Under new Head Coach Manny Martinez, the Faith West football team has been diligently preparing for the upcoming season. Martinez is confident in the team's potential and is excited to see their progress on the field.

Faith West plays 6-man football and competes in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) Division II District 4. Six-man football is a variation of 11-man tackle football. It tends to be a faster paced game with high score. Because of the difficulty of covering the entire field, punts are rare and on-side kicks are common.  

One Faith West Varsity player to watch this season is sophomore running back, Kade Kerr. Kerr has a blend of quickness and strength and will be a strong piece in the backfield this year. He is poised to lead the offensive side of the ball alongside Max Martinez who will step in to start at quarterback as a freshman.

The defense is led by junior cornerback Guillermo Garcia, who returns as a junior. Garcia has a nose for the football and is also a physical player. He will lead a group that will incorporate a number of freshmen, including defensive end Ty LeBoeuf and cornerback Brayden Dennis. Senior Captain Hanno Van Dyk, a defensive end will be tasked with leading the group up front.

The team will kick off their fall season on the road against Chester on September 1st. Friday Night Lights at Kerr Field kicks off on September 8th, as the Eagles battle Galveston O’Connell at home. As Faith West hopes to build on the first game of the season to have a strong home opener.

"We have great group of young men that understand the task at hand, rebuilding a tradition,” Martinez said. “Their school pride and team spirit is contagious. Add that to our wonderful Faith West families and friends and Friday night football will never be the same.”

With an developing roster, experienced coaching staff, and a determination to succeed, Faith West hopes to take on the challenges that come their way and are excited to get to the season.