#Academy

Greg Wille

Feb 20
3 min

BUZZING INTO THE POSTSEASON: 24-win Academy boys begin playoff trek with Fairfield rematch at Midway

PLAYOFF TIME: The Academy Bumblebees (24-9) begin the Class 3A boys basketball playoffs with a bi-district game against the Fairfield Eagles (16-13) at 7:30 tonight at Waco Midway. Bumblebees seniors Cooper Shackelford (left), Cole Shackelford, Jareese White, Scout Brazeal and Lance Wille are pictured after Academy's 69-32 win over Rockdale last Tuesday on senior night at The Hive. Coach James Holt's Bees went 12-2 in District 19-3A to finish as the runner-up to unbeaten cham

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FINAL 2022 AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

Greg Wille

Dec 9, 2022
15 min

FINAL 2022 AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

MAJOR PRODUCTION: Lake Belton senior quarterback Connor Crews, a three-year starter, passed for 2,808 yards and 33 touchdowns and rushed for nine TDs to help the 8-3 Broncos earn a playoff berth in their program's first season of eligibility. First-team all-district selection Crews connected with junior Micah Hudson, the District 4-5A Division I Most Valuable Player, for 1,198 yards and 14 touchdowns on 65 completions. (Photo by Dennis Knowlton/Special to TempleBeltonSports.c

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AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS THROUGH REGIONAL SEMIFINALS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)

Greg Wille

Nov 30, 2022
15 min

AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS THROUGH REGIONAL SEMIFINALS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)

HE CAN PICK IT: Temple senior defensive back Naeten Mitchell (4) returns an interception 72 yards to the 5-yard line during the Wildcats' 30-21 loss to Waxahachie in a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game Nov. 11 at Wildcat Stadium. He also made an 18-yard touchdown reception against the Indians. Mitchell, a New Mexico State commitment, recorded five interceptions and 54 tackles as a senior to help Temple (7-4) earn its 10th consecutive playoff berth. (File photo by M

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AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER AREA-ROUND PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)

Greg Wille

Nov 23, 2022
15 min

AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER AREA-ROUND PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)

STELLAR CAREER: Temple senior middle linebacker Taurean York (5) made 120 tackles (68 solo) and 5 1/2 sacks this season for the 7-4 Wildcats and compiled 435 total tackles in his four-year varsity career. The Baylor commitment and two-time District 12-6A Defensive MVP helped lead Temple to four consecutive playoff berths and at least a share of three district championships. (File photo by Mike Lefner, Temple ISD/Special to TempleBeltonSports.com) CLASS 6A/5A TEAM STATISTICS O

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AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)

Greg Wille

Nov 16, 2022
15 min

AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)

LOWERING THE BOOM: Lake Belton senior safety Javeon Wilcox made 125 tackles this season, including 18 stops in the Broncos' 56-28 loss at Burleson Centennial in a Class 5A Division I bi-district playoff game last Friday. Wilcox, who is committed to Texas Christian, also caught two touchdown passes from senior quarterback Connor Crews in Lake Belton's first playoff game to finish the season with six TD receptions. Fellow three-year starter Crews passed for 2,808 yards and 33 t

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AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS FOR REGULAR SEASON (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)

Greg Wille

Nov 9, 2022
15 min

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS FOR REGULAR SEASON (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)

BEHIND ENEMY LINES: Temple senior defensive tackle Ka'Morion Carter tackles Copperas Cove sophomore wide receiver Trishstin Glass for a loss during the Wildcats' 69-7 win over the Bulldawgs in last Friday's District 12-6A finale at Wildcat Stadium. Carter finished the regular season with 37 tackles and six sacks for district runner-up Temple (7-3), which will host familiar opponent Waxahachie (8-2) in a Class 6A Division I bi-district playoff game at 7:30 Friday night at Wild

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AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 10 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

Greg Wille

Nov 2, 2022
14 min

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 10 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

ON THE MOVE: Temple senior wide receiver Mikal Harrison-Pilot (7) tries to get past two Hutto defenders on a long gain during the Wildcats' 31-27 home win on Oct. 14 at Wildcat Stadium. Harrison-Pilot has scored a team-leading nine touchdowns for playoff-bound Temple (6-3, 4-1), which will complete its regular season against District 12-6A opponent Copperas Cove at 7 p.m. Thursday at Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Mike Lefner, Temple ISD/Special to TempleBeltonSports.com) CLASS 6

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AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 9 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

Greg Wille

Oct 26, 2022
13 min

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 9 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

SURE STOP: Temple senior linebacker Teryon Williams-Echols (36) grabs Harker Heights senior receiver Alexander Bailey to make one of his team-leading 14 tackles during the Wildcats' 13-9 loss to the Knights last Friday night at Leo Buckley Stadium in Killeen. Closing in on the play is Temple senior defensive back Steve Jackson. The defeat stopped Temple's District 12-6A winning streak at 19 games. After an open date this week, the playoff-bound Wildcats (6-3, 4-1) will comple

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AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 8 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

Greg Wille

Oct 19, 2022
13 min

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 8 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

NOSE FOR THE GOAL LINE: Temple junior Damarion Willis fights through a Hutto defender to score on a 2-point conversion run during the Wildcats' 31-27 comeback win over the Hippos last Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. It was his fourth 2-point run this season. Defending District 12-6A champion Temple (6-2, 4-0) battles Harker Heights (6-1, 3-0) in a crucial league showdown at 7:30 Friday night at Leo Buckley Stadium in Killeen. (Photo by Mike Lefner, Temple ISD/Special to Temp

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AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 7 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

Greg Wille

Oct 12, 2022
11 min

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 7 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

READING THE DEFENSE: Temple senior running back Deshaun Brundage (6) prepares to take a handoff from junior quarterback Reese Rumfield during the Wildcats' 44-10 at Waco Midway last Friday night. Brundage compiled 159 yards on 13 carries, while Rumfield rushed for his fourth touchdown of the season and passed for 200 yards with a 31-yard score to senior receiver Mikal Harrison-Pilot. Reigning District 12-6A champion Temple is 5-2 overall and 3-0 in league play entering its ho

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AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 6 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

Greg Wille

Oct 5, 2022
10 min

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 6 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

CLEAN POCKET: Temple junior quarterback Reese Rumfield throws a pass as senior tackle Jeremiah Mungia provides protection during the Wildcats' 32-19 home win over Pflugerville Weiss last Friday in District 12-6A action at Wildcat Stadium. Rumfield passed for 210 yards, highlighted by third-quarter touchdown connections of 81 and 37 yards with senior wide receiver Mikal Harrison-Pilot. Temple (4-2, 2-0) seeks its 18th straight district win when it plays at Waco Midway (1-5, 1-

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AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 5 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

Greg Wille

Sep 28, 2022
10 min

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 5 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

RUNNING INTO A WALL: Temple senior linebacker Taurean York (5) and junior nose tackle Ayden Brown (bottom) combine to knock down a Bryan ball carrier during the visiting Wildcats' 53-19 victory over the Vikings in last Friday's District 12-6A opener at Merrill Green Stadium. Baylor commitment York led Temple (3-2) with 11 tackles and two sacks and forced an interception that senior end Julian White (28) returned 6 yards for a touchdown. The Wildcats host first-time opponent P

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AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 4 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

Greg Wille

Sep 21, 2022
9 min

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 4 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

OPEN FIELD: Temple sophomore wide receiver Christian Tutson (right) looks to avoid Arlington Martin defenders during the Wildcats' 53-18 loss to the state-ranked Warriors last Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. Tutson caught touchdown passes of 56 and 46 yards from junior quarterback Reese Rumfield and overall this season has made 11 receptions for 288 yards and a team-high five TDs. Defending District 12-6A champion Temple (2-2) begins its title quest at Bryan (3-1) at 7:30 Fr

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AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 3 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

Greg Wille

Sep 14, 2022
9 min

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 3 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

IN PURSUIT: Temple senior defenders Jaylon Jackson (0) and Taurean York try to stop College Station junior quarterback Arrington Maiden during the Wildcats' 45-35 loss to the Cougars last Friday night. The Baylor-committed York leads Temple with 34 tackles and Jackson has 15 stops entering the 2-1 Wildcats' non-district showdown with 11th-ranked Arlington Martin (2-1) at 7:30 Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Matt Corley, Temple ISD/Special to TempleBeltonSports.com)

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AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 2 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

Greg Wille

Sep 7, 2022
8 min

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 2 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

LONG-RANGE WEAPON: Temple sophomore wide receiver Christian Tutson catches a 65-yard touchdown pass from junior quarterback Reese Rumfield during the second quarter of the Wildcats' 34-20 home opener victory over Willis last Friday night at Wildcat Stadium. Tutson added a 32-yard catch-and-run TD from Rumfield in the third period and finished with four receptions for 128 yards. Tutson and No. 22-ranked Temple (2-0) play at Class 5A Division I No. 9 College Station (1-1) at 7:

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AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 1 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

Greg Wille

Aug 31, 2022
6 min

AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER WEEK 1 (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)

ON THE MOVE: Temple junior quarterback Reese Rumfield looks to throw as McKinney defender Royce Carver pursues him during the Wildcats' season-opening 17-10 victory over the Lions last Saturday afternoon at McKinney ISD Stadium. Rumfield, a returning starter, passed for 146 yards with a 33-yard touchdown to senior receiver Mikal Harrison-Pilot and added a 1-yard touchdown run. Temple's home opener is against Willis (1-0) at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Wildcat Stadium. (Photo by Mike

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BIG-TIME GROWTH: 11-win season, increased numbers boost Academy as Bees brace for difficult district

Greg Wille

Aug 19, 2022
13 min

BIG-TIME GROWTH: 11-win season, increased numbers boost Academy as Bees brace for difficult district

WORKING TOWARD SUCCESS: Academy wide receiver Scout Brazeal recorded a breakthrough junior season in 2021, making 75 catches for 1,395 yards and 17 touchdowns as the Bumblebees went 11-2 and advanced to the Class 3A Division I Region III semifinals. He also made 92 tackles and three interceptions at safety. Brazeal and Academy begin their third season with head coach Chris Lancaster at home against rival Rogers at 7:30 p.m. next Friday at John Glover Stadium. The Bees' opener

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REMATCH TIME: After bi-district sweep, No. 9 Academy seeks revenge vs. Whitney in area-round series

Greg Wille

May 12, 2022
2 min

REMATCH TIME: After bi-district sweep, No. 9 Academy seeks revenge vs. Whitney in area-round series

By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY – To keep their successful baseball season going and reach the Class 3A Region III quarterfinals, the Academy Bumblebees must get past the team that eliminated from the playoffs a year ago. It’s an area-round rematch as ninth-ranked Academy (27-3) battles Whitney (17-10) in a best-of-three series that begins at 6:30 p.m. today at Lake Belton High School. The second-round clash continues at 6:30 p.m.

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BEES BUZZ INTO POSTSEASON: 19-3A champ, ninth-ranked Academy begins playoffs in series vs. Groesbeck

Greg Wille

May 5, 2022
3 min

BEES BUZZ INTO POSTSEASON: 19-3A champ, ninth-ranked Academy begins playoffs in series vs. Groesbeck

PLAYOFF TIME AGAIN: One year ago, Academy center fielder/pitcher John Tomasek played a key role as the fourth-seeded Bumblebees upset District 20-3A champion Franklin in the first round of the Class 3A baseball playoffs. As a senior this season, the Richland College commitment’s hitting and pitching have helped lead ninth-ranked Academy (25-3) to the outright 19-3A championship at 11-1. Coach Garrett Vail's Bees battle the Groesbeck Goats (18-10-1) in a best-of-three bi-distr

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FAMILIAR FOES MEET AGAIN: No. 10 Academy battles No. 14 Franklin for trip to Region III tournament

Greg Wille

Mar 1, 2022
3 min

FAMILIAR FOES MEET AGAIN: No. 10 Academy battles No. 14 Franklin for trip to Region III tournament

REMATCH TIME: One year ago, guard Darion Franklin (2) and Academy defeated Hayden Helton (4) and Franklin 69-47 in a Class 3A Region III quarterfinal at Lorena. Tonight at 7, Franklin's No. 10-ranked Bumblebees (26-7) and Helton's No. 14 Lions (19-3) clash again in a Region III quarterfinal at West High School. The winner will play No. 3 Hitchcock or No. 13 New Waverly in a regional tournament semifinal Friday night at Waco Midway. (File photo by Greg Wille, TempleBeltonSport

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