Here’s a look at the Hereford heading into the 2025 football season. Listen to head coach Adam Naron at the link above. Naron talks about having to reload after the loss of a big senior class, a great linebacking unit returning and getting veteran signal caller Kalub Ramirez back.
2024 resume
Head coach: Adam Naron fifth season at Hereford, 22-22. Fifth season overall.
2024 Record: 8-4 overall, 3-2 in District 3-4A Division I. Class 4A Division I area finalist.
Returning starters
Offense: 3
Defense: 4
Season opener: at Lubbock High, Thursday, Aug. 28, at PlainsCapital Park-Lowrey Field, Lubbock
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Players to watch
Kalub Ramirez, 5-10, 175-pounds, QB, Sr.
While Hereford has to replace holes left from a massive senior class the quarterback position isn’t one of them. Ramirez brings stability to the offense entering his fourth year as the Whiteface signal caller already making 28 career starts. Ramirez was masterful last season piling up 2,527 yards with a completion percentage of 61 percentage finishing with 18 touchdown tosses.
Eli Arrendondo, 5-11, 190-pounds, LB, Sr.
Arrendondo is another key starter back and a leader of a very good linebacking unit. The three-year starting middle linebacker and first team All-District selection last year made 130 total tackles with four sacks and forced three fumbles.
Brix Machen, 6-3, 185-pounds, WR, Jr.
Machen played in four varsity games on the defensive side last season finishing a brief stint with 12 tackles, but get ready to hear this young man’s name on Friday nights. Machen has massive potential and can be a big-time target for Ramirez. This past spring, Machen made his name by clearing 6-foot-6 in the high jump.