For information on GISD athletic forms and requirements, please access the GISD website. Hakeem Adeniji was selected in the 2020 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals after playing four years as a Kansas University Jayhawk. Garland Rowlett Eagles (2509) If the Pirates win this one, theyll have a good chance to head into district play at 3-0. "Galena Park had a real good team," Johnson said. We will be young in some spots but I feel we will be more athletic. With outstanding athletic ability and achievement mixed with the support from the community around them, three Garland High School football players signed their National Letters of Intent on Wednesday morning. In an ironic twist of fate, the 16-year-old had played select football when he was younger with Ty Jordan, the star collegiate running back for the University of Utah who also died on Christmas Day from an accidental shooting in Denton. We believe in the players we have. Behrens and the Mustangs will be a team to watch as they look to replace key players at several positions, but with the pedigree of the Mustangs program, they certainly cannot be overlooked. Print version of 2022 Middle School Football schedule. by. 34) - Hendrickson High School 2014. He threw 12 touchdown passes in his senior year, rushed for five TDs and led the Owls to a 5-1 district record. I expect this group to be even better this year, Russell said. Houston pitmaster goes viral after hilarious TV interview, 'Call me a Nazi': Former Houston pastor calls for state book ban, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob arrives, Former KHOU anchor turns layoff into lucrative real estate career, The only Houston rodeo food guide you'll need, Report: Houston ranked No. . As the No. Here are the players and storylines to keep an eye on in District 9-6A this season. Photo Galleries. These Owls have a lot of young talent and are going to be a dangerous team to face this season. All rights reserved, Following a Delivery Truck? Storylines: This was a young Rangers team last season that remarkably turned a 0-5 start into a playoff berth. He earned a district honorable mention last season after rushing for 414 yards and racking up 100 yards receiving as a sophomore. This season they will be ready to compete, looking to get Garland back to the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Both these teams will be desperate to win this one in order to gain some crucial momentum and confidence for the season. District 9-6A is located northeast of Dallas. On the other side of the ball, eight Pirates who earned first or second team all-district honors on defense graduated. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. held their sixth annual Veterans Day ceremony for the veterans within the community. Garland High School Sports at a Glance. Players to watch: WR Jordan Hudson- He burst onto the scene as a sophomore last season, catching 80 passes for 1,285 yards and 19 touchdowns, earning District 10-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year. All Players Table; Player Pos Teams From To; Hakeem Adeniji: OL: CIN: 2020: 2022: Adrian Phillips Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award. Head Coach: Joe Castillo: 9th season as head coach Johnson knew one name: Chuck Curtis. He won the 1962 2A championship with Jacksboro. 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The Garland High School standout will play in the Super Bowl during his second year in the NFL By Meredith Yeomans Published February 10, 2022 Updated on February 10, 2022 at 11:25 pm . "He played football over at TCU, and I followed him all the way. On one hand, here was a coach who had learned from the best. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. "We were fixing to do some damage anyway," said Jimmy Adams, the quarterback on both title teams. Follow your favorite high school teams and players. Garland Lakeview Centennial Patriots (2455) The mural was painted in honor of Cristopher Guardado, a Garland High School football player who passed away from an accidental shooting in December 2020. GARLAND (CBSDFW.COM) - South Garland High School wears its southern history proudly. Kirk skipped the 2017 season, but played in all 12 2016 games. In the regular season, the Trojans lost both meetings (73-46, 66-48). Feb. 11, 2022. Upon completion of the prescribed course of study, a Performing Arts Endorsement (PAE) shall be awarded to the student. Johnson coached Boyd at GHS. II Final: Chapel Hill vs. Winnsboro, 1PM - NFHS | 3A Girls Basktball, Reg. [3/12] Frisco Liberty players hug before the first half of the Class 5A State Regional tournament basketball game against Mt Pleasant High at the Curtis Cullwell Center in Garland on Friday . Pro Photography. Do you have a sports website? What's even more special is being given the opportunity to continue playing your sport during the next chapter of your life and career. He was a first team all-district selection on both offense and defense after catching 40 passes for 519 yards, while also racking up 12 tackles for loss on the other side of the ball. The teams seven leading receivers are gone too due to transfers and graduation, so the receiving room will see intriguing competition. Deal will also be a threat on the other side of the ball alongside fellow defensive lineman and two-way player Tommy Dunn, who also can play tight end. Seth Kramer is the leading returning receiver after a promising sophomore campaign where he caught 10 passes for 159 yards. In the first half of the game, the Lady Warriors were the first to put points on the board. 70. . Iwunnah will be joined by fellow defensive lineman Jonathon Brown, who was a district honorable mention last season. Hakeem and Luther are great representatives of Garland HS, Jordan said. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Junior Varsity Storylines: Sachse has a lot of key players to replace due to graduation and transfers. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Senior Rodney Gibson is another talent on the line at defensive tackle and has picked up offers from Missouri Baptist and Carthage College. For more information, contact Coach Mikeska. Adam Coleman joined the Houston Chronicle in April 2016 to cover Rice University and high school sports. North Texas Porch Thieves Becoming Bolder, Fort Worth Reviews Violent Crime Response Initiative, LIVE RADAR: Afternoon Showers Possible, Powerful Storms Forecast for Thursday, Man Found Carrying Around a Mummified Corpse Up to 800 Years Old in a Food Delivery Bag in Peru, 28 Children Rescued, 59 Adults Arrested in Massive DFW Child Porn Investigation: Police, The Pandemic Altered Many Things, Including Alcohol AbuseThese Are the Warning Signs. They telegraphed Garland High and challenged them to come up North and play them. The Lady Eagles were able to narrow Liberty Christian's lead a bit, but the Lady Warriors continued to play strong. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The school attracts many students from around the city because of its variety of rigorous academic programs such as the IB program and long history. Also competes in track and field. (As of the 2018-19 school year, the Performing Arts Endorsement (PAE) has changed into the Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVAPA) program.). Denard Walker, South Garland High School graduate, played for the Tennessee Titans after graduating from Louisiana State University. Her son, 24-year-old Hakeem Adeniji plays guard for the Cincinnati Bengals. Sign up to receive one email per week with links to all of the lastest news! Not long after, though, the Second Baptist Lady Eagles pulled ahead to get their own lead in the game. Martinez also said that he expects a breakout campaign by sophomore running back and linebacker Jayllen Chambers, who started at running back last season after Brown transitioned to quarterback full-time. Hakeem began playing pee-wee football at age six but education, his mom said, always came before sports. Non-District game to watch: 9/4 vs. Keller Central- The only home game for the Pirates in non-district play comes against a Keller Central side that went 7-4 a year ago and also were eliminated in the bi-district round. Began holding a college information seminar in 1996. With the ability to finish strong on the court, Liberty Christian pushed through to the final buzzer in order cap their season with a victory! For more information, contact Coach Bernard. [3], Garland High School was founded in 1902,[4][5] and was established in the former Garland College. Instead, Hakeem played football at the University of Kansas where in his junior year, he sent OKeefe, his former math teacher, a letter that still brings her to tears. We believe that through physical activity and athletic competition, students are well positioned to successfully develop their values, life skills and personal character. They must replace their starting quarterback after Alex Routt graduated, but senior Tre Carr started in the final game of last season due to an injury to Routt and accumulated 325 total yards of offense in an agonizing 42-40 loss. He and his brother have trained both physically and mentally as hard as any players I have ever coached. 60 and 195-pound Trey Adams, who plays a variety of positions including linebacker, and 58 and 155-pound William Perry will be good complements at running back after each rushed for just over 250 yards last season. With the announcement that the 2015 title games will be played at NRG Stadium, the first time they have been held in the city since 2008, the Chronicle will look back each week at some of the best games, moments and performances from past championship games played here. We are one of the only schools in the nation to receive multiple footballs! It contains all seven Garland ISD schools and Wylie . This program, following standard IB policies, requires a schedule of six academic subjects both years (English, history, language, math, science, and the additional sixth subject) as well as a Theory of Knowledge class junior year. They will be out for revenge against a Plano team that went 5-5 last season and defeated the Eagles 55-34 when they squared off a year ago. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. III Quarterfinal: Sterling vs. Storylines: Wheaton was the MVP of this district last season and will be one of the favorites to win it again this year. Beginning in preseason play, the Trojans were able to defeat Plano's Coram Deo Academy, Fort Worth Nolan Catholic, Argyle Liberty Christian, and more before opening district play. "When we found out yesterday it was just so devastating because you just you can't believe there's two situations so close, and so close to home," said Amber Perez, a close family friend. He previously worked for the Big Spring Herald and Houston Community Newspapers and also covered Houston high school and college sports as a freelance writer. Football; TX Football; Garland High School Football; Football Roster; Garland Football Roster. He was team captain and started every game. Hakeem Adeniji was selected in the 2020 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals after playing four years as a Kansas University Jayhawk. Trayveon Williams of Houston played for Texas A&M, where he received first-team All-SEC and second-team All-American honors. As basketball teams around the state prepare for the state tournament, one of the Dallas-Fort Worth area teams who has shown dedication to excellence on and off the court this season is the Trinity Christian Academy - Addison Trojans. On Wednesday morning, three Garland Owls football players turned their dreams into reality as they made playing college football official by signing their NLIs. Garland High School is a high school located in Garland, Texas, which serves grades 9-12. This program expands upon endorsements and allows visual arts to also receive credit, as the Performing Arts Endorsement only applied to performance arts, including film. Dunn had 45 tackles a year ago and has picked up six offers, including ones from Kansas, UTSA, and Rice. Football history. Im like, Dont worry about it, you always come from behind.'. Hegwood went on to . The percentage of seniors taking college placement tests has risen to over 90%. It might have been consecutive titles for the Owls, but it was three in a row for Curtis. On offense, the Raiders lose their quarterback, two of their top three running backs, four receivers, a tight end, and five offensive linemen that all earned district honors. "Nobody in the world could love a child more than a mom. McElroy threw 877 yards and 6 touchdowns, and earned first team all-district honors in District 10-6A. Curtis led the Owls to back-to-back state championships in 1963 and 1964. Watch: Astros SP Luis Garcia debuts new windup after rule changes, Oops! Garland High School plays sports in the 5a Region Ii District 10 League in the Region Ii. Key Texas high school football games, computer rankings, statewide stat leaders, schedules and scores - live and final. Head Coach: Jimmy Carter: 1st season as head coach Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Last Season: 4-7; Defeated by McKinney in the bi-district round Voluntary donations are available through PayPal, if you like staying up-to-date on important news in Garland, please donate securely through our donation page below. 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