Episode 124 of the Texas High School Football Podcast with host Taylor Arenz is here! Can you believe it’s already Week 6 of the Texas high school football season? With only 11 weeks in the regular season, we’re officially closer to the end than the beginning—and it’s wild how fast the season is flying by.
Episode 124 of the Texas High School Football Podcast with host Taylor Arenz marks the halfway point of the Texas high school football season. It’s hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by, but with five weeks left in the regular season, teams are fighting to define their playoff paths. If this season has taught fans anything, it’s to expect the unexpected—though a few powerhouse programs, like Southlake Carroll, continue to live up to their elite reputation.
Coming off a state title appearance last season, the Southlake Carroll Dragons are once again lighting up scoreboards on offense and shutting down opponents on defense. They’re a team on a mission. Taylor sat down with one of the players leading that charge, offensive lineman Tristan Dare, a Michigan commit who made his college decision early as a junior. Dare discussed his reasons for committing to the Wolverines, how that decision has helped him focus on the present, and what it means to be part of such a storied Texas program.
Taylor and Dare also talked about what it’s like to grow up in Southlake, where playing for the Dragons is a childhood dream. Dare shared how last year’s heartbreaking loss in the state title game has motivated the team to return stronger, hungrier, and more united this season. His leadership and maturity have helped anchor one of the most balanced squads in the state.
Keeping with the Michigan theme, Taylor also caught up with Mansfield High School four-star wide receiver Zion Robinson, another standout bound for Ann Arbor. Robinson opened up about his recruiting journey, what drew him to Michigan, and the excitement of joining one of the nation’s most competitive programs. His energy, confidence, and humility shine through as he reflects on his senior season and the memories he’s made so far.
For fans of Texas high school football—and Wolverines supporters alike—this episode offers a closer look at two of the Lone Star State’s brightest young stars and future teammates.
