The West Brook program is one of Region 3's best turnaround stories of late.  Current head coach Craig Stump took over in 2005 after the program endured seven consecutive losing seasons (1998-2004).  West Brook recorded two wins or fewer in four of those seven seasons.  In Stump’s first season (05), West Brook posted an 8-2 record and advanced to the post-season for the first time since 1997.  The Bruins advanced to the third round in that Hurricane Rita shortened season in which three regular season games were cancelled.   The Bruins returned to the third round in 2006 and posted a 9-4 record.  And last year, West Brook earned its first double digit win season (10-2) since 1997.  West Brook lost 36-33 in the second round to a previously unbeaten Fort Bend Clements team.

         The Bruins return nine all-district players from last year’s 10-win team and should field one of the state's most explosive offenses.  Eight starters return from a unit that ranked 21st in the state in scoring, putting up 35.7 points per game and averaging 12.6 points above what their opponents allowed. 

          Senior QB Christian Louis (6’1 210) and senior RB Christine Michael (5’11 195) spearhead the group of Bruins returning on offense.  Louis added balance to the offense last year and passed for over 2,000 yards with a 61% completion percentage and 18 TD's to just 9 interceptions.  Michael is one of the state's most gifted runners and has rushed for 2,556 yards and 45 touchdowns in two years while splitting carries.  This year, Michael figures to be the feature back, and he is more than capable of reaching or eclipsing the 2,000 yard mark. Together, Louis and Michael form one of the state’s best and most experienced backfield combinations.

         When Louis goes to the air, he’ll have experienced targets in seniors Ryan Grant (6’2 180), Chris Pinson (5’8 150), and Jordan Garrett (5’11 205).  Christine Michael is also a dangerous receiving threat out of the backfield. 

          As impressive as West Brook's skill talent is, the offensive line should be one of the team’s strong points.  Seniors Nick Andrepoint (6’2 245), Markel McCartney (6’1 250), Michael Broussard (6’1 260), Cedric Franklin (6’3 290) and Chris Durgin (6’2 250) lead a very experienced group up front..

         The defense won’t be as experienced as the offense, but the Bruins do return key talent on this side of the ball.  Senior defensive lineman Roland Bordelon (6’4 250) earned all-district honors as a junior and fits the Bruin mold of long, lean and mean up front.  The most experienced part of the defense is the linebacking crew.  Seniors Taylor Reed (6’1 195), Adorian Underwood (5’11 205) and Malcolm Williams (6’3 195) all have starting experience.  Reed was an all-district selection in 2007.  Jordan Garrett, mentioned above at receiver, will contribute in the secondary also as will Ryan Grant.  West Brook doesn’t field huge rosters, so it is not uncommon for certain skill players to go both ways.

          A very challenging non-district slate featuring Westfield , Eisenhower and Katy will launch West Brook directly into the season, but they get two of those at Durley Stadium.  The lone road game is at Thorne against Eisenhower.  The Bruins scrimmage Lufkin at home to start.  Realignment moved Humble and Atascocita out of 21-5A, but brought in North Shore.  Despite the tough schedule, this Bruin team has the potential to be Stump’s best squad yet, and it wouldn’t be shocking if West Brook emerges as a region contender in Division 2.