Aledo Bearcats ranked atop early polls in DC

The Bible of Texas high school football, "Dave Campbell's Texas Football," has hit newstands. Fans all over the state grabbed their issue and began flipping to their respective district to see where their favorite team is picked to finish. Two area teams are not only predicted to win their districts, but are also atop the state rankings, according to coaches, the magazine reported. The Aledo Bearcats are No. 1 in Class 5A and the Brock Eagles are No. 1 in Class 3A. The magazine staff has the Bearcats ranked second in 5A behind Manvel. They have the Eagles No. 3 in Class 3A Division I behind Cameron Yoe and Halletsville. The Bearcats return three offensive and six defensive starters from last season's 16-0 Class 5A Division II state champions, their sixth state title in eight years. The Eagles return four offensive and five defensive starters from a 13-1 squad that reached the state quarterfinals. Other area teams and their predicted finishes according to the magazine include: ? Weatherford Kangaroos (2-8 overall, 1-5 in district last season), seventh in District 3-6A, four offensive, eight defensive returning starters. ? Millsap Bulldogs (3-7, 0-5), sixth in District 5-3A Division II, nine offensive, eight defensive returning starters. ? Willow Park Trinity Eagles (10-3, 5-1, state semifinals), third in Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools Division 3, District 2, six offensive, six defensive starters returning. ? Weatherford Christian Lions (4-7, 1-3, regional semifinals), fourth in TAPPS Six-Man Division 2, District 2, five offensive, five defensive starters returning. DC PRESEASON PLAYER ACCOLADES Aledo running back Jase McClellan has been honored three times by "Dave Campbell's." He is the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and is on the publication's Top 25 Sophomores list. He is also a preseason all-state selection. McClellan rushed for 1,527 yards and 20 touchdowns last season. Joining McClellan on the preseason all-state team from Aledo is senior defensive lineman James William. Bearcats defensive back Jefferey Carter is among the Top 100 Juniors. In Class 3A, Brock senior defensive lineman Skylar Collier is the Preseason Defensive Player of the Year and a preseason all-state pick.

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RICK MAUCH

Star Telegram | 7/6/2017

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