ONGOING QUEST: After Temple extends run of success, Stewart says upgrading Wildcats' strength vital
BITTERSWEET FEELING: The Temple Wildcats will welcome back team captains Naeten Mitchell (4), Mikal Harrison-Pilot (7) and Taurean York...
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Greg Wille
Dec 1, 202118 min read
FINAL 2021 AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)
SENIOR SUCCESS: Blake Bundy produced a strong all-around senior season for Academy, helping lead the 11-2 Bumblebees to the Class 3A...
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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...
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Greg Wille
Nov 26, 20219 min read
ELITE PERFORMERS: Offensive MVP Howard, repeat Defensive MVP York, Brown pace Temple All-12-6A picks
REWARDING EXCELLENCE: Temple senior running back Samari Howard was voted Offensive Most Valuable Player of District 12-6A, one year after...
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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...
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Greg Wille
Nov 24, 202118 min read
AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER AREA-ROUND PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)
SENIOR SURGE: After playing his junior season at Wichita Falls City View, wide receiver Devan Williams returned to Temple for his senior...
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Greg Wille
Nov 20, 202113 min read
NOT QUITE ENOUGH: Hoover, Evans, key turnover deny Temple as No. 5 Rockwall-Heath wins rematch 45-33
PHYSICAL BATTLE: Temple junior linebacker Taurean York tries to tackle Rockwall-Heath senior running back Zach Evans during a Class 6A...
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Greg Wille
Nov 19, 202112 min read
REMATCH RUMBLE: Surging Temple shoots to get back at high-scoring Rockwall-Heath in area-round clash
IN HOT PURSUIT: Temple junior linebacker Taurean York (5) chases Waxahachie junior quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr. during the...
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Greg Wille
Nov 18, 202114 min read
WELL-ROUNDED YOUNGSTER: Junior strong safety Moore brings versatile game, persona to Temple defense
GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME: In his first full season as a varsity starter, Temple junior strong safety Zion Moore has contributed 47...
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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...
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Greg Wille
Nov 17, 202118 min read
AREA H.S. FOOTBALL STATISTICS AFTER BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFFS (includes scoring, tackles, interceptions)
OFF TO THE RACES: Temple junior wide receiver/quarterback Mikal Harrison-Pilot sprints for a long gain against Waxahachie as senior tight...
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Greg Wille
Nov 13, 202112 min read
WELL-EARNED WIN: Howard TDs, defense push Temple past Waxahachie, 28-14; Rockwall-Heath rematch next
RELENTLESS PURSUIT: Temple junior defensive end Jaylon Jackson tackles Waxahachie junior quarterback Roderick Hartsfield Jr. as junior...
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Greg Wille
Nov 12, 20217 min read
AREA PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Belton meets No. 4 Duncanville; Salado, Academy, Rogers face first-round tests
BIG TEST FOR BELTON: Seniors Bryan "Itty" Henry (left) and Wriley Madden lead the Belton Tigers (6-4) into their Class 6A Division I...
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Greg Wille
Nov 11, 202110 min read
FAMILIAR MATCHUP: Stewart, surging Temple host Tolleson, dangerous Waxahachie in bi-district battle
ALWAYS ATTACKING: Temple defenders such as senior end Eric Shorter (13) and junior linebacker Taurean York will contend with a talented,...
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Greg Wille
Nov 11, 202116 min read
GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME: Improvement of new-look offensive line helps Temple drive into playoffs
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Despite having only one returning starter, Temple's offensive line of junior right tackle Jeremiah Mungia (left),...
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Greg Wille
Nov 10, 202117 min read
REGULAR-SEASON AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STATISTICS (includes scoring, tackles and interceptions)
RISE AND SHINE: Temple junior receiver Mikal Harrison-Pilot jumps above Copperas Cove defender Jaylen Donnell to make a 30-yard touchdown...
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Greg Wille
Nov 6, 202114 min read
RECORD-SETTING NIGHT: Howard eclipses scoring, TD records as 12-6A champ Temple dominates Cove 77-12
IN THE HISTORY BOOKS: Temple senior running back Samari Howard reacts as he scores on a 3-yard rush against Copperas Cove in the second...
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Greg Wille
Nov 5, 20216 min read
AREA FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Belton, Salado, Rogers seek momentum before playoffs; Academy eyes 9-1 record
SURGING INTO THE PLAYOFFS: Junior wide receiver Scout Brazeal and coach Chris Lancaster's playoff-bound Academy Bumblebees (8-1, 4-1) can...
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Greg Wille
Nov 4, 20217 min read
NO TIME TO RELAX: With opportunity to grab outright 12-6A crown, Temple keeps focus on Copperas Cove
ON THE VERGE OF HISTORY: Senior running back Samari Howard sprints through the Killeen defense as Temple linemen Endrei Sauls (left),...
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Greg Wille
Nov 4, 202116 min read
PLAYING THROUGH PAIN: Reliable senior Robinson remembers brother, perseveres to help Temple succeed
STEADY AS HE GOES: Temple senior Jalen Robinson is a valuable player at running back and on special teams for the District 12-6A-leading...
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