Denton Ryan offensive coordinator and running backs coach Lonnie Teagle, pictured with his family following Ryan's area playoff win last season, is expected to be the new head football coach at Paetow High according to multiple sources.
Ryan went 27-2 during Teagle’s two seasons leading the offense. The Raiders won the Class 5A-Division I championship over Cedar Park, 59-14, in 2020. Last season, Ryan went 12-2 and fell to College Station in the regional final. College Station lost to Paetow in the Class 5A-Division I state title game.
Ryan averaged 46.1 points and 33.9 points, respectively, in the last two seasons under Teagle’s guidance. He has proven to fit schemes and coaching to personnel. Passing accounted for 57 percent of the Raiders’ total yards and 59 percent of their offensive touchdowns in 2020. Rushing accounted for 54 percent of Denton Ryan’s total yards and 58 percent of its offensive touchdowns last season.
Denton Ryan offensive coordinator Lonnie Teagle is pictured. According to multiple sources, Teagle is expected to be named the next head football coach at Paetow High School.Courtesy photo
The 2022 season will be Teagle’s 17th in coaching. He previously coached football and track at Coppell High and Denton High.
Teagle is a graduate of Alcorn State University, where he played football from 2001-2004. He was named one of the university’s top 50 greatest football players as a kickoff and punt return specialist. Teagle is Alcorn State’s leader in kickoff and punt returns in a single season.
Teagle is a native Houstonian.
