Thankful: THS Football Coach Mike Spradlin

Mike Spradlin, Temple High School head football coach and athletic director, has lived in Central Texas for only nine months, having moved from Abilene after Temple hired him in February to lead its athletic program.


During his first year in charge, longtime coach Spradlin often has talked about how much he and his wife have enjoyed living in Temple and becoming a part of the community and school district.


“I’m thankful I’m here and I’m thankful for these kids we get to coach and the place we get to work in,” said Spradlin, who guided the Wildcats to a 6-5 record — highlighted by a five-game winning streak to close the regular season — and their first playoff berth since 2008. “I’m blessed to get to be a part of a great community and a great school district. It’s pretty special.


“The biggest thing is our kids here. It’s unique. I’ve had an opportunity to be around (Texas) a little bit, and these kids are by far the best.”


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Playoff Proud!

Wildcat kids. Little…………………………………………………and big!

Cassandra, Kim, Aisley, Brennan Ransleben…….Gaylan Sanders………………………………………………….

Gina Prentiss and Chloe……………………………………Tim Briggs…………………….Coach Gilbert

Melanie Johnson…………………………………………………..Leslee McGehee, Cassie Dunnam and Katie Galusha.

Beth Spradlin Saxton and Carter... Coach Dunnam…………………… Carter, Parker, Brooke and Lyssa.

PaPa ( Bill Barnett) and MiMi (Joyce Spradlin Barnett).

A Successful Season Comes to An End

First of all, let me start by saying how incredibly proud I am of the 2011 Temple Wildcats football team. Nine months ago you bought in, seniors and all, and decided to embark on this new journey. You put rubber bands on their wrists, started lifting weights and learning new ways. Hard work became your constant companion. Comraderie among coaches and teammates grew, friendships turned into a family. What a great group of guys you are! Your commitment and determination has made you a standout team. You did everything that was aked of you and Coach Spradlin said you may be his all time favorite.

Longview Lobos 24 - Temple Wildcats 3.......read all about it!

STATE PLAYOFFS!

What does lobos mean?

I looked it up.

lobosplural of lo·bo

Noun: (in the southwestern US and Mexico) A timber wolf.

Oh! So, a lobo is a wolf. Whew! I was worried there for a minute. I was afraid that a lobo was something vague and mysterious like a mojo, and I don’t like mojo, but I do like wolves. I mean, I get them. They’re apart of God’s creation… basically a wild dog. A lot like wildcats are wild-cats. So, tomorrow will pretty much be a ‘cat and dog fight’! Right?

Hey! Did you happen to notice the full moon last night? I did! Cassi Dunnam, did too! She pointed it out on the way to Star Hall. We helped Gina Prentiss, Windee Scrabanek, and all their children, plus Julie Haag and Claudia Henandez decorate for the Team Dinner tonight. It was fun! …but back to the full moon.

Anyway, it couldn’t have worked out better for us because everyone knows that wolves act crazy when there is a full moon. Yep! It’s a proven fact. See for yourself.

Yikes! A little scary but it could be a whole lot of fun tomorrow when the hungry, fearless WILDCATS

lineup against the loco Lobos!

Game time is 2:00 in Corsicana. Bring your TEMPLE WILDCAT PRIDE and let the team know you care. MAKE SOME LOUD NOISE!

See You There!

Kick-off to the 2011 WILDCATS' Playoff Run is Friday, November 11 (11-11-11!) at WILDCAT Stadium. Temple Education Foundation is hosting a FREE Tailgate at the East end of the stadium, from 4:45-5:30. At 5:30, rock out with the WILDCAT Marching & Jazz Bands, Kittens, Cheerleaders and...of course...YOUR TEMPLE WILDCATS! Be there!

Last week, while I was having a wonderful time in the Bahamas, the Wildcats were whipping up on the Bryan Vikings. It wasn't an easy decision to miss my first home game ever, but with the playoffs secured and Coach's blessing, I took off to join dear family and best friends for a special wedding on Paradise Island. Throughout the wedding reception, our son Clint kept us updated. Everyone around us was celebrating from afar! Thrilled. What an awesome way to finish up the regular season and now we're preparing to play the Longview Lobos in the State Playoffs. Hope you'll be able to make the trip to Corsicana, next Saturday at 2:00. Go Wildcats! Win the day and wow Texas!

It 's Official! Playoff bound!

Heads up, Wildcat fans! On Saturday, November 12th, @ 2:00, we'll be playing the Longview Lobos in Corsicana! How awesome is that! More about that next week but for now let's go beat Bryan!