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 2024 weekly winners and thank you for all you do for your players, schools and communities.
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Week 14
Sanders has the Vipers charging into another deep playoff run after a 49-35 victory over Cibolo Steele.
5A: Jason Brittain, Angleton
A pivotal 35-354 victory over College Station has injected new life into the 5A Division I Region III bracket.
4A: Brian Null, La Vernia
The Bears keep rolling, and with a 24-21 win over Port Lavaca Calhoun, they're set to play their 14th game for the first time since 2018.
3A: Matt Green, Llano
The 30-29 win over Goliad marked a pivotal moment for the Yellowjackets, who consistently produce quality teams year after year.
2A: Jeff Rogers, Marlin
Could this be the Bulldogs' year? A narrow 3-point victory over the Punchers keeps their hopes alive.
1A: Dalton DeGraffenreid, Klondike
The Cougars caught fire at the perfect time, rattling off seven straight wins to move one step closer to state.
PVT: Mike Wheeler, Dallas Christian
The Panthers are headed to their fifth straight title game after breaking up a Hail Mary to secure a 43-38 win over Lubbock Christian.
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Week 13
The Hawks are 11-1 after a convincing 55-24 win over Dripping Springs in round two.
5A: Clynt Elwood, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff
A thrilling 57-56 victory over San Antonio Pieper has the Hornets focused on chasing the ultimate prize.
4A: Ken Savanah, Stafford
The Spartans upset Longview Pine Tree, with their defense allowing just six points per game over the last three wins.
3A: Davin Nelson, Daingerfield
The Tigers, riding a six-game winning streak, are peaking just in time for the third round of the playoffs.
2A: Scotty Laymance, Overton
The Mustangs avenged last year's 46-point loss to Mart with a thrilling 31-30 victory.
1A: Aaron Whitmire, Water Valley
The Wildcats have been firing on all cylinders since district play began and aim to keep the momentum rolling.
PVT: Daniel Novakov, Dallas Parish Episcopal
The Panthers proved a point in a 61-55 win over Prestonwood, extending the legendary career of QB Sawyer Anderson.
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Week 12
Samples celebrated a significant milestone with his 350th career win as the Panthers dominated Temple 49-7 in their bi-district matchup.
5A: Kevin Berneathy, La Porte
In one of the first round’s most compelling matchups, the Bulldogs powered past Austin Anderson with a decisive 42-21 victory.
4A: Ricky Beaty, Salado
Salado's rebuild is thriving as the Eagles claimed a bi-district title, defeating Devine 46-21 after two straight eight-loss seasons.
3A: Sam Wells, Troup
The Tigers advance to the second round with a commanding 35-6 statement win over Anderson-Shiro.
2A: Alfonzo Jackson, Hearne
The Eagles stunned the defending state champions 31-21 in one of the biggest first-round upsets.
1A: Mike Bigham, Motley County
The Matadors are now contenders with an undefeated season on the line heading into round two.
PVT: Brandon Moats, Dallas Bishop Lynch
The Friars advanced in the TAPPS Division I playoffs with a commanding 35-7 win over Tomball Concordia Lutheran.
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Week 11
Dobie’s 54-34 win over Manvel featured a last-second touchdown that sealed the margin they needed to edge out Pearland Dawson for a playoff spot.
5A: Mark Wilkinson, Prosper Rock Hill
The Blue Hawks clinched their first playoff spot with a 21-14 win over McKinney, highlighted by four interceptions.
4A: Zac Quinlan, Farmersville
A wild night in 5-4A Division II saw Farmers recover an onside kick and score a last-second touchdown to clinch a playoff spot, ending Sanger's season.
3A: Ken Stanley, Coldspring-Oakhurst
The Trojans solidified their playoff spot with last week's win over Hardin and a 36-28 victory over Anahuac this week.
2A: Will Kirchhoff, Lovelady
The Greyhounds capped off an undefeated regular season at 10-0, downing Farwell in a decisive 49-12 victory.
1A: Josh Bragdon, Gilmer Union Hill
A 40-32 win over Saint Jo clinched the 10-1A Division I title for the Bulldogs, who remain unbeaten in district play since 2021.
PVT: Scott Ryle, Bullard Brook Hill
The Guard needed a Week 11 win and delivered with a decisive 33-13 victory over Austin Brentwood Christian.
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Week 10
The Maroons are back in the playoffs after pulling off a thrilling 35-32 win over Austin Bowie.
5A: Stephen Jackson, West Mesquite
With a 20-13 win over Carrollton Newman Smith, the Wranglers secured the 6-5A Division I championship and remain unbeaten at 9-0.
4A: Clay McChristian, Graham
The Steers defense is rolling! They have now pitched five consecutive shutouts, including four in a row in the district.
3A: Ty Taylor, Jefferson
A 35-34 win over Texarkana Liberty-Eylau moved the Bulldogs to 9-0 and wrapped up the 8-3A Division I crown.
2A: Kurt Haberthur, Gruver
The Greyhounds capped off an undefeated regular season at 10-0, downing Farwell in a decisive 49-12 victory.
1A: Luis Guereca, Iredell
The Dragons are the District 11-1A Division II champions after a 54-23 win over Three Way.
PVT: Aaron Beck, Fort Worth All Saints
Coach Beck’s Saints are once again a powerhouse at 9-0, positioning themselves as strong state title contenders.
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Week 9
The Eagles put a stranglehold on 6-6A with a 22-7 win over Prosper, where the defense played on a championship level.
5A: John Killough, Fort Worth Paschal
A 30-28 win over Fort Worth Wyatt ensures the Panthers are heading back to the playoffs after a 28-year drought.
4A: Robert Jones, Bay City
The Blackcats look to climb the 4A Division I rankings ladder powered by a meaningful 26-20 win over El Campo.
3A: Rodney Vincent, Shallowater
The Mustangs knocked off state-ranked and previously unbeaten Bushland 21-20 to take command of the District 1-3A DI race.
2A: Wes Boatmun, Sunray
The Bobcats' offense showcased its firepower in a 59-41 victory over Panhandle in a 2A Division I Top 10 matchup.
1A: Jeremy Phillips, Zephyr
The Bulldogs are rolling this season, and a 58-14 win over Blanket is the biggest of the year as Phillips moves to 6-1.
PVT: Jordan Black, Fort Bend Christian Academy
The Eagles secured their third consecutive victory with a 31-24 win over Lutheran South.
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Week 8
The Panthers have won six straight, setting up a big cross-town showdown with Katy for 19-6A supremacy.
5A: Scott Rich, Nederland
Rich has the Bulldogs sitting at 6-1 and 4-0 in 8-5A Division II after a 43-35 win over Montgomery Lake Creek.
4A: Clint Surratt, Frisco Panther Creek
Panther Creek pulled off one of the week's most thrilling wins, edging Lake Dallas 46-44 in four overtimes to improve to 7-1.
3A: Jaron Roberts, Brady
The Bulldogs went on the road and clobbered Eastland 47-7, improving to 6-1 on the season — their most wins in a season since 2021.
2A: Josh McKiddy, Electra
Electra fans are buzzing as this year’s team, off to a 7-0 start, has already matched the combined win total of the last three seasons.
1A: Mark Weaver, Loraine
The Bulldogs bounced back from a one-point loss to Bronte with a thrilling 88-86 win over Blackwell, keeping their district championship hopes alive.
PVT: Chris Cunningham, Midland Christian
Cunningham has things rolling in Midland as the Mustangs edged FW Christian 21-19, setting up an important matchup against FW All Saints.
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Week 7
Coach Lynn secured his 100th win last week, and this week's 35-23 win over Mansfield moved the Eagles to 3-0 in 3-6A.
5A: Nick Rogers, San Antonio Pieper
The Warriors are 6-0 and thriving in 5A Division I and a legitimate contender with notable wins over San Antonio Johnson, Smithson Valley, and Seguin.
4A: Hiawatha Hickman, West Orange-Stark
Mustangs fans are buzzing after a thrilling 39-36 win over Jasper, building excitement for upcoming showdowns versus Silsbee and Hamshire-Fannett.
3A: Joaquin Escobar, Comanche
Comanche edged out Jim Ned 13-10 in a gritty, old-school defensive showdown, securing a crucial win in the race for the 3-3A Division I crown.
2A: Beau Riker, Ropes
The Eagles edged out Tahoka 35-34 in one of the state's most thrilling matchups, improving to 6-0 and matching the win total from 2023.
1A: Clay Holland, Menard
The Yellowjackets continue their dominant run, defeating Leakey 44-36 to stay unbeaten on the season.
PVT: Jason Lovvorn, Dallas First Baptist
The Saints are 7-0 after a 51-20 win over Waco Live Oak and have impressively won 20 consecutive games.
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Week 6
With a 38-21 victory over Conroe Oak Ridge, Hardeman avenged last year's 27-point loss and propelled the Tigers to a 5-0 start.
5A: Jason Todd, South Oak Cliff
With a 36-0 victory over Dallas Hillcrest, Todd secured his 100th win as a head coach, improving his overall record to 100-27.
4A: Bill Elliott, Celina
Celina has firmly established itself as a state title contender with a 6-0 start, boasting wins over Bellville, Waco La Vega, Gunter, Franklin, Frisco Panther Creek, and Aubrey.
3A: Brad Willard, Texarkana Liberty-Eylau
The Leopards defended their home turf with a 36-26 victory over No. 10 Tatum, surpassing last season's win total.
2A: Jonathan Murphy, Stratford
The Elks stepped up a level to take down a tough Childress squad 21-14, entering district play with a top-five overall ranking.
1A: Nathan Hayes, Benjamin
Benjamin delivered a strong reminder of their dominance with a 106-88 victory over Cherokee, proving they are still a legitimate state contender.
PVT: Doug Hix, Frisco Legacy Christian
Improved to 5-1 on the season with a 42-28 victory over Trinity Christian Addison, bringing Hix's record to 15-3 as head coach of the Eagles.
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Week 5
Down 27-7 in the second half, things looked bleak for Taft, but the Raiders pulled off an incredible second-half comeback to defeat San Antonio Stevens 28-27.
5A: Brian Randle, Richmond Randle
The Lions are 5-0 for the first time in school history after securing a 30-10 win over Iowa Colony, which comes on the heels of a 45-7 win over Fort Bend Marshall.
4A: Alan Metzel, Gilmer
Gilmer punched up to defeat a previously undefeated Brenham squad 51-37. The defending 4A Division II state champs are riding high entering district play.
3A: Craig Smith, Hitchcock
Smith's talented squad has been playing up a classification for four straight weeks and has come away with four consecutive wins, including this week's dominant 42-10 victory over Silsbee.
2A: Kyle Hardee, Centerville
Centerville battled back from a halftime deficit to pull off a 41-40 win in a thriller over a 3A Division II opponent Rogers.
1A: Chris Gaspar, Follett
The Panthers secured a 70-50 win over Booker, who came into Friday night's tilt averaging 64 points per game.
PVT: Tim Phillips, Austin Regents
Regents took the lead with a go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter and then rode a 21-point run, securing a 42-21 victory over Bullard Brook Hill.
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Week 4
The Tigers kicked off district play with a decisive 48-19 victory over Mesquite Horn, which could prove crucial in the competitive race for playoff spots in 11-6A.
5A: Brandon Schmidt, A&M Consolidated
The Tigers secured their first-ever victory over College Station in the heated cross-town rivalry, marking a milestone for Schmidt's program.
4A: Chris Lancaster, Robinson
The Rockets brought back a key group from last season's playoff squad, and that experience was integral in the 49-42 victory over No. 2 Glen Rose.
3A: Matt Schobel, Columbus
The Cardinals punched up and still put 60+ points on the scoreboard for the fourth consecutive time to start the 2024 season with a 62-35 win over Madisonville.
2A: Josh Ervin, Ganado
Stepped up a classification and dominated in a 42-6 win over Tidehaven. With title aspirations, Ganado aims to follow a similar path to AT&T Stadium that Tidehaven took last season.
1A: Josh Stanaland, Jayton
Showcased their offensive firepower with an 80-30 rout of 2A Division I No. 8 Knox City. The Jaybirds (4-0) average over 65 points per game.
PVT: Beck Brydon, Houston Second Baptist
The Eagles outlasted Houston St. John's 30-28 in this week's most entertaining private school matchup.
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Week 3
It is already district play in 19-6A, and the Warriors picked up a key win over Katy Tompkins, avenging last year's 25-point loss.
5A: Melvin Robinson, Red Oak
Delivered a commanding performance by taking down a tough 6A opponent in Cedar Hill with a decisive 41-14 victory.
4A: Cliff Watkins, Glen Rose
Could this be the year for the Tigers? A 44-16 win over Brownwood shows that this year's team has the potential juice.
3A: Drew Johnston, Newton
It was only a matter of time before Newton got the train rolling, and a late touchdown secured a 32-30 win over Tatum in one of the week's wildest games.
2A: Brady Carney, Muenster
It was supposed to be the game of the week in 2A Division II, but Carney's squad showed complete dominance in a statement 56-21 win over Windthorst.
1A: Craig Steele, Borden County
Pulled off an 86-68 win over the defending 1A Division II state champs, snapping the Mustangs’ 30-game winning streak.
PVT: Donnie Yantis, Plano Prestonwood
Prestonwood bounced back from a tough loss to pull off an impressive 31-14 win over 5A Division II Bastrop.
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Week 2
With a 57-51 win, the Panthers defeated defending 6A Division II state champion DeSoto. In the past two seasons, Gates has claimed victories over DeSoto, Lancaster, Allen, Prosper and Euless Trinity.
5A: Dusty Ortiz, Carrollton Creekview
The Mustangs entered 2024 riding a 21-game losing streak, but Ortiz has led them to back-to-back wins to open the season.
4A: Steven Hohenberger, Paris
Pulled off a huge 7-0 win over heavily favored Texarkana Pleasant Grove in an old-school defensive battle that was decided by a 100-yard interception return.
3A: Isaac Hernandez, Progreso
The Red Ants snapped a 36-game losing streak with a 48-0 win over Riviera Kaufer. Premont is on deck.
2A: Shane Fletcher, Honey Grove
A 21-20 win over Marlin in a 2A classic cements the Warriors as a state title contender.
1A: David Biddler, Booker
Booker almost put 100 on the board in a 92-49 win over McLean. The Kiowas are averaging 75.5 points per game.
PVT: Nathan Larned, The Kinkaid School
The Falcons were able to win 33-15 over Austin Regents. A convincing win in one of the top private school clashes.
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Week 1
The Texans snapped a 26-game losing streak with a convincing 24-3 win over Irving Nimitz.
5A: Eric Mims, Amarillo Palo Duro
Led the Dons to their first win over the cross-town rival since 2013 and opened the season with a victory for the first time since 2021.
4A: Jason Bachman, Longview Pine Tree
Guided the Pirates to a 22-15 upset win over defending 4A Division II state champion Gilmer.
3A: Brad Dumont, Rice Consolidated
Stepped up a classification and made a statement with a 27-0 win over East Chambers.
2A: Jesus Baez, La Pryor
The Bulldog's experience showed up in a big way with a 34-0 win over Bruni, who has made the playoffs 13 seasons in a row.
1A: Kevin Lloyd, Perrin-Whitt
The Pirates are using a stout defense to try and evolve. An opening night 46-0 win over Gold-Burg is the team's first defensive shutout since 2020.
PVT: Michael Bishop, Spring Legacy School of Sports Sciences
Rallied his team in the second half to pull off a surprising 37-36 road win over Hitchcock.
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