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WELL-ROUNDED YOUNGSTER: Junior strong safety Moore brings versatile game, persona to Temple defense
GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME: In his first full season as a varsity starter, Temple junior strong safety Zion Moore has contributed 47...
Greg Wille
Nov 18, 202114 min read
FAMILIAR MATCHUP: Stewart, surging Temple host Tolleson, dangerous Waxahachie in bi-district battle
ALWAYS ATTACKING: Temple defenders such as senior end Eric Shorter (13) and junior linebacker Taurean York will contend with a talented,...
Greg Wille
Nov 11, 202110 min read
GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME: Improvement of new-look offensive line helps Temple drive into playoffs
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Despite having only one returning starter, Temple's offensive line of junior right tackle Jeremiah Mungia (left),...
Greg Wille
Nov 11, 202116 min read
RECORD-SETTING NIGHT: Howard eclipses scoring, TD records as 12-6A champ Temple dominates Cove 77-12
IN THE HISTORY BOOKS: Temple senior running back Samari Howard reacts as he scores on a 3-yard rush against Copperas Cove in the second...
Greg Wille
Nov 6, 202114 min read
NO TIME TO RELAX: With opportunity to grab outright 12-6A crown, Temple keeps focus on Copperas Cove
ON THE VERGE OF HISTORY: Senior running back Samari Howard sprints through the Killeen defense as Temple linemen Endrei Sauls (left),...
Greg Wille
Nov 4, 20217 min read
PLAYING THROUGH PAIN: Reliable senior Robinson remembers brother, perseveres to help Temple succeed
STEADY AS HE GOES: Temple senior Jalen Robinson is a valuable player at running back and on special teams for the District 12-6A-leading...
Greg Wille
Nov 4, 202116 min read
LOCKED-IN WILDCATS: First-place Temple leans on focused approach entering test at last-place Killeen
NEXT STOP, END ZONE: Temple senior running back Samari Howard outruns a defender to score a 1-yard touchdown during the Wildcats' 60-15...
Greg Wille
Oct 28, 20218 min read
READY FOR THE CHALLENGE: Aggressive, sure-tackling Mitchell emerges as vital player in Temple return
DEVOTED TO THE GAME: Back in Temple after one season each at Waco and Manor, Wildcats junior Naeten Mitchell has been a productive...
Greg Wille
Oct 28, 202115 min read
ALL SYSTEMS GO: Three Harrison-Pilot TDs, defensive score propel Temple to 60-15 romp over Shoemaker
HAPPY HOMECOMING: Temple juniors Mikal Harrison-Pilot (7) and Taurean York celebrate after Harrison-Pilot's 21-yard touchdown run early...
Greg Wille
Oct 23, 202112 min read
SPEEDY SHOWDOWN: 12-6A leader Temple hosts fast Shoemaker; Howard seeks Wildcats career scoring mark
NEARING A MAJOR MILESTONE: After rushing for three touchdowns in Temple's 50-15 win at rival Belton last Friday, senior running back...
Greg Wille
Oct 22, 20218 min read
FAST TIMES: Shown by game-opening TD strike, small Temple receiver Taylor succeeds with elite speed
GONE IN 9 SECONDS: Temple senior slot receiver Tr'Darius Taylor caught a 75-yard touchdown pass from sophomore quarterback Reese Rumfield...
Greg Wille
Oct 21, 202112 min read
RUNAWAY: Blocked punts, sharp offense, defense power Temple to ninth straight win over Belton, 50-15
BLOCK PARTY: Temple senior Jalen Robinson blocks a punt by Belton senior William Hayes as Wildcats senior O'Tarian Peoples gets in on the...
Greg Wille
Oct 16, 202112 min read
RIVALS COLLIDE: District-leading Temple seeks ninth straight win over Belton in Bell County showdown
ON THE ATTACK: Senior running back Samari Howard (8) and sophomore quarterback Reese Rumfield (10) seek to help lead Temple to its ninth...
Greg Wille
Oct 15, 202111 min read
PRIDE ON THE LINE: Undersized senior tackle Rice boosts Temple with strong play, lively personality
TEMPLE NEEDS HIM ON THAT WALL: Senior Colby Rice, a 6-foot-3, 205-pound left tackle, is the only returning starter on Temple offensive...
Greg Wille
Oct 14, 202112 min read
BREAKING AWAY: Temple uses sizzling start, dominant second-half defense to grab 56-27 win at Ellison
NOWHERE TO GO: Temple junior defensive end Jaylon Jackson pressures and grabs Killeen Ellison senior quarterback Kyler Villalba during...
Greg Wille
Oct 8, 202112 min read
FAST RECOVERY: After grueling comeback win over Heights, Temple aims to be ready for test at Ellison
CATCH HIM IF YOU CAN: Temple junior quarterback Mikal Harrison-Pilot gets past Harker Heights senior linebacker Treyvione Searcy for a...
Greg Wille
Oct 7, 20219 min read
BRAWN AND BRAINS: No-nonsense sophomore nose tackle Brown emerging as defensive menace for Wildcats
NOSE FOR THE BALL: Temple sophomore nose tackle Ayden Brown has made 14 tackles in the Wildcats' last two games, highlighted by his eight...
Greg Wille
Oct 6, 202112 min read
NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Harrison-Pilot, Howard, York help Temple overcome 21-0 deficit, top Heights 44-34
GAME-CHANGING PLAY: Temple junior linebacker Taurean York sprints for a 76-yard touchdown return after recovering a fumbled handoff by...
Greg Wille
Oct 2, 202111 min read
RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME: Temple program has helped LB Lee overcome obstacles, grow as person, player
CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT: Temple senior weakside linebacker Faylin Lee has made eight tackles in each of his last two games – wins over Hutto...
Greg Wille
Sep 30, 202113 min read
COMPLETE GAME: Big-play offense, dominant defense shine as Temple pummels Bryan 49-7 to start 12-6A
A FORCE IN THE AIR: Air Force-committed Temple senior running back Samari Howard (8) goes airborne to get past Nic Caraway (7), another...
Greg Wille
Sep 25, 202111 min read
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