The Texas High School Football Podcast Episode 133 Week 14 of the Texas High School football season, and it is Round 4 of the Playoffs!
This week, Host Taylor Arenz sits down with one of the most productive running backs in the entire country, Strake Jesuit star and University of Houston commit Johnny Hebert.
Johnny reflects on a remarkable high school career that includes more than 3,500 rushing yards in a single season and another dominant senior year, all while balancing the academic rigor of Strake Jesuit. He talks about growing up in a competitive house with five brothers, developing his drive and discipline, and how faith, family, and academics have shaped who he is on and off the field.
Taylor and Johnny dive into his recruiting journey, why UH felt like the perfect fit, and what it meant to stay home and represent Houston. With Strake Jesuit’s season complete, Johnny opens up about the emotions of closing this chapter, the moments he’ll carry with him, and the teammates who helped make his success possible.
Then Taylor chats with Barbers Hill senior wide receiver Tripp Davis, one of the most explosive playmakers in Class 5A. Tripp has been a go-to target all season long, stacking up more than 1,200 yards and 16 touchdowns heading into the regional finals, and he brings that same big-play energy to this conversation.
Taylor and Tripp dive into Barbers Hill’s wild 34–31 overtime win over Pflugerville Weiss, a game that included a long weather delay, huge momentum swings, and a fourth-quarter comeback that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Tripp walks through his clutch plays, including his 44-yard catch-and-run and his fourth-quarter touchdown, and shares what it felt like for the Eagles to rally from 10 down and punch their ticket to the next round.
The two also talk through senior-year emotions, the bond he’s built with quarterback Brady Barrier, favorite moments from the regular season, and the team chemistry that’s powering this playoff run. Tripp opens up about the leadership role he’s taken on, what he’s learned this year, and what he hopes younger players take away from watching him.
Take a listen to Episode 133
