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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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