“Code Red.”

Sound the air raid sirens. Alert local authorities. Because when Crosby comes to town, don’t be gone to the concession stands long.

It all starts with the Walter twins, of course, at Crosby. These two 5-8, 180-pound horses would be five-star talents if measurables were kind.  Both are committed to Rice. The Owls found two gems that ought not be hidden.

Aston Walter runs the show at quarterback. Smooth as ice, gets up the field when flushed out of the pocket in the blink of an eye, passing accuracy not in question. If you think his size means he struggles throwing the football, think again.

Walter, through six games this season, has completed 75 of 118 passes (63.6 percent) for 1,348 yards. Better yet and most importantly for the Cougars, Walter has 20 touchdown passes compared to just one interception.  Add that to a mere 534 yards rushing and six touchdowns at a 7-yard per carry clip, the numbers continue to get gaudier.

Walter’s steady hand has allowed Crosby to compile 613 yards of offense per game while putting 52 points per game on the scoreboard in a 5-1 start. According to Crosby offensive coordinator, the Cougars have 35 plays over 25 yards, nine plays over 50 yards, and five plays over 80 yards in six games this season.

His equal, known as Austin, joins Aston in the backfield. The ink in the family does not lie solely with Aston, as Austin Walter is worthy of his own headlines.

Austin Walter has 1,315 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns this season on just 111 carries, an average of 11.9 yards per carry. Also a viable option in the passing game, Austin has caught 15 passes for 312 yards and a pair of touchdowns this season, including an 87-yard haul against Humble Summer Creek where it appeared a 15-yard gain was likely.

In a split second, Austin looked to be short of a first down before cutting up field down the sideline into space. Once his venture into space takes place, when it is between Austin and paydirt, Austin is a shoe-in to beat anybody on your defense in a foot race to the pylon.

All of that sounds great, but then sprinkle in a 6’5 Utah commit at wide receiver to make this version of Nebraska’s 1983 “Scoring Explosion” complete.

Raelon Singleton has calmly caught 19 passes for 450 yards and 12 touchdowns this season. In two games against Willis and New Caney this season, in six catches, Singleton went for 206 yards and took all six of his opportunities for six points.

Crosby’s only loss was to Humble Summer Creek and Kansas State commit Aaron Sharp, 63-49.  Summer Creek is a consensus top 5 team statewide in 4A and Sharp had to be his usual stellar self in order to survive Crosby.

All great Texas high school offenses need work horses, and Crosby has the blue-collar types.

Sure-handed senior receiver Cullen Lee has 13 receptions this season for 202 yards and three touchdowns.

If you are looking towards the future in the recruiting world for Crosby, 6’2, 290-pound sophomore offensive tackle Keenan Murphy is an option. Murphy shows flashes of blue-chip prospect at times and is another key reason why the Cougars have been successful.

If Crosby is not in your 4A Top 10, it is time to swallow your pride and reconsider. Barring injury, Crosby is a team that will be playing in December.

by Scott Hansen
Lone Star Gridiron
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