Around the Hub City

Riley White took over at Trinity Christian after the 2022 campaign and led the team to the Division III state semifinals last fall, and now oversees the transition to Division II.

Former defensive coordinator Andrew Roy takes the helm as Coronado looks to snap an uncharacteristic two-year playoff drought in his debut season.

Heading into Year 9, Chris Softley is eager to see how a revamped Lubbock Christian team hits the ground running in 2024.

As she enters her fourth season guiding Lubbock Christian, Nina Watts thinks her program has all the necessary ingredients to take the next step in TAPPS Class 4A.

After a dazzling debut season in charge of the Frenship program last fall, the Lubbock native and West Texas coaching veteran is jazzed for Year 2.

With the strong momentum of back-to-back regional tournaments to build on, Lubbock & West Texas guru Mike Moffitt slides into the driver's seat for the Lady Pirates.

Second-year Lady Patriot coach Katelyn Anderson wants her now well-seasoned team to strive for even more after a district championship and deep playoff run in 2023.

After a test run in 2023 as a junior varsity program, the Patriots embark on their first varsity season this month.

Pirate coach Chip Darden heads into Year 6 with a more experienced diversified offense blended with a stead-as-always defense.

Tigers look for a third straight playoff berth with a new QB at the wheel & and a reinvigorated defensive approach.

Lady Patriot juniors Emily Southwell & MJ Beasley chat about their program's debut last winter and the anticipation for a solid encore in Year 2.

Seniors Bryce Garza & Maverick Allen chat about how a faster, more athletic unit is poised to take strides in 2024.

Mustangs' coach is eager to get next step in his coaching career revved up after a 10-year run at his hometown alma mater.

Ryan Rodriguez & Boston Roberts chat about the Pirates' outlook after a challenging but rewarding 2023 season provided some experience to build on.

Chris Baker has been a big part of the process the last 5 seasons and now slips behind the steering wheel of the Hub City's most consistent program.

Patriot juniors Jackson Payne & Harrison Vitz chop up the effect a four-round postseason run on the diamond has had to create even more enthusiasm for the school's first varsity football campaign.

Frenship stars Hadlee Welch & Jaycee Garza chat about has been driving their senior-laden team this offseason.

Estacado standouts Moses Stephenson & Shakure Wilbon chop up the mindset a talented and hungry team possesses with a tough three-game test looming at the state's premier summer event.

Frenship's Addisyn Bollinger & Jada Jackson chat about how the process is going to reload after losing a talented crew of seniors.

Hayden Wilson & Daniel Gedeon chat about the Tigers' progress that showed promise at a team camp at Oklahoma State last week as they prepare for a major test at the TABC Showcase.

Joe Sexton and Patriot coordinators Barry Newton & Duane Toliver chat about the process their program has been through as the first campaign gets closer.

Coronado rising seniors Isaiah Vazquez & Dominic Parrish chat about their team's summer exploits and the chance to keep moving forward at the state event.

Trinity Christian veterans Jett McCasland & Sawyer Delgado, along with promising newcomer Lucai Anderson, discuss the program's changing complexion after a dominant three-year run.

Lubbock Christian's Hays Hubik & Zak Lewis chat about a busy summer that has generated impressive results and a trip to College Station later this month.

Second-year LCP coach heads into his second campaign with a handful of experienced veterans, two players returning to action and a wave of talented newcomers as the foundation.