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VYPE Houston 2026 Football Preview | District 11-4A DII: Yates Has Visions of Playing After Thanksgiving
21 Aug, 2026
The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Yates Lions football team.
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District 11-4A Division II
PRESEASON PREDICTIONS
Yates Lions
North Forest Bulldogs
Washington Eagles
Wheatley Wildcats
Worthing Colts
Kashmere Rams
Furr Brahmans
Scarborough Spartans
*Teams in bold are projected playoff contenders
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Jordan Simmons, Yates
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Daniel Hicks, Kashmere
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Javeon Taylor, North Forest // Peter Dorsey, Wheatley
BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Cedric Crawford, Washington
ON THE CUSP: Worthing Colts
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Jack Yates is coming off an 11-1 season where the Lions reached the Area Round of the playoffs. In district play, the Lions posted a perfect 8-0 record. It marked Yates’ first outright district championship since 2010 – the Lions were co-district champs in 2012. Second-year coach Jason Lewis and the Lions bring back 12 starters including reigning District Newcomer of the Year Jordan Simmons at running back. Simmons, who is committed to Stephen F. Austin, had 1,691 all-purpose yards last year and scored 21 touchdowns. They also bring back second-team all-district back Michael Johnson, who rushed for 617 yards and 11 touchdowns a year ago. Other offensive players to watch include first-team all-district fullback Derrick Hines and second-team OL Derrick Wolford. Also watch for WR Landon Domio, who heading into the season had six offers, including Houston, Texas Tech and Baylor. Defensively, first-team all-district selections Saviour Davis (DT), McKinley Davis (OLB — 65 tackles, 8.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 1 INT), Zayveon Robinson (CB — 37 tackles, 5 INTs) and Autril Watkins (S — 37 tackles, 7.5 TFL, 7 INTs) are all set to return. Others to watch include safety Donovan Sanders (26 tackles, 4 INT) and kicker Ronaldo Johnson.
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Last season saw North Forest finish 8-3 overall and go 7-1 in district play. The Bulldogs won four-straight games to close out the regular season schedule and place second in the standings before the playoffs. Clifton Terrell enters his 10th season at the helm (48-42) of the program and returns 14 starters, including eight on the offensive side of the ball. Reigning District Defensive MVP Javeon Taylor returns to the team after registering 48 tackles, 27.5 tackles for loss and 26 sacks. Those are ridiculous numbers for any player in Texas. First-team all-district selection Daveon Perkins (391 yards, 6 TDs) and second-teamer Traveon Terrell (491 yards, 7 TDs) are both set to return at receiver. First-team all-district OL Tim Johnson returns up front as well. Defensively, first-team all-district inside linebacker Darrius Garrett (41 tackles) and second-team outside linebacker Keshaun Palmer will lead the defense. Perkins was also a first-team all-district pick for his play at safety after recording a team-high nine interceptions. Kicker Nicholas Garcia also returns after a second-team all-district campaign. Keys to success include offensive line and quarterback play according to Terrell.
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The Golden Eagles finished just on the outside of the playoff picture in 2025. Washington went 5-5 overall and 4-4 in district play, including winning their last game of the regular season. They return reigning All Purpose MVP Cedric Crawford, who led the team in rushing with 770 yards and four scores and also 146 yards receiving and a score. Joining him in the backfield will be first-team all-district running back Jarmin Davis, who rushed for 653 yards and five scores. Sophomore QB Darryl Clark is back after earning second-team honors and passing for 237 yards and three scores. OL Walter Delcid and Brennon Atkinson are set to return as well. Defensively, Marquis Barker (DT — 20 tackles), Korey Lavalis (DE — 23 tackles, 5 sacks), Terrance Moore (DE — 19 tackles, 5.5 sacks) and Dexter Williams (ILB — 58 tackles, 11 sacks) and Quiten Powell (CB — 3 INTs) are all set to return.
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Wheatley is coming off a 5-6 season and reached the first round of the playoffs. It marked their second straight playoff appearance. The Wildcats return first-team all-district running back and inside linebacker Vincent Dorsey. Last season he rushed for 464 yards and six scores and had 27 tackles as well. Defensive end Peter Dorsey also had a big year earning first-team honors after registering 20.5 sacks and 57 tackles for the Wildcats. Other first-team returners include ILB Kendrick Dorsey (60 tackles, 4 sacks) and CB Damarion Parrish (7 INTs, 25 tackles). Other players to watch include second-team all-district picks FB Traylon Holmes (48 tackles, 3.5 sacks), WR Cody Landor (558 yards rushing, 9 TDs / 58 tackles, 4 INT), OL Randy Gray, DT Danta Savoie, OLB Larry Dorsey and OLB Cameron Dorsey (9 sacks).
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Worthing is coming off another year of making the playoffs. The Colts reached the first round and returns 15 starters, including eight on offense for 22nd-year head coach Brandon Ellis. Players to watch for Worthing include Christopher Spencer, Tyson Batiste, Darryl O’Neal and Dyllan Williams. According to Ellis, the main key to success for Worthing will be to win in the trenches in 2026.
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Nate Gill enters his second season at the helm of Kashmere. The Rams bring back 19 starters off a team that went 3-7 overall. A key returner is athlete Daniel Hicks, who holds 12 offers. Hicks totaled 900 yards and seven touchdowns a year ago. Athlete Chase Robertson had six touchdowns and two interceptions, while defensive end Jacobie Taylor racked up seven sacks and 11 tackles for loss. Watch for linebacker Jordan Berry to have an impact after recording 48 tackles and 14 tackles for loss in just six games a year ago. Keys to success for Gill’s squad include establishing a run game, staying healthy and improving in the kicking game.
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The Brahmans of Furr are coming off a 3-7 season in 2025 and finished sixth in district play. It marked the first time in eight seasons that Furr has missed the playoffs. They will look to get back into the playoff picture in 2026 and will lean on returners like second-team all-district receiver Micah Corsey to do just that. Other key returners include first-team all-district offensive lineman Ethan Oville as well.
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Scarborough went 1-8 overall and its lone win came in district play against Northside. The Spartans will face some new competition this year. Scarborough is set to return second-team all-district QB Michael Alba and OL Jesiah Marquesz. They also return first-team all-district outside linebacker Daril Hicks and second-team cornerback Oscar Durate. First-team punter and second-team kicker Hector Cobar is also set to return.
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VYPE Houston 2026 Football Preview | District 11-4A DI: Balanced District Is Bay City’s to Lose
21 Aug, 2026
District 11-4A Division I
PRESEASON PREDICTIONS
Bay City Blackcats
Navasota Rattlers
Needville Blue Jays
El Campo Ricebirds
Columbia Roughnecks
Sealy Tigers
Royal Falcons
*Teams in bold are projected playoff contenders
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER: Keimarion Wiggins, Bay City
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jace Jablonski, Navasota
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kriztopher Alvarez, Columbia
BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Vlad Garcia, El Campo
ON THE CUSP: El Campo Ricebirds
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Robert Jones enters his sixth season (45-25) of leading the Bay City Blackcats football program. Last year, the Blackcats went 10-3 overall and reached the Regional Semifinals. As they enter 2026, Bay City is seeking another trip to the playoffs. Fourteen starters return for the Blackcats led by QB Keimarion “Deuce” Wiggins, who passed for 1,443 yards and 16 touchdowns and rushed for another 834 yards and 15 touchdowns. Wiggins was named the District 15-4A Utility Player of the Year in 2025. On defense, Braden Jones earned the District 15-4A Defensive Newcomer of the Year selection after racking up 108 tackles, one interception, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Keys to success for Jones’ team include staying healthy and playing fast and physical. “We have a lot of guys with varsity experience so the leadership will not be lacking this upcoming season,” Jones said.
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Navasota enters the 2026 season coming off a year in which the Rattlers reached the second round of the playoffs. Third-year coach Trey Allen returns 11 starters with seven of those being on the offensive side of the ball. QB Jace Jablonski will pace the offense after passing for 3,179 yards and 41 touchdowns a year ago. Kyn’Navion Chappel will be the workhorse in the backfield, who last rushed for 1,258 yards and 11 touchdowns a year ago. Davyn Torres headlines the defense at linebacker following up a season in which he registered 84 tackles. Other crucial returners include Howard Payne commit Rodney Spinks, Da’Quan Pratt (Southeastern Oklahoma) and Mark McGinty (Texas Weslayan). Keys to success for the Rattlers in 2026 according to Allen will be offensive production, trench warfare and the passing attack.
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Last season, Needville went 5-6 overall and reached the Bi-District round of the playoffs. The Blue Jays will look to capitalize on that foundation and have plenty of returning talent to do just that. First-year coach Jared Sloan takes over the program after previously serving as head coach at Hardin-Jefferson and Rice Consolidated. A total of 14 starters return for Sloan including first-team all-district QB Cameron Hall who passed for 1,806 yards and 14 touchdowns a year ago. Hall also rushed for an additional 362 yards and five scores. Kobie Campbell is back after a stellar sophomore season, in which he eclipsed the 1K rushing mark. Campbell tallied 1,009 yards on the ground and hit pay dirt 16 times. Campbell averaged over 100 yards rushing per game. WR Carter Hedt and athlete Ralphie Ortiz both earned second-team all-district nods after combining for more than 1,000 receiving yards and eight scores. Also watch for first-team all-district halfback Lincoln Wyatt. Defensively, Ortiz also earned a nod as a second-team all-district OLB, tallying 43 tackles and 12 sacks.
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Coach Travis Reeve enters his fourth season of leading El Campo (18-16) and his 14th overall as a head coach. The Ricebirds went 6-5 overall a year ago and reached the Bi-District round of the playoffs. Thirteen starters return for El Campo including first-team all-district RB Vlad Garcia, who rushed for 1,272 yards and 17 TDs last year. The Ricebirds have more first-teamers returning from last year, including WR/DB Andy Russell (30 rec. 415 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INT), OL/DE Cade Stehling and DB Jackson Bystrek (4 INTs). Another key returner includes QB Colt Reeve, who passed for 987 yards and 10 TDs. Keys to success for the Ricebirds include strength on the offensive and defensive lines, developing depth at skill positions and being resilient.
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The Columbia Roughnecks are coming off an 8-4 campaign, which saw them go undefeated in district play. The Roughnecks reached the Area Round of the playoffs and bring back 13 starters off that team. Texas State commit Michael Keen will anchor the offensive line after recording 21 pancakes a year ago and was named second-team all-district. Defensive District MVP Kriztopher Alvarez returns for the Roughnecks after recording 121 tackles, 17 tackles for loss and five sacks from the linebacker position. He was also named to the THSCA Super Elite Team. Other key returners include first-team all-district OL Aidan Jones (25 pancakes), second-team all-district WR Xavier Boozy (20 receptions, 188 yards, 1 TD; 35 carries, 257 yards, 3 TDs) and second-team LB Deondre Hart (103 tackles, 8 TFLs, 1 sack, 4 QB hurries). Other players to watch include OL/DL Benjamin Bailes, RB/LB Korbyn Faulkner and WR/LB Joshua FLores.
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Sealy is coming off a remarkable season that saw the Tigers go 11-2 overall and reach the Regional Quarterfinals of the playoffs. But as the Tigers turn the page to 2026, there is a lot of talent and numbers to replace – including reigning MVP Kane Killough, who had more than 2,800 yards of offense and 36 touchdowns – as they were very senior heavy in 2025. Defensively, first-team all-district selections Clay Bartek (DT) and Colton Gilbert (DE) are set to return. Gilbert is back as the team leader in tackles, last registering 12.5 sacks, 107 tackles and 20 tackles for loss. Bartek chipped in five sacks, 68 tackles and six tackles for loss. Wideout Weston Cryan earned a nod on the first-team offense and as a second-team return specialist in 2025, finished with 405 receiving yards, 296 kick return yards and 56 punt return yards. Other players to watch include second-team all-district WR Parker Vesely (83 yards, 1 TD) and OG Reese Reichardt.
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Royal finished the 2025 season at 4-6 overall and 3-3 in district play, which was good for a fifth-place result, but just on the outside of the playoff picture. Royal brings back a handful of talent on the defensive side of the ball led by first-team all-district DL Julius Gilmore, who led the team with 8.5 sacks in 2025. Gilmore also chipped in 46 tackles and 14 tackles for loss. Second-team all-district picks Zavion Shelton (DL) and Bradon Douglas (CB) are also set to return. The duo each registered 31 tackles apiece in 2025. Offensively, second-team all-district QB Emory Oliver is back under center, who last threw for 872 yards and eight scores and rushed for another 295 yards and two scores. Defense will be the calling card for Royal early on.
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