District 10-5A Division II
PRESEASON PREDICTIONS
Port Neches-Groves Indians
Dayton Broncos
Nederland Bulldogs
Texas City Stingarees
Santa Fe Indians
Galena Park Yellow Jackets
Baytown Lee Ganders
*Teams in bold are projected playoff contenders
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VYPE PRESEASON AWARDS
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Tyson Henry, Port Neches-Groves
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jerry Prieto Jr., Dayton
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Justin Stephens, Texas City
BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Zane Brewer, Santa Fe
ON THE CUSP: Texas City Stingarees
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Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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The PNG Indians are coming off another big season. Port Neches-Groves went 13-1 overall and reached the Regional Semifinals. This marked the fourth-straight season of 10-plus wins and all have come under Jeff Joseph at the helm. Of course PNG is not far removed from winning the program’s fourth state championship. The Indians will have some big pieces to replace but have plenty of talent returning. Second-team, all-district back Tyson Henry returns to the huddle along with first-team, all-district wide receiver Jude Gohlke. Henry is coming off a season where he totaled more than 1,800 all-purpose yards and 25 touchdowns. Other key returners include Ledger Hansing (TE/H-Back 2nd Team) and first-team, all-district OL Ace Reeves. Defensively, first-team, all-district DL Victor Trevino is back along with first-team, all-district OLBs Bryceten Felps and Anthony Flores.
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Jerry Prieto enters his third year at the helm of Dayton. The Broncos bring back 10 starters to the huddle after going 6-4 a year ago. Now the goal is to get into the dance in 2026. Dayton brings back QB Jerry Prieto Jr. who was first-team, all-district. In his seven starts last year, Dayton averaged 42.7 points per game when he was under center. The four-year starter will be looked at to guide this offensive unit. Running back Braylen Marshall will be his workhorse in the backfield after coming up to varsity midway last season, while TE KJ Johnson returns after having 143 yards and a score on 13 receptions. On the line, Aiden Soliz has improved at playing center since last year, Defensively, state qualifying powerlifter Yashir Villa will anchor the defensive line. Cooper Burkes will play on both sides of the ball on the offensive and defensive lines for Dayton in his junior year, while DL Ayden Carrizales, a “long and athletic defensive lineman”, is eyed to have a breakout season in 2026. In the secondary, second-team, all-district safety Devorian Bradford returns after registering 73 tackles and 4 INTs. He is also a threat in the return game after having three kickoffs returned for touchdowns in 2025. Keys to success according to Prieto include offensive and defensive line play and finding ways to fill in production loss by graduation.
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Scott Rich enters his third year of leading Nederland. The Bulldogs are coming off a 3-7 season and have 17 starters returning to the huddle. Offensively, senior running back Jaedon Ned is back after racking up 917 yards and 10 scores. Also returning is junior QB Jackson Lane who passed for 448 yards and six scores. Defensively, seniors Levi Wright (DL) and Colt Sheppard (LB) are back. Wright had 32 tackles and two sacks, while Sheppard had 80 tackles. Sheppard was named second-team, all-district along with junior defensive back Kori Scott (36 tackles, 1 forced fumble).
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Texas City went 5-5 overall a year ago and took the fourth place slot in district play, winning two of their last four games, to earn a spot in the playoffs. The Stingarees reached the Bi-District round before falling to Brenham. Texas City returns the talents of reigning District Defensive MVP Justin Stephens to the squad. The Stingarees also return first-team, all-district selections Dustin Taylor (DL), Shamar Smith (CB), Ja’Mari Johnson (RB), Chance Jones (OL), Cardae King (OL) and Jaron Lynch (RB). Second-team selections include Melo Robinson (WR), Clyde Votaw (QB), John Jones (S), Trey Lampkin (DL) and Jerrian Phillips (LB).
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Santa Fe is coming off a 6-4 season and bring back nine starters to the mix, with six of those on the defensive side of the ball. Blake Ryder enters his sixth season at the helm of the program. Utility Player of the Year returns for the Indians in Zane Brewer, who had 550 yards rushing and 220 yards receiving. He had five touchdowns as well. Another key returner includes second-team, all-district defensive end Teegan Woitena, who had seven sacks and 60 tackles a year ago. Keys to success for Ryder’s team include playing physical, playing fast and being a family.
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Last season, Galena Park posted a 4-7 overall record and made the playoffs for a second-straight season. The Yellowjackets enter year eight under Spiro Amarentos as the head coach. Galena Park will have big shoes to fill as Offensive MVP Cary Clay is gone to graduation. The Yellowjackets bring back District Newcomer of the Year QB Chase James and first-team, all-district offensive linemen Mark Gonzalez and Anthony Nava. Second-team, all-district safety Bridis Cuellar is also slated to return.
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Baytown Lee is looking to bounce back from a tough 2025 season. The Ganders finished 1-9 overall and went winless in district play. Players to watch this season include QB Shunderrion Davis (442 yards, 1 TD passing), RB Jacob Ramirez (312 yards, 4 TDs rushing) and WR Jeramiah Rawlins (201 yards, 2 TDs receiving). Defensively, Gabriel Gonzalez is a player to watch after recording 23 tackles, averaging 3.8 per game along with Habibu Jarr, who had 18 tackles.
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