Here’s a look at the Dumas Demons heading into the 2025 football season. Press Pass Sports reporter Lee Baker was able to get a word in with head coach Aaron Dunnam during midnight madness about the tradition the Demons have established about the late night practice, building a culture and what to expect heading into the upcoming season.
2024 resume
Head coach: Aaron Dunnam, eighth season at Dumas, 52-18. Eighth season overall.
2024 Record: 5-7 overall, 2-3 in District 3-4A Division I. Class 4A Division I area finalist.
Returning starters
Offense: 5
Defense: 3
Season opener: vs. Caprock, 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29.
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Players to watch
Colton Mills, 5-10, 160-pounds, QB, Jr.
Mills has worked quickly already becoming the all-time leading passer in Dumas football history by his sophomore season a year ago. Mills was sensational playing his first full year of varsity football throwing for 3,016 yards with 33 touchdowns. As a junior, coach Dunnam and the Demons already look at Mills as a leader.
Gael Cardenas, 6-2, 265-pounds, OL, Sr.
Protecting Mills in the trenches is the beefy senior Cardenas. With his size, agility and strength Cardenas is the complete package on the offensive line. Last year, the 265-pounder graded out at 90 percent with six pancake blocks.
Blake Robinson, 6-2, 170-pounds, WR-DB, Sr.
Though his season came to an end early due to injury, Robinson is back to full strength and looking for a big senior season. Robinson will be a big help on the outside for Mills and will be clutch in the secondary. In seven games before getting hurt, Robinson had 503 yards receiving with four touchdowns.