Bellville Brahmas

 

Coach: Doug Foster

Returning starters: 5 off., 7 def.

 

Preview

With the loss of coach Huey Chancellor, all eyes in Bellville program will look to Doug Foster to carry on the program’s winning ways. Junior RB Quentin Runnels had some big runs for the Brahmas as a sophomore and is posed to break out this year. QB Kyle Mueller knows how to throw the ball, giving the Brahmas options on offense.

 

Did you know?

The Brahmas haven’t had a losing season in 11 years.

 

Columbus Cardinals

 

Coach: Brent Mascheck

Returning starters: 6 off., 5 def.

 

Preview

The Cardinals hope speed will improve on their 2008 district record. With a returning QB in junior Cordrik Carter, Columbus should be able to build on last season.

 

Did you know?

Columbus didn’t score a point during its inaugural season in 1926.

 

Giddings Buffaloes

 

Coach: Derek Fitzhenry

Returning starters: 6 off., 6 def.

 

Preview

The Buffaloes have enjoyed several years of deep playoff runs, making it to the state semifinals in 2008. Corey Brite promises to be the sort of free safety that gives opposing coaches nightmares if he repeats his 2008 performance, giving the defense a ferocious bite.

 

Did you know?

Fitzhenry first coached his son Brock as an all-state QB. Next up is son and running back Spencer, a sophomore.

 

La Grange Leopords

 

Coach: Wayne Walker

Returning starters: 8 off., 7 def.

 

Preview

With passing guru Josh Schneider returning as quarterback for the Leopards, along with a few of his favorite targets, La Grange looks primed to compete for a playoff spot.

 

Did you know?

La Grange has made it to the playoffs 17 times, most recently in 2006.

 

Sealy Tigers

 

Coach: Jimmie Mitchell

Returning starters: 7 off., 9 def.

 

Preview

Returning RB Dexter Downey, an all-district player last year, looks to run wild his senior season. With strong defensive players in linebacker Cass Mitchel and Andre Downey, the Tigers for a trip to the playoffs.

 

Did you know?

Sealy won four consecutive state titles from 1994-1997, leading to the proclamation of “Title Town” on a water tower alongside I-10.

 

Smithville Tigers

 

Coach: Justin Wiley

Returning starters: 6 off., 6 def.

 

Preview

With Ace Fierro taking over at QB, the Tigers form more of an air game. With speedster Jordan Runnels back for his senior season, the Tigers will be hard to catch in the open field. On defense, an impressive cadre of linebackers including Jacorey Lincoln look to shut down opponents.

 

Did you know?

Prior to last season, the Tigers had only won six games in the 2000s

– Mark Gwin, Smithville Times

 

ACN prediction

(with enrollment)

1. Bellville (688)

2. Giddings (561)

3. Smithville (514)

4. La Grange (593)

5. Sealy (758)

6. Columbus (533)