{"id":8473,"date":"2026-08-23T04:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T04:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flacoguapomedia.com\/?p=8473"},"modified":"2026-08-23T04:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T04:10:09","slug":"bobcats-dna-smart-physical-punishing-style-geared-for-district-2-6a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flacoguapomedia.com\/?p=8473","title":{"rendered":"Bobcats\u2019 DNA: Smart, Physical, Punishing Style Geared for District 2-6A"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN ANGELO, TX \u2014 When the San Angelo Central High Bobcats\u2019 2026 edition faced their first opponent of the season, the Lubbock Coronado Mustangs, Cats\u2019 senior quarterback Micah Smith led his offense to a scoring drive right out of the gates. The score came with 10:07 left in the first quarter from 15-yards out. With the PAT, it was Central 7, Lubbock Coronado 0.
\nThe Cats-Mustangs\u2019 6:30 p.m. matchup was not actually a game but rather a scrimmage played at San Angelo Stadium.
\nCats\u2019 Head Coach Mark Smith in his third year outlined three DNA traits on this year\u2019s 2026 team\u2014smart, physical, and punishing.
\nCoach Smith now in his third season, stated in an interview this team is mature, handles their business, a hard work ethic, focused, they show up early, hold each other accountable, and know what it takes to take care of their bodies to be prepared to play, etc.
\nTwo other factors Smith mentioned that will heavily contribute to this year\u2019s ball club, continuity, and consistency is what made last season\u2019s 8-3 record, and first playoff berth since 2021 a success.
\nShould the Bobcats be among the top four teams in District 2-6A to make the playoffs it would be a second consecutive season. Central has been picked to finish third behind Midland Lee Legacy, and the Odessa Panthers.
\nDuring the first two seasons, Coach Smith credited much of the success Central had on the field was due to having the same coordinators on both sides of the ball which is essential from a foundational perspective.
\nThe results on the field speaks for itself as players have learned the system which allows them to focus more on playing fast without having to think.
\nCoach Smith\u2019s football philosophy is based on how District 2-6A plays, which is set the line of scrimmage from the inside out.
\nWith a 2026 squad which includes six starters on offense, and five on defense, \u201cthe team is headed in the right direction,\u201d said Smith.
\nThe Bobcats\u2019 first step to get the season headed in the right direction is a non-district home opener vs the Abilene High Eagles on Friday, August 28, 2026. Kick-off from San Angelo Stadium is at 7 p.m.
\nBelow is the 2026 Central High Bobcats\u2019 schedule
\nAug. 28\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 Abilene High
\nSept. 4 \u00a0 at Mansfield Lakeridge
\nSept. 11 Abilene Cooper \u2013 Homecoming
\nSept. 18 \u00a0 El Paso Montwood
\nSept. 25 \u00a0 Belton
\nOct. 2 \u00a0 Bye
\nOct. 9 \u00a0 at Midland Greenwood
\nDistrict 2-6A games at 7 p.m.
\nOct. 16 \u00a0 Midland Lee*
\nOct. 23 \u00a0 at Odessa High*
\nOct. 30 \u00a0 Midland High*
\nNov. 6 \u00a0 at Odessa Permian*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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