Sweetwater Hires Head Coach
February 28, 2009
Craig Slaughter has been was named the Head Coach and Athletic Director at Sweetwater. Slaughter was the head coach at Clyde last year which had a 11-2 record. Those two losses were to Sweetwater and the eventual 2A Champion Muleshoe.
Slaughter was a Head Coach at Hearne four years before going to Clyde for the last three years. Before that he was an assistant at Ballinger, Menard and Eastland. He has an overall record of 47-31.
Slaughter took on rebuilding jobs at Hearne and Clyde . Hearne was 24-85 in the previous 11 years before Slaughter took aver and they had back to back winning seasons and a 24-19 record during his time there. At Clyde, they were 27-63 in the previous 9 years before he became the Head Coach and they went 23-12 in his 3 years there.
Over 100 candidates applied for the position to fill the spot vacated by previous Mustang Head Coach, Kent Jackson. Jackson was 78-26 over the last 8 years with 8 playoff appearances. He led the Mustangs to a 10-3 record last year. Coach Jackson will be taking over the Head Coach and Athletic Director position at the new Frisco Heritage High School.
Slaughter comes in with plans to pass the ball more than they are accustomed to at Sweetwater. The Mustangs have run the Wishbone and rarely throw the ball. At Clyde, Coach Slaughters 2008 team averaged 180 rushing and 130 passing per game.
By: Michael Wright
Lone Star Gridiron
www.lonestargridiron.com
20-2A All-District Teams — 2008
December 30, 2008
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20-2A All-District Teams — 2008
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Coach of the Year:
Mike Hedrick, Franklin
District MVP:
Ross Bishop, Franklin, sr.
Newcomer of the Year:
Ernesto Flores, Rosebud-Lott, jr.
Co-Offensive MVP:
James Green, Teague, sr.
Justin Evans, Hearne, sr.
Defensive MVP:
Sexton Curry, Hearne, soph.
Special Teams Player of the Year:
Johnny Guevara, Leon, sr.
FIRST TEAM All-District
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Offense
Quarterback — Charles Hitchens, Marlin, sr.
Running backs — Kenneth Jones, Hearne, soph.; Seth Noey, Leon, jr.; Centennial High, Teague, sr.; Scott Sanders, Franklin, jr.
Wide receivers — Darrell Whitfield, Rosebud-Lott, sr.; James Smith, Hearne, sr.; Justin Martin, Hearne, sr.; Terrance Gude, Marlin, sr.
Tight end — Jordan Smith, Teague, jr.
Guards — Jeff Massey, Teague, sr.; Eric Dobbs, Franklin, jr.
Tackles — Cason McCune, Leon, soph.; D.J. Wilson, Franklin, sr.; William Moten, Hearne, sr.
Center — Derek Hayes, Teague, sr.
Place-kicker — Howard Campbell, Franklin, jr.
Defense
Linemen — Kenneth Varvel, Franklin, jr.; Lafrenzo Thomas, Hearne, jr.; Derek Hayes, Teague, sr.; Robert Maddigan, Rosebud-Lott, sr.; Allen Brown, Marlin, jr.
Inside linebackers — Ray Ford, Franklin, sr.; Thomas Williams, Hearne, sr.; Tyler Kleypas, Rosebud-Lott, sr.
Ends/outside linebackers — Randall Rutledge, Franklin, jr.; Andrew Washington, Hearne, sr.; Jordan Smith, Teague, jr.
Cornerbacks — High, Teague, sr.; Justin Martin, Hearne, sr.
Safeties — Deantre Mimms, Teague, sr.; Garret McCune, Leon, sr.
Punter — Austin Pomykal, Rosebud-Lott, jr.
SECOND TEAM All-District
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Offense
Quarterback — Jake Russ, Franklin, sr.
Running backs — Willie Moore, Marlin, sr.; Brandon Butler, Rosebud-Lott, sr.; Alonzo Gurode, Hearne, sr.; British Walker, Franklin, sr.; DeAndre Thompson, Rosebud-Lott, soph.
Wide receivers — Christ Mitchell, Hearne, sr.; Ben Guthrie, Rosebud-Lott, sr.; Jonathan Eiman, Franklin, jr.
Tight ends — Colton Brown, Teague, jr.; Oscar Wade, Franklin, sr.
Guards — Roy Vasquez, Teague, sr.; Wayne Cloat, Franklin, sr.
Center — Danny Bancroft, Franklin, sr.
Tackles — Porfirio Vallejo, Hearne, sr.; Justin Suiters, Marlin, sr.
Place-kicker — Oscar Pena, Marlin, soph.
Defense
Linemen — Jeff Massey, Teague, sr.; Skyler Bosley, Franklin, jr.
Inside linebackers — Austin Pomykal, Rosebud-Lott, jr.; Steven Knight, Franklin, jr.; Nicholas Swain, Hearne, sr.; Rodney Dooley, Franklin, sr.; William Moten, Hearne, sr.; Nat Thomas, Marlin, soph.
Ends/outside linebackers — Adryan Howard, Rosebud-Lott, sr.; Quinn Taylor, Hearne, sr.; Willie Moore, Marlin, sr.
Cornerbacks — Rodney Fluker, Marlin, sr.; DeMarcus Blue, Hearne, jr.; Chris Cole, Franklin, sr.
Safeties — Jake Russ, Franklin, sr.; Kenneth Jones, Hearne, jr.
Punter — Oscar Pena, Marlin, soph.
2008 Class 2A All-State Team
December 15, 2008
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CLASS 2A
FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Off. Player of the Year — Wes Wood, Sr., Muleshoe
Off. line — Austin Bamert, Jr., Muleshoe; Michael Brown, Sr., Lexington; Marshal Head, Sr., Muleshoe; Alex Lowry, Sr., Caddo Mills; Chase Stuckey, Sr., Salado; End/Receiver — Cody Bullard, Sr., Early; Victor Vasquez, Sr., Muleshoe; Quarterback — Wes Wood, Sr., Muleshoe; Running back — D.J. Burleson, Jr., Omaha Paul Pewitt; Nathan Jeffery, Jr., Caddo Mills; Joseph Maldonado, Sr., Hebbronville; Kicker — Justin Bergstrom, Jr., Frankston.
FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Def. Player of the Year — Carl Moore, Sr., Daingerfield
Def. line — Cody Cross, Sr., Bangs; Trevor Leeson, Sr., Kermit; Andrew Washington, Sr., Hearne; Cooper Washington, Soph., Muleshoe; Linebacker — Julius Hurndon, Sr., Daingerfield; Carl Moore, Sr., Daingerfield; Bryan Waters, Sr., Winona; Def. back — Justin Allbritton, Fr., Anahuac; Creede Breeding, Sr., Childress; LaVocheya Cooper, Jr., Arp; Thomas McDonald, Soph., Corsicana Mildred; Punter — Will Allen, Sr., Arp.
SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Off. line — Damian Bailey, Sr., Coahoma; Cam Feldt, Jr., Pilot Point; Dylan Klare, Jr., Refugio; Robbie Riehs, Sr., Vanderbilt Industrial; Zarkevian Williams, Sr., Daingerfield; End/Receiver — Jourdan Ortiz, Jr., Refugio; Darius Rogers, Jr., Edgewood; Quarterback — Lloyd Chisum, Sr., Crane; Running back — James Green, Sr., Teague; Daniel Thompson, Sr., West Rusk; Peyton Rogers, Sr., Abernathy; Tyren Watts, Jr., New Waverly; Kicker — Blake Wiest, Jr., Henrietta.
Def. line — Bo Adams, Sr., Refugio; Tyler Coker, Sr., Salado; Zavian Gilstrap, Jr., Daingerfield; Eric Graham, Sr., Panhandle; Andrew Hudson, Sr., Bushland; Colby Skidmore, Sr., Panhandle; Linebacker — Tracy Morgan, Jr., Clarksville; Trevor Wait, Sr., White Oak; John Stelly, Sr., Hardin; Def. back — Scott Irvin, Jr., Daingerfield; Nathan Jeffery, Jr., Caddo Mills; Victor Vasquez, Sr., Muleshoe; Derrick Vasta, Sr., Troy; Jerome Whetstone, Jr., Omaha Paul Pewitt; Punter — Tyler Newberry, Sr., Merkel.
HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE
Off. line — Corbin Benner, Clyde; Adam Betts, Kerens; Jarren Easley, Hawley; Gabe Garcia, Crane; Sammy Garcia, Idalou; Derek Hayes, Teague; Justin Kyle, Bangs; Austin Lunsford, Garrison; Ty McDowell, Clyde; David Orange, Troy; Phillip Ramirez, Eastland; Richard Stogner, Cisco; Taylor Tarr, White Oak; Lafrenzo Thomas, Hearne; Joe Wells, Cisco; Braston Williams, Omaha Paul Pewitt; End/Receiver — Stephen Alfred, Newton; Justin Carrasco, Crane; Dalton DeLeon, Coleman; Jordan Finney, Honey Grove; Terry Land, Pottsboro; Cyler Matlock, Bowie; Randy Musgrave, Kirbyville; Trent Overly, Lone Oak; Ray Ramirez, Muleshoe; Cordell Roberson, Jefferson; Marquis Toliver, Rice Consolidated; Quarterback — Tyler Boyd, Daingerfield; Brittan Dodwell, Lone Oak; Pat Faulk, Kerens; Reid Golson, Grandview; Aaron Hazelwood, Kirbyville; Thor Long, Callisburg; Sean Reagan, Idalou; Zach Williams, Melissa; Scott Zimmerle, Danbury; Running back — Matt Anderson, Vanderbilt Industrial; Tanner Cook, Idalou; Zaccheaus Foster, Rice Consolidated; Orlando Humble, White Oak; Joseph Mayfield, Tuscola Jim Ned; Deoir McNeil, Anahuac; Kicker — Will Allen, Arp; Ben Baecker, Rogers; Travis Block, Caddo Mills; Bobby Dorman, Callisburg; Steven Hobratschk, Littlefield; Eric Martinez, Refugio.
HONORABLE MENTION DEFENSE
Def. line — Robert Boykins, Anahuac; Garrett Chapman, Ballinger; Sammy Cisneros, Gunter; Chris Dorsey, Rice Consolidated; Chase Dube, Lexington; Kirby Hayes, Quitman; Alex Lowry, Caddo Mills; Sean Reagan, Idalou; Jeremy Smith, Paris Chisum; Stormy Smothers, Cisco; Caleb Stone, Bangs; Carter Street, Pilot Point; Braylon Williams, West Rusk; Linebacker — Karl Anderson, Pilot Point; Walt Clifton, Goldthwaite; Dustin Hamilton, Rogers; Marshall Head, Muleshoe; Michael Head, Muleshoe; Kolby Hogan, Harmony; Mike Jenkins, Newton; Kody Johnston, Crawford; JC Johnson, Colorado City; Trevor Kitts, Bushland; Chase McCage, Callisburg; Trey McGowan, Kerens; Robert Medina, Cisco; Justin , Crane; Cameron Mitchell, Anahuac; Keaton Parrish, Tom Bean; Dadrian Powell, New Waverly; Patrick Prince, Salado; Hector Rodriguez, McGregor; Chris Sadberry, Holliday; Preston Stephens, Corsicana Mildred; Damian Stevens, Rice Consolidated; Bear Tamburin, Gunter; Travis Tuckness, Brady; Ryan Villarreal, Santa Rosa; Garrett Williams, Arp; Thomas Williams, Hearne; Lane Wood, Muleshoe; Def. back — Zach Allen, Winnsboro; Fernie Barrio, Littlefield; Beau Brewer, New Diana; Pat Faulk, Kerens; Ty Hodges, Tuscola Jim Ned; Broderick Jackson, Kirbyville; Nathan Kalina, Ballinger; Grant Lawrence, Bangs; Brayden Little, Holliday; Shane Morris, Early; Cory Pippen, Cisco; Dedtrick Smith, Frankston; Wes Strickland, Lone Oak; Jacob Wheeler, Winona; Punter — Steven Hobratschk, Littlefield; John Ruzich, Panhandle; Blake Wiest, Henrietta.
Breaking down high school football playoff scenarios In Waco Area
November 6, 2008
When it gets to Week 10 of the high school football season, there’s always one question that comes up above all others — who’s going to be in the playoffs?
Well, in some cases, it’s real simple. Take a quick look at the standings and everything makes since. In others, you can look at the standings long enough that everything seems possible — except finding an answer.
In those districts, the point differential makes all the difference, and sometimes — if that doesn’t decide it — a quick flip of a coin will determine whether a team goes to the postseason or home.
In any case, below is a list of potential playoff scenarios that could play out based on Friday night’s results (district records of teams still in playoff contention in parentheses).
District 16-4A: Midway (6-0) can finish an undefeated run through district play with a road win over Waxahachie (5-1) on Friday. Waxahachie and Ennis (5-1) have also secured playoff spots. The fourth and final spot has yet to be decided, but Waco High has the inside track.
If Midlothian (2-4) beats Waco High and Corsicana (2-4) beats Cleburne, Waco High (3-3), Corsicana and Midlothian will end up in a three-way tie.
This district uses point differential with an 18-point cap to break three-way ties, and Midlothian would need to meet the cap against Waco High on Friday to throw the race to a coin flip. A Waco High win or loss by less than 18 gives the Lions the fourth spot and Division I (big school) berth along with Midway. Ennis and Waxahachie would be the Division II (small school) teams.
District 12-5A: A Copperas Cove (5-1) win over 1-8 Harker Heights gives the Bulldawgs the outright district championship. Cove will be the No. 1 small-school team.
After that it gets hairy.
There’s the potential for a four-way tie for second between Temple (4-2), Ellison (4-2), A&M Consolidated (3-3) and Shoemaker (3-3). Even more fun, they all play each other this week — four teams competing for three playoff spots.
Ellison is in with a win over A&M Consolidated, out with a loss. A&M Consolidated is in with a win or Shoemaker loss to Temple. Shoemaker is in with a win over Temple or Ellison loss to A&M Consolidated. Temple is in with a win over Shoemaker, an A&M Consolidated win over Ellison or Ellison win by seven or fewer points.
District 7-3A: China Spring (4-0) has clinched a playoff spot and would finish an undefeated season with a win over Gatesville (2-2). Glen Rose (3-1) needs a win over Hillsboro to secure second place.
West needs a win over 0-9 Whitney or a Gatesville loss to China Spring. Gatesville needs to upset China Spring and get a Whitney upset over West (2-2). Should Gatesville get both, it would go Division I, with China Spring and Glen Rose as Division II participants. Any other scenario puts China Spring in Division I and Glen Rose and West in Division II.
District 19-3A: La Vega (4-0) needs a win over Lorena (2-2) on Friday to finish undefeated in district play. Mexia (3-1) is in second and has clinched a playoff spot.
The Blackcats will hold onto second place if they beat Groesbeck (2-2). If they lose to the Goats and Lorena falls to La Vega, Groesbeck would be second and Mexia third. La Vega would be big school, Groesbeck and Mexia small.
If Groesbeck falls to Mexia, La Vega beats Lorena and Robinson (1-3) beats Connally, it’s a three-way tie for third. Robinson is the beneficiary here, with a point-differential edge on Groesbeck and Lorena. But if Lorena, Groesbeck and Robinson all lose, Lorena gets in based on its head-to-head win over Groesbeck.
If Lorena beats La Vega and Groesbeck beats Mexia, it becomes a three-way tie for second and goes to a point differential with a 14 cap. In that case, if Mexia loses by less than 13 points, it stays second. If Groesbeck wins and covers the 13 points, it takes second and the top Division II spot, while Mexia is the second small school.
District 20-3A: Palestine Westwood (4-0) and Crockett (3-1) have locked down the No. 1 and 2 spots, respectively, and will be the Division II teams. The winner of Friday’s game between Athens (2-2) and Brownsboro (1-3) will be the Division I representative.
District 24-3A: Navasota (5-0) has clinched a share of the district title and the Division I spot. A Cameron (4-1) win over Caldwell (3-2) would put the Yoemen in second and give them the No. 1 spot in Division II.
If Caldwell bumps off Cameron and Rockdale (3-2) beats Taylor, it’s a three-way tie for second. Caldwell would need to beat Cameron by 14 or more to get in. Anything less, and it’s Cameron and Rockdale, with the Tigers as the No. 2 small school.
District 16-2A: Troy (6-0) and McGregor (5-1) face off Friday with the district title on the line. Regardless of which team wins, Troy will be the big school with McGregor as the top small school.
Crawford (4-2) needs to beat Moody to claim the other Division II spot, while Hamilton (4-2) needs to beat Hico and have Moody upset Crawford.
District 20-2A: Franklin (4-0), which has clinched a playoff berth as one of the small-school teams, faces a Teague (3-1) team that will be the district’s big school.
Hearne (2-2) travels to Rosebud-Lott (2-2), with the winner claiming the final Division II berth.
District 21-1A: Everything’s set here. Itasca (5-0) is the district champion and top Division II school. Axtell (4-1) will be the Division I team and faces Dawson (4-1), the No. 2 small school, for second place in the district.
District 22-1A: Mart (4-0) is the district champion, while Bremond (3-1) is second.
Lovelady (2-2) travels to face Normangee (2-2), with the winner taking the final playoff spot. If Lovelady wins, it’s the big school, while Mart and Bremond go small. If Normangee wins, it’s the No. 2 small school behind Bremond, and Mart goes Division I.
District 25-1A: Goldthwaite (4-0) will be the Division I team and faces Meridian (3-1), with the winner claiming the district title. If Meridian loses and Bosqueville and Chilton both win, there will be a three-way tie for second between those schools. The point differential is a wash, so it would go to a coin flip, with the “odd man” taking second place. It would then go to the head-to-head matchup between the two remaining teams to determine third.
The two schools that come out of the coin flip will go Division II.
TAPPS Div. 3, Dist. 3: Reicher (2-0) is the district champion.
TAPPS Div. 3, Dist. 3: Texas Christian Academy (0-4) has been eliminated from playoff contention. Hallettsville Sacred Heart (4-0) is the district champion.
Six-man Div. 1, Dist. 13: Abbott (5-0) is the district champion. Milford (4-1) plays at Kopperl (3-2) for the other playoff berth.
Six-man Div. 1, Dist. 14: Trinidad (4-0) is the district champion. Penelope (3-1) hosts Oakwood (3-1) for the other playoff berth.
Six-man Div. 2, Dist. 14: Star (3-0) will host Sidney (3-0) for the district championship. Both teams are in the playoffs.
Six-man Div. 2, Dist. 15: Morgan (2-1) travels to Walnut Springs (3-0), hoping to make it a three-way tie for the district title between those two and Laird Hill Leveretts Chapel (3-1). A Walnut Springs win sends it and Leveretts Chapel to the playoffs.
Six-man TAPPS Div. 2, Dist. 2: Parkview Christian has been eliminated. Duncanville ChristWay (3-0) is the district champion
By Jason Orts
Waco Tribune-Herald staff writer
