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Yoakum football:Yoakum predicted to place runner up in District 13-3ADI

  • Football publication predicts playoff appearance for Bulldogs.
    Football publication predicts playoff appearance for Bulldogs.

    State football publication Dave Campbell’s Texas Football has foreseen another good year for the Yoakum Bulldogs.
    The ‘Dogs were bi-district finalists in 2021 after a third-place district finish and returns 17 lettermen and six starters on each side of the ball.
    DCTIF has predicted the ‘Dogs for second-place finish in 12-3ADI with Columbus thought to be the favorites for the district championship. Hitchcock has been predicted for third place and Hallettsville for the fourth and final playoff spot.
    Yoakum will be led by four-year starter and DCTF 12-3ADI Preseason Offensive MVP running back Jayden Jones, who rushed for around 1600 yards and also played linebacker.
    Yoakum should have a very solid defense led by lineman Tyjuan Garza, end Drake Dreel, linebacker Will Robbins and defensive backs Qyion Williams and KaDarius Price.
    Other players to watch are offensive-defensive lineman Bruno Gonzales, quarterback Donovan Toussant, wide receiver Quincy Elkins, offensive-defensive lineman Dane Knocke, offensive lineman Kenneth Long, wide receiver Cayson Fishbeck, wide receiver-defensive back  Corey Gomez, linebacker Zarion Cuellar, quarterback-defensive back Ty Gordon and linebacker Eric Gonzalez.