HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW DISTRICT 12-6A

Five storylines to watch

Goodbye and hello:

Realignment moved Atascocita, Kingwood and Summer Creek out of the district and brought in Lufkin, West Brook and Montgomery.

Long journey:

West Brook will travel good distances from Beaumont for district trips this season to play at College Park, Lufkin and Conroe. League coaches are puzzled about West Brook’s placement in this district, made up primarily of Conroe ISD teams.

Moving back up:

After a two-year hiatus, Lufkin returns to the state’s largest classification. The Panthers are talented enough – mainly at the skill positions – that they should be a factor in district.

Not the biggest:

Can Montgomery make a playoff push with only four total returning starters and lack of size? The Bears aren’t expected to start a defender over 200 pounds.

Versatile athletes:

College Park relies on a number of multi-sport athletes, including quarterback Jordan Turnquest, a three-year varsity basketball player.