Episode 140 of the Texas HS Football Podcast features host Taylor Arenz catching up with three players making major early-season impacts across the state.
First, Manvel junior wide receiver Carter St. Junious joins the show after opening the season with 285 receiving yards and three touchdowns. His fast start included a 92-yard touchdown in Manvel’s 37-7 win over Iowa Colony.
St. Junious talks about his development as a receiver, the chemistry he has built with his quarterback, and how he is handling a growing recruiting process. He also explains what has made this Manvel team stand out early in the season.
Levi Leathers Leads Axtell’s Fast Start
Next, Taylor talks with Axtell senior quarterback Levi Leathers, a four-year starter who has helped the Longhorns open the season 2-0.
That start included an impressive 44-0 victory over Mart.
Leathers discusses his growth at quarterback, balancing football with baseball, and what he wants from his final season at Axtell. The Arkansas baseball commit also talks about his teammates, leadership, and the Longhorns’ goals for another deep playoff run.
Johnas Brewster Continues to Make Plays for Brennan
The episode closes with Brennan junior linebacker Johnas Brewster.
After recording 161 tackles as a sophomore, Brewster has continued producing at a high level. He finished with 18 tackles in Brennan’s 63-0 Week 2 victory over Reagan.
Brewster talks about his offseason preparation, the instincts required to play linebacker, and becoming a leader despite still being an underclassman.
He also takes Taylor through one of the biggest plays of the night against Reagan: a 50-yard scoop-and-score.
Episode 140 gives fans a closer look at three players already making noise in 2026 and the work behind their early-season success.
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