Eaton Eagles

Head Coach: Ellis Miller (10th season; 46-48 record)

Last Season: 3-7; 2-6 in district

Returning Lettermen: 27 (9 returning starters on offense; 6 on defense)

Eaton Key Players and Storylines

Free football was not Eaton’s friend a year ago. The Eagles lost two of their district games in overtime and another two by eight combined points. Those losses resulted in the Eagles watching the playoffs from home for the fourth year in a row.

However, there’s reason to believe 2026 can be different. Eaton has 15 starters back and head coach Ellis Miller is optimistic about what his team can achieve this fall.

Every successful team needs a leader and the Eagles have that in quarterback Kalika “Rocky” Nisa (1,523 passing yards and nine touchdowns), who impressed with his decision making in his first year running the show. If he’s looking for a spark, receiver Sunjaya Peoples (418 receiving yards and four touchdowns) can provide it, while fellow junior 6’3″ receiver TJ Holt provides a big target that can go up and get it. Up front, Houston commit 6’7″, 280-pound tackle Thomas Muiruri is a player that raises the confidence of the entire offensive line with his presence.

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS 🚨🚨
5’9 | 165 lbs | WR | C/O 2028 | 3.2 GPA
First Team All-District WR
2025 Season Stats:⁰• 32 Receptions⁰• 418 Receiving Yards⁰• 4 Receiving TDs⁰• 10 Kick Returns⁰• 377 Return Yards⁰• 3 Return TDs⁰• 867 All-Purpose Yards⁰• 7 Total TDs pic.twitter.com/K58iEJJNyl

— Juju peoples (@jujupeoples13) June 14, 2026

Defensively, linebacker Ben Hicks will be Eaton’s go-to playmaker all over the field, while 6’1″, 290-pound defensive tackle Zyien Thompson “controls the line of scrimmage.” Safety Caden Tavarez is equally comfortable in coverage as he is laying a big hit and will provide leadership in a secondary that lacks depth.

Miller said the hunger he has seen from his players over the offseason is evident. With playmakers back on both sides of the ball and the sour taste from last year’s close losses, the Eagles are determined to snap their playoff drought this fall.

2026 Schedule

*Denotes District 4-6A Contest

August 28 vs. Denton Ryan 7:00pm
September 4 @ Arlington 7:00pm
September 11 vs. Prosper Rock Hill 7:00pm
*September 18 @ Byron Nelson 7:00pm
*September 25 @ Southlake Carroll 7:00pm
*October 8 vs. Keller Central 7:00pm
*October 15 vs. Boswell 7:00pm
*October 22 @ Keller Timber Creek 7:00pm
*October 30 vs. Northwest 7:00pm
*November 6 @ Keller 7:00pm