| JACOB AMIE #5 WIDE RECEIVER 6’4” 222 LBS.
Jacob is the son of Lynetta Edwards and Albert Lacy and he has one brother, Jeremiah. He is a member of Sharon 7th Day Adventist Church. The most influential person in Jacob’s life is Charmyst Amie. Jacob is a 3rd year returning Letterman playing as Wide Receiver. He is ranked as #10 Receiver in the state and #36 in the nation. One of Jacob’s favorite memories as a member of REL team is winning State Championship of 2004, and his aspirations for 2006 is to go back to state. Jacob’s size and his ability to catch is what he considers his strength. Not only does he participate on the REL football team, he has played on REL Basketball team for 3 years as well. One of his favorite college teams to watch is Texas Tech and he plans to attend there after graduating and wants to major in business. Jacob’s favorite subject is math and his hobbies include sports, music, and playing video games. He says that being a Red Raider has taught him to be all that you can be, and his advice to a younger player is to work hard and cherish everyday as your last. Jacob admires George Faber as an athlete because he feels that George works hard at all time at everything he does, and he admires Coach Wynn as his favorite coach because he demands the best and cares for you as a person, not just a football player. Jacob says that his goal in life is to be successful in some way, and his favorite quote is“If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter” <back to players> |
JERRY AMIE #8 WIDE RECEIVER 6’5” 189 LBS.
Jerry is the son of Keatha Moore, and has one younger brother and 2 sisters. Jerry is entering his first playing on REL football team, playing on the offensive line as a Receiver. Blocking is what he does best on the football field and he considers his strength as having the ability to catch the ball. As a 2-year Letterman for REL basketball team, Jerry has received honors earning Defensive player of the year 1st Team All District. One of Jerry’s college teams that he looks at the most is USC and his favorite mascot is the Texas Longhorns. History is his favorite subject in school and he says being a Red Raider has taught him to stay focused. He considers his mom and Alan Johnson as the most influential people in his life and he admires Terrell Owens as an athlete because of his quickness. He admires Coach Wynn and Coach Fleet as his favorite coaches because they seem to care for you as a person. Jerry’s plans after graduation is to go to college and be successful. His favorite saying is “How ya feelin’ Red”. <back to players> |
JOSHUA BATTEE #28 TAILBACK/FULLBACK 5’11” 205 LBS.
Joshua, a 1-year returning letterman, is the son of Ruthie Battee. He is the youngest of one brother, Byron and one sister, Nacole. Joshua is a member of Berry’s Temple. In addition to football, Joshua has been on the track team for three years. The most influential people in his life are his Mother and the coaches. His favorite subject is Math and he enjoys music. Modeling is what Joshua considers to be his best non-athletic talent. Joshua’s plan for the future is to be successful. His academic goal is to graduate high school. After graduation he wants to attend Virginia Tech and seek a degree in Accounting. He sees his greatest achievement was getting through the 11th grade. Joshua feels that what he does best on the football field is, ‘pray’ and he considers his vision and cut back abilities to be his strengths. His aspirations for the 2006 football season are to make it to the play-offs and win another State Title. The one thing Joshua likes most about football is just playing the game. The college team that he likes to watch the most is Virginia Tech and his favorite mascot is Hokie. Making the trip to Ohio is Joshua’s favorite memory as a member of the REL football team. Three things his friends say about him are, “You are slow, big headed, and you have those cutbacks.” In his opinion, the most admirable athlete is, “Tekerrein Cuba because he is just a player who plays until it’s over. “ Joshua does not have a favorite coach because he looks upon all of them as his favorite. His favorite quote is, “There are no weak sisters on our schedule.” Joshua’s funniest football experience was when Coach Owens broke the clipboard when they messed up on a play and he jumped about 11 feet off the ground. Being a Red Raider has taught Joshua, “To never doubt yourself or your abilities.” Joshua’s advice to younger players is, “Never quit.” <back to players> |
ADRIAN BEARD #10 CORNER BACK 5’10” 168 LBS.
Adrian, a 2-year returning letterman, is the son of Rene’e Christopher and Robert Beard Sr. and Curtis Christopher. He is the youngest of two brothers and one sister. His stats include: 80 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, and 2 forced fumbles. His football honors include being named “Honorable Mention” for the 2005 season. In addition to football, Adrian is also a 3-year letterman in track. Adrian’s extracurricular activities include: Student Senate for 4 years, member of the French Club for 3 years, and FCA. He is a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he is an usher. The most influential people in his life are his Mom, Step-dad, coaches and some teachers. This favorite subject is Science/Biology and his interest and hobbies include: playing sports and making friends. His favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is first time he sat down on the mats as a freshman and listening to Coach Owens talk. What Adrian does best on the football field is, ‘listen and read the receivers routes’. Not panicking, staying calm, and doing his part is what Adrian considers to be his strengths. Adrian’s aspiration for the 2006 football season is to take it back to the State Championship. The college team he watches most is Texas Tech and Texas and his favorite team mascot is Bevo. His best non-athletic talent is his ability to communicate and connect with all kinds of people and be something like a mediator. His academic and career goal is to raise his GPA and be closer to the top of his class and succeed. His plan after graduation is to attend Texas Tech or Texas A&M and hopefully play football. Adrian’s goal in life is to be successful in whatever it is he decides to do. His greatest achievement is making it this far in school and having the opportunity to play football. Adrian’s most admirable athlete is Cuba #6 because, “I’ve played ball with him for 4 years and he has been a great leader and friend, he does not lose his cool under pressure, and he keeps calm, which that is what it takes to be a good leader.” The three things his friends say about him are, “You are nice to people, easy going, and nicest person they have ever met. His favorite coach is Coach Huff because, “He has been a great coach and friend throughout high school and has taught a lot about the game of football and how to understand it.” The time Tony Bush ran out of the back of the end zone and fell on the concrete after making a touchdown in 2004 is Adrian’s funniest football experience. His favorite quote is, “You gotta make that catch.” The number one memory Adrian has about playing football for REL is coming out of the tunnel at the Alamo Dome for the State Championship. Being a Red Raider has taught Adrian, “Respect and do what is expected of you without excuses.” Adrian’s advice to younger players is, “Be humble, listen to your coaches, and work as hard as you can all the time.” <back to players> |
JOSHUA BOURQUE #2 RUNNING BACK 5’7” 175 LBS.
Joshua, a 1-year returning letterman, is the son of Reverend’s Glenn and Kayellen Bourque. He has one sister, Katy. In addition to football, Joshua is also in power-lifting and track. The most influential person in his life is, his Dad (Superman). Joshua’s favorite subject is Math and his interest and hobbies include wakeboarding and building boats. His favorite and funniest memory as a member of the REL football team is when Coach Owens pushed over the field goal post at practice. What Joshua does best on the football field is, ‘his ability to run away’ from people. He considers running as his strength. Joshua’s goal for the 2006 football season is to have fun and win a State Championship. He considers being a part of something bigger then he and the girls to be his favorite part of REL. The college team he watches most is Texas (UT) and the Longhorn is his favorite team mascot. His best non-athletic talent is building boats. Joshua’s academic and career goals are to graduate college and be successful. After graduation he plans to go to college at UT Austin. His greatest achievement is working hard and never giving up. The three things his friends say about him are, “You are funny, charming, and have stunningly good looks.” Joshua’s favorite coach is, Coach Mullins because, “He’s the nicest and he is my position coach.” His favorite quote is “I’ll be your Huckleberry.” The number one memory Joshua has about playing football for REL is when he scored 5 touch downs on J.V. against Mesquite. Being a Red Raider has taught him, “To give 100% in anything he attempts to do.” Joshua’s advice to younger players is, “Work hard and have fun.” <back to players> |
DANIEL BROUSSARD #19 WIDE RECEIVER 6’3” 180 LBS.
Daniel is the son of Shiralette Broussard and he has three brothers and three sisters. He is a member of Omega Ministries International and actively involved on the Praise Team. The most influential people in his life are Pastor and his brother-in-law. His favorite subject is World History and his interests and hobbies include: reading, singing, attending church, and hanging out with friends. His academic and career goals are to attend Florida State or Duke, make it in sports and become an Orthodontist. His life goal is to become successful in whatever he chooses to do. Making “All Region” in choir is what Daniel considers his greatest achievement. What Daniel does best on the football field is ‘run and jump’ and he considers his strengths to be his running and jumping abilities. His aspiration for the 2006 football season is to win State once again. The one thing Daniel likes most about football is the staff and players. The college team he watches the most is University of Texas and his favorite team mascot is the Blue Devils. Singing is Daniel’s best non-athletic talent. His favorite coach is Coach Sory because, “He is a motivator and has made him the man he is today.” His most admirable athlete is Joe Horn because, “He worked hard to get out of where he came from.” The three things his friends say about him are, “You are tall, stupid, and handsome.” His number one memory playing football for REL is MATS. Being a Red Raider has taught Daniel, “Discipline.” Daniel’s advice to younger players is, “Always work hard in whatever you do.” <back to players> |
AVERY BUSH #17 CORNER 5’11” 175 LBS.
Avery, a 1-year returning letterman, is the son of Belyndia Floyd and Michael Bush and Charlie Floyd. He is the younger of one brother, Michael. Avery’s Mom, Dad, and brother are considered to be the most influential people in his life. When he is not on the football field he is running track. His best non-athletic talent and interests/hobbies include building and construction. History is his favorite subject. What Avery does best on the football field is, ‘listen’ and his willingness to learn and try new positions is what he considers being his strengths. His academic and career goals are to complete high school and seek a degree. After graduating, his ambitions are to attend University of Texas or join the Air force and his goal in life is to succeed. Football is his favorite part of Robert E. Lee and hitting is the one thing he likes most about football. Actually playing football is what he considers to be his greatest achievement. His most admirable athlete is Muhammad Ali because, “He could beat you with his mind than in the ring.” Three things his friends say about him are, “You are crazy, goofy, and considerate.” Avery’s favorite coach is Coach Huff because, “He gives me time and helped me develop my skills.” His favorite quote is, “Don’t mind, Don’t matter.” The college team he watches the most is, “The good ones” and his favorite team mascot is the Falcons. His funniest football experience was the Mesquite Horn game on kick-off. His number one memory playing football for REL is the kick-off because it sometimes determines the game.” Going back to State is his aspiration for the 2006 football season. His favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is the competitiveness. Being a Red Raider has taught Avery to, “Get tougher sign and adapt to your situation.” Avery’s advice to younger player is, “Respect your elders, stay cool, calm, and collective, be kind, and trust your teammates.” <back to players> |
TEKERREIN CUBA #6 FREE SAFETY 6’3” 200 LBS.
Tekerrein, a 2-year letterman, returning this season to play free safety, is the son of Donald and Debra Cuba. He is the youngest of one brother and two sisters. Tekerrein is a member of Cypress Street Church of Christ, in Gilmer, Texas. His stats include: 82 tackles, 1 interception/defensive touchdown, 2 fumble recoveries, and 3 forced fumbles. Tekerrein’s football honors include: Honorable Mention (2004), 1st Team All-District, rating #1 in State and #3 in the Nation at defensive back (2005), and The Dave Campbell’s Super Team Defense and Top 20 Defensive Backs (2006). In addition to football, track is the other sport that Tekerrein has participated in for 3 years and lettered in the 200 meter. His academic and career goal is to work on his GPA and be successful. The most influential people in his life are his parents, his brother, Leonta, and Martisha Smith. His favorite subject is Math and his interest and hobbies include listening to music, 7-on-7 football, and playing video games. His favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is being a part of the 1st team to win a State Championship and just being in the football program is his favorite part of REL. What Tekerrein does best on the football field is ‘hit hard’. He considers his speed and quickness to be his strengths. Tekerrein aspires to help the team get back on track in 2006 and win another State Championship. His favorite college team he watches the most is Texas and his favorite mascot is the Raider. Sleeping and eating is his best non-athletic talent. His plans after graduation are to attend any D1 University to play football as a true freshman, attain a degree in Computer Science, and pursue a career in the NFL. A big achievement for him was stepping up as a sophomore and filling the position of Errik Ejike after his injury. Tekerrein’s most admirable athlete is his brother because, “He never gave up, always played beyond his ability, and showed him some life experiences of the NFL.” Three things his friends say about him are, “You are so lazy, can run fast, and hit hard on the field.” Tekerrein’s favorite coach is, Coach Huff because, “He is like a second father, you can talk to him about anything, and he cares about players academically.” Being a Red Raider has taught him, “Discipline, courage, and there is no “I” in team.” Tekerrein’s advice to younger players is, “Reach for the stars, work hard on/off the field and respect and trust your coaches and teammates.” <back to players> |
JONATHAN DUFFIE #26 DEFENSIVE END 5’8” 195 LBS.
Jonathan is a 1-year returning letterman and the son of Tommy and Deborah Duffie. He has one brother, Jordan and two sisters, Jasmee and Jessica. He is a member of Northside Christian Church. The most influential people in Jonathan’s life are Adolphus Moore, Charlie Biggurs and all the REL coaches. Other sports that he has participated in include: powerlifting and track. Academically, his goal is to receive a 3.5. His best non-athletic talent is drawing. His favorite subject is Science and his interests and hobbies are playing video games. What Jonathan does best on the football field is, ‘tackle’ and he considers his speed to be his strength. His aspirations for the 2006 Football Season is to take back the State Championship. The one thing Jonathan likes most about football is the hitting people. The college team he watches the most is Texas Tech and his favorite team mascot is the Raider. After graduation, Jonathan plans is to go to Texas Tech and continue playing football. His goal in life is to finish school and go to heaven. His most admirable athlete is Joshua Bourque because, “He is honest and does not do anything wrong.” Mastering a one-handed interception is what Jonathan considers to be his greatest achievement. Football is his favorite part of Robert E. Lee and his favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is the State Championship. The three things his friends say about him are, “You are strong, fast, and smart.” Jonathan’s favorite coach is Coach Law because, “He is the most humorous coach.” His favorite quote is, “It’s a great day to be alive at REL.” Jonathan’s funniest football experience was the time Coach Owens broke his clipboard when he got mad at offense. His number one memory about playing football for R.E.L is winning State in 2004. Being a Red Raider has taught Jonathan, “Leadership.” Jonathan’s advice to younger players is, “Never give up.” <back to players> |
CHRIS EKWURUKE #7 RUNNING BACK 5’11” 182 LBS.
Chris is the son of Alice Ates and Collister Ekwuruke. His best non-athletic talent is trying to maintain. His career goal is to someday own his own business. After graduation he plans to attend TCU and his goal in life is to be able to take care of himself. Chris’s favorite subject is History and rapping is his non-athletic talent. His Mom is the most influential people in his life. His favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is MATS and his favorite part of Robert E. Lee is 3rd block. What Chris does best on the field is, ‘run hard’. The college team he watches the most is TCU and his favorite team mascot is the Red Raider. His most admirable athlete is Emmitt Smith because, “He was the best running back.” The three things his friends say about him are, “You are a good friend, always there when needed, and cool.” His favorite coach is Coach Fleet because, “When he gets mad at the O line we get to hit all of them.” Chris’s favorite quote is “HOW YA FEELING RED…YOU KNOW.” His funniest football experience is watching Coach Fleet go wild when someone does the wrong thing. His number one memory about playing football for REL is never forgetting MATS. Being a Red Raider has taught Chris, “With every decision, there are consequences.” Chris’s advice to younger players is, “Stay in football and always do your best” <back to players> |
JOHN FLANAGAN #86 DEFENSIVE END/TIGHT END 6’2” 228 LBS.
John is the son of Clay and Nancy Flanagan and has one sister, Sarah. He is a member of First Christian Church and active in the youth group and praise band. John has received “A/B” academic honors and when he is not on the football field he has been on the basketball court for 2 years. His favorite subject is English and his interests and hobbies include church, sports, and music. His extracurricular activities include church, basketball, and a referee for the church basketball team. Playing the bass guitar is his non-athletic talent. The most influential people in his life are, his Dad and Matthew Smith (youth minister). His academic and career goals are to go to TCU, be a preacher or one of those guys on Sports Center (sports writer). John states that his goal in life is, “Whatever God wants it to be” and his aspiration for the 2006 football season is to win State. He says his favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is, “Getting a 2nd chance.” Overcoming a back injury that held him out of football for a year is what he considers to be his greatest achievement. John’s favorite coach is, Coach Law because, “He manages to make everything funny while still being serious.” John says that his favorite quote is from Coach Owens, “Tell ya that right now.” His most admirable athlete is Magic Johnson because he was not the most athletic but he was the best in his era. The one thing John likes most about football is, “It is good anger management.” What he does best on the football field is, ‘hit and deep snaps’. He considers determination to be his strength. John’s favorite part of REL is the recognition he receives from playing football and the number one memory he has about playing football for REL is just having the opportunity to play and be a part of something that’s bigger than him. Texas is the college team that John watches the most and “Bevo” (Longhorn) is his favorite team mascot. The three things his friends say about him are, “You need to get better at football, a nice guy, and you have the worse car out of all of us.” Being a Red Raider has taught him, “You can bounce back from stupid decisions.” John’s advice to younger players is, “Don’t Quit and it is never too late to be somebody.” <back to players> |
TYLER FLEET #80 TIGHT END 6’2” 230 LBS.
Tyler, a 2-year letterman, returning this season to play tight end, is the son of Christa Emery and Gary and Brenda Fleet. He has one half-brother, Tanner and a step-brother and step-sister, Kyle and Kathryn Williams. Tyler is a member of Glenwood Church of Christ where he is active with the youth group and lead singer at youth events. His stats include: 25 catches, 350 yards, 1 touchdown, and one 2-point conversion. His football honors include 2nd Team All-District, 2nd Team All-East-Texas (2005), and Dave Campbell’s Texas Top 300- “Best of the Rest” (2006). In addition to football, Tyler is a 3-year letterman in track. As a junior, he was 2nd in State as a discus thrower, leader of The East Texas Elite in discus, and East Texas Thrower of the Year (2006). Off the field, Tyler is a member of the FCA, Student Senate, French Club, National Honor Society, and 19th out of 600 in his class. Tyler’s goal in life is to be a good Christian example to all those he come in contact with. The most influential person in his life is, his Dad (Coach Gary Fleet). His favorite subject is Math and his interest and hobbies are hanging out with the youth group at church or with friends. His favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is winning the State Championship and catching a two-point conversion in that game. What Tyler does best on the football field is, ‘block and catch’. He considers his blocking and catching abilities to be his strengths. Tyler’s aspiration for the 2006 football season is to, ‘go back and win a State Championship.’ The college team he watches most is Texas A&M and his favorite mascot is Denver Broncos. His best non-athletic talent is singing. His academic and career goal is to graduate high school with a GPA of 3.9 and be in the top 15 of his class. Tyler’s plans after graduation are to go to college somewhere and play some sport. His greatest achievement was when he continuously took his best friend to church which led to his friend’s baptism. Tyler’s most admirable athlete is Michael Jordan because, “In spite of everyone telling him he was too small, he worked hard to get better and became great.” The one thing he likes most about football is the camaraderie and teamwork. Three things that his friends say about him are, “You are smart, funny, and athletic.” Tyler’s favorite coach is his father, Coach Fleet because, “He literally taught him everything he knows.” His favorite quote is “Boooy.” His funniest football experience was when Coach Owens pushed over the goal post during practice and just walked away like nothing happened. Being a Red Raider has taught Tyler, “To never give up and do it for your teammates.” Tyler’s advice to younger players is, “Stick with it and do whatever you can to the best of your ability to help the team.” <back to players>
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GARY HALL #84 DEFENSIVE END 6’5” 215 LBS.
Gary, the youngest of one brother and one sister, is the son of Gary and Jacquelynn Hall. He is a member of People’s Missionary Baptist Church where he is a youth usher and participates in bible drills. In addition to playing football, Gary has played basketball for 2 years. The most influential people in his life are, his parents, brother, Aunts, Uncles, and cousins. He enjoys drawing and his favorite subject is Pre-Calculus. Gary considers Mathematics as his best non-athletic talent and he is also a member of the Spanish Club. His favorite part of REL is the science labs and the football field. After graduation, Gary plans to attend college at Grambling State and seek a degree in Electronics. Academically his goal is to be in the top 5% of his class. His goal in life is to become the first African American President. Making it through MATS is what he considers as his greatest achievements. Three things his friends say about him are, “You are goofy, tall, and extremely cheap.” Tim Hayter is Gary’s most admirable athlete because, “He is just honest and not big-headed.” The one thing he likes most about football is the physical contact. Gary’s aspirations for the 2006 football season are to capture the District Championship and win State. He considers his brain to be his strength and ‘cutting off blocks’ is what he does best on the football field. Being a Red Raider has taught Gary not to be that guy asleep in the back of the fox-hole during war. Winning State is Gary’s favorite memory as a member of the REL football team. His funniest football experience is when Radar tackled the referee. Gary’s number one memory as a football player for REL is the smell of fresh dew on the grass before practice. Gary’s favorite coach is, Coach Law because, “He cracks jokes that will turn a rainy day sunny and be serious while doing it and he cares for you and your family.” His favorite quote is, “It’s a great day to be alive at REL.” Gary’s favorite team mascot is Spartans and the college team he likes to watch the most is Texas. Gary’s advice to younger players is, “Listen and pay attention at all times.” <back to players> |
TIM HAYTER # 4 DEFENSIVE BACK 6’1” 168 LBS.
Tim is the son of Shelly Whitmill and Anthony Hayter, and Donald Whitmill. He has one sister and two brothers. He is a 1-year returning letterman. Tim is a member of Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and the most influential people in his life are, his Mom, Dad, and Step-dad. Tim’s stats include: 47 tackles, 2 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, and 1 defensive touchdown. His football honors include: 2nd Team All-District and his extracurricular activities include being a member of the Spanish Club. Other sports that Tim was a participant of include: 1-year in basketball, and 2-years in track and lettered 1-year. His greatest achievement is passing Spanish III and Pre-AP. Math is his favorite subject and his academic and career goals are to finish high school with a 3.0 GPA.or higher. Tim’s life goal is to attend Texas A&M, graduate from college, and become a successful businessman. What Tim does best on the football field is, ‘read offenses’ and he considers his coverage abilities to be his strength. His goal for the 2006 football season is to “win state again.” Having to work hard as a team is the one thing he likes most about football and his favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is winning a State Championship. His favorite part of REL is chilling in the cafeteria and his interests and hobbies are sports and just hanging out. The college team he watches the most is Texas A&M and his favorite team mascot is the Raider. Tim’s best non-athletic talent is Math and Spanish. Tim’s most admirable athlete is Bret Favre because, “He is the toughest person seen.” The three things his friends say about him are, “You are funny, have speed, and works hard.” Tim’s favorite coach is, Coach Huff because, “He demands the best out of his players.” His favorite quote is, “It’s a great day to be alive at REL High.” His funniest football experience is when Radar ran into the referee against Mesquite Horn. The number one memory he has of playing football for REL is being part of the State Championship team. Being a Red Raider has taught him, “How to work hard and be a team player.” Tim’s advice to younger players is, “Work hard, find a goal, strive to achieve it, and give it the best you got.” <back to players> |
MARCUS JACKSON II #4 QUARTER BACK 6’2” 175 LBS.
Marcus is a 1-year returning letterman. He is the son of Reverend Marcus and Jackie Jackson and he has one sister, Haley. He is a member of People’s Missionary Baptist Church where his father is the pastor and he is active in the youth ministries. The most influential people in his life are his Father, Grandfather, and Coach Wynn. Marcus’s other athletic events include being a 1-year letterman in basketball. His greatest achievement is just having the opportunity to play quarterback at Robert E. Lee. His most admirable athlete is Josh Bourque because, “He has the ability to overcome adversities.” Getting back on top is his aspiration for the 2006 football season. His best non-athletic talent is playing the drums. Marcus’s interests and hobbies are playing video games and his favorite subject is Math. His extracurricular activities include being a member of Top Teens of America Inc. Becoming successful is his life’s goal and after graduation, Marcus would like to attend Oklahoma State or TCU to pursue an Architectural Engineering degree. The college team he watches the most is Texas Longhorns, and his favorite team mascot is the Raider. ‘Whatever it takes to help the team’ is what he does best on the field and keeping a level and calm head is his strengths. The one thing he likes most about football is the competitiveness. His favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is the State Championship game. Marcus’s favorite quote is, “It’s a great day to be at REL High.” His funniest football experience is the referee running over Radar in the Mesquite Horn game. All the football games and running out of the helmet is Marcus’s favorite part of REL. The number one memory Marcus has about playing football at REL is the year the team won State. Marcus’s favorite coach is, Coach Wynn because, “He is very inspirational and when he gets on to you, he lets you know it is only because he loves you and he never lets you leave the field with your head hung down.” Being a Red Raider has taught him, “Courage and knowing it takes heart and determination to win.” Marcus’s advice to younger players is, “Listen to your coaches, work hard in off-season, and leave everything on the field.” <back to players> |
ROYCE LEE #78 DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6’ 260 LBS.
Royce is a returning, 1-year letterman, and is the son of Roger and Cynthia Lee. He has one brother, Roger Jr., and one sister, Dorothea. He is a member of Tyler First United Methodist where he is active in bible studies. The most influential people in his life are his Mom and Dad. His favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is the trip to Ohio and the all you can eat buffet. What he does best on the football field is, ‘tackle and he considers his size to be his strength. Royce’s aspiration for the 2006 football season is to do his part for the team. Royce considers finishing the eleventh grade as his greatest achievement. The one thing he likes most about football is the breaks between practices. The college team he watches the most is Texas and The Longhorn is his favorite team mascot. He also participated in powerlifting. His best non-athletic talent, interests and hobbies are working on automobiles. His favorite subject is Math and his favorite part of Robert E. Lee is the powerlifting meets. Royce’s plans after graduation include attending U.T. and someday own his own car shop. His most admirable athlete is Cuba because, “He is a really great player.” Royce’s favorite coach is all of them because, “They all have their own unique style.” The three things his friends say about him are, “You are funny, fun to be around, and cool. His favorite quote is “Mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.” His funniest football experience is when Coach got mad at Radar for stepping on the field. The number one memory Royce has about playing football for REL is the year Robert E. Lee made the playoffs and won State. Being a Red Raider has taught Royce, “Dedication.” Royce’s advice to younger players is, “Stay on task.” <back to players> |
COLIN MARSH #25 WIDE RECEIVER 6’2” 175 LBS.
Colin is the son of Gayle Steiner and Philip Marsh and Thom Steiner. He has one sister and one brother. The most influential people in his life are his parents. Colin is an active member of the FCA-officer (recruiter), Young Life NHS and also a member at United Marvin Methodist Church while attending Grace on Wednesday nights. When he is not playing football, Colin is on the baseball team. His academic honors include: Top 10% of his class, Whose Who of America, and National Honor Society. His favorite subject is Math and his interests and hobbies include golf and tennis. He considers his academics to be his strength and non-athletic talent. ‘Catching the football’ is what Colin does best on the football field. His academic and career goals in life are to be in the top 3% of his class be successful, and have a family. After graduating, his ambitions are to attend The University of Texas (Austin). The three things his friends say about him are, “You are fun to be around, smart, and a Christian.” Colin’s favorite coach is, Coach Winn because, “He is someone that he has always looked up to and he is a positive role model for him in his life. Colin’s greatest achievement is being in the top 10% of his class. The one thing he likes most about football is doing “going home” routes. His favorite quote is, “Stay off the quarterback’s grass” and “You gotta make that catch.” Colin’s funniest football experience is listening to Coach Fleet yell at the linemen. His number one memory playing football for REL is MATS. Winning a second state championship is Colin’s aspiration for the 2006 football season. His favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is winning State in 2004. The college teams he watches the most is the University of Maryland and University of Texas and Redskins is his favorite mascot. Being a Red Raider has taught him, “To be honest and have integrity.” Colin’s advice to younger player is, “Listen to your coaches and work hard.” <back to players> |
BRYAN MILLS #65 DEFENSIVE TACKLE 5’10” 191 LBS.
Bryan is a 1-year returning letterman. He is the son of Marry Terry and Harvey Mills, and Randy Terry. He has one brother, Harvey and one sister, Demica. He is a member of The Church of the Living God, PGT where he is an active member of the choir. The most influential person in his life is his Mom. Bryan’s favorite subject is History and his interests and hobbies are video games and all sports. His academic and career goals are to work on getting his GPA up and attend college. After graduation, Bryan’s plans are to attend The University of Houston and seek a degree in Business. His goal in life is to become a professional football player. His greatest achievements are, being a leader and being looked up to by his teammates. What Bryan does best on the football field is, ‘pass rush’ and he considers his quick feet to be his strength. For the 2006 football season, Bryan aspires to become a 5A State Champ once again. The one thing he likes most about football is his teammates and his favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is the State Championship. The college team he watches the most is Texas A&M and his favorite team mascot is the Blue Devil. Bryan’s best non-athletic talent is singing for the Lord. His most admirable athlete is Tekerrein Cuba because, “He works hard and even after his surgery, he fought hard to get back on the field. Three things his friends say about him are, “You have heart, you are crazy, and you know how to have fun.” Bryan’s favorite coach is, Coach Reed because, “He taught me everything I know about the defensive tackle position.” His favorite quote is, “Mind over matter, if you don’t mind it, it doesn’t matter.” His funniest football experience is when Papa and Corey had a huge disagreement. The 2004 year when REL won State is Bryan’s number one memory about playing football at REL. Being a Red Raider has taught him, “That you must carry yourself in the right way all the time.” Bryan’s advice to younger players is, “Give it all you have, no matter what anybody has to say.” <back to players> |
STEPHEN MOORE #52 LINEBACKER 6’0” 215 LBS.
Stephen is the son of Carol Franks and Tom Moore and Micheal Franks. He has one sister, Brittany and two brothers, Matt and Bryan. He is a confirmed member of The Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Stephen’s extracurricular activities include being a member of HOSA. The most influential people in his life are his family and brothers. Stephen’s best non-athletic talent is his determination. His favorite subject is Math and his interests and hobbies include playing any sport and working out. Stephen’s academic honors include an “A” average. What Stephen does best on the football field is, ‘hit and get around blockers.’ His aspiration for the 2006 football season is to help the team get back to State. The one thing he likes most about football is the hard work and team work. The college team he watches the most is UT and his favorite team mascot is the Longhorn. After graduation his plan is to go to college and become a Pharmacy Technician. He would like to go to Texas Tech and pursue his goal in life of becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon. Stephen’s academic and career goals are to make an “A” average and go to Medical school. His favorite part of Robert E. Lee is the football program. Watching Radar take out the referee in the final game when Jason scored a touchdown is Stephen’s funniest football experience. He considers his greatest achievement to be reaching his goal to bench 300 lbs. and squat 400 lbs. His most admirable athlete is A.J. Hawk because, “He has great speed and knows how to get to the ball. The three things his friends say about him are, “You are strong, can hit hard, and nice.” His favorite coach is Bill Parcell because, “He builds great teams, took them to the Superbowl, and plays hard hitting, smash-mouth football.” His favorite quote is, “HOW YA FEELING RED… YOU KNOW.” Stephen’s number one memory about playing football for R.E.L is watching the 2004 team win a State Championship and his favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is the State Championship. Being a Red Raider has taught Stephen, “That it takes determination and hard work to reach goals.” Stephen’s advice to younger players is, “Just don’t give up and stick it out because it will pay off in the end.” <back to players> |
JESS ROBERTS #54 LINEBACKER 5’11” 205 LBS.
Jess is a 1-year returning letterman and the son of Jeff and Paula Roberts. The most influential people in his life are his parents. Jess is a member of First Christian Church. His favorite subject is History and his best non-athletic talent is playing video games. What Jess does best on the football field is tackle and he considers his strengths to be his abilities to see the plays develop. The one thing he likes most about football is the game itself and winning. His aspiration for the 2006 football season is to win the State Championship. The college team he watches the most is Texas Aggies and his favorite team mascot is the Red Raider. After graduation, Jess plans to attend Texas A&M. His goal in life is to be successful. He considers his greatest achievement as making it through MATS. His favorite part of Robert E. Lee is playing football. Jess’s number one memory he has about playing football for REL is when they won the State Championship. Jess’s most admirable athlete is Brian Urlacher because, “He has skills and excellent work ethics.” The three things his friends say about him are, “You funny, sometimes smart, and trustworthy.” His favorite coach is, Coach Law because, “He has a unique coaching style.” His favorite quote is “Well, by God.” Jess’s funniest football experience is the time Coach Owens leaned against the goal post and it fell. Being a Red Raider has taught Jess, “Discipline and how to work hard.” Jess’s advice to younger players is, “Never give up.” <back to players> |
SEAN SMITH #51 CENTER 5’10” 205LBS.
Sean is the son of Len and Daphne Smith. He has three brothers, Joshua, James, and Dalton, and one sister named Jeannette. He is a member of Pollard United Methodist Church. The most influential people in his life are his Dad, boss, and best friend, Austin.
Sean’s favorite subject is Chemistry and his interests and hobbies include football and cooking. His academic and career goal is to attend Texas Tech University or enlist in the military and one day becomes the owner of his own business. His life goal is to be happy and successful. Sean considers making it through MATS and two-a-days to be his greatest achievements. What Sean does best on the football field is, ‘block’ and he considers his strengths to be his abilities of knowing the plays. His aspiration for the 2006 football season is to win State. The one thing he likes most about football is hitting and his favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is MATS. Making friends on the team is Sean’s number one memory about playing football for REL. The college team he watches the most is Texas Tech and his favorite team mascot is the Red Raider. Sean’s best non-athletic talent is making jokes. His most admirable athlete is Emmitt Smith because, “He carried himself like a man on/off the field.” Three things his friends say about him are, “You are funny, hard working, and respectable.” Sean’s favorite coach is “Coach Fleet because, “He treats us like men and expect us to act like it.” His favorite quote is “It’s a great day to be at REL High.” His funniest football experience is the coaches’ speeches. His number one memory playing football for REL is MATS. Being a Red Raider has taught Sean,”Hard work pays off.” Sean’s advice to younger players is, “Don’t sell yourself short, you are an asset to the team, and keep working hard.” <back to players> |
MARIO TRIMBLE #66 DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6’2” 310 LBS.
Mario, a 1-year returning letterman, is the son of Melissa Trimble. He has one brother, Ryan and one sister, Isabella. Mario’s Mom and Grandparents is the most influential people in his life. He is a member of Grace. His best no-athletic talent is playing the guitar and his favorite subject is Math. Mario’s interests and hobbies are computers. Being stronger than his opponents is what Mario considers to be his strength. He considers his greatest to be not giving in to the peer pressure. What he does best on the field is, ‘tackle’. After graduating, his ambitions are to attend University of Houston or medical school and earn his degree in medicine. Mario’s goal in life is to become a doctor. The three things his friends say about him are, “You are big, strong, and quick.” His favorite coach is Coach Fleet because, “He has always been a father figure.” Mario’s most admirable athlete is George Faber because, “He is an awesome linebacker.” The one thing Mario likes about football is that it is a great way to interact with people. His favorite quote is, “You are no better than the man on the moon.” Mario’s funniest football experience is when Radar ran over one of the game officials at the 2005 Homecoming game. His number one memory about playing football for REL is when the team went to Ohio and even though they lost, it was fun and a great experience. To do better than last year is Mario’s aspiration for the 2006 Football Season. His favorite memory as a member of the REL football team is winning State. The college team Mario watches the most is UT and the REL Red Raider is his favorite mascot. Being a Red Raider has taught Mario, “Nothing in this life is handed to you. You have to work hard for what you want.” Mario’s advice to younger player is, “Stick with whatever you do and never give.” <back to players>
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NATHAN TUCKER #29 FULLBACK 5’11” 188 LBS.
Nathan is a 1-year returning letterman and the son of Donald and Merlinda Tucker and he has one sister, LaDonna. Jonathan is a member of Friendship Church of God and Christ where he is drum bearer and former President of the mix youth club. The most influential people in his life are his Pastor, parents, coaches, and sibling. Nathan’s best non-athletic talent is beating the drums. His favorite subject is History and his interests and hobbies include playing all sports and video games. After graduation, Nathan plans to attend North Texas or Oklahoma and make his parents proud. His goal in life is to make money and be the best he can be. His academic goal is to make straight A’s on a report card his senior year and in college. Nathan’s aspirations for the 2006 football season are to win district and another State championship. What he does best on the football field is, ‘catch the ball’ and his catching abilities and hand/eye coordination is what he considers to be his strengths. Being a part of the State Championship team is his favorite memory of the REL football team and winning State in 2004 is his number one memory he has about playing football for REL. The one thing Nathan likes most about football is competition. The college team he watches the most is Oklahoma and Bevo is his favorite team mascot. Nathan’s favorite part of Robert E. Lee is football and he considers becoming a senior and getting on the varsity team as a sophomore as his greatest achievements. The most admirable athlete to Nathan is, Tekerrein Cuba because, “Even though he has things going his way, he never stops trying.” The three things his friends say about him are, “You are funny, outgoing, and smart. His favorite coach is, Coach Wynn because, “He will never give up on you and he is there through ups and downs.” Nathan’s favorite quote is, “It’s a great day to be alive at REL.” His funniest football experience is when during a scrimmage Jerry Amie caught a pass and jogged all the way to the end zone. Being a Red Raider has taught Nathan, “commitment.” Nathan’s advice to younger players is, “Never give up.” <back to players> |
RYAN TUTT #88 WIDE RECEIVER 5’10” 155 LBS.
Ryan is the son of Ron and Kim Tutt and he has one sister, Regan. The most influential person in his life is his grandfather. Ryan is a member of Pollard Methodist Church where he is active in the Methodist Youth Fellowship. He considers his motivational abilities to be his strength and football practices are the one thing he likes most about football. Ryan aspires to help the team go far up the play-off ladder in 2006. The college team he watches the most is Texas A&M and his favorite team mascot is the Raider Man. Ryan’s favorite subject is History and his interest and hobbies are cars. Getting a degree in Criminal Justice is Ryan’s academic/career goal. His academic honors include: Pre AP English, History, and Math. After graduation, Ryan plans to attend Stephen F. Austin. His goal in life is to become a member of the SWAT Team. Becoming a senior is what Ryan considers to be his greatest achievement and football is his favorite part of Robert E. Lee. His most admirable athlete is Josh Bourque because, “He has outstanding characteristics.” Ryan’s number one memory he has about playing football for REL is the Sate Championship. The three things his friends say about him are, “You are funny, trustworthy, and helpful.” His favorite coach is Coach Wynn because, “He has always been there for me and you can ask him for anything.” His favorite quote is, “It’s a great day to be alive at REL.” and his funniest football experience is when Coach Owens broke his clipboard on the practice field. Being a Red Raider has taught Jess, “Perseverance.” Jess’s advice to younger players is, “Listen to the coaches and don’t talk back.” <back to players> |
CAMERON WHITE ##3 LINEBACKER 5’9” 195 LBS.
Cameron is a 1-year returning letterman at linebacker and special teams. He is the only child of Floyd and Kimela White. The most influential people in his life are his father, mother and his aunt Karen. Cameron is a member of St. Louis Baptist Church. His favorite subject is English and he loves football. His plans after graduation are to go to college, major in Broadcast Journalism, and become a sports broadcaster. His funniest football experience of REL is going out to eat as a team in Ohio and leaving the starting and back-up quarterback in the hotel asleep. Cameron’s favorite memory is the plane ride to Ohio and looking at all the nervous faces. The one thing he likes most about football is the feeling of being a part of a team. His number one memory of playing football for R.E.L. is just having fun in the locker room with the team, relaxing before the games, and celebrating afterwards however the outcome, just being able to be apart of it all. What he does best on the football field is, ‘use his quickness’ to get to the ball carrier and ‘reading the play’ at the snap of the ball. The college team he watches the most is Texas and his favorite mascot is Bevo. His aspiration for the 2006 season is to win the State Championship. Cameron’s most admirable athlete is Tekerrein Cuba because he never gets big headed, he always remains humble even though he has been on varsity for 3 years, and he never stops trying to better himself. Cameron’s favorite quote is, “If you don’t mind, it don’t matter.” His favorite coach is Coach Law because, “He is cool, calm, like another father figure giving advice when needed, and is as funny as all get out the rest of the time.” The three things his friends say about him are, “You are a cool but crazy little guy, pretty boy, and big head.” Being a Red Raider has taught Cameron, “You must work for everything you get because if it is not worth working for, it is not worth having.” Cameron’s advice to younger players is, “Do not quit and whatever you do finish it better than how you started it.” <back to players> |
MARCALE WILLIAMS #43 RUNNING BACK 5’9” 175 LBS.
Marcale is the son of Isaac and Tovia Williams and he has one sister, Ayisha. God, Mom, Dad, and Uncle Terrence are the most influential people in his life. Marcale is a member of Mt Calvary Baptist Church where he is on the newspaper staff. Basketball and track are the other sports that he participates in. His interests and hobbies are playing sports, video games, and going out to the movies. He feels his best non-athletic talent is being smart. After graduation, Marcale plans to attend Baylor or Miami University and become a Pediatrician. His academic goals are to get good grades and maintain an “A” average and his life goal is to be successful in everything he does. His academic honors include: Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Who’s Who in Mathematics, United States Achievement Academy, All-American Scholar, and Citizenship Award. Marcale considers his natural ability to be his strength and ‘looking the best’ is what he does best on the football field. His favorite subject is Math and being on the football team is his favorite part of REL. Winning a State Championship Title is Marcale’s aspirations for the 2006 season and the one thing he likes most about football is ‘breaking a run’. The college team he watches the most is Miami University and his favorite mascot is the Hurricanes. Marcale considers his greatest achievement as becoming better at everything he does. His most admirable athletic is Tekerrein Cuba because he has the ability to go to the NFL. The three things his friends say about him are, “You are cool, smart, and Pretty Ike.” Marcale does not have a favorite coach because, “He feels that all the coaches helped him to become a better player.” His favorite quote is, “Keep Your Head Up”. His number one memory about playing football for REL is coming to REL and running over the DB’s his first year as a sophomore in practice. Being a Red Raider has taught him, “Respect, responsible, honesty, and to have a mind of his own.” Marcale’s advice to younger player is, “Do the best you can do and NEVER QUIT.” <back to players> |
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