Braswell (Texas) football has its head coach for the 2026 season.
On Tuesday evening, DCTF’s Matt Stepp reported that Justen Evans has been named the new lead man for the Bengals. Earlier in the day, it was revealed that Evans was leaving Miller High in Corpus Christi.
Evans is the winningest coach in Miller program history. Across nine seasons with the Buccaneers, he compiled an 84-36 record and made seven playoff appearances in a row. Miller went 4-7 in 2025.
“The Miller Bucs, our district and our community thank Coach Evans for leading the Bucs football team through some of the most exciting years of football that Buc Stadium has seen in recent memory,” Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez said. “We are grateful for his passion and dedication to developing young athletes into leaders. We wish him and his family the very best.”
Braswell football was in the news last year for off-the-field reasons. In December, former head coach and athletic director Kent Laster was placed on leave. Ahead of the season, a senior at the school called for the dismissal of Laster, alleging that Laster created a toxic environment within the team.
The Denton Record-Chronicle reported that multiple grievances had been filed against Laster, who took over as head coach and AD of the program in 2023. Last month, DCTF reported that Braswell had posted the job, signaling the end of Laster’s time leading the team.
In 2025, Braswell went 2-8 against a stout schedule. Scoring points was often a struggle. It finished as the No. 225 team in Texas, according to the Rivals Composite Rankings.
Braswell last put together a winning campaign in 2019. It now hasn’t won more than four games since the 2021 season.
“Braswell High School, located in Denton, Texas, is part of the Denton Independent School District. Established to provide a rigorous and comprehensive education, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, sportsmanship, and community involvement. With a strong focus on student development, Braswell High offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and sports programs designed to enhance students’ skills and encourage a balanced, successful high school experience.”
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