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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.
Donovan Green is signed with Texas A&M
PLAYMAKERS powered by UTMB Health (4/19/22)
As the 2021-22 school year wraps up. VYPE takes a look back at the year that was.
In this installment of Playmakers, powered by UTMB Health, where we will head down south and recognize of Galveston and Brazoria County's best athletes of the fall.
Reaghan Thompson, Clear Creek

The Clear Creek Wildcats reached the Regional Quarters of the UIL volleyball postseason led by District 24-6A co-MVP Reaghan Thompson. She also starred in soccer during her high school career. Thompson will play her college ball at Northwestern State after leaving a tremendous legacy at Creek.
Izeal Jones, Pearland

One of the biggest surprises last fall was the emergence of Izeal Jones of Pearland. Jones did it all for the Oilers, as the team’s top receiver and talented defensive back. He will be playing his college ball at the University of Texas-Permian Basin. He also ran track over the years for the Oilers.
Noah Thomas, Clear Springs

One of the best dual-sport athletes in south Houston is Noah Thomas. At 6-foot-5, Thomas could out-leap everyone on the football field and was named a District 24-6A first teamer. He was also his team’s leading scorer on the basketball court. He will play his college ball at Texas A&M on the football field, where he can stretch the field of coach Jimbo Fisher.
Kamryn Scroggins, Dawson

The Dawson volleyball team reached the Regional Semis, won District 23-6A and went 41-5 on the season. What a year. The MVP of the District was Kamryn Scroggins, who is the Eagles’ all-time leader in assists and aces. She signed with the University of New Orleans. He tallied over 1,000 assists this season and was named to the All-State team.
Donovan Green, Dickinson

Talk about legacies. Donovan Green was a dominant force for the Gators as a hybrid tight-end/receiver. Green was named the District 24-6A MVP and takes his game to Texas A&M. He also played in the post for the basketball team during his tenure at Dickinson.
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