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Mississippi- 7 Louisiana- 5 Final Louisiana--Eastbank LL Falls To Mississippi--Starkville LL After Sixth Inning Score Louisiana--Eastbank LL stayed in it until the end, but Mississippi--Starkville LL pulled away late in a 7-5 victory on Saturday. The game was tied at five with Mississippi--Starkville LL batting in the top of the sixth Louisiana--Eastbank LL lost despite out-hitting Mississippi--Starkville LL 11 to nine. Louisiana--Eastbank LL got things started in the first inning. Hayden Nunez singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run. Rhett Schilling got the win for Mississippi--Starkville LL. The righty went four innings, allowing one run on five hits and striking out four. Murphy Gordon threw one and two-thirds innings in relief out of the bullpen. Alex St. Amant took the loss for Louisiana--Eastbank LL. The righty went one inning, allowing three runs on three hits, striking out one and walking zero. Jackson Dodds started the game for Mississippi--Starkville LL. The pitcher surrendered four runs on five hits over one-third of an inning, walking zero Clayton Dacus started the game for Louisiana--Eastbank LL. The righthander lasted two and two-thirds innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out two and walking zero Louisiana--Eastbank LL totaled 11 hits. Logan Nelson, Dominic Mandina, and Owen Chepolis all managed multiple hits for Louisiana--Eastbank LL. Owen, Dominic, and Logan all had two hits to lead Louisiana--Eastbank LL. Mississippi--Starkville LL saw the ball well today, racking up nine hits in the game. Zaidyn Spencer, Taj Prater, and Rhett each had multiple hits for Mississippi--Starkville LL.

Oklahoma- 15 Arkansas- 7 Final Arkansas--White Hall LL's Strong Offense Falls Just Short To Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL Scorekeepers were kept busy today during a high-scoring contest between Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL and Arkansas--White Hall LL where Arkansas--White Hall LL lost 15-7. The Arkansas--White Hall LL struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL, giving up 15 runs. Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL got things started in the first inning when Hunter Hodges singled on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs. Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL took the lead for good with seven runs in the third inning. In the third Aiden Leathers tripled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run, an error scored two runs for Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL, Hunter singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring one run, Tyler Klugh drew a walk, scoring one run, and Cohen Sanford singled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. Tyler pitched Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL to victory. The righthander went three and two-thirds innings, allowing zero runs on three hits, striking out two and walking zero. Journey Boswell and Brayden Andrews entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Morgan Reece took the loss for Arkansas--White Hall LL. The righthander allowed eight hits and ten runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out four. Aidan Burleson started the game for Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL. The righty allowed one hit and three runs over one-third of an inning Arkansas--White Hall LL totaled eight hits in the game. John David Elkins III and Morgan all had multiple hits for Arkansas--White Hall LL. John David led Arkansas--White Hall LL with three hits in four at bats. Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL racked up 14 hits. Hunter, Journey, Cohen, and Kellen Casper each collected multiple hits for Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL. Hunter went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL in hits.

Livingston 2021 Results- 5-5 / 1-4 District, No Playoffs Lettermen R/L- 23/12 Starters Returning- Offense- 5 Defense- 7 Impact Players RB/LB- Connor Starr 6-0, 220, 4.7-40yd. speed RB/LB- Landon Leggett 5-10, 210, 4.8-40yd. speed TE/LB- Rory Williams 5-10, 185, 4.5-40yd. speed QB/DB- Tay McNeal 6-0, 165, 4.6-40yd. speed OL/DL- Xavier Mindiola 5-10, 240, 4.9-40yd. speed OL/DL- Zaylon Bogany 6-0, 280 QB- Luke Jones 6-1, 175, 4.6-40yd. speed Top Prospects RB/DB- Trenden Williams, WR/CB- Jakob St. Martin, RB- Zach Williams, OL/DL- Junior McNeal, WR/DB- Chevy Peters, WR/DB- Javean Gardner, OL/D-L Bryce Stigler

Huffman After two very strong seasons, Huffman has a lot of holes to fill with just three starters back on each side of the ball. New head coach Joey Buchta has WR/CB Tyler Wilkins (39-603, 10 TDs receiving; 32 tackles, 8 INTs) coming back & is a force on both sides of the ball, also was an all-state selection on defense. The Falcons will have one of the best kickers in 4A with the return of Jonathan Klepetko, who could be a weapon in close games. The big question mark for Huffman will be settling on a QB, where Tyson Woodland and Justin Evans will compete for the job. 2021 Results- 8-3 Bi-District finalist / 3-2 District Record Lettermen R/L- 17/27 Starters Returning- Offense- 3 Defense- 3 Impact Players WR/CB- Tyler Wilkins- 6-0, 175, 4.5-40yd. speed RB/LB- Dylan McMullen- 5-11, 190, 4.6-40yd. speed K/P- Jonathan Klepetko- 6-0, 175, 4.6-40yd. speed TE/DL Will Swartz- 6-5, 225, 4.6-40yd. speed OL/DL Hayden Hovan- 6-0, 255 Key Juniors\Sophmores JR.-OL Noah Silman- 6-7, 235 JR- RB/LB Jesse Holcomb- 5-10, 185, 4.6-40yd speed SO- WR/DB Kurtis Felder- 6-3, 180, 4.6-40yd speed

Lumberton The Raiders are poised for a leap forward in 2022 with 15 starters returning from a playoff squad. The offense has plenty of firepower with the return of QB Powell (2,552 yards, 25 TDs passing; 10 TDs rushing), WR Fuselier (19-434, 7 TDs receiving) and RB Jaddon Ward (981 yards, 12 TDs rushing). The defense doesn’t lack playmakers with the return of LB Morgan (82 tackles, 2 sacks) and DE Jackson (74 tackles, 16 TFL, 4 sacks). 2021 Results- 6-5 Bi-District Finalist / 3-2 District Record Lettermen R/L- 26/22 Starters Returning- Offense- 8 Defense- 7 Impact Players QB- Lucas Powell 5-10, 175, 4.6- 40yd speed RB- Jaddon Ward 5-8, 210, 4.8- 40yd speed LB- Jared Morgan 6-0, 185, 4.8- 40yd speed OL- Gabe Hernandez 6-3, 265- 40yd speed DE Brock Jackson 6-4, 225, 4.6- 40yd speed WR- Brady Fuselier 6-3, 180, 4.6- 40yd speed DB- Carson Rea 5-11, 175, 4.6- 40yd speed WR Trey Kersh 5-8, 165, 4.6- 40yd speed DL- Grayden Spencer 6-3, 255, 4.9- 40yd speed Top Prospects WR Kaleb Koch, DB Broc Bonner, OL Johnathan Lamberth, OL Nick Woodland.

Little Cypress-Mauriceville The Bears were one of the state’s surprise stories in 2022, advancing to the regional finals under first-year head coach Eric Peevey. The question now is what will the Bears do for an encore? RB/CB Morris (1,811 yards, 22 TDs rushing; 36-434, 2 TDs receiving; 38 tackles, 6 INTs) is one of the top players in Southeast Texas and is the catalyst for the Bears. DE Washington (64 tackles, 21 TFL, 9 sacks) is a monster on the defensive line who holds multiple FBS offers, while DE Riley (64 tackles, 8 TFL, 4 sacks) is expecting a breakout season on the other side. 2021 Results- Overall- 11-3, Regional Finalist / 4-1 District Record Lettermen-R/L- 15/25 Starters Returning- Offense- 5 Defense- 5 Impact Players RB/CB- Da’Marion Morris 5-10, 180, 4.5- 40yd speed DE- Amier Washington 6-3, 265, 4.6- 40yd speed QB- Dean Reynolds 6-1, 205, 4.7- 40yd speed DE Jarvis Riley 6-3, 220, 4.7- 40yd speed OL- Jan Nazario 6-0, 230, 4.9- 40yd speed OL- Brady Wright 6-4, 290 RB/LB- Luke McDow 5-11, 215, 4.7- 40yd speed QB/LB- William Payne 6-1, 185, 4.8- 40yd speed Top prospects OL-Carson Phelps (6-3, 265),TE/DL-Jordan Pollock, WR/DB-Jacob Pollock, DL-Gianni Huffman, WR/CB- Darius Roberts

Vidor Vidor had a strong regular season, but drew a tough 1st rd. matchup and had its postseason end early. The Pirates once again will challenge for the district title as their Slot-T offense has plenty of options in the backfield with RBs Watson, Gall (879 yards, 6 TDs rushing) and talented sophomore Fontenot. Watson (82 tackles, 8 sacks) will lead the defense along with LB Odom (117 tackles), who is a returning first-team all-district selection. 2021 Results- Overall- 8-2, Bi-District Finalist / 4-1 District Lettermen- R/L- 22/17 Starters Returning Offense- 6 Defense- 6 Impact Players RB/DE- Jason Watson 6-1, 220- 4.7- 40yd speed LB- Tate Ardis (6-2, 200, 4.8- 40yd speed LB- Jared Odom 6-1, 205, 4.7- 40yd speed RB- Ricky Gall 6-2, 200, 4.7- 40yd speed OL- Jesse Myers 5-10, 200 4.8- 40yd speed OL- Landon Wilcoxson 6-1, 260 CB- Bryce Dubose 6-0, 170, 4.8- 40yd speed CB- Dane Villadson 6-0, 180, 4.6- 40yd speed Top Prospects RB- Isaac Fontenot, DB- Lance Beavers, OL- Brooklyn Freeman, OL- Payton Raegen, TE- Brayden Root, QB/DB- Westin Baker, TE- A.J. Tatum, RB- Wyatt Flores, LB- Kruz Lozano.

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Winners Bracket Game Sunday 8/7, 4pm Texas East- Pearland (2-0) vs. Texas West- Wylie (2-0) Losers Bracket Game 1 Saturday 8/6, 4pm Arkansas (1-1) vs. Oklahoma (1-1) Losers Bracket Game 2 Saturday 8/6, 7pm Louisiana(1-1) vs. Mississippi (1-1) New Mexico (0-2) Eliminated Colorado (0-2) Eliminated

Friday August 5th Game Texas West- 3 Oklahoma- 2 Final 7 innings Texas West--Wylie LL Defeats Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL In Low-Scoring Affair Both teams were strong on the pitcher's mound Friday, but Texas West--Wylie LL defeated Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL 3-2. Texas West--Wylie LL pitchers allowed just three hits to Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL. Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL got on the board in the second inning when Louis Janusz's wild pitch allowed one run to score for Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL. Landon Cofer was the winning pitcher for Texas West--Wylie LL. The righty allowed one hit and zero runs over two innings, striking out one. Ceddrick Lara threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Hunter Hodges took the loss for Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL. Hunter went three and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on two hits and striking out nine. Finley Kouplen started the game for Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL. The righty allowed one hit and two runs over two and two-thirds innings, striking out six Louis started the game for Texas West--Wylie LL. Louis went three innings, allowing one run on zero hits and striking out two Easton Tuley, Louis, and Jett Wilson each collected one hit to lead Texas West--Wylie LL.

Friday August 5th Game Texas East-Pearland- 6 Mississippi- 4 Final Late Score Costs Mississippi--Starkville LL Against Texas East--Pearland LL Friday's game against Texas East--Pearland LL was a heartbreaker for Mississippi--Starkville LL, as they lost the lead late in a 6-4 defeat. The game was tied at three with Texas East--Pearland LL batting in the top of the sixth when Ethan Richardson singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run. Corey Kahn earned the victory on the hill for Texas East--Pearland LL. Corey allowed one hit and one run over one and two-thirds innings, striking out three. Austin Cummings threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Taj Prater took the loss for Mississippi--Starkville LL. The righthander lasted one and two-thirds innings, allowing five hits and six runs while striking out two. Jack Northcutt started the game for Mississippi--Starkville LL. The righty went three and two-thirds innings, allowing zero runs on two hits, striking out eight and walking zero Kaiden Shelton started the game for Texas East--Pearland LL. The righthander lasted two and a third innings, allowing zero hits and one run while striking out four and walking one Jack, Rhett Schilling, Jackson Pounds, and Taj each managed one hit to lead Mississippi--Starkville LL. Austin went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Texas East--Pearland LL in hits.

Friday August 5th Game Louisiana- 8 Colorado- 4 Final Colorado--Three Rivers LL Can't Catch Up To Louisiana--Eastbank LL Colorado--Three Rivers LL watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in an 8-4 loss to Louisiana--Eastbank LL on Friday. Louisiana--Eastbank LL took the lead on a stolen base in the first inning. In the first inning, Louisiana--Eastbank LL got their offense started when Louisiana--Eastbank LL scored one run on a stolen base. Colorado--Three Rivers LL scored four runs in the fifth inning. Colorado--Three Rivers LL put the pressure on, lead by a triple by Evan Neuman and a groundout by Carson Hooper. Louisiana--Eastbank LL scored five runs in the third inning. Louisiana--Eastbank LL's big inning was driven by a walk by Drew Stromboe and a double by Logan Nelson. Alex St. Amant pitched Louisiana--Eastbank LL to victory. Alex surrendered zero runs on zero hits over two innings, striking out one and walking zero. A number of pitchers entered the game as relief, with Dominic Mandina, Sawyer Hale, Owen Chepolis, and Baylen Millet all securing outs and ultimately the victory. Hudson Rozga took the loss for Colorado--Three Rivers LL. Hudson lasted three and a third innings, allowing three hits and seven runs while striking out one. Sanders Dodds , Tavin Shreeve , Evan, Hudson, and Clayton Folk each collected one hit to lead Colorado--Three Rivers LL. Logan led Louisiana--Eastbank LL with two hits in three at bats. Louisiana--Eastbank LL was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Logan had the most chances in the field with 11.

Friday August 5th Game Arkansas- 9 New Mexico- 3 Final Arkansas--White Hall LL Defeats New Mexico--Eastdale LL Despite Allowing 3-Run Inning Despite allowing three runs in the fourth inning, Arkansas--White Hall LL defeated New Mexico--Eastdale LL 9-3 on Friday. Logan Blake, Jace Gabaldon, and Dominic Vaccaro each had RBIs in the frame. Arkansas--White Hall LL tallied four runs in the third inning. The rally was led by singles by Tripp Talley, Morgan Reece, and Noah Poplaski. Noah was credited with the victory for Arkansas--White Hall LL. The righthander allowed zero hits and one run over three innings, striking out six and walking zero. John David Elkins III and Dylan Mitchell entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Aiden King took the loss for New Mexico--Eastdale LL. Aiden allowed ten hits and seven runs over two and a third innings, striking out four and walking one. Arkansas--White Hall LL tallied 15 hits on the day. Noah, Morgan, and John David each managed multiple hits for Arkansas--White Hall LL. Noah went 4-for-4 at the plate to lead Arkansas--White Hall LL in hits.

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Texas West- Wylie L.L.- 4 Louisiana- East Bank L.L.- 3 Final Louisiana--Eastbank LL Drops Game to Texas West--Wylie LL After Late Score Thursday's game against Texas West--Wylie LL was a heartbreaker for Louisiana--Eastbank LL, as they lost the lead late in a 4-3 defeat. The game was tied at three with Texas West--Wylie LL batting in the top of the seventh when Jett Wilson drew a walk, scoring one run. Louisiana--Eastbank LL fired up the offense in the first inning. Louisiana--Eastbank LL scored one run when Hayden Nunez doubled. Louisiana--Eastbank LL knotted the game up at three in the bottom of the sixth inning, when Owen Chepolis grounded out, scoring one run. Easton Tuley got the win for Texas West--Wylie LL. The pitcher went two innings, allowing zero runs on one hit, striking out two and walking one. William Boyd took the loss for Louisiana--Eastbank LL. The righthander allowed zero hits and one run over one inning, striking out two. Logan Nelson started the game for Louisiana--Eastbank LL. The pitcher surrendered three runs on six hits over two and a third innings, striking out three and walking one Myles McCarty started the game for Texas West--Wylie LL. The righthander surrendered three runs on three hits over five innings, striking out 11 and walking one Owen, Hayden, Tanner Rouse, and Logan each managed one hit to lead Louisiana--Eastbank LL. Ryder Harrison led Texas West--Wylie LL with two hits in three at bats. Texas West--Wylie LL didn't commit a single error in the field. Lance Finley had the most chances in the field with nine.

Oklahoma- Tulsa L.L.- 10 Colorado- Three Rivers L.L.- 0 Final Three Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL Pitchers Combine In Shutout Victory Against Colorado--Three Rivers LL Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL defeated Colorado--Three Rivers LL 10-0 on Thursday as three pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Aiden Leathers struck out Diezl Dion to finish off the game. Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL secured the victory thanks to eight runs in the first inning. The rally was led by singles by Aidan Burleson and Tyler Klugh, an error on a ball put in play by Aiden and Journey Boswell, and a walk by Hunter Hodges. Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL got things moving in the first inning, when Hunter drew a walk, scoring one run. A single by Evan Neuman in the first inning was a positive for Colorado--Three Rivers LL. Brayden Andrews was credited with the victory for Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL. The pitcher surrendered zero runs on one hit over two innings, striking out one and walking one. Aiden threw one-third of an inning in relief out of the bullpen. Tavin Shreeve took the loss for Colorado--Three Rivers LL. The pitcher. Journey started the game for Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL. The righthander allowed one hit and zero runs over one and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking one Aidan went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL in hits. Oklahoma--Tulsa National LL didn't commit a single error in the field. Finley Kouplen had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.

Texas East- Pearland L.L.- 14 Arkansas- White Hall L.L.- 2 Final Early Lead for Texas East-Pearland LL seals fate for Arkansas-White Hall LL Arkansas-White Hall LL watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 14-2 loss to Texas East-Pearland LL on Thursday. Texas East-Pearland LL scored on a home run by Kaiden Shelton, a walk by Malachi Clark, and a walk by Ethan Richardson in the first inning. The Arkansas-White Hall LL struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Texas East-Pearland LL, giving up 14 runs. Texas East-Pearland LL got things moving in the first inning, when Kaiden homered on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs. Texas East-Pearland LL scored eight runs in the fifth inning. Kaiden and Cohen Hartman powered the big inning with RBIs. Jacob Zurek was the winning pitcher for Texas East-Pearland LL. The pitcher went two innings, allowing zero runs on one hit and striking out four. Cooper Arbaugh threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Parker Whitcomb took the loss for Arkansas-White Hall LL. Parker lasted two innings, allowing one hit and one run. Morgan Reece started the game for Arkansas--White Hall LL. The pitcher lasted one-third of an inning, allowing three hits and five runs while striking out one Jackson Wolfe started the game for Texas East-Pearland LL. Jackson went one inning, allowing two runs on zero hits and striking out two Noah Poplaski led Arkansas-White Hall LL with one hit in three at bats. Texas East-Pearland LL had eight hits in the game. Corey Kahn, Austin Cummings , and Jacob each collected multiple hits for Texas East-Pearland LL. Texas East-Pearland LL was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Ford Hill made the most plays with seven.

Mississippi- Starkville L.L.- 7 New Mexico- Eastdale L.L.- 1 Final Fourth Inning plays key role in Mississippi-Starkville LL blow out over New Mexico-Eastdale LL Mississippi-Starkville LL defeated New Mexico-Eastdale LL 7-1 on Thursday thanks to four runs in the fourth inning. Mississippi-Starkville LL's big inning was driven by a walk by Taj Prater, by Harrison Hallberg, and an error on a ball put in play by Marcus Hendrix II. Mississippi-Starkville LL got things started in the first inning when Aiden King induced Taj to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored. Mississippi-Starkville LL notched four runs in the fourth inning. The offensive onslaught by Mississippi-Starkville LL was led by Marcus, Taj, and Harrison, all driving in runs in the inning. Jackson Dodds was the winning pitcher for Mississippi-Starkville LL. The righty allowed three hits and one run over four and two-thirds innings, striking out three. Cash McKinley took the loss for New Mexico-Eastdale LL. The righty allowed three hits and two runs over two innings, striking out one and walking one. Jack Northcutt started the game for Mississippi-Starkville LL. The pitcher lasted one and one-third innings, allowing zero hits and zero runs while striking out four and walking zero Aiden started the game for New Mexico-Eastdale LL. The pitcher lasted one inning, allowing one hit and one run Marcus went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Mississippi-Starkville LL in hits. Mississippi-Starkville LL didn't commit a single error in the field. Taj had seven chances in the field, the most on the team.

Crosby looks loaded up for another district title & deep playoff run. Myles at QB with the exp. coming back on offense should continue the cougars tradition of powerful high scoring offense. P.A. probably the only team with enough talent, depth & speed in district to challenge Crosby if the new starters step up on both sides of the ball. Baytown Sterling is the dark horse, could slip in & grab that 3rd or 4th playoff spot???

21-6A DCTF 2022 PRESEASON TEAM INFO WEST BROOK 2021: Overall Record- 5-5 \ 2-4 District Record Lettermen R/L 10/40 Starters Returning Offense- 4 Defense-3 Key Players WR/CB Jayvon Sorrell (6-2, 180, 4.6) DL Braxton Chambers (6-0, 285) LB John Hardin(6-0,190,4.8) OL Christian Spencer (5-10, 275) ATH Terrell Smith (5-9, 170, 4.4) WR Rae’G Dailey (5-9, 170, 4.5) DL Jabarous Broussard (6-0, 290) WR Jaylen Dartez (5-8, 160, 4.4) West Brook will look to retool on the fly in 2022 as just 10 lettermen return from a team that just missed out on the playoffs a year ago. Getting back to the postseason this year will be a challenge in a very challenging district. WR/CB Sorrell (407 yards, 2 TDs receiving) is back and will be a key weapon on offense, and he could be asked to contribute on the defensive side of the ball. There are two starters back on the offensive line in Spencer and Jordan, and they’ll be holding things down for a very young offense. ATH Smith (507 yards, 5 TDs rushing) is a dynamic playmaker who will line up at multiple spots. The defense is led by DL Chambers, a two-year starter on the defensive line, while LB Hardin is expected to play a much larger role for the defense. United Timberwolves 2021: Overall Record- 4-7 Bi-District Finalist \ 4-3 District Record Lettermen R/L 28/23 Starters Returning Offense-7 Defense- 5 Key Players QB Jonathan Martin (5-9, 170, 4.8), DL Christian Gladney (5-10, 260, 4.9) LB Brian Jackson (5-10, 220, 4.8) OL Weston Davis (6-5, 280), LB Anthony Hawkins (6-0, 220, 4.7) OL Trevanti Davis (6-4, 290) RB Athean Renfro (5-8, 225, 4.8) WR Trelyn Porchia (6-4, 200, 4.7) ATH Gilbert Anderson III (5-8, 145, 4.6) Top Prospects OL/DL Jacob Green RB Garieus Coleman OL Antonio Lewis DB Cameron Mickles WR Jaylan Moore Beaumont United makes the move up from Class 5A Division I into one of the state’s toughest 6A districts and they’ll do it with a new head coach as Beaumont native Darrell Colbert arrives after turning things around at Houston Westbury. Colbert says QB Martin (692 yards, 5 TDs passing), “is poised for a great senior season,” and he’ll lead the Timberwolves attack. The offensive line is led by juniors Weston and Trevanti Davis, both of whom are FBS levelt talents in the trenches. The defense is led by disruptive junior DL Gladney (32 tackles, 7 TFL), “Gladney has a non-stop motor and plays sideline-to-sideline,” Colbert said. LB Hawkins is the leader of the defense and is also an FBS level recruit. Colbert says overall depth with the jump to Class 6A will be a big concern going into 2022. Summer Creek 2021: Overall Record-10-4 Regional Finalist / 3-3 District Record Lettermen R/L 26/33 Starters Returning Offense- 6 Defense-3 Key Players ATH Melvin Nichols (6-0, 190, 4.5 RB Lloyd Avant (5-11, 190, 4.5) DE Darien Riley (6-4, 215, 4.6) DB Paul Singleton (6-0, 180, 4.5) DB Darien Hargrove (5-10, 165, 4.5) WR Roriyon Richardson (6-1, 180, 4.5) DE Kyran Duhon (6-3, 220, 4.8) LB Jaylen Carter (5-11, 190, 4.7) OL Weldton Cassel (5-10, 300) Top prospects OL Viliami Salakielu, QB Jahrik Jones, OL Christian Crockett, DB Matai Tomas, DT Jeydon Coleman, DT Jaylen Mays, OL Alexander Vigil, TE Maxwell Huisin’tveld. After missing the playoffs in 2019 and 2020, the Bulldogs broke out with a huge season, got hot in the playoffs and advanced all the way to the regional finals. The offense expects to be potent once again with the return of ATH Nichols (677 yards, 13 TDs rushing; 39-504, 2 TDs receiving; 290 yards, 4 TDs passing) and tough-running RB Avant (1,794 yards, 27 TDs rushing). QB Jones (1,462 yards, 5 TDs passing) was a second-team all-district pick a year ago, as well. Defense is where Summer Creek has some questions as the Bulldogs only return three starters. DE Riley (30 tackles, 9 sacks) is a rangy, edge rusher who has big-time athleticism, and DBs Singleton (59 tackles) and Hargrove (5 INTs) return to lead what looks to be an improved secondary. C.E. King 2021: Overall Record-10-3 Regional Semifinalist / 4-2 District Record Lettermen R/L 22/41 Starters returning Offense- 2 Defense-4 Key Players DE Dylan Spencer (6-5, 255, 4.7) DB Will Hicks (6-2, 195, 4.5) DT Kimard Kimble (6-1, 300) DE Jo’Laison Landry (6-3, 240, 4.6) CB Lavonte Johnson (6-2, 170, 4.4) DT Zaylon Davis (6-3, 285) WR Vincent Jones (5-11, 175, 4.4) CB Joseph Prescott (6-0, 185, 4.4) LB Jeremie Tshiyoyi (6-0, 205, 4.7) Change is in the air at C.E. King as only six starters return from a regional semifinalist squad, and the Panthers have a new head coach as former DC George Young steps in to lead the way in what is a difficult district. The defense will be led by a loaded defensive line anchored by DE Spencer (64 tackles, 12 TFL, 9 sacks). DT Kimble (74 tackles, 18 TFL, 5 sacks) is a monster in the middle and DE Landry (42 tackles, 4 sacks) is outstanding on the other side. The secondary is also in good shape with the return of DB Hicks (82 tackles, 2 INTs) and CB Johnson (24 tackles). The offense has a lot of question marks, and how the Panthers new faces on that side of the ball progress will ultimately determine how the season will unfold. Atascocita Eagles 2021: Overall Record-11-3 Regional Finalist \ 5-1 District Record Lettermen R/L 30/17 Starters returning Offense- 6 Defense- 5 Key Players QB Zion Brown (6-0, 180, 4.6) DT Samu Taumanupepe (6-3, 385 DB Braylon Conley (6-1, 175, 4.5) LB Jadon Ducos (5-11, 210, 4.8 RB Jamari Green (6-1, 190, 4.5) RB Tory Blaylock (5-10, 185, 4.5) OL Nate Kibble (6-3, 305) Top Prospects DT Michael Musquiz, DT Landon Fontenot, OL Daniel Salley, LB Marquell Dorsey, DB Pharell Gordon, RB Justin Montgomery, DB Quest Simmons, DB DeAngelo Hayes. The Eagles advanced all the way to the regional finals and ended Allen’s long home winning streak a year ago, but two losses to eventual state champion North Shore derailed the Eagles hopes for a state title. AHS will again be a threat in Region III as the Eagles are loaded with talent. QB Brown (2,060 yards, 20 TDs passing; 687 yards, 9 TDs rushing) started the final eight games as a sophomore and got better each week. He has a pair of game-breakers in the backfield in junior RB Green and sophomore RB Blaylock - both are getting FBS attention and will operate behind junior OL Kibble, another high-end recruit. The Atascocita defense is led up front by massive DT Taumanupepe, who holds multiple FBS offers and moves incredibly well for a player his size. DB Conley picked off three passes a year ago and will lead an always talented Atascocita secondary. North Shore 2021: Overall Record-15-1 State Champion \ 6-0 District Record Lettermen R/L 26/41 Starters Returning Offense- 5 Defense- 3 Key Players WR David Amador (6-1, 170, 4.5), DB Jayven Anderson (6-1, 200, 4.5) DB Jacoby Davis (5-11, 170, 4.4) DE Jaylon Joseph (6-2, 220, 4.7) OL Omarion Dudley (5-9, 315 QB Kaleb Bailey (6-2, 205, 4.6) WR Christopher Barnes (5-8, 165, 4.4) LB Dillon Dixon (6-1, 220, 4.6) RB D’Andre Hardeman (5-9, 180, 4.5). Top Prospects DB Evan Jackson, DB Devin Sanchez, DB Tegan Bocard, DL Ray Nichols, OL Tyler Edwards, WR Terrence Guillory, TE Kaleb Thomas, OL Zachary Chavanne. The Mustangs won their third state title in four seasons and 2021’s title might be the most impressive of the four as they got it done behind freshman QB Bailey (924 yards, 12 TDs passing; 783 yards, 7 TDs rushing). Bailey returns to lead the offense and has a dynamic group of receivers led by Amador (52-1,006, 11 TDs receiving). Dudley is the anchor of an offensive line that brings back two starters. The defense has some holes to fill, especially in the front seven, but the North Shore secondary will be among the state’s best led by DBs Anderson (90 tackles, 5 INTs) and Davis (40 tackles, 3 INTs). The big questions aside from replacing defensive losses in the front seven, will be settling on a featured running back, where sophomore RB Hardeman may get the first look.

Interesting, so it's all the coaches fault these players are quitting? Are coaches being too hard or mean? Are the players upset the coaches are holding people accountable, enforcing the rules when rules are broken & quitting? Are the players quitting football to focus 100% on their future MLB, PGA or MLS careers, nothing negative or coaches fault about that? The jury is still out on the png move to run good coaches out & replace with outsiders, it will be year 2 & after to get real results on that.

Jeremy Abshier is a key asset to the coaching staff