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Plano West Wolves8-5A
Coach: Mike Hughes.
Lettermen R/L: 25/39.
2009: 5-6 DII bi-district finalist/3-3 district.
Starters returning O/D: 5/5.
Players to watch: OL Travis Cross (6-6, 270, 5.0), DE Nathan Broussard (6-4, 250, 4.6), OLB Justin Bass (6-3, 200, 4.6).
Top juniors: QB Carson Smith (6-4, 180, 4.7), OLB Bryce Cottrell (6-3, 180, 4.7).
Top sophomores: QB Richard Lagow (6-4, 180).
Other prospects: OL Cameron Arizaga, WR Ryan Doyle, WR Dax Daurich, RB Jarrett Horan, OL Bryson Roberson, DB Grant Cooper, DL Ryan Flinchbaugh, DL Cortiece Alexander.
2010 notes: The Wolves lose two star talents in DE Jackson Jeffcoat and QB Michael Pruneau, but good depth on both sides of the ball will again make them competitive. RB Kameron Haddock (53-289, 3 TDs) will be a centerpiece, while QB Smith will have a chance to post some impressive numbers in Plano West's explosive offense. His top target should end up being Doyle (28-413, 1 TD). Hulking OL Cross, one of the state's top prospects along the offensive line, anchors the trenches. Defensively, the Wolves will count on DE Broussard (74 tackles) to be the playmaker, while OLBs Bass and Cottrell should pile up tackles. DB Cooper (5 INTs) leads an inexperienced secondary.
