The Texas high school football season is officially kicking into high gear this weekend as teams hit the field for their Week 1 matchups, and all eyes are already on Steele. These guys are coming off an insane 11-2 season in 2025, and their quarterback D.J. Green just ran the ball big time when the Knights absolutely crushed Clemens 48-20 in a recent showdown. You can feel the energy already for what’s about to unfold!
Steele’s Stomp and Pieper’s Pressure
Let’s be real, Steele is the team to beat. Their 11-2 record last season wasn’t a fluke, and with seven offensive starters and four defensive starters returning, they are loaded for bear. QB D.J. Green is just one part of that returning firepower, joined by RB Marshall Kennder, and DBs Eli Johnson and Jayden McGhee. These Knights mean serious business, and they are not messing around. But don’t sleep on Pieper either. They put up an impressive 8-5 record in 2025, and with four offensive and three defensive starters back, they are a legitimate threat in District 27-6A. Keep an eye on QB Chase Lyons, WR Carson Lacombe, and LB Laiton Springer; these guys are ready to make some noise.
District 27-6A’s Wild Card Field
Beyond the top two, District 27-6A is looking like a total battleground. New Braunfels Canyon finished 5-6 last year, bringing back five defensive starters, and QB Knox Ford will be looking to lead them up the standings. Then you’ve got Clemens, who ended 2025 at 4-6, but they are returning five offensive starters, including QB Carter Mencke, and three on defense. Judson also went 4-7, but with seven offensive and four defensive starters back, including WR/TE Jaymaree Bowens, they could be a team that shocks some people this season. East Central and Wagner both finished 3-7 in 2025, so they are definitely looking for a rebound. East Central is bringing back QB Sloan Guillory and five defensive starters, while Wagner has four offensive and six defensive starters ready to fight for every yard.
This weekend marks the official start of the 2026 regular season, and every single game is a chance to set the tone. What are you looking forward to most in these Week 1 matchups? It’s all about that early momentum, proving who’s really ready to make a run and who’s got some work to do. Let’s get it!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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