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| Preview Guide 2007 |
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By Christopher Lyke
Texas HS Football Chief Editor
The questions about this district in 2007 surrounds whether or not the Clint Lions are a one year, one hit wonder or they are here to stay as a competitive team at or near the top? Who will step up into the fold from the middle of the pack? Can Monahans maintain their stay atop the district mountain?
Last season, the Clint Lions emerged out of the district as somewhat of a surprise by posting a 9-2 record. But the past history of the Lions became somewhat of a pure lesson with competitiveness. In recent years, the Lions were competing as a small school in the 4A level against the likes of Riverside and Parkland. Now that they are grouped up with schools within their size bracket, competition and success has found its way through "The Den". The district and the Clint Lions still had their fair share of competition as Monahans and Fort Stockton continued their winning ways.
Making a return to the Lions this season is the reigning and projected Defensive MVP in Anthony Aguilar. If Aguiilar can return to form as he was last season, and players such as Manny Rodriguez and Danny Soto play to the way they are capable of playing, then the sky is the limit to what this team can accomplish in the 2007 season. With solid athletes and awareness, the Clint Lions may just find themselves back in the middle of a district championship picture.
The one team the Lions will have to knock off is the defending district champion Monahans Loboes. The return of Clay Anthony and a workhorse along the trenches should give Mickey Owens' squad a good shot at repeating. Expect the Loboes to use the lines to tire out the opposition on both sides of the ball. On the offensive side, QB Steven Valles is expected to take the reigns along with Steven Neel and Jorge Arriola in the backfield.
Fort Stockton will be counting on the experience of Sergio and Rene Corral to get them back into the playoffs. What this squad lacks in size and overall depth they make up for it with experience, speed and heart. The strength of the Panthers will be felt along the trenches and on the defensive side of the ball. If Tom Howard's defense can control the opposition on a consistent level, then the Panthers may have a chance to go more than one or two rounds in the playoffs.
The team that is looking to knock one of the three powers off its feet would be the Pecos Eagles. On the offensive side of the ball, Pecos will have quarterback Paul Zubeldia returning with a supporting cast of WR Hector Ramirez and a decent offensive line. Over on the opposite side of the ball the Eagles could have a deense that is a real sleeper with a decent amount of talent including Martin Jasso, Wayne Sparkman and Drake Bradley.
Fabens, Antony and Tornillo should all be significantly improved with experience and all three could play a big role as spoiler in an already interesting district. If the three teams can get through the season without depth becoming an isue and can stay healthy, the district race could be even more fun to watch this season. Fabens will be turning to its offense to get out of a 2-8 hole it had created for themselves last season while Anthony looks to captialize on ts success from a year ago. If the Wildcat defense can hold its own this season, lok for Anthony to become a pleasant sleeper and spoiler in the district race |
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2-8 |
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Pos |
Name |
HT |
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YR |
QB |
Adrian Solis |
5'10 |
190 |
4.9 |
Jr |
WR/DB |
Adrian Estrada |
5'11 |
170 |
4.5 |
Sr |
OL |
Oscar Guerrero |
5'11 |
250 |
5.3 |
Sr |
LB |
Javier Cardoza |
5'10 |
210 |
5.0 |
Jr |
RB/LB/P |
Jaime Garcia |
5'11 |
200 |
4.8 |
Jr |
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662 |
7-4 |
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Team Radio |
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Pos |
Name |
HT |
WT |
40 |
YR |
OL |
Zach Rodriguez |
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Sr |
DL |
Rene Corral |
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Sr |
QB/DB/P |
Sergio Corral |
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Sr |
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647 |
5-5 |
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Team Radio |
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Pos |
Name |
HT |
WT |
40 |
YR |
QB |
Paul Zubeldia |
6'1 |
190 |
4.9 |
Jr |
WR |
Jeremy Martinez |
6'0 |
175 |
4.8 |
Jr |
LB |
Wayne Sparkman |
6'0 |
185 |
4.9 |
Sr |
DL |
Martin Jasso |
5'10 |
300 |
5.3 |
Jr |
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615.5 |
9-2 |
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Team Radio |
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Pos |
Name |
HT |
WT |
40 |
YR |
RB |
Steven Neel |
5'11 |
160 |
4.9 |
Jr |
DL |
Chase Williams |
5'11 |
225 |
5.1 |
Sr |
DL |
Anthony Santiago |
5'10 |
225 |
4.8 |
Sr |
LB |
Clay Anthony |
5'11 |
170 |
4.7 |
Sr |
OL |
Kelvin Marlow |
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Sr |
LB |
Pablo Jiminez |
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Sr |
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475 |
9-2 |
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Team Radio |
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HT |
WT |
40 |
YR |
RB/LB |
Manny Rodriguez |
5'10 |
190 |
4.8 |
Sr |
TE/DT |
Anthony Aguilar |
6'3 |
220 |
4.7 |
Sr |
QB/DB |
Danny Soto |
6'2 |
200 |
4.7 |
Sr |
FB |
Edward Martinez |
6'2 |
220 |
4.7 |
Jr |
TE |
Eddie Soto |
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Sr |
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253 |
3-6 |
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Team Radio |
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Pos |
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HT |
WT |
40 |
YR |
QB |
Carlos Ortiz |
5'7 |
155 |
4.7 |
Jr |
LB |
Abel Rodriguez |
5'11 |
240 |
5.1 |
Sr |
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228.5 |
5-4 |
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Team Radio |
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WT |
40 |
YR |
RB |
Michael Lugo |
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Jr |
WR |
Sal Garcia |
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Sr |
WR |
Martin Anaya |
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Sr |
LB |
Mario Aguilar |
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Sr |
LB |
Oscar Fierro |
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Jr |
DB |
Michael Guillen |
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Sr |
K |
Hector Meraz |
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Sr |
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| Anthony Wildcats |
Wildcat Stadium
610 Sixth Street
Anthony, TX 79935 |
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 300 (est.)
Directions To Stadium |
| Clint Lions |
Lion Stadium "The Den"
12625 Alameda Ave.
Clint, TX 79836 |
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 3,000 (est.)
Directions To Stadium |
| Fabens Wildcats |
Wildcat Stadium
2nd St. NE & Ave. G NE
Fabens, TX 79838 |
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 3,000 (est.)
Directions To Stadium |
| Fort Stockton Panthers |
Panther Stadium
1200 W 17th
Fort Stockton, TX 79735 |
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 2,000 (approx.)
Directions To Stadium |
| Monahans Loboes |
Estes Memorial Stadium
700 W 10th
Monahans, TX 79756 |
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 6,000 (est.)
Directions To Stadium |
| Pecos Eagles |
Eagle Stadium
Washington St & Hackberry St
Pecos, TX 79772 |
Surface: Artificial Turf
Capacity: 5,000 (approx.)
Directions To Stadium |
| Tornillo Coyotes |
Coyote Stadium
398 Oil Mill Rd.
Tornillo, TX 79853 |
Surface: Grass
Capacity: 3,000 (est.)
Directions To Stadium |
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Preview Guide Line Up |
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| Projected Finish |
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Monahans |
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Clint |
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Fort Stockton |
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Pecos |
5 |
Fabens |
6 |
Anthony |
7 |
Tornillo |
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| Pre-Season Awards |
District Darkhorse |
Pecos |
District MVP |
Clay Anthony
Monahans |
Offensive MVP |
Paul Zubeldia
Pecos |
Defensive MVP
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Anthony Aguilar
Clint |
Diamond In The Rough |
Wayne Sparkman
Pecos |
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| 2006 Records |
| Fabens |
2-8 |
| Fort Stockton |
7-4 |
| Pecos |
5-5 |
| Monahans |
9-2 |
| Clint |
9-2 |
| Tornillo |
3-6 |
| Anthony |
5-4 |
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| Recruiting Key |
THSF Top 200 Player |
Top 2008 Prospect |
Top 2009 Prospect |
Top 2010 Prospect |
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