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SLOW START, FAST FINISH: Defense, Harrison-Pilot shine as Temple explodes past Ellison for 39-15 win
BLUE WALL: Temple defenders Eric Shorter (13), Jayven Taylor (95) and Marshall Grays (11) combined to tackle Killeen Ellison running back...
Greg Wille
Nov 7, 202010 min read


AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Preview capsules for tonight's Temple-Killeen Ellison, Academy-Troy games
OFF TO THE RACES: Junior running back Samari Howard (8) and Temple (5-1, 3-0) seek to pull even with Killeen Shoemaker (6-0, 4-0) for the...
Greg Wille
Nov 6, 20204 min read


LESSON LEARNED: After overcoming big hole at Heights, Temple puts focus on 1-5 but dangerous Ellison
WRAPPED UP: Temple junior linebacker Faylin Lee (9) tackles a Harker Heights ball carrier as senior nose tackle Jayven Taylor closes in...
Greg Wille
Nov 5, 202010 min read


LEADER OF THE PACK: Physical skills, mental sharpness make Temple sophomore linebacker York special
GO-TO GUY: Temple middle linebacker Taurean York is the Wildcats' leading tackler for the second straight season, having made 80 tackles...
Greg Wille
Nov 4, 202010 min read
UPDATED AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)
CLASS 6A (Through Week 6) TEAM STATISTICS Offense Yards gained total/per game Belton 2,473/412.2 (1,335 rushing, 1,138 passing) Temple...
Greg Wille
Nov 4, 202011 min read


GREAT ESCAPE: Temple climbs out of early 20-0 hole, then staves off Harker Heights for 38-36 victory
REJECTED: Temple junior defensive end Tommy Torres (90) blocks an extra-point attempt by Harker Heights kicker Diego Fierro during the...
Greg Wille
Oct 30, 202010 min read


WEATHERING THE STORM: Temple aims to stay unbeaten in District 12-6A in duel at fast Harker Heights
FULL STEAM AHEAD: Junior running back Samari Howard (8) and the Temple Wildcats seek to improve to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in District 12-6A...
Greg Wille
Oct 29, 20208 min read
UPDATED AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (including scoring, tackles and interceptions)
CLASS 6A (Through Week 5) TEAM STATISTICS OFFENSE Yards gained total/per game Temple 2,027/405.4 (967 rushing, 1,060 passing)...
Greg Wille
Oct 28, 202011 min read


BETTER THAN A PASSING GRADE: Skilled senior Arizmendi shining, learning in first season as Temple QB
FIRST-SEASON SUCCESS: Temple senior quarterback Humberto Arizmendi has helped lead the Wildcats to a 4-1 overall record and a 2-0 start...
Greg Wille
Oct 28, 202011 min read


VIKINGS VANQUISHED: Sharp games from Arizmendi, Howard, defense propel Temple to 44-7 win over Bryan
NOWHERE TO GO: Temple defenders Jayven Taylor (95) and Marshall Grays swarm a Bryan ball carrier as defensive end Tommy Torres (90) gets...
Greg Wille
Oct 24, 20208 min read
AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Preview capsules of tonight's games for Temple, Belton and Salado
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com – DISTRICT 12-6A – BRYAN VIKINGS (2-0, 1-0) at TEMPLE WILDCATS (3-1, 1-0) 7:30...
Greg Wille
Oct 23, 20205 min read


STANDARDS TO UPHOLD: Stewart still pushing 3-1 Temple entering homecoming duel vs. Rogers, 2-0 Bryan
NO TIME TO RELAX: Temple head coach Scott Stewart greets defensive linemen Cody Little (44), Dion Saunders and Tommy Torres as they run...
Greg Wille
Oct 22, 20209 min read


COMPLETING HIS ASSIGNMENTS: Imposing end, top student Torres an emerging force for Wildcats' defense
GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME: Temple junior defensive end Tommy Torres has performed well in his first season as a varsity starter,...
Greg Wille
Oct 21, 202010 min read
AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (including scoring, tackles and interceptions)
CLASS 6A (Through Week 4) TEAM Offense Yards gained total/per game Temple 1,545/386.3 (728 rushing, 817 passing) Belton 1,503/375.8 ...
Greg Wille
Oct 21, 202010 min read


FAST-STARTING WILDCATS: Howard, Temple race to 24-0 lead, quell Cove rally to win 12-6A opener 55-21
DAWG CATCHER: Temple junior defensive end Eric Shorter (13) grabs Copperas Cove senior quarterback Russel Cochran during the visiting...
Greg Wille
Oct 17, 20209 min read
AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: PREVIEW CAPSULES FOR TEMPLE AND SALADO
By GREG WILLE TempleBeltonSports.com gwille2@hot.rr.com – DISTRICT 12-6A – TEMPLE WILDCATS (2-1) at COPPERAS COVE BULLDAWGS (1-2) 7:30...
Greg Wille
Oct 16, 20203 min read


THE NEXT PHASE: After learning hard lessons vs. Martin, Temple ready to start 12-6A at Copperas Cove
MOVING FORWARD: Temple absorbed its first loss of the season last week at home against Arlington Martin after getting off to a 2-0 start,...
Greg Wille
Oct 15, 20208 min read


GETTING EVEN MORE KICKS: Reliable Temple senior Wagaman enjoys adding kickoffs, punting to workload
STANDARDS TO UPHOLD: Temple's special teams broke down several times in last Friday's 43-25 home loss to Arlington Martin, but senior and...
Greg Wille
Oct 14, 202010 min read
AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS
CLASS 6A (Through Week 3) TEAM Offense Yards gained total/per game Belton 1,093/364.3 (615 rushing, 478 passing) Temple 1,033/344.3 ...
Greg Wille
Oct 14, 20209 min read


SPECIAL TEAMS STRUGGLE: Crucial breakdowns sink Temple in home opener as Arlington Martin wins 43-25
INTO THE OPEN: Temple junior running back Samari Howard surges ahead after taking a handoff from senior quarterback Humberto Arizmendi...
Greg Wille
Oct 10, 20209 min read
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