South Grand Prairie Warriors

Head Coach: Laban DeLay (6th season; 30-25 record)

Last Season: 8-2; 6-1 in district (Lost to Lake Highlands in bi-district)

Returning Lettermen: 25 (5 returning starters on offense; 3 on defense)

South Grand Prairie Key Players and Storylines

South Grand Prairie’s eight wins a year ago were its most in a season since 2006. Complacency, though, won’t be an issue in the Warriors’ locker room after a nail-biting first round playoff exit to Lake Highlands.

Head coach Laban DeLay said he likes the experience they have with 25 returning lettermen, but some new faces will need to emerge as leaders. That starts with Ryan Goss who slides over to quarterback after finishing last year as South Grand Prairie’s third-leading receiver.

Cash Clark (576 receiving yards and six touchdowns) is an impact player at receiver, while Isaiah Tatum (203 rushing yards) is next man up at running back. These skill guys should have a good foundation ahead of them with senior offensive linemen Karson Floyd, Isaiah Torres, and Kobe Smith.

Week 3 vs legacy
4-6 (66% completion)
65 Passing yds
1 passing Td
88 Rushing yds
2 Rushing Td’s@Coach_DeLay @coachphilvc @geoff_terry @DBCoachTeal pic.twitter.com/HR15q8lAIF

— Ryan Goss (@RyanGoss_11) September 14, 2025

Defensively, defensive end Noah Kennedy is ready to build off a strong campaign where he earned first team all-district honors. Junior linebacker Kevin Leonard burst onto the scene a year ago, while defensive back Christian Pittman is the only other returning starter on that side of the ball.

There may be some unproven talent in the starting lineup for the Warriors this fall, but this is a program that will expect to be a top four finisher again as they look to extend their playoff streak to 13 years.

2026 Schedule

*- Denotes District 8-6A contest

August 28 Friday vs. Keller Timber Creek — 7:00 PM at Gopher-Warrior Bowl

September 4 Friday @ Arlington Bowie — 7:00 PM at Choctaw Stadium

September 11 Friday vs. Plano East — 7:00 PM at Gopher-Warrior Bowl

*September 25 Friday vs. Irving MacArthur — 7:00 PM at Gopher-Warrior Bowl

*October 2 Friday vs. Trinity — 7:00 PM at Gopher-Warrior Bowl

*October 8 Thursday @ Irving — 7:00 PM at Joy and Ralph Ellis Stadium

*October 16 Friday @ Haltom — 7:00 PM at Birdville Stadium

*October 23 Friday vs. LD Bell — 7:00 PM at Gopher-Warrior Bowl

*October 30 Friday @ Irving Nimitz — 7:00 PM at Joy and Ralph Ellis Stadium

*November 6 Friday @ Grand Prairie — 7:00 PM at Gopher-Warrior Bowl