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- Big School Divisions East Texas vs West Texas
Shifting Tides: West Texas Success In Early Texas High School Football History Gives Way To East By: William Pen Texas Dominance Today Texas high school football has long been a source of pride and fierce competition within the state. In the early years of the sport, West Texas established itself as a dominant force, capturing numerous championships and setting the standard for success. However, in recent times, the tides have turned, and it is now East Texas that reigns supreme in high school football. Gone are the days of powerhouse teams like Cedrick Benson and the Midland Lee Rebels ‘Back to Back’ big school state titles. It may not seem that long ago to some. However, 23 years is a lifetime for many. 2
Texas High School State Champions
2022 6A Division 1: Duncanville 28 – North Shore 21 6A Division 2: DeSoto 42 – Vandegrift 17 5A Division 1: Aledo 52 – College Station 8 5A Division 2: South Oak Cliff 34 – Port Neches-Groves 24 4A Division 1: China Spring 24 – Boerne 21 4A Division 2: Carthage 42 – Wimberley 0 3A Division 1: Franklin 17 – Brock 14 3A Division 2: Gunter 42 – Poth 7 2A Division 1: Hawley 54 – Refugio 28 2A Division 2: Albany 41 – Mart 21 1A Six-Man Division 1: Westbrook 69 – Abbott 24 1A Six-Man Division 2: Benjamin 68 – Loraine 20
Early Days: West Texas Football Dynasty
During the early days of Texas high school football, West Texas emerged as a powerhouse. The region possessed several advantages that contributed to its dominance. First and foremost was the presence of oil and economic prosperity, which allowed for better funding and resources for high school athletic programs. With access to greater facilities, equipment, and coaching staff, West Texas teams gained an edge over their counterparts from other regions. Moreover, the rural nature of West Texas fostered a strong sense of community and tradition, with football becoming a rallying point for small towns and close-knit communities. The dedication and support from local fans created an atmosphere of passion and pride, driving players to excel on the field. In addition, West Texas possessed a wealth of talented athletes, many of whom came from farming and ranching backgrounds, which instilled a strong work ethic and physical toughness. The combination of disciplined coaching, rigorous training, and exceptional talent led to a string of championships for West Texas high schools in the early years of Texas high school football.
Coach Gordon Wood &
The Brownwood Lions State Champions - 1960, 1965, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1978 & 1981
The Rise of East Texas: Shifting Dynamics
While West Texas enjoyed its heyday in the past, the dynamics of Texas high school football have shifted, and it is now East Texas that dominates the sport. Several factors have contributed to this shift in power.
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2021 6A Division 1: Galena Park North Shore 17 – Duncanville 10 6A Division 2: Austin Westlake 40 – Denton Guyer 21 5A Division 1: Katy Paetow 27 – College Station 24 5A Division 2: Dallas South Oak Cliff 23 – Liberty Hill 14 4A Division 1: Stephenville 38 – Austin Johnson 21 4A Division 2: China Spring 31 – Gilmer 7 3A Division 1: Lorena 35 – Brock 18 3A Division 2: Franklin 49 – Gunter 35 2A Division 1: Shiner 47 – Hawley 12 2A Division 2: Stratford 39 – Falls City 27 1A Six-Man Division 1: Westbrook 72 – May 66 1A Six-Man Division 2: Strawn 73 – Matador Motley County 28 2020 6A Division 1: Austin Westlake 52 – Southlake Carroll 34 5A Division 2: Katy 51 – Cedar Hill 14 5A Division 1: Denton Ryan 59 – Cedar Park 14 4A Division 1: Argyle 49 – Lindale 21 4A Division 2: Aledo 56-Crosby 21 3A Division 1 – Carthage 70 – Gilmer 14 3A Division 2: Canadian 35 – Franklin 34 2A Division 1: Shiner 42 – Post 20 2A Division 2: Windthorst 22 – Mart 21 1A Six-Man Division 1: Sterling City 68 – May 22 1A Six-Man Division 2: Balmorhea 74 – Richland Springs 38 2019 6A Division 1 – Galena Park North Shore, Duncanville, 31-17 6A Division 2 – Westlake, Denton Guyer, 24-0 5A Division 2 – Aledo, Fort Bend Marshall, 45-42 5A Division 1 – Alvin Shadow Creek, Denton Ryan, 28-22 4A Division 1 – Carthage, Waco La Vega, 42-28 3A Division 1 – Grandview, Pottsboro, 42-35 3A Division 2 – Gunter, Omaha Pewitt, 43-22 2A Division 1 – Refugio, Post, 28-7 2A Division 2 – Mart, Hamlin, 25-20 1A Six-Man Division 1 – Blum, McLean, 58-52 1A Six-Man Division 2 – Richland Springs, Matador Motley County, 62-16 2018 6A Division I – Galena Park North Shore 41, Duncanville 36 6A Division II – Longview 35, Beaumont West Brook 34 5A Division I – Dallas Highland Park 27, Alvin Shadow Creek 17 5A Division II – Aledo 55, Fort Bend Marshall 19 4A Division I – Waco La Vega 35, Liberty Hill 21 4A Division II – Cuero 40, Texarkana Pleasant Grove 28 3A Division I – Grandview 35, Malakoff 21 3A Division II – Newton 21, Canadian 16 2A Division I – Mason 44, New Deal 6 2A Division II – Mart 76, Gruver 33 1A Division I (Six Man) – McLean 100, Milford 70 1A Division II (Six Man) – Strawn 48, Follett 0 2017 6A Division I – Allen 35, Austin Lake Travis 33 6A Division II – Cy-Fair 51, Waco Midway 35 5A Division I – Dallas Highland Park 53, Manvel 49 5A Division II – College Station 20, Aledo 19 4A Division I – Carthage 49, Kennedale 21 4A Division II – Texarkana Pleasant Grove 41, West Orange-Stark 21 3A Division I – Rockdale 45, Brock 29 3A Division II – Newton 40, Gunter 16 2A Division I – Mart 34, Refugio 21 2A Division II – Muenster 27, Tenaha 20 1A Division I (Six Man) – Gail Borden County 60, Jonesboro 22 1A Division II (Six Man) – Strawn 78, Balmorhea 42 2016 6A Division I – Austin Lake Travis 41, Conroe The Woodlands 13 6A Division II – DeSoto 38, Cibolo Steele 29 5A Division I – Dallas Highland Park 16, Temple 7 5A Division II – Aledo 24, Corpus Christi Calallen 16 4A Division I – Carthage 31, Abilene Wylie 17 4A Division II – West Orange-Stark 24, Sweetwater 6 3A Division I – Mineola 35, Yoakum 14 3A Division II – Gunter 43, Boling 7 2A Division I – Refugio 23, Crawford 20 2A Division II – Bremond 49, Iraan 28 1A Division I (Six Man) – Gail Borden County 60, Jonesboro 12 1A Division II (Six Man) – Richland Springs 96, Balmorhea 50 2015 6A Division I – Galena Park North Shore 21, Austin Westlake 14 (OT) 6A Division II – Katy 34, Austin Lake Travis 7 5A Division I – Richmond George Ranch 56, Mansfield Lake Ridge 0 5A Division II – Cedar Park 22, Frisco Lone Star 6 4A Division I – Waco La Vega 33, Argyle 31 4A Division II – West Orange-Stark 22, Celina 3 3A Division I – Brock 43, Cameron Yoe 33 3A Division II – Waskom 33, Franklin 21 2A Division I – Canadian 61, Refugio 29 2A Division II – Bremond 35, Albany 20 1A Division I (Six Man) – Abbott40, Crowell 30 1A Division II (Six Man) – Richland Springs 72, Follett 26 2014 6A Division I – Allen 47, Cypress Ranch 16 6A Division II – Cedar Hill 23, Katy 20 5A Division I – Aledo 49, Temple 45 5A Division II – Ennis 38, Cedar Park 35 4A Division I – Navasota 42, Argyle 35 (2OT) 4A Division II – Gilmer 35, West Orange-Stark 25 3A Division I – Cameron Yoe 70, Mineola 40
Population Advantage and Urban Centers
East Texas, with its proximity to major metropolitan areas like Dallas, Houston, and Austin, benefits from larger population centers and a more diverse talent pool. The region’s larger schools in the 5A and 6A classifications have access to a larger pool of athletes, giving them a competitive advantage. The urban centers also provide opportunities for better coaching, facilities, and resources, allowing East Texas schools to develop more comprehensive football programs.
Investment in Infrastructure
East Texas communities and school districts have made substantial investments in football infrastructure, including state-of-the-art stadiums, training facilities, and weight rooms. These investments have attracted top coaching talent and created an environment conducive to player development. The commitment to improving facilities has enhanced the competitive edge of East Texas high school football programs.
Strong Coaching and Development
East Texas has consistently produced top-notch coaching talent, with experienced coaches who understand the nuances of the game and how to bring out the best in their players. The focus on player development and strategic coaching has elevated the level of play in East Texas, leading to sustained success in recent years.
College Recruitment and Exposure
East Texas benefits from its proximity to major college football programs, allowing for increased exposure and opportunities for high school players to showcase their skills. College recruiters frequently visit East Texas to scout talent, and players from the region have a higher chance of receiving college scholarships and pursuing football careers at the collegiate level. This exposure and recruitment advantage have further solidified East Texas as a hotbed for football talent.
Who Will Be The Next West Texas Team To Win A Title >3A
3A Division II – Waskom 41, Newton 22 2A Division I – Canadian 34, Mason 7 2A Division II – Bremond 28, Albany 21 1A Division I (Six Man) – Crowell 62, May 16 1A Division II (Six Man) – Throckmorton 66, Groom 20 2013 5A Division I – Allen 63, Pearland 28 5A Division II – Cedar Hill 34, Katy 24 4A Division I – Denton Guyer 31, SA Brennan 14 4A Division II – Aledo 38, Brenham 10 3A Division I – Carthage 34, Kilgore 23 3A Division II – Argyle 38, Fairfield 33 2A Division I – Cameron Yoe 35, Wall 14 2A Division II – Cisco 56, Refugio 36 1A Division I – Stamford 41, Shiner 28 1A Division II – Wellington 42, Falls City 20 6-Man Division I – Crowell 78, May 52 6-Man Division II – Grandfalls-Royalty 73, Milford 28 2012 5A Division I – Allen 35, Houston Lamar 21 5A Division II – Katy 35, Cedar Hill 24 4A Division I – Denton Guyer 48, Georgetown 37 4A Division II – Cedar Park 17, Lancaster 7 3A Division I – Stephenville 70, El Campo 35 3A Division II – Navasota 39, Gilmer 3 2A Division I – Cameron Yoe 38, Daingerfield 20 2A Division II – East Bernard 56, Corsicana Mildred 14 1A Division I – Stamford 35, Mart 28 1A Division II – Munday 42, Tenaha 14 6-Man Division I – Throckmorton 72, Abbott 30 6-Man Division II – Richland Springs 60, Follett 14 2011 5A Division I – Southlake Carroll 36, Fort Bend Hightower 29 5A Division II – Spring DeKaney 34, Cibolo Steele 14 4A Division I – Lake Travis 22, Hewitt-Waco Midway 7 4A Division II – Aledo 49, Manvel 28 3A Division I – Tyler Chapel Hill 20, Alvarado 19 3A Division II – Wimberley 21, Argyle 14 2A Division I – Melissa 28, Hempstead 15 2A Division II – Refugio 36, Cisco 35 1A Division I – Mason 62, Stamford 40 1A Division II – Tenaha 52, Munday 28 6-Man Division I – Throckmorton 48, Borden County 36 6-Man Division II – Richland Springs 76, Motley County 28 2010 5A Division I – Pearland 28, Euless Trinity 24 5A Division II – Cibolo Steele 24, Denton Guyer 21 4A Division I – Lake Travis 27, Denton Ryan 7 4A Division II – Aledo 69, La Marque 34 3A Division I – Henderson 28, Tyler Chapel Hill 21 3A Division II – Carthage 47, Coldspring-Oakhurst 22 2A Division I – Daingerfield 33, Cameron Yoe 27 2A Division II – Idalou 20, Lexington 3 1A Division I – Mart 28, Goldthwaite 7 1A Division II – Falls City 32, Windthorst 7 6-Man Division I – Garden City 82, Throckmorton 68 6-Man Division II – Richland Springs 46, Sterling City 0 2009 5A Division I – Euless Trinity 41, Austin Westlake 38 (OT) 5A Division II – Abilene 28, Katy 17 4A Division I – Lake Travis 24, Longview 17
While West Texas dominated Texas high school football in its early history, the dynamics have shifted, and East Texas now holds the reins of power. East Texas benefits from larger population centers, urban advantages, improved infrastructure, strong coaching, and enhanced college recruitment opportunities. These factors have created an environment conducive to success and propelled East Texas to the forefront of Texas High School Football. 4A Division II – Aledo 35, Brenham 21 3A Division II – Celina 21, China Spring 14 3A Division I – Wimberley 21, Gainesville 7 3A Division I – Gilmer 43, Abilene Wylie 26 3A Division II – Carthage 13, Graham 12 2A Division I – Pilot Point 35, Kirbyville 18 2A Division II – Daingerfield 62, Bushland 14 1A Division I – Goldthwaite 29, Canadian 25 1A Division II – Cayuga 38, Albany 24 6-Man Division I – Garden City 122, Strawn 88 6-Man Division II – Borden County 28, Roscoe Highland 14 2008 5A Division I – Allen 21, Fort Bend Hightower 14 5A Division II – Katy 17, Wylie 3 4A Division I – Lake Travis 48, Longview 23 4A Division II – Sulphur Springs 69, Dayton 49 3A Division I – Prosper 17, Waco La Vega 10 3A Division II – Carthage 49, Celina 37 2A Division I – Muleshoe 48, Kirbyville 26 2A Division II – Daingerfield 26, Cisco 8 1A Division I – Canadian 38, Mart 7 1A Division II – Stratford 24, Cayuga 13 6-Man Division I – Strawn 58, Follett 29 6-Man Division II – Borden County 54, Woodson 8 2007 5A Division I – Euless Trinity 13, Converse Judson 10 5A Division II – Katy 28, Pflugerville 7 4A Division I – Lamar Consolidated 20, Copperas Cove 14 4A Division II – Lake Travis 36, Highland Park 34 3A Division I – Liberty Hill 38, Gilmer 13
2A Division I – Farmersville 27, Tatum 24 2A Division II – Canadian 40, Elysian Fields 25 1A Division I – Munday 26, Bremond 6 1A Division II – Alto 22, Seymour 0 6-Man Div. I – Richland Springs 98, Rule 54 6-Man Div. II – Motley County 44, Woodson 38 2006 5A Division I – Southlake Carroll 43, Austin Westlake 29 5A Division II – Cedar Hill 51, Cypress Falls 17 4A Division I – San Antonio Alamo Heights 40, Copperas Cove 28 4A Division II – La Marque 34, Waco 14 3A Division I – Texarkana Liberty-Eylau 35, Robinson 34 3A Division II – Liberty Hill 22, Celina 19 2A Division I – Tatum 32, Littlefield 14 2A Division II – Mart 23, Cisco 13 1A Division I – Alto 42, McCamey 13 1A Division II – Chilton 20, Windthorst 10 6-Man Div. I – Richland Springs 78, Rule 58 6-Man Div. II – Vernon Northside 60, Jayton 41 2005 5A Division I – Euless Trinity 28, Converse Judson 14 5A Division II – Southlake Carroll 34, Katy 20 4A Division I – Highland Park 59, Marshall 0 4A Division II – Hebron 28, Corpus Christi Calallen 0
3A Division II – Tatum 38, Hutto 34 2A Division I – Newton 28, Argyle 20 2A Division II – Celina 28, Omaha Paul Pewitt 12 1A – Stratford 21, Big Sandy 20 6-Man – Throckmorton 68, Turkey Valley 22 2004 5A Division I – Tyler Lee 28, Spring Westfield 21 5A Division II – Southlake Carroll 27, Smithson Valley 24 4A Division I – Ennis 23, Marshall 21 4A Division II – Kilgore 33, Dallas Lincoln 27 (2OT) 3A Division I – Abilene Wylie 17, Cuero 14 3A Division II – Gilmer 49, Jasper 47 2A Division I – Boyd 17, Newton 14 2A Division II – Crawford 28, Troup 14 1A – Shiner 33, Stratford 19 6-Man – Richland Springs 58, Turkey Valley 38 2003 5A Division I – Galena Park North Shore 23, The Woodlands 7 5A Division II – Katy 16, Southlake Carroll 15 4A Division I – North Crowley 20, Bay City 6 4A Division II – La Marque 43, Denton Ryan 35 (3OT) 3A Division I – Gainesville 35, Burnet 24 3A Division II – Atlanta 34, Marlin 0 2A Division I – San Augustine 28, Tuscola Jim Ned 7 2A Division II – Garrison 27, Bangs 0
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1A – Windthorst 28, Shiner 27 6-Man – Strawn 67, Fort Davis 62 2002 5A Division I – Converse Judson 33, Midland 32 5A Division II – Southlake Carroll 45, Smithson Valley 14 4A Division I – Texarkana 42, New Braunfels 11 4A Division II – Denton Ryan 38, Brenham 8 3A Division I – Everman 35, Burnet 14 3A Division II – Bandera 27, Greenwood 24 (2OT) 2A Division I – Corrigan-Camden 33, Bangs 14 2A Division II – Rosebud-Lott 34, Cisco 0 1A – Petrolia 39, Celeste 18 6-Man – Calvert 51, Sanderson 46 2001 5A Division I – Mesquite 14, San Antonio Taft 13 5A Division II – Lufkin 38, Austin Westlake 24 4A Division I – Denton Ryan 42, Smithson Valley 35 (OT) 4A Division II – Ennis 21, Bay City 0 3A Division I – Everman 25, Sinton 14 3A Division II – Commerce 14, La Grange 11 2A Division I – Blanco 16, Van Alstyne 0 2A Division II – Celina 41, Garrison 35 1A – Burkeville 27, Celeste 8 6-Man – Whitharral 27, Richland Springs 20 2000 - Continued page 5A Division I – Midland Lee 33, Austin Westlake 21 5A Division II – Katy 35, Tyler John Tyler 20
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Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. Class 5A Top Five Teams........................................ 23 5A Teams: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. Class 4A Top Five Teams........................................ 90 4A Teams: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. Class 3A Top Five Teams...................................... 123 3A Teams: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. Class 2A Top Five Teams...................................... 317 2A: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. Class A 6-Man Top Five Teams............................. 450 A 6-Man Teams: Rosters, Schedules, Strengths, Weaknesses, etc. • All-School Index..................................................... 544
East Vs West................................................................ 2 Top O’ Texas Super Sales Squads.............................. 6 Top O’ Texas Super Teams......................................... 9 Texas Tech University................................................ 16 UTEP.......................................................................... 17 Angelo State............................................................... 18 UT-Permian Basin...................................................... 19 West Texas A&M........................................................ 20 Wayland Baptist University......................................... 21 Class 6A Top Five Teams........................................ 22 Teams of Abilene, Teams of Amarillo & Canyon, Teams of El Paso Area, Teams of Lubbock, Teams of Midland & Odessa, Teams of San Angelo
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Jordi Hernandez
Juzstyce Lara
Max Neff
Ryan Estrada
286-1476 Yards 18 TDs
1170 Yards 24 TDs
216-2033 Yards 11 TDs
127-1326 Yards 13 TDs
West Plains 5-10, 175 4.7
Permian 5-10, 180 4.6
Pampa 5-09, 180
2023 Returning Stat Leaders
Name H W Year 40 Carries Max Neff 5-09 180 10 4.57 216 Jordi Hernandez 5-10 175 12 4.7 286 Ryan Estrada 5-11 190 10 4.5 127 Juzstyce Lara 5-10 180 4.6 Daniel Sianez 5-10 180 12 238 Daleon Mathis 5-08 185 12 4.46 164 Bam Rashaw 5-09 180 12 4.6 205 Nathan Pepper 6-00 185 12 4.6 135 Miguel Rubio 5-08 180 12 4.6 219 Kevin Kligora 5-10 170 12 4.8 150 Alan Macias 5-09 185 12 175 Teshun Wilson 5-10 192 Jose Silerio 5-09 185 12 4.9 Jordon Morales 6-00 200 4.5 William Wall 146 Avery Adame 116 Daniel Bray 5-09 165 11 4.45 110 Dylan Ray 147 Luke Flowers 5-10 170 12 4.6 74 Slade Martin 12 104 Abisai Torres 5-08 160 12 4.6 82 Preston Moore 5-09 175 12 4.6 80
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Yards YRD per carry TD 2033 9.4 11 1476 5.2 18 1326 10.4 13 1170 24 1150 4.8 10 1131 6.9 10 1090 5.3 13 1065 7.9 15 1064 4.9 4 1063 7.1 12 1039 5.9 10 1038 11 1025 9 984 10 901 6.2 11 749 6.5 731 6.6 10 731 5.0 624 8.4 9 524 5.0 11 510 6.2 4 448 5.6 4
EP El Dorado 5-11, 190 4.5
Class School 4A Pampa 4A West Plains 6A El Dorado 6A Permian 3A Muleshoe 3A Childress 5A Abilene High 3A Wall 5A Jefferson 2A Forsan 3A Abernathy 5A Tascosa 2A Vega 6A Franklin 3A Idalou 4A Borger 5A Abilene Cooper 4A Randall 3A Canadian 2A New Deal 3A Friona 2A Smyer
Duke Blaser
Holton Hendrix
West Plains 6-05, 260
Lubbock Cooper 6-04, 275
Harris Sewell
Noah Garcia
Odessa Permian 6-04, 300
Tu’Uta Kalamafoni
Lamesa 6-05, 300
SA Central 6-01, 280
2023 Offensive Line Honor Roll Name Xanaan Fletcher Mark Armendarez Ghazi Al-Hofry Noah Garcia Craig Wydra Brody Newton Tu’Uta Kalamafoni Diego Cantu Daniel Barrera Holton Hendrix Tucker Bruce Sammy Santos Kelton Carver Karston Long Miles Mathews
H 6-00 6-03 6-04 6-05 6-04 6-03 6-01 5-10 6-03 6-04 6-03 6-02 6-03 6-04 6-00
W year 40 Class School 315 12 5.5 5A A Cooper 310 11 2A McCamey 305 12 5.6 6A Pebble Hills 300 12 5.4 3A Lamesa 290 12 4.9 5A Andress 290 12 5.2 2A Bangs 280 11 5.5 6A SA Central 275 11 5.6 2A Stamford 275 11 5.4 2A Goldthwaite 275 12 5.1 5A Lub Cooper 270 12 5.01 4A Pampa 270 12 5A Palo Duro 270 11 3A Abernathy 265 12 5.1 2A Stratford 265 12 4.9 3A Spearman
Duke Blaser
6-05
260
12
5.2
4A West Plains
Gatlin Green
6-03
255
11
5
2A
Vega
Ethan Fergeson
6-05
255
12
3A
Childress
Keaton Gray
6-02
250
12
5.1
4A
Seminole
Keegan Ireland
6-01
250
12
5.03 4A
Dumas
Jeremiah Castillo
6-01
245
12
5
2A
Sudan
Brayden Wade
6-04
245
12
4.8
2A
Smyer
George Salas
5-11
245
12
2A
Coleman
Barrett Meadows
6-02
240
11
2A
Wheeler
Brendon Bowman
6-02
240
12
5.2
3A
Littlefield
Dawson Hall
6-01
230
12
4.9
4A West Plains
Harris Sewell
6A
Permian
CJ Call
2A
Quanah
Edgar Cervera
2A
Floydada
Gerardo Vasquez
6A Odessa High
2023 Returning Stat Leaders Name
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W Year 40 Rec Yards
Leo Castro
6-02 235 12 4.88 12
YPC TD Class
School
116
9.7
1
4A
Pampa
Lane Uttley
Mateo Grajeda
Lane Uttley
6-04 205 12 4.9 3
63
21.0
2
2A
Stratford
3-63 Yards 2 TDs
26-237 Yards 3 TDs
Mateo Grajeda
6-03 237 12 4.9 26
252
9.7
3
6A
EP Coronado
Stratford 6-04, 205
EP Coronado 6-03, 237
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Hudson Hutcheson
Armando Lujan
Shay Smith
311 Passes for 3742 Yards 36 TDs
+5000 All Purpose Yards
3727 Passing 42 TDs
Frenship 6-00, 185
Sunray 6-0,185
Seminole 6-03, 215
2023 Returning Stat Leaders
Name H W Year 40 Passes Comp Yards Comp % Rushing INT TD Armando Lujan 6-00 185 4.7 511 311 4476 61% 783 51 Hudson Hutcheson 6-00 185 12 4.6 356 262 3742 74% 497 36 Shay Smith 6-3 215 12 4.6 3727 42 Gavin Patron 5-10 150 12 4.9 3411 16 28 Dawson Jaco 12 4.6 389 247 3360 63% 206 7 41 Marcos Davila 6-03 220 4.8 3052 36 Evan Minjarez 6-01 210 4.6 2749 1075 35 Tyler Vargas 5-11 165 12 4.6 316 165 2500 52% 13 18 Ried Macon 6-01 170 10 4.7 336 197 2273 59% 7 19 Noah Moreno 5-10 160 4.5 2175 22 Kyler Read 266 152 2095 57% 943 20 Gael Occhoa 6-2 180 4.6 198 121 2029 61% 453 3 24 Chip Green 235 132 1719 56% 551 15 Angel Solis 5-11 180 11 4.8 226 110 1628 49% 210 7 16 Dallas Sumner 10 176 104 1593 59% 6 16 Jadin Jackson 5-10 185 12 4.6 1540 850 26 Peyton Casillas 5-09 175 12 4.8 233 118 1502 51% 215 12 Owen Levesque 6-03 188 12 4.7 226 106 1445 47% 608 12 15 Cheno Navarrette 5-10 175 12 4.7 201 126 1400 63% 2088 43 Bryce Braden 6-03 225 11 4.7 103 64 1364 62% 960 19 Jimmell McFalls 6-01 175 11 4.7 130 82 1297 63% 233 5 17 Trent Wilson 5-09 165 12 4.9 152 84 1287 55% 890 6 15 Julian Cervantes 5-11 175 12 4.53 194 117 1198 60% 569 3 11 Carson Tarver 5-10 160 12 4.8 109 58 1145 53% 792 17 David Molina 135 66 1131 49% 11 7 Cole Bowman 6-00 190 12 4.9 130 70 1000 54% 5 8 Ty Turner 6-01 180 12 4.9 102 45 714 44% 740 8 Will Flaming 5-11 190 12 4.5 36 13 175 36% 4 Mark Moore 6-02 205 Darien Lewis 6-01 190 12
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Class 2A 6A 6A 5A 3A 6A 6A 2A 4A 5A 3A 6A 3A 2A 2A 2A 2A 6A 4A 2A 4A 2A 4A 2A 3A 2A 2A 5A 6A 5A
School Sunray Frenship Franklin Big Spring Bushland Legacy EP Eastwood Plains West Plains Bel Air Dalhart Pebble Hills Littlefield Anthony New Deal Coleman Smyer EP Coronado Monahans Stratford WF Hirshi Sudan Perryton Wellington Tulia Iraan Sterling City Amarillo High EP Americas Palo Duro
Diontay Ramon
Ivan Carreon
Leyton Stone
Preston Miller
53-1204 Yards 9 TDs
51-1168 Yards 14 TDs
64-1177 Yards 14 TDs
69-1319 Yards 15 TDs
Hawley 6-03, 185
Name Diego Oaxaca
Odessa High 6-06, 205
Frenship 6-03, 185
Canadian 6-1, 165
2023 Returning Stat Leaders H W Year 40 Rec Yards YRD per Rec TD Class 5-09
170
School
4.7
95
1362
14.3
16
6A
Montwood
Damian Barragan
79
1338
16.9
13
2A
Sunray
Preston Miller
6-00
165
12
4.6
69
1319
19.1
15
3A
Canadian
Diontay Ramon
6-03
185
12
53
1204
22.7
9
2A
Hawley
Leyton Stone
6-03
185
11
4.5
64
1177
18.4
14
6A
Frenship
Ivan Carreon
6-06
205
12
4.6
51
1168
22.9
14
6A
Odessa High
Kagan Davis
81
1077
13.3
10
2A
Sunray
Jhoan Menjivar
5-09
165
12
4.5
53
962
18.2
11
2A
Plains
Landon Hutcheson
5-10
180
12
98
941
9.6
5
6A
Frenship
Matt Lopez
5-10
175
11
4.5
47
733
15.6
4
5A
Del Valle
Marcus Torres
5-09
165
12
4.6
44
718
16.3
9
6A
Pebble Hills
Johnathon Estrada
5-11
175
11
4.55
49
709
14.5
5
5A
Del Valle
Malakhi Brisco
52
589
11.3
3
3A
Idalou
King Tallant
6-00
190
12
4.7
47
569
12.1
5
4A
West Plains
Luke Lee
6-00
180
12
4.7
32
555
17.3
10 Lubbock Christian
Hunter Newton
6-00
175
12
4.6
26
450
17.3
6
2A
Bangs
Antonio Ontiveros
6-01
165
12
23
432
18.8
4
4A
EP Bowie
Quinten Pryor
6-01
170
12
4.67
21
375
17.9
4
2A
Stamford
Bryce Lynn
5-10
170
11
4.48
19
296
15.6
4
4A
Pampa
Sebastian Kirven
6-00
205
12
18
290
16.1
3
3A
Muleshoe
Jaylen Parker
6-01
160
12
4.5
20
289
14.5
1
5A Abilene Cooper
Cv Jones
6-01
165
12
4.7
12
151
12.6
4
2A
Quanah
Anthony Miranda
6A
EP Americas
12
Daniel Ceniceros
Dorrian Jaramillo
Ethan Nevarez
Jaden Conley
145 Tackles 8 TFL
114 Tackles 12 TFL
135 Tackles 16 TFL
124 Tackles 17 TFL
Denver City 6-04, 235
EP Pebble Hills 6-01, 190
Wellington 6-03, 195
Sudan 6-1, 225
2023 Returning Stat Leaders
Name H W Year 40 Tackles TFL Sacks Int Fumbles Class School Jacob Marquez 5-09 185 12 4.9 169 12 2 2A Olton Wyatt Davis 5-11 185 11 4.8 151 3A Canadian Daniel Ceniceros 6-04 235 12 4.7 145 8 4 1 2 3A Denver City Brayson Choate 5-11 205 11 4.5 143 11 3 3 2A Panhandle Ethan Nevarez 6-03 195 12 4.9 135 16 4 2 2A Wellington Alex Palmateer 5-11 170 11 4.8 135 3 4A Monahans Alex Penton 135 20 3A Dalhart David Carrasco 6-00 185 12 4.9 133 2 4A Monahans Bensin Martinez 5-10 200 12 4.81 128 26 7 4A Pampa Jaden Conley 6-01 225 12 4.9 124 17 3 2A Sudan David Martinez 5-10 185 11 4.8 122 8 1 6A El Dorado Dorrian Jaramillo 6-01 190 11 4.9 114 12 2 6A Pebble Hills Kaston Vega 5-11 180 11 4.49 112 12 4 2 2A Stamford Cassen Bice 111 13 3 4A Canyon Matthew Willock 5-10 190 11 4.8 111 3 3 2A Iraan William Wiggins 6-00 205 12 4.7 108 4 1 2 2A Sanford Fritch Landon Butts 108 4A Midland Greenwood Chris Estrada 5-08 200 4.9 107 6A EP Eastlake Juan Gomez 6-1 200 107 5A Parkland Hudson Morgan 6-00 195 11 4.9 105 6 2 7 2A Wink Bryce Braden 6-03 225 11 4.7 102 3 1 2A Stratford Reece Davis 101 6 1 4A Canyon Cooper Smith 5-10 205 12 4.81 100 9 2 4A Pampa Hunter Lackey 6-03 205 12 4.7 93 17 2A Coleman Bryce Neves 6-01 190 12 4.5 90 13 3 2 5A Abilene High Jonathan Carreon 5-07 180 12 88 10 3 4A EP Bowie Edgar Garcia 6-02 205 12 4.9 85 3 5A El Paso High Logan Thomas 6-02 210 12 4.7 85 3A Wall Zamar Vargas 5-08 175 11 4.8 85 4A San Elizariio CJ Deigan 6-01 180 12 4.5 75 10 8 1 3A River Road Eric Tonche, Jr. 5-11 190 12 4.75 74 4 2 5A Abilene Cooper Jeremiah Trevino 5-11 175 12 4.9 51 3 1 3A Littlefield Lucas David 6-01 185 12 4.65 36 3 1 5A Abilene Cooper Scout Smith 6-00 210 12 4.78 3A Childress
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Nixon Folk
Cal Ritz
Ryan Leathers
Beckham Paul
68 Tackles 7 Ints
36 Tackles 4 Ints
103 Tackles 4 Ints
82 Tackles 3 Ints
Wellington 6-03, 180 4.8
Name Nixon Folk Dakota Marshall Josh Riios Michael Duran Andrew Castillo Ryan Leathers Cal Ritz Bryce Lynn Beckham Paul Julio Valdez Amari Welch Dustin Spalla Xzavion Johnson Matt Lopez
Lubbock Cooper 6-0, 190 4.5
Amarillo High 6-01, 190 4.6
Abilene High 6-0, 170
2023 Returning Stat Leaders H 6-03 5-10 5-09 5-10 6-00 6-01 6.00 5-10 6-00 6-03 5-10 5-11 6-00 5-10
W Year 180 12 170 12 160 12 160 12 190 190 12 190 12 170 11 170 12 185 11 175 12 170 12 155 11 180 11
40 Tackles Sacks Int Fumbles 4.8 68 7 4.7 37 5 4.7 38 5 4.71 24 5 4.5 72 4 4.6 103 4 1 4.5 38 4 4.48 3 4.4 82 3 4.6 104 3 4.6 38 3 4.8 123 1 4.8 26 4.56 59
Class School 2A Wellington 2A Wellington 2A Forsan 4A SA Lake View 5A Hanks 5A Amarillo High 5A Lubbock Cooper 4A Pampa 5A Abilene High 2A Stratford 6A Pebble Hills 2A Forsan 5A Abilene Cooper 5A Del Valle
2023 Returning Stat Leaders
Zach Keith Ralls 6-03, 215
Deaven Medina EP El Dorado 6-03, 255
Name H W year 40 TacklesSacks TFL F Class School Zach Keith 6-03 215 12 5.3 67 2 8 2A Ralls Enrique Proa 6-00 240 11 56 2 8 1 2A Wheeler Alan Gallegos 6-00 250 12 4.9 56 5 19 2A Plains Fabian Pina 5-11 225 12 4.9 54 5 9 2A Wellington Diego Medina 5-09 245 12 42 1 7 4A EP Bowie Manuel Castro 6-01 240 12 5.3 41 4A Fabens Cole Blasingame 6-00 250 12 5 40 1 3 2A Vega Rafael Jaquez 6-02 235 12 5.4 40 4 3 6A Pebble Hills Deaven Medina 6-03 255 12 4.5 36 2 5 1 6A El Dorado Noah Pin 5-10 280 12 5.1 26 4 2A Bangs Jeremiah Castillo 6-01 245 12 5 19 2A Sudan Jeremiah Martinez6-02 240 11 5 4A Hereford
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Dalton Adams
Kevyn Guffey
Xavier Vazquez
71 Tackles 10 Sacks
60 Tackles 6 Sacks
38 Tackles 4 Sacks
Wall 6-03, 215
Name Dalton Adams Javian Frazier Kevyn Guffey Ramon Rodriguez Bobby Anderson Xavier Vazquez James Sully Dycin Davis Isaac Maltos Creed Frerich Jackson Graves Brylan White
Seminole 6-01, 220
McCamey 6-01, 210
2023 Returning Stat Leaders H 6-03 5-11 6-01 5-09 5-10 6-01 5-08 6-03 6-00 6-03 6-05 6-02
W 40 215 220 4.76 220 4.7 205 4.9 234 5 210 200 220 4.7 200 4.6 220 5 210 4.9 205 4.5
Year Tackles Sacks TFL Fumbles 12 71 10 22 12 104 7 19 3 12 60 6 7 1 12 67 5 19 12 40 5 12 38 4 7 1 12 94 4 16 10 51 3 11 93 3 12 91 1 6 10 11 76
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Texas Tech Red Raiders — Big 12 Confrence
McGuire Has Made A Believer Of Red Raiders Fans
Joey McGuire has the pulse of his Texas Tech football team beating fast, and the devoted and patient hearts of Red Raider fans are beating even faster. There’s good reason for all that blood pumping since McGuire, in his first season, guided Tech to an impressive 8-5 season and, for the first time since 2009 (Mike Leach’s final season in Lubbock), a winning conference record that featured wins over BOTH Texas and Oklahoma. The Red Raiders closed things out with a Texas Bowl victory over Mississippi. So what’s McGuire’s sophomore season have in store? The offense, which under coordinator Zach Kittley a year ago averaged 462 yards and 34 points a game and led the Big 12 with more than 300 passing yards per game, should be improved. The key could be how long quarterback Tyler Shough can stay on the field. For the third straight season, the former Oregon Duck starts out as the starter, but the 6-5, 230-pound Shough has to stay healthy, especially since 2022 leading passer Donovan Smith left for Houston. The good news is Behren Morton could step in, and opposing defenses might not notice a difference. The Tech QB will get a boost from the return of last season’s top five receivers, headed up by Jerand Bradley and Myles Price, who shared the lead with 51 catches apiece, and Xavier White with 45 grabs. Austin Peay transfer Drae McCray will provide another dangerous target. On the ground, SaRodorick Thompson is gone, but Tahj Brooks returns after chewing up 681 yards and seven TDs. Tech’s offensive front must improve after allowing the most sacks and tackles for loss in the Big 12 a year ago. On the other side of the ball, the Red Raiders will have to adapt after defensive end Tyree Wilson was picked seventh overall by the Las Vegas Raiders. On the inside, look for Tony Bradford and Jaylon Hutchings
Behren Morton
Donovan Smith
2023 Texas Tech Red Raiders Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 02 Wyoming T 6:30 Sept. 09 Oregon H 6:00 Sept. 16 Tarleton State H 6:00 Sept. 23 West Virginia* T TBA Sept. 30 Houston* H TBA Oct. 07 Baylor* T TBA Oct. 14 Kansas State* H TBA Oct. 21 BYU* T TBA Nov. 02 TCU H 6:00 Nov. 11 Kansas* T TBA Nov. 18 UCF* H TBA Nov. 24 Texas T 6:30 *Conference to disrupt things, with Syracuse transfer Steve Linton promising to add some punch. Top-tackling linebackers Krishon Merriweather and Kofi Eldridge are gone, so Jesiah Pierre and Jacob Rodriquez must step up. The secondary appears loaded with safeties Dadrion TaylorDemberson (74 tackles, 3 INTs) and Tyler Owens, plus veteran corners Rayshad Williams and Malik Dunlap. CJ Bakerville, formerly at San Diego State, is an ideal candidate for Tech’s Star position. If Tech can cut down on the turnovers (last year’s Red Raiders gave the ball away 25 times, more than half of those in losses to NC State, Kansas State, and Baylor), the 2023 season could be one to remember in Lubbock. Tech gets rolling Sept. 2 at Wyoming before home games (Jones AT&T Stadium is sold-out all season) against Oregon and Tarleton State. Conference play begins at West Virginia, then it’s home against Houston, at Baylor, home against K-State, at BYU, home against TCU, at Kansas, home against Central Florida, and to wrap the regular-season, at Texas.
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Topotexas.ppbasketball@gmail.com UTEP Miners — Conference USA
Dimel Has Molded Miners Into Competitors
Over the past five years, head coach Dana Dimel and his staff at UTEP have molded the Miners into legitimate competitors. After a 7-6 record in 2021 for the program’s first winning season in seven years, the Miners came within one victory a year ago of securing back-to-back bowl bids (they appeared in the New Mexico Bowl in ’21) for the first time in 17 seasons. Unfortunately, UTEP dropped three of its final four games – including a three-point heartbreaker to No. 25 UTSA on a last-second field goal in the season finale after the Miners led by 24 points. With the No. 1 defense in Conference USA, UTEP finished 3-5 in league play, numbers which should improve in 2023 with what’s expected to be a far easier slate, allowing UTEP to qualify for two bowls in three years. This fall, UTEP will lean on its offensive line, which is considered to be among the best in the league. The Miners boast four returning standouts with proven veterans on the inside, along with left tackle Steven Hubbard, the C-USA preseason O-lineman of the
Brynton Thomas
Gavin Hardison
2023 UTEP Miners Schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 26 Jax State Sept. 02 Incarnate Word Sept. 09 Northwestern Sept. 16 Arizona Sept. 23 UNLV Sept. 29 La Tech Oct. 11 FIU Oct. 18 NM State Oct. 25 Sam Houston Nov. 04 WKU Nov. 18 Middle Tennessee Nov. 25 Liberty
Place T H T T H H T H T H T H
Time 3:30 7:00 1:30 9:00 7:00 7:00 5:30 7:00 6:00 7:00 12:00 1:30
year. They’re charged with making things easier for quarterback Gavin Hardison, who in 2022 threw for more than 2,000 yards with 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Hardison will miss star pass catcher Tyrin Smith, now a Texas A&M Aggie, but a handful of returning receivers, including burner Kelly Akharalyl,
Ronald Awatt
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Steven Hubbard
Tyrin Smith
and a host of transfers should lessen the sting. Ronald Awatt, last year’s leading ground-gainer, is gone, but No. 2 yards producer Deion Hankins, chosen All-C-USA 2nd Team is back. Defensively, end Praise Amaewhule, another C-USA 2nd Teamer, returns while Brynton Thomas provides a nice edge rush on the other side with tackle Keenan Stewart plugging up the middle. Tyrice Knight, last season’s leading tackler with 95 stops, is gone, but incoming transfers will help fill the gaps. UTEP’s secondary appears solid, with safety Kobe Hylton, veteran corners, and AJ Odums coming in from New Mexico. The Miners kick off the 2023 campaign Aug. 26 at Jacksonville State on CBS Sports Network. UTEP opens home action a week later against Incarnate Word. Two tough road games against Northwestern and Arizona follow, then it’s home against UNLV and Louisiana Tech on Friday, Sept. 29, before three straight Wednesday games on ESPN2 at Florida International, home against New Mexico State, and at Sam Houston. The season closes at home against Western Kentucky, at Middle Tennessee, and at home against Liberty.
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Angelo State Rams — Lone Star Conference
Rams Looking For Another Deep Playoff Run
An unmistakable excitement is in the air around Angelo State as coach Jeff Girsch’s Rams set off on what figures to be another spectacular football season. ASU is coming off back-to-back appearances in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division II National Championship, a program first. Last season saw the Rams win their first 12 games before falling to Colorado School of Mines in a rematch of the second game of the season. While ASU won the first meeting in Golden, Colo., 30-27 in overtime, the Orediggers prevailed in the playoffs in San Angelo, 42-24, before falling to Ferris State in the championship. Angelo wound up with a program record 12 NCAA wins and a No. 7 ranking in the final AFCA Coaches Poll. The Rams are expected to pick up in 2023, right where they left off a year ago. ASU was selected to repeat as Lone Star Conference champions, earning the top spot in the conference preseason poll. ASU totaled 241 points and collected first-place votes on all but two of 27 ballots. The Rams also had two players named to the LSC Preseason Players to Watch List. Junior linebacker
2023 Angelo State Rams Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Aug. 31 West Alabama T 7:00 Sept. 09 Colorado School of Mines H 6:00 Sept. 16 Central Washington T 8:00 Sept. 23 Western New Mexico H 6:00 Sept. 30 Eastern New Mexico T 6:00 Oct. 07 Open Open Oct. 14 Texas A&M - Kingsville T 7:00 Oct. 21 UT Permian Basin H 6:00 Oct. 28 West Texas A&M* T TBA Nov. 04 Midwestern State H 6:00 Nov. 11 Western Oregon H 6:00 Eric Rascoe (6-1, 203, San Antonio) was named to the defensive team after leading the Rams with 69 tackles last season. Zorhan Rideaux (5-10, 196, Houston), a junior wide out, was selected to the offensive list after totaling 388 receiving yards on 28 receptions a year ago. Girsch’s sixth season at the helm of ASU football
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UT-Permian Basin Falcons — Lone Star Conference
UTPB Boasts Young Star Coach, Top-Ranked Recruiting Class
With a budding star as their new head coach, 14 returning starters, and the top-ranked NCAA Division II recruiting class in the nation, there’s a definite buzz around the UTPB Falcons for 2023. The new coach is 28-year-old Kris McCullough, who arrived in Odessa from East Central University in Ada, Okla., where last season he helped the Tigers to a 9-3 record, capped by a victory over Texas A&M-Kingsville in the Fun Town RV Heritage Bowl. McCullough, who started at East Central in 2018, was named to the AFCA 35 Under 35 Coaches Leadership Institute as one of the best young coaches in the game. McCullough brought six players with him from East Central, a big reason why the coach’s first UTPB recruiting class – 20 players in all – was so highly thought of by Athlinkd. One of those following the coach is quarterback Kenny Hrnciar, who has started 36 games in McCullough’s system. Last season Hrnciar threw for 2,556 yards and 19 touchdowns while rushing for another 306 yards and four scores. “Kenny is someone that knows the system and what I expect. He knows things that I’m going to say before I say it,” McCullough said. McCullough also brought along ECU’s leading rusher, leading receiver, and three offensive linemen. On the ground, Nemier Herod ran for 960 yards and 10 touchdowns, while all-conference receiver La’Quan Wells had 514 yards and five TDs. A familiar face will also rejoin the Falcons in Jeremiah Cooley, who finds his way back to Odessa to help replace Lone Star Conference Offensive Player of the Year MJ Link. Returning at tight end is junior Brock Johnson. Another area of major improvement the Falcons feel is the offensive line which, according to McCullough, is the deepest and most physical group he’s ever coached. Leading that group is Max Johnson, also part of the group coming from East Central. As exciting as the offense could be, UTPB’s defense could be just as much. It starts with LSC Defensive Freshman of the Year Victor Idusuyi, a sophomore linebacker who logged a dozen tackles for loss last season. The D also returns a handful of honorable
2023 UT-Permian Basin Schedule
Date Opponent Sept. 02 Texas College Sept. 09 Western Colorado Sept. 16 Southwest Baptist Sept. 23 West Texas A&M Sept. 30 Texas A&M- Kingsville Oct. 07 Midwestern State Oct. 14 Eastern New Mexico Oct. 21 Angelo State Oct. 28 Western Oregon Nov. 04 Western New Mexico Nov. 11 Central Washington
Place H T T H T T H T H T H
Time 6:00 1:00 1:00 6:00 6:00 7:00 6:00 6:00 6:00 1:00 2:00
mention all-conference picks in linebacker Hayden Kelly (91 tackles including 61 solo), defensive backs Donta Stuart (school record 8 blocked passes) and Jacques Tyler, and lineman Dominique Varela (5½ sacks). Add that talent to McCullouch’s defensive scheme, which last season forced 28 turnovers and led the nation in turnover differential, and the Falcons figure to be tough to score on. All of those promising factors put an immediate spotlight on McCullouch and his staff. And while competition in the Lone Star Conference is always topnotch, the Falcons – the only team in the LSC ranked in the top 25 – believe they are up to the task and ready to ascend to the national stage. “It’s going to put a target on our backs from year one, but I took this job to compete nationally each year,” McCullough said. “This shows that we can compete with anyone. We have the talent, we have the facilities, we have the university support. I think the future is bright for UT Permian Basin.” McCullough’s UTPB debut takes place Sept. 2 at Astound Broadband Stadium against Texas College.
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Nemier Herod
Jeremiah Cooley
Brock Johnson
MJ Link
Victor Idusuyi
West Texas A&M Buffaloes — Lone Star Conference
Buffs Pin Hopes On New Coach Josh Lynn
A new but somewhat familiar face has taken command of West Texas A&M football. Josh Lynn, widely regarded as one of the nation’s up-and-coming head coaches, is a native of Eunice, N.M., who came to Canyon following six seasons at the University of Nebraska-Kearney where he led the Lopers to an overall record of 35-25, including a run to the second round of the 2021 NCAA Division II playoffs. Lynn, who was named MIAA Coach of the Year in 2021, is no stranger to the Lone Star Conference. Prior to taking the reins at UNK, he spent five seasons at rival Eastern New Mexico, where he directed the turnaround of his alma mater, which had not had a winning season since 2004 prior to his arrival. He led the Greyhounds to 27 victories, including a pair of C.H.A.M.P.S. Heart of Texas Bowl appearances and a share of the 2013 Lone Star Conference title. Lynn takes over a WTAMU program from Hunter Hughes, who spent six seasons at WT with an overall record of 32-29, including 18-22 in Lone Star Conference action. The Buffs went 5-6 last season, with three wins and all six losses coming in the LSC. Six players on offense and five on defense who started the Buffs’ season-opener last year (a 44-6 victory over Western Colorado) are back. Among the offensive leaders will be senior receiver Noah Bogardus, who last season caught a team-high 51 passes for 837 yards with five touchdowns to earn First Team All-LSC honors. Bogardus (6-1, 185, Eastvale, Calif.) will be joined by receiver Tyler Sweet (5-8, 165, Rialto, Calif.) and tight end Shakell Brown (6-2, 250, Victorville, Calif.), while returners up front are Patrick Gray (6-0, 275, San Antonio), Samuel Treadaway (6-6, 240, Katy) and Zach Dietrich (6-2, 285, Keller). Expected to help head up the defense will be junior linebacker JT Cavender, the 2022 LSC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. Cavender (6-0, 220, Midlothian) saw time in just five games during an injuryplagued campaign in 2022, registering 21 tackles (12 solo), but logged 108 tackles the prior season. Two honorable mention all-conference players return in
2023 West Texas A&M Buffaloes Schedule Date Opponent Place Time Sept. 02 Western Colorado T 2:00 Sept. 09 Adams State H 7:00 Sept. 16 Midwestern State H 7:00 Sept. 23 UT Permian Basin T 6:00 Sept. 30 Western Oregon H 7:00 Oct. 07 Texas A&M-Kingsville T 7:00 Oct. 14 Western New Mexico H 7:00 Oct. 21 Central Washington T 8:00 Oct. 28 Angelo State H 7:00 Nov. 04 Eastern New Mexico T 1:00 the secondary in Ty Dillon (5-9, 165, Round Rock) and
Preston Steszewski (5-9, 165, Round Rock). Jake Cosper (6-0, 165, Albuquerque) also provides experience in the backfield, as does Xavier Rivera (6-2, 290, Abernathy) up front. The Buffs have been tabbed fifth in the Lone Star Conference Preseason. Defending league champion Angelo State picked up 25 of the possible 27 first place to sit atop of the poll. WT will play six home games inside Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium this fall. The Buffs will welcome LSC opponents Midwestern State, Western Oregon, Western New Mexico, and Angelo State to Canyon, along with non-conference opponent Adams State. The Buffs will be on the road against Western Colorado to open the season Sept. 2, UT-Permian Basin, Texas A&M-Kingsville, Central Washington, and ENMU for the Wagon Wheel Nov. 4.
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Wayland Baptist Pioneers — Sooner Athletic Conference
Hinojos Hopes To Turn Around WBU Football
For the first time since Wayland Baptist restarted its
2023 Wayland Baptist Schedule
football program a dozen years ago, the Pioneers will take the field without Butch Henderson as its leader. Marcos
Date Opponent
Hinojos was elevated from defensive coordinator last
Sept. 02
North American University
H
11:00
Sept. 09
Oklahoma Panhandle State University H
6:00
Sept. 16
Sul Ross State University
T
12:00
Sept. 23
Louisiana Christian University
T
6:00
Oct.
30
Ottawa University Arizona
T
9:00
coordinator. He served as WBU’s interim head coach
Oct.
07
Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Texas) H
2:00
since Henderson resigned in late November. “I want to
Oct.
14
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our campus, our community, and in our conference, and I
Oct.
21
Texas Wesleyan University
T
2:00
want to continue to impact the lives of young men through
Nov.
28
Arkansas Baptist College
T
2:30
Nov.
04
Texas College
H
2:00
winter to oversee a Pioneer program that has posted one winning season since 2012 and two wins each of the past three years. Hinojos, the former Plainview High School head coach, has coached at Wayland since 2015, first as linebackers coach before being elevated to defensive
bring the football program into a higher level of respect on
the game of football and my faith in God,” Hinojos said. Under Hinojos, Wayland’s 4-2-5 defense has mostly
Place Time
Nov.
11 Langston H 2:00 moved on. The good news is Wayland will boast a strong
held its own, but the Pioneers often have struggled to put points on the board. Hinojos hopes his version of a multi-
linebacking corps and secondary. Senior linebacker
dimensional Air Raid offense will afford the Pioneers a chance to produce points and better manage the clock.
Andrew Villa (6-0, 220, Plainview), last season’s second-
An improved running backs room should help fulfill the
leading tackler with 51 takedowns (5 TFLs, 3 sacks), will
new coach’s plan, along with the return of other key skill
anchor the stopper unit along with senior lineman Gabriel
position players and linemen.
Tito (6-1, 290, Rowlett), last season’s sacks leader with
Junior Bryan Ponder (6-1, 195, Bells, Texas) returns
six, and former Odessa Permian defensive backs Harper
at quarterback, looking to improve on last year’s numbers
Terry (5-9, 170) and Corey McCoy (5-10, 175). Returning
that saw the Navarro JC transfer toss an equal number
to handle the punting and kicking duties is sophomore
of touchdowns and interceptions (11) while completing
Brayden Welch (5-11, 155, Canyon).
98-of-218 passes for 1,257 yards. WBU’s top receiver
Hinojos hopes the Pioneers can put together at least
last season, Kam Williams, isn’t around, so Ponder will
a .500 season as they compete in the Sooner Athletic
have to find new targets. The Pioneers will benefit from
Conference, where Texas Wesleyan and two Arizona
the return of junior tight end Dylan Jerden (6-2, 230, New
teams – Ottawa and Arizona Christian – shared the
Deal) as well as junior lineman Ricardo Ocho (5-11, 240,
title in 2022. WBU opens the season by hosting North
Sachse) and sophomore trenchmen Marjome Rachel
American University and Oklahoma-Panhandle State.
(6-2, 300, Cypress) and Soni Siaosoi (6-3, 260, Hobbs,
The Pioneers play their next three on the road against
N.M.), although graduated stalwart Joe John Colurciello will be missed, along with tight ends Skyler Whitten and
Sul Ross State, Louisiana Christian, and Ottawa before
Quentin Rhoder and running back Jacoby Hunt.
hosting Southwestern Assemblies of God. After a bye and
Graduation also took a hit on Wayland’s defense as
two road games against Texas Wesleyan and Arkansas
leading tackler Casey Buck, Kevin White, Manny Arguijo,
Baptist, the season ends as it opens with home contests
Will Humphrey, Jaren Baltazar, and Tyrel McCalester have
against Texas College and Langston.
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Class 6A Top 5 Teams 1. Midland Legacy (7-5)* (33-8-7)** 2. Frenship (9-3)* (31-9-7)** 3. Pebble Hills (10-2)* (19-7-4)** 4. Odessa Permian (9-2)* (35-6-7)** 5. San Angelo Central (5-6)* (16-3-4)** *2022 R ecord **Number of Lettermen & Off. & Def. Starters R eturning
Preseason District Selections
District 1 1. Pebble Hills 2. Franklin 3. Eastwood 4. Americas 5. Montwood 6. El Dorado 7. Eastlake 8. Coronado 9. Socorro
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District 2
1. Tascosa
1. Canutillo
1. Wylie
2. Lubbock Cooper
2. Chapin
2. WF Rider
3. Abilene
3. Andress
3. Abilene Cooper
4. Amarillo
4. Burges
4. Palo Duro
5. Lubbock Coronado
5. El Paso
5. Plainview
6. Caprock
6. Jefferson
6. Lubbock High
7. Monterey
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TEAMS OF ABILENE
5A D-I
5A D-II
Abilene High Eagles
Head Coach: Mike Fullen 2023 Record: 6-7 District Record: 3-3 Playoff Record: 2-1 Eliminated: Regionals Eliminated By:
Abilene Cooper Cougars
Head Coach: Aaron Roan 2023 Record: 6-6 District Record: 3-2 Playoff Record: 1-1 Eliminated: 2nd
Burleson Centinneal Letterman Lost: 29 Letterman Returning: 35 Off. Starters Return: 8 Def. Starters Return: 4
5A D-II
2A D-II
Abilene Wylie Bulldogs
TLCA Eagles
Head Coach: Clay Martin
Letterman Lost: 33
Head Coach: Jeremy Kirk
2023 Record: 10-4
Letterman Returning: 27
2023 Record: 0-10
District Record: 5-0
Off. Starters Return: 5
District Record: 0-5
Eliminated: Region
Def. Starters Return: 4
Letterman Lost: 2
2023 ABILENE EAGLES SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Aug. 25 Permian Sept. 01 Abilene Cooper Sept. 08 Midland Legacy Sept. 15 Frenship Sept. 22 Lubbock Monterey Sept. 29 Amarillo Tascosa* Oct. 06 Amarillo Caprock* Oct. 13 Lubbock Cooper* Oct. 21 Lubbock Coronado* Oct. 27 Amarillo High*
*District
Place T T H T T H T H T H
*District
Letterman Returning: 24 Off. Starters Return: 9
Def. Starters Return: 11
2023 Abilene Cooper Cougars Schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 17 Odessa Aug. 24 Keller Sept. 01 Abilene High Sept. 08 SA Central San Angelo Sept. 15 Lubbock Coronado# Sept. 22 Permian Sept. 29 OPEN Oct. 05 WF Rider Oct. 13 Amarillo Palo Duro Oct. 20 Plainview$ Oct. 26 Lubbock Nov. 03 Abilene Wylie
Time 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 8:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 4:00 7:00
*District
2023 Abilene Wylie Bulldogs Schedule
Date Opponent Place Aug. 25 Brownwood H Sept. 01 Lubbock Monterey H Sept. 08 Lubbock Cooper T Sept. 15 Stephenville T Sept. 22 San Angelo H Sept. 29 Open Oct. 06 Plainview* T Oct. 13 Wichita Falls Rider* H Oct. 20 Lubbock High* T Oct. 27 Palo Duro* H Nov. 03 Abilene Cooper* T
Eliminated By: Grapevine Letterman Lost: 31 Letterman Returning: 20 Off. Starters Return: 5 Def. Starters Return: 5
#Homecoming
Place T T H T T T OPEN T T T T T
Time 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
$Senior Night
2023 tlc eagles Schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 25 Water Valley Sept. 01 Munday Sept. 08 Sterling City Sept. 15 Lockney Sept. 22 Iraan Sept. 29 Open Oct. 06 Hamlin* Oct. 13 Roscoe* Oct. 20 Miles* Oct. 27 Cross Plains*$ Nov. 03 Albany*
Time 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 8:00 7:00 7:00
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Place H A H A T Open T T H A H
$Senior Night
Time 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:00 7:30
7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
Abilene High Eagles — 2-5A D-I
Eagles Ready To Fly After Late Season Success Last Season The Eagles rode the currents through 2022 and, despite a few dips along the way, soared their way to postseason success. Finishing 6-7 overall, Abilene High proved to be a dangerous team down the stretch. Defense carried the day and kept the team competitive early as a young offense found its wings. Heading into the 2023 season, the opposite could be true, as the Eagle’s offense will be the more experienced unit. Abilene High dropped the season opener against Permian (3-17) but bounced back to take down Abilene Cooper (14-10). Two straight losses to Midland Legacy (2056) and Frenship 7-21) closed out the non-district schedule. The Eagles went 3-3 during district play with losses to Tascosa (14-36), Lubbock Cooper (8-11), and Amarillo High (10-17) mixed in with victories over Lubbock Monterey (377), Amarillo Caprock (45-0), and Lubbock Coronado (35-14). The Eagles played perhaps their best games of the season in taking down El Paso Del Valle (42-14) and then Red Oak (35-0) to open up postseason play. A tight loss to a tough Burleson Centennial team (14-24) ended the season. Reflecting on the season, Head Coach Mike Fullen wrote, “We had one of the best defenses we’ve had in the twenty-five years I have been here. The defense carried us early until the offensive could gel. We hit our stride at the right time, starting in the first round of the playoffs. Winning Bi-district and then a very convincing win vs. Red Oak in the Area Round. Our team was patient and consistent and got better every week, and we peaked at the right time, considering the youth of our team on offense. Great coaching and player buy-in, and tradition contributed to our success in 2022.” Abilene will return eight starters on offense, but only four will be back from the Eagle’s defense. “We will be more experienced offensively,” Coach Fullen said. “We started a freshmen QB in the district and throughout our playoff run. The experience at QB and through the whole offense will be a good platform to build on for the 2023 season. We have a great defensive tradition at Abilene High and will be replacing some key players on defense, but our philosophy
Brayden Henry
Bechkam Paul
School: Abilene High Mascot: Eagles Colors: Black and Gold District: 2-5A D-I Head Coach: Mike Fullen Offensive Coordinator: Colby Hartfield Defensive Coordinator: James Williamson Assistant Coaches: Brad Harman, Aaron Andress, Conlan Aguirre, Tommy Martinez, Jayton Voss, Justin Gorman, Travis Kern, Jeremy Gordon, Monte Joe, Wes Gorman, Montie Lackey, DJ Atwood Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-7 Last Season’s District Record: 3-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Regionals Team Eliminated By: Burleson Centinneal Number of Letterman Lost: 29 Number of Letterman Returning: 35
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Power Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1811 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1596 Last Season’s Team Rushig Yards Allowed: 100 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 131 Major Team Strength: Offensive Experience, Defensive Tradition Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Bryce Neves, Beckham Paul Players To Watch: Bryce Neves, Beckham Paul, Brelon Badon, Brayden Henry, Bam Rashaw, Trey Simpson, Rylan Bradford Promising Newcomers: Jim Boima
is that it is the next man’s time to do work.” The Eagles run a Power Spread-type offense under coordinator Colby Hartfield. Brayden Henry (QB 5’8 160 4.4 Soph.) returns under center after emerging late in the 2022 season for Abilene. Bam Rashaw (RB 5’9, 180 4.6 Sr.) rushed for over a thousand yards and 13 TDs a season ago. Ryland Bradford (WR 6’0 180 4.4 Jr.) and Brelon Badon are
Brelon Badon
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Trey Simpson
Bryce Neves
the top receivers back from last year’s roster. Trey Simpson (TE/DE 6’4 235 4.7 Sr.) is another player to watch. Up front, the Eagles will rely on Shedonde Polepole (6’3 265 5.0 Jr.), Jim Bioma (5’10 210 4.8 Soph), and Boss Brake to anchor the O-line. The defense works from a 3-4 Base set with Defensive Coordinator James Williamson leading the unit. The Eagles only return four starters, but two of them are legit All-State candidates. Bryce Neves (LB 6’1 190 4.5 Sr.) is a force opposing teams must scheme for, and in the secondary, Beckham Paul (DB/P 6’0 170 4.4 Sr.) is another Abilene player looking to make a huge impact in his final season of high school ball. Luke Fisher and Anthony Hernandez give the Eagles a solid core up front on the D-line. 23
2023 ABILENE EAGLES SCHEDULE Date Opponent Aug. 25 Permian Sept. 01 Abilene Cooper Sept. 08 Midland Legacy Sept. 15 Frenship Sept. 22 Lubbock Monterey Sept. 29 Amarillo Tascosa* Oct. 06 Amarillo Caprock* Oct. 13 Lubbock Cooper* Oct. 21 Lubbock Coronado* Oct. 27 Amarillo High*
Abilene Cooper Cougars — District 2-5A D-II
Place T T H T T H T H T H
Time 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 8:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 4:00 7:00
* District
Roan Looks For Continued Improvement From Cougars
Aaron Roan believes the 2023 season could be a solid one for his Abilene Cooper Cougars. “If this group can continue to improve, I believe we can be competitive,” Roan said. The Cougars return 20 lettermen – including five starters on each side of the ball – from last year’s 6-6 team that beat Andress (49-20) in bi-district before falling to Grapevine (28-21). “We improved throughout a tough non-district schedule. We graduated some key players (quarterback Chris Warren and defensive back Gavin Garcia are among 31 players lost to graduation) that played large roles, but we have varsity football experience coming back in all position groups,” said Road, who is 36-21 in five years at Cooper. The Cougars have no shortage of experience in both their multiple-spread offense and 3-4 defense. Among the most notable are two underclassmen junior running back Daniel Bray (5-9, 165, 4.45), who last season rushed for 731 yards and 10 touchdowns on 110 carries plus had 22 catches for 303 yards, and sophomore defensive end Dycin Davis (6-3, 220, 4.7), who as a freshman logged 51 tackles (7 TFLs) and three sacks. Senior studs include receiver Jaylen Parker (6-1, 160, 4.5), who had 20 catches for 289 yards a year ago, linebackers Lucas David (6-1, 185, 4.65) and Eric Tonche (5-11, 190, 4.75), who logged 36 tackles (3 TFLs) and 74 tackles (4 TFLs) in 2023, and lineman Xanaan Fletcher (6-0, 315, 5.5). Junior defensive back Xzavion Johnson (6-0, 155, 4.8) was good for 26 tackles as a sophomore. Other underclassmen in the ranks are sophomore receiver Jaden Carillo (5-8, 155, 4.8), sophomore offensive lineman Kayden Bryan (6-1, 330, 5.5), and junior receiver/defensive back Zavian Alexander (5-9, 145, 4.7), who had 25 tackles last season, two more than Alejandro Ibarra. Cougars looking to make bigger impacts in 2023 are Austin Cummins, who last year threw for 93 yards, Christian Rico, who ran for 169 yards, and linemen
School: Abilene Cooper Mascot: Cougars Colors: Royal Blue and Scarlet Red District: 2-5A D-II Head Coach: Aaron Roan Offensive Coordinator: Will Wise Defensive Coordinator: Scott Stewart Assistant Coaches: Brandon Stover, Zane Hernandez, Chance Pierce, Michael Breninger, Kyle Johnson, Carlson Humphreys, Chad Coleman, Ross Johnson, James Hadnot, Levi Keith, Rett Dittfurth, Josh Alcorn Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-6 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2nd Team Eliminated By: Grapevine Number Of Lettermen Lost: 31 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number Of Offensive
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Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1813 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2562 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1588 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 2191 Major Team Strength: Tradition Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Daniel Bray, Dycin Davis, Jaylen Parker, Lucas David Players to Watch: Eric Tonche, Xanaan Fletcher, Troneal Robinson, Kayden Bryan, Jeremiah Appel, Nhoj Henry, Zavian Alexander, Xzavion Johnson, Austin Cummins, G Carter, Micah Flores, Alejandro Ibarra, Cedrick Brooks, Tyce Chociej, Clayton Gift, Esteban Lozano Promising Newcomers: Jaden Carillo, Jayden Flores, Christian Rico
2023 Abilene Cougars Schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 17 Odessa Aug. 24 Keller Sept. 01 Abilene High Sept. 08 SA Central San Angelo Sept. 15 Lubbock Coronado# Sept. 22 Permian Sept. 29 OPEN Oct. 05 WF Rider Oct. 13 Amarillo Palo Duro Oct. 20 Plainviews Oct. 26 Lubbock Nov. 03 Abilene Wylie
*District
#Homecoming
Place T T H T T T OPEN T T T T T
Abilene Wylie
Time 6:30 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
District 2-5A D-II
The Bulldogs are the defending district champions and winners of ten games in 2022. Finishing 10-4 overall and a perfect 5-0 during district play, Wylie established themselves as the team to beat among their rivals. After sweeping their district foes, the Bulldogs continued to win into the postseason Victories over El Paso High (54-14), Colleyville Heritage (50-40), and Canutillo (22-18), the season ended with a tough (28-35) loss to Argyle. Far as what to expect in 2023, tradition and culture tell us Wylie will once again be tough to beat.
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Senior Night
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Micah Flores and G Carter. Roan also will be leaning on talent such as Troneal Robinson, Jeremiah Appel, Nhoj Henry, Cedrick Brooks, Tyce Chociej, Clayton Gift, Esteban Lozano and Jayden Flores. The Cougars open the season Thursday, Aug. 24, at Keller before the home opener Sept. 1 against Abilene High. After a road game at San Angelo Central, Cooper returns home for the next three against Lubbock Coronado for homecoming Sept. 15, Permian, and, after a bye, Wichita Falls Rider in the district opener. Then it’s at Palo Duro, home against Plainview, at Lubbock, and home against Wylie. “Rider and Wylie will be top contenders for the district championship,” Roan said.
2023 Abilene Wylie Bulldogs Schedule
Date Opponent Place Aug. 25 Brownwood H Sept. 01 Lubbock Monterey H Sept. 08 Lubbock Cooper T Sept. 15 Stephenville T Sept. 22 San Angelo H Sept. 29 Open Oct. 06 Plainview* T Oct. 13 Wichita Falls Rider* H Oct. 20 Lubbock High* T Oct. 27 Palo Duro* H Nov. 03 Abilene Cooper* T *District
Tlca Eagles — District 2-2A D-II
Time 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 8:00 7:00 7:00
Eagles Looking For A Spark In 11man The TLCA-Abilene Eagles made the jump from 6-man to 11-man in 2022, and while the transition was a bit painful at times as the Eagles failed to win a game, coach Jeremy Kirk was left optimistic about the future, especially in light of the recent success of TLCA’s track & field, basketball, and baseball programs. “It was a tough year making the jump from six-man to 11-man with no experience on the field. We fought through it and never gave up. The fight the team had was great,” Kirk said. “We will be young again this year as you will see mostly freshmen and sophomores on the field again for the Eagles. We are still in the building stages and will look to go up from here.” With success in other sports, “our athletes are seeing what it takes for that to happen.” All but two linemen – Zaidryn Moreno-Nobles and Gabe Mendoza – return from last season. Among the two dozen lettermen, nine started in the Eagles’ spread offense and 11 in the 3-3 stack defense. Under center will be sophomore Johnathon Rico (5-9, 185, 5.2), who started all 10 games as a freshman, passing for 747
School: Texas Leadership Of Abilene Mascot: Eagles Colors: Carolina Blue, Black, White District: 6-2A D-II Head Coach: Jeremy Kirk Offensive Coordinator: Dakota Fannin Defensive Coordinator: Jeremy Kirk Assistant Coaches: Tyler Burchette, Michael Stevens, Cameron Rockett Last Season’s Overall Record: 0-10 Last Season’s District Record: 0-5 Lettermen Lost: 2 Lettermen Returning: 24 Offensive Starters
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Returning: 9 Defensive Starters Returning: 11 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 520 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 779 Rushing Yards Allowed: 2857 Passing Yards Allowed: 1306 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Players To Watch: Johnathon Rico, Jonathan Kirk, Malachi Gutierrez, Maison Seballos, Daving Cortez Promising Newcomers: Garrett Tackett, Aiden Trevino, Steven Gentry, Carlos Montalvo
yards with seven touchdowns and 18 INTs and rushing for four scores. “Rico has a great arm and vision and can run when needed. He can read a defense very well for a sophomore,” Kirk said. “One of his top targets will be senior receiver Jonathan Kirk (5-11, 150, 4.8), who a year ago caught 28 passes for 341 yards and five TDs while making 26 tackles. “Kirk is a hard worker who will do anything for you. He will play wide receiver or quarterback when needed. He will go up and get a ball and has speed that allows him to break away from defenders,” Kirk noted. Manuel Rios also caught 28 balls for 270 yards and two TDs a year ago while making 24 tackles from his spot in the secondary. On the ground, junior running back Malachi Gutierrez looks to improve on last season’s 240 rushing yards and 23 tackles. Another good-looking junior is receiver/ defensive back Maison Seballos. Senior O-lineman/ linebacker Davin Cortez (5-10, 205, 5.2) is the team’s top returning tackler with 35 stops while along the offensive line, is “very well-rounded and can play all five spots. He has great vision when pulling and will play downhill defensively. He will run through a brick wall for you,” Kirk said. Cortez is joined up front by center/linebacker Zachary Mendoza, who is “physical” and made 34 tackles in 2022. A number of freshmen will be expected to contribute, including lineman Garrett Tackett (5-8, 235, 5.4), who
2023 tlc eagles Schedule
Date Opponent Place Aug. 25 Water Valley H Sept. 01 Munday A Sept. 08 Sterling City H Sept. 15 Lockney A Sept. 22 Iraan T Sept. 29 Open Oct. 06 Hamlin* T Oct. 13 Roscoe* T Oct. 20 Miles* H Oct. 27 Cross Plains*$ A Nov. 03 Albany* H *District
$Senior Night
Time 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:00 7:30
7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
“is going to be a force up front on both sides of the ball. He works hard on the field and in the weight room. He squats 430 pounds and benches 215. He will be a leader on the OL.” Two other rookies are O-linemen/linebackers Aiden Trevino and Steven Gentry, along with sophomore receiver/defensive back Carlos Montalvo. The Eagles open the third season under Kirk against Water Valley, then host Munday, face Sterling City, host Lockney then go to Iraan. After a bye, district play begins with road games at Hamlin and Roscoe, then it’s home to face Miles, Cross Plains, and Albany, the team Kirk picks to win the title. “We are in a very tough district again this season,” Kirk said.23
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TEAMS OF AMARILLO & CANYON
Class 5A Amarillo Sandies D-I Amarillo Caprock Longhorns D-I Amarillo Tascosa Rebels D-I Amarillo Palo Duro Dons D-II
Class 4A
Canyon Eagles D-I Canyon Randall Raiders D-I West Plains Wolves d-II
Amarillo High
Sandies
5A 5A 5A
Class 3A
Head Coach: Mel Maxfield Colors: Black & Gold Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: 3-4
Amarillo River Road Wildcats D-I
Class 2A
Amarillo Highland Park Hornets D-I
Amarillo Caprock Longhorns
Canyon Randall Raiders
Head Coach: Rowdy Freeman Colors: Orange, Grey & White Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4
4A
Amarillo
Tascosa Rebels
West Plains Wolves
Head Coach: Ken Plunk Colors: Scarlet & Black Basic Offense: Flex Bone Basic Defense: 4-2-5
Head Coach: Adam Cummings Colors: Navy & Light Blue Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4
4A
Amarillo Palo Duro Dons
5A
Head Coach: Eric Mims Sr Colors: Royal Blue & White Basic Offense: Spread Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4
3A
Canyon High Eagles
4A
Head Coach: Gaylon Selman Colors: Black & Silver Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4
Head Coach: Todd Winfrey Colors: Purple & White Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4
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Amarillo River Road Wildcats
Head Coach: Brian Welps Colors: Purple & Gold Basic Offense: Wing-T Basic Defense: 50
Amarillo Highland Park Hornets Head Coach: Ty Stout Colors: Green & Gold
Amarillo Sandies Golden Sandstorm — District 2-5A D-I
Sandies Step Up To Cary On Tradition The Sandies battled to an even 6-6 mark last season. Numbers that included a 3-3 run through district play as well as a 1-1 mark during the postseason. While not overwhelming, Amarillo High was consistent and battled from start to finish, and a postseason victory is never easy to come by, so the Sandies certainly showed some grit and tenacity. Head Coach Chad Dunnam and his staff will have a young squad to guide heading into 2023, but year in and year out, the Sandies prove themselves to be a tough team to beat. The 2023 season began with a (21-47) loss to Midland Legacy and a (30-47) defeat against Cleveland High of Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The first win of the year came over Midland High (27-8). A (42-17) victory over Odessa High evened the Sandies’ record though dropping the rivalry game to Tascosa (10-45) for the third straight year certainly put a damper on things. Amarillo High rebounded with a (56-20) win over Caprock before losing to Lubbock Cooper (21-38). A loss to Coronado (17-28) put the Sandies in a precarious situation, but they answered with wins over Abilene High (17-10) and Monterey (35-14), which lifted them back into the playoffs.
School: Amarillo HS Mascot: Golden Sandstorm
Colors: Black / Gold
District: 5A DI District 2 Head Coach: Chad
Number of Offensive
Starters Returning: 4
Basic Offense: Multiple
Tony Cavalier
Basic Defense: 3-4
Assistant Coaches:
Kameron Mathis, Noah
Starters Returning: 7 Spread
Last Season’s Team
Rushing Yards: 1357
Mason, Sean Reagan,
Last Season’s Team
Weigle, Andrew Murga,
All State Potentials:
Blake Frye, Quentin
Roddrick Watkins, Shane Stephen, Keevin Conner
Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-6 Record: 3-3
Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1
Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2
Team Eliminated By:
Midlothian High School
The Sandies took down El Paso Parkland (38-20) before a loss to Midlothian (28-56) ended the season for Amarillo High. Looking ahead at 2023, Coach Dunnam said, “We have a group of guys that haven’t got a lot of varsity football before this year. However, this group of guys will fight regardless of who we match up against.” Twenty-one lettermen return, including four starters to the Sandies Multiple Spread style offense, which is led by coordinator Stacey Alexander. Amarillo High works from a 3-4 defense under the tutelage of coordinator Tony Cavalier and will have seven starters back for 2023. Will Flaming (QB 5’11, 190 4.55 Sr.) has limited varsity experience but did throw for 175 yards and 4 TDs while going 13 for 36 on passing attempts last season.
Returning: 21
Stacey Alexander
Defensive Coordinator:
Will Flaming
Number of Lettermen
Number of Defensive
Last Season’s District
GOLDEN SANDSTORM
Lost: 30
Dunnam
Offensive Coordinator:
AMARILLO
Number of Lettermen
Passing Yards: 2442 Will Flaming, Pius
Vokes, Rylan leathers, Eddy Mpela
Players to Watch:
Will Flaming, Pius
Vokes, Rylan Leathers, Eddy Mpela, Colton
Flores, Conner McCoy
Promising Newcomers: Cooper Manning, Trey Warnsley,
Oliver Parsons
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Pius Vokes
Pius Vokes (RB 5’11, 210 4.5 Sr.) is a dual threat out of the backfield, as is JQ Ervin. Bryson Brown (WR 5’10, 175 4.5 Jr.) is another key player to watch on offense. Up front, Colton Flores and Jairus Shaw anchor the O-line for the Sandies. Rafael Quiles is the top defensive lineman back for Amarillo High. Eddy Mpela (LB/RB 6’1 220 4.6 Sr.) leads the linebacker corps and is an All-State caliber talent. Zy Aokuso (LB 5’11, 200 4.7 Jr.) adds depth to the unit. Rylan Leathers (DB/WR 6’1 190 4.6 Sr.) is another key member of Amarillo High’s defense after racking up 103 tackles in 2022. Coaches named Cooper Manning, Trey Warnsley, and Oliver Parsons as the most promising varsity newcomers this coming season.
Connor McCoy
The season begins August 25h at home against Midland Legacy. September 1st, the Sandies will once again attempt to defend Lone Star Pride when they take on Cleveland High out of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, this time on the road. Midland High comes to Dick Bivins September 8th, and Amarillo High plays Odessa High there on September 15th. September 22nd kicks off rivalry week and district play as, once again, the Sandies will battle Tascosa with more than bragging rights at stake. The Sandies will be the home team against Caprock September 29th. The Sandies go to Lubbock to face Cooper October 6th before hosting Coronado on Thursday October 12th. Following an open week, Amarillo High goes to Abilene High October 27th and then closes out the regular season at home against Monterey on Thursday November 2nd.23
AMARILLO
GOLDEN SANDSTORM
JQ Ervin
Rylan Leathers
2023 SANDIES VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 12 Oct. 27 Nov. 02
Opponent Midland Legacy Cleveland Midland Odessa Tascosa* Caprock*# Cooper* Coronado* Abilene* Monterey*
Place H T H T N H T H T H
* District # Homecoming $ Senior Night
Time 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
Eddy Mpela
Colton Flores
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Amarillo Caprock Longhorns — District 2-5A D-I
Longhorns Look To Get Rowdy This Coming Season The Longhorns missed out on the postseason in the narrowest of fashion last season. Heading into 2023, Caprock will have a young roster and a first-year head coach though there is familiarity, as new Head Coach Rowdy Freeman has been promoted from within. Caprock has some talent, and the program has qualified for the postseason three of the last five years, so the results will hinge on how quickly the team gels and grows during nondistrict play. The ’rock started 2022 strong taking down Hereford (54-7), Palo Duro (23-3), and Pampa (20-0) before losing a tight three-point battle to Canyon (32-35). A victory over Lubbock Coronado (40-24) ushered in district play. The Longhorns lost to Amarillo High (20-56) and were stopped by Abilene High (0-45) before beating Lubbock Monterey (14-13) in a nail-biter. The game that got away and cost Caprock another postseason berth was a (28-34) overtime loss to eventual district champs, Tascosa. The regular season ended with a (9-34) loss against Lubbock Cooper. Thirty lettermen return for the ‘horns in 2023, including five starters on each side of the ball. Caprock does return a solid core of skill position players, including Lleyten Brown
School: Caprock
Major Team Weakness:
Mascot: Longhorns
Depth, Youth/Varsity
District: 2-5A D-I
Inexperience
Colors: Orange, Grey, White Head Coach: Rowdy Freeman Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-5 Last Season’s District Record: 2-4 Number of Lettermen Lost: 34 Number of Lettermen Returning: 30 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starter Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength:
Jayden Acosta-Lewis
Lleyten Brown
(QB 5’8 150 Sr.) and Zayden Ramirez (RB/LB 5’8 180 Sr.) in the offensive backfield. Kadrian Hernandez (WR 5’11 180 Sr.) and Carlos Gonzalez (WR 5’8 160 Sr.) provide a pair of outlets, and both possess All-District potential. Up front on the O-line, Ruben Guevara (OL/DL 6’0 290 Sr.) and Omar Jordan (OL/DL 6’2 265 Sr.) anchor for the Horns. The defense is particularly skilled in the backfield as both Jayden Acosta-Lewis (DB 5’10 160 Jr.) and Dallas Hernandez (DB 5’9 160 Sr.) are forces opposing offenses must account for. Other notable Longhorns back for 2023 include Dallas Juarez (WR 5’9 150 Sr.), Ricardo Mendez (K 5’10 190 Sr.), Willie Greening (OL 5’11 290 Sr.), Khang Le (OL/DL 5’8 225 Sr.), Robert Salgado (DL 5’10 205 Jr.), Irvin Castaneda
Jayden Acosta-Lewis, Lleyten Brown, Kadrian Hernandez, Ruben Guevara, Omar Jordan, Carlos Gonzalez, Zayden Ramirez, Dallas Hernandez Promising Newcomers: Stevan Ulibarri, Xavier Vargas, John Sena, Kingston Wright, Josiah Darnes, Elijah Garcia, Xayvion Gonzalez Superintendent: Doug Loomis
Skill Players, Stopping
Principal:
the run
Chad Huseman
Carlos Gonzalez
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Players To Watch:
Ruben Guevara
(TE 6’0 210 Sr.), Cameron Oden (OL 6’2 220 Sr.), and Xavier Encinias (OL/DL 5’11 235 Jr.). Top newcomers to the varsity roster are Stevan Ulibarri (ATH 5’7 160 Jr.), Xavier Vargas (RB/DB 5’8 165 Soph.), John Sena (WR 5’9 155 Sr.), Kingston Wright (DB 5’8 150 Jr.), Josiah Darnes (DL 5’11 240 Fresh.), Elijah Garcia (DB 5’10 145 Jr.), and Xayvion Gonzalez (LB 5’6 140 Jr.). The season kicks off August 25h when the Longhorns travel to Hereford for the Bovine Bowl. Caprocks take on Palo Duro September 1st and goes to Pampa September 8th. Homecoming will be September 14th versus Canyon. Coronado travels to Dick Bivins to take on the ‘horns September 21st for the district opener. Caprock will be the away team against Amarillo High September 29th before they host Abilene High on October 6th. October 13th brings a trip south to take on Lubbock Monterey. Caprock will be the home team against Tascosa October 20th, and following an open week, the ‘horns travel to take on Lubbock Cooper November 3rd.23
2023 CAPROCK VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 03
Opponent Hereford Palo Duro Pampa Canyon# Coronado Amarillo Abilene Monterey Tascosa$ Open Cooper
Time 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
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7:00
* District # Homecoming $ Senior Night
Zayden Ramirez
Omar Jordan
GO LONGHORNS!
Kadrian Hernandez
Dalles Hernandez
Place T H T H H H H T H
2023 CAPROCK LONGHORNS VARSITY Name
Ht
Wt
Position
Yr
Name
Ht
Wt
Position
Yr
Lleyten Brown
5’8
150
QB
12
Cameron Oden
6’2
220
OL
12
Kadrian Hernandez
5’11
180
WR
12
Ruben Guevara
6’0
290
OL/DL
12
John Sena
5’9
155
WR
12
Omar Jordan
6’2
265
OL/DL
12
Jayden Acosta-Lewis
5’10
160
DB
11
Carlos Gonzalez
5’8
160
WR
12
Robert Salgado
5’10
205
DL
11
Zayden Ramirez
5’8
180
RB/LB
12
Xavier Encinias
5’11
235
OL/DL
11
Dallas Hernandez
5’9
160
DB
12
Stevan Ulibarri
5’7
160
ATH
11
Dallas Juarez
5’9
150
WR
12
Kingston Wright
5’8
150
DB
11
Ricardo Mendez
5’10
190
K
12
Elijah Garcia
5’10
145
DB
11
Willie Greening
5’11
290
OL
12
Xayvion Gonzalez
5’6
140
LB
11
Khang Le
5’8
225
OL/DL
12
Xavier Vargas
5’8
165
RB/DB
10
Irvin Castaneda
6’0
210
TE
12
JosiahDarnes
5’11
240
DL
9
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Amarillo Tascosa Rebels — District 2-5A D-I
Rebels Favorites To Repeat As Kings Of 2-5A D-I
Defending district champion Tascosa figures to be back in contention for another district title and much more in 2023. Coach Ken Plunk’s Rebels return 42 players – including five starters on offense and four on defense – from last season’s undefeated district champion that wound up 10-2 overall with a 70-7 bi-district trouncing of El Paso Ysleta followed by a 31-7 area round exit to Burleson Centennial. Adding to Tascosa’s ceiling in 2023, will be reinforcements from last year’s JV team that went 9-0-1. Plunk, who is two wins away from 100 at Tascosa (98-66), said the Rebels have a good grasp of his flexbone offensive and 4-2-5 defensive schemes. Among team leaders will be senior fullback Treshun Wilson, who last year ran for 1,038 yards and 11 touchdowns while logging 38 tackles (25 solo) on defense, and junior defensive back/receiver TJ Tillman, who will be looking to better last season’s 13 catches for 317 yards and four TDs and 43 tackles (27 solo) and two interceptions. Joining Wilson in the backfield will be juniors Za’Cory Fisher, Zaq Edwards, and newcomer Eli Norvell, along with senior Cassius Carter. Senior offensive lineman Braiden Mendoza provides experience to a green offensive line, while sophomore Coltyn Fulton shows promise at quarterback. Junior end Darrion Howard will boost the defense where junior Aushaun Wilson, who recorded three interceptions last year, and Andres Nevarez, who had 36 tackles, provide experience. The Rebels open their season at home against Palo Duro before road games against Midland Legacy and Odessa Permian, followed by homecoming against Hereford. District play begins Sept. 22 against rival Amarillo High at Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium, then it’s at Abilene and home against Monterey. After a bye week, the regular-season winds down with home games against Caprock and Lubbock Cooper before a trip to Lubbock to face Coronado. Plunk feels Cooper, Abilene, and Amarillo will join his Rebels in the playoffs.23
Aaushawn Wilson
Braiden Mendoza
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: Derek Galt, Dale Davis, Moises Sandoval, Christian Caflisch, John Whitfield, Dustin Bohannon, Jay Belcher, Trey Burleson, Joe Ledoux, Bret Scheve, Jason Patrick, Jason Underwood, Tae Tillman Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-2 Last Season’s District Record: District Champ
Lettermen Lost: 32 Lettermen Returning: 42 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Flexbone Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Major Team Strength: Understanding of Offense/ defense scheme Major Team Weakness: Inexperience at QB/OL Top Returnees: Treshun Wilson, TJ Tillman, Za’Cory Fisher, Zaq Edwards, Braiden Mendoza, Aushaun Wilson, Cassius Carter Top Newcomers: Coltyn Fulton, Eli Norvell, Derrion Howard
2023 Tascosa Rebels Schedule Date Opponent Aug. 24 Amarillo Palo Duro Sept. 01 Midland Legacy Sept. 08 Odessa Permian Sept. 15 Hereford Sept. 22 Amarillo* Sept. 29 Abilene* Oct. 05 Lubbock Monterey* Oct. 20 Caprock* Oct. 27 Lubbock Cooper* Nov. 03 Lubbock Coronado*
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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
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Cassius Carter
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Treshun Wilson
Za’Cory Fisher
Amarillo Palo Duro Dons — District 2-5A D-II
Palo Duro Will Sport Youthful Talent
Eric Mims Sr. is convinced his Palo Duro Dons will put a talented team on the field in 2023. What he’s not quite sure of is if that talent will have enough maturity and experience behind it to make the kind of impact he wants. “We’ll be playing a lot of very talented players with no varsity experience,” said Mims, about to start his third season at PD after guiding the Dons to five wins two years ago and three last season. Palo Duro returns 22 lettermen from last year’s roster, including six offensive and five defensive starters. Twenty were lost to graduation, including a trio of West Texas A&M signees in linebacker/running back Kameron Brown and defensive linemen Parrion Ware and Triston Moore. Mims said one of PD’s biggest strengths in 2023 will be run defense. A pair of senior linebackers -- Ali Hopson (5-11, 210) on the inside and Jareth Estrada (5-8, 200) on the outside – will anchor the 3-4 set. Hopson, described by his coach as a “physical tackler,” is back after logging 75 tackles and earning honorable mention all-district recognition. Anchoring the line will be junior Fredrick Ramzy (6-3, 250), whom Mims expects “will be a force.” He’ll be joined in the trenches by senior Kaejeon Smith (5-10, 255) and sophomore Marcos Garcia (6-1, 235), whom Mims said has “a great work ethic.” Other expected standouts are junior inside linebacker Jakaylin Terry (5-10, 205) and sophomore defensive back Danqual Ashley (6-2, 175), “a long, athletic safety.” PD’s multiple-spread offense will be led by sophomore quarterback Darien Lewis (6-1, 190), who started at safety as a freshman when he also finished fifth in the state in wrestling. Lewis, who already has offers from Texas Tech and Texas State, will have a trio of pass catchers at his disposal in returning receiving leader senior Keterize Dean-Oliver (6-0, 155), junior Charlie Love (5-9, 155), “who will be a major contributor,” and “very talented”
Ali Hopson
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 Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-8 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 25 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Run Defense Major Team Weakness: Playing a lot of players with no varsity experience. All State Potentials: Sammy Santos, Ali Hopson, Jareth Estrada, Charlie Love Jr, Darrian Lewis, Fredrick Ramzy Superintendent: Doug Loomis Principal: Amy Dorris
sophomore Daniel Moses (6-2, 155). In the backfield will be junior Terrance Wainwright (5-10, 180), a “great talent” who will play running back and slot, and sophomore Keima’J Barnes (5-10, 185), who also will play outside linebacker. There’s no shortage of talented O-linemen, including Sammy Santos (6-2, 270), who Mims called a leader and “is primed to have a great senior season,” junior Blake Williams (6-2, 285), and center Marcus Deleon (6-0, 260) who “exhibits great leadership,” and sophomore Shalom Gonzalez (6-1, 250) who “has a great ceiling,” said Mims, who projects Rider, Wylie and Cooper to be the teams to beat in district.23
Charlie Love Jr
Darrian Lewis
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Sammy Santos
Canyon Eagles — District 3-4A D-I
Canyon Strong At Skill Spots, Must Develop Linemen
The 2022 Canyon Eagles had many of the qualities every coach wants in his team. According to head coach Todd Winfrey, last season’s Eagles were “hard-working,” “over-achieving,” and a “find-a-way kind of team” as they forged a 10-2 record, beating Burkburnett in bi-district (42-14) before being eliminated by Brownwood (31-10). Nineteen players off that team received diplomas last spring, among them quarterback Derrek Clements, linebacker Javin Cash, safety Hunter Anderson, receiver Hunter Wilson, center Surcy Peoples, and two-way linemen Rhett Patterson and David Casarez. Their departure leaves Winfrey with 28 lettermen this season but only three starters on each side of the line of scrimmage. “I’m excited about our young skill players, although we must develop linemen,” said Winfrey, now 18-5 in his two seasons at Canyon. The skill players to whom Winfrey referred include a pair of running backs in senior Sam Johnson (5-10, 215, 4.88), also an inside linebacker who last season in Canyon’s spread offense rushed for 981 yards and 12 touchdowns on 183 carries, and Colt Cruth, who added 303 steps on the ground. Veteran senior receivers include Carson Cockrell (5-10, 165, 4.69), who caught 19 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns, and Christian McGuire (5-10, 175, 4.71), who also plays outside linebacker, along with Brayden Wagner, who caught 16 passes for 182 yards while logging 41 tackles from his spot in the secondary. Giving the offensive line a head start will be Jacoby Rempel and Alex Kilgore. A pair of proven linebackers lead Canyon’s 3-4 defense. Cassen Bice is the team’s top returning tackler with 111 stops (13 TFLs), while Reece Davis was good for 101 takedowns (6 TFLs). Lineman Caden Tucker
Brayden Wagner
Caden Barrow
School: Canyon HS
Mascot: Eagles
Team Eliminated By: Brownwood
Colors: Purple and White Number of Lettermen District: 3-4 A Head Coach:
Todd Winfrey
Number of Lettermen Returning: 28
Offensive Coordinator:
Number of Offensive
Defensive Coordinator:
Number of Defensive
Matt Lovorn
Jed Anderson
Assistant Coaches: John Doan, Wade
Starters Returning: 3
Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4
Major Team Strength:
Layton Rabb, Cade
Hard working
Tyler Frausto, Ben Havel, Dalton Clear,
Major Team Weakness: Off/Def Line
Players to Watch: Colt
Styler Haddock, Ty
Cruth, Carson Cockrell,
Bryant
Sam Johnson, Christian
Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-2
Last Season’s District Record: 3-1
Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1
Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area
Caden Tucker
Starters Returning: 3
Williams, Josh Quebe, Wartes, Ernest Trejo,
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Lost: 19
Carson Cockrell
McGuire, Darion Cash, Rece Davis, Cassen Bice, Caden Tucker, Tripp Wright, Brayden Wagner, Jacoby Rempel
Promising Newcomers: Garrett Rosser, Caden Barrow
Casen Bice
recorded 28 tackles, while defensive back Darion Cash had 29. Others being counted on include Tripp Wright and newcomers Garrett Rosser and Caden Barrow. Canyon opens its season with back-to-back home games against Clovis and Perryton before road games against West Plains and Caprock. After hosting Midland Greenwood and a trip to Andrews, district play begins in Hereford. The regular-season winds down at home against Randall, at Dumas, and home against Pampa. Winfrey believes Randall and Dumas are the teams to beat. “It’s the toughest 4A district in the region, maybe the
Christian McGuire
toughest 4A district in the state,” the coach said.23
Garreth Rosser
Jacoby Rempel
Rece Davis
Colt Cruth
Sam Johnson
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Darion Cash
Tripp Wright
Randall Raiders — District 3-4A D-I
Graduation Hits Raiders Hard Gaylon Selman knows the Randall Raiders have their work cut out for them in 2023. The Raiders were solid last season, advancing three rounds deep in the state playoffs and finishing with a 9-4 record. After going 3-1 in district, Randall defeated Springtown in bi-district (31-7) and Estacado in area (27-14) before bowing out to Decatur in the regional round (41-0). Graduation claimed 32 players, among them receiver Nathan Baker, linebacker/tight end Mason Gilbert, outside linebacker Ilir Haliti, center Bryce Melton and running back/outside linebacker Riley Davis. A dozen return, just three starters on offense and two on defense. “We look forward to seeing our growth through the off-season,” said Selman, who is 42-42 in eight seasons at Randall. “We will be young on both sides of the ball and will need to grow up quickly. If we can remain healthy and continue to grow, we should be competitive.” One of the key veterans is Dylan Ray, who a year ago rushed for 731 yards and 10 touchdowns on 147 carries in the Raiders’ multiple-set offense, which up front
RJ Matthews
Rylee Klinke
will feature a pair of linemen who started all 14 games in 2022 in junior Rylee Klinke and left tackle Bryson Newman. They’ll be joined by center Peyton Correa, who will be snapping to quarterback Tryston Sanchez after he saw limited time under center a year ago. Other returning letterwinners in Randall’s 3-4 defense include RJ Matthews, who logged 26 tackles in the secondary, and linebacker Carson Barclay, who got 24 tackles. When it comes time for district play, Selman looks for Dumas and Canyon to be the Raiders’ toughest challengers. “District 3-4A is always tough,” the coach said. “Good coaches and hard-nosed kids in this district make Friday nights fun.”23 38
School: Randall High Mascot: Raiders Colors: Black and Silver District: 3-4A D-I Head Coach: Gaylon Selman Offensive Coordinator: Grady Benton Defensive Coordinator: Johnathan Quit Assistant Coaches: Steve Rodman, Dusty Mackey, Steven Coursey, Mark Fortner, Michael Collins, JJ Rojas, Luke Strong, Corey Hamillton, Brad Propst Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-4 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: 3rd Round
Team Eliminated By: Decatur Number Of Lettermen Lost: 32 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 2 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1966 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1925 Major Team Strength: Work Ethic Major Team Weakness: Experience All State Potentials: Dylan Ray Players To Watch: RJ Matthews, Tryston Sanchez, Rylee Klinke, Bryson Newman
Bryson Newman
Dylan Ray
West Plain Wolves — District 2-4A D-II
West Plains Wolves Figure To Wow In Year 2
The debut season for the West Plains Wolves was nothing short of impressive. Adam Cummings coached the Canyon ISD’s brand new high school to a district runner-up finish and two rounds deep in the state playoffs. The Wolves won their first-ever post-season game against Pecos, 56-7, before falling to Wichita Falls Hirschi in the area round, 42-17. “The first season in school history was exciting and memorable. I’m proud of what our kids accomplished in year one. They set the standard for years to come,” said Cummings. With all but six players – including receiver Trae Ferril – not returning from last year’s roster, more good times should be ahead for the Wolves in 2023. The 32 veterans include nine starters on each side of the line of scrimmage. “There is a lot of anticipation and excitement about the upcoming season,” said Cummings, who is 61-43 in nine years with previous stops at Sundown and Hale Center. “The district will be competitive as always. It will be fun to watch it all play out.” There’s no shortage of talent in the West Plains fieldhouse, including the district’s co-offensive lineman of the year, senior Dawson Hall (6-1, 230, 4.9), who on defense last season logged 90 tackles (15 TFLs). Hall is joined up front by senior unanimous all-district O-lineman Duke Blaser (6-5, 260, 5.2). Sophomore quarterback/ defensive back Reid Macon (6-0, 170, 4.7) was spectacular as a freshman, completing 197-of-336 passes for 2,273 yards with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Senior running back/defensive back Jordi Hernandez (5-10, 175, 4.7) rushed for 1,476 yards and 18 TDs, while senior receiver/defensive back King Tallant (6-0, 190, 4.7) caught 47 passes for 569 yards and five TDs. The team’s top tacklers are senior linebackers Mason Gomez (5-11, 195) and Quentin Elam (6-1, 185), who recorded 104 and 93 tackles (17 TFLs), respectively. Senior lineman Damian
Damian Benavidez
School: West Plains Mascot: Wolves Colors: Navy & Light Blue District: 2-4A D-II Head Coach: Adam Cummings Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Lyles Defensive Coordinator: David Sutterfield Assistant Coaches: Jeff Lofton, Steve Bergeski, Josh King, Graden Long, Colby Chandler, Cameron Copley, Keenan Albracht, Dwayne Dotson, Jake Ebeling, Josh Strickland, Dylan Brunson, Ayrton Payne Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Wichita Falls Hirschi Number Of Lettermen Lost: 6 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 32 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2245 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2285 Major Team Strength: Returning experience
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Major Team Weakness: Overall team speed/ experience All State Potentials: Dawson Hall, King Tallant, Reid Macon, Jordi Hernandez, Duke Blaser, Mason Gomez, Quentin Elam, Damian Benavidez Players To Watch: Blaine Henry, Crockett Henry, Jarrett Diggs, Brody Tupin, Jae Harrison, Ace Giesbrecht, Matthew McBride, Trenton Gallow, Kaden Hooker, Boston Ladd, Kyson Guest, Mykael Esensee, Jeremiah Gutierrez, Breland Franklin, Jensen Phillips, Arien Bilson, Isaac Gonzales, Kason Hamilton, La’Ron Kitchen, Layton Barrow, Kaidon Breitling, Tryston Hernandez, Noah Hernandez Promising Newcomers: Kane White-Tinsley, Bryson Myers, Ayden Rodriguez, Brycen Williams, Keaton Cheyne, Will Grisham, Perfecto Mancha, Ethan Bentley, Jesse Flores, Brody Bobo Athletic Director: Toby Tucker Superintendent: Dr. Darryl Flusche Principals: Eric Gomez, Randi Willard, Jeff Schenck, Brittnee Hooks
Benavidez (6-0, 250) added 32 tackles. Other veterans include junior quarterback/defensive back DB Brody Tupin (5-11, 175, 4.7), who recorded 42 tackles and three interceptions; senior receiver/defensive back Layton Barrow (6-3, 155), who had 46 tackles and two picks; senior fullback/linebacker Blaine Henry (5-11, 175), who rushed for 263 yards and three TDs; and senior receiver/defensive back Jensen Phillips (6-2, 150), who caught 24 passes for 350 yards and three TDs. The Wolves’ kicking game is in good shape with the return of senior kicker Joseph Estrada (6-2, 165), who made 48-of50 PATs and 5-of-7 field goals. Other players to watch are senior FB/LB Crockett Henry (5-11, 170); senior RB/LB Mykael Esensee (6-0, 180); junior FB/LB Tryston Hernandez (6-2, 190); senior RB/LB Noah Hernandez (6-1, 170); senior RB/DB Isaac Gonzales (5-7, 145); senior linemen Jarrett Diggs (6-2, 240, 4.9), Matthew McBride (5-8, 180) and La’Ron Kitchen (6-5, 245); senior OL/LB Trenton Gallow (6-1, 205); senior OL/LB Kyson Guest (6-1, 195); senior OL/LB Kason Hamilton (6-1, 190); senior center Ace Giesbrecht (5-9, 200); junior lineman Jae Harrison (6-3, 305, 5.4); senior QB/DB Breland Franklin (5-9, 165); sophomore WR/DB Kaden Hooker (6-0, 170); sophomore WR/DB Boston Ladd (5-9, 165, 4.8); senior WR/DB Jeremiah Gutierrez (5-9, 160); senior WR/DB Arien Bilson (6-4, 165); and junior TE/ DL Kaidon Breitling (6-2, 225, 4.9). Among newcomers expected to beef up West Plains’
Reid Macon
Dawson Hall
King Tallant
Duke Blaser
Quentin Elam
Crockett Henry
2023 WEST PLAINS WOLVES Schedule
Blaine Henry
Jarrett Diggs
Date Opponent Aug. 25 Bushland Sept. 01 Greenwood Sept. 08 Canyon Sept. 15 Palo Duro$ Sept. 21 Estacado Sept. 29 Hereford# Oct. 06 Seminole* Oct. 13 Levelland* Oct. 19 Perryton* Nov. 03 Borger*
Ace Giesbrecht
Place T T H H T H H T H T
Time 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
*District #Homecoming $Senior Night
2023 WEST PLAINS JV Schedule Date Opponent Aug. 24 Bushland Aug. 31 Greenwood Sept. 07 Canyon Sept. 14 Palo Duro Sept. 20 Estacado Sept. 28 Hereford Oct. 05 Seminole Oct. 12 Levelland Oct. 18 Perryton Nov. 02 Borger
Place H H T TBA H T T H T H
Time 6:30 6:00 5:00 TBA 6:00 5:30 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
Kyson Guest
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Jeremiah Gutierrez
Layton Barrow
roster are: sophomore WR/DB Kane White-Tinsley (6-1, 170); sophomore WR/LB Ayden Rodriguez (6-1, 170); sophomore WR/LB Brycen Williams (6-2, 175); junior WR/DB Will Grisham (5-10, 160); sophomore WR/LB Jesse Flores (5-9, 175); junior TE/LB Bryson Myers (6-2, 180); sophomore FB/LB Keaton Cheyne (5-10, 190); junior FB/LB Brody Bobo (6-0, 180); senior RB/DB Perfecto Mancha (5-6, 135); and junior QB/ DB Ethan Bentley (5-11, 170). The Wolves start the season with a short trip and a big
Jae Harrison
test at Bushland.
Jansen Phillips
Matthew McBride
2023 WEST PLAINS WOLVES VARSITY
Name Jordi Hernandez Breland Franklin Jeremiah Gutierrez Crockett Henry Jensen Phillips Mykael Esensee Quentin Elam Mason Gomez Blaine Henry Arien Bilson Isaac Gonzales King Tallant Matthew Mcbride Trenton Gallow Ace Giesbrecht Dawson Hall Jarrett Diggs Kyson Guest Kason Hamilton Duke Blaser La’ron Kitchen Damian Benavidez
Ht 5’10 5’9 5’9 5’11 6’2 6’0 6’1 5’11 5’11 6’4 5’7 6’0 5’8 6’1 5’9 6’0 6’2 6’1 6’1 6’5 6’5 6’0
Wt 165 165 160 170 150 180 185 195 175 165 145 195 180 205 200 225 230 195 190 260 245 250
Position RB/DB QB/DB WR/DB FB/LB WR/DB RB/LB TE/LB TE/LB FB/LB WR/DB RB/DB WR/DB OL/DL OL/LB OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/LB OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
Yr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr
Name Layton Barrow Joseph Estrada Coleby Mccurdy Perfecto Mancha Noah Hernandez Brody Tupin Tryston Hernandez Jae Harrison Kaidon Breitling Ethan Bentley Will Grisham Brody Bobo Bryson Myers Boston Ladd Reid Macon Kaden Hooker Kane White-Tinsley Brycen Williams Keaton Cheyne Jesse Flores Ayden Rodriguez
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Ht 6’3 6’2 6’0 5’6 6’1 6’0 6’2 6’3 6’2 5’11 5’10 6’0 6’2 5’9 6’0 6’0 6’1 6’2 5’10 5’9 6’1
Wt 155 165 160 135 170 170 190 285 225 170 160 180 180 160 165 170 170 175 190 175 170
Position WR/DB K K RB/DB RB/LB QB/DB FB/LB OL/DL TE/DL QB/DB WR/DB FB/LB TE/LB WR/DB QB/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/LB FB/LB WR/LB WR/LB
Yr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr So So So So So So So So
Amarillo River Road Wildcats — District 3-2A D-I
River Road Looking For Turnaround In 2023 Closing in on his 25th season on the sidelines, River Road head coach Bryan Welps heads into the 2023 season seven victories short of 100 for his career. If he reaches that milestone, this fall will depend largely on if the Wildcats can bounce back from a 2-8 campaign in 2022 when River Road went winless in the district. To do that, Welps and staff will have to figure out how to make the most of River Road’s speed and experience and make up for the lack of size and depth. Half of last year’s 32-player roster returns, including six starters in the Wildcats’ Wing-T offense and five in the 50 defense. At the head of the class is senior running back/defensive back/punter Jaelun Nelson (6-1, 181, 4.5), who last season ran for 945 yards and five touchdowns on 101 carries while making 81 tackles and averaging 40 yards a punt. Another senior stud is outside linebacker CJ Deigan (6-1, 180, 4.5), who logged 75 tackles (10 TFLs) and eight sacks, while lineman Lincoln Baird was in on 60 tackles (5 TFLs). Another proven Wildcat is Alex Warren, who ran 85 times for 700 yards and four TDs. Anchoring the offensive line will be Zantiago Marrufo, who Welps said has “great size and feet.” The coach also is counting on Ethan Carrillo, Seth Underwood, Chayton Mendoza, Diego DeLeon, and Tagan McLean. Good-looking players coming up the ranks are Matthew Borunda, Chandler Evans, Lui Aguilar, Levi Boone, Jose Espinosa, Elijah Urias, and Kason Cockrum, along with Gabe Hutton, Logan Patton, Andrew Baughman, Mike Romos, Ambrose Craver, and Malakaye Perkins. River Road gets the season rolling Aug. 25 at Lubbock Roosevelt before home games against Borger and Wellington. After road trips to Panhandle and Fritch, the Wildcats open district with home games against Gruver and Dalhart. Then it’s at Bushland, home against Muleshoe, and after a late-season bye, at Shallowater. Welps thinks Shallowater, Bushland, and Muleshoe are at the top of the league.23
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School: River Road Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Purple & Gold District: 2-3A D-I Head Coach: Bryan Welps Offensive Coordinator: Stacy Word Defensive Coordinator: Bart Upchurch Assistant Coaches: Marcos Garza, Trevor Melton, Looper Bilbry, Tanner Strickland, Justin Cranfill, Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 0-4 Lettermen Lost: 16 Lettermen Returning: 16 Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Wing-T Basic Defense: 50 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2150 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 675 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2500
Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 18000 Major Team Strength: Speed/Experience Major Team Weakness: Size/Depth All State Potentials: Jaclon Nelson Players to Watch: Tagan McLean, CJ Deizon, E. Carillo, Seth Underwood, Cheyton Mendoza, Alex Warren, Zenti Marrufo, Diego Delzon, Matthew B, Charles Evans, Louis Aguillera, Levi Brea Promising Newcomers: John Espinoza, Elijah V., Keaton Cockrum, Gabe Hwiton, Loga Pelton, Andrew B., Mino Ramos,Ambrose Crover, Melaki Perkins Athletic Director: Bryan Welps Superintendent: Richard Kelly Principal: Dean Birkes
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TEAMS OF EL PASO AREA Class 6A Americas Trailblazer El Paso Thunderbirds Ep El Dorado Aztecs El Paso Pebble Hills Spartans Class 5A Del Valle Conquistadores
Class 5A Cont. El Paso Andress Golden Eagles Jefferson Silver Foxes Class 4A El Paso Bowie Bears San Elizario Eagles Fabens Wildcats
Americas Trailblazer
6A
El Paso Andress Golden Eagles
Head Coach: Noe Robles Colors: Blue, red, white, gold Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4
5A
El Paso Thunderbirds
6A
Jefferson Silver Foxes
Head Coach: Mike Pry Colors: Navy and Gold Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3
5A
Head Coach: Frank Martinez Colors: Cardinal Red, Black & Gold Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3
4A
El Paso Pebble Hills Spartans
6A 5A
Head Coach: Tony Martinez Colors: Silver, Scarlet Basic Offense: 3-3 Stack Basic Defense: Flexbone
El Paso Bowie Bears
Ep El Dorado Aztecs
6A
Head Coach: Chris Taylor Colors: Maroon & Gold Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4
Head Coach: Andres Vale Colors: Royal Blue and White Basic Offense: Wing-T Basic Defense: 4-3
San Elizario Eagles
Head Coach: Mark Torres Colors: Teal, Texas Orange, and Black Basic Offense: 1 Back Spread Basic Defense: 4-3
4A
Head Coach: Robert Herrera Colors: Royal Blue & Gold Basic Offense: Veer Basic Defense: 3-4
Del Valle Conquistadores
Fabens Wildcats
Head Coach: Rudy Contreras Colors: Navy, Silver, White Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3
Head Coach: Jorge Levarro Colors: Purle & Gold Basic Offense: 4-3
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El Paso Americas Trailblazer — District 1-6A
New Coach Says Trailblazers Have ‘Tremendous Potential’
Noe Robles has taken command of the Americas football program and is excited about what’s in store for the Trailblazers. “There is tremendous potential with this team,” said Nobles, a longtime assistant who spent the past three years as co-defensive coordinator at Eastlake. “It’s an awesome opportunity that I’m not taking lightly. I am going to pour my heart and soul into this.” Robles inherits a roster of 25 lettermen – including five offensive and seven defensive starters – from last season’s 5-5 team that just missed the state playoffs. “Last season’s team was three or four plays away from being district champions. We have lots of potential with returning lettermen and skilled newcomers. The team will have to turn the page and buy into what a new (coaching) staff brings to the table to minimize the learning curve.” Making the move to Robles’ spread offense smoother will be senior quarterback Mark Moore (6-2, 205, 4.6), who last season completed 88-of-145 passes for 1,282 yards with 10 touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for 1,016 yards and seven scores. Senior receiver Anthony Miranda (5-10, 185, 4.5) is back after making 52 receptions for 825 yards and six TDs while also logging five interceptions on defense. Another receiver, junior Abdiel Rincon (5-6, 165, 4.5), will provide another top target. Other weapons are senior quarterback Alex Ortiz (5-11, 175, 4.9) and sophomore running back Cameron Johnson (5-8, 165, 4.6), who Robles said is “tough” with good “field vision.” Americas’ 3-4 defense has several proven veterans, among them junior SaDante Gomez-Scott (5-6, 185, 4.8), who logged 118 tackles (84 solo) in 2022, and senior end Timothy Galloway (6-3, 235, 5.0), who added 30 stops and 11 sacks. Other Trailblazers expected to make contributions on D are senior lineman Josiah Morales (6-1, 220, 5.0), junior lineman Stephen Gutierrez (5-10, 240, 5.0), senior cornerbacks Omarion Dumas (5-10, 180, 4.7) and Andres Hernandez (5-9, 180, 4.6), and senior safety Mario Holguin (5-11, 185, 4.4). Scoping out Americas’ district slate, Robles expects a battle all season. “District 1-6A is tough from top to bottom. Every school is well-coached with a good core group of players. It’s going to be a grind week-in and week-out.”23
School: Americas Mascot: Trailblazer Colors: Blue, red, white, gold District: 1-6A Head Coach: Noe Robles Offensive Coordinator: Tony Nieves Defensive Coordinator: Arturo Poblano & Pedro Perez Assistant Coaches: Jonathan Rye, Gil Romo, Mike Madrid, Jerel Watkins, Oscar Mendoza, Kenta Matsuda, Samuel Holmes, Gabriel Salcido, Jared Gamez, Bill Schmidt, Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-5 Last Season’s District Record: 5-3
Number Of Lettermen Lost: 22 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 25 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Senior experience Major Team Weakness: Learning new systems All State Potentials: Mark Moore Players To Watch: Mark Moore, Anthony Miranda, SaDante Gomez-Scott, Timothy Galloway, Alex Ortiz, Josiah Morales, Abdiel Rincon, Stephen, Gutierrez, Cameron Johnson
2023 Americas Trailblazer VARSITY Schedule Date Opponent
Time
Aug. 25
Las Cruces
T
7:00
Aug. 31
Odessa High
H
6:00
Sept. 08
Montwood*
T
7:00
Sept. 15
Franklin*
T
7:00
Sept. 22
Eastlake*
T
7:00
Sept. 29
Pebble Hills*
T
7:00
Oct. 06
Eastwood*
T
7:00
Oct. 12
El Dorado*
T
7:00
Oct. 20
Coronado*
T
7:00
Oct. 27
Open
Nov. 03
Socorro*
T
7:00
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El Paso Coronado Thunderbirds — District 1-6A
Good Things Happening At Coronado Good things are starting to happen at El Paso Coronado. It started last fall when the Thunderbirds went from averaging six points a game to putting up more than 26 an outing. It continued last spring when the track & field team, boosted by the influx of football talent, finished as district runner-up, the first time in more than 15 years the Thunderbirds finished higher than sixth. The good things should continue this fall as head coach Mike Pry’s second season sees Coronado returning all but a handful of starters from last season’s 3-7 team. Only four lettermen were lost off last year’s squad, including athlete Cade Little, offensive lineman Max Matejcek (Sul Ross St.), and defensive end Andres Ortiz. Eighteen players return, including eight starters in Coronado’s spread off and 10 in the base 4-3 defense. “We return the wealth of our varsity team and should be much-improved for the 2023 season,” Pry said. A trio of seniors will lead the charge. Quarterback Owen Levesque (6-3, 188) should only get better after last year, completing 106-of-226 passes for 1,445 yards with 15 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while also rushing for another 608 yards and seven scores. Mr. Everything also averaged 46.5 yards a punt while hitting 21-of-24 PATs and 6-of-6 field goals. One of Levesque’s favorite targets is senior tight end Mateo Grajeda (6-3, 237, 4.9), who in 2022 caught 26 passes for 252 yards and three TDs. Another senior stud is athlete Blake Randag (5-11, 182, 4.6). In the backfield will be junior running back Thomas Huerta Murray (5-7, 165), whose 266 rushing yards and five TDs should drastically improve, as should sophomore receiver Cason Golding’s (6-2, 145) 21 receptions for 261 yards and two TDs. A young but promising line features juniors Ayden Armendariz (6-1, 240), Eme Valles (5-9, 265) and Nick Levey (5-9, 225), and sophomores Caden Deitch (5-10, 240) and Christian Olivas (5-9, 200). Anchoring the defense will be senior middle linebacker Sebastian Perez (5-9, 190, 4.9), who logged 47 tackles and three sacks last fall. He’ll be supported by sophomore backer Scott Strachan (6-1, 185), who got
School: EP Coronado Mascot: Thunderbirds Colors: Navy and Gold District: 1-6A Head Coach: Mike Pry Offensive Coordinator: Nate Jefferey Defensive Coordinator: Gabe Blanco Assistant Coaches: Ayala, Hughes, Garcia, Gonzalez, Castaneda, Tavitas, Rich Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-6 Number of Lettermen Lost: 4 Number of Lettermen Returning: 18
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 10 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1527 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1442 Major Team Strength: Returners Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Owen Levesque, Blake Randag, Mateo Grajeda Players To Watch: Sebastian Perez, Bobby Anderson, Lucas Gonzales Promising Newcomers: Ben Wilson
27 takedowns as a freshman. Senior tight end/defensive end Bobby Anderson (5-10, 234, 5.0) was good for 40 tackles and five sacks, while junior safety Lucas Gonzales (5-10, 165, 4.6) is the top returning tackler with 82 stops. Junior Blake Randag (6-0, 175) was good for 52 tackles a year ago, while junior tackle Mario Mercado (5-10, 240, 5.0) was in on 43 stops. Helping fill in the gaps will be sophomore athlete Ben Wilson (6-0, 165, 4.5). Coronado’s season kicks off Aug. 25 against Chapin before a road game against Canutillo leading into the district-opener against Franklin. Then it’s Eastlake, Pebble Hills, Eastwood, El Dorado, Americas, Socorro, and Montwood. Pry says Pebble Hills, Eastwood, and Franklin are the teams to beat.23
2023 Coronado VARSITY Schedule
Blake Randag
Date Opponent Aug. 25 Chapin Sept. 01 Canutillo Sept. 07 Franklin* Sept. 15 Eastlake* Sept. 22 Pebble Hills* Sept. 29 Eastwood* Oct. 06 El Dorado* Oct. 20 Americas* Oct. 27 Socorro* Nov. 02 Montwood*
Mateo Grajeda
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Place H T T T H T H T H T
Time 7:00 7:00 6:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
2023 EL PASO THUNDERBIRDS VARSITY Name Ht Wt David Abarca 5’8 145 Andres Ortiz 6’1 195 Cade Little 5’8 165 Ian Sanchez Darshan Assante 5’9 150 Nick Nullar 5’7 185 Manny Perez 6’2 205 Eugenio Fernnadez 5’8 165 Hugo Cardenas 6’2 205 Max Matejcek 6’1 245 Jorge Reyes 5’9 200 Zander Busby 5’7 172 Andrew Garcia 6’2 285 Manny Olivas 5’10 166 Owen Levesque 6’2 175 Blake Randag 6’ 175 Thomas Murray 5’7 165 Mason Slaughter 5’7 145 Tobias Frescas 5’7 145 Jacob Valenzuela 5’9 145 Armando Saldivar 6’ 160
Position ATH DL WR WR WR RB LB QB OL OL OL LB OL DE ATH ATH RB DB WR DB OLB
Yr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr
Name Damian Alvarado Sebastian Perez Bobby Anderson Joey Meglio Jaeden Hickson Mark Livengood Ashton Etter Emilliano Valles Nicholas Levey Ayden Armendariz Mateo Grajeda Lucas Gonzalez Tyler Tercero Cody Hunt Scott Strachan Mario Mercado Caden Deitch Christian Olivas Cason Golding
EP El Dorado Aztecs — District 1-6A
Ht 6’ 5’10 5’10 5’9 6’2 5’9 5’9 5’9 5’9 6’1 6’4 5’9 5’9 5’8 6’1 5’10 5’10 5’9 6’2
Wt 150 205 215 195 245 200 190 265 225 240 235 150 160 150 185 225 240 200 145
Position LB DL MLB DL DL DL OL OL DL OL TE ATH LB RB DL LB OL OL/DL WR
Yr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr So So So So So So So So
El Dorado Has Good Mix Of Seniors, Up-And-Comers
The 2023 season didn’t include a trip to the state playoffs for El Dorado, but the Aztecs still made a point as they debuted in Class 6A. “The seniors led our program to bring back pride in the Aztec football program. Moving up to 6A, our kids played with the best in the state and proved that they belong,” coach Frank Martinez said of last season’s 3-5 record, which followed a 6-7 campaign the year before. Martinez’s third season at the helm of the Aztecs will feature 16 returning letterwinners, including six starters on offense and five on defense. Fourteen players were lost to graduation, including quarterback Quincy Estrada and linebacker Ayden Torres. “We had a good off-season, and we’ll have a mix of some core seniors with some leadership also coming from underclassmen with varsity experience,” Martinez said. Topping the list of veterans, is sophomore running back Ryan Estrada (5-11, 190, 4.5), who turned in a spectacular freshman season with 1,326 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns on 127 carries, along with 23 catches for 280 yards and four scores. Directing the Aztecs’ spread offense will be quarterback Elijah Issa, while veterans up front will include senior Alexander Kimba (6-1, 225, 5.0) and Tanner Ragan, along with Gabriel Terrazas. Kicker Garek Felix gives the Aztecs a solid kicking game after making 39-of-45 PATs and 5-of-9 field goals in 2022. El Dorado’s 3-3 defense will be spearheaded by junior linebacker/running back David Martinez (5-9, 185, 4.8),
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: Tony Issa, Nick Lopez, Norbert Gabaldon, Rudy Valdez, Dominique Ramirez, Cedric Patterson, Will Montano, Jacob Sarinana Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 14 Number of Lettermen Returning: 16 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread
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Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2578 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1227 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1883 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 2152 Major Team Strength: Team Chemistry and OffSeason Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Ryan Estrada Players to Watch: Ryan Estrada, Elijah Issa, Alexander Kimba, Deaven Medina, Devin Rubio, David Martinez, Tanner Ragan Promising Newcomers: Adrian Olivas, Isaac Gutierrez, Jadarius Sanders Principal: Vannessa Betancourt
the team’s top returning tackler with 128 stops (7½ TFLs). The leader in the secondary with 85 tackles last season is senior Devin Rubio (6-0, 155, 4.6), while in the trenches, senior Deaven Medina (6-3, 255, 4.9) made 36 tackles (5 TFLs) a year ago. A talented sophomore class, in addition to Estrada, includes lineman Tanner Ragan (6-3, 260, 4.9), running
Alexander kimba
David Martinez
back/linebacker Adrian Olivas (58, 170, 4.8), and receiver/ defensive back Jadarius Sanders (6-0, 160, 4.6). Isaac Gutierrez is another up-and-comer. Martinez feels Pebble Hills, Eastwood, and Franklin are the teams to beat in district play. “Once again, 1-6A will be a tough district with a lot of returning QBs and teams evolving,” the coach said.23
Deaven Medina
Devin Rubio
Elijah Issa
Ryan Estrada
El Paso Pebble Hills Spartans — District 1-6A
Pebble Hills Proves To Be Boulder Sized Force In El Paso Landscape
The Spartans are coming off the best season in school history. Head Coach Mark Torres and his talented squad could be even better in 2023 though the team will be a bit inexperienced on defense and will have a target as the defending District Champions. Pebble Hills began the 2022 season with five straight wins. Victories over Canutillo (23-0) and Del Valle (5013) had the Spartans feeling good going into district play. The good times kept rolling with triumphs over Eastwood (40-22), El Dorado (35-22), and Coronado (49-20), establishing the Spartans as a district force to be reckoned with. A tight two-point loss to Americas (2123) derailed the train, but only for one week, as Pebble Hills got back on track with wins over Socorro (62-0), Montwood (38-35), Franklin (34-14) set the Spartans up for a winner take all district showdown versus Eastlake. The Spartans bested the Troopers (38-14) to take the crown and head into the postseason as district champions for the first time in school history. Riding their own wave of mojo, Pebble Hills took down Odessa Permian (45-28) for their tenth win of the season. The run ended with a one-score loss to North Crowley (42-49). Reflecting on the season, Coach Torres said, “First championship team in school history, and most wins in school history. We had strong senior leadership on the defensive side of the ball, a strong offensive line, and skilled players offensively. The season was a total team effort.” Gael Ochoa (QB 6’2 181 4.6 Sr.) leads the Spartans with an impressive resume as the current El Paso and district 1-6A MVP, 3rd team All-State QB, and has a standing offer from UTEP. Marcus Torres (WR 5’9 165 4.6
School: Pebble Hills Mascot: Spartans Colors: Teal, Texas Orange, and Black District: 1-6A Head Coach: Mark Torres Offensive Coordinator: Mike Harris Defensive Coordinator: Marquis Washington Assistant Coaches: Anthony Jaramillo, Melvin Sherbert, Omar Avila, Klay Gardiner, Mike Sherman, Chris Cortez, Charlie Paniagua, Hector Pacheco, Aram Pinto, Sergio Perez, Roger Enriquez Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-2 Last Season’s District Record: 7-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated Your Team: North Crowley
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Number of Lettermen Lost: 31 Number of Lettermen Returning: 26 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: 1 Back Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2277 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2165 Major Team Strength: QB All State Potentials: Gael Ochoa, Marcus Torres, Amari Welch, Dorian Jaramillo, Ghazi Al-Hofry Players to Watch: Zereian Quarles, Rafael Jaquez, Brandon Cardenas Promising Newcomers: Jaime Canava
Sr.) is Ochoa’s top target back, and Torres, a sure-handed great route runner, is an All-State caliber player in his own regard. As is Ghazi Al-Hofry (OL 6’4 305 5.6 Sr.) up front. Other key offensive players include Zereian Quarles (RB 5’10 185 4.6 Jr.), Brandon Cardenas (ATH), Tyrese White (OL 6’2 295), and Caleb Herrera (OL). Eight starters return to man the Spartan’s One Back Spread Offense. Pebble Hills runs a 4-3 base defensive set, and while only three starters return, they are all impact players. Amari Welch (CB 5’10 175 4.6 Sr.) is described by his coaches as … “A great cover corner that eliminates half the field because opposing offenses avoid his side.” Dorian Jaramillo (LB 6’1 190 4.9 Jr.) led the team in tackles at MLB, and along with having a nose for the ball, is a great athlete who achieved All State Wrestler status in the 180-pound class. Rafael Jaquez (DL 6’2 235 5.4 Sr.) anchors the D-line and will be joined in 2023 by promising newcomer Jaime Canava (DL). The Spartans appear to be the team to beat within district play, and if younger players can step up on defense, they very well could best the record-setting tenwin team from 2022.23
2023 SPARTANS Football Schedule
Date Opponent
Amari Welch
Gael Ochoa
Place
Aug. 24 Canutillo Sept. 01 Del Valle Sept. 08 Eastwood* Sept. 15 El Dorado* Sept. 22 Coronado* Sept. 29 Americas* Oct. 06 Socorro* Oct. 13 Montwood* Oct. 20 Franklin* Oct. 26 Eastlake* *District
Marcus Torres
Time
H T T H T H T H T H
7:00 7:00 7:00 4:00 7:00 7:00 4:00 7:30 7:00 7:00
Dorian Jaramillo
Topotexas.ppbasketball@gmail.com
Del Valle Conquistadores — District 1-5A D-I
Conquistadors Have Solid Skill Set Returning
Rudy Contreras’ Del Valle Conquistadors enjoyed a tremendous 2022 season, dropping just two of their 11 outings. After falling in week two, the Conquistadors won eight straight, including all five district contests, before dropping a bi-district game against Abilene, 42-14. Last spring’s graduation took out 21 players, but two dozen veterans – including five starters on each side of the line of scrimmage – return for the 2023 campaign. “We like the skill set that we have coming this year led by Matt Lopez and Shelton Fuller,” said Contreras, who enters his fifth season at Del Valle sporting a 27-14 record. Lopez and Fuller are both juniors. Lopez (5-10,
2023 DEL VALLE VARSITY Schedule Date Opponent Aug. 25 Burges Sept. 01 Pebble Hills Sept. 08 Andress Sept. 15 Canutillo Sept. 22 Chapin Sept. 29 Horizon* Oct. 06 Parkland* Oct. 20 Hanks* Oct. 27 Ysleta* Nov. 03 Bel Air*
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*District
Place T H H T T T T H T H
Time 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
180, 4.56) is a receiver who last season caught 47 passes for 733 yards and four touchdowns while making 59 tackles as a strong safety. Fuller (6-0, 175, 4.46) lines up as running back in Del Valle’s spread offense and safety in the Conquistadors’ 3-3 defense. Another proven junior is receiver/cornerback Johnathon Estrada (5-11, 175, 4.55), who in 2022 caught 49 passes for 709 yards and five TDs. Junior defensive end Isaac Maltos (5-11, 210, 4.7) is the leading tackler back with 93 stops. He’s joined up front by Dominic Rodriguez with 57 tackles, while linebackers Devin Rubalcava and Max Giron accounted for 55 and 26 tackles, respectively, a year ago. Back in the secondary is Jorge Facio, who logged 38 tackles. One of the top senior leaders on the roster is running back/defensive end Juan Arhuleta (5-9, 190, 4.6). Quarterback candidates include sophomore Jake Fette (6-2, 180, 4.53) and junior Camil Stark (5-11, 160, 4.68), while other newcomers looking to make a splash are Dylan Gonzalez and Josiah Nunez. Another Nunez, Ryu, will contribute as well while anchoring the offensive line will be Evan Serna, along with Christian Venegas and Mike Reta. Del Valle opens things open at Burges before hosting Pebble Hills and Andress. Four straight on the road against Canutillo, Chapin, Horizon, and Parkland are followed with a homer against Hank, a roadie to Ysleta, and homer against Bel Air.23
School: Del Valle Mascot: Conquistadores Colors: Navy/silver/white District: 1-5A Head Coach: Rudy Contreras Offensive Coordinator: Erik ramirez Defensive Coordinator: Keven butler Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-2 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi District Team Eliminated by: Abeline Number of Lettermen Lost: 21 Number of Lettermen Returning: 24 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1669 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 3089 Major Team Strength: Skill Set Major Team Weakness: LB All State Potentials: Matt Lopez, Shelton Fuller Players to Watch: Johnathon Estrada, Ryu Nunez, Evan Serna, Promising Newcomers: Jake Fette,Dylan Gonzalez, Josiah Nunez
El Paso Andress Golden Eagles — District 1-5A D-II
Golden Eagles Look To Get Faster, More Physical
After winning nine games and enjoying a taste of playoff success in Chris Taylor’s first season wearing the whistle at El Paso Andress, the Golden Eagles went 5-6 a year ago and lost in bi-district to Abilene Cooper (49-20). “Last year’s team faced a brutal pre-season schedule and continued to stay focused throughout the year. We were very happy with how they turned things around and finished the season strong,” Taylor said. Graduation last spring took out 10 players from last year’s roster, but 18 returning, including six starters on offense and seven on defense. Taylor said the 2023 Golden Eagles will revolve around his offensive front. “This year’s team is anchored by our offensive line, and we will lean on them throughout the year. We have seven returning starters on defense as well and believe that we will play more physical and faster and create more turnovers.” At the center of the line in Andress’ multiple-set offense is senior center Craig Wydra (6-4, 290, 4.9), whom Taylor considers an all-state prospect, along with senior athlete Andrew Carbajal (5-11, 180, 4.5). The coach expects other contributions both on offense and in the team’s 3-4 defensive alignment to come from the likes of veterans Donovan Melendez, Bryan Vega, and Matthew Armendariz, while newcomers such as Marcus Wilson, Jared Gordon, and Sean Pandza will help fill in the gaps.23
School: Andress Mascot: Golden Eagles Colors: Maroon & Gold District: 1-5A D-II Head Coach: Chris Taylor Offensive Coordinator: Chris Wells Defensive Coordinator: Kevin Nguyen Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-6 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-district Team Eliminated By: Cooper Number of Lettermen Lost: 10
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Number of Lettermen Returning: 18 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Offensive line Major Team Weakness: Offensive Skill Experience All State Potentials: Craig Wydra, Andrew Carbajal Players to Watch: Donovan Melendez, Bryan Vega, Matthew Armendariz Promising Newcomers: Marcus Wilson, Jared Gordon, Sean Pandza
Jefferson Silver Foxes — District 1-5A D-II
Young Silver Foxes Have ‘Great Opportunity’
The 2022 season didn’t turn out like Tony Martinez
Luna. In the trenches on defense will be Derek Palacios,
School: Jefferson Mascot: Silverfox Colors: Silver, Scarlet District: 1-5A D-II Head Coach: Tony Martinez Offensive Coordinator: John Harris Defensive Coordinator: Robert Cordero Assistant Coaches: Jose Ramos, Jimmy Vasquez, Tony Pinion, Chris Campian, Erik Garcia, Andy Najar Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 0-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 17 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4
who logged 35 tackles and five sacks a year ago, and
2023 Jefferson Varsity Schedule
hoped it would. The Silver Foxes prevailed in three games but were winless in the district. “Last year was a growing year for our program. We had a lot of young players step up. Even though we didn’t make the playoffs, we showed a lot of determination and never gave up,” Martinez said. After graduation took away 17 players from the roster, Martinez is left with a dozen veterans, including four starters on each side of the line of scrimmage. “We are filled with a lot of young players that stepped up during the offseason or are going to step up. This is a great opportunity for them to show how hard they have worked,” said Martinez, who is 17-42 in seven seasons at Jefferson. The Silver Foxes will lean heavily on senior running back Miguel Rubio (5-8, 180, 4.6), who last season rushed for 1,064 yards and four touchdowns on 219 carries (4.9 ypc). Clearing the way for Flores will be junior guard Jesus Ochoa (6-2, 234, 4.9), who Martinez called “a silent leader and a hard worker,” along with “hardnosed” Jonathan Harris and “athletic big man” David
Donyvin Villezcas, the team’s top returning tackler with 50
Date Opponent
takedowns. Backing them up will be linebackers Hector
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: 3-3 Stack Basic Defense: Flexbone Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1591 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 589 Major Team Strength: Grit, Detemination, Hardwork, Teamwork Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Miguel Rubio Players to Watch: Miguel Rubio, Jesus Ochoa, Derek Palacios Jonathan Harris, Jesus Gomez, Donyvin Villezcas, Sergio Rodarte Promising Newcomers: Ian Vasquez, Abel Carreon, Alec Zsako, David Luna, Brian Dominquez Principal: Yong Vega
Place
Time
Aug. 24
Horizon
H
6:30
Sept. 01
Irvin
H
7:00
Sept. 08
Riverside
T
7:00
Sept. 15
Bowie
T
7:00
Sept. 22
Bel Air
T
7:00
The Silverfoxs open the season by hosting Horizon
Sept. 29
Open
and Irvin. Then it’s at Riverside, Bowie at UTEP, and at
Oct. 05
Chapin*
Irvin
6:30
Bel Air. District play features games at Chapin, home
Oct. 12
El Paso*
H
7:00
Oct. 20
Andress*
T
7:00
Oct. 27
Canutillo*
T
7:00
Nov. 03
Burges*
H
7:00
Calleros, good for 20 tackles in 2022, and Milo Gardea, who had 17 stops. Others Martinez is counting on are Jesus Gomez and Sergio Rodarte, along with a number of newcomers, among them Ian Vasquez, Abel Carreon, Alec Zsako, and Brian Dominguez.
against El Paso, at Andress, at Canutillo, and home against Burges. “It’s still the toughest district in West Texas, if not all of Texas. It’s a dog fight from top to bottom,” said Martinez, who thinks Canutillo, Andress,
*District
and Chapin are the teams to beat in 1-5A.23
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El Paso Bowie Bears — District 1-4A D-I
Battle Tested Bears Back On The Hunt
The Bears accomplished some good things last season despite having a young roster with several sophomores playing in key roles. There were growing pains for sure, but the experience gained should help Bowie heading into the 2023 season. Bowie began last season with a loss to Hanks (1540) but the team bounced back with a (31-20) victory over Horizon. The Bears up and down start saw them drop contests to Ysleta /(26-49), Jefferson (14-17), and Anthony (12-21) before beating Cathedral (35-13) in the final non-district game. The Bears kept the good times going with a (28-21) win against Irvin and a (31-14) triumph over San Elizario. Losses to Austin (7-35) and Riverside (6=36) spoiled the momentum, but the Bears 2-2 district record was enough to qualify for postseason play. Unfortunately, Bowie’s season ended with a (7-54) Bi-District round loss to Lubbock Estacado, leaving them with a 4-7 record on the year overall. The Bears return fourteen lettermen, including seven starters on each side of the ball, giving Head Coach Andres Vale a solid nucleus back for 2023. Bowie runs a Wing-T style offense with Raymond Munoz as coordinator of the unit. The defense runs a 4-3 as the base set. Abraham Carrasco (5’10 154 Jr.) attempted only 35 passes last season, completing 17 for 189 yards and 1 touchdown while also adding 683 rushing yards on 965 carries for another 3 TD’s. Joe Rodriguez (RB Jr.) adds more experience to the offensive backfield, having carried the ball 89 times for 572 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2022. The most experienced receiver back is Antonio Ontiveros (WR/DB 6’1 165 Sr.) who made 23 receptions for 432 yards and 4 TD’s last season. Up
School: El Paso Bowie Mascot: Bears Colors: Royal Blue and White District: 1-4A D-I Head Coach: Andres Vale Offensive Coordinator: Raymond Munoz Assistant Coaches: Juan Camacho, Cesar Montanez, Antonio Torres, Eduardo Jaquez, Lloyd Chaffey Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Lubbock Estacado Number of Lettermen Lost: 4
Opponent Hanks Horizon Ysleta Jefferson Anthony Cathedral Irvin* San Elizario* Austin* Riverside*
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Returning: 14 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Wing-T Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2192 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 895 Major Team Strength: Offensive Line Major Team Weakness: Inexperience Players to Watch: Diego Medina, Abraham Carrasco, Jonathan Carreon, Johan Camacho
front the offensive line is anchored by Alan Mata (LG Jr.), Raul Nevarez (C Sr.), and All-District TE Johan Camacho (TE). Bowie will rely on Diego Medina (DL 5’9 240 Sr.) and Kenneth Arias (DT Jr.) to control the line of scrimmage for them on defense. Jonathan Carreon (LB 5’7 180 Sr.) is the top linebacker back for 2023 after
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Number of Lettermen
racking up 88 tackles, including 10 for a loss a season ago. Victor Orozco (CB/WR/FS Sr.) and Ontiveros are
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the top members of the defensive secondary returning this season. Looking ahead at 2023 Coach Vale said, “With the experience gained from last year, This group of kids will be better prepared. District 1-4A will be a very competitive district, but our kids have been working super hard in the weight room/conditioning and in other sports. We are hoping this will translate to a stronger and better team.”23
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San Elizario Eagles — District 1-4A D-I
Eagles Look To Strong Junior Class To Turn The Tide
The Eagles went 2-8 a season ago, and while the team would like to improve on that number, particularly the 0-4 run through district play, San Elizario did show grit and tenacity by battling hard down the stretch. Several losses came by a single score, and the Eagles were certainly competitive down to their last contest. Head Coach Robert Herrera enters his fourth year of guiding the program, and while the roster returns only four lettermen for 2023, the foundation of younger players should help fill the gaps. The Eagles JV went 7-3 in 2022, so many of the players stepping into varsity rolls will do so expecting to win. San Elizario will have four starters back on their Veerstyle offense and three return to man their 3-4 defensive look. Zamar Vargas (RB/OLB 5’8 175 4.8 Jr.) will be a key figure in the Eagle’s success. Vargas, who coaches describe as having a tremendous “nose for the ball,” racked up 85 tackles last season and is also the team’s top rusher back in 2023. Diego Flores (QB 5’9, 165 4.8 Sr.) is an athletic presence that made two interceptions while playing safety last season. Gerardo Velarde (OL 5’10 180 5.3 Sr.) started ten games a season ago and is back to give the team more senior leadership. A trio of juniors also figuring to be key contributors are JR Garcia (S 5’9 173 4.9 Jr.), Angel Garcia (DL 6’2 220 5.2 Jr.), and Andrew Cedillo (ILB 5’9 175 5.0 Jr.), who was moved up late last season and played well down the stretch. Other notable Eagles to keep an eye on in 2023 include Martin Juarez (LB 5’7 167), Brayan Rodriguez (CB 5’6 151), Kevin Gonzales (SB 5’7 170), and Abraham Vega (LB 5’9 183.) The Eagles have a solid core of skill players to help them move the ball. The defensive line is inexperienced
School: San Elizario Mascot: Eagles Colors: Royal Blue & Gold District: 1-4A D-I Head Coach: Robert Herrera Offensive Coordinator: Segio Aguilera Defensive Coordinator: Angel Gonzalez Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 0-4 JV Record: 7-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Lettermen Returning: 4 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Veer Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Skill Players Major Team Weakness: Starting Offensive/ Defensive Linemen Players to Watch: Zamar Vargas, Diego Flores, JR Garcia, Angel Garcia, Gerardo Velarde, Andrew Cedillo Other Notable Players: Martin Juarez, Brian Rodriguez, Kevin Gonzales, Abraham Vega
overall, meaning the unit will need to gel together and overcome some early-season growing pains. District play will once again be tough, but several teams are in more of are retooling stage, making the schedule a touch less daunting for San Elizario as they look to end the playoff drought. 23
Fabens Wildcats — District 1-4A D-II
Fabens Should Be Better, But Still Young
Jorge Levario’s first season guiding the Fabens Wildcats in 2022 resulted in a pair of on-field victories, none of which came in district play. The Wildcats no doubt would like to boost those numbers this fall, but to do it, Levario will need to get the most out of a more experienced by still youthful roster. “We are still a young team,” said the coach, who won’t have graduated players such as Isaac Urrutia, Eli Prieto, and Dereck Ramirez (Sul Ross St.) but will benefit from the return of eight starters on each side of the ball. The strength of Fabens’ attack in 2023 will be a linebacking corps featuring junior brothers Pedro (5-7, 140, 4.8) and Cesar Aguirre (5-8, 145, 4.9), who logged 33 and 47 tackles, respectively, last season, junior Isaiah Barraza (5-9, 170, 5.5), who had 11 tackles, and seniors Andres Cervantes (5-7, 145, 4.7) and Mizael Hernandez (5-7, 150,
4.9) added 27 and 31 stops. The Wildcats’ top returning tackler with 53 takedowns is senior free safety Ivan Urrutia (5-9, 135, 4.6), who also logged three interceptions plus had 16 receptions for 248 yards and four TDs on offense. Another experienced defender is senior lineman Manuel Castro (6-1, 240, 5.3), who was good for 41 tackles in 2023. The Wildcat’s offense will be directed by senior quarterback Erick Ortiz (5-9, 185, 4.9), coming off a campaign where he completed 73-of-194 passes for 1,058 yards with 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions to go with 343 rushing yards. Getting him the ball will be sophomore center Marcos Luna (5-11, 130, 4.8). Looking ahead to Fabens’ district competition, Levario believes Monahans and Fort Stockton are the teams to beat.
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TEAMS OF LUBBOCK
Class 6A
Frenship Tigers
Class 5A
Lubbock-Cooper Pirates Lubbock-Coronado Mustangs Lubbock Monterey Plainsman Lubbock Westerners
Class 4A
Lubbock Estacado Matadors Lubbock Christian Eagles
Frenship
Class 3A
Tigers
6A
Lubbock Trinity Christian
Head Coach: Jay Northcutt Colors: Blue & Gold Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Multiple
Lubbock
Westerners
5A
Lubbock-Cooper Pirates
5A
Lubbock
Head Coach: Chip Darden Colors: Red & Black Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5
Estacado Matadors
4A
Lubbock
Coronado Mustangs
5A
Head Coach: William Blaylock Colors: Blue & White Basic Offense: Basic Defense:
Lubbock
Christian Eagles
Head Coach: DJ Mann Colors: Red & Gold Basic Offense: Basic Defense:
4A
Lubbock
Head Coach: Chris Softley Colors: Blue, White & Yellow Basic Offense: Basic Defense:
Lubbock
Monterey Plainsmen
5A
Head Coach: Juan Rodriguez Colors: Black & Gold Basic Offense: Basic Defense:
Trinity Christian
Head Coach: Judd Thrash Colors: Colombia Blue & Red Basic Offense: Basic Defense:
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Frenship Tigers — District 2-6A
Frenship Looks Strong Again, After Breakthrough Season
2022 was a breakthrough season for Jay Northcutt and the Frenship Tigers. Two years after winning three games, Northcutt’s crew lost just three while winning nine, including a bi-district game over Eastlake. Frenship was eliminated in the area round by Southlake Carroll. Thirty-one players return in 2023, including nine on offense and seven on defense. Northcutt is 28-34 in his five years at Frenship; he likes his team’s athleticism and experience – especially in Frenship’s spread offense – but said the Tigers would need to develop talent at linebacker in their multiple-set defense. Headlining the many veterans is all-state honorable mention and 2-6A MVP quarterback Hudson Hutcheson (6-0, 180), who is back for his senior season after completing 262-of-356 passes (74 percent) for 3,742 yards and 36 touchdowns and rushing for 497 yards and 11 scores on 197 carries. Hutcheson will have a trio of talented receivers back, Landon Hutcheson, Leyton Stone, and Brooks Roberson. A senior, Landon Hutcheson (5-10, 180), caught 98 passes for 941 yards and 5 TDs while rushing for 435 yards and 5 more scores last year. Roberson (6-5, 185) also is a senior, while Stone (6-3, 175), who caught 64 passes for 1,177 yards and 14 TDs, is a junior. Senior running back Jaden Tackett (5-10, 185) and sophomore athlete Chase Campbell (6-2, 175) give the Tigers more skill position talent. Senior linemen Greyson Pelsor (6-4, 260), Jacob Sowder (6-3, 250) and Eli Hicks (5-11, 300) and junior Grayson Page (6-1, 260) give the Tigers talent in the trenches. Spearheading the defense will be senior ends Caydin Blakely (6-2, 245) and Caden Spano (6-1, 225), along with junior back Bryce Garza (6-2, 180). They’ll get support up front from senior lineman Medderick Harper (6-2, 250) and in the secondary from senior Santiago
School: Frenship
Basic Defense: Multiple
Mascot: Tigers
Major Team Strength:
Colors: Blue & Gold
Athleticism & Experience
District: 2-6A
Major Team Weakness:
Head Coach:
Experience at
Jay Northcutt
Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3
Last Season’s District
Linebacker
All State Potentials:
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Record: 4-1
Players To Watch:
Record: 1-1
Roberson, Caydin
Last Season’s Playoff Round Of The Playoffs
Team Eliminated: 2nd
Team Eliminated By: Southlake Carroll
Number Of Lettermen Returning: 31
Number Of Offensive
Starters Returning: 9
Number Of Defensive
Starters Returning: 7
Basic Offense: Spread
Leyton Stone, Brooks Blakely, Caden Spano, Bryce Garza, Greyson
Pelsor, Jacob Sowder, Eli Hicks, Medderick Harper, Santiago
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Hunter Hicks, Chase Campbell
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Lubbock-Cooper Pirates — District 2-5A D-I
After 9-Win Season, Cooper Looks For Improvement
If the 2023 Lubbock Cooper Pirates achieve the same improvement as last year’s team realized, they should be in great shape. Coach Chip Darden said his 2022 team “improved as much as any I’ve been around” as they forged a 9-3 record. That included a 5-1 district mark and a 59-7 bi-district win over El Paso Bel Air before the Pirates were eliminated by eventual state champion Aledo in round two, 45-21. Graduation took about half of the ’22 roster and all but four offensive and three defense starters. Despite that heavy hit, Darden expects the ’23 Pirates to be fine. “We will be bigger on defense and hopefully more explosive on offense,” said the coach, who is 46-10 in four years at Cooper. The Pirates have to replace four offensive linemen, but the one they have coming back, Holton Hendrix, is a good one. The 6-4, 275-pound Hendrix, with 5.1 speed, has already committed to Texas Tech. Another D-I prospect walking the halls is junior kicker/punter Cub Patton (6-0, 170, 4.8), who last season averaged 38.1 yards a punt and made 35-of-38 PATS and 9-of-10 field goals, including a school-record 50-yarder. Patton is already attracting attention from Tech and TCU. Darden
Holton Hendrix
School: Cooper Mascot: Pirates Colors: Red & Black District: 2-5A D-I Head Coach: Chip Darden Assistant Coach: Lee Hays, Matt Darden, Dustin Schulte, Cory Lynch, Austin Taylor, Drew Peters, Taylor Read, Kurt Culpepper, Clint White, Ty Hooper, Syks Politle, Aj Perez, Reilly Gusin Offensive Coordinator: Bob Backus Defensive Coordinator: David Lakeman 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: Aledo Number of Lettermen Lost: 41 Number of Lettermen Returning: 39
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Lubbock Coronado Mustangs — District 2-5A D-I
Mustangs Are Close
The Mustangs played their best ball against some of the toughest programs on the schedule. The overall win total is now what Head Coach DJ Mann or his players
School: Coronado
Lettermen Returning: 20
Mascot: Mustangs
Offensive Starters
Colors: Red/Gold
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Head Coach:
overall and 2-4 during district play, the Mustangs lost four
Returning: 4 Defensive Starters
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Returning: 5
Last Season’s Overall
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Record: 3-7
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Players to Watch:
Last Season’s District
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Record: 2-4
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Lettermen Lost: 25
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Lubbock Monterey Plainsmen — District 2-5A D-I
Monterey Ready To Move Forward The Plainsmen got a late start last offseason. New Head Coach Judd Thrash did not have the benefit of spring football. Combine that with a small roster, and Monterey went into 2022 behind the curve in comparison to most schools. This led to an 0-10 finish though Monterey was competitive in most games and fell by one score or less in four of those ten losses. Heading into 2023, there are ample signs that Coach Thrash has laid a foundation for the program to once again be successful. The roster has doubled in numbers, and the team has had a full offseason to learn and digest the system. Expect the Plainsmen to snap the ten-game losing streak sooner rather than later. Monterey used three different underclassmen at QB last season, and no doubt the competition for the position will elevate the play of whoever wins the battle. Jayden Hibbler rushed for nearly a thousand yards as a junior last season. The Plainsmen will need to replace most of their receiver production. Monterey had seven defenders play all ten games and four of those were underclassmen, so those returning should give that unit a solid foundation of experienced players.23
School: Monterey
Lettermen Returning: 16
Mascot: Plainsmen
Number of Offensive Start-
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ers Returning: 5
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Last Season’s Overall
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Record: 0-10
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Last Season’s District
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Lubbock Westerners — District 2-5A D-II
Westerners Build On Unity The Westerners won two of their first three games
School: Lubbock High
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Mascot: Westerners
2-8 overall and 0-5 during district play. Lubbock High
Colors: Black and gold
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District: 2-5A D-II
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Record: 2-8
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Last Season’s District
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Number of Lettermen
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Lost: 20
season.
Starters Returning: 7 Players to Watch: Zeke Rodriguez, Keagan Davis, Kackson Cude,
Record: 0-5
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Number of Offensive
Number of Defensive
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Lubbock Estacado Matadors — District 2-4A D-II
Estacado Expects To Compete For District Crown In 2023 Solid best describes the Matadors 2022 season. Head Coach William Blaylock and his team will look to build from their last campaign as they continue to expand on Estacado’s long-established foundation of successful football in year two of his tenure at the school. The Matadors won Coach Blaylock’s debut (28-24) over Midland Greenwood, but as can be expected after coaching changes, Estacado did face some early growing pains. Losses to Dumas (7-34) and Amarillo Palo Duro (20-31) threatened to send the season into a tailspin, but the Matadors rallied and beat Levelland (39-13). After another setback against Amarillo West Plains (14-35), Estacado beat Sweetwater (24-7) to finish off the nondistrict schedule. A pivotal district win over Andrews (42-36) helped establish the Matador’s district presence though the team did fall to Brownwood (14-52) the following week. Victories over Big Spring (24-21) and San Angelo Lake View (61-7) left Estacado with a 3-2 District record good enough for second place and a postseason berth. A bi-District win Taking care of your family in the way we would want you to take care of ours!
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School: Lub Estacado Mascot: Matadors Colors: Blue & White District: 2-4A D-II Head Coach: William Blaylock Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1
Number of Lettermen Lost: 8 Number of Lettermen Returning: 25 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 All State Potentials: Bobby Ross Jr Players to Watch: Cedric Ross, Dee
Round of the Playoffs
Ondric Green, DJ John-
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against El Paso Bowie (54-7) sent the Matadors to take on Amarillo Randall, but Estacado fell (14-27) in that matchup to spell the end of Coach Blaylock’s inaugural season. All-in-all a successful first year, and now Estacado heads into year two, ready and hungry for more. D e w i g h t Johnson (QB Sr.) completed 75 of 143 pass attempts for 1291 yards and 17 TDs last season. Bobby Ross (RB/ OLB 6’4 205 Jr. racked up 146 yards and 10 TDs for the Matador’s ground game. Devoryea Boyd (WR/FS/CB 6’3 185 Sr.) also returns after a productive year, and you can expect this three-headed monster to lead the Estacado offense to even greater heights in 2023. Three defenders, the aforementioned Boyd, Antonio
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Willis (CB/WR 6’0 160 Sr.), and Deeondric Green (CB/ WR 5’11 150 Sr.), played all twelve games for Estacado’s defense in 2022. All juniors then enter 2023 looking to be the heart of the Matador’s defense in their senior campaigns. Though the leading tackler in 2022 was Kyre Baxter (OLB/RB 6’0 175 Jr.), who was only a sophomore last season. Nate Orta (MLB 5’10 190 Sr.) and Kei’Sean Harris (MLB 6’0 180 Sr.) were also big impact players a season ago. The Matadors could very well be the team to beat within the district as they bring good talent back and should be stronger in year two of Coach Blaylock’s system.
2023 Lubbock EstAcado Schedule
Date Aug. 24 Sept. 01 Sept. 07 Sept. 15 Sept. 21 Sept. 29 Oct. 05 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 03
Lubbock Christians Eagles — District 4-1
Opponent Greenwood Dumas Palo Duro Levelland West Plains Sweetwater Bye Andrews* Brownwood* Big Spring* Lakeview*
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Eagles Reach The Pinnacle In ‘23 The 2023 Lubbock Christian Eagles got down what their NFL namesakes could not – win a championship. And fly Eagles fly is exactly how they did, as Lubbock Christian were the most prolific offense in the entire state a season ago. Of course, they were also the stingiest defense meaning this team was nothing short of dominant. The critics will say, yeah, but we are talking about TAPPS, a private school level of competition, but these Eagles also dominated early on while playing some very good public school teams. Kermit was the first victim for Lubbock Christian as the Eagles took down Kermit (52-20), followed by a storied Wellington Skyrocket program (2824). Following those two victories, the Eagles beat Bovina (82-22) for a sweep of the non-TAPPS competition. Lubbock Christian began district play with a big (56-0) triumph over Waco’s Reicher Catholic. The Eagles came out on top (34-28) versus a tough Sacred Heart- Muenster squad before dropping their only game of the year against Weatherford Christian (28-47). Tyler’s Bishop Gorman isn’t quite as tough as the team with the same name out of Las Vegas, but the Eagles dispatched them convincingly (670). A (57-13) win over Dallas First Baptist was followed by a (44-6) win over Temple Christian of Forth Worth. In the final regular season game, Lubbock Christian beat another Fort Worth team, this time Mercy Culture Prep (59-13). The postseason began with a (52-0) shutout win over Central Texas Christian out of Temple. The second round was another lopsided shout-out win as the Eagles beat Brazos Christian (65-0) to qualify for the TAPPS Championship game. Lubbock Christian left no doubt who the top team was with their (57-20) victory over Shiner’s St. Paul in that penultimate contest. Lubbock Christian led the state in scoring (52 PPG) and total offense (440 yards per game) and broke their own school records in each category. Those numbers are made even more impressive that 6 of the games had a running clock in the 2nd half. The defense also led the division in pts per game at 14, setting a school record for defense yards per game at 180/ game and accounting for 34 takeaways (2.6 per game). The Eagles were the toughest defense to throw against in all divisions, with opponents completing only 36.8% of
School: Lubbock Christian Mascot: Eagles Colors: Blue, White, Yellow District: TAPPS Div. 4-1 Head Coach: Chris Softley Offensive Coordinator: Tyler Fleet Defensive Coordinator: Curt Softley Assistant Coaches: Tyler Fleet, Ches Tucker, Curt Softley, Jordan Terry, Kadison Rogers, Alex Timmons, David Temples, Cash Howard Last Season’s Overall Record: 12-1 Last Season’s District Record: 6-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 3-0 Number of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6
Basic Offense: Spread Power Basic Defense: Multiple Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2800 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 3000 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1425 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 911 Major Team Strength: Skill positions Major Team Weakness: Size, Line depth All State Potentials: Luke Lee, Joseph Fernihough, Luke Lee, Joseph Fernihough, Welker Horn, Brady Simmons Promising Newcomers: Cooper Carthle, Hays Hubik
their passes for 70 yds/game. (4.6 per attempt) while also leading the TAPPS Div. 4 level in defensive yards per game at 179. Impressive all the way around, but now it’s time to look ahead at 2023, and the Eagles will face some challenges. Head Coach Chris Softley acknowledged the road facing his squad with a few comments, “We lost a tremendous senior class along with two two-way All-State players
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in Offensive Player of the Year, Bax Townsend, and Defensive Player of the Year, Will Hawley. Big questions remain on the O and D Line as we lose four starters on each side of the line of scrimmage.” Twenty lettermen do return, including six starters on each side of the ball. Welker Horn (QB) has big shoes to fill, but he does bring some experience, having completed 41 of 65 pass attempts for 552 yards and 7 TDs in a backup role. Brady Simmons (RB) joins Horn in the Eagle’s backfield after rushing for 680 yards and 8 TDs last season. Both Luke Lee (WR) and Joseph Fernihough (WR) are All-State caliber targets back for Lubbock Christian this season. Daniel Grimstead (OLDL Sr.) is the stalwart leader on both lines for the Eagles. Promising newcomers named by the coaches are Cooper Carthle (CB/WR Soph.) and Hays Hubik (CB/WR Soph.)23
2023 EAGLES VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 14 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 03
Opponent Place Hyde Park A Wellington H Bovina# H Waco Reicher H Bye Muenster Sacred Heart T Sunray H TK Gorman* T Final Baptist Academy* A Fort Worth Temple* $ H Mercy Culture* T
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Lubbock Trinity Christian — Tapps Div. III
Lions Roared In ‘22 And Now Have New HC The good news is the Lions are coming off a fantastic season. The bad news is the man that led them there has stepped down. But all is certainly not lost for TCS as they have promoted from within, hiring assistant head coach Riley White as the new head coach tasked with keeping the Lions roaring into 2023 and beyond. TCS began the 2022 campaign with a tough (15-19 loss, but the Lions bit back with a (34-6) triumph over Clarendon. A (25-35) loss to Liberty Christian out of Argyle followed, but then TCS went on a run with victories over New Deal)42-10) and Denver City (35-7) closing out the non-district schedule. The Lions then swept through the district taking wins over Covenant Christian of Colleyville (48-0), For Worth’s Lake Country Christian (49-0), Arlington’s Grace Prep (42-33), Trinity Christian of Willow Park (51-0), and Arlington’s Pantego Christian (51-7). The victories kept coming into the postseason as the Lions beat McKinney Christian Academy (42-0) to set up a rematch with Grace Prep. TCS won that contest (56-14) but then fell to eventual TAPPSs champion Dallas Christian (35-0) in the state semifinal.23
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TEAMS OF MIDLAND & ODESSA
Class 6A Midland High Bulldogs Midland Legacy Rebels Odessa High Bronchos Odessa Permian Panthers
Class 4A
Midland High Bulldogs
6A
Midland Greenwood Rangers
Class 3A
Odessa Compass Cougars
Head Coach: Colors: Basic Offense: Basic Defense:
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TLCA Midlaland Eagles
Midland Greenwood Rangers
Midland Legacy Rebels
6A
Head Coach: Colors: Basic Offense: Basic Defense:
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Odessa Compass Cougars
Odessa High Bronchos
6A
Head Coach: Dusty Ortiz Colors: Red and White Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Multiple
3A
Odessa Permian Panthers
6A
Head Coach: Bryan Hill Colors: Navy, Columbia Blue, White Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5
Head Coach: Floyd White Colors: Blue,Green & White Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4
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Head Coach: Jeff Ellison Colors: Black and White Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 50
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Midland High
Midland Legacy District 2-6A
District 2-6A
The Midland Bulldogs are coming off their best season
The expectations at Legacy never really change. Win. Teams with the tradition and talent that the Rebels can claim expect to win every game they play. Of course, that isn’t reality, even without factoring in injuries, grades, and the fact other programs also have winning histories and a talented pool of players to build their teams. The 2022 season for Legacy was successful by most standards, but 7-5 overall and a share of the district crown is not the barometer of the Rebels have built such a tradition. Three teams finished 4-1 during district, Legacy, Permian, and Frenship. Legacy lost to Frenship (34-49) but took down rival Permian (33-25). The Rebels beat El Paso Franklin 46-21) in the Bi-District round of postseason action but lost a tight heartbreak to Keller (21-23) that saw their second-half comeback attempt fall just short. Tradition tells us Legacy will be strong up front on both lines of scrimmage and will pound the ball when they can. One thing is certain: week in and week out, the Rebels will be a difficult team to beat.
since 2016. That is not to say the Bulldogs accomplished what they wanted in 2022. Finishing 5-5 overall and 1-4 in the district left them in fifth place and out of postseason consideration. However, Midland High lost to San Angelo Central by a mere three points and to Frenship by four, so both games could have easily gone either way. One more district win would have lifted the Bulldogs into the playoffs, where anything can happen. Quarterback Stroman Bridges (QB 6’0 185 Jr.) brings some experience to the offense. The Bulldogs will need to replace the production of a thousand-yard rusher, and Brylee Perez (RB/CB 5’11 190 Sr.) is the most likely candidate to take on that full-time role. The top five defenders in terms of tackles were all juniors last season, giving Midland’s defense plenty of experienced players back on that side of the ball.
TLCA Midland Eagles — District T-CAL
New Coach Calls For ‘Special Season’ At TLCA-Midland
Hosea Stredic has been around the block a time
School: TLCA Midland
or two, so it means something when a coach, with his
Mascot: Eagles
experience and success, makes a prediction like, “I
Colors: Royal/White/Black
believe we are going to have a very special season.”
District: T-CAL
Stredic has been coaching six-man football for more
Head Coach:
than a quarter of a century, most recently at River City Believers Academy. Before that, he was at Bracken Christian, with prior stops at Jesus Chapel and Faith Christian. The 2018 TAPPS Coach of the Year, Stredic
coordinator, inherited five returners from last year’s team,
Lost: 8
more in the team’s 4-2 defense. The new coach likes his
Number of Lettermen
players’ work ethic and feels that the talent of Braiden
Returning: 5
Davis will help TLCA-Midland make some noise in 2023.
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Basic Offense: Pro T Major Team Strength:
Number of Lettermen
including a pair of starters in the Pro-T offense and two
Starters Returning: 2
Offensive Coordinator:
Cliff Clark
Stredic, who will serve as the Eagles’ offensive
Number of Defensive
Basic Defense: 4-2
Defensive Coordinator:
with 13 boys’ and girls’ track & field titles.
Starters Returning: 2
Hosea Stredic Hosea Stredic
has fashioned four state championships in football, along
Number of Offensive
Work Ethic Major Team Weakness: Experience Players to Watch: Braiden Davis Promising Newcomers: Braiden Davis
Odessa High Bronchos — District 2-6A
Bronchos Hungry To Prove A Point In 2023
The Bronchos finished 3-7 for the second straight season under Head Coach Dusty Ortiz. Odessa has been young both seasons and heading into 2023, those young players are finally in a position to take the next step with the combination of hard-earned experience and age. The Bronchos have a chance to fight their way out of a very tough district. Odessa went 0-5 during district play last season, so the task will not be easy, but twenty-four lettermen return, and the offense is a particularly good shape with eight starters back. Offensive Coordinator Julian Mende favors the Spread, whereas Defensive Coordinator Gabe Smallwood deploys a Multiple set defense. Five starters return on that side of the ball. Looking ahead at 2023 Coach Ortiz wrote, “We have had a great spring and summer. We have been able to see a lot of growth from our returners. We were able to take advantage of 7-on-7 tournaments and the extra hour allowed in the summer to work on football skills to get good at what we do offensively and defensively. This team is ready to take the next step and clinch a playoff spot in the district. We are really excited about the 2023 season.” Ivan Carreron (WR 6’6 205 4.6 Sr.) is an All-State talent that has a chance to own all the school receiving records by the time the coming season is over. The Broncho’s offensive line is also very strong, with multiple members likely to earn postseason honors. Gerardo Vasquez, a four-year starter, anchors the line though Santiago Garcia and Damian Dominguez are also stalwarts up front.
School: Odessa High Mascot: Broncho Colors: Red/White District: 2-6A Head Coach: Dusty Ortiz Offensive Coordinator: Julian Mendez Defensive Coordinator: Gabe Smallwood Assistant Coaches: Colin Valley, Kini Cocker, Marquee Allison, Matt Vinson, Mitch Buhler, Derrick Mayweather, Joe Flores, Keven Murphy, Jackson Knight, Ron Shiels, Carlos McDonald Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 0-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 32 Number of Lettermen Returning: 24
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Multiple Major Team Strength: Offensive Line/Defensive Secondary Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Ivan Carreon Players to Watch: Mikey Cota, Dejuan Green, Jalen Warren, Jayven Gonzales, Dreyshon Douglas, Brendyn Thompson, Daniel Garcia Promising Newcomers: Christian Howard, Landon Wilkerson, Mikey Cota, Dominick Taylor, Christian Zububiate
Mikey Cota (QB 5’11 185 4.6 Jr.) will be interesting to watch develop, and Brendyn Thompson (WR 5’11 165 4.6 Jr.) is another key player for Odessa that will be fun to watch this year and next. Jorge Llanez is the top rushing threat back for 2023. The D-line is anchored by Daniel Garcia. Dominick Taylor leads the linebacker corps, but it is the Broncho’s secondary that is the heart of the defense. Dreyshon Douglas (CB 6’2 175 4.6 Sr.) is a lockdown corner and All-State talent. Jayven Gonzales (S 5’11 175 4.6 Sr.) brings the same level of talent to that defensive backfield. Landon Wilkerson (S 6’0 175 4.6 Jr.) is another strong player for the unit. Jalen Warren (WR/KR/PR 5’9 165 4.6 Jr.) is a mustwatch player, as is Dejuan Green. Coaches named Christian Howard, Landon Wilkerson, and Christian Zububiate as three additional newcomers to keep an eye on this coming year.23
Ivan Carreon
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Permian Panthers — District 2-6A
Permian Hope To Reaffirm Their Place In Texas Football Landscape
Expectations are always high for the Permian Panthers, so no doubt last season did not end the way the Mojo faithful wanted. Nine wins to only two losses is nothing to be ashamed of though the fact that the second loss came in the opening round of the playoffs had to come as a shock for fans, players, and coaches alike. The Panthers took care of business early on, taking down Abilene High (17-3) in the opener. A (41-20) triumph over Waco followed, and Permian kept right on winning by beating Amarillo Tascosa in a close one-point game (13-12). That trend continued with another narrow margin over Harker Heights (28-27) before Permian doubled up Abilene Cooper (56-28) to complete a perfect run through non-district play. A (38-7) blasting of Odessa High ushed in the district slate of games but dropping a one-score game (25-33) to rival Midland Legacy provided the Mojo’s lone blemish of the regular season. Permian bounced back with yet another one-point victory (42-41), this time over WolfforthFrenship. The Panthers bested San Angelo Central (4331) before ending the regular season with a (31-15) win over Midland High resulting in a three-way tie atop the district. The real surprise came with a (28-45) loss to an upstart El Paso Pebble Hills team in the opening round of the playoffs, thereby ending the Mojo’s run far earlier than most expected. Head Coach Jeff Ellison Years has amassed a 40-18 record during his six-year tenure leading the program. Coach Ellson leads a staff that also includes Offensive Coordinator Chris Frsiby and Defensive Coordinator Vance Washington. For 2023 Six starters return for their Multiple look offense, and seven return to man the Mojo’s 50-set defense. Juzstyce Lara (RB) returns after gaining 1702 yards and scoring 24 TDs a season ago. Up front, Julio Madero (OL) anchors and is a big part of controlling the line of scrimmage along with Noah Casas (OL) and Justin Green (OL). Other players to watch on offense include Issac Herrera (Slot/QB) and Gage Murphy (WR). Promising newcomers competing for playing time on offense include Gavin Walker (RB), Noah Adams (WR), Jakob Garcia (QB), Evandre Garrett (QB), and Hector Vasquez (OL). Parker Haynes (LB) headlines a strong group of defenders back, which also includes Frank Alvarado (DL), Sebastian Sanchez (DL), Victor Ramirez (LB), and Preston Grizzell (LB). Varsity newcomer Kevion Wilson (LB) joins an already talented group of linebackers back for the Mojo.
School: Permian
Mascot: Panthers Colors: Black and White District: 2-6A Head Coach: Jeff Ellison Offensive Coordinator: Chris Frsiby Defensive Coordinator: Vance Washignton Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-2 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated Your Team: Pebble Hills Number of Lettermen Returning: 35 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 50
Last Season’s Team
Rushing Yards: 2456 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1436 Major Team Strength: D-Line Major Team Weakness: Experience Players to Watch: Juzstyce Lara, Julio Madero, Parker Haynes, Frank Alvarado, Sebastian Sanchez, Victor Ramirez, Issac Herrera, Preston Grizzell, Noah Casas, Justin Green, Gage Murphy Promising Newcomers: Gavin Walker, Noah Adams, Jakob Garcia, Evandre Garrett, Kevion Wilson, Hector Vasquez Athletic Director: Brian Gibson Superintendent: Scotty Carman Principal: Kittie Gibson
Permian will look to continue its decades of success during the regular season amid what is year in and year out a very competitive district. Beyond the regular season slate, the Mojo will hope to advance to the postseason and extend the season beyond the one-and-done they experienced in 2022.
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Midland Greenwood Rangers — District 3-4A D-II
Greenwood Hands Off To First-Year Head Coach Bryan Hill Longtime college assistant and former Abilene Wylie defensive coordinator Bryan Hill has taken the reins of the Midland Greenwood Rangers. A native of Llano, the 36-year-old Hill coached at Wayland Baptist, Midwestern State, and his alma mater, the University of Texas, before following Charlie Strong to the University of South Florida. This past season, Hill helped the Wylie Bulldogs go 10-4 and reach the Class 5A Division II state quarterfinals. “I’m extremely excited about the future of the Greenwood program. We have a lot of young talent, and our kids work very hard. Our schedule is challenging, but we are ready to get started,” Hill said. Hill takes over for Rusty Purser, who left Greenwood for an administrative job in Midlothian after leading the Rangers to a 30-16 record and four playoff appearances in four seasons, including 5-6 last season when the Rangers fell in bi-district to Godley (26-7). Besides Purser, 25 players off last year’s team won’t be back in 2023, including athlete Rance Purser who kicked a school-record 61-yard field goal, defensive back Kyle Compton and linebacker Jimmy Vazquez. Hill has 21 veterans around which to start building, including eight returning starters for his spread offense and five in the 4-2-5 defense. The veterans include running back Dylan Dominguez, who last season ran 100 times for 564 yards and eight touchdowns. Another skill vet is receiver Cade Rowoldt, who made 16 catches for 159 yards and a TD in 2023. In the trenches will be linemen Evan Oliver and newcomer Caleb Salinas. The top tackler returning is linebacker Landon Butts with 108 stops, while up front, Ty Smith logged 42 stops and six sacks. Others being counted on will be Eason Fierro, Ty Box, and Kevin Prieto, along with sophomores Kasen Brooks (6-4, 170, 4.6) in the secondary and athletes Dylan Payton (5-10, 160, 4.6) and Lincoln Madrid (5-10, 170, 4.6). Hill makes his head coaching debut Thursday, Aug. 24 at Lubbock Estacado before the Rangers play three straight at home against West Plains, Andrews, and Shallowater. After that, it’s at Canyon, homecoming against Lake View, at Snyder for the district opener, home against Sweetwater, at Graham, and home against Hirschi. “Wichita Falls Hirschi and Graham are probably the favorites. Snyder and Sweetwater are well-coached. There isn’t a week that we can just show up and win. Every Friday night will be a challenge,” Hill said.23
School: Midland Greenwood Mascot: Rangers Colors: Navy, Columbia Blue, White District: 3-4A D-II Head Coach: Bryan Hill Offensive Coordinator: Victor Gill Defensive Coordinator: Markelle Martin Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-6 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1
Number of Lettermen Returning: 21 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Major Team Strength: Great Work Ethic & Discipline Major Team Weakness: Youth/Inexperience & New Systems Players To Watch: Dylan Domigues, Cade Ronoldt,
Round Of The Playoffs
Eason Fierro, Landon
Team Eliminated: 1st
Butts, Evan Oliver, Ty
Team Eliminated By: Godley Number of Lettermen Lost: 25
Box Promising Newcomers: Caleb Salinez, Kevin Prieto, Lincoln Madrid
2023 GREENWOOD Schedule
Date Opponent Place Time Aug. 24 Estacado T 7:00 Sep. 01 West Plains H 7:00 Sep. 08 Andrews H 7:00 Sep. 14 Shallowater H 7:00 Sep. 22 Canyon T 7:00 Sep. 28 Lake View# H 7:00 Oct. 06 Snyder* T 7:00 Oct. 13 Sweetwater*# H 7:00 Oct. 20 OPEN Oct. 27 Graham* T 7:00 Nov. 03 Hirschi* H 7:00 *District Games #Homecoming $Senior Night
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Odessa Compass Cougars — District 1-3A D-II
Compass May Have Turned A Corner Under New Coach
Floyd White’s first season with the Compass Cougars might have served as a turnaround for the program. The Cougars won four games in 2022, advancing to the state playoffs, where they lost to Early (62-0). “Last season’s team set the program in the right direction. They overcame many obstacles to obtain the school record for wins. There are many great players that will be missed.” Those great players include running back/linebacker Abraham Davalos, offensive lineman/ linebacker Christian Stout, defensive lineman Jesiah Salazar and running back/defensive back Jeremiah Dominguez. The good news is 28 players return, including nine offensive and eight defensive starters. “Every season has hope and optimism,” White said. “After having a true off-season, this year’s team will have a lot to prove to themselves and others. They have made tremendous gains in overall athleticism. Now it is time for them to put it to use on the football field.” Leading the Cougars will be senior receiver/defensive back Tanner Gahr (6-2, 165, 4.6), who caught 22 passes a year ago; senior receiver/ defensive back Ricardo Salinas (6-2, 175, 4.7); and junior running backs/linebackers Isaiah Salinas (5-10, 180, 4.7) and Christian Davalos (5-8, 175, 4.5), who made 20 receptions and is the team’s top returning tackler with 55 stops (6 TFLs). Other proven Cougars are Cayden Ash-Hendrix, junior receiver/linebacker Dillon Fanning (5-10, 180, 4.7), who made 37 tackles (5 TFLs) last season, sophomore receiver/defensive back Braxton Morris (5-11, 155, 4.6) had 39 tackles. A trio of talented offensive linemen are senior tight end/defensive lineman JD Leyva (6-1, 245, 4.8), Jagger Lawson, and Tony Lewis. White said Leyva is “very athletic, very strong, and will be a great addition.” The coach called Lawson “one of the top O-linemen in the district” and
School: Odessa Compass Academy Mascot: Cougars Colors: 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: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-4 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Early Number of Lettermen Lost: 4 Number of Lettermen Returning: 28 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9
said Lewis “has emerged as a real leader and makes the O-line go.” They’ll be joined in the trenches by Max Tucker. Others expected to contribute in Compass’s spread offense, and 3-4 defense are Diego Franco, who last season completed 68-of-128 passes for 676 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions; D-lineman Jack Freeman, who made 22 tackles (7 TFLs) and four sacks; running back/defensive back Braxton Blain; and Caleb Stout. Christian Altenhofen, after booting 7-of-8 PATs and 3-of-4 field goals, including a 37-yarder, is back as kicker and punter. Compass kicks off the season with back-to-back home games against Sterling City and San Angelo TLCA before a road game against Iraan. Then it’s back home for two more against Water Valley and Alpine, at Crane, and home against Tornillo. The previous three repeat to end the regular season: at Alpine, home vs. Crane, and at Tornillo. White feels Crane is the team to beat. “The district will be tough,” the coach said. “There is no easy game on any given night. Everyone is a tough out.”23
2023 ODessa Cougars Schedule Date Opponent Aug. 25 Sterling City Sept. 01 San Angelo - TLCA Sept. 08 Iraan Sept. 15 Water Valley Sept. 22 Alpine Sept. 29 Crane Oct. 06 Tornillo Oct. 20 Alpine Oct. 27 Crane Nov. 03 Tornillo
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Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 774 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 690 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 869 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1023 Major Team Strength: Skill Positions Major Team Weakness: Inside Linebacker All State Potentials: Tanner Gahr, Ricky Salinas, Isaiah Salinas, Christian Davalos Players To Watch: Dillon Fanning, Braxton Morris, Cayden Ash-Hendrix, JD Leyva Promising Newcomers: Max Tucker, Caleb Stout
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Lake View Chiefs
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Central Bobcats
Head Coach: Hector Guevara Colors: Blue and White Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4
San Angelo
Grape Creek Eagles
Head Coach: Kevin Crane Colors: Royal Blue & Orange Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Multiple
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San Angelo Central Bobcats — District 2-6A
Young Bobcat Squad Ready To Prove It’s Their Time
The Bobcats showed their grit last season. The overall finish is no doubt not what the team wanted, but Central battled every stitch of the way. Head Coach Kevin Crane had plenty of praise for his squad. “Last year’s team was a tough, never say die team. They were in every game we played and consistently showed the determination to bounce back.” The 2022 season began with a one-touchdown loss to Killeen Shoemaker (24-31), but the Bobcats rebounded with a (52-49) win over El Paso Montwood. An overtime loss to Abilene Cooper (38-41) was answered with a big (35-12) triumph over Belton. Central closed out non-district play with a (63-61) victory against Abilene Wylie. Running the in streak to four, the Bobcats took down Midland High (28-25) and Odessa High (57-34) before the season hit a rough patch. Losses to Midland Legacy (26-59), Odessa Permian (31-43), and Frenship (21-30) marred the end of the regular season, and unfortunately, the trend continued with a (49-61) Bi-District playoff loss against El Paso Eastwood to end the season. Looking ahead to 2023, Coach Crane said, “The
School: Central Mascot: Bobcats Colors: Royal Blue & Orange District: 2-6A Head Coach: Kevin Crane Offensive Coordinator: Caden Coots Defensive Coordinator: Jacob Martin Assistant Coaches: Jake Myers, Stephen Londerholm, Billy Rogers, Chase Martin, Brayden Price, Bobby Brayden, Austin Garcia, Steve Jewell Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-6 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: El Paso Eastwood Number of Lettermen Lost: 31 Number of Lettermen Returning: 14 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4
leadership of Tyler Hill and Darius Floyd will be difficult to replace, but we have a great group of student-athletes who are showing that same resiliency during the off-season. This season the Bobcats will be transitioning defenses, as well as replacing many key pieces on both sides of the ball. We do have several key returners in our run game that should help steady our first-year starting varsity quarterback. I am confident that our off-season preparation has prepared this young team to exceed all expectations.” Fourteen lettermen return for Central, including four starters on each side of the ball. The Bobcats run a Spread Offense, with Caden Coots working as the coordinator of that unit. Defensive Coordinator Jacob Martin has Multiple looks in the works for Central this coming season.
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Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Multiple Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1846 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2341 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1583 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 2578 Major Team Strength: Strong discipline, high work ethic, good overall team speed Major Team Weakness: Team will be young, we will rely on several first year varsity players at key positions. All State Potentials: Tu’uta Kalamafoni Players To Watch: Tyree Brawlee, Javion Robinson, Carmelo Amigleo, Coeyn Warkala, Isaiah Allen, Seth Mariano, Colter Farmer Promising Newcomers: Christian English, Abel Ramirez
The team will rely on a new signal caller, with Christian English and Colten Hill battling to take command of the position. Tyree Brawlee and Javion Robinson bring experience to the backfield and give the Bobcats solid experience in the ground game. Carmelo Amigleo is the top receiving threat back. Up front, Tu’uta Kalamafoni (OL 6’1 280 5’5 Jr.) is an All-State caliber talent and is joined by Braylen Roundtree, who coaches describe as having excellent feet, tough, and a great leader. The D-Line will be anchored by Isaiah Allen and Brayden Hymas, who combined for 7 sacks and 44 tackles for a loss in 2022. Coeyn Warkala is another force up front for the Bobcats. The top linebackers back this season are Seth Mariano and Colter Farmer. The coaching staff named Abel Ramirez as a promising newcomer to the varsity lineup. The 2023 season gets going with a visit from Killeen Shoemaker on August 25th. El Paso Montwood comes to San Angelo September 1st, and the Bobcats host Abilene Cooper for homecoming on September 8th. Central travels to Belton September 15th and to Abilene to face Wylie September 22nd. The tough slate of district rivals gets going with a visit from Midland High on October 5th. The Bobcats go to Ratcliff Stadium to face Odessa High on October 13th before hosting Midland Legacy on October 20th. Central goes back to Odessa on October 27th to take on Permian before closing out the regular season at home against Frenship on November 3rd.23
2023 SA CENTRAL BOBCATS Schedule Date Opponent Sept. 01 El Paso Montwood Sept. 08 Abilene Cooper# Sept. 15 Belton High School Sept. 22 Abilene Wylie Oct. 05 Midland H.S. Oct. 13 Odessa H.S. Oct. 20 Midland Legacy Oct. 27 Permian Nov. 03 Frenship
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San Angelo Lake View — District 2-4A D-I
San Angelo Lake View Looks To Stay Strong Down The Stretch In ‘23
The Chiefs started out the 2022 campaign on a good note, but the season unraveled down the stretch as the offense struggled to put points on the board. Lake View has solid numbers of experienced players back as the program fights for a return to postseason play. Lake View won back-to-back games to begin 2022. Those victories against Lamesa (44-28) and Sweetwater (39-25) proved to be the offense’s highest-scoring output of the season. The Chiefs dropped a game against Vernon (1223) in week three but bounced back to take down Lubbock High (35-21) in another good showing to run their record to 3-1 before things went awry the rest of the way. A shutout loss to Levelland (0-17) was followed by a (6-31) defeat against Midland Greenwood. Andrews blanked Lake View (0-33) in the district opener, followed by losses to Brownwood (13-60), Big Spring (7-21), and Lubbock Estacado (7-61). The Chiefs finished the campaign 3-7 overall and 0-4 during district play. Lake View will return seventeen lettermen for 2023, including six starters on offense and seven for the defense. The offense runs a Spread, with Tony Cortez serving as the unit’s coordinator. Defensively, The Chiefs deploy a 3-4 set under the tutelage of Coordinator Derek Alambar. Esais Salazar (QB/LB Sr.) is the team’s returning passing leader, having threw for 294 yards and 3 TDs on 21 completions in 2022 though promising newcomer Jalen Chavez (6’2 165 4.76 Sr.) is another option at the position. Ian Cortez (RB 5’7 175 4.8 Sr.) rushed for 649 yards and 5 TDs a season ago and returns to close out his high school career. Adrian Flores (WR/SS 5’7 140 Sr.) is the top receiving threat back for Lake View. Francisco Ramirez (WR 5’6 140 4.65 Jr.) The defense will look to Michael Duran (FS 5’10 160 4.71 Sr.) and Elijah Stone (OLB 6’2 175 4.73 Sr.) to provide leadership. The aforementioned Salazar and Flores are also key contributors back for the 2023 edition of the Chief’s defense. Up front, Steven Ferris (DE 5’8 195 5.1 Jr.) is a player to watch for Lake View.
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School: San Angelo Lake View Mascot: Chiefs Colors: Blue and White District: 2-4A D-I Head Coach: Hector Guevara Offensive Coordinator: Tony Cortez Defensive Coordinator: Derek Alambar Assistant Coaches: Jayben Alls, Landon Alls, Jonathan Gonzales, Jace Hall, Brian Ferrell, Sergio Plata, Max Rivero, Richard Rollwitz Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 0-4 Number of Lettermen Lost: 23 Number of Lettermen Returning: 17
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1565 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 970 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1705 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1284 Major Team Weakness: Inexperience Players To Watch: Ian Cortez, Michael Duran, Elijiah Stone Promising Newcomers: Jalen Chavez
Lake View takes to the road for the 2023 opener against Lamesa on August 25th. Sweetwater comes to San Angelo September 1st, and the Chiefs go to Vernon September 8th. The Chiefs host Lubbock High September 15th and then Levelland on September 22nd. The Final non-district game will be at Midland Greenwood September 29th. The race for a district crown and/or a playoff berth begins October 6th with a home game versus Andrews. The Chiefs travel to Brownwood on October 13th and host Big Spring in the final regular season home game on October 19th. The last game of the schedule will be played at Lubbock against Estacado on November 3rd.23
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San Angelo Grape Creek Eagles — District 2-3A D-II
Grape Creek Ready To Put ’22 Behind Them
The Eagle faithful would just as soon forget 2022, but even though wins proved elusive for Grape Creek, the experience gained will be valuable to the 2023 squad. Thirteen lettermen will return hungry to tally a victory. Grape Creek dropped the 2022 season opener to Stanton (8-33) and started a trend they would like to forget. Single-digit points scored and giving up three or more touchdowns. Only three games did the Eagel hit double digits, including their week two loss to Christoval (10-30). Losses to Bangs (6-53), Ozona (2-34), and Junction (6-21) completed the non-district slate. Three straight shutout losses Wall (0-68), SA TLCA (0-28), and Early (0-69) doomed Grape Creek’s district fate though the Eagles did show fight late in the season. Dropping a tight three-point game against Brady (19-22), Grape Creek scored more points the last two weeks of the season than they did in all other games combined. The final game was a (21-55) loss against Ballinger. That late-season momentum should give the Eagles some juice going into 2023 because the team also has a talented group coming up from a JV squad that went 8-2 a year ago. Colton Ramsey (RB/OLB 5’9 155 Sr.) has been an All-District Dl the last two seasons and will be looking to close out his high school career with a strong season on both sides of the ball. The offense is expected to have two more seniors among the starting lineup. Brayden Winans (TE 5’10 170 Sr.) and Isaac Silva (T 5’7 215 Sr.) will also be counted on as a leader on and off the field. As will Lane Kluesner (QB 5’8 135 Jr.) is the expected signal caller. The juniors expected to start on offense
School: Grape Creek Mascot: Eagles Colors: Dark Green & Black District: 2-3A D-II Head Coach: Tanner Thiel Offensive Coordinator: Tanner Thiel Defensive Coordinator: Trey Morgan, Collin Barnes, Randy Tankersley, Tyson Paxton, Jayton VanPelt, JD Tankersley, Nathan Blackwell, Kevin Pearce Assistant Coaches: Trey Morgan, Collin Barnes Number of Lettermen Returning: 13
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 All State Potential: Colton Rumsey Promising Newcomers: Sire Garcia, Braley Woods, Gabe Santillan, Josue Arellano, Osiel Arellano, Chris Duron, Peyton Kinzey, Lane Kluesner, Zane Durham, Chance Haley, Bryson Whiteley
are Grayson Bond (G/DE 5’8 185 Jr.), Osiel Arellano (G 6’0 250 Jr.), Peyton Kinzey (C 5’7 240 Jr.), and Budha Schkade (FB/NG 5’6 155 Jr.). Grape Creek’s defense has three returning seniors to lead the. The aforementioned Ramsey is joined by Gavin Guerra (ILB 5’8 150 Sr.) and Jayden Villarreal (CB 5’10 145 Sr.). Bon and Schkade anchor the D-line and are the only two juniors expected to start on defense. Wall and Early are expected to be the top teams within district play, but the Eagles are certainly in the mix to return to the playoffs if their younger roster can gel behind the mix of experienced players back for 2023. 23
2023 GRAPE CREEK EAGLES VARSITY Name Brayden Winans Sire Garcia Josue Arellano Isaac Silva Grayson Bond Osiel Arellano Peyton Kinzey Lane Kluesner Colton Rumsey Budha Schkade Angel Perez
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Position TE TE T T G G C QB RB FB WR
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Name Budah Schkade Gavin Guerra Chris Duron Jayden Villarreal Braley Woods Gabe Santillan Zane Durham Chance Haley Bryson Whiteley
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Wt Position 155 NG 150 ILB 155 OLB 145 C 165 S 155 S 140 170 135
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Class 4A Top 5 Teams 1. Randall (9-3)* (28-6-6)** 2. Estacado (7-5)* (25-9-7)** 3. Brownwood (10-3)* (17-1-9)** 4. Dumas (6-5)* (23-4-2)** 5. West Plains (7-5)* (32-9-9)** *2022 Record **Number of Lettermen & Off. & Def. Starters Returning
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3. Canyon
3. Pecos
3. Perryton
3. Greenwood
4. Irvin
4. Andrews
4. Pampa
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4. Snyder
5. Herford
5. Mountain View 5. Levelland
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Andrews Mustangs — District: 2-4A D-I
Young Andrews Squad Answers The Bell For 2023 The Mustangs head into year two with Head Coach Tom Harvey leading the program though Coach Harvey has been at Andrews for almost a decade, having been an assistant before taking over the job as head coach. Year one certainly saw the Mustangs have success as they fought hard every week and battled their way into the postseason. The 2022 season began with a tough win over Amarillo Randall (11-7). A (59-29) victory over Monahans was followed by a (26-10) triumph against Midland Greenwood to run the record to 3-0. The win streak ended with a (15-36) loss to Seminole, but Andrews bounced right back to take down Lubbock High (64-14). A loss to Canyon (30-44) wrapped up the non-district schedule. The Mustangs beat San Angelo Lake View (33-0) to kick off the district race. A tight one-score loss to Lubbock Estacado (36-42) was followed by a (3-47) setback against Brownwood, but with their backs to the wall, the Mustangs beat Big Spring (40-20) to position themselves for postseason play. A Bi-District victory over El Paso Austin (34-14) kept Andrews alive though the season ended with a (15-42) loss to an outstanding Decatur program. Andrews heads into 2023 with a young roster and minimal varsity experience. Only twelve lettermen return after the program saw a large class graduate and move to the next phase of life. Andrew’s Slot T offense will have two returning starters for coordinator Jacob Brink to work with. Defensive coordinator Jason Richters has three starters back to man his multiple-looks defense. Coach Harvey shared a few thoughts about the coming season, “We are inexperienced but capable of surprising people because we are athletic. The district remains tough. Brownwood is capable of winning in December, Estacado is very good, and the coaching job they continue to do at Big Spring is phenomenal. Lakeview will be much improved.” Jaesean DeBouse (RB 5’9, 180 Soph.) is a talented player with All-State potential, so expect him to be a force for the Mustangs this coming season and beyond. Leeroy Millan (RB 5’9 165 Jr.) is another crucial part of the offense
School: Andrews Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Black and Gold District: 2-4A D-I Head Coach: Tom Harvey Offensive Coordinator: Jacob Brink Defensive Coordinator: Jason Richters Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2 Team Eliminated By: Decatur Number of Lettermen Lost: 31 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12
Opponent Canyon Randall Monahans Greenwood Seminole Lubbock High Canyon High Lake View* Estacado* Open Brownwood* Big Spring* *District
Starters Returning: 2 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Slot T Basic Defense: Multiple Major Team Strength: Team unity Major Team Weakness: Experience All State Potentials: Jaesean De?Bouse Players to Watch: Ranger Harvey, Juan Hernandez, Leeroy Millan, Aidyn Olivas, Evan Bustamante, Tate Gore Promising Newcomers: Raider Harvey, Kaden Mendoza, Jeremiah Azam, Sammy Salazar, Brady Kelley,
giving Andrews depth at a vital position. Aidyn Olivas (QB 5’7, 155 Sr.) is another talented backfield component. Evan Bustamante (OL 5’11 240 Jr.) and Tate Gore (OL 5’8 220 Sr.) anchor the line of scrimmage for the offense. The defensive line will rely on Ranger Harvey (DL 6’1 230 Sr.) and Juan Hernandez (DL 5’9 205 Sr.) to lead. Behind them, a slew of young players will look to establish their presence. Among them are Raider Harvey (DB 5’9 150 Soph.), Kaden Mendoza (OLB 6’0 175 Soph.), Sammy Salazar, and Brady Kelley (OLB 6’1 175 Jr.). Place Time The 2023 season begins with a trip to Canyon to face T 7:00 Randall on August 25th. The home opener is September 1st H 7:00 versus Monahans. September 8th brings a trip to Midland T 7:00 to meet Greenwood. The Mustangs host Seminole on H 7:00 September 15th and go to Lubbock to face Lubbock High on T 4:00 September 22nd. The non-district schedule finishes with a H 7:00 home game against Canyon on September 29th. T 7:00 The race for a district title and/or a playoff berth begins H 7:00 at San Angelo against Lake View on October 6th. Andrews Open hosts Lubbock Estacado on October 13th before having T 7:00 an open week. Following the break, the Mustangs go to H 7:00 Brownwood on October 27th and close out the regular season at home against Big Spring on November 3rd.23
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2023 Andrews Mustangs VARSITY Name Damian Ordonez Brandon Edwards Juan Hernandez Aidyn Olivas Xander Jeppeson Kali Torres Jett Fisher Cooper Ivison Ranger Harvey Jared Murphy Gaden Self George Rodriguez Diego Peregrino Julian Sanchez Keegan Sutherland Tate Gore Julian Valenzuela Manual Orendian Grant Fitzgerald Colton Stewart Daylon Jefcoats
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Name Adolfo Valles Nehemiah Gomez Alan Chavez Zach Cabrera Kade Adams Guillermo Martinez Brayden Williams Max Pierce Tyson Valenzuela Cole Ivison Evan Bustamante Brady Kelley Carter Lee Leeroy Millan Merqucio Saiz Raider Harvey Kaden Mendoza Jaesean DeBouse Sammy Saldivar Juju Azam
Pampa Harvesters — District 3-4A D-I
Ht 5’7” 5’6” 5’8” 5’3” 6’1” 5’11” 6’0” 5’8” 5’9” 5’11” 5’11” 6’1” 5’9” 5’9” 5’5” 5’9” 6’0” 5’9” 5’9” 6’2”
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Harvesters Look To Break Out With ‘Talented Youth’ Since Cody Robinson took over as head coach, the Pampa Harvesters have won half of their games. That breaks down as a 6-5 mark in 2021 before a 5-6 reversal last year that included a loss to eventual state semifinalist Decatur in bi-district. Graduation cost the Harvesters 22 players, including Andres Cervantes and Maddox Jones (Hardin-Simmons). Fifteen lettermen return, including five starters on each side of the line of scrimmage. Robinson said the Harvesters will be “strong in skill positions” but “young overall” as they look to break out in 2023. An excellent example of that talented youth is sophomore running back Max Neff (5-9, 180, 4.57), who last season in Pampa’s spread offense ran for 2,033 yards and 11 touchdowns on 216 carries. Other good-looking young talents are sophomore quarterback Jarrea Hill (5-10, 160, 4.85) and junior wide receiver/cornerback Bryce Lynn (5-10, 170, 4.48), who grabbed 19 receptions for 296 yards and 4 TDs a year ago to go with 3 interceptions and 10 pass deflections. Senior tight end Leo Castro (6-2, 235, 4.88) was good for a dozen catches for 116 yards. Anchoring the O-line will be senior center Tucker Bruce (6-3, 270, 5.01). Pampa’s 3-4 defense has no shortage of stars, starting with a pair of senior linebackers. Bensin Martinez (5-10, 200, 4.81) amassed 128 tackles (26 TFLs) and 7 sacks in 2022, while Cooper Smith (5-10, 205, 4.81) added 100 stops (9 TFLs). In the secondary, senior safety Pedro Hernandez (5-8, 158, 4.58) recorded 96 tackles and 4 interceptions to earn all-district firstteam honors. Up front will be sophomore tackle Tristan Bagwell (6-5, 255). Assessing Pampa’s prospects in the district, Robinson thinks Canyon and Randall will be the Harvesters’ most challenging opponents.23
School: Pampa Mascot: Harvesters Colors: Green & Gold District: 3-4A D-I Head Coach: Cody Robinson Offensive Coordinator: John Arnett Defensive Coordinator: Paul Veirs Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-6 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Lettermen Lost: 22 Lettermen Returning: 15
Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Stronger, Aggressiveness, our skin positions Players to Watch: Bryce Lynn, Max Neff, Pedro Hernandez, Tristan Bagwell, Bensin Martinez, Tucker, Bruce, Cooper Smith, Leo Castro
2023 PAMPA HARVESTERS SCHEDULE Date Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 03
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Big Spring Steers — District 2-4A D-I
Big Spring Brings Big Potential For 2023 The Steers 2022 season dangled the potential for this program though there were also a few snippets that left Big Spring wondering what if. Head Coach Cannon Williams has a solid core returning for 2023, giving the Steers a shot of breaking free from their recent run of five or six wins and hitting double digits if the team stays healthy and makes a solid postseason run. Big Spring dropped the 2022 season opener to Pampa (20-27) in a tight one-score contest, but the Steers bounced back with a big (51-26) win over Lubbock High. Wins over Monahans (24-20), Sweetwater (20-7), and Snyder (27-24) ran the win streak to three before Seminole spoiled Big Spring’s run (28-63). District play began with a (10-41) loss to Brownwood, but again the Steers rallied by taking down San Angelo Lake View (217). A tight, three-point loss to Lubbock Estacado (21-24) was followed by a (20-40) defeat against Andrews to end the regular season. Despite going 1-3 during district play, the Steers qualified for postseason play and took down El Paso Riverside (38-35) in Bi-District play. The season ended with a (7-31) Area round loss to Wichita Falls. The offense is in particularly good shape, with nine starters returning from last season’s squad. The defense returns six starters giving that unit a good base of experienced players. Gavin Patron (QB 5’10, 150 4.9) threw for 3411 yards and a school-record 28 TDs last season and could be even more prolific this coming season. Kavien Ford (RB/LB 5’11 200) is another offensive force in Big Spring’s backfield, and Zyrie Franklin (WR/DB 6’0 160 4.5) offers a big play threat that opposing defenses must honor. Other key Steers back for 2023 include Jimmy Johnson (LB 5’10 210), Jayden Overton (OL/DL 6’5 250), and Keyshaun Woodruff (WR/LB.) A pair of juniors, Elijah Johnson (OL/DL) and Nathanial Zarrage (OL/DL), will be counted to be forced at the line of scrimmage for Big Spring. Jacobi Lozano (ATH) was named the most promising sophomore by the coaching staff. Other key prospects for the Steers include Jose Munoz (WR/DB), Donovan Hilario (WR/DB), Jacob Cantu (WR/DB), Nathan Vasquez (WR/DB), Anthony Gonzales (OL/DL), Jeremiah Presas (OL/DL), Gabriel Rangel (DL), and AJ Yanez (RB/LB). The Steers kickoff the season against Pampa August 26th on the road.23
School: Big Spring Mascot: Steers Colors: Black & Gold District: 2-4A D-I Head Coach: Cannon McWilliams Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-6 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Number of Lettermen Lost: 8 Number of Lettermen Returning: 17 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 6
Players To Watch: Gavin Padron, Kavien Ford, Zyrie Franklin, Jimmy Johnson, Jayden Overton, Keyshaun Woodruff Notable Players: Elijah Johnson, Nathaniel Zarraga, Jacobi Lozano, Jose Munoz, Donovan Hilario, Jacob Cantu, Nathan Vasquez, ANthony Gonzales, Jeremiah Presas, Gabriel Rangel, Aj Yanez Athletic Director: Cannon McWilliams
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Dumas Demons — District 3-4A D-I
Dumas Dig In And Develop Young Roster By recent standards, Dumas had a down year in 2022. The season still had its moments, and the Demons did make yet another postseason appearance. Still, the streak of district domination came to an end, and heading into 2023, Dumas will send a young and hungry squad out to try and regain their place atop a very competitive group of district rivals. The Demons dropped their opener last season to Lubbock Cooper (8-27) but rebounded to take down Lubbock Estacado (34-7). Wins over Perryton (27-25) and Plainview (57-6) came next before the Demons came up short (20-38) against Bushland. A victory over El Paso Austin (47-0) closed out nondistrict play. A tight loss to Randall (13-17) ended Dumas’s district win streak, but the Demons beat Pampa (21-7) to get back on track. A heartbreaker of a one-point loss to Canyon (2122) came next for Dumas, but in a must-win, the Demons beat Hereford (35-7) to set up a postseason matchup against Wichita Falls. The season ended for Dumas with a (10-15) defeat in that Bi-District battle. Head Coach Aaron Dunnam reflected on the 2022 season with this statement. “Last year’s team was an older and more experienced group. Unfortunately, we couldn’t get all three phases to gel together at the same time. There were individual moments for each phase of the game that helped carry us to victory throughout the season.” Seventeen lettermen are gone from that team, and fifteen return for 2023 though only four starters are back on offense and two from the defense. Dumas will need younger and inexperienced players to step into these holes and battle through some early growing pains to be ready for district play. “We have a young but hungry group that has worked extremely hard this offseason to prepare for the upcoming season,” Coach Dunnam said. “We like the group of young men we have in our program. We hope that our work in the offseason and throughout the summer will help to propel us into next season.” The offensive line is one area of strength for Dumas, and All-State caliber talent Keegan Ireland (OL/DL 6’1 250 5.03 Sr.) is a stalwart among the group, which also includes Jacob Roberts, a returning Starter from last season, and Juan Jimenez, a promising newcomer on the line. Lorenzo Ibarra is the most experienced quarterback despite making only 10
School: Dumas Mascot: Demons Colors: Orange/Black District: 3-4A D-I Head Coach: Aaron Dunnam Offensive Coordinator: David Waddell Defensive Coordinator: Joshua Hernandez Assistant Coaches: Brok Diffendaffer, Tommy Inthirath, Jonathan Kelly, Anthony Mariscal, Kamron Lingor, Erasmo Mendoza, Justin Phillips, Morgan Robinson, Jesus Rossy, Trace Sheldon Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Wichita Falls High Lettermen Lost: 17 Lettermen Returning: 15 Offensive Starters Returning: 4
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 2 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2149 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1464 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1559 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1410 Major Team Strength: Offensive Line Major Team Weakness: Youth All State Potentials: Keegan Ireland, Imanol Marquez Players to Watch: Johnny Marquez, Arnoldo Hernandez, Luis Escarcega Promising Newcomers: Dustin Coey, Eduardo Hernandez, Sadler Wieck
passing attempts last season. Luis Escarcega and Eduardo Hernandez add some experience to the backfield as rushers. On defense, Imanol Marquez (CB/WR 5’10 160 4.79 Jr.) is an All-State caliber talent that the Demons will rely on. Up front, Arnoldo Hernandez anchors the D-line. Dustin Coey (OLB 6’3 185 5.0 Jr.) leads the linebackers, and Johnny Marquez (S/WR 5’10 175 4.8 Jr.) bolsters the back end of the Demon’s defense. The 2023 season gets going at Lubbock against Cooper on August 25th. The Demons host Lubbock Estacado on September 1st and Perryton on September 8th before traveling south to take on Plainview on September 15th. Dumas will go to Bushland September 22nd before facing El Paso Austin on neutral ground September 29th to close out non-district play. The race for a district crown and/or postseason berth starts with a home game versus Randall October 6th. Following an open week, Dumas goes to Pampa on October 20th. Canyon comes north to take on the Demons October 27th, and the regular season wraps up at Herford on November 3rd. 23
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Hereford Whitefaces — District 3-4A D-I
Whitefaces Wipe Slate Clean For More Experienced Squad In 2023
The Herd would just as soon forget last season though the experience gained by a young roster and set of starters should pay dividends this season and beyond. The Whitefaces went 1-9 in 2022, with the lone victory against Randall giving Hereford a 1-3 mark during district play. The single win was the school’s least in a season since the 1959 squad went winless, so no doubt this proud program will bounce right back under the guidance of Head Coach Adam Naron. Twenty-one lettermen have graduated and moved on though thirty-three lettermen return for the Hostile Herd in 2023. The Whitefaces run a Multiple Spread style offense with coordinator Tim Bell heading up a unit that returns seven starts for this coming season. Hereford Defensive Coordinator Grant Davis will have six starters back to run his 3-4 scheme. Kalub Ramirez (QB 5’9, 150 4.9 Soph.) played five games and started three as a freshman last season. Ramirez is a UT baseball commit that showed great promise in his limited time under center with the varsity squad, making him a talent to watch this season and beyond.
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Mascot: Whitefaces Colors: Maroon & White District: 3-4A D-I Head Coach: Adam Naron Offensive Coordinator: Tim Bell Defensive Coordinator: Grant Davis Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-9 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Number Of Lettermen Lost: 21
Number Of Lettermen Returning: 33 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 All State Potentials: Kalub Ramirez, Jeremiah Martinez, Tony Salazar, Nick Torres
significant playing time in the rotation as a freshman and is a vital player for the Whitefaces this year and beyond. Hereford played eight sophomores and two freshmen in critical positions in 2022, and while that made for a tough season last year, the experience gained should help the Herd achieve more success in 2023. The offensive backfield will be experienced and strong with three starters back up front on O-Line. The defense line should also be strong, with four players returning who saw time as a starter last season. Herford will again battle it out during district play against Dumas, Randall, Canyon, and Pampa for a district crown and/or postseason berth.23
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Jeremiah Martinez (DL 6’2 240 5.0 Jr.)has been starting since he was a freshman and is a force when healthy. Nick Torres (WR/DB 5’9 160 4.7 Sr.) is a two-way starter that can provide the Herd with upperclassmen leadership out on the field. Brylyn Lopez (RB 5’9 160 4.6 Jr.) and Tell Bryant (TE/LB 6’0 205 5.0 Jr.) are two talented juniors that figure heavily into Hereford’s plans for 2023. Lopez could be the team’s primary offensive weapon out of the slot and backfield, and Bryant figures to be a significant, physical presence on both sides of the ball. Azariah Martinez (LB 5’10, 175 4.8 Jr.) will be transitioning from linebacker to more of a rushing defensive end role. Alijah Cisneros (LB 5’9, 175 4.8 Soph.) saw
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Monahans Loboes — District 1-4A D-II
Monahans Has Strong Nucleus Back From Playoff Team About half of Monahans’ undefeated district champion, three-playoff win 2022 team is back in 2023. Coach Fred Staugh’s fifth Loboes squad will benefit from the return of 21 lettermen, including five offensive and six defensive starters. Monahans ended last season with a 10-4 record, which featured a 5-0 mark in district and playoff wins over Levelland (27-15), Ferris (35-21), and Godley (62-55) prior to a loss to in the quarterfinals to Glen Rose (62-14). Staugh, who is 25-23 in his first four seasons at Monahans, welcomes back a couple of key seniors on each side of the ball in quarterback Cheno Navarrette and linebacker David Carrasco. Navarrette (5-10, 175, 4.7) is a two-time all-state quarterback who has 33 starters under his belt. “He’s the leader of the offense and the team,” Staugh said of his QB, who in 2022, in the Loboes’ multiple-set offense, ran for 2,088 yards and 34 touchdowns on 224 carries while completing 126of-201 passes for 1,400 yards with nine TDs and three interceptions. Carrasco (6-0, 185, 4.9) logged 133 tackles to lead Monahans’ 3-4 stopper unit. “He’s a team leader who has great vision,” Staugh said. Carrasco is joined at linebacker by junior Alex Palmateer (5-11, 170, 4.8), who, as a sophomore, recorded 135 tackles (59 solo). “He’s a gritty, young linebacker who plays fast,” the coach said. Another proven junior is running back Cole Pittman (5-8, 185, 4.8), who ran for 333 yards and six TDs a year ago. Staugh called Pittman a “tough runner who breaks tackles and can do it all.” A pair of senior receivers will play significant roles. Samarius Cooley (5-8, 160, 4.65), who had 15 catches for 136 yards last season, is “an explosive receiver who makes big-time plays,” while Nathan Wessels (6-1, 170, 4.7), who had a dozen grabs for 66 yards, is “a long receiver with vertical and speed.” Junior left tackle Nathan Marquez (6-0, 245, 5.2), who graded out at 88 percent with eight pancakes and
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School: Monahans Mascot: Loboes Colors: Green & White District: 1-4A D-II Head Coach: Fred Staugh Offensive Coordinator: Brandon Jones Defensive Coordinator: Brian Coker Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-4 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Regionals Team Eliminated By:
Glen Rose Number of Lettermen Lost: 18 Number of Lettermen Returning: 21 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 All State Potentials: Cheno Navarrette Players to Watch: Alex Plamateer, David Carrassco, Cole Pittman, Samarius Cooley, Nathan Wessels
51 knockdowns, will anchor an offensive front that needs to develop. Marquez provided 60 tackles on defense alongside junior end Jadyn Hernandez (5-9, 225, 5.1), who had 60 stops (6 TFLs) and three fumble recoveries. Other spots will be filled by newcomers from last year’s 6-4 team. Monahans hosts Shallowater to kick off its schedule Aug. 25, then goes to Andrews, hosts Big Spring, travels to Snyder, and hosts Denver City for homecoming. A bye week leads into the district opener at Pecos. After that, the Loboes are home against Fort Stockton, at Fabens, home against Mountain View, and at Clint. Staugh figures Fort Stockton, Pecos, and Clint will be his toughest league challenges.23
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Borger Bulldogs — District 2-4A D-II
Bulldogs To Kick Of New Era With Experienced Offense
The Bulldogs have struggled to find the win column in recent years and have not won more than two games since the 2015 season, but 2023 could be the year that changes. A new coach, a solid group of returning players, and a strong, proud community should help the Bulldogs to get back where they’d like to be… in contention for a district title and/or a postseason run. Borger lost some close games last season, including their season opener to Denver City, which went to overtime before the Bulldogs fell by a single point (20-21). A pair of wins over River Road (26-14) and Lamesa (448) came next, but unfortunately, they would be the last victories for the Bulldogs in 2022. Borger fell to Bushland (13-51) before dropping a one-score game against Dalhart (27-35) and then an even closer contest against nearby rival Pampa (40-43) to close out non-district play. The district slate of games mirrored the early part of the season, with Borger losing a few tight battles that would have made the difference had they found that
School: Borger HS Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Cardinal, Black & White District: 2-4A D-II Head Coach: Dane Hamrick Offensive Coordinator: Bo Dickinson Defensive Coordinator: Jared White Assistant Coaches: Travis Huffine, Gary Horton, Joseph Radke, Jaylan Hill, Brian Mancini, Derek Odell,
Starters Returning: 2 Basic Offense: Spread Run Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Major Team Strength: Offensive Experience Major Team Weakness: Defensive Experience All State Potentials: Avery Adame Players to Watch: KJ Jennings, Tyler Brooks, Sean Wilson, Justin Forrester, Barret
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little bit extra. Following a loss to Seminole (32-48), the Bulldogs came one touchdown short versus Levelland (2128) and again against Perryton (26-34). The season ended with a (7-55) loss against West Plains. The Bulldogs welcome new head Coach Dane Hamrick, who comes to Borger from Amarillo Tascosa, where he spent eleven seasons, mainly as the Defensive Coordinator. Coach Hamrick inherits a team that returns twenty-four lettermen, including seven starters on offense and a pair of players back in the starting lineup on defense. Looking ahead, Coach Hamrick said, “We are looking forward to building on a strong offseason. We are excited about our experience on the offensive side of the football.
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Perryton Rangers — District 2-4A D-II
Rangers Hope To Learn From Close Losses A Season Ago
Perryton finished 3-8 in 2022, and while the trio of wins was not as many as the Ranger faithful would have liked, there were a lot of positives on the season. After winning the opening game against Dalhart (48-20), the Rangers dropped five in a row though three of those defeats were by a touchdown or less. District play began on an up note as Perryton had sandwich victories over Levelland (28-10) and Borger (34-26), with a tight loss against Amarillo West Plains (42-45) in between. A loss to Seminole (26-35) ended the regular season, but Perryton’s 2-2 mark during district play was enough to qualify the Rangers for postseason play. Following a close theme on the season, Perryton dropped that Bi-District contest against Fort Stockton in tight fashion by 14-20, leaving the team wondering what if. Kurt Haberthur now Head Coach at Gruver said, “Last season’s team was a team of close calls ... losing six of eight games by one score. We left a lot of regret on the table that we look forward to fixing this year.” Turning his focus toward 2023, New Head Coach Cole Underwood should be excited about the group of
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School: Perryton Mascot: Rangers Colors: Red & White District: 2-4A D-II Head Coach: Cole Underwood Offensive Coordinator: Cole Underwood Defensive Coordinator: Brady Fletcher Assistant Coaches: Kelly Cowan, Chris Simmons, Michael Pointer, Casey Arruda, Spencer Dutcher, Chad Farmer, Toby Brown, and Mac Hernandez Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-8 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Fort Stockton Number of Lettermen Lost: 15 Number of Lettermen Returning: 14 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2545 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1198 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2313 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1634 Major Team Strength: Skill position speed, returning players in key spots, returning anchors on defense. Major Team Weakness: Newer OL and RB groups All State Potentials: Julian Cervantes Players to Watch: Tad Dalton L’Esperance, Edgar Ramos, Erik Mijares, Britt Blackshear, Sammy Perez Promising Newcomers: Avaun Garcia, Dane Staggs, Gus Eylar, Payton Sunday
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Seminole Indians — District 2-4A D-II
After Turning Corner, Indians Look To Keep It Rolling
The Seminole Indians turned the corner in head coach Greg Poynor’s second season in 2022. A year after going 5-6, the Indians won all but one of their regular-season games and went unbeaten in the district. After overwhelming Mountain View in bi-district (78-13), Seminole was edged by Godley in area (4140). “We had a great group of seniors that was able to really get the program off and running,” Poynor said.Exactly half of last year’s roster graduated, among them quarterback Blake Flowers, receiver Cuyler Cramer, lineman Rikter Connally and defensive back Jydo Portillo. Of the 25 veterans, five are returning starters in the Indians’ spread offense, with eight back in the 4-2-5 defense. “Lots of firepower returns, especially on the defensive side of the football. Look for some younger kids to make a splash for the offense,” said Poynor, who previously coached at Roosevelt and Pampa and owns an 86-79 career record.
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School: Seminole Mascot: Indians Colors: Black and Gold District: 2-4A D-II Head Coach: Greg Poynor Offensive Coordinators: Brian Poynor, Steven Flowers Defensive Coordinator: John Richmond Assistant Coaches: Del Smith, Will McCallister, Rhett Jones, Caden Mathis, Ryan Holmstrom, Richard Rosales, Cody Reeves, Braiden Galla, Chris Gonzales, Ryan Froese Last Season’s Overall Record: 10-2 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Godley
Number of Lettermen Lost: 25 Number of Lettermen Returning: 25 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1970 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 4358 Major Team Strength: Key returners on Defense Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Kevyn Guffey, Caton Cramer, Keaton Gray Players to Watch: Brayden Gonzales, Brian Peters, Braden Bailey, Creed Carlisle, Myles Espino Promising Newcomers: Kalvin Petty, Wyatt Holmstrom, Josue Portillo, Austin Olivas
Seminole’s defense will be spearheaded by senior edge Kevyn Guffey (6-1, 220, 4.7), who last season accumulated 60 tackles (7 TFLs) with six sacks. He’ll be joined up front by Jaylen Cottrell, who logged 35 tackles (3 TFLs). At linebacker will be Creed Carlisle, in on 88 tackles (4 TFLs) and three turnovers a year ago, and junior Rowin Donaldson (5-9, 175, 4.6), who had 39 tackles (4 TFLs) and two INTs and also serves as placekicker. In the secondary, look for juniors Braden Bailey (5-8, 155, 4.7) and Danny Tran (5-9, 150, 4.6), who had 41 and 26 tackles, respectively, with Tran getting three picks. The Indians have to find a new signal-caller, and it figures to be either Brayden Gonzales, who saw limited time under center in 2022, Caton Cramer, and Wyatt Holmstrom. Snapping the ball will be senior center Keaton Gray (6-2, 250, 5.1), who Poynor called the “leader for the O-line.” He’ll be joined by Brian Peters, a “big, athletic guard who finishes blocks” and “quick and tough” tackle Marc Trevino. Catching
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passes will be sophomore athlete Caton Cramer (6-4, 195, 4.6), who snared 18 receptions for 339 yards and five touchdowns and ran for 216 yards a year ago, and Myles Espino, who caught 30 passes for 506 yards and four TDs. Among new faces looking to contribute will be Kalvin Petty, Wyatt Holmstrom, Josue Portillo, and Austin Olivas. Seminole’s season gets underway Aug. 25 at home against Lovington, then it’s at Shallowater, homecoming against Mountain View on Sept. 8, at Andrew, and home against Pecos. District play begins with road games at Big Spring and West Plains before a home game against Borger, a bye week at Levelland, and home against Perryton. “District 2-4A should be competitive from top to bottom,” said Poynor, adding Seminole, Canyon West Plains and Perryton will be Seminole’s toughest challenges.23
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Sweetwater Mustangs — District 3-4A D-II
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The 2022 season didn’t pan out the way Russell Lucas and the Sweetwater Mustangs wanted. The team won just one game. But with those troubles came the benefit of young players gaining experience, which Lucas hopes pays dividends in 2023. All but nine players return from last year’s roster, including eight starters on offense and eight on defense among 25 lettermen. The veterans include junior receiver/ defensive lineman Korda Moore, who a year ago recorded 87 tackles (21 TFLs) with four sacks in Sweetwater’s 3-3 stack defense. A trio of senior receivers will boost the Mustangs’ spread offensive attack. Jayden Forbes caught
29 passes for 373 yards and four scores, Jace Adames caught 14 balls for 192 yards, and Malik Brown ran for 181 yards and three TDs, while also logging 72 tackles (14 TFLs) from his linebacker spot. Adames also is a capable punter, averaging more than 40 yards a boot last season. Lucas, who is 9-13 in his three seasons on the Sweetwater sideline, has a promising sophomore class to look forward to helping out, including running backs/ linebackers Uriah Aguilar-Rivera and Uriah Martinez and offensive lineman Brock Teel (6-1, 265, 5.2). The Mustangs kick off the 2023 campaign Aug. 25 on the road against Idalou before hosting Lake View, Pecos, and Big Spring for homecoming. After road games against Clyde and Estacado, followed by a bye, district play begins at home against Greenwood. The regular-season winds up at Graham, home against Hirschi, and at Snyder. Lucas says Hirschi is the team to beat.23
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: Casey Thompson, Danny Ho, David Brown, Colton Stoker, Tyson Jones, Joe Flores, Jarred Gee, Steve Biera Last Season’s District Record: 1-9 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-4 Number of Letterman Lost: 9
Number of Letterman. Returning: 8 Number Off. Starters Returning: 8 Number Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1140 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1119 Major Team Strength: Experience, Commitment Major Team Weakness: Depth Players To Watch: Korda Moore, Jayden Forbes Promising Newcomers: Urian Aguilar-Rivera Principal: Jerry Pyles
2023 SWEETWATER VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 03
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Snyder Tigers — District 1-4A D-II
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Culture plays a huge role in high school sports, and the Snyder football program is an excellent example of that. No, the Tigers are not a perennial powerhouse competing for a state title on a regular basis, but Head Coach Wes Wood and his staff have instilled a belief and trust, not only among their current roster but also among the younger players eagerly awaiting their turn. And in recent seasons, that trust and belief has led to success beyond what outsiders predicted or expected from the program. The Tigers finished 4-7 in 2022. A tough slate of non-district games left Snyder 2-4 heading into the allimportant district run and pursuing a second straight playoff appearance. A loss against midland Greenwood (13-35) was Snyder’s fifth defeat in a row, but in a testament of grit, the team bounced back and took down Graham (35-21) to send a message that the team would continue to battle. The difficult schedule again left the Tigers in a hole after a (14-56) loss to Wichita Fall Hirschi, but when faced with a must-win game against Sweetwater, the Tigers shut out their district foe (28-0) to finish 2-2 during district play. That was good enough to earn a postseason berth
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School: Snyder Mascot: Tigers Colors: Black and Gold District: 1-4A D-II Head Coach: Wes Wood Offensive Coordinator: Zach Garcia Defensive Coordinator: Tanner Mann Assitant Coaches: Zach Garcia, Tanner Mann, Shane Stewart, Taylor Snodgrass, Jay Sosa, Shannon Fink Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Ferris Number of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number of Lettermen Returning: 23 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense:
3-4 Multiple Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1574 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2725 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2057 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1273 Major Team Strength: Culture, Experience, Confidence Major Team Weakness: Depth and Size All State Potentials: Easton Stewart, Jay Castillo, Chon Vasquez, Vance Martinez, Cesar Olvera, Tony Cagle, Dom Dominguez, Carter Morris Players to Watch: Jacob James, Hayden Foster, Eric Arellano, Daenin Smith, Sid Guerra Promising Newcomer: Ethan Rios, Daniel Cabrera Athletic Director: Wes Wood Superintendent: Bob Rauch Principal: Adam Alaniz
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multiple tragic events off the field as well. Our success and resiliency was a testament to the culture and buy-in of our overall program.” The Tigers are better poised for success as they prepare for the 2023 season. Ten lettermen were lost to graduation, but twenty-three return giving the team a solid foundation of experience back on the field. Nine starters return to run O-Coordinator Zach Garcia’s offense. Defensive Coordinator Tanner Mann has nine starters back to man his Multiple 3-4 scheme. Snyder will rely on their strong culture, returning experience, and surging confidence to overcome the roster’s lack of size and depth. The Tigers will rely on a core group of seniors with All-State level potential to lead them in 2023. Easton Stewart (QB/FS 5’9 Sr.), Jay Castillo (Sr.), Chon Vasquez (QB/WR 6’2 165 Sr.), Vance Martinez (T/NG 6’1 255 Sr.), Cesar Olvera (Sr.), Tony Cagle (DE 6’2 220 Sr.), Dom Dominguez (5’6 146 Sr.), and Carter Morris (Sr.) will all figure predominately into the success the Tigers claw out this coming year. Other key players to watch this season include Jacob James, Hayden Foster, Eric Arellano, Daenin Smith, and Sid Guerra. The coaching staff cites Ethan Rios and Daniel Cabrera as the most promising newcomers to the varsity roster. “We hope to continue to improve on what we have built,” Coach Wood said. “We are excited to return a really big senior class that has lots of experience. Hopefully, we can over-achieve just like we did in 2021 and 2022. We definitely are in a super tough district. Hirshi, Graham,
Greenwood, and Sweetwater are all playoff football programs, and it is going to be a battle to get out. I truly believe this is one of the toughest districts in the state.” The season begins August 25th at Slaton. The home opener is September 1st versus Levelland. The Tigers go north to take on Canyon Randall Thursday, September 7th, on short rest. Monahans visits on September 15th, and Big Spring comes to Snyder September 22nd for Homecoming. The final non-district game is September 29th at Holliday. The run for a district title and/or a playoff berth gets going at home against Greenwood on October 6th. The Tigers go to Graham October 13th and host Hirshi October 20th for Senior Night. The regular season concludes at Sweetwater November 3rd. 23
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Hirschi Huskies — District 3-4A D-II
Hirschi Looks To Make More Noise In Johnson’s Sophomore Season Lawrence Johnson’s first season with the Hirschi Huskies resulted in nine overall wins and two playoff victories. “The kids played hard and overcame a tremendous amount of adversity throughout the year,” Johnson said after Hirschi beat Hillsboro (48-14) and West Plains (42-17) in the playoffs before falling to Glen Rose (45-20). Johnson saw 18 seniors receive diplomas last spring, among them A’Marion Peterson, who rushed for more than 1,700 yards and 23 touchdowns last season, and Jamarion Carroll, who logged 42 catches for 833 yards and a dozen scores. Returning in 2023 are 16 letterwinners, including six starters on offense and seven on defense. “I’m looking forward to guys taking on different roles to play on both sides of the ball due to our lack of depth. We have veteran leadership returning and have high expectations to make a deep playoff run,” Johnson, the former Slaton coach, said. Under center in the Huskies’ spread offense will be junior quarterback Jimmell McFalls (6-1, 175, 4.7). In 2022, McFalls completed 82-of-130 passes for 1,297 yards with 17 touchdowns and five interceptions. Anchoring the team’s 4-2-5 defense after a season of 104 tackles (19 TFLs), seven sacks, and three forced fumbles will be senior end Javian Frazier (5-11, 220, 4.76). He’ll be joined by linebackers Isaiah Flores, who recorded 86 tackles, Annetrell Mims, who managed 60 tackles and four turnovers, and junior Kendron Worthy (5-10, 4.6), who had 52 stops. Other top tacklers back are Payton Cherry, with 62 takedowns and Sammy Worthy and Juaquin Sanchez, who had 70 and 40 tackles, respectively, from their secondary spots. Other Huskies being counted on will be offensive linemen Matthew Balderas, Isaac Dickey, AJ Valdez, Demone Contee, Cayven Hull, and Kristian Perry. New faces looking to make a name for themselves will be Jahleel Claudrick and Colton Carter. Hirschi kicks off the season Thursday, Aug. 24, in Andrews against Clint before going to Brock and hosting Springtown. After that, it’s Ranchview, the first bye, at Decatur and Graham for homecoming in the district debut. Following a second bye, the Huskies close at Snyder, at home against Sweetwater, and at Greenwood. Johnson sees Graham and Snyder as his team’s toughest challengers.23
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Colors: White, Columbia & Red District: 3-4A D-II Head Coach: Lawrence Johnson Offensive Coordinator: Rahsaan Bell Defensive Coordinator: Jordan Criswell Assistant Coaches: Zach Kelley, Matt Billings, Josh Young, Logan Parrish, Tommy Nash, Eric Ward, Elizabeth Kimbell Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-3 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 3rd Team Eliminated By: Glen Rose
Returning: 16 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2730 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2129 Major Team Strength: Veteran experience Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Jimmell McFalls, Javian Frazier Players to Watch: Isaiah Flores, Kendron Worthy, Demone Contee, Payton Cherry, Cayven Hull, Kristian Perry Promising Newcomers: Jahleel Claudrick, Colton Carter Principal: Doug Albus
2023 Hirschi Huskies Schedule
Date Opponent Place Aug. 24 Clint N Sept. 01 Brock T Sept. 08 Springtown$ H Sept. 15 Ranchview T Sept. 22 Open Sept. 29 Decatur T Oct. 05 Graham# H Oct. 13 Open Oct. 20 Snyder* T Oct. 27 Sweetwater^ H Nov. 03 Greenwoo* T
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Preseason District Selections Division I District 1 1. Denver City 2. Brownfield 3. Lamesa 4. Kermit 5. Slaton
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Denver City Mustangs — District 1-3A D-I
Mustangs Will Be Young Again But Still Capable
Young but capable. That’s the way Denver City head coach Daniel Fontenot sees the Mustangs in 2023. “We will be young in spots again this year. We are expecting some really good things from some youth,” Fontenot said. Denver City went undefeated in the district last season before falling to Dalhart in bi-district, 31-21. “We had some young guys step up and really contribute to our success,” Fontenot, in his eighth year, said of the Mustangs’ 6-5 season. Graduation cost the team seven seniors, among them a pair of all-district players in middle linebacker Elijah Gutierrez and receiver Spencer Freeman. Twentytwo lettermen – including seven starters on each side of the line of scrimmage – are back. Topping the list of veterans is senior linebacker Daniel Ceniceros (6-4, 235, 4.7), who, after amassing 145 tackles (8 TFLs) and four sacks in DC’s stack defense, was named District 1-3A MVP. A couple of key pieces for the Mustangs’ spread offense are back in Andrew Velasco, who rushed for 815 yards and 13 TDs on 117 carries in 2022, and senior Jonah Escalante (6-0, 160, 4.6), who threw for 401 yards and 13 touchdowns
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School: Denver City Mascot: Mustang Colors: Red/White District: 1-3A D-I Head Coach: Daniel Fontenot Offensive Coordinator: Doug Duncan Defensive Coordinator: Tony Livingston Assistant Coaches: Brian Lewis, Joe Alvarado, Cole McLeroy, Saul Gutierrez, Speedy Faith, Mark Herrera, Kaleb King, Anthony Ramirez, Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Team Eliminated By: Bi-District
Number of Lettermen Lost: 7 Number of Lettermen Returning: 22 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Stack Major Team Strength: Varsity Experience Major Team Weakness: A lot of young players... Even though they were on the varsity All State Potentials: Daniel Ceniceros, Andrew Velasco, Jonah Escalante Players to Watch: Daniel Ceniceros, Andrew Velasco Promising Newcomers: Daryl Bayona, Abraham Velasco
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Lamesa Golden Tornadoes — 1-3A D-I
Hood In Season 4 With Tornadoes Lamesa coach Joseph Hood will have the benefit in 2023 of having his first start-to-finish class of players. “This senior class will be my first class to have from ninth12th. I really like the mixture of older and younger guys that we will have this year,” said Hood, who has posted a 10-21 record with the Tornadoes. Lamesa went 2-8 last season, which ended with a 41-3 bi-district loss to Shallowater. “Last year’s team had a lot of players that had been with us for three years or more. We had some early-season struggles, but the senior class willed us to lock in a playoff spot,” Hood said. Among the dozen, players lost to graduation were running back Luke Martinez, fullback Keeton Bolton, noseguard Daniel Sifuentes and defensive end Cove Rodriques. Thirty players – including five offensive and seven defensive starters – return. “We are going to replace a lot of holes on both offense and defense. Last year’s senior class had a lot of players that played in positions for three or more years,” Hood said. “I feel that we have the pieces to have a good year if we can stay away from injuries.”
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Colors: Black/Vegas Gold District: 1-3A D-I Head Coach: Joseph Hood Defensive Coordinator: Doug Tipton Assistant Coaches: Matt Hood, Logan Falkenbury, Michael Aleman, Ramon Arguelles, Collin Justiss, Xavier Vera, Steve Garcia, Reese Puckett Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 0-1 Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5
Pedro Barrioz
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Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1687 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 693 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2585 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1276 Major Team Strength: Offensive Line Experience Major Team Weakness: Experience at Skill Positions All State Potentials: Pedro Barrioz, Noah Garcia Players to Watch: James Morales, Elijah Maldonado, Hector Zamora Promising Newcomers: Dee Lugo, Ruben Cardoza
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Leading the veterans will be senior quarterback/safety Pedro Barrioz and senior lineman Noah Garcia. Barrioz (5-9, 160, 4.7) ran for 176 yards last season and also had 55 tackles, while Garcia (6-5, 300, 5.4), a two-year starter, “will anchor our line,” Hood said. Junior quarterback/ linebacker Hector Zamora (5-10, 190, 4.9) in 2022 completed 30-of-63 for 372 yards with six touchdowns and seven interceptions, plus logged 68 tackles. Meanwhile, Garcia will be joined in the trenches of Lamesa’s triple option offense and 50 defense by Johnathan Iglesias and Aiden Marmolejo, both two-year starters. Also up front will be junior defensive end/tight end James Morales (5-11, 200, 5.0) and defensive lineman Elijah Maldonado, who logged 44 and 28 tackles, respectively, a year ago. More
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veterans being counted on are defensive back Richard Dimas and linebacker Ayden Barrioz, who was good for 26 and 38 tackles in 2022. Others being counted on this fall are fullback Braylon Hood and noseguards Ruben Cardoza and Jordan Martinez, along with newcomers DeeV Lugo and Ruben Cardoza Looking at District 1-3A Division 1, Hood said it’s “going to be really competitive. There are going to be two new coaches in this district, which will make a tough district even tougher. I feel like you have to play well every night and get a couple of breaks to win in this district.” The coach feels Brownfield and Denver City sit at the top of the league.23
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Brownfield Cubs — District 1-3A D-I
Cubs Find End To Season A-Bray-Sive
The Cubs are coming off a solid season that saw Brownfield finish with an 8-3 record overall and a 3-1 record during district play that left them in second place when the regular season ended. The team welcomes a new head coach for 2023 as Taheric Brantley takes over the program. Brownfield began 2022 with a streak of wins over Post (45-12), Tulia (35-7), Lubbock Roosevelt (49-34), Dimmitt (61-10), and Littlefield (28-14). The Cubs lost the last nondistrict game to Muleshoe (37-39), but that would not be the last time they waged battle with the Mules. District play opened with a one-score loss to (21-28), which would be enough to keep the Cubs from winning the district championship. The Cubs did sweep their remaining rivals, Lamesa (30-22), Kermit (52-0), and Slaton (20-6). This set up a Bi-District rematch with Muleshoe, who they lost two by a scant two points earlier in the season. The second game was also close though Brownfield fell in the end by ten points (37-47) to see their season come to an end. The Cubs enter 2023 with a new head coach though the hiring process was a bit odd as the first announcement was eventually retracted, and then a subsequent hire was made two weeks later. New Head Coach Taheric Brantley is a familiar name in the area. Bratley graduated from Lubbock High, ran track at Texas Tech, and began his coaching career as an assistant at Brownfield before spending time at Lubbock Coronado as a defensive coordinator. Now Coach Brantley will hope to guide the Cubs back to the postseason. 23
School: Brownfield Mascot: Cubs Colors: Red/White District: 1-3A D-I Head Coach: Taheric Brantley Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Lettermen Lost: 17
Lettermen Returning: 21 Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Defensive Starters Returning: 6 All State Potentials: JJ Martinez Players to Watch: Kaden Wisc, Jo Jo Carrillo, Michael Perez
2023 BROWNFIELD CUBS Superfans Victor & Virginia Herrera
2023 BROWNFIELD VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Opponent Place Time Aug. 25 Post H 7:00 Sept. 01 Tulia T 7:00 Sept. 08 Roosevelt# H 7:00 Sept. 15 Dimmitt T 7:00 Sept. 22 Littlefield H 7:00 Sept. 29 Muleshoe H 7:00 Oct. 06 Denver City* H 7:00 Oct. 13 Lamesa* T 7:00 Oct. 20 Kermit*$ H 7:00 Oct. 27 Open Nov. 03 Slaton* T 7:00 $Senior Night #Homecoming *District
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Bushland Falcons — District 2-3A D-I
Bushland Sports Talent, Hard Workers
From chemistry last season to talent and work ethic this season, the Bushland Falcons would love to tie all of it together in 2023. “We had a great senior class with great chemistry,” head coach Josh Reynolds said of last year’s Falcons, who lost just twice all year, including in the third round of the state playoffs to eventual state finalist Brock (51-27). That followed post-season wins over Kermit (55-6) and Jim Ned (28-10). Last year’s 21-member strong senior class included receivers/defensive backs Tate Butcher and Baylor King, lineman Ethan Thompson, linebacker Matt Bridges, and running back Ivan Soto. They’ll be missed, but Bushland welcomes back 21 other players, including four offensive and six defensive regulars. “It’s a good group of talent and hard-working kids,” said Reynolds, who is 28-8 in three seasons at Bushland. Leading Bushland’s spread offense will be senior quarterback Dawson Jaco, who in 2022 completed 247of-389 passes for an eye-popping 3,360 yards with 41 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Jaco rushed for another 206 yards and seven scores. Spearheading the Falcons’ 10-1 defense is senior lineman Charley Pitt, who last season recorded 86 tackles (13 TFLs) and seven sacks. Other top defenders back are linebacker Austin Rider, with 77 tackles (11 TFLs) and seven sacks, and senior lineman Easton Fuentes, along with speedster Tanner Adams, a defensive back with 4.4 speed. As a receiver, Adams caught 13 passes for 233 yards and four TDs last year. Another receiver, Kade Gavina, caught 20 passes for 302 yards and two TDs, while AJ Marquez rushed for 285 yards and two scores. Joining Pitt on the offensive line will be Ty Morris and Canon Melban. Others Reynolds is counting on are Stratton Molloy, junior newcomers Holt Humphrey, Jake White, Max Rodriguez, and Jake White, as well as Jaxon Fotsch, Cotton Reynolds, and Mason Melban. Bushland debuts at home against West Plains before road games against Canadian and Childress. Homecoming against Borger on Sept. 15, another home game against Dumas, then a neutral site contest against El Paso Riverside leads into the district opener at Muleshoe. The regular-season winds down at home against River Road, at Shallowater, and home against Dalhart prior to a bye in the final week. Reynolds thinks Shallowater is the team to beat.23
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, Ryan Hand, Tedd Esper, Kyle Love, Joel Love, Derrek Mauldini, Conner Copley, Phil Dryer, Levi Hayden, Austin Thurman, John Block Last Season’s Over All Record: 11-2 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 3rd Team Eliminated by: Black Number of Letterman. Lost: 21 Number of Letterman. Returning: 21
Number Off. Starters Returning: 4 Number Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 10-1 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Skill Depth All State Potential: Charley Pitt, Dawson Jaco, Easton Fuentes, Holt Humphrey, Austin Rider Players To Watch: Kade Gavina, AJ Marquez, Ty Morris, Stratton Molloy, Cannon Melban, Turner Johnson, Brandon Adams Promising Newcomers: Jake White, Jaxon Fetsch, Colton Reynolds, Mason Melban Athletic Director: Josh Reynolds Superintendent: Chris Wipington Principal: Rick Davis
2023 BUSHLAND VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Opponent Aug. 25 West Plains Sept. 01 Canadian Sept. 08 Childress Sept. 15 Borger# Sept.. 22 Dumas Sept. 29 El Paso Riverside Oct. 06 Muleshoe Oct. 13 River Road^ Oct. 20 Shallowater Oct. 27 Dalhart$ Nov. 03 OPEN
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Dalhart Golden Wolves — District 2-3A D-I
Wolves Look For More After Surprising A Season Ago
The Wolves have been somewhat up and down in recent years, and 2022 was expected to be one of those down seasons as the team retooled with a younger roster. Somebody forgot the tell Dalhart that as the team fought and battled despite inexperience and out achieved the expectation most had for the 2022 squad. Dalhart dropped the opener against Perryton (20-48) but bounced back to take down Spearman (43-35). A (2649) loss to Friona stopped the momentum, but the Wolves rallied and beat Borger (35-27) and Levelland (33-24) to end non-district play with a 4-2 record. District play started with a significant (28-26) triumph over Amarillo River Road, but Dalhart did not notch another win through their remaining gauntlet of district rivals. Losses to Shallowater (39-71), Bushland (12-62), and Muleshoe (23-27) left the Wolves limping into the playoffs, but in a testament to the team’s grit, Dalhart took down Denver City (31-21) in their Bi-District battle. The 2022 season ended against Whitesboro (15-65), leaving Dalhart 5-6 on the year overall. Head Coach Joey Read will have a bit more experience to rely on heading into 2023, as only ten lettermen were lost to graduation. With twenty-four lettermen back for 2023, including eight starters on offense and seven on defense, the Wolves are in a better position to make some noise this coming campaign. Though overall, team depth could create a problem if the injury bug comes calling. Kyler Read (QB/DE 6’2 210 Jr.) leads Dalhart’s Spread offense. Read threw for 2095 yards and 20 TDs a season ago and also rushed for 943 yards and another 15 TDs via the ground. Mitchel Bailey (RB/OLB 5’6 150 Sr.) adds some experience to the backfield. Corbin Carnesecca (WR/DB 5’9 150 Sr.) and Orbin Hernandez (TE/OLB 190 Sr.) are the top receiving threats back for 2023. Upfront on the O-line, David Castro (OT/DL 5’10 230 Sr.) and Ben Turner (G/DL 6’1 330 Sr.) are both three-year starters back, and they are joined by secondyear starter Drew Fisher (OT/DL 6’0 250 Jr.) to give the unit a solid core of experienced players.
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: Ij Hinojos, Connor Fuentes, James Hopper Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-6 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2 Team Eliminated By: Whitesboro Number of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number of Lettermen Returning: 24 Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Defensive Starters Returning: 7
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Dalhart runs a 4-2-5 as their base defensive set, and the Wolves will have seven starters back to harass and stop opposing teams. Jett Puga (RB/ILB 5’9 180 Sr.) is a force to be reckoned with, and Puga is joined by Alex Penton (RB/OLB 6’0 185 Sr.) to give the linebacker corps a solid one-two punch. Hunter Trusler (WR/DB 6’1 180 Soph.) and Steven Cordova (WR/OLB 6’0 180 Sr.) are two more defenders that opposing offenses will need to keep an eye on. The 2023 season kicks off on August 25h at Perryton Sundown comes to Dalhart on September 1st, and the Wolves go to Spearman September 8th. Friona visits for Homecoming September 15th. Dalhart closes out nondistrict play with back-to-back away games at Borger September 22nd and at Levelland September 29th. 23
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Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1946 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2095 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards allowed: 2566 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1988 Major Team Strength: Returning Starters Major Team Weakness: Depth at certain positions All State Potentials: Alex Penton Players to Watch: Jett Puga, Corbin Carnesecca, Orbin Hernandez, Hunter Trusler, Kyler Read, Ben Turner, David Castro Athletic Director: Joey Read Superintendent: Jeff Byrd Principal: Scot Wright
Muleshoe Mules — District 2-3A D-I
Mules Back In The Barn Prepping For Another Playoff Run
The Mules are coming off a solid 2022 season that saw them win against the majority of their foes but not quite get over the hump in a handful of tough matchups. The squad will have a few key players to replace heading in this coming season though the overall roster is a bit more experienced, so that should flatten the learning curve and give Muleshoe a shot at a deep postseason run. Muleshoe began 2022 with a loss to Littlefield (7-28), but the team rebounded with five straight wins over Lamesa (41-14), Friona (39-21), Tulia (37-20), Abernathy (27-20), and a tight game over Brownfield (39-37) to close out nondistrict play. The Mules dropped two of their first three on the district slate with tough losses to Bushland (0-34) and Shallowater (20-48), sandwiching a victory over Amarillo River Road (14-6). The Mules evened their district mark and qualified for the postseason with a big win over Dalhart (27-23) to carry some momentum into the playoffs. In a Bi-District round rematch of their earlier game, Muleshoe again came out victorious with a (47-37) triumph. However, in a matchup up against the eventual runners-up for the state title, Brock, the Mules lost (20-57) to see the season come to an end. Muleshoe finished 8-4 overall in Head Coach Jason Richard’s third season as the leader of the football program.
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 Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-4 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Round Team Eliminated By: Brock Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Lettermen Returning: 16 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8
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Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1802 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1928 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 184 per game/2217 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 122 per game/1472 Major Team Strength: Depth from last year Major Team Weakness: Inexperience All State Potentials: Daniel Sianez, Sebastian Kirven Players to Watch: Nathan Martens, Sebastian Kirven, Aaron Morales, Maurico Herrera, Daniel Sianez, Noah Cantu. Promising Newcomers: Yahir Quezada, Ozmart Rodriguez, Raymond Cortez
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Twelve lettermen have graduated and moved on, although sixteen return for 2023. Offensive Coordinator Chris Mosier will have eight starters back to run his Spread Offense, and defensively, Coordinator Darrell Davis welcomes back seven starters to his 4-2-5 base set. The Mules boast a pair of All-State prospects in Sebastian Kirven (WR/TE/LB 6’0 205 Sr.) and Daniel Sianez (RB 5’10 180 Sr.), and both players will look to close out their high school careers with strong finishes. Nathan Martens (QB 6’2 175 Jr.) and Aaron Morales (G/LB 5’9 195 Jr.) are another two players vital to Muleshoe’s success in 2023 and beyond. The coaches also cited Mauricio Herrera and Noah Cantu as players to watch this coming season. Promising newcomers to the varsity roster include Yahir Quezada, Ozmart Rodriguez, and Raymond Cortez.
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Shallowater Mustangs - District 2-3A D-I
Shallowater In Search Of Deeper Run
Shallowater has won ten games in back-to-back seasons, which highlights how strong they have been throughout the regular season. The gauntlet that is the Texas High School playoffs is never easy, and the Mustangs have won postseason games each season, though a deeper run is always the goal of coaches, players, and community, so Shallowater hopes to get back to it and make that happen in 2023. The Mustangs began 2022 with a trio of victories over Monahans (47-27), Seminole (40-27), and Hereford (5518). The first loss came against Midland Greenwood (2843), but the Mustangs closed out the non-district schedule with wins over Idalou (15-8) and Pecos (63-17). On their way to a district championship, Shallowater beat Dalhart (71-39), Bushland (43-28), Muleshoe (4820), and Amarillo River Road (38-0). The regular season ended with the Mustangs 9-1 overall and 4-0 during district play. The win streak continued into the postseason as the Mustangs took down Lamesa (41-3) in their Bi-District matchup. The season ended with a (14-17) loss to Paradise the following week. The coaching staff did not provide an updated roster or depth chart prior to press time, but we can look at last year’s stats for a few takeaways on the coming season. The Mustangs’ senior quarterback is gone for 2023, and there isn’t much varsity experience behind him. One sophomore attempted two passes in 2022, so the team will be young at the crucial position of QB. Two juniors each rushed for more than 900 yards last season, so both of those players will be seniors looking to hit the thousand-yard benchmark in 2023. The top three receivers were all seniors though Shallowater should have a good offensive line back to help control the line of scrimmage.23
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Ballinger Bearcats — District: 2-3A D-II
Bearcats Look To Turn Things Around In Lang’s Second Season Ty Lang’s first season as Ballinger’s head coach didn’t go the way he envisioned. The Bearcats lost their first nine games in 2022 before winning their finale against Grape Creek, 55-21. That victory immediately followed two of Ballinger’s closest other games against Brady (40-26) and San Angelo TLCA (34-27). Lang hopes that late-season success, plus the return of most of last year’s team, bodes well for 2023. “With some key starters returning and with several players gaining key experience, we look to continue taking steps forward as a program,” Lang said, who welcomes back eight offensive and seven defensive starters among 18 lettermen. “Our kids have been working hard, and
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Number of Lettermen Returning: 8 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 All State Potentials: Zach Canada, Kyle Bullard
we look forward to the challenges that are in front of us. We understand there is still work to be done, but we are excited about the opportunity to compete with our teammates.” The 2022 struggles were difficult to watch, coming just a couple of seasons after the Bearcats went 10-2 under head coach Chuck Lipsey for their best record in a quarter-of-a-century. Lipsey retired after five seasons as Ballinger’s head coach following the 2021 campaign, which saw the Bearcats finish just above .500 at 6-5. Lang, who graduated from Graham High School and Hardin-Simmons, arrived in Ballinger after spending eight
Wall Hawks — District 2-3A D-II
seasons at Decatur, the last as interim head coach. In 2018 he helped the Eagles to the Class 4A Division I state semifinals, eight years after he helped the Brownwood Lions to the 3A semis. Ballinger’s second-year head coach believes the Bearcats’ chances of turning things around in 2023 rest mostly on a couple of potential all-state players in Zach Canada and Kyle Bullard. With a year of learning his system, Lang knows the Bearcats will be a stronger unit this fall as they try to chase down a playoff spot in the district, where the coach feels Wall and Early will set the standard.23
Hawks Poised For Another Deep Playoff Push
After a fabulous 2022 season, the Wall Hawks should be poised for another deep playoff run this fall. Eight offensive and nine defensive starters return among 18 letter-winners off last year’s squad that forged a 12-2 record that featured an undefeated district championship and convincing playoff wins over Childress and Idalou before the fun ended in the state quarterfinals with a 45-10 loss to Canadian, which went on to narrowly lose in the semifinals to eventual champion Gunter, 21-20. Graduation claimed 10 players off the 2022 roster, but veteran head coach Houston Guy – who in 16 years at Wall has produced an impressive 156-46 record – boasts a speedy roster that should make another serious run in 2023. The proven talent includes a studly offensive backfield featuring senior fullback Nathan Pepper, junior quarterback Gunner Dillard and junior running back Briggs Jones (5-10, 155, 4.5). Pepper (6-0, 185, 4.6) rushed for 1,065 yards and 15 touchdowns on 135 carries last season, while junior quarterback Gunner Dillard (6-0, 180, 4.6) rushed for 697 yards and nine TDs on 134 carries while completing 16-of-60 passes for three TDs and 10 interceptions in Wall’s run-heavy flexbone offense which produced more than 4,000 yards on the ground and less than 400 in the air in 2022. The offense will be bolstered by sophomore running back Hagyn Barbee (5-10, 170, 4.5) and Luke Kemp, who will be looking to improve last season’s 167 receiving yards. The Hawks’ 3-3 stack defense will be anchored by senior linebacker Logan Thomas (6-2, 210, 4.7), the top returning tackler with 85 stops a year ago, junior defensive end Brylan White (6-2, 205, 4.8), who had 76 tackles, and defensive back Ryan Allen, who had 36 takedowns. Allen also handles punting duties. Others the Hawks will be leaning on include Garrett Guy, offensive linemen Lee Brake and Kirkland Pritz, and newcomer Ethan Michalwicz. Looking ahead to Wall’s district schedule, Coach Guy looks for Early, Ballinger, and Brady to provide the toughest opposition for his Hawks in league play.23
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School: Wall Mascot: Hawks Colors: Green and White District: 2-3A D-II Head Coach: Houston Guy Offensive Coordinator: Shawn Beeles Defensive Coordinator: Craig Slaighter Assistant Coaches: Tyler Warren, Rob Londerholm, Henry White, Jeremy Gordon, Bryan Morrison Last Season’s Overall Record: 12-2 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 3-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 4 Team Eliminated by: Canadian Number of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number of Lettermen Returning: 18 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense: Flexbone Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 4071 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 396 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 805 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 450 Major Team Strength: speed Major Team Weakness: size All State Potentials: Nathan Pepper, Briggs Jones, Ryan Allen Players to Watch: Hagyn Barbee, Gunner Dillard, Garrett Guy Promising Newcomers: Ethan Michalwicz
Early Longhorns — District D2 3-A D-II
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Daniel Price said his Early Longhorns got back where they wanted to be last fall. “The 2022 Longhorns had a great season. We had lots of experience with the senior class. The family played well and accomplished the goal of getting back to the playoffs and winning a gold ball.” That gold ball was awarded after a 62-0 bi-district win over Compass Academy before the season ended with a 42-14 loss to eventual semifinalist Canadian, capping a 7-5 season. Graduation claimed just over half of last year’s roster, resulting in a dozen lettermen, including six starters on offense and four on D. “The 2023 Longhorns have a tradition to uphold, and we are excited about the returners from last year’s team. We have to fill a few holes, but the experience coming back is going to help us,” Price said, who is 21-14 in three seasons guiding the Longhorns. Early’s experience shows up in the form of a quartet of all-district performers, including senior first-teamers Griffin Cheslock, Dalton Adams, and Kaleb Ozuna. A running back/safety, Cheslock (5-10, 165) was the
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leading rusher in the Longhorns’ spread multiple offense last season, chomping up 1,211 yards and 11 touchdowns on 169 carries. He also logged 30 tackles. Adams (6-3, 215) recorded 25 pancakes, 71 tackles (22 TFLs), and a team-high 10 sacks as an offensive tackle and linebacker in Early’s 4-3 defense in 2022. An offensive tackle/ linebacker, Ozuna (5-10, 190) led Early last year with 134 tackles (13 TFLs) plus had 512 rushing yards and seven TDs on 85 carries. Another senior, offensive tackle Jacob Braun (6-3, 240), was all-district second team for his team-leading 38 pancakes. Sophomore quarterback/linebacker Rohyn Price (6-1, 205) returns after playing a variety of positions last year,
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School: Early High School Mascot: Longhorns Colors: Purple & Gold District: D2 3-A D-II Head Coach: Daniel Price Defensive Coordinator: Rusty Clippinger Assistant Coaches: Chad Burleson, Randall Case, Jason Cheslock, Xavier Haines, Scott Kello, Justine Palmer, Ty Palmer, Greg Vaughn Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2md Team Eliminated Your Team: Canadian Number Of Lettermen Lost: 14 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number Of Defensive
Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Multiple Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1986 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2857 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1365 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1035 Major Team Strength: Tradition and Leadership Major Team Weakness: Replacing a large Graduation Class All State Potentials: Griffin Cheslock, Dalton Adams, Kaleb Ozuna, Jacob Braun Players To Watch: Ki Houston, Robyn Price, Reece Middleton, Dillon Miller, Izik Delgado, Brooks Clippinger, Dylan Brame, Justin Pierce Promising Newcomers: Weston Barton, Rico Vasquez, Keegan Sherrill, Ben Bleth
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making 50 tackles (5 TFLs). Other quarterback candidates are junior Weston Barton (6-0, 180), who Price said “led our JV team last year and will play a big role for us this fall,” and Justin Pierce, who in ’22 completed 16-of-27 passes for 298 yards, three TDs, and four interceptions. Leading returning receivers are Ki Houston with 15 catches, including five TDs, and Reece Middleton with 10 grabs. Houston also punts and kicks, having made 37-of-42 PATs a year ago. Up front is junior center Brooks Clippinger (5-10, 220), who “will anchor our offensive line,” Price said. In the defensive trenches will be Izik Delgado, who had 37 tackles (10 TFLs) in 2022, and Dylan Brame. Looking to make a name for themselves will be players such as Dillon Miller, Rico Vasquez, Keegan Sherrill, and Ben Bleth. The Longhorns get rolling Aug. 25 at home against Bangs, then play three of the next four on the road against Tolar, Hamilton, and Burnet, with a home game against Comanche tossed in. District play begins with back-toback home games against Ballinger and Brady, then it’s at Grape Creek, home against Wall, and at TLCA. “Our district is tough. Every team brings back key players, and it will be a tough schedule to navigate to get back into the playoffs,” said Price, who sees Wall and Brady as Early’s toughest challengers.23
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Canadian Wildcats — District 3-3A D-II
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Geographically, Canadian is a bit out of the way, so most Texans would struggle to point out the town on a map, but savvy high school football fans in the state know the road to championship runs smack dab through Wildcat country. This has been true for a long while now, and legendary coach Chris Koetting was certainly a huge part of the Wildcat’s success. Koetting amassed a 163-25 record in his fourteen seasons at the helm of the program before stepping down for medical reasons this spring. Few, if any, coaches in the state can boast a better record during that time span, and coach Koetting will be missed, but he leaves the program in more than capable hands. The new Canadian Head Coach is Andy Cavalier, who has been promoted from defensive coordinator, where he worked alongside Koetting after a stint as Pampa’s head coach. Coach Cavalier has football in his veins, as his father was also a legendary coach at Pampa. Last season Canadian once again proved to be the team to beat in order to hoist the trophy. After upholding state pride against Seminole, Oklahoma, with a (49-14) victory in the season opener, the Wildcats uncharacteristically dropped back-to-back games versus
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School: Canadian Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Black & Gold District: 3-3A D-II Head Coach: Chris Koetting Offensive Coordinator: Hayden Merket Defensive Coordinator: Andy Cavalier Assistant Coaches: Morgan Brady, Jeff Isom, Tim Fletcher, Brandon Wall, Chase Palmore 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: Semi-Finals Team Eliminated By: Gunther Number of Lettermen Lost: 22 Number of Lettermen Returning: 17 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: 3990 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 3193 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1328 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1662 Major Team Strength: Tradition Major Team Weakness: Lack of Depth on offensive line All State Potentials: Luke Flowers, Camren Cavalier, Preston Miller, Emiliano Hernandez. Wyatt Davis Players to Watch: Kaden Crook, Julian Dominguez, Nathan Wagner, Max Dumbauld Promising Newcomers: Camden Crook, Nehemiah Harris, Leon Tu, Brizon Wilmoth
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Childress Bobcats — District 3-3A D-II
Cats Hunting 3-3A D-II Crown Bo Helm’s first season as head coach at Childress saw the Bobcats claim a district runner-up title and post a bi-district win over Coahoma before an area-round loss to Wall, all of that resulting in a solid 7-5 record. While nine graduated players – including receiver/ defensive back Lamont Nickleberry, receiver/linebacker Seth Taylor and safety Nick McMinn – will be missed, Helm’s sophomore season is shaping up to be impressive, as well as seven offensive starters return among 19 veterans. Helm will have more work to do in his 4-3 defense with just three returning regulars. “I’m excited to watch our kids continue to grow and compete. I think this group is hungry to be successful,” said Helm, a South Dakota State graduate Childress’ offensive front seems to be in good shape, anchored by senior right tackle Ethan Ferguson (6-5, 255). A 3-year starter, Helm called Ferguson a “dominant presence who has the ability to be a game-changer. He’ll be joined up front by senior second-year center Adrian Macias (5-9, 220), who “brings back experience on the interior” and junior tackle Caleb Mayden (6-1, 215), who “continued to get better through his sophomore year and is poised to have a big junior year. Caleb will be a huge asset to the offensive line,” Helm said. Quarterbacking Childress’ spread offense will be junior Drake Rabe (6-0, 160), who last season completed 80-of-162 passes for 1,192 yards with 13 touchdowns and six picks. Senior receiver/defensive back Isaiah Jalomo (5-11, 170, 4.58) returns after making 27 catches for 405 yards and three TDs, along with 32 tackles and two interceptions. “Isaiah is a great route runner with sure hands,” Helm said. Senior receiver/linebacker Mark Willis (5-8, 150) was good for 14 pass receptions for 177 yards, while at running back will be senior Darean Mathis (5-8, 185, 4.46), who in 2022 rushed for 1,131 yards and 10 touchdowns on 164 carries. “Darean is an explosive back with home run capabilities,” Helm said. Another good route runner with good hands is junior receiver/defensive back Cash Hightower (5-8, 160). Junior Logan Oldham (5-8, 150) is another receiver option, as is sophomore receiver/defensive end Colton Teichelman (5-9, 170), who Helm called “high energy who flies around on the field.” Childress’ defense will benefit from the return of senior linebacker Scout Smith (6-0, 210, 4.78), who
School: Childress High Mascot: Bobcats Colors: Blue & White District: 3-3A D-II Head Coach: Bo Helm Offensive Coordinator: Reid Ware Defensive Coordinator: Matthew Olson Assistant Coaches: Lee Brandon, Brady Blake, Kolby Pool, Jody Simmons, Trent Mayden Jay Wise, JJ Jalomo Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Wall Lettermen Lost: 9 Lettermen Returning: 19 Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3
Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1766 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2246 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1602 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1407 Major Team Strength: Gained Depth & Experience on offense All State Potentials: Ethan Ferguson, Scout Smith, De Leon Mathis Players To Watch: Isaiah Jalomo, Drake Robe, Mark Willis Promising Newcomers: Colton Teichelman
missed last season due to injury after making 107 tackles as a sophomore. “After missing a season, Scout will be hungry to make a statement,” Helm said. He’ll be joined by veteran seniors Isaac Salinas (5-11, 165), who made 81 tackles (5 TFLs) and three sacks up front last season, and senior Kashton Patterson (5-8, 150), who logged 69 tackles from his secondary spot. Special teams appear solid with senior kicker Alejandro Romero (5-8, 140), who booted 24-of-28 PATs and 2-of-3 field goals last season. The Bobcats kick off the 2023 campaign at home against Abernathy, then go to Breckenridge, host Bushland, go to Holliday, and host Bowie for homecoming Sept. 22. District begins two weeks later at Canadian, then it’s home against Tulia, at Spearman, home against Dimmitt and at Friona. “We still have a very tough district. Every week is a battle,” said Helm, who gives the preseason district favorite title to Canadian.23 211
2023 CHILDRESS BOBCATS VARSITY Name Isaiah Jalomo Scout Smith Dareon Mathis Mark Willis Kashton Patterson Alejandro Romero Billy Moore Adrian Macias Isaac Salinas Jordan Nelson Ethan Ferguson Jacob Ellerbrook Drake Rabe Logan Oldham Kadin Hendren
Ht 5’9 6’0 5’8 5’8 5’8 5’8 5’10 5’9 5’11 6’0 6’4 5’7 6’0 5’8 5’9
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Dimmitt Bobcats — District 3-3A D-II
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Kasen Geiser
5’10
145
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155
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Alex Lizama
5’9
230
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Karter Husband
5’7
170
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Kade Jenkins
5’8
160
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Adam Garza
5’10
200
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Hayden Cribbs
5’9
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Jaime Gutierrez
5’10
235
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Caleb Mayden
6’1
210
OL/DL
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Cole Pierce
6’2
205
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Owen Dill
5’8
175
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Cash Hightower
5’8
160
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Cooper Sides
5’10
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Bobcats Look To Restore Confidence In 2023
After securing three wins in his first season as head coach of the Dimmitt Bobcats, Johnny Nino saw his team backslide a bit in 2022 when the purple and white went winless. “Our team last season played hard. We ran into the injury bug, which prevented the team from reaching its full potential,” Nino said. Graduation took out half of last year’s roster, with six offensive and eight defensive starters returning among 10 veterans. “We will need good things to happen early for us to get our confidence up,” Nino said. “We will need to avoid injuries and stay as healthy as possible. Our younger players will need to step up and fill the holes left by our departing seniors.” While depth up front could be an issue, Dimmitt’s offensive line has a solid starting point with three-year starter Jorje Pena along with Randy Gomez and Ezequiel Pina. Nino said Pena, who recorded 41 tackles and five sacks in
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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, Isaac Gauna, Rudy Bonilla, Gerardo Prieto, Gabriel Mireles, Martin Rodriguez Last Season’s Overall Record: 0-10 Last Season’s District Record: 0-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 11 Number of Lettermen Returning: 10 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 550
Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1013 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1956 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 2031 Major Team Strength: Skill positions 2405 Major Team Weakness: Strength, offensive line depth Players to Watch: Vicente Soto, Jorje Pena, Randy Gomez, Janny Morales, Adrik Bustos, Ezequiel Pina, Diego Santellano, Jordan Casas, Blake Howell Promising Newcomers: Xaden Vargas, Jack Lunsford, Tradien Worsham, Flavio Aguirre Athletic Director: Bret Bethke Superintendent: Jill Millican Principal: Maritssa Flores
the Bobcats’ 3-3 stack defense in 2022, “will be counted on to anchor our O-line. Gomez, who logged 18 tackles a year ago, “has been getting stronger and we are looking for him to take the next step in his development.” And, Pina “stepped in as a freshman after injuries on the O-line. We look for big improvements from him.” Skill position veterans include Johnny Morales, who caught a dozen passes for 300 yards and four TDs in Dimmitt’s spread offense plus had 22 tackles as a defensive
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back, and Adrik Bustos, who ran for 100 yards and as a linebacker logged 34 tackles. Another linebacker, Jordan Casas, was good for 59 tackles in 2022. Others being counted on are Vicente Soto, Blake Howell, and Diego Santellano, along with newcomers Xaden Vargas, Jack Lunsford, Tradien Worsham, and Flavio Aguirre. The kicking game will be handled by Diego Santellano after he kicked 8-of-10 PATs and a 35-yard field goal. The Bobcats open the season at home against Memphis before road games against Olton and Sunray. After hosting Brownfield and Highland Park for homecoming on Sept. 22, then a bye, district play begins in Spearman, then it’s home against Friona at Tulia and Childress, then back home to Canadian. “Our district is always one of the toughest in the state,” said Nino, who believes Canadian, Childress, and Spearman are the teams to beat. 23
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Friona Chieftains — District 3-3A D-II
Chieftains Boast Experienced O-Line A dozen returning lettermen – half of whom started last season – will lead the way for the Friona Chieftains in 2023. The Chieftains won half of their regular-season games in 2022, then narrowly lost in the bi-district round of the state playoffs to Idalou, 24-21. “We had a young team that fought hard all year,” coach Jimmy Arias said. Nine players graduated. Looking ahead to this year’s squad, Arias, who is 47-40 in his eight years as head coach (21 overall) at Friona, said, “We will have experience on the O-line but will be very young at quarterback.” Senior running back/ defensive back Abisai Torres (5-8, 160, 4.6) should figure
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Opponent Place Open Panhandle T Muleshoe H Dalhart T Farwell# H Slaton T Tulia* H Dimmit* T Canadian* H Spearman* T Childress* H *District
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extensively into Friona’s 2023 game plans. Last year in the Chieftain’s spread offense, Torres ran 82 times for 510 yards and four touchdowns. Clearing the way up front will be senior lineman Erik Jaramillo (5-10, 285, 5.1), who, in Friona’s 3-4 defense a year ago, logged 37 tackles and four sacks. Doing the dirty work alongside Jaramillo will be junior center Angel Saucedo (5-8, 200), who Arias said “calls out our schemes,” and senior Aaron Rodriguez (5-7, 240), who the coach described as “a guard with great experience.” Under center will be senior quarterback/defensive back Jose Saucedo (5-8, 155), who in 2022 completed 71-of-145 passes for 965 yards with nine touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Senior receiver Josh Gonzales (5-7, 155) figures to be one of Saucedo’s top targets after making eight catches for 245 yards and three TDs last fall. Another senior receiver is Johnny Gonzalez (5-7, 145), who last season made 29 tackles from his spot in the secondary, while junior running back/linebacker Owen McGaughy (5-8, 180) had 42 stops. Friona’s defense will be boosted by junior linebacker Abram Rocha (5-7, 185). Looking at the Chieftain’s 2023 district, Arias said Canadian and Childress are the teams to beat. “It’s one of the toughest districts in the state,” the coach said.23
School: Friona Mascot: Chieftains Colors: Red and White District: 3-3A D-II Head Coach: Jimmy Arias Offensive Coordinator: Elias Carrillo Defensive Coordinator: Derreck Hernandez Assistant Coaches: Jaden O’neal, Josh Portillo, David Towner Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-6 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Idalou Number of Lettermen Lost: 9 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive
Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2632 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1159 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1852 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1965 Major Team Strength: Offensive Line Major Team Weakness: QB All State Potentials: Abisai Torres Players to Watch: Eric Jaramillo, Abraham Rocha Promising Newcomers: Owen McGaughy Athletic Director: Jimmy Arias Superintendent: Jimmy Burns Principal: Erika Montana
2023 FRIONA CHIEFTAINS VARSITY Name Issac Olmos Josh Gonzalez Jose Saucedo Johnny Gonzalez Jorge Garcia Abisai Torres Dieter Ally Andrew Flores Erik Jaramillo Jose Alvidrez Spencer Stokes Franciso Perez Aaron Rodriguez Hevilat Periz Angel Saucedo
Ht 5’9” 5’7” 5’8” 5’7” 5’3” 5’8” 5’10” 5’9” 5’10” 5’9” 5’8” 5’5” 5’7” 5’7” 5’8”
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185
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215
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145
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Diego Quezada
5’8”
200
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Mario Garcia
5’9”
220
OL/DL
So
Aaron Rosales
5’7”
140
QB/DB
So
Brice Jeter
5’10”
180
TE/LB
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Jameson Daniels
5’10”
160
WR/DB
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Spearman Lynx — District 3-3A D-II
Lynx Look To Start 2023 How 2022 Closed
Aaron Witten would like nothing better to start the 2023 season, in large part how they closed out the 2022 campaign. Last year’s Lynx went into the state playoffs as a No. 4 seed but managed to knock off Abernathy (21-7) and Alpine (49-0) before falling in the regional round to state semifinalist Canadian (63-14). “We had a great ending to the 2022 season, winning two playoff games and beating a top-seeded Abernathy team,” Witten said. Lost from that 5-8 team were 16 lettermen, including tight end Jack Pipkin, quarterback Jack Davis and running back Cason Mackie. Among eight veterans returning are five in Spearman’s multiple-set offense and five in the 3-4 defense. “We’re going to rely on our offensive line and run the ball a lot more than previous seasons,” said Witten, now 41-32 in six seasons at Spearman. Those O-linemen will be led by senior Miles Mathews (6-0, 265, 4.9), a first-team all-district pick a year ago, along with a pair of 13-game starters in tackle Jesus Almanza, who also logged 38 tackles on defense, and guard Ethan Caro. Joining them up front will be Emmanuel Serrano, who recorded 40 tackles in 2022, and sophomore Blayne Klafka (6-1, 220, 4.8), who started last season’s final four games as a freshman. Spearman’s top tackler back is linebacker Brae
School: Spearman Mascot: Lynx Colors: Purple/White District: 3-3A DII Head Coach: Aaron Witten Offensive Coordinator: Aaron Witten Defensive Coordinator: Brandon Reagan Assistant Coaches: Kyler Musgrave, Chad Wilkerson, Reece Shields, Antonio Vaughn, Tate Batton, Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-8 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3
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Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3300 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1000 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2200 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1300 Major Team Strength: Returning Offensive Line Major Team Weakness: Speed All State Potentials: Miles Mathews Players To Watch: Emmanuel Serrano, Ethan Caro, Brae Puentes, Cy Davis, Jesus Almanza Promising Newcomers: Jp Carbajal, Blayne Klafka
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Puentes, who amassed 90 takedowns (5 TFLs) and three fumbles. Another backer/running back is junior JP Carbajal (5-10, 180, 4.7), who played the last five games a year ago and logged 105 yards rushing. Taking over quarterback dues will be junior Cy Davis (6-2, 170, 4.7), who in 2022 started 10 games in the secondary and logged 30 tackles (3 turnovers). Also returning in the defensive backfield is Kevin Quezada and his 49 tackles. Spearman’s kicking game should be solid behind Bryan Lopez, who booted 30-of-32 PATs and a 35-yard field goal last season. Looking ahead to the district slate, Witten expects Canadian, Childress, and Friona to be setting the pace. It will be an extremely tough district again,” the coach said. 2023 Gets started with a good test at home against Stratford.
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Tulia Hornets — District 3-3A D-II
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The Hornets battled through a demanding schedule in 2022, and while wins were tough to come by, Tulia fought all the way down the stretch. A (41-21) triumph over Amarillo Highland Park kicked off the season. Tulia dropped their second game to a gritty Brownfield squad (7-35) before bouncing back to take down SanfordFritch (11-8). Following the 2-1 start, the Hornets lost four straight, including the final two non-district games Against Muleshoe (20-37) and Clarendon (28-41). District play began with a narrow loss to Friona (7-13) and a tough defeat against Childress (15-48). The Hornets buzzed by Dimmitt (56-15), but the momentum was short lives as the season ended with back-to-back losses against very tough Canadian (7-66) and Spearman (6-52) teams. Heading into the 2023 campaign, Tulia returns seventeen lettermen, including six starters on each side of the ball. Head Coach Oscar Murga leads the team after taking over the program a season ago. Offensive Coordinator Tyler Lloyd runs a Spread style offense, and defense Tulia works from a 3-4 for Defensive Coordinator Ryan Rhoades. The team is inexperienced at the skill positions but does return three starters up front on the
School: Tulia High School Mascot: Hornets Colors: Maroon & White District: 3-3A D-II Head Coach: Oscar Murga Offensive Coordinator: Tyler Lloyd Defensive Coordinator: Ryan Rhoades Assistant Coaches: Joe Halloway, Jason Jack, Michael Wickware, Buck Foster, Michael Rhoades Last Season's Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season's District Record: 1-4 Number of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number of Lettermen Returning: 17 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season's Team Rushing Yards: 1387 Last Season's Team Passing Yards: 1411 Major Team Strength: Returning 3 of 5 OL starters from a year ago Major Team Weakness: Graduated a lot of our skill kids Players to Watch: David Molina, Jose Levueno, Diego Trevino, Isaiah Trevino, Corbyn Goss, Nic Carrasco, Zadrian Chavez Promising Newcomers: Aiden Marquez, Logan Becerra
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Abernathy Antelopes — District 4-3A D-II
Antsy Antelopes Eager To Avenge Unexpected Playoff Loss
Abernathy had a great regular season in 2022. Sure, the Antelopes dropped a couple of close games against excellent teams early in non-district play before dominating rivals on the way to an unblemished District championship. And then came the playoffs, which did not go as experts or Abernathy’s faithful would have predicted. The Antelopes lost a tight two-point season opener to a solid Childress squad (14-16) before taking down Slaton (47-8) in week two. The Antelopes beat Denver City (28-12) and Post (50-8) before dropping a one-score game versus Muleshoe (20-27) in the final non-district game. Abernathy ran the table, in impressive fashion, on their district foes Idalou (20-3), Lubbock Roosevelt (40-21), Littlefield (24-0), Stanton (24-0), and Coahoma (49-19) to close out the regular season at 8-2 overall and a perfect 5-0 during district play. The playoffs are always challenging, and nothing is ever a given, but most people had to think the Antelopes would take down a Spearman team that limped into the playoffs with a 3-7 record. To be fair, the Antelopes were not the last postseason team to lose to that Spearman team, who got hot when they needed to be, but the (7-21) loss still had to be a disappointment for Abernathy.
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Seventeen returning lettermen will have a chance to take what they learned and build on the lessons found in a surprising defeat this coming season. Four starters return to both the offense and defense, and Head Coach Justin Wiley (27-9 in 4 seasons at Abernathy) will need to channel that disappointment into positive motivation for his squad. “I coached last year ’s seniors from 7th grade all the way through their senior year,” Coach Wiley wrote. “It was a fun group that always worked hard.” Looking ahead at 2023, Coach Wiley said, “We will be very experienced in about half of our lineup and very inexperienced in the other half. Our guys have worked hard all summer and know the expectations of our program.” The Antelopes’ offense boasts two All-State potential players. Alan Macias (RB/LB 5’9 185 Sr.) rushed for 10 TDs and over a thousand yards a season ago. Kelton
School: Abernathy Number of Offensive Mascot: Antelopes Starters Returning: 4 Colors: Maroon/White Number of Defensive District: 4-3A D-II Starters Returning: 4 Head Coach: Basic Offense: Spread Justin Wiley Basic Defense: 5-3 Offensive Coordinator: Last Season’s Team Shay Easterwood, Rushing Yards: 2526 Ryan McCallister Last Season’s Team Defensive Coordinator: Passing Yards: 1136 Justin Wiley Last Season’s Team Assistant Coaches: Rushing Yards Corey White, Adam Allowed: 1741 Faith, David Revilla, Last Season’s Team Cash Fortune, Jaime Passing Yards Carrasco, Drew Allowed: 903 Thompson Major Team Strength: Last Season’s Overall Offensive Line/RB Record: 8-3 Major Team Weakness: Last Season’s District Experience Record: 5-0 All State Potentials: Last Season’s Playoff Alan Macias, Rolando Record: 0-1 Martinez, Kelton Carver Round of Playoffs Team Players to Watch: Eliminated: Bidistrict Jacob Lemonds, Team Eliminated By: Jackson Arrington, Levi Spearman Carrillo, Dane Provost, Number of Lettermen Carson Curry Lost: 17 Promising Newcomers: Number of Lettermen Elijah Trejo, Caleb Returning: 17 Brown Carver (OL 6’3 270 Jr) was a big reason why this talented prospect is a name to watch and remember. On defense, Rolando Martinez (S/WR 6’0 180 Jr.) is a dominating defensive back that opposing offenses must account for. Other key Abernathy players to watch include Jacob Lemonds (OL), Jackson Arrington(OL), Levi Carrillo (LB), Dane Provost (LB), and Carson Curry (TE/LB). The coaches named Elijah Trejo (QB) and Caleb Brown (RB/ LB) as the most promising newcomers for 2023. Speaking about the coming campaign, Coach Wiley said, “Our district will be interesting this year. Half of the schools will have a new head coach this year. It will be very competitive from top to bottom. Abernathy will face Coahoma, Idalou, Littlefield, Lubbock Roosevelt, and Stanton for district bragging right and a chance at another postseason berth. 23
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Idalou Wildcats — District 4-3AA
Strong 2023 Season Has Idalou Hungry For More
The Wildcats did not need long to sharpen their claws in a new system last season. Head Coach Clay White led Idalou to a strong season in his first year leading the program. A solid senior class certainly helped the transition go more smoothly than we’ve seen some programs adapt to such change, which is a testament to both Coach White and his players. The 2002 season began with back-to-back victories over Sweetwater (38-20) and New Deal (14-9), but sometimes you can learn more about a team from how they handle adversity. Idalou dropped a tough one against Holliday (7-37), but the Wildcats fired back the following week and shut out Vernon (17-0). A tight one-score loss to Shallowater (8-15) ended the non-district schedule. District play also started on a down note with a (3-20) loss to Abernathy, but again the Wildcats showed their tenacity and came back with wins over Coahoma (2816), Lubbock Roosevelt (38-14), Littlefield (17-13), and Stanton (56-34) to finish as district runners-up. Idalou won a hard-fought contest over Friona (24-21) to advance beyond Bi-District. After shutting out Crane
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School: Idalou Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Green & Gold District: 4-3AA Head Coach: Clay White Offensive Coordinator: Taylor Cain Defensive Coordinator: Brody Anthony Assistant Coaches: Thomas Brockman, Garrett Heard, Jacob Thompson, Jaren Shipp, Zane Mauney, Clint White, Chris Samaniego Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-4 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Regional Semifinal Team Eliminated by: Wall Number of Lettermen Lost: 16 Number of Lettermen Returning: 15 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4
Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: Multiple 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2346 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1429 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2050 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1185 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Experience All State Potentials: Tate Hendley, Colton Hurst, JT Hodges Players to Watch: Blake Dyas, Kash Koontz, Carter Crump, Lucas Jarnagin Promising Newcomers: Kutter Houchin, Aiden Barrera
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(28-0), the Wildcat’s season ended with a (0-30) loss to Wall to finish 9-4 on the season. Sixteen lettermen were lost from the 2022 squad though fifteen will be back in 2023. Both eh offense and defense will have four starters back to provide the foundation this coming season. Tate Hendley threw for over a thousand yards last season and could break the Idalou school record for passing yards this coming season. Aiden Sanchez is a threat via the ground game, and the combo of Blake Dyas and Carter Crump gives the Wildcats a potent combo of receivers. The trio of Colton Hurst, Nathan Gomez, and Antonio Hernandez will anchor the O-line. JT Hodges is an All-State type talent and a stalwart on
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Littlefield Wildcats — District 4-3A D-II
Littlefield Marches On With New Determination
Final scores and overall records are often the end all, be all of sports, but at its heart, football is still a game and pales in comparison to the things that are most important in this world. Littlefield knows this all too well after the untimely passing of Head Coach Jimmy Thomas. Coach Thomas had a long, storied career on the field and in the classroom at a variety of schools, including Bushland and Channing, before he arrived in Littlefield, and the loss to his former students, coworkers, friends, and family means far more than anything else. This time of year is a very exciting time for all coaches. Let us remember to appreciate all life’s blessings. The Wildcats promoted from within, naming former assistant Coach Bo Bryant to take over. No doubt Coach Bryant accepted the job with a heavy heart and a strong desire to keep building and moving the program forward. Littlefield began 2022 on a roll, taking down Muleshoe (28-7), Denver City (33-14), Post (61-6), and Lamesa (42-0) before falling to Brownfield (14-28) in the final nondistrict matchup. District play began with a narrow one-touchdown loss
School: Littlefield Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Maroon and White District: 4-3A D-II Head Coach: Bo Bryant Offensive Coordinator: Logan Mitchell Defensive Coordinator: Assistant Coaches: Bryan Allcorn, Nathan McKinnon, Bryan Gregory, Jose Delacruz, Nik Clarkson, Rob Ogle, Matthew Arce, Jett Hartley Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-5 Last Season’s District Record: 1-4 Number of Lettermen Lost: 13 Number of Lettermen Returning: 17 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Multiple Odd Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1749 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1731 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1405 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1147 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Brendon Bowman, Jeremiah Trevino Players to Watch: Omar Martinez, MJ Randle, Major McNeese, Chip Green, Sam Hill Promising Newcomers: Quavience Busby, Miguel Terrazas, Bradyn Redman
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to Coahoma (28-35), but the Wildcats rallied to take down Stanton (39-7) to even their district record. The final three games turned the tide of the season in the wrong direction as Littlefield lost to Abernathy (0-24), dropped a tight one at the end to Idalou (13-17), and closed out the season with a (20-42) defeat against Lubbock Roosevelt. Even with the late slide, the Wildcats notched their best overall record since the 2016 season, but the passing of their coach later in November puts all of that in perspective. That said, Coach Thomas would be the first to encourage both the athletes and the coaches to battle on and keep improving on and off the field. So that is exactly what new Head Coach Bo Bryant and his team will do. “Last year, we started out hot with a 4-1 record,” Coach
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Bryant said. “We beat three teams that made the playoffs (Muleshoe, Lamesa, Denver City) and had a couple of tough, close district games that we lost (Coahoma/ Idalou) right at the end. This year looks promising. We have seventeen lettermen coming back, five starters from the offense, and eight defensive starters back. With this experience, we hope to build on last year’s early success and sustain it through the entire season.” Heading into 2023, the Wildcats boast a pair of talented players with All-State caliber talent. Brendon Bowman (OL/DL 6’2 240 5.2 Sr.) is an anchor at the line of scrimmage, and Jeremiah Trevino (LB/TE 5’11 175 4.9 Sr.) takes over at MLB and is expected to be a force for
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Littlefield this coming season. Other key players to watch include Omar Martinez (WR/DB 5’11 150 Jr.), MJ Randle (WR/DB 5’8 150 Jr.), Major McNeese (FS/RB 5’9 170 4.8 Jr.), Chip Green (QB 5’9 165 4.7 Jr.), and Sam Hill (RB/Dl 6’0 160 Jr.) Promising newcomers to the varsity lineup include Quavience Busby, Miguel Terrazas, and Bradyn Redman.23
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Stanton Buffaloes — Stanton 4-3A D-II
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Stanton has not won as many games as their players, coaches, and fans would like in recent years, but the Buffaloes are entering a new era for 2023. This will bring challenges but also increased hope and energy that could manifest into more points on the scoreboard and victories in the win column. This new direction for the football program officially began back in February when new Head Coach and AD Billy Rushing was hired to lead the charge. Coach Rushing was a longtime assistant at Canyon High School and served as the Eagle’s Offensive Coordinator for the last two seasons. During those two seasons as offensive coordinator, Coach Rushing’s Eagles averaged 29.7 points per game while going 18-5 over that span. Conversely, the Buffaloes struggled to put points on the board these past two seasons averaging 14.5 points per game during that time period. Of course, there are many factors that go into determining any stat, and Stanton did surprise many with their strong showing at the end of the 2021 season. The Buffaloes never quite managed such a turnaround in 2023. After winning the opening game against San Angelo Grape Creek (33-8), Stanton dropped three straight versus Merkel (0-15), Forsan (14-34), and
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Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Toughness and belief Major Team Weakness: New system Players to Watch: Bret Davis, Jahir Galindo, Ethan Anaya, Jake Benedict, Kameron Isemann, Landry Cantu, Cooper Gernentz
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Class 2A Top 5 Teams 1. Hawley (16-0)* (112-5-4)** 2. Stratford (11-1)* (10-5-5)** 3. New Deal (9-4)* (20-6-5)** 4. Sonora (10-3)* (16-9-7)** 5. New Home (13-2)* (16-7-7)** *2022 Record **Number of Lettermen & Off. & Def. Starters Returning
Preseason District Selections Division I District 1
District 2
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1. New Deal
1. Sonora
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2. Farwell
2. Floydada
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5. Post
5. Ozona
6. Colorado City
6. West Texas
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6. Anthony
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Division II District 1 1. Sunray 2. Vega 3. Gruver 4. Boys Ranch
District 2 1. Wellington 2. Clarendon 3. Shamrock 4. Quanah 5. Wheeler 6. Memphis
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District 4 1. New Home 2. Seagraves 3. Plains 4. Ropes 5. Smyer 6. Morton
District 5 1. Wink 2. McCamey 3. Sterling City 4. Eldorado 5. Iraan 6. Water Valley
Panhandle Panthers — District 1-2A D-I
Panhandle Will Be Young But Experienced
Having your season end in the playoffs at the hands of the eventual unbeaten state champion isn’t necessarily a bad way to go out. That was the case for the 2022 Panhandle Panthers, who, after beating Floydada (5428) in bi-district, fell to Hawley in area (72-26) to end their season 9-3. “We had a great season, and I really appreciate all that last year’s seniors did for us,” coach Dane Ashley said. “We were a couple of plays away from a 10-win season, and we were knocked out of the playoffs by the eventual state champions. I was very excited by the performance of our younger players, and I am very excited about things to come.” Eight players played their final game against Hawley, among them quarterback Landyn Hack (WTAMU), running back Wyatt Brookshire, and receiver/defensive back Cooper Neil (NW Oklahoma St.). Nineteen players return, including five regulars on offense and seven on defense. “At any given time, we were playing with four freshmen and three sophomores on the field. Those two groups have a lot of ability and outstanding work ethic,” said Ashley, who is 66-32 in nine years at Panhandle. “Even though we will be young, we return a lot of experience on both sides of the football. We have some explosive players returning in Brayson Choate and Landyn Durst. Michael Theis and Luke Leisher are both three-year starters, and they will anchor the line. We will have to grow up at quarterback, but Broxton Robinson is one of the best young players I have coached. He will do a fine job for us.” Durst (6-2, 170, 4.6), a senior receiver/strong safety, figures to improve on last year’s 22 catches for 291 yards and five touchdowns, as well as 36 tackles. Choate (5-11, 205, 4.5) earned all-state honors as a sophomore linebacker for his 143 tackles (11 TFLs), three sacks, and three forced fumbles. Another linebacker, Hank Heck, ended with 95 tackles in the Panthers’ 4/2/05 alignment. Other top tacklers returning are lineman Dusty Medina with 47 stops (6 TFLs) and defensive back, Caiden Crook with 43 tackles. Robinson (6-2, 195, 4.8) takes over control of the 20-Gun offense. Helping protect him up front will be
2023 PANHANDLE VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 03
Opponent Place Clarendon T Friona H Vega T River Road# H Wellington H Open Highland Park* T Stratford* H West Texas* T Sanford-Fritch* H Farwell* T
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School: Panhandle Mascot: Panthers Colors: Purple and Gold District: 1-2A D-I Head Coach: Dane Ashley Defensive Coordinator: Corby Maurer Assistant Coaches: Austin Whitt, Chris MacKeown, Brodie Klink, James Whitt, Ray Dixon Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Hawley Number of Lettermen Lost: 8 Number of Lettermen Returning: 19 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: 20-Gun Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3271
Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2165 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2571 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 883 Major Team Strength: Returning offensive linemen & returning forcing unit Major Team Weakness: Experience at the skill positions All State Potentials: Landon Durst, Hank Heck, Brayson Choate, Gavan Brookshire Players to Watch: Broxton Robinson, Gavan Brookshire, Dusty Medina, Caiden Crook Promising Newcomers: Dylan Pohlmeier, Rush Walterscheid Athletic Director: Dane Ashley Superintendent: Blair Brown Principal: Brent Kirkland
sophomore Gavan Brookshire (5-11, 240, 4.8), who last year had 23 pancakes and graded at 94 percent, and also got 64 tackles (8 TFLs). “Gavan is one of the best young linemen I have coached,” Ashley said. Other sophomore linemen are Jack Sinclair (6-2, 225) and Zach Stephens (5-10, 250). Among new players expected to make an impact are Dylan Pohlmeier and Rush Walterscheid. Panhandle first tees it up Aug. 25 at Clarendon, then hosts Friona, goes to Vega, and welcomes River Road for homecoming, followed by Wellington. After a bye, district play begins at Highland Park, the team Ashley feels is the team to beat. After that, it’s another contender, Stratford, at home, West Texas on the road, Sanford-Fritch at home, and Farwell on the road. “This district will look a bit different with some great players graduating,” Ashley said. “As always, it will be a tough district, and I have a lot of respect for the coaches in it.”23
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Ht 5’10 6’2 5’11 5’9 6’1 5’9 5’6 5’11 6’1 ’8
Wt 155 145 180 155 165 225 195 220 215 145
Position WR/C WR/C FB/LB WR/FS TE/LB OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DE WR / C
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Sanford-Fritch Eagles — District 1-2A D-I
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Young Eagles Squad Readies For Juggernaut Schedule
Injuries, a daunting slate of district rivals, and an offense that struggled to put points on the board combined to leave the Eagles looking for smoother skies in 2022. Sanford-Fritch dropped their first three contests against Gruver (7-24), Spearman (6-48), and Tulia (8-11) after failing to hit double digits in any of those matchups. A (14-48) loss to Shamrock was followed by a shout to Amarillo River Road (0-24) to end non-district play at 0-5. The Eagles found their only win for the season in a district opening game against West Texas High (28-26), but the remainder of a very tough schedule proved difficult for Sanford-Fritch. Lopsided losses to excellent teams followed as the Eagles fell to Farwell (3-46), Stratford (0-51), and Panhandle (0-72) before dropping the last game of the season against Amarillo Highland Park (1328). The 1-9 record and 1-4 mark during district play was a step back for the program in year two of Head Coach Philip Wiggins tenure, but a slate of injuries down the stretch certainly played a role there. As did landing in one of the toughest districts in the region, if not the state. Heading into 2023, the Eagles will have twelve returning lettermen and four starters on each side of the
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Basic Defense: 4-3
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Last Season’s Team
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Passing Yards: 145
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Rushing Yards Allowed: 1670 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards
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Zach Jewett, Casey Timmons, Jonathan Lambright Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-9 Last Season’s District Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive
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Johnny Cordell
Record: 1-4
William Wiggins
Rushing Yards: 903
Major Team Strength: Leadership Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: William Wiggins Players to Watch: Aaron Hutson, Dakota Sherwood, Zavan Deatherage, Ethan Escontrias, Jayton Hutson Promising Newcomers: Drayton Renville,
Starters Returning: 4
Jackson Lucero,
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ball to help guide younger players stepping up into new roles. One such leader is William Wiggins (RB/LB 6’0 205 4.7 Sr.), who is the team’s top returning rusher and a force on defense. Wiggins had 108 tackles from his linebacker position a season ago and will again be counted on to stop opposing offenses as an All-State caliber defender. Aaron Hutson (TE/DL 6’4 200 Sr.) is another valuable two-way player the Eagles will rely on this coming season. Dakota Sherwood (RB/DB 5’10 165 4.7 Jr.) and Jayton Hutson (C 5’10 180 5.1 Sr.) are two more key players to keep an eye on for 2023. Coaches also named Zavan Deatherage and Ethan Escontrias as players they expect to make big impacts this coming season. Drayton Renvillle (WR 6’1 170 4.7 Soph.) is listed along with Jackson Lucero and Ethan Beltran as promising newcomers to the varsity roster. The season gets going with a visit from Gruver on August 25th. Spearman visits September 1st, and the Eagles take to the road to face Tulia September 8th and to Shamrock on September 15th. Homecoming will be September 22nd versus Amarillo Rover Road. Following an open week, Sanford-Fritch begins the tough district slate with a trip to Stinnett to face West Texas High on October 6th. In what could be described as murderers’ row, the Eagles host Farwell October 13th before going to Stratford October 20th and to Panhandle October 27th. The regular season concludes at home against Amarillo Highland Park for Senior Night.23
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Stratford Elks District - 1-2A D-I
New Era For Elks With Same Expectation Of Excellence
Few, if any, programs in the state boast the long and continued success and tradition of Stratford. The Elks rarely have a down year, and when they do, the team bounces back with a vengeance sooner rather than later. The coming 2023 season will see its fourth new head coach over the course of the last thirty years. Like the last several, this hire comes from within, giving the Elks a great chance to simply pick up right where they left off. Former Head Coach Matt Lovorn left in a surprising fashion to take over as the Offensive Coordinator in Canyon, and the school board quickly promoted longtime assistant Jonathan Murphy. Coach Murphy inherits a quality program that he has played an integral part in building to its current lofty state. The Elks season ended earlier than most would have predicted in 2022, but the program still put together another great season. That included a perfect 10-0 regular season and a flawless run to a district title. The season included a playoff triumph over (48-8) before a tight, lowscoring loss to Cisco (8-14) ended the run. Coach Murphy spoke of the 2022 team, “Last year’s team was very successful by any standard. We had a great group of kids that upheld our tradition of excellence
School: Sratford HS Mascot: Elks Colors: Royal Blue/ White District: 1-2A D-I Head Coach: Jon Murphy Offensive Coordinator: Casey Lantelme Defensive Coordinator: David Lantelme Assistant Coaches: Tyler Wright, Mark Keener, Konrad Carroll, Trevor Melton Last Season’s Overall Record: 11-1 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By:Cisco Number of Lettermen Lost: 12 Number of Lettermen Returning: 9 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3
Basic Offense: Split Back Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2934 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1358 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1252 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1028 Major Team Strength: Size/Team Speed Major Team Weakness: Experience All State Potentials: Bryce Braden, Julio Valdez, Karston Long, Lane Uttley, Santi Ibarra Players to Watch: Omar Jacquez, Israel Licon, Nathan Morillon Promising Newcomers: Angel Robles, Jonny Mendoza, Joaquin Michel Superintendent: Dr. Paul Uttley Athletic Director: Jon Murphy Principal: Karen Carroll
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and set the stage for success in the future. Although we exited the playoffs earlier than we wanted, last year’s team represented everything we believe in as Stratford Elks.” Nine lettermen return for 2023, including three starters on each side of the ball. For most programs, that would spell growing pains, but Stratford has always been ready with the next group of kids prepared and ready to go. “We have another group of fantastic young men who have the potential to play really good football,” Coach Murphy wrote. “Last year’s seniors definitely left some big shoes to fill, but our guys will be up for the challenge. Like most smalltown teams, depth and inexperience will be our biggest challenges. We will have to do our best when adversity comes our way and hopefully learn to profit from our mistakes when they happen. If we can do that, we should
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Youth Movement Still Underway At West Texas High
The Comanches have found the going tough in recent years, especially during the very tough district schedule. But West Texas High has a storied tradition. While the schedule is unlikely to get much easier given the quality of teams within the district, the Comanches do bring in a fairly experienced group back this coming season. WT High finished 3-7 in 2022 and went 0-5 down the stretch to finish out of the postseason. Head Coach Jeff Smith will welcome back seven starters on each side of the ball to be the foundation for the 2023 team. Only four lettermen are gone, whereas twelve return this coming year. Overall, the team will still be young, and a number of talented underclassmen are expected to step up and be impact players for the Comanches. Kade Hampby (WR/LB 6’1 185 Sr.) is an exception to the youth and a player that WT will count on to be a leader on and off the field. Cayde Winters (QB 5’8, 165 Soph.) is an exciting young talent, and it will be interesting to watch him develop this season and beyond. Brodey Stone (WR/ DB 6’2 Jr.) and Sean Ramos (WR/DB 5’10 145 Soph.) are both returning lettermen that should play bigger roles
School: West Texas Mascot: Comanches Colors: Scarlet, Tan, & Gold District: 1-2A D-I Head Coach: Jeff Smith Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 0-5 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Number of Lettermen Lost: 4 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Major Team Strengths: Experience Major Team Weakness: Youth & Size All State Potentials: Cayde Winters, Rowdy Rice, Kade Hampby Promising Newcomers: Kooper Hernandez, Deacon Smith
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Floydada Whirlwinds — District 2-2A D-I
Young Whirlwinds Show Improvement They’re not yet where he wants them to be, but Floydada coach J.R. Compton said the Whirlwinds – having followed up a 3-8 record with a 6-5 mark last season – are definitely heading in the right direction. “We made huge strides in having a winning season. We can at least see around the corner,” Compton said. The 2022 Winds, after going 3-2 in the district, lost in bi-district to Panhandle, 54-28. All but six players return, with five returning starters on each side of the line of scrimmage among 20 lettermen. “We will be looking to build on the previous two seasons with a tough schedule. Seven of the 10 teams we play were playoff teams last year,” Compton said. The veterans include a couple of impressive senior linemen, Edgar Cervera and Hagen Hinsley. Edgar Cervera (5-8, 180), a center and three-year starter, “could be one of the better linemen in the area,” according to Compton. He had 65 tackles last season as an inside linebacker in Floydada’s 5-2 defense. Hinsley (6-2, 170) was good for 67 tackles (6 TFLs) and nine sacks, while senior lineman Armando Cruz (5-5, 210) added 49 tackles (5 TFLs) and 2½ sacks. Another senior stud on D will be linebacker Matt Luna (5-5, 158), with seniors Gio Baltazar
Edgar Cervera
School: Floydada Mascot: Whirlwinds Colors: Kelly Green & White District: 2-2A D-I Head Coach: J. R. Compton Offensive Coordinator: Danny Brittain Defensive Coordinator: Angel Pantoja Assistant Coaches: Andrew Shores, Karson Hembree, Tom Logsdon, Brandon Wickware, Jonathan Ramirez, Jeremy Hinojosa Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: First Team Eliminated By: Panhandle
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Number Of Lettermen Lost: 6 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 5-2 Major Team Strength: Playoff experience Major Team Weakness: Youth All State Potentials: Edgar Cervera, Hagen Hinsley, Matt Luna, Leo Mendoza Players To Watch: Aiden Trevino, Jacinto Santos, Logan Smith, Gio Baltazar, Sergio Valadez Promising Newcomers: Manny Delafuente, Brandon Carmona
(5-5, 130) and Jacinto Santos (5-10, 160) contributing from the secondary. Floydada’s spread offense will benefit from the return of quarterback Ty Henderson (5-10, 167), who as a sophomore last season, completed 44-of-81 passes for 500 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions. Senior running back Ilan Lopez (5-6, 160) rushed for 110 yards and a couple of TDs, while junior receiver/safety/ punter Braun Hobbs (6-0, 160) recorded 19 receptions for 120 yards, and senior Aiden Trevino (5-10, 175) 22 grabs for 188 yards. Joining Cervera up front will be junior center/guard Logan Smith (5-6, 169) and senior guard Noe Delossantos (5-6, 173). “Noe and Logan did a fine job on the O-line in their first year starting. They got better as the year went along,” Compton said.
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Tahoka Bulldogs — District 2-2A D-I
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2022 didn’t provide the kind of drastic turnaround that lofty-minded Cody Bounds was dreaming of in his first season as head coach of the Tahoka Bulldogs. But it was definitely a step in the right direction. Some might even call it a significant step. Just a year after a winless 2021 campaign, the Bulldogs managed to post four Ws in 2022. Unfortunately, only one of those triumphs occurred in district play, and the Bulldogs didn’t make the playoffs, but the one district win was one more than Tahoka had enjoyed the previous two seasons combined after winning a league championship with a post-season win to boot in 2019. Now, Bounds and company are eyeing even more. Only five players will be missing from last season’s roster
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School: Tahoka Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Blue/White District: 2-2A D-I Head Coach: Cody Bounds Offensive Coordinator: Stephen Rodriguez Defensive Coordinator: Aaron Bass Assistant Coaches: Kavin Comer, Zach Logsdon, Trace Price Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-6 Last Season’s District Record: 1-4 Lettermen Lost: 5 Lettermen Returning: 16
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: Multiple Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1808 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1442 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 123 per game Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 67 per Game Players to Watch: Brogan Stone, Bryson Mann, Adiryn Herevia, Zane Garvin
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New Deal Lions — District 2-2A D-I
New Deal Searching For Right Combinations
New Deal head coach Matt Hill is confident the Lions have the talent it takes to put a quality team on the field this fall. “We will have a good group of guys. We just have to find the right spots,” Hill said. The Lions enjoyed another solid season in 2022, going unbeaten in the district and winning two playoff games – 71-18 over Highland Park and 35-11 over Forsan – before a 33-14 loss to Cisco in the regional round. New Deal wound up with a 9-4 record. “The team had a slow start and had a great run in the playoffs. We had a great senior class,” Hill said. Fourteen players graduated, leaving behind 20 lettermen, including six starters on each side of the ball. Heading the charge is senior Slade Martin, a running back in New Deal’s spread offense and a linebacker in the 3-3 stack defense. Martin ran for 524 yards and 11 touchdowns a year ago. Back after an impressive freshman year is sophomore quarterback Dallas Sumner, who completed 104-of-176 passes for 1,593 yards with 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Sumner is sure to target senior receivers Aiden Ysaguirre and Nathan Brown. In the trenches, sophomore Mason Rodriguez is back and will be joined by senior Albert Nunez and junior Troy Gomez. On the defensive side, senior lineman Konnor
School: New Deal Mascot: Lions
Colors: Green and Gold District: 2-2A D-I Head Coach: Matt Hill Offensive Coordinator: Kyle Carver Defensive Coordinator: Matt Hill Assistant Coaches: Rex Whitfield, Kedric Carver, Matthew Ford, Kyler Bean, Dillon Moats, Martin Adams Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-4 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Reg Team Eliminated By: Cisco
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Number of Lettermen
Nathan Brown
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Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Stack Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3132 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1707 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1665 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1180 Major Team Strength: Skill Players
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Vasquez and Destry Griffis will be in charge up front, while Martin and senior Tyler Bigham handling linebacking chores. Senior Nathan Brown will anchor the secondary. New Deal’s kicking game should be solid after junior kicker Shane Robinson booted 18-of-21 PATs in 2022. New Deal opens the season at Farwell before the home-opener against Idalou. Then it’s at Slaton, homecoming against Trinity Christian, and at Vega. After a bye, the district begins at home against Tahoka, then it’s at Floydada, home against Olton, at Sundown, and home against Post. Hill feels Sundown and Floydada will be his team’s toughest challengers. “It will be very hard each week,” said Hill, who is 88-21 over the past decade with the Lions.23
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2023 NEW DEAL VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 03
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Olton Mustangs — District 2-2A D-I
Defense Key To Olton’s Early Season In ‘23
The Mustangs have been solid the last few seasons, and as the foundation and tradition grow under Head Coach Ross Lassiter, the Olton football program will only get stronger. The coming season brings some challenges as a mostly inexperienced offensive unit will need time to gel. Fortunately, the defense returns nearly the entire unit, so the Mustangs will rely on that side of the ball while the new offense finds its footing. The 2022 season saw Olton roll out four straight wins over Sudan (49-0), Dimmitt (47-16), Texico, New Mexico (34-20), and Bovina (56-26) before the Mustangs fell in a tight one to a tough Vega team (13-21) in the final nondistrict game. District play began with a (40-22) triumph over Post before the Mustangs hit snags against Sundown (32-49) and New Deal (17-48). A big (69-20) victory over Tahoka put Olton back on track, and the Mustangs closed out the regular season with a (39-27) win over Floydada. A Bi-District playoff defeat against Farwell (23-41) ended the season and left Olton at 7-4 overall and 3-2 during district play. The team welcomes back a dozen lettermen for 2023, but only five starters are back to run the Spread Offense Olton deploys. However, the 3-4 defense will see nine starters back for the coming campaign. “We have a lot of offensive starters to replace from last year’s team, and we will have a new QB for the first time in 3 seasons,” Coach Lassiter said. “We will also be replacing a very good group of receivers, so we will lean on our nine returning defensive starters early until we can get some experience from the new faces on offense.” After leading the JV to a 9-1 record, Raymond Ramirez (QB) will take over at quarterback, replacing three-year starter Logan Lassiter. Baldo Garcia and Christian Chancy bring experience to the backfield and running game. Nathan Urbina and Alan Vasquez are the top receivers back though they combined for only eight catches last season, so the unit, as a whole, is unproven thus far. Up front, the o-line does have solid experience returning in Michael Matute, Josh Villanueva, and Chris Cabrera (OT 6-2 285 5.2 Soph.).
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School: Olton Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Royal Blue & White District: 2-2A D-I Head Coach: Ross Lassiter Offensive Coordinator: James Dougherty Defensive Coordinator: Matthew Ingle Assistant Coaches: Bobby Workman, Estavan Rocha, Brandon Castillo Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-4 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Farwell Number of Lettermen Lost: 15
Number of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense: spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1477 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2742 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1898 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1272 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Jacob Marquez Players to Watch: Michael Matute Promising Newcomers: Raymond Ramirez
2023 OLTON VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 03
Opponent Place Sudan T Dimmitt H Texico T Bovina T Open Vega# H Post* H Sundown* H New Deal* T Tahoka*$ H Floydada* T
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Matute and Chancy anchor the defensive line. All-State caliber talent Jacob Marquez (LB 5-9 185 4.9 Sr.) leads a linebacker group. Marquez racked up 169 tackles as a junior. The aforementioned Vasquez and Fabian Gutierrez (LB/RB 5’8 175 5.0 Soph.) another accomplished LB back for Olton. The defensive secondary is led by Jacob Escobar, who registered 84 tackles and 2 interceptions last season. Looking ahead at 2023, Coach Lassiter said, “I expect District 2-AA Div I to be just as competitive as last year. A lot of good athletes return for the 2023 season. The district will be tough from top to bottom.”23
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Post Antelopes — District 2-2A D-I
Antelopes Ran Shy Of Wins Last Season But 2023 Brings New Opportunity Year in and year out, Post is a solid football program that plays deep into the postseason, but the cyclic nature of high school football eventually leads even the strongest of traditions to have a down season. The Antelopes experienced that in 2022. Losses to Brownfield (12-45) and Forsan (15-41) set a pattern that would hold throughout as Post struggled to keep the opposing offense in check or put up enough points for themselves. A (6-61) defeat against Littlefield, followed by a (8-50) loss to Abernathy, came before the Antelopes found their first win of the season (21-6) versus Slaton. District play started with losses to Olton (22-40) and Tahoka (20-41) before Post took down Sundown (28-21) for their only district win of 2022. Back-to-back defeats against Floydada (34-35) and New Deal (7-35) spelled the end of the season for the Antelopes as they did not qualify for the postseason and finished 2-8 overall and 1-4 during district play. Head Coach Chris Jones will be tasked with restoring the confidence Post normally displays each Friday night. Only time will tell if the Antelopes return to their winning ways, but history and tradition are on their side heading into 2023.
2023 Post Antelopes Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 25 Brownfield Sept. 01 Forsan Sept. 08 Littlefield Sept. 15 Abernathy Sept. 22 Slaton# Sept. 29 OPEN Oct. 06 Olton* Oct. 13 Tahoka* Oct. 20 Sundown* Oct. 27 Floydada*$ Nov. 03 New Deal* #Homecoming *District
Place Time T 7:00 H 7:00 T 7:00 H 7:00 H 7:00 OPEN T 7:00 H 7:00 T 7:00 H 7:00 T 7:00 $Senior Night
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Number Of Defensive
Mascot: Antelopes Colors: Black & Gold District: 2-2A D-1
Starters Returning: 9 All State Potentials:
Head Coach: John Wright Last Season’s Overall
Ian Vergara Players To Watch: Alejandro Rodriguez,
Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District
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Record: 1-4
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Number Of Lettermen Lost: 4
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Number Of Lettermen Returning: 18 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 10
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Anthony Wildcats — 2A-1 Region I District 3
Wildcats Hope To Fight Off Injury Bug And Tough Schedule In 2023 The Wildcats 2022 campaign is really the tale of two seasons. Two contrasting outcomes were divided nearly in half. Anthony kicked off the year with an impressive array of wins. But finished mired in injuries and losses that kept them out of postseason play. A (22-16 win over San Elizario got 2022 started the right way, and the Wildcats continued the trend by defending state pride with a (42-6) triumph over Hot Springs, New Mexico. A tight (33-37) setback against Hatch Valley, New Mexico, evened the mark between the states, but Anthony found their way back to the win column with a (20-12) victory over El Paso Cathedral. El Paso Bowie fell to Anthony (21-12) to end the non-district schedule and leave the Wildcats at 4-1 halfway through the year. The combination of injuries and a tough district slate mixed to create a hurdle the Wildcats just never managed to overcome as they dropped their last five games to Christoval (6-37), Forsan (037), Sonora (6-48), Reagan County (6-46), and Ozona 9-32) to finish the year 4-6 overall and 0-5 during district play. Head Coach Luis Salais will have twenty-three lettermen back this coming season, including nine starters on offense and six on defense. This solid nucleus of experienced players should help, but the team will need to stay healthy and work to better run the ball and stop the opposing offense’s ground game. Anthony does boast an All-State caliber talent at quarterback in Angel Solis (QB 5’11 180 4.8 Jr.), who threw for 1626 yards and 16 TDs a season ago. Diego Uscanga and Marcos Gutierrez give Solis talented and experienced receiving outlets. Ben Vassio and Kenneth Meraz anchor the line-up front for the Wildcats. Ethan Campos is a stalwart at linebacker and the team’s top returning tackler for 2023. The coaches have
Angel Solis
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School: Anthony Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Purle & Gold District: 2A-1 R-I D-3 Head Coach: Luis Salais Assistant Coaches: Mike Quinones, Albert Villalobos, Jon Salcido Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-6 Last Season’s District Record: 0-5 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-0 Number Of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 23 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 6
Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 883 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1626 Major Team Strength: Our QB and explosive reciever. Major Team Weakness: Inability to run the ball and stop the run on defense. All State Potentials: Angle Solis Players To Watch: Angel Solis, Diego Uscanga, Kenneth Meraz, Ethan Campos, Marcos Gutierrez, Ben Vassio Promising Newcomers: Andrew Guerrero, Nathan Rodriguez
named Andrew Guerrero and Nathan Rodriguez as two promising newcomers to the varsity roster for this coming season. The district line-up will once again be tough as Anthony will face Sonora, Ozona, Forsan, Reagan County, and Christoval in the race for a district crown and/ or postseason berth. 23
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Ethan Campos
Marcos Gutierrez
Forsan Buffaloes — District 3-2A D-I
Forsan Shuffles The Deck Hoping For Winning Hand In ‘23
The Buffaloes have been on an upward trajectory under Head Coach Jason Phillips with back-to-back postseason appearances. Playoff victories have been in the cards each of those seasons, though Forsan has succumbed to New Deal both years. Coach Phillips and his shuffled up four straight victories to kick off 2022. Those wins over Coahama (21-13), Post (41-15), Stanton (34-14), and McCamey (33-2) were followed by a narrow one-point loss to Kermit (13-14) in the final nondistrict game, but the Buffaloes took home an impressive win over Reagan County (40-7) to get district play started. A shut-out win over Anthony (37-0) further showcased Forsan’s prowess. Following a tight victory against Christoval (14-6), the Buffaloes took down Ozona (47-14) to set up a pivotal district battle against Sonora. Forsan fell to Sonora (21-48) to end the regular season in a three-way tie atop the district standings. Despite the lateseason defeat, the Buffaloes responded with a triumphant (21-14) win over Stamford. For the second straight season, Forsan could not find the winning hand against New Deal and fell (11-35) to see their season end with an overall mark of 9-3. Sixteen lettermen return for the Buffaloes in 2023, including five starters on offense and seven on defense. The tram returns a solid group at the skill positions, but both lines will be on the unproven side as three new starters look to establish their presence up front on both lines. Dustin Spalla (S/TE 5’11 170 4.8 Sr.) led the team with 123 tackles in 2022 on the way to 1st Team All-District DB and Honorable Mention All-State DB honors in 2022. Brooks Wright (S/WR/QB 6’2 175 4.7 Sr. 4.7) is a versatile player coming off being named 2022 District Defensive Newcomer of the Year. Kevin Kligora (LB/RB 5’10 170 4.8 Sr.) rushed for 1063
School: Forsan Mascot: Buffaloes District: 3-2A D-I Head Coach: Jason Phillips Assistant Coaches: Dave Park (DC), Greg Brown (OC), Cory Richardson, Shelby Lefever, Tommy Thompson, Stephen East, Robert Hillger, Seth Johnson, Taylor Christian Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-2 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1
Lettermen Returning: 16 Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Experience at skill positions/Depth Major Team Weakness: Three new starters on the OL/DL Players to Watch: Hayden Bowlin. Ezekiel Hess, Damarion Ausbie, Ethan Buske , Nicholas Holloway
yards and 12 touchdowns to earn 1st Team All-District at RB and also racked up 68 tackles/1 INT/2 sacks to be named 2nd Team All-District at linebacker. Brycen Cervantes (LB/TE 5’10 200 4.8 Sr.), Grant Roman (RB/LB 5’7 160 4.6 Sr.), and Josh Rios (DB/WR 5’9 160 Sr.) also were named as 1st Team AllDistrict players in 2022. Koldin Averette (OL/DL 6’0 300 Jr.) made his presence known as a sophomore and will be key up front for the Buffaloes this season and next. Huston Stockton (LB/RB 6’0 195 Jr.) is another key junior Forsan will rely on. Other key players to watch include Hayden Bowlin (WR/DB 5’9 145 4.5 Soph.), Ezekiel Hess (OL/DL 6’1 310 Sr.), Damarion Ausbie (OL/DL 6’0 200 Jr.), Ethan Buske (OL/DL 6’0 260 Jr.), and Nicholas Holloway (QB/DB 5’9 150 Jr.).23
Stamford Bulldogs — District 4-2A D-I
Stamford Will Sport New System In 2023
Change has arrived for the Stamford Bulldogs as head coach Wayne Hutchinson unveils a new spread offense and 3-3 stack defense in 2023. “The Bulldogs will be learning a new system and will need to learn it fast,” Hutchinson said. Stamford is coming off an 8-3 season which saw two setbacks in the district and a 21-14 bi-district loss to Forsan. Seven players graduated, among them Aaron Duran, Cruz Cantu, Hayden Henager, Stetson Koenig, and Dominque Vega. Twenty-one veterans are back, including eight starters on offense and nine on defense. “The Bulldogs are talented in the skill positions with enough depth in the trenches to have a great year. A lot of returning starters with experience could make for a break-out year,” said Hutchinson, who, in eight years in Stamford, has produced a 75-25 record. Hutchinson is excited about a number of Bulldogs, chief among them three-year starting junior running back/linebacker Kaston
2023 Stamford Bulldogs Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 25 Hamlin Sept. 01 Haskell Sept. 08 Ballinger Sept. 15 Ft. Worth Tremble Tech Sept. 22 Winters Sept. 29 Olney Oct. 13 Cisco Oct. 20 Anson Oct. 27 Hawley Nov. 03 Colorado *District
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Vega (5-11, 180, 4.49), who last season ran for 672 yards and eight touchdowns on 91 carries while catching 13 passes for 213 yards. Vega also is the team’s top returning tackler after making 112 stops (12 TFLs) with four sacks, two fumbles, and two defensive TDs. Other proven vets include senior playmaking receiver/defensive back Quentin Pryor (6-1, 170, 4.67), who last year led the team with 21 receptions for 375 yards and four touchdowns, and senior center Chance Birdsong (5-10, 220, 5.32), whom Hutchinson described as “a true leader and hard worker, very smart and strong.” Also up front is three-year starting junior tackle/nose Diego Cantu (5-10, 275, 5.6), who is “strong and physical.” Other all-state caliber players include junior defensive end Case Beeson (6-1, 210, 5.32), who Hutchinson said is “smart, athletic, and strong off the edge.” Beeson logged 20 tackles and three sacks with four fumbles a year ago. Also up front is Zayes Elmore (5-11, 214), who had 18 tackles (5 TFLs), four sacks, and three fumbles. Senior receiver/defensive back Justin Brady (6-0, 156, 4.51), who had 49 tackles (9 TFLs), is “quick, athletic, physical, and great in space.” Also in the secondary is Drew Faulks (58, 150), who had 25 tackles (4 TFLs), four turnovers, and two TDs. Linebacker Jakain Whitaker (5-8, 180) added 69 tackles (9 TFLs) and five turnovers in 2022. Returning to quarterback Stamford’s offense after completing 82-of-141 passes for 1,423 yards with 15 touchdowns and five interceptions while running for 523 yards and eight scores is Christian Duran. A stalwart on the offensive line is “powerful and explosive” Jessie Rodriquez, joined by guard/linebacker Taegan Pimpton (5-6, 170, 4.8), a “strong, hard worker.” Among the new faces looking to make an impact are sophomore running back/safety Brayden Jimenez (5-7, 145, 4.7), a “quick, strong, hard worker with great instincts,” and sophomore receiver/safety Alec Hernandez (5-7, 156, 4.7), who is “quick with great hands.” Stamford’s season starts with three home games in the first month against Hamlin, Ballinger, and Fort Worth Trimble Tech, interrupted by a road game at Haskell. District sees the Bulldogs going to Winters, hosting Olney at Cisco, home against Anson at Hawley, and home against Colorado City. “The district will have defending state champion Hawley in it, with Cisco being tough as always. The district is overall tough,” Hutchinson said.23
School: Stamford Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Royal Blue & White District: 4-2A D-I Head Coach: Wayne Hutchinson Offensive Coordinator: Wayne Hutchinson Defensive Coordinator: Jeremy Jones Assistant Coaches: Lannie Templeton, Brandon Bell, Mario Gonzales, Jeremy Brann, Steven Gould, Steven Hinten 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: Forsan Number Of Lettermen Lost: 7
Number Of Lettermen Returning: 21 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 9 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 stack Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2679 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1465 Major Team Strength: Experience All State Potentials: Kaston Vega, Cle Whitfield, Quentin Pryor, Chance Birdsong, Diego Cantu Players To Watch: Christian Duran, Jessie Rodriquez, Justin Brady, Drew Faulks Promising Newcomers: Branden Jimenez, Alec Hernandez
2023 Stamford Bulldogs VARSITY Name Ht Chance Birdsong 5”10” Quinton Pryor 6’1” Jared Brady 5’11” Case Beeson 6’1” Kaston Vega 5’11” Diego Cantu 5’10” Alec Hernandez 5’7” Brayden Jimenez 5’7” Cai Whitfield 6’1” Christian Duran 5’7” Drew Faulks 5’8” Cle Whitfield 5’10” Mason Mueller 5’11” Justin Brady 6’0” Cole Clinkinbeard Ja’kain Whitaker 5’8” Caden Moreno 6’0” Cash Koenig 5’8”
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Name Ht Stetson Campbell Zeke Cisneros 5’11” Zayes Elmore 5’11” Bryson Bolin 6’0” Roland Cisneros 5’9” Damian Garza 5’7” Taegan Pimpton 5’6” Alex Guzman Kolton Mccright Jessie Rodriguez Evan Cisneros 5’7” Alexander Ponce 5’7” Rody Neal Adan Martinez Caiden Pimpton 6’1”
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Colorado Wolves — District 4-2A D-I
Wolves Howling To Get Started The Wolves finished 10-2 in 2018, but in the four years since then, the team has gone 2-37. A rough stretch, no matter how you slice it, but there are reasons for optimism. Yes, Colorado City is coming off a 1-9 campaign, but the squad returns a solid group, and in year two of Head Coach Monty Leaf, the roster should have a better grasp of the system and what is expected. The 2022 season began with four non-district losses to Roscoe (20-46), New Home (13-50), Christoval (7-26), and Coahoma Home (7-35). All four of these opponents would go on to qualify for the postseason, so while the team was learning both a new offense and defense, they had little time to settle in with a tough slate of early games. District play proved every bit as challenging. The Wolves dropped the first three games of that schedule to Cisco (0-54), Anson (6-22), and Hawley (7-61) before finding their first and lone victory of the year against Winters (38-8). Losses to Olney (0-56) and Stamford (0-54) closed out the campaign. Seven lettermen were lost to graduation but fifteen return for the Wolves in 2023, including eight starters on both sides of the ball. Colorado City runs a Spread-style offense and will work from a Stack formation on defense. The strength of the team is up front on the offensive line where All-State caliber talent Christian Ashby anchors the unit. Other key players to keep an eye on for Colorado City are Camron Urias (RB), Mayson Monroe (QB), Nicholas Santana (DB), and Jordan Garza (LB.) The coaches named Keydrick Powell as a promising newcomer to the varsity lineup. Colorado will compete against Anson, Cisco, Hawley, Olney, Stamford, and Winters for a district title and/or postseason berth. Heading into the season, the Wolves are certainly in the mix as these teams battle down the stretch to stay alive in the fight. 23
Christian Ashby
Camron Urias
Mayson Monroe
School: Colorado ISD
Last Season’s Team
Colors: Red/Black
Last Season’s Team
Mascot: Wolves
District: 4-2A D-I
Passing Yards: 800
Head Coach:
Last Season’s Team
Monty Leaf
Offensive Coordinator: TBA
Defensive Coordinator: Jeff Caffey
Assistant Coaches:
Hann Ollison, Zach
Ramos, Tino Silva, Jeff Caffey, Sammy Ruiz, Billy Quinn
Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-9
Last Season’s District Record: 1-5
Number Of Lettermen Lost: 7
Number Of Lettermen Returning: 15
Number Of Offensive
Starters Returning: 8
Rushing Yards Allowed: 2500
Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1200
Major Team Strength: We should have a larger offensive line
Major Team Weakness: Experience in a new defensive scheme
All State Potentials: Christian Ashby
Players To Watch: Chirstian Ashby, Camron Urias, Mayson Monroe, Nicholas Santana, Jordan Garza
Number Of Defensive
Promising Newcomers:
Basic Offense: Spread
Athletic Director:
Starters Returning: 8
Basic Defense: Stack
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Keydrick Powell Monty Leaf
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Hawley Bearcats — District 4-2A D-I
Hawley Hopes For Another Magic Season The 2022 season was magical for the Hawley Bearcats as they captured their first-ever state championship. “We peaked at the perfect time and stayed healthy enough to win a state championship,” said Hawley coach Mitch Ables. No playoff opponent got closer than two touchdowns of Hawley, which stormed to wins over Christoval (52-8), Panhandle (72-26), Sonora (57-26), Cisco (40-7), Crawford (34-20) and finally Refugio (54-28) to cap a perfect 16-0 campaign. Fifteen seniors went out on top, including running back/linebacker Austin Compton (Midwestern St.), receiver/defensive back Kason O’Shields, quarterback Rodey Hooper, and receiver/linebacker Will Scott). A dozen players are back in 2023, including five starters on offense and four on defense. Ables, who boasts an impressive 97-22 record in nine seasons with the Bears, looks to make the most of proven play on the line and outside receiver as they develop experience at the skill spots. Among the most proven veterans are a pair of receivers in Diontay Ramon (6-3, 185), who a year ago in Hawley’s multiple spread offense caught 53 passes for 1,204 yards and nine touchdowns while on defense at end made 67 tackles (25 TFLs) with eight sacks and three fumble recoveries, and receiver/ cornerback Chandlin Myers (6-3, 170) who caught 37 passes for 680 yards and eight TDs while making 73 tackles and four interceptions on D. Another senior stud is running back/defensive tackle Landon Sykora (5-8, 190), who logged 75 tackles (19 TFLs) and 7½ sacks while rushing for 131 yards. Headlining the junior class are quarterback/linebacker Keagan Ables (6-1, 205), who threw for 121 yards and four touchdowns and made 18 tackles on defense, plus offensive linemen Diego Stovall (6-1, 185) and Jaydon Tatum (6-1, 245), who are joined in the trenches by senior Joseph Cadena (5-8, 220). Other juniors being counted on are running back Allyn Barker (5-10, 180), who ran for 128 yards and 3 TDs while making 26 tackles from his linebacker spot, and defensive back Tate Scott (6-2, 170),
School: Hawley Mascot: Bearcats Colors: Maroon / White District: 4-2A D-I Head Coach: Mitch Ables Offensive Coordinator: Mitch Ables Defensive Coordinator: David O’Shields Assistant Coaches: Jamie Seago, Logan Thompson, Cameron Kapke, Ramiro Franco, Malcolm Carpenter, Lane Scoggins Last Season’s Overall Record: 16-0 Last Season’s District Record: 6-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 6-0 2A D-1 State Champions Number of Lettermen Lost: 15
Number of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Multiple Team Rushing Yards: 2903 Team Passing Yards: 3556 Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2419 Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1066 All State Potentials: Diontay Ramon, Chandlin Myers, Landon Sykora Players To Watch: Keagan Ables, Diego Stovall, Jayden Tatum, Camden Ables
Chandlin Myers
Keagan Ables
who managed 14 tackles. One of the top new faces on the roster will be freshman receiver/defensive end Camden Ables (6-3, 205). The Bearcats begin defense of their title with backto-back road games against Jim Ned and Lubbock Roosevelt. Three home games follow against Eastland, Albany, and the district opener against Anson. After a bye, Hawley travels to Colorado City, hosts Winters, travels to Olney, hosts Stamford, and winds up the regular-season
Diontay Ramon
Landon Sykora
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Bangs Dragons — District 5-2A D-I
Former OC Jason Cole Takes Over As HC The Bangs Dragons have a new man wearing the head coach’s whistle. Jason Cole was promoted after serving last year as the Dragons’ offensive coordinator, replacing Kyle Maxfield, who left for Austin’s Brentwood Christian after five seasons, during which time he guided Bangs to a 25-22 record with three playoff trips and a bi-district title. This is Cole’s third head coaching position, having posted a 35-21 record in six seasons at Thrall with five playoff berths and a pair of bi-district championships and an 8-14 mark in two seasons at Quanah, winning district and bi-district titles in his first year at the school. Cole, who will employ a spread offense and 4-2-5 defense, was part of last year’s 7-5 bi-district championship team that fell to Riesel in round two, 38-14, after a 61-21 victory over Nocona. Fourteen players graduated while 11 return, among them four offensive and three defensive starters. A trio of seniors find themselves at the helm, including a pair of linemen in Noah Pin (5-10, 280, 5.1), described by Cole as a “big and athletic lineman” who had 26 tackles (4 TFLs) last season, and Brody Newton (6-3, 290, 5.2). Rounding out the trio is receiver Hunter Newton (6-0, 175, 4.6), who caught 26 passes for 450 yards and six TDs last year. Returning to quarterback Bangs is Kenny Cole, who in 2022 completed 88-of-189 passes for 989 yards with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions. A pair of veteran linebackers combined for more than 120 tackles: Ethan Ethridge, who had 81 stops (3 TFLs), and Skyler Minshew, who had 42 stops. Another defensive vet, Sergio Lopez, logged 45 tackles (6 TFLs) with three sacks. Among new faces looking to make a name for themselves are Aden Jones, Damon Kelly, Damian Hudspeth, Cody Brooks, and Riley Garcia. Glancing ahead to Bangs’ district competition, Cole expects Tolar and Coleman to be the teams to beat.23
School: Bangs Mascot: Dragons Colors: Green / White District: 5-2A D-I Head Coach: Jason Cole Offensive Coordinator: JT Newton Defensive Coordinator: Matthew Gholston / Matthew Clark Assistant Coaches: Jacob Williams, Logan Galloway, Joey Lewis, Grant Leverett, Damon Wilson Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s District Record: 4-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Riesel Number Of Lettermen Lost: 14 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 11 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 3
Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3000 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1100 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2400 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1300 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Experience All State Potentials: Hunter Newton, Noah Pin, Brody Newton, Ethan Ethridge, Kenny Cole, Skylar Minshew Players To Watch: Hunter Newton, Noah Pin, Brody Newton, Ethan Ethridge, Kenny Cole, Skylar Minshew Promising Newcomers: Aden Jones, Damon Kelly, Damian Hudspeth, Cody Brooks, Riley Garcia
Coleman Bluecats — District 5-2A D-I
Coleman Needs Veterans To Gel With Young Talent
John Elder has a plan for the Coleman Bluecats in 2023. “To be successful and make a deep run, we will have to rely heavily on experience and have some young guys step up into high-profile roles,” Elder said. The Bluecats are coming off a 9-3 campaign which in the postseason saw them defeat Alvord, 46-7, before bowing to eventual semifinalist Crawford, 34-13. Graduation took out nine players, including a pair of Hardin-Simmons signees in lineman David Navarro and Ryland Gentry. A dozen veterans, including six offensive and five defensive starters, return.
Back to guide Coleman’s multi-I offense is senior quarterback/defensive back Jadin Jackson (5-10, 185, 4.6), who last year threw for 1,537 yards and 16 touchdowns while rushing for 850 yards and 19 TDs. Jackson also logged 55 tackles from his secondary spot in the Bluecats’ 3-4 defense. “Jadin is a big-bodied skill kid who has the ability to change the game at any moment,” said Elder, who is 67-37 in 10 years in Coleman. The top returning tackler is senior outside linebacker Hunter Lackey (6-3, 205, 4.7), who logged 93 tackles (17 TFLs). Senior receiver/defensive back Hagen Cavanaugh (5-8,
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145, 4.4) produced 80 tackles and two interceptions while making 15 catches for 286 yards and five TDs. A pair of impressive senior offensive linemen will fortify the front. George Salas (5-11, 245) graded out 90 percent with 21 pancakes, plus made 55 tackles and three sacks. Oscar Camacho (5-10, 235) graded out 89 percent with 15 pancakes to go with 25 tackles (12 TFLs). “George is very disruptive to an offense from his noseguard spot,” Elder said. “Oscar is a very strong and athletic big man.” Junior Cutter Cody (5-10, 220) saw playing time through the district on both sides of the ball, making 32 tackles (4 TFLs). They’ll be clearing the way for junior running back/defensive back Blaine Bouldin (5-10, 140, 4.6), who is coming off a 40-carry, 271-yard, 3-TD season. “Blaine has great speed and instinct,” Elder said. Another Bluecat, senior running back/linebacker Brent Bouldin (5-11, 180, 4.7), also saw limited action due to injuries but still managed 57 tackles (15 TFLs). Elder called Bouldin “very physical.” Reinforcements will come from a JV team that went 7-3 last season. Elder looks for quarterfinalist Tolar and Hamilton to be the Bluecats’ most formidable challengers in the district.23
School: Coleman Mascot: Bluecats Colors: Purle & Gold District: 5-2A D-I Head Coach: John Elder Offensive Coordinator: Zach Edington Defensive Coordinator: Weldon Thompson Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3 Last Season’s District Record: 5-1 Number Of Lettermen Lost: 9 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 6
Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Multi I Basic Defense: 3-4 All State Potentials: Jadin Jackson, Hunter Lackey, George Salas, Hagen Cavanaugh, Brent Bouldin, Oscar Comacho Players To Watch: Blaine Bouldin, Cutter Cody Athletic Director: John Elder Superintendent: Kristi Greaves Principal: Diana Dobbins
Goldthwaite Eagles— District 5-2A D-I
Eagles Look For More Wins In Year 2 Under Howard
With a stinging break-in year in the rearview mirror, Goldthwaite coach Andy Howard hopes the 2023 season brings more on-field success for the Eagles. “We had a trying year learning a new system and expectations. We battled some injuries along with a tough schedule. As a program, we learned a lot about ourselves through the season,” Howard said of last year’s winless campaign in his first season leading the Eagles after arriving from Brady. Eight Eagles received diplomas last spring, leaving 14 returning lettermen, including five starters on each side of the line of scrimmage. “We are excited to take the field after a year’s worth of program building. One year of experience will help us along the way, along with the knowledge of our schemes,” Howard said. A pair of talented juniors – offensive lineman Daniel Barrera (6-3, 275, 5.4) and defensive back Luke Sanderson (5-9, 165, 4.5), who had 45 tackles last season – along with Stetson Butler, should help year two under Howard go smoother. The Eagles’ leading returning tacklers are lineman Marcus Stevens with 82 tackles (5 TFLs) and four sacks and linebacker Caden Koho with 72 takedowns. In the secondary, Collin Gardner logged 42 tackles to go with his 20 pass receptions, 289 receiving yards, and three touchdowns. Joining Barrera along the front lines of Goldthwaite’s spread offense will be AJ Wetzig and Aiden McCarn. They’ll be protecting quarterback Bryce Brookings, who completed 31-of-86 passes for 431 yards with four touchdowns and six picks in 2022, and clearing the way for, among others, Rylan Weidebusch, who ran for 170 yards and two TDs. Among newcomers Howard expects to make an impact are Ethan Deeds and Malachi Thomas.
School: Goldthwaite Mascot: Eagles Colors: Black and Gold District: 5-2A D-I Head Coach: Andy Howard Offensive Coordinator: Erik Edwards Defensive Coordinator: Matt Landers Assistant Coaches: Jeffrey Head, Bryan Jernigan, Andrew Norwood Last Season’s Overall Record: 0-10 Last Season’s District Record: 0-6 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-0 Lettermen Lost: 8 Lettermen Returning: 14 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5
Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: Even Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1894 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1117 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 3091 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1018 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Inexperience All State Potentials: Stetson Butler, Daniel Barrera, Luke Sanderson Players to Watch: Marcus Stevens, Collin Gardner, AJ Wetzig, Caden Koho Promising Newcomers: Ethan Deeds, Malachi Thomas
Howard said it won’t be easy to find a way into the playoffs. “Our district is tough again with everyone returning a lot of lettermen. We will have to fight every week for a win,” said the coach, who feels Tolar, Coleman, and Hamilton are the teams to beat.23
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Boys Ranch Rough Riders — District 1 AA
Fresh Off Playoff Appearance Boys Ranch Begins New Era
Luis Kelley III knows all about family and tradition. His father was a coach, and so was his legendary grandfather, who coached at Lubbock Dunbar and Estacado for over three decades. Kelly III played at Texas A&M Kingsville and has spent time on the staff at Lubbock Coronado. He brings all of that experience and heritage with him to Boys Ranch as their new Head Coach, where he hopes to not only coach and guide his players on the field but help also teach them about life. Coaching at Boys Ranch is different than other schools, but Coach Keely is excited and eager for the opportunity to be a difference maker in young athletes’ lives. Boys Ranch is coming off of a 5-6 campaign that saw the Roughriders go 1-3 during district play and return to the postseason for the first time since 2008. A (22-12) win over Ropes kicked the 2022 season off. Boy Ranch beat Highland Park (34-33) before dropping a game to West Texas High (6-18). A victory over Morton (26-0) was followed by a loss to Memphis (8-22). The Roughriders beat Wheeler (28-12) and fell to Vega (6-28). Losses to Sunray (22-62) and Gruver (24-28) were followed by a regular season-ending triumph over Booker (12-7). A Bi-District loss to Wellington (6-58) ended the season. Ten lettermen return for the Roughriders, including seven starters on offense and five for the defense. The senior class is strong and has a number of leaders with All-state or recruiting potential. James Sully (DE/LB 5’8, 200 Sr.) is a force to be reckoned with. Deg Barnett (WR/ DB 5;8 150 Sr.) is an impact player on both sides of the ball, as is Xavier Wheeler (Ath 5’10 155 Sr.). DJ Johnson (LB/RB 6’1 170 Sr.), Ethan Rex (WR/DB 5’8 150 Sr.), and Patrick Norris (OL/DL 5’11 20 Sr.) round out that talented senior class. Wetera Schlater (WR/FS 5’8 140 Soph.) is a talented young player to keep an eye on for the Roughriders. The 2023 gets going with a visit from Ropes on August 25th. The Roughriders take to the road to face Highland Park September 1st and return home to battle West Texas High September 8th. Boys Ranch goes to Morton September 15th and hosts Memphis September
2023 BOYS RANCH VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 27 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 26 Nov. 03
Opponent Ropes Highland Park West Texas Morton Memphis Wheeler* Vega* Sunray* Guymon* Gruver*
Place H A H A H A A H A A
* District # Homecoming $ Senior Night
Time 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00
School: Boys Ranch Mascot: Roughriders Colors: Blue & Gold District: 1-AA Head Coach: Luis Kelly Offensive Coordinator: Luis Kelly Defensive Coordinator: Brandon White Assistant Coaches: DP Sims, Brian Mahado, Alex Linquist, Kosh Wilson Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-6 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Number of Lettermen
Lost: 7 Number of Lettermen Returning: 10 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Air Raid Basic Defense: 4-2-5 All State Potentials: James Sully, Xavier Wheeler Players to Watch: Des Barnett, James Sully, Xavier Wheeler Promising Newcomers: DJ Johnson, Wetera Schlater
22nd. A trip to Wheeler on September 29th marks the final game before district play. The Roughriders got to Vega for their biggest rivalry on October 6th and then hosts Sunray October 12th. Taking a break from district Boys Ranch will defend Texas pride at Guymon Oklahoma on October 26th. The regular season ends at Gruver on November 3rd.23
2023 BOYS RANCH VARSITY Name Ht Wt Position Deginet Barnett 5’8” 150 WR/CB Thomas Ruble 5’4” 150 MLB/RB Miles Groce 6’1” 175 Xavier Wheeler 5’9” 145 QB/WR/PR James Sully 5’10” 190 T/DE Patrick Norris 5’10” 240 DT/NG/ATH DJ 6’0” 180 ATH Ethan Rex WR Donte Odufuwa Malakye Bolton 5’4” 140 Sean Smith 5’10” Judah McCullough 5’7” 230 T/G/DE Paul Jackson 6’0” 150 WR Elijah Bolton 4’11” 99 WR/FS Adam Pedersen Isaac Acosta 5’8” QB Brady Seelman 6’0” 170 Jeremy Owen 5’7” 250 DE
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Gruver Greyhounds — District 1-2A D-II
Haberthur Takes Over Greyhounds The Greyhounds bring in a new yet familiar name to take over as Head Football Coach and AD. Kurt Haberthur has most recently held the same position in Perryton though many remember him for his time at nearby Sunray. Coach Haberthur has a long history of success at a number of area programs as both head coach and an assistant, so he brings a wealth of experience with him to the job. Gruver began 2022 with a (24-7) win over Sanford-Fritch and followed that victory with another one defending state pride against Texhoma (26-20). A tough loss to Stratford (0-60) preceded wins over Highland Park (37-29), Spearman (24-20), and River Road (9-6), rounded out non-district play. The Greyhounds kept the good times going by taking down Booker (28-14) before dropping a game to Vega (6-21). Gruver fell to Sunray (12-56) before bouncing back with a hard-fought triumph over Boys Ranch (28-24). The Greyhound’s season ended with a (20-47) Bi-District playoff loss against Clarendon. Thirteen lettermen return for Coach Haberthur’s initial season at Gruver, including five starters on each side of the ball. The entire roster will, however, be adjusting to new systems, which could lead to some early-season growing pains. Time will tell what the new offense and defense will look like, but given Coach Haberthur’s prior success, the Greyhounds should be somewhat settled by the onset of district play. Pratt McLain (RB/DB 5’9 175 Sr.) brings three years of varsity experience to the table and is a leader the Greyhounds will look to as younger players step up. Michael McCloy (WR/ DB 5’9 150 Sr.) is another senior that will be vital for Gruver early on. Levi Mayes (OL/DL 6’1 195 Jr.) is a strong presence at the line of scrimmage. Briggs Satterfield (QB/DB 6’1 170 Soph.) made some impact as a freshman and will be key to the Greyhounds not only this season but beyond.
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School: Gruver Mascot: Greyhounds Colors: Red & Black District: 1-2A D-II Head Coach: Kurt Haberthur Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-3 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-district Lettermen Lost: 10
Lettermen Returning: 13 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Major Team Strength: Chemistry All State Potentials: Pratt McLein, Levi Mayes, Briggs Setterfield, Michael McCloy Promising Newcomers: Briggs Setterfield
Gruver plays opening week, August 25th, on the road at Sanford-Fritch. September 1st, the Greyhounds defend Lone Star pride in a home matchup against Texhoma. Stratford comes to Gruver September 8th, and the Greyhounds hit the road to face Highland Park September 15h. Homecoming will be September 22nd versus Spearman. The non-district schedule wraps up with back-to-back road games at River Road on September 29th and at Guymon, Oklahoma October 5th. The race for a district title and/or postseason berth gets going at home against Vega on October 13th. Coach Haberthur will take his team to his former stomping ground of Sunray on October 20th. The Greyhounds have an open week on October 27th and then play the final regular season game at home against Boys Ranch on November 2nd. 23
Battle Tested Bobcats Could Be District Favorites
The Bobcats have three seasons under the belt, with Head Coach Wes Boatman leading the charge. Sunray showed flashes of their powerful potential in 2022, but with an experienced roster back this coming year, the Bobcats are poised to have sharp claws in 2023. Defending state pride, Sunray took down Hooker, Oklahoma (32-29), is a tight battle to open the 2022 season. A (21-41) setback against a familiar foe, Stratford evened the Bobcats’ record before the team rebounded with a big (50-6) triumph over Dimmitt. Wins over West Texas High (43-12), Crosbyton (77-20), and Roscoe (4714) closed out the non-district schedule and left Sunray at 5-1 heading into the all-important slate of games against district rivals. Running the win streak to five, the Bobcats beat Boys
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Ranch (62-22). Gruver and Booker proved to be the next victims as Sunray won those games (56-12) and (48-20), respectively. A tight (39-45) loss to Vega would be on the district blemish as Sunray ended the regular season 8-2 overall and 3-1 during district play to finish as District 2A-@ runners-up. A Bi-District playoff win over Shamrock (53-35) win over Shamrock ran the Bobcats to nine wins on the season, but double digits would elude Sunray as they fell to New Home in heartbreaking one-point fashion (2122) with a missed PAT as the difference after a game of missed opportunities. The team will need to shake that disappointment off and use it as motivation in 2023. Ten starters return on both sides of the ball giving Sunray plenty of experience. Armando Lujan did a little bit of everything for the Bobcats and will again be one of the driving forces behind the team’s success. Lujan threw for 4476 yards and 51 TDs, rushed for 783 yards and 16 more TDs, and registered 15 tackles as a defensive back in 2022. Damian Barragan and Kagan Davis both tallied over a thousand receiving yards and double-digit touchdowns, giving Lujan a pair of accomplished receivers to work with. Dominic Casares is the primary ball carrier returning in 2023. Julio Villado, Luis Calderon, and Noel Orozco anchor both lines of scrimmage for the Bobcats. Luke Grajeda and Ty McDowell are expected to be the top linebackers for Sunray this coming season. Luhan and Davis are the top members of the secondary back this year. Other players to watch include Arnold Mendoza and Dawson Bennett. The coaches named Connor Peteriet and Ezekiel Grajeda as the most promising newcomers for 2023. The season gets going with a home game versus Hooker, Oklahoma, on August 25th. Sunray goes to Stratford September 1st before hosting Dimmitt September 8th. September 15th brings a trip to Stinnett to face West Texas High. The Bobcats welcome Crosbyton to town September 22nd and Guymon, Oklahoma on September 29th to close out the non-district schedule. Following an open week, Sunray goes to Boys Ranch on October 13th to begin the race for a district crown and/or playoff berth. Sunray hosts Grover October 20th and travels to Booker on October 27th. The last regular season game will be an important showdown at home versus Vega on November 3rd.23
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District: 1-2A D-II Head Coach: Wes Boatmun Offensive Coordinator: Caleb Harley Defensive Coordinator: Ruben Guerrero Assistant Coaches: Keith Schulz, Robert Green, Josh Pipkin, Sunny Bhakta, Daniel Sanchez Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1
Starters Returning: 10 Basic Offense: Air Raid Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1345 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 4488 Major Team Strength: Knowing how to handle success All State Potentials: Armando Lujan, Ty McDowell, Damian Barragan, Julio Villado, Kagan Davis
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Vega Longhorns — District 3-2A D-II
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An injury-riddle pre-district blossomed into a district championship for the Vega Longhorns in 2022. “We went through a lot of injuries early in the season, and the kids stayed the course. They really trusted the process, and we ended up having some things fall our way and get a little confidence at the right time,” head coach Jason Porton said. The Longhorns finished 8-5 with playoff wins over Memphis (33-12) and Seagraves (48-7) before a regional-round loss to Wellington (26-7). Looking ahead to 2023, Vega will benefit from the return of 22 veterans after the graduation of 10 seniors, including athlete Joaquin Segovia, linebacker Paxton Green, and lineman Tanner teValde. “I am excited about the season. We have six starters back in the pro-set offense and five in the 3-4 defense. We have some younger guys that are ready for their opportunity, and they have been working their tails off,” said Porton, who is 73-46 over 10 years in Vega. A pair of linemen who will be three-year starters figure to play major roles in 2023. Junior Gatlin Green (6-3, 255, 5.0) is “a big part of what we do. He was
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School: Vega Mascot: Longhorns Colors: Black/Vegas Gold District: 3-2A D-II Head Coach: Jason Porton Defensive Coordinator: Austin Sansing Assistant Coaches: Sonny Calhoun, Larry Murrell, Kaden Griffitt, Grady Arnold Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-5 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 3rd Team Eliminated By: Wellington Number of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number of Lettermen Returning: 22 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Pro Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3542
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Clarendon Broncos — District 2-2A D-II
Wampler Moves From Boys Ranch To Broncos
Clarendon’s Broncos have a new man in charge for the 2023 season. Aaron Wampler takes over head coaching duties after spending the last three seasons at Boys Ranch. Before that, Wampler spent six seasons as an assistant at Caprock High School. Wampler is a Lubbock native who graduated from Frenship High School before playing football at West Texas A&M from 2008-12. Wampler, who was 7-23 at Boys Ranch, takes over a Clarendon team that went 9-4 in 2022. The 2022 season included playoff wins over Gruver (47-20) and Ralls (4814) before the fun ended in the regional round with a loss to New Home (14-6). Wampler will employ a spread offense and 3-4 defense with the Broncos, and he’ll rely on senior running back/linebacker Lyric Smith (6-1, 170, 4.6) to lead the way, along with junior tight end/linebacker Mason Sims (6-2, 190, 4.8). Others the new coach expects to help him make the transition go smoothly are Harrison Howard, Easton Frausto, and linemen Jared Musick and Anthony Cineceros. Clarendon opens the Wampler era with three home games in the first month against Panhandle, Booker, and
School: Clarendon Mascot: Broncos Colors: Maroon/White District: 2-2A D-II Head Coach: Aaron Wampler Assistant Coaches: Boston Hudson, Brad Elam, Jordan Enriquez Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-4 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of Playoffs team Eliminated: 3rd
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Quanah Indians — District 2-2A D-II
Quanah Brings Youthful Eagerness To The Fight This Season
With one season under their belt with Head Coach Payton Jackson’s system, the Indians should be more comfortable heading into 2023. Quanah still will be young and inexperienced overall, but not every lesson is learned under the lights, and the team, as a whole, should be in a better place to gel and coalesce as the season progresses. Quanah lost the 2022 opener to Archer City (12-35), spoiling Coach Jackson’s debut though he would be the first to tell you he was proud of his squad’s work and effort adapting to a new coach and system. The Indians fell to Nocona in week two (6-28) before notching their first victory against Petrolia (36-21). Losses to Seymour (6-32) and Hamlin (12-14) closed out the non-district schedule. The Indians fell to Memphis (14-26) in the district opener. The tough times continued with defeats against Clarendon (6-48), Shamrock (6-49), and Wellington (8-56). Proving their grit and never quit attitude, Quanah rose to the occasion and beat Wheeler (41-24) to end the season on a high note. Finishing 2-8 overall and 1-4 during district Quanah missed out on postseason play. Only four lettermen return for Quanah in 2023, with three starters back on each side of the ball. The team has good speed overall though the inexperience on varsity will
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be a hurdle the team must overcome, especially early on. Among top returning players, CJ Call (OL 6’0 220 Jr.) and Cy Jones (Ath/WR/LB 6’1 150 Jr.) stand out as potential All-State talents. Other key players to watch include Xander Jackson (RB/LB 5’10 150 Soph.), Abel Silvas (OL/Dl 5’9 200 Fresh.), Michael Floyd, Ahali Don Juan, and Nicholas Gonzales (QB/DB 5’7 145 Fresh.). Looking ahead to the coming season, Coach Jackson said, “I am very excited about this upcoming season. We have a team full of eager individuals who, although they lack experience on a Friday night, are hardworking and disciplined. Our district is very tough. We have two new head coaches coming in, and it is packed with playoff experience.”
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The season gets going with a trip to Archer City on August 25th. Quanah takes on Nocona in the home opener on September 1st. September 8th brings a trip to Petrolia, and the Indians head back on the road to take on Seymour September 15th. The final non-district game will be at home versus Hamlin on September 22nd. The race for a district title/playoff berth gets going at home against Memphis on October 6th. Quanah also hosts Clarendon on October 13th. The Indian travel to Shamrock October 2oth and play their final regular season home game against Wellington October 27th. The schedule concludes with a trip to Wheeler on November 3rd. 23
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Shamrock Fighting Irish — District 2-2A D-II
Skelton Returns To Texas Panhandle To Lead Irish
Nate Skelton is back in the Texas Panhandle, this time as head coach of the Shamrock Irish. The 39-yearold Illinoisan has been on the sidelines for 17 years, including as an offensive coordinator for a year at Dumas and two at Amarillo High, before spending the last two years in that same role at Creekview High School in Carrollton. “I’m very excited about the kids we have. They have been putting in a lot of work and are about each other, not individual goals,” Skelton said. After graduation took away nine players on last year’s roster, including running back/linebacker Caden Peevey, quarterback Kit Macina and tight end linebacker Hunter Stroope, Skelton inherits five veterans, four of which started on offense and four on defense on a Shamrock team that posted a 3-2 district record and 7-4 overall mark that included a 53-35 bi-district loss to Sunray. Skelton will be employing a spread offense and 4-3 defense for the 2023 Irish, who will be led by a pair of senior wide receivers/defensive backs in Braxton Allen (6-0, 165, 4.6) and Rodney Holmes (5-10, 160, 4.6). Both qualified for track & field regionals last spring, Allen in the high jump and Holmes in the triple jump. Others Skelton will be leaning on will be junior athlete Phillip Cook (5-10, 165, 4.6) and linemen Kyle Ishee (6-1, 240, 4.9), a sophomore, and Jessie Ramos (5-10, 215, 4.9), a junior. Among newcomers looking to make a name for themselves under their new coach will be Colt Macina
School: Shamrock Mascot: Irish Colors: Green/White District: 2-2A D-II Head Coach: Nate Skelton Offensive Coordinator: Thomas Hays Defensive Coordinator: Walter Bond Assistant Coaches: Garrett Bennett Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-4 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Sunray
Number of Lettermen Lost: 9 Number of Lettermen Returning: 5 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-3 Major Team Strength: Team Speed Major Team Weakness: Lack of Depth All State Potentials: Braxton Allen Players to Watch: Rodney Holmes, Phillip Cook Promising Newcomers: Colt Macina, Rhpy Owens
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Wellington Skyrockets — District 2 2A D-II
Wellington Working To Win Another On 10th Anniversary Of State Title Ten years have snuck by since the Skyrockets last State Championship and yet Wellington continues to fly high in the state rankings year in and year out. The program remains one of the more storied in the Panhandle region and with that kind of tradition they are almost always a threat on the state level. Last season was no exception as Head Coach Greg Proffitt and his team finished 12-2 overall. A number than included a perfect 5-0 run through district play to with that Championship, as well as a 3-1 run during postseason play. The 2022 season ended with a (20-35) loss to New Home and no doubt Coach Proffitt and his squad are eager to get back to work and make another run. The team will do so with sixteen returning lettermen and six starters back on each side of the ball to give the team a solid foundation of experience to build on. Coach Proffitt has amassed an impressive 46-9 record at Wellington since taking over the program in 2019. The Skyrockets run a Wing T on offense and will look to senior, Carson Tarver (QB 5’10 160 4.8 Sr.) to lead the unit. Tarver threw for 1145 yards and 17 TDs a season ago and also accounted for an additional 792 rushing yards and TDs via the ground. Nixon Folk (DB/RB 6’3 180
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160
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175
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180
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Jackson Jones
5’10
170
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230
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2023 WELLINGTON SKYROCKETS Superfans Janice Tarver Drew and Lisa Thornberry Royce Harris Rex, Amy, Rileigh, Anna, and Evelyn Henard BOOM-ADVENTURES BROTHERSSISTERSOFOUR MILITARY ADVENTURES Jeff and Colby Anderson Jax and Jake Joy and Johnny Duncan Cody, Kim, Barret, and Bryn Phillips Henery, Amanda, Treylea, Trevyn and Tylee Wiebe Greg, Heather, Brynlee and Garrison Proffitt Kurt, Karoline, and Kamri Ashmore Klark, Blake, and Hayes Ashmore Quenton, Brooke, Addy, and Easton Patterson Coach Henderson, Faith, and Evie Rucker and Elizabeth Ashmore Don and Peggy Allred Zach, Jacklyn, Taos, and Chandler Duncan Baron, Lana, Travis, and Maggie Tillman BJ, Landey, Madison, Briley, and Kane Waters Margret Wood Chip, Jamie, and Harper Hall Greg, Whitney, Drake Kaseton, Haygen and River Welch Rusty, Allison, Blake, Caleb, and Rachel Stricklan Fabian Pina Danny and Veronica Gray Tate, Trinity, Lainey, and Jett Sanderson Richard and Jane Sims Danny and Shannon West and Family Bethany and Justin Pickard Tim and Toni Cummings Gary, Amanda, Dallten, and Tobi Davis Crystal Gonzales, Travon and Aleah Lewis Anthony Ortiz Henry, Beatriz, Enrique, Elvis, and Elias Jaimes Lonnie and Linda Duke Jason, Jill, Brice, and Dixon Dugan Taylor, Rebecca, Monroe, and Ellery Allred Lee and Tina Souder
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Wheeler Mustangs — District 2-2A D-II
Hoover’s Mustangs Look For Bounce-Back Season
After a trip to the state playoffs in his first season as head coach, the Wheeler Mustangs endured a brutal 2022 campaign, winning just once. “Last season was a learning experience for a lot of our players being new to varsity football,” Hoover said. All but three players are scheduled to be back, including all 11 offensive and 10 defensive starters among 20 lettermen. “The experience we gained from last year will be a benefit for us this coming year,” said Hoover, the former head coach at Vernon. Many of Wheeler’s most-talented veterans are underclassmen, including junior defensive lineman Enrique Proa (6-0, 240), who logged 56 tackles (8 TFLs) last season, sophomore tight end/defensive end Jackson Graves (6-5, 210, 4.9), offensive lineman Barrett Meadows (6-2, 240), a junior starting for the third season, and junior running back/linebacker Julius Atherton (5-11, 195, 4.8), who missed last year due to injury. Other veterans Hoover will be counting on to step up their games in Wheeler’s spread offense and 3-3-5 defense include Jesus Enriquez, who rushed for 641
School: Wheeler
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District: 2-2A D-II
Basic Offense:
Head Coach:
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Returning: 20 Starters Returning: 11
Rushing Yards: 1567 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 570 Major Team Strength: Offensive and Defensive Line Major Team Weakness: Inexperienced skill Enrique Proa Players To Watch:
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Lost: 3 Number of Lettermen
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yards on 139 carries in 2022, Elpidio Navarrete, who caught 17 passes for 264 yards and three touchdowns, lineman Isaiah Chavez, who recorded 42 tackles (4 TFLs), linebacker Ruvinzky Garza, the team’s top returning tackler with 92 stops (9 TFLs), and defensive back Marshall McNeil, who logged 18 tackles. Joining Meadows and others in the offensive trenches will be Austin Adkins, a “versatile” linebacker who amassed 83 tackles (6 TFLs) and who also kicks, and senior Jerry Luna, who missed time last season with an injury. Helping solidify the secondary will be Creed Newkirk, who chalked up 62 tackles (5 TFLs) along with 411 rushing yards. Wheeler travels to Burkburnett for its Aug. 25
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season-opener against Valley Mills. The Mustangs take on two Oklahoma teams – Hooker at home and then at Guymon – before hosting Windthorst and Boys Ranch. District play begins at Clarendon, then it’s home against Shamrock, at Wellington and at Memphis, and home against Quanah. Hoover sees Wellington as the team to beat.23
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Opponent Valley Mills Hooker Oklahoma Guymon Oklahoma Windthorst Boys Ranch Clarendon Shamrock* Wellington Memphis Quanah *District
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Ralls Jackrabbits — District 3-2A D-II
Jackrabbits Could Have Memorable Season
The 2023 season could be a memorable one for the Ralls Jackrabbits. After going 9-3 with a bi-district win over Plains (34-18) prior to an area-round loss to Clarendon (48-14), coach Xavier Rangel’s Jackrabbits return all but six players off last year’s roster, including the district’s Co-Defensive Player of the Year Zaiah Riojas. Fourteen lettermen, including five offensive and seven defensive starters, are back. A solid senior class features center/defensive lineman Zach Keith (6-3, 215, 5.3), who graded at 89 percent in Ralls’ Slot-T offense and made 67 tackles (8 TFLs) in the 3-4 defense, and all-district tackle/nose Nyk Alcala (5-8, 290, 5.7) a two-year starter who graded 88 percent. “Nyk is the anchor of the offensive line. He’s big and strong and moves the line of scrimmage,” Rangel said. Another senior stud is fullback/safety Justin Zavala (5-9, 180, 4.9), a three-year starter who in 2022 ran 162 times for 1,110 yards and 16 TDs while on defense, made 65 tackles with two interceptions and eight pass break-ups. “Justin is a team leader who runs tough with great vision,” said Rangel, who is 33-13 as he enters his fifth season at Ralls. The top returning tackler with 147 stops (7 TFLs) is senior two-way starting tight end/linebacker Aydan Villalba (5-9, 175, 4.9), a “smart” player who Rangel said “finds the ball on defense and sets the edge for us on offense.” The coach said senior offensive lineman/linebacker Daniel Flores (5-8, 165, 4.9), who recorded 87 tackles (4 TFLs) and four sacks, “is quick and always around the ball. Returning after making 84 tackles and recovering three fumbles, and rushing for 232 yards is senior running back/ linebacker Andrew Morales (5-9, 175, 4.9). “Andrew is a versatile player who can play multiple positions. He’s good with the ball in his hands,” Rangel said. Top juniors back are quarterback/cornerback Gunner Hitt (5-11, 175, 5.0), who last year completed 21-of-42 for 378 yards and five TDs, and tailback/safety Caden Cargile (5-8, 160, 4.8), the second top returning tackler with 133 takedowns. Offensive lineman/linebacker Issac Zavala (5-9, 170, 5.1) and lineman Colby Lara (6-0, 195, 5.3)
Andrew Morales
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School: Ralls
Number of Defesive
Mascot: Jackrabbits
Starters Returning: 7
Colors: Maroon & White
Basic Offense: Slot T
District: 3-2A D-II
Basic Defense: 3-4
Head Coach:
Last Season’s Team
Xavier Rangel Offensive Coordinator: Michael Rios Defensive Coordinator: Xavier Rangel Last Season’s Over All Record: 74-49 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 9-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 6 Number of Lettermen
Rushing Yards: 1110 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 378 Major Team Strength: Defensive Experience, Winning Attitude, Tough, Hardnose Kids Major Team Weakness: Size & Depth Players To Watch: Zach Keith, Justin Zavala, Nyk Alcala, Aydan Villaba,
Returning: 14 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5
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are two other junior vets. Sophomore defensive lineman Xaine Soliz (5-10, 175, 4.9) contributed 74 tackles as a freshman. Other sophomores being counted on are corner Evan Ybarra (5-10, 155, 4.8) and running back/defensive lineman Key Hicks (5-9, 210, 5.3). Rangel looks for Sudan, Hale Center, and Bovina to give his Jackrabbits their toughest tests in the district.23
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Sudan Hornets — District 3-2A D-II
Sudan Gaining Ground On Elite Teams
As solid a season as Sudan had last year, a lopsided loss to Wellington in the area round of the state playoffs didn’t sit well with coach John Cornelius. But Cornelius thinks the Hornets are gaining ground on the Wellingtons of the world. “We feel like we are closing the gap with the elite teams in the region and hope to make several runs over the next several years,” said Cornelius, who enters his fifth season at Sudan with a 28-17 record. Only three players – including running back/linebacker Josh Cervera and lineman Drew Carr – graduated off last year’s team, which beat Ropes in bi-district (43-12) and finished with a 9-3 record. Twenty-one veterans are back, including eight starters in Sudan’s spread offense and nine in the 4-2-5 defense. Among the veterans are five offensive linemen, headed by seniors Jeremiah Castillo and Jaden Conley. Castillo (6-1, 245, 5.0), an end, recorded 19 tackles for loss on the other other side of the ball while tackle/ linebacker Conley (6-1, 225, 4.9), a three-year starter, logged 124 tackles (33 solo, 17 TFLs) and three sacks. Other vets in the offensive trenches are juniors Jon Conley (6-0, 185) and Jesus Salas and sophomore Julian Salas, all two-year starters. They’ll be protecting senior quarterback/strong safety Trent Wilson (5-9, 165, 4.7),
School: Sudan
Last Season’s Team
Mascot: Hornets
Rushing Yards: 2802
Passing Yards: 1326 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1700 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1177 Major Team Strength: Experience and depth at all positions both sides of the ball Major Team Weakness: Size on the offensive line; good team speed but no one kid with elite speed All State Potentials: Jaden Conley, Trent Wilson, Jeremiah Castillo, Matthew Lopez,Salvador Juarez, Alan Flores, Marcello King, John Conley Promising Newcomers: Kincaid Boehning, Drayven Nash Athletic Director: John Cornelius Superintendent: Scott Harrell Principal: Gordon Martin
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who in 2022 completed 84-of-152 passes for 1,297 yards with 15 touchdowns and six touchdowns while running 178 times for 890 yards and 11 scores. Two of Wilson’s top targets figure to be senior receivers Salvador Juarez (5-6, 165, 4.7), who a year ago made 26 receptions for 484 yards and five TDs and had four interceptions from his spot in the secondary, and Alan Flores (6-2, 185, 4.7), who made 23 grabs for 330 yards and three TDs and plays linebacker on D. In the backfield will be junior running back/free safety Marcello King (5-8, 185, 4.8), who logged 99 rushes for 560 yards and seven scores. Other top returners are senior defensive end/running back Matthew Lopez (5-10, 185, 4.7), who last season was good for 16 TFLs and six sacks, senior receivers Kaleb Robinson (6-4, 165, 4.7), Ryan Huddleston and
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Tony Vargas, senior linebacker Enrique Gonzalez, senior tight end Thys Danzeisen (6-4, 195), junior linemen Joel Williams (6-1, 235, 5.0), Abel Armendariz and Derek Rosa, sophomore receiver/defensive back Caleb Groetken (6-0, 175, 4.7) and sophomore lineman Andrew Larson (6-2, 185). Among new Hornets added to the mix are linebackers
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Name Ht Wt Joel Williams 6’1 235 Jesus Salas Abel Armendariz Derek Rosa Marcello King 5’8 185 Jon Conley 6’0 285 Andrew Larson 6’2 185 Julian Salas Caleb Groetken 6’0 175 Kincaid Boehning 6’2 175 Drayven Nash
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Plains Cowboys — District 4-2A D-II
Plains Plotting To Break The Mold This Season
The Cowboys have finished two seasons with identical records, going 4-7 overall, 2-3 during district play, and dropping a Bi-District playoff game each season. Not bad seasons, as many teams long for that elusive postseason appearance, but still, Plains would no doubt like to find the win column more and advance deeper into the postseason. The 2022 team started strong with a (33-21) triumph over Tahoka before falling by a slim two points to Hale Center (6-8). A victory over Lockney (41-27) returned the Cowboys to the win column, but losses to Ralls (14-35) and Sudan (12-56) sent Plains to below .500. A win over Morton (22-2) kicked off the district schedule, but the up-and-down season continued with losses to Seagraves (36-45), New Home (0-50), and Ropes (18-35). A tightly fought battle against Smyer led to a (37-36) victory that lifted Plains back into the postseason. Facing a rematch against Ralls, the Cowboys fell (18-34) in the Bi-District matchup. Fifteen lettermen return in 2023, including six starters on each side of the ball. Head Coach Mike Martinez has led the program for six seasons. The Cowboys work from Multiple Spread looks on offense and line up in Odd formation for their base defensive set. Tyler Vargas (QB 5’11 165 4.6 Sr.) leads the offense and is an All-State caliber talent that three for 2500 yards and 18 TDs a season ago. Alan Gallegos (OL/DL 6’0 250 4.9 Sr) is another All-State talent that shines brightest on defense, where he earned Co-Defensive MVP honors in 2022. Jhoan Menjivar (WR/DB 5’9 165 4.5 Sr.) is another player with All-State capabilities that the Cowboys will rely on this coming season. Other key players to keep an eye on this season are Gavin Broome, Riley Guetersloh, Jonathan Badillo, and Baltazar Castillo. Coaches cited Brayon Ward and Fermin Luna as the most promising newcomers to the varsity lineup for 2023. The season gets going with a trip to Tahoka August 25th, and the home opener will be September 1st versus Hale Center. September 8th finds the Cowboys in Lockney, and Plains will have another crack at Ralls in their September 15th matchup at Ralls. Sudan visits September 22nd to finish the non-district schedule. The race for a district crown and/or postseason berth
School: Plains High School Mascot: Cowboys Colors: Black, Vegas Gold, White District: 4-2A D-II Head Coach: Mike
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Multiple Spread Basic Defense: Odd
Martinez Offensive Coordinator: Daniel Hurn Defensive Coordinator: Robbie Ortega Assistant Coaches: Jordan Elam, Jonathan
Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1200 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2500 Major Team Strength:
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Record: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 2-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1 Team Eliminated By: Ralls Number of Lettermen Lost: 7 Number of Lettermen Returning: 15
size All State Potentials: Tyler Vargas, Jhoan Menjivar, Alan Gallegos Players to Watch: Gavin Broome, Riley Guetersloh, Jonathan Badillo, BAltazar Castillo Promising Newcomers: Brayon Ward, Fermin Luna
begins October 6th with a visit from Morton. The Cowboys go to Seagraves on October 13th and then host New Home on October 20th. The final regular season home game is against Ropes October 27th, and the Cowboys wrap up the schedule at Smyer November 3rd.23
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Ropes Eagles — District 4-2A D-II
New Era Takes Flight For The Eagles
Head Coach Lane Jackson guided Ropes from sixman to eleven-man over the course of a storied twentyseven-year run, but Coach Jackson has stepped back from football to serve exclusively as AD and Boys Basketball Coach. This ushers in a new era for the Eagles as new Head Coach Beau Riker takes over the program after successful stints as an assistant at Anson, Post, and Brock. Ropes finished 4-7 last season, a tally that included a 3-2 run through district play and a playoff loss to Sudan in the Bi-District round. “Last year’s team was young and had several important injuries throughout the season,” Coach Riker wrote. The team has a solid core of experienced players back, but there will be challenges with a new coach coming in, and Coach Riker addressed that in his comments. “We will be running a whole new system from top to bottom. There will be a few growing pains, but there will be high expectations throughout the season. We look forward to learning and maturing together as a team.” Only three lettermen were lost from last year’s squad, while sixteen are back for 2023. Nine starters return on offense and ten to the defense. The offense plans to work from Multiple Spread looks with Keith Bloskas as coordinator of the unit. Coach Riker will do double duty and head up the Eagle’s 3-4 defense. Kade Franklin (QB/S 6’2 170 Soph.) completed 25 of 61 pass attempts for 409 yards and 5 TDs last season to be the team’s leading passer back for 2023. Hayden Torres (RB/LB 6’0 165 Jr.) and Ben Saldiver (RB/CB 5’6 150 Sr.) bring rushing experience to the backfield. Mason Marmalejo (WR/S 5’9 135 Jr.) hauled in 33 receptions for 462 yards in 2022 and is joined by Branson Beck (WR/S 6’0 160 Sr.) to give Ropes two experienced receivers to rely on. Up front All-State caliber talent Reid McCaleb (OL/DL 6’4 270 Jr.) lines up along with Reed Hyatt (OL/DL 6’1 205 Sr.) and Braxxin Partington (OL/DL 6’1 170 Sr.) to form a stalwart unit. The D-line is anchored by Colton Mortensen (TE/OLB 6’1 170 Jr.) and Braxton Persilver (OL/DL 5’9 175 Sr.). The top linebackers back are Mike Sanchez (OL/LB 5’8 165 Jr.) and Brady Bryan (TE/OLB 5’10 165 Jr.), who combined for over 130 tackles a season ago. Bregg Feldman (RB/LB 5’11 165 Jr.) is another key linebacker for the Eagles. The aforementioned Branson Beck is an All-State level defender and the leader of Ropes secondary. The coaches named
School: Ropes High School Mascot: Eagles Colors: Green & White District: District 4-2A D-II Head Coach: Beau Riker Offensive Coordinator: Keith Bloskas Defensive Coordinator: Beau Riker Assistant Coaches: Blake Jackson, Jose Samarripas, Conner Cowart Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-7 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Sudan Hornets Number of Lettermen Lost: 3 Number of Lettermen Returning: 16 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 9 Number of Defensive Starters Returning:10
Basic Offense: Spread/ Multiple Basic Defense: 3-4 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1288 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1153 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1862 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1351 Major Team Strength: Returning Lettermen Major Team Weakness: Learning a new system with new coaches All State Potentials: Branson Beck, Reid McCaleb Players to Watch: Hayden Torres, Mike Sanchez, Bregg Fledman Promising Newcomers: Tayven Sullivan, Broxton Varnell Athletic Director: Lane Jackson Superintendent: Joel Willmon Principal: Tim Carter
Tayven Sullivan (OL/DL Fresh.) and Broxton Varnell (OL/ DL Soph.) as the most promising newcomers to the varsity roster. Looking ahead at the coming campaign Coach Riker said, “This will be a tough district again this year. New Home will bring back the majority of their State Semi-Final run from last season. Seagraves is a great program, and they always have a chance of making a deep playoff run. Other tough teams in the district are Plains, Smyer,
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2023 ROPES EAGLES VARSITY Name Dalek Wyatt Braxton Persilver Reed Hyatt Braxxin Partington Art Hernandez Luis Padilla Ben Saldivar Branson Beck Koby Sullivan Mason Marmolejo Colton Mortensen Brady Bryan Reese Williams Hayden Torres Bregg Feldman Gabe Sanchez Jackson Nickens Reid McCaleb Mike Sanchez Sam McCaleb Bode Franklin Zach Montes Kade Franklin Radley Partington Brayden Hogg Ethen Martinez Jacob Wyatt
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Name Ht Wt Carson Clemens 5’9” 145 Kanon Buckner 5’6” 155 Jackson Lehnen 5’8” 175 Brent Buckner 5’10” 265 Nathaniel Lopez 5’6” 160 Brayden Saldivar 5’8” 130 Broxton Varnell Payton Sawyer Kaden Riker 6’0” 165 Isaiah Acosta Kolter Dockery Landon Erickson Tyler Harbuck Philip Hester Tye Ketchersid Malikai Mendez Cooper Moore Jaxon Reeves Ransom Rhoads Maddux Sierra Branson Simental Tayven Sullivan Mike Williams Braylin Yeager
Lockney Longhorns — District Lockney 3-2A D-II
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Longhorns Will Be Bigger, Stronger, Faster
Jonathan Thiebaud debuted as a head coach in Lockney last season, guiding the Longhorns to a 2-8 record, with both wins coming in district play. Thiebaud looks for the Longhorns to make more noise in 2023, thanks in large part to the return of eight offensive and six defensive starters among 13 letterwinners. “The kids have been working hard to get bigger, stronger, and faster,” said the coach, who expects the Longhorns to boast improved team speed this season, which should help make a difference in the win column. Another plus for Lockney in 2023 is the return of the entire offensive line from a year ago as the Longhorns look to beef up their power spread offense to help take some pressure off the 4-2-5 defense. Thiebaud, who served as Lockney’s defensive coordinator before taking over as head coach, will be leaning on veterans such as Xavier Jimenez, Jisiah Lara, Dyllan Thiebaud, and Rudy Jimenez in 2023. They’ll be complemented by a slew of new faces, among them Matthew Garcia and Daniel Alvarado. Looking at Lockney’s District 3-2A (Division II) schedule, Coach Thiebaud looks for Sudan to be the team to beat, followed by Ralls and Hale Center.23
School: Lockney Mascot: Longhorns Colors: Red and Black District: 3-2A D-II Head Coach: Jonathan Thiebaud Offensive Coordinator: Cody Brewer Defensive Coordinator: Jonathan Thiebaud Assistant Coaches: Cody Brewer, Tevin Phillips, Adrian Rosales, Clif Farmer, Chris Pritchard Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 1-4 Number of Lettermen Lost: 7 Number of Lettermen Returning: 13
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Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Power Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1590 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1115 Major Team Strength: Entire offensive line returning Major Team Weakness: depth at certain positions Players to Watch: Xavier Jimenez, Jisiah Lara, Dyllan Thiebaud, Rudy Jimenez Promising Newcomers: Matthew Garcia, Daniel Alvarado
Seagraves Eagles — District 4-AA D-II
Seagraves Relying On ‘Great Senior Class’ A “great senior class” due to their “leadership and work ethic” is what Seagraves coach Armando Minjarez believes will provide the backbone for the Eagles n 2023. Seagraves brings all but seven players – including lineman/linebacker David Cervantes, running back Ethan Salazar, tight end/defensive back Jeremiah Ochoa, and lineman Landon Longoria – back from last season when the Eagles went 6-6, figuring it out in district play and going 4-1 then defeating Bovina in bi-district (22-12) before falling to Vega in area (48-7). Twenty players are back, including six starters on offense and seven on D. The roster features an abundance of all-district honorees, among them senior Raymond Rodriguez (5-7, 160, 4.9), a first-team all-loop linebacker for his 85 tackles (15 TFLs) and second-team running back for his 201 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Directing Seagraves’ wishbone offense will be senior quarterback Jace Humphries (6-1, 155, 4.8), whose junior season was interrupted by a broken collarbone in the season-opener before he returned for the final three games, completing 28-of-50 passes for 443 yards with six TDs and two picks. Senior receiver/defensive back Dacian Wilborn (5-10,
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School: Seagraves Mascot: Eagles Colors: Red & Black District: 4-AA D-II Head Coach: Armando Minjarez Offensive Coordinator: Adrian Barrera Defensive Coordinator: Armando Minjarez Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-6 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Number of Lettermen Lost: 7 Number of Lettermen Returning: 20 Number of Offensive
Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Wishbone Basic Defense: 3-4 Major Team Strength: Leadership & Work Ethic All State Potentials: Reymond Rodriguez, Jace Humphries, Dacian Wilborn, Aidan Rodriguez, Evan Martinez, LaRon Hamilton
180, 4.7) stepped in at QB when Humphries got hurt and ran for 356 yards while catching seven passes and scoring four total TDs to earn first-team all-district utility player. Senior Aidan Rodriguez (5-8, 175, 4.9) was voted secondteam all-district linebacker in the Eagles’ 3-4 defense for his 63 tackles (8 TFLs) and honorable mention running back for 385 yards rushing and seven scores on 85 carries. Logging 63 tackles (13 TFLs) and three sacks and collecting firstteam all-district defensive lineman recognition was senior LaRon Hamilton (5-10, 175). In the trenches will be senior linemen Carlos Baltazar (5-9, 215, 5.0), recognized as first-team all-district on offense and honorable mention on defense, and Tommy Cantu (5-9, 210, 5.1), second-team on offense, along with two-year starter Evan Martinez (5-9, 220, 4.9), who as a sophomore last season got 36 tackles (11 TFLs). Another junior, second-team all-district outside linebacker Noah Sarabia (5-8, 165, 4.9), made 37 tackles (7 TFLs) and four sacks. In the secondary, junior DeRey Rodriguez (5-8, 130, 4.9) logged 22 tackles and was made
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second-team all-district. More experience is available in senior tight end/ defensive back Mario Aldana (5-9, 125, 4.9), who had 25 tackles in 2022, and senior offensive tackle Fabian Hernandez (5-10, 220, 5.1). Junior Julian Munoz (5-7, 130, 4.7) returns after rushing for 420 yards and four TDs. Rounding out defensive veterans are sophomore defensive back Hugo Rascon (5-7, 145, 5.0), who had 15 tackles, junior lineman Roman Perez (5-9, 225, 5.1), who had 23 takedowns (5 TFLs), and sophomore lineman Lupe Holguin (5-8, 225, 5.1), who made a dozen stops (2 TFLs). Minjarez, who is 34-35 in seven seasons at Seagraves, looks for New Home and Ropes to be the district favorites.23
2023 Seagraves Eagles Varsity Schedule Varsity Opponent Aug. 25 Lockney Sept. 01 Bovina Sept. 08 Tahoka Sept. 15 Sudan Sept. 22 Ralls(Homecoming) Oct. 06 New Home* Oct. 13 Plains* Oct. 20 Ropes* Oct. 27 Smyer*(SN) Nov. 04 Morton* *District Games
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Smyer Bobcats — District 4-2A D-II
Smyer Boasts More Experience For 2023 After a two-win 2022, a strong cast of veterans should help the Smyer Bobcats turn things around this fall. Eight offensive and six defensive starters return among 14 letter-winners. “The experience gained last year, and the team coming together should help put together a successful season,” coach Scott Funke said. The Bobcats will miss eight graduated players, including offensive lineman/linebacker Ben Steele and running back/linebacker Shawn Barrett. “We had a very young team that gained much valuable experience,” said Funke, who is 16-28 in four seasons at Smyer. A trio of seniors will be among the Bobcats’ leaders. Quarterback Peyton Casillas (5-9, 175, 4.8) last season completed 118-of-233 passes for 1,502 yards with a dozen touchdowns and 15 interceptions while rushing for another 215 yards. “Peyton is an accurate passer who continues to show improvement,” Funke said. Running back Preston Moore (5-9, 175, 4.6) ran 80 times for 448 yards and four TDs in Smyer’s spread offense while making 52 tackles (7 TFLs) in the 4-3 defense. “Preston
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gained lots of experience as a junior,” his coach said. Anchoring a strong line will be Brayden Wade (6-4, 245, 4.8), who will be a third-year starter.” He’s a long, strong offensive tackle,” Funke said of Wade, who logged 27 tackles (6 TFLs) last season. The line will be bolstered by the likes of seniors Jayden Martinez, who Funke called the “strongest guy on the team” with a 340-pound bench press, and Brodie Medart, a “cerebral two-year starter.” Also being counted on are senior linebacker Gavin St. Clair, who last fall recorded 99 tackles (4 TFLs), along with “strong and fast” junior backer Matheu Corder, who logged 17 stops. Others are junior running back Christian Charles, senior receiver/defensive back Cody Armes,
School: Smyer Mascot: Bobcats Colors: Blue and White District: 4-2A D-II Head Coach: Scott Funke Offensive Coordinator: Corey Hatter Defensive Coordinator: Scott Funke Assistant Coaches: Jonathan Gomez, Luke Vedder Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 1-4 Number Of Lettermen Lost: 8 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 14 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread
Basic Defense: 4-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2,136 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2,158 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2129 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1389 Major Team Strength: Strength on the line Major Team Weakness: Big game experience All State Potentials: Peyton Casillas, Preston Moore, Brayden Wade Players To Watch: Christian Charles, Jayden Martinez, Gavin St. Clair Promising Newcomers: Skyler Pond
who had 17 catches for 273 yards and three TDs plus 30 tackles last season, junior receiver/defensive back Aidan Martinez, who was good for 53 tackles in 2022, and sophomore running back/defensive back Skyler Pond. Smyer plays two of its first three games at home against Smyer and Floydada for homecoming, separated by a trip to Ralls. After that, the Bobcats play four in a
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2023 Smyer Bobcats Schedule
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Sterling City Eagles — District 5-2A D-II
Sterling City Expects To Make More Noise In Year 2 Of 11-Man
The move from 11-man to 6-man went well for the Sterling City Eagles. Not only did the Eagles make the state playoffs, but they also won a bi-district game against Miles (43-42) before being eliminated by Windthorst. (43-29). “I was proud of the way our kids adjusted moving from 6-man to 11-man. They competed hard and had a great season,” coach Trey Sisco said of the 7-5 campaign that improved his record at Sterling City to 63-21. Eight players graduated, but seven starters on offense and eight on defense are among 11 returning starters. “I believe that with a year of 11-man under our belt, we could be even better this season,” Sisco said. A big part of the 2023 plan will revolve around a quartet of seniors. Johnny Monreal (5-9, 160, 4.5), a running back and defensive back who also handles punting and kicking, last season ran for 698 yards and a dozen TDs on 56 carries, caught 14 passes, and two more scores, made 56 tackles and booted 31-of38 PATs. Quarterback/defensive back Ty Turner (6-1, 180, 4.9) in 2022 completed 45-of-102 passes for 714 yards with eight TDs and three interceptions, plus ran for 740 yards and nine scores on 124 carries. Tight end/linebacker Riley Barnes (6-0, 175, 4.9) added 57 tackles, while running back/defensive back River Kinsey (5-8, 150, 4.5) made 38 stops. Senior linemen Daniel Velez (5-10, 235, 5.3) and Cameron Alexander (6-2, 240, 5.1) were good for 23
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School: Sterling City Mascot: Eagles Colors: Purple & Gold District: 5-2A D-II Head Coach: Trey Sisco Offensive Coordinator: Josh Marler Defensive Coordinator: Trey Sisco Assistant Coaches: Cody Slate, Kyler Richards Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s District Record: 4-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Number of Lettermen Lost: 8 Number of Lettermen Returning: 11 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 7 Number Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Flexbone Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2926
Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 787 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1630 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1487 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Johnny Monreal, Ty Turner, River Kinsey, Riley Barnes Players to Watch: Daniel Velez, Cameron Alexander, Seth Turner, Slate Clark, Cason McCrea, Marquis Johnson, Devon Cortez Promising Newcomers: Isaac Martinez, Cruz Dominguez, Rett Dickison, Aaven Helms Superintendent: Travis Grubbs Principal: Bobby Fryar
and 27 tackles a year ago, respectively, while junior running back/linebacker Seth Turner (6-0, 175, 4.7) had 40 takedowns. Other contributors in Sterling City’s Flexbone offense and 4-2-5 defense will be sophomore lineman Slate Clark (5-9, 175), junior receiver/ cornerback Marquis Johnson (5-10, 145), and senior lineman/linebacker Devon Cortez (5-6, 170), along with sophomore lineman Cason McCrea (5-10, 179). Among the new faces looking to make a name are junior receiver/linebacker Isaac Martinez (5-7, 122), junior running back/cornerback Cruz Dominguez (5-5, 111), sophomore fullback/linebacker Rett Dickison (6-0, 150), and sophomore lineman Aaven Helms (6-0, 208). The Eagles open their season at Odessa Compass before the home opener against Miles. Next, it’s at Abilene TLCA, home against Roscoe Collegiate and Water Valley, for homecoming leading into the district debut also at home against McCamey. The regularseason winds down at Iraan, home against Eldorado, and at Wink. Sisco said Wink is the team to beat, with McCamey also a contender.23
2023 STERLING CITY Eagles SCHEDULE Date Opponent Place Aug. 25 Odessa Compass Academy T Sept. 01 Miles H Sept. 08 Abilene TLCA T Sept. 15 Roscoe Collegiate H Sept. 22 Open Sept. 29 Water Valley*# H Oct. 06 McCamey* H Oct. 13 Iraan* T Oct. 20 Eldorado*$ H Oct. 27 Wink* T Nov. 03 Open *District
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Wink Wildcats — District 5–2A D-II
Wink Gets Nod As A Team To Watch In 2023
Don’t close your eyes on Wink. The Wildcats were a team to watch in 2022, and most indicators point to the team having another deep run in 2023. Winners of thirteen straight regular season games, Wink is poised to be in the mix for a State Title this coming season, but of course, every team faces injuries, unforeseen hurdles, and the pressure of expectation, so no matter the talent on the field it takes a lot of hard work, a little luck and dogged persistence to lift that trophy. The Wildcats kicked off 2022 with a (38-7) win over Reagan County. Wins over Ozona (51-38), Alpine (56-6), and Sundown (56-14) finished off a flawless non-district run. Wink kept the momentum going into district play. Sweeping through that set of rivals, Water Valley (60-16), Eldorado (49-7), Iraan (56-14), McCamey (42-28), Sterling City (41-7), and Texas Leadership Academy were forced to
2023 Wink Wildcat Schedule
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forfeit due to a lack of eligible and healthy players. Finishing 6-0, Wink took the district crown in clear fashion. Cross Plains was no match for the Wildcats in the first postseason game, as Wink won the game (61-0). Santo fell next (35-19) to run Wink’s record to a perfect 12-0. The season came to an end against eventual State Champion Albany (18-35), but the Wildcats played the Lions tighter than any other team during the postseason proving they were right there in the equation. Looking back on last year’s season, Head Coach Brian Gibson (55-21 in six seasons at Wink) described his squad as “A very deep and driven team that always found a way to win. With exceptional leaders and a tremendous work ethic.” Looking toward the upcoming campaign, Coach Gibson said, “When we fill some key positions, we have a chance to be just as good in 2023 as we were in 2022.” At the top of that positional need is Quarterback. Wink graduated three-time All-State QB Kanon Gibson, and it is expected Jeremiah Salazar and Jayden Tally (QB/FS Jr.) will compete to take over the position. Overall, the Wildcats are in great shape with twenty-six lettermen back, which includes eight returning starters on offense and ten back for the defense. Wink boasts a pair of All-State caliber talents in Hudson Morgan (TB/LB 6’0 195 4.9 Jr.) and Creed French (TE/DE 6’3 220 5.0 Sr.). Morgan. Blake Johnson (WR/DB Jr.), Bryan Wilcox (WR/DB Sr.), and Team captain Ethan Turegano (Sr. OL/DL.) are three more impactful players to watch when Wink takes the field in 2023. The coaches cited Abram Bell (WR/DB Jr.), Jake Shuler (TB/DB Soph.), and Timothy Montoya (TB/DB Soph.) as the most promising additions to the varsity roster. Zach Yactayo (WR/DB Sr.) is the top returning receiver after hauling in 44 catches for 622 yards and 6 TDs a season ago. Along with the aforementioned Turegano, Grayson Ellis (OL/DL Jr.) and Skylen Copeland (OL/DL Sr.) return to form a stalwart group up front for Wink. On the defensive side, both Eddy Ray Mendoza (OL/ DL Jr.) and Dylan Soltero (TB/LB Jr.) are back after making impacts as sophomores in 2022. Wink hosts Big Lake on August 25th to kick off the
School: Wink High School Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Black & Orange District: 5-2A D-II Offensive Coordinator: Brian Gibson Defensive Coordinator: Jason Archibald Assistant Coaches: Daniel Kelley, Joshua Tally Last Season’s Overall Record: 12-1 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 3-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: 3rd Round Team Eliminated Your Team: Albany Lettermen Lost: 9 Lettermen Returning: 26 Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Defensive Starters
Returning: 10 Basic Offense: Power Spread Basic Defense: 4-2-5 Multiple Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2562 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2716 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1612 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1079 Major Team Strength: Experience & Culture All State Potentials: Creed Frerich, Hudson Morgan Players to Watch: Blake Johnson, Bryan Wilcox, Ethan Turegano Promising Newcomers: Abram Bell, Jake Shuler, Timothy Montoya
2023 season. September 1st, the Wildcats travel to Ozona and then head to Alpine a week later on September 8th. Sundown visits on September 15th, and Wink goes to Lamesa to close out the non-district schedule on September 22nd. The race for another District title begins at Eldorado September 29th and continues with a big Homecoming battle versus Iraan October 6th. Water Valley comes to Wink October 13th before the Wildcats take to the road to face McCamey October 20th. The final regular season game is at home versus Sterling City on October 27th.23
2023 WINK WILDCATS VARSITY Name Ethan Turegano Iver Chavez Skylen Copeland Creed Frerich Zach Yactayo Jacob Tonne Bryan Wilcox Jayden Tally Abram Bell Ethan Cahill Blake Johnson Ivan Chavez Kasen Wilson Hayden Thomas Dylan Soltero Adrian Flores Briar Morrell
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Morton Indians — District 4-2A D-II
Indians Rally Around New Coach And System
The Indians started out 2022 on a strong note, winning two of the first three, but along the way, the team struggled to score and stay within striking distance of their opponents. Heading into 2023, Morton welcomes new Head Coach Keith Mauldin, who takes over the Indian program after serving as Gruver’s Offensive Coordinator. The excitement of a new system and leader should help erase the disappointments of last season. The Indians began with a big (51-0) triumph over Tornillo. A close loss to Crosbyton (12-18) was followed by a (38-14) victory over Munday, but then the season took a turn for the worse. Morton fell in shutout fashion to Boys Ranch (0-26) and Booker (0-48) before only tallying a safety against Plains (2-22) in the district opener. Another shutout defeat (0-38) against Ropes preceded a tighter loss to Smyer (12-24). Losses to New Home (0-61) and Seagraves (12-40) finished off the season leaving the Indians at 2-8 overall and 0-5 during district play. Last year’s squad featured an extremely young group learning the game. Eleven freshmen gained Varsity experience,” Coach Mauldin wrote. “This season will
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Record: 0-5 Number of Lettermen Lost: 4 Number of Lettermen Returning: 19 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 8 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 8 Basic Offense: Air Raid Basic Defense: Multiple Players to Watch: Cade Lyon, Christian Enriquez, Lane Lyon, Dante Chavez, Andres Bejarano, Alex Lopez
2023 Morton Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Aug. 25 Tornillo Sept. 01 Crosbyton Sept. 08 Munday Sept. 15 Boys Ranch Sept. 23 Guymon, OK Oct. 06 Plains* Oct. 13 Ropes* Oct. 20 Smyer* Oct. 2270 New Home* Nov. 03 Seagraves*
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feature a new offense that looks to utilize our athleticism. Enthusiasm is high as our players learn the new approach. A competitive schedule presents tremendous opportunities for growth, which is vital to this young group. Only two seniors will play for the Indians this year.” That youth will lead to some growing pains but expect Morton to grow and settle in as the year progresses. The two seniors will be expected to help lead the team on and off the field. Alex Lopez (WR/DB Sr.) and Gilberto Vigil (OL/DL Sr.) will help guide the Indians. Andreas Bejarano (RB/LB Jr.) is another key cog to Morton’s success. Other players to watch include Dante Chavez (QB/ LB Jr.), Christian Enriquez (RB/LB Jr.), Cade Lyon (OL/ LB Jr.), and Lane Lyon (TE/LB Jr.). However, there are talented young players eager to step up and find their place within the new system.
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McCamey Badgers — District 5-2A D-II
Expect Another Solid Season For McCamey In 2023
Michael Woodard and the McCamey Badgers turned in another solid season in 2022. McCamey lost just two regularseason games and beat Roscoe in bi-district before falling to Collinsville in the area round. Graduation claimed 10 players, including Matthew Rosas (UTPB), leaving behind 22 players – including six starters on offense and seven on defense – for Woodard, who has produced a 33-15 record in four years with the Badgers. Running McCamey’s spread offense will be sophomore quarterback Aiden Torres (5-10, 155), who last season, after taking over as the starter during district and before being injured, completed 21-of-40 passes for 382 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing for 211 yards and three TDs. As a defensive back in the Badgers’ 3-3 defense, Torres made 54 tackles and broke up three passes. “Aiden is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback,” Woodard said. A pair of proven linemen are senior Xavier Vazquez (6-1, 210), an all-district pick who will be a three-year starter, and junior Mark Armendariz (6-3, 310). “Xavier is extremely intelligent and leads our o-line,” Woodard said. Vazquez logged 38 tackles (7 TFLs) and four sacks on defense. Of Armendariz, the team’s center, Woodard said, “He had huge improvement last year and has big expectations.” Joining them up front will be senor Diego Silvas (5-11, 190), who made 24 tackles in
School: McCamey Mascot: Badgers Colors: Orange and Black District: 5-2A D-II Head Coach: Michael Woodard Offensive Coordinator: Santos Saucedo Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3 Last Season’s District Record: 5-1 Number of Lettermen Lost: 10 Number of Lettermen Returning: 22
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Major Team Strenght: Running Game All State Potentials: Aiden Torres, Xavier Vazquez, Mark Armendarez, Joe Tarin, Noe Hernandez, Landyn Urias
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Iraan Braves — District 5-2A D-II
Iraan Readies To Rise Again The Braves have experienced an uncharacteristic rough spell over the last few years, but anyone familiar with high school football here in Texas knows that Iraan is a storied and accomplished program and a bit of a sleeping giant. Could 2023 see a reawakening from the Braves? There are certainly positive signs. After winning only two games over the previous three seasons, the 2022 Braves finished 4-6 in a tough district with a very young roster. The schedule will once again present a challenging slate of games, but Iraan will have more experience and some senior leadership to rely on. Twenty-five lettermen return, including ten starters on both sides of the ball. Head Coach Berry Bowman enters a third season leading the program meaning most players have several years under their belt within the system and know both the expectations and the methods behind them. A pair of Braves have All-State potential and will be heavily involved in the success of Iraan’s season. Cole Bowman (QB 6’0 190 4.9 Sr.) threw for more than a thousand yards in only 6 games last season, and the strong-armed quarterback will be vital for the Braves in 2023. The defense is led by Mathew Willock (MLB 5’10 190 4.8 Jr.) made 11 tackles a season ago and is described by coaches as having a … “strong motor.” Angel Zapata (WR/DB 5’7 140 4.7 Sr.) is another key player to watch this coming season. J.D. Solis (RB/LB 5’8 170 4.6 Sr.) is another all-purpose type of player that will have an impact in multiple phases of the game. Cooper Bowman (WR/SEC 6’0 155 4.9 Jr.) is another Brave expected to be a big factor in 2023. Chris Quintero (WR/ DB 5’8, 150 4.7 Jr.) is described as having good hands and a scoring threat from anywhere on the field. The coaches named Danny Reyes, Alex Reyes, Aiden Mendoza, and Praither Schneeman as promising newcomers to the varsity roster. The 2023 season gets going at La Pryor on August 25th. The home opener comes September 1st with a visit from Center Point. Compass Academy comes to Iraan on September 8th, and the Braves take to the road to face Reagan County September 15th. The non-district schedule finishes up at home against Abilene TLCA on September 22nd. Following an open week, Iraan begins the chase for a district title/playoff berth with a trip to Wink on October 6th. The Braves host three straight home games against Sterling City on October 13th, Water Valley October 20th, and Eldorado October 27th. The regular season finishes with an away game at McCamey November 3rd. 23
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Bowman, J.d. Solis Promising Newcomers:
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District 1 1. Follett 2. Miami 3. McLean 4. White Deer
District 2 1. Happy 2. Nazareth 3. Claude 4. Wildorado
District 3 1. Springlake-Earth 2. Petersburg 3. Kress 4. Lorenzo 5. Anton
District 4 1. Knox City 2. Valley 3. Spur 4. Northside
District 5 1. Whiteface 2. O’Donnell 3. Meadow 4. Wellman-Union
District 6 1. Buena Vista 2. Van Horn 3. Fort Davis 4. Marfa
District 7 1. Rankin 2. Borden County 3. Garden City 4. Sands 5. Grady
District 8 1. Westbrook 2. Ira 3. Hermleigh 4. Highland 5. Roby 6. Rotan
Division II District 1 1. Groom 2. Silverton 3. Lefors 4. Hedley 5. Darrouzett
District 2 1. Whitharral 2. Amherst 3. Hart 4. Lazbuddie 5. Cotton Center
District 3 1. Balmorhea 2. Sanderson 3. Sierra Blanca 4. Grandfalls-Royalty 5. Dell City
District 5 1. Jayton 2. Motley County 3. Guthrie 4. Aspermont 5. Patton Springs
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Follett Panthers — District 1-1A D-I
District Dominance At Heart Of Follett’s Success
The Panthers will be swinging into 2023 with a new head coach at the helm. John Anderson takes over a Follett program long on tradition and heavy at the trophy case. Winners of twelve district games in a row, the Panthers have not lost to a district rival since 2019. Follett kicked off the 2022 campaign by shutting out Hedley (60-0). The Panthers couldn’t quite solve the problems Happy created and fell (14-64) against the Cowboys but bounced back by shutting out Lefors (540). Wins over Borden County (40-8), Paducah (62-60), Claude (46-0), and Wildorado (60-14) closed out the nondistrict portion of the schedule. District play began with a (60-46) triumph over Miami. The Panthers kept notching wins by taking down White Deer (54-8) and McLean (70-24). The season ended sooner than anyone wanted with a (24-40) Bi-District loss to Nazareth. Three lettermen were lost to graduation though five lettermen will return in 2023. This includes three starters on each side of the ball. Follett plans to
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School: Follett Mascot: Panthers Colors: Black & Gold District: 1-1A D-I Head Coach: John Anderson Offensive Coordinator: John Anderson Defensive Coordinator: Michael Howard Last Season’s Over All Record: 9-2 Last Season’s District Record: 3-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Number of Letterman Loss: 3
Number of Letterman Returning: 5 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Balance T Basic Defense: 4-2 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2670 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 798 Major Team Strength: Speed & Experience Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Osiel Ventura, David Meeks, Justin Humbert
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run a Balance T offense and a 4-2 as their base defensive set. The team has good speed and solid experience back, but a lack of size could be problematic against some teams. Osiel Ventura rushed for 552 yards and 11 touchdowns and is the Panther’s top ground gainer back for 2023. Ventura also made 58 of 70 PAT attempts. David Meeks completed 28 of 37 pass attempts for almost 500 yards and 5 TDs a season ago and also rushed for 499 yards and 10 additional touchdowns. Justin Humbert is the top receiver back though Humbert was perhaps strongest on the other side of the ball, where he contributed 122 tackles, including 16 for a loss of yardage. Maddoc Miller is another experienced defender who Follet will rely on this coming season. Follett will look to continue their string of district championships though that portion of the schedule figures to be hard-fought as the team battles for the right to advance to postseason play. 23
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McLean Tigers— District 1-1A D-I
Tigers Roared Early But Couldn’t Find Stripes Late
Looking at wins and losses, the Tigers put together a solid season in 2022. The problem for McLean came in district play. After going 6-1 in the buildup, the Tiger dropped two of three to their district rivals, and that kept McLean from qualifying for the postseason. The 2022 season began with a win over San Jacinto Christian Academy (74-24). The Tigers then shout out the Panhandle Christian Home Educators (77-0) and Darrouzett (66-0). McLean kept winning by beating Lefors (68-14), Groom (62-42), and Wildorado (65-16) before losing to Happy (6-58) to close out the non-district schedule. The gauntlet of playing in a very tough district can wear any team down, and perhaps that is what happened to the Tigers. After winning a tight game against White Deer (5048) McLean fell in a similar fashion to rival Miami (38-40). The final game of the season was another loss as the Tigers couldn’t quite keep up with Follet and lost (24-70 to end their season. Players to keep an eye on this season for Mclean are Noah Dickey (Sr.), Jacob Hess (Sr.), Scott Caldwell (Sr.), Riggin Johnston (Sr.), Cruz Rodriguez (Jr.), and Caleb Steward (Jr.). The 2023 season gets going on August 26th with a neutral site game taking place in Jayton against Van Horn.
School: McLean Mascot: Tigers Colors: Black and Gold District: 1-1A D-I Head Coach: David Donnell Assistant Coaches: Zachary Kidd, Jordan Parsons
Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 9 Basic Offense: Multiple Sets Basic Defense: 3-2-1
The Tigers travel to Benjamin on September 1st and finally play their home opener against San Jacinto Christian Academy on September 8th. Homecoming will be September 15th versus Lefors. Mclean goes to Groom September 29th before hosting Wildorado on September 29th. The nondistrict schedule wraps up at Happy on October 6th. The race for a district crown and/or a postseason berth will be tough as the district will be tough once again. Expect every game to be a hard-fought battle including the Tiger’s district opener October 20th at White Deer. Senior night will be October 27th against rival Miami, in McLean’s lone home game during district play. The regular season finished at Follett on November 3rd. 23
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Miami Warriors — District 1-1A D-I
‘Awesome Opportunity’ Awaits Warriors
After a four-win campaign two years ago in coach DJ Howell’s first season to last year’s seven-win team that made the playoffs, the Miami Warriors could be in for more improvement in 2023. Only two players on last year’s roster won’t return this fall and all six starters on both sides of the ball return. “I have a great deal of belief in this year’s football team,” Howell said. “We have a lot of good experience coming back. The off-season went well. With a great deal of hard work and health, I believe this team has tremendous potential. We must go about our business with a purpose and intention. It is an awesome opportunity that these young men have ahead of them.” The 2022 Warriors wound up with a 7-4 record after a loss to eventual semifinalist Happy in bi-district. “We grew a lot as the season went on. We kept getting better and were able to develop some very young players along the way,” said Howell, who owns an 83-39 career record. “They experienced many things that will serve them well in the future. I believe the successes we had will be the building blocks for this coming year.” The 2023 season could be historic for a couple of senior Warriors who are pursuing program records. Haiden Thompson (6-0, 185, 4.5) has a chance to break the school scoring record after last season, completing 90-of-159 passes for 1,732 yards with 25 touchdowns and rushing for 1,234 yards and 18 TDs on 130 carries. Thompson also plays defensive back, logging 85 tackles (6 TFLs) and seven interceptions, as well as punter and kicker. “Haiden is a great athlete and player and an even better person,” Howell said. Meanwhile, fullback/ linebacker Luke Wheeler (5-11, 207, 4.9) could become Miami’s all-time leading tackler, having recorded 72 stops (17 TFLs) and four sacks last year when he also ran for 243 yards and 18 TDs and caught 39 passes for 554 yards and six scores. “He’s a tough, physical, dependable, smart player,” Howell said. Another budding star in Miami’s spread offense and 3-3 defense is sophomore receiver/defensive back
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Opponent Place Time Open H 7:30 Lefors A 7:30 Wildorado H 7:00 Paducha H 7:00 Lubbock Christ the King A 7:30 Groom H 7:30 Nazareth A 7:30 BYE Follet H 7:00 McClean A 7:00 White Deer H 7:00
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School: Miami Mascot: Warriors Colors: Purple/Gold District: 1-1A D-I Head Coach: Dj Howell Offensive Coordinator: DJ Howell Defensive Coordinator: DJ Howell Assistant Coaches: Brandon Word Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-4 Last Season’s District Record: 2-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Happy Team Eliminated By: Groom Number of Lettermen Lost: 2 Number of Lettermen Returning: 17
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6
Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 1920 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1802 All State Potentials: Haiden Thompson, Luke Wheeler Players to Watch: Micah Hinshaw Promising Newcomers: Noah Homfeld Athletic Director: DJ Howell Superintendent: Donna Hale Principal: Valerie Word
Micah Hinshaw (5-11, 170, 4.5), who caught 19 passes for 545 yards and 10 TDs and logged eight interceptions from his spot in the secondary. Howell called Hinshaw “an explosive player with tons of tools.” Capable offensive linemen and defenders include Kris Gorecki, a “great worker” who started as a freshman and made 34 tackles (8 TFLs); linebacker Evan Kelley, a three-year lettermen who is “big and quick” and made 32 tackles; and Preston Thelen, “a complete program, team-first guy” who recorded 40 tackles (16 TFLs) with six sacks in 2022. Among new faces looking to contribute will be Noah Homfeld. The Warriors get rolling a week later than most teams, opening Sept. 1 at Lefors before home games against Wildorado and Paducah. Then it’s at Lubbock Christ the King, home against Groom, and at Nazareth, leading into a bye that precedes the district opener at home against Follett. Then it’s at McLean and home against White Deer. “It will be an extremely tough and competitive district,” Howell said. “It will be a challenge every week. Week-in and week-out, you better be ready to play.”23
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White Deer Bucks — District 1-1A D-I
Young Bucks
Maybe no high school football team in the state of Texas was affected by graduation like the White Deer Bucks. Of the 13 players on last season’s roster, all but one graduated. Obviously, then, the Bucks are going to be young and inexperienced when they take the field this fall. “We have a pretty athletic core group. However, they are very young and small, and they are going to have to grow up very quickly, or it’s going to be a tough season full of learning the hard way,” head coach Justin Rucker said. “Learning fast is going to be the key to potential success.” White Deer ended last year at .500 as the Bucks won five of their 10 games. Unfortunately, none of those victories came during the team’s three-game district slate. “Last year was tough. We started out 4-0 and went into district play 5-1 but then lost two very key players to injury,” recalled Rucker, who is 48-29 in seven seasons at White Deer. Rucker, who employs a J Gun offense and 3-3 defense, will be counting on senior Brodie Weathers (5-7, 135), the lone veteran on the roster, to play a large role in the speedy Bucks’ plans. Weathers will get lots of help from newcomers such as Foster Black, Davin Hext, Karson Vaughn, Logan Matlock, and many others to help White Deer make a go of it in 2023. The Bucks should benefit from playing their first three games at home against Groom, Anton, and PCHEAAmarillo for homecoming. Road games against Wildorado and Springlake-Earth follow, then a home game against Booker and a trip to Quitaque to play Valley. Following a bye, district play sees the Bucks host McLean and Follett before the regular-season closes at Miami. “Our district is tough as always,” Rucker said.23
School: White Deer Mascot: Bucks Colors: Blue, White District: 1-1A D-I Head Coach: Justin Rucker Offensive Coordinator: Kade Kittley Defensive Coordinator: Justin Rucker Assistant Coaches: Jason Marlar Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-5 Last Season’s District Record: 0-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 12
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Happy Cowboys — District 2-1A D-I
Cowboys Saddle Up And Ride For Another Long Drive
Happy has been rolling along as a program for years now. Always a threat, always a contender. The Cowboys have proven to be one of six man’s elite programs over the last decade. Last season the team again made a strong run, and the argument can certainly be made that Happy was the second-best team in the state. The Cowboys were none too happy after dropping their opening game of 2022 to a very tough Westbrook team (16-62), but there would be a change for redemption down the line. After that opening defeat, Happy went on a run and swept the remaining nondistrict foes with wins over Follett (64-14), SpringlakeEarth (64-14), Kress (46-0), Lubbock Titans (56-4), McLean (58-6), and Kingdom Prep Academy (78-38). Happy continued their district dominance by taking down all three rivals, Nazareth (40-6), Wildorado (70-0), and Claude (64-6), to claim another district crown in absolute fashion. Happy shut out their first two playoff opponents, Miami (50-0) and Knox City (52-0), before taking on district rival Nazareth in a rematch. The Cowboys once
School: Happy Mascot: Cowboys Colors: Black and Gold District: 2-1A D-I Head Coach: Stacy Perryman Offensive Coordinator: Stacy Perryman Defensive Coordinator: Stacy Perryman Assistant Coaches: Jimmy Moore Kyle Timmons Last Season’s Overall Record: 12-2 Last Season’s District Record: 3-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 3-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Semifinals Team Eliminated By: Westbrook Number of Lettermen Lost: 4 Number of Lettermen Returning: 8
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: T and J Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2577 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1248 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1393 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 787 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Quay Hodges, Cutter Hodges, Joey Blackmon, Devin Burris, Noe Juarez Players to Watch: Alex Stevens, Hayes Bressler, Mason Hix, Kole Gibson Promising Newcomers: Luke Dempsey
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again prevailed (56-16), setting up another familiar foe as their next opponent. Happy did battle Westbrook much tougher in the rematch of the season opener, but unfortunately, the Cowboy’s season ended to the eventual State Champs with a (30-40) finish that was tighter than any score the Wildcats had during their championship playoff run. “Great season overall and great career for our seniors,” Head Coach Stacy Perryman said. “This group led us to back-to-back State Semifinal appearances and gave us a real chance to punch a ticket to the state game.” Looking ahead to 2023, Coach Perryman said, “Tough to replace the seniors from last year, but if there is a group to get it done, it will be this one. We have a
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lot of playoff experience coming back, so it should be another exciting season.” The Cowboys graduated four lettermen but return eight this season, including three starters on both sides of the ball. Five seniors, in particular, will have a big impact this season, and the entire group could be in the running for All-State and postseason accolades. Quay Hodges (TE/DE 6’1 200 4.8 Sr.) and Cutter Hodges (RB/LB 5’11 190 4.5 Sr.) are right there at the top of the list for Happy’s essential players. As are Joey Blackmon (RB/CB 5’11 180 4.5 Sr.), Devin Burris (C/N 6’0 200 4.9 Sr.), and Noe Juarez (RB/S 5’9 155 4.4 Sr.). Other players to watch include Alex Stevens, Hayes Bressler, Mason Hix, and Kole Gibson. The coaches
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Wildorado Mustangs — District Wildorado ISD
Mustangs Found Rough Ride Last Season But Ready To Run Once Again
Wildorado has won a lot of regular season games in recent years but hasn’t quite managed to break the playoff barrier in their short history. Making the jump from Division 2 to Division 1 was going to make the task of a deep postseason run all the tougher, but still, the Mustangs figured to be in the mix despite moving to a very tough district. Things didn’t quite work as planned when the season got away from them after a strong start. Few would have guessed the opening-day win over Lefors (67-18) would be the Mustangs’ last of the season, but that is how the campaign turned out. Losses to Benjamin (0-74), Miami (20-65), and White Deer (0-63) no doubt rattled the team’s confidence. The remainder of non-district play went the same way, with losses to Whiteface (8-74), McLean (16-65), and Follett (14-60) closing out that part of the schedule. The chance to turn things around in the all-important district run slipped away with a tight (30-36) loss against Claude. The Mustangs fell to Happy 0-70) and Nazareth (7-66) to end the season 1-9 overall and 0-3 during district play. Eight lettermen return in 2023, including four starters on each side of the ball. Head Coach Rance Barnett and his team will need to rediscover their winning ways and build momentum before the onslaught of tough district games starts, but with a solid group of seniors and experienced players back, that task is certainly possible. Hudson Matt (WR/DE 6’0 175 Sr.) and Hollis Albracht (C/NT 5’10 190 Jr.) both bring two years of varsity experience to the lineup. Getting back Ryan Cox (QB/LB 6’0 175 Sr.) and Blu Washington (RB/DB 5’10 165 Jr.),
School: Wildorado
Number Of Lettermen Lost: 3
Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Blue and White
Number Of Lettermen
District: Wildorado ISD Head Coach:
Returning: 8 Number Of Offensive
Rance Barnett
Starters Returning: 4
Defensive Coordinator:
Number Of Defensive
Kellen Kirkland
Starters Returning: 4
Assistant Coaches:
Basic Offense:
Kellen Kirkland,
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Basic Defense: 2-4
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Major Team Strength:
Record: 1-9
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Last Season’s District
Major Team Weakness:
Record: 0-3
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who missed last season due to injury, will also help. Braddek Darnell (WR/DB 6’3 175 Jr.) and Aden Woodard (RB/LB 6’0 185 Sr.) are both All-District candidates with one year of varsity experience under their belts. Other key players to watch are Brayden Sides (QB/ DB 5’9 175 Soph.), Michael Moore (RB/LB 5’11 165 Jr.), and Peyton Smith (WR/DE 5’10 180 Sr.). The schedule still had a couple of holes in it as of press time though the district slate will once again be Claude, Happy, and Nazareth. Wildorado will play only the Happy game at home, though on paper, that is arguably the toughest matchup.
2023 Wildorado Mustangs Schedule
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Date Opponent Aug. 25 Lefors Sept. 02 Benjamin Sept. 08 Miami Sept. 16 White Deer Sept. 23 Whiteface Sept. 30 McLean Oct. 14 Follett Oct. 21 Claude Oct. 28 Happy Nov. 04 Nazareth
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Lorenzo Hornets — District 3-1A D-I
Hornets Hope System Familiarity Results In More Success
It’s been a minute since the Lorenzo Hornet football program has benefited from a holdover coach. Brian Sepkowitz has remedied that, and he’s anxious to see the result of it, along with how his team and the town reacted to some much-desired on-field success in 2022. “The team and the community were thrilled to see the Lorenzo Hornets finish their first season in three years and get their first varsity wins in three years,” Sepkowitz said. “We won an exciting, last-minute finish to end the season in the district that will help us carry momentum into this season. After surviving a stint of three football coaches in three years, these boys have been through a lot and stuck together to begin building success at ‘the ‘ZO.’” All but three players – athlete Lupe Salinas, end Kash Koonsman, and lineman Zavian Garcia – return from last season’s 3-7 squad. Among the 10 veterans, four started on offense and four on defense. “I believe this is the first time in a while that the boys will go into the offseason excited about the possibilities to come in football,” Sepkowitz said. “Summer workouts last year only had a few that really committed themselves. I expect more commitment this summer, which will help translate to starting off the season more prepared than last year. We return a good number of players, including our leaders in the upperclassmen, and hope to have our sophomore class make a big jump this year.” Sepkowitz said Lorenzo’s Gun offense will center around senior quarterback/spreadback Chris Quintana handing off and throwing the ball to his little brother Jonathan, a junior receiver. The brothers also will play key roles on the Hornets’ 2-3-1 defense, with Chris playing linebacker and Jonathan in a secondary spot. Anchoring the offensive front will be senior lineman Ivan Hernandez, supported by sophomores Marciano Garcia and Alex Soto. Other sophomores being counted on are receiver/ defensive back Savi Garcia, Cameron Valentine, and Dalys Phillips, along with senior Gabriel Landin, freshman Keagan Cisneros, and punter Rylan Garcia. Lorenzo gets the season going Aug. 25 at Wellman-
2023 Lorenzo Hornets Schedule
Varsity Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 27 Nov. 03 Nov. 10
Opponent Wellman-Union Guthrie Wilson Southland KPA Loop Petersburg Kress Springlake-Earth Anton *District Games
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School: Lorenzo ISD Mascot: Hornets Colors: Purple, Black & White District: 3-1A D-I Head Coach: Brian Sepkowitz Offensive Coordinator: Brian Sepkowitz Defensive Coordinator: Brian Sepkowitz Last Season’s Overall Record: 3-7 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 3 Number of Lettermen Returning: 10
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Gun Basic Defense: 2-3-1 Major Team Strength: 1st time in the same system under the same coach in several years. Major Team Weakness: Minimal Size All State Potentials: Chris Quintana Players to Watch: Jonathan Quintana, Ivan Hernandez Promising Newcomers: Ivan Hernandez, Keagan Cisneros
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Petersburg Buffaloes — District 3-A D-I
Bruington’s Buffaloes Must ‘Continue To Grow Up’
More maturity and greater physicality. Those are the two things Scotty Bruington says need to happen for the Petersburg Buffaloes to build their program. Bruington guided the Whirlwinds to a 7-4 season, including 4-1 in the district, with a bi-district loss to Knox City in his first year at the helm. “Our team made a huge jump in the level of physicality that we want to play with,” Bruington said. Graduation only claimed three players, but all three were solid running back/defensive back Dillon Bruington, quarterback/linebacker Isaiah Palacios, and end JR Resendez. The 2023 roster features eight lettermen, half of whom started in Petersburg’s “T” offense and half in the 3-2 defense. “We will have to continue to grow up in our approach to the game and continue to develop our physical style of play on both sides of the ball,” said Bruington. A pair of Buffaloes will lead the charge. Junior running back/ defensive end Dayln Parraz (5-6, 145) last season rushed for 963 yards and 15 touchdowns on 97 carries while also making 35 tackles. Senior receiver/defensive back Jude Thompson (6-1, 175, 4.6) caught 24 passes for 555 yards
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School: Petersburg HS Mascot: Buffaloes Colors: Black and Gold District: 3-A D-I Head Coach: Scotty Bruington Offensive Coordinator: Max Hefner Defensive Coordinator: Scotty Bruington Assistant Coaches: Tanner Bruington, Todd Carnagey Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-4 Last Season’s District Record: 4-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated Your Team: Knox City Number of Lettermen Lost: 3 Number of Lettermen Returning: 8
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: T Basic Defense: 3-2 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2140 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 895 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Size/Depth All State Potentials: Dayln Parraz, Jude Thompson Players to Watch: Lucas Rendon, Saul Ruiz, Caden Reyes, Corbin McWilliams Promising Newcomers: Robert Ramirez, Colton Sharples Superintendent: Todd Newberry
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Jr.
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215
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Jr.
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175
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Knox City Greyhounds — District 4-1A D-I
Greyhounds Missing Just 1 From Roster Of Last Year’s 9-3 Team
The Knox City Greyhounds probably caught some opponents by surprise last season. That likely won’t happen in 2023. The Greyhounds went 9-3 in 2022, going unbeaten in the district and beating Petersburg in bi-district (50-28) before falling to eventual semifinalist Happy (50-0). “We were able to achieve more than what a lot of people predicted. We played well all year, and other than our last loss, we had a great season,” coach Caleb Callaway said. The Greyhounds should look familiar since all but one player returns, including all six starters among 19 letterwinners. “With all of our starters returning, we have high expectations for our team this year. We were able to grow and get better all last year and look to build upon last season,” said Callaway, who is 52-27 in seven seasons at KC and 68-45 in 10 years overall. Bryson Callaway will lead the Greyhounds’ Bone offense. The senior quarterback completed 73-of-136 passes for 1,202 yards with 27 touchdowns and just four interceptions a year ago, while as a defensive back, he recorded 80 tackles, five fumbles, and four picks. Other
School: Knox City
Mascot: Greyhounds Colors: Red, White, Blue District: 4-1A D-I Head Coach: Caleb Callaway Offensive Coordinator: Caleb Callaway Defensive Coordinator: Jordan Carter Assistant Coaches: Ricky Villanueva Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3 Last Season’s District Record: 3-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2nd Team Eliminated By: Happy Number of Lettermen Lost: 1 Number of Lettermen
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Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Bone Basic Defense: 2-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2164 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1280 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Bryson Callaway, Devin Guillory Players to Watch: Tristin Baxter, Caleb Arrieta Superintendent: Colin Howeth Principal: Mark Tucker
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2023 Knox City Varsity Schedule Date Aug. 24 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 03
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Spur Bulldogs — District 4-1A D-I
Young Spur Roster Hopes To Mesh Early And Make Their Mark
Spur said goodbye to a large and talented senior class last season, and that will present challenges for the Bulldogs this season as they retool their starting lineup. That group of seniors saw a successful run though some late injuries led to an earlier end than the Spur faithful would have liked. The Bulldogs began the 2022 season with a (64-18) win over O’Donnell. A loss to Irion County (36-83) evened the record, but the Bulldogs bounced back to beat Motley County (77-28). A tough Westbrook squad kept Spur even on the season in a game that saw the Bulldogs fall (8-58) though Spur finished the non-district schedule with three straight victories over Anton (76-27), Jayton (62-34), and Wellman-Union (79-12). District play began in a similar fashion, with the Bulldogs taking down Valley (62-50) and Northside (58-8) to run the win streak to five. A regular season-ending loss to Knox City spoiled the momentum as Spur lost (8-32). The grind of injuries and loss of momentum carried forward as the Bulldog’s season came to an end with a Bi-District playoff loss to Springlake-Earth in a close (42-50) contest. Reflecting on the season, Head Coach Tate Clark
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Starters Returning: 0 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 1 Basic Offense: Jay Gun and T Gun Basic Defense: 3-3, 2-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2901 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 911 Major Team Strength: Young and athletic. Have things to learn but think we can be pretty good. Major Team Weakness: Youth. Not a lot of experience coming back. Players to Watch: Josh Ortiz, Haden Howell, Ace Walker, Preston Abbott Superintendent: Craig Hamilton Principal: Tanya Philipps
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Valley Patriots — District 4-1A D-I
Patriots Seek Return To Form After Injury-Riddled 2022
The 2022 season didn’t pan out the way John Stanaland and the Valley Patriots wanted. “The injury bug hit us early and often, losing five starters,” Stanaland recalled of the season that ended at 5-5 but without a playoff trip. The good news, Stanaland said, is the injuries “caused some younger guys to have to step up and play bigger roles,” which he hopes will pay dividends in 2023. “We are excited for the upcoming season. We have a lot of unknowns, but we feel good about the talent we have and the talent coming up,” said the coach, who is 29-14 at Valley and 69-38 in his 10-year career that includes prior stops at Rotan and Nazareth. Graduation took out half of last year’s 16-player roster, claiming running backs Blake Beard, Adrian Valdes, Thor Meade, and Canon Johnson, quarterback Corbyn Standlee, and linemen Gunnar Bowles, Juan Arredondo, and Parker Hartman. Among the eight veterans are two starters in Valley’s Jaybird offense and two in the 2-3 defense. Heading the vets is senior lineman Tucker Schlueter (6-3, 240, 5.1), who last season amassed 137 tackles (8 TFLs), three sacks, and six fumbles with three touchdown catches. Two other seniors will help lead. Receiver/ defensive end Cash Sperry (6-1, 180) is back after making 43 tackles, two interceptions, and four TD grabs, and running back/safety Brayson Cruse (5-11, 155) ran for 637 yards and 15 touchdowns on 63 carries. Another running back returning is junior Taevion Ramos (5-11, 170), who had 495 steps and nine TDs on 47 totes. Among new faces on the squad will be senior lineman Orion Enloe (6-2, 220), a move-in last year who had to play on the JV. “We’re looking for big things from
School: Valley
Basic Defense: 2-3
Mascot: Patriots
Last Season’s Team
Colors: Red, White and
Rushing Yards: 2554 Last Season’s Team
Blue District: 4-1A D-II Head Coach:
Passing Yards: 990 Last Season’s Team
John Stanaland
Rushing Yards
Assistant Coaches:
Allowed: 1546
Garrett Watson, Isaac
Last Season’s Team
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Passing Yards
Stuart Smith
Allowed: 1131
Last Season’s Overall Record: 5-5 Last Season’s District Record: 1-2 Number of Lettermen Lost: 8
Major Team Strength: Size Major Team Weakness: Experience All State Potentials: Tucker Schlueter,
Number of Lettermen Return: 8 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 2 Number of Defensive
Cash Sperry, Brayson Cruse Players to Watch: Taevion Ramos Promising Newcomers:
Starters Returning: 2
Damain Valdes,
Basic Offense: Jaybird
Grayon Marks
2023 Valley Patriots Schedule
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him,” Stanaland said. A pair of freshmen running backs expected to contribute right away are Damian Valdes (5-9, 165) and Grayson Marks (6-0, 175). The Patriots go to Jayton to face Motley County in the season-opener Aug. 25 before the home opener against Springlake-Earth. Then it’s at Whiteface, home against Nazareth, at Petersburg and Crowell, and home against White Deer. District play sees Valley hosting Spur and Stanaland’s pick as the team to beat, Knox City, then ending up at Northside. “We have a tough district,” Stanaland said. “We have to come ready to play each and every game.”23
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2023 VALLEY PATRIOTS VARSITY Name Cash Sperry Cade Martin Malikhai Farley Brayson Cruse Orion Enloe Tucker Schlueter Taevion Ramos Eric Pettit Tailor Green
Ht 6’1 5’11 5’10 5’11 6’1 6’3 5’11 5’8 5’11
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O’Donnell Eagles — District 5-1A D-I
Name Hunter Varnell Colton Cruse Kacen Thompson John Clayton Pigg Carson Tucker Chris Chavez Grayson Marks Damian Valdes Tripp Carlise
Ht 6’0 5’8 5’8 5’7 5’9 5’9 6’0 5’9 5’8
Wt 180 145 145 260 145 155 175 165 140
Position OL/DE RB/S RB/S OL/NG QB/CB C/DE RB/DE RB/CB RB/CB
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Eagles Boast Experienced Roster In 2023
Fernando Baeza and the O’Donnell Eagles are looking forward to the 2023 season with optimism based primarily on a good deal of experience and proven players on their roster. The Eagles are coming off a four-win season which saw O’Donnell qualify for the state playoffs as District 5’s No. 2 seed. In their bi-district game against District 6 winner Buena Vista, the Eagles fell 86-36 to wrap up their 4-7 season. Buena Vista went on to fall in the next round, 48-0, to eventual state champion Westbrook. O’Donnell’s spread offense showed itself to be run-heavy in 2022, producing 2,374 yards, or 81 percent, of its production. Baeza, the former New Home coach about to start his fifth season as O’Donnell’s head man, welcomes back two-thirds of last season’s roster after last spring’s graduation claimed four of the dozen players on last year’s roster. Of the eight veterans making their way back into the fold for the Black and Vegas Gold, four started in their spread offense and four on the team’s 2-3 defense. Leading the charge for the Eagles, according to Baeza, will be Omar Vela, Martin Baeza, Gabriel Baeza, and Kash Boyd.23
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School: O’Donnell Mascot: Eagles Colors: Black & Vegas Gold District: 5-1A D-I Head Coach: Fernando Baeza Offensive Coordinator: Fernando Baeza Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-7 Round of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: 1st Team Eliminated By: Buena Vista Number Of Lettermen Lost: 4 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 8 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 4
Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 2-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2374 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 525 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2421 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 635 Players To Watch: Omar Vela, Martin Baeza, Gabriel Baeza, Kash Boyd Athletic Director: Blake Nichols Superintendent: Dr. Cathy Palmer Principal: Cody White
Whiteface Antelopes — District 5-1A D-I
Antelopes Could Roam Deep Into Postseason In ‘23 The Antelopes are coming off a solid season that saw them run the table on their district rivals for the first time since the 2013 season. And they did so in the first year of Head Coach Clint Linman’s tenure. With a year under their belt under the new system, Whiteface will be looking to not only defend their district crown but make a deeper run in the postseason. The 2022 campaign began with the expected growing pains as Whiteface fell to Nazareth in the opener (2063). But The Antelopes bounced back and took down Grandfalls-Royalty (44-0) to begin a run that saw them also beat Valley (64-50), Anton (53-6), and Wildorado (748). A tight loss to Kress (50-58) ended the win streak, but Whiteface came right back with victories over SpringlakeEarth (50-44), Wellman-Union (72-6), Meadow (64-6), and O’Donnell (62-36) to close out the regular season. A win over Van Horn (56-6) kept the good times rolling into the Bi-District round of the playoffs, but the season ended with an Area round defeat against Rankin (24-70.) Five lettermen were lost to graduation though eleven return in 2023, including four starters on each side of the
School: Whiteface Mascot: Antelopes Colors: Blue/Gold District: 5-1A D-I Head Coach: Clint Linman Assistant Coaches: Josh Watson, Brandon Flores Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-3 Last Season’s District Record: 3-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Rankin Red Devils Lettermen Lost: 5 Lettermen Returning: 11 Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Defensive Starters
Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: Multiple Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3071 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1167 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1515 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 915 Major Team Strength: Depth All State Potentials: Ethan Kauffman, Jeremias Chavez Players To Watch: Jeremiah Rendon, Noah Rendon Promising Newcomers: Dane Damron
2023 Whiteface Varsity Schedule
Ethan Kauffman
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ball. Jeremiah Rendon (QB/LB 5’11 155 4.8 Jr.) completed 73 of 125 pass attempts for 1167 yards and 22 TDs a season ago. The Antelope’s ground game is dangerous and led by All-State caliber talent Ethan Kauffman (RB/ LB 6’0 200 4.59 Jr.), who racked up 1468 yards and 30 TDs via the rushing game and contributed 43 tackles as a linebacker. Julio Borunda (FB/LB 5’11 170 4.8 Sr.) is another talented back for Whiteface. The top receiving threat back is another All-State type talent for Whiteface. Jeremias Chavez (OL/LB 6’3 190 4.9 Sr.) hauled in 30 catches for 532 yards and 12 TDs a season ago and also nabbed 5 interceptions on defense. Noah Rendon (OL/DL 5’9 170 4.9 Sr.) is another key player to keep an eye on for the Antelopes. Coaches
Date Opponent Aug. 25 Nazareth Sept. 01 Grandfalls-Royalty Sept. 08 Valley Sept. 15 Anton Sept. 22 Wildorado Sept. 29 Kress Oct. 06 Springlake-Earth Oct. 20 Wellman-Union Oct. 27 Meadow Nov. 03 Odonnell *District
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named Dane Damron (TE/LB 6’3 165 Sr.) as the most promising newcomer for 2023. The season begins August 25th at home against Nazareth. The Antelopes travel to Grandfalls-Royalty on September 1st and then host Valley September 8th. September 15th brings a trip to Anton. Whiteface will welcome Wildorado to town September 22nd before
heading to Kress September 29th. The final non-district game will be at Springlake-Earth October 6th. The all-important district slate gets going with a visit from Wellman-Union October 20th. The Antelopes go to Meadow for their only district away game of 2023 on October 27th. The regular season finishes at home against O’Donnell on November 3rd. 23
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Ht
Wt
Position
Yr
Name
Ht
Wt
Position
Yr
Noah Rendon
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170
OL/DL
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Ethan Kauffman
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200
RB/LB
Jr
Jeremias Chavez
6’3
190
OL/LB
Sr
Julio Borunda
5’11
170
FB/LB
Sr
Jeremiah Rendon
5’11
155
QB/LB
Jr
Jaxon Heflin
5’8
150
RB/LB
Sr
Auscar Gandara
6’1
180
OL/DL
Jr
Chris Olguin
5’9
160
QB/LB
Sr
Parker Trejo
5’8
150
RB/LB
Jr
Kaden Dobson
5’9
220
OL/DL
Sr
Tyler Campbell
5’8
180
OL/DL
Jr
Dane Damron
6’3
165
TE/LB
Sr
Axel Rivera
6’2
210
OL/DL
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Buena Vista Longhorns — District 6-1A D-I
A Year Older, Buena Vista’s Longhorns Have Bright Future If Buena Vista coach Dale Pustejovsky were offered a fate for his young team prior to last season of an undefeated district championship and a playoff win, prior to falling to the eventual state champion, he likely would have taken it. That’s what happened for the Longhorns in 2022. After going 3-0 in league play, Buena Vista defeated O’Donnell in bi-district, 86-36, then lost to eventual state champion Westbrook, 48-0, capping a 7-5 season. “We had a very young team that was eager to win right away,” Pustejovsky said. Graduation claimed three letter-winners, leaving behind five returning starters on offense and four on defense. “Most of our starters have just one year of experience, but they had to start last year as well, and so they have a lot of experience going into this season,” said Pustejovsky, who sports a 19-23 record in his four years at Buena Vista. Heading up the veterans is Tristian Griffin, with bonus
2023 BUENA VISTA SCHEDULE
Date Opponent Place Aug. 25 Irion County H Sept. 01 Rankin H Sept. 08 Hermleigh T Sept.. 15 Sierra Blanca T Sept. 22 Balmorhea T Sept. 29 Sanderson# H Oct. 06 Meadow T Oct. 13 Open Oct. 20 Fort Davis H Oct. 27 Van Horn^ H Nov. 02 Marfa T *District #Homecoming ^Parents Night
Time 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30
School: Buena Vista Mascot: Longhorns Colors: Blue & Gold District: 6-1A D-I Head Coach: Dale Pustejovsky Offensive Coordinator: Dale Pustejovsky Defensive Coordinator: Brian Griffin Assistant Coaches: Troy Spanton, Aaron Notgrass Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-5 Last Season’s District Record: 3-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of playoffs Team Eliminated: 2
Team Eliminated by: Westbrook Lettermen Lost: 3 Lettermen Returning: 4 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Tight Basic Defense: 2-3 Major Team Strength: Experience All State Potentials: Tristian Griffin Players to Watch: Caden Valedez, Jackie Jurado, Jaden Jurado, Ryan Rogers Promising Newcomers: Ezra Jackson
support coming from the likes of Caden Valdez, Jackie Jurado, Jaden Jurado, and Ryan Rogers. Among new faces expected to shore up the Longhorns’ tight-set offense and 2-3 defense is Ezra Jackson. Buena Vista opens the season with back-to-back home games against Irion County and Rankin before three road games against Hermleigh, Sierra Blanca, and Balmorhea. Sanderson provides homecoming opposition followed by a trip to Meadow and a bye leading into the district at home against Fort Davis and Van Horn, then a road game against Marfa. “All the teams in our district are competitive,” Pustejovsky said. 23
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Marfa Shorthorns - District 6-1A D-I
Marfa Ready To Break Recent Trend In 2023
The Shorthorns have struggled to find wins in recent seasons. Marfa finished 1-9 last season, 3-7 in 2021, 1-5 during the Covid plagued 2020 season, 2-8 in 2019, and 0-10 in 2018. Like many six-man school numbers is always a bit of a shell game dependent on the up and downs of class size, and this coming season the Shorthorns finally appear to be in better shape. New Head Coach Edgar Ramirez is new as the leader of the football team, but he is not new to the school or its student-athletes after serving in a number of capacities in recent years. This familiarity should help the transition, as will the fact Marfa welcomes back most of last season’s squad after graduating only one senior from the 2022 roster. Seven lettermen return, including all six starters from Marfa’s offense. The defense welcomes back four starters from last season. A pair of players come into 2023 with true All-State potential. Derrick Campos (RB Jr.) is a threat anytime he is on the field, and Jaden Nunez is described by coaches as strong, experienced, and tough. Alejandro Rodriguez (QB/RB Soph.) is another exciting Shorthorn player to keep an eye on this season and beyond. Do-everything-man Marco Ruiz is another name to remember from the roster. The coaches named Ayden Alvarez as the most promising newcomer for 2023. Coach Ramirez wrote of his squad, “We have the majority of the core group returning from last year. We only graduated one Senior. We are excited about this upcoming year. The players we have returning are excited to play and are returning with more experience.” The season begins with a matchup against Sanderson in Alpine on August 25th. The home opener is September 1st versus Davinci. The Shorthorns host Ft. Hancock September 8th and Balmorhea on September 15th before traveling to take on Sierra Blanca September 22nd. Defensing state pride, Marfa hosts Animas, New Mexico September 29th. The last
School: Marfa HS Mascot: Shorthorn Colors: Purple, White,
Number of Lettermen Lost: 1 Number of Lettermen Returning: 7
Gray District: 6-1A D-I Head Coach: Edgar
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 6 Number of Defensive
Ramirez Offensive Coordinator: Edgar Ramirez Defensive Coordinator: Arron Luna Assistant Coaches: Kevin Pippen Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-9 Last Season’s District Record: 0-3 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-0 Round of Playoffs Team
Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Mixed Basic Defense: 3-2-1 Major Team Strength: Never give up Mentality Major Team Weakness: Finishing Drives All State Potentials: Derrick Campos, Jaden Nunez Players to Watch: Derrick Campos,
Eliminated: District
Alejandro Rodriguez
Team Eliminated By:
Promising Newcomers:
District Play
Ayden Alvarez
non-district game is October 6th against Midland TLCA in Midland. The race for a district crown/playoff berth gets going at home versus Van Horn on October 20th. The Shorthorns travel to Fort Davis on October 27th. The regular season finishes at home against Buena Vista November 3rd. 23
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Borden County Coyotes — District 7-1A D-I
Coyotes Loaded With Experience Borden County’s Coyotes have loads of experience in 2023, and they’ll need all of it if they’re going to find their way into the playoffs out of a loaded district. “We are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming season but still have two of the best teams in the state in Garden City and Rankin, as well as two of the best up-and-coming teams who played a lot of youth last year in Grady and Sands,” said coach Trey Richey. “We will have several seniors mixed in with some youth, so we feel like we could become a competitive team toward the end of the year if we mix the youth and experience.” The Coyotes went 6-4 last season and wound up third in the district. “We finished the season with four starters out, so we were really proud of how our guys managed to come away with a win facing yet more adversity as we dealt with it all season,” Richey said. All but one starter are back in the Coyotes’ Jaybird/J-Gun offense and 2-3 defense. There’s no shortage of talent among the veterans, starting with seniors Ishmael Rodriguez, a running back/ linebacker, and fullback/safety Rhett Kingston. Last
Ishmael Rodriguez
Koda Bigham
season, Rodriguez (5-10, 195, 4.9) completed 51-of-81 passes for 1,123 yards with 10 touchdowns and just one interception, rushed for 987 yards and 17 TDs on 104 carries, and on defense logged 57 tackles (11 TFLs). Kingston (5-11, 180, 4.6) ended with 982 rushing yards and nine TDs on 97 carries, plus 72 tackles (11 TFLs). Senior quarterback/end Koda Bigham (6-0, 190, 5.0) was good for 92 tackles (10 TFLs) as well as 19 catches for 422 yards and five TDs. Another defensive stud with 98 tackles (11 TFLs) and three interceptions is junior end/ cornerback Zak Lewis (5-10, 165, 4.6), who Richey said is “quick and strong and has good hands.” Other twoway performers are senior running back/corner Garrison Proctor (5-8, 145, 4.6), who caught 15 passes for 298
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School: Borden County Mascot: Coyotes Colors: Red, White & Columbia Blue District: 7-1A D-I Head Coach: Trey Richey Offensive Coordinator: Trey Richey Defensive Coordinator: Bubba Edwards Assistant Coaches: Bubba Edwards & Phil Behrens Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-4 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-0 Number Of Lettermen Lost: 2 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 9 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Jaybird and J-Gun Basic Defense: 2-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2815
Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1588 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2105 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1100 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Over Size and Depth All State Potentials: Ishmael Rodriguez, Koda Bigham, Zak Lewis, Rhett Kingston, Garrison Proctor, Dath Flanigan, Hagan Gordon. Players To Watch: Gabriel Guerreros, Kasen Oaks Promising Newcomers: Keller Estes, Adam Sosa, Jett Napper, Tye Stipe, Josh Torres, Jonathan Martinez, Keith Hamlin Superintendent: Stephanie Behrens Principal: Steve Cates
Zak Lewis
Rhett Kingston
yards and four TDs to go with 72 tackles and three INTs, and junior Datch Flanigan (5-10, 160, 4.9), a “very fundamental and hard-working” end who logged 66 tackles (9 TFLs). Other seniors are backs Hagan Gordon (5-6, 142) and Kasen Oaks (5-10, 132), and Gabe Guerrero (5-10, 255, 5.3), whom Richey called “a solid center who blocked well when he took over in district play.” Among newcomers in the mix will be sophomore end Keller Estes (5-11, 205, 5.1), freshman running back/safety Adam Sosa (5-10, 178, 4.9), freshman end Jett Napper (6-1, 176), freshman quarterback/corner Tye Stipe (5-10, 145, 4.6), freshman back/end Josh Torres (5-10, 144), and freshman backs Jonathon Martinez (5-9, 138) and Keith Hamlin (5-7, 131). Borden County opens the season Thursday, Aug. 24 in Jayton against Kingdom Prep before three home games against Meadow, Claude, and Amarillo San Jacinto. After going to Highland and playing Abbott in Zephyr, the Coyotes open district at Garden City. Then it’s home against Sands, at Rankin, and home against Grady. “This will be a very tough district that if you can get out of, you should know you are a solid team,” said Richey, who is 168-38 over 16 seasons at BC. “Unfortunately, the second-place team will have to play the two-time defending state champions and the pre-season favorite Westbrook Wildcats.”23
2023 BORDEN COUNTY SChedule
Date Opponent Aug. 24 Kingdom Prep Sept. 01 Meadow Sept. 08 Claude Sept. 15 Amarillo San Jacinto Sept. 22 Highland Sept. 28 Abbott Oct. 06 Open Oct. 13 Garden City* Oct. 20 Sands* Oct. 27 Rankin* Nov. 03 Grady* *District
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2023 BORDEN COUNTY COYOTES VARSITY Name
Ht
Wt
Position
Yr
Name
Ht
Wt
Position
Yr
Rhett Kingston
6’0”
175
RB/DE
Sr
Ethan Scott
5’10”
146
E/E
So
Hagan Gordon
5’6”
142
FB/CB
Sr
Keith Hamlin
5’7”
131
RB/CB
Fr
Garrison Proctor
5’6”
138
QB/RB/S
Sr
Tye Stipe
5’9”
133
QB/CB
Fr
Ishmael Rodriguez
5’11”
193
FB/RB/QB/LB
Sr
Jett Napper
6’1”
176
E/E
Fr
Kasen Oaks
5’10”
132
RB/S
Sr
Gabe Guerrero
5’10”
260
E/C/E
Sr
Kellen Vickers
5’7”
211
C/DE
Fr
Koda Bigham
6’0½’
184 QB/FB/G/DE/CB Jr
Dutch Flanigan
5’11”
150
G/DE
Fr
Zak Lewis
5’10”
148
QB/CB
Jr
Eli Grigsby
5’10”
125
E/CB
Fr
Braden Newbrough
5’8”
120
RB/S
So
Luke Stansell
5’10”
144
E/E
Fr
Casen Cribbs
5’7”
133
E/QB/S
So
Josh Torres
5’10”
144
RB/ELB/E
Fr
Drew Freeman
5’2”
152
C/CB
So
Adam Sosa
5’10”
147
RB/S
Fr
Conner Thomas
5’9”
125
QB/S
So
Jonathan Martinez
5’9”
138
RB/CB
Fr
kellar Estes
5’9”
178
FB/E/E
So
Royce Burns
5’8”
171
E/E
Fr
Jaycob Fry
5’9”
135
QB/RB/CB
So
Mason Cheatham
5’11
221
E/E
Fr
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Garden City Bearkats — District 7-1A D-I
After Injury-Plagued Season, Bearkats Have Growth Potential Injuries can throw a wrench into the seasons of the best teams, which is what happened last year to the Garden City Bearcats. “We had a lot of potential, but the injury bug hit us late. We had a big win over Westbrook in non-district, and we were happy to make the playoffs in such a tough district,” said coach Jeff Jones, whose team lost a rematch with Westbrook in bi-district (72-22). While the Bearkats ended with an 8-3 record, Westbrook went on to win state. Graduation hit hard last spring, claiming eight players, including center/noseguard Owen Seidenberger, quarterback Logan Seidenberger, fullback/linebacker John Lopez and tight end/defensive back Mason Walker. Of the 11 players coming back, only one started. “We are looking forward to watching this team grow. We only have one starter coming back, but a lot of these kids played quite a bit last season,” said Jones, who is 73-25 in nine years at Garden City and six wins from his 100th career victory (9455 counting time at Marfa). That lone returning starter is senior offensive lineman/ defensive end Alejandro Talamantes (5-10, 210, 4.9), who last season accounted for 44 tackles (14 TFLs) and whom Jones said may play running back. Junior Denton Roe (5-6, 170, 4.6), a running back and linebacker, threw for 116 yards and ran for 244 more in 2022, accounting for seven touchdowns while missing a few games with an injury. “Denton has very speed with good vision and instincts,” Jones said. Another injury victim for most of last season was senior running back/defensive back Blain Walts (5-8, 135, 4.6). “We’re looking forward to watching what he can do.” Preston Dehlinger is back after running for 531 yards and six scores on 50 carries. On the line of Garden City’s Jay Option offense and 3-1 defense will be Nathan Balcazar, who had 27 tackles (5 TFLs), and Hector Almazan, joined by sophomore Roberto Almazan (5-7, 220, 5.2), a “very good blocker who had a really good JV season,” Jones said. Others who shined on the JV are sophomore running back/linebacker Uziel Lopez (5-6, 140, 5.0), who the coach said “has a nose for the football,” and sophomore quarterback/defensive back
School: Garden City Mascot: Bearkats Colors: Red/Black District: 7-1A D-1 Head Coach: Jeff Jones Offensive Coordinator: Jeff Jones Defensive Coordinator: Ollie Wilburn Assistant Coaches: Blake Gant, Brad Hall Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Westbrook Number of Lettermen Lost: 8 Number of Lettermen Returning: 11
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 1 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 1 Basic Offense: Jay Option Basic Defense: 3-1 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2106 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1592 Major Team Strength: Tradition Major Team Weakness: Experience All State Potentials: Alejandro Talamantes, Denton Roe, Blain Walts Players to Watch: Nathan Balcazar, Gabriel Ramirez, Walton Marshall, Preston Dehlinger Promising Newcomers: Roberto Almazan, Uziel Lopez
Presley Jost (5-7, 130, 4.9). Others being counted on will be Gabriel Ramirez, Walton Marshall, and tight ends/ defensive backs Carson Goodwin and Keith Latch. Looking ahead to District 7-1A, Jones said it will be “tough as always. Borden County will be much improved, and Rankin will be good as always. Sands and Grady are going to be improved as well.”23
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Rankin Red Devils — District 7-1A D-I
Next Man Up For Red Devils In 2023 The Red Devils have been one of the state’s best six-man programs for a while now, and 2022 proved no different. One could argue that Rankin was, in fact, the second-best team in their class. The season began with a pair of victories over Balmorhea (52-30) and Buena Vista (58-8) before Rankin fell in a tight, one-point loss to Westbrook (58-59). The Red Devils would not taste defeat again during the regular season. Wins over Knox City (50-43), Van Horn (88-39), and Lubbock Titans (62-12) closed out the nondistrict schedule. Rankin kept right on proving their might by sweeping a tough slate of district rivals. Those triumphs came against Sands (56-8), Grady (46-0), Borden County (44-34), and Garden City (60-36). A pair of postseason wins against Ira (74-42) and Whiteface (70-24) set up a rematch against Westbrook. Unfortunately for Rankin, the Wildcats had even sharper claws in the sequel as the Red Devils fell (16-62). Westbrook went on to win the state title, so Rankin certainly wasn’t the only quality program to end their season with a loss to the Wildcats. There are a few uncertainties for Rankin heading into 2023. Head Coach Garret Avalos (49-12 in 5 seasons at
School: Rankin Mascot: Red Devils Colors: Maroon & White
Westbrook Lettermen Lost: 11 Offensive Starters
District: 7-1A D-I
Returning: 2
Head Coach:
Defensive Starters
Garret Avalos Offensive Coordinator:
Basic Offense: J Bird
Garret Avalos Defensive Coordinator: Colton Martin Assistant Coaches: James Wyatt, James Gerick, Chase Riker Last Season’s Overall Record: 11-2 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff
Rankin
Team Eliminated By:
Record: 2-1
Returning: 2 Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3006 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1415 All State Potentials: Baret Jackson, Blake Bunger Players to Watch: Roman Joyce, Dash Davis, Case Custer, Fernando Arriozola
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Sands Mustangs — District 7-1A D-I
Mustangs Chomping At The Bit To Get Back On The Field The Mustangs went into 2022 with a new coach and a relatively young roster. That combination often leads to some early season struggles and growing pains as the team coalesces around a new way of doing things and grows in their experience level. Sands certainly had their struggles, but there were some good steps in the right direction, and heading into year two of Head Coach Tye Keith’s tenure at the school, the team is poised to showcase the work they’ve put in. Last season Sands dropped their first five non-district games against Hermleigh (39-71), Robert Lee (28-36), Sanderson (28-44), Klondike (50-74), and Loraine (1560) before notching their first win against Wellman-Union (48-0) in shout out fashion to close out that portion of the schedule. District play started with an (8-56) loss to Rankin, but the Mustangs responded with a big (62-54) victory over Grady. Unfortunately, the momentum was lost with defeats to really good teams in Borden County (0-47) and Garden City (6-54). The Mustangs finished 2-8 overall and 1-3 within a very tough district slate. Reflecting on the season, Coach Keith wrote, “We had a great attitude all thru the season. We had a very tough schedule and competed tough in many games. We made too many mistakes in those games, or we could have won a few more.” Sands lost five lettermen but return six for 2023, including four starters on each side of the ball. Looking ahead, Coach Keith said, “We’ve really grown a lot in the weight room in the last year. We look to improve our physicality and execution. I expect us to be a much-improved football team, with the young men we have coming up from our JV that went 6-2 last year to compliment the guys that played last year.” Key Mustangs to watch include Michael Diaz (RB/
2023 SANDS VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27
Opponent Hermleigh Robert Lee Midland TLCA Klondike Loraine Welman-Union# Rankin* Grady* Borden County*$ Garden City*$
Place T T H T H H T H T H
* District # Homecoming $ Senior Night
Time 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30
School: Sands
Basic Defense: 33
Mascot: Mustangs
Last Season’s Team
Colors: Brown and White District: 7-1A D-I Head Coach: Tye Keith Assistant Coaches: Billy Grumbles, Ben Connell, Sean Kennedy Last Season’s Overall Record: 2-8 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 6 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Multiple
Rushing Yards: 1686 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 508 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1762 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 989 Major Team Strength: Attitude Major Team Weakness: Team strength Players to Watch: Michael Diaz, Xavier Cisneros, Colby Hinton, Anthony Haston Promising Newcomers: Carlos Plata, Hayden Harveston, Evan Segundo
DB Sr.), Xavier Cisneros (RB/DB Jr.), Colby Hinton (RB/ DL Soph.), and Anthony Haston (RB/DB Jr.). The coaches named Carlos Plata (RB/DB Soph.), Hayden Harveston (RB/DB Soph.), and Evan Segundo (OL/DL Soph.) as the most promising newcomers to the varsity roster. The 2023 season gets going with back-to-back road games as the Mustangs travel to Hermleigh August 25ht and to Robert Lee on September 1st. The home opener finally arrives on September 8th when Sands hosts Midland TLCA. The Mustangs are back on the road September 15th for a contest against Klondike. September 22nd brings a home game versus Loraine, and the annual homecoming game will be September 22nd versus Wellman-Union in the final non-district tune-up. The all-important slate of district games gets going at Rankin on October 6th. Grady visits on October 13th, and the Mustangs travel to take on Borden County October 20th. The regular season concludes with a home game against Garden City on October 27th. 23
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Hermleigh Cardinals — District 8-1A D-I
Cardinals Believe Strong Senior Class Can Fly Them To Postseason The Cardinals were good last season, but the problem was you had to be great to make it to survive district play, given the wealth of talent and skill among those competing to advance. The same can be said for 2023 because, once again, this is expected to be one of the toughest districts in the state. Hermleigh started the 2022 season with back-to-back wins over Sands (71-39) and Abilene Christian (52-38) before dropping a game to Buena Vista (59-80). The Cardinals closed out the non-district schedule with two more victories over Grady (62-14) and Throckmorton (60-36). Running their win streak to four games, Hermleigh beat Roby (64-46) and Rotan (61-16) to open district play. A (14-62) loss to eventual state champs, Westbrook stopped the run of victories, but the Cardinals rebounded with a tight (58-50) triumph over Highland. The season ended with a (24-38) loss to Ira that left the Cardinals in third place with a 3-2 district record and an overall mark of 7-3 for the season. Reflecting on last season, Head Coach Sammy Winters said, “We saw lots of growth in a young team that only had three players that were varsity players the season before.” Thirteen lettermen return for 2023, including four starters on each side of the ball, giving the Cardinals a solid core of experience to rely on while younger players mature and find their roles. “We’re excited to see what our senior leadership can help up accomplish,” Coach Winters wrote. “We return tons of experience that should help us have success throughout the year. We have a great young group that we are excited to see grow and mature and help our program.” Key players to keep an eye on for Hermleigh are Kai Vargas, Tyson Digby, Hunter Simpson, Alex Wanderlich, and Gage Gibson. Looking ahead at 2023, Coach Winters said, “Our district is stacked. Again, we have the state champion in our district who returns just about everyone. Ira and Highland will definitely prove to be difficult, both teams
HERMLEIGH
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School: Hermleigh Mascot: Cardinals Colors: Red, White, Grey District: 8-1A D-I Head Coach: Sammy Winters
Number of Lettermen Returning: 13 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive
Assistant Coaches:
Starters Returning: 4
Bryce Meador, Judd
Basic Offense: Spread
Lopez, Heath Gibson
Basic Defense: 2-3
Last Season’s Overall Record: 7-3 Last Season’s District Record: 3-2 Number of Lettermen Lost: 6
Major Team Strength: Large senior class w/ tons of experience Players to Watch: Kai Varg
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return key players and are coached very well. Roby and Rotan won’t be easy either, they graduated some good seniors and will have to bridge the gap, but could be scary come district.” The season begins at home August 25th against Sands. Hermleigh travels to Abilene Christian on September 1st before hosting Buena Vista on September 15th. Following a bye week, the Cardinals go to Grady on September 22nd. The non-district schedule wraps up at home versus Throckmorton on September 29th. The district play gets going October 6th at Roby. October 13th brings a home game versus Rotan, and the Cardinal goes to the defending state champion, Westbrook October 20th. The final home game on the schedule is October 27th against Highland. The regular season concludes with a trip to Ira on November 3rd. 23
Westbrook Wildcats — District 8-1A D-I
Wildcats Look To Defend State Title It’ll be challenging for the Westbrook Wildcats to top, or even match, what they did in 2022, but they’re going to give it a shot. “Last season’s team was very special to me. They were a tight group of guys that loved each other off the field and on. It was an amazing group of young men to be a part of. I will miss our seniors that left very much. We were all very close,” head coach Homer Matlock said of Westbrook’s 14-1 campaign that ended with a 69-24 win over Abbott in the state championship game. Five players were lost to graduation, including nose Pahton Dominguez, running back Cedric Ware, defensive end Hadley White and offensive lineman Colton Walters. Nine players return, including three starters in Westbrook’s Tight T offense and three in the 3-2-1 D. “This year’s team has several of the guys back. We have huge shoes to fill, and that will be tough to find early. We need some of our guys to step up and show that it is their turn. We will have a great group of guys in our locker room, and I expect that they will be close and be great teammates,” said Matlock, whose record at Westbrook stands at 48-25. The Wildcats will lean on all-state offensive MVP Parker Matlock (6-0, 175, 4.6), a senior quarterback/ defensive back who last season completed 77-of-113 passes for 1,004 yards and 17 touchdowns with five interceptions while logging 98 tackles (15 TFLs), four sacks, four fumbles, and six picks. On the ground, junior Grayson Jeffrey (5-8, 160, 4.7) leads the way after rushing for 1,408 yards and 26 TDs in 2022. “He’s a great running back and safety,” Matlock said. The coach said two-time all-state senior offensive end/kicker Bo Payne (6-0, 215, 5.0) “sets the tone for our running attack.” Matlock called senior Ethan King (6-3, 170, 4.7) “an amazing defensive end who really came on” last season, making 66 tackles with a dozen sacks to go with eight fumbles. Another
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School: Westbrook ISD Mascot: Wildcats Colors: Blue & White District: 8-1A D-I Head Coach: Homer Matlock Offensive Coordinator: Homer Matlock Defensive Coordinator: Lukas Bontrager Assistant Coaches: Kyle Jeffrey, Shay Avants, Kade Creek Last Season’s Overall Record: 14-1 Last Season’s District Record: 5-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 5-0 Round Of Playoffs Team Eliminated: State Champioins Team Eliminated by: None Number Of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 9 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 3
Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: Tight T Basic Defense: 3-2-1 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 4226 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1262 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed:1465 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1137 Major Team Strength: Defense & Teamwork Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Grayson Jeffrey, Parker Matlock, Ethan King, Aiden Sullivan, Bo Payne Players To Watch: Grayson Jeffrey, Brannon Larson, Parker Matlock, Aiden Sullivan, Bo Payne Promising Newcomers: Andrew Cruces, Brett Rich
Bo Payne
Ethan King
Greyson Jeffrey
senior, nose guard Aiden Sullivan (5-11, 165, 4.6), will try to fill the shoes of all-state defensive MVP Dominguez. Matlock said Sullivan “is really good.” Others the Wildcats are counting on include Brannon Larson, Jaxson Browne, and newcomers Andrew Cruces and Brett Rich. Looking down the road to Westbrook’s district slate, Matlock said Highland and Ira will be his team’s most
Parker Matlock
Homer Matlock
formidable challengers. “Our district will be tough. In the last three years, we have been in the district with the state champions,” he said. “As iron sharpens iron, we will get better and have to play every Friday night, or we will get beat.”23
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Irion County Hornets — District 13-1A D-I
After Near Storybook Season, Harrison Takes Over Hornets After a near storybook season that saw Irion County enjoy its deepest run in the state playoffs, Don Coffell retired as head coach and was replaced by Shawn Harrison, the Hornets’ head basketball coach for the past 24 years. Coffell had led the Eagles since their return to six-man in 2019, guiding them to playoff appearances all four years and posting a 36-9 record, highlighted by last season’s 12-1 season that featured post-season wins over May (104-91), Leakey (52-0) and Jonesboro (44-43) before an 86-60 loss in the state semifinals to Abbott, which then lost to Westbrook in the championship game. “Last year’s team had three seniors who were 3-4 year varsity starters and 2-3 more with multiple years as starters. We had speed, size, and experience. The kids hated to lose and knew how to win,” Harrison said. Last year’s seniors – seven of them – certainly will be missed. Of the eight players returning this season, only one started on offense and two on defense. “Several of the kids we have returning this year gained valuable experience last year on varsity,” Harrison said. “They have, for the most part, been together as a group since junior high and have been successful and have grown as a group. They are ready to take over and step in and be the leaders to continue the tradition of winning that Irion County has enjoyed the last four seasons since returning to six-man football.” A few of the Hornets’ handful of returning players boast some impressive numbers, especially tackles. Leading that pack is Keegan Wadsworth, who logged 107 tackles in 2022, followed by linebackers Parker Posey with 99 stops and Colton Lawdermilk with 53, and defensive back Wyatt Morris with 36 takedowns. Posey also rushed for 202 yards and six touchdowns, plus caught 15 passes for 247 yards and seven scores in Irion County’s I/tight spread offensive sets. Lawdermilk ran for 502 yards and nine TDs on 42 carries. Major Conner returns as an experienced center, having started one game last season. Others being counted on are Iyran Davis and Tyler Henderson, who Harrison said “has the potential to be a dynamic receiver at end.” Irion County gets a challenging schedule underway Aug. 25 at Buena Vista before taking on Spur in Blackwell. After visiting Roby, the Hornets make their home debut in week 4 against Highland. A TBA date on Sept. 22 precedes a road game against Leakey, a bye, and the
School: Irion County Mascot: Hornets Colors: Purple and White District: 13-1A D-I Head Coach: Shawn Harrison Assistant Coaches: Derek Schoen, John
Number of Lettermen Lost: 7 Number of Lettermen Returning: 8 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 1 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 2 Basic Offense: I, Tight
Morrow Last Season’s Overall
spread
Record: 12-1 3-1
Basic Defense: 3-2-1, 3-3
playoffs
Major Team Strength:
Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 3-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: State Semifinals Team Eliminated By: Abbott
quickness Major Team Weakness: overall experience All State Potentials: Parker Posey, Keegan Wadsworth Players to Watch: Colton Lawdermilk, Wyatt Morris, Major Conner
district opener at Eden. Then it’s home against Robert Lee in what Harrison feels will be the game to decide the district title at Menard and home against Veribest. “Our district will be much improved this year,” Harrison said. “We will have to play really well and be prepared each week if we want to win the district again this year.”23
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Robert Lee Steers — District 13-1A D-I
Mccown Expects ‘Fun Football Season’ For Robert Lee Lee McCown’s first season as Robert Lee’s head coach saw the Steers win eight games but miss the playoffs, as both losses came in district play. “Overall, it was a great season. We had a young team and gained some valuable experience,” McCown, an Angelo State grad and former Stanton coach, said. All but three players -- including tight end/defensive lineman Ryan Mendoza – and all but one starter are scheduled to be back this fall. “The 2023 football season should see an improved team. Experienced players, with the addition of some promising newcomers, should make 2023 a fun football season,” McCown said. Heading up the returning starters is senior running back/linebacker Brayden Sherwood (5-11, 155, 4.8), who in 2022 rushed for 1,482 yards and 27 touchdowns on 155 carries while also making 70 tackles (8 TFLs) and two interceptions. Another Steer with solid stats is junior spread back Anthony Landeros (5-9, 155, 5.0), who threw for 248 yards and five touchdowns with three interceptions and rushed for 415 yards and five TDs on 57 carries while also making 32 tackles (3 TFLs). Senior center/noseguard Fernando Sosa (5-7, 280, 5.9), whom McCown called a “great blocker,” had 25 pancake blocks and 28 tackles (11 TFLs). Other veterans in the Steers’ T offense and 5-1 defense include junior center/running back Denver O’Dell (5-8, 135, 4.9), junior tight end/ defensive end Jaxon Tavarez (5-5, 145, 4.7), who logged 26 tackles (6 TFLs) a year ago, and senior quarterback Brody Pitcock (5-9, 145, 5.1), who booted 37-of-52 PATs/ Among newcomers looking to contribute are sophomore cornerback/utility back Brenner Sherwood (5-10, 140, 4.9), sophomore tight end/defensive end Wyatt Bosworth (5-11, 160, 4.9) and junior lineman Lucas Martinez (5-9, 240, 5.6). Robert Lee gets the season rolling Aug. 25 at Rotan before hosting Sands, traveling to Baird, and hosting
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Opponent Place Rotan T Sands H Baird T Blackwell H Zephyr# H Bronte T Menard* T Veribest* H Irion County* T Eden* H Bye * District # Homecoming
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School: Robert Lee Mascot: Steers Colors: Orange & Black District: 13-1A D-I Head Coach: Lee McCown Offensive Coordinator: Lee McCown Assistant Coaches: Adam Cline, James Roberts Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-2 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Number of Lettermen Lost: 3 Number of Lettermen Returning: 10
Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: T Basic Defense: 5-1 Major Team Strength: Depth Major Team Weakness: Speed All State Potentials: Brayden Sherwood Players to Watch: Fernando Sosa, Anthony Landeros, Brody Pitcock, Denver O’dell, Jaxon Tavarez Promising Newcomers: Brenner Sherwood, Wyatt Bosworth
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Groom Tigers — District 1-1A D-II
Tigers Trophy Case Full Of District Championships, Groom Craves More
The Tigers have been consistently good for a good long while. Especially when it comes to district play, where they have not lost a game in four straight seasons. This means last year’s seniors went through their entire high school career without a single blemish during district play. That said, Groom would like to have had a deeper, longer playoff run during that span, but one familiar foe got in their way two of the last three seasons. Groom began 2022 with a young inexperienced squad, and it showed early as they lost to White Deer (36-38), Amherst (27-64), and Nazareth (58-71) before finding their first win against Claude (60-38). Losses to McLean (4262) and Miami (36-38) left the Tiger at 1-9 heading into the district. But Groom used their early season lessons and applied them to take down Darrouzett (68-7), Silverton (54-52), Hedley (68-19), and Lefors (52-0) to set up a Bi-District rematch with Amherst. After losing to them by 37 points in week two, the Tiger won this second battle (44-24) to highlight how much the team had improved. However, for the second time in three seasons, Groom’s run ended with a loss to Balmorhea (14-6). The Tigers are more experienced heading into 2023, having lost only two seniors. Those seniors were vital
School: Groom HS Mascot: Tigers Colors: Red & Black District: 1-1A D-II Head Coach: Tory Peet Offensive Coordinator: Tory Peet Defensive Coordinator: Joe Riley Assistant Coaches: Allen Grant Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-6 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: 2nd Round Team Eliminated By: Balmorhea Number of Lettermen Lost: 2 Number of Lettermen Returning: 10 Number of Offensive
Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Multiple Basic Defense: 4-2 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2148 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 2225 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1547 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1158 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Explosive Player All State Potentials: Bryson Shuck, Noah Wood, Greyson Peet, Collins Koetting Players to Watch: Trayson Corley, Cooper Treadwell Promising Newcomers: Kenneth McGinty, Deacon Saucedo, Davis Babcock
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to Groom’s recent success and will be tough to replace though 10 lettermen return, including four starters on each side of the ball. The two returning seniors are both big, tall players. Noah Wood (OL/LB 6’5 170 Sr.) is an All-State talent that scored eight TDs as a receiver and racked up over a hundred tackles on defense. Ryan Weinheimer (OL/DE 6’7 190 Sr.) will look to make his mark in his final year as a Tiger. Bryson Shuck (C/LB 5’10 160 Jr.) is another All-State caliber talent that Groom will rely on in 2023. Greyson Peet (QB/DB 5’10 150 Jr.) is the top returning rusher and passer and will no doubt take a bigger role this coming season as he has All-State-type talent. Collins Koetting )DL/OL 6’1 170 Jr.) and Trayson Corley (RB/DE 5’8 145 Jr.) are two
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Lefors Pirates — District 1-1A D-II
Lefors Forges Ahead In Playoff Pursuit
The Pirates certainly did not finish with the record they wanted in 2022 though the team did save its best for last. Heading into the season with a young roster and a new head coach, Lefors was expected to have some growing pains. Now here we are a year later, and Head Coach Cameron Armstrong has not only a more experienced roster but one that has a full year under its belt within his system and methods. All of this should add up to more success for the Pirates in 2023. Lefors began the 2022 season with a (18-67 loss to Wildorado. A (12-69) defeat against Miami was followed by a (0-54) shutout loss to Follett. The Pirates dropped a game against McLean (14-68) to end non-district play. The district schedule started just as tough as Lefors fell to Silverton (13-63) before a heartbreaking two-point loss to Hedley (63-65). The Pirates were shut out versus Groom (0-52) but came together to take down Darrouzett (577) in the final game of the season. Lefors finished 1-7 overall, including a 1-3 record during district play. Only two lettermen were lost to graduation, giving Coach Armstrong a solid group of eight lettermen back for 2023. This includes five starters on each side of the ball. The Pirates boast a pair of All-State caliber players as
School: : Lefors Mascot: Pirates Colors: Orange & Black District: 1-1A D-I Head Coach: Cameron Armstrong Offensive Coordinator: Cameron Armstrong Defensive Coordinator: Tj Swires Assistant Coaches: Jason Solis, Brendan Fisk Last Season’s Overall Record: 1-7 Last Season’s District Record: 1-3 Number Of Lettermen Lost: 2 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 8 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 5
Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 4-2 Major Team Strength: Returning with a lot of experience All State Potentials: Kade Parks, Ben Schroeder Players to Watch: Daygon Elrod, Devin Hardy Promising Newcomers: Joe Johnson, Chase Cook Athletic Director: Cameron Armstrong Superintendent: Ashley Brauchi
the nucleus of the squad. Kade Parks (QB/DB 5’10 160 4.6 Sr) is a versatile talent that other teams must account for at all times. Ben Schroeder (RB/DB 6’2 220 4.9 Jr.) is a big athletic kid that made a name for himself already and should be huge for the Pirates this season and next. Other vital players to watch are Daygon Elrod (Jr.) and Devin Hardy (Sr.). The coaches named Joe Johnson and Chase Cook, both freshmen, as the two most promising
2023 Lefors pirates VARSITY Ben Schroeder
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2023 PIRATES Football Schedule Date Opponent
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newcomers to the varsity roster for 2023. Looking ahead at the coming campaign, Coach Armstrong said, “The Pirates have been hard at work in the off-season, we have been putting the time in our strength and conditioning program. The team is excited for the upcoming season, we didn’t finish where we wanted last year, and we haven’t forgotten that. We are pushing forward, working hard, and have our eyes set on making playoffs.” The schedule will be tough, but Coach Armstrong and
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Owls Need ‘Unity, Communication’ In 2023 Todd Lawdermilk would have liked to have seen another win or two in his first season at the helm of the Hedley Owls, but he couldn’t have asked for more heart from his team that finished the season 4-6 overall and 2-2 in the district. “It was a great group of athletes. They played as a team and gave everything every game,” Lawdermilk said. Four players walked across the stage last spring, leaving seven returning lettermen – including two starters on offense and three on defense – for the 2023 roster. “We have a young group of athletes. We need to work as a unit, communicate and narrow the field,” said Lawdermilk, who sports a career win-loss record of 42-47 in eight seasons on the sidelines. A big part of Hedley’s plans in 2023 belongs to Nic Clark. In 2022, Clark ran for 247 yards and four touchdowns while catching 18 passes for 267 yards and six scores. As a linebacker in Hedley’s 3-2 defense, Clark made 66 tackles (5 TFLs) with three sacks and three fumble recoveries. Holding down the front lines in the Owls’ unbalanced offense will be Saul Carreon, who logged 30 tackles on defense, and Liam Branigan. Among the top underclassmen on the roster will be juniors Billy Curry at fullback and Isaiah Torres at receiver and sophomore Matthew Rodriguez. Newcomers looking to make a name for themselves will be Dakota Bond and Paeton Glover. Looking at the district schedule, Lawdermilk said the entire league has something to offer. “Silverton and Groom will be tough again, and Lefors and Darrouzett will be stronger,” the coach said.23
School: Hedley Mascot: Owls Colors: Green and White District: 1-1A D-II Head Coach: Todd Lawdermilk Defensive Coordinator: Charles Stevens Assistant Coaches: Cy Wood Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-6 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Lettermen Lost: 4
Lettermen Returning: 7 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 2 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Defense: 3-2 Basic Offense: Unbalanced Major Team Strength: Experience Players To Watch: Nic Clark, Saul Carreon Promising Newcomers: Dakota Bond, Paeton Glover
2023 Hedley Owls Schedule
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Amherst Bulldogs — District 2-1A D-II
Bulldogs Bring Back Most Of Last Year’s Playoff Team
All but three players are returning from last year’s playoff team as head coach Daniel T. Hinojosa attempts to fashion another post-season contender at Amherst. “We will be young, strong, and could be competitive,” Hinojosa said The Bulldogs bring back eight lettermen – half of whom started on offense and defense – from last fall’s 8-3 team that went 3-1 in the district before losing to Groom in bi-district (44-24). “We were very disciplined. We had some bad luck at the end, or else we could have made some noise,” said the eighth-year head coach. A pair of proven players will lead the Bulldogs in 2023. Junior running back Kevin Garcia (5-8, 185, 4.6) last season rushed for 1,432 yards and 15 touchdowns on 230 carries while making 78 tackles (5 TFLs) with two sacks. “Kevin will continue to get better. He’s a great leader for us,” Hinojosa said. Senior linebacker Hector Perez (5-8, 189, 4.5) was good for 132 tackles in Amherst’s 2-3-1 defense a year ago. “Hector should be an all-state selection. He will be a very good player,” Hinojosa said. Quarterbacking Amherst’s pistol offense will be sophomore quarterback Joel Garcia (6-1, 182, 4.6), who
School: Amherst Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Royal Blue and White District: Head Coach: Daniel T. Hinojosa Assistant Coaches: Thomas Light, Robert Herrera Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi District Team Eliminated By: Groom Number of Lettermen Lost: 3
Number of Lettermen Returning: 8 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Pistol Basic Defense: 2-3-1 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2078 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1725 Major Team Strength: Strength, Discipline Major Team Weakness: Speed All State Potentials: Kevin Garcia, Hector Perez Players to Watch: Joel Garcia Promising Newcomers: Guillermo Pacheco
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Elks Look To Continue Climbing Upward It’s all about progress for the Cotton Center Elks. “Three years ago, zero wins. Two years ago, one win, and last year, two wins. This year we’ll shoot for three or more,” head coach Troy Moses said as he looks ahead to the 2023 campaign. Moses took over the reins last year, leading the Elks to that 2-8 record, including an 0-4 district mark. “Our expectations were high with five seniors, but injuries caused us to become very young. Therefore, a lot of freshmen and sophomores got a lot more experience than expected,” said Moses, a native of Slaton. Last year’s five seniors included quarterback Daniel Rodriguez, end Jeb Stambaugh, running back Sterling Berry, and guard Brandon Castillo. Among this season’s four lettermen are three starters in Cotton Center’s J offense and three more in the 2-3 defense. “We are just going to keep working on improving,” Moses said. Looking to make that improvement happen will be a trio of
School: Cotton Center Mascot: Elks Colors: Black & Vegas Gold District: 2-1A D-II Offensive Coordinator: Troy Moses Defensive Coordinator: Marcus Fitzhugh Assistant Coaches: Lupe Hernandez Last Season’s District Record: 0-4 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-3 Number of Lettermen
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Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 4 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3 Basic Offense: J Basic Defense: 2-3 Players to Watch: Michael Olmsted, Justin Casias, Julio Gonzalez, Raston Rainwater Promising Newcomers: Nathan Craig, Nehemiah Dela Garza
seniors in fullback/cornerback Michael Olmsted, center/middle linebacker Justin Casias, who Moses described as “consistent, steady and reliable,” and fullback/end Julio Gonzalez, who “came on in the middle of last season.” The Elks’ eight-player roster does not include any juniors, so sophomores Raston Rainwater, a tailback/corner, lineman Luther Nieto and end/ kicker Gage Mendieta will be counted on to take up the slack. Freshmen Nathan Craig (5-10, 135), an end/linebacker, and Nehemiah Delagarza (5-9, 145), an end/corner, will need to grow up in a hurry. Cotton Center opens at Southland and then hosts Christ the King and Dawson for homecoming. After that, the Elks take on Darrouzett, host Loop then travels to Wilson and Whitharral. The season winds down at home against Lazbuddie, at Amherst, and home against Hart. “Whitharral will be good and fast, Amherst will be strong, and Lazbuddie will be tough,” Moses said. “We need to improve in all areas.”
2023 Cotton Center Elks Schedule Date Opponent Aug. 25 Southland Sept. 01 CTK Sept. 08 Dawson# Sept. 15 Darouzett Sept. 22 Loop Sept. 29 Wilson Oct. 13 Whitharral Oct. 20 Lazbuddie Oct. 27 Amherst Nov. 03 Hart*** *District #Home
Place T H H TBD H T T H T H $Senior Night
Time 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30
2023 Cotton Center ELKS VARSITY Name Justin Casias Michael Olmsted Julio Gonzalez Raston Rainwater
Ht Wt Position 5’8 C/M 5’8 FB/CB 5’5 FB/E 5’10 TB/CB
Yr Sr Sr Sr So
Hart Longhorns — District 2-1A D-II
Name Luther Nieto Gage Mendieta Nathan Craig Nehemiah Dela Garza
Ht Wt 5’11 5’11 5’9 5’8
Position G/EO E/E SE/CB SE/CB
Longhorns Turned A Corner, Hope To Pick Up Speed In ‘23
The Longhorns found some momentum in 2022, and while they missed out on the postseason in narrow fashion, Hart can once again say they were definitely in contention. Heading into 2023, the key will be to maintain that momentum with the returning players and build on it using that game experience as well as the energy of hungry young layers stepping up. Hart struggled out the gate dropping games to Kress (14-61) and Nazareth (6-67) before going on a run with wins over Guthrie (68-18), Rule (62-52), Dawson Welch (450), and Anton (58-32) to close out non-district at 4-2. The Longhorn’s streak ended with an (8-54) loss to Whitharral, but showing their grit, Hart answered with a (61-16) triumph over Lazbuddie. The penultimate game of the season turned out to be a tight, one-score loss to Amherst (22-30) that
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School: Hart ISD Mascot: Longhorns Colors: Maroon & White District: 2-1A D-ii Head Coach: Armando Solis Offensive Coordinator: Armando Solis Defensive Coordinator: Armando Solis Assistant Coaches: Corbin Whitfield, Aaron Quiroga Last Season’s Overall Record: 6-4 Last Season’s District Record: 2-2 Number of Lettermen Lost: 4 Number of Lettermen Returning: 5 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 2 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 3
Yr So So Fr Fr
Basic Offense: J-BIRD Basic Defense: 3-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2023 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 314 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1125 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 928 Major Team Strength: Unity Major Team Weakness: Depth Players to Watch: Ely Hernandez, Braden Diaz, Dominic Dominguez, Noah Marin Promising Newcomers: Caleb Diaz, Yael Soltero, Juan Hernandez Superintendent: Krista Solis Principal: Ramona Neudorf
ultimately kept Hart from the postseason, but once again, the team did display perseverance by ending the regular season with a (73-13) win over Cotton Center to finish 6-4 overall and 2-2 during district play. Five lettermen return for 2023, including a pair of starters on offense and three from the defense. Head Coach Armando Solis spoke of the 2002 season as well as the coming campaign. “Last season’s team really figured out that they had the ability to win. They reset the standard for our upcoming young football team. This season we will be young once again. We will, however, have a little experience. What is exciting for these young men is that they will have some continuity with the coaching staff. Despite our youth, we are hoping to be competitive once again this year.” Thousand-yard rusher Ely Hernandez (RB/LB 5’10 190
4.7 Sr.) is an All-State caliber player that the Longhorns will rely on to be an impact player on both sides of the ball. Noah Marin (QB 5’9 165 Jr) also brings valuable experience on both sides of the ball. Braden Diaz (DE 5’7 185 Sr.) is a standout player on the defensive line. Dominic Dominguez (C 6’1 190 Jr.) is another Longhorn to keep an eye on this season, and the coaches named Caleb Diaz (QB 5’4 135 Fresh.), Yael Soltero (OL 5’6 155 Fresh.), and Juan Hernandez (OL 5’11 160 Fresh.) as promising newcomers for 2023. “For the past couple of years, we have been diligently trying to regain a competitive culture that the Longhorns had back during the 11-man years,” Coach Solis said. “Little by little, with lots of hard work from the athletes, coaching staff, administration, and community, things are beginning
Jared Hernandez
Noah Martin
Diego Velasquez
Brayden Diaz
2023 HART LONGHORNS VARSITY Name
Ht
Wt
Position
Yr
Name
Ht
Wt
Position
Yr
Brayden Diaz
5’6”
175
OE
Sr
Diego Velasquez-Gomez
5’3”
135
K
So
Ely Hernandez
5’10”
190
RB
Sr
Diego Longoria
5’6”
155
FB
Sr
Caleb Diaz
5’4”
135
QB
Fr
Dominic Dominguez
6’1”
190
C
Jr
Brian De laree
6’0”
165
OL
Fr
Jared Hernandez
5’7”
155
FB
Jr
Juan Hernandez
5’11”
160
OL
Fr
Noah Marin
5’8”
165
QB
Jr
Adriel Morente
5’6”
150
OL
Fr
Hayden Hernandez
5’7”
155
OE
So
Angel Santana
5’8”
185
OL
Fr
Jose Jimenez
5’5”
135
RB
So
Yael Soltero
5’6”
155
OL
Fr
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to change for the better. We look forward to this upcoming season.” The season gets going with three straight road games, August 25th at Kress, September 1st at Nazareth, and September 8th at Guthrie. The home opener is also Homecoming and will be September 15th against Booker. Hart hosts Dawson September 22nd and wraps up the nondistrict schedule at Anton September 29th.23
2023 HART VARSITY SCHEDULE Date Aug. 25 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 12 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 03
Opponent Kress Nazareth Guthrie Booker# Dawson Anton Witharral* Lazbuddle* Amherst* Open Colton Center*
Place T T T T H T H T H
Time 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:00 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30
T
7:30
* District # Homecoming $ Senior Night
Dominic Dominguez
Hayden
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Whitharral Panthers — District 2-1A D-II
Panthers Pounce To Twelve Wins Oh, so close. That phrase sums up Whitharral’s 2022 season. The Panthers were a force last year, the team’s first season with Head Coach Jeremy Holt leading the program. Coach Holt and his squad raised the bar with a twelvewin season, but 2023 will bring challenges to a repeat performance. The Panthers may very well rise to the occasion and be dominant once again though the offense will be retooled for that effort. The Panthers began 2022 with a pair of victories over Springlake-Earth (72-32) and Kress (60-38) before a stumble against Silverton (30-34) spoiled the perfect start. Wins over Meadow (59-12), Throckmorton (105-52), and Nazareth (5424) closed out the non-district schedule to leave Whitharral at 5-1 heading into district play. A clean sweep over Hart (54-8), Cotton Center (60-0), Lazbuddie (54-0), and Amherst (24-20) earned the Panthers a District title and left no question about the team’s dominance over their district rivals. The playoffs brought the opportunity to avenge the lone loss of the season, and Whitharral responded by shutting our Silverton (0-46) in the Bi-District round rematch. The Panthers took down Klondike next (64-20) and then ended Balmorhea’s season (34-20) to move closer to the state title game. Unfortunately, in the semi-final round, Whitharral lost to eventual State Champs Benjamin (76-31). The thirty-one points were the most Benjamin gave up all season en route to a perfect record and state championships, but moral victories and near misses are not the end goals of any team, so expect Coach Holt and his Panthers to be motivated by their near miss as they head into 2023. Eight lettermen were lost, including all six starters on offense. That’s the bad news. The good news is six lettermen return, including the entire slate of starting defenders. So, let’s talk defense.
School: Whitharral Mascot: Panthers Colors: Red & Black District: 2-1A D-II Head Coach: Jeremy Holt Defensive Coordinator: Matt White Assistant Coaches: Brett Berger Last Season’s Overall Record: 12-2 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 3-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: Semifinals
Team Eliminated By: Benjamin Lettermen Lost: 8 Lettermen Returning: 6 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 0 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 6 Basic Offense: Unbalanced Gun Basic Defense: 2-3 Major Team Strength: Defense All State Potentials: Nomar Gomez Players To Watch: Brent Robinson Promising Newcomers: Brolin Kennedy
Up front, Rayden Potter and Victor Saenz are the top linemen back this season. The duo combined for 120 tackles and 29 sacks last season. At linebacker, Nomar Gomez is an All-State level talent who racked up 124.5 tackles, 15.5 sacks, forced 5 fumbles, and nabbed 2 interceptions in 2022. The secondary is bolstered by Brent Robinson and Jack Griffin. Coaches named Brolin Kennedy as the most promising newcomer to the roster for 2023. That said, the team is replacing a number of departed talents that leave behind big shoes to fill, and the district slate will be full of teams eager to take the Panthers crown for themselves.23
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Aspermont Hornets — District 5-1A D-II
Aspermont Looking For A Way Into The Playoffs
With an 8-2 record, the 2022 Aspermont Hornets won
School: Aspermont
as many games as any team in the state that didn’t make
Starters Returning: 3
Mascot: Hornets
the state playoffs. “We played well at times,” coach Mark Weaver said. “8-2 is a really good season, but only two teams get out in Class A, and we had two top-10 teams in
Colors: Red & Black
Basic Offense: Tight
District: 5-1A D-II
Basic Defense: 4-2 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2493 Last Season’s Team
Head Coach:
our district in Jayton and Motley County.”
Mark Weaver
The Hornets will have to replace six graduated
Offensive Coordinator:
players – including all-district players Calob Castaneda,
Mark Weaver
Donovan Miller, Abram Lopez, and Kolby Gilbreath, along
Defensive Coordinator:
with Wesley Koenig -- in 2023. “It will be tough from losing
Patt Potts
six seniors, but we have some good returners and guys
Assistant Coaches:
that work really hard. We have the potential to do some
Ryan Heard
good things,” said Weaver, who is 29-23 in five years at
Last Season’s Overall
Aspermont.
Record: 8-2
The Hornets return half of last year’s starters among
Last Season’s District
its 11 veterans, including Carson Guidry (5-8, 145, 4.9),
Record: 2-2
who last season completed 31-of-47 passes for 576 yards
Number of Lettermen
and nine touchdowns with two interceptions and ran for 752 yards and six scores on 113 carries.
Lost: 6
As a linebacker in the Hornets’ 4-2 defense, Guidry is
Returning: 11
four fumbles, and two INTs. Senior tight end/defensive
Starters Returning: 3
(4 sacks), is “physical” and “the most athletic lineman,”
Major Team Strength: Work Ethic & physicality Major Team Weakness: Speed & Experience All State Potentials: Carson Guidry, Jack Bell Players to Watch: Carson Guidry, Jack Bell, Devin Lopez, Kolby Bradshaw, Jaden Flores Promising Newcomers:
Number of Offensive
end Jack Bell (5-10, 190, 5.1), who contributed 40 tackles
Passing Yards: 853
Caleb Broshears,
Number of Lettermen
the team’s top returning tackler with 91 stops (10 sacks),
Number of Defensive
Jaxon Hodges, Dawson Jester, James Bell
Weaver said. Joining him on the front lines of a tight
2023 Aspermont Hornet Schedule
formation offense will be Devin Lopez, whom the coach
Date Opponent
said is the team’s strongest player, and Jaden Flores,
Place
Time
Aug. 25
Blackwell
H
7:30
Sept. 01
Southland
H
7:30
(5-9, 170, 4.8) and quarterback/safety Caleb Broshears
Sept. 08
Moran
T
7:30
(5-10, 140, 4.9), who had 30 tackles last season – will be
Sept. 16
Lueders-Avoca
T
7:30
expected to step up their games. Promising newcomers
Sept. 23
Rule**
H
7:30
Sept. 30
Newcastle
T
7:30
Aspermont plays back-to-back home games against
Oct. 06
Jayton*
T
7:30
Blackwell and Southland to open the season before
Oct. 13
Patton Springs*
H
7:30
road contests against Moran and Lueders-Avoca. After
Oct. 20
Bye
Bye
Bye
Oct. 27
Guthrie*
T
7:30
Nov. 03
Motley County*^
H
7:30
described by the coach as “our hardest worker.”Two sophomores – running back/linebacker Kolby Bradshaw
are freshman tight end/defensive end Jaxon Hodges (6-1, 170, 4.9), Dawson Jester, and James Bell.
homecoming against Rule, two more road games follow against Newcastle and the district opener against Jayton. Then it’s home against Patton Springs, a bye, at Guthrie,
*District
and home against Motley County.23
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$Senior Night
Jayton Jaybirds — District 5-1A D-II
More Success In Store For Jayton’s Jaybirds
Fans of the Jayton Jaybirds can look forward to watching some winning football over the next several years. They got a good taste of some last year when Josh Stanaland led Jayton to an unbeaten district title and a bi-district win over Paducah (44-13) before a close loss to Throckmorton (30-24), wrapping up an 8-4 season. “We had a good season in 2022. We were a very young team and had numerous freshmen and sophomores play big roles for us. Ultimately, we lost the area championship by six points to a good Throckmorton team,” said Stanaland, who is 108-53 in 13 seasons at Jayton. Except for two graduated players and a promising group of incoming freshmen, this year’s roster will look much like last season’s, with a dozen returning lettermen, including four offensive and five defensive starters. “We return a lot of our production from 2022, plus bring up a good group from eighth grade,” Stanaland said. “We should be very athletic. Our kids are working hard to be bigger, faster, and stronger in 2023.” The bulk of Jayton’s talent remains underclassmen. Those include junior running back/defensive end Ayden Salazar (5-11, 180, 4.6), who rushed for 888 yards and 17 TDs on 76 carries in 2022 when he also logged 111 tackles in Jayton’s 2-3 defense. A trio of sophomore studs are coming off impressive freshman campaigns. Quarterback/safety Sean Stanaland (6-0, 150, 4.6) passed for 1,768 yards and 26 touchdowns and just two interceptions with a 61 percent completion rate (100-of165) in Jayton’s J offensive set. Running back/cornerback Bode Ham (5-7, 140, 4.6) ran for 531 yards and eight TDs on 45 hauls plus had 77 tackles. Tight end/safety Colt Gentry (6-1, 170, 4.7) was good for 11 catches for 319 yards and three TDs, as well as 48 tackles and two picks. “Colt is a very gifted athlete. He is long and athletic. He plays with physicality and has outstanding ball skills,” Coach Stanaland said. Headlining the senior class are tight end/cornerback Jayce Rivera, center Justin Collins and tight end/safety Jarrett Herzog. Rivera (5-7, 155, 4.8) is the team’s top returning tackler with 119 stops. “Jayce plays our X-spot
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School: Jayton Mascot: Jaybirds Colors: Black & Vegas Gold District: 5-1A D-II Head Coach: Josh Stanaland Assistant Coaches: Ryan Bleiker, Jason Blankenship, Allen Polk Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-4 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 1-1 Round of Playoffs Team Eliminated: Area Team Eliminated By: Throckmorton Number of Lettermen Lost: 2 Number of Lettermen Returning: 12 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 5 Basic Offense: J
Basic Defense: 2-3 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2416 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1770 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 2135 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 1150 Major Team Strength: Athleticism Major Team Weakness: Size All State Potentials: Ayden Salazar, Sean Stanaland, Bode Ham, Colt Gentry Players to Watch: Jayce Rivera, Justin Collins, Jarret Herzog, Cutter Lee, Brody Dempsey Promising Newcomers: Dayton Bleiker, Tucker Scott, Lorenzo Vargas, Garrison Allen, Ethan Carothers
on the offensive line and also plays in the backfield. He is a great athlete who can block, catch and run,” his coach said. Collins (6-2, 190, 4.9) will be Jayton’s thirdyear starting center, having last year made 21 receptions for 328 yards and five TDs to go with 107 tackles as a defensive end. He also kicked 40-of-66 PATs. “Justin has gotten better every year. I’m excited to see what he can do as a senior,” Stanaland said. And tight end/safety Jarret Herzog (6-3, 175, 4.9) was attributed with 93 tackles and two interceptions in 2022. Others vying for playing time are sophomore running backs/cornerbacks Cutter Lee (5-7, 140) and Brody Dempsey (5-6, 140), along with freshmen Dayton Bleiker (5-11, 190), tight end/safety Tucker Scott (5-8, 130), running back/corner Lorenzo Vargas (5-6, 130), tight
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2023 Jayton JAYBIRDs VARSITY Schedule
Date Aug. 24 Sept. 01 Sept. 08 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 06 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Nov. 03
Opponent Garden City Klondike Ira Petersburg Silverton Spur Aspermont Guthrie Motley Co. Patton Springs *District
Place H T H H T T H T H T
Time 8:00 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:00 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30
Name
Ht
Wt
Position
Yr
Jayce Rivera
5’7”
155
TE/CB
Sr.
Justin Collins
6’2”
190
C/DE
Sr.
Jarret Herzog
6’3”
170
TE/S
Sr.
Ayden Salazar
5’11”
180
RB/DE
Jr.
Sean Stanaland
5’11”
150
QB/S
So.
Colt Gentry
6’0”
170
TE/S
So.
Bode Ham
5’7”
140
RB/CB
So.
Cutter Lee
5’7”
140
RB/CB
So.
Caleb Herzog
5’8”
140
RB/CB
So.
Caden Hurley
5’10”
140
RB/DE
So.
Brody Dempsey
5’6”
140
RB/CB
So.
Hunter Abernathy
6’2”
270
TE/NG
So.
Cooper Spray
6’0”
160
C/NG
So.
Lorenzo Vargas
5’6”
130
RB/CB
Fr.
Tucker Scott
5’8”
130
TE/S
Fr.
Dayton Bleiker
5’11”
190
TE/DE
Fr.
Mark Guerrero
5’5”
120
RB/CB
Fr.
Colton Segura
5’6”
160
TE/DE
Fr.
Ethan Carothers
5’11”
220
C/NG
Fr.
6’5”
320
TE/NG
Fr.
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end/noseguard Garrison Allen (6-5, 320), and center/ noseguard Ethan Carothers (5-11, 220). Jayton plays three of its first four at home against Garden City, Ira, and Petersburg with a week 2 road trip to Klondike. After traveling to Silverton and Spur, the Jaybirds begin district at home against Aspermont before traveling to Guthrie, hosting Motley County, and going to Patton Springs. “We were fortunate to have won it last year,” Stanaland said. “Motley County is a great program, and they are always going to be competitive and wellcoached. Aspermont is going to be physical and challenge you on every snap. Patton Springs is athletic and has a great spread back. Guthrie always plays hard and has a good game plan.”23
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Stephen and Johnna Reynolds Gayla Hanshew – The Cutting Edge The Collins Family Candace and David Zarate Leella and Glen Cherry The Braly Family Amy, Ayden, and Addie The Hernandez Family The Spray Family The Chisum Family The Woolley Family The Carpenter Family BJ, Jessica, Lainey, Ben, and Liam Baldridge The Lee Family The Branum Family John and Adrianna Cox The Scott Family Andy Vargas
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Benjamin Mustangs — District 6-1A D-II
Benjamin Left No Doubt On Their Way to Titletown Dominating. No other word sums up the Mustangs 2022 season better. In Head Coach Nathan Hayes’ inaugural season at Benjamin, the team wasted no time buying in, and the result was as close to perfection as any season can be. The Mustangs stampeded past each and every foe with the narrowest margin of a victory coming by twenty points, and even with that win, Benjamin found a way to improve on the point differential when it mattered most. The Mustangs ran through non-district play with victories over Moran (78-6), Wildorado (74-0), Guthrie (88-0), Roby (56-6), and Loraine (61-30). The latter of which would be as close as any opponent came all season. District play was just as flawless as the Mustangs took down Paducah (66-19), Harrold (62-0), Chillicothe (40-0), and Crowell (46-0) to sweep all district rivals and take home the District Championship. That would not be Benjamin’s last addition to the trophy case as they also beat Motley County (56-6), Newcastle (56-0), Throckmorton (48-0), and Whitharral (76-31) to advance to the State Championship in a rematch against Loraine, the team that played them closest all season. This time around, the Mustangs were even better as they beat Loraine (68-20), proving their domination over the class. Eight lettermen graduated, leaving Benjamin with seven lettermen returning. Replacing such a strong contingent of players will not be easy though the Mustangs do return several key pieces from their championship squad, including a pair of starters on each side of the ball. Grayson Rigdon (RB/LB Jr.) is an All-State talent and a big presence on both sides of the ball. Rigdon passed for 662 yards and 24 TDs last season but made his biggest offensive contribution with 2000 rushing yards and 45 TDs via the ground.
2023 Mustangs Varsity Schedule
Date Opponent Place Aug. 25 Follett H Sept. 01 Mclean H Sept. 08 Abilene Christian HS T Sept. 15 Guthrie T Sept. 22 Roby H Sept. 29 Loraine H Oct. 06 Paducah* H Oct. 13 Open Oct. 20 Harrold* T Oct. 27 Chillicothe*$ H Nov. 27 Crowell* T *District
$ Senior Night
Time 5:00 7:00 7:00 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30
School: Benjamin ISD Mascot: Mustangs Colors: Purle & White District: 6-1A D-II Head Coach: Nathan Hayes Offensive Coordinator: Nathan Hayes Defensive Coordinator: Jamie Rigdon Assistant Coaches: Aaron Kuehler, Wesley Rigdon, Matthew Rigdon Last Season’s Overall Record: 14-0 Last Season’s District Record: 4-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 5-0 Number Of Lettermen Lost: 8 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 7 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 2
Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 2 Basic Offense: T Basic Defense: 2-3 Major Team Strength: Quickness Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: Grayson Rigdon, Tallon Hayes, Weston Weatherford, Malcolm Williams Players To Watch: Grayson Rigdon, Tallon Hayes, Weston Weatherford, Malcolm William Promising Newcomers: Malcolm Williams, Keegan Hayes Superintendent: Josh Smith
A pair of seniors, Weston Weatherford (E/DE Sr.) and Malcolm Williams (C/DE Sr.), also have All-State potential as they look to close out their high school careers with another successful playoff run. Tallon Hayes QB/LB Jr.) is another key Mustang to watch this coming season, and Keegan Hayes (QB/LB Fresh.) is a promising newcomer to the varsity roaster. Benjamin begins their road for a repeat by hosting Follett August 25th and Mclean September 1st. The Mustangs travel to Abilene Christian September 8th for the first road test of the season and go to Guthrie on September 15th. Roby visits Benjamin on September 22nd, followed by what will be a hungry Loraine squad visiting on September 29th. District plays begins with a home game versus Paducah on October 6th. Following an open week, the Mustangs go to Harrold October 29th and return home to battle Chillicothe on October 27th. The last regular season game will be at Crowell on November 3rd. 23
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2023 Benjamin Mustangs VARSITY Name Ht Wt Weston Weatherford Malcham Williams Tallon Hayes Hudson Cates Kaleb Herrera Triston Meinzer Grayson Rigdon Jimmy Pierce Elijah Trevino
Position E/DE C/DE QB/LB QB/LB RB/LB RB/LB RB/LB E/DE E/DE
Yr Sr Sr Jr Jr Jr Jr Jr So So
Name
Ht
Wt
Position
Yr
Evan Pulido-Miller
E/DE
So
Jakob Castorena
E/DE
Fr
Everett Cates
QB/LB
Fr
Jace Trevino
RB/LB
Fr
Preston True
RB/LB
Fr
Hagen Weatherford
E/DE
Fr
Keegan Hayes
QB/LB
Fr
Landyn Jackson
E/DE
Fr
Southland Eagles — District 4-1A D-II
Eagles Poised To Fly Even Higher In 2023
Southland’s five wins in 2022 were more than the Eagles tallied in the previous three seasons combined. Given the returning experience, the team is poised to take the next step in 2023, with a playoff appearance being the minimum goal for the squad. The Eagles started off the 2022 season with a (6926) win over Cotton Center. A loss to Aspermont (5572) was followed by a victory over Lorenzo (59-14), but the up-and-down season continued with a (0-48) loss to Amherst. A tight (77-74) win over Lazbuddie ended non-district play. Southland fell to Klondike (12-60) in the district opener and rallied with a (51-6) win against Wilson. A loss to Loop (21-66) proved to be the last game played as Dawson forfeited the final week. Five starters return on offense for Southland, and all six are back on defense, giving the team a solid foundation of experienced players who know what it will take to reach the playoffs. Head Coach Dusty Grantham echoed this when asked about the team’s goals. “We would love to make the playoffs. We want to improve every week and stay healthy, but a playoff berth is the
School: Southland Mascot: Eagles Colors: Red and Black District: 4-1A D-II Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 6
Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth Players To Watch: Rey Flores, Caleb Sanchez, De’Angelo Humphries, Bryson Nelson
goal for next year.” Key Players back for the Eagles include Rey Flores (RB/LB), Caleb Sanchez (RB/LB), De’Angelo Humphries (DE/OL), and Bryson Nelson (QB/CB). While the starting lineup is experienced, the Eagles appear to be lacking in the depth department, so staying healthy will be important.23
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Paducah Dragons — District 6-1A D-II
Paducah ‘Super Excited’ For Second Season Under Rekieta
After a better-than-expected 2022, Eric Rekieta can hardly wait to see what’s in store for his Paducah Dragons in his second year with the program. “Last year, the kids really bought into our system and understood where we wanted to take the program. They did absolutely any and everything we asked of them. They put in extra time on the field, weight room, and film room,” Rekieta said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better group of kids to turn the program around. We opened up the offense and got our speed into open spaces, and put up some good numbers. We came further along than I would have imagined in year one. We ended up making the playoffs for the first time in four years, coming up short (44-13) to a talented and more experienced Jayton team.” All but four players won’t return from that team in 2023. Among the eight veterans are four returning starters on offense and four on defense. “We are super excited to see what the year has in store. With the number of guys we have returning, it’ll be fun getting to expand on the stuff we have already installed,” Rekieta said. The Dragons will have speed on the outside with senior Jakyen Wright (6-2, 185, 4.4) at receiver. Last season in Paducah’s spread offense, Wright ran for 350 yards and six touchdowns while also making 25 catches for 600 yards and a dozen TDs. On defense, Wright amassed 101 tackles with six fumbles and six interceptions. Rekieta said, “It looks promising at QB,” as freshman Darren Mackey returns after starting all 11 games and throwing for 1,100 yards. “Darren has one of the strongest arms I’ve seen.” Paducah’s 3-2 defense will benefit from the “speed and experience of junior ends Jaden Frawner and Hagan Tucker. Frawner (5-10, 160, 4.5) was good for 76 tackles (13 TFLs) with six sacks and four turnovers in 2022, while Tucker (6-3, 165, 4.6) logged 110 tackles (15 TFLs) with four sacks, five fumble recoveries, and two interceptions. On offense, Tucker pulled down 13 receptions for 250 yards and five TDs. Anchoring the offensive front will be J Angeles, who started all 11 games at center last season. “He’s solid, strong, and fast,” Rekieta said. He’ll be joined in the trenches by Jaksen Williams. “We’re expecting big things from him,” the coach noted. Others the Dragons are looking to pitch in are Jacob Ferguson and newcomers Ethan Garabaldi and Scott Billingsly. “Getting into the playoffs really got these boys wanting to do more,” Rekieta said.
School: Paducah Mascot: Dragons Colors: Orange & White District: 6-1A D-II Head Coach: Eric Rakieta Offensive Coordinator: Eric Rakieta Defensive Coordinator: Billy Hutchinson Assistant Coaches: Cory Whitaker Last Season’s Overall Record: 8-3 Last Season’s District Record: 3-1 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 0-1 Round Of The Playoffs Team Eliminated: Bi-District Team Eliminated By: Jayton Number Of Lettermen Lost: 4 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 8 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Spread Basic Defense: 3-2
Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 2900 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1200 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1320 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 808 Major Team Strength: Speed Major Team Weakness: Depth & Numbers All State Potentials: Jakyen Wright, Hagan Tucker Players To Watch: Jakyen Wright, Hagan Tucker, Darren Mackey, Jaden Frawner, J Angles, Jacob Ferguson Promising Newcomers: Ethan Garabaldi, Scott Billingsly
Assessing the district, the coach projected, “District will be tough with the defending state champ Benjamin and what they have returning. Crowell is returning almost everyone, and it will be a battle. Harold has a new coach and will be improved, and Chillicothe is returning almost everyone on the roster. It should be fun.”23
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Throckmorton Greyhounds — District 7-1A D-II
2023 Could Be Special For SeniorHeavy Greyhounds After going .500 through their first six games, the 2022 Throckmorton Greyhounds weren’t making much of a splash. But about the time district play started, the light came on for coach CJ Hantz’s group. “We started the year off 3-3 and then turned the corner.” The Greyhounds won all four district games and beat Gold-Burg, 54-8, and Jayton, 30-24, in the playoffs before falling to eventual state champion Benjamin, 48-0. Three solid players – quarterback/safety Bradley Torrez, end Zachary Whitfield, and center Calder Woods – graduated off that 9-4 team, but four starters on each side of the ball are back in 2023. “We are senior-heavy, and they know the expectations,” said Hantz, who sports a 36-13 record entering his fifth season in Throckmorton. “I have had them for four years. This is a good group of boys. They care about each other and work hard.” Spearheading the returners is Jacob Gasper, who, a year ago in the Greyhounds’ veer offense, ran for 2,306 yards and 30 touchdowns on 206 carries while completing 27-of-54 passes for 443 yards and 12 touchdowns with 2 interceptions. Meanwhile, Hayden Makovy ran for 809 2023 Throckmorton Greyhounds Varsity Schedule Date Opponent Place Time Gordon T 7:30 Highland T 7:30 Bryson H 7:30 Campbell Goldburg 6:30 Whitharral Guthrie 6:30 Hermleigh T 7:30 Lueders* T 7:30 Woodson* T 7:30 Paint Creek* H 7:30 Rule* H 7:30 District*
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School: Throckmorton Mascot: Greyhounds Colors: Purple, Black, White District: 7-1A D-II Head Coach: CJ Hantz Offensive Coordinator: CJ Hantz Defensive Coordinator: CJ Hantz Assistant Coaches: Chris Gaspar Last Season’s Overall Record: 9-4 District Record: 4-0 Playoff Record: 2-1 Round of the Playoffs Eliminated: Regional Quarterfinals (Round 3) Team Eliminated By: Benjamin Number of Lettermen Lost: 3 Number of Lettermen Returning: 8
Offensive Starters Returning: 4 Defensive Starters Returning: 4 Basic Offense: Veer Basic Defense: 23 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3,200 Yards Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 789 Yards Major Team Strength: Senior Heavy Major Team Weakness: No Depth All State Potentials: Jacob Gaspar, Hayden Makovy, Landyn Sauceda, Robert Whitehawk Jorgensen, Tilon Hardin Players to Watch: Ashton Leal, Canon Redwine
yards and 19 TDs on 90 carries while, as a linebacker in a 23 defense, secured 108 tackles with four fumble recoveries, an interception, and 2 TDs. Another decorated veteran is second-team all-state tight end Landyn Sauceda, who caught 11 passes for 85 yards and 2 TDs. Gage Beaver is the top receiving yards returner with 160 and 3 TDs on 10 catches. Among the leading tacklers back are Canon Redwine with 57 stops and Robert Whitehawk Jorgensen with 32. Tilon Hardin and Ashton Leal also are being counted on. The Greyhounds are on the road for their first two games against Gordon and Highland before the homeopener against Bryson. After two neutral site games against Campbell in GoldBurg and Whitharral in Guthrie, three road games follow against Hermleigh, Lueders in the district opener, and Woodson. Throckmorton winds up the regular-season at home against Paint Creek and Rule. Hantz believes Woodson and Paint Creek will be the most formidable challengers to unseat the reigning district champs. 23
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Loraine Bulldogs — District 13-1A D-II
Bulldogs But One Bite Away In 2022 The Bulldogs are coming off the school’s most successful season in history. As a matter of fact, Loraine made their case as their classification’s second-best team last season. The 2022 Bulldogs finished 13-2 overall, a tally that included a perfect 3-0 run through the district to win that crown. The only two blemishes on an otherwise perfect season both came against Benjamin, which went on to claim the State Title. Head Coach Jake Popham (35-25 at Loraine) and his talented team played Benjamin tougher than anyone and proved they were a force during their 4-1 playoff run that included victories over perennial power schools like Panther Creek, Richland Springs, Cherokee, and Oakwood before falling to Benjamin in the state championship. The coming season brings new challenges though the Bulldogs do return eleven lettermen, including three starters from offense and two from their defense. Looking ahead at 2023, Coach Popham said, “Will be a tough schedule, full of high-quality opponents. We will need to lean on our seniors and juniors for leadership to get us through.” AJ Williams (QB/DB 5’11 155 Sr.) is certainly one of those leaders. Last season Williams completed 31 of 50 pass attempts for 10 TDs and 535 yards. His legs also
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aided in Loraine’s success as Williams rushed for 1709 yards and 37 TDs via the ground. Add in his 69 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 4 defensive touchdowns, and it is clear this All-State caliber player is a force opposing teams must focus on. Another key Bulldog back is Xander Ybarra (UB/DB 5’7 155 Jr.), who rushed for 266 yards and 4 TDs and contributed as a receiver and linebacker in 2022. Look for Ybarra to be included in many postseason honoree lists as he continues to develop after a strong sophomore campaign. The same can be said for Jonathan Lujan (WR/ DB 6’0 150 Jr.), who scored 4 receiving TDs last year and added in 24 tackles to his impressive stats. Jadrian Limones (UB/DB 5’7 145 Sr,) is another player coaches cite as having All-State potential this coming season. As is Josiah Lujan (OL/DL 6’0 210 Sr.), who racked
School: Loraine Mascot: Bulldogs Colors: Black & Gold District: 13-1A D-II Head Coach: Jake Popham Offensive Coordinator: Jake Popham Defensive Coordinator: Shawn Kerr Last Season’s Overall Record: 13-2 Last Season’s District Record: 3-0 Last Season’s Playoff Record: 4-1 Round of the Playoffs Team Eliminated: State Championship Team Eliminated By: Benjamin Mustangs Number of Lettermen Lost: 5 Number of Lettermen Returning: 11 Number of Offensive Starters Returning: 3 Number of Defensive Starters Returning: 2 Basic Offense: Gun Basic Defense: 3-3
Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards: 3771 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards: 1146 Last Season’s Team Rushing Yards Allowed: 1075 Last Season’s Team Passing Yards Allowed: 564 Major Team Strength: Experience Major Team Weakness: Depth All State Potentials: AJ Williams, Xander Ybarra, Jadrian Limones, Josiah Lujan Players to Watch: Matthew Bolen, Brett Bolen, Johnathan Lujan, Tristan Kelly, Luke Kerr, Bo Kerr Promising Newcomers: JV Kelly Athletic Director: Jake Popham Superintendent: Dustin Anders Principal: Martin Tucker
up 68 tackles, including 5 for a loss and 3 sacks in 2022. Other Bulldogs to watch include Mathew Bolen (UB/DB 5’7 130 Soph.), Brett Bolen (UB/DB 5’7 170 Sr.), Tristan Kelly (OL/DL 6’1 260 Sr.), Luke Kerr (UB/UP 5’7 157 Sr.), and Bo Kerr (OL/DL 5’7 204 Sr.). The staff named JV Kelly as a promising newcomer to the varsity roster. The 2023 season gets going August 25th with a visit from Highland. September 1st, the Bulldogs go to Crowell
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and return home to battle Klondike on September 8th. September 15th marks a home game versus Ira in “The Battle of the Bulldogs.” Loraine will travel to take on Sands on September 22nd before a big September 29th game at Benjamin in a rematch of the 2022 State Championship. The last non-district game will serve as Homecoming on October 6th against O’Donnell. The race for a third straight undefeated district run and crown begins at Blackwell on October 20th. The Bulldogs travel to Trent for their second straight away game on October 27th before closing out the regular season at home against Bronte on November 3rd. 23
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Booker Kiowas — District Outlaw 6 Man
Booker Writes New Chapter In 2023
The Kiowas 2022 season was a tale of two halves but also one of grit, determination, and, ultimately, knowing when it’s time to pivot. Booker began the season with a tone-setting win over Wheeler (16-6). The Kiowas then defended state pride by sending Guymon, Oklahoma, home with a (20-18) loss. A (20-46) loss to Clarendon spoiled the win streak, but Booker bounced back with a big (39-6) triumph over Memphis. In the final non-district game, the Kiowas shout out Morton (48-0) in what very well could be the final eleven-man victory for Booker High. The tough district slate of games highlighted the writing on the wall for the Kiowa eleven-man program. Booker fell to Gruver (14-28) before getting shut out by Vega (0-20). Losses to Sunray (20-48) and Boys Ranch (7-12) finished off the season. Booker went 4-5 overall and 0-4 within the district. And now change is afoot in Booker. Tight numbers and a desire to compete on a more even plane led to the decision to drop down and play six-man football for the time being. Saying goodbye to the longstanding traditions and record book was no doubt a tough call, but hopefully, the move puts the Kiowas back in contention for postseason play soon. That won’t happen in 2023, as Booker will play an outlaw schedule. Which basically means they are not in a district to compete for a championship or postseason berth. This change also brings the need for a new Head Coach, so David Biddler will be taking over for the transition to sixman ball. Ten lettermen in total return, including five former starters on offense and seven from defense. Obviously, the team will need some time to evaluate and see which players will make their mark in the more wide-open realm of six man. Coaches did name a few key players to keep an eye on this coming season. Tristan Nelson and Jesus Jimenez were at the top of that list. Preston Bartosiewicz is the only lineman back and will no doubt be a valuable asset in the new blocking schemes. Eduardo Cruz and Eduin Gallegos are both athletic defenders the Kiowas will need to get off the field. The administrators are no doubt looking to add additional games, but here is the current 2023 schedule as of press
School: Booker Mascot: Kiowas Colors: Maroon/White District: Outlaw 6 man Head Coach: David Biddler Offensive Coordinator: Kristopher Vasquez Defensive Coordinator: Shane Woods Last Season’s Overall Record: 4-5 District Record: 0-4
Number Of Lettermen Lost: 9 Number Of Lettermen Returning: 10 Number Of Offensive Starters Returning: 5 Number Of Defensive Starters Returning: 7 Players to Watch: Tristan Nelson, Jesus Jimenez
time. August 25th the Kiowas go to Anton. In the second of four straight road games, Booker takes on Hart September 15th. A shorter trip to Follett is September 22nd, and Booker goes to White Deer September 29th. Finally playing at home, the Kiowas host Hedley October 6th. Happy visits Booker October 13th, and the Kiowas go to McLean October 19th. October 26th is a home game versus the players comprised of the Panhandle Christian Home Educators.
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2A – Schulenburg 21, Albany 0 1A – Memphis 21, Oakwood 14 6-Man – Fort Hancock 64, Christoval 14 1990 5A Division I – Marshall 21, Converse Judson 19 5A Division II – Aldine 27, Arlington Lamar 10 4A – Wilmer-Hutchins 19, Austin Westlake 7 3A – Vernon 41, Crockett 20 2A – Groveton 25, De Leon 19 1A – Bartlett 36, Munday 28 6-Man – Fort Hancock 66, Christoval 17 1989 5A – Odessa Permian, 28, Aldine 14 4A – Tyler Chapel Hill 14, A&M Consolidated 0 3A – Mexia 22, Vernon 21 2A – Groveton 20, Lorena 13 1A – Thorndale 42, Sudan 24 6-Man – Fort Hancock 48, Jayton-Girard 24 1988 5A – Converse Judson 1, Dallas Carter 0 (Dallas Carter stripped of title) 4A – Paris 31, West Orange-Stark 13 3A – Southlake Carroll 42, Navasota 8 2A – Corrigan-Camden 35, Quanah 14 1A – White Deer 14, Flatonia 13 6-Man – Fort Hancock 76, Zephyr 30 1987 5A – Plano 28, Houston Stratford 21 4A – West Orange-Stark 17, Rockwall 7 3A – Cuero 14, McGregor 6 2A – Loerna 8, Refugio 7 1A – Wheeler 23, Bremond 21 6-Man – Lohn 58, Wellman 30 1986 5A – Plano 24, La Marque 7 4A – West Orange-Stark 21, McKinney 9 3A – Jefferson 24, Cuero 0 2A – Shiner 18, Mart 0 1A – Burkeville 33, Throckmorton 7 6-Man – Fort Hancock 50, Christoval 36 1985 5A – Houston Yates 37, Odessa Permian 0 4A – Sweetwater 17, Tomball 7 3A – Daingerfield 47, Cuero 22 2A – Electra 29, Groveton 13 1A – Goldthwaite 24, Runge 7 6-Man – Jayton 64, Christoval 14 1984 5A – Odessa Permian 21, Beaumont French 21 (tie) CO-CHAMPIONS 4A – Denison 27, Tomball 13 3A – Medina Valley 21, Daingerfield 13 2A – Groveton 38, Panhandle 7 1A – Munday 13, Union Hill 0 6-Man – Jayton 44, May 28 1983 5A – Converse Judson 25, Midland Lee 21 4A – Bay City 30, Lubbock Estacado 0 3A – Daingerfield 42, Sweeny 0 2A – Boyd 16, Groveton 8 1A – Knox City 27, Bremond 20 6-Man – Highland 67, Mozella 50 1982 5A – Beaumont West Brook 21, Hurst Bell 10 4A – Fort Bend Willowridge 22, Corsicana 17 3A – Refugio 22, Littlefield 21 2A – Eastland 28, East Bernard 6 1A – Union Hill 13, Roscoe 0 6-Man – Highland 60, Mullin 13 1981 5A – Lake Highlands 19, Houston Yates 6 4A – Brownwood 24, Fort Bend Willowridge 9 3A – Cameron 26, Gilmer 3 2A – Pilot Point 32, Garrison 0 1A – Bremond 12, Wink 9 6-Man – Whitharral 56, Mullin 36 1980 5A – Odessa Permian 28, Port Arthur Jefferson 19 4A – Huntsville 19, Paris 0 3A – Pittsburg 13, Van Vleck 2 2A – Pilot Point 0, Tidehaven 0 (tie) – COCHAMPIONS 1A – Valley View 7, Rankin 6 6-Man – Milford 36, Highland 16 1979 4A – Temple 28, Houston Memorial 6 3A – McKinney 20, Bay City 7 2A – Van 25, McGregor 0 1A – Hull-Daisetta 28, China Spring 18 B – Wheeler 33, High Island 21 6-Man – Milford 53, Cotton Center 34 1978 4A – Houston Stratford 29, Plano 13 3A – Brownwood 21, Gainesville 12 2A – Sealy 42, Wylie 20 1A – China Spring 42, Lexington 3
B – Union Hill 14, Wheeler 7 6-Man – Cherokee 29, Cotton Center 27 1977 4A – Plano 13, Port Neches-Groves 10 3A – Dickinson 40, Brownwood 28 2A – Wylie 22, Bellville 14 1A – East Bernard 27, Seagraves 10 B – Wheeler 35, Lone Oak 13 6-Man – May 42, Marathon 35 1975 4A – Port Neches-Groves 20, Odessa Permian 10 3A – Ennis 13, Cuero 10 2A – La Grange 27, Childress 6 1A – DeLeon 28, Schulenberg 15 B – Big Sandy 26, Groom 2 8-Man – Leakey 32, Follett 14 6-Man – Cherokee 40, Marathon 26 1976 4A – San Antonio Churchill 10, Temple 0 3A – Beaumont Hebert 35, Gainesville 7 2A – Rockdale 23, Childress 6 1A – Barbers Hill 17, DeLeon 8 B – Gorman 18, Ben Bolt 6 6-Man – Marathon 62, May 16 1974 4A – Brazoswood 22, Mesquite 12 3A – Cuero 19, Gainesville 7 2A – Newton 56, Spearman 26 1A – Grapeland 19, Aledo 18 B -Big Sandy 0, Celina 0 (tie) – CO-CHAMPIONS 8-Man – Follett 28, La Pryor 22 6-Man – Marathon 60, Cherokee 58 1973 4A – Tyler John Tyler 21, Austin Reagan 14 3A – Cuero 21, Mount Pleasant 7 2A – Friendswood 28, Hooks 15 1A – Troup 28, Vega 7 B – Big Sandy 25, Rule 0 8-Man – Goree 52, LA Pryor 22 6-Man – Cherokee 43, Marathon 12 1972 4A – Odessa Permian 37, Baytown Sterling 7 3A – Uvalde 33, Lewisville 27 2A – Boling 20, Rockwall 0 1A – Schulenberg 14, Clarendon 10 B – Chilton 6, Windthorst 0 8-Man – Goree 28, Harold 24 6-Man – O’Brien 60, Jerrell 14 1971 4A – San Antonio Lee 28, Wichita Falls 27 3A – Plano 21, Gregory-Portland 20 2A – Jacksboro 20, Rosebud-Lott 14 1A – Barbers Hill 3, Sonora 3 (tie) COCHAMPIONS 1970 4A – Austin Reagan 21, Odessa Permian 14 3A – Brownwood 14, Cuero 0 2A – Refugio 7, Iowa Park 7 (tie) CO-CHAMPIONS 1A – Sonora 45, Pflugerville 6 1969 4A – Wichita Falls 28, San Antonio Lee 20 3A – Brownwood 34, West Columbia 16 2A – Iowa Park 31, Klein 14 1A – Mart 28, Sonora 0 1968 4A – Austin Reagan 17, Odessa Permian 11 3A – Lubbock Estacado 14, Refugio 0 2A – Daingerfield 7, Lufkin Dunbar 6 1A – Sonora 9, Poth 0 1967 4A – Austin Reagan 20, Abilene Cooper 19 3A – Brownwood 36, El Campo 12 2A – Plano 27, San Antonio Randolph 8 1A – Tidehaven 7, Clifton 6 1966 4A – San Angelo Central 21, Spring Branch 14 3A – Bridge City 30, McKinney 6 2A – Sweeny 29, Granbury 7 1A – Sonora 40, Schulenberg 14 1965 4A – Odessa Permian 11, San Antonio Lee 6 3A – Brownwood 14, Bridge City 0 2A – Plano 20, Edna 17 1A – Willis Point 14, White Deer 0 1964 4A – Garland 26, Galena Park 21 3A – Palestine 24, San Marcos 15 2A – Palacios 12, Marlin 0 1A – Archer City 13, Ingleside 6 1963 4A – Garland 17, Corpus Christi Miller 0 3A – Corsicana 7, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo 0 2A – Rockwall 7, Sugar Land Dulles 6 1A – Petersburg 20, George West 12
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1962 4A – San Antonio Brackenridge 30, Borger 26 3A – Dumas 14, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo 3 2A – Jacksboro 52, Rockdale 0 1A – Rotan 39, Ingleside 6 1961 4A – Wichita Falls 21, Galena Park 14 3A – Dumas 6, Nederland 0 2A – Donna 28, Quanah 21 1A – Albany 18, Hull-Daisetta 12 1960 4A – Corpus Christi Miller 13, Wichita Falls 6 3A – Brownwood 26, Port Lavaca 6 2A – Denver City 26, Bellville 21 1A – Albany 20, Crosby 0 1959 4A – Corpus Christi Ray 20, Wichita Falls 6 3A – Breckenridge 20, Cleburne 20 (tie) COCHAMPIONS 2A – Brady 1, Stamford 0 – (Stamford stripped of title) On-field score: Stamford 19, Brady 14 1A – Katy 16, Sundown 6 1958 4A – Wichita Falls 48, Pasadena 6 3A – Breckenridge 42, Kingsville 14 2A – Stamford 23, Angleton 0 1A – White Deer 44, Elgin 22 1957 4A – Highland Park 21, Port Arthur 9 3A – Nederland 20, Sweetwater 7 2A – Terrell 41, Brady 6 1A – Mart 7, White Oak 7 1956 4A – Abilene 14, Corpus Christi Ray 0 3A – Garland 3, Nederland 0 2A – Stamford 26, Brady 13 1A – Stinnett 35, Hondo 13 1955 4A – Abilene 33, Tyler 13 3A – Port Neches 20, Garland 14 2A – Stamford 34, Hillsboro 7 1A – Deer Park 7, Stinnett 0 1954 4A – Abilene 14, Houston Austin 7 3A – Breckenridge 20, Port Neches 7 2A – Phillips 21, Killeen 13 1A – Deer Park 26, Albany 6 1953 4A – Houston Lamar 33, Odessa 7 3A – Port Neches 24, Big Spring 13 2A – Huntsville 40, Ballinger 6 1A – Ranger 34, Luling 21 1952 4A – Lubbock 12, Baytown Lee 7 3A – Breckenridge 28, Temple 20 2A – Terrell 61, Yoakum 13 1A – Wink 26, Deer Park 20 1951 4A – Lubbock 14, Baytown Lee 12 3A – Breckenridge 20, Temple 14 2A – Arlington 7, Waco La Vega 0 1A – Giddings 25, Newcastle 14 1950 City – Dallas Sunset 14, Houston Reagan 6 2A – Wichita Falls 14, Austin 13 1A – Wharton 13, Kermit 9 1949 City – San Antonio Jefferson 31, Dallas Sunset 13 2A – Wichita Falls 34, Austin 13 1A – Littlefield 13, Mexia 0 1948 City – Fort Worth Arlington Heights 20, Houston Lamar 0 2A – Waco 21, Amarillo 0 1A – Monahans 14, New Braunfels 0 1947 San Antonio Brackenridge 22, Highland Park 13 1946 Odessa 21, San Antonio Jefferson 14 1945 Highland Park 7, Waco 7 (tie) CO-CHAMPIONS 1944 Port Arthur 20, Highland Park 7 1943 San Angelo 26, Lufkin 13 1942 Austin 20, Dallas Sunset 7 1941 Wichita Falls 13, Temple 0 1940 Amarillo 20, Temple 7 1939 Lubbock 20, Waco 14 1938-Corpus Christi 20, Lubbock 6
Abernathy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Abilene High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Abilene Cooper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Abilene TLC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Amarillo High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Amarillo Caprock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Amarillo Palo Duro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Amarillo River Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Amarillo Tascosa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Amherst. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518 Andrews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Anthony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349 Aspermont. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524 Bangs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Benjamin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528 Big Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Booker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 534 Borden County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 493 Borger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Boys Ranch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356 Brownfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Buena Vista. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491 Bushland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Canadian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Canyon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Childress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Clarendon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 Coleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354 Colorado City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Cotton Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520 Crane. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 Dalhart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 Denver City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Dimmitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212 Dumas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Early . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197 EP Americas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 EP Andress. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 EP Bowie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 EP Coronado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 EP Del Valle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 EP El Dorado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 EP Pebble Hills. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 EP Jefferson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Fabens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Floydada. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 Follett. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 451 Forsan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 Frenship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Top O’ Texas Index Friona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 Garden City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495 Goldthwaite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 355 Groom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507 Gruver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357 Happy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 458 Hart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 521 Hawley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 353 Hedley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517 Hereford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Hermleigh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502 Idalou. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239 Iraan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 449 Irion County. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505 Jayton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525 Knox City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 478 Lefors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516 Lamesa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143 Littlefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262 Lockney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 430 Loraine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532 Lorenzo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 470 Lubbock High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Lubbock Coronado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Lubbock Cooper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Lubbock Christian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Lubbock Estacado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Lubbock Monterey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Lubbock Trinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Marfa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492 McCamey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441 McLean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455 Miami. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 456 Midland Greenwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Midland High. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Midland Legacy (Lee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Midland TLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Monahans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Morton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 439 Muleshoe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 New Deal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339 Odessa High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Odessa Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Odessa Permian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 O’Donnell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 489 Olton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 346 Paducah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 Pampa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Panhandle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
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