Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp recap the Texas high school football coaching carousel so far, take a way-too-early look ahead to 2023, and more. But you wont have to wait until then to sate your gridiron appetite. He also has 10 catches for 221 yards and three scores. Bottom line: Opinions vary widely on his draft position, from the middle of the first round to the middle of the second. Stratford defeated Albany 35-14. Hubbard has everybodys attention, but if you try to focus on him, they have other people, New Albany coach Brian Finn said. Yet a virus from far-off China known as COVID-19 has proven to be the single most perplexing hurdle he has faced in more than three decades of coaching. The No. We felt like we were in a good situation at that point.. 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The BigCountryPreps.com watermark will be removed from all purchased photos. 4 Albany Lions in the State Semifinal . Three plays after the ensuing kickoff, Lefevre tipped a Ross pass near the line of scrimmage and managed to corral the ball for an interception. It only took 21 seconds for Mart to get a much-needed score as Ross and Lundy connected for a second time to cut the lead to 34-21 with 8:38 left in the third. Chapman finished it with a 7-yard TD pass to Lafevre on fourth-and-6, giving the Lions a 21-6 lead with 8:42 to play in the first half. All along, however, the base offense at Albany has remained the I a formation Faith had steadily won with for more than two decades. We got some turnovers, which made a difference.. Below are the dates and times of the games. On defense, theyre really aggressive and play fast. With four players on their roster who played on that state team, the Lions have a small nucleus of upperclassmen who know what that experience is like. We felt like it just wasnt us. It didn't let up any points until the final quarter when Mart was leading 34-0 after three quarters. His top triple jump mark of 43 feet, 7 inches led the Big Country through last weeks track meets, and his best of 21-7 in the long jump ranked No. Theyve beaten us for so long now, said Albany senior Taren Farmer. Albany ends the season 14-2 with its first title in 61 years. The Lions cashed the pick in for a 1-yard TD run by Lefevre. Andre Duran added a 31-yard first half field goal to help the Elks secure a 17-14 halftime lead. New Albany is outscoring its opponents 32.9-14.8 per game. All rights reserved. A solid offensive line is in place. They like to run the ball with that big offensive line and big, tough running backs. Some style combinations can elevate the aesthetic by highlighting your heels and jeans in the best way possible. We lost to them last year, and it was tough, said Chapman, a second-year varsity player. I think their quarterback is the guy who makes them go. Theres also a streaming option if you have a TV subscription that includes Bally Sports Southwest or if you have an account with Bally Sports+. This week, he took some time to share some his favorite football stories and talk shop with Evan and Daniel. Also in this episode, Evan and Daniel discuss District 3-3A Division I and District 7-2A Division II two all-area leagues that should be competitive from top to bottom. Photos may be purchased for $7 each by clicking on the small shopping cart emblem below the lower right corner of the gallery. FEATURED SCHOOLS: Albany, Anson, Baird, Breckenridge, Brock, Brownwood, Clyde, Coahoma, Colorado City, Comanche, Cross Plains, Dublin, Eastland, Forsan, Hamlin, Haskell, Jim Ned, Merkel, Snyder, Stamford, Stephenville, Wall and Winters. Tournament Game Lefevre scored on a 7-yard run to put the Lions on top 21-14 with 3:40 before intermission. The other came in 1976. Mart was appearing in its 14th football state championship game, was tied for third all-time with eight titles and was the top-ranked team in the state. Football Head Coach - Denney Faith 325-762-3974 2022 Schedule Boys Basketball Head Coach - Ryder Peacock 325-762-2119 Its awesome, Lefevre said. The injuries played a role in the Lions two losses against No. Albany, Hill 3-71, Fuentes 1-14, Lefevre 1-7, Branson Beam 1-1. Lefevre (74-846, 16 TDs) is second on the team in rushing. Mart was able to force a punt on the ensuing drive and the Panthers got into Albany territory. Lefevre has three of the teams five pick-sixes. Some of the things they do offensively can put your defense in a bind. RUSHING: Mart, Je'Deriun Bell 17-97, Jonah Ross 14-56, De Montrel Medlock 5-27. The official 2022 Football Roster for the Albany State University Golden Rams . In a 38-24 loss to the Lions on Sept. 30 at Whitehall, New Albany was held to 157 yards 271 below its season average committed two turnovers, had seven penalties for 70 yards and was outscored 21-0 in the fourth quarter. So it may come as no surprise that 17-year-old Albany junior Ben West has made a splash this season as one of the top small-school pitchers in the Big Country. Lundy made three defenders miss. Yet thinking back to the first day of practice in the summer, when it was 100-plus degrees, he knew the goal was not only to get to the title game, but win it, especially after losing in the state semifinals last year to end the season at 13-1. We put them in a situation where they had to throw a little bit more than they want to. Its tough to find the words to make it better.. It was an awesome game. / Archbishop Spalding: Temple: 1 . Contact Daniel Youngblood at Daniel.Youngblood@bigcountrypreps.com. ALBANY LIONS FOOTBALL - Be Remembered - Varsity Football 2022 JV Football 2022 Lions Coaching Staff Head Coach: Denney Faith Offensive Coordinator: David Fairchild Defensive Coordinator: Jimmy Fuentes Assistant Coach: Rod Britting Assistant Coach: Ryder Peacock Ward is 125-for-234 passing for 1,726 yards and 19 touchdowns with five interceptions. I dont have much to say. The drive came following an Albany interception by London Fuentes. . RUSHING: Windthorst, Clay Hoff 24-114, Logan Cope 15-51, Haven Vieth 2-9, Zane Hackley 1-(-5); Albany, Cole Chapman 9-53, Jaheim Newton 9-36, Coy Lefevre 4-5, Clay Green 1-(-1), TEAM 3-(-20). Wednesday marks the kick-off the 2022 UIL Football State Championships in Texas. The Trojans wouldnt get past midfield the rest of the night as Albany finally exorcised its demons. Theyre so dangerous with what they do. He also has 22 receptions for 287 yards and four scores. Frank Turner. Not only when you create the turnover but score off it take advantage of it thats huge because it gives you that extra possession.. The Loboes have run for 3,495 yards and 45 TDs as a team overall averaging a whopping 8.5 yards per carry. The Great Danes will open the season on September 4 at North . A three-year player, he was limited to four games in 2021 and 10 in 2022. Josh Dean. The series will continue through June 15. Yr. Albany, Cole Chapman 15-129, Adam Hill 13-102, Coy Lefevre 17-65, London Fuentes 1-15. Conduct is a violation of board policy and of general coaching and teaching norms, district says in a statement. But, before any old-time football purists get their hopes up, the Albany staff will be evaluating the Lions during preseason workouts to decide the best direction to go either retaining the spread attack they have used with a high degree of success over the last two years, or returning to Faiths smash-mouth ways of old. Ruled ineligible to play varsity football in 2019 after moving to AHS from Roscoe, the 18-year-old had to remain with the JV for a full season before being able to suit up for coach Denney Faith on a Friday night. The first points of the game came off a turnover. But in one of the biggest upsets, Albany shocked Mart and its fans as the Lions won 41-21 in the Class 2A Division 2 state championship at AT&T Stadium. Get exclusive insight from the best team of reporters in the Lone Star State! HASTA LA VISTA BABY QB Cole Chapman takes it 50 yards to the house! Impact: Albany (14-2) wins the Class 2A Division II state title. 2023 season presented by . They also won state in 1960. Playersof the game: Cole Chapman, quarterback, Albany The junior completed 12 of 23 passes for 134 yards and three TDs to go along with a team-high 53 yards rushing on nine carries, including a 34-yard TD; Coy Lafevre, fullback/safety, Albany Lafevre had a game-high six catches for 74 yards, including TDs of 7 and 28 yards and the 7-yarder came on fourth down. Photos courtesy of Albany High School student Elia Hebel. @NC10_Sports @NewsChannel10 pic.twitter.com/2orPKyRNF8. Albany Football Roster 2022-23 Players (34) Staff (5) Do you have a team photo? We need to come prepared and see what happens, Gahanna quarterback Brennen Ward said. Here are a few of the images and videos collected Friday from Albany and Breckenridge: Football is fast approaching, and we at BigCountryPreps.com are committed to bringing you the information you need to prepare for your favorite teams season. When he first came back, we were careful with him, Faith said. Up next, the Elks are set to face the winner of Mart/Falls City in the Championship on Thursday, December 16 at 11 a.m. at Dallas Cowboys AT&T Stadium. Look for Albany to run the ball often against the Panthers. We can show that (this) week.. Everybody on our team has enough heart we werent going to let those goals fall short two years in a row.. The defense has been opportunistic, recovering 22 fumbles and picking off 19 passes. Oh, and Marts defense had only allowed 6.4 points per game. Its a rematch from last year, when Cisco won 34-14 in the same round. The 2023 Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament will return to College Station this summer. Then theyve got all those receivers out there. 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Albany out-gained Mart in total yards 404-318 with 311-180 coming on the ground. Just a great athlete.. Freshman quarterback Dallas Sumner has thrown for 1,325 yards and 14 TDs with only six interceptions. Albany hadnt played for a ring since 2015 and hadnt won one since 1961. Title. Its easy to get caught up thinking about another Cisco-Hawley matchup for the Region I-2A Division I title next week. Official website of the German Football Record Champion FC Bayern Munich Tickets, News, Store & more Discover the world of FCB now! He had one of the Eagles four interceptions, and his 58-yard return set up a touchdown that gave New Albany a 14-0 lead in the second quarter. Our whole playoff run, really, has been situations where our defense made some turnovers. The Lions are mixing turkey with pigskin for the 19th time in the past 20 years. SR. . 8 Collinsville (11-1) at 1 p.m. Friday in Springtown. Playing on Thanksgiving week has been a tradition in Albany. 7 Lions (10-2) play No. You can purchase a high-resolution digital download of any image for the low flat rate of $7 per photo. Talking about the milestone, which he narrowly missed during last years 9-6 campaign, is something hed prefer talking about post-season, or better still, post-retirement. And in 2020, you may see the Lions utilize their old standby as personnel changes have evolved in a different direction. Its heartbreaking to lose at all (in the playoffs), and its even worse when you lose to the same team two years in a row, the Albany senior said. I dont know what happened there, but we were going to take the ball anyway we can get it, Faith said. Volunteer Roster last updated on Dec 21, 2022 @ 6:41am (GMT) Print Roster Correction All-Time Roster So, did ours. I believe theyre one of the best teams, if not the best team, in our area. It was by design. He threw one interception, only his second of the season. It didnt stay tied for long. Hes thrown for 2,406 yards, 26 TDs and four interceptions, while leading the ground game (208-1,965, 24 TDs), along with Hunter OBanon (183-1,296, 7 TDs). Albany, NY. 2022 VARSITY ROSTER. Execution is a buzzword for any team, but as New Albany linebacker Chidi Mabatah celebrated his Eagles advancing to the Division I, Region 3 final, that was the first thing that came to mind. This 2022 team won a state championship and they didnt do it only for themselves, but for a lot of other guys that sacrificed to get it in this kind of position.. Ive been thinking about it all year. The Lions were smaller and quicker, so Faith did what he felt was necessary: shelving his traditional I-formation in favor of shotgun sets with multiple wide receivers. When you have good kids and they execute, you stand a chance. (); : Defensive Coordinator. Starting with the Class 1A 6-Man championships Dec. 14 all the way through the Class 6A championships Dec. 17, schools have a chance to etch their names in Texas high school football history. QB Rodey Hooper has thrown for 2,406 yards and 26 TDs with four picks. Lefevre also sat out the playoff opener with the flu, which has hit the team the last few weeks. 9 Santo 35-19 in their two playoff games. Full Bio. Well be releasing our Big Country Preps Preseason Football Preview, the most comprehensive look at the upcoming Big Country football season anywhere, onFriday, Aug. 14. New Albany is trying for its first regional title since 2012, when it was in Division II, first in Division I and third overall. Turning point:After turning the ball over on downs at the Lions 26 on the first possession of the second half, Windthorst did what it couldnt afford to do down two scores throw a second pick on its next possession. Seems like it right now, it hurts especially since its our only loss of the year. Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum, Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, North Texas Dance Team Spotlight presented by Children's Health, San Antonio Inspirational Coach of the Week, San Antonio Student Trainer Program Spotlight, Texas Children's Training Staff Superstars Award, become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. Ranking the 10 best college football quarterbacks heading . You have to play flawless, Mart coach Kevin Hoffman said. UAlbany Announces 2021 Football Schedule. 2023 Spring Football Roster; No. He had a 7-yard run on third-and-6 from the Albany 49 to pick up a first down. Lefevre scored from the 1 to help Albany lead 7-0 with 7:02 left in the first quarter. The Lions also scored on the opening possession of the second half, thanks to a snafu on the coin toss to start the game. Deputy Athletic Director, Football Sport Adminstrator (518) 442-3564 (518) 442-3564: vcegles@albany.edu: Matthew Barber: Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach (518) 442-3018 (518) 442-3018: mjbarber@albany.edu: Richard Irving: Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Men's Basketball, Track & Field, Football) In other words, many of the ingredients are in place for a possible return to the playbook on which Faith built his career: the I-formation. Albanys Denney Faith is used to recognizing a challenge and then tackling that task head-on. Share your TxTag troubles & be part of the solution, KXANs beloved Kaxan dies after brain cancer battle, RESULTS: This is the best KXAN viewer pic of March. I dont want this one game to define who these kids are and the year that theyve had., Coach Faith said: Thats a really good football team Mart has. Albany will play Stratford (13-1) at 6 p.m. Thursday in the state semifinals at Lowrey Field in Lubbock. The running back is so good, and the quarterback can beat you, too. Hint: Its not Jerry Jones, Tarrant elections chief quits after meeting with county judge, says he wont compromise values, Weve dreamed about this. Grapevine wins first UIL girls soccer title in 6th trip to state, UIL State Soccer Roundup, Day 4: Lone Star, Seven Lakes boys, Marcus girls bring home titles, UIL State Soccer Roundup, Day 3: Hidalgo boys take Class 4A crown; Marcus girls win, Resilient Grapevine rallies to reach Class 5A girls soccer state championship game, UIL State Soccer Roundup, Day 2: Celina routs Stephenville in girls Class 4A title game, UIL State Soccer Roundup, Day 1: Stephenville girls cruise to Class 4A title game. One time is too much, but three? Cade Gayle (28-568, 8 TDs) is a threat to score every time he catches the ball. The 10-3 Eagles have hit their stride on both sides of the ball in the first three rounds of the playoffs, outscoring their opponents 107-32 thanks to a smothering defense complementing a ground game led by senior Christian Manville. They practiced all week long with confidence, Albany coach Denney Faith said. In 26 games with 21 starts, Bresee had 15 tackles for loss, nine sacks and five passes defended. Athletics - Home of the Albany Lions & Lady Lions! The other was in 2006, when the Eagles were in Division IV. The Lions are mixing turkey with pigskin for the 19th time in the past 20 years. He also had one catch for 7 yards and an interception; Wyatt Windham, defensive back, Albany The junior had a game-high 11.5 tackles and was named the games Defensive MVP. Our company watermark BigCountryPreps.com will be removed from all purchased photos. It gave the Lions the ball at the Mart 45. He contributes a lot of his success this spring to working on Saturdays with Albany assistant coach Ryder Peacock, a former state champion high jumper from Woodson who also competed collegiately. The only difference is, this particular West model will be sporting red, rather than blue, when Albany and Haskell meet in a three-game regional quarterfinal series, beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday at McMurry. Greg Gattuso enters his 10th season at the helm of the UAlbany football program in the fall of 2023. We finally got it done.. Hes just a great athlete is what he is.. Im glad he finally turned me loose, Chapman said. A Greg Gattuso - Head Coach - Football Coaches - University at Albany Great Danes Staff Roster Football Coaching Staff. Windthorst … 6 … 0 … 0 … 8 14, Albany … 14 … 7 … 7 … 0 28, ALB Adam Hill 21 pass from Cole Chapman (London Fuentes kick), 9:43, ALB Chapman 34 run (Fuentes kick), 7:09, WIN Clay Hoff 10 run (kick failed), 2:20, ALB Coy Lefevre 7 pass from Chapman (Fuentes kick), 8:42, ALB Lefevre 28 pass from Chapman (Fuentes kick), 4:07, WIN Brayden Berend16 pass from Logan Cope (Zane Hackley pass from Cope), 11:19, ……………… WIN … ALB, Comp-Att-Int …… 9-21-2 … 12-23-0. We were talking about this moment forever and it finally happened.. Lions coach Bruce Ward is confident that his team was toughened by a rigorous schedule that included games against three other eventual Division I regional semifinalists in Centerville, Mason and Pickerington Central. So, this year, we had big goals set. The Lions pushed their lead to 14-0 before Windthorst even had a first down as Chapman ran 34 yards for the TD on Albanys next possession. This is their first state semifinal since losing to Gruver 30-17 in 2018. Albany answered with a six-play, 66-yard scoring drive, and once again Lefevre scored from a yard out with 11:21 remaining in the second quarter. Day 5 of Big Country Preps 2020 Photo Tour is behind us, and three more days of shooting remain from practice fields across the area. In the present, however, a No. Those realities and the 7-0 start to which they heavily contributed have only made things more difficult for Fairchild and his Lions since their season was halted in its tracks by the COVID-19 outbreak and the University Interscholastic Leagues related decision to suspend all sanctioned activities in mid March. 5 Stratford Elks are moving on to the UIL 2A-DII State Championship for the first time since 2008 under head coach Matt Lovorn after defeating the No. But nothing in Faiths first 33 years as the Lions head football coach could have prepared him for the uncertainty of leading an athletic program in the middle of a pandemic. I just really wanted to beat these guys, Neece said. Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp discuss the latest coaching changes, debate NIL for high school players, kick around candidates for the most underrated coach in TXHSFB, and more in this subscribers-only podcast. ROUND ROCK It took a Division I-caliber pitcher throwing for the defending state champions to finally bring Albanys season to a close in the Class 2A state semifinals on Wednesday at Dell Diamond. New Deal is coming off playoff wins over Amarillo Highland Park 71-18 and Forsan 35-11. The Lions are grateful to be healthy. All rights reserved. GROUND-ORIENTED WINTERS NEARLY PASSES ITS WAY TO STATE TOURNEY, JIM NED QUALIFIES FOR STATE ON ITS HOME FIELD, PHOTO GALLERY: DIVISION II STATE QUALIFIER AT JIM NED. Four plays later, Chapman dealt the death blow a 52-yard TD run with 45 seconds left in the third quarter. (); : Which areas of Texas are growing the fastest? . Edgar DeLuna (27-530, 7 TDs) is the leading receiver, while also third on the team in rushing (64-715, 5 TDs). View the 2021 UAlbany Football Schedule at FBSchedules.com. Like a photo in one of our slideshows? ARLINGTON, Texas (KXAN) Two teams in each division remain and theres history to be made at AT&T Stadium for four days in December, and you can watch it all unfold from home. Chapman has thrown for 810 yards and nine TDs with no interceptions. OL. One game doesnt define these kids and the year they had. Will Albanys Faith return to his I-formation roots? Coach Kevin Hoffman said: Our kids played hard. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A 4-yard TD run from JeDeriun Bell tied it with 7:57 left in the first half. After featuring Roscoe on Friday, we move to District 8-2A Division II with the Albany Lions. 5-year-old run over and killed by tractor, authorities say, VIDEO: Michael Mook talks achieving milestone 40th win, Discover Switzerland, Austria and Bavaria with Doppler Dave, KFDA-departmentheads@gray.tv - 806-331-9839. We rely on our defense a lot. All 11 on both sides of the ball played lights out, Lefevre said. Staff picks:Regional final playoff predictions for Central Ohio high school football, The old adage is you want to get your best player the ball as many ways as you can and Gahanna is doing the same thing in that respect that we are. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Stratford beat Wellington 26-6 on Friday in Amarillo. No 2020 track and field season. I told him, Dont take a hit on the field, Cole. Key stat: The Lions had a 14-0 lead before Windthorst had a first down. Diontay Ramon (35-773, 7 TDs) and Will Scott (35-615, 7 TDs) lead a dangerous receiving corp. Austin Cumpton (208-1,595, 31 TDs) is the Bearcats top rusher. Upload it Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Faith said the injuries have made the players grateful for the opportunity to play the game. Their kids played hard. Stratford stomps Albany advancing to first State Championship appearance since 2008. ALBANY If ever a tale of two seasons was told in Albany, 2018 would have been the year. Albany Lions Varsity Football 14-2 Overall 5-0 League Home Schedule Roster Standings Rankings News School Hub JV Team An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. The Albany senior was so nervous that he was throwing up on the field even got some on Lions head coach Denney Faith's shoes coming off the field. Chapman had a game-high 129 yards rushing and threw for 93 yards on 6 of 17 attempts. 7: Evan, Dan talk football with Wichita Falls Zach Duncan, https://bigcountrypreps.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/BCP-podcast-Aug.-1.wav. Visit ESPN to view the Albany Great Danes team roster for the current season. The Lions received the second-half kickoff and drove for another score. Trending Photos may be purchased for $7 each by pushing the small shopping cart emblem below the lower right corner of the gallery. 682 talking about this. You get this deep in the playoffs, playing for a regional final, and youve got two good football teams, youre going to have to get some breaks, Albany coach Denney Faith said. Like Big Country Preps co-founders Evan Ren and Daniel Youngblood, Wichita Falls Time Record News area writer Zach Duncan has been covering high school sports in his market for a long time. Our Jack in the Box, Player of the Game goes to QB Cole Chapman!93 Pass YDs129 Rush YDs1 Rush TD8.6 YDs per Rush @uiltexas | #TXHSFB | : BSSW | @JackBox pic.twitter.com/CNOC6e0dl9. Gahanna, which leads the series 17-3, is seeking its first regional championship since 1982 and third overall. Three plays later, Chapman threw a 21-yard TD pass to Hill. The Trojans ended the Lions' season the previous two years beating them 18-13 in the third round last year and 24-20 in the second round in 2019.