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Scott Ponder aims to guide Alto to playoffs this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:59 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Scott Ponder aims to guide Alto to playoffs this season

Summary

Scott Ponder is set to lead the Alto Yellowjackets in their football season opener on August 28 against Groveton. The team has not made the playoffs since 2021, but players like quarterback Camdyn Almond and safety AJ Buckingham express confidence in Ponder's leadership and the team's potential. Ponder, who previously coached at Mount Enterprise, believes the community's strong football culture will help raise the team's performance this year. Alto's senior players are determined to make a significant postseason run. The Yellowjackets are expected to be competitive within their district this season, buoyed by a strong senior class.

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By the Numbers

•Alto opens the season against Groveton on August 28.
•The team last reached the playoffs in 2021.
•Coach Ponder previously led Mount Enterprise to three playoff appearances.
•Senior players have experience starting since their freshman year.
•The community expects Alto to perform well this season.

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2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Scott Ponder looks to lead Alto back to the playoffs for the first time since 2021

What they're saying

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ALTO, Texas (KETK) – Alto head football coach Scott Ponder hasn’t had to do much motivating since he arrived on campus earlier this year. “We wanna win. We wanna be a good team. I mean, we got a ways to go but the ‘want to’ is there. And that’s the number one thing you gotta have,” Ponder […]
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