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Westfield Mustangs
Aldine Davis Falcons
Spring Lions
Aldine Nimitz Cougars
Dekaney Wildcats
Eisenhower Eagles
Aldine MacArthur Generals
Aldine Mustangs
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Breakout Player of the Year: RB Elijah Dixon, Eisenhower
On the Cusp: Dekaney Wildcats
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Westfield has been a perennial power in Houston. The Mustangs enter year two of the Desmar Black-era. Westfield went 8-3 last year and reached the Bi-District round. The Mustangs return 13 starters including Texas Tech-commit Demarcus Marks at defensive end. University of New Mexico-commit Sebastian Dawkins returns on the offensive line. Offensive Newcomer of the Year Demonte Ford returns at running back (855 yards, 7.7 yards per carry), while linebacker Davon Smith (70 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 sacks) also returns. Other key returners include WR Emmanuel Yancey (574 yards, 5 TD), CB Ashton Vasser (32 tackles, 2 INTs, 6 PBUs) and DL Jordin Jones (42 tackles, 4 sacks, 13 QBHs).
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Aldine Davis went 6-4 a year ago and Kelvin Chatham returns 15 starters to his team. The Falcons made the playoffs for the first time since 2018 and look to make it back-to-back trips in 2025. Key returners include Caedyn Daughtry (1st Team All District), Kayden Gilbert (1st Team All District), McKinley Blackshire and Nicholas Tramble. Keys to success for Chatham’s crew include focusing on the details, communicating with a purpose and embracing the boredom of consistency.
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Spring won five-straight district contests after an 0-2 start in 2024 to make the playoffs. The Lions reached the Bi-District round. Spring will have a new coach at the helm in 2025 as it seeks a third-straight playoff appearance. First-team, all-district QB Ahran Ogbor is back after passing for 486 yards and rushing for 684 yards and a combined 14 scores. Second-team receiver Kevin Davis is also back after more than 300 receiving yards. Defensively, DT Jonah Espinosa is back after a first-team, all-district performance (36 tackles, 1 sack).
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Aldine Nimitz enters year four under Cornelius Harmon at the helm. The Cougars are coming off a 7-4 season and return 15 starters, with nine of those on the offensive side of the ball. Nimitz reached the Bi-District Round. Offensive MVP Albert Brown returns at quarterback for Nimitz. All-District selections DB Jaylon Jackson (1st team), WR Malachi Augustus (2nd team), OL SIncere Williams (2nd team), WR Kaden Phillips (2nd team) and CB Jevohn Hicks (2nd team).
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Dekaney went 4-6 a year ago and was just on the outside of the playoff picture. Defensive Newcomer of the Year Corday Sherman is back after registering 24 tackles and a team-leading three interceptions in his freshman campaign. Sherman also had 11 pass deflections. Offensively, dual-threat QB David Edmondson will be one to watch after he passed for 1,105 yards and rushed for another 503 yards and a combined 15 scores in 2024. Second-team, all-district back Christopher Chizer (310 yards, 5 TDs) also returns on offense. Other key returners include Axel Flores (Center), Samaritan Cunningham, Var’quan Green and Javien Bedford. Dekaney was young a year ago, watch out for the Wildcats in 2025.
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Eisenhower will be under new leadership in 2025 as Padriac McGinnis takes over the program. McGinnis was last head coach of a program when he led Fort Bend Hightower from 2012-2018, which included five trips to the playoffs. The Eagles return second-team, all-district running back Elijah Dixon, who had 10 touchdowns after converting to running back. Dixon possesses breakaway speed clocking a 4.4-40-yard dash and is a patient runner, allowing the blocks to develop downfield. OL Terazon Eaden will clear the way for Dixon after being named second-team, all-district a year ago.
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Aldine MacArthur went 2-8 overall a year ago and enters the second season under Blake Ware at the helm. Second-team, all-district QB Lance Nero is back after passing for 1,029 yards and rushing for another 533 yards and a combined 15 scores. Also set to return is second-team, all-district OL Kellyn Husband. The Generals will try and push their way into the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
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Aldine went 2-8 in the 2024 season and went winless in district play. The Mustangs return five starters as they eye their first playoff berth since 2014 entering this season. The Mustangs return LB Matthew Salazar (32 tackles, 1.5 sacks), DL Esteban Jaramillo (9 tackles, 1 sack) and OL Francisco Calidonio.
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