Thomas had 108 yards on 11 carries. Instead, there will be a celebration of life ceremony after the season is over. | Football. Throughout the last eight years, he preferred to keep his private life away from the football field. You can use this area for legal statements, copyright information, a mission statement, etc. Vance finished with a 155-46 record during his 16 seasons and led the Panthers to two state championships in 2006 and 2007. Walker left Liberty Hill in 2007 to become head coach at Rogers. 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. After Jeff died on Nov. 30, Kent guided the Panthers on an emotional run through the playoffs, which ended with a 62-61 loss to Crosby in a Class 5A DII state semifinal game. On Tuesday night, the players had only one opponent in mind: Glenn. Coach: Jefferson Walker He described the meeting as the toughest thing Ive ever had to do as a coach. *Record tiebreakers are determined by each district through District Executive Committees. You cant win six playoff games if you dont win the opener. He never told his players or coaching staff about the intense pain he was feeling throughout his body. He takes over for Kubiak, who left to take a position with the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. The Raiders struggled at 1-7 last year. . Kent Walker knew he might become Liberty Hills new head football coach after a private conversation he had with his brother last fall. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). With his wife Sarah and son Eli by his side, Kent Walker, 42, was selected as the districts new athletic director and head football coach of the Panthers on Monday night. Many players bowed their heads, openly sobbing. Liberty High School Football Liberty Football OVERALL 2-8 0.20 Win % DISTRICT 2-4 5th in District HOME1-4 AWAY1-4 NEUTRAL0-0 PF180 PA306 STREAK1W Contribute to the Team Complete the Schedule Add missing games to the schedule Complete the Roster Add missing athletes to the roster Add a Team Photo Give fans a look at the team Post a Video San Angelo Central. Kent Walker said he thought about his brother when he was selected to take over Liberty Hill athletics from a field of three candidates. Simper comes from Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, where he led the Eagles to a 13-1 record last season. Walker told the players he was proud of their effort. Waites was a former standout safety for Carson-Newman for three seasons. Ive lost my mom (Pamela Lingle), dad (Danny Walker) and now my brother, and Im sure they would be very proud of me right now, Kent said Tuesday. 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. Kent Walker said there have been no speeches about winning state for Jeff. Waites was named the AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year for his efforts as Carson-Newmans defensive backs and special teams coach in 2013. . 2022 1A Division 2 UIL State Football Champions: We asked our fans to vote for the 2A Players of the Year for We asked our fans to vote for the 1A Players of the Year for Photo via Michael Bancale/ Austin American-Statesman. Bookmark this link as we will update the Liberty football coaching staff as hires are made and also track where the previous staff ends up. 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 Activate scroll left and scroll right buttons to load more games. Kent Walker, who now utilizes his brothers office, has been named Liberty Hills interim head coach. Wk8 ypLvH, $.zz0AzVcp#uZ@$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(. Coaching was always his best medicine. Josh Caraway will be a great addition to the Liberty coaching staff and community. LIBERTY HILL FOOTBALL CAMP Grades 6th-9th July 26th, 27th, & 28th Panther Stadium PANTHER FOOTBALL Kent Walker (512) 217-0677 PANTHER CAMP Dear Panthers, My name is Kent Walker, I'm the head football coach for the Liberty Hill Panthers. Davis moved over from San Angelo Central. Texas HS Football State Champions: 1920-2022, 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. The official Football Coach List for the Shepherd University Rams. Special Teams Coordinator Longoria takes over. He was second in the SAC with the tally as the transfer garnered All-American honors from Don Hansens Football Gazette. hO8t(4 Learn how coaches and fans can participate. That was his game plan for fighting through this. The Bulldogs went 0-10 last year. Liberty Hill Following the death of his brother, Jeff Walker, during last season's run to the Class 5A DII semifinals, former defensive coordinator Kent Walker became interim head coach of. 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. 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. Coach Jason Heath resigned after 9 solid seasons of building the program. Liberty Hill - 5A Division 2. Get exclusive insight from the best team of reporters in the Lone Star State! Waites comes to Liberty after spending the 2022 season just over the Blue Ridge Mountains as the safeties coach at VMI. Willard was promoted from the Offensive Coordinator position. Growing up our dad (the late Danny Walker) always pushed us in football, he said. Koy Detmer is moving on to coach Somerset. Get to know him, and youll see what Im talking about. The Wildcats in their second year under head coach Brent Davis could be even . Before he left the room, Jeff repeated a two-word phrase that Kent will never forget. endobj While his football responsibility has expanded exponentially, he took time to reflect on his brothers life and what he meant to him. On those rosters, is the Panthers' new Offensive Line Coach 2009 Liberty Hill High School graduate Brandon Terry. Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Ernie McCook: Head Coach emccook@shepherd.edu: 304-876-5481 304-876-5481: Assistant Football Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coordinator 304-336-8028 304-336-8028: Johnny Bonar . Walker was the offensive coordinator at Liberty Hill from 2002 to 2008 and was on staff during that title run. DeArman takes over for Gary Robinson. Coach Seth Parr resigned to go to Anna. We asked our fans to vote for the 3A Players of the Year for Texas HS Football Podcast: Championship Series. The official staff directory for the West Liberty University Hilltoppers Skip To Main . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Created by CaroneDesigns Coach Walker told her he did not want funeral or graveside services. The 2023 Texas State 7-on-7 Tournament will return to College Station this summer. https://twitter.com/LHpanthers/status/834956787912695809. It was the right thing to do, she said. 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. pZ{NdNIuz^X-O#>Uu E 5`=e" L4^ qtJb?v=" N)pD=J)U\!I$#A($). We asked our fans to vote for the 3A Players of the Year for Texas HS Football Podcast: Championship Series. As it turned out, Walker needed Liberty Hill more than Liberty Hill needed Walker. <>/Metadata 148 0 R/ViewerPreferences 149 0 R/PageLabels 150 0 R>> For taking the Panthers to the brink of the state championship game under tough circumstances, Kent Walker was named Class 5A co-coach of the year by the Texas Sports Writers Association. His passion of the Flames helped lead him to start ASeaofRed.com in 2012. "p~n{~#p8i?9t}`n Z9NpP> NpP'|.U7N/?%?N3U(l}~8h$z8AxIv:XpzclN3Z]de=i>Ox9Y`p:5xipIiCZ3Z*#0qnEf2i 8%pg, zp+%\wN:2R|k-V%W#KUkTX[/ZW!lrL8&ndu'B"prA~~X;bbG7g ;87w9@sLkr`9F/,P/Ppv5pl[}Im5J}@J&}OLi]t0Z%f E .Zsa}m;~3_rJE{K0@{( use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Coach Kwame Cavil resigned, and South Grand Prairie Defensive Coordinator, Heldt, is taking over. Dave Campbell's Texas Football reveals its 2023 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high school football program. Liberty Hill Football's Tweets. Liberty Hill piled up 408 yards rushing on 56 carries. Coach: Kent Walker Assistant Coach(es): . Football is what they live for. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Mascot: Panthers Coach Walker was 52 years old. Once your account is created, you'll be logged-in to this account. With a vacancy at the position of Offensive Line Coach, Liberty Hill's new Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Jeff Walker looked to the rosters of the Panther football team he won two State Championships with in 2006 and 2007. Community Connector School Program presented by Optimum, Mr. Texas Football Player of the Year Award, North Texas Dance Team Spotlight presented by Children's Health, San Antonio Inspirational Coach of the Week, San Antonio Student Trainer Program Spotlight, Texas Children's Training Staff Superstars Award, become a Dave Campbells Texas Football Insider. It's. Colors: Purple & Gold. March 10 Liberty Hill Panthers Head Coach: Kent Walker Kent walker, our 2020 Texas HS Football Coach of the Year, was officially named the permanent Head Coach. Your email address will not be published. His final season his team outscored opponents by a combined 734-237. Liberty Hill Football @LH_Panthers_FB . It was kind of a neat thing being Jeff Walkers younger brother growing up. ;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'. Per Chuck Licata via the Austin American-Statesman, Walker was working within the Liberty Hill School District as a teacher. ].(shA13|r~EQ m=W+.s#vK1&Snq78`K*?59L2~ER3 He was a preseason All-SAC selection twice and helped the Eagles record a 10-1 record in 2007. Colors: Purple & Gold. He is a dedicated Christian man who will make a positive impact wherever he lives. Liberty had just agreed to pay Freeze an average of $5 million per year in a new deal signed prior to his departure.