10-year playoff streaks?

[WOS92]

Which team's 10-year playoff streak will not extend to 11 (if you HAD to pick one)?

[Guest Kelly Football]

Dayton has had their butts handed to them by Nederland before. Dayton has never been in a tough district like in this area so you can write it down now Dayton will not make the Playoffs. Nothing against them at all, just being honest.

[KFDM COOP]

I can see your point.

[SETXsports Broadcaster]

Just to many tough teams wanting to go...I think Dayton will just sit this one out

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

I think Dayton gets the hotseat on this one. there is like 5 teams that can make the playoffs.

[NeDeRlAnD b-DoG fAn]

Dayton's streak ends this year and Nederland's continues on

[Guest GoStangs]

I think so, but it would be really odd if both streaks ended or continued this year, wouldn't it?

[Guest Kelly Football]

I see where they play toward the end of the season. I still think Nederland takes them by at least 14.

[Hupernikomen]

Which team's 10-year playoff streak will not extend to 11 (if you HAD to pick one)?

Both will make the playoffs IMO, but if I had to choose one I would choose Dayton.

[Guest Kelly Football]

I think that is a good choice. The District Dayton has been in is rather weak. They'll be good but they haven't seen the likes of a PNG, Nederland, Ozen or Central.

[KFDM COOP]

True but Dayton has 16 starters back. 8 on defense and 8 on Offense with a great RB. They will be in every game in this district.

Here's their preview from SETXsports

The Dayton Broncos are the newcomer to the Beaumont Area 4a district. Look for them to make a lot of noise, and surprise some people this year. Even though they are the “New Kid on the Block,†they shouldn’t have any problem competing well in 22-4a with the caliber of players they have coming back. Led by head coach Jerry Stewart, the Broncos should have a successful ’06 campaign.

In 2005, Dayton went 7-3, after winning district 19-4a by posting an impressive 5-0 record. However, in the playoffs, they lost in the first round after suffering defeat at the hands of the Ozen Panthers. The Broncs scored just over 36 points a game on average, while giving up 18.5 points per game last year. Here are all their scores from 2005….

Dayton 26 Willis 15

Friendswood 49 Dayton 42

Terry 47 Dayton 21

Dayton 32 Channelview 0

Dayton 62 Smiley 0

Dayton 47 Forest Brook 36

Dayton 56 CE King 21

Dayton 42 Galena Park 0

Dayton 21 Crosby 3

Ozen 14 Dayton 13

The Broncos have 31 returning lettermen, including 8 starters on both offense and defense. Dayton will have to deal with the loss of last year’s Quarterback Sean Gilley. Gilley had a great season last year and accounted for much of the Broncos’ scoring. Stepping in to fill the gap will be 2005’s leading receiver Andrew Thomas. Thomas had a good year last year at wide receiver, but didn’t get any playing time at quarterback. It remains to be seen how well he will do, but it looks as though the success of Dayton’s season will hinge on his performance. Thomas will most likely be a dual threat QB who can hurt teams with both his arm and legs. He did receive some rushing opportunities last year, picking up 245 yards and 5 touchdowns. The new Dayton QB will have a good target to throw to in Wide Reciever James Maxwell. Maxwell had a descent year last year as the #2 receiver for the Broncos, catching 14 passes for 321 yards and 4 touchdowns.

The biggest threat Dayton has on offense is their running back Michael Dugat. As one of the top running backs in the state, Dugat should have another great year this year. Dugat has already picked up an offer from UTEP, and is sure to pick up more as the season draws near. The senior running back rushed for 1669 yards and 19 tds in ’05, and will have defensive coordinators going crazy trying to figure out a way to keep him in check.

Dayton should have a good defense in 2006, anchored by seniors Jacob Pickle and Joe Carter. Pickle plays defensive end on a solid bronco defensive line. Carter (Free Safety) is the captian of a good Bronco secondary. Last year, Carter had 2 interceptions, leading the team with junior Safety Ford Smesny, who also pulled down 2 interceptions.

Dayton plays a tough schedule this year, opening up with 3a powerhouse, WO-S, and closing with 4a powerhouse, Friendswood. The toughest part of their schedule is of course their district, where they will be facing teams they are unfamiliar with. Here is the Dayton ’06 Schedule

2006 Dayton Broncos Schedule

Sept. 1 WO-S 7:30

Sept. 8 Nacogdoches 7:30

Sept. 15 @ Friendswood 7:30

Sept. 22 OPEN

Sept. 29 Lumberton* 7:30

Oct. 6 @ Ozen* 7:30

Oct. 13 @ Vidor* 7:30

Oct. 20 LC-M* 7:30

Oct. 27 @ Central* 7:30

Nov. 3 Nederland* 7:30

Nov. 10 @ PN-G* 7:30

The Broncs will set out to make a statement this year in 22-4a. Look for them to be in the playoff hunt come October. Good luck to the 2006 Dayton Broncos.