TX High school football kicks off today, meaning it’s Helobious Poll time:
1. PSJA North - Fully operational valley death star. They don’t rebuild anymore they just reload, with abnormal size and speed for an RGV team. They appear to have built up an efficient youth and middle school football recruiting operation as well, conveniently getting a lot of talented kids ready to play as freshmen.
2. Los Fresnos - Returning a 4 year starter and Mexican Michael Vick at QB in Robert Piñeda, they’ve got offensive firepower to hang with a lot of teams. Gave Buda Johnson all they could handle in a close playoff loss last year.
3. Edinburg Vela - The sun is setting on the Vela empire, but this time I mean it. Solid team returning, but they’re replacing a QB as well. Defense should be stout.
4. Weslaco - added sophomore transfer Malachi Rodriguez from rival East high. He’ll add to their mix of offensive weapons alongside Chris Luna.
5. Brownsville Vets - Need to replace a really good QB, but should have a great defensive unit. Also gave NB Canyon all they could handle in a 3 point playoff loss last year.
Darkhouse: McAllen HS. They’ve got decent size up front and some playmakers, they could be an unfun team to play come postseason.