Week 1 Recap
The opening week of Texas high school football in the Houston corridor turned into a showcase of raw talent and strategic dominance. North Shore opened its campaign with a 35‑0 blanketing of Lancaster, a performance anchored by quarterback Darrell Haynes' two rushing scores and Lorenzo Lathan Jr.'s punt‑return touchdown.
Randle answered a year‑old disappointment by edging South Oak Cliff 20‑14 in a rematch of the 5A Division II state championship. Texas commit Landen Williams‑Callis powered the effort with 230 rushing yards and two touchdowns, underscoring the team's resolve.
C.E. King proved why it is a preseason favorite, rolling past Conroe 70‑10 while amassing 641 offensive yards. The Panthers' aerial and ground attack hinted at a deep run toward the December title game.
Shadow Creek quarterback Tavis Coleman threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns in a 24‑14 victory over Summer Creek, connecting with key receivers and reinforcing his status as a Gulf Coast playmaker.
Ridge Point survived a nail‑biting 29‑26 contest against Dickinson, with Brody Bartee delivering a 417‑yard passing performance that earned him a commitment to Florida Atlantic University.
Fort Bend Crawford’s Alvin 'A1' Mosley was a one‑man show against La Porte, scoring three touchdowns and racking up over 200 receiving yards, including a punt‑return score that highlighted his all‑purpose threat.
The Woodlands College Park introduced a potent mix of Cincinnati commit Camden Hughes and Clemson commit Julian Cromartie, while defensive standouts RJ Wyms and James Cabarrus helped secure a 38‑10 win over Iowa Colony.
Mayde Creek endured a double‑overtime thriller, outlasting Elkins 35‑33. Elkins’ Tyson Craft accounted for four touchdowns, while Mayde Creek quarterback AJ Ward contributed two rushing and two passing scores, illustrating the game's back‑and‑forth intensity.
The early results have set a clear narrative: elite recruits are already making statements, teams are jockeying for positioning, and the traditional powerhouses are reaffirming their intent to contest the state championship in December.