A Modern Day Jim Thorpe

By: Tony Thomas He played on offense as a wide receiver, on defense as a defensive back, and on special teams...

Player Spotlight: Tre’vell John, Clear Brook

Tre’vell John School: Clear Brook / Friendswood, TX Position: Slot WR / Returner Height: 5’8” Weight: 150lbs   What was the highlight...

FROM THE BLEACHERS: Skipping his Senior Season to Play in College

BY DR. JACK WELCH   Last week, Jaydon Blue from Klein Cain High School, made the announcement on Twitter he is skipping...

A Look Back: RB Byron Hanspard and the DeSoto Eagles

By: Tony Thomas He rushed for almost 4,000 yards (3,996) in just two seasons as the workhorse for the DeSoto Eagles....

Arlington Lamar alum Billy Skinner Named as School’s New Head Coach

After a year away as the head coach at Irving MacArthur, Billy Skinner is heading back to his roots after he...

Marvin Mims Was Simply Marvelous at Frisco Lonestar

By: Tony Thomas With a 37-inch vertical leap, he could high point the ball over helpless defenders. A 4-star recruit, he...

Player Spotlight: Alessandro Cairati, The Brook Hill School

  Alessandro Cairati School: The Brook Hill School Position: DL and OL Height: 6’4” Weight: 280lbs What was the highlight of...

A Look Back at The Lake Travis Cavaliers-5 Consecutive State Championships-2007-2011

By: Tony Thomas 77-3 record. Three different quarterbacks. Three different head coaches. Five consecutive Texas 4A state titles. One team: The...

Player Spotlight: Andrew Paul, Parish Episcopal School

Andrew Paul School: Parish Episcopal School Position:RB Height: 6’0” Weight: 215lbs 2020 Stats: 747 rushing yards, 7.2 yards per carry, 12...

Player Spotlight: Nic Caraway, Bryan High School

Nic Caraway School: Bryan High School Position: Linebacker Height: 6’4” Weight: 245lbs First Team All-District   What was the highlight of your...

Marvin Mims Was Simply Marvelous at Frisco Lonestar

By: Tony Thomas With a 37-inch vertical leap, he could high point the ball over helpless defenders. A 4-star recruit, he...

Forgotten Warriors: The 1978 Houston Stratford Spartans-4A Champions

By: Tony Thomas Over 40 years ago, a Houston-area high school went 15-0 and won the 4A State Championship in football....

Texas High School Football Players College Recruiting Updates

Andre Thompson from Manvel received an offer from Texas A&M #AGTG After a great conversation with @CraigDameyune I am extremely honored...

Ironman of the Gridiron-Donald A. Moore and the Splendora Wildcats

By: Tony Thomas In the mid to late 1970’s, you were cruising around in your muscle car listening to 8-track tapes....

Defense Definitely Wins Championships-1983 Daingerfield Tigers

By: Tony Thomas In 1983, sports fans in Texas rejoiced when Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett set an NFL record...

One of the Best to Ever Come Out of Houston: Vince Young of Houston Madison

By: Tony Thomas   6-5, 200 LBS. A dual-threat quarterback. He could take over and win a game with his arms...

Best Modern Texas High School Football Program

We asked you to nominate the best Texas High School football program since 2000. We took the 10 most nominated programs...

Akins Promotes Experienced Offensive Coordinator Joey Saxe to Head Coach

After its longtime head coach stepped down in late April, Austin Akins decided to go with a familiar face as its...

A Legacy Remembered: Cedric Benson of Midland Lee

By: Tony Thomas Out in the West Texas town of Midland, high school football fans fell in love with a running...

He Made Goggles a Fashion Statement, and Running the Ball an Art Form-Eric Dickerson and the 1978 Sealy Tigers

 By: Tony Thomas In 1978, the town of Sealy, TX would roll up the sidewalks and lockdown their businesses on Friday...