DISTRICT INSIDERS: 16-5A District Preview

The Mustangs are once again loaded and ready to battle it out for the top spot in the district. Who will give them the biggest challenge and possibly knock them off of the top spot? Will it be Klein Forest, Klein Oak, Spring, Klein? Jay Darneal takes a look at the district and previews 16-5A

2007 16-5A DISTRICT PREVIEW

16-5A

1. * Westfield Mustangs

2. # Klein Forest Golden Eagles

3. # Klein Oak Panthers

4. * Spring Lions

5. Klein Bearkats

6. Tomball Cougars

7. Klein Collins Tigers

* = D1 playoffs

# = D2 playoffs

Westfield- The Mustangs may not have all the huge names that they have grown accustomed to having, but RB Bo Walker, TE Jon Gimm, LB Herman Mitchell, and DB Broderick Brown should be enough firepower to take this district once again.

Klein Forest- The Golden Eagles always have the athletic ability of some of the best in the state, and this year is no different. A roster loaded heavy of senior leaders the only problem KF has is their discipline and attitude. If they can keep it in check they can actually compete with Westfield for the district title with this special group of seniors.

Klein Oak- With a magical playoff run in the rear view mirror the Panthers return a lot of that team that has their eyes set on a much bigger prize. With so much speed on the field on offense and the defense loaded with returning talent the Panthers should make it back to the postseason.

Spring- Last season was a huge letdown but it got a lot of valuable experience as the Lions will return 16 starters and moved their star athlete Kendric McNeal to the QB position. That maturity will help them in this tough district try to slip into the playoffs.

Klein- If the Beatkats end up not making it to the big dance they could be one of the best teams in the state left out. Klein will battle it out with Spring for the last spot and definitely has a shot at making it back as well to avenge their first round exit last season. They have a huge line but will need the skill players to step up to make a big run.

Tomball- New coach has installed new system and winning ways, but unfortunately in this district you have to have the talent base to go along with it, and Tomball just does not have the skill players to match the speed and athletic ability of the top teams.

Klein Collins- Collins had their season of glory a couple of years ago, and unfortunately for Tiger fans Mike Goodson is now at Texas A&M. They have a very good base of young talent now but just not quite enough to move up into the playoff race with so many great teams in this district.

PROJECTED 16-5A ALL-DISTRICT TEAM

DISTRICT MVP

QB      FORD LAKIN                       SR       KLEIN FOREST        6-1       195      4.7

OFFENSIVE MVP

RB       BO WALKER                       SR       WESTFIELD               5-9       195      4.5

DEFENSIVE MVP

LB       HERMAN MITCHELL         SR       WESTFIELD               6-0       205      4.6

TOP NEWCOMER

ATH    TERRANCE ROBINSON    SR       KLEIN OAK              5-10     175      4.3

(played varsity as soph with Spring, but forced to JV last year because of transfer ruling)

1^ST TEAM ALL-DISTRICT OFFENSE

QB      KENDRIC MCNEAL              JR        SPRING                     6-0       160      4.4

RB       OSSAM COOK                     JR        KLEIN OAK            5-9       170      4.3

RB       KURTIS SHAW                    SR       SPRING                     5-9       180      4.5

TB       CJ PALMER                          SR       KLEIN                        6-0       215      4.7

WR      JARED JERKINS                  SR       KLEIN FOREST        5-11     180      4.4

WR      DESEAN HALES                  SR       KLEIN OAK              5-11     180      4.3

WR      ADAM WATSON                 JR        WESTFIELD               5-10     170      4.5

WR      DEONTE PATRICK             SR       KLEIN FOREST        6-2       192      4.5

TE       JON GIMM                            SR       WESTFIELD               6-2       238      4.7

OL       JB SHUGARTS                     SR       KLEIN                        6-6       295      5.3

OL       JOHN CREAR                       SR       WESTFIELD               5-9       200      4.9      

OL       ANTHONY ALVAREZ        SR       SPRING                     6-1       265                 

OL       ROSS FORSYTHE                SR       TOMBALL                 6-1       265      5.4

OL       JOSH PARRISH                    SR       KLEIN COLLINS     6-3       275      4.9

OL       JONATHAN JONES             SR       WESTFIELD               5-9       220

K         RANDY BULLOCK             SR       KLEIN                        5-10     200      4.8

1^ST TEAM ALL-DISTRICT DEFENSE

DT       KENDRICK PAYNE             SR       KLEIN FOREST        6-3       255      4.9

DT       JONATHON MATHIS          SR       WESTFIELD               6-2       270      5.1

DT       CHIVAS BELTON                SR       KLEIN FOREST        5-11     265      5.1

DE       CHARLES SOLOMAN        SR       SPRING                     6-3       238      4.7

DE       MARK HUNTER                  SR       KLEIN OAK              6-2       235      4.7

DE       CHRISTIAN RIDGE             SR       WESTFIELD               5-11     225      4.7

LB       CHRIS MAZIN                     SR       KLEIN FOREST        6-1       220      4.6      

LB       MATT WEST                         SR       KLEIN                       6-1       205      4.8

LB       ALEX MIRENDA                 SR       KLEIN OAK              6-3       200      4.5

LB       JT BATES                             SR       KLEIN COLLINS     5-10     210      4.8

CB       BRODERICK BROWN        SR       WESTFIELD               5-8       165      4.4

CB       JEREMY MAYWEATHER  JR        KLEIN OAK              5-8       170      4.5

CB       NICK CHAVEZ                  SR       TOMBALL                 5-9       160      4.5

CB       JOSH HILL                         SR       KLEIN FOREST        6-1       180      4.4

S          MARQUIS WRIGHT          SR       KLEIN FOREST        5-9       170      4.5

S          ASHTON MCGLORY        JR        KLEIN COLLINS     5-8       160      4.5

S          NICK SAMPSON              SR       WESTFIELD               6-0       190      4.5

P          WES THEISS                      SR       KLEIN OAK              6-2       170      4.7