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THE REBOOT: Early-season loss refocused FB Marshall; photo gallery

Matt Malatesta
Dec 02, 2022

M-Block prepared for Regional Final against PNG

Fort Bend Marshall was hanging around the Crosby High School parking lot, preparing to load the bus to return to the southwest side of town after a 27-21 (OT) loss at the hands of the Cougars earlier this season.

Coach James Williams looked stunned and disappointed.


“You never want to lose a game to learn a lesson, but you always have to learn lessons from things that don’t go your way,” Williams said. “It served this team well, got us refocused and let our guys know that we aren’t going to beat teams without the proper preparation.”


  


Since then, the Buffs have run off 11-straight wins, destroying teams by a margin of 513 to 67.

The offense got its legs under first-year QB Jordon Davis, who has thrown for over 2,300 yards and 27 scores. He has rushed for over 800 yards as well.

“That’s a story right there,” Williams said. “Ja’Koby Banks (UH-commit) had a phenomenal year at QB last year, scoring 39 touchdowns. He was very unselfish to back up and let Jordon run the offense this year, which freed him up to do more things for our football team from playing RB, WR and returning kicks. Once we found our identity with Jordon, we really started to click.”

The defense has flexed as well, giving up less than 10 points per game.

“M-Block football is about being physical and that is what we do,” Williams said. “It’s still a line of scrimmage game and it all starts up front with us with Zachary Chapman (TCU-commit), Trent Thomas and Logan Granville. That allows Jordan Sample (Arkansas State-commit) to flow to the ball and our secondary to create turnovers.”

With the offense finding their footing and the defense punishing opponents, the Buffs find themselves in the Regional Finals against Port Neches-Groves at Galena Park ISD Stadium on Friday night. FB Marshall beat the Indians 35-14 in district play earlier in the season.

“We are both very different teams now,” Williams said. “They do a tremendous job coaching and we are going to need to play disciplined football to win. I’m excited about where we are, and these guys deserve the success they get. They have put in so much hard work. That’s our culture.”

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Texas A&M star Devon Achane stopped by practice this week to check out the Buffs as they entered the Regional Finals.

"It was great to talk to him and hang out," Williams said. "I'm just so proud of that young man and to see how he's developed. It's amazing what he's been able to do against SEC competition."

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RECRUIT SCOOP: Maybe Creek LB Okpala previews upcoming official visits

Jackson DiPasquale
24 Apr, 2025

Class of 2026 four-star linebacker Kosi Okpala has cemented himself as one of the top prospects in the state of Texas — and nationally — after bursting onto the scene just over a year ago.

Now entering a critical stretch of his recruiting journey, the Mayde Creek standout holds over 30 Division I offers and has lined up an impressive list of official visits as summer approaches.

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THE OPENING ACT: H-Town's Biggest Questions entering the UIL Softball Postseason

Matthew Ogle
24 Apr, 2025

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Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)

As the playoffs gets underway, Houston-area fanbases are buzzing with anticipation—and for good reason.

With powerhouse programs and star-studded rosters spread across multiple classifications, the road to Austin promises to be packed with drama, talent, and high-stakes matchups.

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THE INFLUENCER: Gray's experience brings valuable insight to Nimitz Track

Matthew Ogle
24 Apr, 2025

Nimitz Girls Track & Field Coach Jarryd Gray

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For Nimitz Girls Track & Field Head Coach Jarryd Gray, the sport is about more than just winning races -- it's about creating opportunities.

As a former collegiate athlete himself, Gray understands firsthand how track can open doors, and his mission is to instill that same mindset in his athletes.

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