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A big thanks goes out to several individuals who helped produce the 2025 Fall Sports Magazine for Alvin, Manvel, Shadow Creek and Iowa Colony High Schools.
Several coaches took the time out of their busy schedules to allow me to take photos for their football and volleyball programs. Advertising Director Karitta Fitts and Advertising Consultant Brenda Groves did a fantastic job contacting the community businesses who placed ads in this year’s magazine.
Production Manager Al Dubé in Rosenberg also did a terrific job creating this year’s cover that represented all four Alvin ISD Football programs along with laying out all the pages. Thank you to AISD football coaches, volleyball coaches, band directors, cheerleader coaches and dance directors for providing photos. Thanks also goes out to Group Photography, ShellSand Photography, Texas Group Photo, S5 Artistry Photography, Carlino’s Photography and Visual Services Photography for providing several photos for this year’s publication as well.
Working with such awesome individuals is what has made 35 years as sports editor and now managing editor here a real blessing.
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2025 Shadow Creek Varsity Football Team
Sharks look to bounce back after stunning early playoff exit
By Stephen Collins Sports Editor
Shadow Creek experienced its share of ups and downs as several high school football programs throughout Texas typically do during a season in 2024.
After getting shutout in their season opener at Summer Creek, the Sharks went on to win nine consecutive games, eight of which paved the way to the undisputed 22-6A Championship.
During that impressive streak, though, Shadow Creek also endured a barrage of injuries which ultimately took their toll. The Sharks suffered a shocking firstround playoff upset at the hands of Elkins.
So don’t bother asking secondyear head coach Tyrone Green if his team needs any motivation
entering the 2025 campaign. The 31-28 home heartbreaker served the above needs.
“We have high expectations,” Green said. “We did really well during district last year, so one game at a time is what we’re saying around here. We got a tough game against Summer Creek (Aug. 29 at AISD Freedom Field). I think how we come out of that will dictate how we roll on.
“I think we will have to go out and compete every weekend and try to stay healthy. “
Green and company were fortunate to have receiving standout Chris Stewart 6-1, 170, 4.5) healthy for an entire season and the end result was 922 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. The University of Texas commit, who was named 22-6A’s offensive player of the year in 2024, also earned
an accolade entering 2025 with an offensive selection to the Houston Touchdown Club’s 2025 UIL Preseason Team.
Running back Tristian Willis joins Stewart as a veteran on the Sharks’ offense after accounting for nearly 1,000 all-purpose yards and 14 TD’s.
“Chris is a great talent and one of the best in the state,” Green said. “Tristian rushed for over 700 yards and is a junior this season. We also got receiver Aden Starling back over here and (sophomore)
Jaylen Addai also made some plays for us during the spring that really stuck out.
“Our Army swish knife is really (receiver) Inno Beauchamp (6-1, 185, 4.6). He’s our slot receiver slash H-back. He can both catch the ball really well and physical enough to mix it up with the line
and linebackers.”
Upfront is where Green says his team “needs to make some strides.” Demarcus West and Dominick Lee (26-2, 280) are both back on the offensive line, while varsity newcomer Tavis Coleman will be the Sharks’ starting quarterback.
“Both Demarcus and Dominick are big time players,” Green said. “Tavis will hopefully be strong. He had a decent JV season and also had a good season with 7-on-7 throughout the summer. We look forward to him having a good year.”
On defense, SC veterans returning to the fold include defensive back and Utah commit Carter Stewart (6-2, 175,4.5), who could also see action on the other side of the ball under center if needed. Linebacker Tommy Baker (6-2, 215, 4.7) brought 78 tackles to the table in 2024 and the duo of Deneim Scott
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(5-11, 265) and Nathan Harris give the Sharks a pair of solid anchors in the defensive line as well.
“Our secondary is pretty good,” Green said. “We also have Brandon Sherrard. He has a lot of (college) offers and is a long rangy kid. Kevin Jackson will be back there at safety. Kendon Jones is another kid that’s been in the program who’s going to be a senior and looking to step up at corner.
“Our inside backer Baker is a three-year starter and was the district MVP last season. Jarone Bell (6-1, 185, 4.6) is another inside backer. On the outside backers, we have Evan Moorehead and Cameron Hebert. Both had pretty good springs and made a lot of good plays in the run game. Scott was kind of under the radar kid. He’s a good pass rusher and made a lot of plays in the run game. Nate Harris, Scott and Aaron Warner have all made tremendous strides on the defensive line.”
The Sharks will also be looking for another place kicker with long time veteran Aiden Bui graduating last spring.
“We’re looking for the next Bui,” Green said. “We have one kid that was a freshman last year and another one that’s looking pretty good. That’s up in the air right now.”
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Little question remains about the solid field in 22-6A that the Sharks will be battling each week with the Shadow Creek coach expecting things to be even more interesting this time around.
“We have high expectations. We did really well during district last year, so one game at a time is what we’re saying around here.”
— Tyrone Green, Head Coach
“Pearland returns a pretty good defense,” Green said. “They’re really good upfront on the offensive and defensive side. Throw Manvel in there and Coach (Kirk) Martin is always going to have those kids playing hard. They’re going up tempo and fly
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around. Coach Jeffries does a real good job with the defense over there.
“Dawson is always going to be real competitive with Coach (Mike) Allison. They’re very well coached. Dobie is a team on the rise. They had a really good freshmen team and mixing it in with the kids they have returning, they’re going to be really tough and surprise some people.
“Pasadena Memorial has some good skilled kids with a new coach. South Houston also always have some kids and it will be real interesting to see how (new) Coach (Matthew) Bass does at Alvin. He’s going to bring a different flavor to them. It will a little different from what they’re used to, some toughness.”
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New Alvin Head Coach says team needs to win to gain foes’ respect
By Stephen Collins Sports Editor
During his playing days at Alvin High School, Matthew Bass gave the Yellowjackets a versatile 1-2 punch at the linebacker and fullback positions.
As the first Yellowjacket football alumni ever to now hold the head coaching reins, though, the Uni-
versity of Incarnate Word graduate was already provided with an ever greater multi-faceted vantage point on the Alvin gridiron culture every Friday and Saturday night.
Bass literally grew up on the AHS sidelines, watching his dad, (former head coach and now AISD Executive Athletic Director) Michael Bass, lead the football program from 1998-2006.
Bass then received a deeper perspective on how Alvin was viewed both through the lenses of a player and as the defensive coordinator on the opposite sideline at Shadow Creek High School.
Each angle brought a common theme to the table - Don’t take the Yellowjackets seriously.
Upon returning to the place he always dreamed of being a head
coach at, Bass wasted little time addressing the matter with his new team.
“The biggest thing we’ve talked to the kids about is changing the mind-set how we view ourselves, how the community views us and the people we play view us,” he said. “It’s easy to change your mind-set as an individual and it’s modernly easy to change the
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mind-set of the community.
“It’s very hard to change the mind-set of the people you play against unless you go beat them. That’s just the black and white truth. I want to get away from them saying Alvin is going to give you everything they have. That’s just an easy way of saying they’re no good. We’re going to have to win some football games to change the mind-set of how people view us.”
“The biggest thing we’ve talked to the kids about is changing the mind-set how we view ourselves, how the community views us and the people we play view us,”
While the Yellowjackets enter the season under their new head coach with 20 lettermen and 11 returning starters (five on offense, six on defense), they also received transferred help under center with the addition of junior quarterback Anthony DeSanto. DeSanto (the son of new offensive coordinator
— Matthew Bass, Head Coach
Robby DeSanto) started 10 games last season for bi-district playoff finalist Mansfield Timberview.
“Anthony has that ability and
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experience and that’s something you can’t recreate in spring ball, no matter what,” Bass said. “I think he has an opportunity to be a big time player for us. We have another kid who can play quarter-
back, James Keeland, who’s very athletic and can also help us out in the receiving corps. Having that depth with Anthony and James at quarterback is big.”
Other returnees for Alvin on
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offense include running back Keegan Moore (5-11, 175, 4.8) along with receivers Travis Goss, Hayden Perkins and J.J. Raasch and offensive lineman Jacobi Small ((6-0, 260).
“I think we have ability to be multiple on offense, whether it be a 20 personnel, a 10 personnel
team or 11 personnel,” Bass said. “We’ll be 21 personnel if we have to. We have that capability. It’s just that how comfortable are the kids with moving personnel. I know the schemes that Coach DeSanto has been putting in are pretty streamlined in the fact there’s not a lot of differentiation.”
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Bass calls Free Safety Kash Powledge (5-10, 160, 4.8) “a ball hawk, who will really put the wood to you.”
Place kicker Enrique Garza is also back after nailing several big kicks last season for Alvin, includ-
Veteran Jacob Baez (5-11, 230, 4.9), who played at center last season, gives Bass and company a weapon in the defensive line that can play on the edge or the interior. Trace Martinez is also coming a solid season at linebacker as are fellow LB’s Jaren Casas (5-10, 180, 4.9) and Will Mauerhan (5-9, 170, 4.8), who combined for 85 tackles in 2024.
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ing a walk-off field goal in the season finale against Pasadena Memorial.
Alvin opens their season, Aug. 29 at Bastrop, who projected to make another strong playoff run in the 5A ranks, while hosting Dulles
in their home opener, Sept. 5 at AISD Memorial Stadium.
The 22-6A slate then cranks up the following week (Sept. 12) with Bass facing his former team, Shadow Creek at Freedom Field.
Other district road games for
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the Yellowjackets include South Houston on Sept. 25 at Pasadena Memorial, Manvel, Oct. 17 at FF and Dobie, Oct. 30 at Pasadena Memorial.
District home date include Alvin hosting Pearland on Sept. 18,
Rayburn, Oct. 3, Dawson, Oct. 24 and Memorial on Nov. 7. Kickoff times are 7 p.m. with the exception of the games with Pearland, South Houston and Dobie. Both games will start at 6:30 p.m.
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Alvin's Keithley inducted into Texas HS Football Hall of Fame
By Stephen Collins Sports Editor
He never expected to be making this kind of trip.
For those who witnessed Gary Keithley’s exploits on the gridiron, however, the journey to Waco was probably long overdue.
The Alvin Yellowjackets’ legendary quarterback/punter was enshrined along with eight other state prep greats into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, May 10.
Also featuring Robert Griffin III (2000s era inductee) and Patrick Mahomes (2010 era inductee), the loaded hall of fame field participated in a press conference at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame moderated by Waco Tribune Sports Editor Brice Cherry, while later delivering their acceptance speeches and receiving their HOF Jackets at the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center on the Baylor University campus.
“Wow, what a deal, I really appreciate it,” said Keithley, who was the 1960s era inductee. “I really want to thank the hall of fame committee.
“I tell you what, I had a lot of backing. I had this much (little) talent and the guys I was playing with had a lot of talent. My fellow teammates should be up here too, because they deserve a part of this.”
Doing his part ultimately resulted in Keithley earning the nickname “Mr. Do Everything” by the Houston press.
Keithley accounted for 1,789 passing yards, 36 touchdowns (passing and rushing) and averaged 42.5 yards as a punter in 1968. The 21 touchdown passes and 1,789 yards Keithley threw for that season still stand as school records to this day along with over 4,000 career passing yards.
“We didn’t run out of the wishbone. We just tried to do whatever was working, mixing in the run and the pass” he said.
The Jackets amassed an impressive 12-1 record in 1968 and scored a staggering 425 points with Keithley was under center to advance to the Class 3A State Semifinals for the first and currently only time in the Alvin Football program’s history.
Their biggest test for Alvin during the regular season came in a non-district game at rival Angleton. The Wildcats entered the contest with
Gary Keithley is pictured making a speech during his induction ceremony for the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in Waco on May 10.
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a decade long winning streak against Alvin and appeared to be well on the way to extending the string after taking a commanding 17-0 lead at halftime.
The Yellowjackets stormed back in the second half, though, with Keithley’s touchdown pass to Tommy Wollam in the closing seconds resulting in a dramatic 21-17 come-from-behind triumph.
Alvin High School Football icon Gary Keithley is pictured along with Baylor legend Robert Griffin III during the press conference for the Texas HS Football Hall of Fame in Waco on May 10.
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“I really can’t remember exactly what (Alvin) coach (Neil) Hoskins told us at halftime,” Keithley said. “He was pretty hard nosed. So he grabbed everybody’s facemask, straightened us out and got us on the straight and narrow.
“I’m sure he had some choice things to say. I just know we had a senior class full of leaders. We just wanted to win. Even though that was a non-district game, it was a pride deal with Angleton. We were lucky enough to come back.”
Keithley’s hustle later prevented a late rally by West Columbia in the first round of the playoffs with Alvin holding a slim fourth quarter lead in an offensive shootout.
We’re on their five-yard line ready to go in and score. I throw one out in the flat, they pick it and here they go the other way,” he said. “So I’m chasing him back and forth across the field. I’m dodging this guy and dodging the next guy. I end up tackling him on the other five-yard line.
“We held them, they didn’t score and we won the game, 36-35.”
After cruising past Slisbee 35-13 in regionals, the Yellowjackets’ magical postseason ride finally came to an end the next week in the state semifinals with a 55-44 defeat to Refugio.
The 99 combined points tied Lee-Brackenridge’s 1963 state playoff record for most points ever scored in a playoff game.
The mark staying intact for 26 years.
“That game with Refugio was the culmination of the whole season,” Keithley said. “We just couldn’t outscore them, but it was a real memorable season and fun season.”
Joining Keithley, Griffin (Copperas Cove HS) and Mahomes (Whitehouse HS) as inductees was Jeff Traylor/Gilmer HS (Eddie Joseph Coach category), Pat Thomas/Plano HS (1970s), Brad Goebel/Cuero HS (1980s), John C. Norman/ Midland Lee (1990s), David Smoak/media (Dave Campbell contributor) and Curtis Barbay/ Newton HS (Eddie Joseph Coach category).
Griffin lauded the Texas high school football experience, saying “the best quarterbacks come from Texas,” while Mahomes said his best friends were the ones “he played high school football with (at Copperas Cove) and the ones he grew up playing sports with.”
Manvel Varsity Football Team
Mavericks’ return to playoff scene resulted in first round upset
By Stephen Collins Sports Editor
After watching their 13-year playoff streak broken two years ago, the Manvel Mavericks not only returned to the postseason in 2024, Kirk Martin’s squad pulled off a first-round upset of Hightower on the road.
Regaining the type of footing, Manvel has been accustomed to having since 2009, where several deep playoff runs have featured a pair of state finalist appearances in 2011 and 2017.
“Hopefully that signature win over High-
tower will serve as a springboard for us this season,” Martin said. “We’re not as talented as a Shadow Creek or Pearland, but I really like our chemistry how our kids play together and I think that will make up for the talent deficit.
“We do have 5A numbers, but compete over there in 6A and playing those type of teams will help us build character. I really like the culture we have here and our leadership. We feel strongly that we are going to make a deep run in the playoffs and hopefully we will vie for the district (226A) championship.”
Quarterback Cam Renfro (5-11, 175, 4.5)
heads the returnee list on offense for Martin and company. Renfro passed for 1,744 yards and accounted for 30 touchdowns (21 passing, 9 rushing) last season.
“Cam has a lot of games under his belt and is a good leader,” Martin said. “He never gets too high or low during a game. He gives a double dimension of throwing and running. We just got to keep him healthy and we will be in good shape.
“Behind Cam is Dante Mays. He’s got three or four games under his belt (playing QB) as well and can also play receiver for us.”
Martin is also looking for major contribu-
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tions from both 6-5 tackle Paulo Camacho (265) and center Noah Cantu on the offensive line, while not hiding his enthusiasm over the addition of transfer Eric Mosley (who played at Iowa Colony) at running back.
Mosley joins an already loaded backfield, which includes Xaiden Brown (6-0, 200, 4.6), Kenneth Malone Hayes (5-11, 205, 4.6) and Aycee Johnson. The duo of Brown and Hayes brought 947 combined yards and 12 TD’s to the table last season, while Mosley rambled for 575 yards and five TD’s for the Pioneers.
Receiver Antoine Wilder also collected 465 yards and four TD’s in 2024.
“We’re stacked, loaded whatever you want to say at running back,” Martin said. “Each of those guys dealt with injuries last year, but are healthy now and we’re rolling into the season loaded for bare.”
On defense, tackle Nicholas Kemp (25 tackles, 6 tackles for losses) is back on the
line with Mason Lantz, Amir Bowers, Jacob Jakes, Kevin Tatum and Blake Wim-
“We do have 5A numbers, but compete over there in 6A and playing those type of teams will help us build character.”
— Kirk Martin, Head Coach
bley also expected to see a lot of playing time.
“All those guys will be getting after it upfront and there are a lot of young guys vying for spots as well,” Martin said.
On the back end, safety Karnell “Greedy” James is coming off a 31-tackle and one interception campaign in 2024. Other guys challenging for spots on the Mavericks’ defense include Juju Smith, Henry Maxey and Chris Collins at the other safety stations.
“Greedy is all world and has every (col-
lege) offer out there,” Martin said. “He’s long and will really strike you. He does a great job of quarterbacking the back end and I’ve been real impressed with his ability to sort it all out and be in the right place at the right time.
“Linebacker Sam Weary also looked good all spring and summer and is coming into his own. He can play inside or outside. Brian Phillips has also been a fireplug for us at mike backer.”
The Mavericks’ special teams feature the return of placekickers Brayden and Logan McClanahan and 6-5 TCU commit Will Terry, who’s already considered one of the best deep snappers in the country.
“He (Terry) is number 1 in the country as a deep snapper and an All-American,” Martin said. I’m really fired up about him. He’s a big bodied kid who will also line up at tight end for us.”
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IOWA COLONY
Pioneers continue climb among elite programs in area, state
By Stephen Collins Sports Editor
Iowa Colony delivered yet another record breaking season on the gridiron in 2024 with the 12-2 Pioneers advancing to the 5A Division 2 State Quarterfinals for the first time in school history.
That latter part also proved heartbreaking for head coach
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Ray Garza and company, as 9-5A D-2 rival and eventual state champion Richmond Randle edged Iowa Colony in a 21-14 overtime fourth round postseason classic at Houston’s NRG Stadium.
“It was a tough pill to swallow,” Garza said. “It was right around Christmas time, but you know like anything else, you have your ups and downs in the
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season. You want to take that time to motivate to where you need to get better.
Hats off to them (Randle). They went on and won it all and that definitely wears at you a little bit. We’re proud of them and glad they got to represent the Houston area and our district. It’s definitely one that motivates you in the offseason.”
The Pioneers won’t have
to wait long to see where that motivation carries them into the regular season with the one of the state’s toughest district fields in Randle, Fort Bend Marshall and Texas City awaiting them in 9-5A D-2.
Garza welcomes the challenge.
“It’s good to be in a tough district,” he said. “When you have those type of games in your dis-
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trict, it prepares you for a playoff run. You know that you’re going to have tough competition and it’s really about that Friday night atmosphere that has a playoff feel to it and it’s something that helps you get prepared.”
Preparing for Iowa Colony’s explosive offensive attack is far from an easy task once again for their league and area foes. Signal caller Carson White (6-2, 200, 4.5) enters his junior campaign after throwing for 1,871
yards and 30 touchdowns, while adding 832 yards on the ground and 18 TD’s. Aaron Tenner (58, 160, 4.6) also brought over 1,000 rushing yards and seven TD’s to the table as well.
“Having Carson back is definitely a big plus for us,” Garza said. “He’s got some big experience under his belt, having played for us since his freshman season.
“Aaron’s been electric for us on the field and brings us home run speed.”
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University of Houston receiver commit Jayden Warren (6-2, 200, 4.5) is also coming off a breakout season, grabbing 26 receptions for 613 yards and 14 TD’s. The area and nation both took note with Warren being named to the Houston Touchdown Club’s All-Preseason Football Team and the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl. Warren and fellow wide out Ian Hill both helped Iowa Colony capture its second straight state track and field title last
spring. Hill turned eyes during the summer as well, blazing to the nation’s second fastest time in the 400 meter hurdles (51.33 seconds) at the AAU Junior Olympic games.
6-1, 290-pounder Aeden Elizondo returns for his fourth year in the Pioneers’ offensive line and junior Chukwuemeka Tasie earned first team all-district honors last season.
“The offensive line is a very talented group,” Garza said. “Aeden has started since he was
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a freshman. Tasie was a newcomer of the year. He’s going to play center for us and Noah Smith (6-4, 310) is going to be in there at one of our left tackle spots. That unit in itself is a very special unit.”
While losing more than a few key individuals on defense to graduation, Garza still returns tackle Daniel Swiney (5-11, 260), linebacker Henry Kalu
and defensive back Jeremy Garner (5-11, 150, 4.4) along with free safety Kalen Simmons (6-1, 185, 4.6), Cory Anthony and Randy Naylor to the fold. Garner is already to comitted to play at San Diego State in 2026.
“Jeremy is a big time player and Kalen started five games for us and three in the playoffs as a freshmen,” Garza said. “He definitely has a lot of talent and
tools that transfer over into the secondary. Swiney is probably our most versatile lineman in this program. He’s going to start at nose tackle and also play some defensive end. He can do multiple things on that defensive line.”
As was the case watching defensive standout Hayden Caston graduate with Iowa Colony’s first senior class last season, the
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Pioneers are also entering their first transitional stage having to replace graduated place kicker Andy Cruz.
“Just as a team, it’s a different team,” Garza said. “Some of the kids were with us on the varsity and some of them were trying to create opportunities for themselves. We got some
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seniors out there competing for jobs and underclassmen competing for jobs.
“The team is going to have its own identity. It’s going to be different from last year. I told them the other day what they’re going to have to have at the forefront. They need to have the team mentality to play for each other, understand what their job is and believe in what they’re doing.
It will be our first transition, but everybody goes through it and that’s why we push our program so hard for our players to be good leaders. That’s when you really need it and I think a lot of kids like Swiney, Carson, Jayden and Jeremy have stepped up into those roles. They have gone out there and led groups in workouts.”
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AISD Superintendent – Carol Nelson
AISD Athletic Director – Michael Bass
Iowa Colony Principal – Ashley Marquez
AISD Assoc. AD – Carla Newsom
Head Coach & Asst. AD – Ray Garza
Athletic Secretary – Keisha Porter
Head Athletic Trainer – Roderick Williams
Assistant Athletic Trainers – Sydney Hayes • Jose Chavez • A’Jai Malone
* All times and dates are subject to change. (S) Scrimmage • (HC) Homecoming • * District Game
Assistant Coaches:
Assistant Head Coach/DB – Will Gulley
Defensive Coord./S&C Coord./OLB – JC Ramirez
Special Teams Coord./TE – Ben MacMillan
Defensive Line – Lucas Saucedo
Inside LB – Trent Serrato
Corners – Kenneth Fontenette
9th Defensive Coord. – Larry Wright
Offensive Coord./QB – Greg Bennett
Run Game Coord./O-Line – Aundra Long Running Backs – Carnell White
