Ranking the most controversial mascots in Texas high school football

By Peter Dawson

Updated October 24, 2018 3:02 PM

The mascots for Harlandale (left), Munday (middle) and Amarillo Palo Duro (right) are shown in this composite photo. Jordan Ray Star-Telegram

Criticism of potentially insensitive mascots has become more common in recent years.

Take the Washington Redskins for example. There are many that believe the mascot is racially demeaning.

Dallas Cowboys vice president Stephen Jones said the decision to remove or change the mascot rested with Redskins owner Dan Snyder. In May, Snyder reiterated that he will “never” change it as long as he owns the team.

Some college teams, such as North Dakota, and pro franchises, such as the Cleveland Indians, have removed their mascots.

North Dakota altered theirs from the “Fighting Sioux” to the “Fighting Hawks.” And 2018 marked the last year the Indians will wear the logo of Chief Wahoo on their caps or uniforms.

In recent years, many have also called for the removal of monuments that depict Confederate moments and individuals from the American Civil War.

However, others believe these mascots and monuments honor history and tradition.

And throughout Texas, many high schools still have mascots that reflect the Confederacy, Native Americans and other stereotypes from decades and centuries past.

Here are 9 in Texas high school football that stand out the most. In some cases, the name isn’t offensive until it’s taken in context with the image of the logo and/or mascot.

9. Dallas Lakehill Warriors