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FEATURE: Nicholson heading to Colorado School of Mines

Joshua Koch
Jan 12, 2021

Finn Nicholson's journey is one that he wouldn't change.

The Second Baptist School senior spent the first three years of high school at newly opened Bridgeland High School prior to making a move.

It was at Second Baptist School where Nicholson '21 finished his prep career this past fall, passing for 1,353 yards and 21 touchdowns, leading the Eagles back to the state semifinals.

"It was a unique journey, but I'm glad it went the way it did," Nicholson said. "I wouldn't change a thing. I'm blessed to be able to attend Second Baptist School, and I'm so thankful they accepted me into their community."


Making a drastic change, such as moving high schools prior to your senior year, can be a lot for any kid to go through. New friends. New teammates. New coaches and teachers.

But Second Baptist School made that transition a smooth one for Nicholson.

"It was everything I ever hoped for," Nicholson said about how special it was playing for Second Baptist School. "I wanted an opportunity to play football at a high level my senior year, and Second Baptist gave me that and so much more. SBS is a great school with an amazing community, and I'm so blessed that I ended up being a part of it. My only wish is that I had been here all four years."


The Touchdown Club of Houston Offensive Player of the Year Finalist will also get an opportunity to play at the next level.

Recently, Nicholson verbally committed to the Colorado School of Mines.

"I took a visit up there for the summer and loved every bit of it," Nicholson said. "The town, school and facilities are top notch. I can see Golden being my home for the next four years, and I'm very excited."

Nicholson is not only excited about the prospects of playing college football but also about attending one of the best engineering schools in the country.

Blessed to say I am COMMITTED to Colorado School of Mines! Thank you to my family and Second Baptist. #HelluvaEngineer⚒ pic.twitter.com/2TuFGMq5cj
— Finn Nicholson (@finn1nicholson) December 26, 2020

"I'm still undecided as of right now, but I'm leaning towards Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science," Nicholson said. "Whatever I choose, I know it will be the right decision, and I know Mines is the best place to do it. I know that with my Mines degree, I will get a job that I enjoy that can provide for me and my family."

Before the interview was over, the final question to Nicholson was, what was your favorite memory playing high school football?

The team captain didn't respond with a notable win or replaying a game where he had a statistical gem.

Instead, he talked about his teammates and school.

"It's very hard to pick one thing that stands out, but my favorite memory of high school football is my senior year," he said. "I could not have asked for a better group of guys or a better school at which to spend my last year."

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Matthew Ogle
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The stars of 2025-26 Second Baptist School Football

Jamey Wright (VYPE)

Coming off an impressive 11-3 campaign that ended just shy of a TAPPS-5A state title, Second Baptist gears up for their newest campaign with unfinished business and a veteran-heavy roster that’s hungry for more.

Now in his third year as head coach, Beck Brydon continues to guide a program that has become a consistent contender through each passing season. The Eagles steamrolled through the playoffs last fall, notching decisive wins over St. Joseph (42-7), St. Joseph Academy (29-10), and rival Fort Bend Christian Academy (35-16) before falling to All Saints Episcopal in the championship.

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Matthew Ogle
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The stars of 2025-26 St. Thomas Football

Doug Brown (VYPE)

After a postseason surge that carried them to the TAPPS-6A State Semifinals, the St. Thomas Eagles enter the 2025 season with momentum – and a new head coach at the helm.

Raymond Davis, formerly the team’s assistant and defensive coordinator, steps into the lead role following Rich McGuire’s departure to Southeastern Oklahoma State. The Eagles finished 7-6 in 2024, highlighted by playoff wins over Trinity Christian (31-19) and St. Michael’s (21-7) before falling to powerhouse Liberty Christian-Argyle in the title game. Now, with a seasoned core returning on both sides of the ball, St. Thomas looks poised for another shot at the division crown.

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PRIVATE SCHOOL RANKINGS: No. 3 The Kinkaid School Falcons

Matthew Ogle
13 Aug, 2025

The stars of 2025-26 Kinkaid Football

Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)

The target is on their back – and The Kinkaid School wouldn’t have it any other way. After steamrolling through a 10-1 season and capturing the SPC-4A Championship with a 49-10 win over Episcopal, the Falcons are back this fall with the usual expectations and a reloaded roster.

Their only stumble came in an early exhibition loss to eventual UIL 3A-DII state champion Gunter. From there, coach Nathan Larned and co. never faced defeat again and quickly proved themselves as one of the top private school programs in Texas.

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