Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz

Send us Fan Mail This is episode 109 and it is a special one because we’re shining the spotlight on a fast growing program that’s changing the game for girls all across Texas the Houston Texans Girls Flag Football Program. In this episode Host Taylor Arenz talks with Brett Stewart Director of Youth Football Development.  Mr. Stewart fill Taylor in all the details of the Houston Texans Girls Flag F...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Texas HS Football podcast Episode 108 Host Taylor Arenz talks with Coach Raymond Davis, the new head football coach at St. Thomas High School in Houston.  After nearly a decade coaching at St Thomas Coach Davis is stepping up from defensive coordinator to the top job, and he’s bringing passion, leadership, and a deep love for the program with him. Taylor and Coach...

Send us Fan Mail It is Episode 107 and we are heading to Mustang country, where there's a new era kicking off in Grapevine. After a tough 2024 season, the Mustangs are ready for a reset—and leading the charge is newly hired head coach Ryan Smith. From lighting up scoreboards in college ball to building culture at every stop he’s made, Coach Smith brings a fresh energy and a whole lot of passi...

Send us Fan Mail Texas HS football podcast Draft 2025 Edition!  In this episode, Host Taylor Arenz is joined by Tra Fluellen, a proud Texas high school football alum whose journey from small-town standout to NFL CB with the New Orleans Saints is nothing short of inspiring. From his Friday night lights days in Gilmer and later at Tyler Lee, to making noise at Middle Tennessee State, to battling thr...

Send us Fan Mail Texas high school football fans! Welcome to episode 105!  This is a good one! This episode we are diving into a brand-new era for the Memorial Houston Mustangs. Host Taylor Arenz is joined by the new head football coach and campus athletic director, Coach Brooks Haack. Coach Haack is stepping into some big shoes, taking over for Coach Gary Koch, who led the program for an incredib...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the kick off of Season 4 of the Texas High School Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz.  With just 20 weeks till the kick off of the 2025 season it is time to start the countdown!  This week host Taylor Arenz talked with former NFL defensive lineman and newly named head coach of Bishop Dunne Catholic School, Kerry Hyder Jr. From his standout days at Austin LBJ High School...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode!  Episode 103 Host Taylor Arenz is talking six-man football greatness with one of the best in the business. Head Coach Mike Reed.  He’s the head coach of the Back-to-Back State Champion Gordon Longhorn, leader of a 30-game winning streak, and fresh off a 70-24 mercy-rule title win that left no doubt who runs the state in 1A football. His team scored...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz where Host Taylor Arenz. In this episode, host Taylor Arenz talks with a coach who has built one of the most dominant programs in Texas high school football! Gunter High School Head Coach Jake Fieszel! Fresh off leading the Tigers to a 3-peat state championship, Coach Fieszel shares what it takes to build and sustain a cha...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz where Host Taylor Arenz dives deep into the stories, rivalries, and unforgettable moments that make high school football in Texas legendary!   Episode 101 we are sitting down with Coach Matt Schobel, the man who just led Columbus to its first-ever state championship! But his connection to Columbus football goes way beyond...

Send us Fan Mail It is the Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz 100th Episode and she couldn’t be more excited and proud to hit this milestone. Back in the summer of 2022, Host Taylor Arenz started this podcast with a simple goal: to shine a spotlight on the incredible athletes and coaches that make Texas high school football so special. Her very first interview was with five-star defensive...

Send us Fan Mail This week on Episode 99 of the Texas HS football podcast Host Taylor Arenz had the opportunity to talk with Houston Christian High School head coach A.J. Eisenman whose team had their dreams come true when they  claimed their first ever SPC Football State Title this season.  You will love getting to learn all about the Houston Christian football program and their championship seas...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast! This week host Taylor Arenz talks to a true Texas high school football legend Dallas Christian Head Coach Mike Wheeler.  For 33 years, Coach Wheeler has led the Chargers, turning Dallas Christian into a TAPPS powerhouse. This past season, he guided his team to their fourth consecutive TAPPS Division III state championship, cementing his in...

Send us Fan Mail Texas High School Football Fans Episode 97 is a good one!  Football season might be over, but let’s be real—does it ever really stop? With spring football and 7-on-7 on the horizon, the grind never ends! This week, I had the privilege of sitting down with a Texas high school football legend—Celina Bobcats head coach Bill Elliott. Fresh off an incredible 16-0 season and a 4A Divisi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 96: Muenster’s Championship Run with Coach Brady Carney The Friday night lights may have dimmed, but the echoes of an unforgettable season still resonate. In this episode, Muenster head coach Brady Carney joins us to break down the Hornets’ thrilling 36-29 victory over the Shiner Comanches in the Class 2A Division II state championship. Coach Carney reflects on the journey...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 95: Inside Vandegrift’s Championship Journey with Coach Drew Sanders This week, I sat down with Vandegrift head coach Drew Sanders, the leader behind the 6A Division II State Champion Vipers. We dive into Vandegrift’s championship journey, Coach Sanders’ approach to building a winning culture, and the relentless hard work that made it all possible. Whether you're a di...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome, Texas high school football fans, to Episode 94!  It’s been a chilly week across the Lone Star State, with school closures affecting many teams, including Smithson Valley. But that didn’t stop me from catching up with Coach Larry Hill from the comfort of his home office! In this episode, we dive into Smithson Valley’s incredible journey to the 5A D2 State Championship, exp...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, Texas football fans! Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday season. When we wrapped up our last episode in 2024, I was headed straight to the state championships—12 games in 4 days! What an unforgettable week it was, and now 12 new champions have cemented their places in Texas high school football history! Now, we shift gears as we kick off the count...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome, Texas High School football fans, to the Texas HS Football Podcast  I’m your host, Taylor Arenz, bringing you an early drop this week for the final week of the 2024 Texas High School Football Season— State Championship Week! Over four incredible days, 24 teams will descend upon AT&T Stadium for the chance to claim the ultimate prize: a Texas High School Football State...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast, your go-to source for all the playoff action, hosted by Taylor Arenz. It’s Week 5 of the playoffs—the semifinals—and we’re down to the final four teams in each division, with two teams set to punch their tickets to AT&T Stadium! The 1A 6-man state championship teams are now confirmed! In 1A D2, it will be Jayton vs. Oakwood, and in 1A...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast, your go-to source for all the playoff action, hosted by Taylor Arenz. It’s Week 4 of the playoffs—the quarterfinal round—and this week is packed with some huge rematches across the state! Twelve games in this round are repeat matchups from earlier this year, many of which were wild regular-season battles. With even bigger stakes now, this...

Send us Fan Mail Happy Thanksgiving, Texas high school football fans! Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast, your go-to source for all the playoff action, hosted by Taylor Arenz. It’s Week 3 of the playoffs—the regional round—and we’re celebrating the incredible teams still practicing and playing football this Thanksgiving. If you’re on the field this week, that’s something to be truly thankful...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast, your ultimate source for all things Texas high school football! I'm your host, Taylor Arenz, here to bring you the most exciting highlights, stories, and interviews as we dive into the high-stakes action of the playoffs. In this episode, we recap the thrills of Bi-District Week and preview the Area Round. First up, we relive the histo...

Send us Fan Mail The Texas high school football playoffs are here! After 11 weeks of regular-season games, the season has wrapped up, and now teams head to the playoffs where it's win or go home. This is the most exciting time of the season, and this week, host Taylor Arenz talks with two star defensive ends who will make a significant impact in the playoffs! First up is Baylor Bear commit Ka...

Send us Fan Mail It’s Week 11 of the Texas high school football season, marking the last week of regular-season games for 2024! This week, host Taylor Arenz talks to two athletes who are big playmakers for their teams. First up is Greg Gibson, an athlete from the West Mesquite Wranglers. Greg plays on both sides of the ball and on special teams, making significant contributions in their 20-13 win...

Send us Fan Mail Week 10 of the Texas HS Football Podcast is a quarterback episode! This week Host Taylor Arenz spoke with three quarterbacks that led their teams to victory in huge rivalry games in Week 9. You will enjoy getting to know these star quarterbacks and hearing about their teams and the big rivalry wins! First up, Anakin Torres is the senior quarterback leading the El Paso Austin High...