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The goal of football players everywhere is to be able to continue playing at the next level, whether moving from junior high to high school or junior varsity to varsity. High school seniors face the prospect of advancing to the collegiate level,...
Winds of change
The University Interscholastic League’s biennial realignment has a well-earned reputation as the best-kept secret in Texas. Which is why it’s more than a little surprising that the governing body for Texas high school athletics has openly discussed...
Rodriguez takes over At Grandfalls-Royalty
GRANDFALLS Arturo Rodriguez had an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. A job at a school with six-man football tradition and a chance to be closer to family. The 23-year-old was hired as Grandfalls-Royalty’s head football coach in mid-July, replacing...
A path seldom traveled
MONAHANS Larry Hanna isn’t the old ball coach. Because when the school board fires the old ball coach, he and his wife neatly pack the dishes wrapped in the newspaper articles that once glorified his playoff runs. They leave town with a cardboard...
Breaking through
When David Camacho began spring football practice at Odessa High in 2006, it was all about pass routes and hitting the holes on the running plays. Set to be an all-around weapon on offense, in the mold of Chandler Goode from the previous season,...
New faces join OHS staff
One of the perks of being the head coach in any high school football program is getting the chance to put your coaching staff together. One of the headaches that accompanies the position is the trying to keep the staff together year after year. Openings...
Leader of the pack
LaShon Harris was a sophomore linebacker when Odessa High defensive coordinator Mike Munguia threw him into the pool. Sink or swim. That watershed moment during the 2005 season opened the adrenaline glands in Harris and the eyes of every opposing...
Diggin' the new digs
The ongoing oil boom has done more than just boost the West Texas economy. It has helped the real estate market, provided jobs and helped area schools. With the influx of money into towns throughout the Permian Basin, schools have been passing...
Loboes take pride in paving the way
MONAHANS It’s a chicken-and-the-egg argument. Is it the line that makes the offense go for the Monahans Loboes? Or is it the running backs? The Loboes have had running backs among the area’s rushing leaders the last two seasons, with Sam Graves...
QB embraces leadership role
FORT STOCKTON Sergio Corral has always had the physical talent. Now, the mental aspect of his game is catching up. The Fort Stockton senior quarterback is primed and ready for his third year as the starter under center. “He has matured...
The gift of grab
ANDREWS To say Corey Lee is modest is an understatement. The do-everything senior for the Andrews Mustangs doesn’t like to take too much credit. His play this season, though, will be a key to whether or not the Mustangs can match their three-round...
Wilber anxious for another shot as Rangers QB
GREENWOOD In Colton Wilber’s dreams heading into the 2006 season, he led the Greenwood Rangers to the Class 3A Division II state title. In reality, Wilber tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on the sixth play of the team’s first...
Indians plan to attack every way they can
SEMINOLE The Seminole Indians will have a completely different look this season. After three years of giving Eric Boyd the ball and getting out of the way, the Indians will have a new quarterback. Neither Cal Moring or Steven Garza — the candidates...
Fightin’ Bucks could light up scoreboards again
ALPINE The Alpine Fightin’ Bucks may be a couple of youngsters away from a district title. Alpine is returning nearly every skill position player on offense but must replace nearly its entire offensive line. The Fightin’ Bucks finished second in...
Jackets hope tough lessons pay off now
KERMIT Injuries are never a good thing. Sometimes, though, they contain a silver lining — at least that is what the Kermit Yellowjackets are hoping. The Yellowjackets were devastated by injuries last season, but a lot of underclassmen got playing...
Golden Cranes are settled on return to playoffs
CRANE A season of disappointment and confusion appeared to be rectified in two hot July days. At the Small School 7-on-7 State Championship, Lloyd Chisum lined up under center and Tyler Esparza at running back. The two split time at quarterback...
Back where he started
WINK Corey Lujan is happy to be home. Lujan lived in Wink through his freshman basketball season before moving to Eunice, N.M., to live with his father. As a sophomore and junior, he was the starting quarterback for Eunice. Now, he has...
This Fellows thrilled to be a head coach
IRAAN The Iraan Braves football team will have a new look this season. Joe Willis will no longer be roaming the sidelines. Preston Villanueva and Colby Jennings will no longer be leading a potent offense. Instead, career assistant John Fellows...
The bar is raised
MCCAMEY All right. Now what? Eight months after reaching the Class 1A Division I state championship game, the McCamey Badgers must figure out how to outdo last season. “The only way to top it is to win the state title,” head coach Jay McWilliams...
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