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ByNick Walters Feb 12, 2018

Vacant high school coaching jobs being filled across Texas.

Texas High School Football Changes

The ever-changing landscape of Texas High School Football continues to shift as coachesmove about throughout the state to new programs and atmospheres.

2018 U-Haul ReportStatewide Coaching Carousel

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— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) February 13, 2018

As the dust settles in some places and the plot thickens in others, the latest coachingchanges and updates are all available on the U-Haul Report.

From the highest classifications to new programs, all updates can be found here onTheOldCoach.com.

Go to the next slide as the U-Haul Report begins in 6A.

See The Old Coach's Coaching Carousel piece HERE.

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School 2017 Record Old Coach New Coach ScoopAldine Eisenhower 4-5 Kerry Bamburg Eric Jackson

Bamburg out at Eisenhower. He was 26-27 in five years, including an 8-4 campaign in2015. Defensive assistant Jackson promoted to HC.

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Class 6A

Todd Peterman on his way out of DeSoto. (Photo: Football Scoop)

Class 6A

Aldine MacArthur 2-6 Andy Garza Wayne Crawford

Garza leaves MacArthur after five seasons. The Generals never reached the postseason infive years under Garza, who was 13-34 with a 5-5 mark in 2013 being his best season. QBcoach Crawford promoted to HC.

Alvin 3-6 Robert Wilcox Buddy Hardin

Wilcox retires after a successful 24-year career with a 142-117 record. Prior to his four-year stint in Alvin, Wilcox also coached at Kingsville, Round Rock McNeil, Huntsville, Royse

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City and Arp. Alvin lures Cypress Springs OC Hardin in as new HC

Austin Anderson 1-9 Jeff Rhoads Daniel Hunter

Rhoads is out after four years at Anderson. The Trojans were 11-30 under Rhoads anddidn’t have a winning season during that time, but they did make the playoffs in 2016 andfinished 3-8. DC Hunter promoted to HC.

Beaumont United N/A N/A Arthur Lewis

Lewis, who began the Beaumont Ozen program in the late 1990s, will be the first coach atUnited HS. United will open its doors this fall as the result of Beaumont ISD’s decision tomerge Central and Ozen. The Timberwolves will jump right into varsity football underLewis, who returns to coaching after a nine-year hiatus.

Buda Hays Consolidated 4-7 Neal LaHue Les Goad

LaHue announces his retirement after a 33-year career, including 11 as a HC. He posted a67-61 head coaching stint in six years at SA Roosevelt and five years at Hays. The Rebels’best season under LaHue was a 9-3 campaign in 2013. HCISD Hires Fgeronimo NavarroHC Goad to take over HCHS.

Clear Brook 5-4 Mike Allison Lupe Florez

Allison leaves Clear Brook after three seasons to take over at Pearland Dawson. TheWolverines were 16-16 under Allison, including an 8-5 campaign in 2016. Bay City HCFlorez takes over at Brook.

Clear Creek 3-6 Darrell Warden Dwayne Lane

Warden retires after nearly two decades at Clear Creek, including the last 13 as HC. TheWildcats were 80-63 with 10 playoff appearances under Warden. Former Creek assistantand South Houston HC Lane comes back to take over for his former mentor Warden.

Coaching Carousel Dwayne Lane ➡️ Clear Creekhttps://t.co/coJpRd7xjQ@CCWildcatFB @CCISDAthleticspic.twitter.com/nyFwjMrser

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 28, 2018

Conroe 1-8 Robert Walker Cedric Hardeman

Walker retires after five years at Conroe. Despite a 15-34 record in Tiger Country, Walkerwas successful throughout his career, which featured coaching stops at Hemphill, KilleenEllison and San Antonio East Central. While at Ellison, Walker took the Eagles to the

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postseason all four years (1995-98) and led the team to the state semifinal round in 1996 -- the only run of its kind in program history. Alief Taylor DC Hardeman hired to replaceWalker at Conroe.

Coaching Carousel Cedric Hardeman ➡️ Conroehttps://t.co/coJpRd7xjQ@CoachHardeman @ConroeTigersFB@ConroeHigh @Conroeathletics pic.twitter.com/sWbqaJX8fP

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 25, 2018

Cypress Springs 4-5 Rick Cobia N/A

Cobia announces his retirement after 35 years of coaching. During his six-year tenure atCy-Springs, the Panthers were 20-39. Cobia also coached at Caldwell and Taylor

Dallas Skyline 4-6 Derick Roberson Herman Johnson

Roberson leaves Skyline after three seasons to become Frisco Memorial’s first HC. TheRaiders were 18-15 under Roberson. Duncanville and former Skyline OC Johnson returnsto Raider Nation as HC.

Deer Park 6-4 Chris Massey Austin Flynn

Massey retires after 14 seasons at Deer Park. The former Katy assistant, who was amember of state championship staffs in 1997, 2000 and 2003, took over in Deer Countryand led his team to the postseason 11 times. The Deer were 94-55 under Massey. DPalum and Grand View University (Iowa) OC Flynn comes home to coach his alma mater.

DeSoto 10-2 Todd Peterman Mike Robinson

Peterman, the only coach to lead DeSoto to a state championship, leaves after threeseasons. The Eagles won state with a 16-0 campaign in 2016. North Mesquite HCRobinson takes same position at DHS

Donna North 1-9 Matthew Rokovich Joe Marichalar

Rokovich calls it a career after 34 years, including the last two as HC at North. The Chiefswere 3-17 under Rokovich, who also had a three-year mark of 11-19 as HC at Brackettvilleduring the Reagan Administration (1987-85). DISD moves swiftly and brings in Edcouch-Elsa HC Marichalar

Coaching Carousel Joe Marichalar ➡️ Donna Northhttps://t.co/coJpRd7xjQ@DNHSChiefs @rgvlife @KRGVSportspic.twitter.com/kwzNorttHY

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 25, 2018

Edinburg North 5-6 Rene Saenz Damian Gonzalez 4/24

Saenz is out after four seasons at North. The Cougars were 17-26 during that time, whichincluded playoff campaigns in 2014, 2016 and 2017. North baseball coach Gonzalez earnsHC in football as well.

Fort Worth Paschal 0-10 Matt Miracle Chris James

No miracle revival for Paschal in three years under Miracle. The Panthers were 5-25 duringthe last three seasons, which prompted the ouster of Miracle. Former Crowley HC Jamestakes similar position at Paschal.

Grand Prairie 5-6 Gary Bartel Tony Tademy

Bartel earns promotion to AD of GPISD. In his final season, Bartel guided his alma mater,Grand Prairie, to its first postseason appearance since 1989. He spent the last 14 seasonas HC for the Gophers. GP hires former Katy Tompkins HC Tademy as its new HC.

Houston Strake Jesuit 8-3 Mark Modeste Klay Kubiak

Modeste leaves Strake after one season. OC Kubiak, the middle son of former HoustonTexans and Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak, promoted to HC of the Crusaders

Humble Summer Creek 7-4 Brian Ford Kenny Harrison

The only coach in Summer Creek’s eight-year history is retiring. The Bulldogs amassed a54-32 record under Ford, which included consecutive 11-1 campaigns in 2012 and 2013.Port Arthur Memorial HC Harrison hired to take over st SC.

Katy Seven Lakes 4-6 Lydell Wilson Jimmy Hamon

Wilson and Seven Lakes part ways after six years. The Spartans were 30-31 under Wilson,who also won a state championship at Rosenberg Lamar in 2007. Fort Bend Ridge PointDC Hamon becomes SLHS's new HC.

Katy Taylor 6-5 Trey Hermann Chad Simmons

Hermann was placed on administrative leave following Taylor’s season opener and wasdemoted to the junior high level within KISD. The Mustangs were 21-15 under Hermann,which included a season-opening loss to Magnolia, and campaigns of 8-4 in 2014 and 9-3in 2016. Cinco Ranch DC Simmons takes over at Taylor.

Coaching Carousel Chad Simmons ➡️ Katy Taylor https://t.co/coJpRd7xjQ@csimmons64 @TaylorMustangFB@THS_Mustangs pic.twitter.com/mr5L36XofM

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 25, 2018

Killeen Ellison 5-6 Trent Gregory Todd Wright

Gregory retires after a 33-year career, including the last five as HC at Ellison. The Eagles5/24

were 19-32 under Gregory, who inherited a 20-game losing streak and went 0-10 his firstseason (2013) before snapping the dreaded 30-game skid in 2014 with a 2-8 campaign.Ellison went 6-4 the next two seasons (2015, 2016), but missed the postseason each time,before clinching its first playoff berth in a decade last season. Houston Waltrip HC Wrighttakes over at Eagle Country.

Klein Collins 11-1 Drew Svoboda N/A

Svoboda leaves Collins after 10 seasons to become RBs coach at Rice University. TheTigers were 93-24 under Svoboda, which included a state semifinal appearance in 2016.

Laredo Alexander 6-6 Joel Lopez Sergio Salinas

Lopez reassigned after 12 seasons at Alexander. The Bulldogs were 78-64 under Lopez,including a 10-4 campaign in 2010. United South HC Salinas takes over at Alexander.

Laredo United South 4-7 Sergio Salinas Joe Coss

Salinas leaves United South to coach at UISD rival Alexander. The Panthers were 32-34 insix seasons under Salinas, including a 10-3 campaign in 2016. Round Rock Cedar Ridge DCCoss takes over at USHS.

Kyle Lehman 1-9 Josh Kirkland Bruce Salmon

Kirkland leaves Lehman after one season to join the staff at the University of theIncarnate Word. The Lobos have never reached the postseason in their 12-year existence,and have just one winning season -- a 6-4 campaign in 2011. Marion HC Salmon becomesthe third HC in as many seasons for LHS.

McKinney 7-4 Jeff Smith Marcus Shavers

Smith leaves McKinney after eight seasons to become an assistant AD at Prosper ISD. TheLions were 28-53 under Smith. Lubbock Estacado HC Shavers takes over at MHS.

New Braunfels Canyon 2-8 Joe Moczygemba J oe Lepsis

Moczygemba leaves Canyon after four seasons to become an administrator for Comal ISD.The Cougars were 9-31 under Moczygemba, who previously served as DC at SmithsonValley. Wylie East HC Lepsis takes over at Canyon.

Coaching Carousel Joe Lepsis ➡️ @canyonhscougarshttps://t.co/coJpRd7xjQ pic.twitter.com/qJirhKiDOe

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 28, 2018

North Crowley 4-6 Eugene Rogers N/A

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Rogers out after five seasons as HC at North Crowley. The Eagles were 12-38 underRogers, who also was an assistant on the 2003 state championship team.

North Mesquite 3-7 Mike Robinson Tim Seder

North Mesquite 3-7 Mike Robinson Tim Seder Robinson leaves North Mesquite after 11seasons to take the same post at DeSoto. The Stallions were 52-62 under Robinson, whichincluded a 10-3 campaign in 2015. Mesquite Horn DC and former Dallas Cowboys kickerSeder becomes NMHS’s new HC.

Pasadena Dobie 3-6 Mike Norman Kevin Berneathy

Norman leaves Dobie after three seasons. The Longhorns were 11-19 under Norman,which included a 5-6 campaign in 2015. Angleton OC Berneathy takes over at Dobie.

South Pasadena Houston5-4 Dwayne Lane Patrick Longstreet

Lane leaves South Houston to take over at Clear Creek. The Trojans were 15-35 underLane, which included playoff appearances each of the last two seasons. Rosenberg TerryOC Longstreet is SHHS's new HC.

Pearland 5-4 James Farmer Ricky Tullos

Farmer served as the interim HC for Pearland after longtime coach Tony Heath retired lastsummer. The Oilers went to the postseason in their only season under Farmer. Pearlandplucks Tullos from district rival George Ranch to become its new HC.

Pearland Dawson 6-4 Eric Wells Mike Allison

Wells leaves Dawson to become an assistant AD at PISD. The only coach in the Eagles’ 10-year history, Wells guided his team to the state semifinals three times (2009, 2011, 2014).Dawson was 90-35 under Wells. Clear Brook HC Allison, a former Dawson DC, takes over.

Richmond George Ranch 6-4 Ricky Tullos Nick Cavallo

Tullos, the only coach in George Ranch’s six-year history, takes over at Pearland. TheLonghorns were 59-17 under Tullos, which included a Class 5A-Division I statechampionship in 2015. Rosenberg Terry DC Cvallo takes over at GR.

San Antonio Taft 2-8 Brian Davenport Ricky Stade

Davenport retires from Taft after 13 seasons as HC. The Raiders were 38-93 underDavenport, which included a playoff appearance in 2007. O’Connor DC Stade takes over atTaft.

San Antonio Warren 6-5 Bryan Dausin Jeff Robbins

Dausin retires after a successful career, which included HC stints at SA Roosevelt, SA7/24

Marshall and SA Warren, a 1995 state championship at Roosevelt, and an overall coachingrecord of 165-107. Dausin is the only HC in Warren history, and he guided the Warriors tothe postseason eight times in 16 years, including an 11-2 campaign in 2011. DC Robbinspromoted to HC.

Southlake Carroll 10-4 Hal Wasson Riley Dodge

Wasson reaches a six-figure settlement to resign from Carroll. Wasson guided theDragons to a state championship in 2011, and had an overall record of 121-25 during his11-year tenure. SLC hires Justin Northwest OC and former SLC QB Dodge to take over hisalma mater.

The Woodlands 7-2 Mark Schmid Jim Rapp

Schmid, an alum of McCullough/The Woodlands, steps down after 30 years at his almamater, including the last 14 as HC. The Highlanders were 125-41 in 14 seasons underSchmid, which included an appearance in the state championship game in 2016. OC Rapppromoted to HC.

Waxahachie 8-5 Jon Kitna Todd Alexander

Former NFL QB Kitna resigns after three years at Waxahachie. The Indians were 20-13under Kitna. Longtime WHS assistant Alexander promoted to HC.

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Class 5A

Chad Dunnam introduced as new Amarillo HC. (Photo: KVII)

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Class 5A

School 2017 Record Old Coach New Coach Scoop

Amarillo 6-5 Mel Maxfield Chad Dunnam

Maxfield leaves Amarillo after eight years. The Sandies were 68-29 under Maxfield,including a 10-3 mark in 2012. Dumas HC Dunnam hired to take over at AHS.

Coaching Carousel @ChadDunnam ➡️ @AmarilloISD https://t.co/coJpRd7xjQpic.twitter.com/cACR1mopiw

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 28, 2018

Angleton 13-1 Ryan Roark N/A

Roark retires after a successful 30-year career and a 127-63 record with HC stints atPrinceton, Bullard, Needville and Angleton. During his seven seasons at the latter, Roarkwas 74-28 in leading the Wildcats.

Austin LBJ 7-4 Andrew Jackson Jahmal Fenner

Jackson passed away Dec. 12 after a battle with cancer. LBJ still managed to reach thepostseason despite Jackson’s declining health. The Jaguars were 59-39 in five years underJackson, which included an 11-3 campaign in 2014. He also guided Austin Reagan to thestate semifinals in 2001. OC Fenner promoted to HC

Austin McCallum 14-1 Charles Taylor Tom Gammerdinger

Taylor leaves McCallum after four seasons to take over at Pflugerville. The Knights were35-13 under Taylor, which includes last season’s state semifinal appearance. DCGammerdinger promoted to HC.

Brenham 6-4 Glen West Eliot Allen

West, the winningest coach in Brenham history, leaves after 20 years to become theassistant executive director for THSCA. The Cubs were 185-61 in their two decades underWest, which included 18 playoff appearances, 11 district championships, four statesemifinal appearances and three state final appearances. West's career spans 34 years,including 26 as HC at Kemp (6) and Brenham (20) with an overall record of 226-84-1.

Brownsville Lopez 8-3 Jason Starkey N/A

Starkey resigns from Lopez after five seasons. The Lobos were 20-32 under Starkey, whowere 5-25 in their first three years under him before going 15-7 the last two.

Carrollton Turner 1-9 Mike Ramirez N/A

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Ramirez joins the athletic administration department at CFBISD. Turner was 12-38 underRamirez.

Crowley 6-5 Chris James N/A

James resigns as the winningest coach in Crowley history -- a 50-37 record in eight years.James guided the Eagles to postseason six times during his tenure, including back-to-back10-2 campaigns in 2012 and 2013.

Edcouch-Elsa 5-5 Joe Marichalar Bradly Chavez

Marichalar, an Edcouch-Elsa alum, leaves his alma mater to become HC at 6A DonnaNorth. The Yellowjackets were 37-21 in five seasons under Marichalar, which includedconsecutive region semifinal appearances in 2015 and 2016. Kingsville Academy HCChavez replaces Marichalar.

Coaching Carousel Bradly Chavez ➡️ Edcouch-Elsahttps://t.co/coJpRd7xjQ@CoachBChavez @KRGVSportspic.twitter.com/eWbj5pyHuH

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 25, 2018

Everman 7-4 Dale Keeling Dale Matlock

Keeling retires after 20 years at Everman. He led the Bulldogs to 237 wins, 11 regionsemifinal appearances, eight region final appearances, five state semifinal trips and a pairof state championships. DC Matlock promoted to replace Keeling.

Coaching Carousel Dale Matlock ⬆️ Evermanhttps://t.co/coJpRd7xjQ@evermanathletic @EvermanISDpic.twitter.com/MCsBaW4YLy

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 25, 2018

Fort Worth Polytechnic 1-9 Chris Roberts N/A

Roberts relieved of his HC duties at Polytechnic. The Parrots were 4-26 in four seasonsunder Roberts.

Frisco Heritage 4-6 Che Hendrix N/A

Hendrix leaves Heritage to take over at Class 4A Boerne. The Coyotes were 30-43 in sevenseasons under Hendrix, including a 10-3 mark in 2014.

Highland Park 14-1 Randy Allen N/A

Allen retires after a lengthy career, which included the final 19 seasons at Highland Park.The Scots won three state championships (2005, 2016, 2017) under Allen, who amassed a376-86-7 record throughout his illustrious career that included HC stops at Ballinger,

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Brownwood and Abilene Cooper.

Houston Waltrip 8-1 Todd Wright N/A

Wright leaves Waltrip after four seasons to take over at 6A Killeen Ellison. The Rams were26-14 under Wright, including last season’s district championship run.

Hutto 11-2 Steve Van Meter N/A

Van Meter retires after a 35-year career that included the first 30 at Friendswood (20 asHC) and the last five at Hutto. The Hippos were 39-20 under Van Meter, who leaves withan overall record of 187-101-1

Joshua 4-6 Mike Burt Gary Robinson

Burt moves into AD only role at Joshua. The Owls won just eight time in five years underBurt. Krum HC Robinson hired to same position at Joshua.

Coaching Carousel Gary Robinson ➡️ Joshuahttps://t.co/coJpRd7xjQ@Coach_GRobinson @JoshuaISDpic.twitter.com/NTkMmzuh2d

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 25, 2018

Lubbock 2-8 Jason Strunk Shane Stephen

Strunk resigns after seven seasons at Lubbock. Despite winning just 11 times underStrunk, the Westerners did reach the postseason in 2012, which snapped a dreaded 36-year postseason drought. Stephen, a Mansfield assistant, takes over at LHS.

Manvel 14-1 Kirk Martin Kevin Hall

Martin, who opened the Manvel program, leaves to become the QB coach at Syracuse.The Mavericks were 108-25 under Martin, which included state final appearances in 2011and 2017. DC Hall promoted to HC.

Mission Pioneer 6-5 Jason Wheeler Thomas Lee

Wheeler, who opened the Pioneer program, is released after four seasons. TheDiamondbacks were 23-19 under Wheeler, which included three winning seasons and apair of postseason appearances. Pioneer track and field coach Lee promoted to take overthe football program.

Coaching Carousel @DBack_FootballTom Lee — @SISDNews AD ➡️ HChttps://t.co/coJpRd7xjQ pic.twitter.com/veXwFV878k

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 29, 2018

Mount Pleasant 2-8 Corey Homer Ritchie Picnkard

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Homer resigns after three years at Mount Pleasant. The Tigers were 7-24 under Homer,which included a postseason trip in 2016. Ennis assistant and former Callisburg HCPinkard takes over at MP.

Coaching Carousel Ritchie Pinckard ➡️ Mount Pleasanthttps://t.co/coJpRd7xjQ@RitchiePinckard @mpisdtigerspic.twitter.com/xTSGB35Swo

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 25, 2018

Pflugerville 2-8 George Herrmann Charles Taylor

Herrmann retires after 21 years at Pflugerville. The Panthers were 123-106 with 13 trips tothe postseason under Herrmann, including a berth in the state semifinals in2007. McCallum HC Taylor hired to take over at PHS.

Port Arthur Memorial 8-2 Kenny Harrison Brian Morgan

Harrison leaves Memorial after nine seasons to take HC job at Humble Summer Creek.The Titans were 69-36 under Harrison. Offensive assistant Morgan promoted to HC.

Red Oak 2-8 Brian Brown Chris Ross

Brown retires after a 28-year career that included a three-year stint as HC at Liberty-Eylau,the same place he won state championships as an assistant in 1999 and 2006. Brown wasunable to duplicate that success at Red Oak. The Hawks won just five times in fourseasons under Brown. Former Wichita Falls, Cedar Park and Prosper HC Ross takes over atRO. Ross was the director of player development at Boise State last season.

Coaching Carousel @ChrisRossROISD ➡️ @RedOakISDhttps://t.co/coJpRd7xjQpic.twitter.com/ui9ywDO0cb

— The Old Coach (@TheOldCoach) January 28, 2018

San Antonio Kennedy 0-10 Michael Inco Ben Benavides

Inco leaves Kennedy after four seasons. The Rockets won just six times under Inco. SABurbank DC Benavides hired to take over at JFK.

San Antonio McCollum 0-10 Greg Felux Matthew Uzzell

Felux resigns after three seasons at McCollum. The Cowboys were 7-24 under Felux,which included a 5-6 campaign in 2015. MHS alum Uzzell, the OC at Trinity University, ishired to take over at his alma mater.

White Settlement Brewer 6-5 Wade Griffin Todd Peterman

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Griffin leaves Brewer after four seasons to take over at 4A Giddings. The Bears wereplayoff bound three times under Griffin and were 20-23 under him as well. FormerDeSoto HC Peterman takes over at Brewer.

Whitehouse 6-5 Adam Cook N/A

Cook steps away from coaching to be AD only at Whitehouse. The Wildcats were 31-24 infive seasons under Cook.

Willis 2-7 Audie Jackson Mike Wall

Jackson steps down after 10 seasons at Willis. The Wildkats were 51-52 under Jackson,which included an 8-4 campaign in 2010.

Wylie East 2-8 Joe Lepsis Mike Dormady

Lepsis, who opened Wylie East, departs for New Braunfels Canyon. The Raiders were 51-39 in eight seasons under Lepsis with five postseason berths and two trips to the regionsemifinals (2012, 2016). Boerne HC Dormady replaces Lepsis.

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Class 4A

Waco La Vega's Willie Williams retires, remains AD. (Photo: Waco Tribune-Herald)

Class 4A

School 2017 Record Old Coach New Coach Scoop

Bay City 7-4 Lupe Florez N/A

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Florez leaves Bay City after three seasons to take over at Class 6A Clear Brook. TheBlackcats were 18-15 under Florez with a pair of area round appearances each of the lasttwo seasons.

Boerne 8-3 Mike Dormady Che Hendrix

Dormady leaves Boerne to take over at 5A Wylie East. The Greyhounds were 37-27 in sixseasons under Dormady, including four trips to the postseason. Frisco Heritage HCHendrix takes over at BHS

Brownwood 6-5 Kyle Maxfield Sammy Burnett

Maxfield leaves Brownwood after two seasons to take over at Class 3A Bangs. The Lionswere 12-10 under Maxfield. Farmersville HC Burnett, a BHS alum, is hired to take over athis alma mater.

Dallas Roosevelt 3-7 Randall Johnson Aaron Wallace

Johnson leaves Roosevelt after four subpar seasons. The Mustangs won just six timesunder Johnson. Roosevelt hires Skyline defensive assistant and alumnus Wallace as HC.

Dumas 9-2 Chad Dunnam Aaron Dunnam

Chad Dunnam leaves Dumas for Amarillo. The Demons were 31-22 in five seasons underChad Dunnam with postseason appearances in each of the last three. Chad’s brother,Aaron Dunnam, is promoted from DC to HC.

Farmersville 7-4 Sammy Burnett Brandon Hankins

Burnett takes HC job at his alma mater Brwonwood. During his tenure at Farmersville,Burnett guided the Farmers to a 42-26 record and five postseason appearances, includingan 11-2 campaign in 2016. FHS hires Kemp HC Hankins to same position.

Geronimo Navarro 11-2 Les Goad N/A

Goad, the winningest coach in school history, leaves Navarro after 11 seasons to take overat Class 6A Buda Hays. The Panthers were 107-28 under Goad, and went to thepostseason every year except 2007 - his first at the helm.

Giddings 5-6 Chris Jones Wade Griffin

Jones leaves Giddings to take over at Pecos. The Buffaloes were 51-29 in seven yearsunder Jones, including an 11-3 mark in 2016. White Settlement Brewer HC Griffin takessame position at Giddings.

Hamshire-Fannett 2-7 Bill Jehling Mark Waggoner

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Jehling leaves Hamshire-Fannett to take over at Class 3A Howe. The Longhorns won justthree games in two seasons under Jehling. Robinson DC Waggoner takes over at H-F.

La Marque 6-6 Mike Jackson Shone Evans

Jackson, who dealt with his school district merging with Texas City ISD in 2016-17, leavesLa Marque to become the first HC at Conroe Grand Oaks. The Cougars were 64-23 inseven seasons, including an 11-3 campaign in 2011. Texas City assistant Evans takes overat LM.

Lake Worth 2-9 Keri Timmerman Tracy Welch

Timmerman resigns from his post at Lake Worth. The Bullfrogs were 9-24 in three seasonsunder Timmerman. Despite losing records each season -- 4-7 in 2015, 3-8 in 2016 and 2-9last season -- Lake Worth still reached the playoffs all three times. LWHS hires CopperasCove OC Welch to take over the program.

Lubbock Estacado 10-2 Marcus Shavers Joe Cluley

Shavers leaves Estacado after two successful seasons to take over at Class 6A McKinney.The Matadors were 18-6 under Shavers.. DC Cluley promoted to HC.

Mabank 1-9 Mickey Thompson Zach Hudson

Thompson parts ways with Mabank, where he also served as OC prior to his promotion toHC three years ago. The promotion was not good for Thompson as the Panthers won justthree times under his tutelage. Howe HC Hudson takes over at Mabank.

Monahans 9-3 Mickey Owens Mel Maxfield

Owens retires after a successful career record of 173-69. He spent his last 13 seasons atMonahans, where he went 121-41 and guided the Loboes to the state semifinals in2011. Maxfield, who coach Class 5A Amarillo the last eight years, takes the HC job at MHS.

Navasota 6-5 Patrick Goodman Casey Dacus

Goodman, formerly Navasota’s boys basketball HC, out after two seasons as football HC.On the gridiron, the Rattlers were 8-14 under Goodman in two seasons. Graham OC andNavasota alum Dacus takes over at his alma mater.

Orange Grove 5-6 Scotty Pugh Mark Del Percio

Pugh leaves Orange Grove after two seasons. The Bulldogs were 12-10 under Pugh. DelPercio, a former HC and three-time state champion in Delaware, takes over at OGHS.

Pearsall 10-1 David Silva N/A

Silva bolts Pearsall to take over at 3A Cotulla. The Mavericks were 33-22 in five seasonsunder Silva.

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Pecos 5-5 Chris Henson Chris Jones

Henson becomes a principal after 12 seasons as HC at Pecos. The Eagles were 59-65during that time. Jones comes over from Giddings to run the show.

Robstown 0-10 Richard Kattner Arturo Garcia

Kattner resigns from Robstown after three seasons. The Cotton Pickers won just fourtimes under Kattner. OC Garcia promoted to head coach.

Venus 3-7 Quincy Stewart N/A

Stewart leaves Venus after two seasons. The Bulldogs were 6-15 under Stewart.

Waco La Vega 14-1 Willie Williams Don Hyde

Williams steps away from coaching to be an AD exclusively. Williams joined the LaVegastaff in 1983 and became HC in 1990. He led the Pirates to a state championship in 2015and a state runner-up in 2008. Longtime DC Hyde promoted to HC.

Zapata 4-6 Mario Arce N/A

Arce leaves Zapata after 16 seasons. The Hawks were 90-81 under Arce and reached thepostseason 10 times during that timeframe.

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Class 3A

Kyle Maxfield leaves Brownwood for Bangs (Photo: Abilene Reporter-News, 247Sports)16/24

Class 3A

School 2017 Record Old Coach New Coach Scoop

Bangs 0-10 Jim Bird Kyle Maxfield

Bird leaves Bangs after three subpar seasons. The Dragons were 2-27 under Bird. Bangsgoes out on a bang and hires Brownwood HC Maxfield.

Bonham 3-7 Tony Johnson John Fish

Johnson resigns from his post at Bonham. Despite winning just five times under Johnson,the Warriors did reach the postseason in 2016. Bonham reels in Frisco Lone Star OC Fishas the new HC.

Cooper 4-7 Ronnie Green Rod Castorena

Green moves into administration after 11 seasons as HC at Cooper. The Bulldogs were 58-64 under Green, which included a 12-1 campaign in 2013. Gunter DC Castorena takesover.

Cotulla 4-6 Kelly Shull David Silva

Shull leaves Cotulla after two seasons. He guided the Cowboys to a 5-15 record. CISD hiresPearsall HC Silva.

Daingerfield 7-5 Mike Waldie N/A

Waldie leaves Daingerfield after two seasons to become OC at Class 6A Pearland. TheTigers were 13-11 under Waldie, who also had HC gigs at Luling and Woodville.

Dimmitt 1-9 Steve Gunter Aaron Manous

Gunter resigns from Dimmitt after suffering a stroke during the season. The Bobcats were25-46 in seven years under Gunter, including a 6-5 mark in 2016 -- the first time in 40years the team reached the postseason. Dimmitt hires Pampa OL coach Manous.

Elkhart 3 -7 Sam Wells N/A

Wells leaves Elkhart after six seasons. The Elk were 27-34 under Wells.

Eustace 6-4 Heath Ragle Steve Smith

Ragle out after five seasons at Eustace. The Bulldogs were 22-28 under Ragle. FormerSundown HC Smith hired to same post at EHS.

Ganado 2-6 Keith Wright Brent Bennett

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Wright resigns just two games into his third season at Ganado. The Indians were 8-14under Wright, who guided Farmersville to a state championship in 2007. Ganado hires BayCity OC Bennett.

Howe 1-9 Zack Hudson Bill Jehling

Hudson leaves Howe to take over at 4A Mabank. The Bulldogs were 30-28 in five seasonsunder Hudson, including campaigns of 7-6 in 2014 and 9-4 in 2016. Howe hires Hamshire-Fannett HC Jehling

Johnson City 7-4 Chris Cloninger David T. Sine

Cloninger leaves Johnson City after two seasons. The Eagles were 13-8 under Cloninger.JCHS hires former Sonora HC Sine.

Kemp 13-2 Brandon Hankins N/A

Hankins leaves Kemp to take over at Class 4A Farmersville. The Yellowjackets were 24-23in four seasons under Hankins, including last season’s 13-2 state semifinal campaign.

Kingsville Academy 2-8 Bradley Chavez Ivory Dillard

Chavez leaves Kingsville Academy after one season to take over at 5A Edcouch-Elsa. TheLions did not win a district game in theri only season with Chavez at the helm. NevadaCommunity assistant Dillard takes over the program.

Kirbyville 3-6 Todd Doughty Craig Jones

Doughty resigns after one season at Kirbyville. The Wildcats missed the postseason forthe first time since 2012. KHS hires West Orange-Stark assistant Jones to take over theprogram.

Little River Academy 3-7 Mike Nichols Paul Williams

Nichols steps down from coaching to become the principal at Academy Middle School. Hewill continue to be the AD, but the Bumblebees will now be led by Williams, who waspromoted from DC to HC.

Lubbock Roosevelt 0-10 David Quisenberry N/A

Quisenberry is out after two seasons as HC at Roosevelt. The Eagles won just three timesin two seasons under Quisenberry, who was a longtime assistant at the school prior to hispromotion to HC in 2016.

Marion 8-3 Bruce Salmon Ryne Miller

Salmon leaves Marion after six seasons to take over at Class 6A Kyle Lehman. TheBulldogs were 37-30 under Salmon, which included a 9-3 campaign in 2013. SA Harion OCMiller takes over at Marion.

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Mathis 6-6 Rod Blount N/A

Blount resigns after four seasons in Mathis. The Pirates were 33-18 under Blount, whichincluded a state semifinal berth in 2015.

Maypearl 7-4 Tal Sanders Sam Riepe

Sanders retires from Maypearl. He coached the Panthers for three seasons, and was 17-15 during that time period. DC Riepe promoted to HC.

Monte Alto 2-8 Amos Salas Cris Cavazos

Salas leaves Monte Alto after one season. The Blue Devils have only played varsity footballsince 2010. Coaching veteran Cavazos, who has a 17-year record of 102-76-2 with stints atEdcouch-Elsa, Hidalgo, Mission, Port Isabel and Roma, takes over at MAHS

Muleshoe 5-7 David Wood Lee Walker

Wood retires after 22 years at Muleshoe. The Mules were 184-79 under Wood, whichincluded a state title in 2008. Plainview DC Walker hired as HC at Muleshoe.

Natalia 9-2 Chad Graves Llyan Martinez

Graves leaves Natalia to take over at Palacios. The Mustangs were 22-31 under Graves,but had their best season under him last year with a 9-2 campaign. DC Martinezpromoted to HC.

New Boston 1-9 Craig Fant Justin Waltz

Fant is out after one season at New Boston. The Lions have not reached the postseasonsince a 10-2 campaign in 2014. Tyler Chapel Hill OC Waltz hired as HC at NB.

New Diana 10-4 Robbie Coplin Travis Chrisman

Coplin accepts a position in his hometown of Monticello, Arkansas. During his three-yeartenure at New Diana, Coplin turned the Eagles from a 0-10 team in 2015 to a 10-4 statequarterfinalist just two years later. OC Chrisman promoted to HC.

Palacios 2-6 Jeff Doege Chad Graves

Doege out after two abysmal seasons at Palacios. The Sharks won just twice during histenure. Graves comes from Natalia to try and get PHS back on track.

Palestine Westwood 1-9 Kevin Hayes Richard Bishop

Hayes announces his retirement after 34 seasons, including the last four at Westwood.The Panthers were 17-25 during Hayes’ tenure, including a 9-3 campaign in 2015.Grapevine OC hired as HC.

Queen City 3-7 Justin Burk Mike Baysinger19/24

Burk out after three seasons at Queen City. The Bulldogs won just five games during thattimeframe. Arkansas HC Baysinger takes over at QCHS.

Rice Consolidated 4-5 Gary Zeinert N/A

Zeinert leaves Rice Consolidated after five seasons. The Raiders were 27-29 under Zeinert.

San Angelo Grape Creek 1-10 Justin Mueller Tanner Thiel

Mueller leaves Grape Creek after one season. Despite winning just one game this season -- a 50-46 thriller against Tronillo -- the Eagles still reached the playoffs. DC Thiel promotedto HC.

Stanton 2-9 John Peterson Jerry Burkhart

Peterson resigns from Stanton after nine seasons. The Buffaloes were 38-56 during thatspan, including a 10-2 campaign in 2010. Richland Springs HC Burkhart makes the rarejump from the six-man ranks to 11-man football to take over at SHS. During his tenure atRichland Springs, Burkhart guided the Coyotes to a 195-10 record and eight statechampionships in 15 years

Trinity 3-8 Eric Droddy N/A

Droddy resigns from Trinity after two seasons. The Tigers were 6-15 under Droddy.

Vanderbilt Industrial 3-6 Kensey Allen N/A

Allen is out after three seasons at Industrial. The Cobras were 10-20 under Allen, whichincluded a trip to the postseason in 2015.

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The Woodlands' Pat Kennedy named first HC at Lake Creek (Photo: Courier ofMontgomery Court)

Class 2A

School 2017 Record Old Coach New Coach Scoop

Alto 4-7 Paul Gould Ricky Joe Meeks

Gould reassigned after five seasons at Alto. The Yellowjackets were 43-17 under Gould.Tatum OC Meeks becomes Alto’s new HC.

Amarillo Highland Park 1-9 Craig Shores Wade Wilson

Shores retires after a 36-year career. He spent the last six seasons at Highland Park,where he guided the Hornets to the postseason three times (2014, 2015, 2016). Borger OCWilson takes over at HP.

Bruni 3-8 Roberto Silguero Odell James

Silguero steps down after one season at Bruni. The Badgers reached the postseason intheir only season under Silguero. Dallas South Oak Cliff assistant Odell James takes theBruni gig.

Chico 4-7 Lane Wilson Clayton Sanders

Wilson leaves Chico after three seasons. The Dragons were 12-20 under Wilson. DCSanders promoted to HC.

Floydada 4-7 Todd Bandy Scotty Bruington

Bandy steps down as HC, but maintains AD position at Floydada. The Whirlwinds were 32-21/24

61 in nine seasons under Bandy with three postseason appearances. DC Bruingtonpromoted to HC.

Hale Center 6-4 Adam Cummings N/A

Cummings leaves Hale Center after four seasons to take over at Sundown. The Owls were19-23 under Cummings and went to the playoffs twice during his regime.

Honey Grove 6-5 Gary Schultz Glen Schuelke

Schultz resigns after two seasons at Honey Grove. The Warriors were 8-13 under Schultz.HG promotes assistant Schuelke to HC. Schuelke has a 94-74 HC record that includesstops at Pattonville Prairiland; Idabel, Oklahoma; and Ponder.

Iraan 8-5 Mark Kirchhoff Corby Maurer

Kirchoff retires after six seasons at Iraan. The Braves were 62-15 under Kirchoff, includinga state title game appearance in 2016. He also led Falls City to a state title in 2010, and hisoverall record is 223-91. Iraan DC Maurer promoted from within.

Itasca 1-9 Kevin Auten Clinton Wallace

Auten out at Itasca after winning just three times in three seasons. Wallace, the WampusCats’ boys basketball coach, will add AD and football HC duties to his plate.

Lindsay 10-3 Charles Boles N/A

Boles leaves Lindsay after six seasons to take over at Miles. The Knights were 51-21 underBoles.

Lockney 3-8 Richard Jackson N/A

Jackson leaves Lockney after just one season. The Longhorns will be in search of theirthird HC in as many seasons.

Memphis 6-5 Brad Woods N/A

Woods leaves Memphis after four seasons. The Cyclones were 28-21 under Woods

Miles 2-9 Chad Currie N/A

Currie resigns after five seasons at Miles. The Bulldogs were 21-34 under Currie, includinga 7-5 campaign in 2014

Olney 0-10 Mark Young Jody Guy

Young is out after four abysmal seasons at Olney. The Cubs won one game under Young’scommand. Shamrock HC Guy hired to take over at Olney.

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Plains 2-7 Robert Hernandez N/A

Hernandez leaves Plains after two seasons. The Cowboys were 5-14 under Hernandez.

Quanah 1-8 David Fambrough N/A

Fambrough, who won a state title at Seymour in 2009, leaves Quanah after three seasons.The Indians were 12-22 under Fambrough, which included an 8-5 campaign in 2015.

Runge 3-8 Kyle Blalock Abe Vargas

Blalock resigns after two years at Runge. The Yellowjackets were 4-17 under Blalock, butreached the playoffs this season. Cameron Yoe OC Vargas takes over at Runge.

Shamrock 3-8 Jody Guy N/A

Guy leaves Shamrock after nine seasons to take over at Olney. The Irish were 25-70 underGuy.

Shelbyville 2-8 Charles Tindol David Benbow

Tindol is out after one season as HC at Shelbyville. Tindol joined the Dragons’ coachingstaff in 2015 -- the best in school history (12-1 quarterfinalists) -- and was promoted to HCafter an abysmal 2016 campaign in which the previous HC resigned midseason. ShepherdOC Benbow becomes Shelbyville’s third HC in as many seasons.

Sundown 10-2 Steve Smith Adam Cummings

The sun sets on Smith after four seasons at Sundown. The Roughnecks were 25-21 underSmith. Hale Center HC Cummings takes same position

Sunray 4-6 Kurt Haberthur Matthew Strickland

Haberthur reassigned after seven years at Sunray. The Bobcats were 25-21 underHaberthur. Cloudcroft, NM HC Strickland hired to take over at Sunray.

Tom Bean 1-9 Tim McFadden N/A

McFadden is out after one season at Tom Bean. The Tom Cats, who reached thepostseason in 2016, seek their fifth HC in the last seven years.

Weimar 4-7 David Husmann Ryan McIver

Husmann retires after a stellar career and a 216-96-1 overall record that includedconsecutive state titles at Schulenburg (1991, 1992). During his five-year tenure as HC atWeimar, the Wildcats were 29-25. Texas City DC McIver accepts the Weimar HC gig.

Wortham 4-6 Chris Tobola Chad Coker 23/24

Tobola leaves Wortham after three seasons. The Wildcats were 11-19 under Tobola.Wortham promotes head baseball coach Coker to same position in football.

New Schools

School 2017 Record Old Coach New Coach Scoop

Conroe Grand Oaks N/A N/A

Mike Jackson Conroe ISD's sixth high school, which opens in the fall and begins varsityfootball in 2020, hires La Marque HC Jackson to start the program. Jackson spent sevenyears at La Marque prior to taking over at Grand Oaks.

Frisco Memorial N/A N/A Derick Roberson

Frisco ISD’s 10th high school hires Dallas Skyline HC as the program’s first HC. Memorial,which opens its doors to freshmen, sophomores and juniors this fall, will jump right intovarsity football and compete on the 5A-Division II level.

Montgomery Lake Creek N/A N/A Pat Kennedy

Montgomery ISD's second high school hires The Woodlands DC Kennedy as its first everHC. Lake Creek, which opens its doors to freshmen, sophomores and juniors this fall, willjump right into varsity football and compete on the 5A-Division II level.

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