District 6-4A Division II

OUR PICKS

1. Caddo Mills 2. Sunnyvale 3. Quinlan Ford 4. Wills Point 5. Dallas Lincoln 6. Dallas Roosevelt

CADDO MILLS FOXES

COACH: Kodi Crane (fifth year at Caddo Mills, 40-9; Overall: 77-52, previously at Groesbeck, Gonzales)

SCHOOL ALL-TIME RECORD: 310-334-14

DISTRICT: 6-4A Division II

STADIUM: Ed Locker Stadium, 2801 Gilmer Street, Caddo Mills 75135 (Capacity: 2,382)

2022 RESULTS: 11-1

RETURNING LETTERMEN/STARTERS: 27/3 offensive/7 defensive

LETTERMAN LOST: 22

OFFENSE: Spread

OFFENSIVE NOTABLES: QB Alfonso Gonzales (6-1, 174, Jr.) ... REC Bentley McDaniel (5-7, 161, Sr.) ... OL Will Katenkamp (5-9, 233, Sr.) ... FB/K Josh Ivey (5-11, 196, Sr.) ... REC Ty Crunk (5-6, 133, Sr.) ... OL Everett Booher (6-3, 319, Sr.) ... WR Easton Wiebersch (6-1, 172, Sr.) ... RB Cotton Smith (5-10, 174, Sr.) ...

DEFENSE: 4-2-5

DEFENSIVE NOTABLES: DB Kase Helmberger (5-10, 171, Sr.) ... DE Gavin Barabas (5-10, 186, Sr.) ... DE Harris Bethea (6-1, 216, Jr.) ... DT Morgan Clark (6-0, 222, Jr) ... ATH Mikey Grant (5-8, 143, So.) ... DT Bennett Hale (6-0, 221, Sr.) ... DB Luke Rybicki (6-2, 184, Sr.) ... DB Jacob Hernandez (5-10, 160, Sr.) ... LB Jackson Summers (6-0, 184, Sr.) ...

2023 OUTLOOK: Coach Crane begins his 12th year as a head coach, leading all his previously 11 teams to the playoffs, including two district championships as Caddo Mills coach. ... QB Gonzales was the district MVP as a sophomore, throwing for 708 yards and eight TDs while rushing for 833 yards and 15 TDs on 88 attempts. ... McDaniel will be a three-year starter, gathering in 34 receptions for 524 yards and nine TDs.

SUNNYVALE RAIDERS

COACH: John Settle (13th year at Sunnyvale, 100-36; Overall, 150-75, previously at Quinlan Boles)

SCHOOL ALL-TIME RECORD: 103-43-0.

DISTRICT: 6-4A Division II

STADIUM: Raider Stadium, 222 North Collins Road, Sunnyvale 75241 (Capacity: 3,500)

2022 RESULTS: 6-5

RETURNING LETTERMEN/STARTERS: 30/7 offensive/7 defensive

LETTERMAN LOST: 15

OFFENSE: Spread

OFFENSIVE NOTABLES: WR Andrew Biazek (5-10, 170, Sr.) ... RB Evan Johnson (5-10, 180, Sr.) ... OL Alyric Brown (5-11, 250, Jr.) ... WR Joshua Mcdill (6-2, 180, Jr.) ... RB Cade Andrews (5-11, 170, Jr.) ... OL Eli Martel (5-11, 250, Sr.) ... OL Blaze Flanagan (6-0, 250, Jr.) ... QB Jackson Smith (6-1, 175, Sr.) ...

DEFENSE: 4-2-5

DEFENSIVE NOTABLES: OLB Charlie Christopher (6-3, 185, Sr.) ... DL Lance Akins (6-0, 250, Sr.) ... LB Noah Briggs (5-10, 175, Sr.) ... LB Austin Helton (6-1, 190, So.) ... S Ethan Tanck (6-0, 175, Sr.) ...

2023 OUTLOOK: Coach Settle has led the Raiders to nine consecutive playoff appearances, including five district championships. ... This is the 14th year that Sunnyvale has competed in football. The Raiders have a playoff record of 10-9. ... Johnson was the leading rusher with 777 yards with seven TDs. Mcdill had 45 receptions for 672 yards and three TDs. ... Helton is the leading tackler with 14 stops in 2022.

QUINLAN FORD PANTHERS

COACH: Todd Wallace (12th year at Quinlan Ford, 52-63; Overall, 126-117, previously at Quinlan Boles)

SCHOOL ALL-TIME RECORD: 230-383-15

DISTRICT: 6-4A Division II

STADIUM: Hobart Lytal Memorial Stadium, 423 Panther Path, Quinlan 75474 (Capacity: 3,012)

2022 RESULTS: 5-6

RETURNING LETTERMEN/STARTERS: 14/5 offensive/5 defensive

LETTERMAN LOST: 21

OFFENSE: Fly T

OFFENSIVE NOTABLES: RB Zalen Morales (5-10, 180, Sr.) ... RB JJ Jorzig (6-0, 175, Sr.) ... RB Dylan Seabolt (5-9, 165, Sr.) ... TE Preston Geiger (6-1, 190, Sr.) ... QB Payton Wallen (6-1, 190, So.) ... RB Rhett Uselman (5-8, 180, Sr.) ... RB James Barker (6-0, 160, So.) ... WR Kaden Scott (6-2, 185, So.) ...

DEFENSE: 50

DEFENSIVE NOTABLES: OLB Jeremiah Coleman (6-0, 180, Sr.) ... DL Corbin Fowler (5-9, 240, Sr.) ... LB Austin States (6-0, 200, Jr.) ... LB Preston Chambers (6-1, 175, Jr.) ... DB Iliyan Perez (5-10, 145, Sr.) ... NG Franklin Davis (5-9, 235, So.) ...

2023 OUTLOOK: Coach Wallace has led the Panthers to three consecutive playoff appearances. ... Quinlan Ford made 13 playoff appearances with four district titles. The Panthers have a playoff record of 5-13. ... Morales rushed for 1,718 yards last season and has a total of 3,200 yards entering his senior year. ...

WILLS POINT TIGERS

COACH: James Boxley (2nd year at Wills Point, 1-6)

SCHOOL ALL-TIME RECORD: 551-461-31

DISTRICT: 6-4A Division II

STADIUM: Ken Autry Davis Field, 785 Wingo Way, Wills Point 75169 (Capacity: 4,047)

2022 RESULTS: 1-9

RETURNING LETTERMEN/STARTERS: 21/7 offensive/7 defensive

LETTERMAN LOST: 14

OFFENSE: Spread

OFFENSIVE NOTABLES: OL Dakota Ryder (5-10, 245, Jr.) ... OL Jonathon Marshall (6-4, 250, Sr.) ... RB Ashtin Miles (6-1, 185, So.) ... OL Javen Shearin (6-3, 260, Sr.) ... WR Aiden Cox (5-11, 175, So.) ... WR/QB Jett Fletcher (6-0, 170, Jr.) ... QB Eli Rice (6-5, 235, So.) ...

DEFENSE: Stack

DEFENSIVE NOTABLES: DB Joseph Roland (6-2, 185, Sr.) ... DL Angel Quintanilla (5-10, 225, Sr.) ... LB Marcus Baker (5-10, 180, So.) ... LB Colten Zincke (6-0, 185, Sr.) ... S Bryce McDaniel (5-11, 175, Sr.) ... DE Waylon King (5-10, 185, So.) ... DB Casey Smith (5-10, 160, Jr.) ... Sheldon Taylor (6-2, 175, Jr.) ...

2023 OUTLOOK: Former Wills Point four-sport athlete James Boxley took over as interim during the 2022 season, going 1-6. Boxley was then named athletic director and head football coach. Before taking over the football program, Boxley was a successful baseball coach, earning more than 400 victories. At WPHS, Boxley, playing guard, led the Tigers to the 1988 state basketball tournament. ... Rice is the returning QB as he threw for 979 yards and six TDs as a freshman. ... Safety Bryce McDaniel is the returning top tackler with 123 total stops. ... DB Roland had two interceptions last season. ... Boxley expects the Tigers to be stronger with varsity experience returning. ... Wills Point has appeared in the postseason 29 times with 18 district championships and one state title (1965). The Tigers have a postseason record of 15-27-1. ...

DALLAS LINCOLN TIGERS

COACH: Randall Johnson (fifth year at Dallas Lincoln, 13-25; Overall: 20-58, previously at Dallas Roosevelt)

SCHOOL ALL-TIME RECORD: 307-286-4

DISTRICT: 6-4A Division II

STADIUM: James Jones Field at Sprague Athletic Complex, 3606 S. Westmoreland, Dallas 75233 (Capacity: 8,499); 5520 Langdon Road, Dallas 75241 (Capacity: 9,376); James Ray Henry Field at Seagoville Stadium, 819 Jack St., Seagoville 75159 (Capacity: 3,500); Forester Field, 8233 Military Pkwy, Dallas 75227 (Capacity: 9,706)

2022 RESULTS: 3-8

RETURNING LETTERMEN/STARTERS: 24/6 offensive/6 defensive

LETTERMAN LOST: 10

OFFENSE: Spread

OFFENSIVE NOTABLES: QB Byron Eaton (6-0, 190, Sr.) ... G Jayden Blevin (5-10, 267, Sr.) ... C Joshua Cruz (6-2, 280, Sr.) ...

DEFENSE: 4-2-5

DEFENSIVE NOTABLES: LB Cortez Henley (6-2, 210, Sr.) ... T AZ Sewel (6-2, 256, Sr.) ... T William Bayes (6-5, 318, Sr.) ...

2023 OUTLOOK: Coach Johnson has led the Tigers to three straight postseason appearances. ... QB Eaton directs the attack. He passed for 2,876 yards last season with 30 touchdowns and just one interception. He also rushed for 917 yards and scored 12 TDs. Sewel was the district's offensive lineman of the year, grading out at 95%. ... The Tigers have made the playoffs 29 times with nine district titles. Lincoln has a playoff record of 19-26.

DALLAS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT

COACH: Aaron Wallace (fifth year at Dallas Roosevelt, 12-33)

SCHOOL ALL-TIME RECORD: 283-290-11

DISTRICT: 6-4A Division II

STADIUM: James Jones Field at Sprague Athletic Complex, 3606 S. Westmoreland, Dallas 75233 (Capacity: 8,499); 5520 Langdon Road, Dallas 75241 (Capacity: 9,376); James Ray Henry Field at Seagoville Stadium, 819 Jack St., Seagoville 75159 (Capacity: 3,500); Forester Field, 8233 Military Pkwy, Dallas 75227 (Capacity: 9,706)

2022 RESULTS: 0-10

RETURNING LETTERMEN/STARTERS: 8/4 offensive/4 defensive

LETTERMAN LOST: 10

OFFENSE: Spread

OFFENSIVE NOTABLES: WR Karion Ishup (6-2, 210, Sr.) ... OL Adam Calhoun (6-4, 315, So.) ... ATH Kerwin Clemons (5-11, 170, So.) ... WR TreVon Bell (5-11, 160, Jr.) ... RB Semaj Beaver (5-11, 175, Jr.) ... OL Cameron Burkhalter (6-1, 300, So.) ... RB Sir Brandon Minor (5-10, 180, Jr.) ... WR Jaylein Gant (5-9, 155, Jr.) ... OL Andrew Jackson (6-1, 320, So.) ...

DEFENSE: 4-2-5

DEFENSIVE NOTABLES: DB Jimmy Baysinger (5-11, 165, Jr.) ... LB JaQualyn Littles (6-2, 195, Sr.) ... LB Jhayden Perry (6-0, 210, Jr.) ... LB Bryson Rogrs (6-0, 215, So.) ... DB Marvin Hicks (5-11, 160, Sr.) ...

2023 OUTLOOK: Coach Wallace said, "We are a very young team ... we lack game experience. ... We have athletes that want to work want to be a successful team." ... FDR has been in 22 postseasons with 11 district championships. The Mustangs have a playoff record of 11-21-1.