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Anthony Boutte Sr., could be the most decorated first-year high school basketball head coach in the history of the state of Texas for what he has literally learned at the dinner table.
He leads Aldine High this fall as his budding career begins.
"I'm here to change the mindset and create a safe environment to learn the game of basketball," he said. "I will be introducing a winning way that I have learned from so many mentors that I have coached with and learned from."
That list is insane. His father Andre Boutte Jr., is a living legend in the state of Texas and is a Hall of Famer. He won state titles at Port Arthur-Lincoln and Beaumont Ozen. He now coaches at West Brook.
"My dad led one of the greatest dynasties in the history of high school basketball at 3443 Fannett Road," Anthony said. "You can change the name of the school, the mascot or the colors but that is the address of a dynasty. He's the only coach to put two players into the NBA right out of high school, not to mention the state titles he's won."
His grandfather is the legendary Walter Yates, who led Jefferson Davis, Madison and Kashmere during his career. Yates is a Hall of Famer as well with just under 1,000 wins.
"I was born to coach," the 33-year-old Boutte laughed. "I've thought of myself as a head coach since I was 10-years old. I've been told I was too young or not ready yet. I've coached for the best, I've gotten my Masters, I've been patient and just waited for my time. I appreciate Dre Thompson (Aldine ISD AD) for giving me the opportunity and I'm ready to go."
Boutte also coached with Texas High School basketball coaching pillars Terrell Henderson (Port Arthur-Lincoln), David Peavy (Dekaney, Duncanville), Chris Dyer (Desoto) and David Green and Sam Benitez (North Shore) just to name a few.
"You really just can't put on a resume all the great players and coaches I've learned from over the years," he said. "I applied for 80 jobs in the past 11 years, but God obviously has something to do with me being here at Aldine. I just needed the opportunity, and we will be something to be reckoned with in years to come."
He played for his dad at Ozen, and while starting on varsity for two years he was 58-3. He basically grew up with NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins literally living in his home. After high school, Boutte became the starting quarterback at Stephen F. Austin. Yes, football.
"We are going to be well-coached and prepared," he said. "We are going to go out there and compete and who knows what happens in year one? One thing is for sure, we will be well-dressed."
His father and grandfather were also legendary dressers as they paced the sideline.
Boutte has hired two young assistants in Melvin Johnson III, who is right off his international professional basketball career, and Brandon Etienne, who starred at North Shore and Texas A&M-Kingsville.
"We are young and know what winning in Texas high school basketball looks like," he said.
Booker T. Washington
Wharton, Sweeny, Washington have eyes on District 11-4A-DII title
Last season was a big year for the Wharton Tigers. A big one. For the first time since 2003, Wharton captured the district championship and made its first playoff appearance since 2016. The Tigers are the favorites in the district followed by Sweeny.
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District 11-4A-DII
Wharton
Sweeny
Washington
La Marque
Kashmere
Scarborough
(Bold Denotes Playoff Teams)
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VYPE PRESEASON AWARDS
MVP
Donovan Krushall, Wharton
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OFFENSIVE MVP
Demarcus Nelson, La Marque
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DEFENSIVE MVP
Trey Fields, Sweeny
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BREAKOUT PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Armond Robinson, La Marque
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SLEEPER TEAM
Washington
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Wharton Tigers
Heading into last season, Wharton hadn't won a district championship in 14 years but had finished as runner-up seven times. No more runner-ups in Wharton. The Tigers went 5-0 in district play to claim the title. Head coach Chad Butler is going in to 2019 with QB Donovan Krushall (2,391 passing yards, 28 passing TDs) leading the offense and outstanding DE JaShawn Nickerson (94 tackles) leading the way for the defense. The Tigers have several talented starters returning and have a chance to win back-to-back district crowns for the first time since the 2002-2003 campaigns.
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Sweeny Bulldogs
The Bulldogs had a strong 2018 season finishing with an overall record of 10-2 and 4-1 in district, but fell one game short of a district championship. Sweeny fell a field goal short, losing to Wharton 17-15. Head coach Randy Lynch had a talented defense last season (giving up an average of 96.6 yards per game in the regular season). Lynch expects more of the same in 2019 with defensive playmakers LB Trey Fields (77 Tackles, 3 sacks, 3 INTs) and DL Logan Page (29 tackles, 4 sacks) returning. Sweeny will need to find an answer in the running game after losing 1,000-yard rusher Cameron Adams to graduation. Justice Clemons could make some noise at the receiver position after registering 15 grabs for 348 yards last year.
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Washington Eagles
Houston Washington was a tale of two teams in 2018. On offense, the Eagles had the second-best unit averaging 317.5 yards per game. On defense, they gave up a district-worst 429.9 yards per game. Last season, Washington got into the playoffs with a 2-3 mark and finished 3-8 overall. With some solid weapons back on offense, they could make some noise. Glen Hogan (895 yards) and Bobby Betts (829 yards) return as a solid one-two punch. Also watch for receiver Israel Viser and two-way player Marletto Johnson. The Eagles have anchors on the offensive line in Tremaine Lemons and Lavar English. Phillip Kent enters his second season at the helm and has 14 starters back to help continue the build-out.
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La Marque Cougars
Consistency has been a staple of La Marque's reputation the past few seasons, not to mention decades. The Cougs have been a power program dating back to the mid-1980s as they have five state titles to show for their success. Finishing third last year clinched the program's ninth-straight playoff appearance. Coach Shone Evans is heading into this second season with the Cougars and returns 12 starters. Youth will lead this team as sophomore Armond Robinson and junior DeMarcus Nelson will be the tandem in the backfield at quarterback and running back. Nelson rushed for 182yards last year. Defensively, Jacobe Wagner (83 tackles) returns to lead the charge.
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Kashmere Rams
The Kashmere Rams are heading into the 2019 season after a tough year in 2018 that saw the Rams win one game. The Rams have a new leader of the team with the hiring of James Laster as their new head coach. He replaces legendary coach Garry Dunham, who was the beacon for the community. The Rams have 12 starters returning and among those returning starters are impactful players Donald Thomas (LB/RB) and Ty'Colbiy Houston (TE/DE). Before the season starts, Laster has a decision to make at the QB position between Christopher Nathan (808 yards, 4TDs passing) and Daniel Limbrick (413 yards, 2 TDs passing). They will play a big role in turning the Rams around in 2019. Also watch for Damonte Boyd (391 yards) at the wide-out position.
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Scarborough Spartans
Scarborough is looking to change the culture starting this season. The Spartans have failed to win more than one game since the 2007 season. Second-year coach Gary Howard returns 12 starters to hopefully turn the tide. Players to watch include Payton Joseph (RB), Patrick Johnson (OL/DL/DE/FB), Deandre Howard (WR), Kenny Dordies (WR), Danny Hernandez (OL/DL) and Jose Hernandez (QB)