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,
Jimmell McFalls
Jamarion Carroll
School: Hirschi HS Mascot: Huskies
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
A’marion Peterson
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Number of Defensive
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
