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School
Class
New Coach
Old Coach
Last Year's Record
Aldine MacArthur Generals
6A
New Coach: Blake Ware
Old Coach: Wayne Crawford
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Crawford resigns after six seasons, he posted a 13-44 record and led the Generals to a playoff appearance in 2019. Dayton HC and MacArthur alum Blake Ware hired on January 26.
Alvin Shadow Creek Sharks
6A
New Coach: Tyrone Green
Old Coach: Brad Butler
Last Year's Record: 9-2
Notes: Butler, who in six seasons posted an impressive 66-11 record and led the Sharks to the Class 5A-Division I state title in 2019 announces his retirement. Assistant head coach Tyrone Green promoted to head football coach February 13.
Brazoswood Buccaneers
6A
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Joe Dale Cary
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Cary steps down after two seasons as he was named head coach at Tomball Memorial.
Cypress Creek Cougars
6A
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Greg McCaig
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: McCaig, who led Cy Creek for 21 years retires with a career record of 148-143.
Cypress Lakes Spartans
6A
New Coach: Tyrone Carter
Old Coach: Marshall Green
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Cy Woods OC Tyrone Carter named Cy Lakes HC on January 19, Marshall Green served as interim HFC in 2023.
El Paso Pebble Hills Spartans
6A
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Mark Torres
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Torres, who built the Pebble Hills program from the ground up leaves after eight seasons and a 47-36 record to take over at 5A Hays Consolidated.
Hewitt Midway Panthers
6A
New Coach: Joe Gillespie
Old Coach: Shane Anderson
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Anderson, who resigned in mid-October after three seasons, was replaced by interim head coach Esrom Martinez who led the Panthers to a surprise district title. Midway ISD on January 26 named former TCU DC Joe Gillespie head coach.
Katy Morton Ranch Mavericks
6A
New Coach: Nick Cavallo
Old Coach: Ron Counter
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Counter takes a reassignment in Katy ISD after seven seasons, Katy ISD names George Ranch HC Nick Cavallo on December 15.
Keller Central Chargers
6A
New Coach: Eric Vance
Old Coach: Mike Sports
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Sports resigns after four seasons and an overall 6-33 record. Hurst Bell DC Eric Vance named HFC on January 24.
Keller Timber Creek Falcons
6A
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Marshall Williams
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Williams, who led the Falcons to the playoffs in three of his four seasons steps down to take over as the offensive coordinator at Lovejoy.
La Joya Coyotes
6A
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Rueben Farias
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Farias is out after eight seasons at La Joya, he posted a 25-47 record, La Joya did not play football during 2020.
Laredo United South Panthers
6A
New Coach: Carlos Gonzalez
Old Coach: Joe Coss
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Coss, who led United South to the third round of the playoffs in 2020 and 2021 announced his retirement from coaching on January 11. DC Charlie Gonzalez hired on February 12.
McKinney Lions
6A
New Coach: Nate Leonard
Old Coach: Marcus Shavers
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Shavers, who led McKinney to the regional semifinals in 2022 and the area playoffs in 2019 and 2022 resigns after six seasons at McKinney. He posted a 37-31 record leading the Lions. New Braunfels Canyon HC and McKinney alum Nate Leonard hired on January 22.
New Braunfels Canyon Cougars
6A
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Nate Leonard
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Leonard departs Canyon after leading the program for one year to become the next HFC at his alma mater, McKinney High.
Richmond George Ranch Longhorns
6A
New Coach: Casey Vogt
Old Coach: Nick Cavallo
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Cavallo steps down at George Ranch after six seasons and a 34-30 record to take over at Katy Morton Ranch. Richmond Randle assistant coach and longtime FCS assistant coach Casey Vogt named HFC on February 25.
Royse City Bulldogs
6A
New Coach: Andrew Colvin
Old Coach: David Petroff
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Petroff gets promoted to assistant athletic director in Royse City ISD after eleven seasons. He led the Bulldogs to the area playoffs in 2019 and 2022. Rockwall offensive coordinator Andrew Colvin hired as HFC on February 9.
San Angelo Central Bobcats
6A
New Coach: Mark Smith
Old Coach: Kevin Crane
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Crane accepts a different role in San Angelo ISD affer three seasons leading the Bobcats. San Angelo Central names Oklahoma analyst and former Hurst Bell HC Mark Smith as head coach on February 2.
San Antonio Churchill Chargers
6A
New Coach: Nate Shaw
Old Coach: Ron Harris
Last Year's Record: 6-4
Notes: Harris, a long-time Churchill assistant announces his retirement on February 5, he led the Chargers for nine seasons posting a 49-48 overall record with his best season being an 11-3 mark in 2016. San Antonio Brennan OC Nate Shaw hired on March 4.
San Antonio Warren Warriors
6A
New Coach: Matt Arrufat
Old Coach: Josh Littrell
Last Year's Record: 6-4
Notes: Littrell departs after four seasons to move back out of sttae, San Antonio Brennan defensive coordinator Matt Arrufat named HFC on December 11.
Tomball Memorial Wildcats
6A
New Coach: Joe Dale Cary
Old Coach: Sam Parker
Last Year's Record: 10-2
Notes: Parker departs Tomball Memorial after seven seasons to take over at 4A Canyon Lake. Brazoswood head coach Joe Dale Cary hired as HFC on February 23.
Birdville Hawks
5A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Lon Holbrook
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Holbrook who spent nine seasons leading the Hawks posting a 51-47 overall record moves into an athletic administration role in Birdville ISD.
Buda Hays Consolidated Hawks
5A Division I
New Coach: Mark Torres
Old Coach: Les Goad
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Goad who spent 28 seasons as head coach at Nazareth, Kenedy, San Antonio Southwest, New Braunfels Canyon, Lockhart, Geronimo Navarro and Hays Consolidated announces his retirement. He posted a career 205-106-3 record, he led Navarro to a state semifinal appearance in 2016 and Hays to a semifinal appearance in 2020. El Paso Pebble Hills head coach Mark Torres hired on January 22.
Chisholm Trail Rangers
5A Division I
New Coach: Ricklan Holmes
Old Coach: Byron Bode
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Bode steps down at CTHS after eight difficult seasons, the Rangers are moving to 5A-Division I after spending the last six years as a 6A program. Hutto assistant coach and former Tyler High head coach Ricklan Holmes named HFC on January 4.
Corpus Christi Flour Bluff Hornets
5A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Chris Steinbruck
Last Year's Record: 10-3
Notes: Steinbruck, who was named interim superintdent mid-season and finished the season was named FBISD superintendent officially on January 30. Steinbruck in ten seasons posted an impressive 93-33 overall record, leading the Hornets to a state semifinal in 2021 and two regional final appearances in 2020 and 2022.
Edinburg Vela Sabercats
5A Division I
New Coach: Ernie Alonzo
Old Coach: John Campbell
Last Year's Record: 10-2
Notes: Campbell who posted a 171-54 career record in twenty years announces his retirement on January 10. McAllen DC Eddie Elonzo hired on February 13.
Granbury Pirates
5A Division I
New Coach: Bobby Allison
Old Coach: Sonny Galindo
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Ganbury ISD names Just Northwest DC Bobby Allison as HFC, Galindo served as interim HFC in 2023.
La Joya Juarez-Lincoln Huskies
5A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Mark Gonzalez
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Gonzalez is out after two seasons and an 0-20 record, Juarez-Lincoln has lost 33-straight games and 48 of their last 50 games.
La Joya Palmview Lobos
5A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Mage Requenez
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Requenez is out after eleven seasons leading Palmview.
Lubbock Coronado Mustangs
5A Division I
New Coach: Andrew Roy
Old Coach: D.J. Mann
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Mann resigns his post after three seasons at his alma mater, he led the Mustangs to a district title and area round playoff appearance in 2021. DC Andrew Roy promoted to HFC on February 8.
New Braunfels Unicorns
5A Division I
New Coach: Brad Molder
Old Coach: Glenn Mangold
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Molder departs LaVernia after two years and an impressive 19-6 record to take over at New Braunfels High School.
Rio Grande City Rattlers
5A Division I
New Coach: Abel Gonzalez
Old Coach: Jesus Lozano
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Rio Grande City CISD moves Grulla HC Abel Gonzalez to RGC High replacing Jesus Lozano.
West Mesquite Wranglers
5A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Frank Sandoval
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Sandoval resigns at West Mesquite after leading the Wranglers for four seasons.
Clint Horizon Scorpions
5A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Dwan Smith
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Smith resigns after two difficult seasons in which the Scorpions posted a 1-19 record.
Corsicana Tigers
5A Division II
New Coach: Eugene Rogers
Old Coach: Aric Sardinea
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Sardinea will not return to Corsicana after two seasons and a 3-17 overall record. Waxahachie DC and Corsicana alum Eugene Rogers hired on January 22.
Dallas Hillcrest Panthers
5A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Jacob Ramon
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Ramon moves on after six seasons and a 33-29 overall record, he led Hillcrest to the playoffs in 2020 and 2021.
Dayton Broncos
5A Division II
New Coach: Jerry Prieto
Old Coach: Blake Ware
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Ware steps down after four seasons at Dayton to take over at his alma mater Aldine MacArthur. After going 0-10 in his first year in 2020, Ware had Dayton with seven wins and a playoff appearance in 2022. Dayton names former Crosby HC Jerry Prieto as AD/HFC, Prieto spent 2023 as the HFC at Lake Worth.
Greenville Lions
5A Division II
New Coach: David Collins
Old Coach: Randy Jackson
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Greenville will be on their third head coach in three seasons after Randy Jackson stepped out of retirement to take over in an interim role at the start of fall practice. Flower Mound Marcus offensive coordinator David Collins hired on January 19, Collins has spent eight seasons as a head coach at Longview Pine Tree and Richardson Pearce.
Lovejoy Leopards
5A Division II
New Coach: Todd Dodge
Old Coach: Chris Ross
Last Year's Record: 12-2
Notes: Ross, who posted an impressive 45-9 record and three regional final appearances in four seasons at Lovejoy departs to become the OC at Stephen F. Austin. Lovejoy lures seven-time state champion head coach Todd Dodge out of retirement on January 27 to take over the program.
Marshall Mavericks
5A Division II
New Coach: Jason Hammett
Old Coach: Jack Alvarez
Last Year's Record: 6-6
Notes: Alvarez, who spent two seasons leading Marshall announces his retirement after a 26-year head coaching career at West Sabine, Kirbyville, Ennis, Copperas Cove, Cuero and Marshall. He posted a 205-104 record and led Ennis to a state title in 2014 and also coached in two state title games at Kirbyville. Hammett who was the top assistant at Marshall takes over immediately after Alvarez's departure. Hammett spent two years as head coach at Copperas Cove.
Nederland Bulldogs
5A Division II
New Coach: Scott Rich
Old Coach: Monte Barrow
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Barrow who spent 26 seasons at Nederland as an assistant coach and head coach resigns his post. He spent seven seasons leading Nederland posting a 43-34 overall record with his best season coming in 2018 when the Bulldogs posted a 10-2 mark. Katy QB Coach Scott Rich hired as AD/HFC on February 5.
San Antonio Harlandale Indians
5A Division II
New Coach: Justin Lozano
Old Coach: Albert Torres
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Torres accepts the assistant AD job in San Antonio ISD, he spent seven seasons at Harlandale and previously was at San Antonio Edison as head coach for ten seasons. San Antonio Johnson WR Coach Justin Lozano hired on March 6.
Splendora Wildcats
5A Division II
New Coach: Brandon Craus
Old Coach: Laine Sambrooks
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Sambrooks resigns after three seasons as Splendora makes the jump to Class 5A-Division II from 4A. Bloomington head coach Brandon Craus hired on February 1.
Bridge City Cardinals
4A Division I
New Coach: Josh Smalley
Old Coach: Chad Landry
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Smalley, who spent twelve seasons at Orangefield takes over for Landry who served as the interim HC in 2023.
Burnet Bulldogs
4A Division I
New Coach: Ben Speer
Old Coach: Bryan Wood
Last Year's Record: 8-4
Notes: Wood resigns after three seasons and a 15-17 overall record at BHS. DC Ben Speer promoted to HFC on January 22.
Canyon Lake Hawks
4A Division I
New Coach: Sam Parker
Old Coach: Charles Drum
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Drum retures after spenting a dozen years as the head coach at Canyon Lake posting a 67-68 overall record, his best season was a 10-3 mark in 2017. Tomball Memorial HC Sam Parker named HFC at Canyon Lake on Janaury 25.
Corpus Christi Calallen Wildcats
4A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Steve Campbell
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Campbell, who spent over forty years at Calallen announces his retirement, he posted a 20-5 record in two seasons as a head coach.
Dallas Roosevelt Mustangs
4A Division I
New Coach: Jason Garrett
Old Coach: Aaron Wallace
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Wallace steps down after six seasons at his alma mater, he posted a 12-43 overall record. Roosevelt will opt up to Class 4A-Division I in 2024. Duncanville LB Coach Jason Garrett hired on January 19.
El Paso Irvin Rockets
4A Division I
New Coach: Jonathan Elliott
Old Coach: Joe Urias
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Urias steps down after eight seasons, he led the Rockets to three playoff appearances and a district title in 2020. El Paso Chapin assistant coach Jonathan Elliott named HFC on February 2.
Floresville Tigers
4A Division I
New Coach: Ilyan Martinez
Old Coach: Andrew Rohrs
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Rohrs steps down after leading Floresville for eight seasons, his best year was a 9-3 mark in 2021. Natalia HC and Floresville native Ilyan Martinez named AD/HFC on February 5.
Fort Worth Carter-Riverside Eagles
4A Division I
New Coach: Dustin Pleasant
Old Coach: Philip Murray
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Murray who spent five years at long-struggling Carter-Riverside and turned them into a competitive program moves into an assistant AD role in FWISD. Leander Rouse OC Dustin Pleasant hired on January 29.
Hidalgo Pirates
4A Division I
New Coach: Jason Wheeler
Old Coach: Steve Marroquin
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Hidalgo will be on their third head coach in three seasons as Marroquin is reassigned after an 0-10 campaign. Former Sharyland Pioneer HC and current Mission DC Jason Wheeler hired on February 16.
La Vernia Bears
4A Division I
New Coach: Brian Null
Old Coach: Brad Molder
Last Year's Record: 10-3
Notes: Molder departs LaVernia after two years and an impressive 19-6 record to take over at New Braunfels High School. LaVernia promotes assistant coach Brian Null on February 29.
Lake Worth Bullfrogs
4A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Jerry Prieto
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Lake Worth will be on their third head coach in three seasons as Prieto departs to take over at Dayton.
Lumberton Raiders
4A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: James Reyes
Last Year's Record: 8-4
Notes: Reyes, who posted an impressive 25-11 record in three seasons at Lumberton steps down to take over at Palestine.
Manor New Tech Titans
4A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Quincy Williams
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Williams, who was a longtime assistant at Manor and who started up the varsity program at New Tech announced his retirement before the end of the season. He led the Titans to the playoffs in 2020.
Marble Falls Mustangs
4A Division I
New Coach: Keri Timmerman
Old Coach: Brian Herman
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Herman steps down after five seasons at MFHS, he led the Mustansgs to a Class 5A regional semifinal appearance in 2021. Vandegrift assistant Keri Timmerman hired on December 18, Timmerman has head coaching experience as he spent time as head coach at Lake Worth.
Navasota Rattlers
4A Division I
New Coach: Trey Allen
Old Coach: Casey Dacus
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Dacus, a Navasota alum resigns after six seasons and a 36-31 overall record. Kirbyville HC Trey Allen named HFC on February 20.
Palestine Wildcats
4A Division I
New Coach: James Reyes
Old Coach: Lance Angel
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Angel, who had two separate stints as Palestine's head coach announces his retirement. He posted a 103-86 record with stops at Cooper, Canton, Palestine and he spent five years as Bryan ISD athletic director. Lumberton head coach James Reyes named AD/HFC on February 15.
Pampa Harvesters
4A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Cody Robinson
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Robinson who led Pampa to the playoffs in 2021 and 2022 steps down after three seasons to become an assistant coach at Gilmer.
Zapata Hawks
4A Division I
New Coach: David Porras
Old Coach: Joel Lopez
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Lopez departs after six seasons, he posted a 29-32 overall record. Rio Grande City QB Coach David Porras named AD/HFC on January 30.
Burkburnett Bulldogs
4A Division II
New Coach: Patrick Williams
Old Coach: Brad Boyd
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Burkburnett opens up after the passing of head coach Brad Boyd who passed away in December after a lengthy battle with cancer. DC Patrick Williams promoted to AD/HFC on December 20.
Graham Steers
4A Division II
New Coach: Clay McChristian
Old Coach: Kenny Davidson
Last Year's Record: 10-2
Notes: Davidson, the winningest coach in Graham history announces his retirement on December 19. In fourteen seasons he posted a 130-46 record and led Graham to the state semifinals five times. He spent 2006-2010 in Graham as the Steers defensive coordinator. DC Clay McChristian hired as AD/HFC on January 17.
La Feria Lions
4A Division II
New Coach: Craig Foster
Old Coach: Oscar Salinas
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Salinas who has spent 24 seasons as a head coach at Edinburg Economedes and LaFeria posting a 118-122 record is named athletic director of Edinburg CISD. Harlingen South assistant coach Craig Foster named HFC on February 5.
Paris North Lamar Panthers
4A Division II
New Coach: Patrick Watkins
Old Coach: Brenton Whitaker
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Whitaker resigns his post after three seasons leading the Panthers, NLHS improved from 1-9 in year one, to a 5-5 mark in 2023. NLISD's director of sports performance, Patrick Watkins named HFC on February 16.
Rio Grande City Grulla Gators
4A Division II
New Coach: Alejandro Bazan
Old Coach: Abel Gonzalez
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Gonzalez, who started the program at Grulla in 2010 moves across town to his alma mater as HC at Rio Grande City High. 2013 was his best season leading the Gators as he posted an 8-4 mark. DC Alejandro Bazan promoted to HFC on January 19.
Salado Eagles
4A Division II
New Coach: Ricky Beaty
Old Coach: Tom Westerberg
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Westerberg who led Allen to four state titles announces his retirement after spending two seasons leading his alma mater. Georgetown OC Ricky Beaty named HFC on January 29.
Smithville Tigers
4A Division II
New Coach: Layne Neumann
Old Coach: Cyril Adkins
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Adkins, a Smithville alum steps down after ten seasons leading the Tigers, he led Smithville to the area playoffs in 2019 and 2022. Fort Bend Ridge Point co-OC Layne Neumann hired on March 6.
Sunnyvale Raiders
4A Division II
New Coach: Cody Stutts
Old Coach: John Settle
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Settle who is a 21-year head coaching veteran who spent the last thirteen seasons at Sunnyvale announces his retirement on January 9. DC Cody Stutts promoted to AD/HFC on February 6.
Buna Cougars
3A Division I
New Coach: Michael Trahan
Old Coach: Kevin Terrier
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Terrier, who spent 34 seasons at Buna and the last two as head football coach goes back into an AD/head baseball coach role after filling both roles in 2022 and 2023. Buna names Vidor OC Michael Trahan as HFC on February 27.
Cameron Yoe Yoemen
3A Division I
New Coach: Aaron Babino
Old Coach: Rick Rhoades
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Rhoades who has 166 wins in twenty seasons as a head coach announces his retirement. He led Yoe to three straight state titles from 2012-2014. DeSoto DC Aaron Babino named AD/HFC on March 18.
Dallas A+ Academy Knights
3A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Tarance Lewis
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Lewis steps down after six seasons at A+ Academy to take over as associate head coach/offensive coordinator at Corsicana.
Dallas Life Oak Cliff Lions
3A Division I
New Coach: Welton Johnson
Old Coach: Cole Orrick
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Orrick departs Life after two seasons to return to his native Kansas City for a coaching position. Assistant HC and former Cedar Hill Newman HC Welton Johnson hired on January 11.
Huntington Red Devils
3A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Josh Colvert
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Colvert steps down after being Huntington's longest tenured head coach. He led the Red Devils to a pair of playoff appearances.
Jefferson Bulldogs
3A Division I
New Coach: Ty Taylor
Old Coach: Antwain Jimmerson
Last Year's Record: 7-3
Notes: Jimmerson steps down after nine seasons and a 64-36 overall record, his best year was an 11-1 mark in 2018. Texarkana Pleasant Grove co-DC Ty Taylor named AD/HFC on December 27.
Kirbyville Wildcats
3A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Trey Allen
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Allen, who posted a 15-15 mark in three years at Kirbyville departs to take over at Class 4A Navasota.
Lamesa Tornadoes
3A Division I
New Coach: Efrain Ramos
Old Coach: Joseph Hood
Last Year's Record: 2-9
Notes: Hood steps down after four seasons leading Lamesa, he led Lamesa to two playoff appearances. Anna DC Efrain Ramos named HFC on February 16.
Luling Eagles
3A Division I
New Coach: Jeremiah Granado
Old Coach: Nate Langford
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Langford, who led Luling to a playoff apppearance in 2022, steps down after three seasons to take a job on staff at UTRGV. Bastrop Cedar Creek DC Jeremiah Granado hired on February 6.
McGregor Bulldogs
3A Division I
New Coach: Quentin White
Old Coach: Mike Shields
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Shields did not have his contract renewed after leading McGregor for five seasons. Klein Cain assistant head coach Quinten White hired on February 29.
Orangefield Bobcats
3A Division I
New Coach: Jeff Breaux
Old Coach: Josh Smalley
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Smalley departs Orangefield after twelve years and a 70-58 record to take over as AD/HFC at 4A Bridge City. Little Cypress-Mauriceville OC Jeff Breaux named AD/HFC on Janaury 22.
Pilot Point Bearcats
3A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Chase Adams
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Pilot Point will be on their fourth head coach in four seasons as Adams steps down after being in hired in June.
San Angelo TLC Academy Eagles
3A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Paulo Gonzalez
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: TLC is looking for a new head coach after Gonzales was dismissed two weeks into the season, Jonah Masters served as the interim HFC for the final eight weeks of the season.
Texarkana Liberty-Eylau Leopards
3A Division I
New Coach: Brad Willard
Old Coach: Dewaski Davis
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Davis departs Liberty-Eylau after four seasons and a 21-22 overall record. Tyler Legacy OC and former Mount Vernon head coach Brad Willard named AD/HFC on January 4.
Tuscola Jim Ned Indians
3A Division I
New Coach: Jonathon McClure
Old Coach: Matt Fanning
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Fanning who posted a 58-17 record in six seasons and led the Indians to the 2020 3A-Division I state title steps down to take a role on staff at Hardin-Simmons. DC Jonathon McClure promoted to HFC on March 8.
Blue Ridge Tigers
3A Division II
New Coach: Jason Russell
Old Coach: Chance Rodriguez
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Rodriguez, who served as interim HFC in 2023 led Blue Ridge to the playoffs in his lone season. Melissa OC Jason Russell hired as HFC on January 8.
Callisburg Wildcats
3A Division II
New Coach: Corey Roberson
Old Coach: Eddie Gill
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Gill, who spent 42 seasons as a coach announced his retirement on January 17. Gill has a career record of 161-182 spent 32 years as a head coach at Morton, Cisco, Poteet, Whitesboro and Callisburg. He led long struggling Whitesboro to their first ever playoff appearance in 2011. Assistant coach Corey Roberson promoted to HFC on February 20.
East Bernard Brahmas
3A Division II
New Coach: Jeremy Jenkins
Old Coach: Wade Bosse
Last Year's Record: 8-4
Notes: Bosse steps down after eight seasons leading East Bernard, he posted a 77-23 record and led the Brahmas to the state semifinals in 2018 and 2019. East Bernard names Harmony head coach Jeremy Jenkins as HFC on February 26.
Friona Chieftians
3A Division II
New Coach: Elias Carrillo
Old Coach: Jimmy Arias
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Arias resigned mid-season after just over seven seasons, he ended his tenure at 49-44 as Friona's winningest coach in school history. Carrillo who was named interim HC in early October named full-time head coach on December 19.
Harmony Eagles
3A Division II
New Coach: Brian Mauk
Old Coach: Jeremy Jenkins
Last Year's Record: 10-3
Notes: Jenkins, who led Harmony to a state semifinal appearance in 2022 departs to take over as AD/HFC at East Bernard. Harmomy promotes DC Brian Mauk to AD/HFC on March 18.
Henrietta Bearcats
3A Division II
New Coach: Jay Jones
Old Coach: Michael Johnson
Last Year's Record: 6-4
Notes: Johnson resigns after four seasons where he posted a 23-20 overall record and led Henrietta to the playoffs in all four seasons. Henrietta names Frisco OC Jay Jones AD/HFC on March 3.
Merkel Badgers
3A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Will Kates
Last Year's Record: 6-4
Notes: Kates steps down after three seasons to take over as OC at 4A Eagles Mountain High School.
Natalia Mustangs
3A Division II
New Coach: Jason Reynolds
Old Coach: Ilyan Martinez
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Martinez departs after six seasons at Natalia to take over at 4A Floresville, he twice led Natalia to the area playoffs. Wichita Falls OC Jason Reynolds, who spent time at Natalia as an assistant hired on February 19.
Queen City Bulldogs
3A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Eric Droddy
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Droddy is reassigned after five seasons in his second stint at Queen City, after going 0-10 in year one, the Bulldogs posted a respectable 18-22 mark in the past four years, including a playoff appearance in 2023.
Redwater Dragons
3A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Brandon Layne
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Layne steps down at Redwater after three seasons at take over as AD/HFC at Hemphill.
Rice Bulldogs
3A Division II
New Coach: Royce Slechta
Old Coach: Michael Scott
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Scott resigns his post after three seasons and just eight wins leading the Bulldogs. Sherman OC Royce Slechta named AD/HFC on February 5.
Tolar Rattlers
3A Division II
New Coach: Blake Mouser
Old Coach: Jeremy Mullins
Last Year's Record: 14-2
Notes: Mullins, who led Tolar to the 2A-Division I state title game in 2023 and posted a 72-32 record in seven seasons departs to take over at Class 4A-Division II Eagle Mountain High School which opens in August 2024. Austin Vandegrift OC Blake Mouser named AD/HFC on January 29.
Tulia Hornets
3A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Oscar Murga
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Murga is reassigned after leading Tulia for two seasons.
Wall Hawks
3A Division II
New Coach: Craig Slaughter
Old Coach: Houston Guy
Last Year's Record: 11-3
Notes: Guy, who led Wall for 17-seasons and posted a 167-49 overall record and led the Hawks to the 3A-Division I state title game in 2013 resigns his post. Wall ISD promotes DC Craig Slaughter to HFC, Slaughter has served as HFC at Hearne, Clyde, Sweetwater and Llano and has been at Wall since 2017.
Winona Wildcats
3A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Keylon Kincade
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Kincaide resigns after ten seasons leading the Wildcats, his best year was in 2016 when the Wildcats made a surprise run to the regional finals.
Abilene TLCA Eagles
2A Division I
New Coach: Steven Ward
Old Coach: Jeremy Kirk
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Kirk resigns after two seasons at Abilene TLC, he guided the Eagles into UIL 11-man football in 2022. TLC names AD and head girls track coach Steven Ward as the Eagles next HFC.
Bangs Dragons
2A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Jason Cole
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Bangs will be on their third head coach in three seasons as Cole is reassigned after one year leading the Dragons.
Bloomington Bobcats
2A Division I
New Coach: Lane Shands
Old Coach: Brandon Craus
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Craus departs after two seasons to take over at Class 5A Splendora. DC Lane Shands promoted on March 18.
Bosqueville Bulldogs
2A Division I
New Coach: Reggie Patrick
Old Coach: Clint Zander
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Zander who started at Bosqueville an assistant in 2004 and became head coach in 2008 resigns after 16 seasons and a 110-78 overall record. He led the Bulldogs to a regional final in 2013 and four regional semifinal appearances. China Spring OC Reggie Patrick hired on February 19.
Bruceville-Eddy Eagles
2A Division I
New Coach: Marcial Chapa
Old Coach: Brian Ramsey
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Ramsey resigns after one year, Bruceville-Eddy will be on their fifth head coach in seven seasons in 2024. Comanche assistant head coach Marcial Chapa hired on February 21.
Groveton Indians
2A Division I
New Coach: Mike Waldie
Old Coach: Matthew Woodard
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Woodard steps down after two seasons to take over as AD/HFC at Rio Vista. Bryan OC Michael Waldie named AD/HFC on February 22, Waldie has previously served as HFC at Luling, Woodville, Daingerfield and Gonzales.
Hawkins Hawks
2A Division I
New Coach: Bill Cowley
Old Coach: Kellan Carrell
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Hawkins will be on their third head coach in three years after the resignation of Kellan Carrell after one season. Anderson-Shiro DC Bill Cowley hired on Janaury 12.
Hemphill Hornets
2A Division I
New Coach: Brandon Layne
Old Coach: Tod Stark
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Stark steps down after three seasons and an 18-14 overall record. Redwater HC Brandon Layne named HFC on February 16.
Holland Hornets
2A Division I
New Coach: Heath Hohmann
Old Coach: Brad Talbert
Last Year's Record: 12-1
Notes: Talbert retires after an impressive twelve year run in Holland where he posted a 104-39 record. His best season was in 2019 when the Hornets posted a 13-1 mark and advanced to the regional finals. Skidmore-Tynan HC Heath Hohman named AD/HFC on February 29.
Joaquin Rams
2A Division I
New Coach: Jared Jones
Old Coach: Wade Lawson
Last Year's Record: 2-7
Notes: Lawson departs Joaquin after nine seasons where he posted a 65-35 overall record to take over at Waskom. His best season was a 10-3 mark in 2019. OC Jared Jones promoted to HFC on February 20.
Kerens Bobcats
2A Division I
New Coach: Brent Watkins
Old Coach: Ted Patton
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Patton, who spent time as a head coach at Elysian Fields, Rusk and Kerens announces his retirement. He spent four years leading the Bobcats. Malakoff DC Brent Watkins hired on January 22.
Marlin Bulldogs
2A Division I
New Coach: Jeff Rogers
Old Coach: Ruben Torres
Last Year's Record: 11-3
Notes: Torres resigns after three seasons leading Marlin, he led the Bulldogs to a state semifinal appearance in 2021 and a regional final in 2023. DC Jeff Rogers promoted to HFC on March 18.
Omaha Pewitt Brahmas
2A Division I
New Coach: Jeremy Russell
Old Coach: Cedrick Dorsey
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Dorsey resigns after three seasons leading the Brahmas, he led Pewitt to the playoffs in 2021 and 2022. Newton OC Jeremy Russell hired on January 11.
Refugio Bobcats
2A Division I
New Coach: Drew Cox
Old Coach: Jason Herring
Last Year's Record: 12-2
Notes: Herring steps down to be athletic director only after 17 seasons and a stellar 224-24 record, leading the Bobcats to three state titles and four other title game appearances. Longtime assistant Drew Cox promoted to HFC on March 7.
Rio Vista Eagles
2A Division I
New Coach: Matthew Woodard
Old Coach: Kasey Black
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Black resigns after four seasons, he led Rio Vista to the playoffs in 2020 and 2022. Groveton head coach Matthew Woodard hired on January 17.
Sanford-Fritch Eagles
2A Division I
New Coach: Derek Schlieve
Old Coach: Phillip Wiggins
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Wiggins who came out of retirement to lead the Eagles goes back into retirement after three seasons and a 5-26 mark. Baird HFC Derek Schlieve named AD/HFC on February 19, Schlieve has been in the six-man game since 2020, but was also HFC at Clarksville in 2019.
Skidmore-Tynan Bobcats
2A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Heath Hohmann
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Hohman steps down after two seasons to take over as AD/HFC at Holland.
Three Rivers Bulldogs
2A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Ramon Soliz
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Soliz is reassigned after four seasons, the Bulldogs posted a 26-18 mark during his time.
Timpson Bears
2A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Kerry Therwhanger
Last Year's Record: 16-0
Notes: Therwanger who led Timpson to the state title in 2023 announces his retirement he had a career record of 183-75 and led Lovelady to the state semifinals three times and Timpson to the state semifinals three times in addition to the title.
Waskom Wildcats
2A Division I
New Coach: Wade Lawson
Old Coach: Greg Pearson
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Pearson, who came out of retirement in early 2022 moves back into retirement after two seasons and a 9-12 record. Joaquin head coach Wade Lawson named new AD/HFC on January 12.
Clarksville Tigers
2A Division II
New Coach: Thavis Miller
Old Coach: Nic Williams
Last Year's Record: 2-7
Notes: Williams resigns after one season, Clarksville will be on their fourth head coach in four seasons in 2024. Commerce DL Coach Thavis Miller named AD/HFC on March 7.
Detroit Eagles
2A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Cayle Beard
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Beard resigns after three seasons and a 3-25 overall record.
Era Hornets
2A Division II
New Coach: Tanner Mann
Old Coach: Terry Felderhoff
Last Year's Record: 1-8
Notes: Felderhoff steps down after four seasons and Snyder DC Tanner Mann hired on December 6.
Granger Lions
2A Division II
New Coach: Gaston McDorman
Old Coach: Stephen Brosch
Last Year's Record: 10-3
Notes: Brosch gets promoted to Granger HS principal after four seasons and an impressive 40-10 record, including a regional final appearance in 2022. Cuero OC Gaston McDorman named AD/HFC on March 11.
Hubbard Jaguars
2A Division II
New Coach: Ryan Faulknor
Old Coach: Sean Berry
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Hubbard will be on their third head coach in four seasons after Berry resigns after just one season. DC Ryan Faulknor promoted to HFC on January 22.
Iola Bulldogs
2A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Rex Sharp
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Iola will be on their fourth head coach in four seasons as Sharp steps down after one season.
McCamey Badgers
2A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Michael Woodard
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Woodard moves into an administrative role in McCamey ISD, he posted a 38-20 record in five seasons leading the Badgers.
McDade Bulldogs
2A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Nick Parker
Last Year's Record: 2-5
Notes: McDade who is moving to UIL 11man football in 2024 will be under a new head coach after the resignation of Nick Parker.
Petrolia Pirates
2A Division II
New Coach: Brad Blassingame
Old Coach: Byron West
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: West steps down after three seasons leading Petrolia, he led the Pirates to an 8-3 record in 2021. Petrolia named Holliday LB Coach Brad Blassingame HFC on March 11.
Pettus War Eagles
2A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Dean Carter
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Pettus will have their third head coach in three seasons as Carter is out after one 2-8 campaign.
Snook Bluejays
2A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Dylan Conway
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Conway steps down after three seasons to join the staff at Weimar.
Tenaha Tigers
2A Division II
New Coach: Marlon Byrdsong
Old Coach: Terry Ward
Last Year's Record: 10-3
Notes: Ward who was in his second stint at Tenaha is out after two seasons and assistant coach/HS Principal Marlon Byrdsong is promoted to HFC.