in 2016. As a first-team all-district linebacker in a 2-3-1 defense, Terry produced 89 tackles and five turnovers. The other projected two-way starters are both sophomores. Isaac Salas (5-6, 155) plays running back on offense and was a first-team all-district lineman on
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Players to Watch: Isaac Salas, Jackson Hisel, Braxton Garrett, Brian Sehon, Ryan Terry, Zack Randall
No. of Lettermen. Ret: 9
Promising Newcomers:
No. Off. Starters Ret: 5
Jaden Clabaugh
No. Def. Starters Ret: 4
Athletic Director:
Basic Offense: Multiple Sets
Lane Jackson
Basic Defense: 2-3-1
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defense for his 82 tackles. Salas also was the all-district first-team special teams player. Ryan Terry (5-11, 185) is a projected starter at center and linebacker where he ended 2016 with 27 tackles and two interceptions. Other all-district players back are junior Zack Randall (6-0, 175), a first-team defensive linemen for his 91 tackles and a second-team receiver, second-team junior center Angel Apodaca (5-6, 175,), second-team sophomore spreadback Jackson Hisel (5-10, 140), and first-team sophomore defensive utility player Braxton Garrett (6-2, 185, So.), who as a freshman caught nine passes for 165 yards and two scores. Rounding out the returning starters is senior linebacker Brian Sehon
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(6-0, 185), while among the newcomers expected to contribute is sophomore running back/linebacker Jaden Clabaugh (5-9, 155). The season kicks off on Saturday, Sept. 2 in Jayton against Rule before two more road games against Nazareth and O’Donnell. Then Eagles are home to face Happy, Ira and Wellman-Union for homecoming. After a trip to Spur, followed by an open week, district play begins at Meadow. A home game against Lorenzo then a road game against New Home round out the regularseason. “District will be tough again with Meadow and New Home as usual, but Lorenzo will be better than last year,” Jackson said.
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2017 Ropes Varsity Schedule
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Rotan Yellow Hammers — District 4-1A D-I
Yellow Hammers Look For More Improvements School: Rotan Mascot: Yellow Hammers District: 4-1A D-I High School Phone: 325-735-2332 Head Coach: Bryce Meador Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 0-3 Number of Lettermen Returning: 4 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4
The second season for the Rotan Yellowhammers under Bryce Meador saw improvement, just now as much as the coach would have liked. After winning two games two years ago, the Yellowhammers won three last season. Unfortunately, none of the victories came in district play and Rotan missed out on the playoffs for the third straight year. Meador brings back half of last year’s eight-player roster as the Yellowhammers try to return to relevance without the likes of graduated tight end Morgan Moffett and receiver Jaydon Fronterhouse. The veterans feature four starters in Rotan’s unbalanced offense and three in the 3-2 defense, including a trio of all-district players.
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Unbalanced Basic Defense: 3-2 Major Team Strength: Size Major Team Weakness: Speed Players to Watch: Gaberial Daniel, Caleb Rosenblad, Cameron Thornton Promising Newcomers: Trae Anderle, Oscar Trejo
Junior Gaberial Daniel (5-9, 145) was a first-team alldistrict spreadback and second-team all-loop linebacker in 2016 when he completed 49-of-100 passes for 734 yards with 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. Senior Caleb Rosenblad (6-2, 225) earned second-team all-
Spur Bulldogs — District 4-1A D-I
Young Bulldogs Roster Spurred By Hunger To Succeed The Bulldogs did not have the bite they wanted last season, but a few growing pains in the first year of a new head coach can be expected as the players learn a new system and new ways. Entering Head Coach Armando Solis’s second season, the players know what to expect and that should help as they try to replace the five starters lost to graduation. Spur began 2016 with a (52-42) victory over Anton, but in what would prove to be an up and down year when the Bulldogs fell in a close battle with Motley County (40-42) in week two. Losses to Meadow (1260) and Aspermont (16-49) were followed by a (56-54) win over O’Donnell. Spur lost to Ropes (12-57) before taking down Petersburg (34-20) in the final non district game. After dropping the first two district contests to Paducah (28-56) and Knox City (12-57), the Bulldogs closed out the year with a (40-28) triumph over Rotan. Looking ahead at this coming season Coach Solis said, “We will be young, but hungry. These young men have gone through a lot of changes over the past four to five years. They’ve been working hard during the
School: Spur Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Blue and Gold District: 4-1A D-I High School Phone: 806-271-3385 Head Coach: Armando Solis Offensive Coordinator: Tate Clark Defensive Coordinator: Armando Solis Assistant Coaches: Russell Conrad, David Castellon Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-6 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 1 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 1 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 1 Basic Offense: J-Bird
Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1244 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 963 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1694 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 920 Major Team Strength: Hunger Major Team Weakness: Experience Players to Watch: Jake Weiser, Ethan Parsons, Coltan Martin, Isaiah Sanchez, Keaton Adams Promising Newcomers: Jacob Cole Athletic Director: Armando Solis A. D. Phone Number: 806-271-3385 ext 2056 Superintendent: Craig Hamilton Principal: Michael Norman
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district honors at center, having logged 100 receiving yards and two TDs while also playing end on defense. And, sophomore Cameron Thornton (6-0, 205) was all-district second-team on special teams. Thornton is Rotan’s leading returning rusher with 514 yards and seven scores on 85 attempts, along with 97 yards and four TDs receiving as a freshman. Speaking of freshmen, Meador expects a couple of ninth-graders, quarterback/cornerback Trae Anderle (5-10, 140) and end Oscar Trejo (5-11, 185), to help
Jake Weiser
the Yellowhammers in 2017. Also expecting to break out are senior fullback/defensive end Zach Cooke (5-7, 205), junior end Gavin Moon (5-8, 170), and sophomore receiver/defensive end Cole Van Poppel (6-2, 175). Meador said the Yellowhammers will have to take advantage of their size and stamina to overcome an overall lack of speed and strength. Rotan opens its season at home against Wilson. The Yellow Hammers then go to Paint Creek, host Rule, go to Blackwell, host Lueders-Avoca, travel to Jayton then entertain Chillicothe. After an open week, the district slate shows games at Knox City, home against Paducah and at Spur on Thursday, Nov. 10 to end the regular-season.
2017 Rotan Yellow Hammer Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 01 Wilson Sept. 08 Paint Creek Sept. 15 Rule Sept. 22 Blackwell Sept. 29 Lueders-Avoca Oct. 06 Jayton Oct. 13 Chillicothe Oct. 27 Knox City* Nov. 03 Paducah* Nov. 10 Spur* *District
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summer on their strength and conditioning, and are really looking forward to this season. We are hoping to be competitive throughout the season.” Offensive Coordinator, Tate Clark deploys a J-Bird set whereas the defense works from a 3-3 under Coach Solis’s guidance. Coltan Martin (FB/DE Sr.) is the lone starter back, but other players to watch include Jake Weiser (OL/DL Jr.), Ethan Parsons (QB/RB/LB Soph.), Isaiah Sanchez (RB/LB Jr.), and Keaton Adams (FB/ DE Jr.). Daniel Reyna (OL/DL Sr.) adds some senior experience to the roster and coaches cite Jacob Cole (QB/LB Soph.) as a promising newcomer to the varsity roster. The Bulldogs will also rely on Zage Barron (OL/DE
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Soph.), Luke Smithey (OL/DL Soph.), and Isaiah Flores (FB/LB Jr.) to make plays throughout the season. The 2017 starts on the road at Anton September 1st. The home opener comes September 8th when Motley county visits. Meadow comes to Spur September 22nd and the Bulldogs go to Aspermont September 29th. In back-to-back home games Spur hosts O’Donnell October 6th and Ropes October 13th. In the first of three straight away games, Spur goes to Petersburg October 20th. District play begins at Paducah October 20th and continues at Knox City November 3rd. The regular season concludes at home versus Rotan November 11th.
Spur Bulldogs
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Motley County
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Aspermont
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Ropes
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Petersburg
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806.271.3381
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Freedom Church 412 Hill St. Spur, TX 79370
806.271.3355
580.291.0478
Back Door Inn & Gifts 405 Burlington Spur, TX 79370
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Garden City Bearkats — District 6-1A D-I
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Playoff Experience Could Pay Dividends In 2017 Jeff Jones hopes to ride the experience gained in last year’s post-season to even bigger and better things in 2017. “We had many underclassmen get experience in last year’s playoff run, and I think that will be beneficial this season,” Garden City’s head coach said. The Bearkats finished 10-3 last year, winning a district title and then beating Ira, 63-14, and Marfa, 51-0, in the playoffs prior to bowing to eventual state champion Borden County in the quarterfinals, 66-48. “We had another very successful season,” Jones said of his second year at Garden City. Jones is 21-5 with the Bearkats and 42-34 overall, including his five years coaching Marfa. Two all-staters among four lettermen – Riley Eggemeyer, Ethan Goodwin, Drake Douglas and Jose Gallegos – were lost off last year’s roster, leaving 13 veterans including three starters on offense and four on defense. “We have the same goals as we have every year: win district and play a long way into the playoffs with a state championship as the ultimate goal,” Jones said. “Our seniors will have to step up and lead, both on and off the field, and we have a very strong junior class.” Among the veteran leaders will be Trent McMillan and Cesar Chavez. McMillan (5-9, 140, 4.9) is a senior second-team all-state safety and second-team all-region quarterback who a year ago in the Bearkats’ Jaybird offense completed 83-of-141 passes for 1,291 yards with 33 touchdowns and just five interceptions while making 113 tackles with six picks on defense. “Trent is a very smart football player who shows great on-field leadership skills,” Jones said. Chavez, a junior, is an all-state honorable mention linebacker (5-8, 155, 4.8) who compiled a team-best 153 tackles (20 TFL) in 2016 despite missing two games with injury. Other seniors on the road are all-region kicker Scott Miller (6-0, 180, 5.1), who successfully booted 55-of-67 PATs, all-district lineman Cade Braden (5-8, 200, 5.2), whom Jones described as a “very smart football player,” running back/linebacker JD Rodriguez (5-8, 170) who had 54 tackles (7 TFL) and is the team’s top returning rusher with 345 yards and five touchdowns on 32 carries, receiver Alfred Leos (5-9, 145), and lineman Victor Salinas (5-10, 195). Also up front will be junior Zach Burnett (5-10, 200), who is “strong and ready to take over at center,” and junior all-region performer Raul Almazan (5-8, 165, 4.9), who is “athletic and versatile and can play all offensive line spots.” Almazan accrued 121 tackles (15 TFL) last season. Other lettermen are junior back Josue Gutierrez (5-7, 140), junior receiver Hagan Halfmann (6-1, 155), and sophomore back Hunter McMillan (5-8, 145, 4.8) who last season recorded 38 tackles. Senior end Hagan Halfmann, junior quarterback Trae Jost and junior running
School: Garden City Mascot: Bearkats Colors: Red/Black District: 6-1A D-I High School Phone: 432-354-2230 Head Coach: Jeff Jones Defensive Coordinator: Ollie Wilburn Assistant Coaches: Brian Hastings, Brad Thompson Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-3 Last Season’s District Record: 3-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Quarterfinals Team Eliminated By: Borden County Number of Lettermen Lost: 4 Number of Lettermen Returning: 13 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3
Robert Lee Will Be Better
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Jaybird Basic Defense: 2-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2852 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1856 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Trent McMillan, Cesar Chavez Players to Watch: Raul Almazan, Zach Burnett Promising Newcomers: Hunter McMillan, Hagan Halfmann Athletic Director: Jeff Jones A. D. Phone Number: 432-354-2230 Superintendent: Tom Weeaks Principal: Wayland Pierce
back Ragan Lowery come off a 6-3 JV team last year. Garden City plays four of its first five games on the road against Austin Veritas in Gail, Santa Anna, Balmorhea and Buena Vista, separated by a home game against Rankin. The Bearkats then host Marfa and return to Santa Anna to face Milford prior to district play at home against Westbrook and Sterling City and on the road against Robert Lee.
2017 Garden City Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 02 Austin Veritas Sept. 08 Santa Anna Sept. 22 Balmorhea Sept. 29 Rankin Oct. 6 Buena Vista Oct. 13 Marfa Oct. 20 Milford Oct. 27 Westbrook* Nov. 3 Sterling City* Nov. 10 Robert Lee* *District
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The Robert Lee Steers won almost half of their games in 2016, finishing 4-5. Unfortunately, none of the victories came in district play and the Steers missed out on the playoffs. Seven lettermen – including three starters on offense and three on defense – plus reinforcements from an 8-2 junior varsity squad are in place to help get Shay Avants and the Steers back in the post-season in 2017. While players such as Dylan Carter, Cole Reynor and Casey Scruggs will be missed, Avants has a handful of experienced veterans around which to build. With good depth, size and speed, the coach thinks the Steers will make a playoff run in 2017. “Overall we should be better than last year. We have a good group of seniors and return all of our backfield and skill players,” said Avants, who has accrued a 46-39 record at Robert Lee and is 58-47 in 10 years overall on the sidelines. Robert Lee’s veterans include four all-district secondteam players in senior running back/linebacker Chris Gonzales (5-8, 175), senior quarterback Nathan Scates (6-0, 150), junior running back/defensive end Daniel Mendoza (5-6, 150), and junior end/linebacker Isaiah Smith (5-10, 180). Gonzales ran for 427 yards and seven touchdowns on 68 carries and caught 13 passes for 156 yards and three scores last year in Robert Lee’s J-Bird offense, while in their 2-3 defense amassed 90 tackles and five interceptions. Mendoza is the team’s top returning rusher (125 carries for 929 yards and nine TDs) and passer (57-of-84 for 822 yards, 8 TDs) while also registering 74 tackles. Smith added 63 stops on defense. Other projected starters are senior linebacker Josh Gregston (5-9, 150) and seniors Jorge Mendoza (5-6, 190) and Billy Coppedge (6-1, 210), who could start both ways at end. Among the new faces Avants is counting on to contribute are sophomore quarterback/safety Lane Fowler (5-9, 130) and junior end James Boatright (6-3, 225). Robert Lee kicks off the season at home against Panther Creek before three straight road games against Grady, Santa Anna and Ira. After hosting Highland and Rankin followed by a bye, district play begins on the road against Eden. Then it’s home against Sterling City, at Westbrook and home against Garden City.
School: Robert Lee Mascot: Steers District: 6-1A D-I High School Phone: 325-453-4555 Head Coach: Shay Avants Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-5 Last Season’s District Record: 0-3 Number of Lettermen Returning: 7 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3
2017 Robert Lee Steers Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 01 Panther Creek Sept. 08 Grady Sept. 15 Santa Anna Sept. 22 Ira Sept. 29 Highland Oct. 06 Rankin Oct. 20 Eden Oct. 27 Sterling City* Nov. 03 Westbrook* Nov. 10 Garden City* *District
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Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: J-Bird Basic Defense: 2-3 Major Team Strength: Depth, Size & Speed Major Team Weakness: Experience Players to Watch: Chris Gonzales, Daniel Mendoza, Isaiah Smith, Nathan Scater Promising Newcomers: Lane Fowler, James Boatright
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Sterling City Eagles — District 6-1A D-I
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Only two teams in all of Texas can say they played both six-man state champions during the 2016 season, and the Sterling City Eagles are one of them. Granted, the Eagles lost to both Division II champion Richland Springs in the regular-season and Division I champ Borden County in the first round of the playoffs, but only Sterling City and Calvert can make that claim. Those two losses were half of Sterling City’s setbacks during a 7-4 season that saw the Eagles go 2-1 in district. “We played a tough schedule and learned a lot,” Trey Sisco said of his first season on the sidelines as a head coach. Five players graduated off last year’s roster, resulting in 11 veterans on the 2017 team. Of those, five started on offense and four on defense. “We will have more experience and confidence,” said Sisco, a Texas Tech graduate. Of the veterans, Tavenn Raynor is among the most proven in Sterling City’s “J” offense, having last year rushed for 1,322 yards and 17 touchdowns on 146 carries (9.05 ypc). Joining him in the backfield will be Brenden Sisco, who ended
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School: Sterling City Mascot: Eagles Colors: Purple and Gold District: 6-1A D-I High School Phone: 325-378-5821 Head Coach: Trey Sisco Offensive Coordinator: Trey Sisco Defensive Coordinator: Josh Marler Assistant Coaches: Josh Strickland Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-4 Last Season’s District Record: 2-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Borden County Lettermen Lost: 5 Lettermen Returning: 11 Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Defensive Starters
Returning: 4 Basic Offense: J Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2,107 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1,100 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth of Line All State Potentials: Tavenn Raynor, Brenden Sisco, Josue Rodriguez Players to Watch: Carson Mackie, Orlando Aguero, Kaden Johnson, Wyatt Sisco, Francisco Calderon Promising Newcomers: Quinton McMullan Athletic Director: Trey Sisco Superintendent: Bob Rauch Principal: Ty Stevens
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last season with 60 carries for 342 yards and seven scores. Kaden Johnson is back after throwing for just over half of the Eagles’ passing yards in 2016, when he completed 38-of-60 tosses for 589 yards with 10 TDs and three interceptions. Back to catch more passes in 2017 will be Wyatt Sisco, who had 12 grabs for 252 yards and four touchdowns, and Carson Mackie, who had 11 snatches for 135 yards and one score. Other experienced offensive linemen are Orlando Aguero and Donovan Rodriguez. The top tackler returning in Sterling City’s 3-3 defensive attack is linebacker Josue Rodriguez, who compiled 143 tackles (3 TFL), three sacks and six fumbles while scoring four touchdowns. Also returning
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with 63 stops, three forced fumbles and two takeaways. Bandy (5-10, 205) contributed 38 tackles and three takeaways, Ulloa (5-8, 150) 13 tackles and two fumble recoveries, and Sarabia (5-7, 140) 12 tackles and three takeaways in just two games due to injury. Another senior, kicker Dagoberto Rodriguez (5-11, 188), gives the Longhorns a proven leg after he was good on 50 of 62 PATs in 2016. The rest of the preseason roster is composed of five juniors, three sophomores and seven freshmen. The Longhorns open their season Sept. 1 in Gail (Borden County) against Eden.
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Following a third straight district championship, the Buena Vista Longhorns appear to have things in order for No. 4. The ’Horns return nine lettermen – including half their starters – from last year’s team that posted a 9-3 record, losing only to opponents with “City” or “County” in their name: Sterling City, Garden City, Borden County. That last one knocked Buena Vista out of the playoffs in the second round, 40-32 in overtime, after the Longhorns defeated Veribest in bi-district, 54-8. Borden County went on to win it all. Buena Vista, which qualified for the state semifinals in 2015, will miss graduated players such as quarterback/linebacker Ethen Evans, fullback/defensive lineman Miguel Padilla, and utility player Guadalupe Salcido, who helped the Longhorns average 50 points a game last season while allowing just 21. But coach John Benavidez has lots of talent to help make the transition to 2017. Many are senior returning starters, among them tailback Jose Castro, fullback Genaro Martinez and split end DJ Whaley on offense, and cornerback Joseph Sarabia, nose Avie Lozano, end Dalton Bandy, and utility player Pedro Ulloa on defense. Castro (5-10, 220) rushed for 512 yards and two touchdowns on 59 carries in 2016, while Martinez added 336 yards and four TDs on 39 tries. Whaley caught 11 passes for 161 yards and seven scores. On defense, Lozano (5-7, 200) is the top returning tackler
Fort Davis Indians — District 7-1A D-I
2017 Sterling City Junior High Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 14 Meadow Sept. 21 Aspermont Sept. 28 Hermleigh Oct. 05 Richland Springs Oct. 12 Borden County Oct. 26 Robert Lee Nov. 02 Garden City Nov. 09 Westbrook
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Fort Davis did not have the kind of season they wanted a year ago, but heading into 2017 there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. Head Coach Seth Nolan enters his fourth season with his entire roster returning giving the Indians an experienced roster to build from. The 2016 season began with a (42-24) win over the Home School Association. A loss to Balmorhea (0-52) followed before the Indians took down Sierra Blanca (6236.) Dropping three straight to Sanderson (22-70), Faith Christian (53-84), and Grandfalls-Royalty (8-54), Fort Davis closed out non-district play with a win over Dell City (63-29). Unfortunately that would be the last victory of the season as the Indians fell to Rankin (20-58), Buena Vista (0-54), and Marfa (0-46) to close out the year 3-7 overall. Coach Nolan said, “Last year’s team was quite young with a freshman and three sophomores starting. We’re counting on their experience to translate to a better year.” A total of thirteen lettermen return including all six starters on both sides of the ball. “The seniors want to go out the right way,” Coach Nolan said. “And this spring has been their best one ever. It’s very exciting returning everyone from last year’s team.” Troy Hernandez (Sr. SB/LB) is an All-State caliber talent. Hernandez completed 47 of 86 passing attempts
for 656 yards and 9 TDs last season as well as rushing for 866 yards and scoring 11 TDs on the ground. Other key seniors include Ian Sanchez ( Sr. G/DE), D’Art Sanchez (DE/LB), Daniel Morales (Sr. C/DE), and Efren Ponce (Sr. G/DE). Jack Lanpher (Soph. WR/S) is another key player to watch this coming season. The junior class of Stephen Chavez (Jr. S/WR), Sabien Granado (RB/E), Adrian Aguirre (WR/K/S), and Penn Merrill (C/DE) is also a strong class that the Indians will rely on both this year and next. The 2017 season will begin with a home game versus Dell City September 1st. The Indians hit the road for an away game at Balmorhea September 8th and at Sierra Blanca September 15th. Sanderson visits Fort Davis September 22nd and the West Texas Home School Association comes on September 29th. October 6th marks the first of four straight road games the first of which is at Grandfalls-Royalty. Facing Dell City a second time the Indians go there October 13th and travel to Rankin October 27th to start district play. November 3rd Fort Davis travels to Buena Vista before closing out the regular season at home against Marfa November 10th.
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Rankin Red Devils — District 7-1A D-I
After Extensive Injuries, Rankin Anxious To Start Anew Jeff Shelton’s first season as head coach at Rankin didn’t work out as he hoped. The Red Devils endured a number of serious injuries and limped to a 2-8 record. “The 2016 team did an amazing job of remaining competitive throughout the season despite one of the worst seasons I’ve experienced in terms of major injuries,” said Shelton, who has 10 years and a 37-62 record under his belt as a head coach with previous stops in Spur, Highland, New Home and Vilas, Colo. One of the few positives from such a season is that it gives players who might not have seen the field an opportunity to mature and gain experience. “We expect the experience gained by the play of our younger players last season, coupled with a strong year and summer in the weight room to springboard us back in the direction we want to see our team go,” Shelton said. While graduated players like running back/safety Jonathan Storie, end Sammy Reyna and center/noseguard Junior Alvarado will be missed, Rankin returns 10 players from last season’s squad on its 23-player roster, including four starters on each side of the ball. Three players on which Rankin will rely heavily are seniors Kamren Shelton, Markus Black and Angel Martinez. Shelton (5-11, 155) plays spreadback on offense and in the secondary on defense, Black (5-11, 165) is a utility back on offense and linebacker on defense, and Martinez (6-0, 175) is a center and noseguard. Among the top underclassmen expected to step forward are junior utility back/linebacker Calen Fouts (5-11, 155) and sophomore quarterback/linebacker Titan Quigg (6-0, 160). Rankin’s season kicks off Sept. 1 at home against Balmorhea before two road games against Veribest and Sanderson. After hosting Grady, the Red Devils are back on the road to face Garden City and Robert Lee before returning home to entertain Water Valley. The district slate sees Rankin hosting Fort Davis, going to Marfa, and hosting Buena Vista. If Rankin can overcome its lack of size by taking advantage of its speed and strength, along with overall, depth, look for the Red Devils to turn things around in 2017 and once again compete for a playoff berth. That will mean beating Fort Davis and at least one of Shelton’s picks for the expected post-season spots, Buena Vista or Marfa.
School: Rankin Mascot: Red Devils Colors: Maroon and White District: 7-1A D-1 High School Phone: 432-693-2461 Head Coach: Jeff Shelton Offensive Coordinator: Garret Avalos Defensive Coordinator: Jeff Shelton Assistant Coaches: Austin Davis Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 1-2 Number of Lettermen Lost: 4
Number of Lettermen Returning: 10 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: multiple Basic Defense: multiple Major Team Strength: Speed, strength and overall depth Major Team Weakness: Size Athletic Director: Jeff Shelton Superintendent: Sammy Wyatt Principal: Adrian Gallardo
2017 Rankin Varsity Schedule Date Opponent
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Balmorhea
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Water Valley
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Marfa*
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Buena Vista*
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Mountaineers Must Overcome Graduation Losses The Mountaineers of Santa Anna racked up seven satisfying wins, an undefeated district championship and a playoff appearance in 2016. The 2017 season could be a tougher row to hoe, however, after the graduation last spring of seven seniors. “It was a great season with a tough loss (94-76) to Marfa in the first round,” said Santa Anna coach Tom McVey. “We got good leadership from the seniors. It’s going to be rough not having them.” The seven graduated Mountaineers included running backs Jacob Herrera and Guy Watts, defensive back Blaine Beal, receiver Joe McCall and lineman Carson Keeney. Only four lettermen return, two of which started on offense and two on defense. “It’s going to be a rough year after losing the seven seniors, and we will need to get great things from our returning lettermen,” said McVey, an 18-year coaching veteran with a career record of 73-73, including 14-4 at Santa Anna with previous stops in Trinidad, Milford, Blum and Covington. Heading the short list of veterans is DJ Mattes, an active linebacker who last season in Santa Anna’s 2-3 defense racked up 123 tackles, including 19 stops for loss along with nine sacks, six fumbles and two interceptions. On offense, Mattes was good for 14 catches for 312 yards and four touchdowns. Alex Crowder has proven himself a proven passer, having completed 16-of-34 passes for 356 yards and six scores in the Mountaineers’ spread offense in 2016. Others McVey is counting on include Mateo Lara and newcomer Jaxon Diggs. “We have a good core group coming back, but we’re not very deep,” McVey said. Santa Anna’s season begins Sept. 1 on the road against May before back-to-back home games against Garden City and Robert Lee, back-to-back road games against Evant and Blackwell, then an open week prior to the district-opener at Veribest. The Mountaineers stay on the road to face Water Valley in a game McVey thinks could decide the district championship then wrap up the regular-season at home against Paint Rock. “It should be interesting to see how it plays out,” McVey said.
School: Santa Anna Mascot: Mountaineers Colors: Black/Gold District: 8-1A D-I High School Phone: 325-348-3137
Number of Lettermen Returning: 4 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 2 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 2
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Rushing Yards: 3213 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1682 Major Team Strength:
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Record: 7-4 Last Season’s District Record: 3-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs was Eliminated: 1st What Team Eliminated by: Marfa Number of Lettermen Lost: 7
All State Potentials: DJ Mattes Players to Watch: Alex Crowder, Mateo Lara Promising Newcomers: Jaxon Diggs Athletic Director: Tom McVey Superintendent: David Robinett Principal: Laurie Hunter
2017 Santa Anna Schedule
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Water Valley Wildcats — District 8-1A D-I
Woolf To Lead ‘Cats After a pair of four win seasons, Water Valley
School: Water Valley Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Black, White & Gray District: 8-1A D-1 Head Coach: Keith Woolf Defensive Coordinator: Manuel Gamboa Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-5 Lettermen Lost: 5 Lettermen Returning: 15 Offensive Starters Returning: 4
will welcome New Head Coach Keith Woolf as fifteen returning lettermen look to lead the Wildcats to more wins in 2017. Coach Woolf brings an overall 21-13 record from his stints at Anson and Bastrop Cedar Creek. Last season Water Valley fell in the opener to Follett (6-52) before bouncing back with a pair of wins over Klondike (36-21) and Grady (94-49). After falling to Eden (68-81) and May (6-56), the Wildcats closed out non district with a victory over Rankin (84-70). Water Valley began district with a win over Paint Rock (73-28) but that
Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: 3-2 Major Team Strength: Experience, Speed, Size All State Potentials: Jeremy Jackson Promising Newcomers: Caleb West, Gunner McCoy
would be their lone district win as the Wildcats came up short against Santa Anna (24-69) and Veribest (60-105) to finish the year 4-5 overall and 1-2 in district play. Four starters return on both sides of the ball. The Wildcats run a Multiple Spread look on offense and
Pirates Firing Shots Across 1-A Bow Prior to the start of the 2016 football season, Joe Riley returned as the head coach at Lefors after spending several years at Fort Elliott. Riley started his second tour with the school by helping the Pirates sail to a 9-2 overall record. Their 2-1 second place district ledger led to a sixth straight playoff appearance that ended with a Bi-District loss to Valley. Lefors expects to have 11 lettermen back for 2017, including three starters on offense and four on defense. If they can take advantage of their team work ethic and ability to catch the ball, the black and orange Pirates’ flag could be flying over District 1-A at the end of the year. “We’re looking forward to the season,” Riley said. “Some players are going to have to step up and develop quickly.” While that development is underway, Lefors can ride the experience of two of the district’s top returning performers in senior Kody Hendrickson and junior Braden Tapp. Last season, Hendrickson claimed an all-district first team spot on both sides of the ball. As a dual-threat back on offense, he rushed for 1,020 yards and 12 touchdowns
School: Lefors Mascot: Pirates Colors: Black & Orange District: 1-1A D-II Head Coach: Joe Riley Offensive Coordinator: Joe Riley Defensive Coordinator: Garrett Brewer Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-2 Last Season’s District Record: 2-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Eliminated: First Team Eliminated By: Valley Patriots Letterman Lost: 4
Letterman Returning: 11 Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Multiple Major Team Strength: Work Ethic, Ability to Catch Ball Major Team Weakness: Speed and Size All State Potentials: Kody Hendrickson, Brandon Tapp Players to Watch: Tyson Tapp, Michael Reeves, Damayne Gilbert Superintendent: Joe Waldron Priniple: Kelly Porter
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and completed 40 of 61 passes for 1,425 yards and 12 more scores. He also registered 88 tackles as one of the league’s top defensive linemen. Tapp was also a double all-district honoree, earning a first team nod at spread center and cornerback. His numbers on offense included 50 catches for 725 yards and 10 TDs. Lefors also returns a pair of experienced senior linemen in Damyane Gilbert and Michael Reeves. Classmate Tyson Tapp is another player to watch at wide receiver and safety. Other seniors who could play key roles for the 2017 Pirates include T.J. Noordenbos, Shane Stephenson and Blake Williams.
Potential underclassmen contributors include juniors Juan Castillo, Jonathan Hess, Hayden Morgan and McAdam Madewell plus, sophomore Sean Baker. Lefors faces a pair of road games to start the season: Sept. 1 at White Deer and Sept. 8 at Hedley. Following the Sept. 15 home opener against Plainview Christian, they return to the road for a Sept. 22 clash against Holy Cross before undertaking a pair of home matches versus McLean (Sept. 29) and Groom (Oct. 6). Their final nondistrict test will take place Oct. 20 at Northside. The Pirates’ begin seeking district treasure Oct. 26 at Higgins. They will also play host to Ft. Elliott on Nov. 2 and to defending league champion Follett on Nov. 9.
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Moran Bulldogs — District 11-1A D-II
Moran Aims To Continue Moving Forward Lee Lewis and the Moran Bulldogs took a step in the right direction in 2016. Lewis’ first season at the helm saw the Bulldogs win six games and qualify for the playoffs. Moran narrowly lost, 48-46, in the first round of the post-season to Panther Creek to finish with a 6-5 record. “We made great progress,” Lewis said in looking back on his first campaign as head coach. Looking ahead, the immediate future looks bright for the Bulldogs. Only one player off the 2016 roster isn’t due to return in 2017, so Lewis will have ten veterans around which to work, including all six starters. Lewis, a product of Abilene Christian University, likes the sound of that, although, like all coaches, he’s concerned with injuries as Moran isn’t very deep. “We need to stay healthy,” he said. Among the leaders for the Bulldogs will be seniors Tate Tabor, Monty Lancaster, Randell Laird and Chance Cauble. Tabor earned All-State honorable mention as a defensive utility player last season. Cauble quarterbacked Moran’s “T” offense to the tune of 52 completions on 101 attempts for 980 yards with 15 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Laird is back after rushing for 1,121 yards and 25 TDs. Another senior, Ryan Letney, added 780 rushing yards and 8 scores. Moran opens the season by playing three of its first four games on the road, starting Sept. 1st in Sidney.
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School: Moran Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Purple & Gold District: 11-1A D-II High School Phone: 325-945-3101 Head Coach: Lee Lewis Assistant Coaches: Matthew Hise Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-4 Last Season’s District Record: 2-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: BiDistrict Team Eliminated By: Panther Creek
Number of Lettermen Lost: 1 Number of Lettermen Returning: 10 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: T Basic Defense: 2-2 All State Potentials: Tate Tabor, Monty Lancaster Players to Watch: Randell Laird, Chance Cauble Athletic Director: Lee Lewis Superintendent: Danny Freeman Principal: Danny Freeman
Groom Tigers — District 2-1A D-II 6-Man
Tigers Earn Stripes With Long Playoff Streak
The Groom Tigers have qualified for the playoffs seven consecutive seasons. They hope to make it eight straight in 2017. Head coach Tony Dodson enters his second season of leading the Tiger program with some holes to fill but Groom does return five lettermen including a pair of starters on both sides of the ball. The Tigers started 2016 with a (41-6) win over Higgins. A (34-79) loss to McLean followed but Groom more than doubled up Fort Elliott (90-44) in week three. A trio of defeats came next to White Deer (65-99), Follett (0-45), and Lefors (6-52), but the Tigers finished off non district with a victory (74-29) over Miami. A big (61-0) win against Hedley kicked off District play but Groom fell to Valley (14-62) in the next contest. A tight (72-66) win over Silverton in the final regular season game assured Groom of a playoff berth. That Bi-District game brought a rematch with Follett which ended with a (44-90) loss. As of press time Offensive Coordinator Jay Lamb and Coach Dodson were still evaluating talent to decide the best offense for the Tigers to run in 2017. Defensively Groom will work from a 5-1 set. Corbin Ruthardt (Jr.) is the most experienced passer back. Ruthardt completed 18 of 30 passes for 186 yards
School: Groom Mascot: Tigers Colors: Black & Red District: 2-1A D-II 6-Man H.S. Phone: 806-248-7474 Head Coach: Tony Dodson Assistant Coach: Jay Lamb Last Season’s Over All Record: 5-6 Last Season’s District Record: 2-1 Letterman Returning: 5 Offensive Starters Returning: 2
Defensive Starters Returning: 2 Basic Defense: 5-1 Major Team Strength: Work ethic, desire to compete, and recognition of Groom tradition Major Team Weakness: Experience, size Promising Newcomers: Braedon Williams, Gunner Lamb, Braxton Johnson Athletic Director: Tony Dodson Superintendent: Jay Lamb
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Silverton Owls — District 2-1A D-II
Silverton Ready For Playoff Run Silverton flipped the numbers in 2016. After finishing 3-7 the year before the Owls reversed that and took home seven wins to only three losses last season. That’s the good news. The bad news was only one of those wins came during the all-important district schedule so once again the Owls were left on the outside looking in at postseason play. A tough district schedule is certainly part of that but Silverton must find a way to win the close ones when they count if they want to break the playoff drought that dates back to the 2008 season. The Owls rattled off four straight wins over Miami (85-42), Higgins (70-44), Kress (48-0), and Fort Elliott (62-42) to begin 2016. A loss to Lubbock Home School (26-72) prove the only non district blemish as Silverton rebounded with victories over Lorenzo (66-40) and Wilson (92-60). District opened with a loss to a tough Valley squad (13-64) but again the Owls rebounded to shutout Hedley (63-0). The season came down to a final game showdown with Groom and Silverton battled them close but the season ended with a (66-72) one score loss to their district foe. Finishing 7-3 overall but only 1-2 in district play the Owls season ended with the regular season.
School: Silverton Mascot: Owls Colors: Red and White District: 2-1A D-II High School Phone: 806-823-2476 Head Coach: Buddy Isbell Offensive Coordinator: Buddy Isbell Defensive Coordinator: Kevin Hern Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-3 Last Season’s District Record: 1-2 Number of Lettermen Lost: 3 Number of Lettermen Returning: 10 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4
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Head Coach Buddy Isbell will rely on ten returning lettermen including four starters on both sides of the ball to lead the Owls to that next step. Kaleb Naceanceno (5’9 140 Sr. RB/WR) is an All-State talent that the Owls will look to for leadership both on and off the field. Daniel Walton (5’8 205 Sr. MLB/TE) and Andres Alanis (5’7 154 Sr. T/RB) are two more key players to watch. Jesse Hall and Neil Garcia will also be key contributors to the Owls success in 2017. Promising newcomers to the varsity roster include Cade Grant, Nate Garcia, Jordin Lynn, and Peter DeLeon. The Owls should once again have a solid ground game but the team must find a way to tackle better to take that next step.
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Patriots Will Be Formidable Again Brandon Smith’s second season at Valley resulted in yet another deep playoff run. Expect more of the same in 2017. “Our team will be low in depth, but we have a strong senior class moving up and expectations are high,” Smith said. The Patriots bring back eight lettermen and four starters on each side of the ball from last year’s squad, which graduated four seniors. Valley was 11-3 in 2016, posting playoff victories over Lefors (78-29), Petersburg (60-14) and Follett (94-62) before running into Balmorhea (74-52). “Our seniors did a great job leading our team. We were able to utilize our team speed to make it to the semifinal game,” said Smith, who is 21-5 at Valley with a 10-year career record of 61-49 that includes his time at Wheeler. Five seniors figure to make lots of noise for Valley in 2017. Wide receiver/linebacker Jayton Smith (5-10, 180, 4.6) caught 22 passes for 533 yards and 11 touchdowns a year ago, while running back/linebacker Dax Allen (5-8, 155, 4.6) rushed for 862 yards and 16 TDs on 60 carries to go with 14 receptions for 328 yards and 2 scores. On defense Allen totaled 83 tackles (2 TFL) and 4 sacks.
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Basic Offense: I Basic Defense: 3-2 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3156 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2048 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2066 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 2273 Major Team Strength: speed and tradition Major Team Weakness: depth All State Potentials: Jayton Smith, Dax Allen, Joe Carrera, Jake Merrell, Juan Villarreal Players to Watch: Paden Rothwell, Jacob Kendall, Parker Carson, Turner Standlee, Tristan Schlueter Promising Newcomers: Deklyn Chandler, Cody Crump Athletic Director: Brandon Smith A. D. Phone Number: (806) 334-0749 Superintendent: Jackie Jenkins Principal: Brandon Smith
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Highland Hornets — District 7-1A D-II
Highland Swarms Into Contention In 7-1A For the second time in his three years as the head coach at Highland, Kyle Jeffrey helped the school earn a spot in the Division II six-man playoffs. And with 12 lettermen back, the Hornets could have enough sting to claim the program’s first district title since 2009. Last year Highland put up an 8-3 overall mark, their best finish since that ’09 league championship season. Their campaign included a 2-1 district ledger and a post-season loss to Guthrie in the bi-district round. This season Jeffrey expects to have 2 starters back on offense and 4 more on defense. The Hornets will employ a multiple-I base offense and a 2-2-1 base defense. Junior classmates Eli Sauer and Nolan Montgomery are Highland’s most experienced and decorated returnees. Last season Sauer was an all-district first teamer on both sides of the ball. As a running back, he notched 91 carries for 1,037 yards and 23 touchdowns. As a free safety, he registered 35 solo tackles and 5 assists. He also recovered 4 fumbles, intercepted a pass and a scored a defensive TD. Montgomery, the team’s top returning pass catcher, recorded 7 receptions for 90 yards and 4 TDs on offense. As a defensive lineman he picked up 17 solo stops, 5 assists, 4 total turnovers (2 fumble recoveries, 2 interceptions) and another score. Richard Fomby (6-2, 175) and Hayden Adams, another pair of juniors, also made an impact on both sides of the ball in 2016. The rangy Fomby was an all-district second team performer at fullback and utility back. His stats included 90 carries, 621 yards and 11 touchdowns on offense and 15 tackles, 7 assists and 2 fumble recoveries on defense. Adams earned an all-league second team spot at linebacker with 12 tackles, an assist, 2 fumble recoveries and a defensive TD. He also pitched in on offense with 23 carries, 149 yards and 3 more scores. Junior tight end/linebacker Dakota Brown was an all-district
School: Highland Mascot: Hornets Colors: Royal Blue & White District: 7-1A D-II Head Coach: Kyle Jeffery Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 2-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Team Eliminated By: Guthrie
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Amherst Bulldogs — District 3-1A D-II
Younger Amherst Roster Ready To Take The Baton The 2016 Bulldogs accomplished something the school had not seen in more than twenty years. Not since the back-to-back State Championship years of 1994-1995 had Amherst put together an undefeated regular season. But in Head Coach Daniel Hinojosa’s second season atop the program the Bulldogs did exactly that. Wins over Southland (54-8), Hart (59-14), Whiteface (71-26), Welch-Dawson (54-6), and Lubbock HM School (72-54), preluded a perfect 4-0 district run over Cotton Center (46-0), Whitharral (54-6), Kress (59-8), and Lazbuddie (54-0). The Bulldogs finished the regular season off with a (52-6) triumph versus Lorenzo. A Bi-District win over Motley County (52-22) set up a showdown with Follett. The Bulldogs were 0-4 all-time versus Follet heading into the Area contest and three of those losses had came in the postseason. Amherst played the Panthers tough but once again fell (44-64) to see their season end earlier than they would’ve liked. Coach Hinojosa said, “Last year was a very good year for Amherst Athletics in general. Our football
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Motley County Matadors — District 4-1A D-II
MATADORS TAKING 3-A BULL BY THE HORNS Making the playoffs is a goal for every high school football program when practice drills begin each year. That expectation is certainly alive at Motley County, where fans have enjoyed post-season football every year since 2007. The 2016 Matadors definitely met those expectations, but they also left behind some unfinished business for the 2017 squad to tackle. Last year Motley County put together an 8-3 overall record and landed the district’s second seed with a 2-1 mark. But when their season ended with a Bi-District loss to Amherst, it marked the first time the Matadors failed to advance past the first round of the playoffs since 2008. This season Head Coach Mike Bigham will have 17 players back who will try to prove last year’s early postseason exit was just an aberration. The returning Motley County crew includes all 6 starters on offense and 5 more on defense. Bigham said several Matadors enter the season as all-state hopefuls, including senior classmates Brendan Fisk and Eli Marshall. As a junior, Fisk was selected the district’s Defensive MVP and earned all-league first team spots at fullback and kicker. He was also an all-region and all-state second
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Petersburg Buffaloes — District 4-1A D-II
Petersburg Poised For A Special Season After experiencing what Coach Jake Popham described as a “breakout year for our program,” the Petersburg Buffaloes are poised for great things in 2017. The Buffs lost only one player off last year’s team that produced an undefeated district championship and a 9-3 record, which saw Petersburg roll over Whitharral, 69-14, in the first round of the playoffs before falling in the area round to eventual state semifinalist Valley, 60-14. Ten lettermen are back in 2017, including all but one starter. “We’re looking to continue the success in 2017 and make a deep run in the playoffs,” said an understandably excited Popham, now 17-15 at Petersburg. Much of the team’s expected success will depend on Tristan Garza, the Buffaloes’ heralded running back who last year in Petersburg’s unbalanced offense rushed for 1,606 yards and 40 touchdowns on 138 carries for an 11.6 yards-per-carry average. As a linebacker in Petersburg’s 40/50 defense, Garza was good for 66 tackles (10 TFL) and two interceptions. Opening holes for Garza will be the likes of offensive linemen Jordan Reyes, Jon Paul Nesler and Yovahn Marroquin, who is the team’s top returning receiver with 17 catches – eight for touchdowns – and 429 yards.
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Southland Pins Hopes On Archer Isiah Archer proved himself as a football player. Now he wants to do it as a gridiron coach. The 2007 Six-Man Division II Player of the Year who led Motley County to a state championship by rushing for 1,360 yards and 30 touchdowns, Archer is the new head coach of the Southland Eagles. Formerly an assistant at Loop, Grandfalls and Motley County, Archer was the head coach at Rule last season. The West Texas A&M product takes over a Southland team that went 2-8 last season, including 1-2 in district play. Six seniors graduated off that squad, leaving Archer with eight veterans, including four starters on each side of the line of scrimmage. “We will be a very young team looking to find our identity,” Archer said. Archer will run a “T” offense and 2-3 defense as he tries to turn around the Eagles’ program in what he calls “one of the toughest districts in the state.” Archer’s success hinges on the play of players such as seniors Christian Sanchez and Israel Guerra, and juniors Zeyn St. Pierre and Zachary Schniers. Sanchez (5-7, 175, 4.8) and Guerra (5-7, 145, 4.7) both play running back on offense and linebacker on defense, St. Pierre (6-3, 165, 4.8) is a
School: Southland ISD Mascot: Eagles Colors: Red,Black,White District: 4-1A D-II High School Phone: 806.996.5339 High School Fax: 806.996.5595 Head Coach: Isiah Archer Offensive Coordinator: Isiah Archer Defensive Coordinator: Cody Lancaster Assistant Coaches: Tom Light, Greg Johnson Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 1-2 Number of Lettermen Lost: 6 Number of Lettermen
Returning: 8 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: T Basic Defense: 2-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1573 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1415 Major Team Weakness: Depth and Experience All State Potentials: Christian Sanchez, Israel Guerra, Zeyn St.Pierre Players to Watch: Zachary Schniers Athletic Director: Isiah Archer Superintendent: Wynn Robinson Principal: David Chavez
Wildcats Clawing Forward Six man football is often a numbers game. Known for it’s high scores and fast pace six man often comes down to not the numbers on the scoreboard, but rather the number on the sideline. Grady fought that battle last year and very well could face the same obstacle in 2017. Looking back on last season Wildcats Head coach Brent Lucas said, “We were young and had no depth at all. We knew going into the season that it would be very difficult. Despite that our kids worked hard and we steadily improved from the beginning of the season.” The Wildcats did start slow dropping their first three games to Highland (40-46), Robert Lee (14-62), and Water Valley (49-94), before taking down Rankin (28-37). losses to Westbrook (28-56) and New Home (42-50) closed out non district. After a district penning loss to Sands (26-76), Grady came up one point short (66-67) against Welch Dawson and it would be that single point that kept them out of the postseason as the Wildcats finished strong with back-to-back victories over Loop (66-6) and Wellman-Union (67-20) to close out the season 3-7 overall and 2-2 during district play. “Injuries took three starters away from our team too, which was devastating,” Coach Lucas said before turning his focus toward this coming campaign. “It will be quite a challenge as we really don’t have any help moving up into high school. Looks to be a pretty tough season again. We must stay healthy to have even the
School: Grady Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Black & Gold District: 6-1A D-II High School Phone: 432-459-2445 Head Coach: Brent Lucas Offensive Coordinator: Brent Lucas Defensive Coordinator: Brent Lucas Assistant Coaches: Daniel Cates, Juaquin Rodriguez Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Number of Lettermen Lost: 3 Number of Lettermen Returning: 9
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: J Basic Defense: 2-3-1 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Lack of speed, depth All State Potentials: Jordan Rodriquez, Marshall Cox, Bryon Walker Players to Watch: Cristian Jimenez, Charles Cassell Athletic Director: Chris Short Superintendent: Leandro Gonzales Principal: Gary Jones
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Grady Varsity Schedule
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Loop Longhorns — District 6-1A D-II
Sands Mustangs — District 6-1A D-II
Hester Says “Football Is Back” At Loop J.K. Hester is in and, according to the new coach, football is back for the Loop Longhorns. “I believe the kids are ready for a change around here. A new attitude is about to begin. Football is back here at Loop,” Hester said after being hired as the Longhorns’ new trail boss. A graduate of West Texas A&M, Hester owns a 37-46 record, having previously coached at McLean, Spur, New Home, Lazbuddie and Cotton Center last year. He takes over a program that went 3-7, but winless in district, last season under Sean Lewis. Half of last year’s eight-player squad returns, including two starters on each side of the ball. “Last year’s team had some huge kids, and some good skill kids. They are all gone. However, there is enough coming back to make things interesting,” Hester said. The coach called Loop a “diamond in the rough. We just have to get some kids to believe in what we’re doing, and I think we can do that.” Among the players, Hester who will employ Wing and T offenses and a 4-2 defense, is counting on are Justin Arronda, Danny Esquivel, Devin Esquivel, Gus Alavos, Will Nelson, Zeke Martinez, Colton Taubert, Daniel Esquivel and Adam Wiebe. Top newcomers to the program include Jed Bingham and John Owens. “We really need to focus on being fundamentally sound, that has been lost here over the years,” said Hester. “Dedication from kids has been lacking. This will be a total rebuild. We want to win, and we want to win now.” Loop opens its season Sept. 1 on the road against Lazbuddie before back-to-back home games against Patton Springs and Westbrook. The next three are on the road against Silverton, Gustine and the district-opener against Wellman-Union. Then it’s home against Sands, at Dawson and home against Grady before the final regularseason game at home in a non-district battle against Kingdom Prep. “District will be very competitive,” Hester said. “It should be a great district from top to bottom, probably one of the most competitive districts in Division I in the region for sure.”
School: Loop High Mascot: Loop Longhorns Colors: Red ,White District: 6-1A D-II Head Coach: J.K. Hester Assistant Coaches: John Seay, Karen Trent Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 0-4 Number of Lettermen Lost: 4 Number of Lettermen Returning: 4 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 2 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 2 Basic Offense: Wing & T Basic Defense: 4-2
Major Team Strength: New Attitude Major Team Weakness: Speed Players to Watch: Justin Arronda, Danny Esquivel, Devin Esquivel, Gus Alavos, Will Nelson, Zeke Martinez, Colton Taubert, Daniel Esquivel, Adam Wiebe Promising Newcomers: Jed Bingham, John Owens Athletic Director: Karen Trent Superintendent: Darrell Erickson Principal: Heath Blackman
2017 Loop Longhorns Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 Lazbuddie T 7:30 Sept. 08 Patton Springs H 7:30 Sept 15 Westbrook H 7:30 Sept. 22 Silverton T 7:30 Sept. 29 Gustine T 7:30 Oct. 13 Wellman-Union* T 7:30 Oct. 20 Sands* H 7:30 Oct. 27 Dawson* T 7:30 Nov. 10 Kingdom Prep Academy H 7:30 *District
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Sands Looking For Another Title Despite back-to-back playoff berths, Sands Head Coach Steve Keith decided to shake things up heading into the Mustangs’ 2016 season. “We changed our offense from the previous two seasons and it took awhile for it to be what we wanted it to be,” Keith explained. “We had lost a couple of All-State kids, but we had other kids step up.” The result was a 7-4 overall finish for Sands, including a perfect 4-0 run to the District 6-A Division II title. Their third straight post-season trip ended with a Bi-District loss to eventual state Quarterfinalist Grandfalls-Royalty. Heading into his fifth season with the Mustangs, Keith will have a more experienced roster with which to work. The roster counts 5 starters on offense and 4 more on defense among its 7 returning lettermen. “We will have a big senior class and we are excited to see what they can do,” Keith added. “They have always competed hard.” Offensively, the 2017 ‘Stangs will line up behind returning junior signal caller Landon Morrow. Last season Morrow completed 21 of 27 passes with 5 going for touchdowns. He was named the all-district second team quarterback and the league’s top newcomer. Seniors Caleb Gillespie, Nick Garcia and Layne French give Sands plenty of experience on both sides of the ball. Gillespie carried the ball 64 times for 403 yards and 7 TDs to earn All-District first team honors at running back. He was also named the district’s MVP on defense, registering 145 tackles, 7 sacks and a pair of defensive scores from his linebacker position. Garcia (33 carries, 243 yards, 6 touchdowns) was an all-league second team running back. He also landed on the all-district first team as a defensive back with 63 tackles, 7 interceptions and 2 defensive TDs. French hauled in 14 passes for 305 yards and 7 touchdowns to garner an all-district first team nod at tight end. His defensive contributions included 38 tackles, 3 sacks and all-league second recognition at nose guard. Returnees Landry Connell and Reme Arriaga, both seniors, also received attention for their performances last season. Connell (10 catches, 109 yards, 1 TD) picked up an alldistrict first team berth at wide receiver. Arriaga logged 97 tackles, 10 sacks and 3 fumble recoveries to earn an all-district first team spot at linebacker. He also picked up second team kudos at fullback. Other players to watch for Sands in 2017 include senior all-district first team fullback Chris Ybarra and classmate Noah Wigington, an all-district second team performer at tight end and on special teams last season. Keith said senior running back/defensive end Kobyn Ramey and juniors Marcos Garcia (OL/LB) and Jayden Wigington (RB/DB) are the team’s most promising newcomers. The Mustangs gallop into 2017 on Sept. 1 when they
School: Sands Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Brown and White District: 6-1A D-II High School Phone: 432 353 4888 High School Fax: 432 353 4650 Head Coach: Steve Keith Offensive Coordinator: Billy Grumbles Defensive Coordinator: Steve Keith Assistant Coaches: Ben Connell, Sean Kennedy Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-4 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0=1 Round of Playoffs was Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated by: Grandfalls Number of Lettermen Lost: 3 Number of Lettermen Returning: 7 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Jaybird Basic Defense: 3-1 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2742 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 850 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1854 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1253 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Size and speed All State Potentials: Caleb Gillespie, Reme Arriaga, Layne French Players to Watch: Landon Morrow, Nickolas Garcia, Noah Wigington Promising Newcomers: Marcos Garcia, Jayden Wigington, Kobyn Ramey Athletic Director: Wayne Henderson Superintendent: Wayne Henderson Principal: Lenny Morrow
face Petersburg at Borden County’s Coyote Classic. After a Sept. 8 trip Westbrook, they wrap up non-district play with home games against New Home (Sept. 15), Meadow (Sept. 29) and Ira (Oct. 6). Sands’ quest for a second straight district championship begins Oct. 13 when they play host to Grady. Their remaining league assignment includes an Oct. 27 home battle against Wellman and road trips to Loop on Oct. 20 and Dawson on Nov. 10.
Sands Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 31 Petersburg*** Sep. 08 Westbrook Sep. 15 New Home** Sep. 22 Trent Sep. 29 Meadow Oct. 06 Ira Oct. 13 Grady* Oct. 20 Loop* Oct. 27 Wellman* Nov. 10 Dawson* *District
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Wellman-Union Wildcats — District 6-1A D-II
Jayton Jaybirds — District 8-1A D-II
Hood Takes Over At Wellman-Union Joseph Hood has assumed the reins at Wellman-Union, and he won’t be the only Hood on the Wildcats roster. Senior Isiah Hood accompanies the coach as both make the move from nearby Brownfield where Coach Hood, a graduate of Lubbock Christian University, was an assistant the last two years. He’s also spent time at Lamesa, Littlefield, Seagraves, Dalhart and Winters, with previous six-man coaching experience at Spade. The Wildcats are coming off a 3-7 season that included a 1-3 mark in district. “They played a lot of young kids last year and they never seemed to find a consistent rhythm,” Hood noted. Four Wildcats graduated, including Albert Alaniz. Two starters return on offense and three on defense among eight lettermen. “We will be a very young team with only three seniors,” said Coach Hood, who will employ a spread offense and 2-3-1 defense. “We will have two outstanding leaders in seniors Gage Payne and Isiah Hood. Gage is a returning lettermen who will be the leader of our defense, and Isiah is a move-in from Brownfield who has three years of varsity experience.” Payne (6-0, 188, 4.8) recorded 119 tackles (6 TFL) last season when he also ran 99 times for 693 yards and four touchdowns, caught 24 passes for 231 yards, and also threw for 61 yards and a score. Meanwhile, Hood, in Brownfield’s secondary, had 57 stops (3 TFL) and three interceptions. On offense Hood caught 33 passes for 573 yards and eight touchdowns. Others the Wildcats will be counting on to step up their game are sophomore offensive lineman Marc Ramos, who started every game last year, and Devin Munoz, while among the promising newcomers are Rylan Garcia and Bryan Jimenez. Coach Hood and company open their season on Saturday, Sept. 2 in Borden County against Loraine. The Wildcats’ home-opener is the following week against Cotton Center, then it’s at Patton Springs, homecoming against Plainview Christian then road games against Hart and Ropes. District play sees Wellman-Union hosting Loop, going to Sands, hosting Dawson, then winding up the regular-season at Grady. “Our district is a tough one,” Coach Hood said. “Ackerly Sands and Welch Dawson will be the frontrunners to win the district.”
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School: Wellman-Union Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Black/Yellow/Blue District: 6-1A D-II High School Phone: 806-637-4910 High School Fax: 806-637-2585 Head Coach: Joseph Hood Assistant Coaches: Brady Bybee Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 4 Number of Lettermen Returning: 8 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 2 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3
It was a feast or famine kind of season for Jayton in 2016. Either the Jaybirds won big or they lost, and there wasn’t much of the latter. Jayton prevailed in its first nine games by wide margins before falling to Guthrie in the district championship contest, 68-22. The Jaybirds then defeated Loraine in Bi-District, 58-30, before going down to eventual state runner-up Balmorhea, 62-16. “We had a good year in 2016. Our seniors (receiver/safety Sheldon Burchett, end Tristan Benavides, and backs Kobe Lisenbee and Noah Morales) did a tremendous job leading the team, and we had a lot of underclassmen step up and play key roles. I hated to see this group of seniors graduate, but am excited about our future,” coach Josh Stanaland said. Much of that excitement revolves around senior running back Clay Griswold and junior quarterback Kaden Awe, two of eleven returning lettermen and two of three returning starters on each side of the ball. Last year in the Jayton’s unbalanced offense, Griswold (6-1, 180, 4.6) rushed for 1,378 yards and 29 touchdowns on just 75 carries (18.3 ypc) with another four receiving scores while Awe (5-9, 165, 4.7) completed 71-of-110 passes
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Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 2-3-1 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1,143 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 527 Major Team Strength: Quickness & Size Major Team Weakness: Inexperience All State Potentials: Isiah Hood, Gage Payne Players to Watch: Marc Ramos, Devin Munoz Promising Newcomers: Rylan Garcia, Bryan Jimenez Athletic Director: Joseph Hood Superintendent: Aaron Waldrip Principal: Michael Norman
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Throckmorton Greyhounds — 10-1A D-II
Lubbock Trinity Christian Lions — TAPPS District 1 D-III
Hounds Ready For Another Run The Greyhounds are a program used to winning. With four state titles since 2005, including three perfect seasons to Throckmorton’s credit in that span, you can bet the town, the players and the coaches are eager to get back on the field and chase away the memory of back-to-back three win seasons. Head Coach Brad Hall reflected on 2016. “Challenging year for our team. We had to overcome a couple of very impactful injuries. With all of the adversity we had to face, we still put ourselves in position to make the playoffs, but just couldn’t quite pull it off.” A trio of losses to Jayton (16-66), Gorman (48-96), and May (42-61) started the season. The Greyhounds closed out non district with a pair of wins Knox City (2612), Saint Jo (51-6) sandwiched around a setback to Newcastle (22-72). After falling to Aspermont (58-74) and Lueders-Avoca (56-73) Throckmorton beat Paint Creek (68-18), but a narrow four pint loss to Rule (52-56) ended the season with the Greyhounds finishing 3-7 overall. Fourteen lettermen will return with only two lost to graduation. Four starters on offense and five on Defense are back giving Throckmorton/Coach Hall good experience and athleticism to work with, though the team is a bit undersized on the whole. Looking ahead at 2017 Coach Hall said, “Very excited! Have a lot of players returning that got some invaluable experience last year. We will still be fairly young but should be able to compete for a playoff spot.” Jarrett Wigington (Jr.) and Ruston Briseno (Sr.) are both All-State caliber talents. Wigington rushed for 691 yards and 13 TDs last season and added a couple more touchdowns via receptions. Briseno gained 607 rushing yards, 343 receiving yards and scored a combined 16 TDs on offense but also contributed 30 tackles, 2 forced fumbles and 3 interceptions on defense. Aaron Hernandez (Soph.) completed 19 of 36 passing attempts for 307 yards and 5 TDs last season as a freshman and should be a vital contributor on both sides of the ball. Ray Cortez (Sr.) is another key player that anchors both lines of scrimmage along with Aksel Karabagli (Jr.) and Seth Hale (Soph.). John Jones (Sr.) and Wade Jones (Sr.) give Throckmorton some senior experience and coaches cite Raygon Briseno (Fresh.) and Wyatt Thorp (Fresh.) as promising newcomers to the roster.
School: Throckmorton Mascot: Greyhounds
Passing Yards: 988 Last Season’s Team
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High School Phone: 940-849-2411 High School Fax: 940-849-3345 Head Coach: Brad Hall Assistant Coaches: Jason Blankenship Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 2 Number of Lettermen Returning: 14 Number of Offensive
Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1433 Major Team Strength: Athleticism Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Jarrett Wigington, Ruston Briseno Players to Watch: Aaron Hernandez, Ray Cortez Promising Newcomers: Raygon Briseno, Wyatt Thorp
Starters Returning: 5 Athletic Director: Jason Blankenship Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 A. D. Phone Number: 940-849-2411 Basic Offense: T and J Basic Defense: 4-2
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2017 Throckmorton Greyhounds Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 01 Jayton H 8:00 Sept. 08 Gorman T 7:30 Sept. 15 May H 7:30 Sept. 22 Knox City T 7:30 Sept. 29 New Castle T 7:30 Oct. 06 Saint Jo T 7:30 Oct. 13 Aspermont* T 7:30 Oct. 20 Lueders-Avoca* H 7:30 Oct. 27 Open Nov. 03 Paint Creek* T 7:30 Nov. 10 Rule* H 7:30 *District
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School: Lubbock Trinity Christian Mascot: Lions Colors: Navy, Red District: TAPPS Div. III, District 1 High School Phone: (806) 791-6583 Head Coach: Chris Lackey Defensive Coordinator: Abel Rodriguez Assistant Coaches: Curtis Ford, Bob Romero, Kyle Staton, Matt Havens, Justin Phillips, Cade Underwood Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-8 Last Season’s District Record: 2-4 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1 Team Eliminated By: Colleyville Convanant Number of Lettermen Lost: 3
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Number of Lettermen Returning: 19 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 10 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 10 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1503 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1379 All State Potential: Daniel Wheeler Players to Watch: Ben Duriex, Sam Davis, Jack Isaacson, Cade Crawford, Clayton Reeves, Cale Underwood, Kolton Jiron, Wyatt Fulton Promising Newcomers: Justin Franco, Harley Rowden, Samuel Villafranco Athletic Director: Jeremy McFerrin Superintendent: Steven Cox Principal: Tyler Neal
Following road games at 2016 league runner-up and eventual state semifinalist Willow Park Trinity Christian (Oct. 6) and San Jacinto Christian Academy (Oct. 13), they return home for back-to-back league battles against Ft. Worth Calvary Christian on Oct. 20 and Sacred Heart on Nov. 3. They close out league play and the regular season with a Nov. 10 trip to Lake Country Christian.
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Date Opponent Sept. 01 Claude Sept. 08 Lockney Sept. 15 Open Sept. 22 Sudan Sept. 29 LCHS Oct. 06 Willow Park Oct. 13 San Jacinto Oct. 20 FW Calvary Christian Oct. 27 St. Anthony Catholic Nov. 03 Sacred Heart Nov. 10 Lake Country ** **Senior Night
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Abernathy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Abilene Cooper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Abilene High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Alpine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325 Amarillo Highland Park. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255 Amarillo Palo Duro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Amarillo Tascosa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645 Andrews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Angelo State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Anson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 425 Anton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 585 Archer City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559 Booker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432 Borger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Bovina. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504 Boys Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332 Bronte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550 Brownfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Brownwood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Buena Vista. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623 Bushland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Canadian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256 Canyon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Childress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Christoval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412 Cisco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 Clarendon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 468 Claude. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 Clyde. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Coahoma. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 Colorado City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321 Comanche. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Crosbyton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 477 Dalhart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Denver City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 Dimmitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Dublin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327 Dumas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Eastland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329 El Paso Bowie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 El Paso El Dorado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 El Paso Franklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 El Paso Jefferson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 El Paso Parkland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 El Paso Pebble Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 El Paso Ysleta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Fabens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Farwell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511 Floydada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386 Forsan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 Fort Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623 Frenship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Top O’ Texas Index Friona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Garden City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 614 Grady. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655 Groom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 631 Gruver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Hale Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393 Hamlin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 Happy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562 Harper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 431 Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 576 Hawley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426 Hereford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Highland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 644 Idalou. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307 Iraan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 540 Irion County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 546 Jayton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 663 Kermit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251 Lamesa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Lefors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627 Littlefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 Lockney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483 Loop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660 Lorenzo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 591 Lubbock Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Lubbock Estacado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Lubbock Monterey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Lubbock Roosevelt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322 Lubbock Trinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 669 McCamey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 413 McLean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 572 Meadow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593 Memphis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 487 Menard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547 Merkel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 Miami. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573 Midland Greenwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Midland High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Miles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 551 Monahans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162 Moran . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630 Morton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 512 Motley County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 648 Muleshoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Munday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 552 Nazareth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 589 New Deal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394 New Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599 Odessa High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Olney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 429 Olton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 Ozona. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421 Pampa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Panhandle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
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