Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz

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Welcome, Texas high school football fans, to the Texas HS Football Podcast for Week 8 of the 2024 Season!

This week's episode features host Taylor Arenz, who talks with three big playmakers who helped lead their teams to victory in Week 7.

First, Taylor chats with Braeden Imhoff, who is in his first season leading the Prosper Eagles. His leadership is evident as they are putting up impressive numbers on the scoreboard, and you will be very impressed by Braeden as he shares insights about his team.

Next up is defensive end Tyler Cesarski from Bellaire Episcopal High School. The Knights are the reigning SPC State Champions, and it's their first season under new head coach James Moynihan. Tyler discusses the new season, their new coach, and their wild Week 7 game that ended in an overtime win!

Finally, the biggest game of the regular season, not just in Texas high school football but potentially in the entire country, took place in Week 7: Duncanville vs. DeSoto. The Duncanville Panthers emerged victorious with a score of 42-20, and after this big win, Taylor had a chance to talk to the player at the helm, quarterback Keelon Russell. Keelon, an Alabama commit, shares details about his decision, his relationship with star receiver Dakorien Moore, and what it’s like to be a Duncanville Panther.

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Welcome Texas high school football fans to the Texas HS Football Podcast Week 7 of the 2024 Season.

This week's episode host Taylor Arenz talks with three offensive players who made some big plays to help lead their teams to victory in Week 6.

First up, Aledo football RB Raycine Guillory Jr talks all about Aledo Bearcats football and their big game last weekend against Denton Ryan that made history with it’s 123rd straight district win.

Next, Taylor chatted with Mansfield Tigers and University of North Texas Commit Wide Receiver Jacobe Hayes. Jacobe is helping lead the Tigers to a special season and they talked about his leadership, this seasons special team and much more!  

Wrapping up this week’s episode is RB Blair Chatagnier.  Blair plays for the almighty Port-Neches Groves Indians. In this episode he talks all about what it like playing for what debatably could be the most spirited fan base in Texas High School 

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Welcome to Week 6 of the Texas high school football season, the halfway point of the regular season! This is the biggest bye week of the year. Out of the 1,101 11-man football teams, 374 are on a bye this week, which means that a third of the teams are getting some much-needed rest! However, that still leaves 520 games this weekend!

This week's episode features a quarterback edition as host Taylor Arenz talks with three winning quarterbacks.

Up first is Brady Bricker, the quarterback for the mighty Allen Eagles. Brady discusses their perfect season and the excitement of seeing the Allen Eagles soaring high this year.

Next, Taylor chats with Euless Trinity Trojans quarterback Tj Tupou. You will love getting to know Tj and hearing how the team’s adversity and resilience have propelled them to victory. 

The final conversation this week is with Dallas Parish Episcopal quarterback Sawyer Anderson, a Purdue commit. Sawyer has been leading the Panthers since he was a freshman, and this season they are vying for their fourth straight TAPPS Division 1 state championship. He shares with Taylor the growth he has experienced over the last four seasons, his leadership style, and the Dallas Parish community.

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Week five of the Texas High School football season it is the last weekend of September its getting dark early at the football games but the teams are sure shining bright on the field and the fun in the stadium is getting more hyped each week!  

This week host Taylor Arenz talked to three players that made big impacts in Week four. 

First up is LBJ Austin quarterback Ali Scott.  His team had to go to overtime to get their win over Dallas Parish after a back and forth battle all night long! Ali told Taylor all about this hard-fought win and the big overtime play that got them the win! You will enjoy getting to know Ali.  

Then Taylor talked to Robinson football RB Evan Moreno about their big on the road upset of Glen Rose.  Evan tells Taylor about how knew they could win and the grit it took to get that win from him and the Rockets. 

The final interview of the week is Frenship Quarterback Holden Phillips. Holden had a huge game in Week four with 459 yards and five Touchdowns. It was a fun game and will go down as a great senior memory but as you will hear he plans on continuing to make many more with their strong Frenship Tigers team this season!

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It is already Week 4 of Texas High School Football, and Week 3 brought another round of exciting games! Host Taylor Arenz had the chance to speak with four stars from the week’s top matchups.
 
First up is A&M Consolidated quarterback Will Hargett. The Tigers kicked off District 12-6A games against the Pflugerville Wolves, and Will shares insights about the team’s win and what it’s like to lead the Tigers this season.
 
Next, Taylor chats with LSU commit Kade Phillips, who plays both wide receiver and defensive back for the Fort Bend Hightower Hurricanes. This week, the Hurricanes had a thrilling overtime game, and Kade’s incredible Superman catch saved the day. He opens up about the catch, staying calm under pressure, his emotions as a senior, and his decision to commit to LSU.
 
The Southlake Dragons faced their rivals Byron Nelson in their District 4-6A opener, winning 33-21. USC commit Riley Wormley played a significant role in the Dragons' ground game, helping to lead this young team to success. He discusses the game, his emotional journey as a senior, and how he chose USC.
 
Lastly, Taylor talks to Atascocita Eagles quarterback Cardae Mack, leading his team this season. In Week 3, the Eagles traveled to Austin to take on the Westlake Chaparrals in their stadium. Tune in to hear Cardae's insights and experiences as he continues to guide the Eagles through a strong season.
 
Join us for this episode to discover what these talented athletes bring to Texas high school football!
 

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What a thrilling Week Two it was in Texas high school football, featuring many exciting games and notable upsets! Host Taylor Arenz spoke with some of the stars from the week's biggest matchups.

First, she chats with Fulshear Chargers running back Patrick Broadway II. Patrick was spectacular this past weekend, racking up 248 rushing yards, two touchdowns, and averaging an impressive 10.3 yards per carry, helping the Chargers secure a 49-41 victory over the Ridge Point Panthers. This season marks the Chargers' first in 6A, and they have started strong with a 2-0 record. Patrick shares his thoughts on the team's performance and much more during their conversation!

Next, Taylor talks with Coppell Cowboys three-star quarterback Edward Griffin, a Baylor Bears commit. The Cowboys won an exhilarating 28-27 overtime game after coming back twice from a two-touchdown deficit! Edward discusses the game's critical moments, his calm under pressure, and valuable advice for younger athletes striving for success.

 Lastly, Taylor welcomes North Crowley Panthers' dynamic duo: quarterback Chris Jimerson Jr. and wide receiver Quentin Gibson. This exciting pair made headlines after the Panthers defeated the Despot Eagles, ending their two-year win streak. In an intense back-and-forth game that saw the lead change ten times, Chris and Quentin recount the thrilling match and their celebrations and offer inspiring advice on believing that anything is possible.

Tune in for insights from these talented athletes and their remarkable journeys in Texas high school football!

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Football is back, and Week 1 did not disappoint! Host Taylor Arenz had the opportunity to talk to some big playmakers from the opening week.

First up is Alvarado High School quarterback Cardea Collier. The Indians traveled to Godley and spoiled the Wildcats' home opener, achieving a decisive 48-21 victory. Cardea shares details about the game, and you will enjoy getting to know him and learning about the team he has led for the past three seasons.

Arguably, one of the best games of the weekend was the back-and-forth showdown between the Katy Tigers and the Dickinson Gators, which came down to the last play. This week's guest, Isaiah McMillian, starred in that pivotal moment, and he fills Taylor in on the game and all the emotions of that thrilling night.

This week's final guest is Grayson Rigdon, one of the most talked-about players in Texas high school football this summer. Grayson transferred to Columbus High School this summer, making the move from 6-man to 11-man football. This change sparked plenty of conversation, but Grayson silenced the critics with an outstanding performance in Week 1. You will love hearing from Grayson and learning how he has managed the pressure over the past few months.

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It has been 257 days since the lights went out in AT&T Stadium for the final state championship game, but the 2024 Texas High School season is finally here! This week, host Taylor Arenz talks to four senior athletes who will all play significant roles in their teams' success this season.

First up is Houston Memorial Mustangs wide receiver Carson Wall. Carson shares with Taylor how the Mustangs are a team that should not be overlooked and offers great advice for young athletes.

Next, Taylor talks with Texas Longhorn commit and four-star cornerback Caleb Chester. Caleb plays cornerback at Fort Bend Marshall High School and discusses his recruitment journey and how he knew the University of Texas was the right place for him. He also shares his emotions and goals for the season.

Elijah Favela, the quarterback of Judson High School, is poised for a strong season with his Rockets, who have a great bond that he believes will be evident on the field. You will enjoy getting to know Elijah and learn about his fun summer adventure.

Finally, four-star cornerback and wide receiver Jayden Sanders from Kilgore High School shares with Taylor how he committed to the University of Michigan. He discusses his motivation to achieve a different outcome this season compared to the last few years and offers excellent advice for younger players.

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This week Host Taylor Arenz celebrates Episode 75 with two big Texas High School Football athletes!  

Five Star Sachse High School Wide Receiver Kaliq Lockett, a University of Texas commit, talks to Taylor about his excitement for the season, how he made the decision to commit to Texas, his plans to go out with a bang his senior season and some great advice for young athletes. 

Then, Taylor talked to four star Cornerback Dorian Brew who plays for Conroe High School.  Dorian tells Taylor about the lessons he has learned playing football in Texas and how he told his family he was choosing Oregon and so much more. You will really enjoy getting to know Dorian and Kaliq in this fun episode! 

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This week, Texas high school football is officially back! All the teams have hit the field for practices, and the excitement is building for the season.

Host Taylor Arenz talks with three players who will play big roles on their teams this season. First up, she chats with Cobey Sellers, Shadow Creek's five-star cornerback who is a Texas A&M commit. Cobey tells Taylor about his offseason and shares some great advice for younger Texas high school football athletes.

Next is another Texas A&M commit, Cy-Fair High School's four-star defensive lineman, Landon Rink. Landon broke a record this offseason and talks all about that day, this upcoming season, and how he made the decision to go to Texas A&M.

Finally, Taylor chats with Hutto High School's wide receiver, Braeton Anderson. Braeton is excited about how the Hippos are looking this season and offers some great advice for young athletes.