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The San Angelo Central football team completed its spring program with a scripted scrimmage on Thursday, May 15.
Second-year coach Mark Smith guided the Bobcats to a 4-6 record in 2024, which was a three-game improvement from the 1-9 mark in 2023.
Last year, Central did not hold spring practices, so 2025 marks the first time the Bobcats played football in the spring under Smith.
Here’s what we learned from the two-hour practice.
Quarterback competition
The departure of two-year starting quarterback Christian “Squeaky” English leaves the Bobcats with a big hole to fill at the quarterback position. The first-team All-West Texas quarterback accounted for 2,850 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2024.
The two front-runners for the starting gig are senior Colton Hill and sophomore Micah Smith. Hill was the Bobcats’ top receiver in 2023, hauling in 58 receptions for 838 yards and four touchdowns. However, Hill spent most of the 2024 season dealing with an ankle injury and only played in two games.
Hill is the third brother to come through the San Angelo Central program following his two older brothers, Weston Hill and Tyler Hill. Weston Hill primarily starred as a wide receiver for the Bobcats, while Tyler Hill transitioned from wide receiver to starting quarterback in his junior season.
Micah Smith, son of coach Mark Smith, was the starting quarterback for the freshman squad last year.
Colton Hill and Micah Smith shared snaps with the first team. Colton Hill also saw some snaps at wide receiver.
Skill experience
Whoever starts at quarterback for the Bobcats will have a bevy of experienced returners at wide receiver, running back and tight end. Last year’s…
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Publish date : 2025-05-16 18:03:00
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