Here’s a look at the Amarillo High Sandies heading into the 2025 football season. Press Pass Sports reporter Lee Baker was able to speak with head coach Chad Dunnam about the expectations surrounding the Sandies, an explosive offensive returning led by quarterback Jett Lopez and an improved defensive unit.
2024 resume
Head coach: Chad Dunnam, eighth season at AHS, 50-31. 12th season overall.
2024 Record: 6-5 overall, 4-2 in District 2-5A Division I. Class 5A Division I area finalist.
Returning starters
Offense: 8
Defense: 7
Season opener: vs. Odessa High, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, Dick Bivins Stadium.
Players to watch
Jett Lopez, 6-1, 200-pounds, QB, Sr.
It was a breakout season for Lopez, who led an explosive Sandies offense that averaged 42 points a game while putting his name in the school record books. Lopez enters his senior season garnering state-wide attention after putting up 3,007 yards passing with 36 touchdown passes last year.
Oliver Parsons, 6-0, 175-pounds, WR, Sr.
Parsons helped make himself and Lopez an extremely dangerous 1-2 combination. Parsons has great speed and is a matchup nightmare. As a junior, the lengthy receiver snagged 48 catches for 708 yards with 10 touchdowns.
Jude Dunivan, 6-0, 160-pounds, RB, Sr.
Dunivan completes the Sandies offense and brings complete balance. Behind a talented offensive line, Dunivan was able to put his name on the map last season toting the rock 173 times for 1,214 yards with 11 touchdowns. Dunivan was also key out of the backfield hauling in 27 catches for 414 yards a score.
