Today, I got PART 2 which is about players…that is right folks, players; without the players, there would be no high school football. At any given moment during a game, a player will do something that you will remember for the rest of your life.
I saw Justin Stockton, the Steele Knights running back, make his debut in 2010 as a freshmen on Thursday Night Lights (he had 2 carries for 78 yards and 1 touchdown). Yeah, that got my attention, the fans in the stands attention, and all the people watching online and live attention!!! WOW!!! Stockton was a back-up to Malcolm Brown, who is now a running back at UT Austin.
Steele won the state championship that year, lost the state championship in 2011, lost in the semifinals in 2012, and this year, they lost in the quarterfinals.
Justin Stockton’s final numbers were very impressive…6,309 yards and 87 touchdowns. He is in 5th place for the career rushing leaders for San Antonio. Would’ve been more but Steele had so many blow-out wins in his 4 years, that Justin didn’t play the 2ndhalf of a lot of games (heck, some games it was 1 quarter only for Justin).
He will be playing college ball at Texas Tech University and I have said this numerous times, but he will be a much better collegiate player than Malcolm Brown.
This stat man is really going to miss Justin running the ball, but I will for sure be keeping an eye on him in college and you should too (I said the same thing about Johnny Manziel 3 years ago and he won the Heisman Trophy as a freshman).
Players to Watch Next Season
Brennan Bears
Da’shawn key, QB
Makai Green, RB
Churchill Chargers
Nico Smisek, RB
East Central Hornets
Javion Polk, RB
Wanya Ward, WR
Jay Mustangs
Moses Reynolds, QB
Jusdon Rockets
Malik Taylor, RB
Nick Ortiz, WR
Michael Akai, WR
Kevion Ramsey, DB
Lee Volunteers
Freedom Salas, QB
Nick Lugo, QB
Sergio Solis, WR
Chris Rosado, WR
Chris Adams, WR
Madison Mavericks
Ja’Michael Brown, WR
Dominque Daniels, RB
Southside Cardinals
Johnny Trevino, QB
Steele Knights
LG Williams, QB
Bryson Denley, RB
Warren
Aedric Robinson, RB
Austin Lake Travis
Dominic De Lira, QB
Corpus Christi Carroll Tigers
Noah Lisk, RB
New Braunfels Unicorns
Parker Bateman, QB
San Marcos Rattlers
Zach Sterling, QB and RB
Coming Up
Even though High School football is over, I will have a High School Football BLOG published after the San Antonio High School Football All Star game which will be on CW35 on January 4th.
I will finally get the opportunity to see Hunter Rittimann from Johnson, Kash Knutson from Reagan, and Ramon Richards from Brackenridge. Some of the smaller schools like Antonian, Lytle, Cornerstone, Holy Cross, Poteet, Sabinal, Somerset, Central Catholic, Cole, La Vernia, and San Antonio Christian have All-Stars and it is always cool to see them play with and against the bigger schools. In 2012, a player from St. Anthony stood out. I am the “unofficial writer” for St. Anthony Yellow Jacket High School basketball…the next game I will be attending is Jan 8th at Judson.
I can’t wait to see Jeremy Sanchez from Burbank, Sean Eddington from Warren, Caid Frankowiak from East Central, Zach Sterling from San Marcos, Cody Ennis and Byron Daniels from Madison, Justin Stockton, Matt Moen, and Josh Malin from Steele, Garrett Smith from Smithson Valley, Andre Wilson from Judson, Brandon Ramon from Harlandale, Larry Stephens from Brandeis, Grant Watanabe and Josh Luna from Brennan, Dimitri Flowers from Churchill, Brandon Valle from Clark, Zach Galindo from O’Connor, and Tyler Ahrens from Kerrville Tivy all play one final game!!! Dang, I am so excited…I just can’t help it!!! (click here for the complete list of the players participating in the SA High School All Star football game)
I will also have a High School Football BLOG published after the UIL announces the new re-alignments.
Thanks
Thank you @Judsonfootball and @texashsfootball for all the Retweets and to all of your followers who Favorited and Retweeted them. You really helped me increase my readership.
Thank you Bobby Stautzenberger, Tony Franklin, Mark Kusenberger, and the rest of the TSRN crew for a great season.
Thank you Dave Ostmo, Chris Kotfas, Don Harris, Chuck Miketinac, and the entire crew of TNL for 10 great games. I will see most of yall on January 4th for the San Antonio High School All Star football game.
A HUGE THANKS TO MY SWEET WIFE, NINA, FOR PUTTING UP WITH ME, MY BLOG, AND HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FOR 4 MONTHS. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DARLING.
Last but not least, I want to thank YOU!!!!
On Monday, I will publish my last BLOG of 2013!!!
