Kickoff 2020: May with big expectations; Big Country well-represented in six-man D-II

Stephen Garcia Joey D. Richards
Abilene Reporter-News

The Big Country usually has an impact on the six-man football picture, and 2020 should be no different. In Division I, May has hopes of a big season with a lot of experience back, while the usual suspects are chasing a title in Division II.

Blackwell and Strawn carried the six-man torch for the Big Country last year, each reaching the state semifinals. Who will own the show this season?

Gordon's Morgan Mahan, right, should be part of a state title race in Class 1A Division II, along with rival Strawn.

Class 1A Division II

It won't be an easy road for any of them, but the Big Country school with the best chance at reaching AT&T Stadium in Class 1A D-I could be May.

The Tigers went 10-2 last year, losing a 66-62 heartbreaker to Nueces Canyon in the second round. May has nine lettermen back, including five starters on each side of the ball.

Isidro Salinas, an All-Big Country defensive back, was the district defensive MVP and a first-team running back. Back with him are quarterback Blake Harrell and spreadback Rory Bustamante.

Chris Flenniken and Keith Cross are also expected to make an impact for the Tigers, who start the season ranked No. 7.

The challenge will be getting through a tough Region IV. No. 2 Jonesboro opens as the favorite, with young program Leakey also a threat. Leakey reached the state semifinals in 2018, its first season playing six-man football.

Baird is entering its first season of UIL competition and will be in May's district. The Bears went 8-2 last year playing an outlaw six-man schedule.

First-year Baird coach Derek Schlieve watches his team run sprints during the Bears' second day of fall workouts Aug. 4. This the Bears' first official season as a UIL six-man team.

Running back/linebacker Cedar Cauble and quarterback/defensive back Nate Deel will be key for Baird, which should battle Gorman for the district's final playoff berth.

Ira is the only other Big Country team that made Texas Football's preseason rankings. The Bulldogs, coming off an 11-1 season, return only one starter — defensive back Cody McCowen. Still, the Bulldogs are ranked No. 10 and should take the district title.

Knox City must replace standout spreadback Abraham Nevarez, but the Greyhounds have All-Big Country receiver Anthony Hernandez back. It'll be a tough playoff race in district with Paducah and Spur.

Class 1A Division II

The Big Country usually makes its money at the D-II level. Strawn won the area's most recent state titles in 2017 and '18.

The Greyhounds reached the semifinals last year after beating rival Gordon in the playoffs. The Longhorns had won the district championship over Strawn. The Region III crown should come down to those two again.

Strawn starts the year ranked seventh, while Gordon follows at No. 8. The Greyhounds have five total returning starters, including all-state selections Luke Eli and Lorenzo Garcia.

Strawn's Lorenzo Garcia (2) carries the ball against Gordon at Longhorn Stadium on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The Longhorns won 27-26 to claim the District 10-1A Division II title.

The Longhorns have six starters back, led by running back Hoss Rouse. Quarterback Morgan Mahan is a threat as well.

Jayton had its title dreams dashed by Blackwell in 2019, but the Jaybirds should contend once again. Jayton has five starters back, including three on offense.

The Jaybirds are ranked fifth and will lean on running back Pecos Smith and tight end Tripp Scott. The team finished 12-1 after its semifinal loss to the Hornets. The first obstacle for Jayton will be in its own district. Matador Motley County, which reached the state championship, will battle the Jaybirds for the district title.

Blackwell, despite some key departures, is ready to build on its historic run. The 13 wins were the Hornets' most ever in a single season. But the team is replacing All-Big Country quarterback Michael Lowry.

Blackwell will lean on running back Cameron Coldiron, who doubles as a defensive lineman. Running back/defensive lineman Nathaniel Shipman will be key, too. Sam Brinkman steps in at quarterback.

Blackwell's Cameron Coldiron (23) slips around left end for a first-half gain against Throckmorton in their Class 1A DII playoff game at Baird. The Hornets won, 46-0. Nov. 22 2019

District 15-1A D-II could be the Big Country's most interesting competition. Blanket and Brookesmith are both ranked and will grapple for the top spot.

The Tigers won last year's matchup 38-28. Blanket returns seven starters, including four defenders. Tight end/defensive end Tyler Simpson and running back/defensive back Hector Castaneda lead the way for No. 13 Blanket.

Brookesmith is still seeking its first district title since 1986 after narrowly falling to the Tigers. Half of the Mustangs' starters are back to try again, including Avery Williford and Johnathan Willoughby, who both play running back and linebacker.

CLASS 1A DIVISION I

DISTRICT 3-1A DIV. I

Knox City Greyhounds

Head coach: Caleb Callaway (47-33 in 7 seasons, 31-15 at Knox City)

Last year’s record: 8-3, 4-0 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2019/2019

Enrollment: 76

Returning lettermen: 14

Returning off./def. starters: 5/5

Base offense: Spread

Base defense: 2-3

Players to watch

Anthony Hernandez, WR/LB; Gabriel Ruiz, C/DL; Tyler Delosrios, RB/CB; Tres Frausto, RB/DB; Austin Hacker, WR/DB

2020 schedule

Date Opponent

Aug. 29 Grandfalls-Royalty (at Jayton), 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 4 at Matador Motley County, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11 May, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 at Ira, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 Bryson, 7 p.m.

Oct. 2 Aspermont, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 Paducah,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 at Crowell,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23 Vernon Northside,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30 at Spur,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent Score

Happy W, 74-34

Perrin-Whitt W, 72-26

Gail Borden County L, 90-44

Aspermont L, 52-50

Bryson W, 55-6

Matador Motley County W, 116-94

Crowell* W, 62-58

Vernon Northside* W, 58-6

Paducah* W, 60-51

Chillicothe* W, 61-14

Spur L, 88-43

DISTRICT 7-1A DIV. I

Aspermont Hornets

Head coach: Mark Weaver (37-36 in 7 seasons, 15-7 at Aspermont)

Last year’s record: 6-4, 2-2 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2017/2018

Enrollment: 69

Returning lettermen: 6

Returning off./def. starters: 2/3

Base offense: Balance

Base defense: 2-3

Team strengths: Coach Weaver said he has a hard-working, extremely competitive group, and tradition and physicality will be the team’s strengths.

Team weakness: Lack of experience

Players to watch

Chris Mendez, FB/DE, 5-8, 200, Sr.; Joseph Hecht, TE/MB, 5-8, 180, Sr.; Wesley Koenig, WR/S, 5-10, 140, So.; Gabriel Rojas, TE/MB, 6-0, 230, Sr.; Josiah Coplen, RB/DE, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Calob Castaneda, FB/CB, 5-7, 135, So.; Mario Hernandez, TE/LB, 5-9, 180, Jr.; Justin Martin, C/DE, 6-4, 190, So.

2020 schedule

Date Opponent

Aug. 27 Valley, 6 p.m.

Sept. 4 Jayton, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11 Benjamin, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 at Lueders-Avoca, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 Abilene TLCA, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 at Knox City, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 at Hermleigh,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23 Roby,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30 at Rotan,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6 Ira,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent Score

Aquilla W, 70-24

Jayton L, 70-38

Crowell L, 54-8

Knox City W, 52-50

Roby W, 70-24

Rule W, 56-6

Hermleigh* W, 82-35

Rotan* W, 44-0

Spur* L, 72-26

Ira* L, 58-16

Ira Bulldogs

Head coach: Toby Goodwin (201-52 in 23 seasons, all at Ira)

Last year’s record: 11-1, 4-0

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2019/2019

Enrollment: 79

Returning lettermen: 12

Returning off./def. starters: 0/1

Base offense: Tight

Base defense: 2-3-1

Team strength: Tradition and expectations; some size and quickness

Team weakness: Varsity experience, size and depth

Players to watch

Cody McCowen, RB/DB; Holden Rios, E, 5-10, 170, Jr.; Shayden Hatley, U, 6-0, 180, Jr.; Ike Weaver, RB, 5-7, 145, Jr.; Zack White, U, 5-9, 185, Jr.; Drew Porter, C, 6-1, 180, Jr.; Bryton Partain, QB, 5-8, 140, So.; Zeke Gallegos, E, 6-3, 170, Sr. 

2020 schedule

Date Opponent

Aug. 27 at Jayton, 8 p.m.

Sept. 4 at Lueders-Avoca, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11 at Eden, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 Knox City, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 Highland, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 at Loraine, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 Roby,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 at Rotan,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30 Hermleigh,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6 at Aspermont,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent Score

Crowell W, 50-0

Ackerly Sands W, 54-7

Lueders-Avoca W, 72-0

Water Valley W, 52-0

Panther Creek W, 56-6

Ropesville Ropes W, 56-8

Rotan* W, 70-0

Spur* W, 54-24

Aspermont* W, 58-16

Hermleigh* W, 48-0

Crowell W, 60-36

White Deer L, 80-50

Roby Lions

Head coach: Angel Pantoja (2-12 in 2 seasons, all at Roby)

Last year’s record: 1-8

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2003/2013

Enrollment: 65

Returning lettermen: 12

Returning off./def. starters: 4/5

Base offense: T

Base defense: 3-2

Team strengths: Speed and size

Team weakness: Experience in six-man football

Players to watch

Kaige Covington, RB/DB, 5-9, 175, Sr.; Eric Ragan, OL/DL, 6-5, 250, Jr.; Ethan Hernandez, OL/DL, 6-2, 200, So.;

2020 schedule

Date Opponent

Aug. 28 Ackerly Sands, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4 at Highland, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11 at Bronte, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 at Rule, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 at Benjamin, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 Jayton, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 at Ira,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 Hermleigh,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23 at Aspermont,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6 Rotan,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent Score

Lamesa Klondike L, 48-0

Hermleigh L, 75-30

Gail Borden County L, 24-0

Aspermont L, 70-24

Benjamin W, 37-28

Irion County L, 66-16

Jayton L, 54-6

Baird L, 53-8

DISTRICT 8-1A DIV. I

Bronte Longhorns

Head coach: Jourmain Matta (5-15 in 2 seasons, all at Bronte)

Last year’s record: 1-9, 0-4 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2010/2015

Enrollment: 73

Returning lettermen: 9

Returning off./def. starters: 5/5

Base offense: Veer

Base defense: 2-3-1

Team strength: Experienced starters returning

Team weaknesses: Speed, strength and youth

Players to watch

Jadan Morgan, QB/LB, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Jett Jackson, FB/LB, 5-8, 140, So.; Aiden Beck, RB/S, 5-6, 130, So.; Teegan Minjarez, TE/LB, 5-8, 140, So.; Johnny Woehrle, G/NG, 5-10, 250, Sr.; Brandon Arthur, C/LB, 5-8, 200, Jr.

2020 schedule

Date Opponent

Aug. 27 at Rotan, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4 at Panther Creek, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11 Roby, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 Grady, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 at Irion County, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 Hermleigh, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 Sterling City,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 at Robert Lee,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30 Highland,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6 at Westbrook,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent Score

Irion County L, 56-18

Loraine L, 49-0

Highland L, 62-0

Santa Anna W, 62-38

Sterling City L, 64-0

Hermleigh L, 59-20

Eden* L, 48-0

Veribest* L, 46-0

Robert Lee* L, 68-24

Paint Rock* L, 66-21

DISTRICT 13-1A DIV. I

Baird Bears

Head coach: Derek Schlieve (1st season at Baird)

Last year’s record: 8-2

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2010/2016

Enrollment: 77

Returning lettermen: 7

Returning off./def. starters: 2/4

Team strength: Defense

Team weakness: Overall depth

Players to watch

Cedar Cauble, RB/LB, 5-10, 160, Jr.; Nate Deel, QB/DB, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Braeden Ramirez, OL/DL, 6-1, 265, Sr.; Hunter Rogers, E/LB, 5-9, 155, Jr.; Kaleb Ray, QB/LB, 5-8, 160, Jr.; Gregory Hayes, E/DL, 6-0, 180, Sr.; Ryker Voigts, E/DL, 6-6, 180, Jr.

2020 schedule

Date Opponent

Sept. 4 Hermleigh, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 19 at Abilene Christian, 7 p.m.

Sept. 25 West Texas Homeschool, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 Lueders-Avoca, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 at Santa Anna,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23 May,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30 at Lingleville,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6 Gorman,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent Score

Ackerly Sands W, 57-12

Mesquite Founders Classical W, 64-8

Bluff Dale W, 40-0

Spur L, 82-54

Marshall River Crossing W, 67-13

McLean L, 59-12

West Texas Homeschool W, 54-6

Irion County W, 46-24

Roby W, 53-8

Irion County W, 65-38

May Tigers

Head coach: Craig Steele (131-54 in 16 seasons, all at May)

Last year’s record: 10-2, 3-0 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2019/2019

Enrollment: 83

Returning lettermen: 9

Returning off./def. starters: 5/5

Base offense: Multiple

Base defense: 2-3

Team strengths: Experience and size

Team weakness: Overall team speed

Players to watch

Isidro Salinas, RB/CB, ; Rory Bustamante, SB/DL; Chris Flenniken, E/LB; Blake Harrell, QB/DB; Keith Cross, C; Ethan Self, QB; Lane McGinn, FB/DL; Brian Kunkel, DL; Aaron McGinn, CB

2020 schedule

Date Opponent

Sept. 4 Stering City, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11 at Knox City, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 Evant, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 at Blum, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 at Newcastle, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 at Gorman,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 Santa Anna,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23 at Baird,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6 Lingleville,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent Score

Richland Springs L, 68-47

Cherokee W, 60-0

Lometa W, 64-14

Blanket W, 60-37

Zephyr W, 48-0

Newcastle W, 34-22

Strawn W, 71-30

Santa Anna* W, 60-6

Gorman* W, 72-48

Lingleville* W, 64-0

Robert Lee W, 56-8

Nueces Canyon L, 66-62

Santa Anna Mountaineers

Head coach: Jack Graves

Last year’s record: 1-9, 0-3 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2016/2016

Enrollment: 76

Returning lettermen: 10

Returning off./def. starters: 2/3

Base offense: Multiple

Base defense: Multiple

Team strength: Second year together

Team weakness: Youth and lack of depth

Players to watch

Silas Lara, E/CB, Jr.; Kellan Evans, E/LB, Jr.; Jaxson Diggs, RB/CB, Sr.; Kyle Fields, E/LB, Sr.

2020 schedule

Date Opponent

Aug. 28 at Trent, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4 Paint Rock, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11 at Rising Star, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18 Brookesmith, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25 Olfen, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2 at Panther Creek, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9 Baird,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16 at May,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23 Lingleville,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30 at Gorman,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent Score

Brookesmith L, 47-0

Rochelle L, 69-20

Robert Lee L, 55-6

Bronte L, 62-38

Mullin W, 52-0

Blanket L, 47-0

Blackwell L, 68-6

May* L, 60-6

Lingleville* L, 40-19

Gorman* L, 62-0

CLASS 1A DIVISION II

DISTRICT 6-1A DIVISION II

Blackwell Hornets

Head coach: Clint Lowry

Last year’s record: 13-1, 3-0 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2019/2019

Enrollment: 55

Returning lettermen: 17

Returning off./def. starters: 3/4

Base offense: Unbalanced

Base defense: 3-1-2

Team strength: Blackwell, 24-2 the last two seasons, has a lot of returning experience after another deep playoff run, and the Hornets have plenty of depth, too.

Players to watch

Sam Brinkman, QB/LB, 5-9, 170, Sr.; Cameron Coldiron, RB/DL, 5-7, 160, Sr.; Nathaniel Shipman, RB/DL, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Caleb Sirmons, OL, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Zach Panzer, OL/DL, Sr.

2020 schedule

Date         Opponent

Aug. 28     at Eden, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4     Water Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11     at Highland, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18     Moran, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25     at Brookesmith, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2        Irion County, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 10     Olfen,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16     at Abilene TLC,* 7:30 p.m

Oct. 30     Trent,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6     at Loraine,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent          Score

Eden                   W, 62-14

Highland              W, 30-16

Newcastle            W, 77-38

Lueders-Avoca     W, forfeit

Hermleigh             W, 46-0

Veribest                W, 52-16

Santa Anna          W, 68-6

Kingdom Prep      W, 70-42

Moran*                 W, 50-0

Trent*                    W, 64-0

Loraine*                W, 54-38

Sanderson            W, 64-16

Throckmorton        W, 46-0

Jayton                    W, 62-54

Motley County        L, 56-44

Loriane Bulldogs

Head coach: Jake Popham (34-41 in six seasons, including 8-13 in two seasons at Loraine)

Last year’s record: 6-5, 2-1 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2014/2019

Enrollment: 44

Returning lettermen: 7

Returning off./def. starters: 4/4

Base offense: Spread/Shotgun

Base defense: 3-3

Team strength: The Bulldogs return plenty of experience on both sides of the ball from last season’s playoff team and should battle Blackwell for the district title.

Players to watch

Davion Walthall, QB/DB, So.; Malaki Williams, WR/DB, So.; Braylin Williams, WR/DB, Jr.; Noah Gonzales, OL/DB, Sr.; Julian Rodriguez, RB/DB, So.; Zannon Perez, OL/DL, So.; Damion Delgado, OL/DL, So.

2020 schedule

Date         Opponent

Aug. 28     Midland TLCA, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4      Grady, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11     at Westbrook, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18     Highland, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25     at Lueders-Avoca, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2        Ira, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9        at Trent,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23       Olfen,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30       at Abilene TLCA,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6        Blackwell,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent            Score

Lubbock Titans     W, 59-12

Bronte                   W, 49-0

Rotan                    W, 50-0

Highland                L, 50-0

Lueders-Avoca      L, 58-34

Throckmorton        W, 48-26

Klondike                 L, 58-12

Trent*                     W, 48-0

Moran*                   W, 54-6

Blackwell*               L, 54-38

Grandfalls-Royalty  L, 77-32

Trent Gorillas

Head coach: Chris Ellison (first year at Trent)

Last year’s record: 0-9, 0-3 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2001/2012

Enrollment: 35

Returning lettermen: 3

Returning off./def. starters: 3/3

Team weakness: The Gorillas, who haven’t won a game since 2016, are young and inexperienced – not much depth either. 

Players to watch

Bryan Crouch, QB/DB, 5-10, 170, So.; Christopher Simpson, RB/DB, 5-7, 150, So.

2020 schedule

Date         Opponent

Aug. 27     Santa Anna, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4     Mullin, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 10     Jayton, 7 p.m.

Sept. 18     Morton, 7 p.m.

Sept. 25     Midland TLCA, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2         at Wichita Falls Notre Dame, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9         Loraine*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 15      Olfen*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23      Abilene TLCA*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30      at Blackwell*, 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent         Score

Gorman JV         L, 52-12

Mullin                 L, 60-36

Newcastle JV     L, 67-46

Highland JV       L, 36-0

Nueces Canyon L, 64-0

Benjamin            L, 49-0

Loraine               L, 48-0

Blackwell*           L, 64-0

Moran*                L, 57-12

DISTRICT 7-1A DIVISION II

Jayton Jaybirds

Head coach: Josh Stanaland (78-42, all in 10 seasons at Jayton)

Last year’s record: 13-1, 3-1 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2019/2019

Enrollment: 48

Returning lettermen: 12

Returning off./def. starters: 2/3

Base offense: Unbalanced

Base defense: 2-3

Team strength: Tradition

Team weakness: Varsity experience

Players to watch

Pecos Smith, RB/CB, 5-11, 170, Sr.; Tripp Scott, TE/DB/K, 6-3, 160, Sr.; Nate Williams, QB/DE, 5-10, 160, So.; Caleb Valerio, RB/DB, 5-8, 145, Sr.; Devon Jones, RB/DE, 6-1, 190, Sr.; Mason Long, OL/DE, 6-4, 230 Sr.; Joel Williams, TE/DE, 6-1, 185, Jr.; Julian Segura, OL/DL, 5-8, 235, Jr.; Jaydon Rivera, RB/DB, 5-8, 150, So.; Kaden Valerio, RB/DE, 5-10, 160, So.

2020 schedule

Date          Opponent

Aug. 27      Ira, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4       at Aspermont, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11     Wilson, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18     at Valley, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25     Petersburg, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2        at Roby, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9        at Southland,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23     Guthrie,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30     at Afton Patton Springs,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6     Matador Motley County,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent                  Score

Anton                         W, 48-0

Aspermont                 W, 70-38

Chillicothe                  W, 58-8

Wilson                        W, 58-8

Petersburg                 W, 75-26

Rotan                         W 53-0

Guthrie*                     W, 55-0

Roby                          W, 54-6

Rule*                          W, 53-0

Lueders-Avoca*         W, 62-8

Woodson                   W, 50-0

Grandfalls-Royalty     W, 72-32

Blackwell                    L, 62-54

DISTRICT 8-1A DIVISION II

Benjamin Mustangs

Head coach: Shannon Waters

Last year’s record: 2-7, 0-2 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 1978/2015

Enrollment: 39

Returning lettermen: 1

Returning off./def. starters: 1/1

Base offense: Offset I

Base defense: 2-3

Team weakness: Depth and experience

Players to watch

Dal Everson, RB/DL, 5-11, 180, Jr.; Brody White, QB/DB, 6-0, 170, So.

2020 schedule

Date         Opponent

Aug. 28      at Moran, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3       Guthrie, 7 p.m.

Sept. 11     at Aspermont, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18     at Vernon Northside, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25     Roby, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1         at Afton Patton Springs, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9         Gold-Burg, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23       at Chillicothe,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30       at Rule,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6        Harrold,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent           Score

Moran                  L, 58-12

Chillicothe            L, 52-6

Rule                     L, 58-27

Crowell JV           L, 25-24

Roby                    L, 37-28

Paducah JV         W, 47-0

Trent                    W, 49-0

Throckmorton*     L, 74-24

Woodson*            L, 56-32

Rule Bobcats

Head coach: Kade Kittley (37-34 in seven seasons, including 8-11 in two seasons at Rule)

Last year’s record: 6-4, 1-2 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2008/2016

Enrollment: 41

Returning lettermen: 9

Returning off./def. starters: 4/3

Base offense: Gun

Base defense: 3-3

Team strength: Good core of returning players

Team weakness: Size

Players to watch

Chris Pannell, 5-9, 160, QB/DB, So.; Rue Dancer, 5-9, 145, WR/DB, So.; Bryson Silvas, 5-9, 145, WR/LB, So.; Kurt Leek, 5-8, 150, WR/CB, Jr.; Michael Medford, 5-10, 160, RB/LB, Sr.; Jaron Langford, 5-8, 150, WR/DE, So.; Hunter Jaggers, 5-7, 130, WR/DB, So.; Rafael Castro, 5-8, 135, WR/DE, So.

2020 schedule

Date         Opponent

Aug. 28     at Wilson, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4     at Vernon Northside, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11    Afton Patton Springs, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18    Roby, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25    at Woodson, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 1        Lorenzo, 5:30 p.m. at Jayton

Oct. 9        Moran, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23      Harrold,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30     Benjamin,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6     at Chillicothe,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent                        Score

Veribest                             L, 52-40

Lubbock Christ the King   W, 60-14

Benjamin                          W, 58-27

Loop                                  L, 57-12

Woodson                           L, 58-12

Aspermont                         L, 56-6

Wilson                               W, 67-22

Guthrie                              W, 68-0

Jayton*                              L, 53-0

Lueders-Avoca*                L, 95-50

Note: Paint Creek forfeited a district game

DISTRICT 9-1A DIVISION II

Lueders-Avoca Raiders

Head coach: Christopher Gaspar

Last year’s record: 4-6, 2-1 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2018/2018

Enrollment: 31

Returning lettermen: 4

Returning off./def. starters: 3/2

Base offense: Multiple

Base defense: Multiple

Team strength: The Raiders have a good core of returning players, including Brown, who will be a force on offense once again.

Team weakness: Depth and overall experience.

Players to watch

Dai’Quan Brown, RB, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Jacob Hammond, OL, 6-1, 265, Sr.; Wyatt Moorefield, DL, 5-8, 165, Jr.; Evan Lopez, OL, 5-9, 190, Jr.; Ephraim Lopez, OL/DL, 5-10, 200, Jr.; Alfredo Flores, QB/DB, 5-10, 160, Sr.; Jacob Gaspar, QB/LB, 5-10, 185; Fr.; Zaebrion Mays, RB/DB, 5-10, 150, Fr.; Joel O’Con, WR/DB, 5-10, 150, Fr.

2020 schedule

Date         Opponent

Aug. 28     Petersburg, 6:30 p.m. at Rotan

Sept. 4      Ira, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11     at Hermleigh, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18     Aspermont, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25     Loraine, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2         at Baird, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9         Throckmorton*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23      Moran*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30      at Woodson*, 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent                  Score

Lubbock All Saints     W, 36-14

Abilene Christian        L, 52-0

Ira                               L, 72-0

Blackwell                    L, forfeit

Rotan                         L, 71-24

Loraine                      W, 58-34

Grandfalls-Royalty     L, 65-20

Guthrie*                     W, 57-6

Jayton*                       L, 62-8

Rule*                          W, 95-50

Throckmorton             L, 74-65

Note: Paint Creek also forfeited a district game

Moran Bulldogs

Head coach: John Hughes (9-19 in three seasons, including 5-5 in one season at Moran)

Last year’s record: 5-5, 1-2 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 1992/2017

Enrollment: 35

Returning lettermen: 7

Returning off./def. starters: 4/4

Base offense: Spread

Base defense: 4-2

Team strength: The Bulldogs return a good core of players, who have a year under their belt playing in Hughes’ system.

Team weakness: Moran must develop more depth, so it can avoid the problems it faced last year when hit by injuries.

Players to watch

Arren Hawley, RB/DE, Jr.; Lyric Huskey, RB/DE, Jr.; Braden Crow, QB/LB, Jr.; Trey Cox, WR/DB, Jr.; Memphis McGough, WR/DB, So.; Corey Miller, QB/DB, Sr.; Connor Hail, OL/DL, Fr.; Toby Eason, RB/DB, Fr.

2020 schedule

Date         Opponent

Aug. 28     Benjamin, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4     at Evant, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11    Rotan, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18    at Blackwell, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25    at Lingleville, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2       Stephenville Three Way, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9       at Rule, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16    Woodson,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23    at Lueders-Avoca,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30    Throckmorton,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent                        Score

Benjamin                           W, 58-12

Rising Star                         W, 54-6

Sidney                                W, 34-18

Rotan                                  L, 25-19

Chillicothe                           L, 48-26

Woodson                            L, 44-14

Stephenville Three Way     W 52-12

Blackwell*                            L, 50-0

Loraine*                               L, 54-6

Trent*                                  W, 57-12

Throckmorton Greyhounds

Head coach: C.J. Hantz (6-6, all at Throckmorton)

Last year’s record: 6-6, 3-0 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2019/2019

Enrollment: 45

Returning lettermen: 5

Returning off./def. starters: 4/3

Base offense: Veer Gun

Base defense: 2-3

Team strength: The Greyhounds field a physical team that can rough up with anyone.

Team weakness: Depth

Players to watch

Wyatt Thorp, 6-0, 180, RB/LB, Sr.; Ragon Briseno, 6-1, 270, TE/LB, Sr.; Carson Myer, 5-8, 140, QB/DB, Jr.; Josh Woods, 6-2, 225, WR/LB, Jr.; Hayden Makovy, 5-10, 150, RB/DE, Fr.

2020 schedule

Date         Opponent

Aug. 28     Bluffdale, 7 p.m.

Sept. 4      Bryson, 7 p.m.

Sept. 11    Forestburg, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18    Newcastle, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25    at Perrin-Whitt, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2       at Crowell, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9       at Lueders-Avoca*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 17     Permian Basin, 7 p.m.

Oct. 30     at Moran,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6     Woodson,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent               Score

Vernon Northside     L, 20-18

Saint Jo                    L, 60-14

Wichita Christian     W, 64-14

Chillicothe                W, 28-22

Abilene Christian     L, 62-14

Loraine                    L, 48-26

Gold-Burg               W, 56-7

Benjamin*                W, 74-24

Woodson*                W, 60-36

Lueders-Avoca        W, 74-65

Blackwell                  L, 46-0

Note: Harrold forfeited a district game

Woodson Cowboys

Head coach: Richard Sullivan

Last year’s record: 6-4, 1-1 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2009/2019

Enrollment: 52

Returning lettermen: 2

Returning off./def. starters: 2/1

Team weakness: Depth and experience.

Players to watch

Ryan Diaz, OL, 5-7, 220, Sr.; Adler Loftis, DL, 6-3, 198, So.; Nathan Malcuit, QB, Jr.

2020 schedule

Date          Opponent

Sept. 4       Rotan, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11     at Newcastle, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25     Rule, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2         at Gold-Burg, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9         Forestburg, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16        at Moran*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30        Lueders-Avoca*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6         at Throckmorton*, 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent              Score

Perrin-Whitt             L, 48-6

Vernon Northside    W, 44-27

Newcastle                L, 45-0

Rule                        W, 58-12

Gold-Burg               W, 56-8

Moran                     W, 44-14

Forestburg              W, 78-44

Benjamin                W, 56-32

Throckmorton          L, 60-36

Jayton                      L, 50-0

DISTRICT 11-1A DIVISION II

Gordon Longhorns

Head coach: Mike Reed (15-9 in two seasons at Gordon, 156-55 overall)

Last year’s record: 11-2, 3-0 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2019/2019

Enrollment: 50

Returning lettermen: 4

Returning off./def. starters: 3/3

Base offense: J-Bird

Base defense: 2-3-1

Team strength: Gordon has a good core of skilled athletes, and this is a program that’s used to winning. The Longhorns also have plenty of quickness and team speed.

Team weakness: Gordon has only one senior, and the Longhorns need some young, inexperienced players to step up – especially at the tight end and receiver spots, where the team lost two all-state players in Tyler White and Charles Moweles. “If we can mature as a team as we hit district, we can make a good push into the playoffs and have a real good season again,” Reed said.

Players to watch

Morgan Mahan, QB/DL, 5-11, 170, Jr.; Hoss Rouse, RB/DL, 5-8, 180, Jr.; Clay Berry, RB/DL, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Brody Scrivner, OL/DL, 5-9, 165, Jr.; Jacob Lucier, RB, 5-9, 160, So.; Jon Lucier, TE/LB, 5-10, 210, Jr.

2020 schedule

Date Opponent

Aug. 28     O’Donnell, 6 p.m. at Aspermont

Sept. 4      Newcastle, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11     at Baird, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18     Sidney, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25     at Marfa, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9         Evant, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16       Bluff Dale,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23       at Stephenville Three Way,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30       Gustine,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6         at Strawn,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent                Score

Newcastle               W, 68-64

Walnut Springs        W, 52-0

Iredell                       W, 56-0

Blanket                     W, 64-16

Zephyr                      W, 53-6

Morgan                      W, 58-0

Bluff Dale*                  W, 56-0

Gustine*                     W, 54-8

Strawn*                      W, 27-26

Ladonia Fannindel     W, 66-21

Bynum                        W, 52-6

Strawn                        L, 64-40

Gustine Tigers

Head coach: Tom McVey

Last year’s record: 5-5, 0-3 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 1986/2016

Enrollment: 45

Returning lettermen: 7

Returning off./def. starters: 3/2

Base offense: Multiple

Base defense: 3-2

Players to watch

Xander Ruedas, RB/DB, 5-10, 148, Sr.; Junior Lopez, QB/LB, 5-9, 167, Jr.; Sebastian Mejia, RB/DB, 5-6, 131 Sr.; Steve Garcia, OL/DL, 5-8, 226, Jr.

2020 schedule

Date             Opponent

Aug. 28         Rising Star, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4         at Blanket, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11       Cranfills Gap, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18        at Cherokee, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25        at Gorman, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2            Rochelle, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9            at Stephenville Three Way, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23          Strawn,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30           at Gordon,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6            Bluff Dale,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent                         Score

Stephenville Three Way      W, 49-19

Lohn                                    W, forfeit

Rising Star                          W, 44-20

Bynum                                L, 48-0

Kopperl                               L, 62-16

Sidney                                L, 34-26

Oglesby                             W, 94-62

Strawn*                              L, 46-0

Gordon*                             L, 54-8

Bluff Dale*                         L, 48-20

Strawn Greyhounds

Head coach: Dewaine Lee (224-83-2 in 26 seasons, 165-52 in 17 seasons at Strawn)

Last year’s record: 9-5, 2-1 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2018/2019

Enrollment: 57

Returning lettermen: 6

Returning off./def. starters: 3/2

Base offense: Unbalanced

Base defense: 3-3, 2-3-1

Team strength: The Greyhounds return a good core of experienced players and should battle Gordon for not only for the district title, but the region title as well. This is a program with a knack for winning. The Greyhounds have reached at least the state semifinals the previous three years – winning state title sin 2017 and 2018.

Team weakness: Strawn must have some new, inexperienced players step up to be a state title contender.

Players to watch

Luke Eli, RB/DL, 6-1, 185, Sr.; Lorenzo Garcia, RB/DL, 5-7, 240, Jr.; Jade Barrett, OL/DL, 6-2, 195, Sr.; Jett Millsop, RB/LB, 5-8, 170, Jr.; Evan Williams, QB, 5-19, 150, Jr.; Kyler Tunnell, QB, 5-10, 165, Jr.; Luis Aguilar, RB; Justin Patton, OL/DL, Jr.; Payton Harris, RB/OL, Jr.; Leo Delatorre, RB/LB, So.; Jose Estrada, RB/DL, So.; John Fraga, OL/DL, Jr; Justice Baker, OL/DL, 5-9, 225, Jr.

2020 schedule

Date         Opponent

Aug. 28     White Deer, 6 p.m. at Jayton

Sept. 4     at Brookesmith, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11     Bryson, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18     Gorman, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25     at Westbrook, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2         Fort Worth Covenant Classical, noon

Oct. 9         at Bluff Dale,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16      Stephenville Three Way,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23      at Gustine,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6       Gordon,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent                                            Score

Borden County                                     L, 55-26

Gorman                                               W, 65-16

Bryson                                                 W, 71-25

New Braunfels Christian Academy     W, 65-56

Milford                                                 W, 50-34

Garden City                                         L, 78-32

May                                                      L, 71-30

Gustine*                                              W, 46-0

Bluff Dale*                                           W, 52-6

Gordon*                                               L, 27-26

Forestburg                                           W, 52-0

Cranfills Gap                                        W, 62-14

Gordon                                                 W, 64-40

Richland Springs                                  L, 62-14

DISTRICT 15-1A DIVISION II

Blanket Tigers

Head coach: Tyler Tabor (74-45 overall, 57-31 eight seasons at Blanket)

Last year’s record: 9-3, 4-0 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2019/2019

Enrollment: 58

Returning lettermen: 15

Returning off./def. starters: 3/4

Base offense: Multiple

Base defense: 3-2-1

Team strength: Toughness

Team weakness: Depth and speed

Players to watch

Tyler Simpson, TE/DE; Hector Castaneda, RB/DB; Brady Furry, DB; Hayden Rodgers, OL

2020 schedule

Date        Opponent

Aug. 28     at Gorman, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4      Gustine, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11     at Lingleville, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18     Zephyr, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25    Gholson, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2        at Evant, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9        at Rising Star,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23     Sidney,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30     at Brookesmith,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6      Panther Creek,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent       Score

Cherokee         W, 57-12

Lometa             W, 47-0

Lingleville         W, 52-0

May                   L, 60-37

Gordon              L, 64-16

Santa Anna       W, 47-0

Brookesmith*     W, 38-28

Mullin*               W, 49-0

Sidney*             W, 50-0

Rochelle           W, 52-6

Oakwood           L, 60-20

Brookesmith Mustangs

Head coach: Scott Edmondson (20-12, all at Brookesmith)

Last year’s record: 9-2, 3-1 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 1986/2019

Enrollment: 41

Returning lettermen: 6

Returning off./def. starters: 3/3

Base offense: J-Bird, T

Base defense: 3-2, 2-3

Team strength: Speed with three returning starters, all with three years of experience.

Team weakness: Depth and overall team numbers

Players to watch

Avery Williford, 6-0, 180, RB/LB, Jr.; Johnathan Willoughby, 6-0, 210, RB/LB, Sr.; Randall Williams, 5-10, 150, WR/DE, Sr.

2020 schedule

Date         Opponent

Aug. 27     at Veribest, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4     Strawn, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11   at Evant, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18   at Santa Anna, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25   Blackwell, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2      Bluff Dale, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16    Panther Creek,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23    at Rising Star,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30    Blanket,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6     at Sidney,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent Score

Santa Anna         W, 47-0

Panther Creek     W, 67-7

Evant                   W, 40-30

Veribest               W, 54-0

Paint Rock           W, 66-16

Lometa                W, 61-16

Blanket*                L, 38-28

Mullin*                  W, 51-0

Sidney*                 W, 48-0

Rising Star*           W, 53-0

Richland Springs    L, 72-25

Panther Creek Panthers

Head coach: Seth Jackson (12-15 overall, 0-0 in one season at Panther Creek)

Last year’s record: Did not play a varsity schedule last season

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2017/2018

Enrollment: 40

Returning lettermen: 5

Returning off./def. starters: 3/3

Base offense: J-Bird

Base defense: 3-3

Team strength: Determination

Team weakness: Young, small numbers

Players to watch

Benjamin Olivares, RB/LB, Jr. Keaton Beets, RB/DE, So.; Ricky Agnew, OL/DB, Sr.

2020 schedule

Date             Opponent

Aug. 28        at Irion County, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4         Bronte, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11      Abilene TLCA, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18      at Mullin, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25      at Veribest, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2         Santa Anna, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9         Sidney,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16      at Brookesmith,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30     Rising Star,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6      at Blanket,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

Rising Star Wildcats

Head coach: Clint Miller (1st year at Rising Star, 5th year overall)

Last year’s record: 2-6, 1-3 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: None/2015

Enrollment: 53

Returning lettermen: 2

Returning off./def. starters: 2/2

Base offense: Multiple

Base defense: Multiple

Team strength: Speed

Team weakness: Depth, overall numbers, experience and adjusting to a new coach

Players to watch

Ethan Foster, WR/DL, 5-10, 175, Sr.; Tristan Bellamy, OL/DL, Jr.

2020 schedule

Date         Opponent

Aug. 28     Gustine, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 3      Forestburg, 7 p.m. at Bryson

Sept. 11     Santa Anna, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18     at Stephenville Three Way, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25     at Mullin, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 3       Waco Eagle Christian Academy, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9       Blanket*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16     at Sidney*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23     Brookesmith*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30     at Panther Creek*, 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent                         Score

Moran                                 L, 54-6

Gustine                               L, 44-20

Stephenville Three Way     W, 59-36

Rochelle                             L, 56-21

Blanket*                              L, 57-0

Mullin*                                W, 33-6

Sidney*                               L, 66-25

Brookesmith*                      L, 53-0

Sidney Eagles

Head coach: Waylon Salinas (4-15, all in two seasons at Sidney)

Last year’s record: 3-7, 2-2 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2004/2014

Enrollment: 43

Returning lettermen: 14

Returning off./def. starters: 6/6

Base offense: J-Bird

Base defense: 2-3-1

Team strength: The Eagles return all six starters on both sides of the ball and should contend for a playoff spot with Blanket and Brookesmith.

Team weakness: Sidney must stay healthy and be at full strength going into district play, especially against Blanket and Brookesmith, which combined to outscore the Eagles 98-0 last season.

Players to watch

Joshua Rucker, QB/DB, 5-10, 145, Sr.; Jordan Scheriger, RB/DB, 5-11, 140; Cory Scantling, RB/DL, 5-11, 180; Camron Spells, OL/DL, 6-4, 220, Jr.; Jason Kinnard, RB/DB, 6-1, 140, ; Hayden Brawley, QB/K, 5-9, 150; Mike Lindeque, QB/DL, 5-9, 140; Kolby Godfrey, TE/DB, 5-10, 145; Grant Drummond, TE/DB, 6-0, 165, So.; Steven Redden, OL/DL, Jr.

2020 schedule

Date          Opponent

Aug. 28      at Zephyr, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4      Gorman, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11     at Cherokee, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18     at Gordon, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2        Rotan, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9       at Panther Creek,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 16     Rising Star,* 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23     at Blanket,* 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6      Brookesmith,* 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent                        Score

Walnut Springs                 L, 48-38

Robert Lee                        L, 34-20

Moran                                L, 34-18

Cranfills Gap                      L, 52-6

Stephenville Three Way     L, 28-27

Gustine                              W, 34-26

Mullin*                               W, 58-6

Brookesmith*                     L, 48-0

Rising Star*                       W, 66-25

Blanket*                             L, 50-0

DISTRICT 16-1A DIVISION II

Mullin Bulldogs

Head coach: Brent Williamson (Second year at Mullin)

Last year’s record: 1-9, 0-4 in district

Last district title/playoff appearance: 2004/2014

Enrollment: 29

Returning lettermen: 7

Returning off./def. starters: 5/5

Base offense: Tight

Base defense: 2-3

Team strength: The Bulldogs have a year under their belt in Coach Williamson’s system.

Team weakness: Young and inexperienced.

Players to watch

Trent Coston, RB/LB, 5-9, 165; Brian Moore, OL/DB, 5-10, 140, Jr.; Cyrus Jackson, RB, 5-6, 140, So.; Abel Martinez, WR/DB, 6-0, 160, So.; Troy Shelton, QB.

2020 schedule

Date             Opponent

Aug. 27        at Olfen, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 4         Trent, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 11       Stephenville Three Way, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 18       Panther Creek, 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 25       Rising Star, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 2          at Kopperl, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9          at Cherokee*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 23        Richland Springs*, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 30        at Lohn*, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 6         Rochelle*, 7:30 p.m.

*District game

2019 results

Opponent        Score

Bluff Dale          L, 56-8

Trent                 W, 60-36

Cranfills Gap     L, 59-12

Lometa              L, 56-6

Santa Anna       L, 52-0

Rochelle            L, 65-0

Sidney*              L, 58-6

Brookesmith*     L, 51-0

Rising Star*       L, 33-6

Blanket*             L, 49-0