Week 15 of the Texas high school football season has arrived, and only four teams remain in each division. It is semifinal week, the final hurdle before a trip to AT&T Stadium and a shot at a state championship. Every program still standing has earned its place, and every matchup carries the weight of a year’s worth of work.
This week, Taylor welcomes three guests whose teams are still in the fight and whose seasons have defined the 2025 playoffs.
Kaegan Ash and a Historic Season
Mount Enterprise running back and Texas Tech commit Kaegan Ash opens Episode 134. Ash is in the middle of one of the most remarkable individual seasons Texas high school football has ever seen. He recently broke the single season rushing record set in 1953, a 72 year old mark that stood untouched for generations.
Kaegan talks about the record and immediately credits his team, emphasizing that none of it happens without the players around him. He discusses Mount Enterprise’s undefeated run, the mindset that kept their small program punching far above its size, and what it felt like to break a state record older than his school’s facilities.
Taylor and Kaegan also revisit last week’s dramatic playoff win, the emotions tied to his senior year, and the moments he’ll take with him long after high school. Kaegan closes with thoughts on his commitment to Texas Tech and what excites him most about the next chapter.
J’Coryon Rivers and Duncanville’s Title Push
Next, Duncanville quarterback J’Coryon Rivers joins the show. Rivers details his sudden rise into the starting role during his senior year and the pressure and pride that comes with leading one of the most storied programs in Texas.
Taylor and J’Coryon dive into his development under legendary head coach Reginald Samples, the leadership lessons he has absorbed, and the defining moments of Duncanville’s playoff run. They revisit the statement win over Waxahachie, the perfectly placed touchdown just before halftime, and the unity driving this year’s Panthers.
J’Coryon reflects on his growth, the emotions tied to his final season, and what he’s most looking forward to in the semifinal showdown with Allen.
Trey Wright and Lone Star’s Breakout Run
The episode closes with Frisco Lone Star breakout sophomore quarterback Trey Wright, one of the most electrifying young players in the state. Trey talks about stepping into the spotlight earlier than expected, learning to command a varsity huddle, and the offseason work that built the chemistry fueling Lone Star’s undefeated run.
Taylor and Trey break down the team’s identity, the culture that keeps them grounded, and the explosive regional win over Highland Park that turned heads across Texas. Trey shares his favorite moments so far, looks ahead to a massive semifinal matchup, and offers meaningful advice to younger athletes chasing big dreams of their own.
The stage is set, the energy is high, and the final steps to AT&T Stadium run through these semifinal battles. Episode 134 dives into the stories, emotions, and players shaping the biggest week of the year.
