Send us a text Episode 111 of the Texas HS Football Podcast host Taylor Arenz gets to know the man leading the charge for the Fort Bend Hurricanes Head Coach and Campus Athletic Coordinator Cornelius Anthony. From his days as a standout player to finding his calling on the sidelines, Coach Anthony chats about his journey, the mentors who helped sha…

Send us a text Welcome to the Texas HS Football podcast Episode 110! This week Host Taylor Arenz talks with Willis High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Trent Miller! Coach Miller dives into his journey to becoming a head coach, his passion for the game, and the culture he's building at Willis. Coach Willis and Taylor talk off seaso…

Send us a text This is episode 109 and it is a special one because we’re shining the spotlight on a fast growing program that’s changing the game for girls all across Texas the Houston Texans Girls Flag Football Program. In this episode Host Taylor Arenz talks with Brett Stewart Director of Youth Football Development. Mr. Stewart fill Taylor in all…

Send us a text This week on the Texas HS Football podcast Episode 108 Host Taylor Arenz talks with Coach Raymond Davis, the new head football coach at St. Thomas High School in Houston. After nearly a decade coaching at St Thomas Coach Davis is stepping up from defensive coordinator to the top job, and he’s bringing passion, leadership, and a deep …

Send us a text It is Episode 107 and we are heading to Mustang country, where there's a new era kicking off in Grapevine. After a tough 2024 season, the Mustangs are ready for a reset—and leading the charge is newly hired head coach Ryan Smith. From lighting up scoreboards in college ball to building culture at every stop he’s made, Coach Smith bri…

Send us a text Texas HS football podcast Draft 2025 Edition! In this episode, Host Taylor Arenz is joined by Tra Fluellen, a proud Texas high school football alum whose journey from small-town standout to NFL CB with the New Orleans Saints is nothing short of inspiring. From his Friday night lights days in Gilmer and later at Tyler Lee, to making n…

Send us a text Texas high school football fans! Welcome to episode 105! This is a good one! This episode we are diving into a brand-new era for the Memorial Houston Mustangs. Host Taylor Arenz is joined by the new head football coach and campus athletic director, Coach Brooks Haack. Coach Haack is stepping into some big shoes, taking over for Coach…

Send us a text Welcome to the kick off of Season 4 of the Texas High School Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz. With just 20 weeks till the kick off of the 2025 season it is time to start the countdown! This week host Taylor Arenz talked with former NFL defensive lineman and newly named head coach of Bishop Dunne Catholic School, Kerry Hyder Jr. Fr…

Send us a text Welcome back to another episode! Episode 103 Host Taylor Arenz is talking six-man football greatness with one of the best in the business. Head Coach Mike Reed. He’s the head coach of the Back-to-Back State Champion Gordon Longhorn, leader of a 30-game winning streak, and fresh off a 70-24 mercy-rule title win that left no doubt who …

Send us a text Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz where Host Taylor Arenz. In this episode, host Taylor Arenz talks with a coach who has built one of the most dominant programs in Texas high school football! Gunter High School Head Coach Jake Fieszel! Fresh off leading the Tigers to a 3-peat state championship, Coach Fieszel…

Send us a text Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz where Host Taylor Arenz dives deep into the stories, rivalries, and unforgettable moments that make high school football in Texas legendary! Episode 101 we are sitting down with Coach Matt Schobel, the man who just led Columbus to its first-ever state championship! But his co…

Send us a text It is the Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz 100th Episode and she couldn’t be more excited and proud to hit this milestone. Back in the summer of 2022, Host Taylor Arenz started this podcast with a simple goal: to shine a spotlight on the incredible athletes and coaches that make Texas high school football so special. Her v…

Send us a text This week on Episode 99 of the Texas HS football podcast Host Taylor Arenz had the opportunity to talk with Houston Christian High School head coach A.J. Eisenman whose team had their dreams come true when they claimed their first ever SPC Football State Title this season. You will love getting to learn all about the Houston Christia…

Send us a text Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast! This week host Taylor Arenz talks to a true Texas high school football legend Dallas Christian Head Coach Mike Wheeler. For 33 years, Coach Wheeler has led the Chargers, turning Dallas Christian into a TAPPS powerhouse. This past season, he guided his team to their fourth consecutive TAPPS Di…

Send us a text Texas High School Football Fans Episode 97 is a good one! Football season might be over, but let’s be real—does it ever really stop? With spring football and 7-on-7 on the horizon, the grind never ends! This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with a Texas high school football legend—Celina Bobcats head coach Bill Elliott. Fres…

Send us a text Episode 96: Muenster’s Championship Run with Coach Brady Carney The Friday night lights may have dimmed, but the echoes of an unforgettable season still resonate. In this episode, Muenster head coach Brady Carney joins us to break down the Hornets’ thrilling 36-29 victory over the Shiner Comanches in the Class 2A Division II state ch…

Send us a text Episode 95: Inside Vandegrift’s Championship Journey with Coach Drew Sanders This week, I sat down with Vandegrift head coach Drew Sanders, the leader behind the 6A Division II State Champion Vipers. We dive into Vandegrift’s championship journey, Coach Sanders’ approach to building a winning culture, and the relentless hard work tha…

Send us a text Welcome, Texas high school football fans, to Episode 94! It’s been a chilly week across the Lone Star State, with school closures affecting many teams, including Smithson Valley. But that didn’t stop me from catching up with Coach Larry Hill from the comfort of his home office! In this episode, we dive into Smithson Valley’s incredib…

Send us a text Welcome back, Texas football fans! Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season. When we wrapped up our last episode in 2024, I was headed straight to the state championships—12 games in 4 days! What an unforgettable week it was, and now 12 new champions have cemented their places in Texas high school football histo…

Send us a text Welcome, Texas High School football fans, to the Texas HS Football Podcast I’m your host, Taylor Arenz, bringing you an early drop this week for the final week of the 2024 Texas High School Football Season—State Championship Week! Over four incredible days, 24 teams will descend upon AT&T Stadium for the chance to claim the ultimate …

Send us a text Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast, your go-to source for all the playoff action, hosted by Taylor Arenz. It’s Week 5 of the playoffs—the semifinals—and we’re down to the final four teams in each division, with two teams set to punch their tickets to AT&T Stadium! The 1A 6-man state championship teams are now confirmed! In 1A D…

Send us a text Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast, your go-to source for all the playoff action, hosted by Taylor Arenz. It’s Week 4 of the playoffs—the quarterfinal round—and this week is packed with some huge rematches across the state! Twelve games in this round are repeat matchups from earlier this year, many of which were wild regular-se…

Send us a text Happy Thanksgiving, Texas high school football fans! Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast, your go-to source for all the playoff action, hosted by Taylor Arenz. It’s Week 3 of the playoffs—the regional round—and we’re celebrating the incredible teams still practicing and playing football this Thanksgiving. If you’re on the field …

Send us a text Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast, your ultimate source for all things Texas high school football! I'm your host, Taylor Arenz, here to bring you the most exciting highlights, stories, and interviews as we dive into the high-stakes action of the playoffs. In this episode, we recap the thrills of Bi-District Week and preview th…

Send us a text The Texas high school football playoffs are here! After 11 weeks of regular-season games, the season has wrapped up, and now teams head to the playoffs where it's win or go home. This is the most exciting time of the season, and this week, host Taylor Arenz talks with two star defensive ends who will make a significant impact in the …

Send us a text It’s Week 11 of the Texas high school football season, marking the last week of regular-season games for 2024! This week, host Taylor Arenz talks to two athletes who are big playmakers for their teams. First up is Greg Gibson, an athlete from the West Mesquite Wranglers. Greg plays on both sides of the ball and on special teams, maki…

Send us a text Week 10 of the Texas HS Football Podcast is a quarterback episode! This week Host Taylor Arenz spoke with three quarterbacks that led their teams to victory in huge rivalry games in Week 9. You will enjoy getting to know these star quarterbacks and hearing about their teams and the big rivalry wins! First up, Anakin Torres is the sen…

Send us a text It's Week 9 of the Texas high school football season! As the season quickly winds down, the slate of games this week may be the biggest in Texas high school football history. With an incredible number of district championship-deciding matchups and intense rivalries, the excitement is at an all-time high! In Week 8, one of the standou…

Send us a text 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.…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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! …

Send us a text 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. Firs…

Send us a text 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 sha…

Send us a text 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 …

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 rec…

Send us a text 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…

Send us a text 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 Te…

Send us a text Football is back! This week the first group of Texas High School football teams hit the field for practice to kick off the 2024 season! The excitement is brewing and Host Taylor Arenz caught up with some coaches and an athlete to hear all about their off season and thoughts on the new season! First up, is Trinity Leadership School He…

Send us a text This week Host Taylor Arenz catches up with Humble HS Head Coach Robert Murphy. Coach Murphy fills Taylor in on the Wildcats off season and talks how he bleeds purple and his the Wildcat pride! Then Taylor learns all about The Boys Ranch football program. The Boys Ranch is the Last Chance U of Texas HS football! Lead by Head Coach Lo…

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Taylor Arenz interviews Earl Westbrooks, the new head coach at Sharpstown High School. Coach Westbrooks shares his journey from being a paraprofessional to head coach, emphasizing the importance of creating strong habits and routines for his players. He discusses the challenges and excitement of rebuilding th…

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Taylor Arenz interviews North Shore High School linebacker and LSU commit Charles Ross, and Mansfield Summit defensive lineman and University of Houston commit Travis Buhake. Charles Ross shares his rigorous summer training schedule and the motivation gained from last season's near miss. He discusses his comm…

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Taylor Arenz interviews Andrew Marsh, a four-star wide receiver from Katy Jordan, and Ryan Fodje, an offensive lineman from Bridgeland committed to Oklahoma. Andrew Marsh discusses his rigorous summer training schedule, balancing schoolwork with football practice, and his recruitment journey. He plans to anno…

Send us a text n this podcast episode, Taylor Arenz interviews recently retired Coach Kerry Therwhanger and new head coach Patrick Gandy from the Timpson Bears, who clinched their first-ever state championship this past season. Coach Therwhanger reflects on his 38-year coaching career and the joy of winning a state title before retirement. He discu…

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Taylor Arenz interviews Jamie Driskell, Athletic Director and Head Coach of the Malakoff Tigers, the reigning state champions. Head Coach Jamie Driskell shares the excitement of winning the state championship and the community's celebrations, including parades and fireworks. He also discusses the move to a ne…

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Taylor Arenz interviews Dr. Rod Jay Turner Jr., a primary care and sports medicine specialist, to explore the intersection of healthcare and sports. Dr. Turner shares his journey, from obtaining a bachelor's in molecular and cellular biology from Vanderbilt University to earning a master's and medical degree …

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Taylor Arenz sits down with Rod McLain, the President of the Texas Association of Sports Officials (TASO), to delve into the challenging yet rewarding world of high school football officiating in Texas. McLain shares his journey, starting from being inspired by his barber to becoming an official for over 36 y…

Send us a text Host Taylor Arenz talks with former Benjamin Mustangs Head Coach Nathan Hayes and current Anna Coyotes Athletic Director and Head Coach Seth Parr. Nathan Hayes led Benjamin to back-to-back 1A Division 2 Texas High School Football State Championships and told Taylor all about his team's domination these last few seasons. Taylor talked…

Send us a text This week, host Taylor Arenz talks with Robby Jones, the Head Football Coach of the Aledo Bearcats. Robby Jones led his team to back-to-back 5A Division I Texas High School Football State Championships, their 10th and 11th in team history. You will enjoy getting to know Coach Jones and hear how Aledo continues to dominate Class 5A. A…

Send us a text This week, host Taylor Arenz talks with Jake Fieszel, the Athletic Director and Head Football Coach at Gunter High School. Get to know Coach Fieszel, who led his team to back-to-back 3A Division II Texas High School Football State Championships. A special thank you to our podcast sponsor, Laser Combines. Laser Combines knows that tim…