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5A
District Previews
District 15-5A
1.
Lufkin
2.
The Woodlands
3.
College Park
4.
Oak Ridge
5. Conroe
6. Magnolia
Players to Watch
DB Darius Terry, Lufkin – The
senior is the latest in a string of top-flight
Panthers defensive backs
OT Brandon Thompson, The
Woodlands – Thompson has received offers from at
least 20 Division I colleges
DT Robert Gilmore, College Park
– The Cavaliers reached the playoffs in their
first season of varsity play due in no small part to
this all-district selection
DT Jamarcus McFarland, Lufkin
– This junior was the district sophomore of the
year in ’06.
RB Tracy Milo, The Woodlands
– He is the district leading returning rusher with
1,090 yards last season
District 16-5A
1.
Westfield
2.
Klein Oak
3.
Klein Forest
4.
Klein
5. Spring
6. Klein Collins
7. Tomball
Players to Watch
OT J.B. Shugarts, Klein –
Shugarts, who has verbally committed to Ohio State,
ranks as one of the state’s most dominant linemen
RB/WR Desean Hales, Klein Oak
– The versatile senior was an all-state selection
last season, and will also be a major threat in the
return game
TE Jonathan Gimm, Westfield –
Gimm was a first-team all district selection last
season, and will be a focal point of the Mustangs’
offense
QB Ford Lakin, Klein Forest –
The 3-year starter led the Golden Eagles to the
playoffs with 1,854 passing yards and 20 touchdowns
K/P Randy Bullock, Klein –
The senior is one of the state’s best kicking
prospects (11-14 FGs and 39-39 PATs)
District 17-5A
1.
Cy-Falls
2.
Cy- Fair
3.
Cy-Ridge
4.
Jersey Village
5. Langham Creek
6. Strake Jesuit
7. Cy-Creek
8. Cy-Springs
Players to Watch
RB Sam McGuffie, Cy-Fair –
McGuffie became the most prolific single-season
rusher in Houston area history with 3,129 yards and
43 touchdowns
QB Russell Shepard, Cy-Ridge
– Shepard burst onto the scene as a sophomore in
’06, combining for 2,229 yards rushing and passing
while guiding the Rams to the playoffs
LB Jeff McVaney, Strake Jesuit
– The returning all district performer will double
as the Crusaders’ starting QB as well
RB Anthony Bibbs, Jersey
Village – Bibbs, with 1,214 yards and 8
touchdowns, is the latest in a line of outstanding
Falcon backs
RB Shane Turner, Cy-Falls –
Turner was a key cog in the Golden Eagles’ run to
the Division II title game
District 18-5A
1.
Katy
2.
Cinco Ranch
3.
Alief
Elsik
4.
Alief Hastings
5. Katy Taylor
6. Alief Taylor
7. Mayde Creek
8. Morton Ranch
Players to Watch
RB Aundre Dean, Katy – Dean,
who rushed for 2,111 yards a season ago, will be a
key contributor in the Tigers’ quest for their
fifth state title
RB Jeremy Hills, Hills –
Hills rushed for 1,435 yards and will join his older
brother Tony, an offensive lineman, at Texas next
fall
DE Jowyn Ward, Mayde Creek –
Ward had 71 tackles in 2006, and figures to be a
disruptive force as an edge rusher
OL Eric Ball, Katy – The 270
pound senior is the latest standout lineman produced
by Katy
DT Ray Kibble, Hastings –
Kibble is an intimidating interior force on what
should be a playoff contending team.
District 19-5A
1.
Stratford
2.
Aldine Eisenhower
3.
Memorial
4.
Aldine
5. Nimitz
6. MacArthur
7. Spring Woods
8. Northbrook
Players to Watch
QB Andrew Luck, Stratford –
Luck, son of former Oilers quarterback Oliver Luck,
threw for 2,909 yards and 27 touchdowns in leading
the Spartans to a 10-2 record in 2006
OT David Campbell, Aldine –
This 6-6, 320 pounder is drawing attention from
Division I powerhouses
DT Rod Davis, Eisenhower –
Davis, who has committed to Texas A&M, anchors
what figures to be a stout Eagle defense.
S Bo Aycock, Memorial – Ayock
was a playmaker in the Mustang secondary, returning
one interception for a touchdown.
QB Darron Thomas, Aldine –
The senior is a multitalented playmaker, accounting
for over 1,500 total yards, and is being courted by
several colleges
FS Craig Loston, Eisenhower –
Loston, a junior, adds speed and skill to the Eagle
secondary, recording 110 tackles and a pair of
interceptions
District 20-5A
1.
Houston Lamar
2.
Houston Westside
3.
Houston Madison
4.
Houston Chavez
5. Bellaire
6. Westbury
7. Milby
8. Sam Houston
Players to Watch
QB Michael Goodnight, Westside
– Goodnight, a three year starter, passed for
2,004 yards and 18 touchdowns in leading the Wolves
to a district championship
WR Jamaal Johnson, Chavez –
Johnson caught 35 passes and scored 8 touchdowns to
help lead the Lobos to the postseason
WR Eric Lair, Lamar – Lair
provides a tall (6’4”) target in the passing
game for the district favorite Redskins
DE Tracy Robertson, Lamar –
The senior should provide upfront pressure for an
experienced Lamar defense
District 21-5A
1.
Baytown
Lee
2.
West Brook
3.
PA Memorial
4.
Kingwood
5. Baytown Sterling
6. Channelview
7. Humble
8. Atascocita
Players to Watch
RB Jarvis Moore, Baytown Lee
– Moore is a standout runner for the traditionally
pass-oriented Ganders, accumulating 1,460 yards and
13 touchdowns last season
WR/DB Jackie Hinton,
Channelview – The senior is a threat as a receiver
(34-421, 7 touchdowns) and a defensive back (5
interceptions)
RBs Albert Williams and
Christian Michael, West Brook – Williams, a
senior, and Michael, a junior, combined for 2,845
yards in the Bruin backfield
WR Freddie King, PA Memorial
– The senior wideout is a key man in the explosive
Titan offense, having caught 50 passes for 800 yards
and 10 TDs in 2006
DT J.T. Cleveland, Baytown Lee
– Cleveland will be an impact player and
disruptive force along the defensive front for the
Ganders
District 22-5A
1.
North Shore
2.
Deer Park
3.
Pasadena Memorial
4.
La Porte
5. Dobie
6. South Houston
7. Pasadena
8. Sam Rayburn
Players to Watch
QB Dylan Adamek, Pasadena
Memorial – Adamek was an first team all-district
performer last season, combining for 1,300 rushing
and passing yards
DB Colby Riley, La Porte –
Opponents would be well advised to stay away from
this senior, who recorded 92 tackles and 4
interceptions in ‘06
DT Chase McEntee, North Shore
– McEntee, a senior, anchored the Mustangs’
defensive interior in 2006 with 75 tackles
WR Bola Omisanya, Deer Park –
The senior receiver recorded 648 receiving yards
with 6 touchdowns last year
RB
DeAundre Jones, North Shore – The junior speedster
rushed 407 yards and 5 touchdowns as a part-time
player
District 23-5A
1.
FB Marshall
2.
FB Hightower
3.
FB Clements
4.
FB Dulles
5. Elkins
6. Kempner
7. FB Austin
8. Willowridge
9. Bush
Players to Watch
WR Darryl Stonum, Dulles –
Stonum will be a key players in Dulles’ rebuilding
offense, after logging 52 receptions for 1,150 yards
and 17 touchdowns in ‘06
WR Clyde Lee, Hightower – The
combination of Lee (29-533, 6 TDs) and junior QB A.J.
Highsmith will power the Hurricane offense
DL Jeremy Coleman, Marshall –
The 252 pound Coleman, who has verbally committed to
TCU, recorded 81 tackles and 7 sacks in ‘06
DB Ugo Okpara, Dulles – The
senior is one of the most heavily recruited
defensive backs in the state
QB Broderick Thomas, Elkins –
Thomas burst onto the scene as a sophomore,
combining for over 1,000 rushing and passing yards
in only 3 starts
District 24-5A
1.
Pearland
2.
Brazoswood
3.
Galveston Ball
4.
Clear Lake
5. Clear Creek
6. Clear Brook
7. Alvin
Players to Watch
OL Brian Thomas, Pearland –
The quick footed 270 senior has committed to Texas
A&M and will be the leader of the Oilers’
offensive line
DB Mike Littleton, Galveston
Ball – Littleton intercepted 5 passes on his way
to being the district’s defensive MVP last season
RB Yobis Walker, Brazoswood –
Walker was an all Brazoria County selection last
year, rushing for 1,393 yards and 17 touchdowns to
pace the Buccaneer offense
QB Neal Warden, Clear Creek –
Warden led the Wildcats to the playoffs in 2006,
throwing for 1,993 yards and 16 TDs while completing
over 60 percent of his passes
RB Kasey Carrier, Pearland –
The junior will have a tough task replacing Foswhitt
Whitaker, but has the talent to become the latest
Division I running back to be produced by Pearland
4A
District Previews
District 18-4A
1.
Brenham
2.
Caney Creek
3.
Livingston
4. Montgomery
5. Huntsville
6. Waller
7. Willis
Players to Watch
OL Luke Poehlmann, Brenham –
The 250 pound senior has committed to Texas, and
should be one of the leaders of the Cub offense
QB Xavier Webb, Montgomery –
Webb, a Rice pledge, was the district’s offensive
player of the year last season (1,905 passing yards,
19 TDs; 883 rushing yards, 12 TDs)
QB Joe Simmons, Caney Creek –
The senior speedster directed a dramatic Panther
turnaround (state quarterfinal appearance) with
1,972 all-around yards
LB Kyle Mangan, Brenham – The
Texas A&M pledge led the Cub defense with 118
tackles, and is the latest in a string of blue chip
Brenham linebackers
S Trevor Brazil, Huntsville –
Brazil intercepted 4 passes in 2006, and will be a
two-way threat this season at running back as well
District 19-4A
1.
Wheatley
2.
Kashmere
3.
Worthing
4. Sterling
5. Furr
6. Jones
7. Scarborough
Players to Watch
WR John Boutte, Wheatley –
Boutte (28-647, 7 touchdowns) will be a leader of
what should be a potent Wildcat offense
RB Kendrick Ned, Scarborough
– Ned rushed for over 1,000 yards last year, and
was an all-district performer
LB Brandon James, Kashmere –
James made the first team all-district list, and
will join with Tremain Johnson to form a formidable
LB duo for the Rams
DE Jarvis Hopes, Wheatley –
Hopes, coming off of an 86 tackle performance in
’06, will provide upfront defensive pressure for
the district favorite Wildcats
LB John Feagins, Furr –
Feagins was a key performer for the district
runner-up Brahmas, with 144 tackles and 4
interceptions
District 20-4A
1.
Yates
2.
Washington
3.
Davis
4. Reagan
5. Sharpstown
6. Austin
7. Waltrip
Players to Watch
DE Damion Square, Yates – The
270 pound Square, who recently committed to Alabama,
was a first team all-district pick last year
OT Leroy Chevalier, Yates –
This 310 pound behemoth is the rock of the Lions’
offensive line and is being recruited by numerous
Division I powerhouses
WR Darius Austin, Washington
– Austin was a first team all-district selection
(32-675, 10 TD), leading the War Eagles to a
district title in ‘06
QB John Castillo, Davis –
Castillo came on strong as a sophomore a year ago,
passing for 1, 865 yards and 25 touchdowns, and will
guide a potent Panther attack
DB/WR Dashont Williams,
Sharpstown – The multitalented Williams will also
contribute as a kick returner, leading a hopeful
playoff run for the Apollos
District 21-4A
1.
Crosby
2.
Barbers Hill
3.
C.E. King
4. Galena Park
5. Forest Brook
6. New Caney
7. Huffman
8. Smiley
Players to Watch
LB Joe Sexton, Barbers Hill –
Sexton logged 170 tackles and 3 INTs in leading the
Eagles to an undefeated regular season in their 4A
debut
QB Gahn McGaffie, Galena Park
– The senior, passed for 1,458 yards and ran for
898 yards in being named co-MVP of the district
RB Chance Casey, Crosby –
Casey ran for 1,030 yards and 15 touchdowns as a
sophomore, garnering 21-4A newcomer of the year
honors
QB Durran Starks, Crosby –
The senior joins Casey as a backfield threat for the
Cougars, passing for 1,378 yards and 14 touchdowns
RB Mike Sigers, Forest Brook
– Sigers led the Jaguars in rushing as a
sophomore, and was named to the second team
all-district squad
District 22-4A
1.
Dayton
2.
Beaumont Central
3.
Nederland
4. Port Neches-Groves
5. Beaumont Ozen
6. Little Cypress-Mauriceville
7. Vidor
8. Lumberton
Players to Watch
QB Cody Green, Dayton – Green
was the 22-4A offensive newcomer of the year as a
sophomore with 1,579 passing yards and 20 touchdowns
WR Derrick Hall, Central –
Hall garnered 450 receiving yards last season, but
is moving to running back to get more touches
DE/LB Dravannti Johnson,
Nederland – Johnson has committed to Texas after a
stellar junior year (88 tackles, 7 sacks) and will
key the Bulldogs’ defense
FS Ford Smesny, Dayton – The
senior is a playmaker and a tackling machine (83
tackles in 2006) for the reigning district champions
DE Brian Davis, Central –
Davis terrorized opposing offenses in the district
with 7 sacks and 9 TFLs as a edge pass rusher
District 23-4A
1.
La Marque
2.
Friendswood
3.
Angleton
4. Texas City
5. Dickinson
6. Santa Fe
7. Brazosport
Players to Watch
RB/DB D.J. Monroe, Angleton –
The senior was the district’s co-MVP in 2006,
playing on both sides (1,412 yards, 12 TDs rushing;
88 tackles, 5 INTs as a defensive back)
LB Will Ebner, Friendswood –
Ebner has committed to Houston, even after missing
last season with an injury (he was sophomore of the
year in 2005)
QB Brody Trahan, Dickinson –
Trahan, son of Gators coach Warren Trahan, passed
for 1,807 yards and 23 TDs while adding 700 rushing
yards as a sophomore
CB Johnny Thomas, Texas City
– Thomas was a big-time playmaker for the
Stings’ defense with 9 interceptions and 1 TD in
being named to the first team all-district team
QB Jacob Karam, Friendswood –
Karam, only a junior, was named the district’s
newcomer of the year with 2,003 passing yards and 21
touchdowns
District 24-4A
1.
Lamar Consolidated
2.
Terry
3.
El Campo
4. Bay City
5. Seven Lakes
6. Foster
Players to Watch
RB Jacquizz Rodgers, Lamar
Consolidated – The senior star paced a state
semifinal run by the Mustangs, rushing for 2,593
yards and 52 total touchdowns
QB D.J. Smallwood, Lamar
Consolidated – Smallwood captured the district’s
offensive sophomore of the year award, combining for
2,348 total offense
LB Sule Osagiede, Lamar
Consolidated – This senior is a rare four-year
starter, and will likely break the school record for
career tackles
OT Mitch Kimberling, Bay City
– The 270 pound senior will anchor the offensive
line on what should be an improved Black Cat offense
DB/WR Anthony Brown, Terry –
Brown is a two-way threat (18-345, 3 TDs as a
receiver; 7 INTs as a defensive back
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