Former Crockett coach named defensive coordinator at Yates

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Alton Dixon, who recently resigned as head football coach at Crockett High School, will be leading the defense for the Lions at Yates. As mentioned, Coach Dixon is a former Lufkin Panther, and he is also a former Aggie. In 2021 he was featured on the Dave Campbell’s 40 under 40 list. Head coach for the Yates Lions, Rafael Thomas, sent out this tweet early Monday morning:

“I’m Pleased To Announce Our New Defensive Coordinator, Mr. Alton Dixon To The PR1DE. Great Coach, But A Better Father, Friend, & Person. We Are Pleased He Chose Us.”

I’m Pleased To Announce Our New Defensive Coordinator, Mr. Alton Dixon To The PR1DE. Great Coach, But A Better Father, Friend, & Person. @dctf Class of 21’ 40 under 40, Former Aggie, Former Lufkin Panther, & We Are Pleased He Chose Us. No Graphic Or Tag Is What He’d Want 🦁🔥⏳ pic.twitter.com/hu0o1JPtDa
— Rafael Thomas (@CoachRT1988) June 26, 2023

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