Mascot: Panthers Mathis comes over from Weatherford and will have big shoes to fill. Walker was the offensive coordinator at Liberty Hill from 2002 to 2008 and was on staff during that title run. He wanted to be known simply as a coach. Kent has been working tireless during all of this. He is a dedicated Christian man who will make a positive impact wherever he lives. Kent Walker will never forget the last time he spoke to his big brother. 3 0 obj stream Waites was a former standout safety for Carson-Newman for three seasons. Ward ended his Carson-Newman career as the school record holder for total kickoff return yards, a record he set in his junior season. Glenn has moved into an administrative role and the coaching position is open. While the season remains important, losing a brother to cancer is much greater than what happens on the gridiron. Its a relief for me., Liberty Hill superintendent Steven Snell might have been speaking for Liberty Hill fans who welcomed news of Walkers promotion when he spoke about the new hire: Im confident coach Kent Walker will lead our athletic programs into the future with passion, integrity, and determination, building on our champion culture.. vU*em-+G$Dd88GgPrQV/*nv-7{qguJp }298.pz z :F*abVjJPydxz1a;8ajyf7>8B2! Handbooks & Manuals for Academic Contests. Liberty Hill has found the replacement for one of the best coaches in all of Texas high school football. Liberty Hill Panther Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Jerry Vance didn't have to look very far to find the perfect fit for his recently vacant assistant coaching position left by Coach Heath Hohmann. DeArman comes over from Arlington Bowie where he led them to an 8-2 record last season. hO8t(4 He was 54-45 with the Wildcats. Football; State Championships; Liberty Hill - 2018-2019; Liberty Hill - 4A Division 1. 2022 Football Coaching Staff. Bryan Oakes was 1-38 in 4 years. Liberty Hill senior Blake Simpson rumbled for a 25-yard touchdown on the next play, but he fumbled the ball on the two-point conversion, giving the Cougars a berth in the state title game. All rights reserved. Walker originally joined the Liberty Hill staff in 2004, where he served as the offensive coordinator from 2004 to 2007 and helped lead the Panthers to back-to-back . x=] c5]0n/6@Kv{!Xl8d$p?bQ*I,Kv-U$|FNO?Vtm\/k0~k)/~_l?&.?5o~]J4']c+-^de9|XJ+',F Tolleson was the Defensive Coordinator for the state champion Denton Ryan Raiders. The Panthers struggled in 2020 with a 1-9 record under Rusty Rohan. ;AtZXpuiqI0-3H)JI;`EjdVKB]\3Xt\&FW`xU&-R !16IM&toIom0}yUu;$" JBD'GSBWDQO1rF>lfO,e*$"KP!zlD&mhI>C*7P8&{e5V;c^H[emIcZ14#itV!bo,la]o^yRD$5s@R1y^GQ ,%PE/6{]eX:7';9l$V a1%vgkv LPS&U~|Z*9uJ$y(@F:%FB'. This also gives us some closure on the limbo part of things. Kent Walker said he thought about his brother when he was selected to take over Liberty Hill athletics from a field of three candidates. Always undersized as a football player, he used his speed and fearlessness to become an exceptional player. Posted by Jon Manson | Dec 1, 2022 | Football, news | 1 |. Coach Jason Heath resigned after 9 solid seasons of building the program. In 2007 he finished fourth on the team in tackles, led the team in pass breakups with 10, pass defenses with 11 and had one interception. <> News and events for Liberty Hill High School students, parents, teachers and community. Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. Liberty Hill piled up 408 yards rushing on 56 carries. DeArman takes over for Gary Robinson. Klein Oaks struggled this year, but they went 20-6 over the previous two seasons under Jason Glenn. It was the right thing to do, she said. Parr comes over from Lubbock Coronado where he was the Head Coach there. During his four seasons with the Panthers, he compiled a 38-11 record. 2018-2019 Football Team Information. He inherits a team that has earned an 8-0 record and has the tools to make a serious run in the Class 5A Division II playoffs. Get to know him, and youll see what Im talking about. They hired the Brock Head Coach, Worrell, to take over. We asked our fans to vote for the 3A Players of the Year for Texas HS Football Podcast: Championship Series. To see player spotlights please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. Liberty Hill Following the death of his brother, Jeff Walker, during last season's run to the Class 5A DII semifinals, former defensive coordinator Kent Walker became interim head coach of. As for the on-field staff, Liberty's website lists Austin as a co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, Harris as a co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach, Aigamaua as the tight. Head Coach & Athletic Director: Kent Walker, Rudy Acevedo, Josh Blake, Matthew Bridges, Kyle Buescher, Tommy Foster, Carlos Garza, Scott Hawkins, Steve Hutcherson, Paul Kilby, David Seaborn, Howdy Byars, Wade Gilliam, Lance Jones, John Mason, Eddie McNeill, Justin Ortiz, Drew David, Will Reeder, Michael Scott, Kyle Vineyard, Josh Woodbury, Athletic Trainers: Dr. Danny Barringer, Abby Arrington. With his wife Sarah and son Eli by his side, Kent Walker, 42, was selected as the districts new athletic director and head football coach of the Panthers on Monday night. He asked to be cremated. I always admired him growing up. He was not a very big guy but he was good enough to be All-State in his senior year.. He led the Panthers to the State Semifinal. Many players bowed their heads, openly sobbing. Texas HS Football State Champions: 1920-2022, Chuck Licata via the Austin American-Statesman, 2022 3A Fan Vote All-Texas High School Football Team, TXHSFB Podcast Championship Edition: Benjamin Mustangs, 2022 2A Fan Vote All-Texas High School Football Team, Texas HS Football Fan Vote Player Of The Year. Former Liberty Hill coach Jerry Vance said Walker was demanding as a coach and that helped him become successful. He takes over for Kubiak, who left to take a position with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. We will continue to build champions for the future through hard work and toughness. Gage has head coaching experience at S&S Consolidated. Calderon resigned, and Mireles, formerly the coach of Rio Grande City, takes over. PREVIOUS STAFF (NEW POSITION) Head Coach - Hugh Freeze (head coach at Auburn) 463 followers. Miranda Walker continues to honor her late husbands desire for privacy. Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum, Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, North Texas Dance Team Spotlight presented by Children's Health, San Antonio Inspirational Coach of the Week, San Antonio Student Trainer Program Spotlight, Texas Children's Training Staff Superstars Award, become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. He previously served as the head coach at Rogers up until 2014. [\fw[A45ePgpQw;NT4I,gByZES?=[VM1 ASEAOFRED.COM IS AN INDEPENDENT SITE AND IS NOT AFFILIATED WITH OR ENDORSED BY LIBERTY UNIVERSITY. Walker, who was hired in 2017, guided several. Before he left the room, Jeff repeated a two-word phrase that Kent will never forget. Pinned Tweet. We have provided a detailed outline explaining the procedures related to each topic. He went 12-3 last season. Colors: Purple & Gold. Fagan takes over, coming from Fort Bend Marshall where he was the Offensive Coordinator. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. Liberty Hill Football @LH_Panthers_FB . Coaching was always his best medicine. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Willard was promoted from the Offensive Coordinator position. 2023 www.statesman.com. High School. The Raiders struggled at 1-7 last year. Davis is just 5 wins shy of 200 career Texas high school football head coaching wins. ].(shA13|r~EQ m=W+.s#vK1&Snq78`K*?59L2~ER3 Texas HS Football State Champions: 1920-2022, 2022 3A Fan Vote All-Texas High School Football Team, TXHSFB Podcast Championship Edition: Benjamin Mustangs, 2022 2A Fan Vote All-Texas High School Football Team, Texas HS Football Fan Vote Player Of The Year. The late Jeff Walker discussed the issue behind closed doors in late November. Anuszkiewicz resigned after a 1-8 season. Required fields are marked *. Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp recap the Texas high school football coaching carousel so far, take a way-too-early look ahead to 2023, and more. He never told his players or coaching staff about the intense pain he was feeling throughout his body. Liberty Hill High School - Boys Varsity Football. Fortune comes over from Odessa Permian, where he was the OffensiveCoordinator. Liberty Head Football Coach Jamey Chadwell has completed his on-the-field coaching staff with the hiring of cornerbacks coach Dino Waites. Liberty had just agreed to pay Freeze an average of $5 million per year in a new deal signed prior to his departure. Walker left Liberty Hill in 2007 to become head coach at Rogers. Walker takes over for longtime coach Jerry Vance, who announced his retirement in January. Waites was named the AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year for his efforts as Carson-Newmans defensive backs and special teams coach in 2013. This is the disclaimer text. BREAKING: State 7-on-7 Tournament . In Central Texas, Taylor and Jarrell still are searching for new head football coaches. Wearing a purple windbreaker and purple baseball cap with a gold LH stitched to the panel, he added the real season the playoffs would be starting soon. The lions went just 1-6 last year. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Created by CaroneDesigns Coach Seth Parr resigned to go to Anna. The official Roster for the West Liberty University Hilltoppers. Im looking forward to getting to work, striving to get better and continuing to build champions, he said. Per Chuck Licata via the Austin American-Statesman, Walker was working within the Liberty Hill School District as a teacher. "Liberty Hill is a place where expectations to be successful are the norm. The 2023 Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament will return to College Station this summer. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Liberty Head Football Coach Jamey Chadwell has completed his on-the-field coaching staff with the hiring of cornerbacks coach Dino Waites. The Wolves were 0-6 last year and 5-33 over the past 4 seasons under Alfonso Calderon. While his football responsibility has expanded exponentially, he took time to reflect on his brothers life and what he meant to him. San Angelo Central. He had to work throughout high school to help the family make ends meet. Coach: Kent Walker Get exclusive insight from the best team of reporters in the Lone Star State! The official staff directory for the West Liberty University Hilltoppers Skip To Main . Walker told the players he was proud of their effort. Football is what they live for. Timeline Highlights Team Schedule. 4 0 obj Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Ernie McCook: Head Coach emccook@shepherd.edu: 304-876-5481 304-876-5481: Waites got his coaching career started at his alma mater where he served on staff at Carson-Newman for eight seasons (2013-20). The hire also indicates that the Slot-T offense is there to stay at Liberty Hill. Thomas had 108 yards on 11 carries. Tim Anuszkiewicz resigned after a 1-8 season. It seems appropriate that the balance of Liberty Hills season will be led by the brother who adored him. As it turned out, Walker needed Liberty Hill more than Liberty Hill needed Walker. Apparently, the Liberty Hill school board felt the same way. Offensive Coordinator Gage takes over for Tim Teykl, who resigned as coach for racially insensitive comments. His final season his team outscored opponents by a combined 734-237. He left to take over at Gregory-Portland, and Offensive Coordinator Crane was promoted to Head Coach. It was a meeting that made Kent uncomfortable, but he listened. Liberty Hill's stats have been entered for the 63-43 win vs. Flour Bluff on 12/2/2022 7:00 PM. Walker left Liberty Hill in 2007 to become head coach at Rogers. Game Stats Season Stats Dec 3, 2022 @ 10:29am Photos: Liberty Hill vs Flour Bluff (UIL 5A Region 4 Quarterfinal) Photographer Joe Calomeni has posted a new gallery Liberty Hill vs Flour Bluff (UIL 5A Region 4 Quarterfinal) containing 363 photos. Instead, there will be a celebration of life ceremony after the season is over. At Carson-Newman, he guided the wide receivers for one year before moving to the defensive side to coach the Eagles secondary for the next seven seasons. Activate scroll left and scroll right buttons to load more games. Greg Tepper and Matt Stepp recap the Texas high school football coaching carousel so far, take a way-too-early look ahead to 2023, and more. | Football. The Panthers, who entered with just 28 pass attempts all season, completed 1 of 2 passes for 5 yards.. Coach never let on that he might be dying, senior nose guard Blake Wilson said before a 90-minute practice Tuesday night. <>/Metadata 148 0 R/ViewerPreferences 149 0 R/PageLabels 150 0 R>> "p~n{~#p8i?9t}`n Z9NpP> NpP'|.U7N/?%?N3U(l}~8h$z8AxIv:XpzclN3Z]de=i>Ox9Y`p:5xipIiCZ3Z*#0qnEf2i 8%pg, zp+%\wN:2R|k-V%W#KUkTX[/ZW!lrL8&ndu'B"prA~~X;bbG7g ;87w9@sLkr`9F/,P/Ppv5pl[}Im5J}@J&}OLi]t0Z%f E .Zsa}m;~3_rJE{K0@{( LIBERTY HILL FOOTBALL CAMP Grades 6th-9th July 26th, 27th, & 28th Panther Stadium PANTHER FOOTBALL Kent Walker (512) 217-0677 PANTHER CAMP Dear Panthers, My name is Kent Walker, I'm the head football coach for the Liberty Hill Panthers. When Vance retired from Liberty Hill before the 2017 season, Walker was the obvious choiceto replace him. 76,158 views. Copyright 2023 Liberty University Athletics. We will miss him a lot at our church. Head Coach Hugh Freeze (head coach at Auburn), Co-Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach Kent Austin (expected to join staff at Auburn), Co-Offensive Coordinator/WR Coach Maurice Harris (expected to become OC at Jackson State), Tight Ends Ben Aigamaua (tight ends coach at Auburn), Offensive Line Chris Klenakis (expected to become OC at Kennesaw State), Defensive Line Jeremy Garrett (DL Coach at Auburn), Co-Defensive Coordinator/LB Coach Josh Aldridge (linebackers coach at Auburn), Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Jack Curtis (remained at Liberty), Special Teams Coordinator Tanner Burns (special teams analyst at Auburn), Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Dominic Studzinski (expected to join staff at Auburn), Graduate Assistant Offense Cullen Casey (OL grad assistant at Wisconsin), Graduate Assistant Offense Michael Chorowicz (not expected to be retained at Liberty), Graduate Assistant Defense DeVon Brown (TBD), Graduate Assistant Defensive Line Malik Slater (TBD), Chief of Staff Matt Bevins (Chief of Staff at Auburn), Assistant AD for Football Operations CJ Holden (Director of Football Ops at UCF), Director of Football Nutrition Danielle Gillen (expected to join staff at Auburn), Director of Spiritual Development Ed Gomes (will remain at Liberty), Director of Football Business Affairs Peyton Ferguson (TBD), Director of External Relations/Pro Liaison Jovon Hubbard (TBD), Director of Football Recruiting and Personnel Ethan Johnson (expected to join staff at Auburn), Director of Player Personnel AK Mogulla (GM at Auburn), Director of Scouting Tim Baggett (Director of Scouting at Auburn), Director of Recruiting Analytics and Operations Kennedy Harvey (director of recruiting analytics and operations at Auburn), Assistant Director of Player Personnel Grant Miller (TBD), Assistant Director of Scouting Isaac Ijalana (TBD), Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruiting Jennifer Tull (remains at Liberty as director of on campus recruiting), Senior Athletic Trainer Barry Finke (expected to remain at Liberty), Assistant Athletic Trainer Alex Fleming (TBD), Assistant Athletic Trainer Alexander Logwood (TBD), Assistant AD for Equipment Services Ryan Carr (TBD), Associate Director of Equipment Services Dale Usry (TBD), Director of Football Video Will Reid (TBD), Graduate Assistant Football Video Kyle Robison (TBD), Assistant Director of Football Video Ben Barron (TBD), Offensive Analyst Logan Bradley (Offensive Analyst at Auburn), Senior Defensive Analyst Jordan Cantrell (TBD), Offensive Analyst Jesse Stone (Senior Offensive Analyst at Auburn), Defensive Analyst Robert Bala (LBs at Liberty), Assistant Quality Control Analyst Alex Jackson (TBD), Assistant Football Strength Coach BJ Hayes (expected to join staff at Auburn), Assistant Football Strength Coach Anthony Henderson (TBD), Assistant Football Strength Coach Bob Marco (TBD), Assistant Football Strength Coach Chris Terry (TBD), Head Coach Jamey Chadwell (HC Coastal Carolina), Co-OC & Quarterbacks Willy Korn (QBs & Co-OC at Coastal Carolina), Wide Receivers Tony Washington (WRs at West Virginia), Tight Ends Cody Ladutko (TEs at Coastal Carolina), Co-OC & Running Backs Newland Isaac (RBs & Co-OC at Coastal Carolina), Offensive Line Bill Durkin (OL at Coastal Carolina), Co-DC & Defensive Line Skylor Magee (DL at Coastal Carolina), Linebackers Robert Bala (defensive analyst at Liberty), Defensive Backs Dino Waites (DBs at VMI), Special Teams Coordinator Kyle Krantz (special teams analyst Missouri), Director of Football Speed, Strength and Conditioning Chad Scott, Offensive Line Grad Assistant Trey Carter (offensive grad assistant Coastal Carolina), Senior Quality Control Defense/Safeties Aaron Fierbaugh (inside LBs at Coastal Carolina), Quality Control Defense/Outside Linebackers Will Paruta (defensive analyst at Coastal Carolina), Quality Control Special Teams Josh Caraway (Special Teams analyst at Coastal Carolina), Offensive Analyst (RBs) Slade Carroll (grad assistant Coastal Carolina), Defensive Analyst Teddy Gallagher (defensive grad assistant Coastal Carolina), Chief of Staff Brad Queen (chief of staff at Coastal Carolina), Director of Player Personnel Colton Korn (Director of Player Personnel at Coastal Carolina), Assistant Director of Player Personnel Bobby Ruff (Inside LBs at the Citadel), Director of Recruiting Devon Doyle (Director of Recruiting at Coastal Carolina), Director of Scouting Jeremiah Bogan (East/West Shrine Bowl Scout), Director On Campus Recruiting Jennifer Tull, Player Personnel/Scouting Assistant Ryan Roberts. Get the latest news and information about the Liberty Hill Panthers football from Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, where he led the Eagles to a 13-1 record last season. Thats the way he wanted it, Miranda said. The official Football Coach List for the Shepherd University Rams. The Wildcats long time coach, Trent Faith, retired. During his tenure as a head coach, Walker only missed one game for health reasons. Lepsis resigned and former Senguin Head Coach takes over. Only a few family members knew he had one kidney removed eight years ago and that his cancer had reached Stage IV. 2 0 obj The Bulldogs went 0-10 last year. Handbooks & Manuals for Academic Contests. There was never any doubt that hed come permanent (coach and AD) but interim is still interim. Liberty Hill - 5A Division 2.
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