Wednesday, March 6, 2013

RED SHIRT CLASS OF 2013!!!



Cullon Greene -Ath-  Lovejoy High School  

Another Metroplex standout, Cullon doesnt have to travel far to Sherman to become a 'Roo. Cullon brings the Kangaroo offense a multitude of talents as he will be leaned on to move the ball on the ground and through the air. As a 4A All District selection, Cullon did both for the Leopards, making him an attractive recruit to many schools in the Region. We are thrilled to death to have an athlete as talented as Cullon coming to Sherman!!!


Ben Bouchez - LB - McKinney Boyd

We could not be more happy about Ben joining us from the highly decorated program at McKinney Boyd. With him, Ben brings a long list of  career accomplishments including being named to the 2012 All Collin County football team in 2012. In the classroom, Ben was an Academic All State selection along with being named an AP scholar at MBHS. The 10-5A 1st Team All District selection will be leaned on to produce big things while in Grayson county!!! 



Brayden Brewer - LB - Richland

Austin College is proud to welcome Brayden Brewer to the Redshirt family!  Brayden is an extremely hard-hitting and physical linebacker who brings a hard nose mentality and a knack for finding the football to the talented Roos defense.  Brayden is a constant threat to offenses and earned the title of Team Captain and All-District Linebacker his senior season.  A player of Brayden's caliber will make the Redshirt defense even more fun to watch in the coming years!


Austin Ross - DL - Lubbock Cooper

The Roos welcome West Texas product Austin Ross to their football program.  Austin excelled during his career at Lubbock Cooper where he was a two-year starter at Defensive Line and was named a Captain his senior year.  Austin was also named Defensive MVP of the Week, two-time AJ Newspaper Defensive Team, and named to the ASCO All-Star Football Classic.  We couldn't be more excited to have such a great talent and hard worker on our defense for the next four years!



KC Jones - QB - Fairland (OK) 

The Roos are excited to announce another addition to the Austin College family from north of the Texas border!  KC Jones comes to Austin College from Fairland, Oklahoma where he was a standout in not just football, but also baseball and track.  KC's athleticism and talent earned him numerous honors during his football career at Fairland including being named to the All-District team twice, 2012 Co-Quarterback of the year, and the 2012 All-Star team.  KC's versatility running and throwing the football will make him a threat for years to come for the Roos!


Kendall St. Romain - DB - Mansfield Timberview

Kendall comes to Austin College from Mansfield Timberview where he was a standout on the Wolves defense.  Kendall's athleticism and ball-hawk mentality made him a headache for opposing offenses and earned him All-District honors from his defensive back position.  We are thrilled to have Kendall as a part of our Defense and football program for the next four years!



Kevin Ray Jr. - Ath - Denton Ryan 

The Kangaroos are excited to announce the addition of Kevin Ray Jr. to the Austin College football program!  Kevin comes from a Denton Ryan program that is one of the most well respected football programs in the entire state of Texas.  Kevin shined on offense at multiple positions and is always a threat with the ball in his hands.  He was so valuable to his team that he was awarded the Ryan Raider Fighting Heart Award by his teammates and coaches.  He was also extremely successful in the classroom and was named to the Academic All-State Team.  We anticipate big things from Kevin over the next four years!



Brady Taraba - LB - Whitewright

The Roos welcome Brady Taraba to the Austin College family from nearby Whitewright, TX.  During his time at Whitewright Brady shined on both offense and defense, earning All-District honors on both sides of the ball.  Brady lettered as a sophomore and and was a 2-year captain while helping lead Whitewright to a district title in 2010 and a playoff appearance in 2011.  Brady also shined in the classroom and was named First Team Academic All-State as a senior!  Brady's excellence on and off the field make him a highly valuable addition to the Austin College Football program!!!



Andrew Dudasko - DL - Cistercian 

The Roos are excited to welcome Andrew Dudasko to the Reshirt Defense! Andrew comes to Austin College from Cistercian after a successful senior season where he helped Cistercian march all the way to the State Semi-Finals.  Andrew was a three year starter and was named Defensive Player of the Week numerous times for his team this season.  He was also named Offense-Defense All American and played in the Offense-Defense All American All Star Game. The sky is the limit for Andrew as a member of the Roos over the next four years!


Logan Harper - RB - Goldthwaite 

The Roos welcome Logan Harper to the Austin College family as a member of the 2013 recruiting class!  Logan is coming off of an extremely successful senior campaign where he was named a First Team All-District selection from his running back position.  Logan also played key role in Goldthwaite's run as District Champs and  State Quarter-Finalists his senior year and Area-Finalists his Junior year.  We couldn't be happier to have Logan's talents and winning attitude the next four years!



James Hemen - LB - South Grand Prairie 

James Hemen joins the Redshirts from the well-respected Metroplex program of South Grand Prairie High School.  James will join fellow talented SGP alum, Brooks Ward, at the linebacker position this coming season.  James was an All-District selection in an extremely tough and competitive 5A district.  His nose for the football and great instincts will make the Roos defense a headache for future opponents in the coming years!


Kolton Blakley - DL - Durant, OK

Austin College Football is proud to announce Kolton Blakley as a new member of the Redshirt family! Kolton comes to Austin College from just up the road in Durant, Oklahoma where he completed a high school career filled with honors and accolades.  Kolton was a four-year letterman and a three-year starter for the Lions and was named to the 2012 All-District Team from his Defensive Line position.  He was also a 2012 Team Captain and was named Player of the Week this past year 3 separate times!  We look forward to what the future has in store for Kolton as a member of the Roos!



Spencer Moore - Athlete - Cedar Hill

The Roos are extremely excited to welcome Spencer Moore to the Redshirt family!  Spencer comes to Sherman from 5A perennial powerhouse Cedar Hill High School and is coming off a trip to the Texas State  5A Championship.  Spencer was also named Church's Scholar Athlete of the Week by Gameday DFW for his great work both on and off the field.  We couldn't be more excited to add a great football player and an experienced winner!



Colt Wooley - LB - Whitesboro

Austin College is thrilled to welcome Colt Wooley to the Redshirt Defense.  Colt is a highly decorated linebacker out of the nearby town of Whitesboro.  He is a two-time All-District Honoree and was also named his high school's I Am Third Award and the Fighting Heart Award.  Colt also helped lead Whitesboro to the playoffs for the first time in over 100 years in 2011 and in 2012 helped the Bearcats go to the playoffs again while winning their first Co-District Championship ever.  We are excited to add another talented athlete who also brings a winning attitude to our program! 




Tad Howard - QB - Lake Country Christian

We are thrilled to announce Tad Howard as the newest addition to the Austin College Football Family!  Tad earned All-District Honors his junior and senior season while playing quarterback for Lake Country Christian.  Tad also is an extremely hard worker in the classroom and is a member of the National Honor Society.  The sky is the limit for Tad and we are so excited to add another potential game-changer to the Red Shirt offense!




Tanner Howard - WR - Lake Country Christian

The Roos are excited to welcome Tanner Howard as a new member to the Red Shirt family!  Tanner is coming off a highly successful high school career on and off the field.  He earned All-District honors on both sides of the ball during his Junior and Senior seasons and was also named the Most Versatile Player Award for Lake Country Christian this past season.  Tanner also excels in the classroom and was a member of the National Honor Society.  We can't wait to see what the future holds for Tanner here at Austin College!




Jake Whitaker - OL - Forney

The Roos are extremely excited to have Jake Whitaker join the Redshirts offensive line in the 2013 season.  Jake finished up his high school career at Forney this past season after earning Second Team All-District Honors.  With his physical reputation, Jake will be a valuable addition to the the 2013 Roos offense!!!