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 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.
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.