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School
Class
New Coach
Old Coach
Last Year's Record
Aldine Davis Falcons
6A
New Coach: Kelvin Chatham
Old Coach: Scott Joseph
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Joseph resigns his post after four seasons and a 12-25 overall record. Houston Washington HC Kelvin Chatham hired on March 28.
Aldine Eisenhower Eagles
6A
New Coach: Odell James
Old Coach: Eric Jackson
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Jackson will not return for a sixth season leading the Eagles, he led Ike to the playoffs in 2018 and 2022. Duncanville QB Coach and former Aldine MacArthur legend Odell James hired on February 21.
Arlington Martin Warriors
6A
New Coach: Chad Rives
Old Coach: Bob Wager
Last Year's Record: 10-2
Notes: Wager, who spent the past seventeen seasons at Martin departs to join the staff at Nebraska. Wager has a career record of 206-100, with stops at Tolar, Groveton, Kaufman and Arlington Martin. He led the Warriors to the playoffs 17 straight seasons and eight times Martin won at least ten games. Arlington ISD promotes OC Chad Rives to HFC on February 14.
Cedar Hill Longhorns
6A
New Coach: Nick Ward
Old Coach: Carlos Lynn
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Lynn, who led Cedar Hill to the state title game in 2020, resigns after six seasons and a 45-25 overall record. Midlothian DB Coach and former Cedar Hill assistant Nick Ward hired on February 6.
Clear Lake Falcons
6A
New Coach: Donald Lawrence
Old Coach: Larry McRae
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: McRae steps down after seven seasons and a 31-41 record to take the OC job at Allen. Houston Langham Creek OC Donald Lawrence hired on May 10.
Conroe Grand Oaks Grizzlies
6A
New Coach: Shaun McDowell
Old Coach: Mike Jackson
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Jackson, who started the Grand Oaks program back In 2019 annouced his retirement mid-season. Conroe ISD names Richmond Foster HC Shaun McDowell, the new HFC at GOHS on December 13. McDowell was 86-34 in ten seasons leading Foster.
Crowley Eagles
6A
New Coach: Carlos Lynn
Old Coach: JJ Resendez
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Resendez is reassigned after five seasons at Crowley, he posted a 25-28 record and led the Eagles to the playoffs in their first season in 6A. Resendez has a career record of 79-59 in twelve seasons as a head coach. Former Cedar Hill HC Carlos Lynn named HFC on January 26.
Cypress Bridgeland Bears
6A
New Coach: Lonnie Madison
Old Coach: David Raffield
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Raffield, who spent nineteen seasons as a head coach at Cy Falls, A&M Consolidated and Bridgeland announces his retirement on January 17. He posted a 142-84 career mark and led Cy Falls to a state title game appearance in 2006. Cy-Fair ISD names The Woodlands College Park HC Lonnie Madison as Bridgelands's HFC on February 16.
Del Rio Rams
6A
New Coach: Fiacro Ramirez
Old Coach: Rod Taylor
Last Year's Record: 2-9
Notes: Taylor, who led the Rams to the playoffs in two of his three seasons at the helm is reassigned shortly after the Rams bi-district playoff loss. Canutillo DC and Del Rio native Fiacro Ramirez hired on January 22.
Del Valle Cardinals
6A
New Coach: Todd Patmon
Old Coach: Bobby Acosta
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Acosta resigns his post after two seasons and just four wins and will take a position in the college ranks. DC Todd Patmon who has head coaching expeirence at Austin Reagan and Bastrop promoted to HFC on March 22.
Denton Braswell Bengals
6A
New Coach: Kent Laster
Old Coach: Cody Moore
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Moore who started the Braswell program in 2015 steps down to pursure other opportunities, he led Braswell to a 9-3 mark in 2019. Denton ISD names Waco University HC Kent Laster Braswell's second head coach on April 10.
El Paso Americas Trail Blazers
6A
New Coach: Noe Robles
Old Coach: Patrick Melton
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Melton resigns at Americas after a 14-year run in which he posted an 80-66 overall record, he led the Trailblazers to the area playoffs three times, including a 10-2 mark in 2019. El Paso Eastlake co-DC Noe Robles named HFC on January 13.
El Paso Montwood Rams
6A
New Coach: Ivan Rangel
Old Coach: Ariel Famaligi
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Famaligi resigns after seven seasons at Montwood and a 37-35 record, his best year was a 10-2 campaign in 2017. SISD promotes defensive coordinator Ivan Rangel to HFC on January 17.
Flower Mound Marcus Marauders
6A
New Coach: Mike Alexander
Old Coach: Kevin Atkinson
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Atkinson retires after 21 seasons as a head coach at Keller, Denton and Marcus with a 126-100 overall record. He spent the last six seasons at Marcus and led the Marauders to an 11-2 mark in 2019. Grapevine HFC Mike Alexander named HFC on March 10.
Fort Bend Austin Bulldogs
6A
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Mike Arogbonlo
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Arogbonlo steps down after four seasons to join the offensive staff at Duncanville.
Fort Bend Dulles Vikings
6A
New Coach: Bill Garrey
Old Coach: Shane Byrd
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Shane Byrd resigns after four seasons and will work outside of education. Katy Seven Lakes QB Coach Bill Garrey hired on April 10.
Fort Bend Elkins Knights
6A
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Dennis Brantley
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Brantley, who has led the Knights since 2011 announces his retirement on May 8.
Galena Park North Shore Mustangs
6A
New Coach: Willie Gaston
Old Coach: Jon Kay
Last Year's Record: 15-1
Notes: Kay steps down after nine seasons to take the LB Coach role at Rice. He posted a 117-18 record with four state titles in 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2021, he also led North Shore to the state title game in 2022. Offensive coordinator and North Shore alum Willie Gaston promoted to head football coach on February 28.
Houston Chavez Lobos
6A
New Coach: Louie Rodriguez
Old Coach: Rafael Hernandez
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Chavez will be on their third head coach in three seasons in 2023 as Hernandez resigns his post after one season. Katy Paetow OL Coach and fomer Bishop HC Louie Rodriguez hired by HISD on April 2.
Houston Westside Wolves
6A
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Jomaul Mason
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Mason steps down after leading Westside for eight seasons, he led the Wolves to the playoffs in all eight of his seasons.
Humble Wildcats
6A
New Coach: Robert Murphy
Old Coach: Marcus Schulz
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Schulz departs after two seasons at Humble to take over at Ponder which is near his hometown of Sanger. DC Robert Murphy promoted to HFC on May 9.
Irving Tigers
6A
New Coach: Brent Nickerson
Old Coach: David Munoz
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Munoz steps down at Irving High after two seasons and will take a job on staff as an assistant at a yet to be named DFW program. Flower Mound assistant head coach and Irving native Brent Nickerson hired on June 1.
Katy Paetow Panthers
6A
New Coach: David Hicks
Old Coach: Lonnie Teagle
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Teagle was dismissed from Katy ISD in Oct after accusations and subsequent a charges for filed for misconduct related to female students. Hicks was named interim HC for the final four games of the season and was given the job on a permanent basis on November 30.
Killeen Harker Heights Knights
6A
New Coach: Mark Humble
Old Coach: Jerry Edwards
Last Year's Record: 12-2
Notes: Edwards who led the Knights to a regional final in 2022 departs after ten seasons to take over at Colleyville Heritage. Denton Ryan assistant and former Prosper Rock Hill HC Mark Humble hired on April 27.
Klein Forest Eagles
6A
New Coach: Johnathan Wilson
Old Coach: Ajani Sanders
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Wilson, who in his first year helped Klein Forest break a 19-game losing streak departs after three seasons to take a job on staff at Stephen F. Austin.
New Caney Eagles
6A
New Coach: Mike DeWitt
Old Coach: Travis Reeve
Last Year's Record: 11-1
Notes: Reeve departs after three seasons to take over as AD/HFC at Class 4A El Campo. New Caney ISD names McKinney Boyd assistant coach and former Coppell HC Mike DeWitt HC on April 6.
Pflugerville Weiss Wolves
6A
New Coach: Vernon Hughes
Old Coach: Steve Van Meter
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Van Meter steps down after leading Weiss for three seasons where he posted a 17-13 record and led the Wolves to the playoffs in their first season as a 6A program. OC Vernon Hughes promoted to HFC on January 17.
Plano Wildcats
6A
New Coach: Cody White
Old Coach: Todd Ford
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Ford resigns his post after three seasons and a 7-21 record, he led the Wildcats to the playoffs in his final season. Plano ISD names four-time Tennessee state champion head coach and former Denison head coach Cody White as HFC on February 7.
Prosper Eagles
6A
New Coach: Tyler Moore
Old Coach: Brandon Schmidt
Last Year's Record: 13-2
Notes: Schmidt resigns after seven wildly successful seasons at Prosper where he posted a 67-24 record to take over as HFC at College Station A&M Consolidated. Schmidt led Prosper to the state semifinals in 2022 and to three straight regional finals from 2019-2021. OC Tyler Moore promoted to HFC by Prosper ISD on February 21.
Richardson Eagles
6A
New Coach: Kendrick Holloway
Old Coach: Greg Pels
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Pels resigns from Richardson after seven seasons, he led the Eagles to the playoffs in 2020 and also posted three straight 5-5 seasons, an achievement for the long-struggling program. RISD names Richardson Berkner OC Kendrick Holloway HFC on February 16.
Richardson Lake Highlands Wildcats
6A
New Coach: Cory Campbell
Old Coach: Lonnie Jordan
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Jordan steps down after eight seasons and a 55-35 overall record at LHHS to take over as athletic director in Highland Park ISD. Offensive coordinator Cory Campbell hired on May 19.
Rockwall-Heath Hawks
6A
New Coach: Rodney Webb
Old Coach: John Harrell
Last Year's Record: 7-5
Notes: Harrell resigns his post after one season on March 1 after several players were hospitalized stemming from off-season workouts. Rockwall-Heath will be on their third head coach in three seasons in 2023.On March 20, Highland Park AD Rodney Webb who spent 2013-2019 as Rockwall's HC returns to Rockwall ISD to lead Rockwall-Heath.
Round Rock Dragons
6A
New Coach: Cody Moore
Old Coach: Jeff Cheatham
Last Year's Record: 9-2
Notes: Cheatham who posted an 86-60 record in thirteen seasons at Round Rock is promoted to RRISD Athletic Director. He led the Dragons to a regional final in 2016. DC Cody Moore promoted to HFC on March 31.
Saginaw Boswell Pioneers
6A
New Coach: Wes Weaver
Old Coach: John Abendschan
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Abendschan after 17 seasons and a120-70 overall record is promoted to EMSISD assistant athletic director. Boswell promotes OC Wes Weaver to HFC on March 10.
San Antonio Lee Volunteers
6A
New Coach: Wendell Harris
Old Coach: Danny Kloza
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Kloza, who spent thirteen seasons leading his alma mater announces his retirement. San Antonio Burbank HC Wendell Harris hired on April 10
The Woodlands College Park Cavaliers
6A
New Coach: Kyle Coats
Old Coach: Lonnie Madison
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Madison steps down after six seasons and a 31-30 record to take over at Bridgeland. He led College Park to their first district title in 2020 and first playoff win in school history in 2021. DeSoto co-DC Kyle Coats hired by Conroe ISD on March 21.
Tyler Legacy Red Raiders
6A
New Coach: Beau Trahan
Old Coach: Joe Willis
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Willis announces his retirement on January 3, he spent thirty years as a coach including fourteen seasons as a head coach with stops at Iraan, Cedar Park, Colleyville Heritage and Tyler Legacy. He retires with a career record of 113-63, he twice led Cedar Park to a state title game and led the Timberwolves to a state title in 2012. Tulsa QB Coach and former Texas QB Beau Trahan hired on January 26.
Aledo Bearcats
5A Division I
New Coach: Robby Jones
Old Coach: Tim Buchanan
Last Year's Record: 14-2
Notes: Buchanan who led Aledo to eight state titles as a head coach and three as an athletic director announces his retirement on January 27. He posted a 281-57-3 overall record in 25 seasons as Aledo's head coach. OC Robbie Jones named head coach on January 27.
Amarillo Caprock Longhorns
5A Division I
New Coach: Rowdy Freeman
Old Coach: Dan Sherwood
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Sherwood steps down after nine seasons at Caprock to take over at Canyon Randall. In 2018 he led the Longhorns to just their second playoff win in school history. WR Coach Rowdy Freeman immediately promoted to HFC by Amarillo ISD.
Boerne Champion Chargers
5A Division I
New Coach: Blane Ellis
Old Coach: Keith Kaiser
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Kaiser retires after thirteen seasons as a head coach, the last ten at Boene Champion. He has a career record of 92-57, with his best season coming in 2019 when Champion posted a 13-2 record and advanced to the 5A-Division II semifinals. DC Blane Ellis hired as HFC on December 13.
Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers
5A Division I
New Coach: Jose Ramirez
Old Coach: Kelley Lee
Last Year's Record: 10-3
Notes: Lee, who led the Chargers to their best season in school history in 2022 resigns his post after two seasons where he posted a 17-7 overall record. OC Jose Ramirez promoted to HFC on February 16.
College Station A&M Consolidated Tigers
5A Division I
New Coach: Brandon Schmidt
Old Coach: Lee Fedora
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Fedora who has impressive twenty-four year record of 224-70-1 and two state title titles, resigns after six seasons leading his alma mater where he posted a 57-15 mark. College Station ISD names Prosper head coach Brandon Schmidt the Tigers next HFC on January 26.
Crosby Cougars
5A Division I
New Coach: Joe Willis
Old Coach: Jerry Prieto
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Prieto, who led Crosby to a state title game appearance in 2020 resigns after four seasons and a 36-17 overall record. Crosby ISD names former Tyler Legacy, Colleyville Heritage and Cedar Park HC Joe Willis on May 18.
Dallas Adams Cougars
5A Division I
New Coach: Carl Robinson
Old Coach: Sean Lorance
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Lorance, a long-time assistant in the DFW area announced his retirement shortly after the end of the regular season. In six seasons leading Bryan Adams he posted a 26-37 overall record. He led the Cougars to the area playoffs in 2017 and he also spent time as a head coach at Crystal City and Mineola. DC Carl Robinson promoted to HFC on Feb. 6
El Paso Hanks Knights
5A Division I
New Coach: Scott Veliz
Old Coach: Jason Blair
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Blair resigns after four seasons at Hanks where he posted a 10-29 record. Ysleta ISD names Garland Naaman Forest OC Scott Veliz as HFC on January 9.
Friendswood Mustangs
5A Division I
New Coach: Jordan Johnson
Old Coach: Robert Koopman
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Koopmann, a long-time staffer at Friendswood retires after leading the Mustangs for eleven seasons, he posted a 79-46 overall record, with his best season coming in 2017 when FHS posted a 9-4 overall record. Friendswood alum and Denton Guyer OC Jordan Johnson hired on February 27.
Houston Wisdom Generals
5A Division I
New Coach: Vicente Herrera
Old Coach: Jacque Tinsley
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Tinsely who spent six seasons leading the Generals will not return and assistant coach Vicente Herrera named new HC on March 2.
Kyle Lehman Lobos
5A Division I
New Coach: Chris Castillo
Old Coach: Bruce Salmon
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Salmon resigns from Lehman after five difficult seasons and a 7-43 overall record. San Antonio Highlands HC Chris Castillo hired on February 13.
Mansfield Timberview Wolves
5A Division I
New Coach: Robert DeSanto
Old Coach: James Brown
Last Year's Record: 13-1
Notes: Brown, a 17-year veteran of head coaching at Brazosport, Fort Bend Kempner, North Forney and Mansfield Timberview steps down to take a position on staff at SMU. He led Timberview to their best recprd in school history in 2022. Longtime OC Robert DeSanto promoted to HFC on May 22.
Manvel Mavericks
5A Division I
New Coach: Kirk Martin
Old Coach: Kevin Hall
Last Year's Record: 8-4
Notes: Hall, who spent fifteen seasons as a head coach at Hico, Woodsboro, Timpson and Manvel announces his retirement on January 13. Hall has a career record of 108-57-2, in his five seasons leading Manvel he posted a record of 50-13. Colleyville Heritage HC Kirk Martin returns to Manvel to become HFC once again, he led the Mavericks to a pair of state title games appearances.
Medina Valley Panthers
5A Division I
New Coach: Andrew Britt
Old Coach: Danny Sanchez
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Sanchez who was the interim HFC for the 2022 season will not return in that capacity. Former WR Coach Andrew Britt hired to be HFC on February 27.
New Braunfels Canyon Cougars
5A Division I
New Coach: Nate Leonard
Old Coach: Travis Bush
Last Year's Record: 9-2
Notes: Bush departs Canyon after two seasons to become the first ever head coact the UT-Rio Grande Valley who will play FBS football starting in 2025. He was 13-8 in two seasons at Canyon. Canyon OC Nate Leonard promoted to HFC by Comal ISD on February 23.
Red Oak Hawks
5A Division I
New Coach: Melvin Robinson
Old Coach: Tony Holmes
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Holmes departs Red Oak after two seasons and an 11-11 overall record. Red Oak ISD names interim HFC Melvin Robinson the permanent HFC on January 23.
Richmond Foster Falcons
5A Division I
New Coach: Shane Hanks
Old Coach: Shaun McDowell
Last Year's Record: 7-3
Notes: McDowell departs after ten seasons and an 86-34 overall record to take over at Class 6A Conroe Grand Oaks. His best season was in 2016 when the Falcons posted a 14-1 mark and advanced to the 5A-Division I state semifinals. DC Shane Hanks promoted to HFC on February 8.
Sherman Bearcats
5A Division I
New Coach: Josh Aleman
Old Coach: Cory Cain
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Sherman HC Cory Cain resigns after two seasons and an 8-12 overall record. Denton Braswell OC and Sherman alum Josh Aleman hired on May 19.
Tyler Lions
5A Division I
New Coach: Rashaun Woods
Old Coach: Ricklan Holmes
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Holmes resigns after eleven seasons at his alma mater, he posted a 79-51 overall record, he twice led the Lions to the state semifinals in 2012 and 2014. Tyler ISD names Enid, OK HC Rashaun Woods as HFC on Jan 20, Woods won a state title in 2017 in Oklahoma at Oklahoma City Marshall.
Victoria East Titans
5A Division I
New Coach: Charlie Reeve
Old Coach: Roland Gonzalez
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Gonzalez announced his retirement in November, he spent twenty seasons as a head coach with a 101-108 record with stops at Corpus Christi Ray, Cypress Springs and Victoria East. He spent the last eleven seasons at Victoria East with his best season coming in 2016 when he led East to a 10-4 record and a trip to the regional finals. Victoria ISD names New Caney OC Charlie Reeve as HFC on January 19.
Austin LBJ Jaguars
5A Division II
New Coach: Joe Rauls
Old Coach: Jahmal Fenner
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Fenner resigns after five seasons and a 49-13 record to reportedly take a job on staff at the University of Texas. Fenner led LBJ to the state title game in 2021 and a state semifinal appearance in 2020. DC Joe Rauls promoted to HFC on April 7.
Burleson Elks
5A Division II
New Coach: Chad Worrell
Old Coach: Jon Kitna
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Kitna, who led Burleson to the area playoffs in 2021, steps down after three seasons to take a head coaching position at Lakota East HS in Ohio. Burleson ISD names El Campo HC Chad Worrell head coach on March 7.
Colleyville Heritage Panthers
5A Division II
New Coach: Jerry Edwards
Old Coach: Kirk Martin
Last Year's Record: 8-4
Notes: Martin departs after three seasons and a 28-7 record to return to Manvel where he served as head coach from 2006-2017. GCISD names Killeen Harker Heights HC Jerry Edwards as HFC on March 23.
Dallas Adamson Leopards
5A Division II
New Coach: Claudio Urbina
Old Coach: Edward Taylor
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Wilmer-Hutchins DC Claudio Urbina named permanent HFC at Adamson on January 5, replacing Taylor who served as interim HFC in 2022.
Dallas Samuell Spartans
5A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Steve Pierce
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Pierce, who was Dallas ISD's longest tenured head coach announces his retirement after leading the Spartans for 26 seasons.
El Paso Burges Mustangs
5A Division II
New Coach: Bernie Luna
Old Coach: Neil Routledge
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Routledge, who led Burges for seven seasons and a 42-30 overall record is promoted to Assistant AD in El Paso ISD. DC Bernie Luna promoted to HFC on April 10.
Fort Worth Polytechnic Parrots
5A Division II
New Coach: C.J. Wilson
Old Coach: Russell Kuhns
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Kuhns steps down after two seasons to take a new coaching position at an unnamed program. Grapevine Faith HC C.J. Wilson hired on May 2.
Grapevine Mustangs
5A Division II
New Coach: Bob DeBesse
Old Coach: Mike Alexander
Last Year's Record: 11-2
Notes: Alexander departs Grapevine after six seasons and a 55-21 record to take over as HFC at Flower Mound Marcus. He led the Mustangs to a regional finals appearance in 2020 and three times he led GHS to the regional semifinals. OC Bob Debesse, who has nearly four decades of college experience hired as HFC on April 13.
Nacogdoches Dragons
5A Division II
New Coach: Darby House
Old Coach: Darren Allman
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Allman, who led Nacogdoches for four seasons and to two playoff appearances in his tenure steps down from his post on January 24. Poteet HC Darby House hired on April 5.
Pflugerville Connally Cougars
5A Division II
New Coach: Charles Burton
Old Coach: Jason Cecil
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Cecil resigns after nine seasons leading the Cougars, his best year was a 9-3 mark in 2016, but since then Conally has had six straight losing seasons. Lake Travis assistant coach and former Del Valle HC Charles Burton named as new HFC on January 13.
PSJA Southwest Javelinas
5A Division II
New Coach: J.J. Leija
Old Coach: Abel Estrada
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Estrada reassigned after two seasons and a 2-18 overall record. PSJA ISD names former Edinburg HC JJ Leija as HFC on April18.
San Antonio Brackenridge Eagles
5A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Larry Norman
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Norman steps down after two seasons leading Brackenridge to become the athletic director at Fort Sam Houston ISD.
San Antonio Burbank Bulldogs
5A Division II
New Coach: Michael Mull
Old Coach: Wendell Harris
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Harris departs after three seasons and a 14-13 record to take over at San Antonio Lee. San Antonio Taft DC Michael Mull hired on May 8.
San Antonio Highlands Owls
5A Division II
New Coach: Roger Landeros
Old Coach: Chris Castillo
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Castillo, who led the Owls to their first district title in over twenty years in 2021, steps down to take over at Kyle Lehman. San Antono Stevens DC Roger Landeros hired by SAISD on March 9.
Waco University Trojans
5A Division II
New Coach: Kaeron Johnson
Old Coach: Kent Laster
Last Year's Record: 6-6
Notes: Laster, who led Waco University to their first playoff win since 2009 steps down to take over at 6A Denton Braswell. Waco Midway DC Kaeron Johnson hired as HFC on April 21.
Alice Coyotes
4A Division I
New Coach: JR Castellano
Old Coach: Kyle Atwood
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Atwood departs Alice after six seasons to take over at Class 3A Holliday. He led Alice to a regional semifinal appearance in 2017. Alice ISD names Taft HC Joe Richard Castellano on March 6.
Brazosport Exporters
4A Division I
New Coach: Richard Sincere
Old Coach: Mark Kanipes
Last Year's Record: 6-6
Notes: Kanipes announces his retirement on April 12 he spent nine seasons as a head coach at Santa Fe and Brazosport posting a 36-59 overall record. He led the Exporters to the area playoffs in 2022 and had BHS in the playoffs in each of his four seasons. Special Teams coordinator Richard Sincere promoted to HFC on May 5.
Canyon Randall Raiders
4A Division I
New Coach: Dan Sherwood
Old Coach: Gaylon Selman
Last Year's Record: 9-4
Notes: Selman, who was a longtime assistant in the area before taking over at Randall in 2016 announces his retirement. He posted a 42-42 record in seven seasons and twice led the Raiders to the third round of the playoffs. Amarillo Caprock HC Dan Sherwood named HFC at Randall on May 22.
Carrollton Ranchview Wolves
4A Division I
New Coach: Richard Leonard
Old Coach: Terry Smith
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Smith, who spent eleven seasons as the HC at Ranchview announces his retirement. His best year leading the Wolves was a 9-3 mark in 2014. Byron Nelson OC Richard Leonard hired on February 7.
El Campo Ricebirds
4A Division I
New Coach: Travis Reeve
Old Coach: Chad Worrell
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Worrell departs after two seasons and a 20-5 overall record to take over as HFC at Class 5A Burleson. El Campo names New Caney HC Travis Reeve as AD/HFC on March 13. Reeve led nearby Cuero to a state title in 2018.
Henderson Lions
4A Division I
New Coach: Clay Baker
Old Coach: Othell Robinson
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Robinson resigns after two seasons at Henderson where he posted a 5-15 overall record. Price Carlisle HC and Henderson alum Clay Baker hired on February 7.
Hidalgo Pirates
4A Division I
New Coach: Steve Marroquin
Old Coach: Monty Stumbaugh
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Stumbaugh, a 22-year veteran of head coaching steps down after six seasons leading Hidalgo. San Benito co-OC and former PSJA HC Steve Marroquin hired as HFC on April 24.
Houston Scarborough Spartans
4A Division I
New Coach: Darris Lewis
Old Coach: Larkay James
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: James will not return for a third season at long-struggling Scarborough. LaMarque DC Darris Lewis named HFC on May 30.
Houston Washington Eagles
4A Division I
New Coach: Don Holloway
Old Coach: Kelvin Chatham
Last Year's Record: 10-1
Notes: Chatham who led Booker T. Washington to their first district title since 2006 and their best season since 1994 departs to take over at 6A Aldine Davis. DL Coach Don Holloway promoted to HFC by Houston ISD.
Kingsville King Brahmas
4A Division I
New Coach: Ruben Garcia
Old Coach: James Jefferson
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Jefferson is out after one season as former Falfurrias HC Ruben Garcia is named AD/HFC on January 10.
Lake Worth Bullfrogs
4A Division I
New Coach: Jerry Prieto
Old Coach: Tracy Welch
Last Year's Record: 10-3
Notes: Welch announces his retirement after five seasons leading Lake Worth and posting a 35-23 record. He retires as the Bullfrogs top coach via winning percentage. Former Crosby head coach Jerry Prieto hired on May 26.
Mineral Wells Rams
4A Division I
New Coach: Cody Worrell
Old Coach: Seth Hobbs
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Hobbs who served as DC for seven seasons and Mineral Wells before becoming HC in 2021 steps down after two seasons and a 8-13 record. Burleson OC Cody Worrell hired on May 4.
Rockport-Fulton Pirates
4A Division I
New Coach: Jacob Bible
Old Coach: Jay Seibert
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Seibert steps down at Rockport-Fulton after nine seasons and a 65-41 record to take over at Sweeny. He led the Pirates to the regional semifinals three times in his tenure. Midlothian Heritage DC Jacob Bible named AD/HFC on February 27.
San Antonio Kennedy Rockets
4A Division I
New Coach: Matthew Hove
Old Coach: Ben Benavides
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Benavides who led Kennedy to seven wins and a playoff appearance in 2021 is promoted to Edgewood ISD athletic director. Assistant coach Matthew Hove promoted to HFC on May 9.
Taylor Ducks
4A Division I
New Coach: Earven Flowers
Old Coach: Brandon Houston
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Houston moves to a new role in Taylor ISD he spent two seasons leading the Ducks and led them to the playoffs in 2022. DC Earven Flowers promoted to AD/HFC on April 3.
Vidor Pirates
4A Division I
New Coach: Dwayne DuBois
Old Coach: Jeff Mathews
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Mathews after 24 seasons departs Vidor for a career outside of education. He posted a 117-124 record with his best season coming in 2011 when Vidor posted a 10-3 mark. Vidor sticks with a Slot-T coach as they hire former OC and former Bridge City and Hardin-Jefferson HC Dwayne DuBois on March 7.
Waxahachie Life Mustangs
4A Division I
New Coach: Sam Riepe
Old Coach: Micah Stanley
Last Year's Record: 2-7
Notes: Stanley, who has been at Waxahachie Life the past ten years resigns his post as head coach after four seasons. Waxahachie Life promotes assistant coach and former Maypearl HC Sam Riepe on January 13.
Borger Bulldogs
4A Division II
New Coach: Dane Hamrick
Old Coach: Duane Toliver
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Toliver is reassigned after four seasons leading Borger, Amarillo Tascosa DC Dane Hamrick hired on December 9.
Bridge City Cardinals
4A Division II
New Coach: Chad Landry
Old Coach: Allen DeShazo
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: McGuire steps down after two seasons and assistant coach Chad Landry promoted to interim HFC for the 2023 season on May 26.
Bullard Panthers
4A Division II
New Coach: Colt Bradford
Old Coach: Scott Callaway
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Callaway after six seasons and three playoff appearances at Bullard moves into an AD-only role. DC Colt Bradford promoted to HFC on April 25.
Caldwell Hornets
4A Division II
New Coach: Sean Witherwax
Old Coach: Michael Patterson
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Patterson is out after two seasons and a 2-18 record at Caldwell. A&M Consolidated OC Sean Witherwax hired as HFC on December 15.
Columbia Roughnecks
4A Division II
New Coach: Earnest Pena
Old Coach: Brent Mascheck
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Mascheck resigns his post after seven seasons leading the Roughnecks, his best year was a 9-2 mark in 2019. DC Earnest Pena promoted to AD/HFC on February 13.
Corpus Christi West Oso Bears
4A Division II
New Coach: Kenneth Johnson
Old Coach: Brad Smithey
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Smithey resigns his post after three seasons and one playoff appearance to take over at Class 2A Wolfe City. West Oso ISD names Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial OC Kenneth Johnson as HFC on March 7.
Ingleside Mustangs
4A Division II
New Coach: Travis Chrisman
Old Coach: Hunter Hamrick
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Hamrick departs Ingleside after seven seasons and a 32-43 record to take over at Rockdale where he served as OC in 2014 and 2015. Ingleside names Boerne Champion OC and Ingleside alum Travis Chrisman AD/HFC on January 27.
La Grange Leopards
4A Division II
New Coach: Kyle Cooper
Old Coach: Matt Kates
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Kates resigns after a 13-year run at LaGrange where he posted an 83-61 overall record. 2013 and 2014 were his best seasons when the Leopards posted back-to-back 13-1 campaigns. La Grange hires Ponder head coach Kyle Cooper on February 24.
Midland Greenwood Rangers
4A Division II
New Coach: Bryan Hill
Old Coach: Rusty Purser
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Purser resigns his post after four seasons leading his alma mater, he posted a 30-16 record, including a 14-1 record in 2019. Abilene Wylie DC Bryan Hill hired on March 8 to be AD/HFC.
Perryton Rangers
4A Division II
New Coach: Cole Underwood
Old Coach: Kurt Haberthur
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Haberthur steps down after three seasons at Perryton to take over as AD/HFC at Gruver, he led the Rangers to the area playoffs in 2021. OC Cole Underwood promoted to AD/HFC on May 25.
Robinson Rockets
4A Division II
New Coach: Chris Lancaster
Old Coach: Mike Ludlow
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Ludlow resigns at Robinson after just one season and a 3-7 record. RISD names Little River-Academy HC Chris Lancaster as HFC on January 9.
Sanger Indians
4A Division II
New Coach: Chad Rogers
Old Coach: Rocky Smart
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Smart steps down after four seasons at Sanger and a 21-21 overall record, after winning just one game in his first year Sanger posted three straight playoff appearances in Smart's tenure. Sanger ISD names Tioga HC Chad Rogers, who has 159 career wins at Snyder, Denison and Tioga.
Sweeny Bulldogs
4A Division II
New Coach: Jay Seibert
Old Coach: Clayton Odom
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Odom resigns after two seasons and a 5-15 record to take an assistant job in Katy ISD. Sweeny ISD names Rockport-Fulton HC Jay Seibert AD/HFC on February 7.
Venus Bulldogs
4A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Terry Spray
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Spray steps down after leading Venus for four seasons.
Wills Point Tigers
4A Division II
New Coach: James Boxley
Old Coach: Tommy Poynter
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Poynter and Wills Point ISD part ways after three seasons as the Tigers sturggled, winning just two games in those three years. Interim HC James Boxley promoted to AD/HFC on February 21.
Bonham Purple Warriors
3A Division I
New Coach: John Ramsey
Old Coach: Kyle Dezern
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Dezern steps down after four seasons at Bonham, he led the Purple Warriors to a surprise playoff appearance in 2021. Special teams coordinator/QB Coach and baseball coach John Ramsey promoted on February 27.
Bowie Jackrabbits
3A Division I
New Coach: Tyler Price
Old Coach: Hugh Farmer
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Farmer who spent just one season at Bowie announces his retirement. He was 56-57 in ten seasons as a head coach in Texas with stops at Olney, eight seasons at Seymour and Bowie. He also had a stint as HC at Frederick, OK. OC Tyler Price promoted to AD/HFC on February 24.
Brownfield Cubs
3A Division I
New Coach: Taheric Brantley
Old Coach: Aarrhon Flores
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Flores resigns his post after four seasons and a 16-26 overall record. Former Idalou HC Jeff Lofton, who spent 2022 as an assistant at Canyon West Plains is hired on April 22, but just a week later Lofton announces he's staying in Canyon. Lubbock Coronado co-DC Taheric Brantley hired on May 8.
Buna Cougars
3A Division I
New Coach: Kevin Terrier
Old Coach: Gary Kinne
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Kinne was reassigned just three games into his third season at Buna. Interim HFC Kevin Terrier who led BHS in the final eight games of 2022 officially named HFC on January 9.
Cleveland Tarkington Longhorns
3A Division I
New Coach: Toby Belt
Old Coach: Chad Taylor
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Tarkington will be on their fifth different head coach since 2018 as Chad Taylor resigns to take over as HFC at Hardin. OC Toby Belt promoted to AD/HFC on May 25.
Cotulla Cowboys
3A Division I
New Coach: Esteban Rodriguez
Old Coach: Marcus Booker
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Booker who spent a dozen seasons as a head coach in South Texas announces his retirement on January 24. OL Coach Esteban Rodriguez promoted to HFC on April 11.
Crockett Bulldogs
3A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Alton Dixon
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Dixon steps down after two seasons and an 8-13 overall record.
Dallas Inspired Vision Eagles
3A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Oscar Murga
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Powell, who led Inspired Vision into their UIL debut in 2022 resigns to join the staff at Class 5A West Mesquite.
Emory Rains Wildcats
3A Division I
New Coach: Bryan Oakes
Old Coach: Charlie Coker
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Coker resigns after two seasons to take an admin position in the Houston area. Former Quitman HC Bryan Oakes promoted to AD/HFC from DC on May 4.
Falfurrias Fighting Jerseys
3A Division I
New Coach: Arturo Garcia
Old Coach: Ruben Garcia
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: R. Garcia departs Falfurrias after three seasons to take over as AD at Kingsville. After winning just one game combined in the first two years at the helm, Garcia led Falfurrias to seven wins and a playoff appearance in 2022. Falfurrias names Premont DC Arturo Garcia HFC on January 26, this is his secons stint at Falfurrias serving as the Jerseys HFC from 2005-2009.
Hallettsville Brahmas
3A Division I
New Coach: Levi Montgomery
Old Coach: Tommy Psencik
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Psencik resigns after an impressive thirteen year run at Hallettsville where his teams posted nine seasons of nine wins or more and he led the Brahmas to the 2020 state title game. Cuero assistant coach Levi Montgomery hired on February 21.
Hardin Hornets
3A Division I
New Coach: Chad Taylor
Old Coach: Jake Smith
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Hardin will be on their third coach in three seasons as Smith steps down after one season to join the staff at Vidor. Cleveland Tarkington HC Chad Taylor named HFC at Hardin on May 16.
Kermit Yellow Jackets
3A Division I
New Coach: John Fellows
Old Coach: Nate Gensler
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Gensler resigns his post after one season at Kermit, he led the Yellow Jackets to the playoffs in his lone season and Kermit won as many games in 2022 as they had in the previous three seasons combined. Former Alpine HC John Fellows hired by KISD on February 11.
Little River Academy Bumblebees
3A Division I
New Coach: Mark Mullins
Old Coach: Chris Lancaster
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Lancaster resigns at Little River Academy after three seasons and a 23-11 overall record to take over at Class 4A Robinson. He led the Bumblebees to the regional semifinals in 2021. OC Mark Mullins promoted to HFC on January 24.
Lorena Leopards
3A Division I
New Coach: Kevin Johnson
Old Coach: Ray Biles
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Biles announces his retirement after 31 seasons leading Lorena and a 207-141 overall record. He led the Leopards to the 2021 3A Division I state championship. Lorena names Kevin Johnson HC on January 27, Johnson a former assistant under Ray Biles has served as the Lorena HS principal, he was head coach at Waco Connally from 2004-2008 posting a 29-25 record.
Lytle Pirates
3A Division I
New Coach: Mike Trevino
Old Coach: Adrian Trevino
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Trevino steps down after two seasons and just one victory at Lytle. San Antonio Holmes DC Mike Trevino hired by Lytle ISD on May 16.
Maypearl Panthers
3A Division I
New Coach: Marte Amrine
Old Coach: Adam Olson
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Olson resigned seven games into his first season at Maypearl. Dripping Springs DC Marte Amrine, hired on January 26.
Mount Vernon Tigers
3A Division I
New Coach: Clayton George
Old Coach: Brad Willard
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Willard resigns after two seasons and a 23-4 record to take over as the OC at Tyler Legacy. Plano OC Clayton George hired on March 9.
Peaster Greyhounds
3A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Gary McElroy
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: McElroy who guided Peaster to a 13-18 mark in their first three seasons of varsity football will not return for a fourth season.
Pilot Point Bearcats
3A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Kyle Peacock
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Peacock resigns his post after one season on May 11.
Ponder Lions
3A Division I
New Coach: Marcus Schulz
Old Coach: Kyle Cooper
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Cooper steps down after two seasons and a 7-13 record to take over at La Grange as AD/HFC. Humble HC Marcus Schulz hired on April 4.
Poteet Aggies
3A Division I
New Coach: Rudy Valerio
Old Coach: Darby House
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: House after four seasons steps down to take over at Class 5A Nacogdoches. He led Poteet to a 10-2 mark in 2021 and their first playoff win since 1958. DC Rudy Valerio promoted to HFC on May 10.
Rockdale Tigers
3A Division I
New Coach: Hunter Hamrick
Old Coach: Jacob Campsey
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Campsey steps down after three seasons and a 14-18 record. Rockdale hires Ingleside HC Hunter Hamrick on December 12. Hamrick spent two seasons as OC at Rockdale in 2014 and 2015.
Santa Gertrudis Academy Lions
3A Division I
New Coach: Frank Galvan
Old Coach: Jerry Carpentier
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Carpentier steps down at Santa Gertrudis after three seasons and DC Frank Galvan promoted to HFC on May 3.
Slaton Tigers
3A Division I
New Coach: Clint Conkin
Old Coach: Jacob Dangerfield
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: After one season Dangerfield is out after going 0-10, Slaton will be on their seventh head coach since 2014 in 2023. Clarendon HC Clint Conkin named AD/HFC on February 13.
Troy Trojans
3A Division I
New Coach: Tommy Brashear
Old Coach: Stephen Hermesmeyer
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Hermesmeyer resigns his post after two seasons leading Troy and just a 4-16 record. Former Cameron Yoe HC Tommy Brashear named HFC on March 27.
White Oak Roughnecks
3A Division I
New Coach: Mike Ludlow
Old Coach: Kris Iske
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Iske, who led White Oak for nine seasons announces his retirement effective at the end of the school year. He has an 80-76 record in fifteen seasons as a head coach with stops at Grapeland, Scurry-Rosser and White Oak. Former Robinson and Grand Saline HC Mike Ludlow promoted to HFC on February 23.
Alpine Bucks
3A Division II
New Coach: Andy Smith
Old Coach: John Fellows
Last Year's Record: 5-7
Notes: Fellows departs to take over at Kermit, he spent eight seasons leading Alpine and he led AHS to the area playoffs in four straight seasons. Alpine names Gregory-Portland OL Coach Andy Smith as AD/HFC on February 28.
Brady Bulldogs
3A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Shay Easterwood
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Easterwood resigns at Brady after five seasons to join the staff at Abernathy.
Canadian Wildcats
3A Division II
New Coach: Andy Cavalier
Old Coach: Chris Koetting
Last Year's Record: 12-3
Notes: Koetting retires due to health concerns after an incredible 13-year run in which he posted a 163-25 record and led the Wildcats to three state titles, a state runner-up finish and four-state semifinal appearances. Longtime DC Andy Cavalier promoted to HFC on May 3.
Cedar Hill TLC Tigers
3A Division II
New Coach: Derrick Adams
Old Coach: Troy Williams
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Williams will not return as HFC after a turbulent inaugural UIL campign for the Tigers. Oklahoma City Douglass HC and former Lancaster assistant coach Derrick Adams named HFC on March 22.
Comfort Bobcats
3A Division II
New Coach: Jay Rieken
Old Coach: Brandon Easterly
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Easterly after five seasons returns to his native East Texas where he will be an assistant at Texarkana Texas High. His best season was a 10-3 mark in 2019. Longtime assistant coach Jay Rieken hired on May 18.
De Kalb Bears
3A Division II
New Coach: Troy Zeringue
Old Coach: Buddy Griffin
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Griffin, who spent 21 seasons as a head coach with stops at Somerville, Waco Connally, Tuloso-Midway, Jefferson, Italy and two separate stints as head coach at De Kalb retired right after the Bears area round playoff loss. DC Troy Zeringue hired on December 19.
Eastland Mavericks
3A Division II
New Coach: Bobby Schuman
Old Coach: James Morton
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Morton, an Eastland alum with a career record of 206-148-1 moves into an AD role after seven seasons at Eastland, his best mark was a 10-4 record in 2020. Special teams coordinator Bobby Schuman promoted to HFC on April 11.
Elkhart Elks
3A Division II
New Coach: Cody Day
Old Coach: Luke Goode
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Goode steps down at Elkhart after three seasons and a 7-23 overall record. Colmesneil HC Cody Day hired on May 1.
Florence Buffaloes
3A Division II
New Coach: Robert Draper
Old Coach: Drew Bridges
Last Year's Record: 1-8
Notes: Bridges resigns his post after four seasons and a 6-32 overall record. Marble Falls OC Robert Draper hired on May 25.
Holliday Eagles
3A Division II
New Coach: Kyle Atwood
Old Coach: Frank Johnson
Last Year's Record: 13-1
Notes: Johnson retires after an impressive 21-year career where he posted a record of 170-79 with stops at Colorado City and Holliday. He posted double-digit wins in each of his last six seasons at Holliday including back-to-back 13-1 seasons in 2021 and 2022. Holliday ISD names Alice head coach Kyle Atwood their new HFC on January 25.
Hughes Springs Mustangs
3A Division II
New Coach: Joshua Willis
Old Coach: Chris Edwards
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Edwards departs Hughes Springs after a 25-year run, sixteen of which was head coach. He posted a 108-71 record and led the Mustangs to the playoffs in fifteen of sixteen years. San Angelo Central DC Joshua Willis hired on February 13.
Karnes City Badgers
3A Division II
New Coach: Chuck Cook
Old Coach: Donnie Dziuk
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Dziuk, who took over halfway through the 2021 season steps down after his first full season at Karnes City. Assistant HC Chuck Cook promoted to HFC on January 5.
Littlefield Wildcats
3A Division II
New Coach: Bo Bryant
Old Coach: Jimmy Thomas
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Defensive coordinator Bo Bryant was named AD/HFC on January 20, he replaces Jimmy Thomas, who passed away after a brief illess in late November.
Lubbock Roosevelt Eagles
3A Division II
New Coach: Carter Robinson
Old Coach: Matt Landers
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Landers, who led Roosevelt to a 14-1 mark in 2021 resigns after five seasons to take over as defensive coordinator at Goldthwaite. DC Carter Robinson promoted to HFC on May 23.
Palmer Bulldogs
3A Division II
New Coach: Blake Bost
Old Coach: Don Waddle
Last Year's Record: 11-1
Notes: Waddell retires after leading Palmer for nine seasons, he posted a 63-34 and led Palmer to the third round of the playoffs for the first time in school history in 2022. DC Blake Bost promoted on Dec. 2.
San Angelo TLC Academy Eagles
3A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Matt Jones
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Jones who led TLCA to the playoffs in 2022 after back-to-back 0-10 seasons steps down after a three-year run.
Scurry-Rosser Wildcats
3A Division II
New Coach: John David Caffey
Old Coach: Jeff Cleveland
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Cleveland announces his retirement after a 19-year career a a head coach, the past six at Scurry-Rosser. He had stops at El Paso Hanks, Commerce and Scurry-Rosser.
Stanton Buffaloes
3A Division II
New Coach: Billy Rushing
Old Coach: Cody Hogan
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Hogan, who took over in Oct of 2018 from now suspended Jerry Burkhart moves into an administrative role in Santon ISD. In four full plus seasons he posted an 11-34 overall record. In 2021, he led Stanton to the area round of the playoffs. Canyon offensive coordinator Billy Rushing hired on February 22.
Taft Greyhounds
3A Division II
New Coach: Joe Riojas
Old Coach: JR Castellano
Last Year's Record: 10-3
Notes: Castellano steps down at Taft after four seasons and a 30-17 record to take over at Class 4A Alice. He led Taft to the regional semifinals for the first time since 1982 in 2022. Taft alum and London assistant coach Joe Riojas hired on April 18.
Trinity Tigers
3A Division II
New Coach: Shaun Stout
Old Coach: Patrick Goodman
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Goodman resigns after five seasons leading Trinity and DC Shaun Stout promoted to AD/HFC on February 9.
Valley View Eagles
3A Division II
New Coach: Rocky Smart
Old Coach: Curtis King
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: King steps down after four seasons at Valley View where he posted a 16-29 record and led VVHS to the state semifinals in 2019 as a Class 2A school. Former Sanger HC Rocky Smart named AD/HFC on January 9.
Van Vleck Leopards
3A Division II
New Coach: Shannon Permenter
Old Coach: Rodney Dowell
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Dowell moves into an administrative role in Van Vleck ISD and OC Shannon Permenter promoted to interim HFC for the 2023 season.
West Rusk Raiders
3A Division II
New Coach: Rafe Mata
Old Coach: Nick Harrison
Last Year's Record: 10-3
Notes: Harrison will not return for a fifth season after posting an impressive 37-12 record in four seasons leading the Raiders. OC Rafe Mata promoted to HFC on May 15.
Wichita Falls City View Mustangs
3A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Rudy Hawkins
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Hawkins resigns at City View to take a position outside of education, he spent twelve years leading the Mustangs posting a 61-67 record. His best season was an 8-5 mark in 2020.
Alvord Bulldogs
2A Division I
New Coach: Marcus Grgurich
Old Coach: Scott Smiley
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Smiley resigns after four season at Alvord, he posted a 26-20 with back to back area round appearances in 2020 and 2021. Chico OC and former Alvord assistant coach Marcus Grgurich hired on January 9.
Bangs Dragons
2A Division I
New Coach: Jason Cole
Old Coach: Kyle Maxfield
Last Year's Record: 7-5
Notes: Maxfield resigns after five seasons at Bangs, he led the Dragons to the area playoffs in his final season along with a 9-2 mark in 2020. OC Jason Cole promoted to HFC on January 20.
Ben Bolt Badgers
2A Division I
New Coach: Samuel Rodriguez
Old Coach: Gary Cunningham
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Cunningham departs Ben Bolt after four seasons and Corpus Christi Carroll DC Samuel Rodriguez hired on May 5.
Big Sandy Wildcats
2A Division I
New Coach: Brian Pullum
Old Coach: Larry Minter
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Minter announces his retirement on January 18, he spent 35 years at Big Spring and the last fourteen as head coach where he posted a 72-81 record. His best year was a 9-5 mark in 2010. Grand Saline assistant coach and Big Sandy alum Brian Pullum hired on February 21.
Bogota Rivercrest Rebels
2A Division I
New Coach: Travis McClain
Old Coach: Ty Huie
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Huie who came to Rivercrest from Oklahoma in 2021 resigns after two seasons and an 8-13 overall record. Celina OC Travis McClain hired as AD/HFC on February 6.
Bruceville-Eddy Eagles
2A Division I
New Coach: Brian Ramsey
Old Coach: Jeff Nuner
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Nuner steps down after two seasons just two wins at Bruceville-Eddy, they'll be on their fourth head coach in six seasons in 2023. Morton head coach Brian Ramsey hired on May 2.
Como-Pickton Eagles
2A Division I
New Coach: Jeremy Phillips
Old Coach: Ronnie Green
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Green goes back into retirement after four seasons leading Como-Pickton and an 11-25 record. Hughes Springs OC Jeremy Phillips named new HFC on December 5.
Flatonia Bulldogs
2A Division I
New Coach: Brent Mascheck
Old Coach: Chris Freytag
Last Year's Record: 11-2
Notes: Freytag resigns after a successful 13-year run at his alma mater posting an 82-65 record and winning at least one playoff game in eight straight seasons. In 2016 he led Flatonia to the regional finals. Former West Columbia HC Brent Mascheck hired on February 2.
Hawkins Hawks
2A Division I
New Coach: Kellan Carrell
Old Coach: Scott Evans
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Evans takes a new role in Hawkins ISD after six seasons leading the Hawks, he posted a 10-1 mark in 2020 and a 7-5 mark in 2021. Mount Vernon DC Kellan Carrell hired on May 16.
Hearne Eagles
2A Division I
New Coach: Alfonzo Jackson
Old Coach: Ricky Sargent
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Sargent moves into an AD only role after six seasons and a 43-24 record. DC Alfonzo Jackson promoted to HFC on March 22.
Italy Gladiators
2A Division I
New Coach: Mike Loveless
Old Coach: Lee Wilkins
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: Italy will be on their third head coach in three seasons as Wilkins resigns after just one season. Guyer LB Coach Mike Loveless named new AD/HFC on February 27.
Olney Cubs
2A Division I
New Coach: Jason Powers
Old Coach: Jody Guy
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Guy resigns after five seasons leading the Cubs, he led Olney to their first playoff win since 2000 in 2021. DC Jason Powers promoted to HFC on March 27.
Ore City Rebels
2A Division I
New Coach: Kyle Adams
Old Coach: Ron Burnham
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Burnham resigns his post after four seasons to take over as the athletic director at Nevada Community. White Oak OC Kyle Adams named AD/HFC on March 3.
Riesel Indians
2A Division I
New Coach: Robert Little
Old Coach: Tyler Crow
Last Year's Record: 7-6
Notes: Crow resigns at Riesel after two seasons and a 14-11 to take an administrative position in a different district. Riesel hires Robert Little as HFC, Little led Chilton to a state title in 2006 and was Riesel's head coach from 2016-2018.
Riviera Kaufer Seahawks
2A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Raul Villareal
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Zamora resigs after one season and a 1-9 record, Freer assistant Raul "Tinker" Villareal hired on December 16, but on June 3 Villarreal resigns before coaching a game to join the staff at Alice.
Schulenburg Shorthorns
2A Division I
New Coach: Luke Hobbs
Old Coach: Walter Brock
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Brock who was placed on admin leave mid-season resigns after the end of the season and Columbus OC Luke Hobbs hired as HFC on Dec 12. Brock led SHS to a surprise third round playoff appearance in 2021.
Stinnett West Texas Comanches
2A Division I
New Coach: Jeff Smith
Old Coach: Zach Ramos
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Ramos steps down after three seasons and a 7-24 record. Hale Center HC Jeff Smith hired on May 16.
Stratford Elks
2A Division I
New Coach: Jon Murphy
Old Coach: Matt Lovorn
Last Year's Record: 11-1
Notes: Lovorn, who posted an impressive 89-22 record in eight seasons with a state title in 2021 departs Stratford take the OC job at Class 4A Canyon. Assistant coach Jon Murphy promoted to AD/HFC on April 10.
Tioga Bulldogs
2A Division I
New Coach: Zach Birdwell
Old Coach: Chad Rogers
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Rogers departs Tioga after two seasons and a 13-9 record to take over at Class 4A Sanger. Lubbock Coronado OC Zach Birdwell hired on March 21.
West Hardin Oilers
2A Division I
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: George Taylor
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Taylor steps down after four seasons to take over as AD/HFC at Colmesneil.
Whitewright Tigers
2A Division I
New Coach: Blake Yancey
Old Coach: Kevin Wiggins
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Wiggins is out at Whitewright after four seasons, he led the Tigers to the playoffs three times. Frisco OC Blake Yancey hired on April 17.
Wolfe City Wolves
2A Division I
New Coach: Brad Smithey
Old Coach: Darren Anderson
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Anderson after seven seasons at Wolfe City moves into an administrative role. His best season leading the Wolves was an 11-1 mark in 2018. Wolfe City names Corpus Christi West Oso head coach Brad Smithey their next AD/HFC on February 9.
Agua Dulce Longhorns
2A Division II
New Coach: Jason Calvez
Old Coach: Gary Hartman
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Hartman steps down after two seasons and former DC and Girls Coordinator Jason Calvez promoted to AD/HFC on January 23.
Bartlett Bulldogs
2A Division II
New Coach: Ty Opperman
Old Coach: Brian Kozma
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Kozma steps down after four seasons where he helped Bartlett break a long losing streak, he posted an overall record of 6-37. Killeen Ellison DC Ty Opperman hired on February 27.
Bovina Mustangs
2A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Coby Emery
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Emery steps down atfer five seasons leading Bovina to take an assistant position at Floydada.
Boys Ranch Roughriders
2A Division II
New Coach: Louis Kelley, III
Old Coach: Aaron Wampler
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Wampler departs after three seasons to take over at Clarendon, in his second season he helped Boys Ranch break a 48-game losing streak and in 2022 led Boys Ranch to their first playoff appearance in fourteen seasons. Lubbock Coronado RB Coach Louis Kelley, III hired on May 16.
Bruni Badgers
2A Division II
New Coach: David Valdez
Old Coach: Richard Johnson
Last Year's Record: 6-4
Notes: Johnson resigns his post after four seasons and a 22-18 record, he led Bruni to the area playoffs three straight seasons from 2019-2021 and a district title in 2022. DC David Valdez promoted to HFC on April 11 .
Charlotte Trojans
2A Division II
New Coach: Israel Aguero
Old Coach: Ben Jacobs
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: The revolving door at Charlotte continues as Jacobs steps down after one season, Charlotte will be on their sixth head coach since 2017 this upcoming season. Natalia assistant coach Israel Aguero named HFC on February 15.
Clarendon Broncos
2A Division II
New Coach: Aaron Wampler
Old Coach: Clint Conkin
Last Year's Record: 9-4
Notes: Conkin steps down after six seasons and a 52-21 record to take over as AD/HFC at Class 3A Slaton. He led Clarendon to the regional finals in 2017 and the regionals semifinals in 2018 and 2022. Boys Ranch HC Aaron Wampler named HFC on March 23, he helped Boys Ranch break a 48-game losing streak in 2021 and he led BRHS to their first playoff appearance in fourteen years in 2022.
Clarksville Tigers
2A Division II
New Coach: Nic Williams
Old Coach: Chris Davis
Last Year's Record: 4-6
Notes: The revolving door at Clarksville continues as Chris Davis resigns after one season, in 2023 the Tigers will be on their fifth head coach in six seasons. Former Booker HC Nick Williams hired on June 1.
Colmesneil Bulldogs
2A Division II
New Coach: George Taylor
Old Coach: Cody Day
Last Year's Record: 6-5
Notes: Day, who led the Bulldogs to the playoffs in 2022 departs after four seasons and an 18-21 record to take over at Price Carlisle. West Hardin HC George Taylor hired on May 22.
Dawson Bulldogs
2A Division II
New Coach: Bryan Kelley
Old Coach: Jimmy Thompson
Last Year's Record: 8-3
Notes: Jimmy Thompson announces his retirement, he spent 34 seasons as a head coach posting a 259-147 overall record with stints at Apple Springs, Hubbard, Trinity, Garrison, Cleveland, Mount Pleasant, Ganado, Crockett and Dawson. He won a state title in 2003 in Garrison. His son Cash Thompson was named successor, but on Feb 16 he resigned his post to take a position outside of education. Dawson ISD names Rowlett assistant coach Bryan Kelley as the next AD/HFC on March 23.
Electra Tigers
2A Division II
New Coach: Josh McKiddy
Old Coach: Ryan Quillen
Last Year's Record: 0-10
Notes: Quillen who serves as the AD, HFC and boys basketball coach at Electra steps down as HFC after four seasons and an 11-29 overall record. Celina assistant coach Josh McKiddy named HFC on March 30.
Gruver Greyhounds
2A Division II
New Coach: Kurt Haberthur
Old Coach: Lee Brandon
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Brandon steps down after three seasons and a 20-15 record. He led Gruver to a 10-2 mark in 2021. Perryton HC Kurt Haberthur named AD/HFC on May 19.
Hale Center Owls
2A Division II
New Coach: Marc Puente
Old Coach: Jeff Smith
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Smith steps down after five seasons leading the Owls to take over at Stinnett West Texas. Hale Center names Plainview assistant Marc Puente as HFC, he is a Hale Center graduate.
Hamlin Pied Pipers
2A Division II
New Coach: Jason Botos
Old Coach: Chris Evans
Last Year's Record: 5-5
Notes: Evans steps down after two seasons and a 5-15 record at Hamlin. Hamlin promotes assistant Jason Botos to AD/HFC on March 20.
Hubbard Jaguars
2A Division II
New Coach: Sean Berry
Old Coach: Ethan Stepp
Last Year's Record: 1-9
Notes: Hubbard will be on their third head coach in three seasons in 2023 as Stepp will not return for a second season. Runge OC Sean Berry hired on May 25, Berry spent three seasons as Rocksprings head coach posting an 18-14 record from 2019-2021.
Louise Hornets
2A Division II
New Coach: Manny Freeland
Old Coach: Joe Bill
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Bill, a long-time assistant in Louise resigns after four seasons, he posted a 14-27 overall record. OC Manny Freeland promoted to HFC on December 16.
Morton Indians
2A Division II
New Coach: Keith Mauldin
Old Coach: Brian Ramsey
Last Year's Record: 2-8
Notes: Ramsey, who spent three seasons at Morton steps down to take over as head coach at Bruceville-Eddy. Gruver OC Keith Mauldin hired on May 12.
Munday Moguls
2A Division II
New Coach: Brandon Langston
Old Coach: Webb Murphy
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Murphy resigns his post at Munday after just one season. Slaton OC Brandon Langston hired on May 11.
Overton Mustangs
2A Division II
New Coach: Scotty Laymance
Old Coach: Justin Arnold
Last Year's Record: 2-9
Notes: Arnold steps down after five seasons at Overton, he led the Mustangs to the playoffs in 2022. OC and former Union Grove HC Scotty Laymance promoted to HFC.
Pettus War Eagles
2A Division II
New Coach: Open Position
Old Coach: Mike Enriquez
Last Year's Record: 3-8
Notes: Enriquez, who spent seven seasons at Pettus and led the War Eagles to the playoffs twice resigns to take an assistant position at Class 3A Karnes City.
Price Carlisle Indians
2A Division II
New Coach: Connor Sharp
Old Coach: Clay Baker
Last Year's Record: 11-2
Notes: Baker departs after five seasons and an impressive 43-17 record to take over as HFC at Class 4A Henderson. Colmesneil HC Cody Day named AD/HFC on March 23, Day steps down a few days after being approved and Bryan special teams coordinator Connor Sharp hired on April 10.
Ropes Eagles
2A Division II
New Coach: Beau Riker
Old Coach: Lane Jackson
Last Year's Record: 4-7
Notes: Jackson who spent the past 27 seasons as AD, HFC and head boys basketball coach steps down as HFC to focus on AD and hoops duties. Brock LB Coach and former Post DC Beau Riker hired on March 28.
Shamrock Irish
2A Division II
New Coach: Nate Skelton
Old Coach: Jeff Caffey
Last Year's Record: 7-4
Notes: Caffey resigns after two seasons where he posted a 14-8 record to become the defensive coordinator at Colorado City. Carrollton Creekview OC Nate Skelton hired on April 17.
Simms Bowie Pirates
2A Division II
New Coach: Chance Blackburn
Old Coach: Shawn Wells
Last Year's Record: 9-3
Notes: Wells resigns after two seasons and a 14-8 record to return to the Houston area and take an assistant position at 6A Conroe Oak Ridge. Atlanta DL Coach Chance Blackburn hired on March 21.
Water Valley Wildcats
2A Division II
New Coach: Aaron Whitmire
Old Coach: Charles Boles
Last Year's Record: 3-7
Notes: Boles, a 14-year head coaching veteran announced his retirement after one season leading Water Valley. OC Aaron Whitmire promoted on April 12.
Yorktown Wildcats
2A Division II
New Coach: Ryan Knostman
Old Coach: John David Caffey
Last Year's Record: 5-6
Notes: Caffey steps down after six seasons and a 45-34 overall record and will take over at Class 3A Scurry-Rosser. Yorktown names former Aransas Pass HC Ryan Knostman AD/HFC on April 3.