I had the opportunity to sit down with Canton Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Heath Ragle for a great conversation about his journey in coaching and the program he’s building at Canton.

We talked about his coaching career, Canton football, the entire Canton athletic program, and what fans can look forward to during the upcoming season.

A big thank you to Coach Ragle for taking the time to come on the Gridiron Gilly Show and share his story and his vision for Canton Athletics.

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It’s more than just a game!

I had the opportunity to sit down with Frankston Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Paul Gould for a great conversation about his coaching career and the Frankston Indians football program.

We talked about his journey through the coaching profession, Frankston’s historic first undefeated regular season, the growth of the program, and his expectations heading into the upcoming season.

A big thank you to Coach Gould for taking the time to join the Gridiron Gilly Show and talk some football!

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It’s more than just a game.

I had the opportunity to sit down with Carlisle Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Clay Baker for a great conversation on the Gridiron Gilly Show.

We talked about the Baker family, Carlisle Football, the athletic program as a whole, and the expectations surrounding the Indians this season.

I really enjoyed this conversation with Coach Baker and appreciate him taking the time to come on the show and give us a look inside Carlisle Athletics.

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Join me for a conversation with Mount Pleasant Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Joe Cluley!

We talk about his coaching career, Mount Pleasant Football, the Tigers athletic program, and much more.

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Welcome to the 2026 East Texas High School Football Season Guide!

In this episode of the Gridiron Gilly Show, I break down the best East Texas high school football game to attend each week of the regular season. From rivalry games and district showdowns to potential playoff previews, we’ll go week by week and highlight the matchups that I think will be worth standing on the fence for.

Whether you’re a fan, a coach, a player, or just looking for the best atmosphere each Friday night, this episode will help you plan your football season.

Don’t forget to follow the Gridiron Gilly Show for more East Texas football coverage all season long, including coach interviews, game previews, predictions, and weekly breakdowns.

In this episode listen as Coach Ebner talks about the years he’s spent at Grandview and the transition into becoming the athletic Director.

Coach Ebner also talks about his offseason schedule and what the expectations are for Grandview athletics as a whole.

Lastly, listen in to hear something surprising about Coach Ebner.

In this episode, Coach Smalley talks about his career as a coach and the great group of guys he’s had the privilege of being around along the way.

Also Coach Smalley shares real advice for young and veteran coaches alike from building culture to developing players the right way.

If you love Texas high school football, physical brands of football, and conversations that bring value to coaches, this one’s for you.

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Southlake Carroll has been one of the top programs in the country for a long time, and in this episode I sit down with Head Coach Munn to talk about why. We get into what makes the Dragons successful, what the standard looks like every day, and what’s expected in the offseason. Coach Munn also shares advice for coaches who want to build and sustain a strong program.

If you’re a fan of Texas high school football and great programs, this is one you’ll enjoy.

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In this episode, I sit down with Head Coach Carney to break down the standard, the pride of the community, and how Muenster’s German roots help fuel one of the most successful athletic programs in Texas. We talk winning culture, accountability, and what it really takes to stay on top year after year.

If you love Texas high school sports and championship football this one’s for you.

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Gridiron Gilly sits down with Coach Laymance to talk about the incredible turnaround at Overton. In just two and a half years, he’s led the Mustangs to 24 wins, matching the total from the previous eight seasons. Coach Laymance credits his staff and players for the success and shares his thoughts on the district, the region, and what he believes this Overton team is capable of.