2022 Preview - Galena Park Yellowjackets
Coach: Spiro Amarantos. Lettermen R/L: 17/22. Starters returning O/D: 4/6. 2021: 8-3 bi-district finalist/7-1 district.
Players to watch: DL Timothy Marshall (6-2, 280), DB Keenon Thomas (5-8, 150, 4.5), LB Sebastian Bernal (5-10, 215, 4.8), RB Jordan Balderas (5-9, 170, 4.6), WR Jonathan Renteria (5-10, 165, 4.5), QB Daniel Gomez (6-1, 195, 4.7). Top juniors: DL Diego Quantanilla (6-1, 225, 4.9), DB Vincent Lopez (5-7, 155, 4.6). Top sophomore: OL Rueben Escobar (6-1, 295).
Other prospects: OL Justin Leal, OL Jorge Garcia.
2022 notes: Amarantos has GPHS on solid footing with back-to-back playoff appearances but UIL Realignment did the ‘Jackets no favors as they move east into a much tougher district. Galena Park runs the flexbone offense so they are always a tough matchup, but there will be a lot of youth with RB Balderas (721 yards, 8 TDs rushing) leading the way after a good sophomore season. Sophomore QB Gomez is expected to step in and lead the attack. When the ‘Jackets decide to put the ball in the air, they’ll look to WR Renteria (18-441, 2 TDs receiving). Galena Park’s defense will lead the way with six starters back, led by three-year starter DL Marshall (38 tackles, 21 TFL) and junior DB Thomas (25 tackles, 2 INTs).