Sachse Mustangs

Head Coach: Mark Behrens (23rd season; 141-95 record)

Last Season: 6-5; 5-3 in district (Lost to North Forney in area round)

Returning Lettermen: 28 (5 returning starters on offense; 6 on defense)

Sachse Key Players and Storylines

Sachse took a small step back in 2025. After back-to-back district titles, the Mustangs finished just third in the district standings. Still, they extended their playoff streak with their 11th consecutive playoff berth.

That’s the minimum expectation again this year. Head coach Mark Behrens said this group has more experience than they did a year ago.

The offense has a sturdy foundation to build on with three starters back on the offensive line in 6’3”, 270-pound tackle Eli Sheffield, 6’2”, 255-pound tackle Alex Davis, and 6’1”, 270-pound center CJ Arimah. Quarterback Christian McCaffrey (1,253 passing yards and 11 touchdowns) not only has a great football name, but he’ll bring a reliable presence to the offensive huddle as a returning starter.

Junior running back LaDainian Jones (275 rushing yards) is poised to make the jump to the starting role and is the fastest player on the Mustang offense. In the passing game, Brendon Quinn (149 receiving yards) is another speedy option out of the slot.

Defensively, the Mustangs pack a punch in the front seven with defensive ends Trindon Bennett (40 tackles) and Z’havien Ramsey (26 tackles) returning along with 6’4”, 305-pound defensive tackle Trason Haley (62 tackles, two sacks). Behind them, junior Willehado Palomo is a tackling machine at linebacker where he’s joined by fellow returning starter Walker Williams (38 tackles).

Full sophomore season highlights:

5’11 200 lbs
(true) CO ‘28

Defensive newcomer OTY

Stats:
8 starts
101 total tackles
62 solo
6 tfl
1 sack
1 forced fumble
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— Wille Palomo (@WillePalomo) November 22, 2025

After last year’s blip, Behrens believes the Mustangs are set to rebound behind a high-powered offense. He’s challenged his players to go bring home their third district title in four years this season.

2026 Schedule

*-Denotes District 9-6A contest

Friday Aug 28 Jesuit (H) 7:00 HBJ Stadium 

Friday Sept 4 Plano (A) 7:00 Clark Stadium 

Friday Sept 11 LD Bell (H) 7:00 HBJ Stadium

Friday Sept 18 Wylie*(A) 7:00 Wylie Stadium

Friday Sept 25 Rowlett* (H) 7:00 HBJ Stadium

Friday Oct 9 South Garland* (A) 7:00 HBJ Stadium 

Friday Oct 16 North Garland* (A) 5:30 Williams Stadium 

Thursday Oct 22 Lakeview* (H) 7:00 HBJ Stadium 

Thursday Oct 29 Wylie East* (A) 7:00 Wylie Stadium 

Thursday Nov 5 Garland* (H) 8:00 HBJ Stadium