As with Class 5A, 4A and 3A, Dave Campbell’s Texas Football has analyzed and made preseason predictions for Class 2A Texas high school football teams across the Lone Star State.
Next up in the 2025 Texas high school football preseason predictions is Class 2A Division I.
In the Big Country and West Texas area, there are two 2A DI districts that feature two of the deepest districts in the greater Abilene area — District 4-2A DI and District 5-2A DI.
Before diving into DCTF’s predictions for these stacked West Texas districts, four Big Country teams earned spots in Dave Campbell’s preseason 2A DI statewide rankings.
Stamford took the top spot among Big Country squads at No. 5, followed closely by District 4-2A DI rivals Hawley (No. 19) and Cisco (No. 21). De Leon snagged the No. 11 spot in Dave Campbell’s 2A DI preseason rankings to pace District 5-2A DI teams followed by Hamilton at No. 13.
De Leon quarterback Heston Jobe and Hamilton linebacker Halston Haile were recognized by DCTF as the Preseason All-District Offensive and Defensive MVPs, respectively, in District 5-2A DI.
Meanwhile, Hawley tight end Camden Ables and Stamford defensive lineman Taegan Pimpton were also named to the DCTF Class 2A preseason all-state team.
Here is what Dave Campbell’s analyzed and predicted for the Big Country, Abilene-area’s Class 2A Division I districts.
District 4-2A DI
Preseason Offensive MVP – RB Brayden Jimenez, Stamford
Preseason Defensive MVP – ATH Camden Ables, Hawley
1. Stamford Bulldogs
Enrollment – 183.5
Head Coach – Wayne Hutchinson
Lettermen – Returning 13, Leaving 20
Starters returning – Offense 2; Defense 6
2024 Season Results – UIL state finalist, 15-1 overall; 5-0 district
2. Hawley Bearcats
Enrollment – 214
Head Coach – Mitch Ables
Lettermen – Returning 18, Leaving 12
Starters returning – Offense 6; Defense 5
2024 Season Results – Area finalist, 10-2 overall; 4-1 district
3. Cisco Loboes
Enrollment – 243
Head Coach – Kevin Stennett
Lettermen – Returning 15, Leaving 10
Starters returning – Offense 6; Defense 8
2024 Season Results – Regional semifinalist, 8-5 overall; 2-3 district
4. Anson Tigers
Enrollment – 207.5
Head Coach – Kyle Wheeler
Lettermen – Returning 14, Leaving 7
Starters returning – Offense 6; Defense 8
2024 Season Results – Area finalist, 8-4 overall; 3-2 district
5. Olney Cubs
Enrollment – 215
Head Coach – Chris Tobola
Lettermen – Returning 25, Leaving 4
Starters returning – Offense 8; Defense 8
2024 Season Results – 2-8 overall; 1-4 district
6. Abilene TLCA Eagles
Enrollment – 185
Head Coach – Steven Ward
Lettermen – Returning 20, Leaving 4
Starters returning – Offense 9; Defense 9
2024 Season Results – 0-10 overall; 0-5 district
District 5-2A DI
Preseason Offensive MVP – QB Heston Jobe, De Leon
Preseason Defensive MVP – LB Halston Haile, Hamilton
1. De Leon Bearcats
Enrollment – 204
Head Coach – Brennan Whitaker
Lettermen – Returning 19, Leaving 8
Starters returning – Offense 9; Defense 8
2024 Season Results – Area finalist, 7-5 overall; 4-1 district
2. Hamilton Bulldogs
Enrollment – 249
Head Coach – Ryan Marwitz
Lettermen – Returning 15, Leaving 10
Starters returning – Offense 6; Defense 6
2024 Season Results – UIL state semifinalist, 14-1 overall; 5-0 district
3. Coleman Bluecats
Enrollment – 232
Head Coach – John Elder
Lettermen – Returning 12, Leaving 10
Starters returning – Offense 6; Defense 5
2024 Season Results – Area finalist; 4-8 overall; 3-2 district
4. Ballinger Bearcats
Enrollment – 242
Head Coach – Bryan Gayoso
Lettermen – Returning 22, Leaving 7
Starters returning – Offense 7; Defense 7
2024 Season Results – Bi-district finalist, 5-6 overall; 2-3 district
5. Hico Tigers
Enrollment – 182
Head Coach – Britt Hart
Lettermen – Returning 12, Leaving 7
Starters returning – Offense 6; Defense 5
2024 Season Results – 5-5 overall; 1-4 district
6. Bangs Dragons
Enrollment – 243
Head Coach – Colton Buzzard
Lettermen – Returning 15, Leaving 9
Starters returning – Offense 8; Defense 5
2024 Season Results – 2-8 overall; 2-3 district
Statewide postseason picks
Class 2A Division I
Region I – Stamford over Panhandle
Region II – De Leon over Hamilton
Region III – Waskom over Garrison
Region IV – Refugio over Marlin
State Champion – Refugio
Andrew McCulloch covers Big Country area high school sports and Abilene Christian University sports for The Abilene Reporter-News. Reach him at sports@reporternews.com. Follow him on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, @ByAndyMcCulloch.
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