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 2026 Texas high school football preseason predictions is Class 2A Division I.
In the Big Country and West Texas area, there are three 2A DI districts that feature a handful of the deepest districts in the greater Abilene area — District 4-2A DI, 5-2A DI and 7-2A 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.
Cisco took the top spot among Big Country squads at No. 4, followed closely by District 5-2A DI rivals Hawley (No. 11), De Leon (No. 18) and Anson (No. 24).
Sonora quarterback Aaron Segura and Ozona defensive back Kaleb Ramon were recognized by DCTF as the Preseason All-District Offensive and Defensive MVPs, respectively, in District 4-2A DI.
Hawley tight end/wide receiver Camden Ables and Cisco defensive end Garrett Offutt were named the Preseason All-District Offensive and Defensive MVPs in District 5-2A DI.
Mason athlete Slade Buell and Johnson City defensive tackles Carson Metcalf were selected as the Preseason All-District Offensive and Defensive MVPs in District 7-2A DI by DCTF
Hawley’s Camden Ables and De Leon’s Bryce Burkeen, meanwhile, 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 – QB Aaron, Segura
Preseason Defensive MVP – DB Kaleb Ramon, Ozona
1. Ozona Lions
Enrollment – 211
Head Coach – Jason Pitts
Lettermen – Returning 26, Leaving 17
Starters returning – Offense 8; Defense 6
2025 Season Results – Bi-district finalist, 10-1 overall; 5-0 district
2. Sonora Broncos
Enrollment – 199
Head Coach – Blake Weston
Lettermen – Returning 18, Leaving 8
Starters returning – Offense 9; Defense 7
2025 Season Results – Bi-district finalist, 7-4 overall; 3-2 district
3. Forsan Buffaloes
Enrollment – 197
Head Coach – Casey Thompson
Lettermen – Returning 21, Leaving 4
Starters returning – Offense 9; Defense 9
2025 Season Results – Bi-district finalist, 4-7 overall; 3-2 district
4. Christoval Cougars
Enrollment – 204
Head Coach – Tanner McLean
Lettermen – Returning 12, Leaving 14
Starters returning – Offense 4; Defense 5
2025 Season Results – Bi-district finalist, 4-7 overall; 2-3 district
5. Ballinger Bearcats
Enrollment – 236
Head Coach – Bryan Gayoso
Lettermen – Returning 17, Leaving 9
Starters returning – Offense 8; Defense 8
2025 Season Results – 3-7 overall; 0-5 district
6. Big Lake Reagan County Owls
Enrollment – 222
Head Coach – Kyle Brown
Lettermen – Returning 19, Leaving 7
Starters returning – Offense 9; Defense 8
2025 Season Results – 3-7 overall; 1-4 district
7. Colorado City Wolves
Enrollment – 234
Head Coach – Daniel Mejia
Lettermen – Returning 18, Leaving 5
Starters returning – Offense 9; Defense 8
2025 Season Results – 1-9 overall; 1-4 district
District 5-2A DI
Preseason Offensive MVP – TE/WR Camden Ables, Hawley
Preseason Defensive MVP – DL Garrett Offutt, Cisco
1. Cisco Loboes
Enrollment – 231
Head Coach – Kevin Stennett
Lettermen – Returning 22, Leaving 11
Starters returning – Offense 9; Defense 8
2025 Season Results – Regional finalist, 12-2 overall; 5-0 district
2. Hawley Bearcats
Enrollment – 212
Head Coach – Mitch Ables
Lettermen – Returning 21, Leaving 7
Starters returning – Offense 7; Defense 6
2025 Season Results – Area finalist, 8-4 overall; 4-1 district
3. De Leon Bearcats
Enrollment – 187
Head Coach – Brennan Whitaker
Lettermen – Returning 14, Leaving 16
Starters returning – Offense 6; Defense 6
2025 Season Results – Regional semifinalist; 9-4 overall; 4-1 district
4. Anson Tigers
Enrollment – 181
Head Coach – Kyle Wheeler
Lettermen – Returning 19, Leaving 10
Starters returning – Offense 8; Defense 6
2025 Season Results – Area finalist, 8-4 overall; 2-3 district
5. Hico Tigers
Enrollment – 194
Head Coach – Britt Hart
Lettermen – Returning 13, Leaving 7
Starters returning – Offense 7; Defense 7
2025 Season Results – Bi-district finalist, 6-5 overall; 2-3 district
6. Abilene TLCA Eagles
Enrollment – 187
Head Coach – Webb Murphy
Lettermen – Returning 13, Leaving 3
Starters returning – Offense 10; Defense 10
2025 Season Results – 0-10 overall; 0-5 district
District 7-2A DI
Preseason Offensive MVP – ATH Slade Buell, Mason
Preseason Defensive MVP – DT Carson Metcalf, Johnson City LBJ
1. Mason Punchers
Enrollment – 194
Head Coach – Wade Griffin
Lettermen – Returning 18, Leaving 7
Starters returning – Offense 9; Defense 8
2025 Season Results – Regional semifinalist, 10-4 overall; 5-0 district
2. San Saba Armadillos
Enrollment – 197
Head Coach – Andreas Aguirre
Lettermen – Returning 29, Leaving 6
Starters returning – Offense 7; Defense 7
2025 Season Results – Bi-district finalist, 6-5 overall; 3-2 district
3. Johnson City LBJ Eagles
Enrollment – 225
Head Coach – Brent Kornegay
Lettermen – Returning 23, Leaving 5
Starters returning – Offense 9; Defense 8
2025 Season Results – Bi-district finalist; 5-6 overall; 2-3 district
4. Brady Bulldogs
Enrollment – 232
Head Coach – Jaron Roberts
Lettermen – Returning 9, Leaving 18
Starters returning – Offense 4; Defense 5
2025 Season Results – 3A DII Bi-district finalist, 7-4 overall; 4-1 district
5. Bangs Dragons
Enrollment – 204
Head Coach – Colton Buzzard
Lettermen – Returning 10, Leaving 16
Starters returning – Offense 5; Defense 4
2025 Season Results – Bi-district finalist, 6-5 overall; 3-2 district
6. Coleman Bluecats
Enrollment – 212
Head Coach – John Elder
Lettermen – Returning 14, Leaving 12
Starters returning – Offense 6; Defense 6
2025 Season Results – 2-8 overall; 1-4 district
Statewide postseason picks
Class 2A Division I
Region I – Post over Panhandle
Region II – Cisco over Mason
Region III – Joaquin over San Augustine
Region IV – Ganado over Shiner
State Champion – Ganado
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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