Hugh Freeze is now the head coach at Auburn, and there will be plenty of turnover on the Liberty football staff. It was kind of a neat thing being Jeff Walkers younger brother growing up. Coach Walker was 52 years old. Wk8 ypLvH, Her husband was a private man. All rights reserved. The Panthers, who entered with just 28 pass attempts all season, completed 1 of 2 passes for 5 yards.. DeArman comes over from Arlington Bowie where he led them to an 8-2 record last season. I always admired him growing up. Despite the Bobcats going 5-6 last year, they were 95-46 under Brent Davis over his 12 years. Jeff told Kent he would be the perfect person to replace him if he lost his eight-year battle with kidney cancer. Coaching was always his best medicine. Coach Jason Heath resigned after 9 solid seasons of building the program. We, as coaches, will coach each athlete like we would want someone to coach our son or daughter. We will miss him a lot at our church. A football program that already owns two state championships only has one team goal and these players know they have a chance to repeat history. Liberty Hill High School - Boys Varsity Football. Coach: Jefferson Walker The following afternoon, players and coaches returned to practice with stickers that read JW attached to the back of their helmets. Robinson struggled at Joshua with a 4-25 record. 4 0 obj Klein Oaks struggled this year, but they went 20-6 over the previous two seasons under Jason Glenn. Waites was named the AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year for his efforts as Carson-Newmans defensive backs and special teams coach in 2013. Walker told the players he was proud of their effort. Former Liberty Hill coach Jerry Vance said Walker was demanding as a coach and that helped him become successful. Many players bowed their heads, openly sobbing. The Wolves were 0-6 last year and 5-33 over the past 4 seasons under Alfonso Calderon. San Angelo Central. It seems appropriate that the balance of Liberty Hills season will be led by the brother who adored him. Please contact the Compliance Office if you have any questions regarding any of the information contained in the. Timeline Highlights Team Schedule. His final season his team outscored opponents by a combined 734-237. To see player spotlights please become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. Kent Walker knew he might become Liberty Hill's new head football coach after a private conversation he had with his brother last fall. It's. He previously served as the head coach at Rogers up until 2014. Only a few family members knew he had one kidney removed eight years ago and that his cancer had reached Stage IV. The Cougars went 0-10 in 2019 and then went 11-2 last year under Joe Lepsis. He was second in the SAC with the tally as the transfer garnered All-American honors from Don Hansens Football Gazette. Webber was the Defensive Coordinator atEmory Rains last season. Life is about relationships you build along the way. He wanted to be known simply as a coach. Texas HS Football State Champions: 1920-2022, Chuck Licata via the Austin American-Statesman, 2022 3A Fan Vote All-Texas High School Football Team, TXHSFB Podcast Championship Edition: Benjamin Mustangs, 2022 2A Fan Vote All-Texas High School Football Team, Texas HS Football Fan Vote Player Of The Year. Skip To Main Content Pause All . Fortune comes over from Odessa Permian, where he was the OffensiveCoordinator. During his tenure as a head coach, Walker only missed one game for health reasons. 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. BREAKING: State 7-on-7 Tournament . pZ{NdNIuz^X-O#>Uu E 5`=e" L4^ qtJb?v=" N)pD=J)U\!I$#A($). Copyright 2023 Liberty University Athletics. Walker, who was hired in 2017, guided several. 2 0 obj Liberty had just agreed to pay Freeze an average of $5 million per year in a new deal signed prior to his departure. The courage he has displayed, I wanted to shout from the rooftops everything he has had to go through, but Jeff would have none of that, she said. Get to know him, and youll see what Im talking about. Assistant Coach(es): Jordan Johns-DC, John Hall-OC, Rudy Acevedo, Josh Blake, Matthew Bridges, Kyle Buescher, Tommy Foster, Carlos Garza, Scott Hawkins, Steven Hutcherson, Paul Kilby, David Seaborn, JC Garcia, Howdy Byars, Wade Gilliam, Lance Jones, John Mason, Eddie McNeill, Justin Ortiz, Drew David, Will Reeder, Michael Scott, Kyle Vineyard, Josh Woodbury Liberty Hill's stats have been entered for the 63-43 win vs. Flour Bluff on 12/2/2022 7:00 PM. Tolleson was the Defensive Coordinator for the state champion Denton Ryan Raiders. 1 in the country in total defense (199.2 yards allowed per game). The Panthers struggled in 2020 with a 1-9 record under Rusty Rohan. $.zz0AzVcp#uZ@$rPGnxpf #qE}FMor(p7KH w 3\=38\klq0]+`h!f_ {o a).pmeC^I =@~O/WPJ(srI?B^$_Uo^A#h.#YKD{Gi#41lKIgB ]r(. Thats the way he wanted it, Miranda said. Walker was the offensive coordinator at Liberty Hill from 2002 to 2008 and was on staff during that title run. His final season his team outscored opponents by a combined 734-237. We also get your email address to automatically create an account for you in our website. Kent Walker knew he might become Liberty Hills new head football coach after a private conversation he had with his brother last fall. Get the latest news and information about the Liberty Hill Panthers football from Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Coach Mike Dormady resigned, and former Whitehouse Head Coach, Gold, takes over. They were having a private chat in the hospital and Kent was visibly shaking. 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 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. 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. Your Liberty Hill Panthers win 35-14 vs Lockhart. Your email address will not be published. Walker takes over for longtime coach Jerry Vance, who announced his retirement in January. 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. endobj Coach Walker told her he did not want funeral or graveside services. Kent Walker said he thought about his brother when he was selected to take over Liberty Hill athletics from a field of three candidates. endobj Liberty Hill, Texas Liberty Hill Football's Tweets. Liberty Hill piled up 408 yards rushing on 56 carries. Mann takes over a Mustang team that went 12-1 last year. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. Coach: Kent Walker The playoffs start this weekend. Kent Walker said his brother grew up tough. <> We will continue to build champions for the future through hard work and toughness. ].(shA13|r~EQ m=W+.s#vK1&Snq78`K*?59L2~ER3 Per Chuck Licata via the Austin American-Statesman, Walker was working within the Liberty Hill School District as a teacher. He was a preseason All-SAC selection twice and helped the Eagles record a 10-1 record in 2007. Liberty Hill senior Blake Simpson rumbled for a 25-yard touchdown on the next play, but he fumbled the ball on the two-point conversion, giving the Cougars a berth in the state title game. Football; State Championships; Liberty Hill - 2018-2019; Liberty Hill - 4A Division 1. 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.. Detmer was 30-19 over 5 years. The latest Tweets from Liberty Hill HS (@LibertyHillHS). Walker was the offensive coordinator at Liberty Hill from 2002 to 2008 and was on staff during that title run. We have provided a detailed outline explaining the procedures related to each topic. vU*em-+G$Dd88GgPrQV/*nv-7{qguJp }298.pz z :F*abVjJPydxz1a;8ajyf7>8B2! <> Walker originally joined the Liberty Hill staff in 2004, where he served as the offensive coordinator from 2004 to 2007 and helped lead the Panthers to back-to-back . He took over as the. ;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'. Davis is just 5 wins shy of 200 career Texas high school football head coaching wins. 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. Dave Campbell's Texas Football reveals its 2023 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high school football program. Ive always looked up to Jeff as a role model. Always undersized as a football player, he used his speed and fearlessness to become an exceptional player. He took over as the coach mid-season when his brother Jeff Walker, passed away. Everyone associated with Liberty Hill football knew Walker had battled kidney cancer since 2012, but he always bounced back from periodic medical issues. Head Coach Hugh Freeze (head coach at Auburn), Co-Offensive Coordinator/QB Coach Kent Austin (expected to join staff at Auburn), Co-Offensive Coordinator/WR Coach Maurice Harris (expected to become OC at Jackson State), Tight Ends Ben Aigamaua (tight ends coach at Auburn), Offensive Line Chris Klenakis (expected to become OC at Kennesaw State), Defensive Line Jeremy Garrett (DL Coach at Auburn), Co-Defensive Coordinator/LB Coach Josh Aldridge (linebackers coach at Auburn), Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Jack Curtis (remained at Liberty), Special Teams Coordinator Tanner Burns (special teams analyst at Auburn), Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Dominic Studzinski (expected to join staff at Auburn), Graduate Assistant Offense Cullen Casey (OL grad assistant at Wisconsin), Graduate Assistant Offense Michael Chorowicz (not expected to be retained at Liberty), Graduate Assistant Defense DeVon Brown (TBD), Graduate Assistant Defensive Line Malik Slater (TBD), Chief of Staff Matt Bevins (Chief of Staff at Auburn), Assistant AD for Football Operations CJ Holden (Director of Football Ops at UCF), Director of Football Nutrition Danielle Gillen (expected to join staff at Auburn), Director of Spiritual Development Ed Gomes (will remain at Liberty), Director of Football Business Affairs Peyton Ferguson (TBD), Director of External Relations/Pro Liaison Jovon Hubbard (TBD), Director of Football Recruiting and Personnel Ethan Johnson (expected to join staff at Auburn), Director of Player Personnel AK Mogulla (GM at Auburn), Director of Scouting Tim Baggett (Director of Scouting at Auburn), Director of Recruiting Analytics and Operations Kennedy Harvey (director of recruiting analytics and operations at Auburn), Assistant Director of Player Personnel Grant Miller (TBD), Assistant Director of Scouting Isaac Ijalana (TBD), Assistant Director of On-Campus Recruiting Jennifer Tull (remains at Liberty as director of on campus recruiting), Senior Athletic Trainer Barry Finke (expected to remain at Liberty), Assistant Athletic Trainer Alex Fleming (TBD), Assistant Athletic Trainer Alexander Logwood (TBD), Assistant AD for Equipment Services Ryan Carr (TBD), Associate Director of Equipment Services Dale Usry (TBD), Director of Football Video Will Reid (TBD), Graduate Assistant Football Video Kyle Robison (TBD), Assistant Director of Football Video Ben Barron (TBD), Offensive Analyst Logan Bradley (Offensive Analyst at Auburn), Senior Defensive Analyst Jordan Cantrell (TBD), Offensive Analyst Jesse Stone (Senior Offensive Analyst at Auburn), Defensive Analyst Robert Bala (LBs at Liberty), Assistant Quality Control Analyst Alex Jackson (TBD), Assistant Football Strength Coach BJ Hayes (expected to join staff at Auburn), Assistant Football Strength Coach Anthony Henderson (TBD), Assistant Football Strength Coach Bob Marco (TBD), Assistant Football Strength Coach Chris Terry (TBD), Head Coach Jamey Chadwell (HC Coastal Carolina), Co-OC & Quarterbacks Willy Korn (QBs & Co-OC at Coastal Carolina), Wide Receivers Tony Washington (WRs at West Virginia), Tight Ends Cody Ladutko (TEs at Coastal Carolina), Co-OC & Running Backs Newland Isaac (RBs & Co-OC at Coastal Carolina), Offensive Line Bill Durkin (OL at Coastal Carolina), Co-DC & Defensive Line Skylor Magee (DL at Coastal Carolina), Linebackers Robert Bala (defensive analyst at Liberty), Defensive Backs Dino Waites (DBs at VMI), Special Teams Coordinator Kyle Krantz (special teams analyst Missouri), Director of Football Speed, Strength and Conditioning Chad Scott, Offensive Line Grad Assistant Trey Carter (offensive grad assistant Coastal Carolina), Senior Quality Control Defense/Safeties Aaron Fierbaugh (inside LBs at Coastal Carolina), Quality Control Defense/Outside Linebackers Will Paruta (defensive analyst at Coastal Carolina), Quality Control Special Teams Josh Caraway (Special Teams analyst at Coastal Carolina), Offensive Analyst (RBs) Slade Carroll (grad assistant Coastal Carolina), Defensive Analyst Teddy Gallagher (defensive grad assistant Coastal Carolina), Chief of Staff Brad Queen (chief of staff at Coastal Carolina), Director of Player Personnel Colton Korn (Director of Player Personnel at Coastal Carolina), Assistant Director of Player Personnel Bobby Ruff (Inside LBs at the Citadel), Director of Recruiting Devon Doyle (Director of Recruiting at Coastal Carolina), Director of Scouting Jeremiah Bogan (East/West Shrine Bowl Scout), Director On Campus Recruiting Jennifer Tull, Player Personnel/Scouting Assistant Ryan Roberts. He was good at compartmentalizing things.. 3 0 obj Handbooks & Manuals for Academic Contests. 2022 Football Coaching Staff. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Offensive Coordinator Gage takes over for Tim Teykl, who resigned as coach for racially insensitive comments. At Carson-Newman, he guided the wide receivers for one year before moving to the defensive side to coach the Eagles secondary for the next seven seasons. Gage has head coaching experience at S&S Consolidated. Waites comes to Liberty after spending the. Colors: Purple & Gold. Simper comes from Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, where he led the Eagles to a 13-1 record last season. Davis moved over from San Angelo Central. He had to work throughout high school to help the family make ends meet. "Liberty Hill is a place where expectations to be successful are the norm. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. The Liberty football coaching staff had its largest turnover in Hugh Freeze's three seasons at the helm. 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 hO8t(4 Walker left Liberty Hill in 2007 to become head coach at Rogers. While his football responsibility has expanded exponentially, he took time to reflect on his brothers life and what he meant to him. Glenn has moved into an administrative role and the coaching position is open. Walker left Liberty Hill in 2007 to become head coach at Rogers. 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. Our rankings may not reflect individual tiebreaker scenarios. Most of them sat in front of their lockers for a half hour after Walker left the room, still absorbing the words they did not want to hear. LIBERTY HILL, Texas (KXAN) Liberty Hill High School varsity football coach Jeff Walker died on Monday, according to the school district. The biggest thing Jeff ever taught me was take care of the kids first and everything else will fall into place, Kent said during a practice break on Tuesday. News and events for Liberty Hill High School students, parents, teachers and community. Among the Liberty Hill faithful who applauded Kents promotion was Miranda Walker, Jeffs widow. With bright eyes and a tight-lipped smile, the 52-year-old head coach did not know if he would make it through a six-week playoff grind.