Junior QB Mayo flourishing since taking over as starter for Temple

Approximately seven months ago, Champ Mayo was a sophomore busy playing baseball, having fun with friends and preparing for spring football practice as he competed to become the starting varsity quarterback at Keller Timber Creek. His plans and immediate future changed abruptly after his grandmother Patty Mayo’s serious health situation prompted Champ’s parents to decide to move closer to her home in Killeen, where they resided until Champ was 9. To help Mayo absorb the unexpected move, his parents enrolled him at Temple High School, whose principal is his uncle, Dr. Jason Mayo. The principal’s son, sophomore Jase Mayo, is Champ’s cousin and plays golf and football. “It was probably a month before we decided, ‘Hey, we’re going to do this,’” Champ recalled Tuesday. “My mom and dad said, ‘We think it might be smart to move down and be with your grandma. We’re going to put you at Temple. I said, ‘Family is first for me, so let’s get it done and be with her.’” Mayo didn’t know much about Temple’s football situation when he arrived in early April, a few weeks before the Wildcats — 1-9 in 2023 — began spring practice. Incoming senior Kade Stewart, son of Temple head coach Scott Stewart, split time as the starting quarterback last year and had the inside track this season.

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JUNIOR QB MAYO FLOURISHING SINCE TAKING OVER AS STARTER FOR TEMPLE

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Temple Daily Telegram | 10/18/2024