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Alvin is hoping year two under Matthew Bass brings a real jump forward. With 29 returning lettermen, the Yellowjackets have experience, returning skill talent, and reason to believe they can be more competitive in District 19-6A this fall. Anthony Desanto leads the offense, while Travis Goss headlines a defense that’s looking to help Alvin snap a long playoff drought. Full preview by Adam Ogburn at TexasHSFootball.com.

Manvel is coming into 2026 with a lot to like after an 8-4 season and a second straight playoff appearance that included another postseason win. With 13 returning starters, the Mavericks believe they have the pieces to take another step forward this fall. Kenneth Hayes, Xaiden Brown, Carter St. Junious, Greedy James, Sam Weary, and Brayson Robinson headline a talented group as Manvel looks to make a push toward the top of District 19-6A. Full preview by Adam Ogburn on TexasHSFootball.com.

Deer Park returns an experienced group with the offensive firepower to contend for its first district championship in five years. Aandon Schroeder, John Arthur-French Jr., Haden LaFrenz, Trace Yates, Derek Woytek and Michael Benavides will be key as the Deer pursue the District 18-6A title. Read the full Deer Park team preview at TexasHSFootball.com.

Pearland is coming off an 11-1 season and a district title, but the Oilers are still chasing more. With 34 returning lettermen and seven starters back on both sides, they have the experience to make another strong run in District 19 6A. The Oilers will lean on a physical offensive line, a tough rushing attack led by Royce Swan, and a defense anchored by Demarco Jenkins, Kamryn Harris, and Ed Smith. Pearland believes this group has what it takes to compete for another district crown and push for that elusive third-round playoff appearance. Full preview on: TexasHSFootball.com

Clear Springs must replace 16 all-district selections, but the Chargers have built one of the area’s most consistent winning traditions. Darrien Moore, Connor Walter, Mariano Aguirre and Koltyn Hutto will be key as a young roster works to continue the program’s 17-year playoff streak. Read the full Clear Springs team preview at TexasHSFootball.com.

Pasadena Dobie will rely heavily on a talented junior class as the Longhorns replace 14 starters from last season’s 5-5 team. Adrian Taylor, Tyler Owens, David Harris, Achilles Rostro, Jalen Miles and Nolen Thomas give Dobie several weapons in its Wing-T offense. The bigger challenge will be rebuilding a defense that returns only one starter. Read the full Pasadena Dobie team preview at TexasHSFootball.com.

Clear Lake enters 2026 with a motivated young roster determined to improve after last season’s 1-9 finish. Zaedrian Lewis, Cooper Jackson, Mark Breaux, Luke Pullig, Luke McInnis and Terrell Stinson will be key as the Falcons pursue their first playoff appearance since 2018. Read the full Clear Lake team preview at TexasHSFootball.com.

Clear Lake enters 2026 with a motivated young roster determined to improve after last season’s 1-9 finish. Zaedrian Lewis, Cooper Jackson, Mark Breaux, Luke Pullig, Luke McInnis and Terrell Stinson will be key as the Falcons pursue their first playoff appearance since 2018. Read the full Clear Lake team preview at TexasHSFootball.com.

C.E. King returns 14 starters and 38 lettermen after reaching the Class 6A Division II state championship game last season. Dillon Mitchell, Braylon Lane, Antwon Sanders, Tristian Willis, George Perez, Damian Broussard, Kei’Dryn Edmond, Enoch Bell and Tre Jacquet lead a loaded Panthers roster. Read the full C.E. King team preview at TexasHSFootball.com.

Pearland Dawson watched three major games slip away by one possession last season. Now, the Eagles return seven starters on both sides with plenty of motivation entering 2026. Calvin Wesley, Corey Brown, Carter Ceasar, Caden Exum, Nathanael Talom and Aiden Witt lead a group aiming to contend for the District 19 6A title. Read the full Pearland Dawson team preview at TexasHSFootball.com.

Strake Jesuit enters 2026 after winning its first district championship in 17 years and advancing to the regional semifinals. Grayson Ochoa, Zander Hoover and Brady Kerrigan lead the offense, while Cameron McNulty, Paolo Masso and Luke Leone headline a defense preparing for the new-look District 21-6A. Full Preview by Adam Ogburn here texashsfootball.com/strake-j…

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Shadow Creek returns 12 starters from an 8-4 team that lost three regular-season games by seven points or fewer. Tavis Coleman, Jaylen Addai, Aden Starling, Bryce Coleman and BJ LaFell give the Sharks a dangerous offense, while Brandon Sherrard, Kevin Jackson and Deneim Scott lead the defense. Read the full Shadow Creek team preview at texashsfootball.com/shadow-c…

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