McKinney Boyd Broncos

Head Coach: Stu Johnson (2nd season; 1-8 record)

Last Season: 1-8; 0-8 in district

Returning Lettermen: 21 (6 returning starters on offense; 6 on defense)

McKinney Boyd Key Players and Storylines

McKinney Boyd had its fair share of struggles in Stu Johnson’s first year in 2025, but the Broncos have some room for optimism. A strong junior class is set to propel this year’s team forward after gaining experience last fall.

It all starts with junior quarterback Major Smith (963 passing yards, nine touchdowns), who the Bronco coaching staff believes “is the future of the program.” Fellow junior tight end/receiver Timothy Karsholt (800 total yards, ten touchdowns) is a playmaker all over the field, while running back Kaiden Washington is ready to take on the bell cow role this year.

Sophomore season Highlights ⬇️

6’2” 175 lbs 2028 QB

7- Starts
90- Completions
963- Yards
9- TD

Some positives, some negatives. Already back working towards the goal! Thankful for all my coaches and teammates who have supported me this year! pic.twitter.com/aQpKkyjIAj

— 𝑀𝒶𝒿𝑜𝓇 𝒮𝓂𝒾𝓉𝒽 (@MajorSmith_8) November 16, 2025

In front of them, 5’9”, 290-pound senior Dean Baumann is a multi-year starter on the offensive line, while 6’0”, 260-pound junior Corby Strange impressed as a starter a year ago.

Defensively, the Broncos return a number of their key players. Linebacker Ugo Anosike (68 tackles, 12 TFLs) earned first team all-district honors last season, while defensive back Kahlen Gunter (86 tackles, one INT) is “a big hitter” and Boyd’s leading returning tackler.

Karsholt (47 tackles) will play some at linebacker too alongside promising sophomore Brennan Jones (12 tackles). Nose guard Chaston Stephens (37 tackles, four sacks) is a three-year starter and Boyd’s leader in the trenches.

The Bronco coaching staff admits just seven total wins across the past four seasons present some psychological challenges, but still, there’s no shortage of excitement in Bronco country. Boyd’s “best players are back” and that experience will be crucial in a tough District 6-6A.

2026 Schedule

8/27/26 vs. FLOWER MOUND at MCKINNEY ISD
9/4/26 @ JJ PEARCE at EAGLE-MUSTANG STADIUM
9/10/26 @ KELLER at KISD ATHLETICS COMPLEX
*9/18/26 vs. ROCK HILL at MCKINNEY ISD
*9/25/26 @ JESUIT at RANGER STADIUM
*10/8/26 vs. PRINCETON at MCKINNEY ISD
*10/16/26 vs. WALNUT GROVE at MCKINNEY ISD
*10/22/26 @ PROSPER at CHILDRENS HEALTH
*10/30/26 vs. ALLEN at MCKINNEY ISD
*11/5/26 @ MCKINNEY at MCKINNEY ISD