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Tom Bean and Whitewright.” Coleman surprised the Wolves at the bi-district round last year, handing them a 49-35 loss.
What do the Wolves need to do to have a more successful team in 2025?
“ Stay injury free, reach our potential and rise up to the expectations,” said Smithey.
ship, we feel strong about our team.”
The Wolves went 8-3 last season, including a 5-1 mark in District 6-2A-I to finish second behind 6-0 Tioga. Texas Football picks the Wolves to unseat Tioga in the district standings this time, with Tioga second, followed by Alvord, Whitewright, Tom Bean, Nocona and Trenton.
Smithey said the district“ should be competitive with Tioga, Alvord,

“ We are expecting a playoff run. We feel we have people in the right place to do so as long as we stay healthy.”

— Brad Smithey—
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