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KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON: Daulton commands a TWHS corps that has championship aspirations
04 Aug, 2025
The Woodlands Senior QB Jack Daulton
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For Jack Daulton, this season at The Woodlands isn’t just the final chapter of a high school career – it’s the culmination of a commitment that began years ago.
With a future at TCU already secured, the senior signal-caller is focused on delivering something even more meaningful before he graduates: a playoff run that breaks through the ceiling.
Daulton, a dual-threat weapon under center, earned first-team, all-district honors in 2024 after throwing for over 1,300 yards and 18 touchdowns, while rushing for another 1,142 yards and 18 scores. His dynamic play helped propel the Highlanders to an 11-2 record and a trip to the 6A-D1 Regional Semifinals, where they ultimately fell to powerhouse Duncanville.
Now in the final stretch of his high school career, the 6-foot-2 standout is embracing the responsibility that comes with leadership.
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“We’ve really been dedicating ourselves a lot throughout the offseason,” he said. “From the early morning workouts to 7-on-7, it takes a certain amount of commitment to achieve what we’re looking for. As seniors, it’s up to us to set an example, and I feel that it’s been a productive summer.”
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While The Woodlands hasn’t reached a State Final since 2016, the team’s recent momentum – paired with Daulton’s continued rise – has positioned the Highlanders to make another serious run in 2025.
As for what comes next, Daulton committed to TCU in February – a decision driven largely by a strong early connection with the Horned Frogs' staff.
“The biggest appeal to me was easily the coaching that’s been built up there,” Daulton said. “Coach [Kendal] Briles was the first guy to spot me out of the crowd during camps and workouts. I’m really excited to keep building that relationship with him and Coach [Sonny] Dykes – and hopefully become the best version of myself possible.”
Daulton’s game blends poise with mobility – a style that continues to define the next wave of quarterbacks at the college and pro levels. That balance, he says, has been a long-term focus.
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“Above all else, I think I’ve gradually refined my pocket presence,” he said. “Sometimes I rely on my legs a little too much, so it’s taken some work to become calmer in those situations.”
When asked who shaped his approach to the position, Daulton names both icons and modern stars.
“As a Patriots fan, it’s only natural that I look up to Tom Brady. He’s been my guy since I was a kid,” he said. “But since running and being mobile has become such a big part of my game, I think Jayden Daniels is a great example of the type of quarterback that programs are leaning toward now. His Heisman year at LSU was something else.”
There’s still one more season to write before Daulton heads to Fort Worth – and if his growth continues on its current trajectory, he just might help The Woodlands finish what it started.
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Four-Star Randle RB Landen Williams-Callis
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The spotlight came fast for Landen Williams-Callis. From a state title, two MVP awards, and a growing list of Division I offers – all before the start of his junior year.
But while the football world scrambled to learn his name, Williams-Callis never stopped being the same player Randle High has always known: dependable, driven, and dialed in.
“We aren’t going to let all the praise and accolades from last year get to our heads,” he said. “It’s back to work for us, and we won’t let any of the noise from the outside keep us from making another run to State.”
That kind of focus has defined both Williams-Callis and the Lions, who completed a perfect 16-0 campaign in 2024 – capped by a thrilling 38-35 win over South Oak Cliff to claim the school’s first-ever UIL State Championship. It was a crowning moment not only for the team, but for head coach Brian Randle, whose father, Dr. Thomas E. Randle, is the school’s namesake.
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“It was unbelievable,” Williams-Callis said of the title win. “Honestly, it didn’t feel like we had won it at that moment. But once everything settled down for a second, we could all take it in and appreciate what we had done. I’ll never forget the celebration we had at the Airbnb afterwards.”
Williams-Callis was named the UIL 5A-DII State Offensive MVP and earned his second straight District MVP nod. With nearly 2,400 yards of total offense and 45 scores to his name, he was unquestionably the engine behind the Lions’ historic season – and remains at the heart of a program looking to do it all over again.
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The four-star recruit already holds offers from some of college football’s elite – Ohio State, Georgia, Oregon, Texas, and Notre Dame among them. But for now, the junior star is taking it in stride.
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“I do my best to not take it for granted,” he said. “Of course, I’ve been enjoying all the attention, but I make sure that it doesn’t interfere with who I am and what my goals are. I don’t let it stress me out because I still have plenty of time before I make a decision.”
That level-headed approach didn’t happen by accident. It was shaped by faith and by family – both of which Williams-Callis credits for keeping him grounded.
“I’m a big family guy, so I can shout out just about everyone,” he said. “From my parents, to my cousins – James and Jacquizz Rodgers (former NFL RB) – and my grandma, whose name I got tattooed on my arm after she passed away. Of course, I know that God will get me through anything. I’ve been blessed, so I know that I can always call on Him to be there for me.”
Given that there are two years of eligibility still ahead and a legacy already in motion, Williams-Callis isn’t chasing noise. He’s chasing greatness – one carry, one season, one title at a time.
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Westfield has been a perennial power in Houston. The Mustangs enter year two of the Desmar Black-era. Westfield went 8-3 last year and reached the Bi-District round. The Mustangs return 13 starters including Texas Tech-commit Demarcus Marks at defensive end. University of New Mexico-commit Sebastian Dawkins returns on the offensive line. Offensive Newcomer of the Year Demonte Ford returns at running back (855 yards, 7.7 yards per carry), while linebacker Davon Smith (70 tackles, 4 fumble recoveries, 2 sacks) also returns. Other key returners include WR Emmanuel Yancey (574 yards, 5 TD), CB Ashton Vasser (32 tackles, 2 INTs, 6 PBUs) and DL Jordin Jones (42 tackles, 4 sacks, 13 QBHs).
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Aldine Davis went 6-4 a year ago and Kelvin Chatham returns 15 starters to his team. The Falcons made the playoffs for the first time since 2018 and look to make it back-to-back trips in 2025. Key returners include Caedyn Daughtry (1st Team All District), Kayden Gilbert (1st Team All District), McKinley Blackshire and Nicholas Tramble. Keys to success for Chatham’s crew include focusing on the details, communicating with a purpose and embracing the boredom of consistency.
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Spring won five-straight district contests after an 0-2 start in 2024 to make the playoffs. The Lions reached the Bi-District round. Spring will have a new coach at the helm in 2025 as it seeks a third-straight playoff appearance. First-team, all-district QB Ahran Ogbor is back after passing for 486 yards and rushing for 684 yards and a combined 14 scores. Second-team receiver Kevin Davis is also back after more than 300 receiving yards. Defensively, DT Jonah Espinosa is back after a first-team, all-district performance (36 tackles, 1 sack).
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Aldine Nimitz enters year four under Cornelius Harmon at the helm. The Cougars are coming off a 7-4 season and return 15 starters, with nine of those on the offensive side of the ball. Nimitz reached the Bi-District Round. Offensive MVP Albert Brown returns at quarterback for Nimitz. All-District selections DB Jaylon Jackson (1st team), WR Malachi Augustus (2nd team), OL SIncere Williams (2nd team), WR Kaden Phillips (2nd team) and CB Jevohn Hicks (2nd team).
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Dekaney went 4-6 a year ago and was just on the outside of the playoff picture. Defensive Newcomer of the Year Corday Sherman is back after registering 24 tackles and a team-leading three interceptions in his freshman campaign. Sherman also had 11 pass deflections. Offensively, dual-threat QB David Edmondson will be one to watch after he passed for 1,105 yards and rushed for another 503 yards and a combined 15 scores in 2024. Second-team, all-district back Christopher Chizer (310 yards, 5 TDs) also returns on offense. Other key returners include Axel Flores (Center), Samaritan Cunningham, Var’quan Green and Javien Bedford. Dekaney was young a year ago, watch out for the Wildcats in 2025.
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Eisenhower will be under new leadership in 2025 as Padriac McGinnis takes over the program. McGinnis was last head coach of a program when he led Fort Bend Hightower from 2012-2018, which included five trips to the playoffs. The Eagles return second-team, all-district running back Elijah Dixon, who had 10 touchdowns after converting to running back. Dixon possesses breakaway speed clocking a 4.4-40-yard dash and is a patient runner, allowing the blocks to develop downfield. OL Terazon Eaden will clear the way for Dixon after being named second-team, all-district a year ago.
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Aldine MacArthur went 2-8 overall a year ago and enters the second season under Blake Ware at the helm. Second-team, all-district QB Lance Nero is back after passing for 1,029 yards and rushing for another 533 yards and a combined 15 scores. Also set to return is second-team, all-district OL Kellyn Husband. The Generals will try and push their way into the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
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Aldine went 2-8 in the 2024 season and went winless in district play. The Mustangs return five starters as they eye their first playoff berth since 2014 entering this season. The Mustangs return LB Matthew Salazar (32 tackles, 1.5 sacks), DL Esteban Jaramillo (9 tackles, 1 sack) and OL Francisco Calidonio.
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