Dragon Pride X

DRAGON

A SOUTHLAKE STYLE PUBLICATION

X FALL 2015 • VOL 10 • ISSUE 03

PRIDE

Lil’ Jordan

DRAGON

X PRIDE EST. 2006

STAFF & CONTRIBUTORS Publisher Mike Tesoriero Mike@SouthlakeStyle.com

Editor Audrey Sellers Audrey@SouthlakeStyle.com Director of Advertising Nicole Tesoriero Nicole@SouthlakeStyle.com Art Director Bruce Sons Bruce@SouthlakeStyle.com Marketing & Events Manager Geri Allen Geri@SouthlakeStyle.com Advertising Coordinator Dia Moraru Dia@SouthlakeStyle.com Contributing Photographers BluDoor Studios Fotosport-Mitch Hagy Kumiko Murakami Campos John Gutierriez Rex Teter Stewart Johnson Contributing Writer EJ Holland

X Marks the Spot OUR 1OTH ANNUAL FALL EDITION For Dragon football fans, 2006 was a memorable year.

Ten seasons ago, via a green and white caravan, thousands of Southlake Carroll supporters descended upon the Alamodome to watch our team compete for its third consecutive state championship.

I remember it well—it was the first state championship I had ever attended. See, my high school in rural New York didn’t have a football team and gasp neither did my college. My first moments in Southlake were capped by a visit to Dragon Stadium and I just shook my head in wonder. Now, there I was with Nicole taking a fourhour overnight road trip with our toddler in tow— all to attend a high school football game of a magnitude I had never imagined.

Those who made the trek to San Antonio witnessed an exciting 43-29 defeat over Austin Westlake. Dragon pride was everywhere.

Since then the city has grown, as has Dragon Stadium with its massive digital scoreboard and additional seating.

Dragon pride has only gotten stronger.

In similar fashion, the magazine you’re holding has grown as well. “X” marks the spot with this, our tenth annual fall edition, which continues to catalog both the evolution of and the tradition within the entire Southlake Carroll football experience. Daniel, McElroy, Dodge, Newton, Foster, Hill, and Agnew are just but a few of the names we’ve been fortunate to cover right along side our annual “Well Represented” interviews with the captains and leaders of the Band, Emerald Belles, Cheerleaders and The Crew.

During the development of Southlake’s first and only dedicated sports publication, we never considered any other name but Dragon Pride. Pride in our city’s school is evident in every facet of the Friday Night experience and has been here long before we put it on paper. But after all the years of working directly with the many students, parents and coaches who make this magazine so special— We are very glad we did.

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DRAGON PRIDE 08 CHOSEN LEADERS

2015 Senior Standouts

17 LIL’ BIG MAN

Lil’Jordan is Ready to Lead

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24 SR. MOMENTS

Obi Eboh Stands Tall

33 THE DEFENSE

Fresh Faces

43 THE OFFENSE

Surrounded by Experience

53 THE ROSTER

Meet the 2015 Dragons

59 7-6A DISTRICT PREVIEW

State Powerhouses Collide

67 WELL REPRESENTED

Spotlight on Spirit

80 DRAGON NATION

Prideful Photos

96 PARTING SHOT

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2015 Southlake Carroll Dragon Senior Standouts: (L to R: IV Seacat, Obi Eboh, Lucas Tribble, Zach Farrar, Jake Oldroyd and Lil’ Jordan Humphrey.)

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my most important goal is to help this team win a state championship. That’s what it’s all about.”

o his teammates and most people around Southlake, Lil’ Jordan Humphrey is known simply as L.J. But to the general population, Humphrey is known as one of the best running backs in the state with a unique name that doesn’t quite fit him — Humphrey stands at six-foot-five, 200 pounds.

“I just try to embrace my name,” Humphrey says. “It’s crazy because of how big I got. If I were actually little, people would probably be okay with it. People look at me crazy, especially when I have to show my ID or berth certificate. I’m like ‘that’s for real my name.’”

Lil’ Jordan Humphrey

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So why did his parents add the Lil’ in front of Jordan?

“My brother was the one that wanted to name me that,” Humphrey says. “That’s all my mom really told me.

She just went with it. I guess he just really liked Michael Jordan.”

At one point in his life, Humphrey thought he was going to follow in the footsteps of his namesake and arguably the greatest basketball player of all-time.

Humphrey started playing both sports when he was just four years old but admits basketball was his first love.

In middle school, Humphrey was far from the star running back he is today. In fact, he spent most of his junior high career at linebacker. Humphrey believed basketball was going to be his ticket.

“There was a stretch where I wasn’t doing too well in football,” Humphrey says. “I was slow in middle school.

I thought basketball was going to be my sport. I hit a big growth spurt right after eighth grade. I went from fivefoot-eight to six-foot-one.”

Humphrey kept growing. He hit six-foot-three as a sophomore and eventually six-foot-five last year. Along with the height came welcomed speed and strength and more minutes at running back.

His body and work ethic also allowed him to excel on the hardwood. Last season, Humphrey averaged 11.4 points and 4.6 points per game for head coach Eric McDade. He also spent the summer on the AAU circuit, playing for Texas Select — a program that has produced NBA players like Myles Turner and Cory Jefferson.

He even notched an offer to play basketball from The University of South Dakota.

“Lil’ Jordan is a special kid,” says Southlake Carroll head basketball coach Eric McDade. “He’s a true team player and a leader for our team. He’s just a terrific athlete.”

Basketball, however, has become Humphrey’s secondary sport. At this time last year, he was slated to split carries with fellow junior Grant McFarlin after rushing for 674 yards and five touchdowns as a sophomore.

Instead, Humphrey had a breakout season that saw him win the starting job and rush for 1,828 yards and 29 touchdowns en route to leading Southlake Carroll to the state quarterfinals.

“I was working really hard to win the starting spot last offseason,” Humphrey says. “When I got it, I felt like

In the season opener Lil’ Jordan Humphrey

compiled 171 yards of total offense and two Tds against Austin Westlake. An unstoppable

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force he has accounted for more than half of the Dragon’s yards from scrimmage in 2015.

Photo by John Gutierrez

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I showed what I needed to show to keep it. So this year, I’m trying to improve on that aspect and get even better.”

McFarlin, who made the move to linebacker, says he knew his teammate was capable of a big season and supported him despite losing out on the starting job.

“L.J. is a great running back,” McFarlin says. “He just went off. What he did for our team last year was incredible. I was very supportive of him. All the recognition he gets has been well deserved.”

Southlake Carroll is traditionally known for its high-powered, pass-heavy offense. But with a special talent like Humphrey in the backfield, the Dragons might run the football a little more than usual.

Humphrey is a big back that can handle a heavy workload. Along with putting up monster stats on the ground, Humphrey caught 24 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns last season and also delivered some key blocks.

And speaking of blocking, Southlake Carroll returns most of its offensive line. The Dragons won’t abandon their offensive philosophy, but head coach Hal Wasson says he plans to find more ways to get Humphrey involved.

“Lil’ Jordan is a big-time playmaker for us,” Wasson says. “He’s a big part of our offense, and we’re going to find ways to get him the ball.

He’s hungry. He’s very athletic and unselfish. He’s one of the best blockers on our team. His teammates see that and really respect him.

He’s grown into a leader for us. He challenges his teammates to be better. He’s special.”

Humphrey knows it’s his time to carry the torch, but he’s far from worried about the extra responsibility.

“I don’t feel any pressure,” Humphrey says. “I know even if the ball is not in my hands, other guys are going to make plays. I trust my teammates. When the ball is in my hands, I know the offensive line is going to open up some holes. The guys up front are going to do some work.”

Humphrey says a big key to success this season would be humility.

Despite all the newfound attention, he tries to stay away from the hype and doesn’t get too caught up in the recruiting process.

One of the most intriguing football prospects in the 2016 class, Humphrey holds offers from California, Ole Miss, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin and a number of other major programs as an athlete. Texas, with their new head coach Shaka Smart, has even talked to him about playing both football and basketball at the next level.

Humphrey doesn’t know where he wants to play at the next level or even what position for that matter. Some schools believe he’s too tall to play running back in college and like him as a wide receiver or tight end. But Humphrey isn’t too concerned with that right now.

“The recruiting process is great but stressful at the same time,” Humphrey says. “I just try not to worry about it too much and let things work themselves out. Just do you, basically. My mom always says patience is a virtue, so I just try to take things slow.”

Balancing recruiting, football, basketball and schoolwork can be difficult at times but staying grounded only helps.

“It’s extremely hard,” Humphrey says. “Sometimes, you can’t even get sleep. But you just do it. You know you have to do it to get it done.

But everything is going great with both sports and in the classroom.

If football doesn’t work out, I want to be a sports commentator like Charles Barkley or go into real estate.”

Whether it’s selling a multimillion-dollar home, sitting on the set of Sports Center or playing major college basketball and football, Humphrey is on the path towards a bright future.

But for now, he’s still just L.J. And his focus is only on the present.

“My personal goal for this season is to be the best player in the state,” Humphrey says. “That’s what I’m striving for. But my most important goal is to help this team win a state championship. That’s what it’s all about.”

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SR. MOMENTS After an eventful summer, senior defensive back Obi Eboh has a fresh perspective.

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hether it’s having to wake up at the crack of dawn to get in some extra work in the weight room or staying up past midnight to finish an extra credit assignment, life as a student athelete can get pretty stressful.

Sometimes, Southlake Carroll cornerback Obi Eboh has some of those days where he can feel a little overwhelmed. After all, Eboh is a top student in the classroom, a captain on the football team and one of the state’s best recruits.

After a summer mission trip to New Orleans gave him a new perspective, Eboh feels fortunate to have the simple problems that come with an overloaded schedule.

“We went to a house with no plumbing or electricity,” Eboh says. “We set up a kitchen, built a staircase ladder to the attic and tiled everything. We did a lot with that house. There are still parts of New Orleans affected by Hurricane Katrina, so it was crazy to see all of that.”

Eboh and the rest of the mission team from White’s Chapel United Methodist Church worked on the house Monday through Friday and even found an electrician to help get everything back in working order. But even during his time in New Orleans, Eboh made time for football.

The group stayed on the campus of Tulane University. Eboh and some of his teammates would wake up at 5 a.m. and utilize the training facilities to go though Southlake Carroll’s normal conditioning program.

“It was crazy,” Eboh says. “We would go out on their turf field every morning to get our workouts in. After that, we would take a shower and have breakfast. We would load the buses at 8 a.m., go to the worksite and work on the house for about six hours.

“The mission trip really opened my eyes. It was one of my favorite trips of the summer. There are more important things out there than football.”

As mentioned, his stay in New Orleans was just one of Eboh’s favorite trips.

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in the event, Eboh quickly proved he belonged after being named a top performer on Day 1 of the event. Eboh had an opportunity to match up against some of the country’s top wide receivers, including USC commit Tyler Vaughns and Miami pledge Sam Bruce, and work with NFL players like Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman.

“It was a great experience for me,” Eboh says. “Getting to go up against some of those top wide receivers really helped a lot with my confidence. I had a pretty good showing, so I think it will help with how I lead this team.”

Considered a three-star prospect — recruits can receive up to five stars — by most recruiting services, Eboh recently committed to the University of Texas but did also receive offers from Arkansas, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Wisconsin and a number of other Power Five programs.

Justin Owens of Coach O Recruiting, who helps Eboh with his recruitment, believes the stud cornerback is exactly what most colleges around the country are looking for.

“He’s about six-foot-two, so he’s a taller cornerback with great length,” Owens says. “He has that rare combination of size and speed that coaches really love. He’s also a very good student in the classroom and just a high-character kid.”

During one of the team’s picture days, Eboh joked with teammate Robert Barnes that his recruiting crystal ball won’t show anything but a cloud at this time. With close to 30 scholarships overall, Eboh took his time with the recruiting process.

With the decision to become a Longhorn Eboh not only found a top football program but prestigious academics. Eboh hopes to major in business finance and work on Wall Street in the case that his football future doesn’t work out as planned.

With his college plans already set, the all encompassing recruitment process is now the furthest thing from Eboh’s mind— helping Southlake Carroll win a state championship, is where he wants to focus.

Last season’s state quarterfinal loss to eventual 6A Division II state champion Cedar Hill still stings. And Eboh is doing everything he can to ensure the Dragons don’t fall short of their goal.

“He’s just such a hard worker and means so much to this team,” says head coach Hal Wasson. “He’s the leader of our team. Guys look up to

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him because he’s a great young man. He has a lot of experience, and he understands that a lot is expected of him. It motivates him to work even harder.”

Southlake Carroll will be extremely young on defense. In fact, the Dragons lost 10 starters from last year’s team that gave up only 18.4 points/game. So it’s not only imperative for him to live up to his billing but also help this young unit grow up in a hurry.

Eboh is doing just that. Over the offseason, he took underclassmen like the aforementioned Barnes, who is a top safety recruit in the 2017 class, under his wing.

“Obi has made an impact on my growth as a Dragon football player,” Barnes says. “I’ve been watching him since he was getting some time with the varsity as a freshman. He’s shown me the Dragon way. He just tells me to listen to the coaches and work hard.”

As a junior, Eboh recorded 56 tackles and 11 pass breakups. He hopes his summer experiences have helped mold him into not only a better player but also a better leader that can help this team exceed expectations.

“We’re pretty young this year,” Eboh says. “I’m the only returning starter, so I know I have to step up and help some of our younger guys get through the tough games. Typically, I lead by example. But I’m also trying to be more of a vocal leader.

“I feel a good kind of pressure [being the team leader]. I have a lot that I have to prove and a lot that I have to do to help this team get in the best position to win.”

His father, Reggie, and uncle, Winfred Tubbs, both starred at Oklahoma and Texas, respectively, before enjoying time in the NFL. “It’s like I’m on each side of the Red River,” Barnes says with a laugh. “But both have been great influences.

My dad has been coaching me since I was six years old.

He’s really helped mold me into the player I am now.

And my uncle has always been there, too.”

Now, the junior Southlake Carroll safety is looking to follow in their footsteps.

Barnes is one of the state’s most highly touted prospects in the 2017 class and already holds offers from the two aforementioned programs as well as Alabama, Nebraska, Oklahoma State and others.

Baylor is making an early push, but both Oklahoma and Texas will always remain close to his heart.

“My uncle pushes Texas,” Barnes says. “He just tells me that it’s a good school with a great alumni base.

My dad loves Oklahoma and jokes about me going there. But both want me to go where I’m happy and comfortable.”

With the season underway, Barnes wanted to put recruiting on the backburner and did just that with his recent decision to follow in his father’s footsteps as a Oklahoma Sooner. Now he can focus on helping Southlake Carroll win a state title.

Barnes started two games at outside linebacker last season and finished his sophomore campaign with 33 tackles and one interception.

The six-foot-three, 185-pounder is transitioning back to his natural position at safety and should be a big impact player on an extremely young Southlake Carroll defense.

“Robert has had a very good spring, summer and camp,” says head coach Hal Wasson. “He’s started some games at outside linebacker and is moving back to his home at safety, so we’re expecting some big things out of him this season.”

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Speed, athleticism and determination form the heart of the Dragon defensive unit (L to R); IV Seacat, Robert Barnes, Jake Oldroyd, Obi Eboh and Grant McFarlin. Photography by BluDoor Studios

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he Dragons have one of the most inexperienced defenses in the state as they return just one starter from a year ago. But at a tradition-rich program, the mantra is always reload not replace.

Still, with less experience comes the inevitable problem of a lack of depth.

Head coach Hal Wasson hopes to find players who can not only make impacts as starters but as key substitutes.

“One of the biggest concerns for us on the defensive side of the ball is depth,” Wasson says. “We have a small senior class. We have to find some depth and have some of these underclassmen step up.”

Southlake Carroll runs a 3-4 odd formation, which means the Dragons usually have three down linemen. Wasson says he’s comfortable with six players rotating along the defensive line. Keeping fresh is imperative, especially when facing the usual mammoth offensive lines of Euless Trinity and Coppell.

Wasson likes what he’s seen out of junior Ryan Miller, who made the move from offensive line this season as well as juniors like Jackson Canter and Luke Jeter.

“We’re not really big up front this year, so we’re going to have to use more of a rotation,” Wasson says. “We’re going to play against big, physical teams, so we’re going to need to do that successfully.”

Southlake Carroll gave up just a little more than 21 points per game last season — a good figure given the explosive offenses it faced — thanks in large part to its linebackers. But the group loses all four starters including Jake Copeland, last year’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year.

“We have four new starters, so there are some new faces there,” Wasson says.

“Grant McFarlin is doing a good job. He’s a hard-working football player. I like what Grant Phelps and IV Seacat are doing inside for us. It’s going to take a little time with all the new starters.”

McFarlin is making the move from running back and will provide some much needed senior leadership.

“It’s awesome. I love it,” McFarlin says.

“Anywhere I can get on the field is great.

It’s definitely a lot different being on defense. But I feel like I got it down. I just want to help the team win, and I feel that we’re in for a great season.”

Perhaps the group with the most potential this season is the secondary. Obi Eboh returns at cornerback after notching 52 tackles and 10 pass breakups. Robert Barnes will start at his natural safety position after recording 29 tackles and one interception — he started two games at outside linebacker as a sophomore.

“Obi is our only starter, so he’s the leader of our defense,” Wasson says.

“Robert Barnes and Barrett Buck played some last year. We’re expecting good

FRESH FACES seasons out of them. We have some competition going on back there, so I like what we have in the secondary.”

But if the unit as a whole is going excel, it needs another big season from Eboh. And not just from his play on the field. As the only returning starter, it is imperative for him to help all 10 new starters get acclimated on Friday nights.

“I’m the only returning starter, so I know I have to step up this year,” Eboh says. “I have to help some of these younger guys get ready and get up to speed at this level. We’re going to have some tough road games, so I need to help them grow up.

“We have a lot of potential. It’s up to me to help us live up to it, so we can win another district title.”

The Dragons have one of the most inexperienced defenses in the state as they return just one starter from a year ago. But at a tradition-rich program, the mantra is always reload not replace.

Still, with less experience comes the inevitable problem of a lack of depth. Head coach Hal Wasson hopes to find players who can not only make impacts as starters but as key substitutes.

“One of the biggest concerns for us on the defensive side of the ball is depth,” Wasson says. “We have a small senior class. We have to find some depth and have some of these underclassmen step up.”

Southlake Carroll runs a 3-4 odd formation, which means the Dragons usually have three down linemen. Wasson says he’s comfortable with six players rotating along the defensive line. Keeping fresh is imperative, especially when facing the usual mammoth offensive lines of Euless Trinity and Coppell.

Wasson likes what he’s seen out of junior Ryan Miller, who made the move from offensive line this season as well as juniors like Jackson Canter and Luke Jeter.

“We’re not really big up front this year, so we’re going to have to use more of a rotation,” Wasson says. “We’re going to play against big, physical teams, so we’re going to need to do that successfully.”

Southlake Carroll gave up just a little more than 21 points per game last season — a good figure given the explosive offenses it faced — thanks in large part to its linebackers. But the group loses all four starters including Jake Copeland, last year’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year.

“We have four new starters, so there are some new faces there,” Wasson says. “Grant McFarlin is doing a good job. He’s a hard-working football player. I like what Grant Phelps and IV Seacat are doing inside for us. It’s going to take a little time with all the new starters.”

McFarlin is making the move from running back and will provide some much needed senior leadership.

“It’s awesome. I love it,” McFarlin says. “Anywhere I can get on the field is great. It’s definitely a lot different being on defense. But I feel like I got it down. I just want to help the team win, and I feel that we’re in for a great season.”

Perhaps the group with the most potential this season is the secondary. Obi Eboh returns at cornerback after notching 52 tackles and 10 pass breakups. Robert Barnes will start at his natural safety position after recording 29 tackles and one interception — he started two games at outside linebacker as a sophomore.

“Obi is our only starter, so he’s the leader of our defense,” Wasson says. “Robert Barnes and Barrett Buck played some last year.

We’re expecting good seasons out of them. We have some competition going on back there, so I like what we have in the secondary.”

But if the unit as a whole is going excel, it needs another big season from Eboh. And not just from his play on the field. As the only returning starter, it is imperative for him to help all 10 new starters get acclimated on Friday nights.

“I’m the only returning starter, so I know I have to step up this year,” Eboh says. “I have to help some of these younger guys get ready and get up to speed at this level. We’re going to have some tough road games, so I need to help them grow up.

“We have a lot of potential. It’s up to me to help us live up to it, so we can win another district title.”

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Gaining some experience in limited action a year ago, IV Seacat is now expected to come up big in his senior year. Selected as a team captain, the 5’10” dynamo has gotten off to an impressive start. An emotional and physical leader, his 42 tackles are tops among the Dragon linebackers after four games.

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A tremendous athlete and team leader, Grant McFarlin spent much of his career as a backup running back gaining more than 600 yards on the ground since his sophomore year.

He is not the biggest player on the field, but his heart and effort are unmatched.

McFarlin makes the most of his speed on defense and already has 34 tackles and two sacks to his credit.

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After an impressive sophomore campaign as an Honorable Mention AllDistrict Tackle, Ryan Miller officially takes his talents to the other side of the ball.

Miller’s high motor and 6’2” frame will continue to cause some major disruption for opposing quarterbacks.

Miller has posted the team lead in sacks with five in the first four games of the season.

As a sophomore, Grant Phelps worked his way into the rotation and posted 16 tackles. Now as a junior, he is getting the chance to start and has made the most of the opportunity posting 32 tackles heading into district play.

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At 6’2”, John Miscoll adds some welcomed size to the Dragon linebacker committee. A first year starter, he has already proven to be a valuable defender in the Dragon’s 3-4 scheme, posting 30 tackles in the early going.

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Only a sophomore, Jacob Doddridge is 6’3,” 205 pounds and still growing. He has shown to have a nose for tackles in the backfield, and he is among the team leaders in tackles for a loss.

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Part of the young rotation at defensive line, Jackson Canter has been effective in opposing backfields causing pressure on the quarterback and stuffing the run as expected.

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Another high motor defender, Luke Jeter had limited experience as a sophomore that will come in handy. With a good blend of size, strength and speed, the 6’3”, 220-pound junior has already posted 16 tackles, a sack and seven QB pressures on the season.

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Playing the opposite corner to the team’s lone returning starter in Eboh, expect the inexperienced Zion Sales to be tested early and often by opposing quarterbacks.

On the bright side, he’ll be learning from the very best.

Sales ranks second on the team in passes defended (7).

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The lone returning starter on defense, Obi Eboh was an All-District selection with 52 tackles a year ago. Standing tall on the field (6’1”) and in the locker room, the smart and athletically gifted team captain and Texas commit has the makings to become an all-time Dragon great.

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Posting 20 tackles as a sophomore, Barrett Buck is another of the experienced underclassmen who will need to make his presence felt if the Dragons are to succeed. The speedy 5’9” safety is doing just that with 24 tackles and a team leading 15 passes defended.

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At 6’2” and 190 pounds, Robert Barnes is quickly making a name for himself as the shot caller of the Dragon’s defensive unit. In addition to his enviable size, the Oklahoma commit has great vision and awareness that enables him to get ahead of the action.

The upstart safety is tied for the team lead with 42 tackles on the season.

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Southlake Carroll has a new face under center this season.

Lil’ Jordan Humphrey, Lucas Tribble and Zach Farrar surround first-year QB Mason Holmes with plenty of talent and experience.

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uarterback Ryan Agnew was a big reason why the Dragons averaged more than 40 points per game last season.

But Agnew is off to San Diego State to continue his education and football career, leaving a big question mark at arguably the most important position on the field.

With Agnew gone, Southlake opening up holes for stud running back Lil’ Jordan Humphrey.

Carroll turned to senior Montana Humphrey was slated to split carries with Grant McFarlin last Murphy and junior Mason Holmes. season before he had one of the biggest breakout years in the The two signal-callers battled it out state with 1,828 yards and 29 touchdowns. Hitting the 2,000for the starting job during fall camp. yard mark could be feasible for Humphrey as he too has gained Murphy went into Week 1 as the valuable experience along with the O’ line. starter after serving as Agnew’s “Our line is looking really good this year,” Tribble says. “It backup last season but had an up and helps having three guys back. We’re going to have fun blocking down performance in a loss to Austin for Lil’ Jordan because he sees everything. If you make a good Westlake. Holmes led the Dragons block, he’ll be there to hit the hole and make us look good.” to wins in Weeks 2 and 3 after At 6’5” and 200 pounds, Humphrey has also created misthrowing for 911 yards and eleven matches as a wide receiver. A star basketball player, Humphrey touchdowns, and appears to have is an athletic freak with FBS offers to play on the outside at the locked up the starting job. Holmes next level. may not have much varsity experiWhile his primary focus will be toting the rock for the ence, but that’s where his teammates Dragons, Wasson says he plans to use Humphrey in a can pick him up. multitude of different ways this season in order to best utilize “Mason will be our quarterback,” his many athletic talents. Along with his big year on the ground, says head coach Hal Wasson. “It was Humphrey also caught 26 passes for 285 yards and three fun to watch him improve quarter by touchdowns in 2014. quarter and gain more confidence.

“Lil’ Jordan is a special player,” Wasson says. “We’re going He took some big hits and continued to do some different things to get the ball in his hands. He can to deliver the ball. That should make make some big plays for us. We also have Shemar Coleman who any offensive line want to block can help him carry the load.” harder.”

Humphrey will be the focal point of the offense, but Wasson The linemen in front of Holmes also wants to see his wide receivers make a difference. Zach include some of the teams most Farrar is back after finishing second on the team in receiving last experienced players. With three season. Wasson added that Kameron Duhon, Tommy Kane and returning starters up front in Jack Johansson should all be solid contributors. seniors Lucas Tribble, Anton Ezzard If Holmes can continue on his steep growth curve, this year’s and Chase Sanford, protection of offense has the potential to be downright electrifying. the quarterback should be a team strength this season.

Wasson believes experience in the trenches will help the Dragons be even better on offense this season.

“I don’t care if it’s NFL, college or high school,” Wasson says.

“You have to be good up front.

Our line has great camaraderie and worked extremely hard this offseason. I anticipate them to be one of our best assets.”

Selected as a team captain, Tribble is as solid as they come. As a junior, he recorded 25 pancakes and 40 knockdowns. He leads the rest of the group that will be in charge of not only protecting Holmes but also

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No experience, no problem.

Mason Holmes stepped into the starting role and immediately quarterbacked his team to an epic come-from-behind road win against perennial powerhouse Tulsa Union.

With a strong arm and pocket presence in his first three varsity starts, Holmes has thrown for eleven touchdowns with an impressive 68-percent completion rate.

Focus on Humphrey too much and you’ll pay the price. A bigtime athlete who sat out his junior year as a transfer, Shemar Coleman has much of the same versatility as his running mate. After an MVP caliber performance against Tulsa Union (80 total yards, three TDs), Coleman is the team’s number two in total yardage (358).

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On a team with considerable athleticism, Zach Farrar plays baseball and runs track and is arguably the team’s best athlete. At 6’4,” 200 pounds, he is also the Dragon’s top returning receiver from a year ago after posting 29 receptions for 554 yards and three touchdowns. With his talents and physical skills, Farrar could be the “X” factor that puts the Dragons over the top.

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Tommy Kane only caught one ball last season, but it was for a 19yard touchdown. Along with Duhon, Kane is another senior who is expected to step up. A tough, smart receiver with good speed, Kane rounds out a formidable list of weapons for the Dragons with five receptions for 44 yards so far this season.

A first year starter, Kameron Duhon has all the tools to be the next in a long line of successful Dragon receivers. A solid route runner with excellent hands, he has become a prime target. An everpresent big play threat Duhon is averaging 17.6 yards per reception in the early going.

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All eyes are on the returning All-District running back after his breakout junior season of 1,828 yards and 29 touchdowns. Coach Wasson will continue to run the ball but also plans to take advantage of Lil’ 6’5’’ frame to cause mismatches with opposing defensive backs. The team’s leading rusher (70-425-5 TD) Humphrey is also its leading receiver (28-486-4 TD), already surpassing his reception totals from a year ago.

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With Ryan Miller switching to defensive line duties, Justin Lee has stepped up to take on the starting role. A tough competitor, Lee will need to capitalize on his size and quickness to help open wholes for Humphrey and Coleman to barrel through.

A born leader, the 6’4,’’ 285-pound left tackle returns to hold down one of the Dragons’ most experienced offensive lines in years. With Lucas Tribble, team captain and All-District 2nd team performer on the job, Dragon quarterbacks can rest assured their blind side is covered

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Anton Ezzard’s older brother was a stout running back for the Dragons two years ago.

A bit bigger than his sibling, Ezzard saw considerable time last season and now takes over center after the graduation of former captain Grant Stewart.

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Along with Tribble, Chase Sanford brings back the experience that many teams would love to have.

The Honorable Mention All-District performer is expected to once again be a solid contributor on the offensive line.

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Providing some much needed depth, Cade Long has filled in well for the Dragons in the early going and is expected to be a solid contributor on the offensive line throughout the season. He will put his pass protection technique, footwork and size to good use on the right side.

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erhaps no high school player in the state of Texas faces as much pressure as the starting quarterback at Southlake Carroll.

The eight-time state championship-winning program has produced some of the country’s best quarterbacks. From Chase Daniel and Gregg McElroy to Riley Dodge, Kenny Hill and most recently Ryan Agnew, all have gone on to play at the highest levels of college football.

Agnew, who is continuing his education and football career at San Diego State, was a two-year starter, accounted for more than 3,500 yards of total offense as a senior and led the Dragons to an appearance in the 6A Division II state quarterfinals.

Now, Southlake Carroll must adjust to life without Agnew.

“Man, it’s completely different,” says senior wide receiver Zach Farrar. “There is a leadership part missing without Ryan back there. As a junior, I felt his presence and that confidence level he brought. As a senior, I know I have to bring some of that. I think our new quarterback will step up, too.”

Southlake Carroll head coach Hal Wasson didn’t exactly know who was going to take

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over for Agnew this season. Senior Montana Murphy served as Agnew’s backup last season, while junior Mason Holmes impressed on junior varsity and over the offseason.

The two battled throughout training camp with no clear starter emerging in time for Southlake Carroll’s Week 1 matchup with Austin Westlake.

“Montana and I are really good friends,” Holmes says. “We don’t take anything personally. But we were out there to compete and push each other to get better. We help each other with the playbook and things like that. But everyone knows it’s a competition.”

In the season’s first game, Wasson gave the nod to the more experienced passer.

Murphy passed for 249 yards and five touchdowns in spot duty as a junior but was inconsistent in the opener, a 20-14 loss to the Chapparals.

Going into the game, Wasson planned to play both quarterbacks but said he didn’t feel like there was ever a good time to insert Holmes. He did, however, name Holmes the starter heading into the Dragons’ Week 2 contest at Oklahoma power Tulsa Union.

“Mason got reps throughout the spring and 7-on-7, so we have a lot of confidence in him,” Wasson says. “Mason did really well. He is very competitive. We feel confident that he can lead our offense.

He’s a great kid, very accurate and very competitive.”

Holmes responded by throwing for 332 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-30 comeback victory over Tulsa Union. He followed that up by passing for 286 yards and 5 touchdowns in Southlake’s home opening 52-14 blowout win over Midland Lee.

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AND TRADITIONS More importantly, Holmes did not throw a single interception.Now, it appears Holmes will remain as the team’s startingquarterback the rest of the season. The battle, for the most part, is over.

“It’s a huge honor,” Holmes says. “Coming after all the great legacy of quarterbacks that have come through here, it’s really a great honor to even be in a position to start here. It means a lot to me to uphold the tradition.”

While Holmes knows the general rule of thumb is not to compare himself to previous Southlake Carroll quarterbacks, it’s proving to be a difficult task. Holmes watched Hill while he was in middle school and befriended Agnew last season.

“I watched Kenny Hill a lot and knew Agnew as well,” he says. “[Agnew] was a big mentor to me. But Coach [Clayton] George tells us we have to be our own quarterback. I can’t be Agnew, and he couldn’t be Kenny. We’re all different. We all have different styles and attributes.

“I have a strong arm and a good deep ball. I feel like I have good speed and strength and that I’m more of a physical runner like Kenny. But one of the things I really admired about Agnew was his mental ability. He had a really good grasp of the game. That’s what I really need to work on.”

Holmes is also working on his connection with his new widereceivers, primarily Farrar, who has emerged as the top pass catcher on the team. As a junior, Farrar hauled in 26 passes for 426 yards and two touchdowns.

The two worked extensively over the summer especially during 7-on-7 as the pair helped the Dragons reach the state tournament in College Station.

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“A quarterback has to have a certain trust with their receivers to know when to get the ball in certain windows and stuff like that,” Farrar says. “For me to work with Mason all offseason as equally as I did with Montana, really helps a lot with our chemistry.”

Holmes adds: “We’ve worked a lot together. We worked with each other throughout the offseason. It’s important for a quarterback to have good chemistry with his wide receivers. So we’ve been throwing with each other a lot. Getting to throw to him is really great.”

Farrar finished third on the team in receiving last year despite the fact that it was his first season playing the position. Farrar actually started at quarterback on the junior varsity as a sophomore and thought he would one day be battling with Holmes and Murphy for the starting gig.

“I played quarterback all of my life,” Farrar says. “But they saw me at another position they needed me at. I didn’t like it at the time. I always wanted to play quarterback.

But now, I really like receiver, and it’s helped me as a player. I know with my training and my experience, I’m ready to be the go-to guy. I’m ready for the show.”

Once he made the position switch, Farrar did everything in his power to make sure he could become one of the state’s best pass catchers, including working with Dallas-area wide receivers guru David Robinson and former BYU All-American Margin Hooks during the summer.

Farrar also put in extra work in between class time and practicing for baseball.

“Zach is a great athlete,” Wasson says. “He was involved in baseball this spring. He came back and had a really good camp.

He’s a more disciplined route runner. He trusts himself more. He’s playing with more confidence and faster. It’s been fun to watch him grow.”

So what was the hardest part of the transition?

“Oh my gosh, the running!,” Farrar exclaims.

“I got used to the cuts and things like that over time. But the constant running with the routes all throughout practice was something that I never got used to. But it has helped me out a lot.”

So much so that Farrar earned scholarship offers from Illinois, Iowa, Purdue, Texas Tech, Washington and others to play wide receiver at the FBS level.

So far this season Holmes and Farrar have connected for six touchdowns. With Holmes comfortably settling in, the two are poised to formone of the most dangerous pass-catching duos in the area.

But neither player is getting caught up with the possibility of putting up big numbers.

“Our goal is to win the next game, and our vision is to win the last game,” Holmes says. “Ultimately we want to go all the way to state. We’re striving to have great team camaraderie and go all the way”.

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I lead the saxophone “Gametime” chant where I yell to various members in my section asking them “What time is it?” and they respond “GAMETIME!” Favorite classes in school: Physics, calculus, band and jazz band.

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We put our Dragon stickers on our right cheek and a green bandana around our left ankle.

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I have been in the district since Kindergarten and I love supporting the community I have grown up in.

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There is no better feeling than getting to be a part of a school with such rich tradition that the entire community honors and supports.

What is your pre-game ritual?

Before our halftime performance all of the Belles circle up, have a pep talk, say The Lord’s Prayer, and do a different chant every time. Sometimes we even sing our “Belle Sistas” song!

Favorite classes in school: Belles with Mrs. Page and AP Calculus with Mrs. Dobrow.

Future plans: Attend a university and continue dancing!

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Can be seen on the sidelines: Doing stand routines with the Belles and cheering on our team.

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Southlake Carroll head coach Hal Wasson never showed any signs of stress.

Sure, there was reason to be worried — due to the UIL’s realignment, the Dragons were placed in one of the toughest districts in the state. But Wasson and his team remained calm, cool and collected en route to capturing their fourth straight district title.

But the road won’t get any easier in 2015. Perennial contenders Euless Trinity, Coppell and Colleyville Heritage bring back a number of talented players and are ready to dethrone the Dragons.

Meanwhile, L.D. Bell, Richland and Haltom all feel like they have something to prove in what should be another competitive year in District 7-6A. Here is a closer look at each of the teams vying for the district title.

Tradition matters at the high school level, and there is no doubt Southlake Carroll has plenty of it. The Dragons can always be counted on to make a deep run in the playoffs, and this year is no different.

Southlake Carroll has found its answer under center in junior Mason Holmes. Holmes played on the junior varsity squad last season but as he gains valuable experience he will have the luxury of handing the ball off to one of the best ball carriers in the Dallas area — senior Lil’ Jordan Humphrey. As a junior, Humphrey rushed for more than 1,800 yards and was one of the state’s biggest breakout stars. Zach Farrar, transitioned from quarterback a year ago to give the Dragons a big play weapon at wide receiver. He caught 26 passes for 426 yards and two touchdowns in his first year at the position.

The Dragons are extremely young on defense. Senior cornerback Obi Eboh, a highly touted recruit, is the only returning starter and will have to step up as the leader of the unit. Head coach Hal Wasson believes consistency on both sides of the ball will be the key to success in 2015.

Euless Trinity (5-0)

Coppell (3-2)

Euless Trinity is still one of the Dallas area’s biggest powerhouses. But the Trojans will be missing a key piece to the puzzle this season. Iconic head coach Steve Lineweaver, 68, retired after 15 years with the program. Lineweaver posted a remarkable 175-29 record at Trinity and helped lead the Trojans to three state titles. Trinity promoted veteran offensive coordinator Chris Jensen to head coach shortly after Lineweaver’s departure, so don’t expect much to change. The Trojans still plan to run the ball down their opponents’ throats out of the I-formation with dual-threat quarterback Tyler Natee and highly touted running back Ja’Ron Wilson, who rushed for 1,791 yards and 22 touchdowns last season.

Trinity is known for having a beefy offensive line, but the unit returns just one starter in Latu Maile. Defensively, the Trojans will be extremely young. Just two starters return in their base 4-3 defense. But one is monster defensive lineman Chris Daniels, one the state’s most sought after recruits. At six-foot-three, 300 pounds, Daniels recorded 45 tackles and seven sacks last year and currently holds offers from Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and others. Trinity will have to grow up early and adapt to life without Lineweaver, but the Trojans are always a threat to win the district title.

Defenses in District 7-6A can breathe a sigh of relief. Stud running back Charles West, one of the most electrifying running backs in the state, if not the country, is gone due to graduation and so is most of the Cowboys’ intimidating offensive line.

However, Oklahoma State pledge Dylan Galloway is back. So could Coppell be in for a rebuilding year? It’s possible. The Cowboys also lose starting quarterback Skyler Bonneau and return just two starters on defense.

A number of inexperienced players will be asked to step up at key positions, requiring the Cowboys to grow up quickly. Coppell’s best weapon on offense is perhaps the man replacing West. Junior running back Joe Fex rushed for 486 yards and three touchdowns so far this year and holds three FBS offers.

Coppell will lean on Fex as sophomore quarterback Brady McBride gets comfortable under center. McBride has two solid wide receivers to work with in Obi Obialo and Josh Fink. The two combined to record 65 catches for 1,181 yards and 15 touchdowns a year ago. Senior defensive en Solomon Wise, who holds an offer from SMU, is the anchor of Coppell’s 3-4 defense and must step up as a leader to help this young unit grow.

Richland (2-3) Richland has been stuck on a stagnant course as of late.

The Rebels averaged just three wins per year over the last three years. Can Richland finally have a breakthrough season under fourth-year head coach Ged Kates?

Really, it will come down to a defense that returns seven starters. The unit performed well against the bottom of the district in 2014 but allowed more than 35 points against each of the league’s four playoff teams and more than 50 in two of those contests. Senior defensive tackle Cason Clark is a force up front and will anchor the group. Defensive backs LeDarryle Bryant and PJ Hill combined for 97 tackles last year and will be key playmakers in a pass heavy district. The Rebels showed flashes of potential on offense last year but must find a quarterback to run the show. Jordan Wiley is in line to start but will be pushed by fellow senior Colton Curtis.

Senior wide receiver Aaron Denson caught just eight passes last year, but Kates expects him to have a huge season as he helps ease in the new starter under center. Speedy sophomore running back Rylee Johnson could be the X-factor that jumpstarts the Rebels.

Colleyville Heritage (2-3)

Hurst L.D. Bell (0-5)

Darren Allman abruptly left after his first year as head coach at Colleyville Heritage to take over as the athletic director at Southlake Carroll.

The Panthers shouldn’t miss a beat under the new guy in town — Joe Willis. A veteran coach, Willis led Cedar Park to two state championship appearances in three years.

His career record between West Texas Iraan and Cedar Park — six seasons overall and three seasons at each — is 59-20. Heritage is also getting a boost from Grapevine Faith Christian quarterback transfer Cam Roane. As a sophomore, Roane lit up the private school ranks with 3,093 yards and 36 touchdowns with just six interceptions. Roane is quickly gaining notice as one of the state’s top young signalcallers. But the Panthers lean on the running game out of their Power Gun offense and lose bruising running back Demarco Corbin to graduation. Senior Jamarie Williams is the team’s top returning ball carrier — he rushed for 537 yards and two touchdowns last season. Junior Mario Ortiz will also see time in the backfield. Heritage’s 3-4 defense is headlined by all-district cornerback and Boise State commit Reid Harrison-Ducros.

The senior notched 57 tackles and three interceptions last season. Heritage will be right in the thick of things at the top of the district.

The Blue Raiders will have a fresh look this season thanks to new head coach Mike Glaze. Turning around a 1-9 program won’t be easy, but Glaze knows a thing or two about winning and scoring points. After all, Glaze arrives at L.D. Bell after six years at Cedar Hill, where he served as offensive coordinator.

He helped Cedar Hill reach the state final the last three seasons and win state championships each of the last two years. Cedar Hill’s 2013 team averaged 36.3 points per game, and the 2014 team averaged 47.4 points. It’s unclear what system Glaze plans to run at L.D. Bell, but it will likely be some type of pass heavy spread concept. The Blue Raiders have the personnel to make it work. Senior quarterback Dominique Lawson led the team in both passing and rushing last season and wide receiver Tacorian Howard is a tall, athletic pass catcher that could give defenses fits.

Offensive linemen Brendon Weatherspoon and Anesu Sitole both shined as sophomores in 2014. L.D. Bell brings back five starters on defense, headlined by defensive tackle Blake Jenkins, who notched 20 tackles and two sacks last season. Kicker Tyler Dunlop connected on 88 percent of his field goal attempts and will be a difference maker on special teams.

Haltom (1-5) As the old cliché goes, this team has nowhere to go but up. Haltom was once again a district bottom feeder in 2014 as it finished with a winless record. The Buffalos often served as punching bags for district opponents. In fact, Haltom was outscored by an average score of 47-7. In an ultracompetitive District 7-6A, Haltom has plenty of work to do if it wants to make simple incremental improvements from a year ago. And that starts on the defensive side of the ball. Haltom head coach Justin Tucker is a defensive-minded coach — he served as Saginaw Chisholm Trail’s defensive coordinator prior to arriving at Haltom — and the Buffalos return a couple of players with potential.

Defensive tackle Tyree Smith was a first team all-district selection last year, while linebacker Gravin Ricks led the team in tackles. Offensively, expect the Buffalos to try to shorten games by keeping the ball on the ground.

Running backs JQ Reed and Imiee Cooksey create a formidable tandem in the backfield.

Tucker, who is entering his second season at the helm, does know what it takes to win. After all, he was an assistant at Southlake Carroll under Todd Dodge and helped the Dragons capture three state championships.

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