Welcome to Texas High School Football Hall Of Fame.com

High school football in Texas has been around a long time and over the years there have been some awesome players and some awesome records. This site is dedicated to those high school football legends and here you will find their stories and records. Enjoy!

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Individual Player Records:

Single-Game Rushing Yards
587-Daryl Ellis, Somerville vs. Thrall, 1998
525-Tyson Thompson, Irving vs. Hurst Bell, 1998
520-Kenneth Hall, Sugar Land vs. Lutheran, 1953
517-Cleon Williams, Boling vs. Ganado, 1991
517-Phillip Graves, Hutto vs. Thorndale, 2001

Single-Season Rushing Yards (games)
4,045-Kenneth Hall, Sugar Land (12), 1953
3,701-Rodney Thomas, Groveton (16), 1990
3,569-Wes Danaher, CC Calallen (15), 1995
3,526-Cedric Benson, Midland Lee (15), 1999
3,515-Robert Strait, Cuero (16), 1987

Career Rushing Yards
11,232-Kenneth Hall, Sugar Land, 1950-53
10,298-Traylon Shead, Cayuga, 2006-09
8,855-Wes Danaher, CC Calallen, 1992-95
8,441-Rodney Thomas, Groveton, 1987-90
8,418-Cedric Benson, Midland Lee, 1998-00
8,411-Robert Strait, Cuero, 1985-88
8,246-Jacquizz Rodgers, Lamar Consolidated, 2004-07

Rushing Carries — Game
62-Steve Williams, Trinidad vs. Oakwood, 1977
60-Chris Nelms, Teague vs. Groesbeck, 1998
60-Scott Hutchinson, Dumas vs. Levelland, 1976
56-Jack McCleskey, Dalhart vs. Canyon, 1959
55-Billy Borten, Channelview vs. Liberty, 1987

Rushing Carries — Season
475-Ketric Sanford,  Corsicana, 1994
441-Jeff Godley, Arlington Houston, 1990
441-Billy Sims, Hooks, 1973
433-Jacquizz Rodgers, Lamar Consolidated, 2007
423-Tyson Thompson, Irvin, 1999
422-Jimmy Shelby, Italy, 1983
408-Red Bailey, Tahoka, 1977

Rushing Carries — Career
1,134-Jacquizz Rodgers, Lamar Consolidated, 2004-07
1,131-Robert Strait, Cuero, 1985-88
1,128-Billy Sims, Hooks, 1972-74
1,058-Ketric Sanford, Corsicana, 1993-95
1,058-Jimmy Shelby, Italy, 1980-83
1,049-Traylon Shead, Cayuga, 2006-09

100 Yards or More Rushing Games — Season
16-Fred Smith, Sealy, 1994
16-Rodney Thomas, Groveton, 1990
16-Jacoby Jones, Bangs, 2003
15-Chris Robertson, Denison, 1997
15-Robert Strait, Cuero, 1987
15-Billy Sims, Hooks, 1973

100 Yards or More Rushing Games — Career
43-Wes Danaher, CC Calallen, 1992-95
41-Robert Strait, Cuero, 1985-88
41-Jacoby Jones, Bangs, 2001-03
38-Kenneth Hall, Sugar Land, 1950-53
38-Steve Worster, Bridge City, 1964-66

100 Yards or More Consecutive Rushing Games
38-Billy Sims, Hooks, 1972-74
31-Keith Musick, May, 1987-89
28-Steve Worster, Bridge City, 1965-66
27-Brock Fitzhenry, Giddings, 2004-07
26-Wes Danaher, CC Calallen, 1993-94

Most Rushing TDs — Season
57-Kenneth Hall, Sugar Land, 1953
56-Willie Mack Garza, Refugio, 1987
56-David Overstreet, Big Sandy, 1975
54-Robert Strait, Cuero, 1987
53-Dick Todd, Crowell, 1934

Receptions — Game
22-Sammy Taylor, Dublin vs. Ranger, 1980
21-Josh McClure, Denton vs. The Colony, 2009
20-Keith Talbert, Lumberton vs. Jasper, 2001

20-Shane Harris, Bullard vs. Grand Saline, 1990

 

20-Rene Garza, PSJA Memorial vs. Raymondville, 2000
20-Aldo Hernandez, Laredo Alexander vs. Laredo Martin, 2008

Receptions — Season
153-Jason Bird, Lake Travis, 2007
131-Aldo Hernandez, Laredo Alexander, 2008
124-Philip Beck, Crosby, 2003
122-Josh Whatley, Rogers, 1997
117-Dustin Findley, Bosqueville, 2003
113-A.J. Dugat, Dayton, 2008
112-Cody Cardwell, Stephenville, 1998
110-Chris Ross, Wylie, 2002
110-Kyle Guinyard, Ennis, 2008

Career Receptions
252-Jordan Shipley, Burnet, 2000-03
252-Nati Valdez, Mission, 1986-88
234-Andrew Novak, Ennis, 2002-05
234-Jeremy Robinson, Palmer, 1988-91
232-A.J. Dugat, Dayton, 2006-08
229-Mike Hicks, China Spring, 2005-08
218-Brian Christian, Decatur, 2002-04

Receiving Yards — Game
386-Blake Jumonville, Richardson Pearce vs. Carrollton Newman Smith, 2009
357-Randy Boone, Chillicothe vs. Aspermont, 1984
356-Stanley Johnson, FW Paschal vs. Crowley, 1994
345-Michael Aceves, Cedar Hill vs. Wylie, 1988
325-Gabrael Ediae, Austin Crockett vs. Marble Falls, 2005
320-Steven Ortiz, Austin Akins vs. Austin Travis, 2004
320-Philip Beck, Crosby vs. Houston Davis, 2003

Receiving Yards — Season
2,427-Cody Cardwell, Stephenville, 1998
2,202-Philip Beck, Crosby, 2003
1,993-Ryan Read, Austin Westlake, 1996
1,931-Chris Brazzell, Alice, 1993
1,920-Jordan Shipley, Burnet, 2003

Receiving Yards — Career
5,424-Jordan Shipley, Burnet, 2000-03
4,331-Mike Hicks, China Spring, 2005-08
4,241-Cody Cardwell, Stephenville, 1996-98
4,175-Brian Christian, Decatur, 2002-04
3,785-Fred Robinson, Lake Travis, 2003-05
3,776-Eric Olszewski, Tomball Concordia, 1989-92
3,726-Nati Valdez, Mission, 1986-88

TD Receptions — Game
6-Randy Boone, Chillicothe vs. Aspermont, 1984
6-Brian Christian, Deactur vs. Little Elm, 2004

6-Clay Warner, Grand Saline vs. Whitehouse, 1966 (15 tied at 5)

TD Receptions — Season
33-Shayne Boyd, New Deal, 1987
30-Broderic Jones, Ennis, 2002
30-Jordan Shipley, Burnet, 2003
29-Jarvis Woodson, Ennis, 2003

TD Receptions — Career
73-Jordan Shipley, Burnet, 2000-03
55-Broderic Jones, Ennis, 1999-01
51-B.J. Johnson, South Grand Prairie, 1997-99
50-Brian Christian, Decatur, 2002-04
50-Jarvis Woodson, Ennis, 2001-03

Single-Game Passing Yards
634-Mac Morse, Richardson Pearce vs. Carrollton Newman Smith, 2009
595-Alvaro Garcia, Laredo United vs. SA Reagan, 2006
591-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander vs. Laredo Martin, 2008
590-Kirk Saul, Turkey Valley vs. Chillicothe, 1986
588-Dwain Frazier, Houston Elmore vs. Aldine Carver, 1968
573-Graham Harrell, Ennis vs. Waxahachie, 2003
557-Ty Detmer, SA Southwest vs. Pleasanton, 1986

Single-Season Passing Yards (Games)
4,854-Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis (16), 2008
4,827-Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis (16), 2007
4,822-Chase Wasson, Southlake Carroll (16), 2002
4,804-Graham Harrell, Ennis (15), 2003
4,697-Kelan Luker, Stephenville (16), 1998
4,682-Greg McElroy, Southlake Carroll (16), 2005

Career Passing Yards
12,534-Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis, 2006-2008
12,532-Graham Harrell, Ennis, 2000-03
12,183-Drew Tate, Baytown Lee, 1999-02
11,762-G.J. Kinne, Canton/Gilmer, 2003-06
10,475-Case McCoy, Graham, 2006-09
10,136-Phillip Daugherty, Bridgeport, 2000-02
10,046-Chandler Dane, Decatur, 2002-04
10,027-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander/Nixon, 2005-08
9,469-Tyrik Rollison, Sulphur Springs, 2006-08
9,392-Darian “Stump” Godfrey, Gilmer, 2007-09

Single-Game Passing TDs
8-Drew Tate, Baytown Lee vs. Baytown Sterling, 2001
8-Kirk Saul, Turkey Valley vs. Chillicothe, 1986
8-Jabo Leonard, Barbers Hill vs. Deweyville, 1971
8-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander vs. Laredo Martin, 2008
8-Josh Dorman, Birdville vs. Joshua, 2009
8-Scotty Young, Denton Ryan vs. McKinney, 2009

Single-Season Passing TDs
67-Graham Harrell, Ennis, 2003
65-Scotty Young, Denton Ryan, 2008
64-Scotty Young, Denton Ryan, 2009
64-Wes Wood, Muleshoe, 2008
56-Greg McElroy, Southlake Carroll, 2005
56-Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis, 2008

Career TD Passes
167-Graham Harrell, Ennis, 2000-03
137-Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis, 2006-2008
132-G.J. Kinne, Canton/Gilmer, 2003-06
129-Scotty Young, Denton Ryan, 2008-09
116-Darian “Stump” Godfrey, Gilmer, 2007-09
116-Colt McCoy, Tuscola Jim Ned, 2002-04

Single-Game Pass Attempts
75-Johnny Manziel, Kerrville Tivy vs. SA Madison, 2010
73-Koy Detmer, Mission vs. Aldine, 1990
72-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander vs. CC Ray, 2007
71-Tony Eckert, Lumberton vs. Jasper, 2001
70-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander vs. CC Carroll, 2008
69-Paul Millard, Flower Mound vs. Southlake Carroll, 2009
68-Tyler Grabarkewitz, RR Westwood vs. Cedar Park, 2007
68-Mac Morse, Richardson Pearce vs. Carrollton Newman Smith, 2009
67-Paul Millard, Flower Mound vs. Coppell, 2009

Single-Season Pass Attempts
556-Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis, 2007
537-Phillip Daugherty, Bridgeport, 2001
516-Casey Russell, Colleyville Heritage, 2006
511-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander, 2008
499-Coleman Bentley, Canadian, 2007
496-Drew Tate, Baytown Lee, 2001

Career Pass Attempts
1,577-Drew Tate, Baytown Lee, 1999-2002
1,371-Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis, 2006-2008
1,245-Case McCoy, Graham, 2006-09
1,359-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander/Nixon, 2005-08
1,234-Graham Harrell, Ennis, 2001-03
1,229-Phillip Daugherty, Bridgeport, 2000-02
1,220-G.J. Kinne, Canton/Gilmer, 2003-06
1,172-Brady Attaway, Whitehouse, 2006-08

Single-Game Pass Completions
50-Paul Millard, Flower Mound vs. Coppell, 2009
48-Brian Parrish, Henrietta vs. Electra, 1995
46-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander vs. Laredo Martin, 2008
44-Koy Detmer, Misson vs. CC Miller, 1991
44-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander vs. CC Ray, 2007
42-Mac Morse, Richardson Pearce vs. Carrollton Newman Smith, 2009
42-Paul Millard, Flower Mound vs. Southlake Carroll, 2009

Single-Season Pass Completions
360-Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis, 2007
334-Graham Harrell, Ennis, 2003
317-Drew Tate, Baytown Lee, 2001
313-Greg McElroy, Southlake Carroll, 2005
309-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander, 2008
306-Drew Tate, Baytown Lee, 2002

Career Pass Completions
970-Drew Tate, Baytown Lee, 1999-02
895-Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis, 2006-2008
842-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander/Nixon, 2005-08
805-Graham Harrell, Ennis, 2000-03
680-Phillip Daugherty, Bridgeport, 2000-02
677-Brady Attaway, Whitehouse, 2006-08

Total Touchdowns — Career
146-Traylon Shead, Cayuga, 2006-09
136-Nate Jeffery, Caddo Mills, 2006-09
136-Jacquizz Rodgers, Lamar Consolidated, 2004-07
128-Robert Strait, Cuero, 1985-88
127-Kenneth Hall, Sugar Land, 1950-53
127-Cedric Benson, Midland Lee, 1998-00
115-Rodney Thomas, Groveton, 1987-90

Scoring — Career
899-Kenneth Hall, Sugar Land, 1950-53
890-Traylon Shead, Cayuga, 2006-09
862-Jarrod Martin, Celina, 1993-96
841-Robert Strait, Cuero, 1985-87
816-Nate Jeffery, Caddo Mills, 2006-09
816-Jacquizz Rodgers, Lamar Consolidated, 2004-07

Scoring — Season
1920 to 1950
318-Dick Todd, Crowell, 1934
291-Glenn Lippman, El Campo, 1947
269-Dean Bagley, San Saba, 1937
From 1951 to present
395-Kenneth Hall, Sugar Land, 1953
372-Robert Strait, Cuero, 1987
362-David Overstreet, Big Sandy, 1975
354-Johnathan Gray, Aledo, 2009
350-Setrick Dickens, Quanah, 1988
336-Willie Mack Garza, Refugio, 1987

Scoring — Game
1920 to 1950
75-Jiggs Ray, Pilot Point vs. Tom Bean, 1937
60-Jim Hahn, Spur vs. Lorenzo, 1930
59-Billy Gunn, Columbus vs. Flatonia, 1941
From 1951 to present
56-Vincent Macias, Fabens vs. Santa Teresa, 1999
56-Derick Arnold, Houston Milby vs. Sam Houston, 1998
55-Doro Mendoza, Wink vs. Garden City, 1998
54-Aaron Green, SA Madison vs. Kerrville Tivy, 2008
54-Stephen Carrillo, Devine vs. Poteet, 2007
50-Brandon Minatra, Corsicana Mildred vs. Frost, 1992

PATs — Game
13-Jabo Leonard, Barbers Hill vs. Deweyville, 1971
12-Jason Fernandez, Southlake Carroll vs. Whitesboro, 1988
12-Ken Coleman, Huntsville vs. Madisonville, 1953
12-Kam Praytor, Austin Westlake vs. Johnston, 1994
12-Pablo Botello, Palmer vs. Dallas A+ Academy, 2004

PATs — Season
98-Kevin Ortega, Southlake Carroll, 2004
90-Garrett Hartley, Southlake Carroll, 2002
89-Kam Praytor, Austin Westlake, 1994
87-J.W. Boren, Stephenville, 1998
86-Adam Deike, Mart, 1999

PATs — Career
227-Jarrod Martin, Celina, 1993-96
212-Jason Fernandez, Southlake Carroll, 1988-90
168-Brian Hulett, Springlake-Earth, 1992-94
167-Kyle Matthews, Copperas Cove, 2004-06
162-Jabo Leonard, Barbers Hill, 1969-71

Consecutive PATs
114-James French, China Spring, 2007-08
93-Jason Bondzio, Humble, 2001-03
91-Scott Miller, Houston Memorial, 2003-06
88-Earnesto Guevara, Waco, 2006-08
84-Kyle Matthews, Copperas Cove, 2004-06
79-Michael Scott, El Paso Franklin, 2004-06
76-Marshall Young, Conroe McCullough, 1990-91

FGs — Season
20-Hunter Lawrence, Boerne, 2004
19-Matt Szymanski, A&M Consolidated, 2005
19-Stephen Coker, Lufkin, 2001
19-Kyle Bryant, A&M Consolidated, 1992
19-Chris Sims, Garland, 1999

FGs — Career
48-Tomas Sanchez, FW Arlington Heights, 1995-98
42-Garrett Hartley, Southlake Carroll, 2001-03
40-Eduardo Camara, Cedar Hill, 2007-09
40-Dirk Gerhardt, McGregor, 2007-09
38-Chris Boswell, Keller Fossil Ridge, 2005-08
37-Ross Evans, Burnet, 2004-07
36-Colt Dowd, Aledo, 1997-99
35-Zach Myatt, A&M Consolidated, 2000-02

Interceptions — Game
7-Donald Moore, Splendora vs. New Waverly, 1977
6-Hoover Puett, Fort Worth Masonic Home, 1948
5-Brent Booze, Somerville vs. Lutheran South, 1992
5-Xavier Daniels, Giddings vs. Smithville, 2008
5-Tracy Mitchell, Joaquin vs. Timpson, 1990
5-Chris Hickman, Hou. King vs. Brenham, 1987

Interceptions — Season
35-Jim Linnstaeder, Brenham, 1956
23-Kendall Barrow, High Island, 1979
22-David McWilliams, Cleburne, 1959
22-Roy Deen, Willis Point, 1965
21-Donald Moore, Splendora, 1977

Interceptions — Career
59-Donald Moore, Splendora, 1976-79
55-Jim Linnstaeder, Brenham, 1956-58
41-Plez Atkins, Bartlett, 1989-92
41-Tony Garner, Wyliem, 1976-77
40-Mike Boxwell, Dumas, 1959-61

Longest Run From Scrimmage
99-Various Times

Longest Reception From Scrimmage
99-Various Times

Longest Field Goal
62-David Leaverton, Midland vs. Permian, 1995
62-Ralph Heaten, El Paso Irvin vs. El Paso Bowie, 1992
62-Russell Wheatley, Permian vs. Longview, 1975
61-Matt Szymanski, A&M Consolidated vs. Euless Trinity, 2005

Longest Punt
97-Gary Bolen, McCamey vs. Stanton, 1969
96-Jim Rager, Dallas Lynch vs. Duncanville, 1965
96-Bill Paul, Abilene vs. Brownwood, 1950
95-Billy Smith, Eldorado vs. San Angelo, 1933

Longest Punt Return
108-David Scott, Jasper vs. Silsbee, 1976
105-Mike McKee, Houston Lee vs. Austin, 1964
105-Kelvin Mikel, Shepherd vs. Tarkington, 1980
104-M. Baylock, Dallas Adams vs. South Oak Cliff, 1989

Longest Kickoff Return
109-Ricky Cannon, Cleveland vs. Livingston, 1997
109-Brad Williams, Amherst vs. Happy, 1986
109-Andy Reyna, Laredo Martin vs. Cigarroa, 2004

Longest Blocked Field Goal Return
109-Brent Cooper, Crandall vs. Palmer, 1986
109-Harvey Chriswell, Dickinson vs. Clear Lake, 1972
109-Kevin Perkins, SA Highlands vs. SA McCollum, 2006
107-Cedric Reescano, Hardin vs. Hardin-Jefferson, 2002

Longest Missed Field Goal Return
109-J.C. Hickman, Fredericksburg vs. Wimberley, 2008

Longest Blocked PAT Return
109-Lorenzo Foreman, Liberty vs. Splendora, 2004
106-Kelby Clements, Hardin vs. Hull-Daisetta, 2004
105-Tony Cunningham, Abilene Cooper vs. Killeen, 2001
105-Bubba Brewster, Graham vs. Clyde, 2001

Longest Fumble Return
102-Coreyan Gorrer, PA Lincoln vs. PN-G, 2001
102-Dyone Brooks, Liberty vs. Houston King, 1990
102-Liam McCarty, Little Elm vs. Decatur, 1996

Longest PAT Interception Return
108-Tim Baines, Industrial vs. Boling, 1997
108-Mante Dzakuma, Oak Ridge vs. Liberty, 1997
107-LaVar Veale, SA East Central vs. SA Lanier, 1995

Longest Interception Return
109-Jason Hebert, Klein vs. Klein Forest, 1996
109-Nelson Jackson, Friona vs. Olton, 1980

 

Holding a Texas High School Football Record Is A Coveted Goal, Not Easily Achieved

All across America high school football is at the cultural center of many small communities, but in the state of Texas, it may not be an understatement to say that high school football is practically a religion. Texans do everything big, and when it comes to their local high school football team – well, it’s a big, big deal!

So any young man who can capture any one of the dozens of possible records – be it rushing, passing, kicking or tackles – will have made a name for himself for life. The Power Of Conversational Hypnosis Holding a high school football record in any Texas school district is a supreme honor for those lucky enough to achieve this extremely hard-to-manage feat.

Take the record for rushing yards in a single game, for example. That honor is held by Daryl Ellis, who rushed for an astonishing 587 yards in a 1998 game between Somerville and Thrall. That same year, Tyson Thompson ran for 525 yards – only good for second place in Texas! The previous rushing record had stood since 1953 when Kenneth Hall tallied up 520 yards in a single high school game.

But Kenneth Hall, who played for the Sugar Land team, still retains the all-time Texas high school rushing record for most yards. At the end of his high school career in 1953, he had racked up 4,045 yards.

Who was the greatest Texas high school scorer of all time? That honor belongs to, once again, Kenneth Hall, who is credited with 899 points. A young man by the name of Traylon Shead came agonizingly close to snatching Hall’s record with 890 points scored between 2006 and 2009.

One of the most coveted Texas high school football records is total number of touchdowns scored. Leswamp That would be Mr. Traylon Shead, who scored 146 TDs. Shead played in Cayuga, Texas.

Throwing touchdown passes is one of the Holy Grails of Texas football records, and the quarterback to throw the most career touchdown passes was Graham Herrell who tossed 167 TD passes from 2000-2003. He also holds the single season TD-passing record, which is 67. If you want to play football like this guy you need to be serious about fitness and muscle building. In fact you will probably need a muscle building guide. Herrell played in the Texas town of Ennis.

We should also mention some defensive records. The person who accomplished the most pass interceptions in Texas high school football history was Donald Moore of Splendora, who picked off 59 passes from 1976-79. Conversational Hypnosis The single season interception record was achieved by Jim Linnstaeder in 1956, when he intercepted an incredible 35 passes. Who picked off the most passes in a single game? Once again, it’s Donald Moore who captured 7 interceptions in one game!

Even something less exciting like field goal records are a source of extreme pride in Texas high school football. The all-time FG leader is Tomas Sanchez of Arlington Heights. He kicked 48 field goals in his career, which was from 1995  to 1998. But the most FGs in a single season was 20, booted by Hunter Lawrence in 2004. He played in Boerne, Texas.

There are dozens of other records in Texas high school football. Achieve any one of them, and you will have earned a lifetime of honor and pride. There is practically no greater source of glory than a high school football record in the great state of Texas.

 

Famous Players From Texas High School Football Teams

Many famous names have passed into Texas high school football history. Some made their fame on the field, some off the field. Some were the children of famous Lone Star residents, others went on to fame and glory in the National Football League. Here is a short round-up of those blasts from the past to jog your memories of the best darn Friday night football in the country.

Of all the players to pass through Texas high school football, none left a bigger mark than Ken Hall. Playing for the Sugar Land High School Gators in the 1950′s, Hall set 17 national high school records, 12 of which still stand to this day. He played quarterback and running back. His record of 38 consecutive 100 yard rushing games was tied once, but wasn’t broken until a fellow by the name of Emmitt Smith came along in the 1980′s and broke it – I believe you Dallas fans are familiar with him. Provillus Peter Gardere played at Lee High School in the 1980. He went out to play at University of Texas at Austin. Other notables include Ray Bryan from Oak Cliff in the 1920′s and Reggie McNeal from Lufkin High School.

Some players with famous parents include Gale Gilbert’s son Griffin, who was a wide receiver for Lake Travis in Austin. And Deion Sanders has his namesake quarterbacking for Marcus High School in Flower Mound. I just hope his dad’s not covering his son’s receivers – the poor kid might never complete a pass!

Notable Texas high school gridiron standouts who went on to play in the National Football League include Colt McCoy. Colt McCoy was the biggest star in high school to go on to the NFL, although his career there never reached the heights that his high school career did. For the older fans among us, the 1940′s Redskins’ all-star and Hall of Fame quarterback Sammy Baugh hailed from Texas.   Doak Walker, born in Dallas, played his high school ball there. He won the 1948 Heisman in college and spent most of his career in the NFL with the Detroit Lions. Argan Oil Then there’s Earl Campbell who obviously preferred running in Texas, playing his high school ball in Tyler and most of his pro career in Houston.

Other Texas high school alumni who went on to the NFL include Jorge Diaz, who played for the Katy Tigers and went on to the Detroit Lions and Eric Heitman, who also played for the Katy Tigers and then played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Terrence Kiel and Reggie McNeal both hailed from Lukfin High School and went on to NFL careers. Southlake Carroll High School has sent several players to the NFL, including Kris Brown – kicker, Greg McElroy – quarterback, Chase Daniel – quarterback and Scott Chandler – tight end. Thanksgiving Plymouth Emmitt Smith, mentioned earlier, was probably the most distinguished of all Texas high school football alumni, going on to win several Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys.

 

A history of high school football in Texas

High school football in Texas is more than just a sport. It is actually a culture that has been elevated to some kind of a religion over time. A history of high school football in Texas shows that the sport dates back to as early as the turn of the twentieth century. Celebrity Gossip Hub Over the years, high school football in Texas has developed not only on the football field but also in the hearts of many fans who passionately adore the sport. In fact, stating that high school football in Texas is a mere co-curricular activity would be met by murmurs of disapproval. In Texas, even the smallest and most neglected of schools participate fully.
So, the big question is: what is so special about high school football in Texas that guarantees the mass attention it receives? The truth is that the intensity of this passion has been cultivated over a long period of time. This love for the game dominates the air in every high school football stadium across the state. High school football fans in Texas breathe and live the game. Not even intense summer heat can deter the relentlessness of players and fans of high school football in Texas. There are coping strategies that have been implemented to cater for such times and ensure continuity for the game. For instance, hydration stations are made available for players during practice and play sessions in hot times of the year.
A history of high school football also reveals that the sport has made heroes out of players like Kenneth Hall and many others who were adored by fans for their prowess in the game. Some of these Texan football icons established multiple national records for their high school teams, some of which still stand to date. Even long after retirement, the football legends are still honored for the outstanding and exemplary performances they displayed on the field. For instance, Kenneth Hall was honored in the 1999 All American Games with the inception of the Kenneth Hall Trophy. Most surprisingly, he played for the Sugar Land High School Gators almost fifty years earlier! This is an intense emphasis on the love for high school football in Texas particularly its play-makers. In fact, it is nearly a religion that fans identify and associate with.
The importance attached to high school football in other American states is a far cry from what is evident in Texas. This is not to mention the fierce rivalry that exists between high school football teams in the state.  A history of high school football in Texas outlines that this rivalry is usually taken to a totally different level. Sometimes, big games between rivals have to involve the police in order to uphold peace and order among the fans. In fact, some towns are known to have been banned indefinitely from playing each other  following incidences of violence during such rival games. Apartment Warsaw In essence, the culture of high school football in Texas may be somehow difficult to explain or understand, but it is certain that people here really adore and worship the game.

 

Colt McCoy Is Among the Greatest Quarterbacks in Texas Football History

If you were going to make a Hollywood movie about a tough kid from Texas who possessed stunning football skills, and went on to become one of the best quarterbacks in Texas football history – you might want to give him a cool name like Colt McCoy.

But this is no Hollywood script. There is a real kid from Texas who was one of the best quarterbacks in Texas high school and college football history, and his real name just happens to be Colt McCoy. To be totally accurate, his given name is Daniel McCoy, but his parents dubbed him “Colt” when he was a boy, and the name stuck. McCoy was born Sept. 5, 1986.

Coly McCoy began his football career at Jim Ned High School in Tuscola, Texas, where he played starting quarterback in Division 2A.  His father Brad McCoy was his coach. Colt McCoy’s high school career was something out of a story book. By the time he graduated, he had become the greatest pass completer in Division 2A history, and was rated fourth overall in Texas High School Football history. He completed 536 of 849 passes for a sensational 9,344 yards.

It was no surprise that McCoy moved on to a top-tier college, the University of Texas Longhorns, a perennial NCAA football powerhouse, where he became starting quarterback in 2006. Here again McCoy excelled. In his first season he set the Texas college football record for most touchdown passes in a single season. He was also named College Football News Bg 12 Player of the year – a significant achievement for a freshman.

The next year was not as stellar for McCoy. In the 2007 season he threw a large number of interceptions and turned in some inconsistent performances. However, he came roaring back in the 2008 season clicking off eight straight wins with the Longhorns. That year the Longhorns achieved the No. 1 ranking in the NCAA before finally finishing the season as the third-ranked team in the nation. McCoy also set a string of passing records during that remarkable season.

Incredibly, McCoy also lead the Longhorns in rushing yards in 2008, hoofing it for 561 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns. He was named AP Big 12 Player of the Year.

In the 2009 season, Colt McCoy led the Longhorns to a perfect 12-0 record. That helped him become the highest winning quarterback in NCAA history with 45 wins. The 12-0 record earned McCoy and the Longhorns a birth in the 2010 National Championship Game — The Rose Bowl! — against mighty Alabama. But disaster struck during this biggest game of his life. Fat Loss 4 Idiots He sustained a serious shoulder injury, and doctors would not let him return to the game. The Longhorns ended up losing to Alabama 37-21.

Colt McCoy finished second in the race for college football’s highest honor in 2008, the Heisman Trophy. He lost out that year to Sam Bradford.

After one of the most dazzling careers in NCAA Division 1 college football history, it was no surprise that Colt McCoy was drafted into the National Football League, where he plays starting quarterback today for the Cleveland Browns. Time will tell if McCoy can bring the same magic to the NFL as he did to Texas high school and college level football.

 

Kenneth Hall: The Greatest High School Football Player

There is nothing like high school football especially in Texas.  Friday nights would always be something to look forward to.  People would meet at the local stadium that featured blinding lights and manicured football fields.  As the football game is about to begin, balloons and banners would start to wave around as the crowd start cheering for their favorite football teams or for a particular football player.  This has always been the scene at high school football games.  But in the 50′s, the crowd was cheering for one great high school football player alone: Kenneth Hall.

Kenneth Hall is still well-known today.  There are many reasons why.  He not only holds one record, he holds several in Texas that still stand to this very day.  He has received several awards and has been enshrined in the National High School Hall of Fame.  Kenneth Hall has definitely made his mark in high school football and he has become the pride and joy of Texans because of all these achievements.  There is no way you can blame them.  Hall is the greatest high school football player ever, and he has the records to prove that.

Every football player had to start somewhere, and for Hall, Sugar Land High School in Texas helped him pave his way to national football stardom.  He played from 1950 up until 1953 with the Sugar Land High School Gators.  These years were the best years in the sports history of Texas as Hall created record after record of unbeatable points, offenses, touchdowns, and rushing yards.  He made it so big with the football fanatics that he was nicknamed “The Sugar Land Express” by a local reporter.  With the amazing speed and agility that he effortlessly displayed, the name stuck, and people knew well why he was called as such.

Hall was able to finish high school with a remarkable record of 14,558 yards of offenses in total and some records that were only tied or broken 30 or more years after he created it.  His records include 899 career points, 395 worth of single-season points, 337.1 rushing yards, and more, most of which were created in the year 1953.  This does not include national football records yet.  As he moved on to college, it would not be a surprise to know that several colleges were recruiting him to be part of their campus and their football team.  He ultimately chose Texas A&M but was not able to make it big in football all because he and then coach, Paul Bryant, did not get along well.  Despite this, Hall was still able to launch his pro career with the Canadian Football League.

Even after Hall retired, he kept receiving awards and inductions because of his tremendous contribution to American football.  He continues to inspire young football players and has been very willing to teach and motivate those who look up to him.  Although he is much older now and is past his high school football build, he will always be Kenneth Hall – A Famous Texas High School Football player from the 50′s. Thanksgiving Plymouth

The history of football in Texas high schools is a rich one. Who remembers the great teams from Lufkin High School, or Katy High School’s fabled teams that consistently rank in the top 3 nationally? Here’s a little rundown and history on some great Texas teams you may have forgotten about.

Katy High School, located in Katy, Texas outside of Houston, is generally regarded as one of the top five football high schools in the country. Their last losing season was in 1959. As of 2011, Katy’s squads have had 8 perfect seasons and 5 state championships, not to mention an incredible 33 game winning streak from 1997 to 1999. Their strength over the years has been their offensive line. In the 1990′s alone, 28 Katy offensive linemen received full scholarships from Division I colleges and universities.

Lufkin High School, from Lufkin, Texas, consistently ranks in the top 25 high school powerhouses in USA Today’s yearly ratings. The Panthers ran up an 88 and 14 won-loss record in the opening decade of the 2000′s. Wide receiver Reggie McNeal from the Cincinnati Bengals and safety Terrence Kiel of the NFL’s San Diego Chargers are both Panther products.

Long a hometown favorite the Southlake Dragons from Southlake Carroll High School in Southlake, the Dragons drew 46,000 paying customers to Texas Stadium in 2007, where they lost their first game in 4 years to Northwestern High School from Miami, Florida. The Dragons won the state championship that year, making it 3 times in a row, and finished off a run of 79 and 1 since 2002. Previous to that, Southlake had a 49 game winning streak. Not bad.

Trinity High School, one of the most-famous small schools in Texas, is located in Euless. Also know as Euless Trinity, the “Trinity” part is open to some debate. Some say it’s named after the Trinity River which forms the southern border; others say it comes from the three towns that make up its school district – Hurst, Euless, and Bedford. The Trojans won the Texas 5A Division 1 State Championship in 2005, 2007 and 2009.

Highland Park High School, serving its namesake, University Park and some outlying portions of Dallas. Sports Illustrated named their overall athletic program best in the nation in 2005. From 1944 up to 2007, the Highland Park Scots went to the play-offs 49 times, a state record, and to 6 finals games. Doak Walker and Bobby Layne are 2 of their most famous alumni. More recently, Matthew Stafford went on to the University of Georgia and then was the overall first pick in the 2009 NFL draft. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions.

No story on famous Texas high school football teams would be complete without mentioning Oak Cliff High School. Red Bryan attended the school in the 1920′s, playing on its football team during the championship season. His son Sonny followed in his footsteps. Bryan later opened the best barbecue place in Texas – at least according to his fans! Another famous football alumna from Oak Cliff is Jessie Armstead, who went on to the NFL, playing for the New York Giants in the 2007-08 season’s Super Bowl. On a non-football note, Edie Brickell also attended Oak Cliff.

 

There are many types of sports that people are interested in, but in Texas, football is what it is all about, and mind you, it is not just an interest, it is a way of life.  High school, as most people would say, is the best part of one’s life.  Football has made it even better, not only for teens, but for adults as well.  It is more than just fun and play.  It is a bonding moment when everyone shares a united spirit of good cheer, excitement, and pride.

In Texas, a Friday night is not an ordinary evening.  It is much more than that.  But do not expect teens to be out partying with friends and do not expect adults playing poker at a neighbor’s house.  Everyone in Texas gathers in one spot only during Friday nights, and that is the local football stadium.  It has become such an important part of their lives that football almost seems like a religion wherein you have to attend weekly services to be able to satisfy your football cravings.  Football runs in the blood of Texans so much that they regard it as a source of life and energy.  Nothing compares to how much football appeals to the people in this state.

Texas high school football is not only an activity that involves campuses and their students, but the whole community as well.  It would be easy to expect close family and friends of football players to attend.  In Texas, however, everyone is there to watch and cheer, regardless of affiliation.  Every person in a community is there to lend a helping hand to support their teams.  You would see banners of high school football teams in local pubs and coffee shops.  You would see local residents wearing shirts that shout out their cheers for the team they are vying for.  Each person is a sponsor to help make the dreams of football players become reality.  No wonder you would find some of the best football players in Texas.  The unwavering support and encouragement they get from their community is enough to fuel them for a life long career in football.

Anyone who would visit Texas to spend a Friday night at the local stadium would definitely be awestruck by how much Texans love football.  High school football players are regarded as heroes and are an important part of their community.  Parents continually encourage their children to learn the game and pursue it.  Local coaches spend so much time coaching teens that they have handled three generations of football players already, and they never seem to get tired of the game.  With this tremendous amount of effort and love for the game, Texas has long since become a great source of amazing high school football players.  The appeal of Texas high school football is indeed evident, so much that it inspired books, movies, and television shows.  The spirit shared by Texans involved in football is so moving that you can not help but be a football fan yourself.

When most people think of high school football, they probably don’t realize the significance it has in certain states – like Texas.  For many people here, football is more than a pastime.  It’s a whole passion around which their lives are based, including players and coaches.  Anyone who goes to see a Texas high school football game can see that there’s so much energy and enthusiasm radiating through the stadiums that it’s infectious.  But what is it exactly that makes Texas high school football as fun as it is?
Well, there are a lot of factors that go into the spirit of Texas high school football.  First of all, there are the teams themselves, with their great coaching and carefully chosen players.  Some really great plays have gone on in the world of football in Texas high school leagues.  In fact, many players go on to play in the national leagues, or continue to have major football careers throughout their entire lives, beyond just the high school level. 

But another major factor of Texas high school football’s appeal is in the rivalries that go on between teams.  These rivalries are in good spirit and carried out for the fun of the game, but they add a level of excitement to the game that makes it feel like a great battle’s being staged between two armies every time a football team plays on the field.  Truly there is no way to compare Texas high school football to any other level; it’s simply in a league of its own, both figuratively and literally.  To really witness the power of football spirit and great coaching, playing, and overall fun in the spirit of football, a game at a high school in Texas is one way to really get the full experience for everyone involved.

While Texas high school football is one of the most significant events that takes place in this large state, there are a lot of interesting facts that make it what it is.  Not only are there a ton of great, talented football players on these teams, but there are also many talented coaches who bring out the best in the players.  On top of that, you have fans and family members who are rooting for their teams in the stands.  Texas High school football is without doubt one of the most important aspects of football in any state. 

In August, the season for football starts, and carries on right into December.  Permian High School is one place that a lot of great games have taken place, though teams play everywhere from the AlamoDome to the Memorial Stadium in Austin. The top players for high school teams are chosen to play, and they play in stadiums throughout the state.  Many games take place on Friday nights, and they involve not just great football playing, but also good food, fun music, and lots of team spirit and cheering from the fans.  High school football in Texas is not just a pastime; it’s a whole hobby, and for many people a full time passion that is looked forward to every year. 

Beyond just a way to have fun and enjoy games, Texas high school football is one important way that players get their careers started.  Many hall of fame players have come out of Texas leagues and games, and many have gone on to play in NFL teams and had historic careers.  Texas high school football is really a thing that benefits both players and fans; the fans get the fun out of it (while the players do too), and the players and coaches get a chance to shine and be the best they can be at their sport of choice.

When it comes to Texas high school football, there have been some very historic events which have led to its success.  People everywhere go to see these games because of the extreme passion and enthusiasm that both the players and the fans seem to bring to the very stadium itself.  There have been some major single game rushing yards hall of fame players in the history of Texas high school football who have gone down in history – and in the hall of fame.  Indeed, there’s no better way to experience hall of fame football than to see it done in Texas, where a great deal of important playing has gone on through the years.

In 1998, some historic things took place with high school football in Texas.  Daryl Ellis in the Somerville vs. Thrall game of 1998 reached the hall of fame for single game rushing yards.  Then later that year, Tyson Thompson in the Irving vs. Hurst Bell game also received such an award.  1998 was definitely an eventful year for Texas high school because of the numerous hall of fame awards that its players received.  Seeing some of the best football ever played is quite possible in Texas, especially at the high school level, where a lot of this great playing takes place.

Truly, Texas high school football is one of the most exciting experiences anyone who’s a fan of football can see.  If you go to one of these games, you’ll see stacks of buses and players, cheerleaders, coaches, and fans lined up everywhere.  In some ways, Texas high school football has become not just a sport, but a lifelong enthusiasm for both residents of the state and the players themselves.  Even people from out of town often come to see these games just because they’re so exciting and fun.

Not only is Texas high school football a huge sport that many people love in the state of Texas, but it’s also a chance for players to begin their major football careers.  Texas has seen some of the best football players who have ever lived, including many who’ve gone on to play in the Washington Redskins and other top league teams, and even players who have gone on to the hall of fame.  This has been the case for many years now, even way back in the 1950s.

One such player was Kenneth Hall, who set a record for the most rushing yards of any Texas high school football player.  This was an exceptional talent that had to be recognized, and thus Hall’s inception into the hall of fame for high school players.  The NFL has received numerous other talented players who have continued to set records for high school team playing right up to the present day.  Earl Campbell and Eric Heitman are two other former Texas players who have gone on to have major careers in football.

It’s easy to see the power of Texas high school football in action – all you need to do is go to a game to witness the great enthusiasm of the fans, and the extreme talent of the players.  These games are some of the most exciting to be witnessed in the world of football.  While many important players have come out of Texas at the high school level, a lot of the power behind football in this state is the sheer enthusiasm of parents, fans, friends, and football lovers throughout the state.  Truly, Texas high school football is a thing that is not to be missed by anyone who wants to see a true show of solidarity in any range of sports.