1. Cy Creek (3299)

2. Cy Woods (3163)

3. Cy Falls (3373)

4. Cy Ridge (2913)

5. Jersey Village (2989)

6. Cy Springs (2848)

7. Langham Creek (3188)

8. Cy Fair (3199)

RB Jermichael Selders, Sr., Creek QB Colton Huntsman, Sr., Woods

DB Nick Shepard, Sr., Ridge

1. Cy Creek * – The back-to-back defending champs are favored to make it three. The Cougars have multiple district MVP candidates. QB Chuckie Keeton and RB Jermichael Selders are at the top of the list.

2. Cy Woods – Colton Huntsman’s return should be enough to put Woods over the top in the district race. Region 3 gained a young, strong representative in the Wildcats.

3. Cy Falls * – could be the most improved team in the district
4. Cy Ridge – has enough to secure one of the final playoff spots
5. Jersey Village – the Falcons have a top young talent in Victor Brown
6. Cy Springs – could sneak in to grab a playoff spot

7. Langham Creek – graduated a senior dominated class
8. Cy Fair – have yet to recover post-McGuffie
9. Cy Lakes – new school aiming to compete and get a few wins
10. Cy Ranch – another new school looking to build a foundation

1. Alief Taylor – The Lions have the district’s most experienced team and should make the most of a talented group in 2010. Seven All-District players return for the Lions.

2. Aldine Eisenhower – QB James Jones and DB Emmanuel Raspberry will help Ike keep Taylor within arm’s reach. The Eagles are looking for their fourth straight trip to the playoffs.

3. Alief Hastings * – Soph RB Jaquires Johnson is a top young talent
4. Alief Elsik * – Graduate several seniors, have Jr RB Jerry Bynum
5. Aldine – qualified for the playoffs in three of the last four seasons

6. Aldine Nimitz – will build around two all-district returners
7. Aldine Macarthur – 0-18 the last two seasons for the Generals

1. Katy (2794)

2. Katy Cinco Ranch (2826)

3. Houston Memorial (2266)

4. Strake Jesuit (1800)

5. Katy Taylor (2511)

6. Katy Mayde Creek (2779)

7. Katy Seven Lakes (3174)

RB KC Nlemchi, Sr., Cinco Ranch

LB Grant Clifton, Sr., Katy

1. Katy * – The Tigers return the district’s most experienced team and could be in line for a Division 1 berth for the first time since 1997.

2. Cinco Ranch * – Cinco has taken significant strides in the last two seasons. The Cougars are reloading around senior RB KC Nlemchi. The title and playoff placement could come down to Week 10 against Katy.

3. Memorial – Gary Koch’s troops could play spoiler to a KISD district title. QB Wayne Taylor and RB Justin White are a formidable tandem.

4. Strake Jesuit – should improve with a more experienced team in ’10.
5. Katy Taylor – Talented senior class exits, but should stay in the hunt.

6. Mayde Creek – Offensive scheme change could yield better results.
7. Seven Lakes – will they build on first playoff appearance in ’09?
8. Morton Ranch – Improvement expected under HC Dave Meadows

1. Houston Lamar (2995)

2. Houston Westside (2932)

3. Houston Madison (2508)

4. Houston Chavez (2601)

5. Houston Bellaire (3335)

6. Houston Westbury (2080)

7. Houston Milby (2204)

8. Houston MST (2539)

1. Lamar * – The perennial area dark horse is a team to keep an eye on again this year. The Redskins have qualified for the playoffs in 22 of the last 23 seasons.

2. Westside * – The Wolves have quickly established themselves as one of the better Houston area programs since opening in 2000. A playoff appearance this season would be their eight in a row.

3. Madison – Having qualified for the playoffs in 19 of the last 21 seasons, the Marlins are a good bet to be in the show in ’10. A district title push isn’t out of the question either.

4. Chavez – HC Mike Jackson’s program is on the rise
5. Bellaire – must improve defensively to challenge for a playoff spot

6. Westbury – a seven year playoff hiatus at the 5A level

7. Milby – looking for a way back into playoff race
8. Houston MST – the artist formerly known as Sam Houston

1. Beaumont West Brook (2467)

2. North Shore (4416)

3. La Porte (2278)

4. Port Arthur Memorial (2460)

5. Baytown Sterling (2338)

6. Channelview (2285)

1. West Brook * – The Bruins turned things around with a very young team last year and should keep improving with experience. They will be a scary team to face come November.

2. North Shore * – The Mustangs have only lost three district games since the 2000 season (two in ’09). Lost by seven points to the Bruins in Week 10 last season.

3. La Porte – The Bulldogs have one of the region’s most underrated talents in senior RB Anthony Webb and junior LB Chad Sutherland. They are a legitimate dark horse for the district title.

4. PA Memorial – Shocked everyone by beating North Shore last year, but could produce similar results this season with an experienced squad back. The Titans will be improved on both sides of the ball.

5. Sterling – four AD players may have Sterling in contention for POs.
6. Channelview – on the rebound from a 1-9 season

1. Deer Park (3723)

2. Pasadena Memorial (2802)

3. Pasadena Dobie (3455)

4. South Houston (2471)

5. Pasadena (2296)

6. Pasadena Sam Rayburn (2678)

WR Nathan Mourik, Sr., Memorial

DE Taylor Freimuller, Sr., Deer Park

1. Deer Park * – The Deer have seven all-district players back and no Pearland or La Porte blocking the road (only two district losses in ’09).

2. Pasadena Memorial – The Mavs should contend with Deer Park for the district crown and qualify for their fifth straight postseason. ATH Nathan Mourik is the star of this district.

3. Pasadena Dobie * – Longhorns should secure one of the last two playoff spots. This will end a five year playoff drought.

4. South Houston – Realignment and talents like CB Leroy Scott (Texas) and junior S Ken Marshall have put the Trojans in line for their second playoff appearance since 1996.

5. Pasadena High – led by second team all-district RB Kris Ungaeta
6. Sam Rayburn – Senior OL Ben Montes is a top district lineman

1. FB Hightower (2691)

2. FB Elkins (2340)

3. FB Kempner (2543)

4. FB Marshall (1390)

5. FB Willowridge (1463)

1. FB Clements (2805)

2. FB Dulles (2077)

3. FB Travis (2162)

4. FB Bush (2029)

5. FB Austin (2224)

1. FB Hightower * – The Canes changed coaches but still have the talent to keep winning. Junior ATH Bralon Addison is one of the state’s top young talents.

1. FB Clements * – The Rangers barely missed out last year due to the district setup, but are expected to return to the post-season in 2010.

Fighting It Out:
Zone A
2. FB Elkins – one talented class out and another one in for the Knights

3. FB Kempner – returns ten starters from last year’s playoff team

Zone B
2. FB Dulles – Senior RB Jarrell Oliver is a top player in Region 3

3. FB Travis – will build around two first team AD picks on offense

Work To Do:
Zone A

4. FB Marshall – the Buffs usually have several D1 talents

5. FB Willowridge – a major rebuilding job in ’10 after playoffs in ’09

4. FB Bush – a program still looking for it’s first taste of playoff football

5. FB Austin – a good amount of experience back from a winless ’09

1. Pearland (2942)

2. Clear Springs (2482)

3. Brazoswood (2627.5)

4. Dickinson (2239.5)

5. Clear Creek (2429)

6. Clear Lake (3450)

7. Clear Brook (2602)

RB Rickey Lunford, Sr., Brazoswood

LB Trevon Randle, Sr., Springs

1. Pearland * – The Oilers join a very competitive district and should challenge for a title with their returning experience. However, their hands will be full in 24-5A.

2. Clear Springs – Despite being a newer school, Springs has emerged as one of the area’s most talented programs. A well balanced team with top area talent makes the Chargers very dangerous.

3. Brazoswood * – The Bucs were one game away from a state semis appearance last year. Returning arguably the top offensive backfield in the state in RB Rickey Lunford and RB Marqualle Davis.

4. Dickinson – 12 talented starters back, but can they hold off Creek?

5. Clear Creek – Tons of experience back, four years running in POs

6. Clear Lake – missed out with last year’s 3-7 campaign

7. Clear Brook – must work back into playoff contention

8. Alvin – graduated top players from 3-7 team