Central Bobcats begin Year 3 under head coach Mark Smith on Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:48 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The San Angelo Central Bobcats are set to kick off Year 3 under head coach Mark Smith with a matchup against Abilene High on Friday night at San Angelo Stadium. Last season, the Bobcats finished with an 8-4 record and made it to the area round of the playoffs. Central returns six starters on offense and five on defense, with senior quarterback Micah Smith being named the 2-6A Offensive Preseason Player of the Year. Texas Football magazine has predicted a third-place finish for the Bobcats in their district this year, behind Odessa Permian and Midland Lee. Coach Smith emphasized the importance of strong performance in the trenches as a key to the upcoming season.
- •Central Bobcats play Abilene High on Friday night.
- •Bobcats finished last season 8-4 overall.
- •Six offensive and five defensive starters return.
- •Micah Smith is the 2-6A Offensive Preseason Player of the Year.
- •Texas Football predicts Central to finish third in the district.
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — VIDEO: Central Bobcats are ready to kick off Year 3 under head coach Mark Smith
"SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The San Angelo Central Bobcats will begin Year 3 under head coach Mark Smith with the 100th matchup against Abilene High Friday night at San Angelo Stadium. The Bobcats finished 8-4 overall and 3-2 in District 2-6A last year, and they reached the area round of the playoffs. Central […]
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