CISCO — Sooner or later, every high school football program hits a stretch when either numbers, experience or talent are in short supply.
The 2023 season saw perennial power Cisco take its turn in two of these areas when a young, shorthanded group of Loboes posted a 5-7 mark — the first losing campaign for CHS since 2010.
Last year’s struggles snapped a run of four consecutive seasons with double-digit wins for the Loboes, the last three of which were under fifth-year coach Kevin Stennett, who guided Cisco to regional title games in 2020, 2021 and 2023.
For each of the past three seasons, Anson fans have been treated to stellar play from a Tiger who is not just a special athlete — he’s “old school” extraordinary.
It isn’t hard to find Liam Monpere on the football field during Colorado City Wolves games.
Goldthwaite coach Andy Howard mentions all the time how success can breed more success.
GOLDTHWAITE — Andy Howard saw growth in his second season at Goldthwaite.
In Santo’s flexbone offense, no position is more important than the fullback. So finding the right player(s) for that role is of paramount importance.
It’s not an exaggeration to suggest that the Miles football program is currently in the midst of a golden era. 
ALBANY — In an era when long-term coaching stability is becoming increasingly rare at the high school level, the Albany football program has become an exception of staggering proportions. 
ALBANY — After winning back-to-back 2A DII state titles, the Albany Lions enter this season on a 27-game winning streak and ranked No. 2 in the state by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine. 
HASKELL — Every now and then, hunger can overcome a lack of experience. 
