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The stars of 2025-26 Kinkaid Football
PRIVATE SCHOOL RANKINGS: No. 3 The Kinkaid School Falcons
While the departure of All-SPC quarterback David Capobianco leaves a void under center, junior running back Wayne Shanks Jr. is more than capable of leading the offense. The explosive, do-it-all back posted nearly 1,900 total yards from scrimmage with 27 touchdowns in 2024, drawing scholarship offers from Ohio State, Florida, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, and others. His presence alone keeps Kinkaid's attack dangerous.
Kinkaid Jr. RB Wayne Shanks Jr.Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
In the passing game, senior receivers Alexander Donnelly and Peter Liuzzi bring experience, dependable hands, and the ability to stretch defenses – giving the Falcons balance and options no matter who takes over at quarterback.
Moving over to defense, Kinkaid returns senior safety Caleb Pitts, edge rusher Odell Winn III, and junior linebacker Thomas Smith, a trio expected to set the tone physically.
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The stars of 2025-26 Episcopal Football
PRIVATE SCHOOL RANKINGS: No. 5 Episcopal Knights
A standout on both the football field and wrestling mat, Morgan leverages that athletic crossover to his advantage, tallying 58 tackles – including four for loss – and one sack last season. He’s joined by fellow seniors Jake Campbell (59 tackles) and Travis Johnson II (30 tackles, 4 TFL), forming a battle-tested trio that sets the defensive tone. Milan Shultz adds experience and stability in the secondary at cornerback.
Episcopal Sr. LB Madden MorganDoug Brown (VYPE)
Offensively, Episcopal will have some retooling to do, but the group leans on the leadership of senior lineman Jackson Adams, a tough, two-way presence in the trenches, and wide receiver Tommy Hetherington, a reliable target in the passing game for incoming sophomore Donovan Warren (Bridgeland-transfer).
It always seems to be a coin flip between Episcopal and Kinkaid for the SPC crown. Come November, we’ll see which way it lands.