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RANKINGS
Jermaine Bishop Jr. of Willis
THE RANKINGS: Bishop check-mates The Woodlands; Randle dominates
It was a lighter weekend across the Houston area as several districts enjoyed a bye before opening district play.
The headliner came in Willis’ 42-30 rivalry win over The Woodlands, where Texas Longhorn commit Jermaine Bishop Jr., showed off his full arsenal. Playing quarterback, running back, and even wideout, Bishop was a one-man highlight reel. And that’s before you even mention what he does on defense. The victory puts Willis firmly in the driver’s seat for the district title, with College Park looming in the weeks ahead.
Meanwhile, how about the Waller Bulldogs (3-1)? They stunned Top 10 Cypress Woods in a one-point thriller, a statement win that rockets Waller into the Top 25 rankings.
In Class 5A, the story was Randle’s dominant win over Fort Bend Marshall, sending a clear message to the rest of the state.
Be sure to check out our weekly “On My Whistle” Podcast on YouTube, where we break down all the weekend’s action and preview what’s coming next.
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THE RANKINGS
CLASS 6A
No. 1 Ridge Point Panthers
No. 2 Summer Creek Bulldogs
No. 3 Dickinson Gators
No. 4 Pearland Oilers
No. 5 North Shore Mustangs
No. 6 College Park Cavs
No. 7 Atascocita Eagles
No. 8 Klein Collins Tigers
No. 9 Klein Bearkats
No. 10 Bridgeland Bears
No. 11 Willis Wildkats
No. 12 Shadow Creek Sharks
No. 13 The Woodlands Highlanders
No. 14 Magnolia Bulldogs
No. 15 Cypress Springs Panthers
No. 16 Tomball Cougars
No. 17 Jordan Warriors
No. 18 Kingwood Mustangs
No. 19 Cy-Fair Bobcats
No. 20 Fort Bend Travis Tigers
No. 21 Cy Woods Wildcats
No. 22 CE King Panthers
No. 23 Memorial Mustangs
No. 24 Clear Springs Chargers
No. 25 Waller Bulldogs
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CLASS 5A
No. 1 Randle Lions
No. 2 Iowa Colony Pioneers
No. 3 Angleton Wilcats
No. 4 La Porte Bulldogs
No. 5 Dayton Broncos
No. 6 Barbers Hill Eagles
No. 7 Kempner Cougars
No. 8 Montgomery Bears
No. 9 Friendswood Mustangs
No. 10 Fort Bend Marshall Buffs
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PRIVATE SCHOOL RANKINGS
No. 1 TWCA Warriors
No. 2 John Cooper School
No. 3 Kinkaid Falcons
No. 4 St. Thomas Eagles
No. 5 Episcopal Knights
Wayne Shanks Jr. is that dude at Kinkaid
Shanks the "Next Big Thing" at Kinkaid
The running back position is back in the recruiting spotlight after taking a back seat the past few seasons.
The Kinkaid School’s Wayne Shanks Jr. is front and center after earning a VYPE Offensive Player of the Year nomination, leading the Falcons to an SPC Championship as a sophomore.
Shanks played for Cypress Woods his freshman year, earning the District 16-6A Newcomer of the Year title in 2023.
So, what’s next for the junior-to-be?
“I’m working on my stock and showcasing my talent to colleges across the country,” he said. “I’m figuring out which schools are most interested in me and what a good fit would be.
“My strength is my versatility. I’m not going to say I’m better at one thing than another... I’m good at multiple things. If we need a fourth-and-two, I’m going to get the first down. You can put me at receiver, and I can make someone miss and go score. I can also fill a hole and make a linebacker miss for a big play.”
With his already impressive resume, it’s no surprise that Shanks has pulled offers from the SEC, ACC, and Big 12, to name a few.
“I’ll be visiting Kansas, Houston, TCU, SMU, and Baylor starting next week,” he said. “I’m excited to see the campuses and meet the coaches. I’m continuing to build my relationships with Texas, Texas A&M, and LSU.”
Oklahoma and Florida State have also recently offered.
For now, he’s locked in on the purple and gold—the Kinkaid Falcons.
“The education here is great,” he said. “If I’m struggling with something, my teachers are here to help. It’s just more attention. The people are very caring and take care of you here at Kinkaid.
“From a football perspective, no one works harder than us—in the classroom, the weight room, or on the football field. The coaches push us and hold us to the gold standard.”
The school has an impressive football lineage, with LSU’s Josh Williams and Dillon Bell (Georgia) and Micah Bell (Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, Georgia) recently walking the halls.
Shanks is just the “next big thing” to come out of the prestigious private school inside the loop in H-Town.