2010 SuperCentex.com - District Pick
                        1. A&M Consolidated Tigers
                        2. Belton Tigers
                        3. Copperas Cove Bulldawgs
                        4. Bryan Vikings
                        5. Ellison Eagles
                        6. Harker Heights Knights
                        7. Temple Wildcats
                        8. Shoemaker Grey Wolves

A&M Consolidated Tigers

Coach: Jim Slaughter

2009 Record: 7-4, 6-1

2009 Playoff schedule/scores:
L 38-26 to Tyler Lee in the Bi-district round

Key Players:
RB Chris Nutall (5’8”, 175, 4.4)
RB Clint Banks (5’10”, 215, 4.6)

Both Nutall and Banks eclipsed the 1,000 yd mark last year and are poised to do the same this year with Alex Wilson, Dalton Downey, and Cade Shimek returning to the offensive line. Two question marks do remain for the Tigers however:  With only 4 returning defensive starters who going to step up, and who will lead the offense with Justin Brendon and Jacob Bronowski battling for the starting Quarterback job?

Belton Tigers

Coach: Rodney Southern

2009 Record: 10-2, 6-1

2009 Playoff schedule/scores:
W 45-38 over Horn in Bi-District Round
L 24-14 to South Garland in Area Round

Key Players:
QB David Ash (6’2”, 217, 4.7)
WR Adrian Henderson (6’0”, 180, 4.6)
LB Tyler Vail (6’0”, 235, 4.9)
NG Stephen Honeywood (5’10” 260)

If Ash can improve on his numbers from ’09(143-247, 1973 yds, 23 TDs) Belton would truly challenge for the District Title.  With Vail and Honeywood anchoring a defense it’s going to be tough to move the chains against The Tigers.  Belton is arguably the deepest team in 12-5A on both sides of the ball.

Copperas Cove Bulldawgs

Coach: Jack Welch

2009 Record: 8-3, 5-2

2009 Playoff schedule/scores:
L 49-21 to Tyler in Bi-District Round

Key Players:
DL Trevor Valdez (6’4”, 255, 5.0)
DB Brandon Durant (6’1”, 185, 4.4)
OL Cody Elenz (6’5”, 283, 5.2)
RB Will Randolph (5’9”, 175, 4.5)

The strength of the Dawgs continues to be their defense.  Lead by Valdez(42 tackles, 3 sacks) and Durant(143 tackles, 2 INTs) they are a viable contender for the District crown. Austin Greene will take over under center after a 9-1 record as the JV starter.

Bryan Vikings

Coach: Bob Bellard

2009 Record: 5-6, 4-3

2009 Playoff schedule/scores:
L 40-0 to DeSoto in Bi-District Round

Key Players:
RB Nathan Jones (5’10”, 185, 4.5)
WR/S Joseph Bryant (6’4”, 205, 4.6)

Adding Bryant to the both sides off the ball will be key to a defense that struggled last year.  Bryant’s 6’4” frame provides plenty of length to the secondary.  With an improved defense and Jones, who averaged over 8 yards a carry last year, the Vikes might be the sleeper of 12-5A.

Ellison Eagles

Coach: Buddy McBryde

2009 Record: 4-6, 2-5

Key Players:
RB David Cobb (6’0”, 205, 4.5)
FB Devon Hocutt (6’0”, 257, 4.6)
DT Charles Jones (6’0”, 235)
DT Darius Williams (6’0” 258)

Possibly the fastest team in 12-5A.  Will need to improve on a defense that struggled mightily when district play started.  The Eagles should be stingy against the run and will have an experience backfield that should get plenty of attention from college coaches this year. Hocutt has already pledged out to Texas Tech.

Harker Heights Knights

Coach: Mike Mullins

2009 Record: 2-8, 2-5

Key Players:
FS Daevon Brown (5’7”, 170, 4.5)
LB Tyler Babb (6’2”, 220, 4.9)
RB Deandre Jones (6’0”, 180, 4.5)
LB Gerald Warner (6’0”, 200, 4.5)

Coach Mike Mullins is no stranger to tough districts which makes the Knights a very intriguing team to watch this season.  Mullins has made some moves which could prove to be key to the Knights growth in his second year, most notably moving Brandon Bullock from quarterback to wide receiver and handing the reigns to Greg Haynes.

Temple Wildcats

Coach: Bryce Monsen

2009 Record: 4-6, 3-4

Key Players:
DE DeVante Daniels (6’2”, 238, 4.9)
QB Javiah Amos (5’11”, 165, 4.7)
NG Jesus Rodriguez (5’8”, 247, 5.0)
WR Robert Benford (5’5”, 145, 4.6)

The headline for the Wildcats this year will be “Life After Lache”.  With Seadstrunk graduated and only 2 offensive starters returning, the Wildcats have a tough road ahead.  Fullback Marquette Wilson, running back Ronnie Chapman, and Amos will have to shoulder the load.  It will definitely be a different look this year for Temple.  The only place to go is up after a disappointing 2009 campaign. Although the Wildcats had one the best running backs in the nation, they failed miserably on the field. and on National Television. 

Shoemaker Grey Wolves

Coach: Ken Gray

2009 Record: 0-10, 0-7

Key Players:
WR Vincent Fuller (5’9”, 180)
WR Darrien Nicholas (5’9”, 170)
DB Richard Rooks (5’9”, 170)
LB Sheldon Brown (5’9”, 170)

Injuries plagued this team from the start last year.  2010 however, should provide some hope for the Wolves in 2 areas at least.  Quarterback Jammie Blunt gained some valuable experience last year and he’ll have plenty of talent down field.  The future of the running game starts in 2010 also with sophomore Johnny Jefferson stepping up to Varsity.