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KNIGHTS' TIME: Rushers Sanford, Carter, defense push Heights past Belton for last 12-6A playoff bid
IRRESISTIBLE FORCE: Harker Heights quarterback Terrance Carter, a 6-foot-5, 240-pound junior, rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns...
Greg Wille
Dec 4, 202010 min read
FOOTBALL PREVIEW CAPSULE: Belton, Harker Heights duel tonight for final District 12-6A playoff berth
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com HARKER HEIGHTS (6-3, 4-2) at BELTON TIGERS (3-6, 3-3) 7 p.m. Thursday, Tiger...
Greg Wille
Dec 3, 20203 min read
FOOTBALL: Troy RB Hrbacek voted 11-3A D-I MVP; Rockdale RB Valdez, Yoe DL Gil grab other top awards
2020 ALL-DISTRICT 11-3A DIVISION I TEAM As voted on by the district's head coaches: SUPERLATIVES Most Valuable Player – Zach Hrbacek,...
Greg Wille
Dec 3, 20203 min read
COMMENTARY: Strong team chemistry has fueled Temple's district championship run as playoffs approach
WINNING MOMENT: Temple players celebrate their District 12-6A championship after they defeated Killeen Shoemaker 27-24 at Leo Buckley...
Greg Wille
Dec 2, 20208 min read
UPDATED AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (including scoring, tackles and interceptions)
CLASS 6A (Through Week 10 of regular season) TEAM STATISTICS Offense Yards gained total/per game Belton 3,365/420.6 (1,806 rushing,...
Greg Wille
Dec 2, 202012 min read
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Buffalo staves off Rogers 37-35 in district rematch, advances to Region IV final
WACO – Rogers pushed Buffalo until the end in a District 13-3A Division II rematch Friday night, but the Eagles didn't have quite enough...
Greg Wille
Nov 28, 20202 min read
FUN-FILLED FINALE: Howard, Arizmendi, defense shine as Temple thrashes Killeen 49-6; playoffs next
TEMPLE TAKEAWAY: Temple junior defensive end Eric Shorter (13) celebrates after forcing and recovering a second-quarter fumble deep in...
Greg Wille
Nov 28, 202010 min read
DISTRICT 12-6A FOOTBALL PREVIEW CAPSULE: Killeen Shoemaker (6-2, 4-2) at Belton (3-5, 3-2)
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com – DISTRICT 12-6A – KILLEEN SHOEMAKER (6-2, 4-2) at BELTON TIGERS (3-5, 3-2) 7:30...
Greg Wille
Nov 27, 20202 min read
REGIONAL SEMIFINAL PLAYOFF PREVIEW CAPSULE: Rogers (7-5) vs. Buffalo (11-1)
FLYING HIGH AGAIN: After Rogers got off to a 1-4 start this season, senior defensive lineman Ty Sebek (left) and senior...
Greg Wille
Nov 27, 20203 min read
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES: Stewart, Wildcats savor outright crown before hosting Killeen in 12-6A finale
IN THE ZONE: Temple sophomore receiver Mikal Harrison-Pilot catches a 22-yard touchdown pass from senior Humberto Arizmendi during the...
Greg Wille
Nov 27, 20208 min read
HUGE TEST: Sixth-ranked Salado aims to extend special season vs. state powerhouse, No. 1 Carthage
SENIOR STRENGTH: Linebacker Peyton Miller (left) and safety/halfback/kicker/punter Wrook Brown are two of Salado's many seniors who have...
Greg Wille
Nov 26, 20207 min read
OVERCOMING OBSTACLES: Type 1 diabetes can't prevent Temple senior cornerback Williams from excelling
SUCCESS STORY: Temple senior cornerback Keon Williams was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when he was in third grade, and through the...
Greg Wille
Nov 26, 202010 min read
UPDATED AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (including scoring, tackles and interceptions)
CLASS 6A (Through Week 9) TEAM STATISTICS Offense Yards gained total/per game Belton 2,996/428.0 (1,610 rushing, 1,386 passing) Temple...
Greg Wille
Nov 25, 202012 min read
SALADO SURVIVAL: No. 6 Eagles stave off Bellville for 28-23 win, get No. 1 Carthage in regional semi
SENIOR MOMENT: Salado senior Wrook Brown ran for 93 yards and two touchdowns, played free safety and kicked four extra points to help the...
Greg Wille
Nov 21, 20209 min read
FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Area-round preview capsule for No. 6 Salado (10-1) vs. Bellville (9-1)
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com CLASS 4A DIVISION II AREA ROUND No. 6 SALADO EAGLES (10-1) vs. BELLVILLE BRAHMAS...
Greg Wille
Nov 20, 20203 min read
TEMPLE TRIUMPH: Harrison-Pilot TD, late defensive stand push Wildcats over Shoemaker for 12-6A crown
FOR THE WIN: The Temple Wildcats celebrate with their District 12-6A championship trophy after defeating Killeen Shoemaker 27-24 on...
Greg Wille
Nov 20, 202011 min read
HIGH-STAKES SHOWDOWN: After Belton forfeits, Temple aims to grab 12-6A title vs. explosive Shoemaker
BIG SHOWDOWN AT THE BUCK: Temple's defense – including senior Jayven Taylor (95) and juniors Marshall Grays (11) and Tommy Torres – will...
Greg Wille
Nov 19, 20207 min read
WHATEVER IT TAKES: Harrison-Pilot's future might be at QB, but Temple sophomore shining at receiver
TALENTED YOUNGSTER: Mikal Harrison-Pilot won't turn 16 until Nov. 28, but the Temple sophomore already is a two-year starter. He was a...
Greg Wille
Nov 18, 202010 min read
UPDATED AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)
CLASS 6A (Through Week 8) TEAM STATISTICS Offense Yards gained total/per game Belton 2,473/412.2 (1,335 rushing, 1,138 passing) Temple ...
Greg Wille
Nov 18, 202012 min read
TOO MUCH: Hallettsville's Brooks scores 7 TDs; 61-26 playoff loss ends Academy's breakthrough season
SENIOR'S FINAL SCORE: Academy senior receiver Kollin Mraz crosses the goal line on his 13-yard touchdown reception during the fourth...
Greg Wille
Nov 15, 202012 min read
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