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The Fredenburg Tree: How UMHB Became A Hotbed for TXHSFB Coaches

Feb 25, 2026, 2:21 PM

Southlake Carroll Dragons' Lee Munn and Austin Westlake Chaparrals' Tony Salazar headline a host of former Mary Hardin-Baylor coach Pete Fredenburg disciples taking TXHSFB by storm.

The Fredenburg Tree: How UMHB Became A Hotbed for TXHSFB Coaches

When Pete Fredenburg retired from Mary Hardin-Baylor in 2022, he had cemented his case as one of the most underrated Texas college football coaches ever. 

The resume is astounding. Fredenburg started the Division III program from scratch in 1998. He compiled a 231-39 record and two national titles over 24 seasons. In that span, UMHB won more playoff games (47) than all other ASC teams combined. 

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