Concho Valley District Predictions: Is Tradition Enough for Wall to Win in Competitive New District?

SAN ANGELO, TX-- Entering the 2018 season, a lot of eyes are on the Wall Hawks.

With just four returning starters and a brand new district, people want to see how the Hawks will fare.

District 3-3A Division I

1. Wall Hawks (2017: 12-1, Regional Semifinalist)*
2. Tuscola Jim Ned Indians (2017: 9-3, Area Finalist)*
3. Breckenridge Buckaroos (2017: 5-6, Bi-District Finalist)*
4. Eastland Mavericks (2017: 8-4, Area Finalist)*
5. Early Longhorns (2017: 3-7, Missed Playoffs)
6. Clyde Bulldogs (2017: 5-6, Bi-District Finalist)

*-Denotes Playoff Spot

District 3 brings a lot of competition and every team is a legitimate playoff contender.

However, the Hawks will rely on their winning tradition and tough preseason to replace an experienced group lost to graduation. Those two factors should be enough to get them their eighth-straight district championship.

It will not come easy, though.

Breckenridge proved they were the real deal last year, claiming a district championship for the first time in 12 years. They defeated Brock on the final day of the regular season to capture that title.

Jim Ned, much like Wall, is a tradition-rich program and will always be a contender.

Eastland gave Wall some fits in their 2017 meeting before the Hawks blew the doors open in that game.

Clyde and Early both look to have solid teams that are capable of winning games and reaking havoc on the district, as well.