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Division I District 1 Trinity Christian Academy - Addison Trojans Coach: Steve Hayes 2007 Record: 8-3, DI regional finalist Returning Lettermen: 35 Returning Starters: 7 Off./6 Def. Players to watch: QB/DB Johnny Catalano, WR/HB Josh Fellows, WR/LB Carter Hickok, DE/WR Cody Sharp, RB/LB Phyre Burns, WR/LB Joe Turtletaub, WR/HB Kenneth Huggins, DT Corbin Blount, WR/DB Reid Halverson, OL/DL Keaton Shaeffer, OL/DL Michael Dembicki, RB/LB Sean Jordan, WR/DB Grayson Nastri, RB.DB Travis Parker, OL/DL James Voelker Outlook: Catalano and Fellows figure to produce the most fireworks on the Trojans' powerful ground game. Catalano rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 15 TDs and passed for another 800 yards and 2 TDs. Fellows combined for more than 1,000 yards and 10 TDs rushing and receiving. Bishop Dunne Falcons Coach: Kenneth Davis 2007 Record: 4-6 Returning Lettermen: 8 Returning Starters: 4 Off./4 Def. Players to watch: QB Andrew Kappes, DE/P Devin Evans, SS Emmanuel Chirume, WR/DB Bobby Watkins III, WR David Anthony, C Corey Deramee, DT Chris Harrington, DT Chad Forshee, DT Rudy Saldivar, RB Trei Sanders, DB Jordon Narcisse, DB Adonis Wilson Outlook: Kappes (6-0, 175) returns as the workhorse of the Falcons' offense having passed for 698 yards and nine TDs and rushed for 400 yards and five TDs last season. Watkins 6-1, 180, 4.7) and Anthony (5-10, 175, 4.6) will be his main receivers. Evans (6-0, 190, 4.9) will return after receiving All-State honors. Bishop Lynch Friars Coach: Bill Persinger 2007 Record: 7-5, DI state semifinalist Returning Lettermen: 24 Returning Starters: 7 Off./5 Def. Players to watch: DE Dion Chidozie, DE Richard Stevens, TE Josh Hauser, OL Chase White, DT Anthony Clavin-Tesoriero, DL Matthew Boyd, LB Nathan Packard, RB Ian Sutherland, K Chris Robbs, RB Chris Smith, QB John Dodson, C Casey Collins, WR Alex Fierro, WR Brock Boatman, WR Conner Sparks, CB Patrick Richards, FS Brandtley Adams, LB Leland Hernandez Outlook: The Friars could field one of TAPPS' best defenses in 2008. Chidozie (6-2, 190, 4.4) has already committed to Texas Tech and Stevens (6-1, 210, 4.4) is also a D-I recruit. Dodson (6-1, 185) returns at quarterback having passed for almost 900 yards and five TDs in 2007. Smith (662 yards, seven TDs) also returns in the backfield where he may be joined by Sutherland, a sophomore. Division II District I Dallas Christian Chargers Coach: Mike Wheeler 2007 record: 12-3, DII state finalist Returning Lettermen: 26 Returning Starters: 8 Off./ 8 Def. Players to watch: QB Corey Brooks, RB Garrison Baker, OL Chris Adcock, LB Blake Rudd, DB Caleb Withrow, DE Tyler Sutton, DB/RB Brandon Durham, LB Graham Breeden, DB Dane Wilson, OL Trey Stephens, DL Chris LeFevers, DE Stephen Campbell, OL Blaine Taylor, DL Taylor Cooksey, LB Chance Lanzillo, LB Peter Breeden, OL Cameron Malone, DL Siamak Vaseghani, DB Dustin Phillips Outlook: The Chargers offense should not miss a step from last year's state finalist team. Baker (1,095 rushing yards, 18 TDs) and Brooks (2,214 passing yards, 20 TDs) return, as does all-district lineman Adcock (6-3, 355, 4.9). Rudd (6-0, 200, 4.5) recorded six sacks and 2 INTs and 2007 District I Defensive MVP Withrow (5-10, 170, 4.5) added another 7 INTs. First Baptist Saints Coach: Tommy Frazier 2007 Record: 7-5 DII bi-district qualifier Returning Lettermen: 19 Returning Starters: 4 Off./7 Def. Players to watch: QB Braden Frazier, LB Rodney Caffey, WR Jamodrick McGruder, WR Caleb Lavalleis, TE Bryce Frazier, DB Austin Childers, LB Brandon Harper, DL Thomas Wyatt, OL Vincent Verheyden, DL David Pugh, DB Jacob Valdez Outlook: The Saints' quest for another playoff run will center on Frazier (5-10, 180, 4.5) who passed for 2,800 yards and 30 TDs, while running for 850 yards and 11 TDs. All-State QB Frazier lost two all-district receivers but Bryce Frazier (6-0, 230) returns as a prime target, along with the speedy McGruder (5-8, 170, 4.4). Caffey (5-11, 210 4.8), Childers (5-10, 170, 4.7) and Harper (5-8, 185, 4.9) will attempt to get the ball back into Frazier's hands. Parish Episcopal Panthers Coach: Scott Nady 2007 Record: 9-4, DII regional finalist Returning Lettermen: 25 Returning Starters: 10 Off./9 Def. Players to watch: RB Trey Morse, QB Brant Costilla, DB/RB Andre Brackens, LB Ryan Simons, OT Hayden Moujalled, DT Eric Humphrey, C Luis Rios, TE John Mark Johnson, RB Brandon January Outlook: The Panthers return 10 offensive starters including Costilla (6-4, 205, 4.7) and Morse (5-7, 190, 4.6). Morse was an All-State selection, rushing for 1,746 and 24 TDs in 2007, while Costilla passed for more than 1,400 yards and 12 TDs. All-State RB Brackens was the district's newcomer of last year. Moujalled (6-2, 290) is the big man on the offensive line. Simons (5-8, 190, 4.6) returns having earned all-district honors as a junior. Trinity Christian Academy - Cedar Hill Tigers Coach: Mike Helmer 2007 Record: 6-5, DIII bi-district qualifier Returning Lettermen: 31 Returning Starters: 8 Off./ 7 Def Players to watch: RB Dominique Rambo, QB Jacobie King, DL Josh Gains, LB Nick Bourgioss, DB Cory Mosley, LB James Pressley, DT/LB J.R. Sanders, TE Parker Holloway, C Kevin Garza, RB/DB Devin Pharmes, WR Gregg Williamson, WR Josh Pryor Outlook: The Tigers return key offensive players in Rambo, King and Williamson. Rambo (5-10, 170, 4.5) rushed for 1,240 yards and 22 TDs while being named first-team all-district in 2007. King passed for 1,280 yards and 14 TDs, four of which were caught by Williamson. Division III District 1 Carrollton American Heritage Stars Coach: Bob Giesey 2007 Record: 11-2, DIII regional finalist Returning Lettermen: 4 Returning Starters: 2 Off./2 Def. Players to watch: WR/DB Duval Gregory, OT/DE Baron York, TE Kenny Bornstad Outlook: Graduation hit the Stars hard following the 2007 season. Gone are District Player of the Year Kyle Hendricks at quarterback and Defensive Player of the Year Cameron Fowler on the defensive line. Hendricks heir apparent may come from among Josh Atkinson, Patrick Gonzales and Jerome Starks. Giesey hopes Gregory (5-9, 170, 4.4) can help fill the void left by receiver Demetrius Tryels. Carrollton Christian Academy Saints Coach: Bryan Crews 2007 Record: 5-6, DIII bi-district qualifier Returning Letterman: 16 Returning Starters: 5 Off./7 Def. Players to watch: RB Zak Kaiser, OL/DL Stephen Land, LB/RB Bobby Taylor, QB/DB Josh Hall, LB/OL Adam Davis, DL/OL John Revell Outlook: The Saints are eyeing another playoff berth returning four first-team all-district players in Kaiser, Land, Taylor and Hall. Kaiser (6-0, 180, 4.7) rushed for 885 yards and 4 TDs in 2007. Land (5-7, 230) and Taylor (5-10, 170, 4.7) combined for 8.5 sacks last season. Prince of Peace Eagles Coach: Doug Pevehouse 2007 Record: 2-8 Returning Lettermen: 17 Returning Starters: 6 Off./5 Def. Players to watch: WR Joey Daly, WR Bobby Leiker, WR Ricky Hofstra, QB Sam Scherer, DE Caleb Weiss, OL Chase Avants, TE/DE Travis Mattes, WR Connor Ryan, C Will Jones Outlook: The Eagles hope that several key returners on both sides of the ball will bolster their 2008 record. Prince of Peace is deep at receiver with Hofstra (5-11, 160, 4.9), Leiker (5-10, 165) Daly and Ryan. Avants (6-1, 250) and Jones anchor the offensive line. Weiss (6-0, 200, 4.9) and Mattes (5-11, 185, 4.9) will provide pressure on defense. Division III District 2 Garland Christian Swordsmen Coach: Jesse Chavoya 2007 Record: 0-10 Returning Lettermen: 4 Returning Starters: 3 Off./3 Def. Players to watch: QB Aaron Peterson, OL Joel Ramirez Outlook: The Swordsmen will miss defensive graduates Charlie Ashley and Josh Eppler. Peterson (6-1, 215, 4.8) returns at QB after seeing limited action in 2007. Ramirez anchors the offensive line. Shelton Chargers Coach: Phillip Carroll 2007 Record: 3-7 Returning Lettermen: 14 Returning Starters: 8 Off./7 Def. Players to watch: QB Brent Olsen, RB Alyn Jackson, OT Paul Bussell, K/P Kevin Handley, LB Dillon Maxwell, OT Mark Gallemore, LB James Mitchell Outlook: Olsen (5-9, 170, 4.7) returns among the Chargers' eight offensive starters. He passed for more than 600 yards and four TDs in 2007. Jackson hopes to turn into Shelton's main rushing threat behind Bussell (6-2, 240). Maxwell and Mitchell return to anchor the defense. Division IV District 2 Canyon Creek Christian Academy Cougars Coach: Larry Thexton 2007 Record: 6-5, DIII bi-district qualifiers Returning Lettermen: 17 Returning Starters: 9 Off./9 Def. Players to watch: RB Rett Miller, RB Andre Moorehead, QB Cohl Tufford, OL Cedric Craine, S Keegan Clem, C Evan Oswald, RB David McCallup, OL Chris Smythe, OL Tyler Gilbreath, RB Josh Poteete, OL David Brenner Outlook: The Cougars are geared to run behind Miller (6-0, 195, 4.7) and Moorehead (5-8, 175, 4.6). Miller rushed for 1,760 yards and 22 TDs in 2007. Moorehead added more than 900 yards and 11 TDs. Tufford returns after passing for seven TDs last season. Crane (6-6, 292) gives the Cougars good size on the offensive line. The Highlands Trail Blazers Coach: Mark Diaz 2007 Record: 2-8 Returning Lettermen: 8 Returning Starters: 7 Players to watch: DE James Meier, QB Jacob Schaad, CB Josh Treadway, CB Josh De La Torre, RB Robert Johnston Outlook: Schaad takes over for outgoing All-District QB Noah Eshleman. Treadway (5-7, 145) and De La Torre hope to fill the secondary void left by Michael Behl. Rockwall Christian Warriors Coach: Robert Clyde 2007 Record: 8-3 Returning Lettermen: 11 Returning Starters: 11 Players to watch: QB Clayton Jones, WR Jordan Ogle, DL/OL Roland Hickman, LB Cody Wallace Experienced players at key positions have the Warriors eyeing another playoff appearance. Jones passed for more than 1,100 yards and 13 TDs last season. All-state receiver Ogle will return as his favorite target. All-Staters Hickman and Wallace will lead the defense. Six-Man Division I District 2 Covenant School of Dallas Knights Coach: Brice Helton 2007 Record: 9-3, DII state semifinalists Returning Lettermen: 11 Returning Starters: 1 Off./1 Def. Players to watch: QB Trevor Miller, RB Jacob Powell, C Riley Maxwell, DE Austin Martin, RB Michael Hendricks, DE Reid Sharpless, S Cass Robinson Outlook: The Knights return a strong class of juniors including Miller (5-10, 195, 4.9), Martin (5-11, 205) and Maxwell (5-11, 215). Helton is hoping Hendricks (5-10, 160, 4.8) can jumpstart the running game. Sharpless and Robinson will help out on defense. Lakehill Warriors Coach: Chris Peacock 2007 Record: 2-5 Returning Lettermen: 11 Returning Starters: 4 Off./ 4 Def. Players to watch: QB Morgan Lineberry, WR Zak Zwerner, TE Brennen Cowart, WR Harrison Boyd, WR Mac Kelly Outlook: Eleven returning lettermen should give the Warriors a boost in 2008. Lineberry (6-0, 175, 4.7) will enjoy an experienced receiving corps in Cowart, Zwerner, Boyd and Kelly. Rockwall Heritage Christian Eagles Coach: Robert Huckabee 2007 Record: 11-2 Returning Lettermen: 8 Returning Starters: 3 Off./ 4 Def. Players to watch: QB Zach Read, RB Josh Points, RB Kevin Prater, DB Josh Peschell, C Spencer McAfee, DB Noah Wards Outlook: The Eagles hope experienced offensive starters can lift them back to another state championship. Read (5-10, 155), a second-team all-stater, returns to lead the offense, having thrown 24 TDs last season. Prater (6-1, 180) and Points (5-8, 155) will help carry the load. Peschell (6-0, 170) will be a key defender. Tyler St. Christian Crusaders Coach: Adolph Pertavis 2007 Record: 2-7 Returning Lettermen: 6 Returning Starters: 3 Off./ 2 Def. Players to watch: RB/DB Josh Hunt, QB Josh Pegram, WR Trevor Martinez, WR Alex Andrews, C Raymond Macias, S Chris Holland Outlook: The Crusaders will enjoy the talents of Hunt (6-2, 205, 4.6), who raised eyes as a freshman. Pegram will enjoy targets like Andrews and Martinez. Division II District 2 Duncanville Christway Chaparrals Coach: Sean O'Connor 2007 Record: 6-5, DIII regional finalists Returning Lettermen: 14 Returning Starters: 5 Off./5 Def. Players to watch: QB Brian Linn, RB Kolby Burns, RB Chris Polk, NG Josh Nabors, DB Aaron Whitaker Outlook: The Chaparrals expect to build on last season's playoff run. Linn, Burns, Polk and Nabors all return after earning postseason honors. Polk produced 1,400 yards and 27 TDs in 2007. Polk added another 15 TDs.