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After winning state last season, there's no doubt as to why Gunter has made their appearance yet again on the VYPE DFW 1A-4A Preseason Football Rankings. Ready to hit the ground running this season, Gunter is looking to get started on their road to a back-to-back state title run. First, they have to make it through non-district and district play. VYPE DFW dives into what fans an expect this season.
REWIND
Posting a completely undefeated record last season, the year started off with a forfeited victory over Allen's Nike Dallas FC to open their season. The rest of their non-district schedule saw victories over Cedar Hill's Trinity Leadership (67-6), Trinity Chrisitan Academy - Addison (41-0), Brock (59-7), and Gladewater. Entering district play on a high note, the team posted victory after victory including three consecutive shut-out victories over Lone Oak (85-0), Leonard (56-0), and Bue Ridge (49-0). Finishing at the top of their district standings with an undefeated 10-0 overall record (5-0 in district play), the team bounced right into playoffs.
In playoffs, the Tigers showed no signs of struggling or faltering. Dedicated to the task at hand, Gunter defeated Jacksboro (48-7), Palmer (40-6), Holliday (31-7), Canadian (21-20), and eventually Poth (42-7) for the UIL Class 3A State Title.
LOOKING AHEAD
Brayden Hinton, Walker Overman, Colin Peacock, Jace Martin, Cannon Lemberg, Cade Dodson, Kane Bolt, Mitchell Gage, Cole Harpole, Major Thornhill, Brock Boddie, Dylan Tokarz, and more are fired up this season and ready to get a jump on their schedule. Looking to secure another state title, the team can be expected to work hard on and off the field to make their goals a reality.
Opening the schedule on Friday, August 25th at home against Cornerstone Christian, Gunter fans can expect to see this team start strong. They will continue to play hard as they face off against other non-district opponents like Prosper Walnut Grove, TCA, Brock, and more before entering district play at home against Bells.
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It was a banner year for Houston-area private school teams in 2022 as FBCA won the TAPPS-II Title, while Kinkaid and John Cooper School swept their respective SPC titles. Logos Prep won the TAPPS Six-Man DI to cap it off.
So, what does the 2023 season bring? Let's find out.
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THE CHALLENGERS (No. 6-10)
No. 10--Concordia Lutheran Crusaders
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‘Sader Nation is entering 2023 with another playoff appearance under their belts. The offensive line was a point of emphasis over the course of the offseason as second-year coach Willie Amendola addressed his confidence in the group after the improved numbers they’ve shown in the weight room.
Lou Lamar (Sr. DB/RB) will be the workhorse for Concordia Lutheran on both offense and defense after an all-state performance in 2022. He will be joined by game-wrecker Luken Koehn (Jr. LB) on defense. The connection between up-and-comer Tanner Huckfelt (Jr. QB) and senior WR Reece Cutrer will be a sight worth seeing on the offensive side of the ball as well.
The Crusaders might just surprise everyone this Fall, so stay tuned.
No. 9--Bay Area Christian Broncos
The Broncos had a stellar season a year ago, finishing second in district (8-2), before advancing to the TAPPS-III Regional round where they fell to Holy Cross.
Coach Carey Sink will look to his stars in order for BACS to take the next step forward against tough district opponents – Cypress Christian and Legacy Prep. Look for district first-teamers Scott Farine (Jr. RB) and Landon Hall (Jr. DL) to make impacts on their respective sides of the ball, while second-teamers Austin Ariens (Jr. QB) and Noah Pike (Jr. LB/RB) continue to progress on the gridiron.
No. 8--St. John's Mavericks
The Mavericks are faced with the tall task of facing off against SPC-4A titans Episcopal and Kinkaid on a yearly basis. But, don’t let that fool you. This team will always put up a good fight.
St. John’s will bring back a slew of starters on both sides of the ball, which is more than most teams can say. All-SPC selection Stephen Gill (Sr. QB) is back to usher the offense, while fellow All-SPC honoree Cole Allen (Jr. WR/DB) will be the versatile weapon for the Mavericks this Fall.
Other names to watch are Sam Griggs (Jr. OL/DL), Wyatt Childers (Jr. OL) and senior WR/DB Will Haufrect.
No. 7--John Cooper School Dragons
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
The Dragons enter this Fall fresh off the heels of their second consecutive SPC 3A Championship. All signs point towards a likely three-peat. Fortunately, several of last year’s starters return to power coach Erik DeHaven’s squad.
The John Cooper offense should once again be ignited by junior RB Dean Calhoun, who rushed for over 1,000 yards with nearly 20 scores in 2022. In the passing game, look for senior WRs Kaden Davis and Gus Feinberg to have a big year. Cole Sheppard (Sr. LB) will pace the defense for the Dragons, as he is coming off a spectacular junior campaign.
It wouldn’t be a shock if there’s another ring in John Cooper School’s near future.
No. 6--Kinkaid Falcons
Four SPC-4A Championships in five years speaks for itself. Kinkaid is the team to beat in the 4A division, no doubt about it.
Episcopal may give the Falcons a run for their money now that several starters have graduated, but if coach Nathan Larned’s track record with the program is any indication – Kinkaid will be just fine. Both sides of the ball will be dictated by seniors Miles Roeder (RB/DB) and Nico Gomez (WR/DB), who are both coming off All-SPC performances in 2022.
The race for the title will be more exciting than ever this Fall, so don’t miss it.
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Ranked in the top 10 of the VYPE DFW 5A Preseason Football Rankings, Argyle is ready to get back on track and show the rest of the DFW area what Argyle Eagles football is all about. VYPE dives into what fans can expect from this group this season!
REWIND
Last season, Argyle posted an incredible 14-1 overall record with an undefeated 6-0 district record to finish at the top of their district. Opening the season strong against non-district opponents like Melissa (37-18), Lucas Lovejoy (56-49), Grapevine (31-15), and Montgomery (41-20), the team headed into district play on a high. Posting big victories in district over Frisco Memorial (51-13), Lake Dallas (30-14), Frisco Emerson (24-10), and more, fans could tell that this team was in it for the long haul.
Entering playoffs ready to strike, the Eagles took down Fort Worth Wyatt (63-0), Wichita Falls Rider (7-0), Grapevine (44-27), and Abilene Wylie (35-28) before falling in a respectable match against eventual back-to-back state champions South Oak Cliff.
LOOKING AHEAD
Devon Owen, Will Krzysiak, Garrett Westrom, Jake Krekeler, Colton Roquemore, Will Hodson, Lane Stewart, Micah Roberts, Luke Lane, and other Eagle athletes are geared up and ready to put their hard work to the test this season. Determined to get further than last year and ready to make waves, Argyle can be expected to be a dominant force in the DFW area this Fall.
The team opens their schedule against Melissa on the road on Friday, August 25th where they can be expected to put up a big fight. This game is going to be incredible and one fans aren't going to want to miss. The rest of their non-district schedule will feature Lucas Lovejoy, Grapevine, and Montgomery before the team opens district play against Frisco Memorial at home in September.
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