The Brownwood Lions, ranked No. 24 in Class 4A Division II, conclude their preseason scrimmages by facing the No. 12 ranked Alvarado Indians, who finished last season with a 12-1 record. Under new head coach Aubrey Sims, Alvarado is projected to finish third in District 4-4A Division I, despite having only a few returning starters. The Lions aim to address tackling issues and improve both their run and pass protection during this final preseason matchup, while also focusing on injury prevention after losing a key player to an injury in a previous scrimmage.

By the Numbers
  • Alvarado finished last season with a 12-1 record.
  • Brownwood lost fullback Boudy Humphries indefinitely due to a shoulder injury.
State of Play
  • The Lions will play 10 plays with starters and 10 with backups before two live regulation quarters.
  • Pre-game warm-ups for both teams will start at 6:30 p.m., with JV and freshman games beginning at 5:30 p.m.
What's Next

The Lions begin their 2026 regular season against Class 5A Division II Abilene Wylie on Aug. 28, aiming to carry improvements from the preseason into their opening game.

Bottom Line

The Lions need to maximize their final scrimmage to refine their performance, address tackling and protection issues, and ensure they are prepared to hit the ground running for the season opener against Abilene Wylie.