What up Texas?

[Horsefly]

5 hours ago, DevilDog said:

Here are some very interesting Cross Division Games among ranked teams.   5AII Playing a lot of the big boys this weekend.

6A vs. 5A  

#3 NS vs  5AII #2 SOC playing up 2 Divisions 

#10 Cibolo Steele vs. 5AII #8 Liberty Hill up 2 Divisions

#22 Guyer vs. 5AI #1 Aledo

Klien Oak vs. 5AII #1 PNG

Tyler Legacy vs. 5AII #5 Texas High

#15 Red Oak vs. # 5AII #6 Colleyville Heritage.

5AI vs. 5AII

#6 Lone Star vs #3 Argyle 

5A vs 4A

#15 5AII Midlothian Hert. vs. 4AI #1 Stephenville 

4AI vs. 4AII

#4 Celina vs. #3 Bellville

#5 Kilgore vs. #1 Carthage

#8 Decatur vs. #6 Brock 1st year in 4A

4A vs. 3A   This is the best cross classifications IMHO this weeken. 

4AII #18 Cuero vs. 3AI #2 Columbus

4AII #20 China Spring vs. 3AI #3 Franklin 

4AII #12 Glen Rose vs. 3AI #8 Grandview

4AII #19 WOS vs. 3AII #3 Newton

4A#9 Oklahoma Elk City vs. 3AII  #4 Canadian 

 

 

Mine in bold 

[DevilDog]

8 minutes ago, Horsefly said:

Mine in bold 

Interesting you took the Smaller schools more often in each classification including 5AII playing 2 classes up over 6A.  Klein Oak has been down the last 2 years.  I actually think 5AII is deeper than 5A1.  

[DevilDog]

Interesting IMG Has 3 Varsity teams.  1.  The National Team who plays elite Schedules.  2.  White Team and 3.  The Blue Team. 

Here is info on the Blue and White Teams.   IMG Academy has two varsity teams (Blue and White) consisting of student-athletes who train with IMG Academy’s expert, varsity coaching staff. IMG Academy Varsity White team competes against the top 250 ranked teams by MaxPreps in the state of Florida, while also traveling out of state along with international travel for competition. This team has been ranked as a top 50 team in Florida on MaxPreps as well.  These are not the JV or Varsity teams.  

1.  Last week the White team Came to Dallas and played #4 Southwest Prep 4A #3 Episcopal School of Dallas.  This is not the TAPPS Episcopal. 

IMG White 38 - ESD 28.  I think that is a pretty good showing against their White Team.  They went 10 - 1 last year but got destroyed 43 - 0 vs. a very good Venice team. 

[DevilDog]

Insights on the Top games in Texas to open the season.  

Another 6A vs. 5A Clash.  The Battle of Mckinney 

WEEK 1 GAMES OF THE WEEK
McKinney at Frisco Emerson
When: Thursday @ X p.m.

Where: The Star, Frisco

Watch: NFHS Network

Key Players: McKinney, LB Riley Pettijohn (6-2, 205, Ohio State commit); DL Jordan Covington (6-4, 250); QB Jeremiah Daoud (6-2, 190). Frisco Emerson, DB Maliek Hawkins (6-1, 195, Oklahoma commit); QB D.J. Shelton (6-3, 215); LB Agape Lawrence (5-10, 210).

What’s At Stake: It will be the debut game for new McKinney head coach Nate Leonard, who takes over his alma mater following a stint at New Braunfels Canyon. Leonard takes over a Lions’ team that experienced a good deal of success, finishing 9-3 a season ago and will return at least six starters on both sides of the ball, including standout linebacker Riley Pettijohn, who is committed to play at Ohio State. Frisco Emerson will also bring back six starters on each side from a team that went 12-3 and reached the 5A DII semifinals, though the Mavericks will have to find a replacement for quarterback Michael Hawkins, who could be seeing some reps as a true freshman at Oklahoma.

[DevilDog]

Aledo at Denton Guyer
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: C.H. Collins Stadium, Denton

Watch: NFHS Network

Key Players: Aledo, RB Raycine Guillory (5-10, 180); WR Kaydon Finley (6-2, 195); RB/LB Ben McElree (5-9, 190). Denton Guyer, QB Kevin Sperry (6-1, 200, Oklahoma commit); RB/DB Kaedyn Cobbs (6-1, 190); TE/DE Zane Rowe (6-4, 225, Oklahoma commit).

What’s At Stake: The only program in Texas to own double-digit state championships (with 12), Aledo now starts its quest to win a third straight title, and should the Bearcats do so, they will have won 12 titles over the past 16 seasons. Though Aledo was hit hard by graduation losses on both sides of the ball, the Bearcats still bring back some impressive (not to mention highly recruited) skill players. Denton Guyer is seeking to build off last season’s 7-4 finish, and the Wildcats have to replace nine starters on defense. But a big addition in the offseason was quarterback Kevin Sperry, who led Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert to a state title last season.

[DevilDog]

Longview at Lufkin
When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Key Players: Longview, RB Kelvin Washington (5-9, 170); LB Brendon Reese (6-1, 225); WR Da’Marrion Williams (6-5, 200). Lufkin, DL Zion Williams (6-4, 315, LSU commit); DL Elijah Alexander (6-2, 300); WR Krisean Preston (6-3, 185).

What’s At Stake: These traditional East Texas rivals will be facing off for the 87th time. Currently, Longview has the edge in the series, 45-37-4, including winning the past six ballgames between the two schools. The Lobos - 11-2 a season ago - will be adjusting to life without Taylor Tatum, considered one of the top running back prospects in the country who eventually signed with Oklahoma. But they do bring back another back with experience in Kelvin Washington, who had 13 TDs last season and four more TDs receiving. As for Lufkin, the Panthers are determined to break through after going 5-5 and missing the playoffs a season ago. A good start for them is the return of eight starters on defense, headed up by lineman and LSU commit Zion Williams.

[DevilDog]

Kilgore at Carthage
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Carthage High School, Carthage

Key Players: Kilgore, WR/DB Jayden Sanders (6-2, 185, Michigan commit); DL Wylie Mitchell (6-2, 245); DL Jackson Tucker-Phillips (6-2, 265). Carthage, QB Jett Surratt (6-2, 170); RB K.J. Edwards (5-10, 180); OL Kash Courtney (6-4, 280, Arkansas commit).

What’s At Stake: It will be a battle of the Bulldogs in this season-opening clash between two of the top programs in East Texas. Kilgore’s Bulldogs want to stamp themselves early on as a contender in 4A DI, fresh off the heels of a 12-2 campaign in 2023. They will return several playmakers on both sides of the ball, spearheaded by receiver/defensive back Jayden Sanders, a Michigan commit who caught seven TD passes at receiver and picked off three passes on the other side of the football. Meanwhile, Carthage’s Bulldogs appeared to be on track to repeat as 4A DII champs after going undefeated in the regular season and winning their first three playoff games. But they were upended in the regional finals by Gilmer, which went on to take the title. The return of impact players like quarterback Jett Surratt and tailback K.J. Edwards may ensure a chance for Carthage to make it back to the familiar confines of AT&T Stadium this go-round

[DevilDog]

Frisco Lone Star vs. Argyle
When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Where: Toyota Stadium, Frisco

Key Players: Frisco Lone Star, RB Davian Groce (6-2, 190, 4-star), WR Bryson Jones (6-3, 180), OL Gary Lassley (6-4, 295, Air Force commit). Argyle, QB Maguire Gasperson (6-0, 190), WR Will Kryzsiak (6-3, 180).

What’s At Stake: Lone Star returns 15 starters, including four-star running back Davian Groce, who is coming off of sophomore season with 936 rush yard, 860 receiving yards and 22 TDs. It has to replace graduated quarterback Collin Blackstock. Whoever does has senior wideout Bryson Jones (969 yards, 15 TDs in 2023) as a top target. On defense, junior Jordan Deck is one of the nation's top safeties after a breakout sophomore season (69 tackles, five picks). Argyle went 9-3 last season and return a district offensive MVP in quarterback Maguire Gasperson.

[DevilDog]

South Oak Cliff at Galena Park North Shore

When: Friday, 7 p.m.

Key Players: South Oak Cliff, Jayden Shelton (6-1, 220, Arkansas commit); QB Reggie McNeal Jr. (6-0, 175), ATH Carter Kopecky (6-0, 180); DB Tobias Gary (5-11, 180). North Shore, Kaleb Bailey (6-1, 200); D’Andre Hardeman (5-9, 200); Devin Sanchez (6-3, 185).

What’s At Stake: Two programs with recent championship pedigree square off in this tantalizing season opener. South Oak Cliff claimed back-to-back 5A DII crowns in 2021 and 2022, but fell just a few points shy of a three-peat, falling to Port Neches-Groves in last season’s title game. The Bears will bring back quite a bit of experience, with linebacker Jayden Shelton leading the charge. Shelton had 119 tackles and seven sacks a season ago. North Shore, on the other hand, also wants redemption after falling in its title game last season, in this case 6A DI to Duncanville, which was also the case in 2022 after North Shore won it all in 2021. The Mustangs, which went 15-1 last season, do bring back the kind of players that are capable of finishing the job this time around, led by standout quarterback Kaleb Bailey, running back D’Andre Hardeman and defensive back Devin Sanchez, an LSU commit

[DevilDog]

North Crowley vs. Lancaster

When: Saturday, 2 p.m.

Where: The Star, Frisco

Watch live: NFHS Network

Key Players: North Crowley, QB Chris Jimmerson (5-10, 175); RB Cornelius Warren (5-11, 175); LB Jonathan Cunningham (6-3, 205). Lancaster, WR Emmanuel Choice (6-5, 200); LB Ke’Brion Winston (6-2, 205); QB Carter Jones (6-4, 190).

What’s At Stake: The Panthers fell one game short of reaching the title game last season as they finished 14-1. With the return of players like Chris Jimmerson, a trip to Arlington might be in the cards this season. Jimmerson returns as the Panthers’ quarterback, and the North Texas commit seeks to build off a 2023 campaign in which he threw for more than 3,000 yards and 40 TDs while adding more than 1,100 yards and 12 TDs rushing. Lancaster has moved up to 6A, and the Tigers got the hard-luck draw of being in the so-called “District of Doom,” 11-6A, with the likes of DeSoto, Duncanville and Cedar Hill. But with a win on Saturday, the Tigers can definitely have a say in how the race in their new district may transpire. They bring back five starters on both sides from a team that went 8-6 and made the 5A DI regional finals.

[DevilDog]

Desoto vs. Creekside 

When: Saturday, 6 p.m.

Where: Eagle Stadium, DeSoto

Watch live: NFHS Network

Key players: Creekside, ; DeSoto, QB Kelden Ryan (Virginia Tech commit), RB Deondrae Riden (4-star), WR Ethan Feaster (4-star), EDGE Keylan Abrams (6-0, 195, TCU commit).

What's at stake: Two defending state champs will square off in Week 1 as defending 6A Division II champ DeSoto hosts Georgia class 5A champ Creekside. The Eagles return a lot and filled in gaps left by key departures after finishing the season ranked No. 2 in the country after a charmed 16-0 season that included a win over Duncanville, a district title and a repeat state title blowout of Summer Creek. Transfer QB and Virginia Tech commit Kelden Ryan will have two four-stars in his backfield in Riden and star sophomore Myson Johnson-Cook. Creekside (0-1) opens with four straight road games and is coming off of a loss to Westside (South Carolina) 30-27 on Saturday.

[DevilDog]

Little Rock (Arkansas) Parkview at Melissa
When: Saturday, 7 p.m.

Where: Kenny Deel Stadium, Melissa

Key Players: Little Rock Parkview, DB Omarion Robinson (6-0, 171, Oklahoma commit); ATH Quentin Murphy (6-1, 205, Arkansas commit); RB Monterrio Elston (5-8, 180, Kansas State commit). Melissa, QB Noah Schuback; OL Owen Hollenbeck (6-4, 330, Oklahoma commit); LB Grayson Dunnahoe (6-0, 220).

What’s At Stake: Parkview has been one of the top teams in Arkansas this decade, and is coming off claiming a Class 5A championship last season. The Patriots are favored to repeat as 5A champions again as they boast a slew of players that have already committed to Division I schools. Melissa is seeking to go to higher places in 2024 following last season’s 10-2 finish, but the Cardinals will be dealing with a treacherous schedule. In addition to Parkview, they will be playing in a loaded District 4-5A DII that features fellow contenders Lucas Lovejoy and Frisco Emerson, not to mention Anna, now up to 5A after winning last season’s 4A DI state championship. The Cardinals will have a new quarterback in Noah Schuback, who previously played at national power Hoover (Ala.).

[DevilDog]

Texas high school coaches call for UIL rule changes amid staggering number of transfers

As many as 15,000 athletes could transfer to Texas high schools this school year, either changing schools within the state or moving in from out of state, the University Interscholastic League estimates

 

https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/football/2024/08/26/with-uil-seeing-staggeringly-high-transfer-numbers-coaches-call-for-rule-changes/

[Horsefly]

8 hours ago, DevilDog said:

Interesting you took the Smaller schools more often in each classification including 5AII playing 2 classes up over 6A.  Klein Oak has been down the last 2 years.  I actually think 5AII is deeper than 5A1.  

This part, KO was 4-6 last year.

I think so too, hopefully Ryan can get back to their old selves and challenge Aledo in D1

[pied]

11 hours ago, DevilDog said:

Interesting IMG Has 3 Varsity teams.  1.  The National Team who plays elite Schedules.  2.  White Team and 3.  The Blue Team. 

Here is info on the Blue and White Teams.   IMG Academy has two varsity teams (Blue and White) consisting of student-athletes who train with IMG Academy’s expert, varsity coaching staff. IMG Academy Varsity White team competes against the top 250 ranked teams by MaxPreps in the state of Florida, while also traveling out of state along with international travel for competition. This team has been ranked as a top 50 team in Florida on MaxPreps as well.  These are not the JV or Varsity teams.  

1.  Last week the White team Came to Dallas and played #4 Southwest Prep 4A #3 Episcopal School of Dallas.  This is not the TAPPS Episcopal. 

IMG White 38 - ESD 28.  I think that is a pretty good showing against their White Team.  They went 10 - 1 last year but got destroyed 43 - 0 vs. a very good Venice team. 

 

 

That game was in Dublin Ireland.  

[DevilDog]

1 minute ago, pied said:

 

 

That game was in Dublin Ireland.  

Thanks sir.  Didn't know that and good for those kids

[pied]

A trip of a lifetime and some good competition for them for sure.

 

I don't know how close it was.  Was 38-8 in the 4th and ESD got some points.  I only followed along via Twitter though.

 

 

If you are ever looking for SPC info, let me know.  I'm your guy. 

[SOCIntellectualProperty]

On 8/27/2024 at 12:57 AM, DevilDog said:

Texas high school coaches call for UIL rule changes amid staggering number of transfers

As many as 15,000 athletes could transfer to Texas high schools this school year, either changing schools within the state or moving in from out of state, the University Interscholastic League estimates

 

https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/football/2024/08/26/with-uil-seeing-staggeringly-high-transfer-numbers-coaches-call-for-rule-changes/

its cool when they do it 😆

[Horsefly]

1 hour ago, SOCIntellectualProperty said:

its cool when they do it 😆

Do you know how desoto looked in their scrimmage? 

[Champa]

Texas should experiment with open enrollment for a few years. All these coaches crying about transfers know good and well they ain't turning any players down.

Let's face it: only a small handful of schools matter right now when it comes to state titles. It's not like things would be that different from what they are now. We might even see some schools that are currently in strict transfer districts rise up.

Speaking of transfers, I'm really looking forward to seeing North Crowly this year. If they can go D2 and avoid Desoto till late in the playoffs, they could go far.

[Horsefly]

46 minutes ago, Champa said:

Texas should experiment with open enrollment for a few years. All these coaches crying about transfers know good and well they ain't turning any players down.

Let's face it: only a small handful of schools matter right now when it comes to state titles. It's not like things would be that different from what they are now. We might even see some schools that are currently in strict transfer districts rise up.

Speaking of transfers, I'm really looking forward to seeing North Crowly this year. If they can go D2 and avoid Desoto till late in the playoffs, they could go far.

Unfortunately they’re one of the largest if not the largest school in their district. 

I’ve seen several clips of their scrimmages with ET and Allen. They looked very good. Week 2 v Desoto hopefully will be a good one to see where they are and how much farther they need to go 

[DevilDog]

Hers a look at Dville vs. Hebron scrimmage

 

 

[Frosty4024]

On 8/26/2024 at 9:58 PM, DevilDog said:

Aledo at Denton Guyer
When: Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Where: C.H. Collins Stadium, Denton

Watch: NFHS Network

Key Players: Aledo, RB Raycine Guillory (5-10, 180); WR Kaydon Finley (6-2, 195); RB/LB Ben McElree (5-9, 190). Denton Guyer, QB Kevin Sperry (6-1, 200, Oklahoma commit); RB/DB Kaedyn Cobbs (6-1, 190); TE/DE Zane Rowe (6-4, 225, Oklahoma commit).

What’s At Stake: The only program in Texas to own double-digit state championships (with 12), Aledo now starts its quest to win a third straight title, and should the Bearcats do so, they will have won 12 titles over the past 16 seasons. Though Aledo was hit hard by graduation losses on both sides of the ball, the Bearcats still bring back some impressive (not to mention highly recruited) skill players. Denton Guyer is seeking to build off last season’s 7-4 finish, and the Wildcats have to replace nine starters on defense. But a big addition in the offseason was quarterback Kevin Sperry, who led Midwest City (Okla.) Carl Albert to a state title last season.

Lets Go Southsiders!

[Frosty4024]

1 hour ago, DevilDog said:

Hers a look at Dville vs. Hebron scrimmage

 

 

Jesuit better be ready for those Hawks.

[Frosty4024]

4 hours ago, Champa said:

Texas should experiment with open enrollment for a few years. All these coaches crying about transfers know good and well they ain't turning any players down.

Let's face it: only a small handful of schools matter right now when it comes to state titles. It's not like things would be that different from what they are now. We might even see some schools that are currently in strict transfer districts rise up.

Speaking of transfers, I'm really looking forward to seeing North Crowly this year. If they can go D2 and avoid Desoto till late in the playoffs, they could go far.

North Crowley is a D1 Lock.