2024-2025 Football State Championship Results
Conference 1A Six-Man Division 2 - 2024-2025
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Wednesday Dec 18, 11:00 am |
1A Six - Man Division 2 State Championship
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| Jayton(15-0) > 54 | Jayton 2024 State Champions Attendance -- 3035 |
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Oakwood(9-6) > 8 |
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Conference 1A Six-Man Division 1 - 2024-2025
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Wednesday Dec 18, 2:00 pm |
1A Six-Man Division 1 State Champioship Gordon 2024 State Champions
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Whiteface(14-1) 24
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Attendance -- 4049 |
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| Gordon(15-0) 70 |
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Conference 2A Division 2 - 2024-2025
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Wednesday Dec 18, 7:00 pm |
2A Division 2 State Championship |
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| Muenster(14-2) 36 |
Muenster 2024 State Champions Attendance -- 6399 |
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| Shiner(12-4) 29 |
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Conference 2A Division 1 - 2024-2025
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Thursday Dec 19, 11:00 am |
2A Division 1 State Championship |
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| Stamford(15-1) 28 |
Ganado 2024 State Champions Attendance -- 7858 |
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| Ganado(15-1) 30 |
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Conference 3A Division 2 - 2024-2025
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Thursday Dec 19, 3:00 pm |
3A Division 2 State Championship |
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| Gunter(14-2) 28 |
Gunter 2024 State Champions Attendance -- 9531 |
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| Woodville(13-3) 0 |
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Conference 3A Division 1 - 2024-2025
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Thursday Dec 19, 7:00 pm |
3A Division 1 State Championship |
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| Malakoff(15-1) 14 |
Columbus 2024 State Champions Attendance -- 10166 |
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| Columbus(15-1) 48 |
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Conference 4A Division 2 - 2024-2025
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Friday Dec 20, 11:00 am |
4A Division 2 State Championship |
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| Carthage(15-1) 28 |
Carthage 2024 State Champions Attendance -- 13,194 |
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| Waco La Vega(12-4) 14 |
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Conference 4A Division 1 - 2024-2025
Dec 20, 3:00 pm |
4A Division 1 State Championship | |
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| Celina(16-0) 55 |
Celina 2024 State Champions Attendance -- 16,267 |
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| Kilgore(13-3) 21 |
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Conference 5A Division 2 - 2024-2025
Dec 20, 7:00 pm |
5A Division 2 State Championship |
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| Dallas South Oak Cliff(13-3) 35 |
Randle 2024 State Champions Attendance -- 15,032 |
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| Richmond Randle(16-0) 38 |
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Conference 5A Division 1 - 2024-2025
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Saturday Dec 21, 11:00 am |
5A Division 1 State Championship |
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| Dallas Highland Park(14-2) 20 |
Smithson Vally 2024 State Campions Attendance -- 18,746 |
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| Smithson Valley(14-2) 32 |
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Conference 6A Division 2 - 2024-2025
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Saturday Dec 21, 3:00 pm |
6A Division 2 State Championship |
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| Southlake Carroll(15-1) 17 |
Vanegrift 2024 State Champions
Attendance --- 26247 |
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Austin Vandegrift(15-1) 24 |
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Conference 6A Division 1 - 2024-2025
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Saturday Dec 21, 7:00 pm |
6A Division 1 State Championship |
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| North Crowley(16-0) 50 |
Crowely 2024 State Champions Attendance --- 36,120 |
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| Austin Westlake(14-2) 21 |
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Biggest Increase in Wins by First-Year TXHSFB Head Coaches in 2023
Aledo missed the move to going up to Class 6A by 8 students
DeSoto has Class 5A enrollment but elected to stay in Class 6A
Highland Park drops back down to Class 5A
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DeSoto, which had enrollment numbers that qualified the school to drop to 5A, successfully petitioned the UIL to remain in 6A
Aledo will remain in Class 5A through 2026. Aledo ISD's total of 2,267 students was eight below the cutoff to move up to Class 6A Division II on the football field and Class 6A across all other sports.
Highland Park won three consecutive state championships in Class 5A Div. I from 2016-18 before moving up to Class 6A in the last realignment, now they return for another run at it in Class 5A again.
Lancaster moves up to Class 6A to join District 11 with power houses
Duncanville , DeSoto & Waxahachie
District 11
Cedar Hill
Dallas Skyline
De Soto
Duncanville
Lancaster
Mesquite
Mesquite Horn
Waxahachie
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2024 Sports Of Champions 6A Team Watch
6A - Division 1
Duncanville Panthers
Season Record 13-1
9/06 Duncanville 34 vs South Oak Cliff - 12 - Won
9/14 Duncanville 28 vs Frances Academy - 24 - Won
9/20 Duncanville 41 vs Waxahachie - 17 - Won
9/27 Duncanville 63 vs Skyline 14 - Won
10/11 Duncanville 42 vs DeSoto 20 - Won
10/18 Duncanville 41 vs Lancaster 7 - Won
10/25 Duncanville 52 vs Horn 7 - Won
11/1 Duncanville 50 vs Mesquite 0 - Won
11/7 Duncanville 48 vs Cedar Hill 6 - Won
Playoffs
11/15 Duncanville 49 vs Temple 7 - Won
11/21 Duncanville 56 vs Rockwall 14 - Won
11/30 Duncanville 42 vs The Woodlands 20 - Won
12/07 Duncanville 31 vs Bridgeland 13 - Won
12/14 Duncanville 34 vs North Crowley 36 - Lost
Season Ends
Prediction - Duncanville by 3 over North Crowley
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2024 Sports of Champions 6A Team Watch
6A - Division 2
Desoto Eagles
Eagles Record 11-3
8/31 Desoto 70 vs Creekside 0 - Won
9/6 Desoto 51 vs North Crowley - 57 - Lost
9/13 Desoto 57 vs Corpus C Miller 21 - Won
9/20 Desoto 71 vs Mesquite 0 - Won
9/27 Desoto 39 vs Waxahachie 24 - Won
10/11 Desoto 20 vs Duncanville 42 - Lost
10/18 Desoto 65 vs Horn 24 - Won
10/25 Desoto 63 vs Cedar Hill 24 - Won
11/01 Desoto 49 vs Skyline 14 - Won
11/07 Desoto 45 vs Lancaster 13 - Won
Playoffs
11/14 DeSoto 63 vs Shoemaker 6 - Won
11/21 DeSoto 51 vs Wylie East 17 - Won
11/30 DeSoto 55 vs Willis 35 - Won
12/07 DeSoto 14 vs Longview 50 - Lost
Season Ends
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2024 Sports of Champions 6A Team Watch
6A - Division 2
Lancaster Tigers
Season Record 5 - 7
08/31 Lancaster 21 vs Northh Crowley 29 - Lost
09/06 Lancaster 27 vs Aledo 37 - Lost
09/13 Lancaster 33 vs Hebron 34 - Lost
09/20 Lancaster 48 vs Horn 19 - Won
09/27 Lancaster 41 vs Cedar Hill 35 - Won
10/11 Lancaster 30 vs Skyline 19 - Won
10/18 Lancaster 7 vs Duncanville - 41 - Lost
10/25 Lancaster 45 vs Mesquite - 0 - Won
11/01 Lancaster 20 vs Waxahachie 31 - Lost
11/07 Lancaster 13 vs DeSoto - 45 - Lost
Playoffs
11/15 Lancaster 40 vs Harker Heights 35 - Won
11/21 Lancaster 28 vs Longview 35 - Lost
Season Ends
Prediction - Lancaster by 14
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2024 Sports of Champions 6A Team Watch
6A - Division 1
North Crowley
Season Record 16 - 0
8/31 North Crowley 29 vs Lancaster 21 - Won
9/06 North Crowley 57 vs DeSoto 51 - Won
9/13 North Crowley 49 vs Guyer 28 - Won
9/19 North Crowley 70 vs Rockwell 17 - Won
9/27 North Crowley 56 vs Legacy 0 - Won
10/11 North Crowley 66 vs Lake Ridge 7 - Won
10/18 North Crowley 62 vs Weatherford 6 - Won
10/25 North Crowley 67 vs Boswell 0 - Won
11/1 North Crowley 59 vs Mansfield 11 - Won
11/7 North Crowley 65 vs Crowley 21 - Won
Playoffs
11/16 North Crowley 56 vs Byron Nelson 21 - Won
11/22 North Crowley 72 vs Permian 14 - Won
11/30 North Crowley 35 vs Coppell 24 - Won
12/07 North Crowley 35 vs Allen 7 - Won
12/14 North Crowley 36 vs Duncanville 34 - Won
12/21 North Crowley 50 vs Westlake 21 - Won
North Crowley -- 2024 States Champions
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2024 Sports Of Champions 5A Team Watch
5A - Division 2
South Oak Cliff Golden Bears
Season Record 13-3
8/30 South Oak Cliff 0 vs North Shore 38 - Lost
9/6 South Oak Cliff 12 vs Duncanville 34 - Lost
9/13 South Oak Cliff 45 vs Longview 44 - Won
9/20 South Oak Cliff 62 vs Spruce 0 - Won
9/27 South Oak Cliff 50 vs Adamson 0 - Won
10/4 South Oak Cliff 36 vs Hillcrest 0 - Won
10/17 South Oak Cliff 57 vs Wilson 7 - Won
10/25 South Oak Cliff 63 vs Seagoville 0 - Won
10/31 South Oak Cliff 2 vs Samuell 0 - Forfeit
11/17 South Oak Cliff 49 vs Jefferson 0 - Won
Playoffs
11/14 South Oak Cliff 52 vs Terrell 14 - Won
11/22 South Oak Cliff 38 vs Huntsville 7 - Won
11/29 South Oak Cliff 35 vs Marshall 7 - Won
12/06 South Oak Cliff 56 vs PNG 14 - Won
12/13 South Oak Cliff 37 vs Argyle 3 - Won
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
12/20 Cowboys Stadium @ 7
12/20 South Oak Cliff 36 vs Randle 38 - Lost
Prediction - Pick
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2024 Sports Of Champions 4A Team Watch
4A - Division 2
Carthage Bulldogs
Season Record 15-1
8/30 Carthage 15 vs Kilgore 20 - Lost
9/13 Carthage 58 vs Liberty-Eylau - 20 - Won
9/20 Carthage 45 vs Chapel Hill 14 - Won
9/27 Carthage 58 vs Jasper 14 - Won
10/4 Carthage 56 vs San Benito 0 - Won
10/11 Carthage 59 vs Center 21 - Won
10/18 Carthage 49 vs Athens 7 - Won
10/25 Carthage 55 vs Bullard 0 - Won
11/1 Carthage 49 vs Rusk 7 - Won
11/8 Carthage 57 vs Brownsboro 8 - Won
Playoffs
11/14 Carthage 49 vs Spring Hill 0 - Won
11/21 Carthage 56 vs Krum 13 - Won
11/29 Carthage 28 vs Pleasant Grove 7 - Won
12/06 Carthage 53 vs Van 14 - Won
12/13 Carthage 45 vs Brock 17 - Won
STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
11AM Friday
12/20 Carthage 28 vs Waco La vega 14
Carthage 2024 State Champions
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2024 Sports Of Champions 4A Team Watch
3A - Division 1
Westwood Panthers
Season Record 11-1
8/30 Pal Westwood 76 vs Mexia 42 - Won
9/06 Pal Westwood 56 vs San Augustin 0 - Won
9/13 Pal Westwood 63 vs Timpson 14 - Won
9/20 Pal Westwood 63 vs Hemphill 15 - Won
9/28 Pal Westwood 43 vs Kelly Catholic 0
10/10 Pal Westood 63 vs Crockett 14 - Won
10/18 Pal Westwood 41 vs Diboll 13 - Won
10/25 Pal Westwood 42 vs Teague 36 - Won
11/01 Pal Westwood 62 vs Fairfield 39 - Won
11/07 Pal Westwood 63 vs Huntington 0 - Won
Playoff
11/15 Pal Westwood 42 vs Hardin 33 - Won
11/22 Pal Westwood 28 vs Columbus 48 - Lost
Season Ends
Prediction - Columbus by 21
2023-2024 UIL Football Coach Change's
Aldine Davis Falcons
6A
Kelvin Chatham
Scott Joseph
4-6
Notes: Joseph resigns his post after four seasons and a 12-25 overall record. Houston Washington HC Kelvin Chatham hired on March 28.
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Aldine Eisenhower Eagles
6A
Odell James
Eric Jackson
5-6
Notes: Jackson will not return for a sixth season leading the Eagles, he led Ike to the playoffs in 2018 and 2022. Duncanville QB Coach and former Aldine MacArthur legend Odell James hired on February 21.
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Arlington Martin Warriors
6A
Chad Rives
Bob Wager
10-2
Notes: Wager, who spent the past seventeen seasons at Martin departs to join the staff at Nebraska. Wager has a career record of 206-100, with stops at Tolar, Groveton, Kaufman and Arlington Martin. He led the Warriors to the playoffs 17 straight seasons and eight times Martin won at least ten games. Arlington ISD promotes OC Chad Rives to HFC on February 14.
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Cedar Hill Longhorns
6A
Nick Ward
Carlos Lynn
2-8
Notes: Lynn, who led Cedar Hill to the state title game in 2020, resigns after six seasons and a 45-25 overall record. Midlothian DB Coach and former Cedar Hill assistant Nick Ward hired on February 6.
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Conroe Grand Oaks Grizzlies
6A
Shaun McDowell
Mike Jackson
4-6
Notes: Jackson, who started the Grand Oaks program back In 2019 annouced his retirement mid-season. Conroe ISD names Richmond Foster HC Shaun McDowell, the new HFC at GOHS on December 13. McDowell was 86-34 in ten seasons leading Foster.
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Crowley Eagles
6A
Carlos Lynn
JJ Resendez
4-7
Notes: Resendez is reassigned after five seasons at Crowley, he posted a 25-28 record and led the Eagles to the playoffs in their first season in 6A. Resendez has a career record of 79-59 in twelve seasons as a head coach. Former Cedar Hill HC Carlos Lynn named HFC on January 26.
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Cypress Bridgeland Bears
6A
Lonnie Madison
David Raffield
6-5
Notes: Raffield, who spent nineteen seasons as a head coach at Cy Falls, A&M Consolidated and Bridgeland announces his retirement on January 17. He posted a 142-84 career mark and led Cy Falls to a state title game appearance in 2006. Cy-Fair ISD names The Woodlands College Park HC Lonnie Madison as Bridgelands's HFC on February 16.
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Del Rio Rams
6A
Fiacro Ramirez
Rod Taylor
2-9
Notes: Taylor, who led the Rams to the playoffs in two of his three seasons at the helm is reassigned shortly after the Rams bi-district playoff loss. Canutillo DC and Del Rio native Fiacro Ramirez hired on January 22
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Del Valle Cardinals
6A
Todd Patmon
Bobby Acosta
2-8
Notes: Acosta resigns his post after two seasons and just four wins and will take a position in the college ranks. DC Todd Patmon who has head coaching expeirence at Austin Reagan and Bastrop promoted to HFC on March 22.
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Denton Braswell Bengals
6A
Open Position
Cody Moore
3-7
Notes: Moore who started the Braswell program in 2015 steps down to pursure other opportunities, he led Braswell to a 9-3 mark in 2019.
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El Paso Americas Trail Blazers
6A
Noe Robles
Patrick Melton
5-5
Notes: Melton resigns at Americas after a 14-year run in which he posted an 80-66 overall record, he led the Trailblazers to the area playoffs three times, including a 10-2 mark in 2019. El Paso Eastlake co-DC Noe Robles named HFC on January 13.
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El Paso Montwood Rams
6A
Ivan Rangel
Ariel Famaligi
2-8
Notes: Famaligi resigns after seven seasons at Montwood and a 37-35 record, his best year was a 10-2 campaign in 2017. SISD promotes defensive coordinator Ivan Rangel to HFC on January 17.
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Flower Mound Marcus Marauders
6A
Mike Alexander
Kevin Atkinson
6-5
Notes: Atkinson retires after 21 seasons as a head coach at Keller, Denton and Marcus with a 126-100 overall record. He spent the last six seasons at Marcus and led the Marauders to an 11-2 mark in 2019. Grapevine HFC Mike Alexander named HFC on March 10.
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Fort Bend Dulles Vikings
6A
Open Position
Shane Byrd
3-7
Notes: Shane Byrd resigns after four seasons and will work outside of education.
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Galena Park North Shore Mustangs
6A
Willie Gaston
Jon Kay
15-1
Notes: Kay steps down after nine seasons to take the LB Coach role at Rice. He posted a 117-18 record with four state titles in 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2021, he also led North Shore to the state title game in 2022. Offensive coordinator and North Shore alum Willie Gaston promoted to head football coach on February 28.
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Houston Chavez Lobos
6A
Louie Rodriguez
Rafael Hernandez
1-9
Notes: Chavez will be on their third head coach in three seasons in 2023 as Hernandez resigns his post after one season. Katy Paetow OL Coach and fomer Bishop HC Louie Rodriguez hired by HISD on April 2.
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Humble Wildcats
6A
Open Position
Marcus Schulz
5-5
Notes: Schulz departs after two seasons at Humble to take over at Ponder which is near his hometown of Sanger.
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Katy Paetow Panthers
6A
David Hicks
Lonnie Teagle
5-5
Notes: Teagle was dismissed from Katy ISD in Oct after accusations and subsequent a charges for filed for misconduct related to female students. Hicks was named interim HC for the final four games of the season and was given the job on a permanent basis on November 30
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Killeen Harker Heights Knights
6A
Open Position
Jerry Edwards
12-2
Notes: Edwards who led the Knights to a regional final in 2022 departs after ten seasons to take over at Colleyville Heritage.
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New Caney Eagles
6A
Open Position
Travis Reeve
11-1
Notes: Reeve departs after three seasons to take over as AD/HFC at Class 4A El Campo.
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Pflugerville Weiss Wolves
6A
Vernon Hughes
Steve Van Meter
5-6
Notes: Van Meter steps down after leading Weiss for three seasons where he posted a 17-13 record and led the Wolves to the playoffs in their first season as a 6A program. OC Vernon Hughes promoted to HFC on January 17.
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Plano Wildcats
6A
Cody White
Todd Ford
4-7
Notes: Ford resigns his post after three seasons and a 7-21 record, he led the Wildcats to the playoffs in his final season. Plano ISD names four-time Tennessee state champion head coach and former Denison head coach Cody White as HFC on February 7.
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Prosper Eagles
6A
Tyler Moore
Brandon Schmidt
13-2
Notes: Schmidt resigns after seven wildly successful seasons at Prosper where he posted a 67-24 record to take over as HFC at College Station A&M Consolidated. Schmidt led Prosper to the state semifinals in 2022 and to three straight regional finals from 2019-2021. OC Tyler Moore promoted to HFC by Prosper ISD on February 21.
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Richardson Eagles
6A
Kendrick Holloway
Greg Pels
3-7
Notes: Pels resigns from Richardson after seven seasons, he led the Eagles to the playoffs in 2020 and also posted three straight 5-5 seasons, an achievement for the long-struggling program. RISD names Richardson Berkner OC Kendrick Holloway HFC on February 16.
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Rockwall-Heath Hawks
6A
Rodney Webb
John Harrell
7-5
Notes: Harrell resigns his post after one season on March 1 after several players were hospitalized stemming from off-season workouts. Rockwall-Heath will be on their third head coach in three seasons in 2023.On March 20, Highland Park AD Rodney Webb who spent 2013-2019 as Rockwall's HC returns to Rockwall ISD to lead Rockwall-Heath.
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Round Rock Dragons
6A
Cody Moore
Jeff Cheatham
9-2
Notes: Cheatham who posted an 86-60 record in thirteen seasons at Round Rock is promoted to RRISD Athletic Director. He led the Dragons to a regional final in 2016. DC Cody Moore promoted to HFC on March 31.
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Saginaw Boswell Pioneers
6A
Wes Weaver
John Abendschan
8-3
Notes: Abendschan after 17 seasons and a120-70 overall record is promoted to EMSISD assistant athletic director. Boswell promotes OC Wes Weaver to HFC on March 10.
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San Antonio Lee Volunteers
6A
Open Position
Danny Kloza
2-8
Notes: Kloza, who spent thirteen seasons leading his alma mater announces his retirement.
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The Woodlands College Park Cavaliers
6A
Kyle Coats
Lonnie Madison
3-7
Notes: Madison steps down after six seasons and a 31-30 record to take over at Bridgeland. He led College Park to their first district title in 2020 and first playoff win in school history in 2021. DeSoto co-DC Kyle Coats hired by Conroe ISD on March 21.
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Tyler Legacy Red Raiders
6A
Beau Trahan
Joe Willis
2-8
Notes: Willis announces his retirement on January 3, he spent thirty years as a coach including fourteen seasons as a head coach with stops at Iraan, Cedar Park, Colleyville Heritage and Tyler Legacy. He retires with a career record of 113-63, he twice led Cedar Park to a state title game and led the Timberwolves to a state title in 2012. Tulsa QB Coach and former Texas QB Beau Trahan hired on January 26.
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Aledo Bearcats
5A Division I
Robby Jones
Tim Buchanan
14-2
Notes: Buchanan who led Aledo to eight state titles as a head coach and three as an athletic director announces his retirement on January 27. He posted a 281-57-3 overall record in 25 seasons as Aledo's head coach. OC Robbie Jones named head coach on January 27.
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Boerne Champion Chargers
5A Division I
Blane Ellis
Keith Kaiser
4-6
Notes: Kaiser retires after thirteen seasons as a head coach, the last ten at Boene Champion. He has a career record of 92-57, with his best season coming in 2019 when Champion posted a 13-2 record and advanced to the 5A-Division II semifinals. DC Blane Ellis hired as HFC on December 13.
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Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers
5A Division I
Jose Ramirez
Kelley Lee
10-3
Notes: Lee, who led the Chargers to their best season in school history in 2022 resigns his post after two seasons where he posted a 17-7 overall record. OC Jose Ramirez promoted to HFC on February 16.
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College Station A&M Consolidated Tigers
5A Division I
Brandon Schmidt
Lee Fedora
9-3
Notes: Fedora who has impressive twenty-four year record of 224-70-1 and two state title titles, resigns after six seasons leading his alma mater where he posted a 57-15 mark. College Station ISD names Prosper head coach Brandon Schmidt the Tigers next HFC on January 26.
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Dallas Adams Cougars
5A Division I
Carl Robinson
Sean Lorance
3-7
Notes: Lorance, a long-time assistant in the DFW area announced his retirement shortly after the end of the regular season. In six seasons leading Bryan Adams he posted a 26-37 overall record. He led the Cougars to the area playoffs in 2017 and he also spent time as a head coach at Crystal City and Mineola. DC Carl Robinson promoted to HFC on Feb. 6
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El Paso Hanks Knights
5A Division I
Scott Veliz
Jason Blair
3-7
Notes: Blair resigns after four seasons at Hanks where he posted a 10-29 record. Ysleta ISD names Garland Naaman Forest OC Scott Veliz as HFC on January 9.
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Friendswood Mustangs
5A Division I
Jordan Johnson
Robert Koopman
4-6
Notes: Koopmann, a long-time staffer at Friendswood retires after leading the Mustangs for eleven seasons, he posted a 79-46 overall record, with his best season coming in 2017 when FHS posted a 9-4 overall record. Friendswood alum and Denton Guyer OC Jordan Johnson hired on February 27.
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Houston Wisdom Generals
5A Division I
Vicente Herrera
Jacque Tinsley
2-8
Notes: Tinsely who spent six seasons leading the Generals will not return and assistant coach Vicente Herrera named new HC on March 2.
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Kyle Lehman Lobos
5A Division I
Chris Castillo
Bruce Salmon
2-8
Notes: Salmon resigns from Lehman after five difficult seasons and a 7-43 overall record. San Antonio Highlands HC Chris Castillo hired on February 13.
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Manvel Mavericks
5A Division I
Kirk Martin
Kevin Hall
8-4
Notes: Hall, who spent fifteen seasons as a head coach at Hico, Woodsboro, Timpson and Manvel announces his retirement on January 13. Hall has a career record of 108-57-2, in his five seasons leading Manvel he posted a record of 50-13. Colleyville Heritage HC Kirk Martin returns to Manvel to become HFC once again, he led the Mavericks to a pair of state title games appearances.
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Medina Valley Panthers
5A Division I
Andrew Britt
Danny Sanchez
5-6
Notes: Sanchez who was the interim HFC for the 2022 season will not return in that capacity. Former WR Coach Andrew Britt hired to be HFC on February 27.
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New Braunfels Canyon Cougars
5A Division I
Nate Leonard
Travis Bush
9-2
Notes: Bush departs Canyon after two seasons to become the first ever head coact the UT-Rio Grande Valley who will play FBS football starting in 2025. He was 13-8 in two seasons at Canyon. Canyon OC Nate Leonard promoted to HFC by Comal ISD on February 23.
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Red Oak Hawks
5A Division I
Melvin Robinson
Tony Holmes
9-3
Notes: Holmes departs Red Oak after two seasons and an 11-11 overall record. Red Oak ISD names interim HFC Melvin Robinson the permanent HFC on January 23.
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Richmond Foster Falcons
5A Division I
Shane Hanks
Shaun McDowell
7-3
Notes: McDowell departs after ten seasons and an 86-34 overall record to take over at Class 6A Conroe Grand Oaks. His best season was in 2016 when the Falcons posted a 14-1 mark and advanced to the 5A-Division I state semifinals. DC Shane Hanks promoted to HFC on February 8.
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Tyler Lions
5A Division I
Rashaun Woods
Ricklan Holmes
2-8
Notes: Holmes resigns after eleven seasons at his alma mater, he posted a 79-51 overall record, he twice led the Lions to the state semifinals in 2012 and 2014. Tyler ISD names Enid, OK HC Rashaun Woods as HFC on Jan 20, Woods won a state title in 2017 in Oklahoma at Oklahoma City Marshall.
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Victoria East Titans
5A Division I
Charlie Reeve
Roland Gonzalez
4-7
Notes: Gonzalez announced his retirement in November, he spent twenty seasons as a head coach with a 101-108 record with stops at Corpus Christi Ray, Cypress Springs and Victoria East. He spent the last eleven seasons at Victoria East with his best season coming in 2016 when he led East to a 10-4 record and a trip to the regional finals. Victoria ISD names New Caney OC Charlie Reeve as HFC on January 19.
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Austin LBJ Jaguars
5A Division II
Open Position
Jahmal Fenner
9-3
Notes: Fenner resigns after five seasons and a 49-13 record to reportedly take a job on staff at the University of Texas. Fenner led LBJ to the state title game in 2021 and a state semifinal appearance in 2020.
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Burleson Elks
5A Division II
Chad Worrell
Jon Kitna
3-7
Notes: Kitna, who led Burleson to the area playoffs in 2021, steps down after three seasons to take a head coaching position at Lakota East HS in Ohio. Burleson ISD names El Campo HC Chad Worrell head coach on March 7.
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Colleyville Heritage Panthers
5A Division II
Jerry Edwards
Kirk Martin
8-4
Notes: Martin departs after three seasons and a 28-7 record to return to Manvel where he served as head coach from 2006-2017. GCISD names Killeen Harker Heights HC Jerry Edwards as HFC on March 23.
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Corsicana Tigers
5A Division 2
Eugene Rogers
Aric Sardinea
2 -8
Corsican alum eugene Rogers returns after a stint as an assistant at nearby Waxhacie . He will be looking to restore a once proud program to past glory after recent struggles.
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Dallas Adamson Leopards
5A Division II
Claudio Urbina
Edward Taylor
2-8
Notes: Wilmer-Hutchins DC Claudio Urbina named permanent HFC at Adamson on January 5, replacing Taylor who served as interim HFC in 2022.
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El Paso Burges Mustangs
5A Division II
Open Position
Neil Routledge
3-7
Notes: Routledge, who led Burges for seven seasons and a 42-30 overall record is promoted to Assistant AD in El Paso ISD.
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Fort Worth Polytechnic Parrots
5A Division II
Open Position
Russell Kuhns
1-9
Notes: Kuhns steps down after two seasons to take a new coaching position at an unnamed program.
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Grapevine Mustangs
5A Division II
Open Position
Mike Alexander
11-2
Notes: Alexander departs Grapevine after six seasons and a 55-21 record to take over as HFC at Flower Mound Marcus. He led the Mustangs to a regional finals appearance in 2020 and three times he led GHS to the regional semifinals.
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Nacogdoches Dragons
5A Division II
Darby House
Darren Allman
1-9
Notes: Allman, who led Nacogdoches for four seasons and to two playoff appearances in his tenure steps down from his post on January 24. Poteet HC Darby House hired on April 5.
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Pflugerville Connally Cougars
5A Division II
Charles Burton
Jason Cecil
0-10
Notes: Cecil resigns after nine seasons leading the Cougars, his best year was a 9-3 mark in 2016, but since then Conally has had six straight losing seasons. Lake Travis assistant coach and former Del Valle HC Charles Burton named as new HFC on January 13.
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PSJA Southwest Javelinas
5A Division II
Open Position
Abel Estrada
1-9
Notes: Estrada reassigned after two seasons and a 2-18 overall record.
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San Antonio Highlands Owls
5A Division II
Roger Landeros
Chris Castillo
5-6
Notes: Castillo, who led the Owls to their first district title in over twenty years in 2021, steps down to take over at Kyle Lehman. San Antono Stevens DC Roger Landeros hired by SAISD on March 9.
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Alice Coyotes
4A Division I
JR Castellano
Kyle Atwood
8-3
Notes: Atwood departs Alice after six seasons to take over at Class 3A Holliday. He led Alice to a regional semifinal appearance in 2017. Alice ISD names Taft HC Joe Richard Castellano on March 6.
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Carrollton Ranchview Wolves
4A Division I
Richard Leonard
Terry Smith
2-8
Notes: Smith, who spent eleven seasons as the HC at Ranchview announces his retirement. His best year leading the Wolves was a 9-3 mark in 2014. Byron Nelson OC Richard Leonard hired on February 7.
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El Campo Ricebirds
4A Division I
Travis Reeve
Chad Worrell
9-3
Notes: Worrell departs after two seasons and a 20-5 overall record to take over as HFC at Class 5A Burleson. El Campo names New Caney HC Travis Reeve as AD/HFC on March 13. Reeve led nearby Cuero to a state title in 2018.
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Henderson Lions
4A Division I
Clay Baker
Othell Robinson
1-9
Notes: Robinson resigns after two seasons at Henderson where he posted a 5-15 overall record. Price Carlisle HC and Henderson alum Clay Baker hired on February 7.
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Hidalgo Pirates
4A Division I
Open Position
Monty Stumbaugh
5-5
Notes: Stumbaugh, a 22-year veteran of head coaching steps down after six seasons leading Hidalgo.
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Houston Scarborough Spartans
4A Division I
Open Position
Larkay James
1-9
Notes: James will not return for a third season at long-struggling Scarborough.
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Houston Washington Eagles
4A Division I
Open Position
Kelvin Chatham
10-1
Notes: Chatham who led Booker T. Washington to their first district title since 2006 and their best season since 1994 departs to take over at 6A Aldine Davis.
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Kingsville King Brahmas
4A Division I
Ruben Garcia
James Jefferson
1-9
Notes: Jefferson is out after one season as former Falfurrias HC Ruben Garcia is named AD/HFC on January 10.
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Rockport-Fulton Pirates
4A Division I
Jacob Bible
Jay Seibert
3-7
Notes: Seibert steps down at Rockport-Fulton after nine seasons and a 65-41 record to take over at Sweeny. He led the Pirates to the regional semifinals three times in his tenure. Midlothian Heritage DC Jacob Bible named AD/HFC on February 27.
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Palestine Wildcats
4A Division 1
James Reyes
Lance Angel
Notes: Former Nacogdoches assistant returns to East Texas to take over the Wildcats after three seasons as the head coach of Lumberton, where he won 25 games ans led the Raiders to the playoffs in all three season.
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Taylor Ducks
4A Division I
Earven Flowers
Brandon Houston
5-6
Notes: Houston moves to a new role in Taylor ISD he spent two seasons leading the Ducks and led them to the playoffs in 2022. DC Earven Flowers promoted to AD/HFC on April 3.
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Vidor Pirates
4A Division I
Dwayne DuBois
Jeff Mathews
6-5
Notes: Mathews after 24 seasons departs Vidor for a career outside of education. He posted a 117-124 record with his best season coming in 2011 when Vidor posted a 10-3 mark. Vidor sticks with a Slot-T coach as they hire former OC and former Bridge City and Hardin-Jefferson HC Dwayne DuBois on March 7.
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Waxahachie Life Mustangs
4A Division I
Sam Riepe
Micah Stanley
2-7
Notes: Stanley, who has been at Waxahachie Life the past ten years resigns his post as head coach after four seasons. Waxahachie Life promotes assistant coach and former Maypearl HC Sam Riepe on January 13.
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Borger Bulldogs
4A Division II
Dane Hamrick
Duane Toliver
2-8
Notes: Toliver is reassigned after four seasons leading Borger, Amarillo Tascosa DC Dane Hamrick hired on December 9.
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Bullard Panthers
4A Division II
Open Position
Scott Callaway
3-7
Notes: Callaway after six seasons and three playoff appearances at Bullard moves into an AD-only role.
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Caldwell Hornets
4A Division II
Sean Witherwax
Michael Patterson
0-10
Notes: Patterson is out after two seasons and a 2-18 record at Caldwell. A&M Consolidated OC Sean Witherwax hired as HFC on December 15.
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Columbia Roughnecks
4A Division II
Earnest Pena
Brent Mascheck
5-6
Notes: Mascheck resigns his post after seven seasons leading the Roughnecks, his best year was a 9-2 mark in 2019. DC Earnest Pena promoted to AD/HFC on February 13.
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Corpus Christi West Oso Bears
4A Division II
Kenneth Johnson
Brad Smithey
3-8
Notes: Smithey resigns his post after three seasons and one playoff appearance to take over at Class 2A Wolfe City. West Oso ISD names Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial OC Kenneth Johnson as HFC on March 7.
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Ingleside Mustangs
4A Division II
Travis Chrisman
Hunter Hamrick
8-3
Notes: Hamrick departs Ingleside after seven seasons and a 32-43 record to take over at Rockdale where he served as OC in 2014 and 2015. Ingleside names Boerne Champion OC and Ingleside alum Travis Chrisman AD/HFC on January 27.
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La Grange Leopards
4A Division II
Kyle Cooper
Matt Kates
5-6
Notes: Kates resigns after a 13-year run at LaGrange where he posted an 83-61 overall record. 2013 and 2014 were his best seasons when the Leopards posted back-to-back 13-1 campaigns. La Grange hires Ponder head coach Kyle Cooper on February 24.
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Midland Greenwood Rangers
4A Division II
Bryan Hill
Rusty Purser
5-6
Notes: Purser resigns his post after four seasons leading his alma mater, he posted a 30-16 record, including a 14-1 record in 2019. Abilene Wylie DC Bryan Hill hired on March 8 to be AD/HFC.
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Robinson Rockets
4A Division II
Chris Lancaster
Mike Ludlow
3-7
Notes: Ludlow resigns at Robinson after just one season and a 3-7 record. RISD names Little River-Academy HC Chris Lancaster as HFC on January 9.
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Sanger Indians
4A Division II
Chad Rogers
Rocky Smart
7-4
Notes: Smart steps down after four seasons at Sanger and a 21-21 overall record, after winning just one game in his first year Sanger posted three straight playoff appearances in Smart's tenure. Sanger ISD names Tioga HC Chad Rogers, who has 159 career wins at Snyder, Denison and Tioga.
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Sweeny Bulldogs
4A Division II
Jay Seibert
Clayton Odom
1-9
Notes: Odom resigns after two seasons and a 5-15 record to take an assistant job in Katy ISD. Sweeny ISD names Rockport-Fulton HC Jay Seibert AD/HFC on February 7.
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Wills Point Tigers
4A Division II
James Boxley
Tommy Poynter
1-9
Notes: Poynter and Wills Point ISD part ways after three seasons as the Tigers sturggled, winning just two games in those three years. Interim HC James Boxley promoted to AD/HFC on February 21.
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Bonham Purple Warriors
3A Division I
John Ramsey
Kyle Dezern
2-8
Notes: Dezern steps down after four seasons at Bonham, he led the Purple Warriors to a surprise playoff appearance in 2021. Special teams coordinator/QB Coach and baseball coach John Ramsey promoted on February 27.
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Bowie Jackrabbits
3A Division I
Tyler Price
Hugh Farmer
1-9
Notes: Farmer who spent just one season at Bowie announces his retirement. He was 56-57 in ten seasons as a head coach in Texas with stops at Olney, eight seasons at Seymour and Bowie. He also had a stint as HC at Frederick, OK. OC Tyler Price promoted to AD/HFC on February 24.
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Brownfield Cubs
3A Division I
Open Position
Aarrhon Flores
8-3
Notes: Flores resigns his post after four seasons and a 16-26 overall record.
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Buna Cougars
3A Division I
Kevin Terrier
Gary Kinne
4-7
Notes: Kinne was reassigned just three games into his third season at Buna. Interim HFC Kevin Terrier who led BHS in the final eight games of 2022 officially named HFC on January 9.
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Cotulla Cowboys
3A Division I
Open Position
Marcus Booker
6-5
Notes: Booker who spent a dozen seasons as a head coach in South Texas announces his retirement on January 24.
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Falfurrias Fighting Jerseys
3A Division I
Arturo Garcia
Ruben Garcia
7-4
Notes: R. Garcia departs Falfurrias after three seasons to take over as AD at Kingsville. After winning just one game combined in the first two years at the helm, Garcia led Falfurrias to seven wins and a playoff appearance in 2022. Falfurrias names Premont DC Arturo Garcia HFC on January 26, this is his secons stint at Falfurrias serving as the Jerseys HFC from 2005-2009.
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Hallettsville Brahmas
3A Division I
Levi Montgomery
Tommy Psencik
7-4
Notes: Psencik resigns after an impressive thirteen year run at Hallettsville where his teams posted nine seasons of nine wins or more and he led the Brahmas to the 2020 state title game. Cuero assistant coach Levi Montgomery hired on February 21.
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Kermit Yellow Jackets
3A Division I
John Fellows
Nate Gensler
4-7
Notes: Gensler resigns his post after one season at Kermit, he led the Yellow Jackets to the playoffs in his lone season and Kermit won as many games in 2022 as they had in the previous three seasons combined. Former Alpine HC John Fellows hired by KISD on February 11.
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Little River Academy Bumblebees
3A Division I
Mark Mullins
Chris Lancaster
5-6
Notes: Lancaster resigns at Little River Academy after three seasons and a 23-11 overall record to take over at Class 4A Robinson. He led the Bumblebees to the regional semifinals in 2021. OC Mark Mullins promoted to HFC on January 24.
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Lorena Leopards
3A Division I
Kevin Johnson
Ray Biles
7-4
Notes: Biles announces his retirement after 31 seasons leading Lorena and a 207-141 overall record. He led the Leopards to the 2021 3A Division I state championship. Lorena names Kevin Johnson HC on January 27, Johnson a former assistant under Ray Biles has served as the Lorena HS principal, he was head coach at Waco Connally from 2004-2008 posting a 29-25 record.
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Maypearl Panthers
3A Division I
Marte Amrine
Adam Olson
3-7
Notes: Olson resigned seven games into his first season at Maypearl. Dripping Springs DC Marte Amrine, hired on January 26.
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Mount Vernon Tigers
3A Division I
Clayton George
Brad Willard
9-3
Notes: Willard resigns after two seasons and a 23-4 record to take over as the OC at Tyler Legacy. Plano OC Clayton George hired on March 9.
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Ponder Lions
3A Division I
Marcus Schulz
Kyle Cooper
3-7
Notes: Cooper steps down after two seasons and a 7-13 record to take over at La Grange as AD/HFC. Humble HC Marcus Schulz hired on April 4.
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Poteet Aggies
3A Division I
Open Position
Darby House
6-5
Notes: House after four seasons steps down to take over at Class 5A Nacogdoches. He led Poteet to a 10-2 mark in 2021 and their first playoff win since 1958.
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Rockdale Tigers
3A Division I
Hunter Hamrick
Jacob Campsey
3-7
Notes: Campsey steps down after three seasons and a 14-18 record. Rockdale hires Ingleside HC Hunter Hamrick on December 12. Hamrick spent two seasons as OC at Rockdale in 2014 and 2015.
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Slaton Tigers
3A Division I
Clint Conkin
Jacob Dangerfield
0-10
Notes: After one season Dangerfield is out after going 0-10, Slaton will be on their seventh head coach since 2014 in 2023. Clarendon HC Clint Conkin named AD/HFC on February 13.
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Troy Trojans
3A Division I
Tommy Brashear
Stephen Hermesmeyer
2-8
Notes: Hermesmeyer resigns his post after two seasons leading Troy and just a 4-16 record. Former Cameron Yoe HC Tommy Brashear named HFC on March 27.
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White Oak Roughnecks
3A Division I
Mike Ludlow
Kris Iske
3-7
Notes: Iske, who led White Oak for nine seasons announces his retirement effective at the end of the school year. He has an 80-76 record in fifteen seasons as a head coach with stops at Grapeland, Scurry-Rosser and White Oak. Former Robinson and Grand Saline HC Mike Ludlow promoted to HFC on February 23.
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Alpine Bucks
3A Division II
Andy Smith
John Fellows
5-7
Notes: Fellows departs to take over at Kermit, he spent eight seasons leading Alpine and he led AHS to the area playoffs in four straight seasons. Alpine names Gregory-Portland OL Coach Andy Smith as AD/HFC on February 28.
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Cedar Hill TLC Tigers
3A Division II
Derrick Adams
Troy Williams
3-7
Notes: Williams will not return as HFC after a turbulent inaugural UIL campign for the Tigers. Oklahoma City Douglass HC and former Lancaster assistant coach Derrick Adams named HFC on March 22.
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De Kalb Bears
3A Division II
Troy Zeringue
Buddy Griffin
9-3
Notes: Griffin, who spent 21 seasons as a head coach with stops at Somerville, Waco Connally, Tuloso-Midway, Jefferson, Italy and two separate stints as head coach at De Kalb retired right after the Bears area round playoff loss. DC Troy Zeringue hired on December 19.
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Elkhart Elks
3A Division II
Open Position
Luke Goode
2-8
Notes: Goode steps down at Elkhart after three seasons and a 7-23 overall record.
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Holliday Eagles
3A Division II
Kyle Atwood
Frank Johnson
13-1
Notes: Johnson retires after an impressive 21-year career where he posted a record of 170-79 with stops at Colorado City and Holliday. He posted double-digit wins in each of his last six seasons at Holliday including back-to-back 13-1 seasons in 2021 and 2022. Holliday ISD names Alice head coach Kyle Atwood their new HFC on January 25.
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Hughes Springs Mustangs
3A Division II
Joshua Willis
Chris Edwards
3-8
Notes: Edwards departs Hughes Springs after a 25-year run, sixteen of which was head coach. He posted a 108-71 record and led the Mustangs to the playoffs in fifteen of sixteen years. San Angelo Central DC Joshua Willis hired on February 13.
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Karnes City Badgers
3A Division II
Chuck Cook
Donnie Dziuk
4-6
Notes: Dziuk, who took over halfway through the 2021 season steps down after his first full season at Karnes City. Assistant HC Chuck Cook promoted to HFC on January 5.
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Littlefield Wildcats
3A Division II
Bo Bryant
Jimmy Thomas
5-5
Notes: Defensive coordinator Bo Bryant was named AD/HFC on January 20, he replaces Jimmy Thomas, who passed away after a brief illess in late November.
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Palmer Bulldogs
3A Division II
Blake Bost
Don Waddle
11-1
Notes: Waddell retires after leading Palmer for nine seasons, he posted a 63-34 and led Palmer to the third round of the playoffs for the first time in school history in 2022. DC Blake Bost promoted on Dec. 2.
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Scurry-Rosser Wildcats
3A Division II
John David Caffey
Jeff Cleveland
8-3
Notes: Cleveland announces his retirement after a 19-year career a a head coach, the past six at Scurry-Rosser. He had stops at El Paso Hanks, Commerce and Scurry-Rosser.
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Stanton Buffaloes
3A Division II
Billy Rushing
Cody Hogan
2-8
Notes: Hogan, who took over in Oct of 2018 from now suspended Jerry Burkhart moves into an administrative role in Santon ISD. In four full plus seasons he posted an 11-34 overall record. In 2021, he led Stanton to the area round of the playoffs. Canyon offensive coordinator Billy Rushing hired on February 22.
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Taft Greyhounds
3A Division II
Open Position
JR Castellano
10-3
Notes: Castellano steps down at Taft after four seasons and a 30-17 record to take over at Class 4A Alice. He led Taft to the regional semifinals for the first time since 1982 in 2022.
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Trinity Tigers
3A Division II
Shaun Stout
Patrick Goodman
1-9
Notes: Goodman resigns after five seasons leading Trinity and DC Shaun Stout promoted to AD/HFC on February 9.
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Valley View Eagles
3A Division II
Rocky Smart
Curtis King
3-7
Notes: King steps down after four seasons at Valley View where he posted a 16-29 record and led VVHS to the state semifinals in 2019 as a Class 2A school. Former Sanger HC Rocky Smart named AD/HFC on January 9.
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Alvord Bulldogs
2A Division I
Marcus Grgurich
Scott Smiley
6-5
Notes: Smiley resigns after four season at Alvord, he posted a 26-20 with back to back area round appearances in 2020 and 2021. Chico OC and former Alvord assistant coach Marcus Grgurich hired on January 9.
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Bangs Dragons
2A Division I
Jason Cole
Kyle Maxfield
7-5
Notes: Maxfield resigns after five seasons at Bangs, he led the Dragons to the area playoffs in his final season along with a 9-2 mark in 2020. OC Jason Cole promoted to HFC on January 20.
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Big Sandy Wildcats
2A Division I
Brian Pullum
Larry Minter
3-7
Notes: Minter announces his retirement on January 18, he spent 35 years at Big Spring and the last fourteen as head coach where he posted a 72-81 record. His best year was a 9-5 mark in 2010. Grand Saline assistant coach and Big Sandy alum Brian Pullum hired on February 21.
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Bogota Rivercrest Rebels
2A Division I
Travis McClain
Ty Huie
5-6
Notes: Huie who came to Rivercrest from Oklahoma in 2021 resigns after two seasons and an 8-13 overall record. Celina OC Travis McClain hired as AD/HFC on February 6.
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Bruceville-Eddy Eagles
2A Division I
Open Position
Jeff Nuner
0-10
Notes: Nuner steps down after two seasons just two wins at Bruceville-Eddy, they'll be on their fourth head coach in six seasons in 2023.
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Como-Pickton Eagles
2A Division I
Jeremy Phillips
Ronnie Green
1-9
Notes: Green goes back into retirement after four seasons leading Como-Pickton and an 11-25 record. Hughes Springs OC Jeremy Phillips named new HFC on December 5.
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Flatonia Bulldogs
2A Division I
Brent Mascheck
Chris Freytag
11-2
Notes: Freytag resigns after a successful 13-year run at his alma mater posting an 82-65 record and winning at least one playoff game in eight straight seasons. In 2016 he led Flatonia to the regional finals. Former West Columbia HC Brent Mascheck hired on February 2.
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Hearne Eagles
2A Division I
Alfonzo Jackson
Ricky Sargent
5-6
Notes: Sargent moves into an AD only role after six seasons and a 43-24 record. DC Alfonzo Jackson promoted to HFC on March 22.
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Italy Gladiators
2A Division I
Mike Loveless
Lee Wilkins
4-6
Notes: Italy will be on their third head coach in three seasons as Wilkins resigns after just one season. Guyer LB Coach Mike Loveless named new AD/HFC on February 27.
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Olney Cubs
2A Division I
Jason Powers
Jody Guy
7-4
Notes: Guy resigns after five seasons leading the Cubs, he led Olney to their first playoff win since 2000 in 2021. DC Jason Powers promoted to HFC on March 27.
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Ore City Rebels
2A Division I
Kyle Adams
Ron Burnham
2-8
Notes: Burnham resigns his post after four seasons to take over as the athletic director at Nevada Community. White Oak OC Kyle Adams named AD/HFC on March 3.
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Riesel Indians
2A Division I
Open Position
Tyler Crow
7-6
Notes: Crow resigns at Riesel after two seasons and a 14-11 to take an administrative position in a different district.
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Riviera Kaufer Seahawks
2A Division I
Raul Villareal
Albert Zamora
1-9
Notes: Zamora resigs after one season and a 1-9 record, Freer assistant Raul "Tinker" Villareal hired on December 16. He'll be Kaufer's fourth head coach in four seasons in 2023.
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Schulenburg Shorthorns
2A Division I
Luke Hobbs
Walter Brock
0-10
Notes: Brock who was placed on admin leave mid-season resigns after the end of the season and Columbus OC Luke Hobbs hired as HFC on Dec 12. Brock led SHS to a surprise third round playoff appearance in 2021.
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Stratford Elks
2A Division I
Open Position
Matt Lovorn
11-1
Notes: Lovorn, who posted an impressive 89-22 record in eight seasons with a state title in 2021 departs Stratford take the OC job at Class 4A Canyon.
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Tioga Bulldogs
2A Division I
Zach Birdwell
Chad Rogers
8-3
Notes: Rogers departs Tioga after two seasons and a 13-9 record to take over at Class 4A Sanger. Lubbock Coronado OC Zach Birdwell hired on March 21.
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Whitewright Tigers
2A Division I
Open Position
Kevin Wiggins
4-7
Notes: Wiggins is out at Whitewright after four seasons, he led the Tigers to the playoffs three times.
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Wolfe City Wolves
2A Division I
Brad Smithey
Darren Anderson
5-6
Notes: Anderson after seven seasons at Wolfe City moves into an administrative role. His best season leading the Wolves was an 11-1 mark in 2018. Wolfe City names Corpus Christi West Oso head coach Brad Smithey their next AD/HFC on February 9.
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Agua Dulce Longhorns
2A Division II
Jason Calvez
Gary Hartman
3-7
Notes: Hartman steps down after two seasons and former DC and Girls Coordinator Jason Calvez promoted to AD/HFC on January 23.
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Bartlett Bulldogs
2A Division II
Ty Opperman
Brian Kozma
2-8
Notes: Kozma steps down after four seasons where he helped Bartlett break a long losing streak, he posted an overall record of 6-37. Killeen Ellison DC Ty Opperman hired on February 27.
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Boys Ranch Roughriders
2A Division II
Open Position
Aaron Wampler
5-6
Notes: Wampler departs after three seasons to take over at Clarendon, in his second season he helped Boys Ranch break a 48-game losing streak and in 2022 led Boys Ranch to their first playoff appearance in fourteen seasons.
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Bruni Badgers
2A Division II
Open Position
Richard Johnson
6-4
Notes: Johnson resigns his post after four seasons and a 22-18 record, he led Bruni to the area playoffs three straight seasons from 2019-2021 and a district title in 2022.
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Charlotte Trojans
2A Division II
Israel Aguero
Ben Jacobs
5-5
Notes: The revolving door at Charlotte continues as Jacobs steps down after one season, Charlotte will be on their sixth head coach since 2017 this upcoming season. Natalia assistant coach Israel Aguero named HFC on February 15.
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Clarendon Broncos
2A Division II
Aaron Wampler
Clint Conkin
9-4
Notes: Conkin steps down after six seasons and a 52-21 record to take over as AD/HFC at Class 3A Slaton. He led Clarendon to the regional finals in 2017 and the regionals semifinals in 2018 and 2022. Boys Ranch HC Aaron Wampler named HFC on March 23, he helped Boys Ranch break a 48-game losing streak in 2021 and he led BRHS to their first playoff appearance in fourteen years in 2022.
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Colmesneil Bulldogs
2A Division II
Open Position
Cody Day
6-5
Notes: Day, who led the Bulldogs to the playoffs in 2022 departs after four seasons and an 18-21 record to take over at Price Carlisle.
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Dawson Bulldogs
2A Division II
Bryan Kelley
Jimmy Thompson
8-3
Notes: Jimmy Thompson announces his retirement, he spent 34 seasons as a head coach posting a 259-147 overall record with stints at Apple Springs, Hubbard, Trinity, Garrison, Cleveland, Mount Pleasant, Ganado, Crockett and Dawson. He won a state title in 2003 in Garrison. His son Cash Thompson was named successor, but on Feb 16 he resigned his post to take a position outside of education. Dawson ISD names Rowlett assistant coach Bryan Kelley as the next AD/HFC on March 23.
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Electra Tigers
2A Division II
Josh McKiddy
Ryan Quillen
0-10
Notes: Quillen who serves as the AD, HFC and boys basketball coach at Electra steps down as HFC after four seasons and an 11-29 overall record. Celina assistant coach Josh McKiddy named HFC on March 30.
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Hamlin Pied Pipers
2A Division II
Jason Botos
Chris Evans
5-5
Notes: Evans steps down after two seasons and a 5-15 record at Hamlin. Hamlin promotes assistant Jason Botos to AD/HFC on March 20.
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Louise Hornets
2A Division II
Manny Freeland
Joe Bill
2-8
Notes: Bill, a long-time assistant in Louise resigns after four seasons, he posted a 14-27 overall record. OC Manny Freeland promoted to HFC on December 16.
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Overton Mustangs
2A Division II
Open Position
Justin Arnold
2-9
Notes: Arnold steps down after five seasons at Overton, he led the Mustangs to the playoffs in 2022.
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Price Carlisle Indians
2A Division II
Cody Day
Clay Baker
11-2
Notes: Baker departs after five seasons and an impressive 43-17 record to take over as HFC at Class 4A Henderson. Colmesneil HC Cody Day named AD/HFC on March 23.
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Ropes Eagles
2A Division II
Beau Riker
Lane Jackson
4-7
Notes: Jackson who spent the past 27 seasons as AD, HFC and head boys basketball coach steps down as HFC to focus on AD and hoops duties. Brock LB Coach and former Post DC Beau Riker hired on March 28.
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Shamrock Irish
2A Division II
Open Position
Jeff Caffey
7-4
Notes: Caffey resigns after two seasons where he posted a 14-8 record to become the defensive coordinator at Colorado City.
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Simms Bowie Pirates
2A Division II
Chance Blackburn
Shawn Wells
9-3
Notes: Wells resigns after two seasons and a 14-8 record to return to the Houston area and take an assistant position at 6A Conroe Oak Ridge. Atlanta DL Coach Chance Blackburn hired on March 21.
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Water Valley Wildcats
2A Division II
Open Position
Charles Boles
3-7
Notes: Boles, a 14-year head coaching veteran announced his retirement after one season leading Water Valley.
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Yorktown Wildcats
2A Division II
Ryan Knostman
John David Caffey
5-6
Notes: Caffey steps down after six seasons and a 45-34 overall record and will take over at Class 3A Scurry-Rosser. Yorktown names former Aransas Pass HC Ryan Knostman AD/HFC on April 3.
2019 UIL STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
AT AT&T STADIUM
NOVEMBER 18-21 , 2019 WEDNESDAY-SATURDAY
CLASS 6A
Division I
Duncanville 56, Rockwall 14
Galena Park North Shore 49, Lake Travis 38
State Championship
Duncanville (15-0) 17 vs Galena Park North (14-1) 31,
3 p.m. Saturday at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium
Attendance *47,818
Division II
Denton Guyer 35, Spring Westfield 17
Austin Westlake 63, Katy Taylor 3
State Championship
Denton Guyer (14-1) 0 vs Austin Westlake (14-1) 24 ,
7 p.m. Saturday at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium
Attendace * 35,278
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CLASS 5A
Division I
Denton Ryan 35, Frisco Lone Star 7
Alvin Shadow Creek 45, San Antonio Wagner 21
State Championship
Denton Ryan (15-0 ) 23 vs Shadow Creek (15-0) 28,
7 p.m. Friday at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium
Attendance * 18,139
Division II
Aledo 28, Lubbock Cooper 21
Fort Bend Marshall 55, Boerne Champion 21
State Championship
Aledo (14-1) 45 vs Fort Bend Marshall (14-1) 42,
11 a.m. Saturday at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium
Attendance * 29,134
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CLASS 4A
Division I
Waco La Vega 27, Springtown 14
Carthage 49, Lampasas 42
State Championship
Waco La Vega (14-1) 28 vs Carthage (15-0) 42 ,
11 a.m. Friday at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium
Attendance * 16,788
Division II
Texarkana Pleasant Grove 48, Midland Greenwood 20
Wimberley 56, Silsbee 43
State Championship
Tex Pleasant Grove (14-1) 35 vs Wimberley (12-3) 21 ,
3 p.m. Friday at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium
Attendance * 18,432
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CLASS 3A
Division I
Pottsboro 36, Brock 35
Grandview 41, Columbus 21
State Championship
Pottsboro (15-0) 35 vs Grandview (14-1) 42 ,
3 p.m. Thursday at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium
Attendance * 14,974
Division II
Gunter 27, Canadian 20
Omaha Pewitt 24, East Bernard 18
State Championship
Gunter (14-1) 43 vs Omaha Pewitt (14-1) 22 ,
7 p.m. Thursday at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium
Attendance * 15,235
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CLASS 2A
Division I
Post 35, Valley View 7
Refugio 29, San Augustine 21
State Championship
Post (15-0) 7 vs Refugio (15-0) 28,
7 p.m. Wednesday at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium
Attendance * 7327
Division II
Hamlin 56, Stratford 23
Mart 28, Falls City 8
State Championship
Hamlin (12-2) 20 vs Mart (12-3) 25 ,
11 a.m. Thursday at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium
Attendance * 9138
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CLASS 1A
Division I State Championship:
McLean (13-1) 52 vs. Blum (12-2) 58 ,
11 a.m. Wednesday, December 18 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington
Attendance * 3925
Division II State Championship:
Motley County (11-3) 16 vs. Richland Springs (13-0) 62 ,
2 p.m. Wednesday, December 18 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington
Attendance * 1488
