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2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS WEST ORANGE-STARK MUSTANGS 2018 Record: 9-5 Overall, 4-0 District Class 4A, Division II, Region III Finalist 2018 found the West Orange-Stark Mustangs in an unusual position as for the first time in four years the Mustangs did not reach the Class 4A, Region III State Championship Game. While the Mustangs look to change that , Coach Cornel Thompson is looking to have a small senior class which means there is still a lot of growing up to do football wise. They do have experience as five starters return on offense and six starters come back on defense in order to push the Mustangs back into the Class 4A, Division II State Title race. Head Coach: Cornel Thompson Assistant Coaches: Ed Dyer (Offensive Coordinator), Mike Pierce (Defensive Coordinator), Justin Trahan, Hiawatha Hickman, Russell Bottley, Rick Butler, Terry Joe Ramsey, Depauldrick Garrett, Randy Ragsdale, Matthew Robertson, Taran Hebert, Sergio Espinal Offense: Five starters return to the Mustang spread offense in 2019. The quarterback position battle remains unsettled but looks to be led by junior Jerren "Pop" Terrell. The rushing game will be a bit more settled as sophomore running back Elijah Gales will shoulder the running load for West Orange-Stark. While the Mustang receiver corp will be sorted out in the summer the Mustangs come back with an experienced offensive line as senior guard Darby Jones (1st team all-district) returns in 2019 along with senior tackle Quincy Ledet (2nd team all-district), senior guard Jordan Garrett and junior center Courtney Davis. Joining them on the line will be sophomore tackle Demetrius Hunter. Defense: Six starters return to the Chain Gang Defense in 2019. The Mustangs should be strong up front as senior nose guard Steven Wilkerson (1st team all-district) returns along with senior tackles Shemar Manaway (2nd team all-district) and Ledet. They will be joined by junior defensive end Jalen Thompson. 10-4A-II Newcomer of the Year, junior Tyrone Brown, and senior Ja'Marcus Ross (1st team all-district) return to solidify the Mustang linebacker corp. The starting secondary will be sorted out at summer practice. Special Teams: Junior Angel Ibarra (1st team all-district) will handle the place kicking duties for West Orange-Stark. Senior Paulino Santos will handle the punting. The kicker returners will be finalized at summer practice. Schedule: Aug. 30 - at Nederland, 7:30 pm Sept. 6 - Little Cypress-Mauriceville, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - at Newton, 7:30 pm Sept. 20 - Crosby, 7:30 pm Sept. 27 - at Bridge City, 7:30 pm Oct. 4 - Jasper, 7:30 pm Oct. 11 - at Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - OPEN Oct. 25 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - at Liberty, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS DAYTON BRONCOS 2018 Record: 0-10 Overall, 0-7 District 8th Place in District 12-5A-II The Dayton Broncos came into the 2018 with hope that some seasoning would result in significant improvement. However, the experience did not pan out as the Broncos went winless in 2018. Again, the Broncos will have to grow up in a hurry as only 5 offensive starters and 4 defensive starters return to the 2019 squad. If that maturation occurs, then Jeff Nations' Broncos could be returning to the playoffs for the first time in three years. Head Coach: Jeff Nations Assistant Coaches: Brandon Craus (Offensive Coordinator), Adam Archibeque (Defensive Coordinator) Offense: Five starters return to the Dayton spread offense in 2019. Taking over at quarterback will be junior Chris Olige (2nd team all-district at wide receiver in 2018). His primary target in the Bronco passing game will be senior wide receiver Brent Monceaux. The strength of the offense will be the experienced offensive line as senior tackle Demetris Whittington and junior tackle Tim Sjolander join senior center Carlos Ortiz on the front line. Defense: Four starters will return to the Dayton defense in 2019. Up front, the defensive line will be lead by senior defensive tackle Christian Medrano. Senior linebacker Gavin Bennett will return to lead the Bronco linebacker corp. Senior safety Bryce Chimene and senior cornerback Deon Robinson will anchor the Bronco secondary. Special Teams: Senior Jaime Pineda will handle the place kicking duties for Dayton in 2019. The punter and returners will be finalized at summer practice. Special Teams: Aug. 30 - at Friendswood, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - at Galena Park, 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - Porter, 7:00 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 27 - at Barbers Hill, 7:30 pm* Oct. 4 - Crosby, 7:30 pm* Oct. 11 - Nederland, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - at Port Neches-Groves, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - Baytown Lee, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - at Santa Fe, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - Vidor, 7:30 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS NEW CANEY EAGLES 2018 Record: 10-2 Overall, 7-0 District District 9-5A-I Champions 2018 was quite a year for the New Caney Eagles as Brady Pennington's charges ran the table in District 9-5A-I to claim the district title and make the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. The Eagles are counting on more of the same in 2019 as six starters return on each side of the ball in an effort to extend their stay in the Class 5A, Division I playoffs. Head Coach: Brady Pennington Offense: Six starters return to the New Caney offense in 2019. Returning to lead the Eagle offense will be the 9-5A-I MVP, senior Zion Childress. Joining him in the backfield will be junior running back Anthony Robles with junior C.J. Sanders also seeing some time at running back. Junior Isiah Akin (2nd team all-district) will lead a Eagle receiver group which will also include junior La Darion Henson. Senior guard Anthony Martinez will lead the New Caney offensive line. Defense: Six starters also return to the New Caney defense in 2019. The front seven will be stabilized by the 2018 9-5A-I Newcomer of the Year, outside linebacker D.J. Harris. Providing support in the Eagle secondary will be Henson (1st team all-district) at free safety and Sanders (1st team all-district at outside linebacker) and Kaylye Jackson (2nd team all-district) at cornerback. Special Teams: Special teams positions will be finalized during summer practice. Schedule: Aug. 30 - at Crosby, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - Houston Heights, 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - Willis, 7:00 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 26 - at Houston Wisdom (Butler), 7:00 pm* Oct. 4 - Galena Park, 7:00 pm* Oct. 11 - at Port Arthur Memorial, 7:00 pm* Oct. 19 - at Kingwood Park, 7:00 pm* Oct. 25 - Houston Austin, 7:00 pm* Nov. 1 - at Goose Creek Memorial, 7:00 pm* Nov. 8 - Porter, 7:00 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS COLDSPRING-OAKHURST TROJANS 2018 Record: 3-8 Overall, 3-3 District 3rd Place in District 11-3A-I 2018 was sort of a good news, bad news season for the Coldspring-Oakhurst Trojans. The good news, the Trojans were able to finish 3-3 in district play which was good enough for 3rd place in District 11-3A-I. The bad news, the 3-8 season mark was certainly nothing to write home about. But there will be change in Coldspring this year as Ken Stanley, who is no stranger to Southeast Texas having previously been the offensive coordinator with a head coaching stint in Hemphill, takes over. Stanley will start out with a veteran squad as ten offensive starters and eight defensive starters return from the 2018 squad to return the Trojans to the playoffs. Head Coach: Ken Stanley Assistant Coaches: Austin Ridell (Associate AD/Offensive Line), Rock Stanley (Assistant Head Coach/Defense), Brad Greene (Offensive Coordinator), Shane Lothman (Defensive Coordinator), Greg Devers (Safeties), Thaddeus Gordon (Cornerbacks), Thomas Kelleners (Backs), Conner Cox (Defensive Line) Offense: Ten starters return to the Coldspring-Oakhurst double wing offense in 2019. Competing for the Trojan quarterback spot will be senior Jeremy Hardin, Kyhrin Roger and Cole Woodruff. Sharing the rushing load will be junior running backs Tae Parker, Trevor Vaughn and Greg Terry, as well as senior Darvin Lynn. Look for running backs Eddie Brown, Curtis Parker, and Tae Rucker, as well as fullbacks Bobby Bishop and T.C. Chambers, to contribute to the Trojan rushing game. Lynn will also see time at wide receiver and figure in the Trojan passing game along with tight ends Jerimah Oyer, Dante Eldridge, Zalan Williams and Joseph Lemmon. Seniors Jayden Whitten and Vincent Rankin will be joined on the offensive line by juniors Cameron Burlison and Caleb Monroe, as well as sophomore Hayden Richardson. Expect Hunter Thomas and Javon Terry to also see time on the offensive line. Defense: Eight starters return to the Coldspring-Oakhurst defense in 2019. Richardson, Burlison, Rankin, Monroe, Whitten and Eldridge all return to contribute to the Trojan defensive line. Williams and Lemmon will also contribute at defensive end with Thomas and Terry seeing time on the line. Vaughn (2nd team all-district) and Harden (2nd team all-district) will lead a linebacker group which will feature outside linebackers Parker, Woodruff and Brown, as well as Chambers at inside linebacker. Rucker and Jarred Curry (both 2nd team all-district) will anchor a Coldspring secondary which will also Lynn, Roger and Parker. Special Teams: Harden (2nd team all-district) will handle the place kicking and punting duties for Coldspring-Oakhurst while Lynn will be the primary kick returner. Schedule: Aug. 30 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - at Shepherd, 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - Buna, 7:00 pm Sept. 20 - Mexia, 7:30 pm Sept. 27 - at Franklin, 7:30 pm* Oct. 4 - Trinity, 7:30 pm* Oct. 11 - at Diboll, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - Crockett, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - OPEN Nov. 1 - at Elkhart, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - Palestine Westwood, 7:30 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS ELKHART ELK 2018 Record: 2-8 Overall, 1-5 District 6th Place in District 11-3A-I The Elkhart Elk suffered a disappointing season in the rugged District 11-3A-I, ending up on the outside looking of the 3A, Division I playoff picture. However, Coach Jason Fiacco is planning to change that with an experienced ball club (6 starters on each side of the ball return). Head Coach: Jason Fiacco Assistant Coaches: Mitchell Stephens (Offensive Coordinator), Nolan Mills (Defensive Coordinator), Roger Mays, Jake Warrens, Ryan Backman Offense: Six starters return to the Elkhart multiple set offense in 2019. Senior quarterback Cade Starr will lead the Elk offense. He will be joined in the backfield by junior running back R.J. Moore. Senior wide out John Ashford (2nd team all-district) will lead a receiver corp which will also feature senior tight end Ky Thomas, junior wide receiver Richard Carrillo and sophomore Messiah Birdow. Senior linemen Weldon Brooks and Tristan Mays will be featured on the Elk offensive line. Defense: Six starters return to the Elkhart 4-3 defense in 2019. Thomas (1st team all-district) will lead the charge on the defensive line from his defensive end spot along with junior defensive end Carter Vickery. Senior middle linebacker Holden Bush (2nd team all-district) will lead the Elk linebacker corp. Moore (2nd team all-district) will anchor an Elkhart secondary which will also feature Ashford at cornerback and athlete Chase Walker. Special Teams: Starr will handle the place kicking and punting duties. Moore will be the primary kick returner. Schedule: Aug. 30 - at Centerville, 7:30 pm Sept. 6 - Frankston, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - at Troup, 7:30 pm Sept. 20 - Gladewater Sabine, 7:30 pm Sept. 27 - at Palestine Westwood, 7:30 pm* Oct. 4 - Franklin, 7:30 pm* Oct. 11 - at Trinity, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - Diboll, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - at Crockett, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - Coldspring-Oakhurst, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - OPEN

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS MONTGOMERY BEARS 2018 Record: 5-6 Overall, 5-2 District 3rd Place in District 10-5A-II The 2018 season saw a resurgence in football in the northeastern part of Montgomery County as the Bears made a return to the playoffs after a year's absence. However, Head Coach John Bolfing realizes that District 10-5A-II will be a bit tougher in 2019. But the Bears appear ready to face the increased intensity as 9 starters return to get Montgomery to the playoffs for the second consecutive season. Head Coach: John Bolfing Assistant Coaches: Grant Cooper, Derrick Hennigan, Slade Griffith, Ben Young, Chris Morris, Ramsey Wright, Sam Oelschelegel, Rhett Gresham, Geoff Pilcher, Parker James, Matt Monk Offense: Seven starters return to the Montgomery spread offense in 2019. Again leading the Montgomery offense will be the 10-5A-II Offensive Newcomer of the Year, Brock Bolfing. Spearheading the Bear running game will be sophomore running back Jalen Washington and junior backs Triston Johnson and Adavion Johnson. Senior wide out Mason Little (2nd team all-district) and senior tight end Cole Morris (1st team all-district) will lead a receiver corp which will also feature junior wide receiver Tre Harden. Senior left tackle Trey Phillipi (2nd team all-district) and junior left guard Zach Hird return to an offensive line which will also feature junior center Nick Afflitto. Defense: Montgomery will have to grow up in a hurry as only two starters return to the Montgomery 50 defense in 2019. Senior defensive tackle Evan House will lead an defensive line which will also feature junior defensive end Zach Anderson and sophomore defensive tackle Zach Cooper. One of the leaders on the defensive side of the ball will be sophomore Leslie Williams (2nd team all-district), who returns to his inside linebacker spot along side junior Hunter Delahoussaye. Senior cornerback Quincey Paulton (2nd team all-district) will lead a Bear secondary which will also feature senior safety Blake Thomas, junior safety Jacob Sandegren and junior cornerback Josiah Gaetani. Special Teams: Gaetani will handle both the place kicking and punting duties for Montgomery. Sandegren and Hardin will be the primary kick returners for the Bears. Schedule: Aug. 29 - Vidor, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - at Barbers Hill, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - at Magnolia, 7:30 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 27 - Bryan Rudder, 7:30 pm* Oct. 4 - at College Station A&M Consolidated, 7:30 pm* Oct. 11 - Huntsville 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - Cleveland, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - at Rosenberg Lamar Consolidated, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - Katy Paetow, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - at Montgomery Lake Creek, 7:30 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS SILSBEE TIGERS 2018 Record: 10-5 Overall, 3-1 District Class 4A, Division II State Semifinalists The 2018 season was a historic one for the Silsbee Tigers as they advanced to the State Semifinal Round for the first time since 1977. But the 2018 season left Tiger fans only wanting some more as the goal for 2019 is to not only to reach the 4A, Division II State Championship Game, but to capture it. Under the leadership of Head Coach Randy Smith and with the return of eight offensive starters and four defensive starters, that goal is certainly an achievable one. Head Coach: Randy Smith Assistant Coaches: Trent Jones (Offensive Coordinator), Cory Harrison (Defensive Coordinator), Michael Nelson (Running Backs/Quarterbacks), Dustin Westbrook (Receivers), Jerrod Morris (Running Back), Avante Smith (Offensive Line), Bryan Webb (Defensive Line), David Drake (Secondary), Kyle Mackey (Secondary), Ronnie Loftin (Running Backs) Offense: Eight starters return to the Silsbee 2 back multiple offense in 2019. Returning to lead the offense will be junior quarterback Raymond Foster (2nd team all-district) who will get a bit of a push from sophomore Jayden Briscoe. Foster will have the support of a veteran backfield as senior running backs Chris Martin and Dralyn Taylor (both 1st team all district) and senior fullback Dillon Tarver (2nd team all district) return to the Tiger backfield along with junior running back Antonius Arline (2019 Offensive Newcomer of the Year). Look for junior running back Malik Jones and senior fullback Dylan Colvin to also see time in the Silsbee backfield. Senior wide out K'Drian Cartwright and senior tight end Austin Paine will contribute in the Tiger passing game. They will operate behind an offensive line which will feature returning seniors Morgan Robberts (2nd team all-district) and Bradley Breaux and junior Ayden Bell. Look for them to be joined by seniors David Thomas and Zach Tillman. Defense: Four starters return to the Silsbee 3-4 defense in 2019. A veteran front line returns as Bell (1st team all-district) and seniors Sam Roundtree (2nd team all-district), and Lawrence Williams all return from last year. Look for junior Caleb Buse to also see time on the line. Senior Dillon Tarver returns to lead a linebacker group which will also include seniors Martin, Isiah Henderson, Will Fontaine and Colvin. Juniors Quincy Kelly and Malik Jones will also be counted on to contribute at linebacker. Junior safeties Briscoe and Reuben Hatton and senior cornerbacks Cartwright, Taylor and Arline will patrol the Tiger secondary. Special Teams: Junior Diego Gonzales will handle both the place kicking and punting duties for Silsbee while Martin and Taylor will be the primary kick returners. Schedule: Aug. 30 - Port Neches-Groves, 7:30 pm Sept. 6 - Newton, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - at Nederland, 7:30 pm Sept. 19 - Bridge City, 7:30 pm Sept. 27 - at Lumberton, 7:30 pm Oct. 4 - Longview Spring Hill, 7:30 pm Oct. 11 - West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - at Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - Liberty, 7:30 pm* Nov. 1 - at Hamshire-Fannett, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - OPEN

Very true, got the Oilers back to the playoffs.

SETXsports.com will be rolling out it's 2019 team previews starting on July 1st. While I haven't finalized the complete schedule yet, I do know that the first preview to roll out will be the a double whammy with the 3A Division II State Champ Newton Eagles and the Class 6A, Division II State Runner Up West Brook Bruins both coming out on the 1st.

He was HC at West Hardin.

2019 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULES Independent SABINE PASS SHARKS (1-5) Aug. 30 - Pasadena First Baptist, 6-35 Sept. 6 - at Houston Lutheran North, 0-58 Sept. 13 - Hull-Daisetta, 22-36 Sept. 19 - Orangefield, JV, ccl Sept. 27 - Houston Lutheran North, 7-57 Oct. 4 - OPEN Oct. 11 - Houston KIPP, 42-0 Oct. 18 - Beaumont Legacy Christian, 28-41 Oct. 25 - OPEN Nov. 1 - OPEN Nov. 8 - Galveston O'Connell, 7:00 pm

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS HAMSHIRE-FANNETT LONGHORNS 2018 Record: 5-6 Overall, 1-3 District 4th Place in District 10-4A-II The 2018 Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns managed to reach at least one of their goals as they qualified for the Class 4A, Division II. However, the number of district wins was far too little and stay in the playoffs was far too short for Head Coach Mark Waggoner's taste. Waggoner is looking for improvement from last season as he does return a lot of experience (6 starters on offense, 7 on defense). Head Coach: Mark Waggoner Assistant Coaches: Blake Waggoner (Offensive Coordinator), Justin Richter (Running Backs/Outside Linebackers), Jeremy Abshier (Defensive Line), Jeremy Seymour (Defensive Backs), Wesley Parks (Wide Receivers), James Knowles (Offensive and Defensive Lines), Tigee Rideaux (Wide Receivers/Defensive Backs), Brody Fesco (Offensive Line) Offense: Six starters return to the Hamshire-Fannett offense in 2019. Senior Marcus Morris (10-4A-II Offensive Player of the Year in 2018) will again lead the Longhorn spread offense. He will be joined in the backfield by senior running back Kyle Saurage with junior Anakin Hall also seeing carries. The Hamshire-Fannett receiver corp will feature senior wide receiver Tahji Edwards and juniors Garrett Picou and Evan Viator. Senior Mason Hathaway and sophomore Kheagian Keckamen will also see significant time at wide out. Senior Lane Berry (2nd team all-district) will lead an offensive line which will also feature senior Gabe Constance. Look for seniors Grady Doucet and Greg Johnson, as well as junior Hunter Freeman to compete for starting posts on the line. Defense: Seven starters return to the Hamshire-Fannett defense in 2019. Senior Jacob Garza (2nd team all-district) and senior Colton Savoie will lead a defensive line which will also feature junior Blake Briggs. Saurage will team with senior inside linebacker Mason Stutes (2nd team all-district), junior Jordan LaVergne and sophomore Brendan Walter to form the Longhorn linebacker corp. Junior safety Evan Viator (2nd team all-district) will join with fellow safety Hall (2nd team all-district at outside linebacker in 2018) and Morris to anchor a Hamshire-Fannett secondary which will also include Hathaway and sophomores Jordan Joiner and Darius Byrd. Special Teams: Special teams positions will be finalized during summer practice. Schedule: Aug. 29 - Hughes Springs (Lufkin), 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - Kountze, 7:30 pm Sept. 13 - East Chambers, 7:30 pm Sept. 20 - at Huntington, 7:30 pm Sept. 27 - Tarkington, 7:30 pm Oct. 4 - Shepherd, 7:30 pm Oct. 11 - Hardin-Jefferson, 7:30 pm* Oct. 18 - at Liberty, 7:30 pm* Oct. 25 - OPEN Nov. 1 - Silsbee, 7:30 pm* Nov. 8 - at West Orange-Stark, 7:30 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS SABINE PASS SHARKS 2018 Record: 0-8 Overall, 0-6 District 7th Place in District 12-2A-II Whenever hurricanes hit Southeast Texas, there are usually several communities that are heavily hit. But it seems that the community that is hardest hit is Sabine Pass and with Harvey in 2017. While several communities have come a long way back, the Sabine Pass Sharks have not been able to recover. In 2018, shortly after a 50-0 loss, Sabine Pass opted to forfeit their district slate and to not participate in District 12-2A-II play in 2019, but rather operate as an independent. Head Coach Jason Thibodeaux has managed to put together a nine game schedule to rebuild the Sharks. Head Coach: Jason Thibodeaux Assistant Coaches: Elmer Laird (Offensive Coordinator), Mark Hodge, Chad Bryan, Will De Blanc, Cody Almond Offense: Six starters return to the Sabine Pass spread offense in 2019. Look for freshman Rylan Johnson to assume the quarterback duties. Junior running back Grayson Johnson and freshman running back Alex Juarez will be seeing time running the ball for the Sharks. Senior Jordan Boatman will lead the Shark receiver corp. Seniors Nelson Pena and Terry Brown, and sophomores Carlos Aragon and Riley Pinell return to form a Shark offensive line that will also include freshmen Lucas Blood, Tyler Brown and Dejuan Thomas. Defense: Six starters return to the Sabine Pass 4-2-5 defense in 2019. Pena, Terry Brown, Aragon, Pinell, Blood and Tyler Brown will form the Shark offensive line. Grayson Johnson and Thomas will form the linebacker group while Boatman, Juarez and Rylan Johnson will anchor the Shark secondary. Special Teams: Special teams positions will be finalized at summer practice. Schedule: Aug. 30 - Pasadena First Baptist, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - at Houston Lutheran North, 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - Hull-Daisetta, 7:00 pm Sept. 19 - Orangefield JV, 7:00 pm Sept. 27 - Houston Lutheran North, 7:00 pm Oct. 4 - at KIPP Houston, 7:00 pm Oct. 11 - OPEN Oct. 17 - at Orangefield JV, 7:00 pm Oct. 25 - OPEN Nov. 1 - at Houston Cristo Rey Jesuit, 7:00 pm Nov. 8 - Galveston O'Connell, 7:00 pm

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS GALENA PARK YELLOWJACKETS 2018 Record: 4-6 Overall, 2-5 District 6th Place in District 9-5A-I 2018 was a big of a struggle for the Galena Park Yellowjackets as the Yellowjackets struggled to a 4-6 record and were left on the outside looking in the 9-5A-I playoff picture. New coach Spiro Amarantos, a Galena Park alum who comes over from Porter, is looking for to ushering in a new beginning at his alma mater. However, he realizes that there are some unanswered questions and hopes to answer those questions with twelve returning starters in an effort to push the Yellowjackets into the playoffs. Head Coach: Spiro Amarantos Assistant Coaches: Ronnie Wigham (Offensive Coordinator), Chris Morales (Defensive Coordinator), John Simms, Steven Botello, Jeff King, Charles Foster, Ronnie Jones, Noe Pena, Justin McNeese, Noe Vela, Chip Houston Offense: Eight starters return to the Galena Park spread offense in 2019. Senior running back Eli Quintero (2nd team all-district) will join the leading candidate at quarterback (which could be Amarion Kelly) in the Yellowjacket backfield. Senior receivers Patrick Hernandez and Caleb Aparecio will lead the Galena Park receiver corp. Senior Richard Martinez (2nd team all-district) will lead an offensive line which will also feature junior Ivan Martinez and senior Antonio Alanis. Defense: Four starters return to the Galena Park 4-3 defense in 2019. Junior defensive end Brice Hernandez will lead the Yellowjacket front line. Senior linebacker Ricardo Garcia returns to lead the Galena Park linebacker corp. Senior Austin Altwein and junior Antonio Zamora will anchor the Yellowjacket secondary. Special Teams: The place kicking and punting duties will be sorted out during summer practice. Kelly will be the primary kick returner in 2019. Schedule: Aug. 31 - at Pasadena, 6:00 pm Sept. 6 - Dayton, 7:00 pm Sept. 12 - at Baytown Lee, 6:00 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 26 - Port Arthur Memorial, 7:00 pm* Oct. 4 - New Caney, 7:00 pm* Oct. 11 - Kingwood Park, 7:00 pm* Oct. 19 - at Houston Austin (Barnett), 1:00 pm* Oct. 25 - Goose Creek Memorial, 7:00 pm* Nov. 1 - at Porter, 7:00 pm* Nov. 8 - Houston Wisdom, 7:00 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS HIGH ISLAND CARDINALS 2018 Record: 4-7 Overall, 2-1 District District 12-1A-I Runner Up The 2018 saw the High Island Cardinals again qualify for the 1A, Division I playoffs. Head Coach Matt Miracle has seen the strength and knowledge of what will be a senior and junior heavy squad increase greatly. With the veteran squad (6 starters on offense, 5 on defense), Miracle has some big expectations for his squad for the 2019 season. Head Coach: Matt Miracle Assistant Coach: Aaron Kuehler (Running backs/Wide Receivers/Linebackers), John Carlisle (Offensive and Defensive Lines) Offense: 6 starters return to the High Island I offense in 2019. Seniors Ethan Rodriguez (2nd team all-district) and Milo Malinchalk will share time at the quarterback position. Also seeing time in the backfield will be senior running back Nate Jackson (1st team all-district) with freshmen Jordan Grubbs and Quinten Malinchalk will also see time in the Cardinal backfield. Juniors Zenn Taylor (1st team all-district) and Joey Lester will team with senior wide receiver Hunter Guerin and Quinten Malinchalk to form the High Island receiver corp along with senior center Konnor Brindley (2nd team all-district). Look for junior Junior Stewart to also see time in the Cardinal offense. Defense: 5 starters return to the High Island odd front defense in 2019. Guerin (1st team all-district) will team with Lester (2nd team all-district) and Brandon Isaacks (2nd team all-district) to form the Cardinal offensive line. Juniors Ben Borden and Kyle Hall and sophomore Donovan Thrash will also see time up front. Rodriguez (2nd team all-district at safety) and junior safety Jacob Beasley (2nd team all-district) will anchor a secondary which will include Julian Blume and sophomore Dade Brindley. Special Teams: Milo Malinchalk will handle both the place kicking and punting duties. Guerin (2nd team all-district on special teams) will be the primary kick returner. Schedule: Aug. 31 - Seguin Lifegate (Emery-Weiner), 7:00 pm Sept. 7 - Houston Emery-Weiner, 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - at Apple Springs, 7:00 pm Sept. 21 - at McDade, 2:00 pm Sept. 27 - at Chester, 7:00 pm Oct. 3 - Houston Sanchez, 5:00 pm Oct. 10 - Orange Community Christian, 7:00 pm Oct. 19 - at Fruitvale, 2:00 pm* Oct. 26 - Gilmer Union Hill, 2:00 pm* Nov. 2 - at Leverett's Chapel, 2:00 pm* Nov. 9 - OPEN

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS CHANNELVIEW FALCONS 2018 Record: 4-7 Overall, 3-4 District 4th Place in District 21-6A The 2018 Channelview Falcons were able to achieve what the 2017 team couldn't....make the playoffs. The goal for 2019 is to climb even higher in the 21-6A standings and build on last year's bi-district playoff appearance. Head Coach Averion Hurts expects to be young in some spots, but does bring back a good number of starters (6 starters on offense, 5 of defense) plus a number of players with a lot of experience to achieve that goal. Head Coach: Averion Hurts, Sr. Assistant Coaches: Patrick Robinson (Defensive Coordinator), Randall Tannert (Co-Offensive Coordinator), Byron Henderson (Co-Offensive Coordinator), Ephraim Patterson (Special Teams Coordinator), Darren McNorten (Wide Receivers), Terrance Job (Running backs), Tim Jones (Defensive Line), Steve Owens (Assistant-Offensive Line), DewShannon Holmes (Assistant-Defensive Line), Kareen Neal (Assistant-Defensive Backs), Averion Hurts, Jr. (Head Coach-Freshmen) Offense: 6 starters return to the Channelview 4 wide offense in 2019. Competing for the starting quarterback role will be seniors Brandan Cardenas and Mack Perry. Sophomore Demetrius Charles will also see time under center. Senior running back Alton Lott (2nd team all-district) will return to lead the Falcon running game with the help of sophomore back Dreak Thomas. Seniors Paula Vaipulu (1st team all-district), Abner Mancillas (2nd team all-district), and Jesus Perez will lead the Channelview offensive line. Senior wide receiver Trevon Chandler (2nd team all-district) will lead a receiver corp which will also include sophomore Charles Kirtley and senior tight end Dylan Von Motz. Defense: Five starters return to the Channelview 4-2-5 defense in 2019. Senior defensive end Caleb Molina (2nd team all-district) will lead the Falcon defensive line. Senior linebacker Albert Garcia will lead a group which should be a strength for Channelview this year. Joining him will returning junior Cinque Marshall and junior Donzel Andress. Senior defensive backs Isiah Hamilton (1st team all-district) and Zion Webb (2nd team all-district) will be joined by sophomore Raymond Zapata and junior TomLee Thomas to patrol the Falcon secondary. Special Teams: Senior Casteneda, who appointed for 50 of Channelview's points in 2018, will again be a busy man as he will handling both place kicking and punting this year. Schedule: Aug. 30 - at Aldine Nimitz, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - Aldine Eisenhower, 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - Clear Creek, 6:00 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 27 - Deer Park, 7:00 pm* Oct. 4 - Baytown Sterling, 7:00 pm* Oct. 11 - at Beaumont West Brook, 7:00 pm* Oct. 18 - Beaumont United, 7:00 pm* Oct. 25 - at Sheldon C.E. King, 7:00 pm* Nov. 1 - at La Porte, 7:00 pm* Nov. 8 - Galena Park North Shore, 7:00 pm*

2019 FOOTBALL TEAM PREVIEWS GOOSE CREEK MEMORIAL PATRIOTS 2018 Record: 1-6 Overall, 2-8 District 7th Place in District 9-5A-I The 2018 season was a bit of a disappointment for the Goose Creek Memorial Patriots as the Patriots failed to reach the playoffs for the fourth year in a row. That prompted Goose Creek CISD to make a change and bring in new Head Coach Shannon Carter, formerly the defensive coordinator at Katy Cinco Ranch. Carter also brought in six new coaches and inherits ten returning starters, as well as a number of returning lettermen, in an effort to bring the Patriots back to the playoffs. Head Coach: Shannon Carter Assistant Coaches: Daniel Ragsdale (Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks), Dimitri Gazelas (Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers), Robert Lewis (Wide Receivers), Tate Gresham (Running Backs), Cameron Young (Offensive Line), Corey Cook (Wide Receivers), McNeil Greenridge (Offensive Line), Derek Hufnagel (Safeties), Josh Rutherford (Defensive Backs), Jaime Hutchison (Outside Linebackers), Martin Toth (Defensive Line), Kevin Kennerle (Defensive Line) Offense: Six starters return to the Goose Creek Memorial offense in 2019. Returning to guide the Patriot spread will be senior quarterback Emerson Haywood (2nd team all-district at wide receiver). He will be joined in the backfield by junior running back Luis Acosta. Returning junior wide receivers Jalen Davis and Jaylon Thompson will be joined by junior Hosea Lane and Taaron Roberts. Senior center Jace Davis (2nd team all-district) and senior guard Braeden Paige (2nd team all-district) will lead a team that will also feature junior tackle Tyler Tolliver. Defense: Four starters return to the Patriot 3-4 offense in 2019. In the front seven, junior linebackers Brice Johnston and Elijah Cruz will lead the way. The Patriot secondary will be led by the senior duo of cornerback Holden Hill and safety Michael Mafilou. They will be joined by sophomores Reggie Holmes and sophomore Auriel Hector. Special Teams: All of the special teams positions will be determined during summer practice. Schedule: Aug. 29 - Pasadena Rayburn, 7:00 pm Sept. 6 - South Houston, 7:00 pm Sept. 13 - Clear Falls, 7:00 pm Sept. 20 - OPEN Sept. 27 - Houston Austin, 7:00 pm* Oct. 3 - at Port Arthur Memorial, 7:00 pm* Oct. 11 - at Porter, 7:00 pm* Oct. 17 - Houston Wisdom, 7:00 pm* Oct. 25 - at Galena Park, 7:00 pm* Nov. 1 - New Caney, 7:00 pm* Nov. 7 - at Kingwood Park, 7:00 pm*

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The former coach, husband, Mike Trahan, stepped down after being promoted to Offensive Coordinator of the Football Team. [Hidden Content]

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That is a sweet looking gym floor.

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Amended to include 2A all-state selections

[Hidden Content] Hunter Hagler looks to be the new skipper for the Bears.