2016 Region Outlooks: 2A DII Region III – Bremond moves over as favorite

Photo by Artie GuerreroThe UIL realigned the districts for the 2016 and 2017 football seasons in February. Realignment doesn’t just change district races – championships can be decided with new groupings competing once the playoffs begin. We’ll take a closer look at the frontrunners in each region throughout the spring doldrums.Previous Outlooks:6A Region I / 6A Region II / 6A Region III / 6A Region IV / 5A Region I / 5A Region II / 5A Region III / 5A Region IV / 4A DI Region I / 4A DI Region II / 4A DI Region III / 4A DI Region IV / 4A DII Region I / 4A DII Region II / 4A DII Region III / 4A DII Region IV / 3A DI Region I / 3A DI Region II / 3A DI Region III / 3A DI Region IV / 3A DII Region I / 3A DII Region II / 3A DII Region III / 3A DII Region IV / 2A DI Region I / 2A DI Region II / 2A DI Region III / 2A DI Region IV / 2A DII Region I / 2A DII Region IIClass 2A Division II Region III The road to the state semifinals got tougher for Region III with the addition of two-time defending Class 2A Division II champion, Bremond. In 2015, Muenster advanced through Region III before falling to Bremond, 40-7, in the state semifinals. Bremond won Region IV for the second straight season. To three-peat, Bremond must navigate a new district and a new region. The Tigers are now in District 10, along with defending District 10 champion, Hubbard. The other three reigning district champions – Muenster, Tenaha and Normangee – are back to defend their titles and attempt an upset against Bremond in the playoffs. The four district champions from 2015 ended up being the four teams remaining in the 2015 regional semifinals. Bremond The clear favorites to win another Class 2A Division II title, Bremond knocked off the 2015 Region III champion, 40-7. The Tigers advanced past Region III champion Tenaha in 2014. In fact, the last team to beat Bremond was Tenaha, in the 2013 state semifinals. Quarterback Roshauud Paul went undefeated as a junior and senior, leading his team to two clear-cut state titles in Texas’ smallest 11-man division. He scored five total touchdowns in last year’s state title game. He and Joe Williams are back to lead Bremond, and the Tigers might be the safest bet in the state to win a title in 2016. Muenster The Hornets lost to Callisburg in Week 3 and then didn’t lose again until a matchup with Bremond in the state semifinals. It was a banner year for Brady Carney’s program, winning District 9 and eventually knocking off Tenaha in the regional finals. The only time Muenster scored fewer than 30 points came in the two losses. The offense put up over 600 points in 15 games. The defense allowed fewer than 10 points a game if you take out the efforts in the losses to Callisburg and Bremond. The Hornets remain the favorites in District 9 and the leading candidates to challenge Bremond inside Region III. Tenaha The last team to defeat Bremond fell by 17 points to Muenster in the regional finals. The Tigers finished the 2015 season at 8-6, a pedestrian record thanks to a 0-5 start in non-district play to teams like Joaquin, Brook Hill, White Oak and Santo. Tenaha rebounded to win its next eight games, including all five district games and the first three playoff matchups. The run ended against Muenster, but the momentum earned should serve as a springboard into this season.

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