Queen City, Texas, is seeing a change in its football team under new head coach Kevin Reaves. Reaves, who has experience in turning around programs, is focusing on building a culture of belief and toughness within the team.

Background

Reaves played at Atlanta under Ben Scharnberg and later coached at Pleasant Grove and Jefferson. He is joined at Queen City by a staff that includes Vance Gibson, Justin Gibson, and Larry Epstein, all of whom have experience in building successful programs.

The team has been working hard in the weight room and on the field, with a focus on smash-mouth football and a Wing-T offense. Reaves believes that the key to success is not just about the X’s and O’s, but about building a culture of accountability and toughness.

Season Ahead

Queen City will begin its season at home against Union Grove on August 28, followed by nondistrict games against Prairiland, Wolfe City, and Mineral Springs. The team will then enter district play, facing off against teams such as DeKalb, Hughes Springs, and Daingerfield.

Reaves is optimistic about the team’s chances, saying that while a 10-0 season may be a stretch, the team has the potential to make a strong run. He believes that the team’s youth can be a blessing, as it allows for a fresh start and a chance to build a new culture.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.