McCallum Knights’ head coach, Pat Honeycutt dies
January 31, 2009
Pat Honeycutt, who had led the Austin McCallum Knights longer than any coach , passed away on Friday. Early reports state that Honeycutt became ill during a McCallum basketball game and died later at St. David’s Hospital.
Coach Honeycutt came to McCallum from the Euless Trinity program where he was an assistant under legendary Trojan head coach John Reddell. Honeycutt’s record at McCallum is 96-82-1 over 17 seasons which made him easily the winningest coach in the program’s history.
Chaparrals Coach Retires
January 30, 2009
Derek Long, Austin Westlake’s head football coach and athletic director, has decided to retire.
Long led Westlake to 54 wins and one state championship game in his six seasons as head coach. He has been a coach at Westlake for the last 26 years. Derek became the Chaparrals’ defensive coordinator in 1992 and succeeded Ron Schroeder as head coach in 2003.
Long went 54-22 at Westlake, with three district titles and a trip to the 2006 Class 5A, Division I state championship game. The Chaparrals lost to Southlake Carroll 43-29 in the Alamodome.
Under Long, Westlake twice reached the state semifinals. He leaves the school second on the all time win list, trailing only Schroeder, who was 187-27-3 from 1987-2002.
The Chaparrals started the 2008 season 0-3 start but recovered to finish 9-5. They made it to the Class 5A, Division I quarterfinals, where they lost 24-21 to San Antonio Clark.
10-4A All District Teams — 2008
January 30, 2009
10-4A All District Teams — 2008
District MVP:
Kendial Lawrence #32 RB SR Rockwall Heath
Offensive POY:
Richard Morrison #5 QB SR Royse City
Defensive POY:
Austin Moss #44 LB SR Rockwall Heath
Offensive Sophomore of the year:
Josh Broach #34 RBSOPH Rockwall
Defensive Sophomore of the year:
Tristan Farley #33 LB SOPH Greenville
Coach of the Year:
Mickey Moss, Rockwall Heath
FIRST-TEAM All District
OFFENSE
Quarterback: Richard Morrison #5 QB SR Royse City; Luke Woodley #13 QB JR Dallas Highland Park
Running Back: Kendial Lawrence #32 RB SR Rockwall Heath; Bryan Dickenson #10 RB SR Dallas Highland Park; Randall Joyner #34 RB JR Dallas Newman Smith
Wide Receiver: Austin Mai #18 WR SR Dallas Highland Park; Justin Jacobs #7 WR SR Royse City; Everitt Gilbert #14 WR SR Rockwall Heath; Josh Gold #6 WR JR JJ Pearce; Al Lasker #6 WR JR Dallas Newman Smith
Tight End: Aaron Arterburn #81 TE/H SR Rockwall
Offensive Line: Austin Woods #50 OL JR Rockwall Heath; John Noble #71 OL SR Rockwall; Nick Hawkins #79 OL SR Dallas Newman Smith; David Abercrombie #73 OL SR Rockwall Heath; Brock Wempa #73 OL SR Royse City; Sean Grove #65 OL JR JJ Pearce; Chris Calandro #67 OL SR Dallas Highland Park; Mac Purvin #72 OL SR Dallas Highland Park
Return Specialist: Josh Gold #6 RS JR JJ Pearce
Kicker: Matt Bonano #27 K SR Dallas Highland Park
DEFENSE
Defensive Line: David James #77 DL SR Rockwall Heath; Scott Read #58 DL SR Dallas Highland Park; Bardia Karimi #92 DL JR JJ Pearce; Ty Finney #5 DL JR Greenville; Eddie Mancias #77 DL SR Royse City
Defensive End: Jacori Greer #90 DE SR Dallas Newman Smith; Aundrey Barr #92 DE SR Dallas Newman Smith
Inside Linebacker: Austin Moss #44 ILB SR Rockwall Heath; George Bamfo #38 ILB SR Rockwall Heath; Oscar Hernandez #54 ILB SR Royse City; Murphy Henk #26 ILB SR Dallas Highland Park
Outside Linebacker: Aaron Arterburn #81 OLB SR Rockwall; Ryan Mosby #1 OLB SR Rockwall Heath
Cornerback: Matt Bonano #27 C SR Dallas Highland Park; Darius Jones #15 C SR Rockwall Heath
Safety: Jeff Howeth #33 S SR Dallas Highland Park; Cameron Nichols #31 S SR Royse City; Grant Gunderson #3 S SR Rockwall
Punter: Kollin Padon #11 P SR Royse City; Adam Dingwell #6 P JR Rockwall
SECOND-TEAM All District
OFFFENSE
Quarterback: Drew Hollingshead #12 QB SR Rockwall Heath
Running Back: Ryan Fedric #9 RB JR Royse City; Madison Kvapil #5 RB SR JJ Pearce; Dakieston Williams #21 RB JR Greenville; Jarron White #5 RB SR Rockwall
Wide Receiver: Blake Jumonville #43 WR JR JJ Pearce; Matt Agnew #1 WR SR Dallas Newman Smith; Matt Bielski #8 WR SR Rockwall Heath; Morgan Stringer #83 WR JR Dallas Highland Park; Devin Bryant #8 WR JR Royse City
Tight End: Will Smith #23 TE/H SR Rockwall Heath
Offensive Line: David Hernandez #77 OL SR Dallas Newman Smith; Parker Pennington #55 OL SR Rockwall Heath; Matt Gibson #68 OL JR Dallas Highland Park; Gabriel Martinez #52 OL SR Royse City; Fred Barajas #78 OL JR JJ Pearce; Cody McCoy #67 OL SR Rockwall
Return Specialist: Matt Bielski #95 RS SR Rockwall Heath; BJ Farrar #6 RS SR Royse City
Kicker: Brad Howes #17 K SR Rockwall Heath; Kollin Padon #11 K SR Royse City
DEFENSE
Defensive Line: Alex Jasso #47 DL SR RL Turner; Edward Neblett #56 DL SR Dallas Highland Park; Dontreyl Beckham #95 DL JR Dallas Newman Smith
Defensive End: Ernesto Vargas #62 DE SR Royse City; Corey Hall #99 DE SR RL Turner; Zach Salinas #52 DE JR Rockwall Heath
Inside Linebacker: Dashuan Thomas #44 ILB JR Greenville; Brian Motsenbocker #39 ILB SR JJ Pearce; Matt Claggett #47 ILB SR Rockwall
Outside Linebacker: Charlie Foose #46 OLB JR Dallas Highland Park; Scott Arterberry #4 OLB SR Royse City
Cornerback: BJ Farrar #6 C SR Royse City; Erin Francis #27 C JR Dallas Newman Smith
Safety: Charlie Wilson #22 S SR Rockwall Heath; Jarel Nelson #1 S SR Greenville; Randall Joyner #34 S JR Dallas Newman Smith
Punter: Michael Webb #1 P SR JJ Pearce
7-2A All-District Teams — 2008
January 30, 2009
7-2A All-District Teams — 2008
DISTRICT MVP:
Matt Rodriguez, Sr., Ballinger
OFFENSIVE MVP:
Tucker Travis, Sr., Ballinger
DEFENSIVE MVP:
Nathan Kalina, Sr., Ballinger
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR:
Dominick Neito, So., Ballinger
FIRST TEAM All-District
OFFENSE:
Quarterback: Clint White, Colorado City, Sr.
Running backs: Jason Strambler, Ballinger, Sr.; Jamarcus Brooks, Colorado City, Jr.; Kelton Gauwain, Grape Creek, Jr. ; Joseph Mayfield, Jim Ned, Sr.; Jensen Nevins, Wall, Sr.
Receivers: Nathan Kalina, Ballinger, Sr.; Collin Brown, Ballinger, Jr.; Manual Garza, Colorado City, Sr.; Luke Taylor, Jim Ned, Sr.; Lupe Abrego, Coahoma, Jr.
Tight End: Lane Douglas, Coahoma, Jr.
Offensive Line: Garrett Chapman, Ballinger, Sr.; Slade Egan, Ballinger, Sr.; Damian Bailey, Coahoma, Sr.;
Randon Hawthorn, Colorado City, Sr. ; Blake Farmer, Grape Creek, Sr.; Tanner Holt, Grape Creek, Sr.; Logan Niehues, Wall, Sr.
Kicker: Frankie Rohr, Jim Ned, Sr.
Defense
Linemen: Randon Hawthorn, Colorado City, Sr.; Blake Farmer, Grape Creek, Sr.; Logan Niehues, Wall, Sr.; Aaron Quiroga, Ballinger, Sr.; Damian Bailey, Coahoma, Sr.; Everett Morrow, Alpine, Sr.; Teddy Freeman, Reagan County, Sr.
Inside Linebackers: Guyman Richards, Ballinger, Jr.; Matt Gonzales, Grape Creek, Jr.; Mitchell Hicks, Jim Ned, Sr.
Outside Linebackers: Hayden Holson, Jim Ned, Sr.; Jensen Nevins, Wall, Sr.; John Esquivel , Ballinger, Jr.; Ryan Gainey , Colorado City, Sr.
Defensive Backs: Derek Gutierrez, Colorado City, Sr.; Colton Rathmell , Grape Creek, Jr.; Ty Hodges, Jim Ned, Sr.; Travis Blair, Wall, Jr.; Conner Newsom, Ballinger, Sr.
Punter: Jensen Nevins, Wall, Sr.
SECOND TEAM All-District
OFFENSE:
Quarterback: Landon McCall, Grape Creek, Sr.;
Runningbacks: PJ Daylong, Coahoma, Sr.; TJ Holt, Grape Creek, Sr.
Receivers: Paniagua, Coahoma, Jr.; JC Johnson, Colorado, So.; Kody Lovette, Grape Creek, Jr.; Hayden Holson, Jim Ned, Sr.
Tight End: Brandon Willman, Wall, Jr.; Jordan Gaston, Grape Creek, Sr.;
Linemen: Guyman Rickards, Ballinger, Sr.; Matt Fisher, Ballinger, Sr.; Chase Clanton, Coahoma, Sr.; Sam Shrode, Colorado City, Sr.; Jasob Martinez, Colorado City, Sr.; Hunter Ashley, Grape Creek, Sr.; Scott Speck, Wall, Jr.
DEFENSE:
Linemen: Daniel Penland, Grape Creek, Sr.; Matt Fisher, Ballinger, Sr.; Slade Egan, Ballinger, Sr.; Matt Sowa, Colorado City, Sr.;
Inside Linebackers: Jason Martinez, Coahoma, So.; JC Johnson, Colorado City, So.; Brandon Gully, Wall, So;
Outside Linebackers: Evan Wilson, Ballinger, So.; Brandon Torres, Grape Creek, Jr.;
Defensive Backs: Luke Taylor, Jim Ned, Sr.; Randy Niehues, Ballinger, Sr.; Ray Gutierrez, Coahoma, Jr.; Punter: Dominic Scott, Alpine, Jr.
LIVE coverage of National Signing Day - right here!
January 29, 2009
Wednesday, February 4th join the LSG crew in a LIVE BLOG event that will cover signing day. For four hours 2PM to 6PM, we will be breaking down all the signing action and more.
If you would rather view it in a pop-up window, Click Here
2009 Division II (1A-3A) 7 on 7 State Qualifying Tournaments
January 29, 2009
Here are the 2009 Division II (1A-3A) 7 on 7 State Qualifying Tournaments
North SQT’s will be 16 team events
South SQT’s will be 8 team events
2 qualifiers per event
The Championships will once again be held at Texas A&M University in College Station
Division II (1A-3A) 7 on 7 State Tournament — Thursday, July 9th & Friday, July 10th
Saturday, May 23rd
South Anahuac – 254.836.0025
South La Villa – 956.207.3111
South Lorena – 254.857.3336
Saturday, May 30th
North Gatesville – 254.865.8281
North Glen Rose – 254.898.3879
Saturday, June 6th
North Midwestern State (Wylie HS) – 972.429.2405
South Cuero – 361.275.3511
South Normangee – 254.495.6742
Saturday, June 13th
North Arlington Bowie – 817.781.4822
South Bandera – 830.796.6261
South Diboll – 936.829.4200
Saturday, June 20th
North Celina – 972.382.3408
North Tarleton State – 940.867.0091
North Tyler JC (Rockwall HS) – 469.698.7221
Saturday, June 27th
North Brownwood – 325.646.0703
South Navasota – 936.825.4298
2009 Division I (4A-5A) 7 on 7 State Qualifying Tournaments
January 29, 2009
Here are the 2009 Division I (4A-5A) 7 on 7 State Qualifying Tournaments
All SQT’s are 16 team tournaments unless noted.
A 16 team tournament will have 2 qualifiers.
A 24 team tournament will have 3 qualifiers.
A 32 team tournament will have 4 qualifiers.
There are 16 South and 14 North Tournaments
The Championships will once again be held at Texas A&M University in College Station
Division I (4A-5A) 7 on 7 State Tournament — Friday, July 10th & Saturday, July 11th
Saturday, May 16th
South Cy-Falls – 281.856.1048
South Manvel – 281.245.2240
Saturday, May 23rd
North Arlington Bowie (32 teams) – 817.781.4822
North Round Rock Westwood (24 teams) – 512.464.6121
South Methodist Training Center / Houston Texans hosted by Houston Chavez - 713.495.6937
Sunday, May 24th
South Methodist Training Center / Houston Texans hosted by Houston Chavez - 713.495.6937
Saturday, May 30th
North Colleyville Heritage – 817.201.8581
North Frisco Liberty – 469.633.5861
North Waco Midway (24) – 254.761.5670
South Cy-Creek – 281.897.4243
South Rosenberg Terry – 832.223.3567
South Texas City – 409.942.2740
Saturday, June 6th
North Southlake Carroll – 325.518.9665
North Wylie (held @ SMU) – 469.569.6975
South Katy Cinco Ranch – 281.237.7070
South Lake Travis – 512.533.6058
Friday, June 12th
North Denton – 940.369.2201
Saturday, June 13th
North El Paso Hanks – 915.227.3758
North Abilene – 254.559.3286
South A&M Consolidated – 979.764.5525
South The Woodlands – 936.273.8596
Saturday, June 20th
North Lewisville – 469.446.1431
North Mesquite ISD – 972.882.7937
North Tyler Lee – 903.571.4946
South Alamo Heights – 210.820.8855 ext. 5784
South Fort Bend Dulles – 281.634.5653
South Lufkin – 936.632.7657
South Mission – 956.323.5807
Saturday, June 27th
North Rockwall – 469.698.7221
South Hays Consolidated – 512.268.0059
South (NOT AN SQT) * Sam Brown Memorial Tournament (32)
Hosted by the Houston Officials chapter
at the University of Houston Contact Ron Doak - 832.816.5738
Tyrik Rollison Committs To Auburn
January 29, 2009
Tyrik Rollison who is rated as high as the nations #2 dual-threat quarterback has committed to Auburn. He is in the Top 10 players in Texas and in the Top 75 in the nation.
Rollison threw for 4,729 yards and 51 touchdowns during his senior season at Sulphur Springs. He added 1,094 yards on the ground with 14 more touchdowns. With these kinds of stats it was no surprise that he led the Wildcats to a Class 4A Division II state title.
Rollison joins Alabama Mr. Football, Leroy’s Clint Moseley, as the second quarterback of Auburn’s 2009 list of commits. The Tigers now have 22 commitments.
Auburn did not graduate any quarterbacks last season and will bring as many as seven, including six on scholarship, when August camp commences.
Texas High WR Picks Arkansas
January 29, 2009
Wide receiver Cobi Hamilton from Texarkana Texas High has decided to play for Arkansas.
The 6′3″ 190 speedster (4.56 in the 40) chose Arkansas over Texas, Oklahoma State, Kansas and Missouri.
Hamilton is a 3-star recruit and is ranked in the Top 75 players in Texas. As a senior, he caught 64 passes for 1,071 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Hamilton’s parents both attended Arkansas. Hamilton attended the Senior Camp at Arkansas in July and then made it to several games during the season.
13-4A All-District Teams — 2008
January 29, 2009
13-4A All-District Teams — 2008
Most Valuable Player:
Tyrik Rollison, Sr., QB, Sulphur Springs
Offensive Player of the Year:
Aaron Johnson, So., Longview
Defensive Player of the Year:
LaMarcus Howard, Sr., Longview
Offensive Newcomer of the Year:
Cody Sutton, So., Texas High
Defensive Newcomer of the Year:
Kyle Pack, So., Hallsville
Offensive Linemen of the Year:
Adrian Williams, Sr., Texas High;
Mitch Baker, Sr., Lindale;
Stephen Good, Sr., Paris
Coach of the Year:
John King, Longview
First Team All-District
Offense
Quarterback — Nathan Sorenson, Jr., Texas High
Running back — Ryan Young, Sr., Sulphur Springs; Keilan Johnson, Sr., Marshall; Tyler McCray, Jr., Longview; A.J. Jones, Sr., Hallsville.
Fullback — Jonathan Oliver, Sr., Longview; Brandon Pyle, sr., Hallsville.
Wide Receiver — Jace Jackson, Sr., Sulphur Springs; Shane McQueen, Sr., Sulphur Springs; Cobi Hamilton*, Sr., Texas High; Roman Hurndon, Sr., Mount Pleasant
Tight End —Cody Taylor, Sr., Longview; Logan Preston, So., Texas High
Offensive line — Jake Russell, Sr. Sulphur Springs; Dalton Buchanan, Sr., Hallsville; Jarod Jackson, Sr., Hallsville; Andrew Kelley, Sr., Texas High; Eric Stewart, Jr., Texas High; Matt Shepherd, Sr., Marshall; Jake Bibb, Sr., Marshall; Bryce Redman, Jr., Longview; Vinny Portley, Sr., Longview.
Kicker — Austin Gibson, Sr., Texas High.
Defense
Defensive line — Colton Nash, Sr., Sulphur Springs; Jeremiah Farley, Jr. Longview; Jacoby Thomas, Sr., Texas High; Eric McCowan, Sr., Marshall; Chris Knighton, Sr., Longview; Bubba Vactor, Jr., Longview; Tremaine Elliott, Sr., Mount Pleasant.
Inside Linebacker — Chris Weaver, Jr., Longview; Tevin Elliott, Sr., Mount Pleasant; Cameron Evans, Sr., Texas High.
Outside Linebacker — Bo Marcum, Jr., Hallsville; Raymondrick Brown, Sr., Texas High.
Cornerback — Anthony Mills, Sr., Sulphur Springs; Roderick Colliers, Sr., Texas High; Dadrian Johnson, Sr., Hallsville.
Safety — Johnny McSheffery, Sr., Sulphur Springs; Eric Mitchell, Jr., Hallsville; Montrae Williams, Jr., Texas High; Raphael Hendrix, Sr., Marshall; Alonte Darden, Jr., Longview.
Punter — Slade Heathcott, Sr., Texas High; Collin Bradley, So., Hallsville.
Kick returner — Darius Jones, Sr., Marshall; Brandon Richardson, Sr., Marshall.
Second Team All-District
Offense
Quarterback — Terrell Howard, Sr., Mount Pleasant; Darius Jones, Sr., Marshall.
Running back — Slade Heathcott, Sr., Texas High.
Wide Receiver — Rashad Hall, Sr., Sulphur Springs; Damian Harris, Sr., Marshall; Roderick Collier, Sr., Texas High; Carey Fortson, Jr., Longview.
Tight End — James Metcalf, Sr., Pine Tree; Trevor Petersen, Sr., Hallsville.
Offensive line — Mason Y’Barbo, Jr., Sulphur Springs; Colby Suggs, Sr., Sulphur Springs; Chris Pack, Sr., Hallsville; Cody Russell, Sr., Mount Pleasant; Matt Schroeder, Sr., Texas High; Reggie Ware, Sr., Texas High; Josh Bibb, Sr., Marshall; Adam Gibbons, Sr., Pine Tree; Jazz Reeves, Sr., Longview.
Kicker — Kyle Jenkins, So., Longview; Casey Lightle, Sr., Hallsville.
Defense
Defensive line — William Coates, Sr., Marshall; Jose Rios, Sr., Marshall; Darnell McLin, Sr., Marshall; Pharron Minnifield, Sr., Texas High; Garry Williams, Sr., Texas High; Steven Hawkins, Jr., Pine Tree; Michael Boyd, Sr., Hallsville.
Inside Linebacker — Tyler Higginbotham, Jr., Sulphur Springs; Conrad Cooks, Sr., Longview; Jaquan Kelly, Marshall; Nick Mollice, Sr., Marshall.
Outside Linebacker — Cash Thompson, Jr., Mount Pleasant; Kelvery McKnight, Sr., Marshall; Lavert King, Sr., Texas High.
Cornerback — Darrell Franklin, Sr., Sulphur Springs; Addison McGee, Jr., Longview; Ryan Kulak, Sr., Pine Tree; Brandon Richardson, Sr., Marshall; La’Darius WIlkerson, Sr., Mount Pleasant.
Safety — Bryant Jackson, Jr., Sulphur Springs; Tarell Beasley, Jr., Texas High; Tyler Kids, Jr., Pine Tree; Demarcus King, Sr., Mount Pleasant.
Punter — Brandon Fitzgerald, Jr., Marshall.
Kick returner —Tyler McCrary, Jr., Longview.
