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2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS KOUNTZE LIONS 2018 Record: 1-9 Overall, 0-5 District 6th Place in District 11-3A-II The Kountze Lions were hoping that a change in Class 3A Divisions would help get them into the playoffs. But the young Lions again went winless in district play for the second year in a row and missed the playoffs for the third consecutive year. To change things, Kountze has made a number of changes as Athletic Director Duane Joubert has opted to concentrate on the boys' basketball program and bring in Todd Paine, a successful assistant at a number of programs (West Brook, Hamshire-Fannett, Lumberton among them) to guide the Lions' football program. Paine will rely on six returning offensive starters, five returning defenders, and a corp of talented youngers to restore the roar in Kountze. Head Coach: Todd Paine Assistant Coaches: Chris McFarlane (Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator), Justin Jackson (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks), Brady Byars (Offensive Line/Defensive Line), Brandon Hillin (Secondary/Wide Receivers), Brock Hanks (Linebacker), Joe Potts (Running Backs), Ben Barrington (Middle School/Video) Offense: Six starters return to the Kountze offense, which will operate out of the spread. Look for senior quarterback Jeff Washington and sophomore quarterback Hunter Read to both see time behind center. Sophomore running back Demond Hamilton will pace the Lion rushing attack. Senior receiver Dre Akbar, junior wide out Matt Walters and senior tight end Shamar Thomas return to a receiver group that will also feature sophomore Zach Paine. Senior Austin Everitt will lead a young offensive line that also returns sophomore Johnny Cowart and will include senior Caleb Flowers and sophmores David Cowart and Trenton Phillips. Defense: Five starters return to the Kountze defense, which will operate in a 3-3-5 set in 2019. Cowart and junior Taylor Jones return to man the Kountze defensive line. Sophomore Robert Perez will return to lead an young group of linebackers including juniors Ely Whisenhant and Layne Bevilaqua. Akbar and Thomas will patrol the Lion secondary along with sophomores Read, Paine, Blayne Roebuck and Elijah McMahon. Special Teams: Sophomore Nathan Buffalo will handle the place kicking duties with a number of candidates vying for the return spots. Schedule: Aug. 30 - at East Chambers, 7:30 pm Sept. 6 - at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - Deweyville, 7:30 pm Sept. 20 - at Beaumont Kelly Catholic, 7:30 pm Sept. 27 - at Hull-Daisetta, 7:30 pm Oct. 4 - OPEN Oct. 11 - Newton, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - Corrigan-Camden, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - at Hemphill, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - Anderson-Shiro, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - New Waverly, 7:30 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS A&M CONSOLIDATED TIGERS 2018 Record: 10-2 Overall, 6-1 District District 10-5A-II Runner ups In 2018, head coach Lee Fedora showed his championship pedigree as he guided the A&M Consolidated Tigers to yet another playoff appearance (their 14th appearance in a row). In 2019, Fedora and the Tigers look to capture the 10-5A-II title and enjoy a long stay in the playoffs with six returning offensive starters and seven returning defenders. Head Coach: Lee Fedora Assistant Coaches: Sean Witherax (Offensive Coordinator), Bill Hoppers (Defensive Coordinator) Offense: Six starters return on offense for A&M Consolidated in 2019. Senior quarterback Gage Pahl is likely to assume control of the Tiger spread with senior Kerry Brooks expected to also see time behind center. Junior running back Sutton Lake will be counted on to lead the Tiger rushing attack. Senior Brian Darby (1st team all-district) to get plenty of carries as well as lead the Consolidated receiver group along fellow senior receivers Devin Price (1st team all-district) and Valen Jones (1st team all-district). Senior Trey Zimmerman (1st team all-district) will return to lead the Tiger offensive line. Defense: Seven starters return on defense in 2019. Senior defensive tackle Matt O'Neil (1st team all-district at defensive end) and junior defensive end Vince Sheffield (10-5A-II Defensive Newcomer of the Year) will lead the Tiger defensive line. Senior linebackers Makel Williams (outside) and Kerry Brooks will lead the Tiger linebacker corp. Consolidated returns a veteran secondary as senior safeties Bryce Linder (1st team all-district) and Jamarquis Stewart (1st team all-district and senior cornerback Nate Floyd (1st team all-district) all return. Special Teams: Senior Colby McBerty will again do the place kicking for A&M Consolidated. Pahl will do the punting with Floyd (1st team all-district) and Stewart being the primary kick returners. Schedule: Aug. 30 - Killeen Ellison, 7:00 pm Sept. 5 - at Bryan, 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - OPEN Sept. 20 - Leander Rouse, 7:00 pm Sept. 27 - at Huntsville, 7:30 pm* Oct. 4 - Montgomery, 7:30 pm* Oct. 12 - at Rosenberg Lamar Consolidated, 6:00 pm* Oct. 18 - Katy Paetow, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - at Montgomery Lake Creek, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - Bryan Rudder, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - at Cleveland, 7:30 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS HUNTSVILLE HORNETS 2018 Record: 12-2 Overall, 7-0 District Class 5A, Division II, Region III Finalist The Huntsville Hornets brought their tenure under Head Coach Rodney Southern to new heights as the Hornets rolled through District 12-5A-II undefeated and enjoyed a four week stay in the playoffs falling to eventual state finalist Fort Bend Marshall in the Region III Final. In Huntsville, the folks in the shadow of Sam Houston's statue again have high expectations as Southern welcomes back six offensive starters and five starting defenders in defense of their district title. Head Coach: Rodney Southern Assistant Coaches: David Brewer (Offensive Coordinator), Scott Schroeder (Defensive Coordinator), Brandon Townsend (Special Teams Coordinator), Jason Elliott (Wide Receivers), Tyrone Carter (Defensive Backs), Chris Smith (Defensive Line), Amary del Real (Linebackers), Robert Jesurun (Offensive Line), Bart Tatum (Offensive Line), Ragan Henderson (Tight Ends), Jonathan Goree (Defensive Backs) Offense: Six starters return to the Huntsville offense in 2019. Returning to guide the Hornet offense will be the 10-5A-II Offensive MVP, senior quarterback Matthew Southern. In the passing game, Southern will be looking for senior wide out Tyrique Carter as well as junior H-back Quaterian Riles (2nd team all-district). Defense: Five starters return to the Huntsville defense in 2019. All state defensive end Briceon Hayes will return to lead the Hornet defense. Also guiding the front seven will be senior inside linebacker Jordan Brown (2nd team all-district). Senior safeties Jaden Schroeder (1st team all-district) and Sir Humphrey (2nd team all-district) will anchor the Huntsville secondary. Special Teams: Place kicking and punting duties will be finalized during summer practice. Carter (2nd team all-district) will be the primary kick returner. Schedule: Aug. 30 - Willis, 7:30 pm Sept. 6 - Port Neches-Groves, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - at College Station, 7:30 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 27 - College Station A&M Consolidated, 7:30 pm* Oct. 4 - at Cleveland, 7:30 pm* Oct. 11 - at Montgomery, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - Lamar Consolidated, 7:30 pm* Oct. 26 - at Katy Paetow, 12:00 pm* Nov. 1 - Montgomery Lake Creek, 7:30 pm* Nov. 7 - at Bryan Rudder, 7:00 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS NORTH SHORE MUSTANGS 2018 Record: 16-0 Overall, 7-0 District Class 6A, Division I State Champion It was only fitting that a story book season have a story book ending. With no time left on the clock, Dematrius Davis and A.J. Carter connected on a Hail Mary pass which will go down in Texas high school football history and gave the Mustangs a state championship. This year, Head Coach Jon Kay brings back a team that is also highly touted and give the folks in East Houston hopes that a second consecutive state title is in store. Head Coach: Jon Kay Assistant Coaches: Willie Gaston (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks), Garrett Cross (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers), Shaun Wynn (Defensive Line), Cory Laxen (Strength and Conditioning/Offensive line), Sheldon Bennight (Running Backs), Nick Flores (Defensive Backs), Theadis Reagins (Defensive Backs), Steve Lewis (Defensive Line), Ruben Amaya (Offensive Line), Lamon Atkins (Quarterbacks/Freshman Head Coach), Patrick Robertson (Defensive Backs), Justin Isadore (Linebackers) Offense: Six starters return to the North Shore offense in 2019. Returning to lead the Mustang attack will be junior quarterback Dematrius Davis. Senior all state running back Zach Evans also returns to head the North Shore rushing attack along with senior running back John Gentry. Junior wide receiver Shadrach Banks (1st team all-district) and senior wide out Zoran Rideaux return to lead a group of receivers which will also include senior receiver Ismael Fuller and junior receiver Charles King. Seniors Damieon George (1st team all-district) and Fausto Castellon (2nd team all-district) return to man an offensive line which will also include junior Ed'Zavier Deblaw and seniors Matthew Boult and Javoine Roberts. Defense: The North Shore defense will have some growing up to do as only three starters return to the 2019 defense. The Mustangs will be particular young up front as senior lineman Jaden Rudolph will be joined by juniors Alonzo Brown, Aaron Brown and Broc LeBlanc. Senior linebacker Corey Flagg (1st team all-district) will lead an equally young linebacker corp which will also include junior Darius Clark and seniors Jermaine Caldwell and Wendell Demery. Seniors Upton Stout (1st team all-district) and JoJo Wilson (2nd team all-district) return to guide a Mustang secondary which will also include seniors Jordan Polart and Marcus Cockrell as well as sophomore Denver Harris. Special Teams: Senior John Villalobos (1st team all-district kicker) will do the both the kicking and punting for North Shore. Cockrell will be the Mustangs' primary kick returner. Schedule: Aug. 29 - Katy, 7:00 pm Sept. 5 - Fort Bend Ridge Point (TDECU), 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - Spring Westfield, 7:00 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 27 - La Porte, 7:00 pm* Oct. 4 - at Sheldon C.E. King, 7:00 pm* Oct. 11 - at Deer Park, 7:00 pm* Oct. 18 - Baytown Sterling, 7:00 pm* Oct. 24 - at Beaumont West Brook, 7:00 pm* Nov. 1 - Beaumont United, 7:00 pm* Nov. 8 - at Channelview, 7:00 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS JASPER BULLDOGS 2018 Record: 12-1 Overall, 4-0 District Class 4A, Division II, Region III Semifinalist Although it didn't end the way that folks in Jasper wanted, the Jasper Bulldogs had an outstanding season, being just one touchdown away from their first state quarterfinal berth since their run to the state championship game in 2004. The last season's run, plus the fact that Jasper Head Coach Darrell Barbay welcomes back nine starters on each side of the ball, leaves folks in Jasper thinking that it is time for another championship run. Head Coach: Darrell Barbay Assistant Coaches: Bryan Barbay (Offensive Coordinator), Trey Allen (Defensive Coordinator), Randall Reich (Backs/Quarterbacks), Randy Birdwell (Receivers), Travis Tates (Defensive Line), Stephen Westbrook (Inside Linebackers), Aaron Wueller (Outside Linebackers), Malcolm Bronson (Secondary) Offense: Nine starters return to the Jasper offense in 2019. Junior quarterback Trashawn Adams will take control of the Bulldog offense. The Bulldogs look again to be explosive as the 9-4A-II Offensive MVP, senior running Montavien Hunt, returns along with junior Carl Limberick. Senior receivers Bryce Barbay (1st team all-district) and Reggie Shaw, as well as senior tight end Nolan Smith (1st team all-district) return to form a strong Bulldog receiver corp. Senior offensive guard Edrick Adams (2nd team all-district), senior lineman Ja'kelon Johnson and junior offensive tackles Shunmarkus Adams and Myles Moye return to an offensive line which will also include senior lineman Joshua Rigsby. Defense: Nine starters return to the Jasper 3-4 defense in 2019. Senior linemen Brashaun Hubbard (1st team all-district), Noah Spikes (2nd team all-district) and Jarvis Wilson (2nd team all-district) again return to man the Bulldog defensive line. Seniors Trent Cooper (1st team all-district outside linebacker) and Avion Bennett (1st team all-district inside linebacker) return in 2019 where they will be joined by junior outside linebacker Shean Singleton and junior inside linebacker Lakendrick Garrett. Senior safety Terrien Collins (1st team all-district) and senior cornerback Davon Scott (2nd team all-district) and Jay Wood return to patrol the Bulldog secondary along with newcomer Lahmad Hunt. Special Teams: Senior Alex Mijares (1st team all-district kicker and punter) will again handle the kicking and punting for Jasper. Shaw and Hunt will head a dangerous Bulldog return game. Schedule: Aug. 30 - Lumberton, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - at Bridge City, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - at Little Cypress-Mauriceville, 7:00 pm Sept. 20 - at Livingston, 7:30 pm Sept. 27 - La Marque, 7:00 pm Oct. 4 - at West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm Oct. 11 - at Shepherd, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - Huntington, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - OPEN Nov. 1 - at Tarkington, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - Center, 7:30 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS EVADALE REBELS 2018 Record: 8-4 Overall, 3-2 District 3rd Place in District 12-2A-II For the 2018 Evadale Rebels, it was more of the same as Mark Williams' Rebels made the playoffs for the 13th year in a row. Things look good for a 14th straight year as Williams welcomes back six offensive starters and six defensive starters in an effort to compete for the top spot in District 12-2A-II. Head Coach: Mark Williams Offense: Six starters return to the Evadale multiple set offense in 2019. The Rebel offense will be led by senior quarterback Klay Sylvester. Senior runnig back Will Farr (1st team all-district), junior running back Anthony Barnes and sophomore back Trenton Lyles will be counted on to spearhead the Evadale rushing attack. Senior wide out Bryce Toucha will lead a Rebel receiver group which will also include junior receiver Tom Boles and sophomore receiver Chase Smith. A veteran line returns as senior tackles McKennon Wilson, Tyler Montalvo and Kaden Ingram, as well as senior guard Kaden Patterson, sophomore Drake Hart and junior center Jacob Moore will all be counted on. Defense: Six starters also return to the Evadale 4-3 defense in 2019. Montalvo (1st team all-district at defensive end) and Wilson (1st team all-district at defensive tackle) return to lead the Rebel defensive line. A veteran linebacker corp will be lead by returning starters Farr, Moore (2nd team all-district) and senior Kyler Vernon (1st team all-district). Look for Lyles and Hart to also see time at linebacker. Toucha, Barnes and junior Tyler Ferguson will anchor at Rebel secondary which will also feature Chase Smith and Tom Boles (at safety). Special Teams: Senior Chance Simon will do both the place kicking and punting for Evadale. Returners will be finalized during summer practice. Schedule: Aug. 29 - at Overton, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - at Warren, 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - Galveston O'Connell, 7:00 pm Sept. 20 - Deweyville, 7:00 pm Sept. 27 - Grapeland, 7:00 pm* Oct. 4 - at West Hardin, 7:00 pm* Oct. 11 - at Legacy School of Sports Science, 7:00 pm Oct. 18 - OPEN Oct. 25 - at Burkeville, 7:00 pm* Nov. 1 - Colmesneil, 7:00 pm* Nov. 8 - at Lovelady, 7:00 pm*

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2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS LIVINGSTON LIONS 2018 Record: 0-10 Overall, 0-5 District 6th Place in District 11-4A-I The Livingston Lions were hoping that a change of football divisions might change their luck. However, the adjustment didn't go as well as planned and the Lions failed to win a game in 2018. But second year coach Finis Vanover is counting on a group that has now had a full year under his system (seven starters return on each side of the ball) to compete for a playoff spot. Head Coach: Finis Vanover Assistant Coaches: Juan Ceballos (Offensive Coordinator), Andy Garza (Defensive Coordinator) Offense: Seven starters return to the Livingston multiple I offense in 2019. Sophomore quarterback Damien Ruiz, who lead the Livingston freshman team to a 9-1 mark in 2018, is expected to take the reins of the Livingston offense. Senior running backs Debrian Rains (2nd team all-district), Cody Dupas and Keon Perkins (a move in from Coldspring-Oakhurst) will share the Lion rushing load. Junior wideout Chris Washington (2nd team all-district) will return to the Livingston receiver group along with senior tight end Jaylen Harrell. Senior lineman Cameron Morris returns to lead a line which will also feature juniors Ladanian Walker, Nigel Henderson and Dannon Beatty. Defense: Seven starters return to the Livingston 4-2-5 defense in 2019. Martin (2nd team all-district at defensive end), Walker, Henderson and Beatty will return to the Livingston defensive line. Harrell and Dupas (2nd team all-district) will line up at linebacker. Washington will anchor the Lion secondary. Special Teams: Special teams positions will be finalized at summer practice. Schedule: Aug. 30 - at Shepherd, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - at Orangefield, 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - Liberty, 7:30 pm Sept. 20 - Jasper, 7:00 pm Sept. 27 - Huntington, 7:30 pm Oct. 4 - OPEN Oct. 11 - at Splendora, 7:00 pm* Oct. 18 - Lumberton, 7:00 pm* Oct. 25 - at Little Cypress-Mauriceville, 7:00 pm* Nov. 1 - Bridge City, 7:00 pm* Nov. 8 - at Huffman Hargrave, 7:00 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS HULL-DAISETTA BOBCATS 2018 Record: 5-5 Overall, 1-4 District 5th Place in District 12-2A-I The 2018 season was a tough year for the Hull-Daisetta Wildcats as the move to 12-2A-I proved tougher than hoped and the Wildcats fell to 1-4. In order to get back in the playoff picture, Head Coach Stan Hodges will look to a young squad as four starters on each side of the ball. Head Coach: Stan Hodges Assistant Coaches: Dean Womack (Offensive Coordinator), Trent Wallace (Defensive Coordinator) Offense: Four starters return to the Hull-Daisetta offense in 2019. Among those competing for time at quarterback will be freshman Landyn Sellers. Sharing the rushing load will be senior tailback Kole Fraudenberger, junior running back Terrick Peterson (12-2A-I Co-Offensive Newcomer of the Year) and freshman full back Landon Victorian. Junior receiver Blaze Drake, junior tight end Bryce Aguirre (who returns from injury), freshman wide out Devante Broussard and freshman tight end Nian Beck will lead the Bobcat receiver corp. Juniors Paul Goodman and Deon Reed and seniors Jacob Hall (state champion powerlifter) and Caleb Hall will lead the way up front. Defense: Four starters also return to the Hull-Daisetta defense. Peterson will line up at defensive end along with Aguirre with Reed lining up at nose guard. Beck and Victorian will also see time on the line. Drake and Sellars will line up at linebacker. Fraudenberger (1st team all-district) will anchor the Bobcat secondary that will also include Broussard. Special Teams: Special teams positions will be finalized at summer practice. Schedule: Aug. 30 - Burkeville, 7:30 pm Sept. 6 - at West Hardin, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - at Sabine Pass, 7:30 pm Sept. 20 - Cushing, 7:00 pm Sept. 27 - Kountze, 7:30 pm Oct. 4 - OPEN Oct. 11 - at San Augustine, 7:00 pm* Oct. 18 - Deweyville, 7:00 pm* Oct. 25 - at Shelbyville, 7:00 pm* Nov. 1 - at West Sabine, 7:00 pm* Nov. 8 - Groveton, 7:00 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS BARBERS HILL EAGLES 2018 Record: 7-4 Overall, 5-2 District 3rd Place in District 12-5A-II After an absence from the playoffs in 2017, Tom Westerberg's Barbers Hill Eagles returned to the playoffs in 2018. In a bid to make it two consecutive playoff appearances, Westerberg will rely on the return of six starters on offense and seven on defense. Head Coach: Tom Westerberg Assistant Coaches: Kyle Westerberg (Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers), Danny Cowgill (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers), Brian Moore (Wide Receiver), Todd Palmer (Offensive Line), Alfredo Morales (Running Backs), James Freeman (Offensive Line), Kevin Kilgo (Defensive Line), Kevin Estes (Defensive Line), Chris Cauley (Secondary), Darren Seymour (Secondary) Offense: Six starters return to the Barbers Hill spread offense in 2019. While the Eagles' quarterback position will be finalized in summer practice, plenty of Eagles stand ready to handle the rushing as senior running back Cohn Betz will be joined by junior back Kaegan Gibbs and sophomore back Garrett Hagler. Junior wide out Cameron Cauley will return to lead the Eagle receiver group which will also include junior receivers Canden Grogan and Andrew Galvan, as well as senior wide out Jaden Meredith. The offensive line for Barbers Hill will be a strength as seniors Casey Collier (1st team all-district), Chris Barrios (2nd team all-district) and Rees Allson, as well as juniors Riley Suggs and Eli Burch all return. Senior Rylan Conrad will also see time on the Eagle offensive line. Defense: Seven starters return to the Barbers Hill 4-2-5 defense in 2019. Junior end Josh King-Bradley (1st team all-district) returns to lead a defensive line which will also include fellow juniors Ramsey Humphrey and Isaiah Marcel. Senior inside linebacker Cavin Branin (1st team all-district) and junior outside linebacker Rex Thompson (2nd team all-district) return to a linebacker corp where they will be joined by junior inside linebacker Taib Goundafi. A experienced secondary returns senior safeties Branden Hefferman (1st team all-district) and Josh Herrera, as well as senior cornerbacks Charles King and Kade McCall. Juniors Ashton Hamby and Josh Bishop will also see action there. Special Teams: Junior kicker Alvaro Garcia will do the place kicking for Barbers Hill. The punting and return duties will be finalized during summer practice. Schedule: Aug. 30 - at Magnolia, 7:30 pm Sept. 6 - Montgomery, 7:30 pm Sept. 14 - at Kingwood Park, 6:00 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 27 - Dayton, 7:30 pm* Oct. 4 - at Nederland, 7:30 pm* Oct. 11 - Baytown Lee, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - at Vidor, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - Crosby, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - at Port Neches-Groves, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - Santa Fe, 7:30 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS PORTER SPARTANS 2018 Record: 6-5 Overall, 4-3 District 4th Place in District 9-5A-I Success continued for the Porter Spartans in 2018 as the Spartans, after missing the playoffs the first five years of their existence, made the playoffs for the third year in a row. To extend their streak, Head Coach Jim Holley will count on the help of a veteran offense (seven starters return) and a young defense (only four starters return) in the very competitive 9-5A-I. Head Coach: Jim Holley Assistant Coaches: Dougald McDougald (Defensive Coordinator), Billy Russell (Offensive Coordinator), Daniel Evans-Pickens (Running Backs), Mark Newton (Cornerbacks), Matt Baca (Offensive Line), Chris McDougald (Safeties), Cody Green (Defensive Line), Matt McDougald (Wide Receivers) Offense: Seven starters return to the Porter offense. Senior quarterback Jack Reilly will step in to take over the Spartan offense. Junior running back Caleb Evans-Pickens will shoulder the rushing load for the Spartans along with junior Avry Porter-Campbell and sophomore Willie Guillory. An experienced receiver group returns as seniors Baron Bradley and Trace Knight and junior J.B. Briley will lead the group. An equally experienced offensive line returns in the form of seniors Shelton Munger (2nd team all-district), Tyler Talavera and Daniel Spangler. Also seeing time on the line will be juniors Jose Palma and Alonzo. Defense: Four starters return to the Porter defense in 2019. Senior defensive tackle (2nd team all-district) Jarrod Rickle will return to the defensive line along with senior fellow seniors Jordan Lewis and Logan Martin. Also seeing time on the line will be junior Charles Bosely. Senior Zhyon Bell returns to the Spartan linebacker corp aside junior Charles Bosley. A talented but experienced secondary will feature seniors JoJo Guillory, Carter Crochet and Nate Grifaldo as well as junior Austin Perkins and Luke Cordle. Special Teams: Sophomore Jose Acosta (1st team all-district) will return to handle the place kicking duties while Perez will do the punting. Knight will be the primary kick returner. Schedule: Aug. 30 - Sheldon C.E. King, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - at Houston North Forest (Jones-Cowart), 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - at Dayton, 7:30 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 27 - Kingwood Park, 7:00 pm* Oct. 3 - at Houston Austin (Barnett), 7:00 pm* Oct. 11 - Goose Creek Memorial, 7:00 pm* Oct. 18 - Port Arthur Memorial, 7:00 pm* Oct. 25 - at Houston Wisdom (Butler), 7:00 pm* Nov. 1 - Galena Park, 7:00 pm* Nov. 8 - at New Caney, 7:00 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS LIBERTY PANTHERS 2018 Record: 7-4 Overall, 2-2 District 3rd Place in District 10-4A-II It was another successful year for the Liberty Panthers as, for the fourth consecutive season, the Panthers made the playoffs. For the Panthers to make it 5 in a row, Head Coach Chad Taylor will rely on seven offensive starters and six defensive starters in order to make a push to the top of 10-4A-II. Head Coach: Chad Taylor Assistant Coaches: Jesse Woods (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line), Landon Hessler (Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Backs), Robb Kirkland (Tight Ends), Joe Slack (Running Backs), Nolan Lanham (Defensive Line), Martin Massey (Linebackers), Chase Sylvia (Defensive Backs) Offense: Seven starters return in 2019 to operate the Panther Double Wing offense. Stepping in to operate it will be sophomore quarterback Austin Walker. A lot of the rushing load will fall to sophomore running back John Harris-Hines and senior fullback Jordan Leday. Junior tight end Devin Fregia (1st team all-district) will figure heavily in the Panther passing game. He will also be counted on to contribute to an experienced offensive line which feature returning senior linemen Zac Kutack (1st team all-district), Chandler Sanders and Lane Lindley (2nd team all-district), as well as junior lineman Blaine Rick, sophomore lineman Seth Stearns and senior tight end John Thomas Jones. Defense: Six starters return to the 2019 Liberty 3-4 defense. The veteran defensive line will return Fregia at defensive end, senior defensive tackle Alex Pacheco and senior defensive end Ragis Fontenot. Also seeing time there will be junior tackle Wyatt Tulley and freshmen defensive end Titus Bell. Senior outside linebacker Joseph Sterling will return to lead a group which will include Walker at outside linebacker, junior inside linebacker John David Caruso and sophomore outside linebacker William Waldrip. Junior Vincent Harris and senior Elishia Chamber will anchor a Panther secondary which will feature sophomore Mason Goudreau. Special Teams: Senior Eric Espinosa will do both the place kicking and punting for Liberty while Harris will be the primary kick returner. Schedule: Aug. 30 - Huffman Hargrave, 7:30 pm Sept. 6 - Cleveland, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - at Livingston, 7:00 pm Sept. 20 - at Diboll, 7:30 pm Sept. 27 - Spendora, 7:30 pm Oct. 4 - at Huntington, 7:30 pm Oct. 11 - OPEN Oct. 18 - Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - at Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS CROSBY COUGARS 2018 Record: 7-3 Overall, 4-3 District 5th Place in District 12-5A-II The 2018 Crosby Cougars found themselves in a place that they haven't been since 2005...outside of the playoffs. Counting on that to change, Crosby will look to a new face on the sidelines as Jerry Prieto, who comes up from Veteran's Memorial High School in Corpus Christi where he was offensive coordinator, will be the new leader on the Cougar sideline. Prieto will welcome back seven returning starters (4 on offense, 3 on defense) in an effort to get Crosby back into the playoff picture. Head Coach: Jerry Prieto Assistant Coaches (Partial List): Johnnie Freeman (Offensive Coordinators), Jackson Tarr (Defensive Coordinators), Charles McKeon (Inside Linebackers), Troy Fox (Defensive Line), Earl Campbell (Running Backs) Offense: Four starters return to the Crosby offense in 2019 to run a different version of the spread. Competing to run the offense will be junior quarterbacks James Woodruff and Reggie Branch. Senior wide out Hubert Mitchell and juniors receivers Jaylen Herman, Isaiah Cavazos and E'Monte Wilson will step into the Cougar receiver group. The most veteran portion of the Crosby offense will be in the offensive line which includes all four returning starters. Seniors Keegan Schexnyder, Blaine Berry, Robert Medina and Ramiro Jaramillo return where they will be joined senior Daniel Morris and sophomore Demetrius Strahan. Defense: Three starters return to the Crosby defense, who will run out of the 3-4 set, in 2019. Senior Tramell White, junior Tyler Thomas and sophomore McCoy Casey will step in to lead the Cougar defensive line. Senior inside linebacker Hunter Bailey (2nd team all-district) will lead the Crosby linebacker group. Senior safety Marcus Jnoffin (2nd team all-district) and junior DeNiquez Dunn will anchor a secondary which will also include junior defensive backs Jaden Fields, Sir Hill, and Michael Ray. Special Teams: Sophomore Trevor Helburg (1st team all-district) will again handle the place kicking for Crosby. The punting and return duties will be finalized at summer practice. Schedule: Aug. 30 - New Caney, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - at Manvel, 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - OPEN Sept. 20 - at West Orange-Stark, 7:00 pm Sept. 27 - Vidor, 7:30 pm* Oct. 4 - at Dayton, 7:30 pm* Oct. 11 - at Port Neches-Groves, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - Santa Fe, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - at Barbers Hill, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - Nederland, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - at Baytown Lee, 7:30 pm*

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They aren't scheduled to play each other. As BG said, if they play this year, it will be in the playoffs.

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS LAKE CREEK LIONS 2018 Record: 2-8 Overall, 2-5 District 6th Place in District 10-5A-II First year programs always have it rough and it was no different for the Lake Creek Lions in 2018 as the Lions struggled to a 2-8 season mark. Look for progress in 2019 as the youngsters of 2018 become veterans of 2019 as all 11 players return on each side of the ball. Head Coach: Pat Kennedy Assistant Coaches: Wayne Schwartz (Assistant Head Coach), Brant Bourquin (Defensive Coordinator), Freddie Maynard (Offensive Coordinator), Barry Abercrombie, Shawn Gary, Jeff Newton, Chris Morgan, Jeremy Schramm, Carlton White, Jr., Dylan Larson Offense All eleven starters return to the Lake Creek offense in 2019. Returning to lead the way will be junior quarterback Ty Sexton (2nd team all-district). Senior running back Ryan Levi should lead the rushing attack. Junior tight end Dayeton Sweeting will key the Lake Creek passing corp. Junior lineman Chance Niesner will lead the Lion offensive line. Defense: All eleven starters return to the Lake Creek defense in 2019. Special Teams: Senior punter Carter Berry (2nd team all-district) will return to handle those duties in 2019. Schedule: Aug. 30 - Conroe Caney Creek, 7:30 pm Sept. 6 - at Willis, 7:30 pm Sept. 12 - at Fulshear, 7:00 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 26 - Rosenberg Lamar Consolidated, 7:30 pm* Oct. 4 - Katy Paetow, 7:30 pm* Oct. 11 - at Cleveland, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - at Bryan Rudder, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - College Station A&M Consolidated, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - at Huntsville, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - Montgomery, 7:30 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS SANTA FE INDIANS 2018 Record: 5-6 Overall, 4-3 District 4th Place in District 12-5A-II Whether they knew it or not, the 2018 Santa Fe Indians were on a mission to let the rest of the nation know that the community were well on their way to recovering from the school shooting the previous spring. They did so, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2009. Under new head coach Matthew Bentley, the 2019 Indians will look to be evidence of further recovery. However, Bentley won't be the only new face as only four starters return on offense and two on defense in an effort to give Santa Fe consecutive playoff appearances for the first time in school history. Head Coach: Matthew Bentley Assistant Coaches: Mike Norman (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks), C.S.Cavness (Defensive Coordinators/Safeties), Greg Watson (Cornerbacks), Jason Harris (Linebackers), Taylor Wolf (Defensive Line), Aaron Hughes (Offensive Line), Joey Cheatham (Running back), Eric Thompson (Wide Receivers), Jared Faust (Freshmen), Andrew Whittington (Freshmen), Ronnie Wolf (Freshmen) Offense: Four starters return to the Santa Fe offense in 2019. Junior Tyler Trexler will step into the quarterback role of the Indian spread offense. Senior wide receiver Nate Hays will be Trexler's primary target along with junior wide out Marcus Villareal. Senior linemen Austin Farris, Cade Albrect, and Preston Logan all return to lead the offensive. Defense: Only 2 starters return to the Santa Fe 4-4 defense in 2019. Senior defensive end Reece Dobson return to lead a defensive line which will also include senior defensive end Ryan Irons and senior defensive tackle Christian McArthur. Junior linebackers Tristan Cundiff and Brenton Boehm will be counted on to step up and lead the Indian linebacker corp. Junior safety Bruce Erekson and Trexler will anchor a secondary which will also include sophomore cornerback Noe Rico. Special Teams: Rico will also be the place kicker for Santa Fe while Villareal will do the punting. Hays will be the Indians' primary kick returner. Schedule: Aug. 29 - at Pasadena Dobie, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - at Tomball, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - Brazoswood, 7:30 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 27 - Nederland, 7:30 pm* Oct. 4 - at Baytown Lee, 7:30 pm* Oct. 11 - Vidor, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - at Crosby, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - Port Neches-Groves, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - Dayton, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - at Barbers Hill, 7:30 pm*

Oh, I remember Soulja's texts during Central games. I recall them being grammatically correct. But, I also recall that content would prevent me from re-posting them here.

Surprised that Soulja did not do that first. I have never seen anyone who hates run-on sentences like he does.

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS EAST CHAMBERS BUCCANEERS 2018 Record: 12-2 Overall, 6-1 District Class 3A, Division II, Region III Finalist The East Chambers Buccaneers enjoyed a historic season as Russ Sutherland's charges advanced to the State Quarterfinals which is uncharted territory in Winnie. The 2019 Buccaneers look to repeat, if not exceed, that result. But to do so, Head Coach Russ Sutherland will be relying on a relatively young squad (6 starters return on offense, 2 on defense). Head Coach: Russ Sutherland Assistant Coaches: Christ Fontenot (Defensive Coordinator), Kirk Palmer (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line), Todd East (Linebackers), Matt De Young (Defensive Backs), Chris Burdette (Running Backs), Jackie Brown (Wide Receivers), Toby Thrasher (Defensive Line), Jason Broomas (Wide Receivers), Scott Penny (Offensive Line), Tyler Chambless (Linebackers), Bryant Collier (Running Backs), Ben West (Defensive Backs) Offense: Six starters return on offense for East Chambers in 2019. Senior quarterback Kam Smith (1st team all-district) will return to lead the Buccaneer offense. Plenty of quality of experience will join him in the backfield as junior running back Ernest Ceasar and senior running back Nolton Shelvin (both 1st team all-district picks) will shoulder the East Chambers rushing load. Senior Isaiah Hart will also see time in the backfield at fullback. Also looking to contribute to the rushing attack will be junior backs Ja'Sean Franklin, Brayden Guillory and Mason Schepf, as well as senior Easton Revia. Senior wide out Alejandro Lopez (2nd team all-district) will lead a Buccaneer receiver corp which will also feature Hart at tight end and newcomers, senior receivers Trent Guidry, Jacory Perrault, and Christian Simien as well as junior wide out Trey Anderson. The Buccaneers will be young on the offensive line as returning junior offensive guard Payton Martin (2nd team all-district, 3 year starter) and junior offensive tackle Colin Broussard will be joined on the line by junior center Tristan Stewart and sophomore guard Slade Parnell. Defense: Two starters return to the East Chambers defense in 2019. The young defensive line will include Stewart, Martin and Franklin at defensive tackle and Parnell at defensive end. The linebacker corp should be the strength of this defense as it features the only 2 starters returning, inside linebacker Hart (Leading tackler in 2018, 1st team all-district) and outside linebacker Simien (2nd team all-district, 2nd leading tackler). They will be joined by Revia, Schepf (at outside linebacker), senior Zack Busby and sophomore Cooper McKay. Free safety Ceasar, freshman safety Jacoby Perrault and cornerbacks Guillory and Anderson will patrol the Buccaneer secondary. Special Teams: Senior kicker Jose Chavez (2nd team all-state and 4 year starter) returns in 2019 to handle the place kicking for East Chambers while senior Jesus Lopez will be counted on to do the punting. The Buccaneers should be explosive in the return game as Ceasar and Shelvin will be returning kicks, if opponents kick to them....something teams avoided last year. Schedule: Aug. 30 - Kountze, 7:30 pm Sept. 6 - at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 27 - Woodville, 7:30 pm* Oct. 4 - at Hardin, 7:30 pm* Oct. 11 - at Orangefield, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - Kirbyville, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - at Buna, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - Anahuac, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - at Warren, 7:30 pm*

Okay, guys. I think we are getting a bit far afield in discussing what is, as of now, a hypothetical post WO-C ISD Greater Orange area. An appropriate topic, just not for this forum.

It is certainly an intangible that cannot be discounted. However, I don't know that it can be counted on as heavily it was last year when, especially in the last part of the season, players were playing what might be their last game with WT. I would think that emotion would be stronger then than now.

Dude, CHILL! Regardless of the school, if you expect everyone to speak of your school in glowing reverence every time they mention it, then you will spend a lot of time in a sour mood. West Orange-Stark is not exempt from that. If you are under the mistaken impression that they are, then this may not be the place for you.

A lot of folks think there will be a big drop off at Newton. I'm not sure that will be the case. While the Eagles lose a big running hoss like Darwin Barlow, they have a number of backs like Kevin Foster who can take up that slack. The big question will be the Newton passing attack. Do the Eagles feel the loss of Greg Neece and Josh Foster in that regard. I just don't know the answer to that question. The Newton defense should be just as stout as last year up front but lose some in the secondary. Based what I know now, it will be Silsbee that is the streak ender.

He will be DC at Shepherd