The Texas High School Coaches Association released their 2011-'12 Academic All-State rosters recently and, as usual, the Wildcats are well represented.

At the top of the list of six Wildcats who made the Academic All-State team is senior center Will Moomaw, one of only 70 players in the entire state (1A through 5A) to be awarded "Elite" status.

On top of anchoring the 'Cats offensive line and starting every game this season, Moomaw began the fall semester with a 100.69 GPA, which ranked him 11th out of 518 students in the senior class.

"That Elite status is pretty special and I'm proud of Will," said head coach Scott Smith.

"We're fortunate that we have such a good group of kids at this school who take academics so seriously which translates to a great showing on the Academic All-State Team."

For Will, focusing on school started a long time ago.

"I've always done well in school – I decided when I was young to do well in school because it's important for a good career," said Moomaw.

"This just makes me feel like I've been compensated for all the work I've put in, but it's not all just me"

"I have great coaches, teachers and family that helped pushed me."

"Right now I'm considering a number of school but am seriously considering going into petroleum engineering and attending Texas A&M."

The six Wildcat football players that made the Academic All-State team this year include:

Will Moomaw
ELITE

Zack Fleig
2nd Team

Alex Wittel
2nd Team

Jordan Dann
Honorable Mention

Jonathan Iheke
Honorable Mention

Garrett Reeves
Honorable Mention

Congrats to all these young men on a job well done – on and off the field.

GO 'CATS!