KINGS OF THE NORTH: No. 4 Klein Oak Has Something Special Brewing in Region II
No. 4 — Klein Oak Panthers
The throne as Kings of the North belongs to Klein Oak — and the Panthers have no intention of surrendering it.
Under head coach Joshua Ervin, Klein Oak has established itself among Greater Houston's elite, coming off a dominant 33-4 season that featured a perfect 16-0 district record and a trip to the third round of the postseason.
However, the Panthers have their sights set on far more than another district crown.
Standouts Tyrie Wooten Jr., Marcus Epps and Owen Denton are back in the fold, providing a veteran nucleus with the experience to elevate Klein Oak's championship aspirations. Meanwhile, Jerron Neely and Zayden Outlaw are primed for expanded responsibilities in 2026-27, further reinforcing an already formidable lineup.
The pieces are certainly in place for the Panthers to maintain their reign atop the district hierarchy. But the greater challenge lies beyond familiar territory.
Can Ervin's squad navigate the gauntlet of Region II powers and turn its regular-season dominance into a legitimate push for the state title?