Taking the next step forward
In the eyes of Rams Head Coach Cody Worrell, entering his third year with the program, the team took a“ big jump” from year one to year two.
From 4-6 in 2023 to 7-4 in 2024, the Rams experienced their first taste of the postseason in four seasons. Behind a strong senior class, including many skill position players such as star wide receiver Preztynn Harrison, Mineral Wells pushed Benbrook to the limit in the bi-district round.
Coming down to a handful of plays, the Rams fell short of topping the Bobcats; however, Worrell and his squad are poised to expand on the growth from his first two years.
“ I think our kids have really learned from that loss and it’ s made them more hungry,” said Worrell.
With another summer of improvement in the number of kids showing up for workouts, the belief in Mineral Wells football continues to grow as well.
Moreover, Worrell’ s ability to settle in and allow time for the players to learn the system blends well with the higher expectations set on the program.
Knowing that he can’ t replace the likes of Harrison, Holden Hering, Kayden Montalvo and Owen Gadd, a group that was very special to him, Worrell expects even better things from both sides of the ball.
“ We’ re trying to get over the next hump,” said Worrell.“ The goal is to try to find a way to get in the playoffs once again and then figure out how to win a playoff game. We’ re hungry for it.”
Offense
A group that Worrell expects to take a leap in 2025 and be the heart of the team is the offensive line. Placing highly at the linemen competition earlier this summer, the Rams return
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