Coach Bryan Wood moved to Class 4A Randall and left a program that has been in the playoffs the past eight years.

Wood is succeeded by James McAlister, and he will have five offensive and five defensive starters returning.

Ty Dooley was a starting linebacker and backup quarterback last season, and he will take over at QB.

Running back Colton Wilson returns as the top offensive threat with 1,535 yards and 20 touchdowns last season. The senior has more than 3,400 career rushing yards. The offensive line has three returning starters — four-year starter Kyler Ramond, two-way starter Homero Solano and Eddie Olivarez.

2008 Record: 7-5 overall, 3-2 in District 1-1A. Defeated Clarendon, 19-7, in area, lost to Iraan, 16-6, in regional round.

Returning Experience: 11 lettermen, five offensive and five defensive starters.

Players To Watch: Colton Wilson, RB-DB; Ty Dooley, QB-LB; Braiden Cartrite, WR-DB; Trevor Trehern, LB; Matthew Brown, TE-DL; Hornero Solano, OL-DL; Kyler Raymond, OL-DL.

Promising Newcomers: Jesus Rivero, OL-DL; Shawn Lindsey, RB-LB; Shawn Lindsey, RB-LB; Talon Dooley, QB-DB; Andy Miller, TE-LB; Kelby Sharp, OL-DL.

Basic Offense: Two-back Spread.

Basic Defense: 4-2-5

Keys to Success: Sunray will need to adapt quickly to new offensive and defensive schemes but has plenty of talent returning. The running game with Wilson behind experienced linemen should be strong, but the Bobcats will need to improve their pass defense.

Playoff History: 1962 (quarterfinals), 1977 (quarterfinals), 1986 (quarterfinals), 1989 (area), 1995 (regional), 1998 (Division II), 2001 (Division II area), 2002 (regional), 2003 (Class 1A semifinals), 2004 (quarterfinals), 2005 (Class 1A).

Name of Stadium: Bobcat Stadium (1968).

Biggest Rival: Stratford

Bet You Didn’t Know: Former West Texas A&M head football coach Ronnie Jones is a native of Sunray.