’11 Gridiron Guide: Region 4 District Previews

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1. Cibolo Steele (2131) *DIV 2
2. Converse Judson (3091) *DIV 1
3. New Braunfels (2252) *DIV 2
4. SA Wagner (2498)*DIV 1
5. Seguin (2092)
6. San Marcos (2086)

How we fared in 2010…
Actual Finish (Projected Finish)

1. Cibolo Steele (2)
2. New Braunfels (3)
3. Converse Judson (1)
4. SA Wagner (4)
5. Seguin (6)
6. San Marcos (5)

Offensive MVP:
QB Tommy Armstrong, Sr., Steele
RB Quaylon Jones, Sr., Judson

Defensive MVP:
LB Charles Wort, Sr., New Braunfels		 Who’s In:

1. Steele – The defending Division 2 state champs will take the field with enough experience, talent and coaching to repeat last year’s feat. QB Armstrong, RB/DB Sterns, RB Stockton, DB Huhn are guys that played an integral part in ’10 and return for ’11.

2. Judson - This could be a special year for the Rockets. With 13 starters returning, including guys like RB Jones and LB Moody, we expect the Rockets to really battle Steele for district bragging rights.

3. New Braunfels - You can always expect a well-coached and disciplined Unicorn squad. As a result, they are strong in the trenches which leads to a solid ground game and a tough defense. LB Charles Wort plays at 110 mph and really sets the tone.

4. Wagner – The Thunderbirds are yet another team in this district that can excel defensively. With 6 starters back on this side of the ball, we’re expecting them to be around – 8 ADS which bodes well for grabbing the fourth spot.

Work to do:

5. Seguin – will be in rebuilding-mode in a very tough district
6. San Marcos – low on numbers and time with new coach
Cibolo Steele (14-2, 5-0)
New Braunfels (6-5, 4-1)
Converse Judson (7-5, 3-2)
SA Wagner (7-7, 2-3)
Seguin (2-8, 1-4)
San Marcos (0-10, 0-5)
1. Cibolo Steele: + 7.9
2. Converse Judson: + 4.4
3. New Braunfels: + 1.1
4. SA Wagner: – 1.2
5. Seguin: – 6.6
6. San Marcos: – 14.3
1. Cibolo Steele: – 10.7
2. New Braunfels: – 7.0
3. SA Wagner: – 5.9
4. Converse Judson: – 3.1
5. Seguin: + 4.4
6. San Marcos: + 18.8

1. SA Reagan (2476) *DIV 2
2. SA MacArthur (2580) *DIV 2
3. SA Madison (3343) *DIV 1
4. SA Roosevelt (2860) *DIV 1
5. SA Johnson (2259)
6. SA Churchill (2953)
7. SA Lee (2686.5)

How we fared in 2010…
Actual Finish (Projected Finish)

1. SA MacArthur (3)
2. SA Churchill (6 )
3. SA Roosevelt (4)
4. SA Madison (2)
5. SA Reagan (1)
6. SA Johnson (5)
7. SA Lee (7)


Offensive MVPs:
RB Darik Dillard, Sr., MacArthur
QB Trevor Knight, Sr., Reagan

Defensive MVP:
DE Calvin Middlebrooks, Sr., Churchill

 Who’s In:

1. Reagan - As previously mentioned, top notch quarterbacks can carry a team at this level. QB Knight has the ability to do just that, but not without the help of weapons like WR Hays, WR Knight, TE Kerstetter and the best offensive line in the district.

2. MacArthur - The Brahmas absolutely lit up the scoreboard last year. 1,900 yard rusher RB Dillard returns along with backfield partner Troy Brown to give them another potent 1-2 punch. They’ll be starting fresh at the QB position and on defense.

3. Madison - The Mavs showed promise with victories over Steele, Judson, Roosevelt and Reagan last season. This is always a game group, but will need to show enough improvement on defense to prevent offensive shootouts against the likes of Reagan or Mac.

Fighting It Out:

4. Roosevelt - A 7-4 record seems to be the magical number because that’s how they’ve finished the last three seasons. There’s always talent in the program and will need to tap into that to fill some key positions.

5. Johnson – The Jags are well-positioned to make a run at their first playoff appearance. 15 starters return including QB Mokry who tallied around 1,500 total yards last season. This will be an improved and cohesive football team.

6. Churchill – Despite the sixth-place projection, the Chargers should be right in the thick of the race for a playoff spot. This is always one of the deeper districts in the state. DE Middlebrooks is a defensive standout.

Work To Do:

7. Lee – Needs significant improvement to crack the top 4
SA MacArthur (12-2, 5-1)
SA Churchill (7-4, 4-2)
SA Roosevelt (7-4, 4-2)
SA Madison (7-4, 4-2)
SA Reagan (5-5, 2-4)
SA Johnson (4-6, 2-4)
SA Lee (1-9, 0-6)
1. SA MacArthur: + 15.3
2. SA Madison: + 5.2
3. SA Churchill: + 3.4
4. SA Reagan: + 0.4
5. SA Roosevelt: – 0.3
6. SA Johnson: – 0.4
7. SA Lee: – 11.3
1. SA Roosevelt: – 8.0
2. SA Madison: – 4.9
3. SA Churchill: – 4.7
4. SA MacArthur: – 3.9
5. SA Johnson: – 1.3
6. SA Reagan: + 0.5
7. SA Lee: + 15.0

1. SA Brandeis (2196) *DIV 2
2. SA Warren (2895) *DIV 1
3. SA O’Connor (2776) *DIV 2
4. SA Stevens (2978) *DIV 1
5. SA Clark (2585)
6. SA Jay (3068)
7. SA Marshall (2554)
8. SA Holmes (2479)
9. SA Taft (2844)

How we fared in 2010…
Actual Finish (Projected Finish)

1. SA Brandeis (1)
2. SA Stevens (3)
3. SA Warren (7)
4. SA O’Connor (4)
5. SA Clark (2)
6. SA Jay (6)
7. SA Marshall (8)
8. SA Holmes (9)
9. SA Taft (5)


Offensive MVP:
QB Rex Dausin, Sr., Warren

Defensive MVP:
DB Tyler Chapa, Sr., Warren

 Who’s In:

1. Brandeis - Undefeated in district last season, the Broncos still have the talent edge thanks to players like OL Marrs (Oklahoma) and DB Blake (9+ offers). RB Ynclan averaged nearly 8 ypc in part-time duty. 10 total starters are back.

2. Warren - If anyone can mount a challenge to knock off Brandeis, it’s the Warriors. This group isn’t far behind in the talent department and returns two more starters than the Broncos. Experience back in key positions could make the difference.

Fighting It Out:

3. O’Connor - This was a young group last season that worked their way into the playoffs. The Panthers have difference makers at the skill positions. As long as they continue to progress on both sides of the ball, they’ll win the battle for a playoff spot.

4. Stevens - The Falcons are coming off an 11 win season and their best since opening in 2006. Each year they’ve shown improvement winning 1, 4, 7, 7 and 11 games, respectively. Filling the void of now graduated ATH Mykkele Thompson will be the key.

5. Clark – Once again, the Cougars will be right in the thick of the race for a playoff spot. The advantage they hold over O’Connor and Stevens is a returning QB in Kern (Arizona). Struggled defensively against 3 of the 4 teams above last season (+11.5 ADS).

Work To Do:

6. Jay – 3-0 in ’10 against the teams below. 14 starters return.
7. Marshall – competitive on defense, but needs more on offense
8. Holmes – needs to show major improvement on defense
9. Taft - winless in district last season and low on experience
SA Brandeis (9-3, 8-0)
SA Stevens (11-4, 7-1)
SA Warren (8-4, 6-2)
SA O’Connor (5-7, 4-4)
SA Clark (4-6, 4-4)
SA Jay (3-7, 3-5)
SA Marshall (3-7, 3-5)
SA Holmes (3-7, 1-7)
SA Taft (1-9, 0-8)
1. SA Holmes: + 9.0
2. SA Stevens: + 8.7
3. SA Brandeis: + 6.2
4. SA Clark: + 3.6
5. SA Warren: + 2.5
6. SA O’Connor: + 0.5
7. SA Jay: – 6.6
8. SA Taft: – 15.9
9. SA Marshall: – 17.1
1. SA Brandeis: – 9.1
2. SA Warren: – 7.1
3. SA Stevens: – 1.1
4. SA Clark: – 1.0
5. SA Marshall: – 0.8
6. SA Taft: + 1.0
7. SA O’Connor: + 5.1
8. SA Jay: + 5.5
9. SA Holmes: + 16.4

1. SA East Central (2492) *DIV 2
2. CC Carroll (2291) *DIV 2
3. SA Southwest (3043) *DIV 1
4. CC King (2497) *DIV 1
5. South San Antonio (2243)
6. SA Highlands (2096)

How we fared in 2010…
Actual Finish (Projected Finish)

1. SA East Central (3)
2. CC Carroll (2)
3. SA Southwest (1)
4. CC King (4)
5. South San Antonio (5)
6. SA Highlands (6)


Offensive MVP:
RB Chris Armstrong, Sr., East Central

Defensive MVP:
DB Nicholas Coleman, Sr., East Central

 Who’s In:

1. East Central - With 14 starters (7 off, 7 def) returning from their undefeated district run last year, it’s safe to say the Hornets are overwhelming favorite. Recruiters are making frequent trips to see DB Coleman, DB Jupe and RB Armstrong.

2. Carroll - The Tigers have made six consecutive trips to the playoffs and that streak shouldn’t be in jeopardy this year. New HC Tony Trevino can look to talented sophomore QB Cantu to help keep things rolling in the right direction.

Fighting It Out:

3. Southwest - Despite being younger at many spots, the Dragon ground game should be strong thanks to OL Cooper and a couple other experienced bodies up front. Southwest travels to Corpus this season to face King.

4. King - Some locals expect King to be much improved this season on the strength of 13 returning starters and maybe even get their first win over Carroll since 2002. It remains to be seen if they’ll reach those heights, but a playoff berth looks likely.

Work To Do:

5. South SA – competitive in ’10, could spoil someone’s party
6. Highlands – most experience back in the district, 0-10 in ’10
SA East Central (7-4, 5-0)
CC Carroll (6-5, 4-1)
SA Southwest (4-7, 3-2)
CC King (5-6, 2-3)
South San Antonio (1-9, 1-4)
SA Highlands (0-10, 0-5)
1. SA East Central: + 6.1
2. CC King: – 3.3
3. SA Southwest: – 4.3
4. South San Antonio: – 4.9
5. CC Carroll: – 5.4
6. SA Highlands: – 15.9
1. CC Carroll: – 4.6
2. SA East Central: – 3.5
3. SA Southwest: + 3.2
4. South San Antonio: + 5.4
5. CC King: + 7.9
6. SA Highlands: + 10.5

1. Laredo United (3464) *DIV 1
2. Laredo Alexander (2630) *DIV 2
3. Del Rio (2977) *DIV 1
4. Eagle Pass (2123) *DIV 2
5. Laredo Johnson (2239)
6. Laredo United South (2671)
7. Eagle Pass Winn (1946)
8. Laredo Cigarroa (1584)
9. Laredo Martin (1864)
10. Laredo Nixon (2003)

How we fared in 2010…
Actual Finish (Projected Finish)

1. Laredo United (2)
2. Laredo Alexander (5)
3. Del Rio (1 )
4. Eagle Pass (3)
5. Laredo United South (8)
6. Laredo Johnson (4)
7. Laredo Cigarroa (7)
8. Laredo Martin (10)
9. Laredo Nixon (6)
10. Eagle Pass Winn (9)

Offensive MVP:
QB Brian Swain, Sr., Alexander

Defensive MVP:
LB Daniel Flores, Sr., Eagle Pass		 Who’s In:

1. United – The Longhorns were head and shoulders above the rest of the district last season and brings back enough experience to continue that in ’11. RB Billy Williams should be around the 2,000 yard mark this season.

2. Alexander - Arguably, the two best players in the district return for the Bulldogs in QB Brian Swain and RB/ATH Xavier Scaggs. Points will come in bunches, but defensive improvement will determine if they can mount a challenge for the top spot.

3. Del Rio – The Rams make a strong case for having the most talent in the district. With 10 starters back and being right around the +/- 5 mark in AOS and ADS last season, a top four spot is a certainty.

4. Eagle Pass - The first thing that stands out about EP is their defense. They were able to hold the top three to at least 10 points below their average scoring output last season. Barring any significant drop-off, that’s a great sign.

Work to do:

5. Johnson – building a foundation for success
6. United South – all-district QB Camarillo returns
7. Winn – most experience back in the district
8. Cigarroa – offense should see considerable improvement
9. Martin – low on numbers and experience
10. Nixon – ranked last in the district on defense
Laredo United (10-2, 9-0)
Laredo Alexander (10-3, 7-2)
Del Rio (8-3, 7-2)
Eagle Pass (8-3, 7-2)
Laredo United South (4-6, 4-5)
Laredo Johnson (5-5, 4-5)
Laredo Cigarroa (4-6, 3-6)
Laredo Martin (2-8, 2-7)
Laredo Nixon (1-9, 1-8)
Eagle Pass Winn (1-9, 1-8)
1. Laredo United: + 17.9
2. Laredo Alexander: + 11.7
3. Del Rio: + 5.7
4. Eagle Pass: + 3.4
5. Laredo United South: – 4.1
6. Laredo Martin: – 8.3
7. Laredo Johnson: – 10.9
8. Laredo Nixon: – 11.0
9. Eagle Pass Winn: – 12.6
10. Laredo Cigarroa: – 13.7
 1. Laredo United: – 10.8
2. Eagle Pass: – 7.7
3. Laredo Johnson: – 6.1
4. Del Rio: – 5.3
5. Laredo Alexander: – 1.7
6. Eagle Pass Winn: + 5.1
7. Laredo Martin: + 7.0
8. Laredo Cigarroa: + 8.0
9. Laredo United South: + 11.5
10. Laredo Nixon: + 14.2

1. Mi. Sharyland (2767.5) *DIV 1
2. McA. Memorial (2243.5) *DIV 2
3. McAllen (2358) *DIV 1
4. McAllen Rowe (2174) *DIV 2
5. La Joya Palmview (2512)
6. Mission (2118)
7. Donna (3281)
8. La Joya (2379)

How we fared in 2010…
Actual Finish (Projected Finish)

1. Mission Sharyland (1)
2. McAllen Rowe (7)
3. McAllen Memorial (4)
4. McAllen (2)
5. La Joya Palmview (6)
6. Mission (5)
7. Donna (3)
8. La Joya (8)


Offensive MVP:
QB Matthew Kaufmann, Sr., Memorial

Defensive MVP:
DB Jacob Rodriguez, Sr., Sharyland

 Who’s In:

1. Sharyland – The class of the district every year. There’s a large gap as far as overall talent and production behind the Rattlers. The strength of this year’s squad is the skill positions on both sides of the ball, most notably, DB Jacob Rodriguez.

2. Memorial – If there’s a team that can challenge Sharyland for the top spot, it’s four-year starter QB Kaufmann and the Mustangs. Eight starters back on defense gives them a real reason to believe they can reach those heights.

3. McAllen - Experience back at QB is always plays a key role, but eight starters back on defense should result in significant improvement. A playoff qualifier last season, another trip should be in the cards.

Fighting It Out:

4. Rowe - Early growing pains might be evident with this new group, however, they’ll be in decent shape if they can progress like they did over the course of last season. The district contest against Palmview could be the decider.

5. Palmview – With a little more luck, the Lobos could have finished as high as second in the district last season. A new QB steps in, but there’s plenty of experience back that will be better due to last year’s battle.

Work to do:

6. Mission - low on experience and offensive difference makers
7. Donna - the tradition is there, but the offensive punch isn’t
8. La Joya – low on experience and winless in ’10
Mission Sharyland (10-2, 7-0)
McAllen Rowe (5-6, 5-2)
McAllen Memorial (9-4, 5-2)
McAllen (4-7, 4-3)
La Joya Palmview (5-5, 3-4)
Mission (4-6, 2-5)
Donna (4-6, 2-5)
La Joya (2-8, 0-7)
1. Mission Sharyland: + 14.4
2. La Joya Palmview: + 12.0
3. McAllen: + 7.6
4. McAllen Memorial: + 2.9
5. McAllen Rowe: + 0.2
6. Mission: – 5.0
7. Donna: – 11.0
8. La Joya: – 16.2
1. Mission Sharyland: – 11.5
2. McAllen Rowe: – 5.0
3. Donna: – 3.0
4. McAllen Memorial: – 2.9
5. Mission: + 1.7
6. McAllen: + 2.2
7. La Joya Palmview: + 10.8
8. La Joya: + 12.8

1. Harlingen (2778) *DIV 1
2. Edinburg (2927) *DIV 1
3. PSJA (2604) *DIV 2
4. PSJA North (2488) *DIV 2
5. PSJA Memorial (2396)
6. Edinburg North (2660)
7. Harlingen South (2240)
8. Edinburg Economedes (2545)

How we fared in 2010…
Actual Finish (Projected Finish)

1. Harlingen (1 )
2. Edinburg (5)
3. PSJA Memorial (7)
4. PSJA (2)
5. PSJA North (4)
6. Edinburg Economedes (6)
7. Edinburg North (3)
8. Harlingen South (7)

Offensive MVP:
QB Kevin Ledesma, Sr., Harlingen

Defensive MVP:
DB Sal Martinez, Sr., Edinburg

 Who’s In:

1. Harlingen – Similar to the previous few districts, the top team is head and shoulders above the rest. Luckily for all of us fans, we get to see how they stack up outside of the region against Abilene. These are the games that will help the Cards take it to another level.

2. Edinburg – We like the Bobcats in this spot largely because of their strength on the defensive end. DB Sal Martinez is a big-time playmaker and an easy choice for Defensive MVP. He joins six other starters back from the district’s top defense.

3. PSJA - The Bears look likely for a return trip to the playoffs in ’11. Last year, the Bears excelled defensively. This year, a majority of the experience returns on offense. We expect a better balance between the two units which should equal a better team overall.

Fighting It Out:

4. PSJA North - It’s hard to believe a 7-3 North missed out on the playoffs last season, but that’s what happened after a week 10 loss to PSJA. An early district matchup with Memorial will likely be the bubble decider this season.

5. Memorial – Coming off of their best season in program history, the Wolverines are rightfully full of belief. That’s a quality that shouldn’t be underestimated. Having said that, there’s quite a bit of rebuilding that needs to be done to match last year’s group.

Work to do:

6. Edin. North – improved Cougars could notch two or three wins
7. South – one win in the last two seasons, 12 starters back
8. Economedes – new head man could shake things up for the better
Harlingen (12-1, 7-0)
Edinburg (10-2, 5-2)
PSJA Memorial (9-3, 5-2)
PSJA (6-5, 4-3)
PSJA North (7-3, 4-3)
Edinburg Economedes (3-7, 1-6)
Edinburg North (1-9, 1-6)
Harlingen South (1-9, 1-6)
 1. Harlingen: + 18.4
2. PSJA North: + 7.2
3. PSJA Memorial: + 2.7
4. Edinburg: + 2.4
5. PSJA: – 1.9
6. Edinburg North: – 3.9
7. Harlingen South: – 4.3
8. Edinburg Economedes: – 8.2		 1. Edinburg: – 11.6
2. Harlingen: – 9.1
3. PSJA: – 7.6
4. Edinburg Economedes: – 1.9
5. PSJA Memorial: – 1.3
6. PSJA North: – 0.8
7. Edinburg North: + 7.7
8. Harlingen South: + 10.3
1. Weslaco (2427) *DIV 2
 2. San Benito (2681) *DIV 1
3. Los Fresnos (2562) *DIV 1
4. Browns. Pace (2004) *DIV 2
 5. Browns. Porter (2726)
6. Brownsville Hanna (3457)
7. Brownsville Lopez (2249)
8. Brownsville Rivera (2270)

How we fared in 2010…
Actual Finish (Projected Finish)

1. Weslaco (4)
2. Los Fresnos (2)
3. Brownsville Pace (3)
4. San Benito (1)
5. Brownsville Rivera (6 )
6. Brownsville Porter (7)
7. Brownsville Lopez (8)
8. Brownsville Hanna (5)

Offensive MVP:
RB Sam Trejo, Sr., Pace

Defensive MVP:
DB Kyle Carter, Sr., Pace		 Who’s In:

1. Weslaco - When you go undefeated in district with a young team, great things are expected the following year. Additionally, they return eight starters from the district’s #1 offense and seven starters from the district’s #1 defense.

2. San Benito - The Greyhounds used a strong final kick winning three straight to secure a yet another postseason berth last year. We continuously preach the importance of experience on defense and San Benito has plenty of it.

3. Los Fresnos - Just making the playoffs isn’t enough for the Falcons, advancing to the 3rd round is something they’ve achieved three times in the last 5 seasons. An improved offense and another year under Coach Finley will produce positive results.

Fighting It Out:

4. Pace - Pace’s district schedule is back-loaded with Porter, Los Fresnos and Weslaco. DB Carter and DT Encinia give the Vikings two defensive stars to lean on when they’re fighting for their playoff lives down the stretch.

5. Porter - The Cowboys only won two district games last season, but should be much more competitive with 14 starters returning. A win over Pace, in addition to not dropping any to those projected below them, is crucial for them to stay in the race.

Work To Do:

6. Hanna – double-digit starters back, should be much improved
7. Lopez – three district losses by a possession or less in ’10
8. Rivera – several close calls last year, in rebuilding-mode
Weslaco (10-2, 7-0)
Los Fresnos (6-5, 5-2)
Brownsville Pace (6-5, 4-3)
San Benito (4-7, 4-3)
Brownsville Rivera (4-6, 4-3)
Brownsville Porter (3-7, 2-5)
Brownsville Lopez (1-9, 1-6)
Brownsville Hanna (1-9, 1-6)
1. Weslaco: + 13.8
2. San Benito: – 2.7
3. Brownsville Rivera: – 3.7
4. Los Fresnos: – 5.2
5. Brownsville Pace: – 5.4
6. Brownsville Lopez: – 11.4
7. Brownsville Porter: – 13.7
8. Brownsville Hanna: – 16.2
1. Weslaco: – 7.5
2. San Benito: – 1.2
3. Brownsville Pace: – 1.0
4. Los Fresnos: + 0.2
5. Brownsville Lopez: + 5.6
6. Brownsville Hanna: + 6.5
7. Brownsville Porter: + 7.6
8. Brownsville Rivera: + 10.5

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