Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook If you are a TAPPS II opponent of Fort Bend Christian Academy, you may not like watching Brady Dever spinning the rock. But for everyone else, the 6-1, 185-pound, Class of 2023 rifleman is putting on a show worth more than the price of admission. Dever pushed the Eagles to an […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook You don’t tug on Superman’s cape and you don’t mix it up with Highland Park left tackle Robert Sweeney. At 6-6, 260, Sweeney has the size and developing skills to stone cold punch any end stopping them on their rush, the swift feet to pull and get to the second level, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Highland Park High School’s offense was prolific throughout the 2020 season laying it on opposing Texas squads for 40.5 points per game on average. The Scots posted an 11-1 record with a four-game march into the postseason. The squad is seeing senior Brayden Schager matriculate to the University of Hawaii, but […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The play in the pocket supported by the stats on the sheet and wins in the column helped propel Class of 2022 quarterback among the best in the Lone Star State. The three-star recruit picked apart 6A Texas defenses in 2020 for Rockwall-Heath earning All-State and District Offensive MVP honors as […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Some seeking thrills go to the movies to for a representation of scary real-life scenarios, but those individuals have the comfort of knowing the horror they are witnessing is pretend. Running backs and quarterbacks lining up against Bryan High School do not have that luxury with Class of 2022 linebacker Nic […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook After a breakout sophomore season that included 50 tackles and five interceptions, Eric Hemphill III found his junior campaign a little lonely on the island. As teams lined up against Brenham, the brave tried Hemphill but quickly backed off leading to a 30-tackle season with 20 passes broken up and one […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook It is one thing for any ol’ high school receiver to make defenses look silly, it is another thing to blow past Texas 6A defenses like it ain’t no thing. That is what Class of 2022 Bryan High School standout Hunter Vivaldi did throughout the 2020 season. The 5-10, 160-pound, target […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The elite can do it, but very few corners come close to locking down a side of the field for their defense. Over at Brenham High School, Class of 2022 cornerback/athlete Kaden Watts is becoming that elite defender. During the 2019 season with the Cubs, Watts put an end to 48 […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Texas High School, located in Texarkana, had an amazing season in 2020 as the Tigers started 11-0 but fell in the second round of the 5A Division 2 State Playoffs to Crosby (62-42). The driving force behind their success this season was the play of their star quarterback Brayson McHenry. The junior […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The myth and legends of gunslingers in Texas grips us at our base in American folklore, and there is a new one rising. The Lonestar State is accustomed to having fresh challengers coming into town, and they now have a big one on their hands in Cole Welliver. The 6-6, 200-pound, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Let the comparisons fly to a certain collegiate quarterback at Clemson, and for good reason. Class of 2024 talent Mabrey Mettauer already has the look and arm talents of a P5 quarterback. Listed at 6-5, 210 pounds, the freshman phenom got a midseason call up with The Woodlands putting his skills […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Jaden Greathouse took finishing strong to the next level during the 2020 high school football season. The 6-2, 206-pound, powerhouse receiver dusted off Texas 6A defensive backs for 1,145 yards and 13 touchdowns off 69 receptions while taking four kicks back 150 yards. The result on the field for Westlake High […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Seth Davis seized the opportunity during his sophomore season as this young running back was projected to start on junior varsity. However, due to opt-outs he was called up to varsity joining his older brother, Jalen, in the Katy backfield. During the 2020 season, Davis made a name for himself by rushing […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Jalen Davis capped off a successful career at Katy High School by helping lead the Tigers to a state championship in his senior season. During the 2020 season, Davis rushed for 1,518 yards and 25 touchdowns while also mentoring his younger brother, Seth, who joined him in the backfield. This 5’10”, […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook We’ve finally reached the end of the high school football season in Texas as the Conference 6A and 5A title games will be played this weekend at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington. Two of the top eight teams in the Lonestar State will clash in the 6A […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The high school football game for each individual player is about establishing a foundation and building upon it improving through the tenure for those with collegiate aspirations. For Class of 2022 quarterback Steven Stackhouse, his jumping off point was a good one. The 6-1, 185-pound, dual-threat showcased the arm and developing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook In most cases with team sports, the difference between the starter and the backup is little more than an opportunity. What makes the big distinction when that opportunity arises is being prepared. As the Aledo Bearcats (9-1) have torn through 5A Texas squads with a three-game run into the playoffs, the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Torey Phillips is one of those first guys off the bus players. At 6-6.5, 295-pounds, his presence in street clothes demands attention and certainly does coming off the line in full-pads. As a two-way starter for Pleasant Grove High School, Phillips got after it on defense playing a 5- and 3-technique […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Being a tailback going against Texas 5A defenses is tough enough, but being the focal point of the offense seeing eight guys in the box makes life even more challenging. For Class of 2021 Wylie East running back Christian Johnson, it was just another day at the office. After carrying the […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook After a ridiculous sophomore season with Klein Cain High School, supporters, friends, college coaches, and even foes were wondering what Class of 2022 running back Jaydon Blue could do in a follow up performance. True to his four-star billing with 34 offers received, the Texas standout is even better than advertised. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Tough times lay ahead for 6A Texas squads that get put into the playoff bracket with Rockwall-Heath. The Hawks are an offensive scoring machine this season lighting up the board with an average of 51 a game. The architect of the offense is three-star Class of 2022 quarterback Josh Hoover. The […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook It is one thing to be big, strong, or quick, and yet another to be skilled on the gridiron. If one has all those traits and has the self-motivation to be elite, you get a guy like Tre Emory. Emory has been perfectly impolite to opposing 5A Texas offenses this season […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Cayden Fortson had a breakout season in 2020 and is quickly making a name for himself as one of the young stars in the Lone Star State. During his sophomore season, the 6’0″, 170-pound, defensive back had 82 total tackles, eight pass breakups, and three interceptions as opponents only threw to […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Winning high school football games against Texas 5A competition is a task easier said than done. The competition level is fierce, among the best in the nation with four- and three-star recruits filling the various rosters. As Spread offenses are becoming more explosive and fine-tuned, opposing defenses are forced to up […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The back alley offensive lineman no one wants to tangle with is Class of 2022 Bowie right tackle Devon Campbell. Campbell is that overpowering talent that plays through the whistle looking to plant a defender or two six-feet under with the snap of each play. With unmatched determination and strength beyond […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook If one did not know any better, after seeing Ian Box on the gridiron against 5A Texas squads on Friday nights a person would think he’s been caged for a week. The 6-3, 235-pound, defensive end hits the field with a bundle of pent-up strength and energy enforcing his will on […]
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Written by Charlie Beuttel Twitter: @charlie_cds3 RNG on Facebook Senior athlete Christian Marshall is a star on both sides of the ball for the Texans of Wimberley High School located 45 minutes southwest of Austin. On offense, the All-State wide receiver has 1,357 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns while at the cornerback position, Marshall has four interceptions including one pick-six, […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook High School football fans in the Longview area got a sneak peak of coming attractions in 2019 watching Jalen Hale use his raw athletic talents to sprint past 5A Texas teams. The athletic freshman appeared in five games securing seven passes for 164 yards with three trips into the end zone. […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook Being the offensive playmaker for any football team at any level is never easy, especially going against Texas 5A programs. But that is what Christian Johnson is doing again for Wylie East (1-4). The 5-8, 180-pound, tailback rushed for 721 yards off 164 totes with six scores as a junior showcasing […]
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Written by Ryan Wright Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG RNG on Facebook The rushing attack at El Campo High School is fierce. In nine games, the Ricebirds have flown past 4A Texas defenses with 3,287 yards on the ground finding paydirt 45 times. One of the pillars of success for the Ricebirds 8-1 season heading into the playoffs is Class of 2023 tailback […]
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