We blinked and Week 9 of Texas High School Football is already here. This season has been full of upsets, snapped streaks, newcomers, and strong plays in the DFW area and it's not over yet! VYPE DFW has the top games that you're going to want to keep your eyes on this weekend! Let's jump right in:
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Tyler vs. Highland Park - Friday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m.
The Lions are coming off of a big 48-10 win over Wylie East. Led by senior quarterback Eli Holt, Tyler has posted an undefeated district record so far this season. Holt has thrown 20 touchdowns for 1,917 passing yards while also scoring four rushing touchdowns. Montrell Wade has accounted for 12 of the touchdown receptions helping the Lions show their strength through the air this season. The Lions are going to have to mix it up, though, in order to keep Highland Parks' defense on their toes.
The Scots have posted a strong season. Despite losing their season-opener to Southlake Carroll, Highland Park has been able to bounce back with the regular intensity that fans are used to seeing. The Scots are coming off of a big win over McKinney North and are led by a strong quarterback- Brennan Storer. Storer has thrown for 18 touchdowns this season while rushing for two. Another key player in the Scots' success this season is Christian Reeves who leads the team in rushing. Reeves has seven touchdowns on 79 carries. Not only is the offense good, but the Scots' defense is quick about figuring out their opponent's play style.
The Scots have the potential of running away with the game over Tyler if the Lions aren't careful. To stay up to par with Highland Park, Tyler is going to have to use a mix of scorers on the night. The Lions' offense will have to be sure to run the ball just as much as they put it through the air against a smart Scots defense.
Football is the family business in the Price household, and business is booming.
Standing at 6-foot-5, 260 pounds, Cedar Hill’s Jalen Price is one of the most intriguing defensive prospects in Texas. The junior has been racking up offers from the likes of Auburn, Baylor, and Southern Miss, anchoring a fierce Cedar Hill defense with a chip on its shoulder.
“We want to remind the state of Texas that Cedar Hill is still here,” Price said. “There’s a standard you have to hold up here... it’s competitive. Everyone wants to eat. We’re all fighting to get that first sack, that first TFL, that first tipped ball. We all want to make plays.”
One of Price’s biggest weapons? His versatility in the trenches.
“I’ve really improved my speed, and my body is developing,” he said. “With my size and quickness, the coaches are moving me around from the edge to three-technique in pass rush. All these different stances and alignments let me open up my bag.”
That athleticism and passion run deep in his bloodline. His father, JP Price, played alongside Zach Thomas and Marcus Coleman at Texas Tech. His grandfather, Willie Price Jr., was an All-SWAC performer at Prairie View A&M and later coached JP at Roosevelt High in Dallas.
Despite the legacy, Jalen’s journey has been self-driven.
“I’ve never really felt pressure from my family to play football,” he said. “I actually like engineering. But as I got older—and bigger—I really started to love the sport and the physicality of it.”
That love turned into resolve after a personal tragedy.
“I made a promise to my auntie that I was going to make it. When she passed, it flipped a switch in me. I’ve got to keep my promise to her.”
Now, he’s locked in like a pro.
“I train, eat right, and focus a lot on recovery,” he said. “You’ve got to get rest. I play a lot of basketball to improve footwork and cardio, and I watch film constantly—Aaron Donald, T.J. Watt, Aidan Hutchinson, Colin Simmons (Texas), Dylan Stewart (South Carolina). I stay in the game.”
With his size, genes, and mindset, Jalen Price is a name Texas high school football — and college recruiters — won’t forget anytime soon.
As the Track and Field season has come to an end, it's time for fans to pick who they believe should have the honor of being the VYPE DFW Public School Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year Fan Poll! Be sure to get your vote in!
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