LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) Liberty Hill High School varsity football coach Jeff Walker died on Monday, according to the school district. Coach Kwame Cavil resigned, and South Grand Prairie Defensive Coordinator, Heldt, is taking over. Ive always looked up to Jeff as a role model. Tim Anuszkiewicz resigned after a 1-8 season. Recent game results are to the left; upcoming games to the right. Thomas had 108 yards on 11 carries. 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. endobj The UIL and MaxPreps.com have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from UIL sports available using MaxPrep's sports information system. We asked our fans to vote for the 3A Players of the Year for Texas HS Football Podcast: Championship Series. 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.. The Raiders struggled at 1-7 last year. Get exclusive insight from the best team of reporters in the Lone Star State! Art Biles, the former Baylor Bears coach, resigned after two seasons. Koy Detmer is moving on to coach Somerset. PREVIOUS STAFF (NEW POSITION) Head Coach - Hugh Freeze (head coach at Auburn) Walker left Liberty Hill in 2007 to become head coach at Rogers. This also gives us some closure on the limbo part of things. Coach Walker told her he did not want funeral or graveside services. p Fagan takes over, coming from Fort Bend Marshall where he was the Offensive Coordinator. He also spent time as the special teams coordinator during his tenure in Jefferson City. When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your account public profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. Im looking forward to getting to work, striving to get better and continuing to build champions, he said. %PDF-1.7 Mann takes over a Mustang team that went 12-1 last year. Always undersized as a football player, he used his speed and fearlessness to become an exceptional player. Waites coached his first All-American in 2013 when Eien Jacob picked off five passes to lead the team. As it turned out, Walker needed Liberty Hill more than Liberty Hill needed Walker. 2023 www.statesman.com. Liberty Hill, TX. He was 54-45 with the Wildcats. To read the 2022 season preview please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. The official Roster for the West Liberty University Hilltoppers. On those rosters, is the Panthers' new Offensive Line Coach 2009 Liberty Hill High School graduate Brandon Terry. Jeff told Kent he would be the perfect person to replace him if he lost his eight-year battle with kidney cancer. Willard was promoted from the Offensive Coordinator position. 463 followers. Required fields are marked *. Parr comes over from Lubbock Coronado where he was the Head Coach there. Detmer was 30-19 over 5 years. Colors: Purple & Gold. When autocomplete options are available, For taking the Panthers to the brink of the state championship game under tough circumstances, Kent Walker was named Class 5A co-coach of the year by the Texas Sports Writers Association. Calderon resigned, and Mireles, formerly the coach of Rio Grande City, takes over. <> There was never any doubt that hed come permanent (coach and AD) but interim is still interim. *Record tiebreakers are determined by each district through District Executive Committees. Bryan Oakes was 1-38 in 4 years. Life is about moments. Get the latest news and information about the Liberty Hill Panthers football from Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Liberty Head Football Coach Jamey Chadwell has completed his on-the-field coaching staff with the hiring of cornerbacks coach Dino Waites. Coaching was always his best medicine. 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. 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. 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. Kent walker, our 2020 Texas HS Football Coach of the Year, was officially named the permanent Head Coach. Walker did not want his death to affect the teams daily routines that he organized. It was a meeting that made Kent uncomfortable, but he listened. Liberty High School Football Liberty Football OVERALL 8-4 0.67 Win % LEAGUE 4-0 1st in League HOME6-2 AWAY2-2 NEUTRAL0-0 PF330 PA240 STREAK1L Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster Add missing athletes to the roster Post a Video Share team highlights with fans & media Make a Correction The following afternoon, players and coaches returned to practice with stickers that read JW attached to the back of their helmets. Jon is a Liberty Alum (2006 & 2009), originally from the Richmond, VA area. Walker was the offensive coordinator at Liberty Hill from 2002 to 2008 and was on staff during that title run. Lepsis resigned and former Senguin Head Coach takes over. His wife said he was heartbroken he had to miss on Friday night. 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. 2021-2022 Football Team Information. It was a Monday afternoon, a few hours before Jeff died. His final season his team outscored opponents by a combined 734-237. Instead, there will be a celebration of life ceremony after the season is over. On Tuesday night, the players had only one opponent in mind: Glenn. endobj The Panthers struggled in 2020 with a 1-9 record under Rusty Rohan. If you dont use it, the Bb footer will slide up. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. Albany State finished the year with a 10-2 record and was ranked No. Wk8 ypLvH, Gage has head coaching experience at S&S Consolidated. Head Coach & Athletic Director: Kent Walker Offensive Coordinator: John Hall Defensive Coordinator: Jordan Johns 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 Tolleson was the Defensive Coordinator for the state champion Denton Ryan Raiders. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Coach: Kent Walker Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. March 10 Liberty Hill Panthers Head Coach: Kent Walker Kent walker, our 2020 Texas HS Football Coach of the Year, was officially named the permanent Head Coach. Blake Boren, a 2006 Liberty Hill graduate who played high school basketball for his father, has served as an assistant basketball coach and a math teacher in the district since 2011. hO8t(4 So, when Jeff Walker took his final breath on Nov. 30, Panther football players and coaches were shocked. The hire also indicates that the Slot-T offense is there to stay at Liberty Hill. ;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'. Miranda Walker continues to honor her late husbands desire for privacy. Throughout the last eight years, he preferred to keep his private life away from the football field. <>/Metadata 148 0 R/ViewerPreferences 149 0 R/PageLabels 150 0 R>> Assistant Football Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coordinator 304-336-8028 304-336-8028: Johnny Bonar . Kent Walker knew he might become Liberty Hills new head football coach after a private conversation he had with his brother last fall. 1 0 obj Liberty Hill Football @LH_Panthers_FB . Please contact the Compliance Office if you have any questions regarding any of the information contained in the. It seems appropriate that the balance of Liberty Hills season will be led by the brother who adored him. Fortune comes over from Odessa Permian, where he was the OffensiveCoordinator. Fortune comes over from Odessa Permian, where he was the OffensiveCoordinator. Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, where he led the Eagles to a 13-1 record last season. Fikac was an assistant last year. The Wolves were 0-6 last year and 5-33 over the past 4 seasons under Alfonso Calderon. While the season remains important, losing a brother to cancer is much greater than what happens on the gridiron. Kent Walker gathered the players the following morning in the locker room to deliver the news. He has also been instrumental in the development of TraShaun Ward as a return man. Mann was an assistant last year with Cedar Hill. Josh Caraway will be a great addition to the Liberty coaching staff and community. Timeline Highlights Team Schedule. This is the disclaimer text. Liberty Hill piled up 408 yards rushing on 56 carries. 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. Liberty Head Football Coach Jamey Chadwell has completed his on-the-field coaching staff with the hiring of cornerbacks coach Dino Waites. 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. Thats the way he wanted it, Miranda said. "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@{( BREAKING: State 7-on-7 Tournament . Growing up our dad (the late Danny Walker) always pushed us in football, he said. The late Jeff Walker discussed the issue behind. Among the Liberty Hill faithful who applauded Kents promotion was Miranda Walker, Jeffs widow. 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. 2018-2019 Football Team Information. He was good at compartmentalizing things.. They were having a private chat in the hospital and Kent was visibly shaking. Walker takes over for longtime coach Jerry Vance, who announced his retirement in January. All rights reserved. Learn how coaches and fans can participate.
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