Dave Campbell’s Texas Football is proud to partner with the Texas Army National Guard to honor one head football coach in each classification with the Coach of the Week award. Each coach recognized with this special honor typifies the best in Texas high school football.
Congratulations to all the 2025 weekly winners and thank you for all you do for your players, schools and communities.
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WEEK 13
Blaylock has led the Mustangs to their best season since 2018, with a 10-2 record and an area championship win over Conroe Grand Oaks.
5A: Eric Edwards, Midlothian Heritage
Edwards and his Jaguars took down Texas High for the second time this season, securing an area championship.
4A: Brian Hulett, Springtown
The Porcupines opened up the playbook to pull off a 49-41 win over Frisco Panther Creek to improve to 12-0.
3A: Chad Taylor, Hardin
The Hornets pushed their record to 12-0 on the year with a 16-9 win over Hitchcock in an old-school defensive battle.
2A: Kevin Stennett, Cisco
The Loboes edged Panhandle 21-20 in one of the week's most hotly contested games.
1A: Clint Linman, Whiteface
The Antelopes are back in the regional final after a resounding 98-48 win over Booker.
PVT: Donnie Yantis, Plano Prestonwood
The Lions avenged their regular season loss to Argyle Liberty Christian with a 49-34 win over the defending state champs.
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WEEK 12
Bryant led the Rams to a 30–28 win over Arlington Bowie to secure a program-defining bi-district championship.
5A: Frank Martinez, El Paso El Dorado
In one of the week’s wildest games, Martinez and the Aztecs pulled off an incredible 77–76 victory over Amarillo.
4A: Josh Smalley, Bridge City
After a 24–21 win over Tyler Chapel Hill, it’s hard to believe the Cardinals were 1–9 just three seasons ago. Smalley has completely transformed the program’s culture.
3A: Johnathon McClure, Jim Ned
McClure and company improved to 10–1 with a dominant 42–7 win over Boyd.
2A: Kyle Wheeler, Anson
Entering the playoffs as the No. 4 seed from the district, Anson handled Ozona 35–14, proving 4-2A Division I is one of the toughest in Texas.
1A: Dax Allen, Turkey Valley
The Patriots pulled off one of the upsets of the first round of the playoffs, knocking off favored Vernon Northside 62-6.
PVT: Jacob Zinn, Dallas Covenant
The Knights upset Arlington Pantego Christian in the first round of the TAPPS Division III playoffs, staying alive with a 35-14 victory.
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WEEK 11
With a 38-13 win over Cypress Springs, Lakes secured its first-ever playoff appearance. They will square off against Magnolia in 6A-DII.
5A: Michael Quintero, Cedar Park
The Timberwolves locked down the 8-5A DI district championship with a thrilling 60-52 victory over Georgetown on the road.
4A: Brandon Faircloth, Sulphur Springs
The Wildcats picked up their statement win in 2025 by securing the #2 seed out of 7-4A Division I with a 20-13 win over Frisco Panther Creek.
3A: David Lucio, Tidehaven
The Tigers capped off a remarkable 10-0 season with a dominant 59-6 win over East Bernard. They outscored their final four district opponents 215-21.
2A: Mitch Ables, Hawley
Hawley ends the season on a very high note with a 36-28 win over Stamford, proving they are a team that is a threat for a playoff push.
1A: Shannon Williams, Aquilla
The Cougars clinched a perfect regular season and a district championship, and snapped a six-game losing streak to its rival Abbott with a 54-6 victory.
PVT: Jordan Black, Bryan Brazos Christian
In his first season at the helm of the Eagles, Black polished off a perfect regular season and a district championship with a 47-0 win over Tomball Rosehill Christian.
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'WEEK 10
LaFavers has turned Ridge Point into a perennial powerhouse. A dominant 44-6 win over Fort Bend Hightower secured the 21-6A title, and the Panthers are on track to finish the regular season unbeaten for the first time in his tenure.
5A: Marvin Sedberry Jr., Terrell
Sedberry has guided the Tigers to a 9-0 record, positioning them as one of the state’s most overlooked contenders. It’s remarkable considering the program won just one game six years ago.
4A: Billy Mathis, Brock
Mathis has the Eagles firing on all cylinders behind a stingy defense that has allowed double-digit points only twice this season. At 9-0, Brock looks every bit like a strong title contender.
3A: John Bachtel, Fairfield
Bachtel, one of the few head coaches who still coaches position groups on both sides of the ball, has Fairfield rolling. The Eagles improved to 9-0 with a statement 42-21 win over Palestine Westwood to claim the 9-3A Division I title.
2A: Zach Birdwell, Tioga
Birdwell and the Bulldogs delivered in a must-win matchup, outlasting Wolfe City 50-44 to clinch their fifth consecutive playoff berth.
1A: Josh Stanaland, Jayton
The Jaybirds polished off another undefeated regular season with a resounding 50-0 win over previously unbeaten Aspermont.
PVT: James Moynahan, Bellaire Episcopal
The Knights finished their regular season in style with a 62-34 romp over The Woodlands John Cooper.
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WEEK 9
A 45-28 win over Houston Westside ensures that James and the Generals are heading back to the playoffs for the first time since 1979. A huge accomplishment for a program that recently jumped up to the 6A rank.
5A: Jerry Edwards, Colleyville Heritage
A 28-21 win over Mansfield Summit puts the Panthers in an ideal spot to secure a playoff berth out of a highly competitive 3-5A Division II district that features six teams battling for four postseason spots.
4A: Adam Cummings, Canyon West Plains
The Wolves have evolved into a 4A powerhouse under Cummings’ guidance, winning 15 consecutive district games after dismantling Canyon Randall 62-7.
3A: Kent Walker, Blanco
The Panthers edged Lexington 35-33 in what was essentially the 13-3A Division II district championship game. This experienced squad is beginning to hit its stride as the playoffs draw near.
2A: Scott Ponder, Mount Enterprise
The Wildcats improved to 8-0 following an offensive explosion, outscoring previously unbeaten Lovelady 82-60. Ranked No. 9 in 2A Division II, Mount Enterprise has made a strong case to climb up.
1A: Abel Garcia, Balmorhea
In his second season at the helm of the Bears, Garcia has Balmorhea sitting at 8-0 and in prime position to win the District 5-1A DII title after a 44-8 win over Grandfalls-Royalty.
PVT: Raymond Davis, Houston St. Thomas
Davis’ Eagles soared to 7-1 —and 5-0 in District 2 of TAPPS Division I — with a gutty 20-15 road win against Tomball Concordia Lutheran.
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WEEK 8
Fleener has the Jackrabbits playing their best football since the 6A bump and has picked up back-to-back 10-6A district-shifting wins over Longview and Rockwall. This week's one-point win over Rockwall was transformational.
5A: Tommy Allison, Prosper Walnut Grove
In just its first two seasons of UIL competition, Allison has his team at 18-2 and avenged its only regular-season loss in that span with a 45-38 win over Anna on Friday night.
4A: Clint Fuller, Kilgore
Fuller and his Bulldogs have flexed their muscle over the past two games, beating Tyler Chapel Hill 28-7 and Lindale 49-29 to take complete control of 9-4A Division I.
3A: Kevin Salazar, Goliad
The Tigers handed Orange Grove its first loss of the season with a commanding 40-17 win, which puts them in the driver's seat in 13-3A Division I with a pivotal matchup against Edna on deck.
2A: Tory Barnes, San Augustine
The Wolves notched a 31-15 win over No. 8 Garrison, surpassing their four-win total from 2024 in the process. Now sitting at 5-2 overall and 2-0 in 11-2A Division I, it’s time to consider them the favorites to claim the district crown.
1A: Jose Cervantes, Milford
The Bulldogs took down previously unbeaten Avalon 94-62, clinching a playoff spot and setting themselves up as the favorites for the District 9-1A DI crown.
PVT: Daniel Novakov, Dallas Parish Episcopal
In a state-ranked showdown of title contenders, Novakov’s Panthers shined in a 56-28 win over Argyle Liberty Christian.
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WEEK 7
6A: Cory Laxen, Sheldon C.E. King
Laxen has the Panthers firing on all cylinders, especially on offense, as they jumped out to a 42-0 lead on Humble Summer Creek and held on for a 42-28 victory. They now control their own destiny in 23-6A.
5A: Brian Morgan, Port Arthur Memorial
Morgan has his team firmly in the state title conversation with a 7-0 start. There are still some monumental games ahead, but this week’s 34-6 win over Barbers Hill was a statement.
4A: Miles Robison, Shepherd
The Pirates are one of the best Cinderella stories in Texas high school football, sitting at 6-0 after a dominant 48-0 win over Cleveland Tarkington. They have now doubled last year’s win total.
3A: Tommy Koch, Paradise
The Panthers have kept the momentum rolling under Koch’s leadership, preserving a program that has now won 40 games over the past four seasons and remaining in firm control of 4-3A Division I.
2A: Cody Ross, Beckville
With its back against the wall in 10-2A Division I, Beckville responded in a big way by knocking off previously unbeaten Waskom to stay in the race for the district crown. Playoff seeding is paramount in Region III, so every win is big.
1A: Clay Holland, Menard
Holland has the Yellowjackets sitting at 7-0 for the first time since 2014 — and the first time ever as a six-man program — after a 59-0 win over Leakey.
PVT: Todd Collins, Waco Texas Wind
Collins earned his biggest win in his first year at the helm of the Skyhawks, knocking off state-ranked Austin Royals in a clash of TAIAO unbeatens.
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WEEK 6
6A: Sergio Gonzalez, Pasadena Rayburn
Coach Gonzalez and the Texans Slot-T offense has seen major improvement in 2025 as Rayburn is off to a 4-1 start after a 16-7 win over Alvin on Friday. It’s Rayburn’s first district win over a non-Pasadena ISD program since 2002.
5A: Spencer Anthony, Baytown Sterling
In his first year at the helm at Sterling, Coach Anthony has the Rangers in the thick of the 9-5A Division I race after a massive 23-14 upset of Barbers Hill on Thursday to improve to 5-1 and 2-0 in district play. Sterling, who hasn’t had a winning season since 2016 was a 31-point underdog Thursday.
4A: Sterling Doty, Stephenville
Doty’s state ranked Yellow Jackets showed some Texas pride Friday stunning Louisiana powerhouse Ruston, 28-12 to close out non-district play at 6-0. Ruston, who beat Stephenville 63-17 a year ago was fresh off wins over 6A powers Longview and Midland Legacy.
3A: Chad Taylor, Hardin
Coach Taylor’s squad improved to 6-0 on the season with a dominant 43-21 win over previously unbeaten East Chambers to seize control of the 10-3A Division I race. Hardin’s ground and pound offense has been unstoppable this season as they’ve punted just one time in six games and they scored on all six possessions last week.
2A: Bennie Huitt, Chilton
Defense has been the name of the game for Coach Huitt’s Pirates who pitched their fourth straight shutout Friday with a 34-0 romp over Mart to move to 5-0 and 2-0 in district play. It’s Chilton’s first win over Mart since 2009.
1A: James Shelton, Hart
After going 0-8 in his first season the helm, Shelton has the Longhorns sitting at 5-0 after a 60-12 victory on the road at Anton.
PVT: Mike Fuller, Grapevine Faith Christian
The Lions are 4-0 in coach Fuller’s first season leading the program after a resounding 56-7 win over Fort Worth Lake Country.
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WEEK 5
6A: BJ Gotte, Pearland
Gotte has Pearland off to a perfect 5-0 start, leading an offense that is piling up 56 points per game. The defense is also playing exceptionally well.
5A: Blake Ryder, Santa Fe
Ryder guided Santa Fe to a stunning 17-13 upset over Fort Bend Marshall, positioning the program as a legitimate playoff contender in District 9-5A Division II.
4A: Chis Cochran, Lindale
Cochran has Lindale rolling at 5-0, following a 64-28 win over Tyler Chapel Hill. The Eagles are only one win away from matching last year’s win total despite facing a brutal schedule.
3A: Russ Sutherland, East Chambers
Sutherland not only has East Chambers off to a hot 4-0 start but also secured his 200th career win in a hard-fought 21-14 victory over Buna.
2A: Paul Gould, Frankston
Gould has Frankston playing its best football in school history with a 5-0 start, launching the program into state title contention in 2A Division I.
1A: Blake Jackson, Meadow
Jackson has the Broncos at 5-0 after a gritty 14-0 win over Wilson.
PVT: Jeff Kemp, Arlington Pantego Christian
The Panthers are 5-0 under coach Kemp after a 45-9 thrashing of perennial power Waco Live Oak.
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WEEK 4
In his fourth season, Tolleson delivered Waxahachie’s biggest moment yet with a 28-27 victory over Duncanville, a win that strongly positions ’Hachie in 11-6A.
5A: Danny Youngs, Brenham
The Cubs are 4-0 behind WR Chris Guidry’s offensive firepower and a stingy defense holding opponents to just 14 points per game.
4A: Clint Finley, Sealy
Sealy’s 35-7 victory over Bay City signaled the Tigers’ emergence as a team to watch in 4A Division II.
3A: David Haynes Jr., Whitney
Whitney fans are buzzing as Haynes has the offense humming, averaging 57.5 points per game heading into a non-district matchup with Little River Academy.
2A: Brennan Whitaker, De Leon
A 52-34 victory over perennial state title contender Hawley shows that the Bearcats have earned their place among the state’s top-ranked programs.
1A: Louis Kelley III, Boys Ranch
Kelley has the Roughriders at 4-0 for the first time as a six-man program with a 62-14 win over Amarillo San Jacinto Christian.
PVT: Kirk Wade, Abilene Christian
Wade guided the Panthers to their biggest win of the season so far, knocking off previously unbeaten Lubbock Kingdom Prep 52-32.
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WEEK 3
6A: John Snelson, Dickinson
The Gators are rolling into 24-6A play with a 3-0 start, which includes wins over Katy, C.E. King and Cy-Fair. The hype is real, and Snelson has built a state contender.
5A: Curtis James, Fort Worth Arlington Heights
James has Arlington Heights firing on all cylinders. The Yellowjackets are 3-0 and have yet to surrender a point, outscoring opponents 189-0, capped by a 70-0 rout of Fort Worth North Side.
4A: Grady Rowe, Bellville
Rowe’s squad flexed by stepping up a division and knocking off Fort Bend Crawford 36-16, reinforcing their status as a 4A Division II powerhouse.
3A: Paul Kirby, Nixon-Smiley
Following a 47-17 win over Flatonia, Kirby has led the Mustangs to their first 3-0 start since 1997. They have considerable momentum heading into 15-3A Division II play.
2A: Mike Jackson, Kenedy
Jackson’s Lions sent a message by moving up a classification and avenging last year’s blowout loss to Karnes City with a commanding 55-28 victory.
1A: Ryan Heard, Leakey
The Eagles put together a complete performance in a 68-12 upset win over Amherst.
PVT: Jeromy Flowers, Arlington Oakridge
The Owls improved to 3-0 on the year with a 28-14 win over El Paso Coronado.
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WEEK 2
6A: Joe Pena, Edinburg
Pena notched his first win as the Bobcats’ head coach, delivering the program’s first victory in the crosstown rivalry since 2011 with a 19-6 upset over Edinburg Vela.
5A: Malcolm Hill, Pflugerville Weiss
Hill took over late in the process but is off to a hot 2-0 start. The Wolves punched up a classification and edged San Marcos 22-15 in a physical battle.
4A: Tucker Carter, Livingston
Following a winless 2024, Carter has the Lions at 2-0. Their 44-38 win over a talented Needville squad served as an early program statement.
3A: Shawn Sparks, Boyd
In just two weeks, Sparks has already doubled last year’s win total. Boyd’s 26-21 victory over Jacksboro pushed the team to 2-0 for the first time since 2020, its last winning season.
2A: Denney Faith, Albany
Faith guided the Lions past Hawley 21-7 in one of the classification’s marquee matchups, solidifying Albany as a frontrunner in 2A Division II.
1A: Coleman Butter, Chester
Facing state-ranked power Houston Emery-Weiner, Butter’s Yellowjackets were unafraid, taking the fight to the Jaguars in a 62-26 upset victory.
PVT: Chad Pegues, Arlington Grace Prep
Pegues’ Lions pulled off one of Week 2’s biggest upsets, getting five total touchdowns from Kohein Jergenson in a 35-14 win over Colleyville Covenant.
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WEEK 1
6A: Galen Zimmerman, Dripping Springs
Zimmerman led the Tigers to a dominant 41-14 win over defending 6A DII champion Austin Vandegrift, positioning his team as a true contender.
5A: Jason Todd, South Oak Cliff
Todd’s tough scheduling paid off as the Bears earned a 41-31 win over 6A power Galena Park North Shore.
4A: Irwin Garcia, Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis
The Eagles snapped a 47-game losing streak with a 26-14 cross-town victory over a 5A opponent, their first win since 2019.
3A: Jeff Breaux, Orangefield
Orangefield opened with a statement, rolling past last year’s state finalist Woodville 35-14.
2A: Justin Arnold, Ore City
After a winless 2024 season, the program showed growth, pulling out a 17-14 win over a tough Bogata Rivercrest squad.
1A: Brendan Fisk, Lefors
The Pirates pulled off a true upset, knocking off Wildorado 35-18 in a hard-fought season opener.
PVT: Corby Meekins, Houston Lutheran South
The Pioneers put their best foot forward in the season opener, knocking off Houston Christian 35-9.