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Road to Red Zone 2026: Connally Cadets
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Shahji Adam , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway As a player, he didn't realize the effort that coaches put in to prepare for each season.
The Connally Cadets football team is starting a new season with a new head coach, Willie Carter. Carter is a former NFL player who is returning to high school football. He has expressed enthusiasm about being back on the field.
Carter has gained a new appreciation for the work that coaches do, having experienced it firsthand. As a player, he didn't realize the effort that coaches put in to prepare for each season. Further details about the team and their upcoming season are available from KXXV News, including a full story on the Connally Cadets and their new head coach.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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