Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine recently sent out their 2022-23 season preview guide with Dublin Lions predicted to take third in District 5-3A.
The publication picked Eastland and Jacksboro for the number one and two spots and Millsap, Comanche and Merkel as places 4, 5 and 6 respectively.
Quarterback Chris Teten was also chosen as the preseason offensive MVP with the magazine noting “Teten took a massive step forward last year and led the Lions on the deepest playoff run in school history.”
The publication noted Coach Greg Hardcastle will have to reorganize after losing 18 seniors and 15 starters and expects Dalan Rasberry and Cooper Pickett to step up as senior leaders. However, the magazine pickers said the performance of the “talented junior class” will make much of the difference in whether the Lions fail or succeed.
Campbell’s also called out these other players to watch: Cameron Patton, Noah Thompson, Buddy Gauna, Jacen Hines, Collin Clendenin, Aidan Hernandez, Aiden Salyer, Lucas Azua, Kaden Gaitan and Elijah Gonzales.