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CLIPPED IN A CLASSIC: Mraz, Academy rally, but late Diboll field goal stops Bees' playoff run, 37-34
VALIANT PERFORMANCE: A week after he tore the ACL and meniscus in his right knee in Academy's area-round playoff win against Winnie East...
Greg Wille
Nov 27, 202115 min read
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WHATEVER IT TAKES: Academy's history-making Bees challenge stubborn Diboll in Region III semifinal
ALWAYS ON THE RUN: Academy wide receiver Scout Brazeal, shown making a 70-yard touchdown reception during the Bumblebees' bi-district...
Greg Wille
Nov 25, 202113 min read
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AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER AREA-ROUND PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)
SENIOR SURGE: After playing his junior season at Wichita Falls City View, wide receiver Devan Williams returned to Temple for his senior...
Greg Wille
Nov 24, 202118 min read
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NOT QUITE ENOUGH: Hoover, Evans, key turnover deny Temple as No. 5 Rockwall-Heath wins rematch 45-33
PHYSICAL BATTLE: Temple junior linebacker Taurean York tries to tackle Rockwall-Heath senior running back Zach Evans during a Class 6A...
Greg Wille
Nov 20, 202113 min read
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REMATCH RUMBLE: Surging Temple shoots to get back at high-scoring Rockwall-Heath in area-round clash
IN HOT PURSUIT: Temple junior linebacker Taurean York (5) chases Waxahachie junior quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr. during the...
Greg Wille
Nov 19, 202112 min read
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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
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BATTLE-TESTED BEES: Close wins, vital chemistry carry Academy into area-round duel vs. East Chambers
KEY COMPONENT: Academy junior wide receiver/safety Scout Brazeal, shown after his team's 32-28 home win over Cameron Yoe on Oct. 8, has...
Greg Wille
Nov 18, 20216 min read
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AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)
OFF TO THE RACES: Temple junior wide receiver/quarterback Mikal Harrison-Pilot sprints for a long gain against Waxahachie as senior tight...
Greg Wille
Nov 17, 202118 min read
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WELL-EARNED WIN: Howard TDs, defense push Temple past Waxahachie, 28-14; Rockwall-Heath rematch next
RELENTLESS PURSUIT: Temple junior defensive end Jaylon Jackson tackles Waxahachie junior quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr. as junior...
Greg Wille
Nov 13, 202112 min read
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TOO MANY MISTAKES, NOT ENOUGH FIREPOWER: Hoover-led Rockwall-Heath ousts Temple from playoffs, 56-28
GOING ALL OUT: Temple junior Samari Howard stretches out and partially blocks a third-quarter punt by Rockwall-Heath's Grady Brewer...
Greg Wille
Dec 19, 202012 min read
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BUSINESS FIRST: Reunion angle aside, Temple, Rockwall-Heath aim to knock each other out of playoffs
FULL STEAM AHEAD: After last week's 38-0 bi-district playoff win over Waxahachie at Wildcat Stadium, junior running back Samari Howard...
Greg Wille
Dec 18, 202013 min read
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THICK-SKINNED WILDCATS: Temple's cohesive offensive line gets after opponents – and each other, too
ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL: Despite having only one returning starter and two new coaches, Temple's offensive line of senior left tackle...
Greg Wille
Dec 17, 202011 min read
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COMMENTARY: Spradlin resurrected Temple's winning tradition; Stewart's Wildcats keep on adding to it
FAMILIAR FACE, NEW COLORS: Rockwall-Heath second-year head coach Mike Spradlin holds the gold ball trophy while speaking to his players...
Greg Wille
Dec 16, 202012 min read
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BREAKING THROUGH: Grays, Temple rip Waxahachie 38-0 for first playoff win in 6A; Rockwall-Heath next
GRAYS' AREA: Temple junior outside linebacker Marshall Grays (11) grabs Waxahachie senior quarterback Brandon Hawkins Jr. and tackles him...
Greg Wille
Dec 12, 202010 min read
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NO TIME TO RELAX: Seeking first Class 6A playoff victory, surging Temple hosts dangerous Waxahachie
PARTY AT THE PILE: Temple defenders Eric Shorter (left), Jayven Taylor (95), O'Tarian Peoples (2) and Johnny Donoso (22) converge on...
Greg Wille
Dec 10, 202010 min read
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TEMPLE'S TASMANIAN DEVIL: Energetic defensive end Shorter's passion, love for game sparking Wildcats
MAN IN MOTION: Junior defensive end Eric Shorter has produced an outstanding season for the District 12-6A champion Temple Wildcats...
Greg Wille
Dec 9, 202011 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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