Aledo Bearcats Coaches Show

Aledo opens its first Class 6A postseason against Keller Central in the Region 1 Division 2 bi-district round.

Head coach Robby Jones reviews the 28-3 win over Arlington Lamar and how the Bearcats are using two quarterbacks heading into the playoffs.

He explains why playing four full quarters all season should pay off in the postseason.

He breaks down the Keller Central offense led by twins Isaiah and Jeremiah Taylor.

Defensive tackle Tymon Meeks and a fellow senior lineman join the second segment to talk about returning from injury and the Aledo standard.

They also discuss what this program learned in its first full year of 6A football and their college recruiting.

In a bonus segment, Aledo’s boys and girls basketball coaches preview their seasons, their tough non district schedules, and a stronger district.

The girls’ Friday home game tips off at 5:00 PM so fans can make the football playoff game.

The Aledo Bearcats Coaches Show Podcast is a presentation of 92.1 Hank FM and NTX Varsity Sports.

Aledo head coach Robby Jones joins the show after the Bearcats’ 70-14 win over Weatherford, their best four quarters of the season.

Coach Jones explains how the Arlington comeback taught his team to stay on the gas against 6A opponents.

He breaks down the goal line stand and the 96-yard drive that turned the game before halftime.

He shares injury updates and a plan to work in a young quarterback over the final weeks.
He previews Arlington Sam Houston at Choctaw Stadium, where a win clinches a playoff spot for the 31st consecutive season.

Two defensive backs join the second segment to talk about shutting down Weatherford’s top receiver, adjusting to 6A speed, and their recruiting.

The episode also covers the volleyball team’s top playoff seed, region cross country results, and Hauss Hejny’s 418-yard, five-touchdown day for Colorado State.

The Aledo Bearcats Coaches Show Podcast is a presentation of 92.1 Hank FM and NTX Varsity Sports.

Aledo head coach Robby Jones joins the show after the Bearcats beat Arlington High 42-28 to move to 3-1 in District 3-6A.

Coach Jones reviews a dominant first half, the lighting problems at Maverick Stadium, and the lessons from a sloppy second half.

He shares the new pregame phone policy aimed at keeping the team focused.

He previews the first meeting with the Weatherford Kangaroos since 2021, a matchup Aledo leads 7-1 all time.

Two senior linemen join the second segment to talk about the jump to 6A football, the strength of the defensive front, and their college offers.

The episode also covers district titles for Aledo volleyball and both cross country teams.

The Aledo Bearcats Coaches Show Podcast is a presentation of 92.1 Hank FM and NTX Varsity Sports.

The head coach breaks down a win powered by three non-offensive touchdowns, including a blocked field goal return, a punt return, and a pick six, along with a defense that piled up six sacks and 16 tackles for loss.

He also previews this Friday’s first-ever matchup against a well-coached district opponent and explains how fall break has changed the practice schedule.

In the second segment, two standout wide receivers talk about bouncing back from a district loss, the difference in competition this season, one player’s recovery from an ankle injury, and the high stakes of the final four games.

Fresh off the bye week, the Aledo Coaches Show Podcast comes to you from the press box at the Bearcats' home stadium, where Aledo's two middle schools are squaring off in their annual showdown and giving fans a look at the future of Bearcat football.

The Bearcats (2-3, 1-1 in District 3-6A) return to action this Friday against the Bowie Volunteers in the first-ever meeting between the two programs. It's their first game since the 35-21 homecoming loss to Arlington Martin that ended Aledo's national-record 136-game district winning streak.

In the first segment, the Bearcats' head coach talks about how the middle school programs build the foundation for the varsity, why he wants his athletes playing multiple sports, and what the staff learned about the team during the bye week. 

He looks back at the missed third-quarter chances against Martin, shares his message to the team after the streak ended, and updates injuries to two key starters. He also scouts Bowie, including its dual-threat quarterback, dangerous receiving duo, and a playmaking safety, and talks about facing a head coach he first met in the 2017 state semifinals.

In the second segment, three senior linebackers join the show. They discuss how the team regrouped after the Martin loss, the pressure of playing with the streak, and a bond that goes back to their Pee Wee days. They also break down each linebacker position and explain why they give the front four credit for a run defense that has held up against some of the state's top running backs. The injured member of the group explains how he got hurt and when he hopes to return.

Plus, updates on Aledo alumni and the Lady Cats volleyball team.

Homecoming week is here as the Aledo Coaches Show looks back at a dominant 69-0 district-opening victory over Granbury and turns the focus to an undefeated Arlington Martin team coming to Tim Buchanan Stadium.

This episode breaks down the Bearcats’ continued growth on both sides of the ball, the challenge presented by an explosive and balanced Warriors offense, and what Aledo must do in the trenches against a talented defensive front. The conversation also covers the return of key defensive pieces, the importance of staying focused through homecoming week, and the value of the upcoming midseason bye.

In the second half of the show, the focus shifts to the quarterback room, including the transition into Aledo’s offense, building chemistry with the receiving corps, learning to read defenses, creating plays when things break down, and staying prepared when opportunities come. The quarterbacks also discuss their development, recruiting process, and the competition ahead as district play continues.

A statement win sets the stage for district play. This week’s coaches show breaks down a dominant 31-7 victory, including a physical defensive performance, offensive growth, key fourth-down stops, and the moments that shifted momentum early.

The conversation also looks ahead to the district opener, what the team learned from a demanding non-district schedule, and the challenges presented by a balanced offense and dual-threat quarterback.

Plus, two senior defensive backs join the show to discuss the victory, adjusting to the 6A level, the strength of the defense, special teams, and the mindset heading into the games that will shape the postseason race.

Aledo head coach Robbie Jones breaks down the Bearcats' 28-21 loss to Waco Midway and previews Friday's non-district finale at Trinity (Bedford) on this week's Aledo Coaches Show podcast with Kevin Lonnquist. Plus, tight ends Colby Thompson and SMU commit Kaden Palmquist on the jump to 6A, the two-tight-end run game, and building chemistry with QB Trey Williams.

In this episode:
0:00 Intro and week in review
2:45 Coach Robbie Jones interview
21:00 Aledo notables in college football
22:45 Colby Thompson and Kaden Palmquist

Bearcats at Trinity Trojans, Friday at Pennington Field. Pregame at 6:30, kickoff at 7:00 on Real Country 92.1 Hank FM.

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The Bearcats open the home portion of their first Class 6A season this Friday against Waco Midway after a 26-0 loss to fourth-ranked North Crowley that ended Aledo's 328-game scoring streak.

The head coach breaks down the film, from a defense that bottled up two 1,000-yard rushers to a young offense still finding its footing, and previews a Midway team led by a longtime friend and featuring a Notre Dame-committed running back.

Then the two senior defensive tackles, committed to Oregon State and Incarnate Word, talk about the speed of 6A football, bouncing back from a loss, and their last home opener as Bearcats.

Kickoff Friday is at 7 p.m., with pregame coverage at 6:30 on 92.1 Hank FM.

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