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Former El Campo star Rueben Owens could steal the show for Aggies at Tax Act Texas Bowl
Former Texas HS Stars Plan To Show Out In Tax Act Texas Bowl
The 2023 Tax Act Texas Bowl kicks off Wednesday at 8 pm at NRG Stadium on ESPN as Texas A&M faces off against No. 20 Oklahoma State.
The game has an old Southwest Conference feel as dozens of Texas High School stars will headline the end of year contest for the pair of programs.
Leading up to the game, Texas A&M has been in the headlines as Duke coach Mike Elko has taken over the Aggie program. Elijah Robinson will serve as the interim coach for Texas A&M, before taking his new defensive coordinator job at Syracuse University.
The portal has also been a huge storyline leading up to the game. The Aggies have had 18 players from this season’s roster enter the portal since September. Oklahoma State has eight athletes in the portal to date.
One of the most tenured coaches in college football is Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy, who enters his 19th bowl game. Gundy has been a constant for the Cowboys having also played QB for the Pokes.
The state of Texas will be well represented in the game.
The most prolific is Oklahoma State’s Ollie Gordon III from Euless Trinity High School. The sophomore rushed for over 1,600 yards and 20 touchdowns and won the Doak Walker Award – given to the top RB in college football. QB Alan Bowman of Grapevine High, threw for over 3,000 yards and 15 scores.
Katy’s Cole Birmingham, Austin Kawecki of Frisco Lebanon Trail and Argyle’s Preston Wilson anchor the OL, while SA Roosevelt’s Rashod Owens was the team’s leading WR.
On defense, DBs Cam Smith (Braswell High) and Korie Black (Waco Connally) patrol the secondary, while Kody Walterscheid of Muenster and Nickolas Martin of Pleasant Grove anchors the front seven.
For the Aggies, Noah Thomas of Clear Springs will be heavily featured with the departures, while Rueben Owens of El Campo could have a break-out bowl game as a freshman. Katy Taylor’s Bryce Foster and Max Wright start up front at OL and TE. Layden Robinson of Manvel also stars on the OL. Brothers Dametrious Crownover and Earnest Crownover of Grandview High will also have their names called on the broadcast.
The defense is loaded with Texans. Albert Regis of LaPorte High and DJ Hicks of Paetow will lead the way up front. Shemar Turner of DeSoto and Katy’s Malick Sylla come off the edge. Taurean York of Temple had a massive season as a freshman this season. The secondary is led by Jayvon Thomas of South Oak Cliff, Bryce Anderson of Beaumont Westbrook and Shiner’s Dalton Brooks. The Woodlands’ Martrell Harris could get some snaps.
Stay tuned as some of Texas' finest show out Wednesday night back in the Lone Star State.
North Shore's Kris Ross
The All-VYPE Defensive Teams presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
What a big year it was for Houston-area public school football as North Shore and Paetow won their respective UIL Classifications.
Katy reached the State Semis along with Tomball and Crosby. A team is make of stars and here are the All-VYPE Defensive Teams of the Year presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.
DEFENSIVE MVP (WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AS PART OF THE VYPE AWARDS presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedic and Sports Medicine.)
FINALISTS
Kris Ross, North Shore
Gerrod Henderson, Spring
Ty Kana, Katy
DEFENSIVE LINE
First-Team
Gerrod Henderson, Spring
AJ Holmes, Westfield
Kris Ross, North Shore
Malick Sylla, Katy
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Second-Team
Eti-ini Bassey, Tompkins
Jacoby Brass, North Shore
McCoy Casey, Crosby
Taurean Crawford, Elkins
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Honorable Mention
Jarra Anderson, Cy Park
Isaiah Bogerty, Stafford
Tyler Cooper, Crosby
JP Deeter, Manvel
Nathan Earle, Bridgeland
Jamall Lindsey, Morton Ranch
Jayden Madkins, Shadow Creek
Chibby Nwajuaku, Cy Ranch
David Oke, Hastings
Jeffrey Patton, Jersey Village
John Podowski, The Woodlands
Ashton Porter, Cypress Ranch
Matthew Reyes, Friendswood
Luke Roaten, Tomball
Ronald Wilson, North Shore
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LINEBACKERS
First-Team
Kent Battle, North Shore
Martrell Harris, The Woodlands
Ty Kana, Katy
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Second-Team
Justin Medlock, Manvel
Bra’lon Jones, Spring
Leslie Williams, Montgomery
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Honorable Mention
Bruce Bauer, Memorial
Gavin Guthrie, Alvin
Keegan Handal, Tomball
Cooper King, Stratford
Trelan Nelson, Cypress Ranch
Dylan Rogers, Cy Woods
Bryce Shaink, Tompkins
Braylan Shelby, Friendswood
Hunter Warren, Cy-Fair
Joseph White, Cy Ranch
Josh Wright, Clear Falls
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DEFENSIVE BACKS
First-Team
Denver Harris, North Shore
Julian Humphrey, Clear Lake
Dejuan Lewis, Shadow Creek
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Second-Team
Caleb Flagg, North Shore
Dylan Dixson, Pearland
Jake Schaper, Deer Park
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Honorable Mention
Jayven Anderson, North Shore
Jacoby Davis, North Shore
Raymond Davis, Cy Park
Maurice Evans, Jersey Village
Graham Gillespie, Bridgeland
Dantonion Hackworth, Bush
Lamond Henry, Cy-Fair
Nick Hudson, Shadow Creek
Kobe Jones, Lamar
Kameren Kirkwood, Crosby
Hamilton Martin, Katy
Fordham Parks, Cinco Ranch
Marcus Scott, Conroe
Joshua Wiggins, Klein Oak
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