BULLARD – Brook Hill moved up from the ranks of Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division III to Division II during the off-season realignment process, and as a result, the Guard were assigned to District 2, a formidable group of schools stretching from Austin to the Metroplex out to the Pineywoods.
The kingpin in the circuit is Austin Regents’ Knight, the TAPPS Division II runner-up and perennial state power.
Regents returns 32 lettermen, 11 which are starters from a year ago.
The Knights love to throw the football and Cade Millington has proven to be a stud at the wide out position. Millington hauled in 10 touchdowns a year ago and amassed nearly 800 receiving yards.
Tyler Grace Community is another team to watch. The Cougars posted a 9-3 record in 2023 and bring back 22 returnees, which include 15 starters.
Grace Community squeezed out a 23-19 victory over Brook Hill in a non-conference game last season.
Another team to watch is Arlington Grace Prep.
Grace Prep finished 5-7 last year, which included going 1-1 against the Guard – the Lions won a playoff game over the Orange and White, while Brook Hill prevailed in the regular-season match-up.
The Lions have 18 lettermen back, nine of which are starters.
Austin Hyde Park Baptist is a team on the rise.
Hyde Park ended the year with a 5-6 record last season, but return 38 men from that team and 13 starters.
The Panthers could have the most seasoned offense and defensive lines in the loop.
As for the Guard, Brook Hill went 7-4 in its final year as a Division III team.
Head coach Scott Ryle’s bunch return a hefty 29 men, which includes 15 starters.
Nine of those starters are on the defensive side, including linebacker Marcelo Martinez, who racked up 82 tackles last year.
Brecklin Westbrook anchors the defensive line, which also includes Aaron Pakarinen.
Joona Sarajavi and Samuel Williams are returning at linebacker for Brook Hill. Both paid dividends at the position last season.
Brook Hill looks solid in the defensive backfield, with Blake Whitten, Carlos Afre, Tyler Vining and Jiovanni Orrico all returning.
Brook Hill is scheduled to open the regular season by hosting the Redwater Dragons at 7 p.m. on Aug. 30. Redwater went 4-6 a year ago.
BULLARD – Brook Hill moved up from the ranks of Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division III to Division II during the off-season realignment process, and as a result, the Guard were assigned to District 2, a formidable group of schools stretching from Austin to the Metroplex out to the Pineywoods.
The kingpin in the circuit is Austin Regents’ Knight, the TAPPS Division II runner-up and perennial state power.
Regents returns 32 lettermen, 11 which are starters from a year ago.
The Knights love to throw the football and Cade Millington has proven to be a stud at the wide out position. Millington hauled in 10 touchdowns a year ago and amassed nearly 800 receiving yards.
Tyler Grace Community is another team to watch. The Cougars posted a 9-3 record in 2023 and bring back 22 returnees, which include 15 starters.
Grace Community squeezed out a 23-19 victory over Brook Hill in a non-conference game last season.
Another team to watch is Arlington Grace Prep.
Grace Prep finished 5-7 last year, which included going 1-1 against the Guard – the Lions won a playoff game over the Orange and White, while Brook Hill prevailed in the regular-season match-up.
The Lions have 18 lettermen back, nine of which are starters.
Austin Hyde Park Baptist is a team on the rise.
Hyde Park ended the year with a 5-6 record last season, but return 38 men from that team and 13 starters.
The Panthers could have the most seasoned offense and defensive lines in the loop.
As for the Guard, Brook Hill went 7-4 in its final year as a Division III team.
Head coach Scott Ryle’s bunch return a hefty 29 men, which includes 15 starters.
Nine of those starters are on the defensive side, including linebacker Marcelo Martinez, who racked up 82 tackles last year.
Brecklin Westbrook anchors the defensive line, which also includes Aaron Pakarinen.
Joona Sarajavi and Samuel Williams are returning at linebacker for Brook Hill. Both paid dividends at the position last season.
Brook Hill looks solid in the defensive backfield, with Blake Whitten, Carlos Afre, Tyler Vining and Jiovanni Orrico all returning.
Brook Hill is scheduled to open the regular season by hosting the Redwater Dragons at 7 p.m. on Aug. 30. Redwater went 4-6 a year ago.
