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The stars of 2025-26 Jack Yates Football
DISTRICT 11-4A-DI: Yates, Wheatley, Worthing, Furr will contend for HISD bragging rights
DISTRICT 11-4A-D1
PRESEASON PREDICTIONS
Jack Yates Lions
Wheatley Wildcats
Worthing Colts
Furr Brahmans
Booker T. Washington Eagles
North Forest Bulldogs
Kashmere Rams
Northside Panthers
Scarborough Spartans
(Bold denotes playoffs)
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Most Valuable Player: Chris Brown, Jack Yates
Offensive Player of the Year: Nick Harris, Furr
Defensive Player of the Year: Peter Dorsey, Wheatley
Breakout Player of the Year: Joshua “JD” Wallace, Jack Yates
On the Cusp: Booker T. Washington Eagles
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The Jack Yates Lions (8-3; 7-1 in district) are back and looking dangerous. Coach Jason Lewis and the “Third Ward” squad are poised to run the table in District 11-4A-DI behind the return of Offensive MVP Chris Brown. The dynamic quarterback passed for 30 touchdowns and ran for 17 more in 2024. His top targets include first-team wideout Joshua “JD” Wallace and rising playmaker Edward Shinall, while the line is anchored by Tristian Gadison. On defense, Derick Wolford is a physical force at linebacker and can make plays on both sides of the ball. Lamar Smith is a versatile safety who can also flip to wideout, and tackling machines McKinley Davis and Da’Moreion Thompson add muscle in the middle.
The Wheatley Wildcats (6-5; 5-3) are tough, well-coached, and built around a trio of Dorseys. Coach Cornelius McFarland continues to maximize his squad’s potential, led by Peter Dorsey, the District Newcomer of the Year who recorded 10 sacks as a freshman. Junior Vincent Dorsey led the team in both rushing and tackles, while Larry Dorsey locks down the secondary. It’s no wonder the motto is: “In Dorsey Wheatley Trusts.”
The Furr Brahmans made the playoffs in 2024 and now welcome new head coach Marqueston Huff, who replaces long-time coach Cornell Gray (now at powerhouse North Shore). Huff inherits a strong nucleus, including first-team QB Nick Harris, who returns to lead the Brahmans back into the postseason picture.
The Worthing Colts (11-1; 8-0) have dominated the district over the past two seasons, going 15-0 in district play. But with the graduation of a star-studded senior class—including District MVP Jacory Thurman and Defensive MVP Ernest Brisco—coach Brandon Ellis faces a reload. Still, the bar has been set, and the younger Colts will look to extend the program’s reign at the top.
The North Forest Bulldogs (5-5; 4-4) narrowly missed the playoffs last season and now look to regroup after losing key players, including first-team QB Landon Robertson, who transferred to Humble High. Coach Clifton Terrell must lean on rising talent like Lashun Gray on offense and Justin Whitaker on defense to make a push in 2025.
The Booker T. Washington Eagles (4-6; 3-5) may be the district’s biggest wild card. Versatile athlete Chis’shoun King led the team in receiving and interceptions while also taking snaps at QB. Look for Quiten Powell to be another offensive weapon and Courtney Grant to set the tone defensively.
New coach Nate Gill hopes to build a foundation and get Kashmere into the playoff conversation, while quarterback Jesus Delosreyes returns with hopes of leading Northside to multiple wins. Meanwhile, the Scarborough Spartans turn the page with new head coach Allen Singleton .
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The stars of 2024-25 Worthing Football
Worthing, Furr, North Forest battling for HISD crown in DISTRICT 11-4A-DI; Yates, Wheatley on the cusp
PRESEASON PREDICTIONS
Worthing Colts
Furr Brahmas
North Forest Bulldogs
Yates Lions
Wheatley Wildcats
Kashmere Rams
Washington Eagles
Northside Panthers
Scarborough Spartans
(Bold Denotes Playoffs)
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Ernest Brisco, WorthingOFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Chris Brown, Yates
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kendrick Hines, North Forest
BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Nick Harris Jr., Yates
ON THE CUSP: Wheatley Wildcats
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The Worthing Colts return 18 starters in 2024 under the direction of coach Brandon Ellis.The Colts swept the district and now have a playoff win in their sights. Va’Shawn Smith and RB Kwame Roy propel the offense,while the defensive line is loaded with Ernest Brisco and Jacory Thurman bullying opponents. Brisco was the MVP of the district a year ago. Winning district is great, but what they do in the postseason is the next step?
Cornell Gray is one of the best in HISD, building Furr High into a perennial playoff team. The Brahmas return QB Nick Harris Jr., and a pair of slick skill players in Avery Lazard and Javaris Scott.The back end of the defense is a strength with the likes of Trey Harris and Trevon Johnson. Scott is also a ball-hawk in the secondary.
North Forest High was a playoff team in 2023 and with QB Landon Robinson back behind center, the Bulldogs should be back in the postseason. Michael Dean can tote the rock on the ground and Daveon Perkins can pluck balls from the sky and turnaround and cover on defense. Kendrick Hines is a physical beast at LB and running back and sets the tone for the Bulldogs.
The Yates Lions went 8-3 overall and 6-1 in district play under coach Rafael Thomas in 2023. What will they do for an encore? Hand the ball off to 1,000-yard rusher Chris Brown and let him go to work behind Tristen Gadison. The defense is solid with Elijah Wooten, De’Shon Scott and Jordan Andrus, who doubles as a tight end. Andrus is Mr. Yates on the football field and basketball court.
Can Wheatley bring back the magic under coach Cornelius McFarland? The Wildcats have skill players for days in Jacoris Parish, Joseph Andrews, Jacory Bonner and Larry Dorsey, but it’s the trenches that are little wobbly. Thomas Johnson and Malik Edwards are solid on the OL and may have to turn around and play defense as well. It will come down to making stops and slowing down the opposing team’s running game to collect W’s this season.
Coach Josh Harris will need to reboot his offense in 2024 for the Kashmere Rams to get into the district conversation. Plan on hearing the names Latriel Johnson, Kevin Joe and Chase Roberson a lot over the stadium loudspeaker as they rack up tackles on defense.
Booker T. Washington didn’t win a district game in 2023 but looks for major improvement this season with RB Mason Bean moving the chains on offense. Javian Wilder will be the bell-cow on defense up front to slowdown opponents.
The Northside Panthers will be led by QB Jesus De Los Reyes, who will look for Jhkori Smart and Brandon Williams on the outside. The defense will be led by Elijah Trejo at LB. It will be all-hands-on-deck as this young team looks to make a name for itself.
QB David Campbell will be the man at Scarborough High as the Spartans hope to improve on their 1-6 district record from a year ago. The sophomore will hand off to Terrion Davis as he runs behind Jesiah Marquez on the OL.