PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Caden Davis
Senior
Kicker
Coppell High School
Coppell, TX
Class 6-A
Game Stats:
Caden scored 12 points (3 field goals from 42, 29, 57 yards and 3 extra points), including a game winning field goal from 57 yards with 1 second left.
Comeback Story:
Davis only missed two extra-point attempts as a Junior in the 2017 season. One of those came during a Class 6-A regional semifinal, as Coppell fell to Round Rock (Texas) Cedar Ridge High School, 35-34, in overtime. Davis missed the extra point that would have tied the game and sent it into a second overtime.
Community Service:
• Allaso Ranch camp counselor
• VBS volunteer at The Door Church
• Austin Street Shelter volunteer
• CCE Genius Hour mentor
• Alex’s Lemonade Stand fundraiser for pediatric cancer
Awards/Accolades:
• A/B honor roll
• NHS
• Max Preps 2nd Team All American 10th, 11th
• Kohls All American Kicker 10th, 11th
• 1st Team All State 11th
• District Special Teams MVP 11th
• First Team All-Area 11th
Tanner Prewit
Senior
QB
Dripping Springs High School
Dripping Springs, TX
Class 5-A
Game Stats:
The senior quarterback passed for 273 yards, added another 183 yards rushing and accounted for six of his team’s seven touchdowns in a 48-38 win over Kerrville Tivy. One of which was a 75-yard touchdown pass.
Awards/Accolades:
• Member of the Team Leadership Council and Captain of the team.
• Plays multiple sports including wrestling
Chase Petter
Senior
LB
Argyle High School
Argyle, TX
Class 4-A
Game Stats:
Petter had 16 tackles, including five for a loss and five sacks in a 45-35 win over Stephenville.
Awards/Accolades:
• A member of the National Honor Society, Young Men’s Service League and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
• Top 10% of his class with above hundred average.
• 2017 4A Defensive Player of the Year – AP
Ameer Lee
Senior
RB/DB
Groesbeck High School
Groesbeck, TX
Class 3-A
Game Stats:
• 424 total yards/4 TD’s
• RB
• 12 carries/235 yards/ 2 TD’s
• 1 rec/56 yards/1 TD
• 3 punt returns/133 total yards/ 1 TD
Awards/Accolades:
Ameer Lee is a team leader, a very intelligent football player, and, most importantly, has a strong work ethic. His versatility to be used in ALL aspects of the game (offense/defense/special teams) makes Ameer an unbelievable asset to our team. – A. Weihauser, Defensive Coordinator
Ty Patterson
Senior
TE/LB
Linden-Kildare High School
Linden, TX
Class 2-A
Game Stats:
In a 40-26 win over Hooks, Patterson recorded 25 tackles, forced a fumble, returned a fumble 99 yards for a touchdown and returned an interception 60 yards for a touchdown. He also caught five passes for 54 yards. He also caused a fumble and credited for two fumble recoveries one of which was returned for a 99 yard touchdown.
Awards/Accolade:
• Student Council member.
• Multi-sports player: Track, Tennis and Basketball
Grant Gunnell
Senior
QB
St. Pius X
Houston, TX
Private Schools
Game Stats:
Completed 33 of 40 for 414 yards and five TDs.
Awards/Accolades:
Returning Player of the Week Winner from 2017
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Deondrick Glass
Senior
Running Back
Katy
Class 6-A
Katy Tigers running back Deondrick Glass carried the ball 38 times for 397 yards and two touchdowns, including a 75-yarder, in a 31-28 win over Humble Atascocita.
Katy had a slow start, putting up only 6 points, 6-21 at the half, but Glass helped the Katy offense lead the charge in the second half, scoring 25 points in the win over Atascocita.
Chase Griffin
Senior
Quarterback
Hutto
Class 5-A
In an overtime win, Hutto quarterback Chase Griffin threw for 478 yards – beating out the Liberty Hill Panthers in a tight 52-51 game. Griffin also had 44 pass attempts, 30 completions, seven touchdowns, no interceptions and four rushes for 23 yards.
“He is the most intelligent player I have ever coached,” said Hutto Head Coach Brad LaPlante.
Seth Dixon
Senior
Running Back/Outside Linebacker
Hereford
Class 4-A
Running back Seth Dixon of the Hereford Whitefaces had a great night Friday – rushing for 320 yards and five touchdowns in a 47-10 blowout over Midland Greenwood. Dixon wowed fans with 24 carries, including two touchdown runs of 75 and 67 yards.
“Seth is a football warrior for us,” said Hereford Head Coach Don DeLozier. “Rarely is he stopped with initial contact. He is a great leader for our football team and is unselfish and extremely humble.”
Tamauzia Brown
Senior
Wide Receiver
Newton
Class 3-A
After a slow start, Newton wide receiver Tamauzia Brown helped lead the Eagles to a victory over the Silsbee Tigers Friday night. Brown had 262 all-purpose yards with three touchdowns, one of which came on an 81-yard interception return.
“Tamauzia is one of the most unselfish players we have coached,” said Newton Offensive Coordinator Greg Neece. “He is one of the main reasons we are defending state champions and currently ranked number one in Class 3-A.”
Wade Halterman
Senior
Wide Receiver/Free Safety
Wink
Class 2-A
A 40-21 Friday night victory for the Wink-Loving Wildcats is helping boost the team’s confidence. Wide receiver Wade Halterman had seven receptions for 272 yards and three touchdowns against the Stanton Buffaloes. Halterman also had two interceptions, one ending a game tying drive by the Buffaloes in the fourth quarter.
“Wade is an outstanding young man that has overcome so many hardships in his life,” said Kittie Gibson, principal at Wink-Loving ISD. “His sister is dealing with cystic fibrosis. His girlfriend of three years was diagnosed with leukemia in May of 2017, right before Wade competed in the state track meet. It’s an inspiration for us all to realize a young man can deal with so many hardships in a short period of time and still be committed to excellence in the classroom and on the field”.
Christian Fleischhauer
Senior
Wide Receiver
Houston Cypress Christian
Private Schools
The Warriors came from behind three times to earn a victory over the Houston Christian Mustangs. The Warriors trailed 12-7 to start the second quarter when wide receiver Christian Fleischhauer intercepted a pass and returned it 60 yards for a touchdown. A few minutes later, the Warriors trailed again 19-14 when Fleischhauer returned a kickoff 88 yards for another touchdown.
Head Coach Jacob Spenn said, “Christian is an outstanding competitor on the field and made a game changing play every time the Warriors got behind and needed a boost.”
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Jacorey Howard
Senior
Quarterback
Aldine
Class 6-A
Jacorey led the Aldin Mustangs to a win and out of their 23-game losing streak. He had 23 carries for 451 yards and 5 TDs. On his first TD run, Jacorey stiff-armed a defensive back 10 yards into the endzone (#10 play on Max Preps Play of the Week). On another run, Jacorey ran over 8 defenders on his way to the endzone. One catch for 7 yards. Had an 85-yard touchdown (called back because of another player’s penalty). 82-yard touchdown (called back).
“Sometimes, you have a kid who finally says “Enough is enough. We are not going to lose this game!” When that happens, as a coach, you want that kid to have the ball in his hands as much as possible. Jacorey Howard has been a steady rock for our team through a 23-game losing streak, and he took it upon himself to end that streak last night. The entire stadium was awestruck by his performance when they put his stats on the jumbotron after the game. I challenge y’all to find another kid who has gone through a 23-game losing streak and then single-handedly puts his 6A team on his back and shows them how to win. You won’t find anyone, ever, because that just doesn’t happen! I’ve never seen anything like it in all of my twenty-five years of coaching” – Head Coach, Hank Semler
Tyvon Hardrick
Junior
Running Back/Middle Linebacker
Victoria West
Class 5-A
Hardrick rushed 34 times for 326 yards and 5 TDs in Victoria West’s 56-28 district-opening win against Corpus Christi Moody. He has rushed for 777 yards and 13 TDs this season.
“Tyvon has put in a lot of work in the off-season and it’s showing.” – Head Coach, John Boyce
Jay Wilkerson
Junior
Wide Receiver
Midlothian Heritage
Class 4-A
Jay had 8 receptions for 191 yards and 4 touchdowns. The first TD was a 25-yard reception on a fade ball. The 2nd TD was a hitch route that Jay made a guy miss and used his speed to take it the distance. The 3rd touchdown was the longest of the night for the Jaguars as Jay blew past the Eagle secondary to take a post route for 68 yards to the endzone. The final touchdown was a slant route that he took to the house untouched for 14 yards.
“Jay is a player that did not perform like himself the first two weeks of the season. He responded well by continuing to be one of the hardest workers on the team all week in practice. Jay was a huge part of the big win against Decatur and will help the Jaguars carry this momentum into a tough battle against Stephenville next week.” – Coach, Tim Bridges
Landon Burkhart
Sophomore
Quarterback
Stanton
Class 3-A
Prior to playing for Stanton, Landon played at Richland Springs, a six-man team. In only his third game on an eleven-man team, Landon ran the ball 16 times for 330 yards, an average of 20.6 yards per carry. 267 of those yards came in the second half on only 9 carries, including touchdown runs of 72, 51, and 65 yards. He also threw for another 89 yards, 1 touchdown, and a 2-point conversion. He had multiple first down conversions on 3rd and long and 4th down. Landon’s father, Jerry Burkhart, is the Head Coach.
“Landon played with a fever and sore throat and helped the Buffaloes get 35-21 win. He also helped his father, Jerry (a six-man coaching legend) earn his first win in 11-man football. We were down 15-7 going into the second half when Landon put the offense on his back and carried us to a victory. In the second half, he rushed for 267 yards on 9 carries with three of those being touchdown runs of 72, 51, and 65 yards. This is only Landon’s third game playing 11-man football, he grew up in 6-man and just came to us this past spring”. – Coach Cody Hogan
Peyton Bevel
Senior
Quarterback/Free Safety
Stamford
Class 2-A
Peyton led the Falcons to a 61-28 win over the Anson Tigers. He rushed six times for 60 yards and a touchdown. He also passed twenty-eight times and completed twenty for 437 yards and eight touchdown passes.
Joshua Williams
Senior
Running Back
The Kinkaid School
Private Schools
Joshua had a total of 35 carries for 436 yards and 6 touchdowns. He added a 25-yard touchdown reception and a punt return for 20 yards. A total of 491 yards and 7 touchdowns. Joshua also helped his team out by playing safety and corner in critical situations and beating out the Eagles on their home turf, 77-63.
“Josh had a tremendous offseason and it’s showing. He’s averaging 9.1 yards per carry with 7 TDs and 47.5 yards per catch with 4 TDs through 2.5 games (starters did not play 2nd half of game #2). 792 yards from scrimmage. Josh has always been very quiet but this year he’s stepped out of his comfort zone and become a vocal leader as well as a leader by example, finishing every practice run with a 30-yard burst.” – Head coach, Nathan Larned
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Haynes King
Junior
Quarterback
Longview
Class 6-A
In a 56-28 win over Ruston, Longview quarterback Haynes King completed 16 of 19 passes for a single-game school record of 359 yards and threw five touchdown passes in this game. King has led the Lobos to a 4-0 start and a number 6 ranking in the latest Associated Press Texas Class 6A Top 10.
Devon Achane
Junior
Running Back
Thurgood Marshall HS/FBISD
Class 5-A
Fort Bend Marshall running back Devon Achane scored all seven touchdowns Friday night for the Buffalos. Five rushing while playing quarterback and two on kickoff returns (one for 88 yards and another for 79 yards). Achane also had two 2pt conversions in a 52-51 overtime win over Manvel High School. In total, Achane amassed 420 all-purpose yards, with 210 yards on 17 carries.
“I feel this young man deserves this award because he put his team on his back when they needed him the most,” said Coach Samuel Padgitt. “He dedicated his performance to his teammates and Coaches during his postgame interview, not once wanting all the credit himself even though he scored all 7 touchdowns and two 2pt conversions.”
Jacob Mechler
Senior
Defensive End
Andrews
Class 4-A
Defensive end Jacob Mechler helped lead Andrews to an impressive 48-26 win over a previously unbeaten team. He also held the reputable Snyder offense to 349 total yards. Mechler had 20 total tackles, two tackles for loss, including three sacks.
Tyler Rodriguez
Senior
Quarterback
Bonham
Class 3-A
This was the third straight win for the Bonham Warriors, even though a rain delay forced the game into 10-minute quarters. Quarterback Tyler Rodriguez had a total of 15-19 completions-attempts, 263 yards passing, seven touchdown passes, 81 yards rushing and one touchdown rush.
Bonham High School defeated Dallas Hillcrest Panthers 67-34, despite being in a full classification below the opponent.
“Tyler is the definition of complete team player,” said Head Coach John Fish. “He is a captain, ultimate leader. Does all the little things right. Did not miss a single Summer workout. Takes all AP classes. His leadership is completely changing the culture and dynamic of our locker room.”
Dailon Smith
Senior
Running Back
West Sabine
Class 2-A
West Sabine running back Dailon Smith carried the ball 22 times for 336 yards and three touchdowns – with an average of 15 yards a carry. Dailon also played every snap of defense at safety and had eight tackles. He was 2-4 passing for 40 yards and one touchdown. After four games this season, Dailon has rushed for 1,032 yards and 14 touchdowns, in just four games. He has a total of 17 touchdowns.
“Dailon is a great, hardworking young man,” said Coach Jerred Wallace. “In Friday’s game, he put the team on his back, coming back from an early ten-point deficit. He is such a team player and understands that without his teammates none of this would be possible. Dailon is a special kid who has worked very hard to get to where he is today. There is one thing you do not have to question when it comes to Dailon and that is toughness.”
Dylan Cadwallader
Senior
Quarterback
Prestonwood Christian Academy
Private Schools
Prestonwood Christian Academy hosted Liberty Christian School in a non-district, Thursday night game. Quarterback Dylan Cadwallader led PCA to a 35-point first quarter as they scored touchdowns on the first four possessions of the game. He was 16 of 29 for 274 yards and four touchdowns passing. Cadwallader also rushed for 107 yards on only five carries and another touchdown, which came on an 87-yard run. Cadwallader came out of the game in the third quarter and PCA defeated Liberty by a final score of 49-20. The Lions are now 4-0.
“Dylan has stepped into our program as a new quarterback and not only led our team to a 4-0 start, he has become a tremendous leader in our school as well,” said Head Coach Chris Cunningham. “He has the character, intelligence and composure every coach looks for in a quarterback. This is the toughest non-district schedule we have ever played opening up with 6A Wylie High School and including a Georgia high school powerhouse program. We are 4-0 now. He’s also one of the top students in his class with a 4.0 GPA and has an offer from Abilene Christian University.”
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Chandler Rogers
Senior
Quarterback
Lake Ridge (Mansfield)
Class 6-A
With 14 seconds left in the game, the Eagles found themselves behind by one point until Chandler Rogers threw a 35-yard winning touchdown pass, bringing the final score to 34-29 over Desoto. Chandler Rogers completed the game with 428 yards on 26 of 34 passing and four touchdowns. Rogers also ran the ball 17 times for 68 yards.
“Chandler is a great player on the field, high academics and outstanding character. Humble. Cares more about his teammates than himself. Outstanding win vs State-ranked opponent.” – Coach Kirk Thor
Zack Simon
Senior
Running Back/FS
Crosby
Class 5-A
Senior running back Zack Simon took over after Crosby trailed 20-0. Missing their starting quarterback following an injury on the second series of the game, Simon carried the ball 30 times for 165 yards while rushing for four touchdowns. Simon’s final touchdown was the game winner in triple overtime to clinch the Cougars 42-36 win, keeping Crosby undefeated.
Ashton Stredick
Junior
Running Back
Needville
Class 4-A
Needville collected almost 700 offensive yards at Ricebird Stadium and defeated the El Campo Ricebirds 64-41. Junior running back Ashton Stredick led the charge as he ran 24 times for 360 yards and six touchdowns (15 yards per carry).
“Ashton is strength, honor, dependability, and heart are all characteristics that define this young man and lead to our success as a team.” – Offensive Coordinator Marcus Mikulec
“Ashton is one of the best running backs in the state and a great leader for our team.” – QB Coach Andy Hrncir
Tyree Simcik
Junior
Running Back
Columbus
Class 3-A
Columbus running back Tyree Simcik put on a show with 27 carries for 336 yards in the game against Hallettsville. Simcik had three rushing touchdowns – one for one passing 18 yards.
Donyai Taylor
Junior
Running Back
Shiner
Class 2-A
With minutes left in the fourth quarter and Shiner trailing 20-14, running back Donyai Taylor caught the game-winning 49-yard touchdown pass, giving the Comanches a 21-20 win over the Tigers at Tiger Stadium. Taylor had 14 carries for 187 yards and two rushing touchdowns. He had one reception for a 64-yard touchdown.
“Donyai was a major factor on both sides of the ball. The blocked extra point proved to be the difference in the game and the fumble recovery came when Goliad was on the two-yard line and he returned it 32 yards.” – Head Coach Steven Cerney
Brian Williams
Senior
Safety
Bishop Dunne
Private Schools
Brian Williams’ performance on Friday night leaves little to wonder why he’s currently ranked the number two safety in the country. The Texas A&M commit had two interception touchdowns and one 53-yard punt return for a touchdown. Williams also had six tackles (two for loss).
“He had three touchdowns without playing offense. He also is a great student with 3.8 GPA.” – Head Coach Michael Johnson
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Jared Wiley
Senior
Quarterback
Temple
Class 6-A
Jared Wiley completed 20 of 39 passes for 366 yards and four touchdowns as the Wildcats won an epic game over their nearby rival, the Belton Tigers, 58-55, in triple overtime. Wiley, who is committed to Texas as a tight end, moved to quarterback this season, and has the Wildcats sitting at 5-0 overall and 3-0 in District 12-6A.
Zane Russell
Senior
Quarterback
Porter
Class 5-A
Zane Russell completed 19 of 29 passes for 501 yards with three touchdowns. He also rushed six times for 73 yards and a touchdown. Russell threw to seven different receivers on the night against Houston Austin High School, a team that was picked third in the district in all the pre-season predictions.
“Zane is the ultimate Texas High School Student-Athlete. He is a leader both on and off the field. He is an exemplary student in the classroom and his character is impeccable. He is a tremendous team player who is always positive in all situations. He will represent this award in a way that would make you extremely proud.” – Head Coach Jim Holley
Gunner Capps
Senior
Quarterback
Carthage
Class 4-A
In a battle between last year’s 4A state champs (Carthage Division I and Pleasant Grove Division II), Capps completed 21 of 30 passes for 432 yards and three touchdowns. He threw a touchdown pass and a 2-point conversion pass to tie the game with 6:28 to play, and then drove Carthage 70 yards in the final two minutes for the game-winning touchdown.
Preston Johnson
Senior
Running Back
West
Class 3-A
Preston Johnson was a pure workhorse on both sides of the ball in the Trojans’ 48-34 district win over previously undefeated Groesbeck. Johnson carried 24 times for 214 yards and four touchdowns on offense. On defense, he made 11 tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack and one forced fumble.
Sebastion Porter
Junior
Running Back
Garrison
Class 2-A
Sabastion Porter was the standout player for the Bulldogs, leading Garrison to a 49-35 win over Linden-Kildare. Porter rushed the ball 32 times for 276 yards and five touchdowns. Porter also had a kickoff return for 40 yards. He has 1,112 yards and 18 touchdowns on the season.
“Sabastion is a work horse for the Bulldogs. He plays both sides of the ball, and all special teams. He is a selfless leader of this team, one of our captains and has the respect of everyone on the team. If he speaks on the field or in the locker room, everyone listens. His greatest attribute is that he wants everyone to be successful.” – Head Coach Larry Prince
Charles Crawford
Junior
Running Back
Bishop Lynch
Private Schools
In a 48-24 win over previously unbeaten Fort Worth Nolan, Crawford rushed 17 times for 175 yards and five touchdowns. He started the season at cornerback, but after an 0-2 start, he was moved to running back. Bishop Lynch has won all three games since.
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Grant Tisdale
Senior
Quarterback
Allen
Class 6-A
Grant Tisdale led the Eagles to victory in a 74-36 win over previously undefeated Plano East. Tisdale, a senior quarterback committed to Ole Miss, went 21 of 27 passing for 262 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He added 116 yards rushing and four touchdowns on 18 carries. Allen remains undefeated on the season and is the Associated Press No. 1 team in Class 6A.
Roschon Johnson
Senior
Quarterback
Port Neches-Groves
Class 5-A
Texas-commit Roschon Johnson ran for 147 yards and three touchdowns while also passing for 163 yards and two touchdowns against third ranked Crosby. Johnson’s final touchdown pass came with just :03 left on the clock, giving PNG a 48-45 win over the previously undefeated Cougars.
Damian Edwards
Senior
Running Back/Free Safety
Ferris
Class 4-A
On a night of heavy rains and winds, Damian Edwards had 36 carries for 361 yards, three touchdowns and a two-point conversion. Damian’s physical running and ball security in poor conditions set the tone for an old school ground and pound football game where there were only four passes between the two teams all night. Defensively, he had nine tackles and a PBU. This performance was key to beating Godley and being 1-0 in district. The Yellowjackets have followed Damian to a four-game win streak and prepare to take on Glen Rose for what should be the District Championship game.
Drew Hagler
Junior
Quarterback/Defensive End
Anson
Class 3-A
Drew Hagler put up some outstanding numbers that helped the Tigers win in a 49-41 victory over Merkel. Hagler completed six total touchdowns. Passing, Hagler had 24 of 37 for 301 yds, four touchdowns. Rushing – 20 carries for 177 yds, two touchdowns.
“Drew is a humble, hardworking student-athlete that leads by his example. He excels on the field as well as off. His drive and work ethic are at the top. He started QB as a sophomore last season and is continuing to improve. He has accounted for an average of 400 yds in the last three games which have been all district play.” – Chris Hagler, Head Coach and Drew’s Father
Tanner Sepulveda
Senior
Safety
Bosqueville
Class 2-A
Tanner Sepulveda roamed all over the field to make 18 total tackles, including one for a loss, in a 24-12 win over nearby district rival Riesel. Sepulveda is a multi-sport player. In addition to football, he participates in basketball, baseball and track.
Trent Lair
Senior
Running Back
Northland Christian School
Private Schools
Trent Lair not only led the Cougars to a 72-35 over Frassati Catholic, he set a new school record for most yards in a game (317) and the school record for most touchdowns (seven) in a game.
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Kirk Collins
Junior
Defensive Back
Clear Springs
Class 6-A
Junior Defensive Back Kirk Collins sparked a comeback with two Interceptions and two fumble recoveries (one of which he took back for a touchdown from a 48-yard fumble return) to lead his team to a 35-28 win over Dickinson despite being down 28-0 in the 4th quarter.
Anthony Vargas
Senior
Quarterback
Wichita Falls
Class 5-A
In a district win over Abilene Wylie, Wichita Falls Senior Quarterback Anthony Vargas went 29 of 40 passing for 558 yards and broke the school-record with eight touchdowns. Additionally, Vargas’ 558 yards was second in school history.
Cameron Griffin
Senior
Quarterback
Glen Rose
Class 4-A
Griffin was 13-21 passing for 246 yards and 7 touchdowns which set the school record for most touchdown passes in a game. He had 100 yards rushing and two touchdowns and also ran in a two- point conversion. He ended the night accounting for 346 yards and nine touchdowns in a 72-23 win over Ferris. He has now thrown for 30 touchdowns and only two interceptions so far this season.
Jonah White
Senior
Quarterback/Defensive Back
Merkel
Class 3-A
Jonah White led the Badgers in a district win over Bangs with 307 rushing yards on 21 carries and four touchdowns. White was 7 for 12 passing for 145 yards with 1 touchdown. As a Defensive Back in the game, White had seven tackles and no passes allowed on defense.
Ryan Pickett
Senior
Running Back
Granger
Class 2-A
Ryan rushed for 321 yards on 22 carries and had five rushing touchdowns in the Granger Lions’ win over the Bremond Tigers 38-13. He averaged 14.6 yards a carry. He also starts at Nose Guard and had three solo tackles and another for a loss. He also had a 52-yard punt that died on the Bremond one-yard line to pin them back. The win puts Granger at 7-1 and 2-0 in district play.
Joseph Natal
Senior
Running Back
Shiner St. Paul
Private Schools
Shiner St. Paul was winless going into district opener against previously unbeaten Central Texas Christian. With rushing 27-268 yards and five touchdowns, Joseph Natal led the charge to give the Cardinals their first win of the season beating out Temple Central Texas Christian 34-13.
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Chris Vaughn
Junior
Running Back
Round Rock-Cedar Ridge
Class 6-A
Running back Chris Vaughn had 30 carries for 408 yards and four touchdowns, along with two receptions for 48 yards in a 70-56 win over Round Rock High School. The 408 yards rushing, and the 456 total yards are both school records. Vaughn’s four touchdowns came from runs of 70, 70, 68 and 46 yards.
“One of the hardest working, most humble kids in our program. His first carry of varsity which was playoffs of his 9th grade year was a 50-yard TD. Had a relatively quiet sophomore year because of a broken leg that had miss eight games of the regular season. He returned in time for the playoffs and was very instrumental in Cedar Ridge going to the 6A State semi-finals. Despite very little playing time in the second half of games, Chris has led Cedar Ridge to a 6-2 record and a guaranteed spot in the playoffs with 1383 yards rushing (1525 total yards) and 14 TD’s.” – Head Coach Sam Robinson
Cole Miears
Junior
Quarterback
Kerrville-Tivy
Class 5-A
Cole Miears led the Antlers to a triple overtime win over rival Alamo Heights. Cole Miears had two catches for 14 yards and 11 rushes for 109 yards. Miears was 18-22 for 241 yards and five touchdowns, which contributed greatly to the 64-62 win over Alamo Heights.
“Cole is one of 3 quarterbacks for the Antlers. All three are selfless players. Cole is a great team mate and a player that all teammates believe in. Very special young man with a very special gift of being able to understand the game and play in the moment. Great belief system and great understanding of how to get along with others.” – Head Coach David Jones
Luis Ramos
Senior
Defensive Back/Wide Receiver
Dumas
Class 4-A
Canyon High School fell to Dumas 35-28, ending their perfect run and giving the Canyon Eagles their first loss of the season. Dumas scored 21 points in the fourth quarter alone. Demons’ senior defensive back/wide receiver Luis Ramos willed his team to victory, picking up 228 return yards – including a 96-yard kickoff return to seal the victory.
Carter Bates
Senior
Running Back
Edgewood
Class 3-A
Running back Carter Bates carried 31 times for 387 yards and five touchdowns. Bates also added four two-point conversions, contributing factors in Edgewood’s 70-41 win over Rice.
Garrett Hewitt
Senior
Wide Receiver/Defensive Back
Hawley
Class 2-A
Senior receiver Garrett Hewitt made plays in all three phases of the game. In addition to a pair of first-half kickoff return scores (89 yards and 65 yards), Hewitt hauled in five of his quarterback’s seven completions, three of which went for touchdowns. On defense, Hewitt broke up a two-point conversion pass attempt in the third quarter that would have tied the game. Hewitt led the team to a victorious 56-42 win over Stamford.
Josh Johnson
Junior
Quarterback
Houston Second Baptist
Private Schools
Quarterback Josh Johnson led the Houston Second Baptist Eagles to a 38-10 win over the TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) defending state champion Cypress Christian Warriors. Johnson has accounted for 446 yards of total offense. He threw for three touchdowns and 227 yards. Johnson also had 15 rushing attempts for 219 yards and one rushing touchdown. He has led the Eagles to a 7-1 (3-0) record so far this season and now has over 1,000 yards rushing and passing for the season.
“He is our unquestioned leader. He is new to our school and demonstrates outstanding grit on the football field and he is an exceptional student in the classroom. He is very deserving of this award. He works through pain and injury and leads by example. He has made many explosive plays this season that have really contributed to our success.” – Head Coach Terry Pirtle
PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
Robert McGrue
Senior
Running Back
West Brook
Class 6-A
In the battle against Deer Park, running back Robert McGrue and the West Brook Bruins beat out Deer Park in a 56-46 district win. McGrue went 302 yards and five touchdowns on 22 carries.
“This is his third game of the year with 5 touchdowns. We have been able to lean on him all season. He leads the district with 27 touchdowns and is also the district rushing leader even though he has far fewer carries. He is a leader on and off the field. He has never been to the office, has a great GPA, and always puts his teammates first!” – Head Coach William Peevey
Mykal Blanco
Junior
Wide Receiver
Hanks
Class 5-A
After taking two weeks off the field due to injury and sickness, Hanks wide receiver Mykal Blanco came back to the field with a career day of six touchdowns, 235 yards and 11 catches. Blanco is currently ranked third in the state in receiving.
Kyle Douglas Jr.
Junior
Quarterback
Wilmer-Hutchins
Class 4-A
Wilmer-Hutchins won the District 8-4A Div. I championship game with a 42-35 win over Alvarado, giving the Eagles the district crown. Eagles quarterback Kyle Douglas was 28 of 42 for 415 yards passing and four touchdowns. His four-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter broke the tie and sealed the win for Wilmer-Hutchins.
Kannon Glover
Senior
Linebacker
Jefferson
Class 3-A
In a 50-7 win over Hooks, Jefferson linebacker Kannon Glover recorded a grand total of 32 tackles (14 solos) and an interception.
Kalob Jochetz
Senior
Quarterback
Woodsboro
Class 2-A
Woodsboro quarterback Kalob Jochetz passed 16-23 passes for 343 yards, six touchdowns and one two-point conversion. Jochetz rushed 18-84 yards in a 42-38 win over La Villa to clinch the 16-2A Division II title.
Preston Garrett
Senior
Running Back
Texas School for the Deaf
Private Schools
Running back Preston Garrett rushed 24 times for 372 yards, seven touchdowns for the Rangers. He broke free for a 98-yard rushing touchdown to put the game out of reach. Garrett has run for 1,419 yards with 22 touchdowns in the last four games.
“Preston has worked extremely hard in the off season and in season. He is a model teammate. He gives all his praises to the lineman and he has a big heart. He’s having a break out season this year after sharing duties with two other running back last season. He never complains and always has a smile on his face.” – Head Coach John Moore