The Ozona football team only has seven returning starters, but the Lions return 2,200-yard passer Hudson Fowler and 1,100-yard rusher Christian Villarreal.
Injuries derailed a promising season last year for the Reagan County football team. The Owls return 14 starters, including a quarterback who is receiving college offers.
With every starter back from last year’s 6-5 team — and a drop to Class 2A Division II — the Junction Eagles will begin this season ranked No. 20 in the state.