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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
THE NEXT STEP: Lancaster, Academy aim to advance in playoff opener vs. star RB Brooks, Hallettsville
BRINGING THE BUZZ: Senior Jerry Cephus is a starting quarterback and outside linebacker for the Academy Bumblebees (7-3), who battle the...
Greg Wille
Nov 13, 202013 min read
CHANGE OF PLANS: Rusk COVID-19 cases give Salado forfeit win; No. 6 Eagles to battle Bellville next
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com SALADO – The sixth-ranked Salado Eagles received a bye into the area round of the...
Greg Wille
Nov 13, 20202 min read
SALADO STRONG: After taking district title, hard-working Eagles charge into playoff rematch vs. Rusk
STINGY IN SALADO: Senior outside linebacker Lucas Morvant (left) and senior inside linebacker Kofi Stoglin are two of the leading players...
Greg Wille
Nov 12, 202010 min read
UPDATED AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)
CLASS 6A (Through Week 7) TEAM STATISTICS Offense Yards gained total/per game Belton 2,473/412.2 (1,335 rushing, 1,138 passing) Temple ...
Greg Wille
Nov 11, 202011 min read
NO RIVALRY DUEL THIS YEAR: District executive committee's vote means Temple-Belton game won't happen
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com There will be no Temple-Belton varsity football game this year for the first time...
Greg Wille
Nov 10, 20203 min read
BREAKING THROUGH: Mraz makes five TD catches as Academy routs Troy for district's final playoff spot
LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY – With Academy needing a win against Troy to advance to the Class 3A Division I state playoffs, senior Kollin Mraz...
Greg Wille
Nov 7, 20202 min read
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