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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.
Alief Hastings Bears
6A
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Tomas De La Rosa
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: De la Rosa after four seasons is moved to Alief ISD assistant athletic director.
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: Eric Luster
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. North Forney head coach Eric Luster named HFC on March 21.
Buda Johnson Jaguars
6A
New Coach: Sam Carlin
Old Coach: Stephen Hoffman
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Hoffman who started the Johnson program during the 2020 season steps down after four seasons and a 24-17 mark leading the Jags. OC Sam Carlin named interim HFC for 2024 on June 15.
Cypress Creek Cougars
6A
New Coach: Deveon McKinney
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. North Shore OL Coach Deveon McKinney named HFC on April 19.
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.
Cypress Ranch Mustangs
6A
New Coach: Will Blaylock
Old Coach: Sean McAuliffe
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: McAuliffe, who has an 88-33 career record departs Cy Ranch after five seasons to take over as new HFC at New Braunfels Canyon. Lubbock Estacado HC Will Blaylock hired on May 6.
Eagle Pass Eagles
6A
New Coach: Roger Olivas
Old Coach: Tom Gonzalez
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Gonzalez who led Eagle Pass for eighteen seasons posting a 111-81 overall record announces his retirement. DC Roger Olivas promoted to HFC on June 11.
El Paso Pebble Hills Spartans
6A
New Coach: Ryan Warner
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. El Paso Chapin head coach Ryan Warner hired to lead the Pebble Hills program.
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.
Houston Northbrook Raiders
6A
New Coach: Demond Stafford
Old Coach: Andres Gomez
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Gomez steps down after four seasons and will go to Klein Cain as an assistant coach. Pasadena Dobie HC Demond Stafford hired on May 8.
Houston Sam Houston Tigers
6A
New Coach: Damin Schexnaydar
Old Coach: Charles Brown
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Brown steps down after three seasons to join the staff at Katy Mayde Creek, assistant coach Damin Schexnaydar promoted to HFC on June 20.
Houston Wisdom Generals
6A
New Coach: Jamarkus Branch
Old Coach: Vicente Herrera
Last Year's Record: 7-3
Notes: Herrera, who led the Generals to a surprise 7-3 record in 2023 steps down after one season. Assistant coach Jamarkus Branch promoted to HFC on July 15.
Jersey Village Falcons
6A
New Coach: Levelle Norris
Old Coach: David Snokhous
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Snokhous, who has served a the Falcons head coach from 1997-2023 announced his retirement on April 8. Assistant coach Levelle Norris named interim HFC on May 2. Norris served two seasons as HFC at Presidio and one at Leakey.
Katy Mayde Creek Rams
6A
New Coach: Mike Arogbonlo
Old Coach: J Jensen
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Jensen after three seasons is promoted to Katy ISD assistant athletic director. Duncanville QB Coach and former Fort Bend Austin head coach Mike Arogbonlo hired on May 20.
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: Austin Kaehn
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. DC Austin Kaehn promoted to HFC on March 22.
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.
Mesquite Skeeters
6A
New Coach: Vincient Green
Old Coach: DeMarcus Harris
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Harris resigns after three seasons where he posted a 13-19 record, he'll join the staff at North Crowley as an assistant coach. Vincient Green named interim HFC for the 2024 season on June 27.
New Braunfels Canyon Cougars
6A
New Coach: Sean McAuliffe
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. Cy Ranch HC Sean McAuliffe hired as HFC on March 28.
North Forney Falcons
6A
New Coach: Marcus Shavers
Old Coach: Eric Luster
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Luster departs after three seasons to take over as the HFC at Brazoswood. Former McKinney HC Marcus Shavers named HFC on April 23
Odessa Bronchos
6A
New Coach: Erik Hartman
Old Coach: Dusty Ortiz
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Ortiz departs Odessa High after three seasons to take over at Class 5A Carrollton Creekview. Corsicana OC and Odesaa
Pasadena Dobie Longhorns
6A
New Coach: Danny Fitzmorris
Old Coach: Demond Stafford
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Stafford, who led the Longhorns to back-to-back playoff appearances in his two seasons departs to take over at Houston Northbrook. Pasadena Memorial OC and Dobie alum Danny Fitzmorris hired on May 28.
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 Brandeis Broncos
6A
New Coach: Kemmie Lewis
Old Coach: Kevin Auten
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Bruce moves in to an assistant AD role in Northside ISD after leading Brandeis for the past three seasons. San Antonio Harland defensive coordinator and former San Antonio Memorial head coach Kemmie Lewis hired on May 23.
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 Roosevelt Rough Riders
6A
New Coach: Darnell Barnes
Old Coach: Matt Carroll
Last Year's Record: 6-4
Notes: Carroll who led the Rough Riders for eleven seasons departs to become the athletic director at Killeen ISD. Special teams coordinator Darnell Barnes named HFC on June 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.
Schertz Clemens Buffaloes
6A
New Coach: Alan Hill
Old Coach: Jared Johnston
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Johnston who led the Buffs for twelve seasons, posting a 67-62 record departs to take over at his alma mater Orange Grove. OC Alan Hill named interim HFC for 2024 on May 21.
Spring Westfield Mustangs
6A
New Coach: Desmar Black
Old Coach: Matt Meekins
Last Year's Record: 11-3
Notes: Meekins retires after eight seasons and an impressive 99-19 overall record. DC Desmar Black promoted to HFC on July 25.
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: Chris Smith
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. Southlake Carroll OC Chris Smith named HFC on March 28.
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.
Carrollton Creekview Mustangs
5A Division I
New Coach: Dusty Ortiz
Old Coach: Tony Castillo
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Castillo, who led Creekview to a 6-5 mark and a playoff appearance in his first season steps down to take over at 4A Ferris. Odessa High head coach Dusty Ortiz named HFC on May 30.
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: Clynt Elwood
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. Longtime assistant Clynt Elwood officially promoted to HFC on March 19.
Eagle Pass Winn Mavericks
5A Division I
New Coach: Rene Ramirez
Old Coach: Eric Villasenor
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Villasenor who spent eleven seasons leading the Mavericks is promoted to Eagle Pass ISD athletic director. DC Rene Ramirez promoted to HFC on July 30.
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.
El Paso Bel Air Highlanders
5A Division I
New Coach: Gary Recoder
Old Coach: Eric Scogin
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Scogin departs Bel Air After five seasons to join the staff at El Paso Parkland, he led the Highlanders to back-to-back 8-3 seasons. El Paso Riverside HC Gary Recoder named HFC on June 4.
Fort Worth North Side Steers
5A Division I
New Coach: Michael Connelly
Old Coach: Joseph Turner
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Turner, who turned North Side from a perennial last place team to a yearly playoff contender resigns after nine seasons as a head coach. He led the Steers to the playoffs in 2019 and 2020. OC Michael Connelly named interim HFC on May 23.
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.
Houston Madison Marlins
5A Division I
New Coach: James Soria
Old Coach: Jason Davis
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Davis, who posted a 12-10 record in two seasons will not return for a third season. Houston Heights co-OC James Soria hired on May 2.
Houston Sharpstown Apollos
5A Division I
New Coach: Earl Westbrooks
Old Coach: Matt Torres
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Torres steps down after two seasons leading Sharpstown. Conroe assistant Earl Westbrooks named HFC on June 8.
Houston Spring Woods Tigers
5A Division I
New Coach: Andrew Rohrs
Old Coach: Keith Cripps
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Cripps, who led Spring Woods for 14 seasons will not return for 2024 as SWHS makes the move to 5A-Division I. Former Floresville HC Andrew Rohrs hired on June 15.
Houston Waltrip Rams
5A Division I
New Coach: Kris O'Neal
Old Coach: Tristan Randle
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Randle who led a young Waltrip team to the playoffs in 2023 as the interim HC was not kept in that role after one season. Former Tuloso-Midway HC Kris O'Neal hired as HFC on June 29.
Killeen Chaparral Bobcats
5A Division I
New Coach: Tyrell McCrea
Old Coach: Alan Haire
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Haire, who started Chaparral's program from the ground up departs after two seasons to take over as Jarrell's AD/HFC. San Antonio Davenport OC and former Brackettville head coach Tyrell McCrea hired on July 8.
La Joya Juarez-Lincoln Huskies
5A Division I
New Coach: Danny Cortez
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. OC Danny Cortez promoted to HFC.
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.
Victoria East Titans
5A Division I
New Coach: John Ford
Old Coach: Charlie Reeve
Last Year's Record: 8-4
Notes: Reeve after one season departs Victoria East to become the AD/HFC at Corpus Christi Calallen. OC John Ford promoted to HFC by Victoria ISD on April 26.
West Mesquite Wranglers
5A Division I
New Coach: Stephen Jackson
Old Coach: Frank Sandoval
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Sandoval resigns at West Mesquite after leading the Wranglers for four seasons. Mesquite ISD names Seagoville HFC Stephen Jackson HFC on April 8.
Burleson Elks
5A Division II
New Coach: Phillip Tanner
Old Coach: Chad Worrell
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Burleson will be on their third head coach in three seasons as Chad Worrell steps down to take over at his alma mater Pilot Point. Burleson names former assistant and current Fort Worth Southwest HC Phillip Tanner HFC on April 22.
Clint Horizon Scorpions
5A Division II
New Coach: Omar Garcia
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. El Paso Montwood co-OC Omar Garcia named new HFC on January 17.
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: Adrian Madise
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. South Oak Cliff assistant coach Adrian Madise hired on March 28.
Dallas Samuell Spartans
5A Division II
New Coach: Danny Cobbin
Old Coach: Steve Pierce
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Samuell will be on their third head coach in three seasons as Seagoville DC Danny Cobbin is named HFC on March 19.
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.
El Paso Chapin Huskies
5A Division II
New Coach: Marco Chavez
Old Coach: Ryan Warner
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Warner departs after four seasons and a 22-19 record to take over at Class 6A El Paso Pebble Hills. DC Marco Chavez promoted to HFC on April 26.
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.
Plainview Bulldogs
5A Division II
New Coach: Wyatt Martinez
Old Coach: Johnathon Haddock
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Haddock, who led Plainview for four seasons departs to take over as AD/HFC at Clyde. OC Wyatt Martinez named interim HFC for the 2024 season on June 18.
San Antonio Edison Golden Bears
5A Division II
New Coach: Ruben Gonzales
Old Coach: Jesse Monreal
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Monreal, who led Edison for seven seasons steps into a role in the San Antonio ISD athletics department, OC Ruben Gonzales named interim HFC for 2024.
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.
Seagoville Dragons
5A Division II
New Coach: Gordon Booker
Old Coach: Stephen Jackson
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Jackson departs after two seasons and two playoff appearances to take over as HFC at West Mesquite. North Forney DC Gordon Booker hired by Dallas ISD on May 17.
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.
Beeville Jones Trojans
4A Division I
New Coach: Dave Holmgreen
Old Coach: Chris Soza
Last Year's Record: 8-4
Notes: Soza, who had two stints at Beeville Jones announces his retirement after a 28-yard head coaching career. He took Mathis to a state title game appearance in 1999. Gregory-Portland OL Coach Dave Holmgreen hired on June 3.
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: Charlie Reeve
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. Victoria East HC Charlie Reeve hired on April 8.
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.
El Paso Riverside Rangers
4A Division I
New Coach: Daniel Chavez
Old Coach: Gary Recoder
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Recoder who posted a 37-15 record and led the Rangers to three straight district titles steps down to take over at 5A-Division I El Paso Bel Air. OC Daniel Chavez promoted to HFC on June 14.
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.
Fort Worth Southwest Raiders
4A Division I
New Coach: Joseph Turner
Old Coach: Phillip Tanner
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Tanner departs Southwest after two seasons to take over as HFC at Burleson. FWISD names FW North Side head coach Joseph Turner, the new head coach at Southwest on May 20.
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.
Houston Scarborough Spartans
4A Division I
New Coach: Wayne Wheeler
Old Coach: Darris Lewis
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Lewis, who led the Spartans to their best season since 2001 is out after just one season. Humble assistant coach and former Houston Waltrip HC Wayne Wheeler named HFC on June 6.
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: Todd Peterman
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. Lake Worth names Duncanville OC and former DeSoto and Brewer head coach Todd Peterman as AD/HFC on April 1.
Liberty Panthers
4A Division I
New Coach: Kedrick Harrison
Old Coach: Chris Lackey
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Lackey steps down after three seasons as Liberty moves up to 4A-Division I. Cleveland DC Kedrick Harrison named AD/HFC on April 18.
Lumberton Raiders
4A Division I
New Coach: Chase McDonald
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. DC Chase McDonald was immediately named interim AD/HFC and was officially named AD/HFC on April 9.
Manor New Tech Titans
4A Division I
New Coach: Derrick Lewis
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. Manor ISD names former Austin LASA HC Derrick Lewis as HFC on March 5.
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: Floyd White
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. Odessa Compass HC and Pampa alum Floyd White hired on April 8.
Pecos Eagles
4A Division I
New Coach: Armando Martinez
Old Coach: Scott Williams
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Williams steps aside after two seasons and DC Armando Martinez promoted to HFC.
Tuloso-Midway Warriors
4A Division I
New Coach: James Villarreal
Old Coach: Kris O'Neal
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: O'Neal moves into an AD only role DC James Villareal promoted to HFC on May 21.
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.
Bridgeport Bulls
4A Division II
New Coach: Aaron Cupp
Old Coach: J.D. Martinez
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Martinez steps down after three seasons and a 10-21 overall record, he led the Bulls to the playoffs in 2021. Bastrop OC Aaron Cupp hired on April 26.
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.
Ferris Yellowjackets
4A Division II
New Coach: Tony Castillo
Old Coach: Steven Greek
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Greek, who led Ferris to the area playoffs in 2022 steps down after three seasons. Ferris names Carrollton Creekview HC Tony Castillo AD/HFC on April 20.
Godley Wildcats
4A Division II
New Coach: Danny Dudgeon
Old Coach: Curtis Lowery
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Lowery, who led Godley for five seasons and led the Wildcats to a regional semifinal in 2021 steps down on April 29. Clyde head coach Danny Dudgeon named HFC on May 23.
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.
Jarrell Cougars
4A Division II
New Coach: Alan Haire
Old Coach: Marty Murr
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Murr, who led Jarrell to a regional semifinal appearance in 2022 announced his retirement, he posted a carrer 110-70 record with stops at Alto, San Augustine and Jarrell. Killeen Chaparral HC Alan Haire hired on June 10.
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.
Lubbock Estacado Matadors
4A Division II
New Coach: Eric Ward
Old Coach: Will Blaylock
Last Year's Record: 10-3
Notes: Blaylock, who posted a 17-8 record in two seasons at Estacado, departs to take over at 6A Cy Ranch in the Houston area. Wichita Falls City View OC and former Texas Tech star Eric Ward hired on June 6.
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.
Perryton Rangers
4A Division II
New Coach: Josh Hernandez
Old Coach: Cole Underwood
Last Year's Record: 4-8
Notes: Perryton will be on their third head coach in three seasons as Underwood will not return in 2024 after an arrest. Dumas DC Josh Hernandez hired on May 13.
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.
Rockport-Fulton Pirates
4A Division II
New Coach: Eric Soza
Old Coach: Jacob Bible
Last Year's Record: 2-9
Notes: Bible steps down after one season, the Pirates will be on their third head coach in three seasons in 2024. Beeville Jones OC and former UTSA QB Eric Soza hired on May 7.
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.
Snyder Tigers
4A Division II
New Coach: Anthony Gonzales
Old Coach: Wes Wood
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Wood departs after five seasons at Snyder to take over as AD/HFC at Merkel, he led the Tigers to a regional semifinal appearance in 2021. Lovington, NM Anthony Gonzales named AD/HFC on May 8, he led Lovington to two New Mexico state titles.
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.
Clyde Bulldogs
3A Division I
New Coach: Johnathon Haddock
Old Coach: Danny Dudgeon
Last Year's Record: 11-2
Notes: Dudgeon who led Clyde for three seasons departs to take over as HFC at 4A Godley. Plainview HFC Johnathon Haddock hired on June 10.
Dallas A+ Academy Knights
3A Division I
New Coach: Michael Scott
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. Former Rice HC Michael Scott named HFC on April 15.
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.
Denver City Mustangs
3A Division I
New Coach: Cody McGuire
Old Coach: Daniel Fontenot
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Fontenot announces his retirement after leading DCHS for eight seasons, posting a 53-37 overall record. Former Austin Westlake assistant coach and Bridge City HC Cody McGuire named AD/HFC on May 19.
Eustace Bulldogs
3A Division I
New Coach: Jimmy Cantrell
Old Coach: Kevin Chase
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Chase announces his retirement after two seasons leading Eustace, former Mabank Jimmy Cantrell immediately promoted to HFC. Cantrell served as Mabank's head coach from 2004-2011.
Huntington Red Devils
3A Division I
New Coach: Brian Coffman
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. DC Brian Coffman promoted to HFC on March 6.
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: Seth Hubbard
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. Daingerfield OC Seth Hubbard named AD/HFC on March 21.
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.
Mathis Pirates
3A Division I
New Coach: Rodney Acosta
Old Coach: Roger Masters
Last Year's Record: 3-6
Notes: Mathis will be on their third head coach in three seasons as Masters had his contract terminated on April 26. Longtime Corpus Christi Calallen assistant Rodney Acosta named HFC on May 30.
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.
Orange Grove Bulldogs
3A Division I
New Coach: Jared Johnston
Old Coach: Brent Kornegay
Last Year's Record: 7-5
Notes: Kornegay, who led the Bulldogs to back-to-back 7-5 seasons departs to take over as AD/HFC at Three Rivers. Schertz Clemens HC and Orange Grove alum Jared Johnston hired on May 7.
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: Chad Worrell
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. Burleson head coach and Pilot Point alum Chad Worrell named HFC.
San Angelo TLC Academy Eagles
3A Division I
New Coach: Bradley Oh
Old Coach: Jonah Masters
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Masters, who took over in Week 3 of 2023 steps down to take an assistant coach position at Center Point, former Austin College OC Bradley Oh hired on July 9.
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: Johnathon 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.
Blooming Grove Lions
3A Division II
New Coach: Jason Burnett
Old Coach: Jeremy Gantt
Last Year's Record: 4-5
Notes: Gantt resigns after three seasons and a 17-12 record and DC Jason Burnett promoted to AD/HFC on June 25.
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.
Crane Golden Cranes
3A Division II
New Coach: Robert Ontiveroz
Old Coach: Michael Pittman
Last Year's Record: 8-4
Notes: Pittman, who led Crane to back to back 8-4 seasons will not return to CHS for a third season. Monahans WR Coach Robert Ontiveroz hired on June 11.
Dallas Inspired Vision Eagles
3A Division II
New Coach: Hank Willis
Old Coach: Anthony Kennedy
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Kennedy steps down after one season leading IVA, Richland assistant coach and former San Antonio Highlands HC Hank Willis named HFC on April 22.
Early Longhorns
3A Division II
New Coach: Randall Case
Old Coach: Daniel Price
Last Year's Record: 6-6
Notes: Price who posted a 27-20 record and led the Longhorns to the area playoffs in three straight years departs to take over as OC at Class 4A Palestine. DC Randall Case promoted to AD/HFC on June 3.
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.
Howe Bulldogs
3A Division II
New Coach: Andrew Harvey
Old Coach: Lance Bryan
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Bryan, who led the Bulldogs to a playoff appearance in 2022 steps down after two seasons. DC Andrew Harvey promoted to HFC on May 30.
Hughes Springs Mustangs
3A Division II
New Coach: Blake Worley
Old Coach: Joshua Willis
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Hughes Springs will be on their third head coach in three years as Willis is out after one season. Winnsboro DC Blake Worley hired on April 24.
Merkel Badgers
3A Division II
New Coach: Wes Wood
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. Merkel names Snyder HC Wes Wood as HFC on April 15.
Monte Alto Blue Devils
3A Division II
New Coach: Fred Gonzalez
Old Coach: Eugene Garza
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Monte Alto, who has lost 34 games in a row will look to Fred Gonzalez to turn the program around.
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.
Nixon Smiley Mustangs
3A Division II
New Coach: Paul Kirby
Old Coach: Troy Moses
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Moses steps down after three seasons and a 13-19 overall record, he led the Mustangs to an area round playoff appearance in 2022. La Vernia OL Coach Paul Kirby hired on May 8.
Odessa Compass Cougars
3A Division II
New Coach: Boe Smith
Old Coach: Floyd White
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: White who led the Cougars to back-to-back 4-7 records in 2022 and 2023 steps down to return to his alma mater Pampa. Midland Legacy OL Coach Bo Smith named HFC on April 23.
Queen City Bulldogs
3A Division II
New Coach: David Wilbanks
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. Harmony OL Coach David Wilbanks named AD/HFC on March 25.
Redwater Dragons
3A Division II
New Coach: Bryce Haugh
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. OC Bryce Haugh promoted to AD/HFC on March 28.
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.
S&S Consolidated Rams
3A Division II
New Coach: Dan Pike
Old Coach: Jeff Hill
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Hill resigns his post after two seasons leading the Rams. Colleyville Heritage OC Dan Pike named HFC on May 13.
Stanton Buffaloes
3A Division II
New Coach: Gary Griffin
Old Coach: Billy Rushing
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Stanton will be on their third head coach in three seasons after the resignation of Billy Rushing after just one season. Brackettville HC Gary Griffin hired on May 8, Griffin has a career record of 73-67 with stops at LaPryor, Uvalde and Brackettville.
Stockdale Brahmas
3A Division II
New Coach: Shawn Alvarez
Old Coach: Andrew King
Last Year's Record: 4-5
Notes: King who has spent the past five seasons at Stockdale posting a 27-26 record steps down to join the staff at 4A Floresville as an assistant. Kenedy head coach Shawn Alvarez hired on June 14.
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: Fred Jordan
Old Coach: Oscar Murga
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Murga is reassigned after leading Tulia for two seasons. Richardson Berkner co-OC Fred Jordan hired on May 15.
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.
Wallis Brazos Cougars
3A Division II
New Coach: Audie Jackson
Old Coach: Ryan Roecker
Last Year's Record: 6-4
Notes: Roecker steps down after leading Brazos for five seasons, he led the Cougars to a regional semifinal appearance in 2022. DC Audie Jackson who was just hired this off-season named interim HFC for 2024. Jackson spent ten seasons as Willis' HC from 2008-2017.
Warren Warriors
3A Division II
New Coach: Gary Brewton
Old Coach: Austin Smithey
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Smithey, whose teams improved in each of his three seasons steps down to pursue another head coaching opportunity. DC Gary Brewton named HFC on June 18.
Winona Wildcats
3A Division II
New Coach: Kenneth Cook
Old Coach: Keylon Kincade
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Kincade resigns after ten seasons leading the Wildcats, his best year was in 2016 when the Wildcats made a surprise run to the regional finals. Winona officially promotes DC Kenneth Cook to HFC on March 29.
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: Colton Buzzard
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. Gregory-Portland DB Coach Colton Buzzard hired on March 25.
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.
Como-Pickton Eagles
2A Division I
New Coach: Jeremy Griffin
Old Coach: Jeremy Phillips
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Phillips steps down after back-to-back 1-9 seasons to become the OC at 3A Hughes Springs. OC Jeremy Griffin named AD/HFC on June 18.
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.
Kenedy Lions
2A Division I
New Coach: Mike Jackson
Old Coach: Shawn Alvarez
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Alvarez, who led Kenedy for five seasons and posted three winning records, steps down to take over at Class 3A Stockdale. Shine St. Paul HC Mike Jackson hired on June 28, Jackson has a career record of 217-120-4 with stops at Shiner St. Paul, Robstown, Houston Chavez, Conroe Grand Oaks, La Marque, Charlotte and Houston Milby.
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.
Moody Bearcats
2A Division I
New Coach: Weston Cooper
Old Coach: Matthew Hurst
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Hurst resigns after two seasons leading Moody. DC Weston Cooper promoted to AD/HFC on April 18.
Olney Cubs
2A Division I
New Coach: Chris Tobola
Old Coach: Jason Powers
Last Year's Record: 3-6
Notes: Powers steps down after one season to take an assistant role on staff at 4A Borger. Tomball assistant Chris Tobola hired on May 23.
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.
Ore City Rebels
2A Division I
New Coach: Jeremy Kubiak
Old Coach: Kyle Adams
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Adams posted a 5-5 mark and a playoff appearance in his lone season at Ore City before departing to takeover at nearby Union Grove. Tatum OC Jeremy Kubiak named AD/HFC on April 26.
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: Bill Jehling
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. Lubbock Monterey OC Bill Jehling hired on April 9, Jehling has served as HFC at Cushing, Hamshire-Fannett and Howe.
Spearman Lynx
2A Division I
New Coach: Brandon Reagan
Old Coach: Aaron Witten
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Witten, who led Spearman for seven seasons steps down with one year left on his contract he led the Lynx to the regional semifinals three times, including an 11-2 mark in 2020. DC Brandon Reagan promoted to HFC on May 9.
Three Rivers Bulldogs
2A Division I
New Coach: Brent Kornegay
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. Orange Grove HC Brent Kornegay hired on April 8.
Timpson Bears
2A Division I
New Coach: Patrick Gandy
Old Coach: Kerry Therwhanger
Last Year's Record: 16-0
Notes: Therwhanger 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. Timpson promotes DC Patrick Gandy to AD/HFC on March 19.
Union Grove Lions
2A Division I
New Coach: Kyle Adams
Old Coach: Bobby Chadwick
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Chadwick spent two seasons at Union Grove posting a 7-13 record, UGHS hires Ore City HC Kyle Adams on April 12.
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.
Brackettville Tigers
2A Division II
New Coach: Kody Yeager
Old Coach: Gary Griffin
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Griffin departs Brackettville after seven seasons to take over at Stanton, he led Brackettville to back-to-back area round playoff appearances. China Spring WR Coach Kody Yeager hired on May 31.
Bruni Badgers
2A Division II
New Coach: Paul Veirs
Old Coach: David Valdez
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Valdez steps down after one season, Veirs who most recently served as Pampa's DC returns to Bruni where he once was the Badgers DC.
Charlotte Trojans
2A Division II
New Coach: Lamar Rodriguez
Old Coach: Israel Aguero
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Charlotte will be on their seventh head coach in eight years as Israel Aguero accepts a job on staff at Class 4A Floresville. Rocksprigs HC Lamar Rodriguez hired on May 30.
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.
Colmesneil Bulldogs
2A Division II
New Coach: Brian Ramsey
Old Coach: George Taylor
Last Year's Record: 2-7
Notes: Colmesneil will be on their third head coach in three seasons as George Taylor steps down to take a role on staff at 4A Navasota. Former Bruceville-Eddy HC Brian Ramsey named on May 15.
Crosbyton Chiefs
2A Division II
New Coach: Ceasar Costilla
Old Coach: Coby Emery
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Crosbyton will be on their sixth head coach in the past six seasons as assistant coach Ceasar Costilla was promoted to HFC on June 25.
Cumby Trojans
2A Division II
New Coach: Ronnie Green
Old Coach: Tom Dracos
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Dracos resigns in his second stint at Cumby which lasted a total of two seasons. Former Cooper and Como-Pickton HC Ronnie Green officially hired on May 13, he served as DC at Cumby in 2023.
Cushing Bearkats
2A Division II
New Coach: Scott Holzhauer
Old Coach: Josh Moore
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Moore, who led Cushing to an area round playoff appearance in 2022 steps down after six seasons to join the staff at Frankston. DC Scott Holzhauer, who served as Mount Enterprise's HC from 2011-2018 is the new AD/HFC.
Detroit Eagles
2A Division II
New Coach: Paul Johnston
Old Coach: Cayle Beard
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Beard resigns after three seasons and a 3-25 overall record. Detroit names longtime NE Texas coach Paul Johnston, who spent 2022 as an assistant coach at Commerce.
Eldorado Eagles
2A Division II
New Coach: William Robledo
Old Coach: Chad Tutle
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Tutle steps down after two seasons and a 9-12 record at Eldorado. DC William Robledo promoted to HFC on June 18.
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: Eric Blenden
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. Blooming Grove DC Eric Blenden hired on April 15.
La Pryor Bulldogs
2A Division II
New Coach: Fernando Rubalcava
Old Coach: Jesus Baez
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Baez departs after two seasons and assistant coach Rubalcava promoted to AD/HFC on April 26.
Linden-Kildare Tigers
2A Division II
New Coach: Jason Ferguson
Old Coach: Jarrick Farmer
Last Year's Record: 2-9
Notes: Farmer, who led the Tigers to the playoffs in both seasons steps down after two years at the helm. Linden-Kildare hires Jason Ferguson on April 29, he has a career record of 57-26 with stops as head coach at DeLeon, Memphis and Shelbyville.
McCamey Badgers
2A Division II
New Coach: Andrew Fellows
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. Saginaw OC Andrew Fellows hired on April 5.
McDade Bulldogs
2A Division II
New Coach: Jonathan Wells
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. Jonathan Wells, who served as AD/HFC at Lone Star SE High School in Giddings (part of the Texas Juvenile Justice System) as their next AD/HFC on June 12.
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: Dan Garza
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. Pettus names Dan Garza AD/HFC on April 18, Garza served as Pettus' HC in 2012 and 2013 and has been in administration since.
Quanah Indians
2A Division II
New Coach: Mike Bowling
Old Coach: Payton Jackson
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Jackson will not return for a third season leading Quanah after posting a 3-17 overall record. Former Burleson DC and former Ponder HC Mike Bowling hired on May 15.
Rocksprings Angoras
2A Division II
New Coach: Javier Cardenas
Old Coach: Lamar Rodriguez
Last Year's Record: 6-3
Notes: Rodriguez, who posted a 12-7 record in two seasons at Rocksprings takes over as HFC at Charlotte. Eagle Pass OC Javier Cardenas hired on June 12.
Snook Bluejays
2A Division II
New Coach: Nolan Lanham
Old Coach: Dylan Conway
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Conway steps down after three seasons to join the staff at Weimar. Nocona OC Nolan Lanham named AD/HFC on April 23.
Sterling City Eagles
2A Division II
New Coach: DJ Howell
Old Coach: Trey Sisco
Last Year's Record: 6-4
Notes: Sisco, who led Sterling City to a 69-25 record in eight seasons and a six-man state title in 2020 steps down after eight seasons. Sterling City hires Miami HC DJ Howell who returns to the eleven-man game, he posted an impressive 24-11 record in three seasons leading Miami.
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.