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Victoria East running back Quincy Johnson tries to elude a tackle during spring practice.
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WHAT’S INSIDE S4 .... Victoria East looks to repeat success S5 .... Victoria West seeks to bounce back S6 .... Flyers motivated to begin season S8 .... Refugio shuffles lineup again S10 .... Calhoun youth movement S14 .... District previews S16-17 .... 2017 Top Games S23 .... 2016 statistical leaders and standings S24 .... Schedule S26 .... Team rosters
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Calhoun quarterback Marshal Batts. This year is taking on a different tone after Calhoun went 3-7 last season and had a 10-year playoff streak come to an end. The Sandcrabs haven’t forgotten last season, but seem determined to put it behind them.
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Victoria East looks to repeat recent success BY REY CASTILLO
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Victoria East closed out last season by winning seven of its final eight games, leading it to the Class 5A, Division II quarterfinal. Despite losing 26 players to graduation, senior quarterback Grant Baker believes the Titans have what it takes to repeat last year ’s success. “We did lose a lot of seniors, but it’s time to move on to the next level,” Baker said. “It gives our young guys an opportunity to show their talents, and it gives them a chance to do their best. The more we play together and work together; we will figure each other out.” Baker takes over an offense that averaged 39.1 points per game a season ago. “I just want to motivate the team as we go along,” Baker said. “Always be encouraging and do positive things that will bring the team together, especially when adversity hits. The thing to do is be positive and do the best we can in any situation.” The Titans will return nine starters from last season, including running back Brandon Tumlinson. Tumlinson is coming off a career-high 1,321 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns. “We knew we needed to get in better shape,” Tumlinson said. “But I expect us to go far this season.” During the offseason, former defensive coordinator John Lackey rejoined the Titans. Lackey, who spent three and a half seasons at East before taking the head coaching position at Lubbock Trinity Christian, returned to the program in April. “He came in and told us that he’s not going to change a lot because he liked what we were doing,” said senior defensive end Malakye Adams. “He’s tweaked a few things, but nothing’s really changed.” Adams is another player the Titans are looking to for guidance on the defensive line. Adams, who finished with 23 tackles and six sacks last season, will transition to defensive end after playing defensive tackle the past two years. “I have to play faster and we just have to play hard,” Adams said. “If we keep playing hard and recognize the talent and hard work we have, we will be able to do great things.” The Titans got their first look at the newly assembled District 27-5A last season. Sixth-year coach Roland Gonzalez is
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Junior Brandon Tumlinson takes a handoff from senior quarterback Grant Baker, during the first day of football practice at Victoria East. aware of the challenges that lie ahead. “There’s no doubt the district we’re in is a very competitive and athletic district,” Gonzalez said. “We were blessed last year to play 14 games against it, and several players are returning this year.” Senior kicker Jack Traugott will also have a new role this season. Traugott will move to the defensive side of the football to play cornerback. Although he will continue to be the kicker, Traugott admitted he’s excited for the opportunity to play defense. “It’s definitely a new experience,” said Traugott, who played safety last season against Calhoun. “I went two years of just kicking; now being on the field with the defense is going to be fun. I’m going to enjoy it.” Despite the Titans’ reputation for scoring the football early and often, Gonzalez expects a big season from the Titans’ defense. “We feel like these players are going to contribute heavily on the offensive side of the ball,” Gonzalez said. “But I believe the strength of this team is going to be our defense with the return of experienced players.” The defense wants to show it can stand up to the competition.
“We switched districts, and people said East couldn’t hang with the Houston teams,” Traugott added. “We ended up
VICTORIA EAST TITANS
■ Coach: Roland Gonzalez ■ Years at current school: 6 ■ Record at current school: 29-27 ■ Years as head coach: 14 ■ Overall record: 72-76 ■ Last year’s record: 10-4, 4-2 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, quarterfinal
getting third place and going four rounds. It’s a huge confidence booster because they ’re great teams.”
■ Returning
starters: DL Malakye Adams, DL Christian Oviedo, LB Dylan Moeller, LB Dylan Patton, S Corbin Ramos, OL Zac Ramirez, OL Caleb Koffey, OL Beau Hopkins, RB Brandon Tumlinson.
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Victoria West eager to get back into playoffs BY MARCUS GUTIERREZ MGUTIERREZ@VICAD.COM
Victoria West had a two-year playoff streak snapped last season. To earn another berth in the postseason, the Warriors know it’s going to take a lot of hard work at practice to get back in the postseason. “It’s a new year,” said junior starting quarterback Jordan Fillmore. “This year, we are going to have the mindset to get in the playoffs. We have to practice hard, have a great mentality at practice and just work hard – and we will see the results.” The Warriors look to improve from a 4-6 overall record and a 2-4 record in District 27-5A play. “The expectation is to make the playoffs,” said Courtney Boyce, who will begin his second season as the Warriors’ head coach. “We have to be physically and mentally tough. Every game is going to be extremely difficult, and we are going to play a lot of talented teams.” The Warriors will not start the season with Fillmore or senior running back Chayce Grevey, but both are expected to be back at some point during the season. Both have been limited in practice since fall camp started. Fillmore is recovering from a leg injury, while Grevey is recovering from a hip injury. Last season, the Warriors relied on a solid running game that rushed for 2,276 yards with 1,006 of those yards coming from Grevey. “We rushed for a lot of yards last year, and we want to do it again this year,” said senior Brycen Castillo, who is the only returning offensive lineman. “I tell the guys, ‘Just be confident on the field, and play hard.’ We were disappointed that we didn’t make the playoffs last year, and now that’s where we want to go this season.” Steven Brandt is back on the defensive line to help the Warriors. Last season, the Warriors’ defense forced a total of 25 turnovers and had 15 sacks. Brandt, a three-year letterman, wants the defense to keep getting turnovers this season. “We just want to be physical and aggressive on defense,” Brandt said. “If we go full speed during practice, it will transition to the games, and that’s what we need to do.” This year’s Warriors team is building its own identity. “I don’t think we will be the same team as last year,” Boyce said. “We’re going to
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be a different team this year, and we’re still figuring out what team we’re going to be this season. We’re going to execute a plan and make sure that our kids know it well.” Boyce will look to his 23 seniors to set the example for the underclassmen this season. “Senior leadership is non-negotiable,” Boyce said. “Before you can become a leader, you have to serve. They just don’t tell you what to do, but they lead by example at practice and perform on Friday nights.” The Warriors’ road back to the playoffs will go through District 27-5A. In the district’s second year of existence, the Warriors will battle again with Richmond Foster, Rosenberg Terry, Rosenberg Lamar Consolidated, Angleton, Calhoun and crosstown rival Victoria East. “They ’re as good as everyone talks about them,” Boyce said. “It was a tough district last year, and you have to bring it every night.”
Victoria West’s Brycen Castillo performs line drills during the first day of practice.
VICTORIA WEST WARRIORS Coach: Courtney Boyce Years at current school: 2 Record at current school: 4-6 Years as head coach: 2 Last year’s record: 4-6, 2-4 district
Last playoff appearance: 2015, regional Returning starters: LB Joseph Martin, DL Blaine Harrison, DB/WR Dontavion Clay, OL Brycen Castillo, QB Jordan Fillmore, RB Chayce Grevey.
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Flyers motivated to begin season ST. JOSEPH FLYERS
■ Coach: Mike Hall ■ Years at current school: 2 ■ Record at current school: 4-6 ■ Years as head coach: 28 ■ Overall record: 183-116 ■ Last year: 4-6, 1-4 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2014, bi-district ■ Returning starters: OL Trevor Gloor, OL
Aaron Bradicich, RB Payton Terrell, DL Grayson Howard, OLB Hayden Wuensche, ILB Brodie Beck.
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Mike Hall is ready for his next go-round at the healm of St. Joseph. The second-year coach likes what he’s seen so far from the Flyers, especially during the team’s first scrimmage against Van Vleck. “We still have a lot of work to do, but overall, I was surprised with what I saw against a good Van Vleck squad,” Hall said. “Right off the bat, we had Jacob Bordovsky, who executed well and took control at the quarterback spot. The offensive line wasn’t bad either.” Bordovsky, who played safety on defense last season, is preparing for his first season under center. “I think we’re still progressing every day, and we’re getting better every practice,” Bordovsky said. “We all get a long together, and we’ve been a solid team together as a family. Coach Hall is teaching us unity – to play hard and play together.”
Izac Canchola, who was uncertain about playing football this season, will return for his junior year. Canchola’s grandmother, who passed away during the offseason, was more than enough motivation for his return. “My grandma is the reason I decided to come back,” the outside linebacker said. “Whenever times get tough this season, I’m going to keep playing for her.” Canchola rejoins a Flyers team that finished with four wins last season and one in TAPPS Division II, District 4. “We’re a young team,” Canchola said. “This team is young, and we don’t have many starters coming back. We’re looking to put in the work we need to for the season, and I can’t wait to get started.” The Flyers will be without 13 seniors from last year, but players aren’t letting that be an excuse. Instead, they’re using it as a chance to expand their game. “It feels like it’s going to be a fun season
with new players,” said junior running back Payton Terrell. “I’m feeling confident about the season.” Terrell, who is entering his second season on varsity, is hoping the Flyers can take advantage of district opponents losing players to graduation.
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DISTRICT 27-5A
East, West, Calhoun eye success
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LEFT: Sophmore D’ary Patton reaches for the ball during the first day of practice at Victoria East. MIDDLE: Victoria West’s Nicacio Manzano tackles Rolando Ruiz during the spring game at Memorial Stadium. RIGHT: Quarterback, Gunner More, a sophomore at Calhoun, makes a handoff during football practice. BY MARCUS GUTIERREZ MGUTIERREZ@VICAD.COM
Victoria East’s first appearance in the Class 5A, Division II quarterfinals was a journey. It was the tough competition in District 27-5A – which includes crosstown rival Victoria West, as well as Calhoun, Angleton and the Richmond and Rosenberg – schools that prepared the Titans for the long road in the playoffs. West came from behind to defeat Calhoun and closed out last season with a win over Lamar Consolidated. “We knew last year going into the new district that it was going to be tough,” said West coach Courtney Boyce. “It’s going to
be another tough year in our district, and I think our guys are ready for this year. We just have to go out and play hard every Friday night because it’s going to be a challenge each game.” Calhoun only won one district game, and ball security hurt the Sandcrabs. The Sandcrabs are looking for more success in district play this season. “We’re probably the most least athletic group in the district,” said Calhoun coach Richard Whitaker. “Our guys are going to go out there and play their hardest, and I always know that they will. We just can’t make any mistakes with the type of offense we run.”
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Refugio hopes similar move leads to same result
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REFUGIO – Less than a month after winning the Class 2A, Division I state championship, Refugio coach Jason Herring told Jacobe Avery he was moving from quarterback to running back. Avery was named the offensive MVP of the state final after leading the Bobcats to a 23-20 win over Crawford. But Avery didn’t bat an eye and immediately went to work in the offseason preparing for what he hopes will be another state title run. “He asked me if I was ready to be a running back,” Avery said. “I told him, ‘Whatever you give me, I’m ready for.’” Herring’s decision to move Avery back to running back for his senior season and insert sophomore Jared Kelley as the starting quarterback wasn’t made lightly. But Herring felt it gives the Bobcats their best shot at winning their third state championship in seven years. “I just sat down and talked with Jacobe and explained to him why I was doing it and what I was going to do, how I was still going to use him some at quarterback,” Herring said. “But I thought the best thing for the team was for Jared to be the quarterback and him to be our tailback.” Herring’s decision was based on the talent and potential of the strong-armed Kelley, who was an all-state pitcher on Refugio’s baseball team that advanced to the regional semifinals. But the move wouldn’t have been possible without the acceptance of Avery, who will still play outside linebacker and take snaps in the Bobcats’ Wildcat formation. “It didn’t take two seconds, and Jacobe said, ‘Heck yeah,’” Herring said. “Jacobe just wants to play, and he wants to win and he wants to win it all. He’s a fierce, fierce competitor, and he’s a great athlete.” The 6-foot-3, 210-pound Kelley made two starts at quarterback last season. He worked at the position during the offseason and in summer 7-on-7 games. “Last year, I was getting into it,” Kelley said. “This year, I should be good. In the beginning, it was a little difficult learning the offense. Since I got a grasp of it last season, I’ve got it good this season.” Refugio offensive coordinator Cameron Cox expects Kelley to grow into a position that has been occupied by Avery, Jaylon Mascorro and Travis Quintanilla, who all led the Bobcats to the state final. “The biggest thing Jared needs to do is to
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2016 statistics for Refugio quarterbacks Jacobe Avery and Jared Kelley.
Passing ■ Avery 75-125-4 1,288 yards, 15 TDs ■ Kelley 26-43-2 448 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing ■ Avery 103-572 yards, 10 TDs ■ Kelley 17-98 yards, 2 TDs
continue to play confident,” Cox said. “So far in fall camp, he’s been extremely confident. I haven’t seen him play like he has been doing ever. “We’ve always said if he ever gets the confidence, kind of that moxie, that swag, he’ll be one of the best that we’ve had through here.” Herring has adjusted the offense to fit Kelley ’s skills, and to take advantage of running backs Avery, Ysidro Mascorro and Daryon Ramirez. “When we had Travis at quarterback, we slung it all over the field,” Herring said. “Last year, we were pounding the rock. We’re going to be right dab in the middle of those. We’re not going to sling it as much as we did four years ago, but we’re not going to be so reliant on just pounding it. I would say we’ll be more wide open than last year, but we’re still going to pound the rock.” Kelley has worked hard to prepare, and he won’t hesitate to ask Avery for advice. “He’s helping me back there,” Kelley said. “He’s been through it already for three years, and that will help me out.” Avery ’s message to Kelley is to play and have trust in his coaches and teammates. “I tell him every day to just chill and relax and read the card,” Avery said. “I tell him to just calm down and read the offense and he’ll do fine.” Herring’s decision to move Avery to running back and Kelley to quarterback is similar to last season when Avery took over at quarterback and Mascorro went to running back. The move led to Refugio’s fourth state championship, and Herring is hoping for similar results this season. “When I saw Jared Kelley in junior high, I knew,” Herring said. “Just like I knew with Quintanilla that he could be real special. There is no question in my mind we will be a better football team overall. “I think that’s what coaches should do,” he added. “Whatever talent you have, you have to maximize it. To me, that’s the perfect skinning of the cat this year.”
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He asked me if I was ready to be a running back. I told him, ‘Whatever you give me, I’m ready for.’ Jacobe Avery
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Jared Kelley
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Refugio’s Jacobe Avery, left, and Jared Kelley are ready for the 2017 football season.
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Calhoun youth movement CALHOUN SANDCRABS
Coach: Richard Whitaker Years at current school: 13 Record at current school: 99-45 Years at head coach: 19 Overall record: 131-74 Last year’s record: 3-7, 1-5 district Last playoff appearance: 2015, bi-district Returning starters: FB Jesse Lopez, OT E.J. Hodges, OL Leo Colom, LB Sylias Montgomery, DB Will Swope, DB Xavier Rivera.
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Conner Kestler (9) hands off to Jesse Lopez (21) during Calhoun's Black and White spring game at Sandcrab Stadium.
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PORT LAVACA – There will be a youth movement at Calhoun this season. The Sandcrabs will be leaning on underclassmen when the season opens. “We’re starting about six or seven seniors right now,” said head coach Richard Whitaker, who is heading into his 13th year with the Sandcrabs. “We have a lot of young kids right now. When you have young kids, you don’t have the experience you would have if you had 20 seniors on the field. It’s going to take some time for them to get experience on Friday night and to adjust to the speed of the game.” Calhoun finished last season 3-7 overall
with a 1-5 record in District 27-5A and missed the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. The Sandcrabs had trouble with ball security and fumbled 47 times last season and lost 25 of them. “You can’t expect to fumble the football and make the playoffs with the schedule that you’re playing,” Whitaker said. “We have worked on our ball security in the spring and in camp, and I have seen improvement. We just need to take care of the football. “You have to play near perfect football every game to give us a chance,” he added. “We have to have long drives that end in touchdowns.” Senior quarterback Marshal Batts will
be the starter for Calhoun, but Connor Kestler will also see time under center in the Sandcrabs option offense. “It’s a huge responsibility to be the quarterback on this team,” Batts said. “It’s tough in this type of offense because you have to make quick decisions.” The Sandcrabs have first team Class 5A all-state fullback senior Jesse Lopez on their side. “We just have to focus as a team,” Lopez said. “We have a lot of young talent, and it’s our job as seniors to show them how to get better. We know last season we had a lot of fumbles on offense, and we have been working on taking care of the ball a lot.” The Sandcrabs will be looking to improve
in district play. “We have had familiarity with the teams in our district,” Whitaker said. “We were with the Rosenberg schools and Angleton in our previous district before and we have played Victoria East and Victoria West. We don’t feel like we are seeing anything new in the district. Junior linebacker Sylias Montgomery is ready to lead the Sandcrabs defense. “As a defense we want to be physical,” Montgomery said. “We have been working hard through camp and listen to our coaches every day so that we can become better.”
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DISTRICT 15-2A, DIVISION I
No shortage of talent in competitive district GANADO INDIANS
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Weimar returns a majority of starters from last year’s playoff team and has been picked to finish fourth in a number of preseason polls. “We think we’ve got some talented football players,” said Weimar coach David Husmann. “When you’re picked fourth and you got a good bunch of players, then the district must be pretty talented, and it is.” Refugio has a number of starters back from its state championship team, and the Bobcats go into the season ranked No. 1 in the Class 2A preseason poll. “I know for a fact that Weimar will be as talented as anybody we play,” said Refugio coach Jason Herring. “Shiner ’s going to be the best coached, most physical team, and they’re going to do everything right. I think Yorktown was one of the most talented teams last year. This is the coach’s second year. He’s had a full year with his offseason. I really think the four teams who come out of this district are going to be dang salty.” Yorktown finished third last season and has experience at the skill positions. “We’re ahead of where we were last year,” said Yorktown coach John David Caffey. “We have some seniors who have started since they were freshmen. We have a lot of talent back, but some of them will have to step into a more prominent role.” Shiner has perennially competed for a
■ Coach: Keith Wright ■ Years at current school: 6 ■ Record at current school: 39-20 ■ Years as head coach: 23 ■ Overall record: 164-86 ■ Last year: 4-5, 1-4 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2013, regional ■ Returning starters: C Ben Ramsey, TE/DE
Adrian Mata, DB Toby Ortiz, WR/DB Logan Hurt, TE/LB Gabriel Aguilar, RB/DB Ethan Guerra, OL Miguel Hernandez.
WEIMAR WILDCATS
■ Coach: David Husmann ■ Years at current school: 5 ■ Record at current school: 25-20 ■ Years as head coach: 26 ■ Overall record: 213-92-1 ■ Last year’s record: 5-6, 2-3 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, bi-district ■ Returning starters: LB Deiontre Wicks, DB
Erik Arvizu, QB/DB RavonDre Wicks, DB Clay Barton, RB/LB Damien Brown, DL Jordan Garza, RB/DL Colton Christian, OL Jadan Thomas, OL Genaro Casas, OL Danny Amaro, OL Nick Kloesel.
district title but will have to overcome inexperience this season. “I still think this is a tough district,” said Shiner coach Steven Cerny. “Refugio lost a lot, but they’re still a very talented team. Ganado has been really building the program and has been hitting the weights,
SHINER COMANCHES
■ Coach: Steven Cerny ■ Years at current school: 16 ■ Record at current school: 154-46 ■ Years as head coach: 16 ■ Last year’s record: 8-4, 4-1 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, area ■ Returning starters: G Cole Jalufka, OT/DE
S.L. Lewis, MLB Lane Nevlud, OLB Collin Bujnoch, DB Tyler Mikes, DB Dustin Petras, DT Michael Rodriquez.
REFUGIO BOBCATS
KENEDY LIONS
■ Coach: Ronnie Perez ■ Years at current school: 1 ■ Years as head coach: 1 ■ Last year: 1-9, 0-5 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2015, bi-district ■ Returning starters: OL Tatum Ramos, OL Tim
Rodriguez, DL T.J. Perez, TE/DL Lee Garza, WR/DB Dedrick Wilson, OL John Hart, DB Santiago Ramos, OL/LB Rudy Cruz, OL Marc Gonzales, OL Justin Connell, OL George DeLosSantos, LB Jeron Villarreal, OLB Enrique DeLeon.
YORKTOWN WILDCATS
■ Coach: Jason Herring ■ Years at current school: 11 ■ Record at current school: 134-12 ■ Years as head coach: 20 ■ Overall record: 203-50 ■ Last year’s record: 15-1, 5-0 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, state ■ Returning
■ Coach: John David Caffey ■ Years at current school: 2 ■ Record at current school: 8-4 ■ Years as head coach: 3 ■ Overall record: 12-11 ■ Last year’s record: 8-4, 3-2 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, area ■ Returning starters: OLB Ryan Zuniga,
and they’re going to be a strong team. Yorktown has gotten better each year. You can’t ever count out Weimar. They’ve been in the playoffs three years in a row.” Ganado has struggled in district play, but has made progress since Keith Wright returned for his second stint as head coach.
“I’m not too sure we deserved the right to become a playoff team these last two years,” Wright said. “These kids have earned the right to win. We’re going to be young, but if we can stay away from injuries, we might have a shot at making the playoffs.”
champions starters: RB/OLB Jacobe Avery, FB Sylvester Henderson, WR Chris Moya, WR Trent Ross, OL/DT Trey Upton, OL/DT Armonie Brown, DB Jamel LaFond.
WR/DB Ja-Mel Wade, FS Dylan Sinast, QB/SS Jayden Webb, TE/DE Corey Pargmann, RB/ILB Brian Metting, OT/DE Nathan London, OT Martin Munoz, G Coy Boehm.
DISTRICT 15-3A, DIVISION I
Depth, returning starters a plus in Goliad’s hunt for outright district title BY MIKE FORMAN
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Goliad was happy to win a District 15-3A, Division I championship last season. But the Tigers would prefer not to share the title this season. Goliad, George West and Mathis were tri-champions after beating each other last year. The Tigers got the top seed in the playoffs based on points but hope to avoid a similar scenario this season. “I think our team staying healthy, the team clicking and team chemistry are
the biggest part,” said Goliad coach Bobby Nicholson. Nicholson expects another challenge from George West, which is coached by former Yoakum coach Brent Kornegay, and Mathis, which beat Goliad last season. “George West is going to be good,” he said. “This is Brent’s third year with the system. Mathis lost its running back. But Mathis runs the slot-T, and you don’t see that a lot around here. It should be just as competitive as it was last year.” Nicholson took over as head coach in
May of 2016 and went into last season with only three days of offseason workouts. He expects the Tigers to be better prepared to make a run at their first outright district title since 2014. “The best part about us this year is we’re really, really deep at our skill positions,” Nicholson said. “We got a look at a lot of people in our scrimmages. At this level, if you can stay fresh for four quarters, you can do good things. I think the depth we have at our skill positions and the returning starters we have up front can really help us.”
GOLIAD TIGERS
■ Coach: Bobby Nicholson ■ Years at current school: 2 ■ Record at current school: 9-4 ■ Years as head coach: 2 ■ Last year’s record: 9-4, 4-1 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, regional ■ Returning starters: QB/DB Rocky Morris,
RB/DE Logan Bland, FB/LB Angel Hernandez, WR/DB Trevor Parr, IR/DE Trey Ingram, WR/DB Logan Moya, LB Jacob Rubio, K Lee Ojeda, IR/DB Nathan Oliver, RB/DB Shaun Justice, OL/DL Chris Banks, OL/DL Chris Banks, OL/DE Weston Wimberly, OL Ezekiel Palacios, OL/LB Hayden Reitz.
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Old rivalry takes on new meaning BY MIKE FORMAN
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Yoakum did something last season that Hallettsville has never done. The Bulldogs advanced to the state final for the first time since 1952, and they had to beat the Brahmas to get there. “We saw how they went to state last year,” said Hallettsville linebacker Jaxon Reeves. “They ’re in our district. It’s between them and us. They can stop us from going far or they can be the ones who allow us to get there.” Hallettsville and Yoakum have played 72 times, which is not surprising for schools located in cities less than 20 miles apart. The Brahmas lead the overall series 37-34-1. But the rivalry took on added importance and intensity last season when Yoakum dropped from Class 4A to 3A and landed in District 14-3A, Division I with Hallettsville. “When I got here, I think the rivalry for Yoakum was more Cuero,” said Yoakum coach Bo Robinson. “When we got put in their district last year and playing them twice made that more of a rivalry just because it means more.” The Brahmas won the first meeting 35-28 in Yoakum and went on to win the district championship. The teams met again in the quarterfinals and the Bulldogs prevailed 27-23, denying Hallettsville a shot at its first semifinal appearance since 1976. “Things happen for a reason,” said Hallettsville quarterback DJ Taylor. “We worked hard in the offseason. We’ve just
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Yoakum and Hallettsville players from left, Josh Moore, DJ Taylor, Jordan Moore, Scooter Adams, Silas Robinson and Jaxon Reeves are looking forward to opening District 14-3A, Division I against each other.
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CONTINUED FROM S12 got to come back and get what we want.” Yoakum advanced to the semifinals for the first time since 1977 and earned a trip to AT&T Stadium in Arlington with a 28-24 win over Malakoff. “It’s a good rivalry,” said Yoakum defensive back Jordan Moore. “They ’ve got a lot of talented guys on their team who are well-coached. We’re just as talented, and we have a great coach on our team.” Hallettsville coach Tommy Psencik was a longtime assistant for the Bulldogs. He was Yoakum’s head coach in 2006 and is familiar with the rivalry and the communities. “I think Yoakum and Hallettsville are similar in the fact they have a lot of country boys, a lot of kinfolks are shared between the towns, and there a lot of friendships between the towns,” Psencik said. “There’s quite a bit difference in the size of the towns (6,019 in Yoakum, 2,585 in Hallettsville), and the size of the schools as well (431.5 average daily attendance at Yoakum, 346 at Hallettsville).” A majority of the players on both teams grew up playing with or against each other in a number of sports. “It’s different because it’s small-town competition,” said Hallettsville running back Scooter Adams. “We’ve been playing each other since we were little. It’s always fun to play teams down the road.” “We’re both in the same district,” added Yoakum receiver Josh Moore. “We both want to come out and show who’s the better team. Last year definitely boosted our confidence, so we’re ready.” The teams won’t have to wait long for
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■ Games played: 72 ■ Series results: Hallettsville
37, Yoakum 34, Tie 1 ■ Last year: Hallettsville 35-28 (District 14-3A, Division I), Yoakum 27-23 (quarterfinals) ■ This season: Sept. 29 at Hallettsville
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this year’s game, as they open district play Sept. 29 in Hallettsville. “Playing them first is different because you’re playing the best team,” said Yoakum lineman Silas Robinson. “But we were prepared because Giddings went four and Cuero went three last year. We’ll be prepared.” “It’s a good experience for us,” Taylor agreed. “It’s a big game, and it brings a lot of fans out to watch us.” The teams are aware the first meeting may not be the last again this season. The Bulldogs, ranked No. 6 in The Associated Press’ Class 3A preseason poll, and Brahmas, ranked No. 4 in the preseason poll, would welcome the opportunity for a playoff rematch. “They were definitely the most intense games and the biggest games,” Reeves said. “They ’re great competitors.” “We would love to play them twice again this year because that would mean we’re three or four deep in the playoffs,” Bo Robinson said. “They ’re definitely a worthy opponent. We played some really good teams last year and overall they were really good.”
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DISTRICT 15-2A, DIVISION II
Flatonia, Falls City should compete for district title
BY MARCUS GUTIERREZ
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Flatonia head coach Chris Freytag credits the Bulldogs’ deep run to the regional to competing in a tough District 15-2A, Division II district. “We lost a lot of key players from last year,” said Freytag, whose Bulldogs won the district title. “It’s our goal to win district. We want to make sure that we are playing our best football in district, then make the playoffs and win as many gold football’s as we can.” The Bulldogs will welcome running back Lucas Herrera and three-year starter offensive lineman Shane Templeton. Falls City will be looking to compete for the top spot in district. “Flatonia edged us out last year in a tough game and that’s how I expect it to be this year,” said Falls City coach Britt Hart. “Everyone in our district is better, and it’s going to be a tough district.” Dual-threat junior quarterback Keyshawn Johnson is back along with all-state senior offensive lineman Trace Labus. Louise made the playoffs under first year head coach Heath Clawson after finishing 3-8 overall and 3-2 in district play for the Beavers. “The big difference now is that we have had a full year to be with our players,” Clawson said. “There’s not an easy win in this district and you have to play hard every week.” Junior quarterback Collin Gonzles, who has 21 touchdowns, is back to lead the Hornets offense. Runge second year head coach Kyle Blalock wants to see the Yellow Jackets perform on the field on Friday nights. Junior running back Justice Guerrero is ready to carry the load for the Hornets. “My expectation is to see the team compete,” Blalock said. “We have some tough kids, and we have taught them how to win.”
FALLS CITY BEAVERS
■ Coach: Britt Hart ■ Years at current school: 3 ■ Record at current school: 20-6 ■ Years as head coach: 5 ■ Overall record: 30-15 ■ Last year: 8-5, 4-1 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, regional ■ Returning starters: QB/SS Keyshawn Johnson,
RB/FS Andrew Malcolm, TE/LB Derrick Gonzalez, WR/LB Tyler Gonzales, C/DE Trace Labus, DE/OL Dillon Moczygemba, LB/OL Kevin Jendrusch, WR/DB Dillon Dziuk, RB/LB Corey Dziuk, DL Nathan Brodsky, DL Tay Yanta, DB Brady Lyssy.
RUNGE YELLOWJACKETS
■ Coach: Kyle Blalock ■ Years at current school: 2 ■ Record at current school: 1-9 ■ Years as head coach: 2 ■ Last year: 1-9, 0-5 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2012, area ■ Returning starters: G/DL Ian Ramirez, G/DL Jaden
Esparza, OT Juan Inclan, OT Sebastian Garcia, TE Josiah Delossantos, WR/S Christian Gutierrez, WR Justin Torres, WR/S Christian Pina, RB Keanu Garza, LB Darin Rios, LB Dylan Hernandez, LB Justice Guerrero.
FLATONIA BULLDOGS
■ Coach: Chris Freytag ■ Years at current school: 8 ■ Record at current school: 38-41 ■ Years as head coach: 8 ■ Last year: 9-5, 5-0 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, quarterfinal ■ Returning starters: C/DE Shane Templeton, G
Dustin Luck, TB/DB Lucas Herrera, TE/RB/LB Jonathan Gonzales, DB Enrique Manzano, LB Seth Janak.
LOUISE HORNETS
■ Coach: Heath Clawson ■ Years at current school: 2 ■ Record at current school: 3-8 ■ Years as head coach: 2 ■ Last year: 3-8, 3-2 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2-16, bi-district ■ Returning starters: QB/S Colin Gonzales, RB/LB
Aaron Cardenas, RB/LB Isaiah Montes, WR/LB Adolfo Torres, WR/CB Kristian Munoz, WR/CB Morgan Williams, OL/DL Robert Martinez, OL/DL Miguel Montes, OL/DL Duran Vasquez.
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Eagles looking to fly high under new coach BY MARCUS GUTIERREZ MGUTIERREZ@VICAD.COM
Woodsboro’s first year head coach Xavier Rangel and his team’s goals this season are simple. “Our goal is to win and make the playoffs,” said Rangel, who spent the last two seasons as the Plainview defensive coordinator. “Our players came in for summer workouts, and that really helped a lot. They have been doing a good job at camp competing with one another and really becoming a team.” The Eagles finished last season with a 3-8 overall record and went 1-3 in District 16-2A, Division II to make the playoffs. Rangel is showing the Eagles how he wants to build his culture at Woodsboro. “It’s a learning curve so far,” Rangel said. “Our players are learning a new offense, defense, and have been working
WOODSBORO EAGLES
■ Coach: Xavier Rangel ■ Years at current school: 1 ■ Years as head coach: 6 ■ Overall record: 22-33 ■ Last year: 3-8, 1-3 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016,
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Returning starters: WR Hunter Rifenburgh, OT/DT Garrett Burns, G/DT Brett Lopez, G Jacob Saiz, RB Ti Beall, TE Jaren Ortiz, LB Jason Spears, LB Roel Flores. hard so far in camp.” Rangel know that the road to the playoffs will be tough as the Eagles look to bounce back from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. “There’s a lot of good competition in this district,” Rangel said. “Every team is talented, and we’re going to take it one game at a time.”
DISTRICT 14-3A, DIVISION II
Bloomington hopes to end playoff drought BY REY CASTILLO
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Bloomington coach Adam Arroyo is pleased with what he’s seen since the start of summer workouts. The question for the Bobcats will be if the team has what it takes to end an 18-year playoff drought. The Bobcats, who finished 1-9 last season and 0-6 in District 14-3A, Division II will run a 4-2-5 defense behind Deidrick Miller and wide receiver/safety Sebastian Castro. Miller was sidelined last season after suffering a knee injury. The team will also look to second-year senior quarterback Rene Rodriguez to run a spread offense without star running back Demarcus Bryant, who graduated. “Our district is really competitive,” Arroyo said. “If we can eliminate turnovers and the big play, we’re going to be fine. We’re looking for a playoff spot.” Tidehaven coach David Lucio is expecting big things from senior quarterback Bryce Galvan. “We expect him to have a come out year,” Lucio said. “He’s the best arm I’ve ever coached.” The Tigers, who fell to Odem in the area round last season, are coming off a
BLOOMINGTON BOBCATS
■ Coach: Adam Arroyo ■ Years at current school: 3 ■ Record at current school: 2-18 ■ Years as head coach: 9 ■ Overall record: 46-41 ■ Last year’s record: 1-9, 0-6 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 1999, bi-district ■ Returning starters: OLB Andrew Martinez,
FB/LB Deidrick Miller, WR/CB Raymond Martinez, QB/OLB Rene Rodriguez, WR/CB Sebastian Castro, K/P Mauro Urbina, LB Juan Vargas, TE/DE Chance Zarate, G/LB Charles Galindo, C/DE Diego Salazar, OT Jasper Gonzales, DT Jorge Guerrero, OT/DT Cory LeDeay.
8-3 season and 4-2 in district to finish in third place. Jeff Williams will return for his senior season. Williams averaged 250 yards rushing per game last season. “The main thing we want to do is pick up where we left off last year,” Lucio said. “We have a handful of new kids that are talented.” Injuries hurt Schulenburg’s quest of a playoff berth last season. The Shorthorns are thinking about
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DISTRICT 14-3A, DIVISION 1
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Playoff runs showed strength of district PALACIOS SHARKS
■ Coach: Jeffrey Doege ■ Years at current school: 2 ■ Record at current school: 0-9 ■ Years as head coach: 7 ■ Overall record: 14-47 ■ Last year’s record: 0-9, 0-6 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2007, quarterfinal ■ Returning starters: RB/LB Morgan Segovia,
WR/FS Chris Tovar, RB/LB Amos Haynes, OL Josh Post, WR/CB Juan Cantu, WR/CB Vincent Nguyen, RB/LB Jacob Nemes, OL/DL Alex Contreras, OL Ceasar Jimenez, OL Jackson Engel, OL Jaedon Hinchliffe.
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Jerry Long is new to District 14-3A, Division I, but he knew what to expect when he came to Edna from Corpus Christi Carroll. “I’d say it’s the toughest district in Region IV,” Long said. “Look at what Yoakum was able to do last year. Fortunately, coming from East Bernard, I’m familiar with those coaches and their programs.” Yoakum advanced to the state final as the third seed, but not before defeating district champion Hallettsville in the quarterfinals. “That’s kind of what I was hoping for in realignment was to get to go east and be in this district,” said Yoakum coach Bo Robinson. “Your district is going to be tough, but you don’t have to play them in the first or second round of the playoffs. It turned out our district was tough. Rice was better, Hallettsville was good, Edna at times was good, Van Vleck had as good of skill kids as anybody. There’s a lot of talent in this district. There are good coaches. The district got us ready for our run in the playoffs.” Van Vleck looked like it would be the district’s fourth seed, but the Leopards were knocked out of playoff contention when
Rice Consolidated was forced to forfeit its win over Edna for using an ineligible player. “That’s kind of a motivating factor for us,” said Van Vleck coach Robert Blackmon. “Last year was very unfortunate. I felt our kids should have gotten in. But things happen. We have a chance to overcome adversity and move forward, and we know we can’t leave anything up to anyone else.” Hallettsville went undefeated en route to the district championship and begins the season ranked No. 4 in the Class 3A preseason poll. Yoakum enters the season ranked No. 6. “Yoakum has dropped down and that’s always going to make you more competitive,” said Hallettsville coach Tommy Psencik. “But I think definitely you have to look at Edna. Rice is never a pushover, Industrial is much improved, Van Vleck has always got a lot of speed and athletes. It’s a strong little district.” The district’s strength was borne out in the playoffs with Edna going two rounds, Rice Consolidated going three, Hallettsville going four and Yoakum going six. “Playing in this district gets you ready for the playoffs, it really does,” Psencik said. “There’s a lot of good athletes in our area. When you go week-in, week-out playing people that have pretty decent athletes, you’re going to get better.”
■ Coach: Gary Zeinert ■ Years at current school: 5 ■ Record at current school: 22-25 ■ Years as head coach: 5 ■ Last year’s record: 8-4, 3-3 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, regional ■ Returning starters: WR Ta’vion Johnson,
OL/DL Bryan Stovall, OL Adrian Flores, OL Ronnie Ellis, TE/DL Tarris Fields, LB Larry Henderson, LB Steve Torres, LB Joey DeLaGarza.
VAN VLECK LEOPARDS
■ Coach: Robert Blackmon ■ Years at current school: 4 ■ Record at current school: 18-16 ■ Years as head coach: 8 ■ Overall record: 26-46 ■ Last year’s record: 4-6, 3-3 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2015, bi-district ■ Returning starters: QB ZeyVaunte Easton,
RB/LB Di’Mitri Monroe, RB/DB Kobe Blackmon, DB Daniel Bree, OL/DL Dalton Ashcraft, OL/DL Tristan Wells, WR Khorean Ellis, ILB Easton Brown, RB/ILB Nathan Quiroga.
EDNA COWBOYS
■ Coach: Jerry Long ■ Years at current school: 1 ■ Years as head coach: 13 ■ Overall record: 108-39 ■ Last year’s record: 6-6, 4-2 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, area ■ Returning starters: OT Jesse Harvey,
G Irvin Boston, G Ryan Hessong, TE/DE Carlos Romero, RB Kenny Haynes, DE Ricky Ramirez, LB Wesley Boone, FS Tristen Pruitt, RB Deion Callis, QB Thomas Long (transfer).
INDUSTRIAL COBRAS
■ Coach: Kensey Allen ■ Years at current school: 3 ■ Record at current school: 7-14 ■ Years as head coach: 3 ■ Last year’s record: 5-5, 1-5 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2015, bi-district ■ Returning starters: OL/DE Sam Smith,
WR/DB Joey Adams, RB/DB Derrick Cann, FB/LB Zach Mendoza, RB/LB Blayke Moreland, OL/DE Trenton Teague, OL/DL Dylan Turner, FB/LB Chandler McKettrick, WR/DB Collin Long, WR/DB Kie’Andre Kelly.
HALLETTSVILLE BRAHMAS
■ Coach: Tommy Psencik ■ Years at current school: 8 ■ Record at current school: 67-23 ■ Years as head coach: 9 ■ Overall record: 73-28 ■ Last year’s record: 13-1, 6-0 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, quarterfinal ■ Returning starters: RB/DB Scooter Adams,
OL/DL Cullen Mikes, RB/LB Darian Harper, WR/DB Dalton Dieringer, QB/DB DJ Taylor, WR/DB Jackson Taylor, OL/LB Reid Henke, OL/LB Jaxon Reeves, WR/DB Jordan Brooks, OL/DL Zach Mertz, OL/DL Klayton Pavliska, OL/DL Travis McAfee, DB Drew Powell.
YOAKUM BULLDOGS
■ Coach: Bo Robinson ■ Years at current school: 3 ■ Record at current school: 17-11 ■ Years as head coach: 21 ■ Overall record: 152-71 ■ Last year’s record: 11-5, 4-2 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, state ■ Returning starters: QB Holden Lauer,
final TB/DE Henry Enoch, FB Montreal Jones, WR/CB Joshua Moore, WR/FS Jordan Moore, OL/DT Silas Robinson, OL Joey Dominguez, OL Conner Brandt, OL/DT Trey Smith, DS Tyron Brooks, CB Terrano Arkadi, LB Tyler Williams, LB Hunter Kvinta.
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Bloomington at St. Joseph (Canceled)
The Titans hit the road for their district opener.
SEPT. 8 Xn\W
The Sandcrabs make their first appearance at Memorial Stadium since 2012 against Warriors.
Calhoun at Victoria West
The Bobcats and Flyers open the season at Patti Welder Stadium.
OCT. 13 ^pW
Yoakum at Cuero
The DeWitt County rivals play for the 108th time.
A lot is at stake in this district opener.
Refugio at Goliad
OCT. 20 ^pW
Game moved to Goliad because of Hurricane Harvey.
SEPT. 22 Xn\W
Wharton at El Campo
The Wharton County rivals play for the 92nd time since 1925.
Cameron Yoe at Bay City
Blackcats coach Lupe Florez won three consecutive state titles as the offensive coordinator for the Yoemen.
Gonzales at Cuero
The Apaches and Gobblers meet for the 79th time.
Edna at Refugio
OCTOBER
SEPTEMBER
The Lavaca County teams play for the 14th time.
The Sandcrabs play at Ricebird Stadium for the first time since 2005.
Victoria East at Victoria West
Memorial Stadium will be the site of the eighth Battle for the Sword.
OCT. 20 ^pW
Shiner St. Paul at Hallettsville Sacred Heart
The Lavaca County foes continue their district rivalry on a Thursday.
OCT. 27 ^pW
Sinton at Cuero
Winner of this game has won at least a share of the district title the last three years.
Yorktown at Shiner
The Wildcats and Comanches meet in a key district game.
SEPT. 28 Xn\W
Yoakum at Hallettsville
The Bulldogs and Brahmas play for the 73rd time in their district opener.
Victoria East at Calhoun
The Titans play Calhoun at Sandcrab Stadium for the first time since 2012.
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Bay City at El Campo
The Blackcats and Ricebirds play for the 114th time and the 98th consecutive year.
Shiner at Refugio
The Comanches and Bobcats meet for the fifth time in four years.
Cuero at Wharton
The Gobblers and Tigers play for the sixth straight season and the second consecutive year as district opponents.
Hallettsville at Edna
The Brahmas and Cowboys play for the 35th time.
Nov. 16-18: Bi-District round
Victoria West at Richmond Foster
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Cowboys coach Jerry Long was an assistant coach for the Bobcats.
The Warriors travel to Rosenberg’s Traylor Stadium to open district play on a Thursday.
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Yorktown Wildcats at Weimar Wildcats
Hallettsville at Shiner
PHOTOS BY VICTORIA ADVOCATE MULTIMEDIA STAFF LEFT: Calhoun’s Black and White spring game kicked off at Sandcrab Stadium. MIDDLE: Victoria East’s Grant Baker runs with the ball during the spring game at Memorial Stadium. RIGHT: Victoria West’s Rolando Ruiz plays during the spring game at Memorial Stadium.
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Victoria East at Angleton
The Comanches and Tigers play for the fourth straight year.
Calhoun at El Campo
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Shiner at Goliad (Canceled)
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DISTRICT 15-3A, DIVISION II
Mustangs, Badgers prepared for new season
BY REY CASTILLO
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Nixon-Smiley coach Carlton McKinney expects another playoff run for the Mustangs, who finished fourth last season in District 15-3A, Division II. “Expectations are high,” said McKinney, who is entering his eighth season as head coach. “This year we have high expectations with our guys continuing to work hard. If we can stay healthy, we
have an opportunity to do what we did last season.” The Mustangs, who finished 6-6 overall and 3-2 in district last season will rely on a heavy senior class in 2017. Three-year starter Colby Newman returns at quarterback with Devin Hester, Daniel Rodriguez, Jason Yell, Luis Perez and Matt Mills. “I think this district is full of talent,” McKinney said of Dilley, Natalia, Poth
DISTRICT 12-4A, DIVISION I
Road to district title figures to get tougher BY MIKE FORMAN
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El Campo hopes to repeat. Bay City looks to make up for lost ground. The Ricebirds will attempt to defend their District 12-4A, Division I championship. The Blackcats will go after their first district crown since they shared the title with Richmond Foster in 2004. Neither expects the road to the title to be an easy one. “There’s a lot of experience coming back in our district,” said El Campo coach Wayne Condra. “When you look at it, Stafford has got all its skill positions coming back, Needville is really coming on, Columbia, Brazosport and Sealy should be better. It’s going to be tough each week.” “You go from top to bottom,” agreed Bay City coach Lupe Florez. “Columbia is getting better and Brazosport had a good 7-on-7. I think it could be a pretty tough district. You’ve got El Campo and Stafford who are always strong. To me, from top to bottom, the district is tougher.” The Ricebirds have extensive rebuilding to do on the offensive and defensive lines. “That’s what we’ve been focused on,” Condra said. “We’ve been switching a lot of guys in and out on both sides of the football as far as the offensive and defensive lines.
BAY CITY BLACKCATS
■ Coach: Lupe Florez ■ Years at current school: 3 ■ Record at current school: 11-11 ■ Years as head coach: 3 ■ Last year’s record: 7-5, 4-2 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, area ■ Returning starters: QB Dylan Davidson,
WR LaDarrion Florez, WR Chris Janise, OL Fidel Rodriguez, OL Javien Times, OL Steven Solis, FB Gabe Lamay, RB R.J. Mitchell, NG Prince Flye, MLB Adam Smith, OLB Taveon Roberson, WLB Will Grumbles, S Anthony Perry, CB Justin Brinkley.
We’re trying to mix and match and move people around and see what’s the best combination. That’s something that’s going to help us and find out where we’re at.” The Blackcats made the playoffs last year for the first time since 2007 in Florez’s second season and the next step is to contend for a district title. “I feel like we’ve got to have a lot happen in our favor,” he said. “I feel like we can go out and compete for the district title this year. We’ve got a lot of returners. Our young kids are stepping up. It’s one of those things that could go either way, but I really feel like we’ve got a shot.”
and Stockdale. “Every team has a shot to get in the playoffs. “It’s exciting for the kids and the coaches.” Karnes City is looking to get back into the postseason for the first time since 2015. “We had a tough season last year with a lot of young kids,” said coach Jim Wood. “But they gained valuable experience last season. We’re looking forward to working hard, the kids are coming off
NIXON-SMILEY MUSTANGS
■ Coach: Carlton McKinney ■ Years at current school: 8 ■ Record at current school: 34-49 ■ Years as head coach: 8 ■ Last year’s record: 7-5, 3-2 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, area ■ Returning starters: QB/FS Colby Newman,
C Jake Torres, HB/CB Daniel Rodriguez, G Luis Perez, ROV Devin Hester, DE Elix Carillo, LB Jason Yell.
KARNES CITY BADGERS
■ Coach: Jim Wood ■ Years at current school: 7 ■ Record at current school: 32-31-1 ■ Years as head coach: 10 ■ Overall record: 46-46-1 ■ Last year’s record: 2-7-1, 0-5 ■ Last playoff appearance: 2015, bi-district ■ Returning starters: QB/FS Acie Jauer,
OL/DL Kase Clark, OL/DL Channing Leal, RB/LB Brent Gisler, OL/DL Gilbert Mendoza, RB/LB Robert Schmidt, WR/DB Jayson Reyes, WR/DB Gabe Washington, OL/DL Devahn Conover, RB/DB Rayden Cordaway, WR/DB Michael Ochoa, RB/LB Nicholas Bourne, OL/DL Zach Guzman.
EL CAMPO RICEBIRDS
■ Coach: Wayne Condra ■ Years at current school: 3 ■ Record at current school: 20-5 ■ Years as head coach: 7 ■ Overall record: 47-23 ■ Last year’s record: 11-1, 6-0 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, area ■ Returning starters: TE Reed Spenrath,
Nery Enriquez, DB Clay Rawlings, DB Reyden Svatek.
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a great offseason.” The Badgers are looking for big things from nine returning starters on offense and eight on defense. Brent Gisler and Rayden Cordaway will look to fuel the Badgers’ running game. “It’s a real competitive district,” Wood said. “We’re just hoping to get better everyday and compete for the district championship.”
14-3A, DIV 2 CONTINUED FROM S14 staying healthy in a competitive district. “Hopefully we can stay healthy because last year we had a lot of injuries,” said four-year coach Brandon Brown. “But we still think we can compete for a playoff spot.”
SCHULENBURG SHORTHORNS
Coach: Brandon Brown Years at current school: 4 Record at current school: 12-18 Years as head coach: 11 Overall record: 43-59 Last year’s record: 5-5, 2-4 district Last playoff appearance: 2013, area Returning starters: FB/MLB Cason Brown, OL/DL Juan Reyna, OL/DL Shawn Allen, OL/DL Jaxon Fietsam, DB Jesse Hollas, LB Hunter Schulz, WR/DB Jack Seyl, DB Miles Marburger, OL Garrett Leblue, K Mario Lara, DL Christian Tovar.
TIDEHAVEN TIGERS
Coach: David Lucio Years at current school: 2 Record at current school: 8-3 Years as head coach: 4 Overall record: 24-10 Last year’s record: 8-3, 4-2 district Last playoff appearance: 2016, bi-district Returning starters: QB/OLB Bryce Galvan, SR/S Jacob Galvan, WR/OLB Darian Kemp, RB Jeff Williams, C Jacob Galvez, G Chris Rodriguez, G Garrett Korf, MLB Bobby Brune, MLB Cameron Green, CB Brandon Rozner, CB Gordo Moreno, K Gilbert Charles.
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Glow of Cuero’s last state title remains with players BY MIKE FORMAN
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CUERO – Trooper Taylor was so excited about making varsity at Cuero that he didn’t say anything about getting a pair of shoes that were over two sizes too big. But Taylor’s shoes fell off during practice and assistant coach Mark Woods noticed they were stuffed with toilet paper. “He said, ‘Trooper get over here,’” Taylor recalled. “He goes in there and gets me a pair of shoes that fit and shows me how to tie them and does all this stuff and then before every game, he would come up to me and say, ‘Give me those shoes.’ “If you think about that, that was something that made me feel special. Here is a guy who is not my dad, is not the same color as me, but is down tying my shoes and making sure that I have shoes on my feet that fit.” Taylor is currently the assistant head coach at Arkansas State, but he will never forget playing running back, defensive back and returning kicks at Cuero. The Gobblers went on a run of three straight state final appearances and capped it by winning the school’s third state championship with a 16-0 record in 1987. “I actually remember like it was yesterday,” running back Robert Strait said of the 30-year anniversary of Cuero’s last state football title. “But we keep in touch so much. We talk about it a lot. We all remember the comradery and the family atmosphere. I think that is what was important.” The Gobblers persevered through the disappointment of two state final losses before putting together their championship season, which ended with a 14-6 win over McGregor at Memorial Stadium in Austin. “It was just such a fun time,” said fullback/linebacker Rodney Pedraza. “I mean in Cuero, it’s football. You breed a monster over here. When you’re winning like that, the whole community thrives on it. Everybody’s upbeat and ready to go. They ’re talking about it. That for me is what I remember.” The Gobblers were dominant during the 1987 season, winning by an average of over 35 points per game, scoring 30 points or more in their first 15 games, holding teams to one score or less in 11 games, and posting seven shutouts. “Back then there were no divisions like
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From left to right Robert Strait, Victor Mathis, Kirk Laging, Rodney Pedraza, David Solis and Jason Gonzales, members of the 1987 Cuero state championship team, walk past a mural painted in the hallway commemorating the various sporting accomplishments of the Gobblers. there are now so we were the true champions of 3A,” said lineman Adam Arroyo, who is currently the athletic director and head football coach at Bloomington. “I think we were a little tougher because of the brand of ball we played. “I look at the way we did things,” he continued. “We didn’t change the tradition how we had it. My kids at Bloomington still do pre-game the way we did it here in 1987. Things I learned that we still do.” Pat Blessing was an assistant under Larry Pullin on the 1985 team that lost to Daingerfield in the state final. He took over as head coach in 1986 when the Gobblers lost to Jefferson in the state final. “The thing about those kids that was outstanding was the closeness,” Blessing said. “They were truly a family. I think that was the big thing. I have coached a lot of football and been a lot of places, but that group of kids was family. It started
back with Larry. Those kids all knew each other and played together. It made no difference what their race, color or creed was. They just were a family. It also didn’t hurt that they had some pretty good athletes.” Virtually the entire team played together from the time they were in grammar school and had developed a bond by the time they entered high school. “We’re a small town,” said quarterback Wayne Mathis. “So much of being in a small town is you have the ability both good and bad to know everybody. All those guys I played football with, I’ve known those guys since I was 4 or 5 years old. Their mom was my mom and my mom was their mom. “They had the same responsibility, but they took care of us. Those guys are my best friends that I’ve had my entire life and they still are to this day. I think it had a lot to do with our success we just cared
about each other.” Strait, who was a junior in 1987, had a record-breaking season rushing for 3,515 yards and 52 touchdowns (he scored 54 touchdowns), that included a career-best 356-yard game against Hallettsville. “It was amazing just because I had so much talent around me,” Strait said. “I wouldn’t have done half the stuff I did without my fullback Rodney Pedraza and of course Wayne Mathis. And linemen, we had size and strength and all the guys were smart. We knew what we were doing.” Both of Cuero’s touchdowns in the state final came on passes from Mathis to Carlos Taylor. “What mattered to me was the win and sharing it with everyone else,” Carlos Taylor said. “I just did my job like everyone else did. It was a team effort all the
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From left to right, David Solis, John Fuqua, Robert Strait, Victor Mathis, Jason Gonzales, Adam Arroyo, Rodney Pedraza, Mark Woods and Kirk Laging.
4A CONTINUED FROM S19 time. We accomplished something together. A championship that no one could ever take away from us.” The players still get together to watch football and go fishing. They attribute many of their achievements to what they accomplished in high school. “Anytime you’re successful and you’re winning, I think that always helps,” said Pedraza, who played baseball at Texas and professionally before ending his ca-
reer in Japan. “I remember coach Gus (Cliff Gustafson) set me aside after I had a couple of bad times. He was like, ‘We watched you play football when you would come to Austin. You were so mean and just wanting to hit everything. You’ve got to have that same attitude when you’re out there.’ You remember how that feeling is when you win and you don’t want to lose. It all helps. The more you win, you just kind of get used to it.” The 1987 players are surprised Cuero has not won another state title despite advancing to the state final in 1993, 1998 and 2004. “This group of guys that Cuero has this
year is talented and has a chance to do some pretty special things,” said Mathis, who is a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates. “So much is stay healthy, got to get the right breaks, guys got to improve, and guys have to buy into what coach (Travis) Reeve is trying to teach them. So many things have to go right. “We just had workers who happened to have a level of talent and a skillset,” he added. “We were talented, but you’ve got to buy into what these guys are teaching you. You’ve got to make good decisions every day. So much of the success you have whether it’s in sports or life is a decision that you process. You have to give yourself a chance to have success.”
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DISTRICT 10-4A, DIVISION II
Beeville seeks to build on successful season
Gonzales set for season
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Last May, Beeville head coach Jerry Bomar was in his office looking to build a football staff. Bomar wanted to make sure that his staff was able to build a solid foundation for the Trojans. “It was just me here the last couple of weeks of school,” Bomar said. “I had to hire a staff, and the first time they saw the team was the first day of practice in the fall. We went into the season without any offseason. Now, it’s totally different and the coaches know the players and the players know the coaches and our system.” Bomar found success in his first season at Beeville. The Trojans, finished 9-3 overall and finished 4-1 in District 15-4A, Division 1 and advanced to the area round. The Trojans also won a district title for the first time since 2007. Bomar expects Somerset, Rock-
port-Fulton, Robstown, Pleasanton and La Vernia to be a battle in district play each week. “This is a very competitive district,” said Bomar. “I think we’re pretty much even, and it’s going to be a tight district. Each team has a lot of players coming back on offense, but not a lot of teams return a lot of players on defense.” Quarterback Justin Gomez, who injured his wrist in the Trojans 62-13 bi-district win over Zapata, is back for his senior season. Gomez threw for 3,619 yards and 44 touchdowns his junior season, but lost three wide receivers including all-state receive Waydale Jones. “Last year, our personality was throwing the ball all over the field,” Bomar said. “We don’t have the same personal that we did last year, but we're going to change up our offense just a little bit. Justin had a great year for us last year and knows the offense and has gotten stronger.”
BEEVILLE TROJANS
■ Coach: Jerry Bomar ■ Years at current school: 2 ■ Record at current school:
9-3
■ Years as head coach: 34 ■ Overall record: 244-140-3 ■ Last year’s record: 9-3,
4-1 district playoff appearance: 2016, area ■ Returning starters: QB Justin Gomez, RB Paul Wessels, WR Seth Gomez, C Derek Castillo, G Jermayne Miller, G Benji Barrera, OT Jacob Perez, OT E.J. Valdez, S Jordan Sandoval, DE Brandon Francisco, DE John Davis, CB Enrique Salazar, LB Juan Sanchez, CB Bryan Lucio. ■ Last
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Gonzales is preparing for its second season in the newly realigned District 10-4A, Division II. Coach Kodi Crane believes his team is prepared to face Caldwell, Columbus, Giddings, La Grange and Smithville for another season. “We’re awfully excited about this season,” Crane said. “Our kids have put in hard work over the spring and summer to get in shape.” The Apaches are coming off a bi-district loss to Lorena after finishing fourth in district. “As far as our district, any time you’re in region III it’s tough,” Crane said. “Our district is tough with La
Grange being a powerhouse; Caldwell has outstanding athletes along with Columbus. For us to meet our goals, we have to take advantage of playing together.”
GONZALES APACHES ■ Coach: Kodi Crane ■ Years at current school: 4 ■ Record at current school:
15-20
■ Years as head coach: 6 ■ Overall record: 25-32 ■ Last year’s record: 5-6,
2-3 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, bi-district ■ Returning starters: WR Trevion McNeil, QB Garrett Rickman, OL/DT Juan Licea, OL Brandon Carrizales, OL Bradley Bakken, WR/CB Matthew Velasquez, FS Colby Cox, DT Trent Wilkerson.
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Gobblers go after second consecutive outright title
Cuero’s Jordan Whittington hurdles a Wharton defender during their District 15-4A game at Gobbler Stadium last season. BY MIKE FORMAN
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Cuero’s goal this season is the same as it was last season. The Gobblers are seeking their second consecutive outright District 15-4A, Division II championship. “It was great,” said Cuero coach Travis Reeve. “We were really proud of what we accomplished last year and we’re going to have to be even better to do it again.” The Gobblers expect another challenge from Sinton, Sweeny and Wharton. “I still think the top of our district is going to be the best in our region,” Reeve said. “I think Sinton has a tremendous program and is always going to be really good and well-coached. Sweeny, I think, is
a team that is going to be much improved with good athletes. Wharton is always going to reload with some athletes.” The Tigers are under the direction of Chad Butler, who was promoted from offensive coordinator when Tim Finn left from Baytown Lee. “Hopefully, our strength is going to be in the offensive and defensive lines,” Butler said. “You’ve got a chance with that.” Wharton, Sweeny and Sinton finished in a three-way tie for second last season. “I think Sweeny was a solid team last year that is in the second year under its head coach,” Butler said. “Sinton finished up real strong. Cuero of course is sitting probably at the top as the team to beat. But we’re in the battle.”
CUERO GOBBLERS
■ Coach: Travis Reeve ■ Years at current school: 6 ■ Record at current school: 45-20 ■ Years as head coach: 6 ■ Last year’s record: 13-1, 5-0 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, quarterfinal ■ Returning starters: WR/FS Jordan
Whittington, WR Bralen Taylor, TB/DB Keiran Grant, FB/LB John Rodriguez, QB Drew Riemenschneider, OL Josh Elliott, OL Jayden Anzualda, DB Keyanta Mack, S Cole Toller, SS Claevon Patton, DL Bradley Perez.
One certainty for Wharton this season is it will have to do some traveling. The Tigers play Ingleside, Sinton and Aransas Pass on the road.
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WHARTON TIGERS
■ Coach: Chad Butler ■ Years at current school: 1 ■ Years as head coach: 1 ■ Last year’s record: 8-5, 3-2 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, regional ■ Returning starters: OL Brant Boyette, OL
Nick Stransky, OL/DL Cody Benavidez, OL/DL Omar Marks, WR/DB Travis Faix, WR/DB Travis Faix, WR/DB Clarence Branch, WR/DB Christian Wynn, LB/RB Homero Hernandez, LB/RB Kobe Craft.
“We do have to play all three on the road and Ingleside and Sinton back to back,” Butler said. “That will be an experience.”
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2016 FOOTBALL LEADERS
Sean Crook, Beeville Robert McGrew, Wharton Chance McLeod, East Jordan Whittington, Cuero Jackson Taylor, Hallettsville Colton Starns, Hallettsville Zach Swierc, Falls City
Regular Season
RUSHING Att 172 217 145 146 176 135 109 199 156 198 174 128 153 130 121 140
Nery Enriquez, El Campo Colby Newman, Nixon-Smiley Logan Bland, Goliad Marcus Cooper, Rice Cons. Josh Calvin, Gonzales Jaylon Mascorro, Refugio Dadrian Taylor, Shiner Jeff Williams, Tidehaven Avery Milner, Industrial Corey Lyons, Flatonia Jesse Lopez, Calhoun Scooter Adams, Hallettsville BJ Baylor, Wharton Cy Strieber, Yorktown De’Metri Monroe, Van Vleck Chayce Grevey, West
Yds 1391 1378 1355 1311 1283 1280 1221 1219 1204 1161 1147 1140 1130 1109 1039 1006
Avg. 8.1 6.4 9.3 9.0 7.3 9.5 11.2 6.1 7.7 5.9 6.6 8.9 7.4 8.5 8.6 7.2
TD 16 16 20 16 10 21 16 19 14 22 7 15 13 17 7 8
PASSING Justin Gomez, Beeville Bailey Zappe, East DJ Taylor, Hallettsville Zey’Vaunte Easton, Van Vleck Dylan Davidson, Bay City Trey Woods, Wharton Daniel Cantu, Rice Cons. Collin Gonzales, Louise Rene Rodriguez, Bloomington Rocky Morris, Goliad Garrett Rickman, Gonzales Drew Riemenschneider, Cuero Joseph Yeary, St. Joseph
Att 326 273 228 203 228 202 143 174 180 174 180 77 136
Cmp 199 161 148 122 130 117 84 76 79 84 107 57 74
Yds 3551 3012 2004 1765 1647 1488 1275 1248 1184 1131 1045 1021 1006
TD 44 30 23 10 15 18 12 12 8 8 6 15 6
Int. 13 8 6 6 5 12 6 16 11 6 9 3 7
RECEIVING Waydale Jones, Beeville Carlos Garcia, Louise Darryl Florez, Bay City Elery Alexander, Van Vleck Arron Hunt, Gonzales Malik Stovall, East Josh Moore, Yoakum Tre Wolf, East Marcus Cooper, Rice Cons.
Rec 103 52 48 45 42 41 41 40 35
Yds 1809 943 767 564 324 884 779 1075 558
Avg. 17.6 18.1 16.0 12.5 7.7 21.6 19.0 26.9 15.9
TD 27 9 6 5 1 9 11 13 5
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34 32 32 31 31 31 30
731 428 408 547 545 366 336
21.5 13.4 12.8 17.6 17.6 11.8 11.2
11 7 3 10 5 3 3
PUNTING (Minimum 20 punts) Brock Brandl, El Campo Jason Yell, Nixon-Smiley Mauro Urbina, Bloomington Brody Gall, Weimar Collin Long, Industrial Matthew Grauke, Gonzales Johnny Gattica, Palacios Cole Jalufka, Shiner Ronaldo Saenz, Edna Clay Riser, Calhoun
No. 27 21 27 26 35 30 28 23 38 20
Avg. 46.6 38.9 38.1 36.5 36.4 36.1 36.1 36.1 35.2 34.0
SCORING Waydale Jones, Beeville Corey Lyons, Flatonia Jeff Williams, Tidehaven Scooter Adams, Hallettsville Marcus Cooper, Rice Cons. Jaylon Mascorro, Refugio Cy Strieber, Yorktown Dadrian Taylor, Shiner Logan Bland, Goliad BJ Baylor, Wharton Avery Milner, Industrial Colby Newman, Nixon-Smiley Nery Enriquez, El Campo Jordan Whittington, Cuero Joshua Brown, Schulenburg
TD 27 22 19 21 21 21 20 20 20 17 17 16 16 16 15
Other 2 0 18 4 4 2 6 2 0 2 0 6 0 0 0
Total 164 132 132 130 130 128 126 122 120 104 102 102 96 96 90
Yards 15 260 170 63 54 51 26 24 18 13 0
TD 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
INTERCEPTIONS Poppie Balfour, Wharton Jordan Moore, Yoakum Jordan Whittington, Cuero Malik Mitchell, Van Vleck Marcus Cooper, Rice Cons. Prinard Payne, Bay City Jack Seyl, Schulenburg Deion Callis, Edna Colton Starns, Hallettsville Sebastian Castro, Bloomington Ja-Mel Wade, Yorktown
No. 9 7 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
2016 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STANDINGS District 27-5A District Season W 10 8 7 6 4 3 0
*Foster *Angleton *East *Terry West Calhoun Lamar Cons.
*El Campo *Stafford *Bay City *Columbia Needville Sealy Brazosport
L 0 2 3 4 6 7 10
W 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
District 12-4A, Division I District Season W L W L 10 6 6 5 6 3 1
0 4 4 5 4 7 9
6 5 4 2 2 2 0
0 1 2 4 4 4 6
District 15-4A, Division I District Season W L W L
*Beeville *Somerset *Rock.-Fulton *La Vernia Pleasanton Robstown
*Giddings *La Grange *Caldwell *Gonzales Columbus Smithville
*Cuero *Wharton *Sweeny *Sinton Aransas Pass Ingleside
8 8 7 3 6 3
2 2 3 7 4 7
4 4 3 2 2 0
1 1 2 3 3 5
District 10-4A, Division II District Season W L W L 8 4 5 5 3 0
2 5 5 5 7 10
5 3 3 2 2 0
0 2 2 3 3 5
District 15-4A, Division II District Season W L W L 10 6 6 8 2 0
0 4 4 2 8 10
5 3 3 3 1 0
0 2 2 2 4 5
District 14-3A, Division I District Season
2017 AP FOOTBALL PRESEASON POLL Here is The Associated Press preseason high school poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, with points based on 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1:
Class 6A
1. Allen (8) 211 2. Katy (5) 201 3. DeSoto (3) 170 4. Converse Judson (5) 169 5. Cibolo Steele (1) 160 6. Lake Travis (2) 136 7. Austin Westlake (1) 119 8. Cedar Hill 83 9. The Woodlands 63 10. Galena Park North Shore 22 Others receiving votes: 11, Spring Westfield 8. 12, Klein Collins 7. 12, Coppell 7. 14, Southlake Carroll 4. 14, Pearland 4. 16, Tyler 3. 17, Beaumont West Brook 2. 17,
Mansfield 2. 17, Katy Cinco Ranch 2. 20, Denton Guyer 1. 20, San Benito 1.
Class 5A
1. Manvel (8) 223 2. Aledo (14) 218 3. Dallas Highland Park (1) 162 4. Temple 152 5. Cedar Park (1) 140 6. Denton Ryan 99 (tie)CC Calallen 99 8. Fort Bend Marshall (1) 96 9. College Station 60 10. Lancaster 52 Others receiving votes: 11, Richmond Foster 23. 12, Mansfield Legacy 12. 13, Angleton 8. 14, Mesquite Poteet 7. 15, Port Neches-Groves 5. 15, Colleyville Heritage 5. 17, Port Arthur Memorial 4. 18, Dripping Springs 3. 19, A&M Consolidated 2. 19, Mansfield Lake Ridge 2. 21, Texarkana Texas 1. 21, N. Richland Hills 1. 21, Lubbock Coronado 1.
Class 4A
1. Carthage (18) 235 2. Gilmer (4) 197 3. West Orange-Stark (2) 178 4. Argyle (1) 162 5. Waco La Vega 148 6. Cuero 104 7. Celina 88 8. Kennedale 77 9. Abilene Wylie 58 10. China Spring 41 Others receiving votes: 11, Midlothian Heritage 36. 12, Giddings 15. 13, Van 12. 14, Kilgore 7. 15, Sweetwater 6. 15, Wimberley 6. 17, Monahans 2. 18, Sinton 1. 18, El Campo 1. 18, Henderson 1.
Class 3A
1. Cameron Yoe (12) 223 2. Brock (3) 184 3. Gunter (4) 156 4. Hallettsville (2) 136 5. Lexington (2) 113 6. Yoakum (1) 108 7. Newton (1) 102 8. East Bernard 89 9. Wall 69
10. Malakoff 62 Others receiving votes: 11, Canadian 57. 12, Teague 15. 13, Rockdale 14. 14, Mineola 11. 14, Arp 11. 16, Jefferson 7. 17, Sonora 6. 18, New London West Rusk 4. 19, Franklin 2. 19, Big Sandy Harmony 2. 19, Woodville 2. 22, Crockett 1. 22, Pottsboro 1.
Class 2A
1. Refugio (11) 213 2. Tenaha (9) 211 3. Mart (3) 194 4. Bremond (2) 174 5. Crawford 152 6. Mason 105 7. Muenster 70 8. Albany 62 9. Abernathy 49 10. Wellington 38 Others receiving votes: 11, Iraan 31. 12, Burton 20. 13, Shiner 18. 14, De Leon 15. 15, Centerville 9. 16, Groveton 4. 16, San Augustine 4. 18, Munday 2. 18, Evadale 2. 20, Falls City 1. 20, Alto 1.
W 10 5 6 6 4 5 0
*Hallettsville *Edna *Yoakum *Rice Cons. Van Vleck Industrial Palacios
L 0 5 4 3 6 5 9
W 6 4 4 3 3 1 0
L 0 2 2 3 3 5 6
District 15-3A, Division I District Season *Goliad *George West *Mathis *Jourdanton Taft
W 7 9 6 5 4
L 3 1 4 5 6
W 4 4 4 2 1
L 1 1 1 3 4
Cotulla
PF 465 340 449 363 268 231 82
369 422 229 275 223 202 219
491 273 295 152 292 170
392 185 255 224 202 178
466 320 231 323 155 120
PF
PA
168 127 193 212 205 314 432
PF
PF
PA 171 155 325 316 293 334 422
PA
256 136 167 308 257 390
PA
222 180 355 231 272 356
PF
PA
70 166 176 217 355 443
PF 386 239 347 291 212 252 52
PA 152 301 230 122 220 244 398
PF 310 344 267 181 222
PA 200 90 268 186 297
*E. Bernard *Boling *Tidehaven *Brazos Schulenburg Danbury Bloomington
1
9
0
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District 14-3A, Division II District Season W L W L 9 8 7 5 5 3 1
1 2 2 5 5 7 9
6 5 4 3 2 1 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
72 276
393 400 289 300 240 205 149
District 15-3A, Division II Season District W L W L
*Dilley *Nixon-Smiley *Stockdale *Poth Natalia ^Karnes City
5 5 5 8 4 2
5 5 5 2 6 7
4 3 3 3 2 0
1 2 2 2 3 5
District 15-2A, Division I District Season W 9 7 7 5 4 1
*Refugio *Shiner *Yorktown *Weimar Ganado Kenedy
L 1 3 3 5 5 9
W 5 4 3 2 1 0
L 0 1 2 3 4 5
District 15-2A, Division II District Season W 6 6 3 6 4 1
*Flatonia *Falls City *Louise *Pettus Charlotte Runge
L 4 4 7 4 6 9
W 5 4 3 2 1 0
L 0 1 2 3 4 5
District 16-2A, Division II District Season W 7 6 5 3 2
^*Bruni *Riviera *Benavides *Woodsboro Agua Dulce
L 2 4 5 7 8
W 4 3 2 1 0
L 0 1 2 3 4
TAPPS Div. II, District 4 District Season *Second Baptist *Fort Bend *Luth. South *Westbury St. Joseph John Paul II
W 9 7 4 3 4 4
L 1 3 6 7 5 6
W 5 4 3 2 1 0
L 0 1 2 3 4 5
TAPPS Div. III, District 5 District Season *Geneva *St. Paul *Sacred Heart *John Paul II *Brentwood SM Academy St. Gerard
W 10 7 5 5 5 1 1
L 0 3 5 5 5 8 9
W 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
L 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
*Clinched playoff berth. ^Karnes City and Bruni have one tie on record.
PF
PF
PA
106 168 220 326 263 398 385
PA
170 223 221 290 214 161
164 180 214 176 205 294
PF 455 339 286 242 187 106
PA 52 162 205 259 240 412
PF 310 326 214 245 161 131
PA 173 212 347 269 334 339
PF 281 306 212 181 157
PA 203 237 283 284 320
PF 442 285 285 165 174 224
PA 137 190 286 282 223 304
PF 363 352 219 247 217 67 70
PA 116 167 136 149 267 271 436
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Oct. 13 7:30 7:00 7:30
Oct. 20
7:30 7:30 7:30
Nov. 3
7:30 7:30
vs. S.A. South-7:30 west vs. Lockhart 7:30 at S.A. Alamo 7:30 Heights at La Vernia 7:30 at Richmond 7:00 Foster vs. Calhoun 7:30 at Rosenberg 7:30 Terry vs. Victoria 7:30 East at Angleton 7:30 vs. Rosenberg 7:30 Lamar Consolidated vs. Bloomington at Santa Gertrudis Academy at Industrial vs. S.A. TMI
Nov. 10
7:30 7:30
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at Katy St. John XXIII vs. Westbury Christian vs. Fort Bend Christian at Second Baptist vs. Lutheran South at Corpus Christi John Paul II
BAY CITY
vs. Columbus at Bellville at Sweeny vs. Cameron vs. Stafford at Columbia vs. Needville at Brazosport vs. Sealy at El Campo
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BEEVILLE
Sept. 1 Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept.
8 15 22 29
Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 26 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Sept. 1
at Kingsville 7:30 at Ingleside 7:30 vs. Southside 7:30 vs. Sinton 7:30 vs. Floresville 7:30 at Somerset 7:30 at LaVernia 7:30 vs. Rock7:30 port-Fulton at Robstown 7:30 vs. Pleasanton 7:30
Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 13 Oct. 20
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Sept. 8 Sept. 15
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CALHOUN
vs. Brazos7:30 wood at Stafford 7:30 at El Campo 7:00 vs. Liberty 7:00 vs. Rosenberg 7:30 Lamar Consolidated at Victoria 7:30 West vs. Foster 7:30 at Rosenberg 7:00 Terry vs. Victoria 7:30 East at Angleton 7:30
CUERO
vs. KIPP Generations vs. Yoakum at Floresville vs. Gonzales at Columbus vs. Sweeny at Aransas Pass vs. Sinton vs. Ingleside at Wharton
EDNA
Ingleside vs. East Bernard at Refugio vs. Sweeny at Yoakum vs. Palacios at Van Vleck vs. Industrial
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at Rice Con- 7:30 solidated vs. Hallettsville 7:30
EL CAMPO
at Gregory-Portland at Angleton vs. Calhoun vs. Wharton at West Columbia vs. Neeville at Brazosport vs. Sealy at Stafford vs. Bay City
7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30
FALLS CITY
vs. Bruni 7:00 at Poth 7:30 at Stockdale 7:30 vs. Shiner 7:30 vs. Nixon-Smi- 7:30 ley vs. Runge 7:30 vs. Charlotte 7:30 at Louise 7:30 vs. Flatonia 7:30 at Pettus 7:30
FLATONIA
vs. Tidehaven at Hallettsville Sacred Heart at Shiner St. Paul vs. Brazos at Thrall at Louise at Runge vs. Pettus at Falls City vs. Charlotte
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at Louise 7:30 vs. Palacios 7:30 at Schulenburg7:30 vs. Danbury 7:30 at Snook 7:30 vs. Refugio 7:30 at Kenedy 7:30 vs. Weimar 7:30 at Shiner 7:30 vs. Yorktown 7:30
Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15
vs. Shiner 7:30 vs. Refugio 7:30 vs. Blooming- 7:30 ton vs. Marion 7:30 at Ingleside 7:30 at Cotulla 7:30 at Mathis 7:30 vs. George 7:30 West at Taft 7:30 vs. Jourdanton 7:30
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GOLIAD
GONZALES
vs. Orange Grove at Austin Crockett vs. Navarro at Cuero at Uvalde vs. La Grange at Columbus vs. Giddings at Caldwell vs. Smithvillie
Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 10 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct 26 Nov. 3
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7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30 7:30
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HALL. SACRED HEART
at Austin St. 7:00 Dominic Savio vs. Flatonia 7:30 at Nixon-Smi- 7:30 ley vs. Austin St. 7:30 Michael at S.A. St. 7:30 Gerard vs. Austin 7:30 Brentwood at San Marcos 7:30 Academy vs. Schertz 7:30 John Paul II vs Shiner St. 7:30 Paul at Geneva 7:30 p.m. School of Boerne
INDUSTRIAL
at Stockdale 7:30 vs. Louise 7:30 at Skid7:30 more-Tynan vs. St. Joseph 7:30 vs. Van Vleck 7:30 at Rice Con- 7:30 solidated vs. Hallettsville 7:30 at Edna 7:30 vs. Yoakum 7:30 at Palacios 7:30
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KARNES CITY
Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10
at Kenedy 7:30 vs. Cotulla 7:30 at Randolph 7:30 at Poteet 7:30 vs. Bruni 7:30 vs. Nixon-Smi- 7:30 ley at Dilley 7:30 vs. Poth 7:30 at Stockdale 7:30 vs. Natalia 7:30
Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 29 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10
vs. Karnes City7:30 at Bruni 7:30 vs. Woodsboro7:30 at Three Rivers7:30 vs. Bartlett 7:30 at. Shiner 7:30 vs. Ganado 7:30 at Refugio 7:30 at Yorktown 7:30 vs. Weimer 7:30
Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 Nov. 10 Sept. 1 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 22 Sept. 29 Oct. 13
KENEDY
LOUISE
vs. Ganado 7:30 at Industrial 7:30 at Burton 7:30 at Tidehaven 7:30 vs. Woodsboro7:30 vs. Flatonia 7:30 at Pettus 7:30 vs. Falls City 7:30 at Charlotte 7:30 vs. Runge 7:30
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NIXON-SMILEY at Woodsboro vs. Three Rivers at Hallettsville Sacred Heart vs Cole at Falls City at Karnes City
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at Natalia vs. Dilley at Poth vs. Stockdale
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vs. Danbury 7:30 at Ganado 7:30 at Tidehaven 7:30 at Blooming- 7:30 ton at Rice 7:30 vs. Hallettsville 7:30 at Edna 7:30 vs. Yoakum 7:30 at Van Vleck 7:30 vs. Industrial 7:30
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PALACIOS
REFUGIO
at Hebbronville7:30 at Goliad 7:30 vs. Edna 7:30 at Navarro 7:30 at Santa 7:30 Gertrudis at Ganado 7:30 at Yorktown 7:30 vs. Kenedy 7:30 at Weimar 7:30 vs. Shiner 7:30
RICE CONSOLIDATED at Brookshire vs. Tidehaven at Danbury vs. Luling vs. Palacios at Van Vleck vs. Industrial at Hallettsville vs. Edna at Yoakum
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vs. Brooks 7:00 Academy vs. Freer 7:00 at Three Rivers7:30 vs. Ague Dulce7:30 at Skid7:30 more-Tynan at Falls City 7:30 vs. Flatonia 7:30 at Charlotte 7:30 vs. Pettus 7:30 at Louise 7:30
SCHULENBURG
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at Goliad 7:30 vs. Hallettsville 7:30 at Brazos 7:30 at Falls City 7:30 vs. Hitchcock 7:30 vs. Kenedy 7:30 at Weimar 7:30 vs. Yorktown 7:30 vs. Ganado 7:30 at Refugio 7:30
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Sept. 1 Sept. 8
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at Hallettsville vs. Luling vs. Ganado at Weimar at Bloomington vs. East Bernard at Danbury vs. Boling at Tidehaven vs. Brazos
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SHINER
SHINER ST. PAUL vs. Yorktown at Bryan St. Joseph vs. Flatonia vs. Austin Hyde Park at Brentwood vs. Geneva Boerne at John Paul vs. St. Gerard at Sacred Heart vs. San Marcos Baptist
TIDEHAVEN
at Flatonia at Rice Consolidated
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Sept. 8
vs. Palacios vs. Louise vs. East Bernard at Danbury vs. Boling at Brazos vs. Schulenburg at Bloomington
VAN VLECK
at Boling vs. Sweeny at Houston Wheatley vs. East Bernard at Industrial vs. Rice Consolidated at Hallettsville vs. Edna at Yoakum vs. Palacios
WEIMAR
at Brazos vs. Austin St. Michaels at Luling vs. Schulenburg at Lexington vs. Yorktown vs. Shiner at Ganado vs. Refugio at Kenedy
WHARTON
vs. Sealy at Columbia vs. Yates at El Campo vs. Bellville at Ingleside at Sinton vs. Sweeny at Aransas Pass vs. Cuero
WOODSBORO
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TAPPS DIVISION IV
Shiner St. Paul looks to continue past success BY REY CASTILLO
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Shiner St. Paul’s lasting memory from a year ago was a 49-34 win over Arlington Grace Prep to be crowned back-to-back TAPPS Division IV state champions. “I think our expectations are the same,” said St. Paul coach Jake Wachsmuth. “We lost eight great kids last year and 10 the year before. The kids want to continue to get things done.” The Cardinals will return 12 starters from last season. Six on defense and six on offense, including running back Conor Kresta, who will return for his senior season. The team parts ways with quarterback Austin Barton, who helped guide the Cardinals’ offense last season. Wachsmuth said it will be another challenge for the team in TAPPS Division III, District 5 against Austin Brentwood Christian, Geneva of Boerne, Schertz John Paul II, Hallettsville Sacred Heart, San Marcos Academy and St. Gerard. “I think it’s going to be as competitive as it has been,” he said. “John Paul is a playoff team they have improved every year. Everything I’ve heard about San Marcos and Austin Brentwood is that they ’re going to be better. “St. Gerard is picking up and in years past, they’ve had talented players. I really think it’s going to be a better district from top to bottom.” It’s a new era in Hallettsville for the Sacred Heart football program. Brad Wright begins his first-year as head coach after the school decided to part ways with Pat Henke. “It’s been hectic but it’s been fun,” Wright said. “I got the position during the second week of June, so I haven’t had much time with the kids.” The Indians finished 5-7 last season and 4-2 in district. “The kids have had to learn a new sys-
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YOAKUM
at Hondo at Cuero at Taylor vs. Giddings at Hallettsville vs. Edna at Palacios vs. Van Vleck at Industrial vs. Rice Consolidated
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tem with new stuff on special teams,” he said. “But we’re sticking with what we’ve done on defense. These kids have been working extremely hard.” The Indians will look to first-year junior quarterback Sam Brown to lead the offense. “The district is stacked and St. Paul didn’t even win the district, but won the championship,” Wright said. “Having to play against these teams in district and us being young, the kids have worked hard. We are looking forward to the challenge.”
SHINER ST. PAUL CARDINALS
■ Coach: Jake Wachsmuth ■ Years at current school: 9 ■ Record at current school: 78-22 ■ Years as head coach: 9 ■ Last year: 11-3, 5-1 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, state
champion
■ Returning
starters: TE/DL Jacob Darilek, OL Jack Janecek, OL Weston Geiger, TE/DL Cole Brown, RB/LB Conor Kresta RB/DL Joseph Natal, RB/DB Tre’Zell Jenkins-Perry, ATH/DB River Haynes.
HALLETTSVILLE SACRED HEART INDIANS
■ Coach: Brad Wright ■ Years at current school: 1 ■ Years as head coach: 12 ■ Overall record: 59-61 ■ Last year: 5-6, 4-2 district ■ Last playoff appearance: 2016, bi-district ■ Returning starters: FS Jordan Janak, LB
Dustin Burroughs, SS/RB Cory Heger, OT John Bludau, G Austin Kraatz.
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YORKTOWN
at Shiner St. Paul vs. Universal City Randolph at Bruni vs. Stockdale at Woodsboro at Weimar vs Refugio at Shiner vs. Kenedy at Ganado
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WR/CB/KJR RB/LB JR WR/FS JR RB/FS SO RB/LB JR WR/LB/K JR RB/LB JR TE/DL SR OL/DL SR OL/DL SR OL/DL JR OL/DL JR OL/DL JR OL/DL SR OL/DL JR OL/DL SR WR/CB JR
6 7 8 10 11 12 14 15 18 19 20 21 22 24 26 28 30 32 33 34 35 38 40 42 44 50 52 54 55 56 57 60 61 62 64 65 68 70 71 72 76 77 78 82 83 84 86 88 89
Jose Munoz Sylia Montgomery Sergio Zavala-Salas Will Swope Marshal Batts Gavin Baker Conner Kestler Jarius Stewart Logan Evans Bradyn Morales Adrian Chavana Xavier Rivera Reed Cantu Jesse Lopez Manny Ortiz Larry Johnson J.J. Segura Elijah Harvey Carlos Pena Steve Johnson Jaden Rodriguez Jose Salas-Cumpean Cade Kveton JAck Rigby Jose Quezada Christian Taylor Miguel Magana Josef Rodriguez Jose Mendoza Franco Resendiz Colton Cleere Logan Bonuz Thomas Chavez Michael Socarras David Fernandez Sebastian Rios Miguel Valadez Ray Martinez Leo Madera Mason Boudreaux Leo Colom E.J. Hodges Nathan McClellan Jose Perez Walker McCauley Jose Vargas Shane Watkins Trace Henderson Will Helms
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 28 29
Bralen Taylor Jordan Whittington Drew Riemenschneider Jaden Williams Keiran Grant John Rodriguez Cole Toller Trent Haynes Holden Haas Marcus Gomez Michael Barta Tyler Curlee Jalem Johnson Isaiah Muniga Ray Harryman Cody Baker Jared Sauer Trey Moore Trayland Schlinke Jared Love Kiondre Price Chance Albrecht Claevon Patton Justin Ficklen
CALHOUN
CUERO
RB/DB RB/LB RB/DB RB/DB QB/DB RB/DB QB/DB RB/DB QB/DB RB/DB SE/DB RB/DB RB/DB RB/LB SE/DB SE/DB SE/OLB RB/LB SE/OLB SE/OLB RB/DB RB/DT RB/LB RB/OLB K/P C/LB OL/DT OL/DT OL/LB OL/DT OL/DT C/DT OL/DT OL/DT C/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT RB/DB SE/DB K/P SE/DB TE/OLB TE/OLB
JR JR JR JR SR SR SO FR JR JR SR SR JR SR SR JR SR SO SR FR JR SR SO SR SO SR SR SR JR SR SR SO JR SR JR JR JR JR JR SR SR JR JR JR SR SR SR SR JR
QB/WR WR/DB QB/DB WR/DB RB/DB FB/LB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB QB/DB WR/DB RB/DB K WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB TE/DE WR/DB WR/DB RB/DE RB/LB RB/DB DE/TE
SR JR SR SR JR SR SR JR SR JR SR JR JR JR SR SR JR JR SR SR JR JR SR JR
30 32 34 35 40 44 50 52 53 54 55 56 57 62 63 65 69 74 78 80
Keyanta Mack Gage Hanselka Martin West Dayton Ball Jared Vernor Jalen Rangel Brandon Nemec Bradley Perez Jsoh Elliott Caden Jander Storm Dromgoole Jorge Melgoza Will Denton Scott Olsovsky Keaundre Green Jadyn Anzualda Nicholas Searcy Zach Banda Noah Brooks Johnnie Whitehead
2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 18 21 24 25 28 29 40 51 52 54 55 56 57 60 61 64 67 68 72 74 75 80 82 84
Holden Alegria Sherman Thompson Reese Orsak Josh Yaws Sam Shook Javonte Seymore Ahmad Callis Lucas Gonzales Austin Black Thomas Long Carlos Carter Kenny Haynes Clayton Sorenson Kobe Giles Deleon Mitchell Deion Callis Dayton McCoy Rodney Solis Cameron Antwine Colee Callaway Kammar Gardner Wesley Boone Justin Martinez Kobee Barnes Nicholas Charles Ryan Hessong Ricky Ramirez Jacob Jalomo Cody Graham Irvin Bston Efrain Guerra Marcus Grifaldo Tristan Pruitt Jesse Harvey
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 17 19 20 21 22 25 28 30 32 33 34 36 40 42 44 46 50 52 54 55 61 62 63 64
Demond Carter Jacob Leal Bronson Harfst Donovan Hollaway Je’Veon Cunningham Tate Fuechec Clay Rawlings Lynn Osina Bryce Hackfeld Kelley Osina Taylor Vaclavick Christian Perez Darrell Jackson Reyden Svatek James Anderson Jalen Robinson Josh Garza Felix Perez Anthony Catete Nery Enriquez Jared Haller Dontrell Dove Chris Robinson Jose Mendoza Will Tomlinson Cameron Olvera Levon Pena Thomas Felder Jorge Hernandez Keaton Wisnieski Randy Vacek Nick Gallegos Jurvon Bryant Fabian Nunez Cole Riha Conner Williams
EDNA
EL CAMPO
WR/DB SR FB/LB SR FB/LB JR FB/LB JR WR/DB JR TE/DE SR OL/DL JR OL/L SR OL/DL SR OL/DL SR OL/DL SO OL/DL SR OL/DL SR OL/DLJR OL/DL SO OL/DL SR OL/DL SR OL/DL JR OL/DL SR TE/DE SR RB/DB RB/DB QB/DB REC/LB REC/LB RB/DB REC/LB RB/LB RB/LB QB/DB REC/DB RB/LB REC/LB TE/DE RB/LB RB/LB RB/DE G/DT G/DE C/DE G/DT G/LB G/DT G/DE T/DT C/DE C/DT T/DT T/DE T/DT T/DT REC/LB REC/LB TE/DE
SR JR JR SR SR SO JR JR JR SR SR JR SR SO JR JR JR JR JR SR JR SR JR SR JR SR SR SR JR SR SR SR SR SR
REC/DB REC/DB REC/DB RB/DB RB/DB RB/DB REC/DB QB/DB RB/LB QB/DB TE/DE REC/DB RB/DL REC/DB RB/DB REC/DB REC/DE REC/DB REC/DB RB/LB RB/LB RB/DL RB/DL RB/LB REC/DB REC/DB RB/LB REC/DB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/LB
SR SR JR JR JR SR SR JR JR SR SR SR JR SR JR SR SR JR JR SR SR JR SR SR SR JR JR SR JR SR SR SR SR JR SO SO
KICKOFF 2017 65 66 68 70 74 75 76 78 80 81 82 88 89
Victor Meza Reed McGuill Reed Nielsen Gabriel Balderas Mark Ortiz Brandon Brito Davis Stockton Paul Garcia Wyatt Gordon Justin Davlin Anthony Janke Reed Spenrath Austin Clark
1 2 3 5 6 10 12 15 20 34 50 55 60 66 67 68 75 76 77 78 81
Brady Lyssy Dillion Dziuk Kevin Bronder Tyler Brodsky Keyshawn Johnson Corey Dziuk Derrick Gonzalez Tyler Gonzales Andrew Malcolm Eddie Reyes Nathan Brodsky Kevin Jendrusch McKade Hartman Jarrett Pruski Trace Labus Brendon Arms Colby Sekula Jace Maldanado Dillon Mockygemba Tay Yanta Garrett Lyssy
1 4 6 7 8 10 16 18 20 22 23 24 28 30 32 33 34 44 50 51 54 55 56 58 60 62 64 68 77 78 79 80 84
Erek Herrera Lucas Herrera Ulysses Castillo Enrique Manzano Josh Medina Seth Patten Seth Janak Marco Lopez Daniel Willis Juan Netro Drew Ellis A.J. Rios Jonathan Gonzales Chris Johnson Ricardo Oliveras Izick Hernandez Dakory Willis Edward Houston Matthew Ponewash Trey Dornak Shane Templeton Lane Brunner Steven Mancilla Dustin Luck Cameron Becker Colton Flood William Ackermann Javier Torres Eric Cedillo Samuel Martinez Giovanni Aguillon Cash Mares Taylor O’Reilly
2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 17 18 20 21 22 28 51 52 58
Gavin Sanchez Cameron Bates Jacob Martinez Toby Ortiz Ryan Williams Colin Knox Louis Olvera Logan Hurt Gaberel Aguilar Isaac Garza Jonathan Barajas Angel Rubio Fernando Rubio Ethan Guerra Miguel Hernandez Fernando Pacheco Aaron Mata
FALLS CITY
FLATONIA
GANADO
OL/DE OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DE OL/DL TE/LB TE/DE TE/DE TE/DE TE/DE
SR SR JR JR SR SR SR JR SR SR JR SR SR
QB/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB QB/DB RB/LB QB/LB TE/LB RB/DB RB/LB OL/DL OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DE OL/DL TE/DE
SO SR JR SR JR JR JR SR SR SO SR SO SO JR SR JR JR SR SR SO SR
WR/DB RB/DB RB/DE WR/DB WR/DB QB/FS TE/LB RB/LB WR/DB WR/SS WR/DB RB/DT RB/LB TE/DE WR/DB QB/DE RB/DB TE/DT C/DT C/LB C/DT OL/DL OL/DT G/DT T/DT TE/DE G/LB G/DT T/DT T/DT T/LB WR/DB WR/CB
SO SR SO JR SR SR SR JR SR SO SR SR SR FR FR FR SO JR SO FR SR SR SO JR SO FR JR SR JR FR FR SO FR
WR/DB SO RB/DB SO RB/DB SR RB/DB SR RB/LB SO WR/LB SO WR/DB SO QB/DB JR QB/TE/LBSO TE/LB JR RB/DB JR WR/DB SO WR/DB SO RB/DB SO OL/DL JR OL/DL SR OL/DL JR
SEE ROSTERS, S29
KICKOFF 2017 ROSTERS CONTINUED FROM S28 68 70 75 77 89
Alex Campuzano Deam Ramsey Ben Ramsey Mauricio Brito Adrian Mata
OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL TE/DE
2 3 5 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 19 20 21 22 24 25 32 33 34 36 42 44 50 52 54 55 56 60 62 68 72 74 77 79 80 82 84 85
Rocky Morris Daniel Rodriguez Logan Moya Dontavion Clay Trey Ingram Cade Dillard Jacob Rubio Grant Garnett Ryan De La Garza Trevor Parr Logan Bland Lee Ojeda Shaun Justice Alan Mendez Cameron Morris Chris Torres Carlos Vasquez Mark Gallegos Nathan Oliver Angel Hernandez Mason Martinez Cole Hobbs Weston Wimberly Chris Banks Jaedon Segura Cole Wagener Ethan Woodard Josh Garcia Alex Salas Gunner Garnett Nathan Esquivel Juan Bedolla Ezekiel Palacios Hayden Reitz Xavier Perry Tomas Rubio Adonas Williams Dylan Hubbard Garrett Dornak
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 23 24 25 28 30 32 33 34 43 44 50 54 55 56 60 61 66 68 70
Matthew Velasquez-Banda Marvin Cardoza Seth Gibson Corey Anzaldua Aaron Rocha Eduardo Izaquirre Garrett Rickman Coby Rodriguez Ja’Corveon Walton Trevion McNeil Heath Henke Devin Banda James Martinez Kenneth Cavit Sabastian Casarez Jasper Jeffery Kalub Carrizales Contrell Smith Colby Cox Chris Box Heber Cardona Levi Hernandez Domingo Garcia Noah Camarillo Daniel Cruz Isaac Longoria Jared Esparza Sergio Torres Nico Anzaldua Leon Williamson Vicente Reyna Nick Ramirez Trent Wilkerson Ty Oliver Brandon Carrizales Larry Gomez Bradley Bakken
GOLIAD
GONZALES
SO SO SR JR SO
QB/SEC JR WR/SEC JR WR/SEC SR WR/SEC JR RB/LB SR WR/SEC JR RB/LB JR RB/LB SO WR/SEC JR WR/SEC SR RB/DL JR WR/SEC JR RB/SEC SO WR/SEC SO QB/SEC SO WR/SEC JR RB/LB SR RB/LB JR WR/SEC SR RB/LB JR TE/DL SO RB/DL SR TE/DL SR OL/DLJR OL/DL SO OL/DL JR OL/DL SR OL/DL SR OL/DL SO OL/DL SO OL/DL JR OL/DL SR OL/DL SR OL/LB JR OL/DL SO RB/LB SR WR/SEC SR TE/DL JR TE/DL SR REC/C QB REC/FS REC/S REC/C RB/WS QB REC/C RB/LB REC/C REC/WS REC/C RB/LB REC/WS REC/LB REC/C RB/LB REC/LB RB/FS REC/LB REC/S REC/S REC/C REC/LB K REC/LB REC/DE REC/LB OL/DT OL/DE OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT DS OL/DE OL/DT OL/DT
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Clayton Boatright Juan Licea Alex Villa Matthew Almaraz
2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 14 15 16 19 21 25 31 44 50 52 53 54 56 60 62 66 68 72 75 80 81 88
Tirrell North Damien Sanchez Matthew Vreeland Logan Holik Scooter Adams Darien Harper Lane Linhart Dalton Dieringer D. J. Taylor Rhett Trlicek McLane Kolacny Reid Henke Andrew England Jayce Bludau Jordon Brooks Caleb Edmonds Jaxon Reeves Hunter Wagner Zachary Mertz Grant Nicely Cullen Mikes Klayton Pavliska Trace McAfee Hayes Henke Joseph Woodard Hunter Flanagan Josh Koppenol Dalton Guevara Drew Powell Dawson Debord Jackson Taylor
HALLETTSVILLE
OL/DT OL/DT OL/DE OL/DT RB/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/LB RB/DB RB/LB WR/DB WR/DB QB/DB QB/DB WR/DB DL/TE WR/DB WR/LB WR/DB RB/LB TE/LB OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB
HALL. SACRED HEART
2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 12 18 22 25 30 33 50 52 53 54 55 59 60 63 65 66 70 75 77 78
Ryan Mudd Reagan Hicks Sam Brown Jordan Janak Trenton Kraatz Dalton Grahmann Cole Bohuslav Lane Leopold Simon Machicek Dusty Burroughs John Fields Jared Brown Will Hooper Corey Heger Nolan Steffek Josh Steffek Austin Kraatz Blake Rother Darren Slatter Derrick Janak John Bludau Kristopher Dworsky Wesley Liere Ethan Jacobs Blake Shimek Adam Steffek Reese Wachel Jordan Bludau
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 19 22 28 30 32 33 34 40 44 50 53 55 61 62 65
Joey Adams Derrick Cann Noah Perry Kie’Andre Kelly Karston Wimberly Collin Long Caleb Gowetski Brandon Montemayor Connor Barnhart Michael Williams Luke Harms Chandler McKittrick Tristan Williams Blayne Moreland Coby Borchert Troy Bryant Zach Mendoza Blaine Allen Blayke Moreland Shannon Tesch Chris Brown Trenton Teague Dylan Turner
INDUSTRIAL
JR JR SR SR SR JR SO SR SR JR SR JR JR JR SR JR SR SR SR JR SR SR SR SO JR SO SO JR SR SR JR
RB/LB WR/LB QB/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/DB WR/DL RB/LB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/DB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
SO JR JR SR FR SO FR SO SR SR JR JR FR JR SO SO SR SO SO SO SR JR JR FR SO FR SR FR
WR/DB RB/DB WR/LB WR/DB QB/DB WR/DB WR/LB WR/DB WR/DB RB/DB RB/LB WR/LB RB/LB RB/LB RB/LB FB/LB RB/LB OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
SR JR SO SR SO SR SO SR SO JR SR SR JR SO JR SR SR SO SO SR SO SR JR
72 74 75 77
Justin Wade Sam Smith Tyler Yaws Matthew Rogers
1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 22 23 32 41 42 44 51 55 56 61 62 65 66 75 76 77
Mike Ochoa Jakob Prieto Jayson Reyes Rayden Cordaway Acie Jauer Donovaughn Williams Nicholas Bourne Isaac Kotzur Sebastian Jimenez Gabe Washington Caleb Conover Adonis Shular Brent Gisler Robert Schmidt Kamden Dzuik Sebastian Segura Nathan Bourne Sammy Escobar Justin Castillo Devahn Conover Nathaniel Gomez Kase Clark Luke Doreck Channing Leal Nick Jacobo Gilbert Mendoza Jace Gonzales
1 2 4 5 7
Alberto Ramirez Israel Reyes Rudy Cruz Joseph Valdez Dedrick Wilson
KARNES CITY
KENEDY
OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
SR SR SR JR
WR/DB WR/LB WR/DB RB/DB QB/DB WR/DB RB/LB TE/DE WR/DB WR/DB WR/LB WR/DB RB/LB RB/LB RB/DB RB/LB RB/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
JR SO SR SR SR SR JR SR JR SR FR SO SR SR SO SO SO JR SR SR JR SR SO SR JR SR SO
REC/CB RB/S REC/LB REC/CB QB/S
SR FR JR SO JR
8707 N. Navarro 3008 Houston Hwy 361-579-6905 361-573-4800 3004 N. Navarro 3603 John Stockbauer 361-575-1081 361-580-0293 411 State Hwy 35 S, Port Lavaca 361-552-3526 1624 N. Texana St, Halletsville 361-798-9292
8 10 11 12 13 14 15 20 22 25 28 30 33 36 42 44 51 52 54 55 56 57 58 60 63 64 65 67 70 72 74 76 78 80 82
George Urrutia Santiago Ramos Oscar Hinojosa Darius Gonzales Alvin Amador Matthew Bernal J’Ren Salais Justin Palacios Caleb Sotelo Jalil Foley Austin Amaya Alijah Morales Lee Garza Mason Diaz Jeron Villarreal Jason Garcia George DeLosSantos Eduardo Ramon Adrian Leal Nathan DeLosSantos John Hart Moses Gonzales Marc Gonzales Chris Garcia John Sanchez Andrew Boyd Tatum Ramos Anthony Garcia Nathan Cantu Adrian Flores Alex Gonzales Luke Lopez Justin Connell Nahjel Felix-Gely Myron Tucker
2 3
Kyler Marek Aaron Cardenas
LOUISE
S29 REC/LB RB/S REC/CB REC/S REC/LB REC/CB QB/S REC/CB RB/LB REC/CB RB/LB REC/S RB/DE REC/CB RB/LB RB/LB OL/DE OL/DT OL/LB OL/LB OL/DE OL/DT OL/DT OL/DT OL/LB OL/DT OL/DT OL/LB OL/DT OL/DE OL/DT OL/DE OL/DT REC/DE REC/LB
FR JR SO FR FR SO FR SO SR FR JR SO JR FR SO SO SO JR SO FR JR FR SO FR SR JR SR SO SO FR FR FR SO FR FR
WR/DB JR RB/LB JR
SEE ROSTERS, S30
S30
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ROSTERS CONTINUED FROM S29 4 5 7 10 11 12 13 21 22 30 32 50 56 57 65 68 70
Colin Gonzales Kristian Munoz Robert Montes Morgan Williams Adolfo Torres Cameron Cortes Kade Bubela Gaige Kocian Steven Appling Isaiah Montes Damian Diaz Duran Vasquez Kaleb Sanchez Danny Williams Miguel Montes Marcos Montes Robert Martinez
1 3 5 8 9 10 11 12 30 32 34 44 50 53 54 55 60 65 73 77
Daniel Rodriguez Chris Brown Benito Perez Elix Carillo Devin Hester Matthew Mills Josiah Montoya Colby Newman Xavier Mendiola Dominic Ramos Aaron Ramos Jason Yell Jason Montoya Mateo Abrego Efren Olalde Luis Vasquez Luis Perez Zachary Perez Devon Lopez Jaren Mendez
1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 16 22 23 24 32 33 34 50 51 55 57 60 62 64 70 74 75 76
Kolby Wilson Cole Ellison Chris Tovar Andrew Manrriquez Juan Cantu Amos Haynes Jordin Nemes Sean Vickers Morgan Segovia Cameron Polk Jacob Martinez Daniel Castanon Garrison Kelley CJ Rubio Xzavier Haynes Vincent Nguyen Jakob Nemes Michael Weenig Nereo Pedron Holden Hink Cesar Jiminez Alex Elizondo Adam Nguyen Jackson Engel Noah Moreno Jose Tovar Kade Sanchez Josh Post Christian Salinas Jaedon Hinchliffe
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13
Donavon Bailey Trevor Ross Michael Firova Trent Ross Chris Moya Ysidro Mascorro DJ Campbell Casey Henderson Dhaircus Nobbie Jacobe Avery Prentiss Jones Jake Tinsman
NIXON-SMILEY
PALACIOS
REFUGIO
QB/DB WR/DB QB/DB WR/DB WR/LB WR/DB WR/LB WR/DB RB/LB RB/LB RB/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
JR JR SO JR SR SO SO SO SR SR JR SO SR SO SR SR SR
HB/CB HB/LB QB/FS TE/DE HB/FS SM/CB TB/LB QB/FS TE/OLB TB/LB SM/CB FB/LB C/DL OL/DE OL/DL OL/DE OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
SR SO FR SR SR SR FR SR SR JR SR SR SR JR SR JR SR FR JR JR
QB/SEC SO REB/LB SR RB/LB JR RB/LB SR RB/LB SR RB/LB SR RB/SEC SO REC/SEC SO RB/LB JR REC/SEC SO REC/SEC JR REC/SEC JR REC/SEC JR RB/SEC SO RB/LB SO REC/SEC JR RB/LB JR TE/DL JR RB/LB JR OL/DL JR OL/DL SR OL/DL SO OL/DL SR OL/DL SR OL/DL SO OL/DL JR OL/DL SO OL/DL JR OL/DL JR OL/DL JR WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/LB TE/OLB WR/DB WR/DB RB/OLB WR/DB WR/DB
SR JR SO SR SR SO JR JR JR SR SR JR
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 27 28 30 31 48 50 51 52 56 57 59 60 61 65 66 70 76
Jeffery Owens Jared Kelley Russell Jaso Diego Gonzales Kaleb Henning Jamel LaFond Michael Moore Johnathan Havens Kaleb Wright Juan Jose Martinez Thomas Marsh Daryon Ramirez Jeremy Borjas Sylvester Henderson Matt Castillo Daniel Valdez Armonie Brown Trey Upton Oswaldo Martinez Dareon Wills Chris Vela Cipi Solis Oscar Lerma Arthur Morales Alfredo Villarreal Tyler Repka Chayton Morris
1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 24 33 50 54 55 56 59 60 65 66 70 71 72 74 75 85
Ian Hargrove Orvil Ruvalcaba Tarris Fields Darren Gentry Josh Grounds Hector Flores Joel Hernandez Steve Torrez Larry Henderson Warren Scott Jason Glaze Ta’Vion Johnson Joseph Castillo Rafael Gonzales Devin Sims Henry Wilson Erick Gutierrez Joey DeLaGarza Jacob Sanchez Desmond Davidson Bryan Stovall Shawn Torres P.J. Moreida Juan Barboza Dylan Hernandez Ezekial Davila Adrian Flores Ronnie Ellis Christian Popen Taj Fields Drayton Canaris Kyle Navarro Garrison Zeinert
1 2 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 14 15 21 22 24 26 28 29 50 51 52 53 56 61 62 65 70
Darin Rios Jacob Esparza Adolio Garcia Ryan Mendoza Christian Gutierrez Justin Torres Dylan Hernandez Jeff Sauseda Keanu Garza Christian Pina Justice Guerrero David Fraga Troy Reynolds Josiah DeLosSantos Jason Aguilar Matthew Rios Dylan Fraga Juan Inclan Ian Ramirez Daylyn Arigullin Ramiro Torres Kaleb Walters Jaden Esparza Rudy Orosco Damien Cerda Sebastian Garcia
2
Jack Seyl
RICE CONSOLIDATED
RUNGE
SCHULENBURG
WR/LB QB/OLB WR/OLB K TE/LB WR/DB FB/LB WR/DB FB/OLB RB/DB WR/OLB RB/OLB WR/OLB FB/LB TE/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
JR SO JR JR SR SR SR JR JR JR SR SR JR SR SR JR JR SR JR SO JR SR SR SR SR SR JR
QB/LB SO WR/LB SR TE/DL JR QB/DB JR RB/DB JR WR/DB JR TE/LB SO WR/LB SR RB/LB JR RB/LB SO TE/LB JR WR/DB SR RB/DB JR WR/DB JR RB/LB JR WR/DB JR WR/DL/KSO RB/LB JR WR/DB SR OL/DL JR OL/DL JR OL/LB JR OL/DL JR OL/DL JR OL/DL JR OL/DL JR OL/LBL JR OL/DL SR OL/DL SR OL/DL FR OL/DL SO OL/LB JR WR/DB JR FB/LB QB/SEC RB/DL QB/SEC WR/SEC WR/SEC FB/LB WR/SEC RB/LB WR/SEC WR/LB WR/LB RB/SEC TE/DL RB/SEC WR/SEC FB/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
JR SO SR FR SR JR SR JR JR JR JR SO FR SR FR SO SO SR SR FR FR FR SR JR JR JR
WR/RB SR
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 21 22 24 25 34 50 51 55 61 65 66 68 70 72 75 78 79
Brayden Duarte Jaxon Fietsam Walker T. Sine Chris Herrera Hunter Schulz Braxton Brown Ivan Martinez Ty Guentert Myles Thomas Jase Hollas Cole Heller Miles Marburger Derek Valchar Cason Brown Austin Klesel Garrett LeBlue Dhruvkumar Patel Thomas Lara Robert Mear Juan Reyna Michael Garcia Mario Lara Francisco Lara Shawn Allen Kenley Smith Christian Tovar
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 24 25 27 33 44 55 61 62 63 64 66 67 71 72 74 77
Devin Lehnert Tyler Mikes Jacob Cowan Dustin Petras Lane Nevlud Caleb Neal Tyler Palmer Justin Redfern Cole Jalufka Cross Rankin Cesar Reyes Cole Patek Hunter Kloesel Jacquis Miller Jacquez Miller Donyai Taylor Collin Bujnoch C.J. Seymour Tank Moore Kason Landman S.L. Lewis Allen Jaehne Max Mascheck Cody Rainosek Michael Rodriguez Gage Brooks Brendan Yoakum Chris Reyes
1 2 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 20 21 22 24 26 28
Jared Pesek Kai Giese Cade Davis Gerard Nunez Conor Kresta Tre’Zell Jenkins-Perry Dalton Jahn Nathan Wagner Frank Benes Will Knox Andrew Wagner Sam Benes River Haynes Joseph Natal Jaydon Darilek Carson Reese Grant Barta Jacob Darilek Patrick Green
SHINER
SHINER ST. PAUL
RB/DB OL/DL WR/DB WR/DB RB/LB RB/LB TE/DE TE/DE WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/LB RB/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
SO SO JR JR JR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR JR SR SR JR JR SR JR JR JR JR JR SR
QB/SS QB/CB RB/FS QB/SS RB/LB WR/CB QB/CB TE/SS TE/LB TE/LB RB/CB TE/DE WR/CB WR/CB WR/CB RB/SS RB/LB OG/DE C/LB OT/NG OT/DE OG/DE OT/DE C/LB OG/DE OG/NG OT/DT OT/DT
SO JR SR SR JR JR FR JR SR SO SR SO JR SO SO SO JR SR JR JR SR SO FR JR JR SO JR JR
WR/DB QB/DB RB/DB RB/LB RB/LB RB/DB WR/DB RB/LB RB/DB TE/DL WR/DB WR/DB QB/DB RB/LB WR/LB RB/LB TE/LB TE/DL RB/LB
JR FR FR FR SR SR JR SR SO SO SR FR SR JR SR SO FR SR JR
KICKOFF 2017 32 52 54 55 57 60 65 66 73 75 76
Reid Yackel Cole Brown Luke Darilek Ted Machacek Jonathan Peters Jamison Whitescarver Matthew Malinovsky Jack Janecek Garrett Wauson Weston Geiger James Fikac
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 21 22 23 24 28 33 34 35 36 40 42 44 45 54 55 56 58 60 61 64 65 66 72 73 74 77 78
James Carter Jacob Galvan Jeffery Williams Bobby Brune Brandon Rozner Gordo Moreno Blake Garcia James Quick Jatorien Travis Alex Hernandez Bryce Galvan Andrew Silva Johnathan Montague Gilbert Charles Cade Galvan Clay Ford Logan Pierce Jesse Rodriguez Hunter Van Gontard Darian Kemp Colby Swift R.J. Morrison Kameron Green Joey Kacer Call Davant Tony Zavala Jacob Galvez Josh Zarate Michael Boone Jr. Isreal Alejo Steven Garcia Chris Rodriguez Ethan Thayer Garrett Korff Justin Baxley Kevin Hammons Xavier Torres Kalob Green Dakota Jackson Ryan Birchum
TIDEHAVEN
QB/DB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
SO JR SO FR FR SO SO SR JR SO FR
WR/DB RB/DB RB/LB WR/LB WR/DB QB/DB QB/DB WR/DB RB/LB WR/DB QB/DB WR/DB WR/DB K RB/LB WR/DB RB/LB WR/LB WR/DB WR/LB WR/DL WR/DB WR/LB WR/LB WR/LB WR/DB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
JR SR SR SR SR JR SO SR SR SO SR SR JR SR JR JR JR JR SR SR SR SR JR SO SO JR SR JR JR JR JR SR SR JR JR JR SR SR SR JR
SEE ROSTERS, S31
KICKOFF 2017 ROSTERS CONTINUED FROM S30 VAN VLECK
1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 32 34 44 50 52 55 57 60 61 63 64 70 72 75
David Vargas Jerry Crochet ZeVaunte Easton Kobe Blackmon Easton Brown Marlin White Tyriek McMarrion Draylon Brown Daniel Bree Khorean Perry Cameron Hudson De.Mitri Monroe Nick Tucker Alvin Stredic Brandon Burnett Jalen Williams Malik Mitchell Keyon Fields Matthew Reed Tanner Rawlings Nathan Quiroga Donte Cervantes Cameron Brown Angel Hernandez Tristan Wells Hunter Chambliss Abraham Espino Caleb Robles Derek Buckalew Dalton Ashcraft Quazhay Branch Charles Tabares Lane Elizondo
2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 16 17 20 21 30 32 44 50 52 55 56 66 68 71 72 74 75 76 82
Austin Fuller Deiontre Wicks Erik Arvizu Da’Vondre Almeida RavonDre Wicks Carter Helmcamp DeMarcus King Clay Barton Garrett Olive Vicente Cabrera Damien Brown Kendall McCloud Colton Christian Zane Blaha Jacobi Rhodes Holt Ervin Kaleb Elstner Odie Adams Jordon Garza Nick Koopman Sean Williamson Jadan Thomas Genaro Casas Eddy Flores Danny Amaro Nick Kloesel Joel Moore
2 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 15 19 21 24 33 50 51 54
Christian Wynn Kobe Craft Homero Hernandez Da’Braelyn Finex Clarence Branch Jalunta Hawkins Kevon Knight Kael Svoboda Donovan Krushall Royal Matthews Travis Faix Anthony Tolden Aaron Williams Jacob Kowalik Colin Jett Darrell Waddell Cody Benvidez Julian Velasquez
WEIMAR
WHARTON
RB/DB WR/DB QB/DB RB/DB LB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB QB WR/LB WR/OLB WR/DB WR/DE RB/LB WR/DB QB/ILB WR/LB WR/OLB RB/OLB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/LB OL/ILB OL/ILB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
JR JR SR SR SR SR SR SR JR SR JR SO SO SO SO SO SR SR SR JR SR SR SR JR JR JR SR SR SO JR SR SR JR
WR/DB JR RB/LB SO WR/DB/KSR QB/DB JR QB/DB SO WR/DB SR WR/DB SR QB/DB JR RB/DB SR WR/DB SO RB/LB JR RB/DL SR RB/DL SR WR/DB SR TE/DL JR OL/LB SR OL/DL JR OL/DL SR OL/DL SO OL/DL SO OL/DL SR OL/DT SR OL/DL JR OL/DL SO OL/DL JR OL/DT SR WR/DB JR WR/DB RB/DE RB/LB RB/OLB WR/DB RB/LB WR/DB WR/DB QB/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/OLB WR/DB WR/DB RB/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL
JR SR SR JR JR SR JR SR SO SO SR JR SR SR JR JR SR SR
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Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
ADVANCING ORTHOPEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE CARE Citizens Medical Center provides a comprehensive Sports Medicine
JERRY FOLLOWWILL, M.D.
program in Victoria. Our team of Fellowship Trained, Sports Medicine Orthopedic Specialists can quickly and effectively employ several different medical interventions for your athlete. Through well-structured coordination of care, Citizens Medical Center’s Sports Medicine program can provide everything from the training and conditioning of athletes, support of existing athletic programs and events, referral to local physicians, medical and surgical intervention and rehabilitation.
DOUGLAS MATEY, III, D.O.
For all your sports medicine needs, contact: Tara N. Cavazos, BS, LAT, Sports Medicine Coordinator 361-582-1117 We help your athlete become
STRONGER. BETTER. FASTER.
MICHAEL PEREZ, M.D.
2701 Hospital Drive Victoria, Texas 77901
OFFICIAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER
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