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WRECK 'EM: Langham Creek’s Jhaydn Nelson locks in with Red Raiders
Last week, Class of 2027 Langham Creek four-star linebacker Jhadyn Nelson announced his commitment to Texas Tech.
Nelson was one of the hottest recruits in Houston this offseason as he picked up 23 offers from many big time Power Four schools across the country before ultimately deciding to commit to the Red Raiders.
For the four-star linebacker the decision came down to one thing… family.
“Texas Tech was the first school to offer me and see my potential early on,” Nelson said on his commitment. “Later on down the line the coaching staff and I built a really strong connection, but that wasn’t made me want to commit. What made me want to commit was the fact that I get to play with my big brother in college. I got to play with my brother in high school for two years and now I’ll be able to play with him in college. That is huge because I’m a big family guy so that was the icing on the cake.”
Texas Tech is coming off a big season making the College Football Playoff and one of the biggest reasons was the defense led by Butkus award winner LB Jacob Rodriguez.
Seeing the type of year Rodriguez had and playing the same position, Nelson knows defensive coordinator Shiel Wood can develop him into one of the best linebacker in the country.
“Coach Wood has only been there for a year and the numbers literally prove he is one of the best defensive coordinators and linebacker coaches in the country,” he said. “He helped Jacob Rodriguez have the season he did in one year, winning the Butkus Award and potential first round draft pick so I know he can do that with me.”
Now with his commitment out of the way, Nelson is ready to focus in on his senior year.
“Knowing where I’m going already is like a weight lifted off my shoulders,” Nelson said. “I’m looking forward to perfecting my craft at outside linebacker, working on my skills at Edge with pass rushing and also at inside linebacker.”
Nelson mentioned still plans on taking his official visits that he has scheduled but remains a hundred percent locked in with Texas Tech.
Watch out for Langham Creek and Nelson next fall as they try and reach the playoffs in 2026.
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No. 10 -- Langham Creek Lobos
Langham Creek returns fresh off a spring that saw the Lobos post a 27–7 record, cruise to an undefeated District 16-6A title, and claw their way three rounds into the postseason, where their momentum was unfortunately thwarted in the Regional Semifinals by state runner-up Forney.
Looking to carry over that propulsion, LCHS boasts an exceedingly balanced batting order, making them among the most dangerous squads in Region II.

North Carolina commit Mia Martinez headlines the unit, aiming to build on a sophomore season in which she posted a team-high batting average just under .500, drove in 35 runs, and blasted eight balls over the fence — production that earned her first-team all-district recognition. Fellow junior Kassidy Martinez committed to UT-Arlington, also secured a first-team nod after going .451 at-bat, driving in 32 runs, and scoring 42 more — another team high for the Lobos.
Head coach Michele Biffle will also lean heavily on a veteran senior class, led by first-team honoree Sydney Foster at first base, second-team all-district outfielders Rebekah Foster and Gabriela Brookshire (Kilgore JC), and district honorable mention Avery Smith (RHP), who steps into a featured role in the circle following the graduation of 16-6A MVP Karli Challburg (Delaware).
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