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1 hour ago, Iceman said:

transfer portaled...

in High School.  Fuck you, deliberately ignorant UIL.

He actually did go to NC as a freshman, then transferred and started at burleson as a sophomore, to now transferring back to NC as a junior. 
 

Isn’t it European soccer where teams loan out their younger players to lesser teams for more playing experience? Gates is revolutionizing HS football.

 

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1 hour ago, Helobious said:

He actually did go to NC as a freshman, then transferred and started at burleson as a sophomore, to now transferring back to NC as a junior. 
 

Isn’t it European soccer where teams loan out their younger players to lesser teams for more playing experience? Gates is revolutionizing HS football.

 

Except for that little eligibility problem 

Posted
6 hours ago, Helobious said:

 

Typical UIL bullshit. I already had a write up for him in my Helo’s Homies note and now I need to replace him with someone 

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Suspect the UIL in Austin doens't give a shit.  This sounds more like the the other schools at the district level. 

Posted
8 hours ago, cmontexas said:

NC has a 2026 kid that's kinda short but can sling it. They should be ok

Kid is actually a jr but transferred in from Inglewood and has an offer from Arizona

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On 8/15/2025 at 12:14 PM, Iceman said:

I loved spring ball. 3 weeks of football and the coaches are semi-human beings.  Practices were a different mentality, and you could work at other positions/ offense/ defense if that wasn't your normal spot. Then you kind of knew through the summer where you stood on the 2-deep. 
 

Then one less week of practice in fucking August?  Yeah, Spring practice was a win in my book. 

Spring ball was a good thing before most schools began moving up start dates to the first or second week of August.  Back in my day when school started the last week of August or even the day after Labor Day in some ISD’s,   schools that had Spring Ball had up to three weeks of two a days. We could get some good reps including scrimmages before our first game without distractions.  Now they don’t have anything that comes close to resembling the grid of two a days thanks to the UIL.  They might get in a week of practice without school interfering and with that maybe a couple of true two a day practices.  

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Was in the City of Angels this week.  I laughed a little as we drove by Hollywood High.  That's a great mascot.

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OTF's (Texas High School Football) Super Team 2025 (Thursday 8:03am CST) - Gerry

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OTF Super Team 2025 (Thursday 8:03am CST)

 

Gerry Hamilton

By Gerry Hamilton

  • 1 hour ago
 

OTF Super Team 2025

The high school season is almost here with scrimmages getting underway today around the state. That means some new names in 2027 will become household names for recruiting fans around the state, and 2026 commitments to various schools will put together standout seasons. 

OnTexasFootball is going to wet the appetite with a first ... the OTF Super Team for the 2025 season. We aren't just going to have seniors, however. This will be a combined senior and junior Super Team entering the season. 

Here is OTF's first edition:

Quarterback ...
Kavian Bryant
, Palestine/Westwood - 2027
6-2, 185
Commitment: None

Running back ...
K.J. Edwards
, Carthage/High - 2026
5-9.5, 198
Commitment:
Texas A&M

Javian Osborne, Forney/High - 2026
5-9, 195
Commitment:
Notre Dame

Wide receiver ...
Jalen Lott
, Frisco/Panther Creek - 2026
6-0, 175
Commitment:
 Oregon

Alvin Mosley, Rosharon/Crawford - 2027
6-2, 185
Commitment: None

Tight end ...
Jaivion Martin
, Willis/High - 2026
Commitment: Arkansas

Offensive line ...
John Turntine III
, OT, Fort Worth/North Crowley - 2026
6-3.75, 275
Commitment: Texas

Ishmael Camara, OT, Gilmer/High - 2027 
6-5.5, 320
Commitment: None

Kennedy Brown, OT, Kingwood/High - 2027
6-5, 290
Commitment: None

Brian Swanson, OT/IOL, Dallas/South Oak Cliff - 2027
6-5, 300
Commitment: None

Peyton Miller, C/IOL, Anna/High - 2027
6-5, 290
Commitment: None

Defensive line ...
Jameion Winfield
, Richardson/High - 2026
6-4, 305
Commitment:
 USC

K'Adrian Redmond, DeSoto/High - 2027
6-3, 310
Commitment: None

EDGE ...
KJ Ford
, Duncanville/High - 2026
6-3, 240
Commitment: Florida

Jamarion Carlton, Temple/High - 2026
6-5, 265
Commitment: Baylor

Linebacker ...
Cooper Witten
, Argyle/Liberty Christian - 2027
6-2, 215
Commitment: None

Kosi Okpala, Houston/Mayde Creek - 2026
6-2, 219
Commitment:
Texas

Defensive back ...
Donovan Webb
, S, Frisco/Panther Creek - 2026
5-11.5, 180
Commitment: Texas Tech

JayQuan Snell, S, Waxahachie/High - 2027
6-3, 200
Commitment: None

John Meredith III, CB, Euless/Trinity - 2027
6-2, 175
Commitment:
 None

Mikhail McCreary, CB, San Antonio/Johnson - 2027
6-1, 165
Commitment: None

Athlete ...
Jermaine Bishop Jr.
, WR/CB, Willis/High - 2026
5-11.5, 160
Commitment:
 Texas

 

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KJ Edwards stood out in that state game.  I mean it was Mark Cuban gif taking notes, "Who the fuck is that?  Oh, he's only a Junior?"

Wish he wasn't going to cultville.

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Enough discussion of all of these unimportant "state-champ-contender" high school teams.  The really big news has not yet been posted to this thread!

 

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OTF Stepping into HS football coverage and will have Carl Padilla as part of that. Fucking awesome as Padilla is a legend. 
 

Blake Munroe 

Posted yesterday at 07:58 AM

So I've been working on this for the last few weeks and I must say I'm pretty excited about what I've put together. For the last couple of years we've had numerous people ask about doing a high school football show during football season. It's something that I kicked around with Bobby, but never actively pursued until now.

Beginning next week, we will have a weekly show that is all about Texas High School Football called "The Fieldhouse" and each week we'll discuss some of the state's biggest games, the players, storylines and we'll even focus on Texas commit performances as well.

It's the lineup that has me super excited, however.

I'll be hosting, but I'll be joined by:

 

Carl Padilla  - Carl is a prominent figure in Texas high school football, often referred to as "The Godfather of Texas High School Football." In 1997 he founded the Padilla Poll, a high school football polling and news source dedicated to covering the sport in Texas. The Padilla Poll provides rankings, news, and updates on high school football teams, players, and coaches across the state. 

Coach Bob Shipley - Father of former Longhorn WRs Jordan and Jaxon Shipley, Coach Shipley has had numerous successful stops around the state, including being the Head Coach at Burnet, Brownwood, Coppell and Rotan. He also worked for the University of Texas as both an analyst and as the Director of High School Relations.

Coach Tim Buchanan - Longtime HC/AD of Aledo, Coach Buchanan went 281-58 over the course of his career, while winning EIGHT state titles. His eight titles are tied with G.A. Moore, Jr. and behind only Gordon Wood (9) and Scott Surratt (10). He is one of only three Texas high school football coaches to win state championships in four decades.

 

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't giddy about this. All three bring unique perspectives to the table and have been involved in Texas High School Football for an incredibly long time. I easily could have called the show "3 GOATs and 1 scrub", but The Fieldhouse sounded much nicer.

As soon as we finalize what day/time the show will run, I will post that as well.

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As usual, in the winner’s name I will take $100 from my personal checking account and donate it to my personal savings account at the end of the year. Last year’s winner was Ryan Estrada.

Chingon Trophy Watchlist

Jermaine Santana-Diaz - S, Fort Bend Ridge Point (SR): Committed to Colorado State for some reason, over some better offers IMO. Sidenote, Ridge Point has a fuckton of FBS offers on their team. All just to get bounced by Katy/North Shore/Atascosita in the playoffs.

Justin Morales - OL, El Paso Franklin (SR): El Paso his having probably its greatest run ever of elite talent. Morales (Kansas St), Del Valle QB Jake Fette (Arizona St), El Dorado RB Ryan Estrada (Minnesota) are all P4 commits in this years class. Keep an eye on 2029 ATH Noah Tarrant as well out of Pebble Hills, he already has 7 FBS offers.

Juan Hernandez - CB, GP North Shore (SO): Devin Sanchez’s heir apparent is ready to step in for the Mustangs. Has an offer from Arizona State. 

Ethan Guerra - RB, PSJA North (SR): a difference maker since his freshman year, he’ll probably have a 2000 yard season in this run heavy offense. UTRGV better take notice.

DK Garza - RB, Alamo Heights (SR): I’ll say it, he was a more valuable player for them than Michael Terry last year. Single-handedly brought them back into the CC Miller game in the playoffs, including an electric kick return TD. Committed to Cornell

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My son's RR McNeil team scrimmaged Anderson at House Park last night.  Was wanting to get a good look at Yaheim Riley at S but he didn't suit up.  Apparently they didn't have him playing 7on7 this summer either.  Maybe recovering from something dunno?

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Saw that DC had Lampasas ranked in the top 25 to begin the season. I am not certain if they made that ranking still thinking Ty Johnson would be playing for the Badgers this year. He transferred out to Crean Lutheran in Irvine, CA where he immediately got put into the top 20 recruits in CA in 2027 and is in the top 150 nationally. I can’t argue with him leaving to go to a school that has a four star QB in his class. Lampasas would have been ridiculously good though with him and RB Jett Walker (WV commit) had he stayed as well.

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Lol. Last I checked this is 2025. Obviously NS has been king in Houston for a long time. I’m saying they’re done. 

Read it here first. North Shore wins it all.
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Two insane streaks on the line this year for Aledo.

First, 127 consecutive district wins. A streak that started in 2007. The streak should easily reach 130 before going on the road to face Denton Ryan on the first Friday in October. Make it through that and they stay on the road and play Richland two games later.

Last year Ryan lost to Aledo in the regular season after leading 27-8 at one point, but pulled away in the playoff rematch and won. Richland went up 14 two different times but Aledo won 48-42 in OT.

Second, they haven’t gone back to back years without winning a State Title since winning their second in 2009. Not just appearing, but actually winning.

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On 8/22/2025 at 10:50 AM, BurntOrange&White said:

OTF Stepping into HS football coverage and will have Carl Padilla as part of that. Fucking awesome as Padilla is a legend. 
 

Blake Munroe 

Posted yesterday at 07:58 AM

So I've been working on this for the last few weeks and I must say I'm pretty excited about what I've put together. For the last couple of years we've had numerous people ask about doing a high school football show during football season. It's something that I kicked around with Bobby, but never actively pursued until now.

Beginning next week, we will have a weekly show that is all about Texas High School Football called "The Fieldhouse" and each week we'll discuss some of the state's biggest games, the players, storylines and we'll even focus on Texas commit performances as well.

It's the lineup that has me super excited, however.

I'll be hosting, but I'll be joined by:

 

Carl Padilla  - Carl is a prominent figure in Texas high school football, often referred to as "The Godfather of Texas High School Football." In 1997 he founded the Padilla Poll, a high school football polling and news source dedicated to covering the sport in Texas. The Padilla Poll provides rankings, news, and updates on high school football teams, players, and coaches across the state. 

Coach Bob Shipley - Father of former Longhorn WRs Jordan and Jaxon Shipley, Coach Shipley has had numerous successful stops around the state, including being the Head Coach at Burnet, Brownwood, Coppell and Rotan. He also worked for the University of Texas as both an analyst and as the Director of High School Relations.

Coach Tim Buchanan - Longtime HC/AD of Aledo, Coach Buchanan went 281-58 over the course of his career, while winning EIGHT state titles. His eight titles are tied with G.A. Moore, Jr. and behind only Gordon Wood (9) and Scott Surratt (10). He is one of only three Texas high school football coaches to win state championships in four decades.

 

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't giddy about this. All three bring unique perspectives to the table and have been involved in Texas High School Football for an incredibly long time. I easily could have called the show "3 GOATs and 1 scrub", but The Fieldhouse sounded much nicer.

As soon as we finalize what day/time the show will run, I will post that as well.

You forgot to mention who Bob Shipley roomed in college. Isn't that a requirement?

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On 8/21/2025 at 9:25 AM, MuellerHorn said:

OTF's (Texas High School Football) Super Team 2025 (Thursday 8:03am CST) - Gerry

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OTF Super Team 2025 (Thursday 8:03am CST)

 

Gerry Hamilton

By Gerry Hamilton

  • 1 hour ago
 

OTF Super Team 2025

The high school season is almost here with scrimmages getting underway today around the state. That means some new names in 2027 will become household names for recruiting fans around the state, and 2026 commitments to various schools will put together standout seasons. 

OnTexasFootball is going to wet the appetite with a first ... the OTF Super Team for the 2025 season. We aren't just going to have seniors, however. This will be a combined senior and junior Super Team entering the season. 

Here is OTF's first edition:

Quarterback ...
Kavian Bryant
, Palestine/Westwood - 2027
6-2, 185
Commitment: None

Running back ...
K.J. Edwards
, Carthage/High - 2026
5-9.5, 198
Commitment:
Texas A&M

Javian Osborne, Forney/High - 2026
5-9, 195
Commitment:
Notre Dame

Wide receiver ...
Jalen Lott
, Frisco/Panther Creek - 2026
6-0, 175
Commitment:
 Oregon

Alvin Mosley, Rosharon/Crawford - 2027
6-2, 185
Commitment: None

Tight end ...
Jaivion Martin
, Willis/High - 2026
Commitment: Arkansas

Offensive line ...
John Turntine III
, OT, Fort Worth/North Crowley - 2026
6-3.75, 275
Commitment: Texas

Ishmael Camara, OT, Gilmer/High - 2027 
6-5.5, 320
Commitment: None

Kennedy Brown, OT, Kingwood/High - 2027
6-5, 290
Commitment: None

Brian Swanson, OT/IOL, Dallas/South Oak Cliff - 2027
6-5, 300
Commitment: None

Peyton Miller, C/IOL, Anna/High - 2027
6-5, 290
Commitment: None

Defensive line ...
Jameion Winfield
, Richardson/High - 2026
6-4, 305
Commitment:
 USC

K'Adrian Redmond, DeSoto/High - 2027
6-3, 310
Commitment: None

EDGE ...
KJ Ford
, Duncanville/High - 2026
6-3, 240
Commitment: Florida

Jamarion Carlton, Temple/High - 2026
6-5, 265
Commitment: Baylor

Linebacker ...
Cooper Witten
, Argyle/Liberty Christian - 2027
6-2, 215
Commitment: None

Kosi Okpala, Houston/Mayde Creek - 2026
6-2, 219
Commitment:
Texas

Defensive back ...
Donovan Webb
, S, Frisco/Panther Creek - 2026
5-11.5, 180
Commitment: Texas Tech

JayQuan Snell, S, Waxahachie/High - 2027
6-3, 200
Commitment: None

John Meredith III, CB, Euless/Trinity - 2027
6-2, 175
Commitment:
 None

Mikhail McCreary, CB, San Antonio/Johnson - 2027
6-1, 165
Commitment: None

Athlete ...
Jermaine Bishop Jr.
, WR/CB, Willis/High - 2026
5-11.5, 160
Commitment:
 Texas

 

Quite a few 2027 kids on that list. Either the offensive line in 2026 isn't very good or there is some damn talent in that 2027 class.

Posted
1 hour ago, PGFrog said:

Quite a few 2027 kids on that list. Either the offensive line in 2026 isn't very good or there is some damn talent in that 2027 class.

The first one. Awful year in state.

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On 8/21/2025 at 11:15 AM, utee94 said:

 

it's 2025

high school games have corporate sponsors

but the UiL can't be weaponized because of aggy feels

The University of Texas owns the marks, content and media rights to every high school game in the State of Texas

it's about time we use that to our advantage

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On 8/22/2025 at 12:35 PM, Helobious said:

As usual, in the winner’s name I will take $100 from my personal checking account and donate it to my personal savings account at the end of the year. Last year’s winner was Ryan Estrada.

Chingon Trophy Watchlist

Jermaine Santana-Diaz - S, Fort Bend Ridge Point (SR): Committed to Colorado State for some reason, over some better offers IMO. Sidenote, Ridge Point has a fuckton of FBS offers on their team. All just to get bounced by Katy/North Shore/Atascosita in the playoffs.

Justin Morales - OL, El Paso Franklin (SR): El Paso his having probably its greatest run ever of elite talent. Morales (Kansas St), Del Valle QB Jake Fette (Arizona St), El Dorado RB Ryan Estrada (Minnesota) are all P4 commits in this years class. Keep an eye on 2029 ATH Noah Tarrant as well out of Pebble Hills, he already has 7 FBS offers.

Juan Hernandez - CB, GP North Shore (SO): Devin Sanchez’s heir apparent is ready to step in for the Mustangs. Has an offer from Arizona State. 

Ethan Guerra - RB, PSJA North (SR): a difference maker since his freshman year, he’ll probably have a 2000 yard season in this run heavy offense. UTRGV better take notice.

DK Garza - RB, Alamo Heights (SR): I’ll say it, he was a more valuable player for them than Michael Terry last year. Single-handedly brought them back into the CC Miller game in the playoffs, including an electric kick return TD. Committed to Cornell

TIL Andy Bernard is from Simsbury, CT : r/Connecticut

Posted
On 8/22/2025 at 12:53 PM, Scholz said:

My son's RR McNeil team scrimmaged Anderson at House Park last night.  Was wanting to get a good look at Yaheim Riley at S but he didn't suit up.  Apparently they didn't have him playing 7on7 this summer either.  Maybe recovering from something dunno?

We're playing Pflugerville Weiss on Thur. Will report on hotshot '27 WR Tre Moore.

https://247sports.com/Player/tre-moore-46143523/ 

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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. 

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14 minutes ago, Helobious said:

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. 

What I'm taking from this is Harlingen gonna go undefeated in district

Posted
14 minutes ago, chainsaw said:

What I'm taking from this is Harlingen gonna go undefeated in district

We can only dream. I think we’ll be salty the 2 years after this one, but it’ll be a slog this season. 

Posted
35 minutes ago, Helobious said:

2. Los Fresnos - Returning a 4 year starter and Mexican Michael Vick at QB

so he kills chickens?

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I'll be at the game formerly known as the Taco Shack bowl tonight.  Will report back about all of the 5* talent.

Tomorrow night is Cedar Park v. Harker Heights, that one could be fun.

Posted
51 minutes ago, Helobious said:

We can only dream. I think we’ll be salty the 2 years after this one, but it’ll be a slog this season. 

My freshman year I was at military school (MMA) and we beat Harlingen and McAllen High the same year.  I was on JV but suited out.  There was brawl between our cadets and Harlingen students at the end of the game.  Fun times. I think that was the best team MMA ever had.  We had it loaded with 19 year old post-grad students who were trying to qualify for college football academically.  No idea why big public schools would agree to playing us like that.

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11 minutes ago, Frank Drebin said:

My freshman year I was at military school (MMA) and we beat Harlingen and McAllen High the same year.  I was on JV but suited out.  There was brawl between our cadets and Harlingen students at the end of the game.  Fun times. I think that was the best team MMA ever had.  We had it loaded with 19 year old post-grad students who were trying to qualify for college football academically.  No idea why big public schools would agree to playing us like that.

No offense but MMA had a rep in town while I was growing up of just being a school for fuck ups from rich families. It seems to have shaken that nowadays but yeah the days of 19 and 20 year olds on their roster are long gone. A couple years ago the Harlingen JV beat the MMA varsity squad. I don’t even think MMA has a JV team anymore.

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1 minute ago, Helobious said:

No offense but MMA had a rep in town while I was growing up of just being a school for fuck ups from rich families. It seems to have shaken that nowadays but yeah the days of 19 and 20 year olds on their roster are long gone. A couple years ago the Harlingen JV beat the MMA varsity squad. I don’t even think MMA has a JV team anymore.

It had some of that, some normal kids, and some straight up thugs who probably should have gone to reform school.  It got real bad in late 90s long after I was gone due to needing to increase enrollment to fund the building expansion.  It was apparently Lord of the Flies and very insufficient adult supervision.  They almost got sued out of existence due to numerous bad instances, including a kid getting his throat cut.

When I was there there were also a ton of Mexican nationals who were very wealthy and their goal was to learn English and go to college in states.  Was an interesting place.  No offense to me at all.  Yeah, I understand the school is a lot smaller and gets beat up by JV teams from big schools now.  Back when I was there, we had some legit athletes who lacked grades and went to MMA for a year post-grad to try and qualify for D-1 instead of going JUCO.

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SA scores of note:

Johnson - 45

Judson - 7

Johnson is legit but the dismal tide continues for Judson, staring down the barrel of an unthinkable 5th straight losing season. 
 

Laredo Alexander - 48

SA Marshall - 14

Priest Holmes weeps.

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Everyone will be interested to know that the mighty Trojans of Anderson High defeated the lowly Knights of McCallum 37-2 last night.  It felt like there was a flag for unsportsmanlike thrown after every single play.  These kids really don't like each other.  Which is funny, because they're all basically the same.  

(I can say that since I went to Anderson and had numerous friends at McCallum.  We were all the same then, too)

 

 

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