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The Biggest Snub from the McDonald's Girls All-American Game Recently Scored 54 Points in a Game
This week, the McDonald’s All-American basketball rosters were released for all to see ahead of the annual game which will be played in Phoenix this year at the end of March. On the girl’s side, one of the biggest snubs from the roster was Brooklynn Haywood, a 5-foot-9 combo guard out of Union High School in Camas, Washington, who is one of the best shooting guards in the nation.
From Missouri High School Phenom to College Glory, This Notre Dame Star Could Be A First Round NFL Pick
Since busting on the national scene as senior at Christian Brothers College Prep High School (St. Louis, MO) after rushing for 1,291 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns on 140 carries his senior season, Jeremiyah Love has been a problem for defenses across the nation.
Top 2028 Texas RB Micah Rhodes Shocks Recruiting World With Early Commitment
When you know you know. Nation’s Top 2028 Running Back Makes Early Splash That’s the sentiment Micah Rhodes the talented running back from Klein Oak High School in the Greater Houston area stated as the main reason he is committing super early as a class of 2028 recruit.
3 reasons Cam Coleman moves the needle for Texas
The last time we saw Texas, it was putting up 41 points against Michigan on its way to winning the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in comeback fashion. That allowed Steve Sarkisian and company to end the season on a modest 3-game winning streak. Thanks to the transfer portal, when Texas returns to the field next fall, the roster will look completely different from the one that didn’t live up to the preseason billing of being the best team in college football in 2025.
How Arizona Sophomore Roye Oliver III Is Taking Over High School Football
After a spectacular freshman high school football season which ended with him on multiple national freshman All-American lists, Roye Oliver III of Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.) took his game to a superstar level in his sophomore campaign. A Matchup Nightmare Anywhere on the Field With the ability to play outside on the flank and inside in the slot receiver positions, the 5-foot-10, 170-pound Oliver put on a show all season long.
Phenom Zach 'Black' Williams Shares Why He is Taking His Show to Texas Football Powerhouse Allen
Since making a name for himself on the club football circuit as an Texas elementary phenom, Zach “Black” Williams has been a play-maker and a problem for opposing defenses across the nation. A Name That’s Been Coming for Years As a result, there was a lot of hype and anticipation surrounding the 5-foot-9, 155-pound Williams, heading into his freshman year at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, TX last fall.
Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith Is A College Football Legend In The Making
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Is A College Football Legend In The Making College Football December 31, 2025 | 5:00 PM EST After busting up Tennessee for 103 yards and two touchdowns on six catches in the first round of the 2024-2025 College Football Playoff, followed by 187 yards and two touchdowns on seven catches in a historic Rose Bowl game performance against Oregon, Jeremiah Smith became a household name last postseason.
North Shore Stuns Texas by Completing Miraculous Turnaround to Win 6A D1 State Title
After starting off the season with a loss to eventual Texas Class 5A Division II state champion South Oak Cliff and ending the regular season by getting shutout at home for the first time in decades the North Shore Mustangs (Galena Park, Tx) came into the playoffs facing many questions and doubters.
Texas RB SaRod Baker Is Having the Greatest Playoff Run Ever - And His 99-Yard Walk-Off TD Just Shocked the State
From the high school level to the pros, legends are born in the post season no matter the sport. A Star Born in the Playoffs: Baker’s Historic Semifinal Explosion This is definitely true for three-star junior running back Sarod Baker from Desoto, TX, who rushed for 366 yards and 3 touchdowns while leading Desoto to a big 57-44 upset over state ranked number one Southlake Carroll last weekend in the state semifinal round.
A Texas High School Phenom Every Football Fan Needs to Know
If you don’t know the name Landen Williams-Callis name and call yourself a football fan, you should get familiar with it. A Hall of Fame Skillset With Modern Breakaway Speed With size and power reminiscent of NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith to go along with special breakaway speed, the 5-foot-8, 190-pound, Williams-Callis is in the middle of one of the best rushing seasons in Texas high school football history.
3 Keys for Texas A&M to Defeat Miami in the Playoffs
Next week, for the sixth time ever, Texas A&M will link up with the University of Miami in a game many feel is the best matchup of the opening round of the College Football Playoff. Both the Aggies and the Hurricanes enter the Playoff on the heels of successful regular seasons where they both were ranked in the top 10 a majority of the season. Each won at least 10 games despite not playing in their conference championship games, but had losses to Louisville, SMU and Texas combined.
3 things Texas A&M needs to do to beat Miami
Next week, for the sixth time ever, Texas A&M will link up with the University of Miami in a game many feel is the best matchup of the opening round of the College Football Playoff. Both the Aggies and the Hurricanes enter the Playoff on the heels of successful regular seasons where they both were ranked in the top 10 a majority of the season. Each won at least 10 games despite not playing in their conference championship games, but had losses to Louisville, SMU and Texas combined.
Texas Tech Is Laying the Foundation to a Powerhouse Football Program
Texas Tech Is Laying The Foundation To A Powerhouse Football Program College Football December 10, 2025 | 7:41 PM EST Despite coming into the season with little to no fanfare, Texas Tech put together the best season in school history, ending the regular season with the program’s first outright conference title since 1955.
Lakers’ Trade Targets: Top 3 Players Los Angeles Should Pursue, Including Herb Jones and Daniel Gafford
Lakers’ Trade Targets: Top-3 Players Los Angeles Should Pursue, Including Herb Jones and Daniel Gafford NBA December 10, 2025 | 9:10 AM EST After their big bounce-back win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers are officially tied for the second-best record in the Western Conference at 17-6. Despite the impressive record and several things going their way, there are many questions surrounding the Lakers’ current roster.
Lakers Star LeBron James Sacrifices Legendary 1,297-Game Streak After 18 Years
Dec 4, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) reacts after a win over the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images NBA December 4, 2025 | 11:33 PM EST One of the most impressive streaks in NBA history came to an end Thursday night in Toronto as Lebron James failed to score in double figures for the first time in 1,297 games.
Southlake Carroll’s Record-Setting Duo Signs With Power 4 Programs After Historic Run
For the last two seasons, wide receiver Brock Boyd and quarterback Angelo Renda have been the dynamic duo for perennial powerhouse Southlake Carroll (Carroll, TX) while leading the Dragons to an impressive 28-1 record, a state runner-up, finish in 2024 and nation's No. 5 ranking this fall.
3 Key Improvements for Successful Playoff Run
Even though Texas A&M is in the middle of its best season in 3 decades, losing to in-state rival Texas on the national stage is never fun. Fortunately for the Aggieland faithful, their dream season is not over, as the Aggies will be in the College Football Playoff for the first time in school history. Even though the loss to the Longhorns cost them a first-round bye, there is a blueprint successfully established for a team sitting in the very position they find themselves in.
3 things Texas A&M must improve to make a Playoff run
Even though Texas A&M is in the middle of its best season in 3 decades, losing to in-state rival Texas on the national stage is never fun. Fortunately for the Aggieland faithful, their dream season is not over, as the Aggies will be in the College Football Playoff for the first time in school history. Even though the loss to the Longhorns cost them a first-round bye, there is a blueprint successfully established for a team sitting in the very position they find themselves in.
3 reasons Texas took down Texas A&M
Despite coming into the Lone Star Showdown as underdogs at home for the first time this season, Texas was able to put together one of its best halves of the season while upsetting in-state rival Texas A&M, 27-17.
3 reasons Texas took down Texas A&M
Despite coming into the Lone Star Showdown as underdogs at home for the first time this season, Texas was able to put together one of its best halves of the season while upsetting in-state rival Texas A&M, 27-17.
How Mike Elko has led Texas A&M to the doorstep of a perfect regular season
Coming into the 2025 season there was a lot of optimism, but more than a few questions, surrounding Mike Elko and his Texas A&M Aggies after their disappointing finish to the 2024 season. Many fans and boosters alike questioned out loud if the man who emerged from one of the most chaotic coaching searches in recent history was the right man to fix A&M's broken program.
How Mike Elko has led Texas A&M to the doorstep of a perfect regular season
Ad Disclosure This article/post contains references to products or services from one or more of our advertisers or partners. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products or services. Texas AM Aggies Football Coming into the 2025 season there was a lot of optimism, but more than a few questions, surrounding Mike Elko and his Texas A&M Aggies after their disappointing finish to the 2024 season.
2 Reasons Why Texas Can Upset Texas A&M
2 Reasons Why Texas Can Upset Texas A&M College Football November 27, 2025 | 4:32 PM EST After being left for dead following its embarrassing loss to Georgia two weeks ago, Texas delivered an excellent bounce-back performance against conference rival Arkansas this weekend, led by a school-record-setting performance from Arch Manning. If the Longhorns want to produce a significant positive in what has been a disappointing season, a win over bitter in-state rival Texas A&M on Friday is a must.
Why does Texas have 3 losses? The 3 biggest reasons for Longhorns' struggles
After receiving a good old-fashioned butt-kicking courtesy of defending SEC champion Georgia, Texas now has 3 losses on the season and is left searching for answers. The Texas Longhorns must regroup this offseason after going from a squad which started off the 2025 season ranked No. 1 in most polls to finishing the season in extremely disappointing fashion by not making the College Football Playoff for the first time in 2 seasons.
Steve Sarkisian's Passionate Commitment Statement Strengthens a Mutually Beneficial Relationship
Nov 15, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian gestures after a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images College Football November 20, 2025 | 10:45 AM EST Emotions are running high in Austin, TX, this week after the Texas Longhorns’ 35-10 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs all but put Texas’ College Football Playoff hopes on life support.
Why does Texas have 3 losses? The 3 biggest reasons for Longhorns' struggles
After receiving a good old-fashioned butt-kicking courtesy of defending SEC champion Georgia, Texas now has 3 losses on the season and is left searching for answers. The Texas Longhorns must regroup this offseason after going from a squad which started off the 2025 season ranked No. 1 in most polls to finishing the season in extremely disappointing fashion by not making the College Football Playoff for the first time in 2 seasons.
Who Could Be Their SEC Title Game Foe?
After scoring 28 unanswered points to pull off the biggest comeback in program history against South Carolina this weekend, Texas A&M remained the only undefeated team in SEC play. With the Lone Star Showdown against Texas over Thanksgiving weekend being the Aggies' only remaining SEC game, A&M is officially 1 win away from clinching its first ever SEC Championship Game appearance.
Ranking Texas A&M's 3 potential SEC Championship Game opponents
Ad Disclosure This article/post contains references to products or services from one or more of our advertisers or partners. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products or services. Texas AM Aggies Football After scoring 28 unanswered points to pull off the biggest comeback in program history against South Carolina this weekend, Texas A&M remained the only undefeated team in SEC play.
Key Matchups Ahead
With a 9-0 record for the first time since 1992 and the only team to win three road games against ranked opponents, Texas A&M is potentially on a collision course with an undefeated season and a College Football Playoff berth. The Aggies have been at their best in SEC play as they have won 4 of their 6 games by 17 points or more and just beat Arkansas, LSU and Missouri in consecutive road games to rise up the conference standings.
The biggest key for every remaining game on Texas A&M schedule
Ad Disclosure This article/post contains references to products or services from one or more of our advertisers or partners. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products or services. Texas AM Aggies Football With a 9-0 record for the first time since 1992 and the only team to win three road games against ranked opponents, Texas A&M is potentially on a collision course with an undefeated season and a College Football Playoff berth.
McKinney North star Gabi Rodriguez Rewriting Texas Volleyball History as Nation’s Top Libero
Before she even played a high school volleyball game at McKinney North in McKinney, Tx, Gabi Rodriguez was destined to be one of the biggest stars the program has ever seen. Born to Shine Fast forward to today and Rodriguez is not only the most decorated player to wear a McKinney North jersey, but she’s also the best libero in the Lone Star state and in some volleyball observers’ opinion the best defensive player in the nation.
3 Reasons Why Mike Elko Should Stay at Texas A&M Despite Offers
Coming into the season, some college football observers questioned if Mike Elko was the right man to turn things around in Aggie Land. Fast forward to today after an undefeated 9-0 start to the season and a high seed in the College Football Playoff well within his team's grasp, Elko is now a major candidate for multiple Coach of the Year awards, in line for a big extension and rumored to be a top target on Penn State's wish list for its current head coach opening.
3 biggest reasons Mike Elko should stay at Texas A&M
Coming into the season, some college football observers questioned if Mike Elko was the right man to turn things around in Aggie Land. Fast forward to today after an undefeated 9-0 start to the season and a high seed in the College Football Playoff well within his team’s grasp, Elko is now a major candidate for multiple Coach of the Year awards, in line for a big extension and rumored to be a top target on Penn State’s wish list for its current head coach opening.
3 reasons why Texas is finally living up to preseason hype
Since being ranked No. 1 in the preseason polls, many people have felt the Texas Longhorns have underproduced and been underwhelming a majority of the season. Despite letting up in the fourth quarter, Texas finally put together its most complete effort of the season while taking down No. 9-ranked Vanderbilt 34-31 in Austin. With 3 games remaining and a realistic path to the College Football Playoff still available, Texas is resembling the team it was projected to be in August.
3 reasons why Texas is finally living up to preseason hype
Since being ranked No. 1 in the preseason polls, many people have felt the Texas Longhorns have underproduced and been underwhelming a majority of the season. Despite letting up in the fourth quarter, Texas finally put together its most complete effort of the season while taking down No. 9-ranked Vanderbilt 34-31 in Austin. With 3 games remaining and a realistic path to the College Football Playoff still available, Texas is resembling the team it was projected to be in August.
3 reasons Texas's comeback win over Mississippi State was huge for the Longhorns' culture
Thanks to failing to live up to lofty preseason expectations, many pundits around the nation are out on Arch Manning, Steve Sarkisian and the Texas Longhorns as we prepare for Week 10 of the college football season.
Is Austin Reaves Emerging As a Top-20 NBA Player? The Case for the Lakers Star
The Los Angeles Lakers’ rising star Austin Reaves stunned the NBA once more, sinking a 12-foot buzzer-beating floater to lift L.A. past the Anthony Edwards-less Minnesota Timberwolves, 116–115. Coming off career-best performances of 51 and 41 points in consecutive games earlier this week, Reaves continues to prove what he can do when given the keys to the offense, and he’s making sure the league takes notice.
NBA Champion Sends Warning About Austin Reaves’ Next Contract, Urges Lakers To ‘Figure It the Hell Out’
Despite being on a roster with future Hall of Famers Lebron James and Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves is the talk of Los Angeles after his career-high 51-point performance in the Lakers’ 127-120 win over the Kings. After turning down a four-year, $89.2 million extension this summer, Reaves is in the final year of his four-year, $54 million contract with the Lakers and has been a big topic of discussion in NBA circles over the last few months as he is set to become a free agent in 2026.
3 players who have had the biggest role in shaping Texas A&M's magical season
It seems like every week Texas A&M plays a team it has struggled against or at a venue it hasn't been successful at in recent years and, every week, the Aggies come away with another impressive victory. This week's victims were the Bayou Bengals from Baton Rouge, as A&M beat LSU at Death Valley for the first since joining the SEC in 2012.
3 players who have had the biggest role in shaping Texas A&M's magical season
Ad Disclosure This article/post contains references to products or services from one or more of our advertisers or partners. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products or services. Texas AM Aggies Football It seems like every week Texas A&M plays a team it has struggled against or at a venue it hasn’t been successful at in recent years and, every week, the Aggies come away with another impressive victory.
Is This the Best Version of Luka Dončić? 3 Reasons the Lakers Star Will Have a Career Year
If the first two games of the Lakers’ season are any indication of what’s to come, the entire NBA is in trouble as the best version of Luka Dončić is being unleashed on the entire league. After dropping 43 points in the season opener and 49 on Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dončić broke Jerry West’s 56-year franchise record of 81 points scored through the first two games of a season.
Why this is the best Texas A&M squad since Aggies joined the SEC
Since joining the SEC in 2012, Texas A&M has had some good teams, but none have been good enough to play in the SEC Championship Game. If star quarterback Marcel Reed, head coach Mike Elko and company have their way, that's all going to change this December. Thanks to its win over Arkansas last weekend, A&M moved to 7-0 for the first time since the 1994 season and is ranked No. 3 in the nation for the first time since 1995 when it held the No. 3 ranking for the first 5 weeks of the season.
Why this is the best Texas A&M squad since Aggies joined the SEC
Since joining the SEC in 2012, Texas A&M has had some good teams, but none have been good enough to play in the SEC Championship Game. If star quarterback Marcel Reed, head coach Mike Elko and company have their way, that’s all going to change this December. Thanks to its win over Arkansas last weekend, A&M moved to 7-0 for the first time since the 1994 season and is ranked No. 3 in the nation for the first time since 1995 when it held the No. 3 ranking for the first 5 weeks of the season.
3 most troublesome signs from Texas narrow escape at Kentucky
In college football, especially if you compete in the SEC, a win is a win, but not all wins are created equal no matter who the team is. After its narrow overtime victory over Kentucky on the road in Lexington this past weekend, this is exactly the case for Texas as it improves to (5-2) overall and (2-1) in the SEC.
Why Mike Elko is the frontrunner to win the SEC Coach of the Year
After losing 4 of his last 5 games last season, quite a few people questioned if Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko was the right man to lead the boys from College Station to the promised land. Fast forward to today, Elko has more than answered the bell as the Aggies are 6-0 for the first time since 2016 and for only the second time in the past 30 years following their win over Florida last weekend.
Why Mike Elko is the frontrunner to win the SEC Coach of the Year
After losing 4 of his last 5 games last season, quite a few people questioned if Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko was the right man to lead the boys from College Station to the promised land. Fast forward to today, Elko has more than answered the bell as the Aggies are 6-0 for the first time since 2016 and for only the second time in the past 30 years following their win over Florida last weekend.
Ranking the SEC's top 3 wide receiver duos
After being built on tough defenses and great running backs over the years, the SEC in recent years has started to transition into consistently producing top-notch wide receivers. This year is no different, as most of the top teams in the conference have at least 2 talented wideouts consistently making explosive plays for their teams to win games.
Ranking the SEC's top 3 wide receiver duos
After being built on tough defenses and great running backs over the years, the SEC in recent years has started to transition into consistently producing top-notch wide receivers. This year is no different, as most of the top teams in the conference have at least 2 talented wideouts consistently making explosive plays for their teams to win games.
3 things Texas must do to win out and keep momentum after Oklahoma victory
With their season on the brink, the Texas Longhorns were able to put together their best game of the season to win the Red River Rivalry for the second consecutive year, this time via a 23-6 decision over the Oklahoma Sooners. Texas was able to dominate Oklahoma on offense, defense and special teams to get its biggest win of the season, as a loss to the Sooners would have officially ended any realistic chance the Longhorns had of making the College Football Playoff.
3 things Texas must improve to flip its season
If it wasn’t for Penn State, the Texas Longhorns would be the most disappointing team in the nation this season. Despite losing 2 games by 8 points or less at 2 of the toughest stadiums in the country, most pundits and college football fans in America officially put dirt on the Longhorns’ grave and have ruled their 2025 season all but over this past weekend. Although it’s not dead, Texas is officially on life support just 1 game into its SEC slate.
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