Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Devine ISD has turned to one of its own to guide the Warhorses forward, naming Jacob Campsey as the new Head Football Coach. The announcement reunites Campsey with the program he helped lead to three postseason runs during his high school career.
A 2006 graduate of Devine High School, Campsey was a standout athlete for the Warhorses, playing quarterback and outside linebacker and a vocal leader. Teammates and coaches recall his intense preparation, fundamental knowledge of the game, and on-field leadership that foreshadowed his future in coaching.
In 2003, Campsey and his team finished the regular season 5-5 before going on to win the first two rounds of the state playoffs before bowing out in the third round to finish his first full season on varsity at 7-6.
In 2004, Campsey’s junior year, the Warhorses finished the regular season at 9-1 then once again won the first two rounds of the playoffs before finishing that season 11-2.
At that time, everyone in Devine was beyond excited about what the 2005 campaign had in store for Warhorse football. The community’s expectations for excellence, including district championships and playoff runs, is something that is commonplace now.
Devine had an 8-2 regular season in ’05, two more playoff wins, and a final record of 10-3. With these three great, consecutive playoff runs, the high expectations of Warhorse Nation were now in full effect!
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CAMPSEY TO LEAD WARHORSE FB
Former Warhorse QB, Campsey is happy to be wearing maroon and gold again. Coaching against the Warhorses was one of the hardest things he’s ever had to do, he said with a smile. Above are: Jacob Campsey, his wife Jenah and their kiddos Emerie and Levy.
