ODESSA – Justin Hammond received top honors in the All-District 2-6A selections released today. Hammond was named as the district’s Most Valuable Player. Matt Jones was also listed as Defensive Player of the Year. Continue reading “2018 Texas All-District 2-6A Football”
at Lee Rebels
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District Finale – Road Game Permian Panthers at Midland Lee Rebels Battle for the Bell: Gold to Black-N-White |
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Coach: Clint Hartman – 3rd season at Lee Midland Lee went 4-1 through the non-district schedule, losing 31-24 to Abilene High in Midland the second game of the season. The Rebels began district with strong wins over Frenship (51-15) and Odessa High (42-7). They lost to Amarillo Tascosa (49-26) before rebounding and handing Midland High a 49-28 crosstown loss. Lee made it to the Regional Semifinal Round of the state playoffs in 2017, and return 10 of those starters this season. The offense will look to skill players: running back Josh Traylor (5’8″ 185), senior receiver Sheldon Bass (6’3″ 180), and junior receiver Loic Fouonji (6’5″ 190). Traylor has already rushed for over 1,000 yards this season. Fouonji leads in receptions, followed by three-year starter Bass. Permian will more than likely see Felix Hinojosa (6’0″ 170) taking snaps under center. The Rebels have been averaging 299 yards a game rushing, while adding another 178 through the air. The offense is averaging 477 total yards a game through the nine contests in 2018. Hinojosa has completed 62% of his passes, though he missed two games. Lee is producing an average of 40 points a game. LHS has John Thompson as kicker and his longest field goal is from only 35 yards out. He has made four out of seven attempts this season. Defensively, Lee is stacked. Linebackers Trent Low (6’1″ 225) and Charles Gonzales (6’2″ 235) lead the team in sacks, hurries, and tackles. Another tough one is junior Michael Hinojosa (6’0″ 195). Two-way playmaker Isaiah Harvey (6’1″ 190) makes his presence known on the field at middle linebacker, but also backs up Traylor in the backfield. Tracy Mackey (6’4″ 265) has size, and surprisingly, good speed as he anchors the defensive line. The standout in the defensive backfield is junior Karl Taylor (6’0″ 170). He has the athletic ability to be another major FBS recruit. Oscar Valadez will also factor in as a defender to pass attempts downfield. Fouonji doubles as the team’s punter and averages 37 yards a punt. It is worth noting – the Rebel defense had all kind of issues with the flexbone triple option that Tascosa’s offense ran in the Lee district loss. There are several similarities with that offense and the one ran by the Panthers. Also, both of Lee’s losses this season have been on the home turf of Grande Communications Stadium. There were no common non-district opponents this season between the two teams. The common 2-6A opponents Lee and Permian have played are: Odessa High, Amarillo Tascosa, Midland High, and Frenship. The Panthers won all district games, including the win in Amarillo, while the Lee Rebels lost to Tascosa in Midland.
Series Record: 39-21 (Mojo leads series. PHS won last year 42-7) |
Permian Suffers District Loss In Finale
MIDLAND — After scoring on the first two drives, Permian watched Midland Lee score three unanswered touchdowns to have the Panthers trail 28-21 at the intermission. The slugfest continued in the second half as the Rebels held on to hand Mojo a 43-36 district loss at Grande Communications Stadium.
vs Frenship Tigers
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District Home Game |
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Coach: Jay Northcutt – 2nd season at Frenship The Tigers return a lot of experience, including 14 starters, as they try to improve from last year’s winless season. Frenship went through the non-district slate winning three and losing two. They have lost all three district games – Midland Lee (51-15), Midland High (34-28 in OT), and Odessa High (56-10) so far in 2018. Unlike most teams in 2-6A, Frenship throws twice as many times as running the ball. Quarterback Austin Phillips (6’3″ 220) is in his second season directing the spread offense. He has completed 63% of his passes. Joining him in the backfield is sophomore running back William Bayouth (5’10” 180), who has been averaging 4.5 yards a carry. Phillips also uses Bayouth as an underneath receiver. The senior signal caller has a handful of talented receivers including: Drew Hocutt (5’11” 165), Skyler Newsome (6’4″ 205), Cooper Scott (5’10” 165), and Max Rowley (6’1″ 180). Ethan Filio (6’4″ 295) and Jack Woodward (6’3″ 300) have given Frenship the big physical blocking on the offensive line. Linebackers Jake Gilbert (6’0″ 220) and Tristan Laughlin (5’11” 190), along with Jaden Lemons (5’9″ 175) have led the defense in tackles this year. Senior linebacker Tobi Banire (5’10” 185), DL Evan Barboza (6’1″ 235), and DL Cayson Brito (5’10” 230) lead the team in sacks, though blitzing is not a particular strength of the Tigers’ defense. Safety Christian Kiser (5’9″ 160) leads the team in interceptions with three, followed by junior DE Colton Anderson (6’0″ 185) with two. The Tigers have continued to struggle and district opponents have poured on the points three consecutive weeks now. Cage Jones handles the punting and kicking duties. He’s made 90% of his extra points and 50% of his field goal attempts, with a 40-yarder being the longest. Series Record: 1-3 (Frenship leads series. PHS won last year 66-14) |
District 2-6A Standings
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| District Schedule / Results |
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| October 12 Permian 42, Odessa 10 Mid Lee 51, Frenship 15 Tascosa 36, Midland 20 |
October 19 Permian 32, Tascosa 25 Midland 34, Frenship 28 Mid Lee 42, Odessa 7 |
| October 26 Permian 34, Midland 7 Tascosa 49, Mid Lee 26 Odessa 56, Frenship 10 |
November 2 Permian 38, Frenship 10 Tascosa 35, Odessa 21 Mid Lee 49, Midland 28 |
| November 9 Mid Lee 43, Permian 36 Tascosa 44, Frenship 21 Midland 49, Odessa 35 |
