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Every team in 10-2A, DI has nearly double digit returning starters, which should set up for a battle week-in and week-out.

OUR PICKS

1. ALTO
2. BIG SANDY
3. CARLISLE
4. CUSHING
5. UNION GROVE
6. HAWKINS

ALTO YELLOWJACKETS

Coach: Rickey Meeks (2nd year, 8-4)

All-time: 579-369-34 .590%

Stadium: Cam性视界传媒橰on Matthews Field, Jacket Road, Alto, Texas, 75925

2018 result: 8-4, 2A DI Area finalist

Returning lettermen/starters: 17/15

Lettermen lost: 8

Offense: Multiple

Offensive notables: WR Skyler Atkins, Sr., 6-0, 170 性视界传媒� OL Foster Hall, Sr., 6-3, 195 性视界传媒� OL Josh Castillo, Sr., 6-1, 310 性视界传媒� WR Jay Poe, Jr., 6-0, 155 性视界传媒� QB Will Dixon, Soph., 6-0, 155 性视界传媒� FB Todd Duplichain, Sr., 6-0, 185 性视界传媒� RB Aaron Skinner, Sr., 6-0, 193 性视界传媒� TE Jordan Skinner, Sr., 5-10, 225

Defense: Odd stack

Defensive notables: LB Harmon West, Sr., 6-1, 192 性视界传媒� LB Cayle Irvin, Sr., 6-0, 219 性视界传媒� DB Skyler Atkins, Sr., 6-0, 170 性视界传媒� DB Clayton Terry, Sr., 6-2, 160 性视界传媒� DL Todd Duplichain, Sr., 6-0, 185 性视界传媒� DL Jordan Skinner, Sr., 5-10, 225 性视界传媒� LB Keithen Jenkins, Sr., 5-10, 155

2019 Outlook: The last time the Alto Yellowjackets weren性视界传媒檛 participating in playoff football, members of the current team hadn性视界传媒檛 started school yet. Alto has reached the postseason in 15 consecutive seasons, including state titles in 2006 and 2007. The Yellowjackets not only want to keep their postseason streak alive, but they also want to try to make another run at a state title. There is plenty of experience returning with eight starters back on offense and seven returning starers on defense. It all starts with linebackers Harmon West and Cayle Irvin. West had 115 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, five sacks and six forced fumbles last season, while Irvin had 132 tackles, 30 tackles for loss, seven sacks and four fumble recoveries. Skyler Atkins is the top returner on offense after catching 62 passes for 797 yards and four touchdowns. West also had a big hand in the offense last season, throwing for 1,373 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. Sophomore Will Dixon will likely step in at quarterback, but West gives the Yellowjackets multiple options. Aaron Skinner rushed for 512 yards and seven touchdowns in 2018. Look for the Yellowjackets to once again be a threat in November and possibly even December.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� Palestine Westwood; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� at Timpson; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� New Diana; Sept. 20 性视界传媒� at Garrison; Sept. 27 性视界传媒� at Corrigan-Camden; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� at Big Sandy*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� Carlisle*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� at Cushing*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� Hawkins*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� Union Grove* (* Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m.)

BIG SANDY WILDCATS

Coach: Larry Minter (11th year, 63-50)

All-time: 434-458-19 .476%

Stadium: Wildcat Stadium, N. Wildcat Drive, Big Sandy, Texas, 75755

2018 result: 5-6, 2A DI Bi-District

Returning lettermen/starters: 16/9

Lettermen lost: 8

Offense: Slot T

Offensive notables: RB Kedron Brown, Sr., 6-0, 180 性视界传媒� QB Caden Minter, Sr., 6-2, 215 性视界传媒� WR Josh Shipman, Sr., 6-4, 195 性视界传媒� OL Malachi Arps, Sr., 5-11, 263 性视界传媒� TE Ashton Brown, Sr. 6-4, 215 性视界传媒� QB David Fonteno, Soph., 6-0, 145 性视界传媒� OL David Brown, Sr., 6-3, 285 性视界传媒� RB Dakarai Menefee, Sr., 5-8, 145

Defense: 50

Defensive notables: DL Cain Martinez, Sr., 5-6, 195 性视界传媒� DB Elijah Beard, Jr., 6-0, 150 性视界传媒� LB James Briscoe, Sr., 6-0, 165 性视界传媒� LB Lane Carlson, Sr., 6-0, 180

2019 Outlook: Graduation hit a lot of the teams in this district hard, including Big Sandy. But the Wildcats do have their quarterback returning as Cade Minter is back after throwing for 1,567 yards with 15 touchdowns and three interceptions last season. Minter lost most of his receiving targets, but he will have 6-4 Josh Shipman back. Shipman had 13 grabs for 121 yards and three touchdowns. Kedron Brown, who had 50 carries for 415 yards and three touchdowns as a junior, is expected to be a workhorse in the backfield. Brown also compiled 85 tackles and three interceptions last season. Cain Martinez had 64 tackles and four sacks and will join Brown as two of the leaders on the defense. Malachi Arps and David Brown will be key players on the offensive line, and Elijah Beard can be a gamechanger in the secondary.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� at San Augustine; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� Alba-Golden; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� at Timpson; Sept. 20 性视界传媒� Mineola; Oct. 4 性视界传媒� at Rivercrest; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� Alto*; Oct. 17 性视界传媒� at Union Grove*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� at Hawkins*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� Carlisle*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� at Cushing* (* Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m.)

CARLISLE INDIANS

Coach: Clay Baker (2nd year, 12-1)

All-time: 460-380-27 .531%

Stadium: Arrowhead Stadium, 8960 FM 13, Price, Texas, 75687

2018 result: 12-1, 2A DI Regional semifinalist

Returning lettermen/starters: 10/10

Lettermen lost: 13

Offense: Spread

Offensive notables: QB Carlos DeLeon, Jr., 5-6, 150 性视界传媒� OL Alex Garze, Sr., 6-0, 210 性视界传媒� OL Alexis Saenz, Sr., 5-8, 175 性视界传媒� WR/K Aaron Gallegos, Soph., 5-10,1 60 性视界传媒� RB Chris Mendez, Jr., 5-8, 155 性视界传媒� QB/WR Brett Roland, Jr., 5-10, 140 性视界传媒� OL Jaden Jordan, Jr., 5-9, 260 性视界传媒� OL Cristobal Hernandez, Soph., 5-6, 195 性视界传媒� OL Casey Yoquelet, Sr., 5-11, 195 性视界传媒� OL Jason Winfrey, Sr., 5-11, 170 性视界传媒� RB Cory Roe, Jr., 5-9, 185 性视界传媒� OL Andrew Parrott, Sr., 5-8, 195

Defense: Multiple

Defensive notables: DB Carlos DeLeon, Jr., 5-6, 150 性视界传媒� LB Alex Garze, Sr., 6-0, 210 性视界传媒� DL Louis Garza, Sr., 5-8, 165 性视界传媒� DL Alexis Saenz, Sr., 5-8, 175 性视界传媒� DB Aaron Gallegos, Soph., 5-10,1 60 性视界传媒� DB Chris Mendez, Jr., 5-8, 155 性视界传媒� DB Brett Roland, Jr., 5-10, 140 性视界传媒� DL Jaden Jordan, Jr., 5-9, 260 性视界传媒� DL Cristobal Hernandez, Soph., 5-6, 195 性视界传媒� LB Casey Yoquelet, Sr., 5-11, 195 性视界传媒� DL Jason Winfrey, Sr., 5-11, 170 性视界传媒� LB Cory Roe, Jr., 5-9, 185 性视界传媒� DL Andrew Parrott, Sr., 5-8, 195

2019 Outlook: It was a dominant 2018 for the Carlisle Indians. The Indians started the season 12-0 before falling to perennial state power Tenaha in the regional semifinals. The Indians averaged 49.2 points per game and surrendered just 11.1 points per contest. However, the Indians graduated some key players from that squad and will rely on a lot of new faces in 2019. Carlos DeLeon saw action last year at receiver and is the team性视界传媒檚 leading returning rusher (194 yards and four touchdowns) and receiver (12 catches for 104 yards and a touchdown), but this year will compete with Brett Roland for the starting quarterback position. Both players will be important pieces to the offense 性视界传媒� one at quarterback and one at receiver. Alex Garza, Louie Garza and Alex Sainz will play both sides and are returning leaders of the defense. Louie Garza had 86 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 10 sackes and five fumble recoveries last season. Sainz had 49 tackles and 16 tackles for loss. Gallegos will also start on both sides of the ball, and he was an All-State kicker as a freshman last season. Gallegos made five of his six field goal tries last season with a long of 45 yards. The Indians will likely take a step back in 2019, but don性视界传媒檛 be surprised if they are still challenging for not only a playoff spot, but also in the mix for the district title.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� at Sabine; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� Troup; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� Overton; Sept. 20 性视界传媒� at New Boston; Sept. 27 性视界传媒� James Bowie; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� Cushing*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� at Alto*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� Union Grove*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� at Big Sandy*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� at Hawkins* (* Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m.)

CUSHING BEARKATS

Coach: Josh Moore (2nd year, 6-4)

All-time: 243-455-9 .344%

Stadium: J F Whitaker Stadium, #1 Bearkat Drive, Cushing, Texas, 75760

2018 result: 6-4, 2A DI Bi-District

Returning lettermen/starters: 15/15

Lettermen lost: 8

Offense: Spread

Offensive notables: RB Thomas Wallace, Sr., 5-11, 190 性视界传媒� QB Deuce Garrett, Jr., 5-10, 150 性视界传媒� OL Cade Willis, Jr., 6-1, 215 性视界传媒� WR CJ Mays, Sr., 6-1, 185 性视界传媒� FB Reid Allen, Sr., 5-11,175 性视界传媒� WR Thadd Turner, Sr., 5-10, 165 性视界传媒� WR Joseph Humphries, Jr., 6-2, 190

Defense: 50

Defensive notables: LB Thomas Wallace, Sr., 5-11, 190 性视界传媒� DB Deuce Garrett, Jr., 5-10, 150 性视界传媒� LB Cade Willis, Jr., 6-1, 215 性视界传媒� DB CJ Mays, Sr., 6-1, 185 性视界传媒� DB Reid Allen, Sr., 5-11,175 性视界传媒� LB Thadd Turner, Sr., 5-10, 165 性视界传媒� LB Joseph Humphries, Jr., 6-2, 190

2019 Outlook: Cushing reached the postseason in 2018 for the first time in 1997. Josh Moore, in his second season at the helm, is looking to make it two for two. Cushing has never made consecutive playoff trips in postseason history. The Bearkats also haven性视界传媒檛 had a head coach for more than two years since 1998 when Ronnie Pat Durham 性视界传媒� also a legendary East Texas basketball coach 性视界传媒� completed his fourth season with the Bearkats. Moore and the Bearkats have nine starters returning on defense, led by linebackers Thomas Whitaker and Cade Willis. Deuce Garrett is a key player in the secondary, and he is also the team性视界传媒檚 returning quarterback. As a sophomore, Garrett threw for 1,500 yards and 18 touchdowns with just four interceptions. Wallace rushed for 1,000 yards last season. Cushing has enough returning experience and a strong sophomore class that should help it compete for another postseason berth.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� Chilton, 7 p.m.; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� Mount Enterprise; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� at Burkeville; Sept. 20 性视界传媒� at Hull-Daisetta, 7 p.m.; Oct. 4 性视界传媒� All Saints; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� at Carlisle*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� Hawkins*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� Alto*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� at Union Grove* Nov. 8 性视界传媒� Big Sandy* (* Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m. unless noted)

UNION GROVE LIONS

Coach: Scottie Laymance (1st year)

All-time: 373-442-23 .445%

Stadium: Glyn Johnston Stadium, 11377 Union Grove Road, Union Grove, Texas, 75647

2018 result: 6-4

Returning lettermen/starters: 17/12

Lettermen lost: 7

Offense: Multiple

Offensive notables: RB Matthew Bower, Jr., 5-11, 160 性视界传媒� OL Conner Ferguson, Sr., 6-1, 220 性视界传媒� OL Nathan Ferrell, Sr., 6-1, 235 性视界传媒� RB Grayson Barnett, Jr., 6-1, 170 性视界传媒� OL Dylan Bell, Sr., 6-0, 200 性视界传媒� WR Cannon Cowan, Jr., 6-3, 175 性视界传媒� OL Austin Procell, Jr., 5-9, 195 性视界传媒� WR Chase Mead, Jr., 5-11, 160 性视界传媒� RB Carter Smith, Soph., 5-10, 155 性视界传媒� OL Brendon Pullen, Sr., 5-11, 180 性视界传媒� WR Davis Hairston, Sr., 5-10, 155 性视界传媒� OL Dillan Arden, Sr., 5-11, 230 性视界传媒� OL Josh Rhodes, Jr., 5-10, 205 性视界传媒L Kenneth Johnson, Jr., 6-3, 260

Defense: Multiple

Defensive notables: DB Matthew Bower, Jr., 5-11, 160 性视界传媒� DL Conner Ferguson, Sr., 6-1, 220 性视界传媒� DL Nathan Ferrell, Sr., 6-1, 235 性视界传媒� DB Grayson Barnett, Jr., 6-1, 170 性视界传媒� LB Dylan Bell, Sr., 6-0, 200 性视界传媒� DL Cannon Cowan, Jr., 6-3, 175 性视界传媒� DL Austin Procell, Jr., 5-9, 195 性视界传媒� DB Chase Mead, Jr., 5-11, 160 性视界传媒� LB Carter Smith, Soph., 5-10, 155 性视界传媒� LB Brendon Pullen, Sr., 5-11, 180 性视界传媒� DB Davis Hairston, Sr., 5-10, 155 性视界传媒� DL Dillan Arden, Sr., 5-11, 230 性视界传媒� DL Josh Rhodes, Jr., 5-10, 205 性视界传媒L Kenneth Johnson, Jr., 6-3, 260

2019 Outlook: In 2013, Roger Adams led Union Grove to the playoffs for the first time since 1968. The Lions ended up making five consecutive trips to the postseason before falling just short in 2018. Adams retired following the 2018 season, and Scotty Laymance, who was on Adams性视界传媒� staff, is the new head coach of the Lions. Laymance welcomes back 17 lettermen, including eight starters on defense. Matthew Bower had 56 tackles a season ago and is expected to take on a big role in the backfield. The Lions have a lot to work with on both lines, including Conner Ferguson, Nathan Ferrell, Austin Procell and more. Ferguson had 57 tackles and four sacks a season ago. Grayson Barnett had 50 tackles from the safety position and will also see time at running back. Sophomore Carter Smith made contributions as a freshman and will likely be called upon even more this season. Chase Mead is the team性视界传媒檚 leading returner in interceptions. The playoff spots in this district are up for grabs. The Lions性视界传媒� ability to secure one of those spots will come down to the performance of the seven new starters on offense.

Schedule: Aug. 30 性视界传媒� Bowie; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� Overton; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� at Quitman; Sept. 19 性视界传媒� at Harleton; Sept. 28 性视界传媒� at Mount Enterprise, 7 p.m.; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� Hawkins*; Oct. 17 性视界传媒� Big Sandy*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� at Carlisle*; Nov. 1 卢性视界传媒� Cushing*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� at Alto* (* Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m unless noted)

HAWKINS HAWKS

Coach: Scott Evans (3rd year, 4-17, 14-38 overall)

All-time: 412-357-24 .520%

Stadium: Lowrance Field, Price at Hawk Drive, Hawkins, Texas, 75765

2018 result: 2-8

Returning lettermen/starters: 16/13

Lettermen lost:听7

Offense: Wing T

Offensive notables: RB JD McGowen, Sr., 6-1, 230 性视界传媒� QB Zach Conde, Jr., 5-10, 190 性视界传媒� OL Matthrew Ivy, Sr., 6-0, 245

Defense: 4-2-5

Defensive notables: LB JD McGowen, Sr., 6-1, 230 性视界传媒� DB Paeyton Smith, Jr., 5-9, 165 性视界传媒� LB Zach Conde, Jr., 5-10, 190 性视界传媒� DT Ibory 性视界传媒淭eddy性视界传媒� Taylor, Sr., 6-0, 335 性视界传媒� LB Jeramy Torres, Soph., 6-1, 175

2019 Outlook: Hawkins is looking for a big turnaround from 2018 after going 0-5 in district play. With seven starters back on offense and six returning starters on defense, the Hawks will have the experience in place. Hawkins also gets the return of JD McGowen, who was injured in 2018. McGowen is expected to be a key piece of the Hawk offense and defense at running back and linebacker. Caden Upchurch is the team性视界传媒檚 leading returning rusher with 435 yards last season. Jayden Dacus is the top returning receiver. Zach Conde will handle the quarterback duties, and he will also contribute at linebacker. Sophomore Jayden Torres, who had 48 tackles last season, is another linebacker in the mix. Ibory 性视界传媒淭eddy性视界传媒� Taylor is a big defensive tackle who also made 48 stops in 2017. Paeton Smith is a playmaker in the secondary with 46 tackles and three interceptions a season ago. The Hawks will need to improve on their 14.2 scoring average from last season in order to challenge for a playoff spot in a tough district. Hawkins will get the luxury of starting the season with three straight home games.

聽Aug. 30 性视界传媒� Alba-Golden; Sept. 6 性视界传媒� All Saints; Sept. 13 性视界传媒� Beckville; Sept. 20 性视界传媒� at Linden-Kildare; Sept. 27 性视界传媒� at Como-Pickton*; Oct. 11 性视界传媒� at Union Grove*; Oct. 18 性视界传媒� at Cushing*; Oct. 25 性视界传媒� Big Sandy*; Nov. 1 性视界传媒� at Alto*; Nov. 8 性视界传媒� Carlisle* (* Indicates district game; All games start at 7:30 p.m.)