State 7-on-7 Explained: What It Is, How It Works and Why It Matters
The 2026 Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament kicks off Thursday in College Station. Dave Campbell's Texas Football editor-in-chief Greg Tepper explains why it matters.
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Aden Starling
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Wide Receiver
Alvin Shadow Creek Sharks, Class of 2027
Status: Uncommitted
- State Rank:#49
- Position Rank:#8
Starling caught 31 passes for 405 yards and seven touchdowns, earning Second-Team All-District Honors in 22-6A.
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