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Rank |
Team |
'05 Rec. |
District |
Last |
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Lufkin Panthers |
14-1 |
15-5A |
3 |
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Lufkin is loaded up for
another run at a state championship... |
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Southlake Carroll
Dragons |
16-0 |
5-5A |
1 |
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Carroll is reloading
again after another 16-0 state championship season... |
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North Shore
Mustangs |
11-1 |
22-5A |
6 |
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The Mustangs have their
most experienced team since 2003... |
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Lewisville Hebron
Hawks |
16-0 |
6-5A |
NR |
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Defending 4A state
champions make the move to 5A with experienced players... |
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Garland Owls |
10-3 |
10-5A |
16 |
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The Owls have the pieces
in place to emerge as a serious state contender... |
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A&M Consolidated
Tigers |
11-3 |
13-5A |
NR |
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After a semifinal
appearance, the loaded Tigers have their eyes on state... |
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Cypress Falls
Golden Eagles |
9-5 |
17-5A |
NR |
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An experienced squad
targets historical season for Falls program... |
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Katy Tigers |
14-1 |
18-5A |
4 |
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Nine players with
significant varsity experience lead the Tigers... |
|
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Euless Trinity
Trojans |
14-1 |
7-5A |
14 |
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Champion Trojans must
reload their backfield to contend again in '06... |
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Converse Judson
Rockets |
10-5 |
26-5A |
NR |
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A strong core of
returning senior experience leads Judson into 2006... |
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Smithson Valley
Rangers |
13-2 |
26-5A |
12 |
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Reloading Rangers bring
up talent from 19-1 JV squads to stock open spots... |
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The Woodlands
Highlanders |
7-4 |
15-5A |
NR |
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Can the offense generate
enough firepower to compliment a stellar D? |
|
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Richardson
Berkner Rams |
12-1 |
9-5A |
20 |
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This former doormat is
on its way to becoming a perennial contender... |
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Mansfield Summit
Jaguars |
9-3 |
4-5A |
NR |
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Explosive offense and
great special teams could lead Summit to the next level... |
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Houston Lamar
Redskins |
10-1 |
20-5A |
NR |
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Lamar returns more
experience than just about anyone else in Region 3... |
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San Antonio Jay
Mustangs |
9-3 |
27-5A |
NR |
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Jay returns 13 starters,
and aim for double digit wins in 2006... |
|
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Austin Westlake
Chaparrals |
9-2 |
25-5A |
18 |
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The Chaps have their
most talented team since 2001, will it translate on the field? |
|
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Spring Westfield
Mustangs |
11-1 |
16-5A |
2 |
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The Mustangs must
overcome heavy graduation losses to contend again... |
|
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Leander Lions |
10-2 |
14-5A |
17 |
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Leander won 10 games
last year, and have the talent to possibly top that in 06. |
|
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Allen Eagles |
9-3 |
9-5A |
NR |
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The Eagles are loaded on
offense, but can the defense step up? |
|
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Klein Forest
Golden Eagles |
8-3 |
16-5A |
NR |
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The Golden Eagles rely
on a top defense, emerging offense to take the next step... |
|
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Cedar Hill
Longhorns |
7-4 |
8-5A |
NR |
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Twelve starters return
for a team eager to make its mark in the playoffs... |
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San Antonio Clark
Cougars |
9-3 |
28-5A |
NR |
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Can a strong district
toughen the Cougars enough to take the next step? |
|
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Tyler Lee Red
Raiders |
4-6 |
12-5A |
NR |
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After an
uncharacteristic losing season, can the Red Raiders return to
form? |
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Abilene Eagles |
12-1 |
3-5A |
11 |
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The Eagles have huge
holes to fill, but a strong core returns... |
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