July 2, 2025 – More champions get their start in Amarillo ISD and Palo Duro rising senior and three-star ranked Dons football safety Darien Lewis is one of them. Darien announced his commitment to play football at a Division I university, selecting the University of North Carolina, where he’ll play under legendary coach Bill Belichick. Darien received many offers to take his game to the next level and had narrowed his selection to the University of Nevada - Las Vegas, Texas Christian University, or the University of North Carolina. Darien is also a state champion wrestler.