#ChrisLancaster

Greg Wille

Aug 19, 202213 min read

BIG-TIME GROWTH: 11-win season, increased numbers boost Academy as Bees brace for difficult district

WORKING TOWARD SUCCESS: Academy wide receiver Scout Brazeal recorded a breakthrough junior season in 2021, making 75 catches for 1,395...

Greg Wille

Nov 27, 202115 min read

CLIPPED IN A CLASSIC: Mraz, Academy rally, but late Diboll field goal stops Bees' playoff run, 37-34

VALIANT PERFORMANCE: A week after he tore the ACL and meniscus in his right knee in Academy's area-round playoff win against Winnie East...

Greg Wille

Nov 25, 202113 min read

WHATEVER IT TAKES: Academy's history-making Bees challenge stubborn Diboll in Region III semifinal

ALWAYS ON THE RUN: Academy wide receiver Scout Brazeal, shown making a 70-yard touchdown reception during the Bumblebees' bi-district...

Greg Wille

Nov 18, 20216 min read

BATTLE-TESTED BEES: Close wins, vital chemistry carry Academy into area-round duel vs. East Chambers

KEY COMPONENT: Academy junior wide receiver/safety Scout Brazeal, shown after his team's 32-28 home win over Cameron Yoe on Oct. 8, has...

Greg Wille

Oct 9, 20219 min read

FURIOUS FINISH: Mraz, Academy rally back from 11-point deficit in fourth to defeat nemesis Yoe 32-28

CLUTCH PERFORMER: Academy trailed Cameron Yoe 28-17 with 7 minutes remaining Friday night at John Glover Stadium, but sophomore...

Greg Wille

Aug 23, 202112 min read

THE BUZZ IS BACK: After Academy's strong first season with Lancaster, revamped Bees eye more success

EXPECTING TO WIN: The Academy Bumblebees went 7-4 and earned a Class 3A Division I playoff berth last season in head coach Chris...