Denton Hires Keller Head Coach

February 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment

2012 Coaching Change: Denton Broncos

Old Head Coach: Randy Patzkowski — Retired after leading the Broncos to an overall 11-60 record over the last 7 seasons. His only other head coaching job was at 3A/4A Lake Dallas where he went 13-9 over 2 seasons. He was also an assistant at McKinney and Richardson Pearce after coaching at Oklahoma, LSU and Oklahoma State.

New Head Coach: Kevin Atkinson — Left 5A Keller after leading the Indians to a 50-55 record over the last 10 seasons. He was the offensive coordinator for Denton Ryan during their 2001 Championship season.

Team News: The Broncos are on a 8 year losing streak going 13-68. They will move from 4-4A to District 5-4A for the next two seasons with Azle, Denton Guyer, Lake Dallas, Northwest Nelson, Fort Worth Brewer, Wichita Falls and Wichita Falls Rider.

Coaching changes for 2012.

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Re-Alignment Questions Answered

February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Prior to the UIL’s Realignment, we posed several questions along with some speculation.  The questions have been answered and most of our speculation has proven out.

* Will Austin Lake Travis move up to Class 5A?
Yes–They moved into District 15-5A along with Austin High, Austin Akins, Austin Anderson. Austin Bowie, Austin Westlake and Austin Del Valle. Their game with Westlake will be even higher profile now.

* Will Manvel move up to Class 5A?
Yes–The Mavericks moved into District 22-5A with Alvin, Pasadena, Pasadena Dobie, Pasadena Memorial, Pasadena Rayburn, Pasadena South Houston and Pearland. The Mavericks swith rivals from Pearland Dawson to Pearland High.

* Will La Marque move down to Class 3A?
Yes–The Cougars will be in District 24-3A with Houston KIPP Sunnyside, Stafford, Sweeny and West Columbia. The La Marque/West Columbia game will be a good one.

* Will Stephenville move down to Class 3A?
Yes–The Yellow Jackets moved down to District 7-3A along with Alvarado, Glen Rose, Hillsboro and Venus. Could this create 3A Championship games over former 4A Schools Stephenville vs. La Marque (they played for the 4A titles in 1993, 1994 and 1998 with the Yellow Jackets winning all 3 games)

* Will El Campo move down to Class 3A?
Yes–They will now be in a very tough District 25-3A with Bellville, Columbus, Needville, Royal, Sealy and Wharton.

* Will District 8-4A (Stephenville, Waco schools, Killeen & San Angelo Lake View) be split up — lots of travel here?
Yes–This one went all over. Stephenville dropped to 3A, Killeen and Waco Midway moved up to 5A and San Angelo Lake View went over to 4-4A in the Lubbock area.

* Will Denton Guyer remain in Class 5A?
No–Guyer swapped places with Denton Ryan as Guyer dropped to 5-4A and Ryan moved up to 5-5A.

* Will Longview move down to Class 4A?
No–Longview stayed in 5A with District 12-5A which has Mesquite, Mesquite Horn, North Mesquite, Rockwall, Rockwall-Heath and Tyler Lee

* Will the Fort Bend school district (23-5A) break into 4A & 5A groups?
Yes–3 Fort Bend schools (Fort Bend Marshall, Fort Bend Ridge Point and Fort Bend Willowridge) dropped to 4A to join District 22-4A with Houston Northbrook, Houston Spring Woods, Houston Stratford, Tomball and Tomball Memorial. 23-5A will have the rest of the Fort Bend schools — Fort Bend Austin, Fort Bend Bush, Fort Bend Clements, Fort Bend Dulles, Fort Bend Elkins, Fort Bend Hightower, Fort Bend Kempner and Fort Bend Travis.

* Will 29-5A break into 4A & 5A groups?
Yes–3 of them (Laredo Cigarroa, Laredo Martin and Laredo Nixon) dropped down to 4A to join District 31-4A with Alice, CC Flour Bluff, Corpus Christi Miller, Corpus Christi Moody and Corpus Christi Ray. The rest of them – Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Eagle Pass Winn, Laredo Alexander, Laredo Johnson, Laredo United and Laredo United South stayed in 29-5A.

* How will 7-4A be effected? (3 teams over 2,035 students last time)
This district split up — Granbury stayed in 4A and in 7-4A, Burleson, Cleburne, Joshua, Crowley and Everman moved to 8-4A, Arlington Seguin, Mansfield Summitt (stayed in 4A) moved to 15-4A.

* Will the Carrollton schools move up to 5A? (all 3 over 1,990 students last time)
Not all of them – Carrollton Turned moved up to 6-5A, Creekview and Smith moved ot 10-4A along with Dallas Highland Park, Forney, Mesquite Poteet, North Forney, Terrell and West Mesquite.

* Will Wylie move up to 5A?
No–They did move from 10-4A to District 13-4A though to be with Denison, Greenville, Lucas Lovejoy, McKinney North, Royse City, Sherman and Wylie East.

* Will Tyler John Tyler remain in 4A?
Yes–They move from 14-4A to District 16-4A with Corsicana. Jacksonville, Lindale, Nacogdoches and Whitehouse.

* Will Kilgore move down to 3A?
Yes–They drop down into one of the toughest 3A districts in the state — District 16-3A with Bullard, Gilmer, Gladewater, Henderson, Longview Spring Hill and Tyler Chapel Hill.

* Will the Pflugerville schools remain in 4A? (both over 1,940 students last time)
Yes & No — Pflugerville Connally stays in 4A moving from Region II to Region III with District 17-4A along with Bastrop, Bastrop Cedar Creek, Elgin, Georgetown, Georgetown East View, Hutto and Manor. Pflugerville Hendrickson moves up to Class 5A with District 16-5A and Pflugerville, Round Rock, Round Rock McNeil, Round Rock Stony Pt., Round Rock Westwood and RR Cedar Ridge.

* Will the Houston ISD District 22-4A move some of its schools to 3A? (5 of them are under 950 students)
Yes & No — A combination of 21-4A and 22-4A dropped down to 3A to make up District 23-3A. Houston Furr, Houston Jones, Houston Kashmere, Houston Scarborough, Houston Sterling, Houston Washington, Houston Worthing and Houston Yates. (I know this is a football site but Yikes — having Yates in 3A basketball…they beat 5A teams all the time).

* Will Smithson Valley move up to 5A?
Yes–They join District 25-5A with Converse Judson, New Braunfels, New Braunfels Canyon, San Antonio Wagner and San Marcos.

Below is a summary of some of the important changes:

2012 enrollment #’s
5A 2090 & up
4A 1005 to 2089
3A 450 to 1004
2A 200 to 449
1A 199 & below

2010 enrollment #’s
5A 2065 & up
4A 990 to 2064
3A 430 to 989
2A 200 to 429
1A 199 & below

2008 enrollment #’s
5A – 2085 and above
4A – 980-2084
3A – 430-979
2A – 200-429
1A – 199 and below

2006 enrollment #’s
5A 1985 & up
4A 950 to 1984
3A 415 to 949
2A 195 to 414
1A 194 & below

The 5A minimum jumped up 25 students to 2090 which is the largest all-time.
The 4A minimum and max both went up to all-time highs.
The 3A minimum and max both went up to all-time highs.
The 2A minimum stayed the same since 2008 but the max went up to an all-time high.
The 1A level stayed the same since 2008.
1A and 2A will be split into Division I and Division II prior to the season

5A — 245 schools
New Schools: Edinburg Vela, Clear Falls, Round Rock Cedar Ridge
4A to 5A: Austin Lake Travis, Brownsville Veterans Memorial, Carrollton Turner, Denton Ryan, Keller Timber Creek, Killeen, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln, Manvel, McKinney, New Braunfels Canyon, Pflugerville Hendrickson, Richardson Pearce, Rockwall, Rockwall Heath, Spring Branch Smithson Valley, Waco Midway, Weslaco East
Elevated by Request: Austin Anderson, Eagle Pass Winn, Fort Bend Elkins, Houston Madison, South Garland

4A — 250 schools
New Schools: Bastrop Cedar Creek, Burleson Centennial, El Paso Eastlake, Fort Bend Ridge Point, Fort Worth Chisholm Trail, Georgetown East View, Mansfield Lake Ridge, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Southwest, Richmond George Ranch, Tomball Memorial
5A to 4A: Amarillo, Dallas Samuell, Denton Guyer, El Paso Hanks, Fort Bend Marshall, Fort Bend Willowridge, Georgetown, Houston Milby, Laredo Cigarroa, Laredo Martin, Laredo Nixon, Leander, Lubbock, Lubbock Monterey, Mansfield Legacy, Mission, San Antonio Highlands, Saginaw, Seguin, Tomball
3A to 4A Corpus Christi Miller, Fort Worth Polytechnic, Lindale, Lucas Lovejoy, North Forney, Prosper
Elevated by Request: Austin Eastside Memorial, Dallas Lincoln, Fort Worth Dunbar, San Antonio Fox Technical

3A — 190 schools
New Schools: College Station, Dallas Hutchins
4A to 3A: El Campo, Houston Furr, Houston Jones, Houston Kashmere, Houston Scarborough, Houston Sterling, Houston Washington, Houston Worthing, Houston Yates, Kilgore, Kingsville King, La Marque, Springtown, Stephenville
2A to 3A: Buna, Irving North Hills, Krum, Melissa, Mineola
Elevated by Request: Amarillo River Road, Anthony, San Antonio Hawkins

2A — 235 schools
3A to 2A: Aransas Pass, Bowie, Brownfield, Commerce, Farmersville, Goliad, Kemp, Kirbyville, Lamesa, Mathis, Mount Vernon, Palacios, Palestine Westwood, Pilot Point, Salado, Van Alstyne, Whitesboro
1A to 2A: Big Lake Reagan County, Amarillo Boys Ranch, Canadian, Clarksville, Garrison, Hawkins, Johnson City, Moody, Olton, Rice, Riesel

1A — 168 Schools
2A to 1A: Anson, Axtell, Forsan, Harleton, Harper, Hico, Italy, Jewett Leon, Joaquin, Junction, Ozona, Premont, San
Augustine, San Saba, Thorndale, Three Rivers, Weimar
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Ross Rogers Comes Out Of Retirement To Coach Old Rival

January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

2012 Coaching Change: Bryan Vikings

Old Head Coach: Bob Bellard — Resigned after leading the vikings for the past 6 years to a 32-31 record. Coach Bellard’s career record now sits at 131-108-1. This ranks him #267 on the all-time coaching wins list.

New Head Coach: Ross Rogers — Coming out of retirement. Coach Rogers has been the head coach at 2A Hempstead 1977 (5-4-1), 2A/3A Waller 1978-1982 (44-11-6), 3A Giddings 1987 (7-3), 4A/5A A&M Consolidated 1988-1999 (103-47-2) and Killeen Harker Heights 2000-2006 (52-27-0). He has a career coaching record of 211-92-9 which put him at #57 on the all-time coaching wins list.

Team News:

Coaching changes for 2012.

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Darin Shaw Promoted At Austin Anderson

January 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

2012 Coaching Change: Austin Anderson Trojans

Old Head Coach: Bill Ramzinsky — Was the interim head coach for the Trojans last year leading them to a 5-5 record. Before taking over last year, he was the offensive coordinator at Anderson for the previous 4 seasons.

New Head Coach: Darin Shaw — Was the Trojans defensive coordinator for the past 5 seasons. He has also been an assistant coach at Lamesa, Pflugerville and Pflugerville Connally.

Team News: Their rival game is the “Taco Shack Bowl” vs. Austin McCallum. They beat McCallum 16-10 last year.

Coaching changes for 2012.

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Richland Lures Kates From FW Arlington Heights

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

2012 Coaching Change: Richland Rebels

Old Head Coach: Gene Wier — Resigns after leading the Rebels to a 43-50 record over the last 9 seasons. Before coming to Richland, Wier coached at Olathe Kansas North going 188-36 while winning six state championships.

New Head Coach: Ged Kates — From Fort Worth Arlington Heights where he led the Yellow Jackets to a 19-4 record over the last 2 seasons. Coach Kates is a 1994 graduate of Richland. His other coaching jobs have been an assistant with the Rebels in 2000, assistant with Euless Trinity from 2001-2003, offensive coordinator at Grand Prairie from 2004-2007 and offensive coordinator for the Yellow Jackets from 2008-2009. His brother Matt, is the head coach at 3A La Grange.

Team News: The Rebels are 15-16 over the last 3 seasons.

Coaching changes for 2012.

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Gary Davenport Comes Out of Retirement To Lead Aransas Pass Again

January 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

2012 Coaching Change: Aransas Pass Panthers

Old Head Coach: Russell Lee — Leaving after leading the Panthers to a 10-30 record over the last 4 seasons.

New Head Coach: Gary Davenport — Coming out of retirement. He was the head coach for the Panthers from 1994-2000 going 49-29-0. He is their all-time winningest coach.

Team News: The Panthers have had 7 consecutive non-winning seasons.

ALL-TIME WINNINGEST COACHES AT ARANSAS PASS

Gary Davenport

1994-2000

49-29-0
John Brightwell

1960-1965

40-19-2
Bill Martin

1969-1977

36-50-2

 

Coaching changes for 2012.

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Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State team

January 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

FIRST TEAM Offense

Linemen — J.J. Prince, Southlake Carroll, 6-6, 275, sr.; Curtis Riser, DeSoto, 6-4, 295, sr.; Kyle Marrs, Northside Brandeis, 6-6, 302, sr.; and Germaine Ifedi, Houston Westside, 6-5, 304, sr.

Center — Hiva Lutui, Euless Trinity, 6-1, 285, sr.

Wide receivers — Jake Oliver, Dallas Jesuit, 6-4, 194, jr. and Sabian Holmes, Southlake Carroll, 5-10, 175, sr.

Tight end — Nick Baratti, Klein Oak, 6-2, 215, sr.

Quarterback — Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll, 6-2, 205, jr.

Running backs — Trey Williams, Spring Dekaney, 5-10, 175, sr.; Bryan Driskell, McKinney Boyd, 5-8, 170, jr. and Marquis Warford, SA Madison, 5-9, 165, jr.

Place-kicker — Jake Wilcox, SA Reagan, 6-1, 180, sr.

Player of the Year –Williams, Spring Dekaney, 5-10, 175, sr.

 

 

 

FIRST TEAM Defense

Linemen — Devonte Fields, Arlington Martin, 6-4, 240, sr.; Tomme Mark, Lufkin, 6-3, 270, sr.; Vincent Taylor, SA Madison, 6-3, 255, jr.; and Dan Kottman, Denton Guyer, 6-1, 260, sr.

Linebackers — Will Davis, Southlake-Carroll, 6-1, 210, sr.; Peter Jenkins, Dallas Skyline, 6-1, 205, sr.; DeMarkus Lathan, Longview, 5-9, 190, jr.; and (tie) Brad Florence, Round Rock Westwood, 6-3, 205, sr.; Ross Luensmann, Cibolo Steele, 6-0, 185, sr. and A.J. Hilliard, Klein Oak, 6-2, 210, sr.

Secondary — Jarrett Irving, Spring Dekaney, 5-11, 190, sr.; Jalen Mills, DeSoto, 6-1, 190, sr.; Zack Sanchez, Keller Central, 6-1, 170, sr.; and Erik Huhn, Cibolo Steele, 6-3, 200, jr.

Punter –Quinton White, A&M Consolidated, 5-8, 190, sr.

Kick returner — (tie) Trey Williams, Spring Dekaney, 5-10, 175, sr. and Joshua Wilhite, Hightower, 5-11, 180, sr.

Player of the Year — Davis, Southlake-Carroll, 6-1, 210, sr.

Coach of the Year — Willie Amendola, Dekaney

 

 

 

 

SECOND TEAM Offense

Linemen — Colton Hanson, New Braunfels, 6-6, 290, sr.; Jhermikal Partner, Longview, 6-0, 260, sr.; Hayden Vinson, San Angelo Central, 6-7, 291, sr.; and Christian Harper, North Shore, 6-4, 270, sr.

Center — Mikey Matthews, Fort Bend Elkins, 6-3, 260, sr.

Wide receivers — Andrew Rodriguez, Allen, 5-10, 170, sr. and RaShaad Samples, Dallas Skyline, 6-0 175, jr.

Tight end — Armand Nance, Spring Dekaney, 6-1, 215, sr.

Quarterback — (tie) Bralon Addison, Fort Bend Hightower, 5-10, 182, sr. and Tommy Armstrong, Cibolo Steele, 6-2, 210, sr.

Running backs — B.J. Catalon, Houston Westside, 5-8, 190, sr.; Joel Kimpela, Euless Trinity, 5-10, 185, sr.; and Jack Fields, EP Americas, 6-0, 210, sr.

Place-kicker — Travis Tamez, Mesquite Horn, 5-11, 205, sr.

 

 

 
SECOND TEAM Defense

Linemen — Michael Richardson, DeSoto, 6-4, 240, sr.; Jamal Palmer, McKinney Boyd, 6-3, 230, sr.; Eric Maus, Cibolo Steele, 6-4, 220, sr.; LaDarius Carpenter, Clear Springs, 6-2, 210, sr.

Linebackers — Bo Brown, Katy, 6-1, 215, sr.; Luis Villanueva, Laredo Alexander, 5-11, 195, sr.; Nathan Prado, Harlingen, 5-10, 175, jr.; Lance Duran, Austin Westlake, 6-1, 215, sr.

Secondary –Michael Byrd, Laredo United, sr.; Sal Martinez, Edinburg, 5-11, 192, sr.; Bryson Echols, DeSoto, 5-11, 175, sr.; and DeVante Harris, Mesquite Horn, 5-11, 160, sr.

Punter — Levi Jordan, Belton, 6-2, 180, sr.

Kick returner — Marcus Johnson, Clear Springs, 6-2, 190, sr.

 

 

 

THIRD TEAM Offense

Linemen — Henry Lea’aetoa, Euless Trinity, 6-2, 289, sr.; David Moore, Copperas Cove, 6-4, 260, sr.; Tim Ruiz, McAllen Memorial, 6-4, 285, jr.; and Ben Alexander, San Angelo Central, 6-1, 200, sr.

Center — Darius James, Killeen Harker Heights, 6-5, 314, jr.

Wide receivers — Cayleb Jones, Austin High, 6-3, 200, sr. and Blake Webb, The Woodlands, 6-0, 183, sr.

Tight end — Vincent Hobbs, Mesquite Horn, 6-4, 240, sr.

Quarterback — (tie) Alec Morris, Allen, 6-3, 240, sr.; Devante Kincade, Dallas Skyline, 6-2, 180, jr.; and Terrence Singleton, Port Arthur Memorial, sr.

Running backs — Tavarreon Dickerson, Arlington, 5-9, 175, sr.; Kyle Hicks, Arlington Martin, 5-11, 185, jr.; and Quaylon Jones, Converse Judson, 5-6, 170, sr.

Place-kicker — (tie) Eli Kuhns, Copperas Cove, 6-2, 185, sr. and Zane Gonzales, Deer Park, 5-11, 150, jr.

 

 

 
THIRD TEAM Defense

Linemen — J.J. Bynum, A&M Consolidated, 6-2, 270, sr.; Jose Montiel, Weslaco, 5-11, 210, sr.; Ghafona Iduwe, Duncanville, 6-3, 245, sr.; and (tie) Kerrick Huggins, Dallas Skyline, 6-3, 280, jr.; Joe Guthrie, Belton, 6-0, 215, jr.; and David Harris, Cedar Hill, 6-0, 240, sr.

Linebackers — Tyler Marriott, McAllen Memorial, 6-2, 190, Sr.; Bryant Stites, McAllen Memorial, 5-10, 190, Sr.; Jordan Burton, Longview, 6-1, 195, jr.; Philip Sorrells, Amarillo, 5-11, 210, sr.

Secondary — Corey Bartley, Longview, 5-8, 170, jr.; Xavier Johnson, Abilene, 5-11, 190, jr.; Ilaiu Moeakiola, Euless Trinity, 6-0, 199, sr.; and (tie) Jesse Washington, Clear Springs, 6-0, 190, sr. and Corey Thompson, Fort Bend Elkins, 6-2, 205, sr.

Punter — (tie) Joshua Stump, Beaumont West Brook, 5-11, 185, sr. and Luis Garcia, Lufkin, 5-10, 160, jr.

Kick returner — Orlando Thomas, Copperas Cove, 5-11, 80, sr.

 

 

 

 

HONORABLE MENTION

Linemen — Jimmy Chung, Irving, 6-3, 280, sr.; Greg Davis, Abilene, 6-1, 200, sr.; Daniel Mafileo, Mesquite, 5-6, 259, jr.; Donovan Williams, SA Madison, 6-2, 295, sr.; Steven Baggett, Arlington, 6-3, 255, sr.; Christian Garcia, Eagle Pass, 6-4, 317, sr.; Cameron Hughes, Harker Heights, 6-7, 305, sr.; Ross Lodge, Round Rock Westwood, 6-6, 292, sr.; Patrick Morris, Denton Guyer, 6-2, 280, jr.; Miguel Rodriguez, Weslaco, 6-4, 330, sr.; Nathan Thompson, SA MacArthur, 6-3, 275, sr.

Centers — Austin Davis, Mansfield, jr.; Jacob Gonzales, Austin Anderson, 6-1, 260, sr.; Payton Jackson, Cibolo Steele, 6-2, 300, sr,; Erick Wren, Mesquite Horn, 6-1, 290, jr.

Receivers — Jose Luis Barcenas, Browsville Porter, 5-10, 165, sr.; Randy Bermea, Harlingen, 5-11, 165, sr.; Nolan Brown, Colleyville Heritage, sr.; Conner Crane, Denton Guyer, 6-4, 190, sr.; Toree Daniel, Pasadena South Houston, 5-11, 180, jr.; Byron Daniels, SA Madison, 5-10, 170, soph.; Eric Hawkins, Longview, 5-11, 167, sr.; Austin Hays. SA Reagan, 6-3, 185, sr.; Thomas Johnson, Dallas Skyline, 6-0, 180, sr.; Marcus Johnson, Clear Springs, 6-2, 190, sr.; Marquise Johnson, Channelview, 6-2, 180, sr.; Devante Lacy, Grand Prairie, 5-8, 165, sr.; Keevan Lucas, Abilene, 5-9, 165, jr.; Tuff McClain, Klein Oak, 6-0, 170, sr.; Van Powell, Odessa Permian, sr.; Joshua Reynolds, Northside Jay, 6-3, 175, jr.; Chas Taylor, Flower Mound, 5-7, 150, sr.; Jordan Thompson, Katy, 5-9, 160, sr.; Stanley Wesley, Channelview, 5-9, 160, sr.; Peyton Williams, Southlake-Carroll, 6-1, 190, sr.

Tight end — Matt Dimon, Katy, 6-3, 245, jr.

Quarterbacks — Evin Abbe, Abilene, 6-1, 190, jr.; Jake Blakeledge, Clear Springs, 5-11, 180, sr.; Matt Davis, Klein Forest, 6-2, 211, sr.; Angel Garcia, EP Montwood, 5-10, 170, jr.; Brooks Haack, Katy, 6-2, 190, sr.; Averion Hurts, Channelview, 5-10, 175, sr.; Ben Johnson, Round Rock Westwood, 6-0, 185, sr.; Matthew Kaufmann, McAllen Memorial, 5-10, 185, sr.; Trevor Knight, SA Reagan, 6-4, 195, sr.; Kevin Ledesma, Harlingen, 5-8, 170, sr.; Brian Swain, Laredo Alexander, 5-11, 165, sr.; Charles Taylor, Mansfield Timberview, 5-9, 185, sr.; Trent White, Garland Sachse, 5-8 170, sr.

Running Backs — Demetrius Banks, Deer Park, 205, sr.; Brian Blake, Harlingen, 5-7, 170, sr.; Jerry Bynum, Alief Elsik, 6-0, 95, sr.; Paxton Grayer, Abilene, 5-9, 180, sr.; Brandon Hamilton, Copperas Cove, 6-0 215, sr.; Devin Rushing, DeSoto, 5-9, 175, sr.; Gaylon Sanders, Temple, 5-9, 185, jr.; Trinton Ynclan, Northside Brandeis, 5-8, 160, jr.; Jamarcus Walker, Lufkin, 5-9, 175, sr.; Jacoby Webster, Midland, sr.; Boomer White, Houston Memorial, sr.

Kickers — Jose Arzate, McAllen, sr.; Ben Grogan, Arlington Martin, jr.; Jeff Johnson, Katy, 5-9, 160, sr.; Colin McGuire, Round Rock Westwood, 5-10, 165, jr.

Linemen — Chris Alexander, Pearland, Sr.; Nick Bowers, Mesquite, 5-11, 230, sr.; Josh Carraway, Lewisville Marcus, Sr.; Bryce Cottrell, Plano West, Sr.; Zach Danford, Cypress Fairbanks, 245, sr.; Matt Dimon, Katy, 6-3, 245, jr.; Dan Kottman, Denton Guyer, 6-1, 250, sr.; Koby Lange, New Braunfels, 6-2, 200, sr.; Moahengi Latu, Euless Trinity, Sr.; Dallas McClarty, Clear Springs, 5-11, 280, sr.; Mitchell Meyers, The Woodlands, 6-4, 260, sr.; Rex Montes, Colleyville Heritage, sr.; Armand Nance, DeKaney, 6-2, 245, sr.; Emmanuel Ogbah, Fort Bend Bush, 6-4, 230, sr.; Garrison Railsback, Abilene Cooper, 6-3, 225, sr.; Hassan Ridgeway, Mansfield, 6-4, 250, sr.; Braedon Robinson, SA East Central, 5-10, 270, sr.; Jessie Rogers, Arlington Bowie, 6-4, 240, sr.; Garret Sharp, McAllen Memorial, 6-2, 200, Jr.; Daniel Shaul, Klein Oak, Sr.; Dutton Watson, Midland, Sr.; Deatrich Wise, Hebron, 6-5, 235, sr.

Linebackers — Willie Brown, San Angelo Central, 5-11, 210, sr.; Seth Culp, Temple, 5-11, 233, Sr.; Kendall Ehrlich, Pearland, 6-2, 208, sr.; Ryan Flannigan, Sugar Land Marshall, 6-1, 205, sr.; D.J. Green, Mesquite Horn, 6-2, 215, jr.; Garrett Hope, The Woodlands, Sr.; Tyler Lackey, Abilene, 5-10, 170, jr.; Jordan Leake, Odessa Permian, sr.; Kenneth Marshall Jr., South Houston, 6-0, 200, sr.; Darius McClinton, Copperas Cove, 6-0, 215, jr.; Dalton Miller, Northside Warren, 5-11, 180, sr.; Byron Mills, SA Wagner, 5-8, 172, jr.; Damien Neroes, Garland, 6-1, 215, sr.; Justin Owens, North Mesquite, sr.; Ray Pitts, Cypress Fairbanks, 5-10, 215, sr.; Joe Sikes, Lewisville Marcus, 6-0, 225, sr.; Domenic Spencer, Dallas Skyline, 5-11, 220, sr.; Taylor Young, DeSoto, 5-11, 205, jr.; Justin Vallilee, Colleyville Heritage, sr.; Tanner Vestal, Odessa Permian, jr.; Charles Wort, New Braunfels, 6-1, 205, sr.

Defensive Backs — Martin Alvarez, Keller Central, 5-11, 185, sr.; George Baltimore, Mansfield, 6-0, 190, jr.; Colin Blake, Northside Brandeis, 6-3, 185, sr.; David Busby, Coppell, Sr.; Trey Caldwell, Richardson Berkner, Sr.; Anthony Canady, Mesquite, 5-8, 160, jr.; Kyle Carter, Brownsville Pace, Sr.; Tyler Chapa, Northside Warren,6-1, 175, sr.; Russell Cuellar, Katy Cinco Ranch, Sr.; Charles Grant, Mesquite, 5-10, 175, soph.; Sabian Holmes, Southlake Carroll, 5-10, 175, sr.; Jaylon Howard, Port Arthur Memorial, sr.; Austin Jupe. SA East Central, 6-1, 185, jr.; Sean McBryde, Killeen Ellison, 6-4, 205, sr.; Chase Moody, San Angelo Central, 5-9, 153, sr.; Daniel Ramirez, Harlingen, 6-1, 195, sr.; Dashone Smith, Klein Oak, 6-0, 185, sr.; Martel Summers, Leander, 6-0, 195, sr.; Chris Wilson, McAllen Memorial, 5-10, 170, sr.

Punters — Joseph Pickett, Temple, sr.; Blayne Sells, SA East Central, 5-11, 190, sr.

Kick returners — Wes Moore, Stony Point, 5-9, 160, jr.; Gary Tesch, Cypress Woods, 5-11, 175, sr.; Desmond Wyatt, Round Rock Westwood, 5-11, 180, sr.

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Mansfield Lake Ridge Hires Thor As Their First Ever Head Coach

January 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

2012 Coaching Change: Mansfield Lake Ridge Eagles

Old Head Coach: NEW SCHOOL

New Head Coach: Kirk Thor — Was the assistant athletic director at Mansfield ISD since 1998. From 2005-2007 he was the head coach at Mansfield where he led the Tigers to a 20-21 record.

Team News: Lake Ridge will be Mansfield ISD’s 5th high schoool and should be in Class 4A.

Coaching changes for 2012.

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Christoval Chooses Bay City Assistant

January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

2012 Coaching Change: Christoval Cougars

Old Head Coach: Donnie Jackson — Leaving after leading the Cougars to a 7-23 record over the last 3 seasons.

New Head Coach: Justin Taylor — Was an offensive coordinator and assistant coach at Bay City for the last 7 seasons.

Team News: The Cougars are on a 4 year losing streak going 9-31.

Coaching changes for 2012.

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Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State team

January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

FIRST TEAM Offense

Guards — Adrian Bellard, Brenham, 6-5, 332, sr. and Travis Romero, Manvel, 6-3, 325, jr.

Center — Boone Feldt, Hays Consolidated, 6-3, 280, sr.

Tackles — Kennedy Estelle, Pearland Dawson, 6-7, 292, sr. and John Michael McGee, Texarkana Texas, 6-4, 265, sr.

Wide receivers — Fred Ross, Tyler, 6-2, 185, jr. and Dylan Cantrell, Whitehouse, 6-0,190, jr.

Tight end — J.B. Frontz, El Paso Riverside, 6-1, 230, sr.

Quarterback — Greg Ward, Tyler, 5-10, 160, jr.

Running backs — Johnathan Gray, Aledo, 5-10, 198, sr.; Cameron Washington, Corsicana, 5-10, 185, sr.; and Darrell Harris, Waco, 5-11, 189, sr.

Place-kicker — Juan Carranco, Dayton, jr.

Player of the Year — Gray, Aledo, 5-10, 198, sr.

 

 

 
FIRST TEAM Defense

Linemen — Mario Edwards, Denton Ryan, 6-4, 285, sr.; Chris Paige, Kilgore, 6-1, 185, sr.; Malcolm Brown, Brenham, 6-2, 295, sr.; and (tie) Glynn Cheeks, Manvel, 6-2, 225, sr. and Derriel Collins, Killeen, 6-0, 220 sr.

Linebackers — A.J. Davis, Kilgore, 5-11, 210, jr.; Alex De La Torre, Denton Ryan, 6-2, 225, sr.; Corbin Crow, Lake Travis, 6-1, 220, sr.; and Nick McCrory, Port Lavaca Calhoun, 6-0, 225, sr.

Secondary — Paul Castillo, CC Calallen, 5-11, 175, sr.; Ty Scott, Dripping Springs, 5-8, 151, sr.; Zach Streuling, Lake Travis, 6-0, 175, sr.; and Adrian Norwood, Waco, 5-11, 196, jr.

Punter — James Potts, Pflugerville Hendrickson, 5-10, 190, sr.

Kick returner — Marcus Price, Calallen, 5-6, 150, sr.

Player of the Year — Edwards, Denton Ryan, 6-4, 285, sr.

Coach of the Year –Hank Carter, Lake Travis

 

 

 

 

SECOND TEAM Offense

Guards — Chris Thomas, Lancaster, 6-4, 310, sr. and Jarren Gipson, John Tyler, 5-11, 250, sr.

Center — Jacob Aguilar, Waxahachie, 6-1, 290, jr.

Tackles — Joey Hunt, El Campo, 6-3, 285, sr. and Roclan Drain, Corsicana, 6-3, 265, sr.

Wide receivers — Hunter Jarmon, Waco Midway, 6-0, 180, jr. and Jonathan Aldridge, Whitehouse, 6-0, 175, sr.

Tight end — Chris Edling, Corsicana, 6-4, 225, sr.

Quarterback — Baker Mayfield, Lake Travis, 6-0, 180, jr.

Running backs — Daje Johnson, Pflugerville Hendrickson, 5-9, 182, sr.; Desmond Richards, Magnolia West, 5-9, 180, sr.; and Lawrence Mattison, Smithson Valley, 6-1, 225, jr.

Place-kicker — Drew Owen, Midway, jr.

 

 

 

 

SECOND TEAM Defense

Linemen — Dequan Raindle, Corsicana, 6-1, 205, sr.; Taiwan Johnson, Manvel, 6-3, 240, sr.; Jaylen Hill, Aledo, 6-0, 235, sr.; and Eric Davis, Tyler, 6-2, 230, sr.

Linebackers — Trevon Tatum, WIllis, 5-11, 215, sr.; Skylar Nelson, SA Alamo Heights, 6-3, 230, sr.; Justin Richter, Waco Midway, 5-10, 190, sr.; and (tie) Stephen Smith, Wolfforth Frenship, 6-1, 215, jr. and Tevin McDonald, Corsicana, 5-10 190, sr.

Secondary — Xavier Howard, Houston Wheatley, 6-1, 180, sr.; Ryan Griffith, Smithson Valley, 6-1, 200, sr.; Kameron Miles, West Mesquite, 6-2, 205, jr.; and (tie) Chase Romero, Port Neches-Groves, 6-1, 185, sr.; Jordan Townes, Pflugerville Hendrickson, 6-0, 195, sr.; and Cameron O’Reilly, Richardson Pearce, sr.

Punter — Andrew Mitchell, Northwest Nelson, sr.

Kick returner — Marquise Elder, Angleton, 5-11, 180, sr.

 

 

 

 

THIRD TEAM Offense

Guards — Tanner Stone, Highland Park, 5-10, 225, sr. and Donald Jackson, Kilgore, 6-1, 260, sr.

Center — Chase Anderson, Killeen, 6-2, 290, sr. and Gabe Whitman, Pflugerville Hendrickson, 6-0, 240, sr.

Tackles — Jordan Mathews, Mansfield Summit, 6-4, 240, sr. and (tie) Jackson Hoskins, Dripping Springs, 6-5, 295, jr. and Jordan Williams, Denton Ryan, 6-4, 250, sr.

Wide receivers — Tre’mund Moore, Brenham, 6-1, 160, sr. and Kason Fornes, Kerrville Tivy, 6-0, 170, sr.

Tight end — Jesse Brubaker, Wylie East, 6-3, 220, jr.

Quarterback — (tie) Mathew Bishop, Aledo, 5-11, 192, sr. and Dalyn Williams, Lake Dallas, 6-1, 200, sr.

Running backs — Tim Wright, La Marque, 5-10, 185, sr.; Aaron Munguia, Weslaco East, sr. and Jabari Anderson, Wylie East, 5-7, 175, jr.

Place-kicker — (tie) Kyle Hoegenauer, New Braunfels Canyon, 6-2, 185, sr.; Austin Shoemake, Frisco Centennial, jr.; and Conner Hollabaugh, Amarillo Caprock, 5-10, 170, sr.

 

 

 

 

THIRD TEAM Defense

Linemen — Jesse Hooper, Montgomery, 5-9, 180, sr.; Dominique Banks, Denton Ryan, 6-3, 260, sr.; Roland Gonzalez, SA McCollum, 6-0, 310, sr.; Joey Hunt, El Campo, 6-3, 285, sr.

Linebackers — Colton Estill, Wolfforth Frenship, 6-0, 212, sr.; Tate Bammert, Calallen, 5-11, 200, sr.; Keegan Bradley, Austin Travis, 5-11, 190, sr.; and (tie) Tim Cole, Brenham, 6-2, 215, sr. and J.D. Allen, Canyon Randall, 6-1, 180, sr.

Secondary — Trey Ingram, Canyon Randall, 6-2, 180, sr.; Steven Aikens, Arlington Seguin, 6-2, 200, sr.; Justin Kalinowski, Victoria East, 6-0, 170, sr.; and (tie) Bryant McClendon, Livingston, 5-10, 180, sr.; Trey Mohair, Denton Ryan, 5-10, 185, sr.; Shelby Davis, Texarkana, 5-11, 160, sr.; and Mario Henderson, Rockwall-Heath, 5-9, 155, sr.

Punter — Ethan Perry, Smithson Valley, 6-4, 225, sr.

Kick returner — Daje Johnson, Pflugerville Hendrickson, 5-9, 182, sr.

 

 

 

 
HONORABLE MENTION

Centers — Greg Garrett, Midway, 5-10, 235, sr and Anthony Lenoir, Wylie East, sr.

Guards — Jake Brearton, CC Calallen, 6-1, 265, sr.; Christian Garcia, Westlaco East, sr.; Tevin McCray, Denton Ryan, 6-4, 300, sr.; Kyle McKinney, Boerne Champion, 6-3, 275, jr.; David Roulston, Canyon Randall, 6-1, 285, sr.; David Moses, Mansfield Summit, sr.

Tackles — T.J. Armstrong, Lake Travis, sr.; Derek Baldeschwiler, Burleson, 6-5, 290, sr.; Andrew Billings, Waco, 6-2, 298, jr.; Moises Castaneda, Sherman, sr.; Carlos Cuellar, Weslaco East, 6-1, 270, sr.; Rawlstan Decateau, Angleton, 6-1, 270, jr.; Reggie Harris, Killeen, 6-3, 305, sr.; Braden Meador, Montgomery, 6-5, 275, sr.; Kyler Nicotre, Port Neches-Groves, 6-3, 285, sr.; Taylor Romero, Manvel, 6-2, 280, sr.; Tyler Sartain, Midway, 6-0, 210, sr.; Thaelen Villarreal, Port Lavaca Calhoun, 6-1, 330, sr.; Michael WIlson, Aledo, 6-6, 285, sr.

Ends/Receivers — Marcell Ateman, Wylie East, 6-5, 190, jr.; Zach Austin, Lake Travis, 5-10, 170, sr.; Addison Bustos, Amarillo Caprock, 5-8, 140, jr.; Cody Clayton, Sulphur Springs, 5-7, 150, sr.; Corey Coleman, Richardson Pearce, 5-11, 180, sr.; Amaris Fields, Rockwall-Heath, 6-0, 185, sr.; Chance Garey, Wichita Falls, 5-10, 160, sr.; Griffin Gilbert, Lake Travis, 6-5, 210, sr.; Brice Gunter, Stephenville, 6-2, 185, jr.; Ferrando Joseph, Lake Dallas, 5-11, 185, sr.; Kaylon Melancon, Manvel, 5-10, 180, sr.; William Morris, Highland Park, 5-11, 153, sr.; Brandon Moss, EP Chapin, 6-3, 180, sr.; Jayce Nelson, Port Neches-Groves, 6-1, 180, sr.; Andre Plata, Dallas Wilson, 5-9, 170, sr.; Deon Price, Austin McCallum, 6-2, 160, sr.; Robbie Rhodes, FW Southwest, 5-10, 166, jr.

Tight ends — Justin Chandler, Kingwood Park, 6-4, 235, sr.; Jeremiah Gaines, Red Oak, 6-3, 235, jr.; Phillip Jones, Angleton, 6-3, 215, sr.

Quarterbacks — Antonio Arboleda, Rosenberg Terry, 6-3, 189, jr.; J.T. Barrett, WF Rider, 6-2, 205, jr.; Derek Brown, Bay City, 6-4, 215, sr.; Brady Burgin, Highland Park, 6-2, 205, sr.; Piers Christian, Dallas Wilson, 6-1, 180, sr.; Michael Guerrero, Amarillo Caprock, 5-10, 150, jr.; Dean Haveman, Brenham, 6-1, 185, sr.; Andres Herrera, Dayton, sr.; Brian Hinojo, EP Riverside, sr.; Lamar Jordan, Frisco Centennial, jr.; Gary Kimble, Pearland Dawson, 6-1, 215, sr.; Parks McNeil, Kerrville Tivy, 5-11, 167, jr.; Justin Owens, Sulphur Springs, 6-1, 190, sr.; Hunter Taylor, Whitehouse, 6-1, 175, sr.; Julian Walker, Manvel, 6-0, 185, sr.

Running Backs — Chase Bertrand, Port Neches-Groves, 5-10, 190, sr.; Devin Bisby, Gregory-Portland, 5-11, 198, soph.; Calvin Burns, Mansfield Summit, sr.; Brandon Davis, Granbury, 5-9, 185, sr.; Shaquille Dottin, Dallas Wilson, sr.; Johnathan Garner, Victoria East, sr.; Brandon Griffith, Port Lavaca Calhoun, 5-10  210, sr.; Steven Hicks, Mesquite Poteet, sr.; Tae Howard, Hutto, 5-9, 170, sr.; Bobby Huey, Wolfforth Frenship, 210, 6-0, 202, sr.; Ryan Jackson, Angleton, 5-11, 185, sr.; Jakobi Jones, Beaumont Ozen, 5-5, 150, sr.; B.J. Kelly, Midway, jr.; Arthur Lockett, Houston Yates, 5-10, 175, sr.; Preston Miller, Highland Park, 5-8, 170, sr.; Marcus Price, CC Calallen, 5-6, 150, sr.; David Rogers, Boerne Champion, 6-1, 200 sr.

Place-kickers — Jake Brearton, CC Calallen, 6-1, 265, sr.; Christian Cruz, Rosenberg Terry, sr.; Ben Diaz, Waco, 5-7, 150, jr.; Austin Lightle, Hallsville, 5-10, 170, sr.; J.B. McBride, Frisco Liberty, sr.

Linemen — Andrew Allen, Frisco Liberty, sr.; Chase Appleby, Frisco Centennial, 6-0, 270, sr.; Jay Arnold, Rockwall-Heath, 6-4, 240, jr.; Andrew Billings, Waco, 6-2, 298, jr.; Tyus Bowser, Tyler, 6-3, 205, jr.; Paul Boyette, Humble, 6-3, 290, sr.; James Paul Bryant, Houston Yates, 6-2, 198, sr.; Bryson Burtnett, Springtown, jr.; Clayton Calllicut, Crosby, sr.; Corbin Carr, Nederland, sr.; Andrew Garza, Edcouch-Elsa, sr.; Bryson Henderson, Mansfield Summit, jr.; Luis Hernandez, Edcouch-Elsa, sr.; Jude Jefress, Lake Travis, 6-1, 220, sr.; Jordan Points, Rockwall-Heath, 6-4, 255, jr.; Derick Roberson, Northside Brennan, 6-3, 210, soph.; George Schwanenberg, Smithson Valley, 5-11, 205, jr.; Erick Simmons, Sulphur Springs, 6-2, 205, sr.; K.J. Smith, Frisco Centennial, jr.; Michael Wiser, CC Calallen, 6-0, 260, sr.

Linebackers — Amir Adkins, Hutto, 5-11, 190, sr.; Micah Awe, Mansfield Summit, sr.; Chris Belmares, Weslaco East, sr.; Blake Burdette, Lake Travis, sr.; Nick Bush, Frisco Centennial, sr.; Ian Compton, Dallas Adams, 5-9, 200, jr.; Dayne Davis, Aledo, 6-1, 200, sr.; Raaquan Davis, Rockwall-Heath, 6-2, 205, jr.; Adam DeLeon, Midway, 5-11, 205, sr.; Bryce Dunman, New Braunfels Canyon,5-8, 180, sr.; Alex Faoro, FW Arlington Heights, sr.; Frankie Guerra, Rosenberg Terry, 5-10, 185, sr.; Bryson Haywood, Jacksonville, 5-10, 185, jr.; Brad Hulme, Richardson Pearce, sr.; Jerid Jeter-Gilmon, Brenham, 6-1, 215, sr.; Shaquille Jones, Dallas Molina, sr.; Webster Jones, Angleton, 6-1, 205, sr.; Justin McMath, CC Moody, sr.; Ferris Owens, Kerrville Tivy, 6-1, 230, sr.; Brian Perinon, EP Andress, 5-11, 185, sr.; Montana Quirante, Vidor, 6-0, 210, sr.; Ryan Reuter, Barbers Hill, 5-11, 225, sr.; Jordan Richmond, Denton Ryan, 6-1, 220, sr.; Mason Shaw, Highland Park, 6-1, 170, sr.; Colton Smith, Frenship, 6-0, 212, sr.; Jacob Studdard, Hutto, sr.; Alex Trevino, Port Lavaca Calhoun, 5-10, 245, sr.; Henderson Watkins, Montgomery, 6-0, 220, sr.

Defensive Backs — Daniel Adams, Houston Waltrip, 5-10, 180, sr.; Jacob Adams, Boerne Champion, 5-10, 170, sr.; Dane Balazs, Lake Travis, sr.; Mookie Carlile, Stephenville, soph.; Brayden Coverdale, Stephenville, sr.; Victor Davis, Rosenberg Terry, 6-1, 185, jr.; Marquise Elder, Angleton, 5-11, 180, sr.; Mickie Erwin, Gregory-Portland, 5-8, 145, jr.; Mark Gottsacker, Highland Park, 5-10, 175, sr.; Tre Mask, Sherman, soph.; Shea Nutt, Brenham, 6-2, 180, sr.; J. Keena Ozz, Houston Yates, 6-2, 180, jr.; Aaron Potter, Smithson Valley, 5-8, 160, sr.; Ryan Reid, Sherman, sr.; Devin Simmons, EP Andress, 6-2, 180, sr.; Ranthony Texada, Frisco Centennial, jr.

Punters — Joe Figenshaw, Lamar Consolidated, 6-1, 205, sr.; Leland Hamilton, Beaumont Ozen, jr.; Conner Hollabaugh, Amarillo Caprock, 5-10, 170, sr.; Hunter Jarmon, Midway, jr.

Kick returners — Daniel Adams, Houston Waltrip, 5-10, 180, sr. and Preston Miller, Highland Park, 5-8, 170, sr.

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