High School FootballThursday, November 12
Canutillo's Scott Brooks will retire after this season with a playoff game Friday
The Daily El Paso team
Scott Brooks is retiring when Canutillo's season ends, and he's leaving on a high. The 60-year-old reached his 200th career win in October, joining his late father, Don Brooks, in the 200-win club.
Brooks leaves with 200 wins and a playoff berth
- 200
- career wins, reached in October
- 8-2
- Canutillo's record heading into the playoffs
- 37
- years coaching, 28 of them at Canutillo
Sources: KVIA, El Paso Matters
Since arriving in 1999, Brooks has built Canutillo into one of the most successful programs in El Paso history. His first practice drew 38 players. This year's team has 155.
Canutillo's football roster has grown from 38 players to 155
Source: KVIA
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| First practice | 38 players |
| Today | 155 players |
In 2014, the Eagles reached the Final Four of the UIL Class 5A Division II playoffs, something no other El Paso team has done. Brooks says his father's advice was to be patient, treat kids right and give coaches time with their families.
“Remember it's for the kids. We all have egos, but the kids are the ones that matter in this.”
- Next game: Canutillo hosts Abilene Cooper, Friday, 6 p.m.
- Round: bi-district playoffs, at Canutillo High School
- After retiring: a small Central Texas town, closer to family
Sources: KVIA, El Paso Matters