This past week the Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles took on the Second Baptist School Eagles on the Gridiron on Friday!
Check out the highlights from the game below!
This past week the Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles took on the Second Baptist School Eagles on the Gridiron on Friday!
Check out the highlights from the game below!
The stars of 2025-26 St. Thomas Football
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.
Defensively, senior edge rusher Obinna Umeh headlines the unit after earning first-team, all-state honors. A recent Duke-commit, Umeh (58 tackles, 19 TFL, 5.5 sacks) brings elite athleticism and pass-rushing ability, paired with critical instincts. He’s joined by fellow seniors Liam McCarthy (125 tackles, 27 TFL) and Max Moore, forming a disruptive linebacking corps that gives St. Thomas a disciplined identity.
St. Thomas Sr. OLB/DE Obinna UmehDoug Brown (VYPE)
On offense, Nate Tidwell (Sr. WR) returns as a top playmaker after a 1,000-yard receiving season, while senior Javaughn Waldron adds versatility out of the backfield, having led the team with 11 combined scores a year ago. Junior quarterback Pierce Jacobson, who split snaps last year, is expected to take over full-time duties and could thrive with more opportunities.
Another notable target for Jacobson to utilize is senior second-teamer Derek Stevenson (566 yards, 6 TDs). Meanwhile, anchoring the line will be center Alexander Pompilus, also entering his senior year. Special teams remain in good hands – or good feet, rather – with Michael Taylor II, a second-team, all-state kicker who brings consistency and range.
With Davis being provided with such continuity to the program and a proven core returning, the Eagles will be eager to take the next step – and this time, finish the job.
The stars of 2025-26 Kinkaid Football
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.
While the departure of All-SPC quarterback David Capobianco leaves a void under center, junior running back Wayne Shanks Jr. is more than capable of leading the offense. The explosive, do-it-all back posted nearly 1,900 total yards from scrimmage with 27 touchdowns in 2024, drawing scholarship offers from Ohio State, Florida, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, and others. His presence alone keeps Kinkaid's attack dangerous.
Kinkaid Jr. RB Wayne Shanks Jr.Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
In the passing game, senior receivers Alexander Donnelly and Peter Liuzzi bring experience, dependable hands, and the ability to stretch defenses – giving the Falcons balance and options no matter who takes over at quarterback.
Moving over to defense, Kinkaid returns senior safety Caleb Pitts, edge rusher Odell Winn III, and junior linebacker Thomas Smith, a trio expected to set the tone physically.
Some of the stars of 2025-26 TWCA Football
Following a brief hiccup in 2023, when they finished 3-8, The Woodlands Christian Academy flipped the script in dramatic fashion just a year ago – concluding with an overall record of 8-4 and advancing to the TAPPS-5A Regional Round. Given the strong mix of talent the team has coming back, the Warriors appear primed to continue their upward trend in 2025.
The primary catalyst is senior QB Santiago Fernandez (Army-commit), a second-team, all-state selection who fueled the team’s resurgence. By season’s end, Fernandez had thrown for nearly 2,500 yards and 29 touchdowns, while adding 1,353 rushing yards and 13 scores on the ground – making him one of the most dynamic dual-threats in the state.
TWCA Sr. QB Santiago FernandezJamey Wright (VYPE)
Sophomore Baron Meacham is expected to take on a much larger role in the offense, contributing both as a running back and slot receiver. Junior wideout Julio Fernandez and senior lineman Hayden Bennett return as steady producers on a unit that won’t lack firepower.
On defense, senior lineman Prince Holiday (75 tackles, 18 TFL, 8 sacks) anchors the front after a first-team, all-state season. Fellow senior Brayden Hinote (second-team, all-state) a versatile defensive back and offensive threat, brings leadership and playmaking ability. Blake Hollas, Owen Thornberry, and Joey Orr round out a group filled with experience.
Replacing stars like Beau Ellis and Grayson Boeker won’t be an easy task for head coach Kolby Hull – but with this core, TWCA is built to compete.
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