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Teams of El Paso Area, Teams of Lubbock, No. 54 Teams of Midland & Odessa, Teams of San Angelo Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. Class AAAAA Top Five Teams................................ 34 AAAAA Teams: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. Class AAAA Top Five Teams.................................. 75 AAAA Teams: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. Class AAA Top Five Teams................................... 144 AAA Teams: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. Class AA Top Five Teams..................................... 317 AA: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. Class A 6-Man Top Five Teams............................. 463 A 6-Man Teams: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. • All-School Index..................................................... 544

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It Takes A Road Warrior............................................... 2 Top O’ Texas Super Sales Squads.............................. 6 Top O’ Texas Super Teams......................................... 9 Texas Tech University................................................ 16 UTEP.......................................................................... 17 Angelo State............................................................... 18 Midwestern................................................................. 19 UT-Permian Basin...................................................... 20 West Texas A&M........................................................ 21 Sul Ross..................................................................... 22 McMurry...................................................................... 22 Wayland Baptist......................................................... 23 Wayland Baptist University......................................... 33 Class AAAAAA Top Five Teams............................. 24 Teams of Abilene, Teams of Amarillo & Canyon,

It Takes a True Western Road Warrior to Take Down the East

By Travis Erwin

No school that regularly faces the Elks would describe Stratford as an underdog. Since their state title in 2000, the school has dominated the gridiron landscape both in the Panhandle region and statewide with four state championships, including last season. Over their last three hundred games, the Elks have gone 242-58 for a winning percentage just north of eighty percent. For comparison, the Brady-Belichick era in New England produced only a .740 winning percentage. I give you that information to indicate that the Stratford Elks have an excellent football program that, year in and year out, can compete with any other in the state. And yet, each year, they are indeed

underdogs, as is every team that call the Panhandle and far West Texas home. You might ask … What defines an underdog? From the purest sense of the word, the term is used to describe the perceived loser in a competition. In sports, it is often associated with gambling, and the underdog is determined by the odds maker, but that is a bit convoluted by their need to balance the books and get equal money bet on both sides. In short, I would say an underdog is any team that faces an uphill battle to victory, and yes, Stratford and every team from the far rural reaches of Texas face exactly that.

Geography is cut and dry. Point A is so many miles from point B. The home of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium sits in Arlington, Texas. Jerry’s World is a sports beacon in the Lone Star State, but its geographical location in the Metroplex isn’t exactly handy for every school. A few examples … Texline sits 468 miles away, Harlingen 510 miles, Terlingua 560, and

Anthony 638 miles. Of course, making it to the Cowboys’ stadium is not a single-stop journey. Stratford played five postseason games just to qualify for their appearance in the state title game. During the complete playoff march to Arlington, the Elks traveled 1208 miles to meet their opponents. Here is how that went down …

All Titles Run Through Big D Beat Wheeler at Wheeler 147 miles travelled. Beat Seagraves at Tulia 133 miles. Beat Wink in Lubbock 207 miles. Beat Wellington in Amarillo 83 miles Beat Albany in Lubbock 207 miles Beat Falls City in Arlington 431 miles

TOTAL PLAYOFF TRAVEL - 1208 Miles The other 2A State Championship team, Shiner, traveled right at half as much with 605 total miles while amassing the same amount of playoff victories as Stratford. That amounts to a good ten hours less time traveling on a cramped school bus. Mileage and time

spent on the road are, of course, only one factor in the

Remoteness. That brings us to a newer, perhaps more modern hurdle. Travel, of course, isn’t limited only to postseason play. Shiner Traveled 298 miles to play regular season games, whereas Stratford covered 320 miles. A negligible difference, but Texas is dotted with small towns, and even in the rural Panhandle, there are comparable teams to be played within an hour or two. Bigger schools face a different set of problems. Let’s compare 5A schools, Dallas South Oak Cliff and Tascosa High in Amarillo. South Oak Cliff won the state title game, so they played five postseason games traveling 293 miles to do so. Tascosa played three postseason games before being eliminated. The first at home and then twice in Wichita Falls for a playoff total of 452 miles. Tascosa played two

fewer games but traveled 159 miles more, and had they made

geographical disadvantage, but before I move on, let me toss out a few more numbers to put Stratford’s 1208 miles of playoff travel into perspective.

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it to the state championship game, that contest alone would have added 357 more miles. But the Rebels did not make it that far, and I’ll give you 746 (miles) reasons why. The Rebels travelled to Midland and Lubbock twice during the regular season because for a 5A school, that is how far they have to go to find teams of comparable size. South Oak Cliff covered a mere 96 miles to play their six road games in the 2021 regular season. Tascosa played five road games, and one of those was “road” in name only as they were the visitors against in-town rival Caprock. The wear and tear of travel is not easy to overcome, but there are still other factors.

On The Road Again

A person could leave Stratford, Texas, heading west and drive to the very end of Route 66 at its terminus overlooking the Pacific Ocean from the Santa Monica Pier in California, and they would drive 1107 miles or 101 less than the Elks did during last year’s title run. Want to go due north instead? Well, you’d hit the US-Canada border in only 1017 miles. Maybe you’d like to take in a game at Lambeau Field? If so, you’d only travel 1104 miles from Stratford to Green Bay, Wisconsin. More of a college football fan? Okay, take off for Tuscaloosa to watch Alabama play at home, and you will merely travel 1006 miles or roughly 200 less than the Elks travelled during the playoffs in 2021. I hear a few doubters out there whispering … But Stratford isn’t the only school to travel so far. No, they are not, but in the last three seasons, only one team has won a state title from a farther distance than the 431 miles between Stratford and AT&T Stadium. That was Balmorhea’s 446 miles in 2020. As a matter of fact, through all classifications, only four of the thirty-six state championship teams have called someplace home more than 300 miles from Arlington. Stratford in 2021, Balmorhea and Canadian in 2020, and Refugio in 2019. The grind of playing on the road is real, even in professional sports, but add in homework, part-time jobs, and family obligations, and these studentathletes and coaches are stretched thin throughout the season. Add the stress and long travel come playoff time, and it is easy to see how arduous the journey is for the more remote programs.

Look at me! me! I Can Play! Play!

In this day and age of social media, most of us are guilty of putting ourselves out there, hoping to get some attention. For athletes, being seen is the only way to keep playing, and while the knock-on-your-door days of Johnny B Good brand recruiting have become legends of the past, players do transfer to schools they feel provides them with increased exposure and playing in West Texas, and the Panhandle has never given kids the greatest exposure. This is a shame because, for my money, the area is underrepresented in collegiate athletics. I lived in Amarillo for my first four decades of life. I graduated from Caprock High School in Amarillo in the early 90s. I played some, officiated a ton more games, and watched countless hours of Texas high school football. I still watch some high school football even though I’ve moved out of state, but let me tell you, it is different outside of Texas. My boys played their final games in California, and I marveled at the style of play which frankly is at least two decades behind what you will find even in the smallest, most far-flung schools in Texas. And still, more kids are recruited to play at the next level from their new school than I ever

saw get signed while living in Texas. I can’t answer why, but I can say I am certain the talent seems comparable, whereas the football acumen of players was far greater back in the Panhandle than I’ve found here in Southern California. More players from West Texas and the Panhandle deserve a shot to keep playing that have ever gotten them, so while I don’t like it, I can certainly understand why some kids transfer to schools in the south or east Texas.

Reputation Rules Perhaps more kids are not recruited because more teams from the area do not win State Championships. If that is the case, then the whole scenario is a ironic circle where the road is tougher and the hills steeper for every team from the far reaches of the DFW Metroplex. These longer odds lead to a handful of the best players searching for greener grass which in turn further lengthens the odds and making it tougher to break through the geographical difficulties. Which leads to the reputation that the quality of play isn’t as formidable, thereby leading to good players on good teams getting overlooked. Call this a theory if you want but the mileage difference is undeniable and the lack of state winners from the western half of the state is clear. I concede the issue is complex and other

factors such as population density are at work, but anytime a team such as Stratford can break through and bring the trophy back home the entire region benefits. So no matter where you stand in the rivalries of Stratford and Canadian. Tascosa and Amarillo High, Permian or Midland Lee/Legacy welcome playoff time it is us versus them. And by them I mean the North Texas, East Texas, and South Texas versus West Texas because while the odds are long and the road difficult, the pride is strong and the talent too often underappreciated still teams like the 2021 Stratford Elks find a way to represent us all when they lift that trophy in Jerry’s World.

Travis Erwin is a writer and avid football fan. Author of numerous books his latest novel THE GOOD FORTUNE OF BAD LUCK released in May of 2022. Follow him @traviserwin

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Zane Burr

Peyton Brown

Matthew Rosas

A’Marion Peterson

172-1305 Yards 24 TDs

183-1394 Yards 28 TDs

154-1580 Yards 25 TDs

238-1817 Yards 28 TDs

Stratford 6-0, 180

Tolar 6-02, 215 4.67

McCamey 5-07, 150

2022 Returning Stat Leaders

Name H W Konlyn Anderson 5-11 190 A’Marion Peterson 6-00 210 Matthew Rosas 5-07 150 Trent Huston 6-00 185 Jayden Wilson 6-02 221 Peyton Brown 6-02 215 Damon Carrasco Zane Burr 6-00 180 Luke Flowers 5-10 165 Isaias Dominguez 5-09 175 Kaston Vega 5-10 175 Jovani Rockmore 6-00 205 J.D. Solis 5-06 160 Austin Cumpton 6-00 215 Corbin Luna 5-08 195 Mario Bautista 5-05 135 Damian Cedillo 5-07 160 Ethan Salazar 5-07 180 Luke Martinez 5-08 165 Adan Saucedo 5-08 160 Isaih Crawford 6-04 225 Zaiah Riojas 6-00 170 Mark Brown 5-10 175

Year 40 Carries 12 4.7 316 12 4.49 238 12 154 12 4.6 164 12 4.61 120 10 4.67 183 12 12 172 11 173 12 145 10 12 4.7 135 11 4.6 80 12 163 11 4.9 146 12 4.7 132 12 4.55 146 12 4.8 117 12 4.6 73 12 136 12 4.6 94 12 4.8 89 11 4.8 74

Yards YRD per carry TD 1880 5.9 20 1817 7.6 28 1580 10.3 25 1518 9.3 18 1418 11.8 14 1394 7.6 28 1344 12 1305 7.6 24 1186 6.9 14 1089 7.5 15 1008 15 1003 7.4 13 1000 12.5 13 991 6.1 17 914 6.3 7 858 6.5 12 851 5.8 12 759 6.5 10 752 10.3 9 650 4.8 10 630 6.7 6 610 6.9 10 468 6.3 3

WF Hirschi 6-00, 210 4.49

Class School 4A Brownwood 4A WF Hirschi 2A McCamey 2A Cisco 4A EP Austin 2A Tolar 5A Caprock 2A Stratford 3A Canadian 4A Perryton 2A Stamford 2A Olney 2A Iraan 2A Hawley 4A Fort Stockton 3A Friona 3A Tulia 2A Seagraves 3A Lamesa 4A Monahans 2A Post 2A Ralls 4A Sweetwater

Bryan Chacon Perryton 6-03, 230

Isaiah Kema

Harris Sewell

All State

Frenship 6-04, 285

Corbin Throgmorton

Odessa Permian 6-04, 300

Rikter Connally

Canadian 6-01, 270

Seminole 6-05, 270

2022 Offensive Line Honor Roll Name

year

40 Class

School

Harris Sewell

6-04

300

Permian

Isaiah Kema

6-04

285

Frenship

Kaden Carr

6-05

317

Colter Lynch

6-04

Andres Barraza

Lamesa

Mason Berry

Tolar

Luis Calderon

6-04

345

Sunray

6A Lub Cooper

Christian Ashby

6-04

315

2AColorado City

275

6A Lub Cooper

Jesus Rodriquez

6-03

300

Sundown

6-03

345

5.5

Jalen Ramirez

5-11

280

Wink

Isaac Gray

6-03

280

5.4

4A Brownwood

Jeffrey Rodriguez

6-00

260

Sundown

Drew Coker

6-00

255

Jesse Putnam

6-01

260

5.3

Wink

Julian Leyva

6-03

250

5.3

4A Fort Stockton

Dakotah Golightly

6-02

255

5.2

Sundown

Nick Garcia

6-04

240

5.4

Big Spring

Korbin Preston

6-02

250

4.9

Panhandle

Bryan Chacon

6-03

230

Perryton

Blake Strickland

5-09

225

Wellington

Rikter Connally

6-05

270

Seminole

Ray Ramirez

5-10

190

Wellington

Corbin Throgmorton 6-01

270

Canadian

Julio Castillo

Stratford

Monterey Monahans

Tristan Maxwell

6-01

248

5.1

5.7 5.6

4.9

2022 Returning Stat Leaders Name

Jack Pipkin

Brennon Huguley

21-459 Yards 4 TDs

36-442 Yards 4 TDs

Spearman 6-04, 210

Olton 6-04, 210

W Year 40 Rec Yards

YPC TD Class

School

Landry Miller

6-03 215 12 28

473

16.9

Abernathy

Jack Pipkin

6-04 210 12 4.8 21

459

21.9

Spearman

Brennon Huguley 6-04 210 12 4.9 36

442

12.3

Olton

Cruz Rojas

277

10.3

Fort Stockton

6-04 255 12 5.2 27

Jett Carroll

Kanon Gibson

Blake Flowers

351 Passes for 3179 Yards 31 TDs

318 Passes for 3009 Yards 37 TDs 225-1550 21 TDs Rushing Ford Player Of The Year

285 Passes for 3255 Yards 22 TDs 60% 352 Rushing

Lubbock Coronado 6-00, 160

Name Blake Flowers Jett Carroll Kanon Gibson Travon McCaslin EJ Lopez Marcos Davila Cheno Navarrette Camren Cavalier Rodey Hooper Armando Lujan Logan Lassiter Garry Chairez Tyler Hill Derrek Clements Jackson LeCluyse Rodney Hall Carson Seaman Gael Ochoa Landyn Hack Jimmell McFalls Cole Brown Chris Warren Isaiah Brown Kason Brown Tyler Vargas Mason Gibson Chance Jones Jonah Escalente Hunter Long Tray Toliver Gatlin Guy Mason Graham Keaton Sena Joaquin Segovia

H 6-01 6-00 6-02 6-02 6-01 6-04 5-09 5-10 6-02 5-11 5-10 6-01 6-02 6-03 6-00 5-10 6-02 6-1 6-03 6-01 6-00 6-01 5-08 6-04 5-10 6-11 5-11 6-00 5-11 6-01 6-00 6-04 6-01 5-10

Wink 6-02,190

Seminole 6-01, 185

2022 Returning Stat Leaders W 185 160 190 175 180 198 165 170 180 180 170 180 175 205 175 170 215 175 210 165 180 205 180 180 150 155 200 165 180 165 200 220 195 165

Year 40 Passes Comp Yards Comp % Rushing INT TD Class School 12 469 285 3255 60% 352 9 22 4A Seminole 12 351 230 3179 66% 16 31 5A Lub Coronado 12 4.8 318 186 3009 58% 1550 10 37 2A Wink 12 4.53 332 196 2912 59% 330 29 3A Tulia 12 4.51 384 228 2853 59% 15 29 4A Andrews 11 2718 27 6A Midland Legacy 11 312 192 2528 62% 1308 11 25 4A Monahans 11 315 194 2434 62% 515 8 23 3A Canadian 12 276 167 2392 61% 89 12 27 2A Hawley 10 4.8 341 191 2284 56% 25 2A Sunray 12 4.7 244 123 2193 50% 288 17 28 2A Olton 12 4.72 223 123 2002 55% 635 16 5A El Paso High 12 4.67 264 148 1962 56% 3820 8 10 6A SA Central 12 268 149 1951 56% 11 18 4A Canyon 12 206 116 1836 56% 8 27 3A Tolar 12 1797 949 4 19 6A Permian 11 4.8 162 93 1673 57% 10 19 3A Spearman 11 4.5 215 125 1607 58% 1173 11 13 6A EP Pebble Hills 12 4.5 166 87 1578 52% 1630 1 13 2A Panhandle 10 158 1535 1 17 4A WF Hirschi 11 4.9 160 75 1500 47% 13 8 2A Iraan 12 218 120 1469 55% 537 8 13 5A Abilene Cooper 12 236 101 1358 43% 607 13 16 2A Boys Ranch 10 218 111 1345 51% 12 10 3A Reagan County 11 4.6 140 72 1200 51% 500 10 5 2A Plains 12 167 83 1182 50% 15 2A Gruver 12 4.6 191 89 1129 47% 687 5 15 4A Brownwood 11 4.7 141 78 1025 55% 367 3 7 3A Denver City 12 4.6 124 59 949 48% 2182 12 2A Cisco 12 4.48 144 54 807 38% 243 12 4 4A Borger 11 4.7 40 20 457 50% 1667 4 2A olney 12 4.9 13 6 69 46% 89 5 5A Amarillo High 12 4.7 3A Crane 12 4.5 700 8 2A Vega

Jamarion Carroll

Ivan Carreon

Jake Soliza

Jameson Garcia

66-1132 Yards 15 TDs

77-1114 Yards 7 TDs

38-1061 Yards 16 TDs

54-885 Yards 10 TDs

WF Hirschi 6-01, 190

Name

Odessa High 6-06, 200

Olton 5-09, 160

Amarillo High 6-1, 193

2022 Returning Stat Leaders H W Year 40 Rec Yards YRD per Rec TD Class

School

Hebrew Hunter

5-11

175

4.5

1306

15.7

Monterey

Jamarion Carroll

6-01

190

4.6

1132

17.2

WF Hirschi

Ivan Carreon

6-06

200

4.58

1114

14.5

Odessa High

Jake Soliza

5-09

160

4.5

1061

27.9

Olton

Johnny Monreal

5-09

155

101

1016

10.1

Sterling City

Irvin Torres

5-10

150

1001

14.9

Muleshoe

Ja’Quan Richardson

5-11

175

932

27.4

Permian

Wyatt Jones

6-00

160

925

16.5

Tolar

Jameson Garcia

6-01

193

885

16.4

Amarillo High

Anthony White

6-01

185

871

17.4

Abernathy

Eli Cobos

5-10

170

820

14.4

Big Spring

Kason O’Shields

6-00

160

722

14.4

Hawley

Jacob English

6-03

160

4.55

710

18.2

SA Central

Nathan Baker

5-11

170

4.4

708

14.8

Randall

Jordan Tally

6-04

165

4.7

633

19.8

Wink

Tate Beeles

6-06

175

630

18.5

Frenship

Roman Gomez

5-10

175

4.6

630

12.6

EP Jefferson

Jason Jackson

6-02

175

4.5

601

16.2

Browndwood

Isaiah Garcia

6-02

185

4.6

559

26.6

Fort Stockton

Jalile Bost

5-10

165

4.6

544

19.4

6A EP Pebble Hills

Luke Braden

6-04

190

520

15.8

Stratford

Trace Mitchell

5-10

160

495

11.8

Canadian

Oliver Ortiz

6-01

165

4.4

467

16.7

Dumas

Koein Maeda

6-02

175

4.68

461

14.4

Tulia

Christian McGuire

5-10

165

437

13.7

Canyon

Jordan Nation

6-03

170

4.8

364

19.2

Wellington

Manuel Aranda

5-09

160

4.6

325

9.0

Crane

Adrian Contreras

5-10

150

4.6

280

14.0

Plains

4.7

4.5 4.9

Kendrick Nelson

Matt McLanahan

Raymond Rodriguez

Will Scott

99 Tackles 5 Sacks

146 Tackles

163 Tackles 2 Int

110 Tackles 8 Int 12 TFL

New Deal 6-02, 185

Canadian 5-10, 165

Seagraves 5-07, 160

Memphis 6-0, 170

2022 Returning Stat Leaders

Name H W Year 40 Tackles TFL Sacks Int Fumbles Class School Sebastian Chapa 5-10 165 12 4.9 172 2A Post Raymond Rodriguez 5-07 160 11 4.9 163 2 3 2A Seagraves Zane Burr 6-00 180 12 157 4 2A Stratford Jacob Marquez 5-09 185 11 4.9 154 10 2 2A Olton Jaxon Hoel 5-10 170 11 152 14 1 2 2 3A Abernathy Matt McLanahan 5-10 165 12 146 3A Canadian Rowdy Barnes 5-10 185 12 4.9 146 10 2 1 2A Boys Ranch Elijah Gutierrez 5-10 210 12 4.9 130 3A Denver City David Cervantes 5-09 200 12 4.9 127 4 2A Seagraves Daniel Ceniceros 6-04 215 11 4.8 126 6 3A Denver City Brennon Huguley 6-04 210 12 4.9 120 20 6 1 1 2A Olton Javin Cash 119 15 1 4A Canyon Logan Gray 5-10 195 12 4.57 119 6 3 3 4A Borger Cruz Cantu 117 2A Stamford Jayden Wilson 6-02 221 12 4.61 116 46 5 1 1 4A EP Austin Luis Cervantes 114 18 4A Andrews Bryan Bejarano 110 8 2 4A Monahans Will Scott 6-00 170 12 110 12 8 2A Hawley Mason Gilbert 6-00 190 12 109 2 4 2 4A Randall Jaxon Wiley 5-11 185 12 106 5 4 3 3A Abernathy Isaias Dominguez 5-09 175 11 104 8 1 4A Perryton Barret Phillips 5-10 170 12 4.9 103 2A Wellington Brock Owens 101 5.5 1 4 3A Tolar Kendrick Nelson 6-02 185 12 99 5 1 2A New Deal Jaxon Lawdermilk 94 14 8 4A Andrews Abraham Davalos 5-10 195 12 4.75 90 25 5 3 3A Odessa Compass Ben Steele 5-09 195 12 4.7 89 4 2A Smyer Jacob Gonzales 5-06 160 12 4.9 87 4A Sweetwater Javen Jiminez 5-09 160 12 4.7 84 3A Littlefield Matthew Rosas 5-07 150 12 83 27 10 2 2A McCamey Xavier Brown 5-11 175 12 4.4 80 3 1 3 5A Monterey Johnathan Vanwinkle 5-10 190 12 4.6 78 12 6 3 5A Abilene Cooper Tony Rodriguez 6-00 170 12 4.7 64 10 2.5 2 3A Friona Jordan Avina 5-11 200 12 4.81 59 6 1 3A River Road Christian Stout 5-01 205 12 4.9 50 12 3 2 3A Odessa Compass Josh Sexton 5-09 160 12 48.5 2A Ropes Davian McMullen 6-02 215 11 3A Muleshoe Cooper Campbell 6-03 220 12 4.7 3A Spearman

Parker Dunnam

Cason O’Shields

Freddie Duarte

Kanon Gibson

70 Tackles 2 Ints

68 Tackles 7 Ints TWSA All-State 1st Team

55 Tackles 5 Ints

160 Tackles 6 Ints All-State 3 years

Dumas 5-09, 175

Hawley 6-00, 160

Stratford

Wink 6-2, 190

2022 Returning Stat Leaders

Name H W Year 40 Tre Brackeen 6-02 200 4.8 Kason O’Shields 6-00 160 12 Kanon Gibson 6-02 190 12 4.8 Freddie Duarte Isaiah Garcia 6-02 185 12 4.6 Emmanuel Ibanez 5-10 150 12 4.4 Parker Dunnam 5-09 175 12 4.6 Ryan Ramirez Jordan Raschke 6-05 205 12 4.9 Jeremiah Ochoa 5-10 165 12 4.8 Noah Hatcher 5-10 170 12 4.5 Dryden Anderson 5-11 195 12 4.8 Cole Turner 6-01 190 12 4.6 Bryce Woody 6-03 190 12

Tackles Sacks 95 68 160 55 84 51 70 112 45 82 80 96 3 69 68

Int Fumbles 8 1 7 6 8 5 1 4 2 2 1 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 0

Class 2A 2A 2A 2A 4A 4A 4A 4A 2A 2A 5A 4A 2A 6A

School Cisco Hawley Wink Stratford Fort Stockton Dumas Dumas Monahans Colorado City Seagraves Abilene High Brownwood Olney Permian

2022 Returning Stat Leaders Name

Noel Merogue

Juice Williams Booker 5-09, 290

Desmond Hill Permian 6-0, 250

26 Tackles

W year 40 TacklesSacks IntFumblesClass

School

6-00 295 12

5.1

4A Sweetwater

Rahle Eddington 6-00 240 12

5.4

Quinten McCarty 6-03 270 11

5.4

Big Spring

4A Brownwood

Desmond Hill

6-00 250 12 43

Permian

Creed French

6-03 225 11

3 1

Plains

Cash Garcia

6-05 240 12 39 1 1

Abernathy

4.8

Damarion Gray 6-02 250 12

4.9

6A Odessa High

Alan Gallegos

6-0

4.9

Plains

Nic Reyes

6-00 300 12

Muleshoe

Jed Davina

5-09 205 12

Canadian

Juice Williams

5-09 290 12

Booker

235 11

Avion Carter

Jaydon Tovar

Landry Miller

Nathan Schneider

66 Tackles 9 Sacks

54 Tackles 11 Sacks

116 Tackles 3 Sacks

92 Tackles 66-02 Sacks

Tascosa 6-04,260

Name Javian Frazier Jaden Conley Jaydan Tovar Diontay Ramon Drew Carr Avion Carter Isaiah Crawford Zane Hodges Shawn Parker Reginald Demps Jack Pipkin Keyshaun Woodruff Cale Harkey Kristian Ford Davian Perkins Landry Miller Dylan Marshal Bryan Chacon Alex Flores Leo Banuelos

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Dumas 6-0, 220

Abernathy 6-03, 215

Andrews 6-03, 175

2022 Returning Stat Leaders H 5-11 6-01 6-00 6-03 6-00 6-4 6-04 6-03 6-03 6-00 6-04 6-01 6-02 6-02 6-03 6-03 6-00 6-03 6-04 6-05

W 40 210 4.7 200 220 4.7 185 175 260 225 4.6 205 4.7 175 210 210 4.8 200 4.9 185 225 240 4.79 215 195 4.7 220 220 4.9 220

Year Tackles Sacks Int Fumbles 11 69 15 11 109 12 12 54 11 1 11 56 10 12 124 10 12 66 9 12 78 8 12 51 6.5 3 12 92 6 1 11 66 6 12 112 6 1 2 11 60 5 1 12 103 5 2 12 88 4 3 12 66 3 2 12 116 3 2 12 36 2 12 56 1 12 12

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Texas Tech Red Raiders — Big 12 Confrence

Red Raiders Ready To Roll Under McGuire It might be tough to find any college football fans more anxious for the 2022 season than those of the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Why? For starters there’s the Red Raiders’ somewhat deceptive 7-6 record from a year ago. Deceptive because all six losses, and just three wins, came in Big 12 play, made worse because Tech dropped four of its final five regular-season contests, the first of those setbacks resulting in the mid-season dismissal of head coach Matt Wells. Despite a 34-7 win over Mississippi State in the Liberty Bowl, Red Raider loyalists are ready to forget 2021, encouraged immensely by the arrival of new head coach Joey McGuire. So far McGuire has been a hit in Lubbock, winning over fans with his high-energy “Raider Power” enthusiasm. Translating that approval from the off-season stage to the gridiron sideline won’t be easy for McGuire, at least not right away. But under their first-year coach Tech should still prove to be a fun-to-support program in 2022. Among the players McGuire and company will be leaning on include junior tight end Baylor Cupp (6-7, 240,

Area Players On The Red Raiders Roster

Name Donovan Smith Jacob Rodriguez Xavier White Loic Fouonji Nehemiah Martinez I Blake Bedwell Joseph Plunk Jett Whifield Charles Robinson Wesley Smith Henry Teeter Trent Low Jackson Baggett Erik Gray Landon Peterson Drew Hocutt Zack McCown L.B. Moore E’Maurion Banks

Opponent Murray State Houston N.C. State Texas* Kansas State* Oklahoma State* West Virginia* Baylor* TCU* Kansas* Iowa State* Oklahoma* *Conference

Tahj Brooks

Baylor Cupp

Hometown/HS Frenship Wichita Falls/Rider Lubbock/Monterey Midland/Lee Lubbock/Cooper Amarillo/Amarillo high Amarillo/Tascosa New Deal Lubbock/Coronado Midland/Legacy San Angelo/Central Midland/Lee Bushland Amarillo/Amarillo High Odessa/Permian Lubbock/Frenship Amarillo/Amarillo High Amarillo/Tascosa Wichita Falls/Rider

Brock), named to the John Mackey Award preseason watch list after transferring from Texas A&M. Other key players on offense include junior running back Tahj Brooks (5-10, 220, Manor), who led Tech in rushing yards with 568 while scoring seven touchdowns last year, and junior wide receiver Myles Price (5-10, 180, The Colony), while super-senior Cole Spencer (Louisville, Ky.) and junior Caleb Rogers (6-5, 305, Mansfield Lake Ridge) will lead the effort up front. Of course the biggest question over the off-season is who will assume the quarterback reins. The battle appears to be a two-man race between senior Tyler Shough (6-5, 225, Chandler, Ariz.) and sophomore Donovan Smith (6-5, 230, Frenship). Both Shough and Smith had four starts

2022 Texas Tech Red Raiders Schedule

Date Sept. 03 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 01 Oct. 08 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 05 Nov. 12 Nov. 19 Nov. 26

Year Soph Soph Sr JR Soph Soph Soph Jr RS/Fr Fr Sr Soph Jr Fr Jr Soph Fr Soph RS/Fr

Place Time H 7:00 H 3:00 T 6:00 H TBA T TBA T TBA H TBA H TBA T TBA H TBA T TBA H TBA

Donovan Smith

Krishon Merriweather

Rayshad Williams

apiece last season. The Tech defense, which never seems to get much love, could be improved if senior cornerback Rayshad Williams (6-3, 195, Memphis, Tenn.) and senior safety Dadrion Taylor-Demerson (5-11, 195, Oklahoma City), both All-Big 12 honorable mention picks in 2021, and super-senior linebacker Krishon Merriweather (6-0, 240, Hazelwood, Mo.) can come through as expected. Another good-looking linebacker is super-senior Marquis Waters (6-1, 215, Delray Beach, Fla.), while senor tackle Jaylon Hutchings (6-0, 305, Forney) and senior end Tyree Wilson (6-6, 275, West Rusk) lead the task of holding the line. Wilson was named Liberty Bowl MVP after picking up a pair of sacks.

UTEP Miners — Conference USA

Punter Austin McNamara (6-4, 195, Gilbert, Ariz.) is a proven commodity on special teams, having earned All-Big 12 Second Team as a junior last fall when he averaged a Tech and Big 12 record 48.2 yards per boot. The McGuire era begins with the Red Raiders playing in the Jones three times in September, first against Murray State on Sept. 3, Houston and Texas, broken up by a trip to North Carolina State. Both Houston and NC State are projected to open the season ranked. Besides Texas on Sept. 24, the Red Raiders also get West Virginia, Baylor, Kansas and – to close the regular-season Nov 26 – Oklahoma at home, while going to Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU and Iowa State.

UTEP Aims For Rare Back-To-Back Winning Seasons On the heels of their first winning season since 2014, the UTEP Miners and coach Dana Dimel in 2022 will be looking to put together back-to-back winning campaigns for the first time at the school since 2004-05, and only the third time since 1987-88. UTEP returns a slew of key players from a 2021 squad that posted a 7-6 record and battled 10-game winner Fresno State to the end in the PUBG Mobile New Mexico Bowl before falling, 31-24. The Miners are projected to return 14 starters (seven offensive/seven defense) and both kickers. “Our football program made tremendous strides in 2021, and with 14 starters returning we are expecting to take another big leap forward this fall,” UTEP athletics director Jim Senter said. The Miners’ offense once again will be led by redshirt junior quarterback Gavin Hardison (6-3, 205, Hobbs, N.M.), who last season completed 198-of-357 passes for 3,218 yards with 18 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Hardison will miss all-conference first-team wide receiver Jacob Cowing, whose 1,330 receiving yards on 67 catches were the second most in school history, but he’ll benefit from the return of junior receiver Tyrin Smith (5-10,

Praise Amaewhule

Ronald Awatt

2022 UTEP Miners Schedule

Date Opponent Place Time Aug. 27 North Texas* T 7:00 Sept. 03 Oklahoma T 1:30 Sept. 10 New Mexico State T 7:00 Sept. 17 New Mexico T 6:00 Sept. 23 Boise State T 7:00 Oct. 01 Charlotte* T 4:00 Oct. 08 La Tech* T 5:00 Oct. 22 Florida Atlantic* T 2:00 Oct. 29 Middle Tennessee* T 7:00 Nov. 03 Rice* T 5:00 Nov. 19 FIU* T 2:00 Nov. 26 UTSA* T 1:30 *District 180, Cibolo Steele), who caught 33 passes for 570 yards and four TDs. Last year’s leading rusher, redshirt senior Ronald Awatt (6-0, 205, Frenship), also returns after chewing up 844 yards and six scores in 2021. Experience up front is found in redshirt sophomore right tackle Jeremiah Byers (6-5, 315, Austin Anderson), redshirt junior right guard Elijah Klein (6-5, 295), and redshirt junior

Gavin Hardison

Tyrice Knight

Tyrin Smith

center Andrew Meyer (6-5, 295, San Marcos, Calif.), along with senior tight end Trent Thompson.(6-2, 250, Cypress Falls), who a year ago grabbed four touchdown passes. Defensively, the Miners must replace leading tackler Breon Hayward, an all-conference second team pick, but they bring back all-conference first team defensive end Praise Amaewhule (6-3, 245, Katy Taylor), a redshirt junior who logged 39 tackles (13 TFLs, 5½ sacks, 10 QBHs). “He’s just so disruptive to so many facets of the game,” Dimel said. Two of last year’s top three tacklers return in senior linebacker Tyrice Knight (6-2, 240, Lakeland, Fla.), who had 102 stops (9 TFLs), and senior back Dennis Barnes (5-11, 170, Jefferson City, Mo), who logged 59 tackles (4½ TFLs). Joining Barnes in the secondary is redshirt senior safety Justin Prince (5-10, 200, Inglewood, Calif.). Two tackles return in senior Kelton Moss (6-2, 315, Jonesboro, La.) and redshirt junior Keenan Stewart (6-2, 305, Cedar Rapids, Iowa), who logged 35 tackles (7 TFLs, 2 sacks) last season. Also back after making 33 tackles (7½ TFLs, 6½ sacks) is senior end Jadrian Taylor.(6-1, 240, Lufkin). Some of the midyear transfers who made immediate impacts during the spring were safeties Josiah Allen (5-10, 185, So., Elk Grove, Calif.) and Kobe Hylton (6-1, 204, So., Atlanta), defensive end Maurice Westmoreland (6-2, 250, So., Houston), and wide receivers Kelly Akharaiyi (6-1, 195, RS So., Irving) and Marcus Bellon (5-9, 180, So., Truckee, Calif.). UTEP opens the season, the fifth under Dimel, in the Sun Bowl against North Texas on Aug. 27, the earliest start in program history and the first time since 1994 the Miners will commence a season against a league opponent. UTEP is 7-1 in the Sun Bowl since the start of the 2020 season. The Miners then travel to powerhouse Oklahoma for a Sept. 3 contest. A week later, UTEP return to the Sun Bowl to take on New Mexico State before another rivalry game at New Mexico. The Miners then host Boise State to close out the nonconference portion of its schedule. The

C-USA schedule resumes with back-to-back road contests at Charlotte and Louisiana Tech. The first bye week is Oct. 15, followed by back-to-back home games versus Florida Atlantic and Middle Tennessee. The Miners then head to Houston to face Rice before the second bye week. UTEP concludes the regular season by hosting Florida International and playing at Texas-San Antonio.

Area Players on The Miners Roster Name

Year

Hometown/HS

Reynaldo Flores

RS/Fr

El paso/Ysleta

Zach Rodriguez

RS/Fr

El Paso/El Paso High

Ryan Gonzales

El Paso/Eastwood

Ronald Awatt

RS/Fr

Lubbock/Frenship

Jalen Joseph

RS/Soph

Davis Burns

RS/Fr

Deion Hanks

RS/Soph

El Paso/Parkland

Kiante Liggins

RS/Fr

El Paso/Andress

Brady Wolfe

RS/Fr

Wolfforth/Frenship

Josh Hancock

RS/Fr El Paso/Coastal Christian

Julian Lopez

RS/Soph

El Paso/Chapin

Mark Ramos

RS/Soph

El Paso/Andress

Ivan Escobar

Soph

El Paso/Montwood

Roshaun Thomas

RS/Fr

El Paso/Montwood

Pedro Escobar

RS/Fr

El Paso/Montwood

Jael Duran

Tristin Tuialuuluu

RS/Jr

El Paso/ Del Valle

Lucas Flores

RS/Fr

El Paso/Ysleta

Juan Camacho Jr.

RS/Fr

El Paso/Bowie

Dante Granados

RS/Fr

El Paso/Chapin

El Paso/Andress El Paso/Coronado

El Paso/El Paso High

Angelo State Rams — Lone Star Conference

Angelo State Expects Much After Historic Season With seven offensive and six defensive regulars returning from a team that enjoyed an historic season, the Angelo State Rams should be a force to be reckoned with again in 2022. The Rams finished the 2021 campaign 11-3 under coach Jeff Girsch, winning their final five regular-season games after dropping two of their first three Lone Star Conference contests. In the NCAA Division II playoffs, ASU won home games over Minnesota-Duluth (48-14) and Nebraska-Kearney (20-7) before traveling to Golden, Colo., where the Rams fell in the quarterfinals to top-seeded and ninth-ranked Colorado School of Mines (34-26). It marked the second time in program history that ASU advanced to the third

Area Players On The Rams Roster

Name

Year

Hometown/HS

Alfred Grear

Brayden Wilcox

Soph

Christoval

Clayton Culp

RS/Fr

Lamesa

Donny Bishop

Midland/Legacy

Ty Casey

San Angelo/Central

Luke Houston

Abernathy

Chad Pharies

Lubbock/Frenship

El Paso/Del Valle

round of the national tournament, and the 11 wins were the most since 1989. Angelo State will be replacing several key players on defense in 2022. They will be led by junior defensive tackle Tra Colbert (6-2, 346, Temple) and junior linebacker Daron Allman (6-1, 211, Killeen Shoemaker), who was a First Team All-LSC performer. Other regulars back are senior end Weston Bauer (6-1, 263, Brady) and a pair of junior cornerbacks in Kason Cooper (5-10, 165, Dallas Mansfield) and DeShaun Douglas (6-2, 170, Carrollton Ranchview). Beefing up the secondary will be a pair of freshmen in Tristan Catan and Onyei Orupabo. Offensively, quarterback Zack Bronkhorst (6-3, 208, Galveston High Island) returns for his senior year. Bronkhorst will have a number of offensive weapons including junior running backs Nathan Omayebu III (5-11, 240, Sherman), the 2021 LSC Back of the Year) and Alfred Grear (5-6, 180, Del Valle), a First Team All-LSC utility player, as well as redshirt sophomore receiver Kel Williams (5-11, 155, Carthage) and junior tight end Daron Allman (6-1, 211, Killeen Shoemaker). The Rams must replace LSC Offensive Lineman of the Year Willis Patrick, but benefit from the return of redshirt sophomore guard Jake Long (6-3, 322, Waco Midway) as well as expected impact freshman Caden Thrift and Zenin Rudnik. The Rams return a strong kicking game with brothers Asa Fuller (6-1, 235, Fresno St.) at kicker and Cade Fuller

2022 Angelo State Rams Schedule

Date Opponent Place Sept. 01 Chadron State H Sept. 10 Colorado School of Mines T Sept. 17 UTPermian Basin* T Sept. 24 West Texas A&M* H Oct. 01 Western Oregon* T Oct. 08 Eastern New Mexico* H Oct. 15 Western New Mexico University* T Oct. 22 Texas A&M - Kingsville* H Oct. 29 Simon Fraser* T Nov. 05 Central Washington* H Nov. 12 Midwestern State* T *Conference (6-3, 215, Fresno St.) at punter.

Time 7:00 1:00 7:00 6:00 3:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 8:00 6:00 1:00

Girsch, who is 21-8 in his three seasons at ASU, and the Rams open the season at home Thursday, Sept. 1 against Chadron State before a Sept. 10 rematch at Colorado School of Mines. LSC play opens at UT-Permian Basin, then it’s home against West Texas A&M, at Western Oregon, home against Eastern New Mexico and at Western New Mexico. The regular-season winds up at home against Texas A&M-Kingsville, at Simon Fraser, home against Central Washington and at Midwestern St. in a game that could decide the conference crown.

Midwestern State Mustangs — Lone Star Conference

Midwestern State Returns To Winning Ways Under Maskill Midwestern State erased the memory of the program’s only losing season since the start of the 2000 season by claiming the Mustangs’ fourth Lone Star Conference championship – and third outright title – in 2021. The Mustangs wound up 7-3 overall and 6-1 in the league, earning Bill Maskill his sixth LSC Coach of the Year honor. The 2022 season will be Maskill’s 21st at MSU, where he is an impressive 150-60. The Mustangs return many of last year’s main contributors, including senior wide receiver/return specialist Kylan Harrison (6-1, 190, Paris), who earned All-LSC first team accolades after averaging 31.7 yards per kick and becoming MSU’s all-time TD receptions leader (21). In 2021 Harrison caught 44 passes for 687 yards and eight TDs. Another proven special teamer returning is junior punter Fernando Piedra (6-0, 190, Jacksboro), who produced one of the top statistical seasons in program history (40.2 ypp) to earn D2CCCA All-South Central Region second-team honors. Fifth-year quarterback Dillon Sterling-Cole (6-3, 215, Orange) claimed the LSC’s J.V. Sikes Award as the league’s offensive player of the year while also claiming newcomer of the year honors. The Arizona State transfer

Area Players On The Mustangs Roster

Name Dylon Davis Ritse Vaes Taikorean Phillips Brady Barnett Michael Nash

Year Jr So Jr Fr Jr

Hometown/HS Abilene/Cooper Wichita Falls/Hirschi Wichita Falls/Rider Lubbock/Cooper Wichita Falls

2022 Midwestern State University Schedule

Date Sept. 03 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 01 Oct. 08 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 05 Nov. 12

Opponent Colorado State-Pueblo Eastern New Mexico* Michigan Tech Simon Fraser(B.C.)* Western New Mexico* West Texas A&M* Central Washington* UT Permian Basin* Western Oregon* Texas A&M Kingsville* Angelo State* *Conference

Place Time H 6:00 T 7:00 H 7:00 H 7:00 T 7:00 H 8:00 T 8:00 T TBA H 7:00 T 7:00 H 1:00

passed for 2,130 yards with 20 touchdowns. Jalen March (5-10, 190, Seguin HS) was LSC Offensive Freshman of the Year, breaking out of a running back-by-committee late in the season to lead the Mustangs with 635 rushing yards (5.93 ypc). MSU will have to replace decorated center Nick Gonzalez, an honorable mention All-American. Returning All-LSC Second Teamers are junior guard Caleb Gill (6-2, 290, Denton Guyer), sophomore kicker Ritse Vaes (6-2, 150, Wichita Falls Hirschi), senior defensive end Melik Owens (6-2, 225, Cypress Ridge), senior linebacker Justin Guillory (6-2, 230, Spring), and sophomore cornerback Dylon Davis (5-10, 188, Abilene Cooper). Also back are all-conference honorable mention picks redshirt-sophomore receiver Ja’Juan Mason (5-9, 160, Allen) and junior defensive tackle Zed Asowata (6-3,

265, Cypress Ridge), The Mustangs open the home slate against a pair of non-conference NCAA Division II opponents, welcoming Colorado State-Pueblo to open the season Sept. 3 and Michigan Tech two weeks later. Midwestern State is set to play nine Lone Star Conference games, including three against affiliate league members out of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference. The Mustangs face Simon Fraser, West Texas A&M, Western Oregon and, to end the regular-season Nov. 12, Angelo State in league games at Memorial Stadium. The Mustangs will travel a total of 7,460 round-trip miles to play LSC games at Eastern New Mexico, Western New Mexico, Central Washington, UT Permian Basin and Texas A&M-Kingsville.

UT-Permian Basin Falcons — Lone Star Conference

UTPB Looks To Put Together Another Momentous Season

2021 was a momentous season for UT-Permian Basin and coach Justin Carrigan. The Falcons put together their best showing in program history, starting 4-1 and qualifying for a bowl game – the Fun Town RV Heritage Bowl against Oklahoma Baptist in Corsicana – for the first time in the program’s six-year history. Along the way, the Falcons received Top 25 votes for the very first time following a 42-31 victory over West Texas A&M and also set numerous program records in a 75-0 romp over Lincoln (Calif.). UTPB wound up the season with a 5-5 record, including 3-4 in the Lone Star Conference. Six offensive and nine defensive starters return to a roster that features 83 lettermen and 41 newcomers. Among the veterans are a pair of senior receivers in MJ Link and Kobe Robinson, both all-Lone Star Conference picks in 2021. Link (6-0, 180, Lakeland, Fla.) was a firstteam selection for his 42 catches for 628 yards and eight touchdowns while hometown product Robinson (5-7, 155, Odessa) was an honorable mention pick for his 43 grabs for 513 yards and one TD. In the backfield, the Falcons figures to hand the ball more often this season to redshirt senior Nathan Tilford (6-2, 195, Fontana, Calif.), who a year ago ran 114 times and gained 536 yards and two TDs. UTPB’s defense will be bolsters by a pair of proven

Area Players On The Falcons Roster

Name Derrick Assad Cayden Charnik Taz Crenshaw Shemar Davis Ramon Diaz Donta hayes Gabe Herrera Sergio Landeros Antonio Malone Christian Martinez Yamil Oaxaca Dawson Reynolds Carson Robersts Suddin Sapien Dominique Varela Marcos Villalobos Trent Ward Matt Zubiate

Place H H H T T T T H T T T

Hometown/HS El Paso/El Dorado Odessa/Permian El Paso/ Franklin Middland/Lee El Paso/Franklin El Paso/Parkland El Paso/Parkland Seminole Lubbock/Coronado El Paso/Americas El Paso/Montwood Odessa/Permian Odessa/Permian Midland HS El Paso/Coronado Sonora Lubbock/Monterey El Paso/Chapin

players in the secondary. Senior D’Ondre Robinson (5-10, 190, Orange, N.J.) returns after making 43 tackles with one interception, while redshirt junior Jaques Tyler (5-10, 175, Schertz Clemens) posted 21 tackles, 13 pass breakups and four picks, earning all-conference honorable mention. At linebacker will be redshirt senior Miquon Mayes (5-11, 215, Duncanville), the team’s top returning tackler producer with 75 stops (13 TFLs, 2 sacks). Carrigan and UTPB open their seventh season with three Grande games against Southwest Baptist, Western Colorado and Angelo State to kick off LSC play. After a long road trip to Western Oregon, the Falcons head to Canyon for a showdown against West Texas A&M. A home game against Simon Fraser (Canada) is followed by a road game against Texas A&M-Kingsville, home against Midwestern State, at Eastern New Mexico, back home against Western New Mexico then the regular-season finale at Central Washington.

2022 UT-Permian Basin Schedule

Date Opponent Sept. 03 Southwest Baptist Sept. 10 Western Colorado Sept. 17 Angelo State* Sept. 24 Western Oregon* Oct. 01 West Texas A&M* Oct. 08 Simon Fraser* Oct. 15 Texas A&M - Kingsville* Oct. 22 Midwestern State* Oct. 29 Eastern New Mexico* Nov. 05 Western New Mexico* Nov. 12 Central Washington* *Conference

Year RS/Jr Fr RS/Soph RS/Fr Soph Soph Fr Sr Fr RS/Fr Fr RS/Soph Soph RS/Soph Jr Fr Sr Sr

Time TBA TBA TBA 3:05 7:00 TBA 7:00 TBA 3:00 TBA 3:00

D’Ondre Robinson

Derrian Forge

Matt Zubiate

MJ Link

Nathan Tilford

West Texas A&M Buffaloes — Lone Star Conference

Hughes, WTAMU Continue Winning Ways Hunter Hughes has the West Texas A&M Buffaloes on a roll, and all signs point toward more of the same in 2022. Holding a record of 27-23, Hughes enters his sixth season at the helm of the Buffaloes, who have posted four consecutive .500 or above seasons. The Buffs went 7-4 in 2021, including 5-2 in Lone Star Conference action. WT went 5-2 at Buffalo Stadium and finished on a three-game win streak with victories over Texas A&M-Kingsville, Midwestern State and Bethel College. The Buffs claimed 16 All-Lone Star Conference honors highlighted by freshman linebacker JT Cavender (6-0, 220, Midlothian), who totaled 108 tackles (4½ TFLs) being named the LSC Linebacker of the Year as well as the LSC Defensive Freshman of the Year. Cavender is one of 14 returning starters for the Buffs, among 74 lettermen. Among leaders on the other side of the ball will be senior running back Jarrod Compton (5-10, 185, Lubbock Coronado), who last fall rushed for 604 yards and four touchdowns on 90 carries, averaging 6.7 ypc and earning Second Team All-LSC honors. Also back are senior quarterback Nick Gerber (6-1, 175, Levelland), who in 2021 threw for 2,029 yards and 14 touchdowns while completing 143of-251 passes with nine interceptions, and Gerber’s top two pass catchers in senior Noah Bogardus (6-1, 185, Eastvale, Calif.), who grabbed 38 passes for 689 yards and four scores, and sophomore Tyrie Tipton (5-11, 160, Lubbock Monterey), who added 27 grabs for 433 yards and a TD. WTAMU opens its season at home against Western Colorado before traveling to Colorado to face Adams State. Then it’s back home against Texas A&MKingsville, at Angelo State, and homecoming against UT-Permian Basin on Oct. 1. Road trips to Midwestern State and Western Oregon are followed with a home game against Central Washington, at Western New Mexico, home against Eastern New Mexico, and finally a trip to Canada to wrap the regular-season against Simon Fraser.

2022 West Texas A&M Buffaloes Schedule

Date Opponent Sept. 03 Western Colorado Sept. 10 Adams State Sept. 17 Texas A&M-Kingsville* Sept. 24 Angelo State* Oct. 01 UT Permian Basin* Oct. 08 Midwestern State* Oct. 15 Western Oregon* Oct. 22 Central Washington* Nov. 29 Western New Mexico Nov. 05 Eastern New Mexico* Nov. 12 Simon Fraser* *Conference

Place H T H T H T T H T H T

Time 7:00 7:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 7:00 3:00 7:00 1:00 6:00 8:00

Area Players On The Buffaloes Roster

Name L’Travion Brown Jaxon Burnett Niko Castaneda Reagan Cochran Jarrod Compton Cade Cox Joshua Culwell Dallan Dill Nick Gerber Jonathan Hernandez Brayden Klafka Hesston Marshall Elijah Nunez Cason Polivoda Brady Reed Xavier Rivera Brody Sutterfield Tyrie Tipton Gage Urias Ahlee Yart

Year Fr Fr Fr RS/Fr Sr RS/Fr RS/Fr Fr Sr Soph Fr Soph RS/Fr Soph Fr Jr Soph Soph Sr RS/Fr

Hometown/HS Amarillo/Tascosa Lubbock/Trinity Meadow Canadian Lubbock/Coronado Dumas Canadian Dumas Levelland Friona Spearman Wheeler Midland/Lee Amarillo/Caprock Shallowater Abernathy Bushland Lubbock/Monterey Lubbock/Coronado Dumas

Sul Ross St. Lobos — American Southwest Conference

New Coach Says Lobos Will Have Changed Mindset, Mentality, Culture

returners coming back for the 2022 season and have a great deal in place to hopefully be more than competitive in the conference. Our senior class consists of five gentlemen that have made it known to have a new mindset, mentality and culture going forward. We are excited with what we can do with our new team going forward!” Derickson is new to Alpine, having joined the coaching staff last summer. Previously he served as tight ends coach at Valparaiso University for the spring 2021 season, and before that was co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach at Howard Payne from July 2014-July 2016. The new coach is tasked with turning around a program that has not realized a winning season in a half-decade. SRSU’s last winning campaign came in 2016 when the Lobos posted a 6-4 mark, a year after a 5-5 finish. The Lobos are coming off a 2-7 season, which saw the team post victories over Texas Lutheran (12-10) and McMurry (24-11). The Lobos open the season Sept. 3 in San Antonio against Trinity before traveling to Texas A&M-Kingsville. The home-opener is Sept. 17 against Austin College, then it’s at Texas Lutheran, home against Howard Payne, home against Hardin-Simmons, at defending national champion Mary Hardin-Baylor, homecoming against McMurry on Oct. 29, at East Texas Baptist, and finally home against Southwestern on Nov. 12 to wrap up the regular-season.

Changes are under way at Sul Ross State, and the Lobos are more than ready for them. Barry Derickson has taken over as interim head coach, having replaced John Pearce upon his resignation at the conclusion of the 2021 season. Derickson, who served as the Lobos’ offensive coordinator last season, is pumped up as he looks forward to the 2022 campaign. “We are in the midst of building something great here at Sul Ross. We have a big incoming freshman class that we are very high on and look to fill in the gaps in spots we were missing from last year. We have a great core of

2022 Sul Ross St. State University Schedule

Date Sept. 03 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 01 Oct. 08 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 Nov. 05 Nov. 12

Opponent Place Time Trinity University (Texas) T 6:00 Texas A&M University - Kingsville T 7:00 Austin College* H 1:00 Texas Lutheran University* T 6:00 Howard Payne University* H 1:00 Hardin-Simmons University* T 1:00 University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor* T 1:00 Mcmurry University** H 1:00 East Texas Baptist University* T 1:00 Southwestern University* H 1:00 *Conference

McMurry War Hawks — American Southwest Conference

Mcmurry Seeks To Get Things Rolling Seeking to get things rolling, 2022 will mark the first full senior class for McMurry head coach Jordan Neal as he enters his fourth year with the War Hawks. An experienced roster will feature 15 seniors, with all but two being four-year players with Neal at McMurry. The War Hawks have won two games each of the past two seasons, going 2-3 during the COVID-shortened 2020-21 campaign and 2-7 last fall. McMurry defeated Southwestern and Austin College but was in every other game except the lopsided finale against power-packed Mary Hardin-Baylor. Neal said the War Hawks’ quarterback room will be potent with juniors Ritchie Luna (5-7, 170, Eagle Pass) and Dexter Wyble (5-10, 180, Humble) as returning starters. Luna completed 32-of-59 passes for 480 yards with three touchdowns last season while Wyble tossed for 1,397 yards with eight TDs and seven picks while completing 113-of-194. Senior Dee Robinson (5-8, 200, Rice) is a three-year starter at running back, having rushed for 407 yards and seven scores in 2021. Also in the backfield, Texas Southern transfer Rajan Cunningham (5-8, 187, Dallas Bishop Dunne) will contribute, and sophomore Drew Hagler (5-11, 195, Anson) is moving from quarterback to running back. Ryan Miller (6-0, 305, Mesquite) will be a key fifth-year senior on

the o-line. Defensively, senior Devin Nixon (6-1, 240, Vidor) will be a key player to watch on the line. Nixon was the team’s third-leading tackler in 2021 with 44 tackles (27 solo, 8 TFLs, 2 sacks, 6 hurries). Ke’Shaun Jnofinn (5-8, 180, Baytown Goose Creek Memorial) and Brenden Torrence (6-0, 190, San Diego, Calif.) both seniors, were all-conference defensive backs. Jnofinn was No. 2 on the team with 53 tackles (31 solo) while Torrence logged 36 stops (22 solo) and grabbed two interceptions. Senior Jared Mendoza (5-10, 205, Fort Worth Western Hills) should be one of the top kickers in the conference again this season after making 9-of-13 field goals (47 long) and 14-of-17 PATs. The War Hawks kick off the 2022 season in Little Rock against Birmingham-Southern. They then play three of their next four at home against Millsaps, East Texas Baptist and Hardin-Simmons, with a trip to Southwestern in Georgetown mixed in. Road trips to Howard Payne and Austin College are followed by homecoming against Texas Lutheran on Oct. 22 prior to two more road games at Sul Ross State and Mary Hardin-Baylor.

Wayland Baptist Pioneers — Sooner Athletic Conference

Pioneers Seek To Turn Things Around In 2022

all-conference honorable mention selection Evan Mickens (6-1, 335, Houston Westfield), who moved from center to left tackle to solidify that spot, junior left guard Sam Zaccardo (6-3, 305, Lubbock Coronado) and senior allconference honorable mention right guard Joe John Colurciello (6-1, 260, Lockhart), while sophomore Richard Ochoa (5-11, 260, Sachse) saw significant playing time last year and “is a great athlete.” Over on defense, Wayland’s tradition of strong linebackers continues. Joining McAlester (6-1, 200, Paris), a senior, at that spot will be 2020 senior all-conference middle linebacker Casey Buck (6-0, 210, Andrews), the team’s top tackler two years ago with 42 tackles (5 TFLs) in seven games, along with junior Andrew Villa (6-0, 190, Plainview), the stopper unit’s second-leading tackler with 51 stops. Another backer, senior Manny Arguijo (5-10, 200, Del Rio), who led Wayland with 68 tackles (7 TFLs), moved from linebacker to end for his speed and “had a great spring. Other ends are junior Caleb Molina (6-2, 230, Channelview) and senor honorable mention allconference Kevin White (6-1, 230, Tahoka), who logged 42 tackles (6 TFLs, 5 sacks). Up front will be senior tackles Gabriel Tito (6-0, 300, Rowlett) and Jaren Baltazar (6-1, 240, Bronx), who moved inside after playing end. In the secondary, sophomore Caleb Jennings (5-11, 170, Lockhart) is back after missing last year with an injury, while cornerbacks sophomore Darius Brigham (5-9, 185, Grand Prairie), junior Tari York (6-0, 170, Eunice, NM) who had 33 tackles, and senior Chester McVade (5-10, 160, Lubbock Estacado) all saw considerable playing time last season. Jadarian White of Corsicana, a transfer from Navarro, should help solidify the safety spot. The Pioneers get six home games this season, four of which come in the first five weeks against HardinSimmons, Lyon to start Sooner Athletic Conference play, Texas College, and Texas Wesleyan, with a trip to Langston in the middle. After road games at OklahomaPanhandle State and Louisiana Christian, a bye week is followed with a home game against Southwestern Assemblies of God, a trip to Arizona to face Ottawa, and finally, a return home to take on Arizona Christian.

Things haven’t gone the way the Wayland Baptist Pioneers hoped they would the last few years. WBU hadn’t enjoyed a winning season since 2016, when they went 7-3, the program’s best showing since football was reinstated in 2012. Last season started out promising for coach Butch Henderson’s Pioneers, who won two of their first four games against Lyon (Ark.) and Texas College. But Wayland went winless the rest of the way and wound up with a 2-8 mark. A significant number of players return from last season, and a handful of promising transfers have joined the ranks, to help Henderson turn things around. Wayland returns both of its team-voted most valuable players, slot receiver/kick & punt returner Skyler Whitten, on offense, and linebacker Tyrel McAlester on defense. Whitten (5-7, 160), a senior from Wichita Falls, was an all-conference honorable mention pick after leading Wayland in receptions for the second straight season with 60, resulting in 660 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. Senior Dylan Sterling (6-0, 180, Birdville) is a threeyear starter at wide receiver, whereas sophomore Isaiah Baker (6-1, 190, Fort Worth), a transfer from Adams State (Colo.) whom Henderson said “had a great spring,” also will line up. Returning after sharing duties at tight end are sophomore Dylan Jerden (6-2, 220, New Deal) and senior Quentin Rhoder (6-0, 205, New Braunfels). Veterans in the backfield are running backs Jacoby Hunt (5-8, 205, Sweetwater), a senior who ran for 373 yards and three TDs, and junior Naaji Gadsden (5-8, 180, Refugio), while quarterbacking the Pioneers’ spread offense is sophomore Bryan Ponder (6-1, 190, Wichita Falls), who won the job after transferring from Navarro. Three returning regulars in the offensive line are senior

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Opponent Place Time Hardin-Simmons University H 11:00 Lyon College (Ark.)* H 11:00 Langston* T 2:00 Texas College* H 2:00 Texas Wesleyan University* H 2:00 Oklahoma Panhandle State University* T 5:00 Louisiana Christian University* T 2:00 Open Southwestern Assemblies Of God University (Texas)* H 2:00 Ottawa University Arizona* T 9:00 Arizona Christian University* H 2:00 *Conference

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EP El Dorado Aztecs — District 1-6A

Aztecs Look To Cash In On More Time And More Work In his first year as head coach of the El Dorado Aztecs, Coach Frank Martinez couldn’t be prouder of his team and their progress. The Aztecs went 4-7 last season and 1-2 in district play. They were defeated in the bi-district game by Amarillo Tascosa. “Last season saw a great group of seniors that the new coaching staff members wish we had more time with,” Coach Martinez said. “Our players adapted to the new style and expectations in a very short period of time.” Even though they lost 13 lettermen to graduation, the Aztecs return a whopping 21 lettermen to begin the 2022 season. Moreover, those 21 lettermen will have a quality off-season with Coach Martinez in hopes of finetuning their new schemes and meeting expectations for this team. “We finally have a full off-season!” Coach

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School: El Dorado Mascot: Aztecs Colors: Cardinal Red, Black & Gold District: 1-6A Head Coach: Frank Martinez Offensive Coordinator: Andrew Macias Defensive Coordinator: Brent Jacquess Assistant Coaches: Mathew Reyes, Tony Issa, Jonathan Rye, Rudy Valdez, Dominique Ramirez, William Montano, Wesley Simental, Cedric Patterson Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 1-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 What Round of the Playoffs was Your Team Eliminated: Bi-District What Team Eliminated Your Team: Amarillo Tascosa Number of Lettermen Lost: 13 Number of Lettermen Returning: 21 Number of Offensive

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Martinez said. “The players and program members are excited to put the hard work to use.” Coach Martinez and Offensive Coordinator Andrew Macias plan to execute the spread offense this season. Last year’s rushing and passing numbers were impressive at 2,398 yards rushing and 1,711 yards passing. That is due in large part to the chemistry on offense. The offense

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Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2398 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1711 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2311 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 2182 Major Team Strength: Chemistry Major Team Weakness: Undersized All State Potentials: Quincy Estrada Players to Watch: Quincy Estrada, Albert Rabb, Devin Rubio, Ayden Torres, Evan Garcia, Dezmond Gonzalez, Deaven Medina, Nathan Marquez, Vince Azcarate Promising Newcomers: Diego Carrasco Athletic Director: JJ Calderon Superintendent: Dr. Nate Carman Principal: Vannessa Betancourt

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is led by SR QB Quincy Estrada (5-11, 200, 4.7), who passed for 448 yards in 32 completions and threw 2 TDs plus rushed the ball for 705 yards and ran for 11 TDs. Estrada will utilize the skills of leading returning receivers SR WR Alex Sotelo and SR WR/DB Evan Garcia (5-7, 142) as well as JR RB Albert Rabb (5-9, 195,4.7) who is one of the top rushers on the team this year. Also, the offensive line should have several players who will receive post-season accolades this year, including SR OG Vince Azcarate (6-1, 280, 5.3), SR OT Nate Marquez (6-3, 280, 5.4), and JR OL/DL Alexander Kimba (5-11, 250, 5.3). “Nathan is a leader of our front five,” Coach Martinez said. “Vince has shown great improvements during the offseason, and Alexander is smart and physical.” Defensive Coordinator Brent Jaquess will also use the off-season to build up his defensive guys to handle the tough District 1-6A matchups this season. Coach Jaquess will depend on all-state potential JR DT Deaven Medina

(6-3, 275, 5.1), who racked up 27 solo tackles and 21 assisted tackles last season to help shore up the line, while SR LB Ayden Torres (5-9, 192), SR DB Evan Garcia, JR DB Devin Rubio (5-10, 183), and SR LB Juan Hernandez (6-0, 186) will use their size and agility in the backfield. With a huge 8-team district, there is no time for many (if at all) non-district games. As of press time, the Montwood game is TBA, but the other games are set. The Aztecs will play Eastlake in an away game on Sept. 9, followed by their first home game of the season against Pebble Hills on Sept. 17. The next two games will be on the road against Eastwood (Sept. 23) and EP Coronado (Oct. 10). The Aztecs will enjoy their last two games at home before the playoffs as they play Socorro (Oct. 21) and Franklin (Nov. 3). “District 1-6A is a very challenging district,” Coach Martinez said. “There are some of the top teams in the city and region in the district.”22

2022 EL DORADO AZTECS VARSITY Name Quincy Estrada Alex Sotelo Evan Garcia Dez Gonzalez Jonathan Pacheco Noah Moreno Ayden Torres Juan Hernandez Jon Banda Vince Azcarate Devon Munoz Nathan Marquez Angel Trejo Devin Rubio Robert Favela Christian Harding

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El Paso Pebble Hills Spartans — District 1-6A

Spartans Enter 2022 With ‘High Expectations’

Mark Torres can hardly wait to get the 2022 season started. “Expectations are higher than ever,” the head coach said. With 30 lettermen, including seven starters on each side of the line of scrimmage, returning from last season’s 6-5 team that lost to Midland Legacy in bi-district (43-22), Torres has lots of reasons for optimism. “Last season’s team was overachievers. Underclassmen carried us to the playoffs,” said the coach, who is 29-31 in seven seasons at Pebble Hills. Leading Pebble Hills’ one-back offense will be junior quarterback Gael Ochoa (6-1, 175, 4.5), who threw for more than 1,600 yards a year ago and ran 1,300-plus yards and 13 touchdowns on 90 carries. Ochoa will have a pair of proven receivers at his disposal in senior Jalile

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Bost (5-10, 165, 4.6), who had 28 catches for 544 yards and 7 touchdowns, and junior receiver Marcus Torres (5-8, 160, 4.8), who logged 37 receptions for 440 yards and 6 scores. Torres said, “Both can stretch the field vertically” and called Marcus Torres an “instinctive” receiver who “runs great routes and has great hands.” Other explosive weapons are junior receiver Brandon Cardenas (5-9, 165, 4.7) and versatile senior athlete Jake Ledesma (6-1, 210, 4.8), a “total team leader” who plays halfback, tight end, running back, and quarterback. Another ground threat is Erik Marin, coming off a 644-yard, seven-touchdown season. The Spartans also appear solid up front with senior center Julian Venegas (6-0, 290), junior guard Caleb

School: Pebble Hills Mascot: Spartans Colors: Texas Orange, Teal, Black District: 1-6A Head Coach: Mark Torres Offensive Coordinator: Mike Harris Defensive Coordinator: Marquis Washington Assistant Coaches: Anthony Jaramillo, Melvin Sherbert, Omar Avila, Mike Sherman, Klay Gardiner, Chris Cortez, Aram Pinto, Charlie Paniagua, Hector Pacheco, Roger Enriquez, Sergio Perez Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 6-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: bi-district Team Eliminated By: Midland Legacy Number of Lettermen Lost: 15 Number of Lettermen Returning: 30

Herrera (5-8, 220), who Torres called a “great undersized player,” and junior Ghazi Al-Hofry, described as “6-4, 295 and mean.” Pebble Hills’ 4-3 defense will benefit from the return of “versatile” senior defensive back/linebacker Robert Deal (5-11, 180, 4.6), who led the 2021 team in tackles with 70 (4 sacks) and interceptions with two. Senior linebacker Omar Salas (5-8, 175) was good for 42 tackles and five sacks, while senior linemen Greg Nelson (5-11, 210) added 27 tackles (9 TFLs, 3 sacks) and Dallas Salazar (5-11, 160) 25 stops (8 TFLs, 4 sacks). Junior backs returning are Noah Sanchez (5-9, 170) with 25 tackles and Amari Welch (5-11, 165), who had 13 takedowns. Sophomore linebacker Dorian Jaramillo (6-1, 185) will bring new support. Pebble Hills plays at Canutillo to open the season, then hosts Del Valle prior to opening district against Eastwood. El Dorado follows before homecoming against Coronado. Then it’s Americas, Socorro, Montwood, Franklin, and Eastlake. Torres believes Franklin and Montwood are the Spartans’ chief competitors.22

Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: 1 back Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2504 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1714 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: RB All State Potentials: Gael Ochoa, Robert Deal, Jalile Bost, Marcus Torres Players to Watch: Gael Ochoa, Jake Ledesma, Robert Deal, Jalile Bost, Marcus Torres, Brandon Cardenas, Amari Welch Promising Newcomers: Amari Welch, Dorian Jaramillo Athletic Director: JJ Calderon Superintendent: Dr. Nate Carman Principal: Ivan Ramirez

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San Angelo Central Bobcats — District 2-6A

Bobcats More Mature In Crane’s Sophomore Season

Kevin Crane’s first season as Central’s coach saw the Bobcats earn a spot in the playoffs and, after a close 21-17 bi-district loss to El Paso Eastlake, post a 4-7 record. “Last season’s team was hit with the injury bug pretty bad. We had some players step up in some unfamiliar roles and do a good job for us. I thought our seniors did a good job of keeping our team together throughout that time and were able to lead us into the playoffs,” Crane said. Thirty-seven players won’t return, among them linebacker Bryson McNutt, defensive backs Ty Casey, Sutton Grantham, and Kentae Nichols, center Kobe Moore, running back Samuel Navarrette, and tackle Andres Sanchez. Sixteen veterans are back, including 6 starters in Central’s spread offense and 5 in the Bobcats’ 4-2-5 defense. “Going into the 2022 season, we are excited with the talent we have coming back,” Crane said. “We were very young in some critical spots last season, and we are looking to those kids maturing and playing at a faster speed and pace.” Much of Central’s success in 2022 revolves around senior quarterback Tyler Hill (6-2, 175, 4.67), who completed 148-of-264 passes for 1,962 yards with 10 touchdowns and 8 interceptions last season while rushing

School: Central Mascot: Bobcats Colors: Blue & Orange District: 2-6A Head Coach: Kevin Crane Offensive Coordinator: Caden Coots Defensive Coordinator: Joshua Willis Assistant Coaches: Regan Crim, Jake Myers, Brayden Price, Chase Martin, Josh Stephenson Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-4 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: El Paso Eastlake Number Of Lettermen Lost: 37 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 16

Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2010 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2036 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2807 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1935 Major Team Strength: Returners back in key positions All State Potentials: Tyler Hill Players To Watch: Tyler Hill, Keevon Rice, Darius Floyd, Jacob English Promising New Comers: Tyree Brawley, Colter Farmer, Jayvion Robinson

anchor our offensive line playing left tackle. He has made strides this offseason and looks to play a key role in our run game,” Crane said. Another returning starter up front is Sterling Cummings, “a big kid who looked to gain some more speed this offseason,” while Josh Arizmendi looks to gain a foothold. “Josh was a fill-in for us last season who looks to make his starting role this season.” for 820 yards and 10 TDs on 102 carries. “Tyler is athletic, fast, and has a strong arm,” Crane said. A pair of receivers key to Hill’s game are seniors Jacob English and Keevon Rice. English (6-3, 160, 4.55), a 6-foot-6 high jumper who last season broke a school record for longest play from scrimmage with a 98-yard TD reception, caught 39 passes for 710 yards and 7 TDs. “He’s a tall receiver with speed and good jumping ability,” Crane said. Rice (6-1, 165, 4.77), a “good route runner,” caught 20 passes for 308 yards and 5 TDs. Junior running backs Tyree Brawley (5-11, 185, 4.94) and Jayvion Robinson (5-9, 155, 4.75) are top ball-carrier candidates. Crane called Brawley a “powerful running back” and said Robinson shows “lots of potential.” Spearheading the offensive front is senior Eric Martinez (6-1, 235, 5.16), who will transition to left tackle. “Eric will

The Bobcats’ defense features senior cornerback Jacoby Yates (5-10, 160, 4.64), who logged 53 tackles last season. “Jacoby is a physical cover corner with good speed,” Crane said. Joining Yates in the secondary will be Landon Cowley, who had 49 stops in 2021, strong safety/ outside linebacker Austin Johnson, good for 43 tackles, and sophomore safety Colter Farmer (5-11, 165, 4.9). Senior defensive end Cadin Pizzola (6-0, 220, 4.91) is back after making 42 tackles (5 TFLs, 2 sacks). “Cadin is looking for a big year on the defensive line, potentially playing tackle,” his coach said. Linebackers in the mix are Evan Arnold and senior Darius Floyd (5-10, 230, 5.05), who will transition from running back after rushing for 461 yards and 7 TDs. Central’s season starts Aug. 26 at Shoemaker. Then it’s three of the next four at home against Montwood, Belton, and Abilene Wylie, interrupted by a game at Abilene Cooper. District begins at Midland High, then it’s home against Odessa High, at Legacy, home against Permian, and at Frenship. “It’s lots of fun playing in this ‘Little Southwest Conference’ district,” Crane said. “Legacy and Permian are always solid. Frenship has been a team on the rise. Odessa High and Midland High both had new coaches last year, and both are on the rise. It will be a battle week-in and week-out to see who makes the playoffs in District 2-6A.”22

2022 San Angelo Central Bobcats Schedule Date Opponent Aug 26 Shoemaker Sept 02 El Paso Montwood Sept 09 Abilene Cooper Sept 15 Belton Sept 23 Abilene Wylie Oct 07 Midland High* Oct 14 Odessa High* Oct 21 Midland Legacy* Oct 28 Odessa Permian* Nov 04 Frenship* *District

Midland Bulldogs

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Midland Legacy Rebels

District 2-6A

The Bulldogs bookended their 2021 season with wins over

The Rebels are no stranger to success, but 2021 saw Legacy truly dominate district play. Sweeping their district rivals, the Rebels went 6-0 to establish their undeniable claim to the district crown. The lone blemish to Legacy’s 9-1 regular season came against Arlington Martin early in the season. Following a postseason win over El Paso Pebble Hills (43-22), the Rebels came up short (7-42) against a very tough Southlake Carroll team to end the 2021 season. Graduation always leaves holes for coaches to fill, but Legacy will welcome back quarterback Marcos Davila (6’4 198 Jr.), who threw for 2718 yards and 27 TDs as a sophomore in 2021. Girevis Bobey-Munoz (6’2 266 Sr.) will anchor the O-line as the unit looks for younger players to step in and gel together. The defense returns a few more impact players. Chase Barton (6’0 255 DL Jr) and Cole Stapleton (6’3 290 DL Sr.) are stalwarts on the D-line. Legacy has a quartet of additional defenders back that played every game in 2021. Mario Serrano (6’0 185 DB/LB Sr.), Abraham Davalos (5’10 190 LB Sr.), Canyon Moses (6’0 175 DB Sr.), and DJ Davis (5’8 150 DB/P Sr.) are all back to finish their high school careers. The Rebels have again scheduled formidable non-district foes to prepare for the grind of district play and prepare the team to face tough playoff-caliber teams. Expect Legacy to be vying for another district title as well as a team poised for a deep playoff run. 22

El Paso schools but didn’t find but one victory in between those games. The season began with a (41-24 triumph over Montwood and ended with a (42-28) victory over Americas. Midland High’s lone district win came against Odessa (49-28) though the team was competitive week in and week out. The run-heavy Bulldogs will replace most of their offensive production though the team does return Jacob Urias (5’9 175 Sr.), who carried the ball 40 times last season for 367 yards and a touchdown. Urias added 7 receptions and 2 TDs via the air to his totals. Daniel Varela returns after being an impact player at the line of scrimmage. The defense also has holes to fill, but Turner Squire (5’10 MLB Jr.) is a key player back for Midland High. Athen Dominguez only played in three games last season but showed flashes of his prowess in the secondary. District play will once again be challenging, and the Bulldogs will be looking to be in the mix of teams fighting for a playoff berth down the stretch. 22

Frenship Tigers — District 2-6A

Tigers In A Pivotal Time It’s year six for Jay Northcutt at Frenship, and it seems that 2022 could go either way for the Tigers. Northcutt’s crew is coming off a 6-4 season in 2021. Twenty-two players are back, including a respectable seven starters on defense but only four on offense. The Tigers will need to find a replacement for graduated quarterback Chad Pharies, after throwing for almost 2,400 yards and 25 touchdowns and rushing for another 700 yards and 14 scores in Frenship’s spread offense signed with Angelo State. While Pharies won’t be around, the Tigers still have weapons, chief among them all-state senior guard Isaiah Kema (6-4, 285). Kerma, who has more than a dozen D1 offers and is rated in the top 100 offensive linemen in the country, makes a move to center for 2022. Another decorated veteran is alldistrict first-team senior receiver Tate Beeles (6-6, 175), who caught 34 passes for 630 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Other proven receivers are juniors Landon Hutcheson (5-10, 180), who had 31 catches for 381 yards and six scores last year, and Brooks Roberson (6-4, 175), who logged 19 catches for 274 yards and a pair of TDs. Tossing Beeles, Hutcheson, Roberson, and sophomore receiver Leyton Stone (6-2, 175), the ball this fall will be junior quarterback Hudson Hutcheson (6-0, 180). Looking into Frenship’s multiple-set defense, the top returning tacklers are senior linebackers Ethan Curbo (6-3, 190) and Kobe Ayers (5-11, 185). Curbo recorded 75 tackles (58 solo) in 2021, while Ayers ended the season with 70 stops (53 solo) and 3 fumble recoveries. Holding down end spots will be juniors Caydin Blakely (6-2, 210) and Caden Spano (6-1, 225), while the secondary could consist of seniors Elyas Soliz (5-10, 170) and Damian Olvera (5-10, 170), and juniors Benji Rios (5-10, 170) and Santiago Sanchez (5-8, 170). Reinforcements for Northcutt, who is 19-31 at Frenship, will come from last year’s junior varsity and freshman teams that went 8-2 and 9-1, respectively.22

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School: Frenship

Experience on Defense

Mascot: Tigers

Last Season’s Team

District: 2-6A

Last Season’s Team

Colors: Blue & Gold Head Coach:

Jay Northcutt

Passing Yards: 2446 Rushing Yards Allowed: 1523

2021 Record: 6-4

Team Weaknesses:

Returning: 22

Players To Watch:

Number of Lettermen Number of Offensive

Starters Returning: 4

Number of Defensive

Starters Returning: 7

Basic Offense: Spread

Basic Defense: Multiple Team Strengths: Athleticism and

Experience on Offense Hudson Hutcheson, Benji Rios, Elyas

Soliz, Damien Olvera, Santiago Sanchez , Leyton Stone, Coldon Kiser

Principal:

Greg Hernandez

2022 FRENSHIP VARSITY SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Place Aug. 25 Coronado H Sept. 02 Cooper T Sept. 09 Monterey H Sept. 16 Abilene T Sept. 23 Cleveland H Oct. 07 Midland Legacy* H Oct. 14 Midland* T Oct. 21 Permian* H Oct. 28 Odessa* T Nov. 04 San Antonio Central* H *District #Senior Night **Homecoming

Tate Beeles

Ethan Curbo

Isaiah Kema

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Odessa High Bronchos — District 2-6A

After ‘Big Strides’ In Ortiz’s Debut, Bronchos Look For More

A new era in Odessa Broncho football was started in 2021 with first-year coach Dusty Ortiz. “They bought into the new culture and schemes we implemented. They have started the winning standard here at Odessa High School,” Ortiz said of the team’s 3-7 record that included a 1-5 mark in the district. “We had great quarterback play from Diego Cervantes, and Ivan Carreon established himself as a playmaker. We were in playoff contention up until the last game of the season. Big strides were made.” About half of last year’s team graduated, including quarterback Cervantes, linebacker Elias Minjarez, running back Javonte Delce, and receiver TJ Samuel. Thirty-three players return, including five starters on offense and four on ‘D.’ “We are more experienced in our offensive and defensive systems. Our offensive and defensive lines are our team’s strengths and will be critical in allowing our quarterback to grow and gain confidence early in the season,” Ortiz said. Senior tackle Damarion Gray (6-2, 250, 4.9), who had 26 stops last season, will anchor the trenches in Odessa’s multiple-set defense. At the same time, the offensive front in the spread offense will feature Damian Dominguez, Jose Guerrero, Santiago Garcia, Kristian Howard, and Gerado Vasquez. The afore-mentioned Carreon, a 6-foot-6, 200pound junior with 4.58 speed, enjoyed a spectacular sophomore campaign with 77 catches for 1,114 yards and seven touchdowns. Blane Mendoza added another dozen catches for 136 yards and three TDs. They will be essential in developing quarterback Jalien Jones, who in 2021 threw for 203 yards with 1 TD and 7 interceptions. Dejuan Green is the top returning rusher with 225 yards and 4 TDs. Linebackers Wiki DeLeon and Jesus Carrasco are the top returning tacklers with 37 and 30 stops, respectively. Other defensive veterans include lineman Jamikel Cobb with 21 tackles and defensive back Javon Gonzales with 24 takedowns and 3 interceptions. Also being counted on is Adrain Musquiz.

School: Odessa High Mascot: Bronchos Colors: Red & White District: 2-6A Head Coach: Dusty Ortiz Offensive Coordinator: Creighton Reed Assistant Coaches: Gabe Smallwood, Colin Valley, Jon Brooks, Marquee Allison, Breckon Reed, Matt Vinson, Julian Mendez, Ryan Berns, Watkin Cocker, Derrick Mayweather, Keven Murphy, Joe Flores, Clayton Roberts, Mark Gibson Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 1-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 32

Number of Lettermen Returning: 33

Number of Offensive

Starters Returning: 5

Number of Defensive

Starters Returning: 4

Basic Offense: Spread

Basic Defense: Multiple Major Team Strength:

Offensive/Defensive Line

All State Potentials: Ivan

Carreon, Damarion Gray

Players to Watch:

Jose Guerrero, Blane Mendoza, Gerado Vasquez, Jamikel

Cobb, Jesus Carrasco,

Adrain Musquiz, Kristian Howard

Athletic Director: Tracey Borchardt

Superintendent: Scott Muri

The Bronchos play their first three games at home against Monterey, El Paso Americas, and Keller before a trip to Amarillo High. After returning home to face Schertz Clemens, Odessa begins district against Permian. Then it’s at San Angelo Central, home against Midland and Frenship, and at Legacy to wrap up the regular season. “We lost Abilene and did not gain anyone,” Ortiz said of last spring’s realignment. “I think anyone on any given night could win. We have a more challenging non-district schedule that will test us early on.”22

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Permian Panthes — District 2-6A

Panthers Bring Back Some Senior Standouts On Offense

The Permian Panthers took a bit of a hit last spring when graduation ceremonies claimed 31 players off last year’s team. That’s more than half of the roster that produced an 8-4 season which featured a 4-2 mark in the district and a bi-district win over El Paso Franklin (56-28) before a secondround loss to Trinity (28-17). Of the 28 players that coach Jeff Ellison does bring back, seven were starters on offense and four on defense. The veterans in Permian’s multiple-set offense include some senior standouts in quarterback Rodney Hall, receiver Ja’Quan Richardson and all-state lineman Harris Sewell (6-4, 300), who logged 28 pancake blocks and 18 knockdowns in 2021. Hall (5-10, 170) threw for 1,797 yards with 19 touchdowns and 4 interceptions while running for 949 yards and 13 TDs, and Richardson (5-11, 175) recorded 932 receiving yards and 13 TDs on 34 catches. Other seniors in the receiving corps will be Deonte Bass, who plays in the secondary on defense, and Tabarie Jones. Contributing juniors in the Panthers’ offense will be lineman Julio Madero (6-4, 280) and running back Juzstyce Lara (5-8, 160). The experience is harder to find in Permian’s 3-4 defense, although a trio of seniors brings credible numbers. In the secondary will be safety Bryce Woody (6-3, 190), who had 68 tackles (36 solo, 3 TFLs) a year ago, and cornerback

School: Permian Panthes District: 2-6A Head Coach: Jeff Ellison Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-4 Last Season’s District Record: 4-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Number Of Lettermen Lost: 31 Number Of Lettermen

Returning: 28 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 All State Potentials: Harris Sewell, Rodney Hall, Ja’Quan Richardson, Jadyn Pruitt, Bryce Woody, Desmond Hill

Jadyn Pruitt (5-11, 175), who intercepted four balls and broke up 10 passes. Up front, lineman Desmond Hill (6-0, 250) logged 43 tackles (14 TFLs) and 5 sacks. Lining up at linebacker will be seniors Ryder Plymell, Jace Gilliam, and Caysen Clinton. Other contributors for the Panthers, who are 31-16 in five years under Ellison, will be senior athlete Jyzaiyah Soliz and kicker Tate Terry.22

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El Paso Bel AIr Highlander — District 1-5A D-I

Highlanders Stronger, Faster, More Experienced

Averaging two wins a season isn’t what Eric Scogin dreamed about when he was named head coach at Bel Air three seasons ago. And, if all things go as planned in 2022, Scogin and the Highlanders will surpass that average. Going into the 2022 season, there is much optimism as the team is coming off its first entire offseason since 2019,” Scogin said. “The new district will be competitive, but with more experience, and with the spring and summer strength and speed gains, the team expects to be better and compete for a playoff spot.” After winning three games in 2019 and one in 2020, the Highlanders split the difference in going 2-9 last season. Despite an 0-3 mark in the district, Bel Air made the playoffs, losing in the first round to Lubbock Coronado. “The team was young and inexperienced and fought through numerous injuries. They played hard in every game and grew a lot as a football team and will be better as a result in 2022,” Scogin said. About half of last year’s team graduated, resulting in 20 letterwinners, including six starters on offense and five on defense. Leading the Highlanders’ spread offense will be quarterback Noah Moreno, who will look to wide receiver Adam Silva for many of his targets, along with newcomer Oscar Martinez. Up front, Bel Air will lean on linemen Emilio Wong and Tony Morales. Scogin is counting on running back Zach Martinez to provide ammunition in the backfield. On defense, tackle Josh Ortega, linebackers Jacob Balderrama and Ozzy Garcia, and defensive back Chris Davis will be the cornerstones, while players like defensive linemen Jesse Mendoza and JJ Lopez will need to step up and provide support in the trenches. The Highlanders won’t be able to back into the playoffs in 2022 as they’ll compete in a six-team league for at least the next couple of years. Scogin feels Parkland, Del Valle, and Horizon are the top half of the league, with the Highlanders fighting for the final playoff spot.22

School: El Paso Bel Air Mascot: Highlander Colors: Red and Royal District: 1-5A D-I Head Coach: Eric Scogin Offensive Coordinator: Quevin Redding Defensive Coordinator: Eric Martinez Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-9 Last Season’s District Record: 0-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Lubbock Coronado Number of Lettermen Lost: 19 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2291

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Passing Yards: 2321

Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 3300

Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 3000

Major Team Strength:

Experience at key positions

Major Team Weakness: Depth

Players to Watch:

Noah Moreno, Josh

Ortega, Adam Silva, Chris Davis, Jacob Balderrama, Ozzy

Garcia, Emilio Wong, Tony Morales

Promising Newcomers: Zach Martinez, Oscar Martinez, Jesse

Mendoza, JJ Lopez

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Abilene High Eagles — 2-5A D-I

Eagles To Represent Abilene In 2-5A The Eagles have continued to improve year after year under Head Coach Mike Fullen. Coach Fullen has led Abilene to back-to-back playoff appearances and heading into year four of his tenure, and the team is poised to compete for a District title against a new slate of foes thanks to UIL realignment. Abilene High finished 7-4 a season ago. After a tough 0-2 start to the season, the Eagles rallied to win seven out of the next eight games before the campaign abruptly ended against El Paso Eastwood in the first postseason game. Coach Fullen will welcome back 35 lettermen, including five offensive and seven defensive starts from last season’s squad. Expect the offense to be solid, although a lack of experience at QB is a cause of concern early on as the team looks for a signal-caller to step up and lead the unit. Beckham Paul and Dylan Slack figure to compete for time at quarterback, but lack varsity experience at that position. Abilene has plenty of other talent eager to fill leadership roles. Bad Rashaw (RB 5’9 170 4.6 SR) is a player to watch when the Eagles have the ball. Defensively, Abilene boasts an extraordinary talent in Noah Hatcher (S 5’10, 170 4.5 SR). Jason Henley is another key player to watch in 2022. Look for Austin Wood, Jacob Parker, Tristan Hall, Anthony Hernandez, and Andres Abril are all experienced players back to help lead the Eagles to new heights this coming season. Abilene will face a new district schedule as they join schools from Amarillo and Lubbock in the race for a playoff berth. Tascosa, Caprock, and Amarillo High will join the Eagles to battle for the crown and Lubbock schools Cooper, Monterey, and Coronado. 22

School: Abilene High Mascot: Eagles Colors: Black and Gold District: 2-5A D-I Head Coach: Mike Fullen Offensive Coordinator:

Returning: 35 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning 7 Basic Offense: Power Spread

Colby Huntfield, Justing

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Defensive Coordinator: James Williamson Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-4 Last Season’s District Record: 5-1

Rushing Yards: 1319 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1967 Major Team Strength: Defense, Tradition Major Team Weakness:

Last Season’s Playoff

QB experience

Record: Bi-district

All State Potential:

Finalist Round of the Playoffs

Noah Hatcher Players To Watch: Noah

Team Eliminated:

Hatcher, Jayson Henleu,

Bi-district

Dam Rashaw

Team Eliminated By: El Paso Eastwood Number of Letterman Lost: 30 Number of Letterman

Promising Newcomers: Deckham Paul Superintendent: David Young Principal: Emme Siburt

2022 ABILENE HIGH EAGLE VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Opponent Place Aug. 26 Permian H Sept. 02 Abilene Cooper Shotwell Sept. 09 Midland Legacy T Sept. 16 Frenship** H Sept. 23 Lubbock Monterey* H Sept. 30 Amarillo Tascosa* T Oct. 07 Amarillo Caprock* H Oct. 14 Lubbock Cooper* T Oct. 21 Lubbock Coronado* H Oct. 28 Amarillo High* T Nov. 03 Open *District **Homecoming

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Amarillo Sandies Golden Sandstorm — District 2-5A D-I

Sandies Will Lean On Their Defense In 2022 School: Amarillo Sandies

A formidable defense will be Amarillo High’s calling card in 2022. “Our biggest strength will be our returners on the defensive side. We are experienced and ready for a reload there,” head coach Chad Dunnam said. The Sandies forged a 9-3 record last season, going 5-1 in the district before defeating Del Valle (45-21) in bi-district before falling to Colleyville Heritage (31-10). Thirty-one lettermen graduated, including quarterback Brock Wade, linebacker Carter Johnson, guard Erik Gray (Texas Tech), and kicker Luke Laminack (TCU). Three returning starters on offense and six on defense are among 29 veterans. “We graduated a chunk of our offensive line, so we’re going to have to rebuild there. We will be a competitive team with a creative scheme to get our playmakers the ball, and defensively we will be a physical team,” said Dunnam, who is 32-14 in his time at Amarillo. Reinforcements will come from a junior varsity team that last season went 10-0. A trio of seniors will head up the Sandies’ 3-4 defense, starting with end Jacob Greeson (6-3, 215, 4.8), already a two-year starter who is the team’s top returning tackler with 98 stops (16 solo, 7 TFLs). “Jacob is long and athletic off the edge. He has a high motor with good skill,” Dunnam said. A year ago, linebacker Cohen Berry (5-10, 210, 4.8) logged 63 tackles (14 solo). “Cohen will be a great linebacker for us this year. He’s smart as can be and will have us in the right ‘D’ all game.” Outside linebacker Cooper Ivey (5-11, 185, 4.8) is back after recording 85 tackles (13 solo). “Cooper is an anchor on our defense and will be a third-year starter. He’s smart and physical.” Others shoring up the Sandies’ stopper unit will be juniors Ryan Leathers and Eddy Mpela. Leathers (5-11, 175, 4.7), a receiver on offense, totaled 32 tackles a year ago. “Rylan is a rangy safety who can help in the corner spot, too. He finds himself around the ball a lot,” Dunnam said. Mpela (6-2, 215, 4.6) was good for 46 tackles along with 120 rushing yards. “Eddy is an athletic, physical backer with great upside. He spot-played last year, but his role is bigger now,” the coach said. Ryan Lofgren is the team’s top returning sacks leader with 5½ and 49 tackles, while junior running back/defensive back JQ Ervin (5-10, 180, 4.6) had 2 interceptions. The Sandies’ multiple spread offense will be powered by senior quarterback Mason Graham (6-4, 220, 4.9), who saw very limited time last season. “Mason is a big, physical kid with a big arm and experience in the run game to make us more multiple,” Dunnam said. Receiver Jameson Garcia (6-1, 193, 4.5) figures to improve last year’s 54 catches for 885 yards with 10 touchdowns. “Jameson can play outside or in the slot. He has run-

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Colors: Black and Gold District: 2-5A D-I Head Coach:

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Offensive Coordinator: Steve Bergeski

Defensive Coordinator: Tony Cavalier

Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3

Last Season’s District Record: 5-1

Number of Lettermen Lost: 31

Number of Lettermen Returning: 29 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Returning Players Major Team Weakness: Depth and Inexperience Players to Watch: Cohen Berry, Jameson Garcia, Mason Graham, Cooper Ivey, Jacob Greeson, Deishu Rodriguez

by-you speed with a great catch radius and a solid route runner.” Anchoring the offensive front is senior Deishun Rodriguez (6-0, 285, 5.2). “Deishun is a physical road grader of an offensive lineman with good hands and great feet,” Dunnam said. An up-and-coming trenchman is sophomore Jarius Shaw (6-4, 260, 5.2). “Jarius is a big, strong, physical lineman with great upside. He will be a big-time player for us.” Others Amarillo High will lean on include junior running back Pius Vokes (5-11, 200, 4.5), the top returning rusher with 451 yards and three TDs, senior receiver Connor Haelzle (5-11, 170, 4.8), senior O-lineman Connor Marricle (6-3, 235, 5.2), and junior quarterback/defensive back Will Flaming (5-10, 175, 4.8).22

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Lubbock Monterey Plainsmen — District 2-5A D-I

Defensive Guru Thrasher Takes Helm At Monterey

The Monterey Plainsmen figure to field a stingy defense in 2022 after Judd Thrash was named head coach. Thrash most recently coached the No. 1 defense in the Dallas area for the last three years as defensive coordinator at Duncanville, where the Panthers were state finalists in 2019 and 2021. Last season, Thrash’s stopper unit held opponents to just 11 points per game and averaged two-plus turnovers. Since his coaching career began in 2005, Thrash – a Tarleton State graduate who served three years as head coach at McGregor – has coached in four state championship games and won two 4A state titles and 11 district championships. His task at Monterey will be to turn around a program coming off a 4-6 season, 2-4 in the district. Right at half of last year’s roster returns, including seven starters on offense and four on defense. “We are returning lots of experience on offense and are excited about some young players on defense,” Thrash said. The offensive veterans include a pair of linemen, senior Andres Barraza (6-3, 345, 5.5), and Daegan Hins, who have Thrash excited. “Andres and Daegan are huge, athletic players that can both dominate,” said the coach. Barraza and Hins will be clearing the way for junior running back Jayden Hibbler (5-7, 155, 4.6), a “very elusive, tough playmaker,” and protecting quarterbacks D.J. Williams (6-3, 180, 5.0), a junior, and sophomore Luke Arrington (6-4, 165, 4.9). Senior Hebrew Hunter (5-11, 175, 4.5) figures to be a top receiving target, along with Christian Williams and junior Kash Lewis (6-4, 180, 4.5). Hunter caught 83 passes for 1,306 yards and 13 touchdowns last season. “Hebrew is a tremendous route runner with great hands,” Thrash said. Monterey’s 4-2-5 defense leaders will include senior linebacker Xavier Brown (5-11, 175, 4.4) and defensive back Justin Perez. Brown, who has “amazing speed” and is “a ferocious hitter,” according to his coach, is the team’s top returning tackler with 80 stops, one more tackle than Perez. Other vets are linebacker Zykendric Johnson with 47 tackles last season, lineman Caleb Gonzales with 54 stops, and defensive back Jacobie Johnson with 38

School: Monterey 2318 Mascot: Plainsmen Last Season’s Team Colors: Columbia Blue/ Passing Yards: 1982 Scarlet Red Last Season’s Team District: 2-5A Rushing Yards Head Coach: Allowed: 1935 Judd Thrash Last Season’s Team Last Season’s Overall Passing Yards Record: 4-6 Allowed: 1637 Last Season’s District Major Team Strength: Record: 2-4 Returners on offense Number of Lettermen All State Potentials: Lost: 26 Jayden Hibbler, Hebrew Number of Lettermen Hunter, Xavier Brown Returning: 27 Players to Watch: JusNumber of Offensive tin Perez, Kash Lewis, Starters Returning: Andres Gallegos 7 Promising Newcomers: Number of Defensive Luke Arrington Starters Returning: Athletic Director: 4 Mike Meeks Basic Offense: Multiple Superintendent: Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Dr. Kathy Rollo Last Season’s Team Principal: Rushing Yards: Jack Purkeypile tackles. Monterey will benefit from the return of Andres Gallegos, punter Ryan Jordan, who averaged 41 yards a boot, and kicker Davien Jaramillo, who booted a 46-yard field goal in 2021. The Thrash era at Monterey begins Aug. 26 with a road game at Odessa High. After a home game against Abilene Wylie, a road game at Frenship, and a home game against Midland, district play begins at Abilene High. Then it’s home against Tascosa, at Caprock, and home against Lubbock Cooper, Coronado, and Amarillo High. “It’s a very tough, competitive district, and we’re excited to play in it,” Thrash said. “It’s the toughest district in all of 5A.”22 38

Lubbock-Cooper Pirates — District 2-5A D-I

Pirates So Close To Winning One For West Texas The Lubbock-Cooper Pirates can mark another successful year in their record books as the Pirates made it all the way to the state semifinal game in 2022 against 5A State Champions South Oak Cliff. The Pirates ended their season at 13-2 with their only losses against South Oak Cliff and town-rival 6A Frenship. After losing 36 seniors from the 2021 team, Coach Darden relied on his 41 returners to step up and fill key positions in order to continue the Pirate’s winning ways. In their first two games, the Pirate defense held Andrews scoreless (final score of 27-0) and Lubbock Coronado to only one score (28-7 final). As always, the Frenship game came down to a nail-biter with an unfortunate loss, 13-14. The following week was another emotional town-rivalry against Monterey (28-21 final) and then off to El Paso Hanks for a decisive victory before the district began, 55-10 final. The Pirates proved to be a champion-caliber team when they went 5-0 in district play. LCP beat Plainview (55-27), WF Rider (20-12), Wichita Falls (52-21), Abilene Wylie (38-10), and Amarillo Randall (38-0). The Pirates

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Amarillo Caprock District 2-5A D-II

Lubbock Coronado District 2-5A D-II

Finishing 4-7 overall, the Horns were probably better than their record last season, but even with a strict look at wins and losses, there were some encouraging moments to the year. Head Coach Dan Sherwood led Caprock to a 3-3 district record which showcases how the team improved down the stretch. The season did end with a tough, one-point loss (28-29) to El Paso Chapin in the Bi-District round of the playoffs. The horns nearly came back to win that game after falling behind in the first half. Caprock used a few different signal callers in 2021 though Bowen Davis (QB Sr.) and Lleyton Brown (QB Jr.) figure to top the depth chart for 2022. Caprock did not have a prolific passing game last season, but two of the three top receivers return. Damon Carrasco (RB Sr.) rushed for 1344 yards and 12 TDs last season, accounting for more than half of the Horns’ 2269 rushing yards. Jamel Acosta-Lewis (SS/ RB Sr.) is also a threat on the ground. Jaydis Ortega (WR/FS Sr.) and Aden Ramirez (WR/CB Sr.) will look to provide more spark to the offense in their senior campaigns. Aundre Reyes (MLB/QB Sr.) is the top defender back after registering 43 solo tackles and 68 assists a season ago. The aforementioned Acosta-Lewis is another key defender back for the Longhorns. Ivan Flores (DE Sr.) will be counted on to pressure opposing offenses at the line of scrimmage. Joseph Rivas (LB Sr.) is another Caprock player expected to be a force for the defense. Heading into 2022, Caprock will hope to build on last season’s late surge and again qualify for postseason play. The school’s last playoff victory came in 2018, and the Horns would like another taste of a deeper postseason run but expect District to be even more challenging after UIL realignment. 22

When Head Coach DJ Mann took over the program he once played for, expectations were high after a successful run and undefeated regular season in 2020. The first year of his tenure saw some struggles with the young roster dropping the first three games of the year before the team rebounded and finished 7-5 overall and 5-1 during district play. The Mustangs showed they are still a threat and a big postseason win over El Paso Bel Air (67-7) further highlighted Coronado’s capabilities. The season-ending defeat to Midlothian (17-21) was a tough one to swallow, as all close losses are, but the score highlights how Coronado was a handful of plays away from an even deeper run. Jett Carroll (QB/K 6’0 160 Sr.) returns after throwing for 3179 yards and 31 TDs last season. No rusher brings a ton of varsity experience into 2022, but Bricion Griffin (RB 6’0 170 Jr.) did carry the ball 24 times for 119 yards and 2 TDs last season. Graduation left a hole at the top of the receiver corps, but Jikiri McGrew (WR/RB 5’9 140 Sr.), Surreal Garrett (WR 6’1 155 Jr.), Jordan Kelley (WR 6’0 150 Sr.), and Jay’Kel McCutcheon (WR 5’7 160 Sr.) are all talented outlets. John Curry (LB 6’4 185 Sr.) led the team in solo tackles last season. Up front, De’aundre Lewis (NG/DT 6’2 222 Sr.) anchors the interior of the D-line. Ted Gilmore (FS/WR 5’9 176 Sr.) is a stalwart in the secondary. UIL realignment has made the district stronger on paper, so the battle for the crown and/or a playoff berth will be challenging. Still, the Mustangs should be in the mix with a solid cast of returning players and another year of familiarity with coach Mann’s system. 22

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Amarillo Tascosa Rebels — District 2-5A D-I

After Sharing Crown Tascosa Aims To Claim Dispatch All Rivals In 2022

The Tascosa Rebels are coming off an impressive 2021 campaign that saw Head Coach Ken Plunk and his team finish with double-digit wins (10) en route to finishing in a three-way tie for the district crown. Unlike their co-champions, the Rebels went on to win two postseason contests, so the argument can be made that Tascosa had a more successful season than their district rivals, and we all know there are plenty of discussions when it comes to debating high school football especially when Tascosa and Amarillo high are involved. Heading into 2022, that won’t change, and once again, Tascosa figures to be in the competitive mix. The team lost 38 lettermen to graduation but returns thirty-five, including four starters on offense and five on the defensive side of the ball. Tascosa finished 10-3 last season, which included a 5-1 run through the district and a pair of postseason wins over El Paso El Dorado (53-7) and Burleson Centennial (31-24) before having the season come to an end against Colleyville Heritage (41-24). The Rebels’ offense will have to deal with inexperience at QB and on the offensive line, but the team does welcome back several gifted ball carriers. Tayden Barnes (Sr. RB/DB) and Treshun Wilson (Jr. FB) both rushed for over 400 yards a season ago. Other key players back for Tascosa are Keevin Ledoux (Sr. LB), Hudson Farris (Sr. DB/RB), Walker Norvell (Sr. OL), Dominick Hernandez (Sr. OL), and Brenyn Barnes (Sr. LB/FB). The force that is Avion Carter (Sr. DE) is back for his senior season after racking up 9 sacks and 19 QB pressures a season ago. A tough non-district slate of games will prepare the Rebels beginning with a match against in-town rival Palo Duro. The Rebels will meet Midland Legacy at WTAMU for week two before hosting Odessa Permian. In the final tune-up before district play, Tascosa travels to Hereford. September 23rd marks the culmination of what is unofficially called Hell Week among supporters of both Tascosa and Amarillo High. The hijinks of bygone years have mostly been replaced by good hard play on the field, but this rivalry will always be a big deal and coming at the onset of District play, it sets the tone early on. Abilene High ventures north to close out September. The Rebels open in October with a trip to Lubbock to face Monterey before returning to Dick Bivins to face Caprock. On October 28th, Tascosa goes back south to take on Lubbock Cooper. In the regular season finale, the Rebels will attempt to avenge their lone district loss of 2021 when they host Lubbock Coronado.22

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School: Tascosa Mascot: Rebels Colors: Scarlet & Black District: 2-5A D-I Head Coach: Ken Plunk Offensive Coordinator: Josh Ritchey Defensive Coordinator: Dane Hamrick Assistant Coaches: Josh Ritchey, Derek Galt, Dale Davis, Moises Sandoval, Christian Caflisch, John Whitfield, Dane Hamrick, Dustin Bohannon, Jay Belcher, Trey Burleson, Joe Ledoux, Bret Scheve, Jason Patrick, Jason Underwood, Tae Tillman Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-3 Last Season’s District Record: 5-1 Last Varsity Record: 6-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 35 Number of Lettermen Returning: 38

Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Flexbone Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 4718 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 676 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1991 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1624 Major Team Strength: Understanding of offensive/ defensive scheme Major Team Weakness: Inexperience at QB/OL Top Returnees: Avion Carter, Tayden Barnes, Keevin Ledoux, Hudson Farris, Walker Norvell, Dominick Hernandez, Brenyn Barnes, Treshun Wilson Top Newcomers: Israel Obando, Cassius Carter, TJ Tillman

2022 Tascosa Rebels Schedule

Date Opponent Aug. 25 Amarillo Palo Duro (V) Sept. 02 Midland Legacy Sept. 09 Odessa Permian Sept. 16 Hereford Sept. 23 Amarillo (V)* Sept. 30 Abilene* Oct. 07 Lubbock Monterey* Oct. 20 Caprock (H)* Oct. 28 Lubbock Cooper* Nov. 03 Lubbock Coronado* *District

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El Paso High Tigers — District 1-5A D-II

Can El Paso ‘Dig In’ & Be ‘Elite’? With a foundation solidly under them after a head

School: EL Paso High

coaching change, the El Paso Tigers are ready to begin

Mascot: Tigers

building. Coach Ray Aguilar Jr. led the Tigers to a 3-7

Colors: Orange, White, &

record in 2021, including 2-4 in district action. “Last year,

Black

we built a foundation on which our program can grow.

finished the year, which led to some great momentum

Offensive Coordinator:

going into the off-season.”

Grant Jordan

Twenty-two players were lost off last year’s squad,

Defensive Coordinator:

among them receiver Christian Carrillo and linebacker Cristian Quintana. A dozen players are back, including excited for this upcoming season,” Aguilar said. “We

David Cortinas, Nick

key players, Christian

our “Dig In” culture. Our program standard is ELITE, and

Pace, Daniel Pulido Jr.,

our kids are holding everyone accountable to it.”

Pablo Sepulveda

The Tigers will be looking to update their playoff

Record: 3-7 (2-4)

last district championship was in 1995. Leading the

Lost: 22

(6-1, 180), who heads up a solid senior group after last

Number of Offensive

scores. “Gerry returns bigger, faster, and stronger. He

Starters Returning: 6

has done an incredible job this offseason and has also stepped up as a leader,” Aguilar said. The Tigers got a

Number of Defensive

nice gift with the arrival of senior running back/defensive

Chairez Lueranze Johnson David Cervantes Superintendent:

Returning: 12

16 touchdowns and also rushing for 635 yards and five

All State Potentials: Luer-

Athletic Director:

Number of Lettermen

year completing 123-of-223 passes for 2,002 yards with

Quintana (LB)

Promising Newcomers:

Number of Lettermen

charge to get that done will be quarterback Gerry Chairez

Carrillo (WR) and Cristian

anze Johnson, Gerry

Last Season’s Overall

resume, which hasn’t been done since 2013. El Paso’s

Major TeamWeakness: sive starters. Also lost

Eddie Noriega, Tracy

COVID hit in 2020. I’m very proud of the team’s buy-in to

strong senior group. Replacing many defen-

Falk, Willie Johnson Jr.,

had our first full off-season since I was hired right when

Gerry Chairez and a

Matt Jones

Assistant Coaches:

six offensive and three defensive starters. “We’re very

Last Season’s Team

Returning starting QB

Ray Aguilar Jr.

took off,” Aguilar said. “I was proud of the way our team

Rushing Yards: 1058

Major Team Strength:

Head Coach:

buying into the program, our culture and scheme really

Last Season’s Team

Passing Yards: 2362

District: 1-5A D-II

We started the season out slow, but as the team started

Starters Returning: 3

Diana Sayavedra Principal: Mark Paz

back Lueranza Johnson (6-1, 185. 4.68), a move-in from Wisconsin “who shows a lot of promise,” Aguilar said. Another veteran skill position player is senior athlete Peter Chavez (5-10, 165), who rushed for 369 yards and 4 touchdowns and also caught 11 passes for 2 more scores a year ago. Meanwhile, junior Edgar Garcia (6-2, 180) moved to tight end during the off-season and will play linebacker on defense after making 36 tackles a year ago. Anchoring the line will be a pair of team captains in Nick Salazar (5-8, 190), a right tackle, and defensive end

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El Paso Andress Golden Eagles — District 1-5A D-II

Andress Should Be In The Hunt In his first year at the helm, Head Coach Chris Taylor couldn’t have been prouder of his Andress Golden Eagles after going 9-3 overall, 5-1 in district play, and 1-1 in the playoffs for the 2021 season. “Last season, our seniors led and carried our team to all of the success we had,” Coach Taylor said. “What an honor it was to be around those players.” The year started strong for the Golden Eagles as they defeated Chapin (42-13) and Parkland (24-20) before losing to Franklin (21-41). It was a wake-up call for the team as the following week was the beginning of a very tough district schedule. Andress came roaring back and beat Bowie (52-22), Austin (34-14), and Bel Air (48-42) before losing a heartbreaker to Burges (3435). The Golden Eagles won out the rest of district play defeating Irvin (48-7), El Paso (72-8), and Jefferson (35-21). Andress would defeat Ysleta in the first round of the playoffs (42-6) before losing to Wichita Falls Rider in the second round (13-37). With success comes success in other aspects of athletes’ lives. Andress has several players who are multi-sport athletes as well as plan to play at the next level. “Malcolm Anderson has already committed to play at West Point,” Coach Taylor said. “Shawn and Isiah Owens are three-sport athletes (football, soccer, and track). Elias Duncan, our quarterback, is also one of the best wrestlers in the region.” After the 2021 season, the Golden Eagles graduated twenty seniors from the program, which means that only 10 returning lettermen will begin the process of starting to rebuild for the 2022 season. And, of those ten, there are 6 returning starters on offense and only 3 returners on defense. “I’m looking forward to seeing how we develop individually and as a team throughout this upcoming year,” Coach Taylor said. SR WR/RB Malcolm Anderson (5-10, 185) returns for the 2022 season as the leading rusher and receiver from last season. In 2021, Anderson ran for 640 yards in 54 attempts and caught 14 TD passes, plus Anderson ran for 874 yards in 40 receptions and scored 10 rushing TDs. Another leader returning this season is SR QB Elias Duncan (6-2, 190). The latter threw for 1450 yards last season in 67 completions for 15 TDs while in a spread offense under the direction of Offensive Coordinator Chris Wells. He also rushed for 593 yards in 80 attempts for 8 TDs. Another positive aspect of the offense is the experience and talent of SR OL/DL Eric Romero and JR T/DL Craig Wydra (6-3, 284), as well as SO OL/DL Andrew Nick (5-10, 250) and SO G/DT Bryan Vega. “Craig is strong and

School: Andress Mascot: Golden Eagles Colors: Maroon & Gold

Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3

District: 1-5A D-II

Basic Offense: Spread

Head Coach:

Basic Defense: 3-4

Chris Taylor Offensive Coordinator: Chris Wells Defensive Coordinator: Kevin Nguyen 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: Area Team Eliminated By: WF Rider Number of Lettermen Lost: 20 Number of Lettermen Returning: 10 Number of Offensive

Major Team Strength: Speed and O-Line Major Team Weakness: Varsity Playing Experience All State Potentials: Malcolm Anderson, Elias Duncan, Craig Wydra, Jaden Patton - Carter Players to Watch: Shawn Owens, Isiah Owens, Andrew Carbajal Promising Newcomers: Marcus Wilson, Jared Gordon, Andrew Nick, Bryan Vega Athletic Director: David Cervantes Superintendent: Diana Sayavedra Principal: Joseph Manago

physical,” Coach Taylor said. “And Eric is also quick and physical.” On defense, Defensive Coordinator Kevin Nguyen will run a 3-4 basic defense using the talents of SR DE Jaden Patton-Carter (6-2, 230) to dominate with his size and agility. Other notable players include SR WR/DB Shawn Owens (6-1, 165), SR WR/DB/K Isiah Owens (6-0, 165), JR Andrew Carbajal (5-9, 165), and underclassmen SO RB/DB Marcus Wilson (5-8) and SO WR Jared Gordon (5-6, 138). Andress will start the 2022 season at home against Eastlake on Aug. 26 and then a travel game to Franklin on Sept. 2. The Golden Eagles will host Del Valle on Sept. 9 and Horizon on Sept. 16 before heading to Midland on Sept. 23. After a bye week, district play begins against El Paso on Oct. 7 and Canutillo on Oct. 14 with both games being at home. The Eagles will play Jefferson on Oct. 21 and Burgess on Oct. 28 before finishing the regular season against Chapin on Nov. 4. “The additions of Canutillo and Chapin have made our district very competitive,” said Coach Taylor.

Jefferson Silver Foxes — District 1-5A D-II

Foxes Up For The Challenge Of 1-5A Family. That is Jefferson’s Head Coach Tony Martinez’s “why” for doing what he loves, football. Most teachers/coaches have two families, and Coach Martinez is no different. “I have three young girls and a boy who are what make me the coach I am today,” Coach Martinez said. “My brother is also a coach and a great mentor to me.“ While Coach Matinez has his own personal family, he also has his football family, who are the young men he is molding into a team every year. “We came together with a great group of young men,” Coach Martinez said. “We have seen growth these past four years.” Last season, the Silver Foxes started strong with wins against Alpine (44-27), San Elizario (47-7), and Bel Air (33-14) before suffering a heart-breaking 1-point loss to Ysleta (34-35) and then their first district loss against Burgess (22-28). Jefferson would win their next three district games against Irvin (36-28), El Paso (55-0), and Bowie (59-21). Even though they would lose their next two district games against Austin (19-42) and Andress (21-35), they had enough wins to make it to a playoff game. Jefferson went 6-5 overall and a 3-3 district record. They were eliminated by Canutillo in the first round. The 2022 season will see only a few returning starters on the field, 5 on offense and 4 on defense. Fifteen players were lost to graduation, leaving 11 returning starters to run the power spread offense and 3-3-5 defense. “We are young, and we will have a lot to prove,” Coach Martinez said. One returning star from last season includes SR receiver Roman Gomez (5-10, 175, 4.6). Gomez had a total of 800 yards receiving in 50 receptions and scored 9 TDs. Other returners include SR RB/CB Miguel Rubio as well as SR WR/DL Dilan Navarro (6-3, 178). The offensive line has some strong leaders who should provide the power in the running game. Sr OL/DL Alberto Rivera (6-2, 275) and Sr OL/DL Manny Dominguez are both 3rd-year starters who will both create the holes and the lanes for a physical run game that Offensive Coordinator John Harris will orchestrate. Other players to watch are Andre Lopez,

Filan Navarro

Andre López

School: El Paso Jefferson Mascot: Silverfox Colors: Silver & Red District: 1-5A D-II Head Coach: Tony Martinez Offensive Coordinator: John Harris Defensive Coordinator: Robert Cordero Assistant Coaches: James Vasquez, Erik Garcia, Tony Pinion, Andy Najar, Jose Ramos Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoff Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated by: Canutillo Highschool Number of Lettermen Lost: 15 Number of Lettermen Returning: 11

Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Power Spread Basic Defense: 3-3-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2204 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1937 Major Team Strength: Physical Run Game Major Team Weakness: Youth All State Potentials: Roman Gomez Players to Watch: Albert Rivera, Many Dominguez, Dilan Navarro, Andre Lopez, George Villanueva, Ruben Martinez Jessie Chavez, Greko Campos Promising Newcomers: Jesus Ochoa, Ernesto Cuevas Principal: Yong Vega

George Villanueva, Ruben Martinez, Jessie Chavez, and Greko Campos. Promising newcomers will include Jesus Ochoa and Ernesto Cuevas. The 2022 district schedule will look different this year as Jefferson will go against some familiar and not-sofamiliar foes. “We are in one of the toughest districts in Texas,” Coach Martinez said. “We are excited about the challenge.” The team who knocked them out of the playoffs last season is within the district schedule, Canutillo. Canutillo should come back just as strong as last year, creating a drama-filled rematch later in the season. Other teams that Jefferson will face include Andress, Chapin, Burges, and El Paso. The teams dropped from their district schedule include Bowie, Austin, and Irvin. Jefferson will need their young talent to hurry and grow into leadership roles to have a chance at the playoffs this year. If they remember to rely on their family motto, they may have a shot at the playoffs once again this season.22

Román Gómez

Abilene Cooper Cougars — District 2-5A D-II

Cougars Must Build On Last Year’s Experiences The experience shoe is on the other foot in 2022 for the Abilene Cooper Cougars. After being young at skill spots in 2021, the Cougars will benefit from having a number of veterans in those positions this coming season, although they’ll be a bit green in the trenches. “This group needs to build on experiences learned from last year. We will have more experience in the skill position but some inexperience on the offensive and defensive lines,” head coach Aaron Roan said. “Depth is something we must continue to build.” Cooper finished last season 6-5. That included a 4-3 record in the district followed by a loss to eventual state quarterfinalist Colleyville Heritage in bi-district (63-21). “Last year’s team was young at the skill position. We had some experience up front. We started slowly in a couple of our district losses. We played a really good Heritage team in the first round of the playoffs,” recalled Roan, who is 30-15 in his four seasons with the Cougars. Graduation took a heavy toll on the team, claiming 28 players, including linebacker Jacob Deax, defensive back Jett Villarreal, defensive lineman Jacobe Moore, receiver Caleb Kasongo and offensive linemen Hagen Davilla, Elie Casarez, and Brayden Flores. Among 20 players returning are six starters in Cooper’s spread offense and five in the 3-4 defense. One of the biggest factors working in Cooper’s favor is the return of senior quarterback Chris Warren (6-1, 205, 4.75), who last season completed 120-of-218 passes for 1,469 yards with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing for 537 yards and 5 TDs. Two of Warren’s top targets will be senior receivers Cameron Herron (5-7, 170, 4.5), who caught 36 passes for 606 yards and 9 TDs a year ago, and DeAndre Ralston (6-0, 180, 4.7), who grabbed 13 balls, and junior Jaylen Parker (6-1, 170, 4.7). In the backfield, Mikei Flye is back after rushing for 369 yards and 6 scores. Offensive line candidates are Joe Guevara, Noel Herrera, and Hayden Macke, along with sophomore G Carter (6-0, 245, 5.1). Cooper’s top returning tacklers are senior linebackers Johnathan Vanwinkle (5-10, 190, 4.6), who logged 78 tackles (12 TFLs, 6 sacks) and 3 fumble recoveries, and JaQuinton Gates (5-11, 205, 4.8) with 70 tackles (11 TFLs, 3 sacks). Joining them will be junior Lucas David (6-1, 200, 4.8). In the secondary, senior Michael Ramis (6-0, 170, 4.65) contributed 43 tackles while Jaelnd Pryor got 40 takedowns (2 TFLs) and jumped on three fumbles. One of the key cogs up front will be Za’Kyree Sims, who a year ago got 27 tackles (5 TFLs, 2 sacks). Other prospects Roan will choose from are Gavin Garcia, Carson England, Malik Jackson, Ethan Deleon, and Damon Carrillo.

School: Abilene Cooper Mascot: Cougars Colors: Royal, Red, White District: 2-5A DII Head Coach: Aaron Roan Offensive Coordinator: Will Wise Defensive Coordinator: Scott Stewart Assistant Coaches: Kyle Johnson, James Hadnot, Michael Breninger, Zane Hernandez, Levi Keith, Rett Dittfurth, Josh Alcorn, Chad Coleman, Brandon Stover, Chance Pierce, Carlson Humphreys Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 4-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: First Team Eliminated By: Colleyville Heritage Number of Lettermen Lost: 28 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6

Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2021 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1723 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1447 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1927 Major Team Strength: Skill Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Chris Warren, Johnathan Vanwinkle, Cameron Herron Players to Watch: JaQuinton Gates, Gavin Garcia, DeAndre Ralston, Carson England, Jaelnd Pryor, Joe Guevara, Malik Jackson, Michael Ramis, Mikei Flye, Ethan Deleon Promising Newcomers: G Carter, Damon Carrillo, Superintendent: Dr. David Young Principal: Lyndsey Williamson

Cooper kicks off the season at home against Keller on Thursday, Aug. 25, before two more games at Shotwell against Abilene High and San Angelo Central. The next three games are on the road against Lubbock Coronado, Odessa Permian, and, after an open week, Wichita Falls Rider in the district opener. Then it’s back home against Palo Duro, at Plainview, home against Lubbock High, and at Abilene Wylie in the regular-season finale. “If we can progress through the non-district schedule and continue to improve, we can be very competitive in district play,” Roan said. “I believe Rider will be the favorite. They have played deep into the playoffs for a while now. The rest will battle for the other three spots.”22

Amarillo Palo Duro Dons — District 2-5A-D-II

Palo Duro Focused On Big Goals Proud Preparation Prevents Poor Performance is the motto that the Palo Duro Dons live by on and off the field. “We want to be a playoff team,” Head Coach Eric Mims said. “We need to prepare well each week mentally and physically. Our attention to detail throughout the week will help us on game night. We need to play sound fundamental football. We need to stay healthy and avoid turning the ball over on game nights to have a good season. We will compete hard weekly and give ourselves an opportunity to win every game we play.” In his first season as the Palo Duro Dons’ coach, Head Coach Eric Mims, Sr., returned to his alma mater to lead his high school team into a new era of Dons football. Palo Duro went 5-5 last season. “Last season was my first year at Palo Duro,” Coach Mims said. “The young men worked so hard.” The 2021 season started really strong with wins against Seminole (34-26), Plainview (64-41), Wichita Falls (39-14), and Borger (34-13), making them undefeated in non-district play. Then the Dons faced their first district foe in Tascosa and lost their first game by 6-47. Then always-tough Coronado came to town and gave them their second defeat. Palo Duro earned their only district win against Lubbock (24-0) before finishing their district schedule with losses against Amarillo, Caprock, and a heart-breaker overtime loss against Monterey (38-44). “I told them when I saw them that I saw a playoff team,” Coach Mims said. “That was our goal, and we fell short. My heart broke for that group of seniors because they never experienced the playoffs.” But, it is a new year and a new season, and the Dons are ready and more experienced than ever to make the playoffs a reality. With 22 returning players, the coaching staff and school are excited about the possibility of returning to the playoff bracket, a feat that hasn’t been reached since 2014. Offensive Coordinator Joseph Hawthorne and Defensive Coordinator Dannie Snyder will have a talented bunch returning to starting positions, 7 returning offensive and 6 returning defensive to run the multiple spread offense as well as the 3-4 defense schemes. “We want to be a playoff team,” Coach Mims said. “None of our players have ever played in a playoff football game. We have to learn to win and how to handle success. We have to play our best football week in and week out. We must stay healthy and keep our best players on the field.” Among those returning are standout SR LB Kameron Brown (6-1, 215), who is a 3-year letterman and has skills on both sides of the ball plus special teams. “He is a jack of all trades,” Coach Mims said. “He is a leader.” Another couple of standouts are SR RB Tre-Shon Monroe (6-0, 200) and SR DT Parrion Ware (6-2, 270). Their size and athleticism will stand out this season. Other players to watch are SR QB Avery Randle (6-0, 180), SR DT Triston Moore (6-3, 280), SR QB Jayden

School: Palo Duro Mascot: Dons Colors: Royal Blue & White District: 2-5A-D-II Head Coach: Eric Mims, Sr. Offensive Coordinator: Joseph Hawthore Defensive Coordinator: Dannie Snyder Assistant Coaches: Joseph Hawthorne, Dannie Snyder, Ziggy Hood, Adam Lane, Jerimiah Johnson , Tyson Wormsbaker, D’yonne Luke, Charles Cash, Casey Salmon Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-5 Last Season’s District Record: 1-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 18 Number of Lettermen Returning: 22 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4

Major Team Strength: Defensive Line, Return All Offensive Skill Players, Team Speed, Work Ethic Major Team Weakness: Lack Of Success, Experience And Physical Strength All State Potentials: Kameron Brown, Tre’Shon Monroe, Parrion Ware Players to Watch: Avery Randle, Triston Moore, Jayden Garza,KT Dean-Oliver, Sammy Santos, Brian Gonzales, William Richmond, DaKarie Hollings, Hernan Cazares, Abdurahman Hussein Promising Newcomers: Taurean Johnson, Ali Hopson, Jatourian Franklin, Ivan Romero Athletic Director: Brad Thiessen Superintendent: Doug Loomis Principal: Amy Dorris

Garza (5-10, 170), and JR KT Dean-Oliver (6-0, 150). The offensive line has some big boys who can definitely give the spread the time it needs to make it happen. Some of these offensive linemen will include JR OL Sammy Santos (6-2, 270), SR OL/DL Brian Gonzales (6-0, 255), JR TE William Richmond (6-2, 215), and JR OL Hernan Cazares (5-8, 265). Other notable players include SR LB DaKarie

2022 PALO DURO VARSITY SCHEDULE

Date Opponent Aug. 18 Amarillo HS Aug. 25 Tascosa Sept. 01 Caprock Sept. 09 Estacado Sept. 15 West Plain Sept. 23 Randall Sept. 30 Open Oct. 06 Lubbock HS* Oct. 14 Abilene Cooper* Oct. 21 WF Rider* Oct. 28 Abilene Wylie* Nov. 04 Plainview* *District

Place H H H T H T

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Hollings (5-8, 205) and SR WR Abdurahman Hussein

Rider, Lubbock High, Abilene Cooper, Abilene Wylie, and

(5-10, 150).

Abilene High. “We were assigned to Division 2,” Coach

For the 2022 season, Palo Duro will face some

Mims said. “Our overall travel increased; however, the level

new opponents now that they are in Division 2. They will no

of the competition in our district is as stiff as the district we

longer play Amarillo teams for their district season; rather,

left. We look forward to having tough competition week in

the Dons will travel south and east to face Wichita Falls

and week out.”22

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Plainview Bulldogs

Rider Raiders District 2-5A D-II

District 2-5A D-II The Bulldogs finished 1-9 overall and 0-5 during district play last season. Plainview’s’ last district in came in 2018 over Abilene Wylie and Head Coach Johnathon Haddock hopes to change that in 2022. The roster returns many of last season starters, giving the Bulldogs added experience and familiarity with the program than it has not had in recent seasons. Changing the recent culture might be the toughest test, but the team has been working hard in the offseason and Coach Haddock will be hoping that work in and out of the weight room pays off on the field for his players.

Twelve wins to only two losses. A near perfect 4-1 mark during district play. A trio of playoff wins. These tell of Rider’s 2021 success, but still one hurdle let the Raiders two stumbles along the way. The lone district loss came against Lubbock Cooper and that same Pirate squad ended Rider’s season in the postseason rematch. There is no shame in losing to a quality team and program

Abilene Wylie Bulldogs

but when your only two defeats come against a district

District 2-5A D-II

rival the sting is not easy to forget. The chance for revenge will come but UIL realignment

The Bulldogs have not quite lived up to their winning tradition the last few seasons and while there were some strong moments in 2021, Wylie missed out on postseason play. Finishing 4-6 overall and 2-3 during District play, The Bulldogs finished in tie for third place. UIL realignment has brought a few changes to the district schedule, and it will be interesting to see how the Bulldogs compete with these new additions. With Cooper being moved to the district the Southtown Showdown will have added importance for at least the next two seasons. Wylie and Copper will battel with Amarillo Palo Duro, Lubbock High, Wichita Falls Rider, and Plainview for district supremacy.

has rendered the game against Lubbock Cooper a non-district affair for at least the next two seasons. The Raiders will compete against a new Cooper (Abilene), as well as Abilene Wylie, Amarillo Palo Duro, Plainview, nd Lubbock High for the next two seasons. Head Coach Marc Bindel will look to keep the winning tradition going with a roster that welcomes back notable players such as Luke Gambs, Anquan Willis, Tpbias Oliver, jack Pitts, Kaden Jones, and Jordan Gibbs.

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Class 4A Top 5 Teams 1. Dumas (9-3)* (28-6-6)** 2. Canyon (8-3)* (27-4-4)** 3. WF Hirschi (12-3)* (17-8-4)** 4. Seminole (5-6)* (29-6-5)** 5. Brownwood (4-7)* (24-7-10)** *2021 Record **Number

Lettermen & Off. & Def. Starters Returning

Preseason District Selections Division I

Division II

District 1

District 2

District 3

District 1

District 2

District 3

1. Riverside

1. Brownwood

1. Dumas

2. Andrews

2. Canyon

2. Fort Stockton 2. Perryton

2. Graham

3. Estacado

3. Randall

3. Clint

3. Greenwood

4. Pampa

4. Mountian View 4. Levelland

4. Snyder

5. Herford

5. Pecos

5. Sweetwater

Austin

3. Irvin

4. San Elizario 4. Big Spring 5. SA Lake View

Monahans

Seminole

3. Borger 5. West Plains

WF Hirschi

6. Fabens

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El Paso Austin Panthers — District 1-4A D-I

There’s Plenty To Excite The Golden Panthers

With only four players not returning from last year’s seven-win Austin Golden Panthers team, there’s plenty for head coach Eric Pichardo to be excited about in 2022. “Lots of people are returning from a very successful team,” said Pichardo, adding, “This year’s team is the same team that went 10-0 their ninth-grade year.” Austin won five of its six district games in 2021 before falling in the first round of the playoffs to Parkland (42-21). “Last season’s team was very young but very aggressive and knowledgeable on the things we do on offense and defense,” said Pichardo, who is 32-19 in five years at Austin. Of 18 veterans returning, 10 started on offense and 8 on defense. Headlining the list is senior running back/ linebacker Jayden Wilson (6-2, 221, 4.6), who last season ran for 1,418 yards and 14 touchdowns on just 120 carries, while on defense was in on 116 tackles (46 TFLs, 5 sacks), which leads all the returning players. Israel Luna added 550 yards rushing and six TDs on 51 carries while getting 45 tackles (6 TFLs) from his linebacker spot. Senior quarterback Irving Cortinas is back under center in Austin’s Pro Wing-T offense – which produced 3,330 rushing yards in 2021. He completed 32-of56 passes for 531 yards with 5 touchdowns and 7 interceptions while on defense, logged 43 tackles (22 TFLs, 5 sacks) with 4 turnovers. Senior receiver Sebastian Morales had 4 touchdown receptions. The Golden Panthers are experienced up front, where seniors Moses Gurrola and Eloy Romo are twoyear starters on offense, and junior Sebastian Valles is an all-district first-team performer. In the defensive trenches of Austin’s 50 defense are two-year starter Albert Aranda (5-11, 220, 5.0) and senior Sergio Rodriguez, who had 57 tackles (12 TFLs, 3 sacks) last year. Veterans in the secondary are junior two-year starter Matt Felix (6-0, 160, 4.5), good for 26 tackles last year, and senior Oscar Azpeitia, who was in on 37 tackles (10 TFLs) and made 4 interceptions. At linebacker will be junior Jacob Marufo (5-10, 175, 4.3), whom Pichardo described as “quick and fast.” Among the promising new faces on the roster is sophomore Vaughn Faleafaga. Austin’s non-district opponents are Fort Stockton, Parkland, Canutillo, Hanks, El Paso High, and Dumas. District play features games against San Elizario, Riverside, Bowie, and Irvin. “We have fewer district games this year but a very tough pre-district schedule,” said Pichardo, who feels Riverside and Bowie will be the Golden Panthers’ most formidable challengers. “We will finally play teams with the same number of athletes.”22

School: Austin Mascot: Golden Panthers Colors: Brown & Gold District: 1-4A D-I Head Coach: Eric Pichardo Offensive Coordinator: Christian Valles Defensive Coordinator: Jorge Tarango Assistant Coaches: Ed Reveles, Jesus Carrillo, Rick Pinon, Cesar Tango, Carlos Chavez, Fernie Villa Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-4 Last Season’s District Record: 5-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated by: Parkland High School Number of Lettermen Lost: 4 Overall Number of Lettermen Returning: 18 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 10 Number of Defensive

Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Pro Wing T Basic Defense: 50 Team Rush Yards: 3330 Team Pass Yards: 504 Rush Yards Allowed: 774 Pass Yards Allowed: 1523 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 774 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1523 Major Team Strength: Defense Major TeamWeakness: Passing All State Potentials: Jayden Wilson Players to Watch: Jayden Wilson, Irving Cortinas, Sebastian Morales, Sergio Rodriguez, Oscar Azpeitia, Sebastian Valles Promising Newcomers: Vaugh Faleafaga Athletic Director: David Cervantes Superintendent: Diana Sayavedra Principal: Ms. Cyndi Severns Ponce

Jayden Wilson

San Elizario Eagles — District 1-4A D-I

Arrow Pointing Up At San Elizario With three wins in his first two seasons as San Elizario’s head coach, Robert Herrera feels the time is now for the Eagles to make some noise. To do it, he’ll have the assistance of 11 returning lettermen – including four starters on offense and seven on defense – from last year’s one-win team. The Eagles will miss 15 graduated players, especially contributors such as Josh Garcia, Juan Ruiz, and Isaac Garcia. Easing their departure will be the likes of senior running backs Devin Cortez (5-8, 175, 4.8) and Lalo Marquez (5-6, 160, 4.7), senior center Roberto Quinones (5-11, 225, 5.5), and senior defensive tackle JR Nieto (5-10, 220, 5.4). Others Herrera, who previously coached at Fabens, will be counting on to beef up his veer offense and 3-4 defense are defensive tackle Cesar Gonzalez (5-9, 215) and offensive lineman Fernie Parada (5-9, 180). A pair of juniors – quarterback/linebacker Diego Flores (5-8, 160) and offensive lineman Jose Arriaga (5-10, 220) – will be pertinent to turning things around, along with quarterback/linebacker Eugene Rivera (5-7, 165), linebackers Roberto Briseno (5-7, 180) and Carlos Ochoa (5-6, 165) and outside linebacker Rodrigo Briseno (5-7, 175), who is San Elizario’s top returning tackler with 74 stops (14 solo) in 2021. A strong sophomore class has the Eagles’ arrow pointing up for the future. Herrera feels Riverside, Austin, and Irvin are the teams to beat within District 1-4A Division 1.22

Devin Cortez

Roberto Quinones

School: San Elizario Mascot: Eagles Colors: Royal Blue &

Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7

Gold District: 1-4A D-I

Basic Offense: Veer

Head Coach:

Basic Defense: 3-4

Robert Herrera Offensive Coordinator: Segio Aguilera

Major Team Strength: Offensive/Defensive Lines

Defensive Coordinator: Major Team Weakness: Angel Gonzalez Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-31 Last Season’s District Record: 0-4

Key Players Lost: Josh Garcia, Juan Ruiz, Isaac Garcia Players to Watch:

JV Record: 2-4

Devin Cortez, Lalo

Number of Lettermen

Marquez, Roberto

Lost: 15

Quinones, JR Nieto,

Number of Lettermen Returning: 11

JR Nieto

Inexperience

Fernie Parada

Fernie Parada, Cezar Gonzalez

Cesar Gonzalez

Andrews Mustangs — District: 2-4A D-I

Andrews Fans Can Expect Another Solid Season The Andrews Mustangs will chalk 2021 up to experience. Even though the Mustangs went 5-7 overall, the Mustangs came out fighting in district play and had a 2-1 overall district record, which was good enough for a playoff slot. Andrews went 1-1 in the playoffs, being eliminated by Springtown in the area playoff game. They may have been disappointed in an early out in the playoffs, but it was a victory for Andrews after battling some tough injuries with key players. “Last year, we struggled due to youth and injuries,” Head Coach Tom Harvey said. Andrews returns a strong 24 lettermen this season, with 10 of those being returning offensive starters and 8 returning defensive starters. “This year, our strengths are experience on both sides of the ball,” Coach Harvey said. “If we can stay healthy, we have a chance.” Andrews has some powerful weapons returning on offense this season, including the starting quarterback and top rusher. QB EJ Lopez brings leadership and experience to the Mustangs’ offense this season as they plan to utilize a multiple spread offensive scheme. Lopez threw for 2853 yards in 228 completions with only 15 interceptions all season. Coach Harvey will need the line to make themselves known early on. OL/DL Oscar Leos, OL/DL Josiah Flores, and OL/DL Marc Nino will need to open up some lanes for Cervantes and give Lopez extra time this year. Coach Harvey and Defensive Coordinator Jason Richters plan to use a 4-2 basic defense this year. LB Luis Cervantes returns this season after making 114 tackles for the Mustangs last season, as well as 18 of those tackles were for losses. Another strong linebacker will make the Mustangs a dual threat in that position. LB Jaxon Lawdermilk also had a big season last year with 94 tackles, 14 tackles for losses, and 8 sacks. On the line, DE/OLB Shawn Parker made some noise in 2021 when he racked up 92 tackles, 7 tackles for losses, 6 sacks, 1 interception, and 1 defensive TD. In the defensive back position, Hagen Tuck also will provide leadership in that position. Tuck posted 88 tackles last season, 2 tackles for losses, and 2 interceptions. Another DB that had a good year and should again this year is DB Gehrig Morris. On special teams, Andrews will have familiar faces

Jaxon Lawdermilk

Luis Cervantes

School: Andrews Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Black and Gold District: 2-4A D-I Head Coach: Tom Harvey Offensive Coordinator: Lamar Kello Defensive Coordinator: Jason Richters Assistant Coaches: Britt Narrell, Jace Keesee, Josh Kelley, Jacob Brink, Eric Pierce, Dana Gillespie, Todd Korchenko, Robert Morris, Stormy Jackson, Brenden Clanton Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Springtown Number of Lettermen Lost: 13 Number of Lettermen

Returning: 24 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 10 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: 4-2 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1,434 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2,896 Major Team Strength: Senior Class All State Potentials: Luis Cervantes, Jaxon Lawdermilk, Jaylon Jones, Shawn Parker, Players to Watch: Luis Cervantes, Jaxon Lawdermilk, Jaylon Jones, Shawn Parker, Hagen Tuck, E.J. Lopez, Ashton Galvan, Josiah Flores, Marc Nino, Gehrig, Morris, Manuel Rojo Promising Newcomers: Ranger Harvey, Jarrod Cargill, Juan Hernandez

returning to the lineup. For punter, Cervantes returns with some action last season, punting 5 times for 218 yards, while Julian Mancillas brings back his accurate leg as the starting kicker. Mancillas made 31/37 PAT’s last season and scored 3 field goals for the Mustangs. Other notable players to watch include Ashton Galvan, Manuel Rojo, Ranger Harvey, Jarrod Cargill, and Juan Hernandez. The Mustangs will begin the 2022 season at home against Canyon Randall (Aug. 26), followed by a road trip to Monahans (Sept. 2). They return home to face Greenwood on Sept. 9 before starting a challenging non-district gauntlet against Seminole (Sept. 16-T), Lubbock HS (Sept. 23-H), Canyon (Sept. 30-T). Andrews will begin district play against SA Lakeview on Oct. 7 at home before traveling to Lubbock Estacado on Oct. 14. Their next two district games will be at home against Brownwood on Oct. 28 and Big Spring on Nov. 4. “The new district is a lot tougher than what we have been in recent years,” Coach Harvey said. “We always have a battle with Estacado and have struggled with Brownwood in some playoff matchups. Big Spring is really well-coached, and Coach Guevara does a great job at Lakeview. There are some outstanding coaches in this district.”22

Shawn Parker

Big Spring Steers — District 2-4A D-I

Big Spring Looking To Keep Improving The Big Spring Steers keep improving every year under the passionate helm of Head Coach Cannon McWilliams. Going into his fourth year as the head coach, the Steers recorded their second winning season since 2014. In the past three years, the Steers went from 2-10 in 2019 to 5-4 in 2020 to 6-5 in 2021, with a playoff appearance this past season. With eighteen seniors last season, Coach McWilliams will only have nine returning lettermen to rebuild this team and prepare them for District 2-4A (D1) football. The Steers started the 2021 season as strong as ever with big wins against Vernon (31-22), Lubbock High (49-10), Brownfield (7-6), Clint (42-16), and Littlefield (4729) all in non-district play. Their only losses early in the season were to Monahans (13-28) and Pampa (7-58), two powerhouse teams in the region. The Steers fought back and won their first and only district game against Andrews (48-19), but that win helped solidify a place in the playoffs. The rest of the season came up short with a heartbreaking loss to Fort Stockton (28-29) and then Lake View (35-49) before being eliminated in the bi-district game against Riverside (7-34). When the 2022 season begins, the Steers will utilize a spread offense to highlight the skills of SR K/WR/FS Eli Cobos (5-10, 170, 4.9), who had 57 receptions for 820 yards and 9 TDs as well as made 57 total tackles, 4 pass breakups, and 2 fumble recoveries. “He does a little bit of everything for us,” Coach McWilliams said. In addition, other vital skilled players should make their mark this season. JR RB/LB Kavien Ford (5-10, 180, 4.9) demonstrated skills last season by carrying 39 times for 205 yards and 41 receptions for 261 yards. On the line, SR RT Nick Garcia (6-4, 240, 5.4) is a 3-year starter and should provide the leadership and knowledge to prepare the rest of the line for some tough district competition. Looking at the existing roster for 2022, Coach McWilliams will be in good company with the returning players in key positions this year. JR T/DE Keyshaun Woodruff (6-1, 200, 4.9) was dominant as a sophomore last season with 60 tackles, 16 of those for losses, 5 sacks, 9 QB pressure, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery for a TD. SR LB Ricky Escovedo (5-10, 175, 4.9) is a 3-year starter who is quick on his feet, causing havoc in the middle of the field with 81 total tackles last season with 6 of those tackles for losses, 1 sack, and 1 fumble recovery. In addition, SR DT Rahlei Eddington (6-0, 240, 5.4) made 60 tackles in 2021, with 10 for losses and 1 sack. Coach McWilliams is most impressed with a couple of juniors rising in the ranks. JR LT Jayden Overton (6-2, 222, 4.9) and JR WR/DB Zeyire Franklin (6-0, 150, 4.6) will fill in essential gaps on defense, and JR QB Gavin Padron (5-10, 140, 4.9) will get the nod to play in the quarterback slot. Padron threw for 583 yards and was

School: Big Spring Mascot: Steers Colors: Black & Gold District: 2-4A D-I Head Coach: Cannon McWilliams Offensive Coordinator: Eric Turtle, Sawyer Roberts Defensive Coordinator: Brad Harman Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 1-2 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: EP Riverside Number Of Lettermen Lost: 18

Number Of Lettermen Returning: 9 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Players To Watch: Eli Cobos, Kavien Ford, Keyshaun Woodruff, Ricky Escredo, Rahlei Eddington, Nick Garcia Notable Players: Gavin Padron Athletic Director: Cannon McWilliams

71-102 for a good completion rate last season. He also scored 3 TDs for the Steers. The 2022 season will start with Big Spring headed to Greenwood on Aug. 12, followed by several home games, including Levelland on Aug. 18, Pampa on Aug. 26, Lubbock High on Sept. 2., and Monahans on Sept. 9. The Steers will face off against Sweetwater on Sept. 16 at a neutral location before hosting Snyder at home on Sept. 23. Big Spring will travel to Seminole on Sept. 30 before the district schedule begins. Their first district game is an away game against always-tough Brownwood on Oct. 7. Then the Steers host Lake view on Oct. 21 after their bye week. Then the Steers travel north to face Estacado in Lubbock on Oct. 27 and end with the big-rival game against Andrews on Nov. 4.22

2022 BIG SPRING VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Opponent Aug. 26 Pampa Sept. 02 Lubbock Sept. 09 Monahans Sept. 16 Sweetwater Sept. 23 Snyder Sept. 30 Seminole Oct. 07 Brownwood* Oct. 21 Lake View* Oct. 27 Estocado* Nov. 04 Andrews* *District

Place H H H N H T T H T H **Homecoming

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Brownwood Lions — District 2-4A D-I

Brownwood Has Fire Power Sammy Burnett begins year five as head coach of the Brownwood Lions, and he’ll do it with enviable experience at his disposal. Among 20 returning lettermen from last year’s team, five starters are back on offense and seven on defense. Those veterans helped last year’s Lions to a 4-7 overall record, including a 2-3 mark in the district leading to a bi-district loss to Kennedale (37-7). Brownwood’s spread offense will be boosted by the return of senior running back Konlyn Anderson (5-11, 190, 4.7), who averaged almost six yards a carry when he ran for 1,880 yards and 20 touchdowns on 316 carries. Senor receiver Jason Jackson (6-2, 175, 4.5) is back after catching 37 passes for 601 yards and nine touchdowns. Quarterback Chance Jones last season completed 89-of191 passes for 1,129 yards with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for 687 yards and six scores. He’ll get support from junior Ike Hall (6-2, 190, 4.8). Other Lions looking to contribute will be receiver Thad Hinds and linemen Damien Sanchez and Slayde Espinoza, along with senior newcomer Isaac Gray (6-3, 280, 5.4) Senior linebacker/safety Dryden Anderson (5-11,

School: Brownwood Mascot: Lions Colors: Maroon / White District: 2-4A D-I Head Coach: Sammy Burnett Offensive Coordinator: Dex Dennard Defensive Coordinator: David Jones Assistant Coaches: Brian Harris, Brett Mouser, Brandon Long, Chance Phillips, Derek Stacks, Darren Bailey, Craig Jackson, Brian Clark Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Kennedale Number of Lettermen Lost: 16 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5

Estacado Matadors District 2-4A D-I

Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2909 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1129 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 3119 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 2055 Major Team Strength: Team chemistry All State Potentials: Jason Jackson, Konlyn Anderson Players to Watch: Chance Jones, Quinten McCarty Promising Newcomers: Isaac Gray Athletic Director: Sammy Burnett Superintendent: Joe Young Principal: Lindsay Smith

195, 4.8) is the top returning tackler in Brownwood’s 3-4 defense with 96 takedowns (8½ TFLs, 3 sacks). Other veterans on the defensive side of the ball are junior tackle Quinten McCarty (6-3, 270, 5.4) with 52 tackles (4½ TFLs), lineman Cole Miller with 50 tackles, linebacker Azariah Dillard with 30 stops, and Jordan Leach and Casey Markah, who collected 63 and 40 tackles, respectively, in the secondary. Others being counted on in 2022 will be junior linebackers Logan Posey (5-10, 170, 4.8) and Sam Kallman (6-2, 205, 4.8); The Lions get things rolling Aug. 26 at home against Marble Falls, followed by a game at Burnet, home against Glen Rose, then at Waco Connally, and at defending state champion Stephenville. District play starts with a homecoming contest against Big Spring on Oct. 7, followed by a trip to San Angelo Lake View, home against Estacado, then at Andrews to wind up the regular season. Burnett, who is 23-21 in his four seasons at the helm of the Lions, believes Estacado is the team to beat.22

The Matadors struggled early in 2021, dropping three of their first five games before ultimately splitting their six nondistrict games to go 3-3 during the first half of the season. Estacado rallied, however, and swept all four district rivals to earn the district crown and finish the regular season at 7-3. The season came to an end with a loss to Monahans in the first round of postseason play, and most would consider that result in an upset. Still, Monahans did prove the win was not a fluke by extending their postseason run two more weeks, so call it what you will, but the fact is two hot teams battled it out in a close contest that the Matadors came up just short (28-31) this time. Estacado will have a new look in 2022 as William Blaylock Sr. takes over the football program. Coach Blaylock comes to Lubbock from Bend Hightower High School in Missouri City, where he served as Offensive Coordinator. There will be holes to fill after graduation, but Bobby Ross (RB/OLB 6’4 200 Soph.) returns after racking up more than a thousand yards as a freshman in 2021. Kei’Sean Harris (MLB/ RB 6’0 180 Jr.) is another vital cog back for the Matadors. Raheim Ross (SS 5’11 180 Sr.) is another player to watch this coming season. 22

San Angelo Lake View — District 2-4A D-I

Lake View Taking ‘Game-By-Game’ Approach To 2022 Campaign

The Lake View Chiefs are looking forward to the 2022 season, but they’re doing it with a methodical, time-proven method. “We will approach the season game-by-game to put ourselves in a position to earn a spot in the playoffs,” said Lake View head coach Hector Guevara. The Chiefs will benefit from the return of six starters on each side of the ball from last year’s playoff team that went 1-2 in the district before falling to Clint in bi-district (33-7). Lake View wound up the season with a 3-8 record. Sixteen players graduated off the roster. The veterans include senior running back Ricky Ramirez (5-8, 180, 4.6), who ran for 369 yards and 7 touchdowns on 59 carries a year ago. Junior running back Leland Bounthavong (5-8, 220, 4.8) will join Ramirez in the backfield, while senior quarterback Bryce Medley (5-10, 185, 4.7) will pull the strings in the Chiefs’ multiple-set offense, relying on senior receivers Wyatt Henry (6-0, 170, 4.5) and Davashtian Manley (6-2, 210, 4.8), who caught 20 balls for 265 yards and a touchdown last season, along with junior Adrian Flores (5-7, 150, 4.5). Lake View boasts lots of talent in the trenches, where senior linemen Armando Dominguez (6-6, 380, 5.3), John Cepeda (6-0, 250, 5.3), Alex Alcantar (5-8, 230, 5.1), Willie Rodriguez (5-8, 250, 5.2) and John Hayes (5-9, 240, 5.2) will lead the charge. The Chiefs’ 3-4 defense will feature a handful of senior veterans, including lineman Juan Ortiz (5-9, 270, 4.9), who a year ago logged 85 tackles (31 TFLs) with 3 sacks and

School: San Angelo Lake View Chiefs Mascot: Skyrockets Colors: Blue/White District: 2-4A D-I Head Coach: Hector Guevara Offensive Coordinator: Daniel Mejia Defensive Coordinator: Derek Alambar Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-8 Last Season’s District Record: 1-2

Number of Lettermen Lost: 16 Number of Lettermen Returning: 6 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth

2 interceptions, and inside linebacker Taven White (5-8, 180, 4.8), who added 65 stops (16 TFLs). Senior outside linebacker Andrew Rivera (5-10, 220, 4.8) figures to be a force on the edge, while senior cornerbacks Derrick Taylor (6-2, 185, 4.4) and Brandon Cruz (5-8, 160, 4.4) will secure the secondary. In the kicking game, the Chiefs will look to Elijah Stone, who in 2021 booted 18-of-19 PATs. Guevara believes Andrews and Estacado are the teams to beat once district play rolls around.22

2022 san angelo lake view chiefs

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Def

Yr.

Derrick Taylor

6’2

185

CORNER

Sr.

Brandon Cruz

5’8

160

CORNER

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Armando Dominguez 6’6

380

Sr.

John Cepeda

6’0

250

Sr.

Alex Alcantar

5’8

230

Sr.

Willie Rodriguez

5’8

250

Sr.

Ricky Ramirez

5’8

180

Sr.

Bryce Medley

5’10

185

Sr.

Juan Ortiz

5’9

270

Sr.

Wyatt Henry

6’0

170

Sr.

Davashtian Manley

6’2

210

Sr.

Taven White

5’8

180

ILB

Sr.

Adrian Flores

5’7

150

Jr.

John Hayes

5’9

240

Sr.

Leland Bounthavong 5’8

220

Jr.

Andrew Rivera

5’10

220

OLB

Sr.

Canyon Eagles — District 3-4A D-I

Eagles Feather The Nest With Young Talent In 2022

The Canyon Eagles began a new era last season with Head Coach Todd Winfrey taking over the program, though Winfrey was no stranger, having coached more than two decades at the school. The Eagles finished 8-3 overall and 2-1 during district play to kick off Coach Winfrey’s tenure in a solid fashion. The 2021 season began with a tough (13-20) loss to rival Randall, but Canyon would win their next seven games. Victories over Burkburnett (43-7), Lubbock Estacado (16-13), Caprock (30-20), Midland Greenwood (38-18), Levelland (13-7), and Andrews (28-26 OT) closed out the non-district schedule. The Eagles continued to soar with high flying and high-scoring District opener win over Pampa (70-60). In the lone district blemish, Canyon fell to Dumas (14-29) before rebounding with a significant (40-16) triumph over Hereford in the final regular season game. The season came to an end with a loss to Springtown to open postseason play. That 2022 team will look a bit different as only three starters on offense return for coordinator Billy Rushing. Four are back for the Eagle’s defense led by coordinator Jed Anderson. Derrek Clements (QB 6’3 205 Sr.) completed 149

School: Canyon Mascot: Eagles Colors: Purple & White District: 3-4A D-I Head Coach: Todd Winfrey Offensive Coordinator: Billy Rushing Defensive Coordinator: Jed Anderson Assistant Coaches: John Doan, Cade Wartes, Ernest Trejo, Tyler Frausto, Josh Quebe, Wade Williams, Layton Rabb, Ben Havel, Tony Dickey, Dalton Clear, Styler Haddock, Ty Bryant, Levi Hayden Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 2-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Springtown Lettermen Lost: 21 Lettermen Returning: 16

Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2406 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2027 Rushing Yards Allowed: 1584 Passing Yards Allowed: 1687 Major Team Strength: Hard Work All State Potentials: Javin Cash Players to Watch: Derrek Clements, Elijah Smothermon, Hunter Anderson, Christian McGuire Promising Newcomers: Hunter Wilson, Hunter Cunningham, Sam Johnson Athletic Director: Toby Tucker Superintendent: Dr. Darryl Flusche

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of 268 passing attempts for 1951 yards and 15 TDs last season and should be even better with the additional experience under his belt. Elijah Smotherman (RB/OLB Sr.) and Sam Johnson (RB/LB 5’11 207 4.72 Jr.) are not total newcomers, but neither brings a ton of varsity touches to the backfield. Christian McGuire (QB/LB 6’0 180 4.67 Jr.) is the most accomplished receiving threat back, but he is listed on the roster as a QB heading into the season. Carson Cockrell (WR/CB 6’0 160 Jr.) gives the Canyon offense another receiving outlet. Up front, the Eagles will rely on Surcy Peoples (C/DE Sr.) and Rhett Patterson (T/DE Sr.) to anchor the O-line. Javin Cash (MLB /FB 6’0 215 Sr.) is an All-State caliber talent the Eagle’s defense will rely heavily on this coming season. The aforementioned Patterson teams with

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Dumas Demons — District 3-4A D-I

Dunnam Thinks Demons Could Be Deadly If Aaron Dunnam can develop a handful of key skill position players on offense, look for the Dumas Demons to once again be a contender. “We have an experienced defense with eight returning starters and a strong offensive line. We have the potential to continue the winning standards set forth of previous Demon football teams,” Dunnam said. The Demons are coming off a 9-3 season that featured an unbeaten district ledger and playoff wins over Decatur (45-24) and Fort Stockton (31-6) before Dumas fell in the regional round to Hirschi (41-22). After that loss, Dumas said goodbye to 15 graduates, including offensive lineman Armando Cardenas, quarterback/outside linebacker Brayden Boggs-Rushing (Hardin-Simmons), defensive end Cannon Speck, corner Hunter Coaly, running back James Bednorz, and receiver Juan Romero. In addition to the eight starters returning on defense, five are back on offense among 28 letterwinners. Dunnam has no shortage of available talent, starting with six seniors in cornerback Emmanuel Ibanez, receiver/ defensive back Oliver Ortiz, safety Parker Dunnam, defensive end Jayden Tovas, offensive lineman Dalton Leven and inside linebacker Aurelio Medrano. Ibanez (5-10, 150, 4.4), a three-year starter, logged 51 tackles (43 solo) and 2 interceptions with 10 pass breakups; “Emmanuel has the speed and ability to make him a lockdown corner,” Dunnam said. Ortiz (6-1, 165, 4.4) is a two-way starter who last season made 28 receptions for 467 yards and 6 touchdowns, along with 17 tackles (14 solo). “Oliver has the speed to test any defense vertically,” his coach said. Parker Dunnam (5-9 175, 4.60), coming off a season with 70 tackles (43 solo, 4 TFLs) with 3 takeaways, is described as an “extremely smart football player that is a great tackler in the box from the safety position.” Tovar (6-0, 220, 4.7) was good for 54 tackles (40 solo, 11 sacks, 7 TFLs) in 2021. “He’s an athletic d-end that does a great job pressuring the quarterback with speed to pursue and chase down the ball,” Coach Dunnam said. Medrano (6-1, 210, 4.7) is the team’s top returning tackler

Emmanuel Ibanez

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School: Dumas Mascot: Demons Colors: Orange and Black District: 3-4A D-I Head Coach: Aaron Dunnam Offensive Coordinator: David Waddell Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3 Last Season’s District Record: 3-0 Number Of Lettermen Lost: 15 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 28 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Multiple-Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Experienced defense with 8 returning starters and a strong offensive line.

Major Team Weakness: Key losses at the QB, RB, WR positions. All State Potentials: Emmanuel Ibanez, Oliver Ortiz, Parker Dunnam, Jaydan Tovar, Dalton Leven, Aurelio Medrano Notable Players: Sabien Perry, Jace Harris, Brayan Rangel, Angel Quiroz, Hector Pando, Rodrigo Martinez, Ehan Bitnol, Tanner Koehn Athletic Director: Aaron Dunnam Superintendent: Monty Hysinger Principal: Carl Clements

with 84 stops (5 sacks, 4 TFLs). Dunnam said Medrano has a “high football IQ and leads an aggressive, attacking defense.” Leven (6-1, 220, 4.9) is a three-year starter who graded out at 87 percent and had 36 pancakes and 48 knockdowns. “He brings experience and leadership to an aggressive offensive line.” Other notable seniors are outside linebacker Sabien Perry (5-8, 170, 4.7), “a high-energy linebacker that is relentless in his efforts pursuing the football” who recorded 71 tackles (39 solo, 7 TFLs, 6 sacks) last year, and inside

Parker Dunnam

Jaydan Tovar

Dalton Leven

Aurelio Medrano

linebackers Angel Quiroz (5-10, 210, 4.9) and Brayan Rangel (5-9, 175, 4.9), who made seven starts and got 26 tackles. Dunnam called Rangel “a smart player that puts himself in good positions.” Also on defense will be lineman Hector Pando (6-0, 240, 5.2), who had 24 tackles (5 TFLs), and safety Tanner Koehn (5-9, 155, 4.6). Seniors on offense include receiver Jace Harris (5-8, 155, 4.5), “an explosive slot receiver that brings big-play capabilities in the pass and run game, lineman Rodrigo Martinez (6-1, 240, 5.3), and tight end Ehan Bitnol (6-1, 205, 4.8). Top juniors include tight end Cole Garcia (6-1, 190, 4,8), the district’s 2021 Offensive Newcomer of the Year for his 15 pancakes, 17 knockdowns, and 85% grade. Dunnam called him a “versatile tight end that can also split out and play wide receiver.” Another junior is defensive lineman Arnoldo Hernandez (6-1, 230, 5.1), “an aggressive interior lineman that anchors the middle of our 3-4 defense,” who had 20 tackles in 2021. Others of note are sophomore receiver/defensive back Imanol Marquez (5-8, 145, 4.7), “a promising young player that will contribute on both sides of the ball in the future,” Grayson McCurley, who completed 64 passes for 843 yards and 9 touchdowns with 5 interceptions. The Demons open their 2022 campaign Aug. 26 at home against Lubbock Cooper. Then it’s at Estacado and Perryton before homecoming on Sept. 16 against Plainview. After another home game against Bushland, the Demons travel to Odessa to meet El Paso Austin. District play begins at newcomer Randall, then after a bye, Dumas hosts Pampa, travels to Canyon, then hosts Hereford. Dunnam believes Canyon and Randall will be Dumas’ most formidable league challengers.”22

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2022 Dumas Varsity Schedule

Date Aug. 26 Sept. 02 Sept. 09 Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept.. 29 Oct. 07 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 04

Opponent Lubbock Cooper+ Estacado Perryton Plainview# Bushland^ El Paso Austin Randall Open Pampa> Canyon Hereford$

Place Time H 7:00 T 7:00 T 7:00 H 7:00 H 7:00 T 6:30 T 7:00 H 7:00 T 7:00 H 7:00

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2022 DUMAS DEMONS VARSITY Name Ht Wt Pos Orlando Mendiola OLB WR Aurelio Medrano 5’ 11” 200 MLB Oliver Ortiz 6’ 1” 165 WR, FS Jermane Chairez WR, CB Jace Harris 5’ 9” 160 WR Emmanuel Ibanez 5’ 10” 150 CB Parker Dunnam SS Victor Chavez 6’ 1” 175 WR Jess Philley 5’ 10” 155 SS, CB Tanner Koehn FS Brayan Rangel MLB Jesus Gamon Angel Quirozw MLB Izrael Leal 5’ 6” 145 OLB Caden Venzor Sabien Perry 5’ 5” 154 Jaydan Tovar 5’ 11” 201 DE Hector Pando NG Dalton Leven Hugo Morales 6’ 0” C, K Pierce Powers 6’ 2” 195 DE Rodrigo Martinez 5’ 9” 220 Edwyn Granados 6’ 1” 150 WR, CB Ehan Bitonel 5’ 10” 190 Justin Rodriguez Mason Keenan MLB

Name Ht Wt Pos Class Arnoldo Hernandez DE, DT, NG JR Michael Ramirez JR Cole Garcia 6’ 0” 180 WR, OLB JR Nathan Gonzales JR Raymond Brady Tony Intharath Octabio Longtine Jesus martinez Andy Gutierrez 5’ 8” 170 JJ Martinez 5’ 6” 240 Lorenzo Ibarra SO James Coaly SO Michael Bargas Dallan Dill Gustavo Sauzaneda Jordan Conde Jonathan Gutierrez JR Cristian Velarde 5’ 8” Grayson McCurley SR Imanol Marquez 5’ 8” SO Justin Aldava JR Alexander Hernandez Andrew Flores JR Ethan Town 5’ 6” Luis Escarcega

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Pampa Harvesters — District 3-4A D-I

Harvesters Set Off For Year 2 Under Robinson

Cody Robinson’s first year as the Harvesters’ head coach could have gone better… it also could have gone worse. Pampa produced a 5-5 record before falling to eventual state semifinalist Hirschi in bi-district. “It was a great first year to start our foundation. We grew leaps and bounds in our expectations as a program and becoming a team. We started off on fire and fought through injury adversity,” said Robinson, a graduate of UT-Tyler. About half of last year’s roster received their diplomas last spring, leaving 22 lettermen, including five starters on offense and seven on defense. “I’m excited to see our young men step up! We will be new in many areas, but the young men worked HARD in the offseason to become football players,” said Robinson, who noted Pampa will be strong along the line of scrimmage. The Harvesters will count on a number of seniors to step up and fuel their multiple power spread offense and 3-4 multiple defense. They include athletes Micheal Campos and soccer goal-scoring national champion

School: Pampa Mascot: Harvesters Colors: Green & Gold District: 3-4A D-I Head Coach: Cody Robinson Offensive Coordinator: John Arnett Defensive Coordinator: Paul Veirs Assistant Coaches: Tad Smith, Reid Bradley, Jason Burklow, Reid Miller, Blake Henry, Jeremiah Garcia, Brennan McGinty, Anthony Rios, Austin Samulowitz Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 0-4 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Hirsci Number of Lettermen Lost: 23 Number of Lettermen Returning: 22 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Multiple

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Power Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Multiple Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2800 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2000 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1800 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1200 Major Team Strength: line of scrimmage Major Team Weakness: experience All State Potentials: Micheal Campos, Madox Jones, Andres Cervantes, Ryan Anthony, Justin Martinez, Christian Kane, Preston Stroud, Tay Sessions Players to Watch: Tripper Taylor, Jett Shoemacher, Cooper Smith, Leo Castro, Jerry Machado, Tucker Bruce, Tayte Kidd, Pedro Hernandez, Promising Newcomers: Bryce Lynn Athletic Director: Cody Robinson Superintendent: Hugh Piatt Principal: Clay Jones

and area triple jump champ Justin Martinez; linemen Madox Jones, Andres Cervantes, Ryan Anthony, Preston Stroud, and Tripper Taylor; outside linebacker Christian Kane; receiver/safety Tay Sessions; and tight end Jett Shoemacher. A talented junior class consists of outside linebacker Cooper Smith, linemen Leo Castro, Jerry

Machado, and Tucker Bruce, and athletes Tayte Kidd and Pedro Hernandez. Among newcomers expected to contribute is sophomore athlete Bryce Lynn. Robinson’s sophomore season begins Aug. 26 at Big Spring before the Harvesters’ home-opener against Plainview. Then it’s at Caprock, home against Decatur, at

Randall Raiders — District 3-4A D-I

Perryton. Borger for homecoming on Sept. 30. The rest of the schedule sees Pampa going to Hereford, hosting Randall, traveling to Dumas, and, after an open week, Canyon at home. “It’s a great district that I am proud to be a part of,” Robinson said. “All the teams are led by great men.”22

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With Canyon’s school district splitting, the Randall Raiders – already a force in Class 5A – are headed to Class 4A Division I. “We’re excited to see our athletes compete with more opportunities available to them,” Randall coach Gaylon Selman said. In 2021, the Raiders forged a 6-6 record, going 2-3 in the district before defeating Wyatt in bi-district, 63-31, then falling to Canutillo, 27-24. Twenty-eight letterwinners graduated, leaving behind 16 veterans, including four starters on each side of the line of scrimmage. Selman, who is 33-38 in six years at Randall, is looking for significant contributions from a trio of potential all-staters to operate his multiple-set offense and 3-4 defense. Senior receiver/defensive back Nathan Baker (5-11, 170, 4.4) caught 48 passes for 708 yards and 8 touchdowns last season while rushing for 2 more scores. “Nathan is a great leader who is smart, tough, and fast,” Selman said. Bryce Melton is a three-year starter at center, and linebacker Mason Gilbert (6-0, 190) returns after making 109 tackles (4 sacks) a year ago. Quarterback Nathan White will have a big hand in things after completing 13-of-24 passes for 112 yards as a backup last year. White also averaged 40 yards a punt. Other skill players include running back Alex Lucero and wide receiver Ely Sith. Randall’s top returning tackler is Ilir Haliti, with 118 takedowns (8 TFLs), while defensive linemen Aiden Drerup and Mason Brown were good for 40 and 21 tackles, respectively. Travon McNary was in on 17 stops from his spot in the secondary. Amel Hadziszbic provides the Raiders with an experienced kicker, making 41-of-42 PATs and 9-of14 field goals, including a 43-yarder, in 2021. Selman said the Raiders are in for four competitive tests in the district against Dumas, Pampa, Canyon, and Hereford. “The teams in our district are very competitive and well-coached.”22

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Hereford Whitefaces — District 3-4A D-II

Herd Will Need To Find Fresh Faces In Key Places In 2022

The Whitefaces had their first winning season in three years under first year Head Coach Adam Naron. The 6-5 finish was a nice start to his tenure, but a storied program like Herford hopes for continued growth from the team. A tough district and holes created by graduation leaves the team with challenges heading into 2022 but expect Herford to be in the mix if they stay healthy. Hereford went 1-2 during district last season and saw the campaign come to an end in the Bi-District round with a (20-34) playoff loss to Lake Worth. UIL realignment places the Whitefaces in an expanded district for the next two years, but none of the foes are unfamiliar. Pampa, Canyon, Randall, and Dumas will compete against Hereford for the district title and/or playoff berths. Four starters will return on offense and five for the Whiteface defense. Thirty returning lettermen will be in the mix to fill the holes left by graduation, as will several varsity newcomers. Among the stalwarts back, Zevan Gonzales (DB/WR 6’3 190 4.70 Sr.) is a hard-hitting safety with the potential to be an impact receiver as well. Jose Solorzano (LB 5’10 205 4.90 Sr.) is a three-year starter and is described by coaches as the leader of the defense. Another key linebacker for Hereford is Eric Lucio (LB 6’0 215 5.00 Sr.). It’s not often a freshman makes a huge impact, but Jeremiah Martinez (DL 6’1 240 5.10 Soph.) did so last season and is the anchor of the D-line. Dayton Delozier (OL 6’7 260 5.60 Sr.) is the lone returning offensive lineman, and this three-year starter will

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Pecos Eagles — District 1-4A D-II

There’s A Lot Of Newness In Pecos From a new coaching staff with new philosophies to a new stadium, Pecos football is in store for an eventful 2022 season. “It’s a very exciting time for Pecos football. We have a great, young squad with varsity experience,” said new head coach Scott Williams, a Hardin-Simmons graduate who last season was defensive coordinator at La Marque. Williams inherits a team that last season posted a 4-6 record but 0-4 in the district. The season started off well, but the injury bug hit hard. By the end of the season, the Eagles were forced to combine the sub-varsity with the varsity. The lone positive may be that many young players got varsity time, which could pay dividends this year with 28 returning letterwinners, including six offensive and seven defensive starters. Among the vets is senior lineman Greg Strain (6-0, 245, 5.3), who is “big and strong and the leader of the line.” He’ll be joined up front by Bryan Rueda, described as “quick and strong,” and Raul Barrera, who is “quick and learns fast.” Barrera had 15 tackles last season. The top returning tackler for the Eagles with 74 stops (6 TFLs) is sophomore linebacker Mark Rodriguez, followed by senior David Madrid with 44 stops. Other veterans in Pecos’ 4-2-5 defense are junior back Rudy Quintela, with 41 tackles a year ago, and senior lineman Ryan Villaneuva with 20 halts. Senior running back Johnny Morales (5-8, 175, 4.6), described as a “hard-nosed, downhill-style runner,” ran for 613 yards and 5 touchdowns in Pecos’ Pro I offense last season. He’ll be joined in the backfield by junior Justin Gabaldon. Top underclassmen for the Eagles are junior lineman Carlos Ramirez (6-0, 280, 5.5), who is “big, strong and has great feet,” and a pair of junior receivers/defensive backs in Rudy Quintela (5-10, 170, 4.6), who has good size and speed and led the secondary last season in tackles, and Jonathan Sandoval (5-10,

School: Pecos Mascot: Eagles Colors: Purple & Gold District: 1-4A D-II Head Coach: Scott Williams Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-6 Last Season’s District Record: 0-4 Number Of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 28 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Pro I

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170, 4.7), a “really good athlete who can play any skill position.” Sandoval logged 43 tackles in the secondary in 2022. Pecos has an interesting schedule in that the Eagles open their season by playing five consecutive teams that start with the letter “S.” The unusual stretch begins with home contests against San Elizario and Sweetwater, then it’s at Stanton, home against Seminole, and finally Shallowater in Andrews. After that, it’s at Monahans and Fabens, home against Clint, at Fort Stockton, and home against Mountain View. Williams believes Monahans and Fort Stockton will be his team’s toughest challenges in the district. “It’s a very competitive district with renewed district rivalries,” Williams said. “Plan on hard-nosed, West Texas football.”22

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Fort Stockton Panthers — District 1-4A D-II

Panthers Coming Off Program Changing Season The Fort Stockton Panthers had an outstanding year under the helm of Head Coach Mike Peters. The Panthers went 9-3 overall for the 2021 season. “Last year’s team had tremendous success,” Coach Peters said. “We won the most ballgames since I have been here and the second most in school history. The team won the school’s first-ever contested playoff game. It can possibly go down as the school’s best team of all time.” The Panthers were eliminated from the playoffs by Dumas in the area game. The 2022 Panthers will have much to look forward to seeing that 20 returning lettermen (6 starting offensive and 8 starting defensive) will give Offensive Coordinator Jhett Norman and Defensive Coordinator Tony Pallanez plenty of weapons to use in their spread offensive scheme as well as the 4-2-5 defensive scheme that has served the Panthers well in 2021. “We are looking forward to the upcoming season,” Coach Peters said. “We are looking to sustain our continued success we have had over the past few seasons and improve on it. We feel confident we have a good group of returners coming back to build off of for another great year. If we can fill a couple holes left behind from last year’s team, we believe we can have just as much, if not more, success.” Coach Norman will again look for massive numbers rushing when JR RB Corbin Luna (5-8, 195, 4.9) graces the field. Last season, Luna ran for 914 yards in 146 attempts and scored 7 TDs. If the rushing game isn’t enough to worry any district foe, then SR WR/DB/ATH Isaiah Garcia (6-2, 185, 4.6) should make defenses take notice when he enters the game. Garcia had 1,140 total all-purpose yards with 12 total TDs. He is also a stout defensive player with 143 tackles last season (along with 3.5 TFL, 1 FF, 7 INTS, and 12 PBUs). “Garcia is an allaround weapon on offense and can play in the backfield or outside,” Coach Peters said. “Being a two-year letterman who has starting experience at CB and S on defense. He is a playmaker, a ball hawk, and a hitter.” Other primary playmakers returning for their senior year are SR WR/DE Zane Hodges (6-3, 205, 4.7) and SR TE/OL/DT Cruz Rojas (6-4, 255, 5.2). “Hodges is a big kid with a ton of speed and raw potential,” Coach Peters said. “And Cruz is a big, smart kid who plays both ways. He has experience on the offensive line as well.” The offensive line will begin a building process with JR OL Julian Leyva (6-3, 250, 5.3), SR OL/DL Alec Galindo, and SO OL/DL Ayden Villareal. All are returning players with the coaches’ high expectations due to their great size and potential. “Julian is a two-year returning starter and will still only be a junior in 2022,” Coach Peters said. “Leyva has played center the past two seasons, but he also has the versatility to move out to tackle if needed.” The 2022 season will be filled with some tough teams, including teams from Monahans, Clint, Pecos,

School: Fort Stockton Mascot: Panthers Colors: Royal Blue & White District: 1-4A D-II Head Coach: Mike Peters Offensive Coordinator: Jhett Norman Defensive Coordinator: Tony Pallanez Assistant Coaches: Jeremy Boatright, Andrew Fellows, Hunter Grice, Sergio Guardiola, Hector Herrera, Vic Ivy, Zechariah Roberson, Daniel Rojo Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3 Last Season’s District Record: 2-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Dumas Demons Number of Lettermen Lost: 13 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6

Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3,985 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1,348 Major Team Strength: Speed, returning experience at skilled positions Major Team Weakness: Lack of experience at QB/OL All State Potentials: Isaiah Garcia, Zane Hodges, Daren Ureste Players to Watch: Dominic Bernal, Xzavaier Dominguez, Jordan Franco, Isaiah Garcia, Marco Garcia, Adrian Hernandez, Zane Hodges, Corbin Luna, Julian Leyva, Jaydrien Ramirez, Cruz Rojas, Daren Ureste, Isaiah Velasquez Promising Newcomers: Ayden Villarreal, Andre Washington Athletic Director: Mike Peters Superintendent: Gabriel ZamoraPrincipal: Roy Alvarado Principal: Roy Alvarado

Mountain View, and Fabens. “The new district will bring some new challenges and competition we have not seen over the past few years, but some familiar non-district foes, as well,” Coach Peters said. “We feel like we are in a good spot to compete for the top of the district.”22

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Monahans Loboes — District 1-4A D-II

Loboes Have The Talent To Own The 1-4A Crown The Monahans Loboes’ unconventional ride through the playoffs started when they went 1-3 in district play. The Loboes were strong throughout the 2021 non-district slate of games beating Clint (49-17), Andrews (35-20), Big Springs (28-13), Fort Stockton (28-21 OT), Riverside (35-21), and Seminole (34-21) before district started. Expectations were high that they could be in the running for a district championship, but then the Loboes met tough district rivalries and only pulled out one win. However, that win was enough to get them into the playoffs. After defeating Estacado in the first round with a score of 31-28, the Loboes beat Van Alstyne by 35-28. Monahans was defeated in a regional game by Aubrey with a score of 7-42, but it was a memory-making season ending with a 9-4 record. “We had a great season, and we are very proud of our kids,” Head Coach Fred Staugh said. This year the Loboes bring back 21 lettermen to make another run for a district championship with new teams after realignment. “We have a good mix of returners and young players who want to win!” Coach Staugh said. JR QB/LB Cheno Navarrette (5-9, 165) will lead the team this year after an outstanding year last season. Navarrette threw for 2528 yards and 25 TDs plus ran for 1308 yards and 11 TDs. Other notable players to watch are SR WR McClay Ortega (5-8, 150), SR RB/LB Adan Saucedo (5-8, 160), and SR OL/DL Nathan Marquez (5-10, 210). Also, watch for C/DT Drew Coker (6-0, 255) and SR G/DL Joseph Vowels (5-8, 215). “Drew is a big, strong team leader,” Coach Staugh said. “Joseph is 100% effort every day.” Not only are the Loboes hoping to advance to the playoffs again this year, but they are also looking forward to a massive milestone for the school. Monahans High School is one win away from #600. In order to get that win, the Loboes have a loaded schedule to face. The Loboes will start their 2022 season with non-district games against Shallowater (Aug. 26), Andrews

(Sept. 2), Big Spring (Sept. 9), Snyder (Sept. 16), and Denver City (Sept. 23). After their open date on Sept 30, district starts at home against Pecos on Oct. 7 followed by Fort Stockton there on Oct. 14. Fabens comes to town on Oct. 21. Then the Loboes go to Mountain View on Oct. 28. Their last home game is against Clint on Nov. 4. “We are looking forward to district play, just like we are every season,” Coach Staugh said.22

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Levelland Lobes District 2-4A D-II

The slate is clean for the Wolves as they look to establish their presence in the football landscape. Head Coach Adam Cummings leads the program after a successful stint at Sundown that saw Cummings lead the school to four straight playoff appearances. Coach Cummings also worked as an assistant at Canyon High, so he is familiar with many of the area teams. What the Wolves will look like on the field remains to be seen, but by the time the all-important district schedule rolls around, we should have a pretty good idea. West Pains will compete against Borger, Levelland, Perryton, and Seminole for a district title as well as a playoff berth.

Levelland started the 2021 season with a new head coach and a win, but the Lobos didn’t find much to howl about down the stretch. Dropping their next nine games to finish at 1-9 overall and 0-4 during district play, Levelland struggled to put points on the board at times. Head Coach Lyle Leong Jr. knows plenty about the offense after playing wide receiver for Texas Tech, but sometimes it takes a while for a new system to find its groove. Heading into 2022, the Lobos will look to use the extra time adapting to Coach Leong’s playbook and turn that familiarity into wins.

School: Monahans Mascot: Loboes Colors: Green & White District: 1-4A DII Head Coach: Fred Staugh Offensive Coordinator: Brandon Jones Defensive Coordinator: Brian Coker Assistant Coaches: Cameron Swarb, Scott Tannenburger, Jacob Brink, Terry Galindo, Robert Ontiveroz, Ted Leps, Quentin Jones, Wesley Hman Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-4 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Last Season’s Playoff

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Record: 2-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Regionals Team Eliminated By: Aubrey Number of Lettermen Lost: 19 Number of Lettermen Returning: 21 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 All State Potentials: Cheno Navarrette Players to Watch: McClay Ortega, Adan Saucedo, Nathan Marquez, Drew Coker

Borger Bulldogs — District 2-4A D-II

Borger Return A Lot Of Dogs After working their way back into the state playoffs, the next step for the Borger Bulldogs is to experience postseason success. They’ll try to do it in 2022 with a veteran team that coach Duane Toliver believes are “winners.” According to Toliver, “This year’s team really excites me because of the number of players that return. The seniors on this team won when they were freshmen, they won on JV, and they were able to experience the playoffs last year.” The Bulldogs went 3-8 last season, but one of those wins came in the district and got the Bulldogs into the playoffs, where they fell to Sweetwater in the first round. “Last season’s team helped get us over the hump and back into the playoffs. They battled through some tough injuries and got us back into the playoffs,” said Toliver, who is 5-26 in three years in Borger. Twenty-seven players return, including 7 starters on offense and 9 on defense. The 2022 Bulldogs will be led by seniors Tray Toliver, who will quarterback the Air Raid offense, and Logan Gray, who will spearhead the 3-4 defense from his linebacker spot. Toliver (6-1, 165, 4.48) was second-team all-district last season when he completed 54-of-144 passes for 807

School: Borger HS Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Red, Black District: 2-4A D-II Head Coach: Duane Toliver Offensive Coordinator: Chris Simmons Defensive Coordinator: Duane Toliver Assistant Coaches: Devin Muniz, Dunnigan McWhorter, Ryne Onsurez, Brian Mancini, Gary Horton, Travis Huffine, Caleb Bass, Joseph Radke, Kevin Lasley, Earl McDaniel, Maverick Wilkinson, Daniel Renshaw, Gary Jack Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-8 Last Season’s District Record: 1-4 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Sweetwater Number of Lettermen Lost: 15 Number of Lettermen Returning: 27 Number of Offensive

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Perryton Rangers — District 2-4A D-II

Rangers Play The Best To Be The Best The 2021 Perryton Rangers were certainly better than their 4-8 might suggest to the outsider. Playing a tough slate of non-district games against bigger schools and powerhouse programs, the Rangers went 1-5 to open the season. The lone victory came over Dalhart on the opener, followed by five straight losses to Childress, Amarillo Caprock, Canadian, Bushland, and Pampa. Still, despite the enrollment disparity, Perryton competed well in every contest and came up just short in several of the matchups. Perryton bookended their district schedule with wins over Levelland (44-10), and Borger (41-7) with losses to Lubbock Estacado (10-31) and Seminole (42-49) sandwiched in between. The 2-2 record was enough o qualify for a Bi-District playoff game against Midland Greenwood. The Rangers won that game (35-19) in what Head Coach Kurt Haberthur describes as the team’s best outing of the year. Perryton ran into a buzzsaw in the Area round and had their season come to an end with a loss to Celina. The Rangers lost thirteen lettermen to graduation but return eighteen, including six starters on both sides of the ball. The roster has good strength and speed though

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School: Perryton Mascot: Rangers Colors: Red & White District: 2-4A D-II Head Coach: Kurt Haberthur Defensive Coordinator: Brady Fletcher Assistant Coaches: Kelly Cowan, Greg Hodge, Michael Pointer, Andrew Ramon, Jonathan Kershaw, Christian DeSantiago, Toby Brown, Grady Arnold Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-8 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Celina Number of Lettermen Lost: 13 Number of Lettermen Returning: 18 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Mulitiple Basic Defense: Odd

Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2959 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1302 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2243 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 2368 Major Team Strength: Strength, speed Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Bryan Chacon, Julian Cervantes, Isaias Dominguez, Stetson Garcia, Daniel Alvidrez Players to Watch: Tad Pshigoda, Leo Lopez, Daniel Hernandez, Dalton L’Esperance, JJ Mandujano Promising Newcomers: Isaiah Vasquez, Frank Jiminez, Jio Hernandez, Sammy Perez, Grant Pshigoda, Jacob Raissez Athletic Director: Kurt Haberthur Superintendent: James Mireles Principal: Ross Sproul

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Seminole Indians — District 2-4A D-II

Flowers Making A Difference In Seminole Seminole had a solid 2021 campaign in the first year of Head Coach Greg Poyner’s tenure leading the program. Coach Poyner has 13 years head coaching experience, and in year one of leading the Indians, the team finished 5-6 overall but was strong down the stretch and went 3-1 during the all-important slate of district games. Unfortunately, the season ended quicker than Coach Poyner or his roster would have liked with a Bi-District playoff loss to Snyder. The Indians will welcome back twenty-nine lettermen in 2022, including six starts to their Air Raid offense. The defense works from a base 4-2-5 and will have five starters from the unit back as a solid foundation. The team has good experience but is a bit undersized. Seminole should be in the running to claim their first district championship since 2018 though the district is stocked with solid teams, making it a tight race. A quartet of seniors all have All-State/Recruiting potential, with three of them leading the offense. Quarterback Blake Flowers (Sr. QB 6’3 175 4.6) won District Offensive Player of the year honors last season

School: Seminole Mascot: Indians Colors: Black and Gold 2019 District: 2-4A D-II Head Coach: Greg Poynor Offensive Coordinators: Brian Poynor, Steven Flowers Defensive Coordinator: John Richmond Assistant Coaches: John Richmond,Del Smith, Ryan Froese, Will McCallister, Rhett Jones, Braiden Galla, Chris Gonzales, Derek Faught, Richard Rosales, Caden Mathis, Cody Reeves, Overall Record: 5-6 District Record: 3-1 Playoff Record: 0-1 Team Eliminated By: Snyder Returning Letterman: 29 Letterman Lost: 18 Returning Offensive Starters: 6 Returning Defensive Starters: 5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1510

Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 3289 Basic Offense: Air Raid Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Blake Flowers, Knight Davis, Cuyler Cramer, Nick Youngblood, Creed Carlisle, Rikter Connally, Abran Flores Players To Watch: Hector Contreras, Austin Gray, Nate Leyva, Sloan Rowland, Jude Edwards, Kevyn Guffey, Rylan McCormick, Creed Carlisle, Tomas Barrientos, Alan Mendoza, Jason Bagwell, Darren Cesarez, Jesus Favela Athletic Director: Greg Poynor Superintendent: Kyle Lynch

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and will look to close out his high school career with another strong season. Flowers will rely heavily on Hector Contreras (Sr. WR 6’0 175 4.7) as a critical outlet for the ball. Contreras won 1st Team All-District kudos for his play in 2021. Other key players to watch on offense include Knight Davis (Sr. RB), Cuyler Cramer (Sr. WR), and Nick Youngblood (Sr. OL). The defense also has its share of returning talent. Rikter Connally (Sr. DL 6’6 270 4.9) is an All-State caliber talent, and he is joined by Kevyn Guffey and Ala Mendoza to make the D-line an area of strength for the Indians. Linebacker Creed Carlisle is the standout for that unit, and in the secondary, Seminole will rely on Abran Flores

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Graham Steers — District 3-4A D-II

Graham Coming Off Great District Run The 2021 campaign can be described as a tale of two seasons for Graham. After winning the opener (3635) over Alvarado, the Steers dropped three straight to Springtown (22-34), Decatur (14-37), and Wichita Falls Hirschi (9-43). A (17-0) win over Midland Greenwood brought Graham’s non-district record to 2-3 and kicked off a winning streak. The Steers swept through district play to claim the title. Big wins over Bridgeport (30-14), Iowa Park (7-0), Vernon (43-9), and Mineral Wells (28-14) left no doubt who the top team was within the district last season though Graham wasn’t done yet. A (35-14) victory over Sanger ran the win streak to six before the season ended with Snyder’s (3-14) loss. Head Coach Kenny Davidson and his staff will need some inexperienced and young players to step up if the Steers hope to repeat the successes of last season. Nineteen lettermen were lost to graduation, leaving only eight back for 2022. Offensive Coordinator Kyle Wheeler will have four starters back to man his Spread offense, whereas Defensive Coordinator Clay McChristian will only have a trio of returning starters to work with. The coaches cite a strong sophomore class as the team’s strength but acknowledge the overall youth on the roster could provide some early growing pains. The Signal caller is one area the team does not need to worry about as All-State caliber talent Ty Thompson (QB/FS 5’11 166 Soph.) gives Graham solid dependability at the quarterback position this season and beyond. Wide Receiver Braydon Riggins (WR Soph.) is another standout player for the Steers. UIL realignment has essentially swapped the schedule far Graham with many of last year’s nondistrict or playoff foes now district rivals and vice versa. The faces look much the same with different timing and meaning to the games. The Steers will face Springtown (9/2) and Glen Rose (9/9) to open the 2022 season with back-to-back road games before hosting Iowa Park 9/16) and Mineral Wells (9/23). The final non-district game will

School: Graham Mascot: Steers Colors: Red & Blue District: 3-4A D-II Head Coach: Kenny Davidson Offensive Coordinator: Kyle Wheeler Defensive Coordinator: Clay Mchristian Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2nd Team Eliminated By: Snyder Number Of Lettermen Lost: 19

Number Of Lettermen Returning: 8 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Multiple Major Team Strength: Strong Sophomore Class All State Potentials: Ty Thompson Players To Watch: Ty Thompson, Bryden Riggins Athletic Director: Kenny Davidson Superintendent: Sonny Cruse

be at Wichita Falls (9/30). The Steers run to another district title, and/or a playoff berth gets going with a visit from Wichita Falls Hirschi (10/7). Graham has a chance to avenge last year’s playoff loss with a district game at Snyder (10/14.). Sweetwater comes to town (10/21) for the final home game of the schedule before the Steers close out the regular season at Midland Greenwood (10/28).22

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Hirschi Huskies — District 3-4A D-II

Huskies Look To Repeat Magic With New Coach The 2021 season was remarkable for the Hirschi Huskies, just as the next two will be before the school is transitioned into a middle school. For the second time ever, Hirschi advanced all the way to the state semifinals last year. The Huskies went unbeaten in the district and then rolled through the first four games of the playoffs with wins over Pampa (42-10), Clint (53-19), Dumas (4122), and Springtown (32-6). The fun finally ended in the state semifinals against Stephenville (38-35), which went on to claim the title against Austin LBJ (38-21). Coach Antonio Wiley has moved on to Coppell, replaced by former Slaton coach Lawrence Johnson. “We’re looking to continue the post-season success established last season,” said Johnson, who was 6-14 in his two seasons at Slaton. In addition to their head coach, the Huskies also saw 13 players on last year’s 12-3 team walk out the door due to graduation, among them receiver/free safety/returner Jewel Fletcher, running back/ cornerback Jaleal Minnifield, defensive tackle La’Travious Dever-Wiley and linebacker Keyshun Jackson. Seventeen players are back, including eight starters on offense and four on defense. The veterans include two senior skill players with impressive stats. Running back A’marion Peterson (6-0, 210, 4.49) rushed for 1,817 yards and 28 TDs on 238 carries (7.6 ypc) last season, while receiver/defensive back Jamarion Carroll (6-1, 190, 4.6) caught 66 passes for 1,132 yards with 15 touchdowns. Junior end/ linebacker Javian Frazier (5-11, 210, 4.7) is the leading stat hound on defense with 69 tackles (29 TFLs, 15 sacks) a year ago. Others with some impressive numbers were sophomore quarterback/cornerback Jimmell McFalls (6-1, 175, 4.7), who incredibly, as a freshman, threw for 1,535 yards with 17 TDs and just 1 interception in shared duty with senior Terrius Causey (6-2, 170) Junior fullback/defensive end Reginald Demps (6-0,

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Starters Returning: 4

Colors: Columbia/Red

Basic Offense: Spread

District: 3-4A D-II

Basic Defense: 4-2-5

Head Coach: Lawrence Johnson Offensive Coordinator: Rahsaan Bell Defensive Coordinator: Jordan Criswell Assistant Coaches: Logan Parrish, Josh Young, Matt Billings, Zach Kelley 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 Eliminated: State Semis Team Eliminated By: Stephenville Lettermen Lost: 13 Number of Lettermen Returning: 17 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8

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Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2569 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 3222 Major Team Strength: Playoff momentum Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: 4 Players to Watch: A’marion Peterson, Jamarion Carroll, Javian Frazier, Terrius Causey, Jimmell McFalls, Reginald Demps, Robert Crump, Willie Thomas, Micah Walker Promising Newcomers: Demone Konte, Ken’Dron Worthy, Isaiah Anderson Athletic Director: Scott Hafley Principal: Doug Albus

Terrius Causey

210) ended with 66 tackles (12 TFLs, 6 sacks). Three more seniors are pivotal to the Huskies’ upcoming season. Center/guard OL Robert Crump (5-11, 240) is the leader in the offensive trenches, while outside linebacker/free safety Willie Thomas (5-7, 165) and safety Micah Walker (5-8, 160) solidify the 4-2-5 defense. Shoring up the spread offense will be sophomores Demone Contee at running back/cornerback, Ken’Dron Worthy (5-10, 175) at running back/middle linebacker, and Isaiah Anderson (6-0, 155) at receiver/cornerback. Looking ahead to the district schedule with their new coach, the Huskies will have their hands full. “It’s a competitive district with some familiarity in previous games played,” Johnson said.22

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A’marion Peterson

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Anighus Nash

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180

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Benito Gonzales

5’9”

292

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200

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210

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5’9”

250

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Matthew Balderas

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210

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Sammy Worthy Jr

5’10”

155

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Cameron Groves

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150

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Elias Barron

5’5”

150

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155

WR,CB

Isaiah Flores

5’5”

160 MLB,FB,RB

Jacob Taylor

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206

Jahleel Claudrick

5’11”

205

Jaleel Thomas

6’0”

Isaac Hawkins Izayiah Mackey

5’11”

190

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Jaleel Carroll

6’2”

195

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Jordan Petty

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145

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6’2”

167

Micah Walker

5’8”

160

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6’2”

225

DE,TE

Robert Crump

5’11”

240

C,G

Terrius Causey

6’2”

170

Jimmell McFalls

6’1”

165

Willie Thomas

5’7”

165

OLB,FS

Ken’Dron Worthy

5’10”

175

RB,MLB

Caleb Hargrow

5’10”

210

G,T

Kevin Cruz

5’10”

230

DT,G

Corby Wingfield Jr.

5’7”

145

CB,WR

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5’10”

235

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Snyder Tigers — District 3-4A D-II

Tigers Starting To Get Paid In The Post Season

In his third year, Snyder Head Coach Wes Wood couldn’t be prouder of the strides that the 2021 Tigers made. Snyder defied the odds and made it to the third round of the playoffs. “We proved a lot of people wrong,” Wood said. “We had a very strong and selfless team chemistry and were very resilient. We were picked last in the district and out of the playoffs. Instead, we went three rounds deep and won our first gold ball in 10 years. It was truly a special, program-reviving group.” Snyder finished the 2021 season at 9-4 on the depth and talent of 25 seniors. For the 2022 season, 10 returning lettermen will bring their playoff experience to the field in hopes of making another run into the playoffs. “We have a really tough class to replace and are looking for our young guys to step up,” Coach Wood said. “We hope to see the confidence and momentum help carry us through our tough schedule.” Wood will definitely lean on these returning lettermen to be the leaders through their previous success culture and confidence. But, the Tigers know that they will need to utilize off-season and the few non-district games to shore up their experience, depth, and size to be competitive again this season. “We hope to continue to improve on what we have built,” Wood said. “We will be going into the season with the same offense and defense for the 3rd year in a row.” Using the experience and talent of SR QB/C Dyllan Angeley, the Tigers will continue to run the spread offense with 5 returning starters. Wood will also rely on some very talented upperclassmen to build the 2022 Tigers into a playoffpotential team. Defensive Coordinator Mike Widenor will rely on the experience of his returning upperclassmen to run the 3-4 defensive scheme. SR DE/T/NG Aden Hernandez (6-1, 275), JR Dom Dominguez (5-6, 146), JR DE Tony Cagle (6-1, 210), and JR T/NG Vance Martinez (6-1, 265) are players to watch and have postseason accolade potential. Other players to watch include Damian Jiminez and Chon Vasquez, plus newcomers Daenin Smith and Easton Stewart. Snyder has a challenging non-district schedule to prepare them for their tough district climb. The season begins at home against Slaton (Aug. 26), followed by a trip to Levelland (Sept. 2) and back home against Randall (Sept. 9). Two road games against Monahans (Sept. 16) and Big Spring (Sept. 23) will lead them into their homecoming game against Holliday (Sept. 30). The Tigers’ first district game will be an away game to Greenwood on Oct. 7 followed by the Hall of Honor game against Graham on Oct. 14. The Tigers will then head towards Hirschi on Oct. 21 before their open date and

School: Snyder Mascot: Tigers Colors: Black and Gold District: 3-4A D-II Head Coach: Wes Wood Offensive Coordinator: Zach Garcia Defensive Coordinator: Mike Widenor Assitant Coaches: Tanner Mann, Shane Stewart, Taylor Snodgrass, David York, Desmond Ayala Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-4 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 3rd Team Eliminated By: Celina Number of Lettermen Lost: 25 Number of Lettermen Returning: 10 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2820 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1300

Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1789 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1848 Major Team Strength: Previous Success, Culture, Confidence Major Team Weakness: Experience, Depth, and Size All State Potentials: Aden Hernandez, Dyllan Angeley, Dom Dominguez, Tony Cagle, Vance Martinez Players to Watch: Aden Hernandez, Dyllan Angeley, Dom Dominguez, Tony Cagle, Vance Martinez, Damian Jiminez, Chon VasquezPromising Newcomers: Kyler Teakell, Troy Botts, Bryce Ford, Andres Torres, Jorge Olivares Promising Newcomer: Chon Vasquez, Daenin Smith, Easton Stewart Athletic Director: Wes Wood Superintendent: Eddie Bland Principal: Shaye Murphy

finishing strong against Sweetwater on Nov. 4. “We definitely are in a super tough district,” Wood said. “Hirschi, Graham, Greenwood, and Sweetwater are all playoff football programs, and it is going to be a battle to get out. I truly believe that this is one of the toughest district in the state.”22

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Sweetwater Mustangs — District 3-4A D-II

Sweetwater Must Reload After Graduation Hits Hard Graduation hit the Sweetwater Mustangs hard, taking away 26 players from a 2021 unbeaten district championship team. After going 4-0 in league play, Sweetwater and first-year coach Russell Lucas went up against Borger and won big, 50-15, before being eliminated in the area round by Aubrey, 42-7. The Mustangs wound up the year with an 8-4 record. No question, Sweetwater will miss those 26 graduated players, especially Harrison Ford (Abilene Christian). Only ten players are back, just one starter in the Mustangs’ spread offense and two in the 3-3 stack defense. Lucas, who carries a career record of 147-66, including his time at Hamlin and Rotan, must have more than a few players grow up in a hurry and start performing on Friday nights. Among the handful of veterans on the roster are senior linebacker Jacob Gonzalez, senior defensive lineman Noel Merogue and junior linebacker Jamarian Amos. Gonzalez (5-6, 160, 4.9) is the top returning tackler with 87 stops (51 solo), followed by Merogue (6-0, 295, 5.1) with 77 tackles (39 solo) and Amos (5-7, 155, 4.7) with 51 (29 solo). The defense will be boosted by the return of junior lineman Kannon Weise (5-9, 220, 5.0), who missed the 2021 season after suffering an injury in the first game of the season. Others lending support will be sophomore defensive end Korda Moore (5-10, 210, 4.9), and senior linebacker/running back Max Alvarado (5-5, 150, 4.7), senior linebacker Ryan Alvarez (5-9, 175, 4.8) and junior defensive back Roman Camacho (5-11, 165, 4.7). Experience on the other side of the ball is available in junior running back Malik Brown (5-10, 175, 4.8), who rushed for 468 yards and three touchdowns on 74 carries while making 18 catches for 244 yards and two TDs. Other pass catchers are senor receivers Demarrius Walker (6-2, 165, 4.8) and Elvis Gonzalez (5-8, 145) while securing the line are juniors Roman Caballero (5-9, 220) and Lucian Aguilar (5-9, 240) and senior Wil Bohall (5-10, 220). The rest of the reinforcements will need to come from last year’s junior varsity and freshman ranks, but the good news is there’s lots of talent available there. If Sweetwater’s young roster can get things figured out during the first half of the season, the Mustangs should play a factor in determining which four teams advance out of district play when Lucas feels Wichita Falls Hirschi and Greenwood will be the teams to beat.22

School: Sweetwater Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Red/White District: 3-4A D-II Head Coach: Russell Lucas Offensive Coordinator: Brian Hodnett Defensive Coordinator: Ryne Lucas Assistant Coaches: Tre Chitsey, Danny Ito, Leigtron Conway, Kirk Perkins, Caleb Thompson, Joe Flores, Jarred Cee, Steve Biera, Davin Brow Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area

Team Eliminated by: Aubrey Number of Letterman. Lost: 26 Number of Letterman. Returning: 10 Number Off. Starters Returning: 1 Number Defensive Starters Returning: 2 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Major Team Weakness: Experience Players To Watch: Noel Merogue, Malik Brown, Jacob Gonzalez, Jamarian Amos Athletic Director: Russell Lucas Superintendent: Drew Howard Principal: Jerry Pyles

Greenwood Rangers District 3-4A D-II The Greenwood Ranger split the season with five wins and five losses in the 2021 campaign. That said, the Rangers were good when it mattered and went 3-1 during district play, with Sweetwater being the only blemish during that portion of the schedule. A playoff loss to Perryton ended Greenwood’s season. Head Coach Rusty Purser has led his alma mater each of his three seasons atop the program and will be looking for a fourth straight postseason appearance in 2022. He will do so with a senior quarterback in Ty Flowers (QB 6’3 175 Sr.), who also led the team in rushing a season ago. Aaron Fikes (OLB/RB 5’9 165 Sr.) is also an experienced threat carrying the ball. Zane Ogle (WR/CB 5’10 165 Sr.), Rance Purser (WR/K/P 5’8 155 Sr.), and Tatum Pierce (WR/CB 6’0 Jr.) all give the Rangers receiving outlets for Flowers. The Rangers defense will look to Jaime Vazquez (MLB 5’8 180 Sr.), Shawn Kelley (5’10 Sr.), and Cash Mcintyre (FS/ SS 6’0 160 Sr.) to stop opposing offenses as top performers back for 2022. Greenwood will face off against Graham, Wichita Fall Hirschi, Snyder, and Sweetwater for district bragging rights and/or a playoff berth. 22

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Lettermen & Off. & Def. Starters Returning

Preseason District Selections Division I District 1 1. Denver City 2. Brownfield 3. Lamesa 4. Slaton 5. Kermit

District 2 1. Shallowater 2. Bushland 3. River Road 4. Muleshoe 5. Dalhart

Division II District 1 1. Crane 2. Alpine 3. Odessa Compass 4. Tornillo

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Denver City Mustangs — District 1-3A D-I

Young Mustangs Put Work Ethic to The Test

Graduation left some big gaps in the Denver City Mustangs’ roster for the upcoming season. A dozen players were lost off last year’s team that went 6-4 overall and 4-1 in the district, then lost to River Road in bi-district, 14-6. Among the graduated players were Carson Little (Fort Hayes St.) and Aiden Wells (Oklahoma-Panhandle St.). Fourteen lettermen return, including four starters on each side of the line of scrimmage for head coach Daniel Fontenot, who is 44-25 with the Mustangs. Denver City appears stacked in its linebacking corps in its 3-3 stack defense with a trio of all-district performers from a year ago, led by senior Elijah Gutierrez (5-10, 210, 4.9), who led all veteran defenders with 130 tackles (54 solos) in 2021, and junior Daniel Ceniceros (6-4, 215, 4.8), who added 126 tackles and 6 sacks. Senior Erik Escobar is the other backer with post-season honors (6-1, 220, 4.8). Leading Denver City’s spread offense will be junior alldistrict quarterback Jonah Escalante (6-0, 165, 4.7), who proved himself capable as a sophomore by completing 78-of-141 passes for 1,025 yards with 7 touchdowns and

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3 interceptions while also rushing for 367 yards and 7 scores. Escalante lost most of his top targets from last season, but senior Spencer Freeman (6-3, 150, 4.65) is a prime candidate after catching 9 passes for 206 yards with 3 TDs in 2021. Joining Escalante in the backfield will be sophomore running back Andrew Velasco (5-8, 170, 4.7) while anchoring the line will be seniors Kylen Seeders (6-2, 250, 5.2) and Ledin Martinez (6-2, 230, 5.1) Looking ahead to the Mustangs’ district schedule, Fontenot feels Lamesa and Brownfield will be the Mustangs’ most formidable challengers. The Mustangs get the season rolling on August 26th as they travel to Borger to challenge the Bulldogs.22

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Lamesa Golden Tornadoes — 1-3A D-I

Tornadoes Ready To Get Back To The Post Season The Lamesa Golden Tornadoes came up just short of a playoff berth in 2021 after a rough season full of injuries. In fact, their starting quarterback was hurt after the first two games of the season, leaving Lamesa to start a different quarterback each game for the rest of the season. The Golden Tornadoes finished the 2021 season going 4-6 overall with a 1-4 district record. “We had some injuries during district to some critical players, and we did not perform well without those guys,” Coach Hood said. But, just as seasons make a coach say “what if,” there are upcoming seasons that make a coach say, “how far can this team go.”The Golden Tornadoes only graduated seven players off the team, leaving 27 returning lettermen to turn things around in the 2022 season. Among the 27 returning, 10 offensive starters and 7 defensive starters return to face their foes (and their past) in District 1-3A Div. 1. “We bring back a lot of experience on both sides of the ball,” Coach Hood said. “If we can stay healthy, I feel like we have a chance to contend for a playoff spot. We are going to have to find a quarterback during fall camp who can lead our offense and play with consistency.” Running the flexbone offensive scheme will help highlight their strengths in their rushers like SR RB/S Luke

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School: Lamesa Mascot: Golden Tornadoes Colors: Black & Gold District: 1-3A D-I Head Coach: Joseph Hood Defensive Coordinator: Doug Tipton Assistant Coaches: Mario Gonzales, Matt Hood, Logan Falkenbury, Caden Keller, Gerry Woodberry, Kolt Moreland, Collin Justiss, Steve Garcia, Trenton Jones, Michael Aleman, Nick Bueno, Jordan Aguilar, Luis Lopez Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-6 Last Season’s District Record: 1-4 Number of Lettermen Lost: 7 Number of Lettermen Returning: 27 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 10 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Flexbone Basic Defense: 3-4

Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2090 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 575 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2372 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1042 Major Team Strength: Team Speed Major Team Weakness: Experience at quarterback All State Potentials: Luke Martinez, Keeton Bolton, Pedro Barrioz Players to Watch: Tristian Maxwell, Robert Dimas, Hector Zamora, JJ Morales, Noah Garcia, Evan Sepeda, JJ Iglesias, Cove Rodriques Promising Newcomers: Adam Garcia, Kaleb Ramos, Ayden Barrioz Athletic Director: Gregg Moreland Superintendent: Jim Knight Principal: David Ritchey

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Martinez (5-8, 165, 4.6), who ran for 752 yards last season, and scored 9 TDs as well as caught 11 passes for 198 yards and scored 2 TDs. Another promising rusher is SR RB/S Keeton Bolton (5-10, 150, 4.58), who rushed for 354 yards and scored 3 TDs last season. Coach Hood needs his offensive line to stay healthy this year if they want to continue to run the flexbone successfully. SR OT/DT Tristan Maxwell (6-1, 248, 5.1) will be the anchor of the o-line, as well as JR OT/DTNoah Garcia (6k-5, 332, 5.6) and Evan Sepeda, who both had their season cut short with injuries in 2021. “Tristan is our most complete lineman,” Coach Hood said. “He graded out at 94% last year and had 34 pancake blocks.” In order to highlight the team’s speed, Defensive Coordinator Doug Tipton will utilize a basic 3-4 defensive scheme. Tipton has several returners to provide the leadership needed to stop some talented teams in their district. SR TE/DE Cove Rodrigues (6-2, 190, 4.71) and SR C/DE David Renteria (5-11, 206, 5.01) both had over 30 tackles last season. At linebacker, QB/LB Hectora Zamora (5-10, 190, 4.81), who also played six games as quarterback, was a force with 43 tackles, 1 fumble, and 1 interception. Defensive backs JR QB/S Pedro Barrioz (5-8, 155, 4.68) and SR RB/S Luke Martinez (5-10, 165, 4.61) will create chaos again this year. Martinez, who starts as a receiver, defensive back, and punter, made 29 tackles last season, scored 4 defensive touchdowns, and made 8 interceptions. The Golden Tornadoes begin their season at San Angelo Lakeview (Aug. 26) and then back-to-back home games against Muleshoe (Sept. 2) and Borger (Sept. 9).

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Then Lamesa will head towards Littlefield to play the Wildcats on Sept.16, followed by a home game against Fabens (Sept. 23) and then their open date. Kermit will have their first look at a district win on Oct. 7 at home. Then it is a neighbor game against Brownfield there on Oct. 14 and then back home against Slaton on Oct. 21. The last match of the season is against Denver City away on Oct. 28. “Our new district is going to be tough because everyone in the district is getting better,” Coach Hood said. “With Shallowater moving to District 2, we will have a new district champion. I look for it to being a dog fight every Friday night in our district.”22

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215

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5’9

155

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235

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150

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5’11

206

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5’10

190

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Noah Garcia

6’5

332

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5’8

145

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5’8

245

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5’10

150

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6’1

225

OG/DT

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5’6

155

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6’2

287

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160

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6’0

165

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5’6

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Slaton Tigers — District 1-3A D-I

Dangerfield Promoted To Top Tiger The Slaton Tigers will have quite a few new looks in 2022, chief among them Jacob Dangerfield as the team’s head coach. Dangerfield served as the Tigers’ defensive coordinator before being promoted when Lawrence Johnson left for Wichita Falls Hirschi. Like Johnson before him, it is the first head coaching position for Dangerfield, a Texas Tech alum. Dangerfield has a lot of work ahead of him after graduation claimed 16 players from 2021, just more than half of the roster, including running back/linebacker Jacorein Doss, linemen Evan Lopez, Trent Wright, and Tayton Miller, receiver Andre Trotty and quarterbacks Ayden Ramirez and Eli Perez. Those players were vital in getting the Tigers into the postseason, where they fell in bi-district to Bushland. Fifteen players return from that 3-8 team, three starters on offense and five on defense. “We need linemen to step up on both sides of the ball,” Dangerfield said. “There’s lots of potential, we’re just going to be young.” While the Tigers will be a bit green, they have a handful of seniors on which to lean. Quarterback CJ Anzley (5-10, 200, 4.6) will direct Slaton’s spread offense after last season, running for 512 yards and 5 touchdowns while catching eight passes for 143 yards. Anzley also recorded 58 tackles (5 TFLs) as a linebacker in the Tigers’ 3-4 defense. Senior receiver/defensive back Jaden Gwin (6-0, 160, 4.8) was good for 40 tackles and 4 forced turnovers a year ago when he also caught 5 passes for 58 yards. Another proven senior with 27 tackles in 2021 is receiver/defensive back Brayden Brown (5-8, 150, 4.7). The senior anchoring the line will be Daniel Leyva (5-8, 225, 5.6), in on 27 stops last season. Among the juniors looking to make noise will be running back/linebacker Tomas Geronimo (5-9, 175, 4.7), who ran for 390 yards and 3 TDs while making 23 tackles, running back/defensive back Xzavion Whaley (5-11, 155, 4.7), and running back/linebacker Isaias Gallegos (5-10, 165, 4.6) Dangerfield feels the Tigers will be ready to compete by the time the district rolls around. Within the league, the firstyear coach believes Denver City is the team to beat.22

School: Slaton Mascot: Tigers Colors: Red/Black District: 1-3A D-I Head Coach: Jacob Dangerfield Offensive Coordinator: Brandon Langston Defensive Coordinator: Jacob Dangerfield Assistant Coaches: Jace Chancellor, Ryun Martinez, Jett Hartley, Dilon Chancellor, Albert Lopez, Colton Stegall, Anthony Garza, Joshua Satchell, 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: 1st Team Eliminated By: Bushland Number of Lettermen Lost: 16 Number of Lettermen Returning: 15

Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1,541 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 735 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2,109 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1,047 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Depth Players to Watch: CJ Anzley, Jaden Gwin, Brayden Brown, Tomas Geronimo, Xzavion Whaley Athletic Director: Jacob Dangerfield Superintendent: Jim Andrus Principal: Mario Aguirre

Brownfield Cubs District 1-3A D-I The Cubs began slow but found their groove down the stretch. After dropping their first six games to begin the 2021 season, Brownfield won three of their last four to qualify for postseason play. A tight (17-21) loss to Muleshoe ended the season leaving the Cubs 3-8 overall but 3-2 during the all-important district slate of games. Head Coach Aarrhon Flores heads into his fourth season leading the Brownfield football program. The Cubs

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Bushland Falcons — District 2-3A D-I

Falcons Finish With A Dozen Wins But Always Looking To Soar Higher

Head Coach Josh Reynolds couldn’t ask for a better start to his head coaching career. Coach Reynolds was named the head coach at Bushland two years ago, and he has established himself in the history-rich Bushland school system going 17-6 overall. In fact, last season, the Falcons went 4-0 in district play again and 1-1 in the playoffs leaving Bushland at 8-4 overall for 2021.“It was a very good year,” Coach Reynolds said. “We got a lot out of that group.” The 2021 team didn’t start like they ended the season with two early losses against Brock (3-31) and Hereford (7-14). Then the Falcons proved their abilities and fight when they defeated the always-tough Canadian in overtime (49-42) and then won their next two non-district games against Stratford (21-14) and Perryton (31-6). Even though they lost their next non-district game against Estacado (21-31), the non-district schedule prepared the team to face their district foes with confidence going undefeated in district play. Bushland defeated Muleshoe (44-13), River Road (20-14), Dalhart (73-9), and Littlefield (62-26) to be the outright district champions. The Falcons defeated Slaton (55-6) to be the bi-district champs before facing defeat against Whitesboro the following week (2141). Now, Coach Reynolds and his Offensive Coordinator Jason Aven and Defensive Coordinator can’t wait to get started again as they bring back 26 returning lettermen that include 6 returning starters on offense and 7 returning starters on defense. “We are looking forward to seeing our leadership development,” Coach Reynolds said. “We have a lot of good kids and football players in this group.” Among those returning, Coach Reynolds will utilize the leadership of SR QB/LB Matt Bridges (5-11, 175) to run the spread offense (and provide his athleticism as linebacker )as he will maximize the skills of SR WR/DB Baylor King (6-1, 160) who returns as the leading Falcon receiver from last season. Another offensive player to watch will be SR RB/DB Ivan Soto as he returns as the leading rusher along with JR RB/DL Easton Fuentes (5-11, 205). Coach Aven will need a solid offensive line, and he has a good one this year with SR OL/DL Ethan Thompson (6-0, 250), JR OL/DL Charley Pitt (6-1, 225), and JR OL/DL Ty Morris (5-9, 175). Other players to watch come in the wide receiver position that Coach Aven will utilize in the spread. SR WR/DB Tate Butcher (5-8, 140), SR WR/LB Jate Suggs (6-0, 175), SR WR/DB Cole Purcell (5-11, 145), and WR/LB Brecken Reed (5-10, 165) all return this year as upperclassmen. Promising newcomers include JR QB/ DB Dawson Juco (5-11, 145) and JR WR/DB Austin Rider (6-1, 155). The 2022 season will start against West Plains on the road on Aug. 26, followed by two home games against

School: Bushland Mascot: Falcons

Colors: Black & Vegas Gold District: 2-3A D-I Head Coach: Josh Reynolds Offensive Coordinator: Joson Aven Defensive Coordinator: Ty Mayfield Assistant Coaches: Kyle Person, Kyle Love, Joel Love, Tedd Esper, Ryan Hand, Derrek Mauldini, Phil Dryer, Levi Hayden, Conner Copley, Austin Thurman, John Block Last Season’s Over All Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2nd Round Team Eliminated by: Whiteboro

Number of Letterman. Lost: 13 Number of Letterman. Returning: 26 Number Off. Starters Returning: 6 Number Defensive

Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Multiple Major Team Strength: Strong Senior Class, Depth Major Team Weakness: Defensive Line All State Potential: Baylor King, Chorky Pitt, Matt Bridges Players To Watch: Ivan Soto, Tote Butcher, JJ Suggs, Cole Purcell, Easton Fuentes, Ethan Thompson, Breckon Reed Athletic Director: Josh Reynolds Superintendent: Chris Wipington Principal: Kristi Culpepper

2022 BUSHLAND VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Aug. 26 Sept. 02 Sept. 09 Sept. 16 Sept.. 23 Sept. 30 Oct. 07 Oct. 14 Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov. 04

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Opponent West Plains Canadian Childress Borger Dumas El Paso Riverside Muleshoe River Road Shallowater Dalhart OPEN *District

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two powerhouse teams, Canadian (Sept. 2) and Childress (Sept. 9). The Falcons travel to Borger (Sept. 16) and Dumas (Sept. 23) before hosting El Paso Riverside (Sept. 30) and their first district game against Muleshoe (Oct. 7). The Falcons will travel across town to take on rival River Road on Oct. 14 followed by playing their last home game against Shallowater on Oct. 21. To finish off district, the Falcons will travel north to Dalhart on Oct. 28. Their open date is Nov. 4 in preparation for postseason play. “Overall, our district should be tougher,” Coach Reynolds said. “The addition of Shallowater and Muleshoe improving will make it tough. Dalhart and River Road will be tough as well.”22

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2022 BUSHLAND FALCONS VARSITY Name Matthew Bridges Ivan Soto Aiden Sawyer Westin Forbes Baylor King Cole Purcell Jate Suggs Mason Ferris Tate Butcher Creed Coapland Breckan Reed Evan Perry Quenton Shrewsbury

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250

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250

OL/DL

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6’1”

270

OL/DL

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5’11

145

QB/DB

Austin Rider

6’1”

155

WR/DB

Stratton Molloy

6’2”

165

WR/DB

Easton Fuentes

5’11

205

RB/DL

Ty Morris

5’9”

175

OL/DL

Cannon Melban

6’3”

230

OL/DL

Charley Pitt

6’1”

225

OL/DL

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Shallowater Mustangs

District 2-3A D-I

The Mustangs have not lost a district game since 2019 but UIL realignment has them facing anew slate of foes for at least the next two seasons. Head Coach Rodney Vincent will rally his team and together they will aim to prove their dominance over new rivals just as they have done the last few seasons. Shallowater finished 10-3 overall last season while running the district slate 5-0. A (43-14) win over Early kept the winning streak going into the postseason, but the season ended with a (25-50) loss to Whitesboro. The new district foes for at least the next two seasons are Bushland, Dalhart, and River Road. The Mustangs will certainly be in the mix, but it will be an interesting district to watch as new pecking orders are established.

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Dalhart Golden Wolves — District 2-3A D-I

Wolves Look For Leaders To Head Up 2022 Pack

After graduating a large and talented senior class,

School: Dalhart Mascot: Golden Wolves Colors: Purple/Gold District: 2-3A D-I Head Coach: Joey Read Offensive Coordinator: Kiel Kitchens Defensive Coordinator: Jeff Metcalf Assistant Coaches: Anthony Mariscal, Ij Hinojos, Chris Christopher, Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-9 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Shallowater Number of Lettermen Lost: 18 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5

the Wolves will need to retool the pack in 2022. Dalhart will have a young roster and holes to fill, but those needs also come with a hunger and spirit of competition that could speed up the learning curve. Dalhart is coming off a disappointing season that saw the team go 2-9 overall and 1-3 during district play. That lone district win was enough to send the team into the postseason, where the campaign ended with an (18-56) loss to Shallowater. Adding to the difficulties of an inexperienced roster is a daunting schedule, especially during district play. With that same Shallowater squad that ended the Wolves season in 2021 being added to an already tough slate of district foes, the task of qualifying for postseason play is no easy feat. Dalhart will return twelve lettermen, including six starters on offense and five for the defense. The Wolves utilize the Spread on offense and work from a Base 3-3 set on defense. Varsity inexperience at QB is a concern, but the Wolves’ offense does have playmaker Luis Favela (6’2 180 WR/S Sr.) back for 2022. A trio of returning starts on the offensive line makes that unit another area of strength. Kason Holt (5’10 170 G/ILB Sr.), David Castro (5’8 225 T/DL Jr.), and Ben Turner (6’1 330 G/DL Jr.) will anchor the group. Turner is also the top returning defensive lineman. At linebacker, Dalhart will rely on Jett Puga (5’8 170 RB/ILB Jr.) to command the middle of the field. Alex Penton (5’10 175 RB/OLB Jr.) is another stalwart defender back for the Wolves. Other players to keep an eye on this coming season are Corbin Carnesecca (5’8 135 WR/S Jr.), Wesley Gerald (5’11 165 WR/CB Jr.), Zeek Van Beek (6’2 200 TE/DL Sr.), Erik Lujan (6’2 265 OL/DL Jr.), Uriel Luhan (6’1 165 WR/CB Sr.), and Orbin Hernandez (5’10 170 TE/ OLB Sr.) Coaches cite Kyler Read, Mitchell Bailey, Ethan Davila, Drew Fisher, and Alex Chacon as promising newcomers to the lineup.22

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Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1441 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2299 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 3056 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1365 Major Team Strength: Returning Lettermen Major Team Weakness: Depth Players to Watch: Corbin Carnesecca, Luis Favela, Wesley Gerald, Alex Penton, Zeek Van Beek, David Castro, Kason Holt, Jett Puga, Ben Turner, Erik Lujan, Uriel Lujan, Orbin Hernandez Promising Newcomers: Kyler Read, Mitchell Bailey, Ethan Davila, Drew Fisher, Alex Chacon Athletic Director: Joey Read Superintendent: Joe Alcorta Principal: Scot Wright

Opponent Perryton Sundown Spearman Friona Borger Levelland River Road** * Shallowater* Open Bushland*** * Muleshoe* **Pink Out Game

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Time 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00

Muleshoe Mules — District 2-3A D-I

Experienced Mules Look To Take Next Step

It had been four years since Muleshoe qualified for post-season play. But the Mules, in coach Jason Richards’ second season, broke through last year and not only made the playoffs but won a post-season game against Brownfield (21-17) before falling to Jim Ned in the area round (49-20). “It was great to be back in the postseason for the first time since 2017,” said Richards, now 8-11 at Muleshoe after going 6-6 last year, including 3-1 in district play. Linebacker Brennen Davis, quarterback Zach Hasley, and defensive end Jacob Reyes are among nine players who graduated off last year’s team, but most starters are back. In fact, all but three starters – among 21 lettermen – return in Muleshoe’s spread offense and 4-2-5 defense. “We’re excited to have two years under our belt at Muleshoe. We’re ready for a competitive schedule,” Richards said. Some of the more accomplished veterans include a pair of juniors in receiver Irvin Torres (5-10, 150, 4.7), who caught 67 passes for 1,001 yards and 13 touchdowns last season, and linebacker Davian McMullen (6-2, 215, 4.8), along with senior defensive tackle Nic Reyes (6-0, 300). Sophomore running back Daniel Sianez (5-11, 175, 4.6), who last spring set a school record in the 400 meters with

School: Muleshoe Mascot: Mules Colors: Black & White District: 2-3A D-I Head Coach: Jason Richards Offensive Coordinator: Chris Mosier Defensive Coordinator: Darrell Davis Assistant Coaches: Aaron Simon, Austin Ross, Steven Butler, AJ Villanueve, Jaxon Lee, Brandt Davis, Gentry Doolittle, David Sturdivant, Ross Johnson Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-6 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Jim Ned Number of Lettermen Lost: 9

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Amarillo River Road Wildcats — District 3-2A D-I

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Coming off their best season since 2016, the Wildcats have some momentum, but 2022 brings its share of challenges for River Road to overcome. Topping that list is a daunting district lineup leaving every team with an uphill fight to make the postseason. River Road also graduated a solid group from last season’s successful squad. While they have good talent and seventeen lettermen returning, only three starters will be back on defense. Seven return the run the Wildcat’s Wing -T brand of offense, so that side of the ball should be an early strength. River Road finished 7-5 in 2021, including an even 2-2 mark during district play and a significant (14-6) playoff win over Denver City before the season ended with a loss to Brock during the Area round of postseason play. Head Coach Brain Welps has the experience to lead the team and knows exactly how to prepare them for a demanding district schedule. The Wildcats also boast a trio of All-State caliber players to help lead the team. Although, the returning numbers on defense are low, those back are standout talents. Davian Perkins (DE 6’3 240 4.79 Sr.) is a force to be reckoned with. Behind Perkins, Jordan Avina (OL/LB 5’11 200 4.81 Sr.) will anchor the linebacking corps. The speedy Jaelun Nelson (DB/RB 6’1 170 4.6 Jr.) rounds out this trio of players that Rover Road will rely heavily on in 2022. Other players to watch include Lico Delgado (QB/DB 5’10 154 Sr.), Vinny Aguillera (RB/DB 5’9 162 Sr.), Bricson Dixon (WB/LB 6’1 180 Sr.), Jerry Mancias (WR/DB 5’9 140 Jr.), Drake Kilman (OL/DL 6’3 250 Sr.), Brandon Espitia (OL/DL 5’10 239 Sr.), and Clell Caldwell (OL/LB 5’11 181 Sr.) because all bring talent and solid experience to the roster. River Road will host Lubbock Roosevelt in the opener on August 26th. In the first of back-to-back road games, the Wildcats travel o Borger on September 2nd and then to the always tough Wellington Skyrockets on September 9th. Panhandle comes to River Road September 16th, and the Wildcats host Fritch for homecoming on September 23rd. The non-district schedule wraps up at Gruver on September 30th. The race for a district title and/or a playoff berth gets going at Dalhart October 7th. Bushland comes to River Road on October 14th, and the Wildcats got o Muleshoe on October 21st. Following a late-season pen week, the regular season finishes off at home against Shallowater on November 4th. 22

School: River Road Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Purple & Gold District: 3-2A D-I Head Coach: Bryan Welps Offensive Coordinator: Stacy Word Defensive Coordinator: Bart Upchurch Assistant Coaches: Marcos Garza, Rex Cumpton, Justin Cranfill, Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Lettermen Lost: 10 Lettermen Returning: 17 Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Wing-T Basic Defense: 50 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 4189 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 386 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards

Allowed: 1833 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1340 Major Team Strength: Strong Core Of Experience Returning Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Davion Perkins, Jordan Avina, Jaclon Nelson Players to Watch: Lico Delgado, Louis Aguillera, Bricson Dixon, Jerry Mancias, Drake Kilman, Brandon Espitia, Clell Caldwell Promising Newcomers: Tagan McLean, Alex Warren, Seth Underwood, Keaton Cockrum, Cheyton Mendoza, Chandler Evans, Louis Aguillera, Zantiago Marrufo Athletic Director: Bryan Welps Superintendent: Richard Kelly Principal: Dean Birkes

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School: Crane Mascot: Golden Cranes Colors: Purple And Gold District: 1-3A-D-II Head Coach: Michael Pittman Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Ballinger Number Of Lettermen Lost: 17 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 11

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Odessa Compass Cougars — District 1-3A D-II

Compass Gets New Leaders With Coaching Hire A new era began at Odessa Compass Academy in late March when Floyd White was named head coach. A product of Eastern New Mexico University, White is a longtime assistant coach at Lubbock Monterey but most recently the defensive coordinator at Legacy High School. White is tasked with getting Compass’ football program off the ground. In their first two seasons of competition, the Cougars have won once each year. Their victory last season got Compass in the playoffs, where Sonora eliminated them in the first round. That was the last game for a dozen Cougars, while it served as a motivator for 20 returning lettermen, including five starters on each side of the ball. “This season has the potential to be a breakout season for Compass,” White said. “There are many tools to work with and tons of excitement. The off-season was great!” One of the team’s strengths will be its linebacking corps, and a big reason for that is Abraham Davalos, one of Coach White’s two sons, along with Christian Davalos, who will be suiting up for the Cougars. Abraham, a 5-foot-10, 195-pound senior, was an all-district first-team honoree at Legacy last season for making 90 tackles (25 TLs) and 5 sacks and causing three fumbles. Abraham will be joined by senior linebacker Christian Stout (6-1, 205, 4.9), who logged 50 tackles (12 TFLs, 3 sacks) and caused two fumbles in 2021. Other top returning tacklers include junior defensive back Ricardo Salinas (6-1, 160, 4.64), who had 54 stops (7 TFLs) with 3 INTs, and defensive lineman Jameson Evans, who logged 30 tackles (5 TFLs, 3 sacks). White will implement multiple sets on both offense and defense. Among the candidates for quarterbacking the Cougars is Jace Suleki, who last season completed 18-of-50 passes for 350 yards with 2 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Junior receiver/defensive back Tanner Gahr (6-1, 157, 4.61) collected 25 pass receptions for 257 yards and three TDs in 2021. Anchoring the lines will be JD Leyva and Anthony Lewis. Others expected to contribute are Jeremiah Dominguez and Dillon Fanning, along with Coach White’s other son, sophomore running back/defensive back Christian Davalos (5-8, 155, 4.56). Compass kicks off its season by playing four of its first five games on the road against Sterling City, San Angelo TLCA, Water Valley, and Alpine, interrupted by the home-opener against Iraan. Two rounds of games against district opponents Alpine, Crane, and Tornillo follow. “This is a tough district to be placed into,” White said. “Any time you have to face off with Crane, Alpine, and Tornillo, you have to be on top of your game. Anybody can beat anybody on any given day.”22

School: Odessa Compass Academy Mascot: Cougars Colors: Royal Blue / Green / White District: 1-3A D-II Head Coach: Floyd White Offensive Coordinator: Tate Smith Defensive Coordinator: Melvin Hill Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-10 Last Season’s District Record: 1-5 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-4 Round of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Sonora Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive

Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: Multiple Major Team Strength: Linebacker Corps Major Team Weakness: QB All State Potentials: Abraham Davalos, Christian Stout Players To Watch: Ricardo Salinas, Tanner Gahr, JD Leyva, Jeremiah Dominguez Promising Newcomers: Christian Davalos, Dillon Fanning Athletic Director: Jason Inman Superintendent: Kathy Killingsworth Principal: Steven Parker

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Alpine started the 2021 campaign slowly as the Bucks came out the gate with four straight losses. The team claimed its first and only non-district victory over Kermit (35-21) before dropping the final game before the onset of the district schedule. Undeterred by their early 1-5 record, the Bucks won three out of four to close the regular season. Wins over Tornillo (47-0). Odessa Compass Academy (72-0), and Anthony (48-13). The lone district blemish came in a tight game against Crane (2128). The 3-1 District record sent the Bucks into the playoffs, where they kept the momentum going with a (27-14) win over San Angelo Grape Creek. The run ended with a loss to Lubbock Roosevelt. Head Coach John Fellows will welcome some talent back, but there are holes to fill. Tray Ervin (5’11 205 Sr.) brings some experience to the quarterback position. Ylan Hernandez (Sr.) led the Bucks in rushing attempts and touchdowns last season. Jordan Rodriguez and Reese Ahrens both return after making a significant impact on Alpine’s defense in 2021. Davian Fierro is a young player to watch for the Buck this season and beyond. The 2022 season will see double district action, with each team facing off against each other twice. These home and away series should leave little doubt about the pecking order though, as usual, injuries, grades, and other outside factors could shape the rosters over the course of the season.

The Coyotes are coming off a tough season that saw Tornillo go 0-10 and fail to score a single point if five of those contests. There were close losses as well, but moral victories only go so far. Luis Vega will take over as Head Coach, but Vega is no stranger to the program. A 1998 graduate of Tornillo, Coach Vega has also served as Defensive Coordinator for the Coyotes for the past five seasons. The 2022 schedule will look slightly different, with district rivals playing each other twice, once at each school. It will be interesting to see how seeing teams twice in one season changes the preparation and play on the field. This system will leave little doubt about the pecking order and should provide some added excitement early in the season.

Childress Bobcats District 3-3A D-II

What happened? This simple question has dominated the Bobcats’ offseason. First Childress put together a perfect regular season. Nine wins to zero losses. A sweep of district rivals to earn the school’s first district title since 2007. And then the season came to a surprising end with a (34-39) playoff loss to Stanton. Taking nothing away from Buffaloe’s efforts, no one outside of Stanton’s most faithful fans saw that result coming, so the disappointment had to be acute in the Bobcat’s locker room. Then in early April, in perhaps an even more shocking move, school officials reassigned Head Coach Jason Sims, who ultimately moved on from his hometown and took an assistant coach position at Mount Pleasant. Now another hometown hero takes over the program. New Head Coach Bo Helm graduated from Childress in 2008 and certainly made his mark as a player both as a Bobcat and later as a South Dakota State Jackrabbit. Coach Helm has been on the Bobcat staff for seven seasons and served the last two as Defensive Coordinator before taking the helm in May. Fifteen starters return from an outstanding team giving Coach Helm a solid nucleus to go along with the winning tradition that has been part of Childress since legendary coach Charlie Johnston patrolled the sideline for the Bobcats.

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Canadian Wildcats — District 3-3A D-II

Canadian Primed For Another Deep Run For most programs, a 9-4 season that includes a pair of postseason victors is a great year. The Canadian Wildcats are not most programs. Double-digit wins and deep, deep playoff runs are the norms in Canadian. The Wildcats have multiple State Championships stacked in the trophy case to prove it. So by those standards, 2021’s 9-4 overall record and 4-2 mark during district play can only be considered as an off year by comparison. The Wildcats did take down a pair of good teams in the postseason. Wins over Idalou (27-24 OT) and Sonora (56-13) showcased just how tough Canadian is even in a so-called down year. Even in their season-ending defeat to Abernathy(26-37), the Wildcats nearly overcame a significant halftime deficit. Head Coach Chris Koetting will welcome back most of the starters from that young team so expect the Wildcats to rack up double-digit wins again and be a threat throughout the playoffs. Ten lettermen were lost to graduation, so there are a handful of holes to fill, but thirty lettermen return, including eight starters on offense and nine for the defense. Luke Flowers (WR/DB Jr. 5’10 165) missed five games with injury last season and still racked up 1186

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Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2972 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2569 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2064 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1994 Major Team Strength: Tradition Major Team Weakness: Lack of Depth All State Potentials: Luke Flowers, Camren Cavalier, Matt McLanahan, Preston Miller, Emiliano Hernandez Players to Watch: Jed Davina, Trace Mitchell, Tripp Mills, D’ Wayne Moran, Isay Ramirez, Javier Cardenas Promising Newcomers: Julian Dominguez, Wyatt Davis Athletic Director: Chris Koetting Superintendent: Dr. Lynn Pulliam Principal: James Bryant

rushing yards and 14 TDs on the ground. Flowers is also a receiving threat out of the backfield and is an All-Star caliber talent. Corbin Throgmorton (OL Sr. 6’1 270) did not give up a sack in 2021 and tallied 20 pancake blocks is back as well. Camren Cavalier (QB Jr. 5’10 170) is a name to watch this season and next after a strong showing as only a sophomore last year. Matt McLanahan (LB Sr. 5’10 165) is described as a hard-nosed player by his coaches and is yet another Wildcat that could be on year-end honorees lists. Trace Mitchell (WR/DB Sr. 5’10 160) and Jed Davina (Dl Sr. 5’9 205) are two more talented seniors who hope to close out their high school careers on up notes after battling injuries. Preston Miller (WR/DB Jr 6’0 160) and Emiliano

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Dimmitt Bobcats — District 3-3A D-II

Bobcats Expect More Improvement In Nino’s Sophomore Season

They didn’t qualify for the playoffs, but the 2021 Dimmitt Bobcats still turned in a successful season under first-year head coach Johnny Nino. After winning just three games the previous three seasons, the Bobcats last year equaled that total and went 3-7 overall, 1-6 in the district. They also improved their points-per-game average from less than four in 2020 to almost 12. “I was very happy with how hard last year’s team worked and how they adapted to a new coach. The team kept getting better every week,” Nino said. A dozen players were claimed by graduation, among them linemen Gerardo Gonzalez, Martin Hernandez, Gamaliel Vazquez, and Ezequiel Vidal, receiver Jorge Hernandez, quarterback Gabriel Ontiveros, linebackers Sergio Ramos and Bryan Tarango, and punter/kicker Ryan Nino. The Bobcats – with seven starters on each side of the ball among nine returning letterwinners – hope to follow a similar improve-every-week course of action in 2022. “I expect the team to keep getting better,” Nino said. “I feel like we had a good off-season, and the young men worked hard. We have a good group of seniors that can help lead.”

School: Dimmitt Mascot: Bobcats Colors: Purple & White District: 3-3A D-II Head Coach: Johnny Nino Offensive Coordinator: Dillon Rackler Defensive Coordinator: Luis Nino Assistant Coaches: Jose Gonzalez, Rudy Bonilla, Gerardo Prieto, Isaac Gauna, Zach Holguin Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 1-6 Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Lettermen Returning: 9 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1506 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1569

Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1702 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1423 Major Team Strength: Skill Position, Team Chemistry Major Team Weakness: Lack of number on O-line & D-line Players to Watch: Sabian Martinez, William Vanze, Gabriel Reyes, Damian Arriasa, Jorge Pena, Daunte Perez, Janny Morales Promising Newcomers: Adrik Bustos, Randy Mendez, xeyvion Gonzalez, Vicente Soto, Jaime Gonzalez, Ted Burleson, Dixen Santllano, ALex Aguilar Athletic Director: Bret Bethke Superintendent: Jill Millican Principal: Maritssa Flores

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Much of Dimmitt’s success will hinge upon Daunte Perez, the team’s leading returning passer (27-of-58 for 207 yards and 2 TDs), rusher (71 carries for 318 yards and 2 TDs), and receiver (8 catches for 252 yards and 3 TDs), who in addition logged 25 tackles from his spot in the secondary. The top tackler back in Dimmitt’s 3-3 stack set is linebacker Will Vanzee, who recorded 52 stops a year ago. Fellow linebacker Damian Arriaga added 38 tackles and three takeaways, while in the secondary, Gabriel Reyes was in on 29 tackles and had four picks. Up front, Sabian Martinez made 30 takedowns and two INTs. Nino said junior Adrick Bustos “will help solidify our linebacking corps while Xayvion Gonzalez “will provide depth to our secondary.”

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The Bobcats are hurting for linemen in their spread offense, but Jorje Pena figures to be a good one and “will be the anchor of the O-line.” Randy Gomez could start as a sophomore, and Jaime Gonzalez “will be called upon to fill an open spot,” the coach said. “Junior receiver/ defensive back Jonny Morales “will provide some speed and experience,” while others looking to make a name for themselves will be Randy Mendez, Vicente Soto, Tad Burleson, Diego Santellano, and Alex Aguilar. It won’t be an easy task for Dimmitt to lock down a playoff spot in what Nino – who favors Canadian, Childress, and Friona – called “one of the toughest districts in the state. To compete in this district, you must bring your ‘A’ game every week.”22

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Friona Chieftains— District 3-3A D-II

Arias’ Chieftains Coming Off 8-3 Campaign

Coming off an 8-3 campaign, the Friona Chieftains will be leaning on their defense as they get their offensive line in shape for the upcoming 2022 season. Thirteen players, including quarterback Bryan Chavira and running back Jacob Bautista, won’t be back, but 18 lettermen will, including five starters on offense and five on defense. After going 4-2 in the district a year ago, Abernathy eliminated the Chieftains in the first round of playoffs (3314). “Last year’s team had great leadership,” head coach Jimmy Arias said of the Chieftains’ 2021 squad. The veterans returning include senior running back Mario Bautista (5-5, 135, 4.7), who ran for 858 yards and 12 TDs on 132 carries in Friona’s spread offense, which produced more than 5,000 yards of offense. A trio of juniors will be counted on: lineman Erik Jaramillo (5-10, 275), quarterback Jose Luis Saucedo (5-8, 155, 4.6), who last season completed 17-of-42 passes for 261 yards and a touchdown, and running back/defensive back Dieter Ally (5-10, 165). Other seniors back on the offense include receiver/ linebacker Martin Godinez (5-10, 185), who had 13 catches for 171 yards and a TD in 2021, and linemen Eduardo Juarez (5-9, 215) and Elijah Roblero (5-9, 155). Seniors helping strengthen Friona’s 3-4 defense will be linebacker Tony Rodriguez (6-0, 170, 4.7), one of the top veteran tacklers with 64 stops (10 TFLs, 2½ sacks) and 2 fumble recoveries, tight end/defensive line Heston Grimsley (6-0, 205), who had 15 tackles (4 TFLs), and receiver/defensive back Steph Ally (5-7, 140), who had 19 tackles. Junior Jarrett White (5-10, 165, 4.8) will shore up the linebacking corps. Friona opens the season a week after most other teams on Sept. 2 at home against Panhandle. After going to Muleshoe, Friona’s homecoming against Dalhart follows, then it’s at Farwell, home against Slaton, and the district-opener at Tulia. The regular-season winds

School: Friona Mascot: Chieftains Colors: Red and White District: 3-3A D-II Head Coach: Jimmy Arias Offensive Coordinator: Elias Carrillo Defensive Coordinator: Eduardo Rojas Assistant Coaches: Jaden O’neal, Luis Puga, Josh Portillo, David Towner Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 4-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Abernathy Number of Lettermen Lost: 13 Number of Lettermen Returning: 18 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: 4037 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1033 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2069 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2069 Major Team Strength: Defense Major Team Weakness: O line All State Potentials: Mario Bautista Players to Watch: Jose Luis Saucedo, Eric Jaramillo Promising Newcomers: Dieter Ally, Jose Luis Saucedo Athletic Director: Jimmy Arias Superintendent: Jimmy Burns Principal: Erika Montana

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Erik Jaramillo

Jose Saucedo

Mario Bautista

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Spearman Lynx — District 3-3A D-II

Lynx Ready To Fight For Playoff Spot After a season featuring formidable opposition made more challenging by a host of injuries, the Spearman Lynx are hoping for smoother sailing in 2022. Not that the 2021 season wasn’t somewhat successful. Spearman won half its six district games and made the playoffs, finishing 6-5 after falling to state semifinalist Lubbock Roosevelt in bi-district (44-11). “It was a really tough year with injuries and a really difficult schedule. The bright side is a few young players got the experience that will help this year,” coach Aaron Witten said. Nine players, among them Brenen Thompson and Brayden Klafka, have graduated, but 13 return, including six offensive and six defensive starters. “We have some good talent coming back in key positions. Our offensive and defensive lines will need to grow up fast,” said Witten, now 37-24 in five years at Spearman. Witten will be counting on senior second-team all-state tight end/outside linebacker Jack Pipkin (6-4, 210, 4.8) to lead the Lynx. Pipkin last season made 21 receptions for 459 yards and four TDs while amassing 112 tackles (15 TFLs, 6 sacks). Senior all-district linebacker Cason

School: Spearman Mascot: Lynx Colors: Purple and White District: 3-3A D-II Head Coach: Aaron Witten Offensive Coordinator: Bo Dickinson Defensive Coordinator: Brandon Reagan Assistant Coaches: Todd Baird, Tate Batton, Kyler Musgrave, Ferlin Seaman, Dustin Klafka, Chad Wilkerson Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Lubbock Roosevelt Number of Lettermen Lost: 9 Number of Lettermen Returning: 13 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6

SPEARMAN

Jack Pipkin

Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1700 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1800 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1600 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1400 Major Team Strength: Experience at skill positions Major Team Weakness: Experience at offense and defensive lines All State Potentials: Jack Pipkin, Cason Mackie, Cade Seaman, Cooper Campbell Players to Watch: Shad Whiteley, Carson Seaman, Johann Hernandez Promising Newcomers: Brae Puentes Athletic Director: Aaron Witten Superintendent: Dan Gist Principal: James Layman

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Mackie (5-8, 175, 4.6), who recorded 105 tackles (5 TFLs, 2 sacks) in Spearman’s 3-3 defense, is moving from wide receiver to running back on offense. Another senior moving positions is Cooper Campbell, a three-year starter at middle linebacker who did not play last season due to injury. Campbell is moving from tight end to the line. Other seniors looking to increase their impact will be receiver/safety Shad Whiteley (5-9, 160, 4.7), who had 80 tackles last season, two-year starting lineman Johann Hernandez (6-0, 200, 4.8), a second-team all-district pick who had 42 tackles (4 TFLs), and quarterback/linebacker Jack Davis (6-2, 185, 4.8), who recorded 50 tackles in six games. A talented junior class includes quarterback Carson

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Seaman (6-2, 215, 4.8), who passed for 1,600 yards and 19 touchdowns with 10 picks as he completed 92-of-162 passes in Spearman’s spread offense. Another junior is second-team all-district cornerback Cade Seaman (5-9, 165, 4.6), who collected 60 tackles and two interceptions while on offense and scored 10 touchdowns, including eight while making 18 receptions. Junior lineman Jesus Almanza (6-0, 220, 4.8) started five games at center/guard in 2021. Among the top new faces in the mix will be Brae Puentes. Spearman’s season starts Aug. 26 on the road against defending state champion Stratford before the Lynx make their home debut against Fritch. After that, at Dalhart, home against Wellington and Gruver, and at Dimmitt to

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begin district. The regular-season winds down at home against Canadian, at Childress and Friona, and back home against Tulia. “It’s the same tough district we’ve been in for the last five years,” Witten said. “Canadian is returning a lot, and Childress has to replace a few key players but returns some talent.”

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Tulia Hornets — District 3-3A D-II

Tulia Must Get Ready Quick Under New Head Coach

A familiar face returns to the Panhandle as Dumasnative Oscar Murga was selected to be the next head coach for the Tulia Hornets in April. Coach Murga was formerly the defensive coordinator at Lubbock High where he has been since 2018. In previous schools, Murga has coached at Sunray, Memphis, Dalhart, Estacado, and Lubbock High. Not only will Murga serve as the head coach, he will also serve as the athletic director. And, he personally knows how to win. Coach Murga played for Northwestern Oklahoma State University where he and his fellow teammates won two NAIA national championships. This will be his first head coaching job, and he is already making big plans for the Tulia Hornets by especially using the leadership and athleticism of the senior class. “I am excited about our quality group of seniors,” Coach Murga said. The 2021 Tulia Hornets went 6-4 last season with a 3-3 district record. Moreover, twelve seniors left the program for graduation leaving five returning starters on offense and six returning on defense to begin the process of learning from a new coach and staff. The 2022 Tulia Hornets will utilize a spread offense to best utilize a very talented quarterback who returns

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School: Tulia High School Mascot: Hornets Colors: Maroon & White District: 3-3A D-II Head Coach: Oscar Murga Offensive Coordinator: Tyler Lloyd Assistant Coaches: Jason Jack, Adam Nix, Michael Wickware Last Season's Overall Record: 6-4 Last Season's District Record: 3-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season's Team Rushing Yards: 1438 Last Season's Team Passing Yards: 2999

Last Season's Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2050 Last Season's Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1495 Major Team Strength: Senior Leadership Major Team Weakness: Lack of depth All State Potentials: Travon McCaslin Players to Watch: Koein Maeda, Koein Maeda, Austin Bunn, AJ Ramirez, Colby Williams, Xathen Chasco, Damian Cedillo, Brayden Robinson Promising Newcomers: Isaiah Trevino, Zadrian Chavez, Jose Luenano Athletic Director: Oscar Murga Superintendent: Dr. Ricardo Garcia Principal: Dixie Johnson

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Coahoma Bulldogs

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The Bulldogs never quite could sink their teeth into

The Eagles soared to new heights in 2021. Fourteen

the 2021 season. Their three wins on the campaign were

wins is a magical season no matter how you look at it,

scattered between seven losses, and the lone district win over Reagan County (55-7) was not enough given the four

and Roosevelt ran off fourteen straight before the flight

district losses to send Coahoma back to the postseason.

ended deep in the postseason. There were close calls like

Not since 2015 had the Bulldogs missed out on playoff

the opening game (14-6) victory over Amarillo River Road

action. Every team faces challenges and rebuilds per the

and the (58-56) district barnburner over Abernathy, but for

very nature of high school football, but the foundation

the most part, the Eagles dispatched their opponents in

is strong so expect Head Coach Chris Joslin to rally his

decided fashion. Adding a district title to the trophy case

team and be a threat once again. Billy Bailey (QB 5’8 Jr.)

and winning four postseason games makes the 2021

showed his quarterbacking talents as a sophomore, and with a year of varsity experience at the position should be even better for his junior campaign.

season one that everyone associated with the Lubbock Roosevelt football program one to remember.

Coahoma will need to replace a thousand-yard rusher, but Isiah Eleda (RB/LB 5’10 190 Sr.) and Jaidyn Vineyard (RB/LB 5’11 180 Soph.) showed flashes at the position.

Roosevelt took down Spearman (44-11) to get the postseason party rolling. A (74-8) triumph over Alpine kept

Austin Perkins (6’0 160 Jr.) brings the most receiving

the momentum going. After taking down an always tough

experience to the roster in 2022.

Brady squad (50-14), the Eagles faced a familiar foe in

The Bulldogs' defense returns the top four tacklers from 2021. The aforementioned Vineyard is joined by Rance Redden (LB/TE 6’1 170 Sr.), Braiden Boaz (OL/

district rival Abernathy. The Antelopes came close in the regular season, but Roosevelt took care of their rival (36-

DL 5’11 170 Jr.), and Nick Tuttle (LB/TE 5’10 156 Jr.) as

14) in the rematch. The season came to an end with a

returning impact players for the defense.

(12-47) loss to Gunter. No doubt the team had their eyes

After the latest UIL realignment, the Bulldogs will face Littlefield, Idalou, Stanton, Lubbock Roosevelt, and

on a bigger prize after such a magical run, but after the

Abernathy for district bragging rights and a chance to play

sting of that defeat settles, the players and coaches will

in the postseason.

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Abernathy Antelopes — District 4-3A D-II

Abernathy Reloads For Another Deep Playoff Run

Coming off a season that saw another deep playoff run, the Abernathy Antelopes have a few holes to fill for 2022. But coach Justin Wiley thinks they’ll fill them and possibly post the 500th win in program history this fall. “We need to find a new quarterback and replace a couple of receivers. Most of the offensive line is back. I look for another solid season for the Antelopes,” Wiley said. Wiley led the ’Lopes to a 12-2 record last season that featured a 4-1 mark in the district and playoff wins over Friona (33-14), Ballinger (45-26), and Canadian (37-26) before being ousted as part of district neighbor Roosevelt’s historic run in the regional finals (36-14). “We were wellsuited for an aerial attack with big, fast receivers, a big-arm quarterback, and a solid offensive line. We threw the ball better than any team I have ever had. All four receivers could score on any play. We also were solid on defense. We played great against the spread but did not have enough size up front to contain strong running games,” recalled Wiley, now 19-6 in three years at Abernathy. The Antelopes will have to replace 13 players, including quarterback Jess Hoel, receivers Luke Houston and Sean Rodriguez, and lineman Hayden Harrell. Eighteen lettermen are back, including five starters on each side of the ball. Softening the loss of those graduated players will be senior receiver/linebacker Anthony White (6-1, 185), who logged 50 catches for 871 yards and 13 touchdowns last season, junior fullback/linebacker Jaxson Hoel (5-10, 170), who recorded 152 tackles (14 TFLs) with 4 turnovers, senior tight end/defensive end Landry Miller (6-3, 215), who had 28 receptions for 473 yards and 6 scores while making 116 tackles (6 TFLs, 3 sacks) on defense, and senior fullback/linebacker Jaxson Wiley (5-11, 185), who recorded 106 tackles (5 TFLs 4 sacks) with 3 fumble recoveries. Senior quarterback Kaleb Harrell will take the reins of Abernathy’s spread offense (6-3, 180). Brayden Vanstory and Riley Rivera will add to the team’s receiving corps, while Alan Macias is the top returning rusher with 217 yards and 4 touchdowns. Up front, senior offensive lineman/ defensive end Cash Garcia (6-5, 240), who had 39 tackles (6 TFLs) in 2021, is solid, as are “big and strong” offensive linemen David Salinas and Jacob Lemonds, who started all 14 games in 2021. AJ Trevino returns after missing all of last season with an injury. Anchoring the secondary will be Ethan Paiz, who logged 70 tackles and three interceptions a year ago, while Rolando Martinez and Kelton Carver are among hopeful newcomers. The Antelopes play three of their first four games at home against Childress, Slaton, and Post, with a trip to Denver City mixed in. A bye splits road games against Muleshoe and Idalou in the district opener. Then it’s home

School: Abernathy Mascot: Antelopes Colors: Maroon & White District: 4-3A D-II Head Coach: Justin Wiley Offensive Coordinator: Keith Bloskas Defensive Coordinator: Justin Wiley Assitant Coaches: Corey White, David Revilla, Ryan McCallister, Jaime Carrasco, Adam Faith, Drew Thompson Last Season’s Over All Record: 12-2 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 3-1 Lettermen Lost: 13 Lettermen Returning: 18 Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread

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against Roosevelt, at Littlefield, home against Stanton, and at Coahoma. “Our district got tougher by replacing Reagan County with Littlefield. A new coaching staff at Idalou will bring in a new offense and defense,” said Wiley, who thinks Roosevelt, Idalou, and Coahoma will be Abernathy’s highest hurdles. “Our district is always competitive in our region.”22

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Idalou Wildcats — District 4-3A D-II

Wildcats Reload With New Head Coach It is the nature of high school football that coaches are provided opportunities to move up or move on. After nine seasons as head coach/athletic director of the Idalou Wildcats with a record of 73-32, Head Coach Jeff Lofton decided to move up north to be an assistant coach at the new West Plains High School, leaving a much soughtafter and respected position of head coach/athletic director open at Idalou. In May, the school board hired Coach Clay White to take over the helm as the new head coach/athletic director. Coach White leaves his coaching position as defensive coordinator for the Lubbock-Cooper Pirates, where he helped lead the Pirates to the state semifinal game during the 2021 season. White is looking forward to leading the 2022 Idalou Wildcats into a new era of Idalou football. “I’m filled with excitement as I join the great community of Idalou, “ Coach White said. “The tradition of academic and athletic success is unparalleled, and my family is blessed to be a part of it.” In the 2021 season, the Idalou Wildcats started off in the traditional fashion of winning their way through battle after battle with double-digit margins through their first six games. The Wildcats defeated Denver City (25-

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For the 2021 season, the Littlefield Wildcats extended an offer to Head Coach Jimmy Thomas from Bushland. Thomas had established a winning program in the Panhandle and was ready to start something new in Littlefield. Since many of the past head coaches at Littlefield have been moved into the head coaching position from assistant coach, the hire of Coach Thomas was out of the norm. During his inaugural year with the Wildcats, Coach Thomas worked hard to establish a new foundation and build upon the support of Wildcat football in this community. Even though the Wildcats finished the year at 3-7, Littlefield has some young and talented athletes coming up the ranks this year. In fact, Coach Thomas believes they will be stronger than last year from what he has seen in the off-season. “This team’s biggest strength is that they are great kids and hard workers,” Coach Thomas said. “We just need to work on our size.” Coach Thomas will only have 1 returning starter on offense and 5 on defense, but he has 12 returning lettermen. Some of those who were on the team last year will need to step into some leadership roles early. One

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Colors: Maroon & White District: 4-3A D-II Head Coach: Jimmy Thomas Offensive Coordinator: Logan Mitchell Defensive Coordinator: Bo Bryant Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 0-4

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of those up-and-coming players that Coach Thomas and Offensive Coordinator Logan Mitchell will utilize is SO QB Chip Green (5-10, 160, 4.7). Coach Thomas said that he was a smart player who can play on both offense and defense. Green will rely on running backs SR RB Mason Jones (5-10, 170, 4.6), who ran for 7 touchdowns last season and was awarded 2nd team all-district in 2021, and SR RB/LB Javen Jimenez (5-9, 160, 4.7) who ran for 210 yards and scored 3 TDs. Jimenez also racked up some impressive numbers on defense with 44 solo and 40 assisted tackles. Jimenez was also awarded 2nd team alldistrict for his efforts. Green will also rely on receivers SO WR Ian Mendez (5-10, 170, 4.8) and Jones, who also had

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245 yards in 17 receptions and scored 4 TDs. The offensive line will be one of the strongest parts of the spread offense led by SR OL Ace Acevedo (5-10, 200, 5.0), who started at center last year and has been a 3-year starter for the Wildcats. Acevedo will be joined on the line with JR TE/OL Brendon Bowman (6-0, 220, 4.9), SR OL Evan Hinijos (5-11, 170, 4.9), SR OL Adrian Garcia (5-10, 200, 5.0), and SO OL Marquis Rosemond (5-10, 210, 5.0). Defensive Coordinator Bo Bryant will not only count on Jiminez to continue to dominate as a linebacker, but he has JR DB Omar Martinez (5-10, 150, 47), JR LB Jeremiah Trevino (5-11, 180, 4.7), and JR DE Sam Hill (6-0, 170, 4.6) who are returning as defensive starters.

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“Jeremiah is a physical downhill linebacker,” Coach Thomas said. “And Sam is fast and explosive while Omar is a competitor.” Coach Bryant will also have some up-and-coming defensive players who will fill critical positions this fall. In the defensive back position, JR DB MJ Randle (5-9, 165, 4.9) and JR DB Josiah Garcia (5-10, 160, 4.7) will be joined by Trevino and SO LB Major McNeese (5-9, 160, 4.7). On the defensive line, Hill will have help from SR JJ Garcia (5-10, 170, 4.9). After an 0-4 district record last year, Littlefield will have a completely new slate of district teams to compete for a district championship. And this could be Littlefield’s year to get back into the playoffs. The Wildcats start

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Stanton Buffaloes — Stanton 4-3A D-II

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Like a herd of their namesakes, the Stanton Buffaloes gathered steam and rumbled down the stretch with steady, dependable power. After posting back-toback two-win seasons in the first couple of years under Head Coach Cody Hogan, the team and program took a big step forward in 2021. Familiarity with the schemes, coaching staff, and of course, the hard work and dedication of the players themselves all came together to put some thunder into the Buffaloes’ season. After a rough start that saw Stanton goes 1-3 with an opening win over San Angelo Grape Creek (21-7) and come up on the wrong side of the scoreboard against Merkel (0-19), Forsan (7-45), and Sundown (7-31) the team could have settled into a here-we-go-again mentality. However, the players and coaches rallied and took down San Angelo Leadership Academy (46-13) to close out the non-district schedule. A loss to a tough Lubbock Roosevelt team (2-54) spiled the momentum, but Stanton regrouped and beat Coahoma (30-17). Continuing a challenging district gauntlet, the Buffaloes dropped games against Idalou (6-41) and Abernathy (7-40) before blanking Reagan

School: Stanton Mascot: Buffaloes Colors: Red/Gray District: 4-3A D-II Head Coach: Cody Hogan Offensive Coordinator: Chris Cloninger Defensive Coordinator: Jordan Ashmore Assistant Coaches: Jordan Ashmore, Estevan Chavez, Chris Cloninger, KJ Glaspie, Matthew Mims, Adrian Padilla, Isaac Rodriguez, Addison Russ Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Last Season’s Playoffs Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Brady Number of Lettermen

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Lost: 10 Number of Lettermen Returning: 16 Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Pro I Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2063 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 257 Major Team Strength: Familiarity with the system Players to Watch: Kameron Isemann, Adrian Scott, Alex Flores, Ryan Andler, Jahir Galindo, Raphel Rivera, Reid Turney, Adam Booth, Cody Hancock Athletic Director: Cody Hogan Superintendent: Dr. Merl Brandon Principal: David Farquhar

County (24-0) to secure a postseason spot. Not satisfied with making the playoffs, Stanton came out and took down a tradition-rich Childress program (3934) to win the school’s first postseason game since 2010. A tight (13-21) loss to Brady ended the 2021 campaign, but Stanton is working hard to build from their success down the stretch. Ten players were lost to graduation, and they will be tough to replace, but Stanton welcomes back 16 lettermen, including six starters from the offense and eight from the defense. Coach Hogan said, “Last year’s team left a lasting mark on our football program. The playoff win was big and will push it to a new level. Our goal is no longer to get into the playoffs, it is to win playoff games. Last year’s team set a high standard that all of our future

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teams will have to reach for.” A trio of talented seniors will be counted on the lead a relatively young roster. Ryan Andler (RB/DB 5’10 175 4.7 Sr.), Alex Flores (WR/DE 6’4 220 4.9 Sr.), and Adrian Scott (WR/DB 5’8 150 4.55 Sr.) all bring experience and talent to both sides of the ball. Kameron Isemann (RB/LB 5’10 160 4.9 Soph.) and Reid Turney (OL/DL 6’2 250 5.4 Soph) are two young players to watch this season and beyond. Other Buffaloes to keep an eye on include Jahir Galindo (RB/DB 5’7 130 Jr.), Raphel Rivera (OL/DL 5’11 280 Sr.), Adam Booth (RB/DB 5’5 135 Sr.), and Cody Hancock (WR/DB 5’11 150 Sr.). “I’m looking forward to the upcoming season and how we progress from where we ended last year,” Coach

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Hogan said. “ We took some major strides forward in our program and are looking to continue that trend in the upcoming year. Our district this year is basically the same as what we competed in the last couple of years. The only change is that Reagan County is out, and we added Littlefield. Our district is once again one of the toughest districts in 3A, and we’re looking forward to the challenge of playing top teams every week. Our district schedule gave us the confidence last year that we can play with anyone, and that was proven in our playoff games.” The season gets going on August 26th with a home game versus San Angelo Grape Creek. The Buffaloes travel to Merkel September 2nd and Forsan on September 9th before hosting Pecos September 16th. Homecoming will be on September 23rd against San Angelo TLCA.

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