Wade Wilson

After defeating Class 2A Highland Park in their opener last year, the Bucks lost five straight.

They remained in the hunt for a playoff berth until a late-season 12-7 loss at home to Boys Ranch. However, they regrouped the following week and won at Bovina, knocking the Mustangs out of the playoff picture.

They return only three offensive and three defensive starters. The nondistrict schedule is a tough one that includes four consecutive opponents (Panhandle, Clarendon, Wheeler and Wellington) that reached the playoffs a year ago.

Team Stats

2008 Record: 3-7 overall, 2-3 in District 3-1A.

Returning Experience: 10 lettermen, three offensive and three defensive starters.

Players To Watch: Cody Brown, OL-DL; Blake Owens, RB-DL; Andy Flores, RB-LB; Braden Montgomery, QB-LB; Tyler Frick, QB-DB; Tanner Auldridge, RB-DL.

Promising Newcomers: Blake West, WR-DB; Tyler Kimbley, OL-DL; Nathan Story, WR-DB; Roland Newman, QB-DB; Cody Schiffman, OL-DL.

Basic Offense: Multiple Pro.

Basic Defense: 4-2-5.

Keys To Success: The Bucks must stay healthy through a tough nondistrict schedule and try to gain confidence with a young team that lacks experience.

High School Enrollment: 124.

2008 JV record: none.

Playoff History: 1949, 1957 (regional), 1958 (state champion), 1964, 1965 (state runner-up), 1966 (quarterfinals), 1969, 1970 (regional), 1971 (state semifinals), 1984 (regional), 1988 (state champion), 1993, 1997 (area), 2000, 2001, 2006 (area), 2007 (regional).