<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4cYu3E_1EBURkGW00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4cYu3E_1EBURkGW00" width="1200" height="600" >BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The Hearne Eagles are opening a new chapter in 2026 football under first-year head coach Jeff Rogers, who brings experience as a former head coach and athletic director at Marlin. Coming off a 2-8 overall, 1-4 district record in 2025, the Eagles return 21 letterwinners — including 14 starters — and are targeting a step forward in the new season.COACH — Jeff Rogers (First year as head coach at Hearne)2025 SEASON — 2-8 overall, 1-4 districtKEY LOSSES —<ul><li>8 lettermen (graduated/departed)</li></ul>TOP PLAYERS TO WATCH —<ul><li>Gregory Henderson Jr. (OL/DL, 5-8, 235): A returning contributor along both lines of scrimmage.</li><li>James Benford III (QB/DB, 6-1, 160): Took over at quarterback in the second half of the 2025 season and returns as a key piece of the Eagles’ offense.</li><li>Andre Carraby (RB/LB, 5-8, 195): A two-way contributor in the backfield and at linebacker.</li><li>Nigel Sweed I (RB/DB, 5-7, 165): A senior running back who dealt with injuries in 2025 but returns with varsity experience.</li><li>Kyron Jackson (OL/LB, 6-0, 215): A physical presence on both sides of the ball.</li><li>Kelton Cooks (WR/DB, 6-0, 150): A returning pass-catcher who also contributes in the secondary.</li><li>Jayden Young (OL/DL, 5-9, 240): A returning lineman on both offense and defense.</li></ul>2026 SEASON OUTLOOK — With Rogers bringing his coaching background down Highway 6, this could help Hearne to step in the right direction for the 2026 season. The Eagles return key contributors, including Henderson and Benford, who took over under center in the second half of 2025. Hearne opens the 2026 season at home against Thrall on Aug. 28.WHAT THEY’RE SAYING — “I think the biggest thing is, this is, like I said, it’s a place that I’ve always had a special feel for and I’m just excited and proud of the opportunity that’s been given to me to take this challenge on and lead this program,” head coach Jeff Rogers said. “And now I feel like it’s something that I’ve accomplished even though I haven’t played the game yet. And I’m excited about that.”“I feel like this year was just different with Coach Rogers coming in as the new coach,” said senior linebacker Zayden Mercer. “I feel like this year we just were putting in way more work and everybody was way more determined to be better.”“I feel like this team might be the one because like last year we had like a minor setback with like injuries, including me, and I had that forced young players to step up and they got valuable experience,” said senior running back Nigel Sweed. “And I feel like with us only losing a couple seniors, I feel like we’re going to do great things this year.”</div></body>

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