2026 Preseason Preview: Woodson Cowboys

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The Woodson Cowboys enter their 5th season under Head Coach Caleb Hagle after another playoff appearance ended in an early exit.

This year, with a more experienced roster, the Cowboys believe they are in a much better position to take the next step.

Hagle said last year’s team was forced to grow up quickly, with several underclassmen stepping into major roles. That experience, he believes, will pay off this fall.

“Last year we had a lot of underclassmen that had to play, and they definitely had to get their feet wet quick. It was sink or swim. But this year we got a good group of upperclassmen. They’re working hard. We had a good majority of them here all summer, and then we had a few kids that we didn’t know were going to play show up today. So I’m definitely excited about this season. We’re going to see what’s going to happen,” Hagle said.

Conditioning has also been a major point of emphasis throughout the offseason. Hagle said six-man football demands elite endurance, and he wants his team to be both physically and mentally prepared every time they take the field.

“My favorite quote about six-man football is it’s a track meet with pads, so you got to be in shape, and that’s what I always tell the boys: we’re going to be the most in-shape team on the field, and that’s the mentality you got to go into every game with,” Hagle said.

Woodson will compete in a slightly different district this season that includes Harrold, Throckmorton and Forestburg. While the Cowboys are focused on taking things one game at a time.