Week 8 of Texas high school football is in the books, and there were plenty of standout performers across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and North Texas.
We focus on some of the top players in this poll, which is in addition to the statewide High School on SI’s Texas Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week done by Bob Lundeberg.
Scroll down to read about standouts from games held Oct. 2-4 and cast your vote in the poll below.Â
Voting remains open until Monday, Oct. 27 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time). The winner will be announced in the following week’s post.
The previous winner was Prosper Neal from Rockwall-Heath. He won with 62.5% of the votes.
During a high-scoring win against North Forney, 56-55, the junior threw a touchdown pass to Carter Zahm that forged a tie, before a PAT won it in OT. Neal threw for 266 yards and 4 TDs and ran for 55 yards and 1 score.
The poll is below the write-ups on each athlete.
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Parker Almanza, Trophy Club Byron NelsonÂ
The Baylor pledge threw for a season-high 6 TDs and 361 yards. Also finished with 61 yards and a TD on the ground in a 48-26 win against Haslet V.R. Eaton.
Damarion Boozer, Dallas David W. CarterÂ
In a Saturday matinee game, the senior had 26 carries for 187 and scored 6 touchdowns in a 50-43 win over Dallas Justin F. Kimball High School.
Kaedyn Cobbs, Denton John H. Guyer
The two-way starter scored 3 times and finished with 23 carries for 245 yards in a 52-21 win for Guyer against Flower Mound Edward S. Marcus on Thursday.Â
Sukora Cooper, Dallas Oak Life CliffÂ
The freshman continues to put up big numbers, the latest a 42-35 win over Dallas James Madison on Thursday. He ran 22 times for 211 yards for 3 TDs and completed 12-for-27 passes for 210 yards and 2 more touchdowns.
Jeremiah Dauod, Allen
The senior accounted for 5 touchdowns in a 56-7 win over Plano West on Friday. He was 12-for-16 passing for 236 yards and 4 scors and ran for another for the Eagles.
Ben Ebeke, Dallas W.T. WhiteÂ
The senior went over the 1,000-yard mark on the season with a 5-TD, 278-yard effort on Thursday. The Longhorns beat Dallas Sunset, 51-7.
Davian Groce, Frisco Lone StarÂ
Agent 0 had 5 catches for 129 yards and 4 TDs to help the Rangers blast Sherman, 49-3, on Friday.
Jaxson Haire, Sulphur Springs
The senior entered Week 8 with 4 TDs on the season. In a 38-35 win against Paris, he ran 37 times for 204 yards and 5 TDs.
JT Harris, Euless Trinity
The Texas State pledge averaged 18 yards a carry in a 55-37 win against Keller on Friday. He had 15 carries for 270 yards and 4 TDs, part of the Trojans’ offensive attack that ran for 585 yards.
Jayden Hernandez, RichardsonÂ
The 6-foot target made the most of his three catches, finishing with 131 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 64-4 win over Richardson JJ Pearce on Friday in the Mimosa Bowl.
Trustin Holland, Fort Worth North Side
The Steeers beat Fort Worth Poly Tech, 54-26, on Friday. The senior ran 19 times for 226 yards and 4 TDs and also threw a touchdown.
Kiante Ingram, Fort Worth North CrowleyÂ
The Panthers throttled Weatherford, 70-7, on Friday. The junior had 10 carries for 176 yards and 4 touchdowns for North Crowley.
Carson James, Fort Worth Arlington Heights
The junior running back set new high marks in a 60-34 win over Fort Worth O.D. Wyatt. He ran for 249 yards on 35 carries and 5 touchdowns — all season superlatives for the Yellowjackets.
Matias Leon, Dallas Bishop LynchÂ
In a 55-3 win over Fort Worth Nolan on Friday, the senior completed 18 of 23 passes for 423 yards and 5 touchdowns.Â
Malaki Lockhart, Keller Fossil Ridge
Fossil Ridge came up short in OT on Friday, 49-42 against Denton. The quarterback was 27-for-33 for 284 yards and 3 scores. He carried the ball 19 times for 103 yards and 3 more touchdowns.
Terrance Lopez, DentonÂ
The Broncos won a high-scoring contest against Keller Fossil Ridge, 49-42 in OT. Lopez had 64 yards rushing and a TD, while completing 82% of his passes for 265 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Logan Lucero, Dallas Parish EpiscopalÂ
The freshman completed 11 of 16 passing attempts for 332 yards and 5 TDs. That helped his squad knock off defending state champion Argyle Liberty Christian, 56-28.
Jude Miles, Sunnyvale
The senior defensive tackle had 13 tackles and 4 tackles for loss as Sunnyvale beat Kemp, 77-0, on Friday.
Cam Newton, Prosper Walnut Grove
His touchdown run with 56 seconds helped cap a 21-point fourth quarter in a 45-38 win against Anna. Newton ran the ball 43 times for 141 yards and 4 TDs. He also added 11 catches for 105 yards.
Javian Osborne, ForneyÂ
The Notre Dame pledge ran for 204 yards on 33 carries and scored 4 times to help the Jackrabbits beat Rockwall, 48-47, on Friday.
Not gonna act like last night didn’t hurt… but give respect where it’s due. @osborne__era was as advertised and that team is solid🫡@CoachFleen @FootballForney pic.twitter.com/k71Qv4B5Yk
— Rockwall County Gameday (@ROCOgameday) October 18, 2025
Isaiah Quinones, Saginaw
The nickelback had 8 tackles and his one interception was returned for a touchdown in a 41-38 win against Fort Worth F.L. Paschal on Thursday.Â
Austin Reeves, GranburyÂ
The Pirates came up short against North Richland Hills Richland, 63-40, on Friday. The 6-foot-4 senior completed 26 of 43 passes for 353 yards and 6 touchdowns in the game.
Vudrico Roberson, HaltomÂ
Haltom picked up a 45-38 win against Arlington James Martin and Roberson accounted for 6 of the TDs in the victory. He ran 23 times for 158 yards and 4 touchdowns. He had two catches and both went for TDs, finishing with 107 yards on the ground. He also ran for a 2-point conversion.
Gmanii Smith, Arlington Juan SeguinÂ
In a shootout loss to Colleyville Heritage on Friday, 42-41, the Washburn pledge had 11 catches for 266 and 5 TDs — catching every TD pass Chevy Andrews threw.
G’manij Smith 11 Rec 266 Yd 5 TD vs a Tx HS playoffs team pic.twitter.com/DQSn3q6pdt
— Justin Coach’Jackson (@CoachJackson817) October 19, 2025
D.J. Stanley, Dallas Christian
The senior ran for a season-high 5 TDs to help the Chargers post a 62-7 win over Dallas Shelton. He had 185 yards on only 9 carries.
Tyson Sullivan, Glen Rose
The senior posted his third straight game of 100 yards or more on the ground, in a 56-14 win against Hillsboro. He had 14 carries for 125 yards and a season-high 4 touchdowns.
Ahmari Washington, Carrollton CreekviewÂ
On Thursday, the senior had 3 catches for 158 yards and scored twice in a 59-7 win against Dallas Adams. On Saturday, he took a visit to the North Texas game.
Bodey Weaver, Colleyville Heritage
The UTEP pledge had a 6-TD game in the Panthers’ 42-41 win over Arlington Juan Seguin on Friday. Weaver ran 21 times for 88 yards and a touchdown. In the air, he was 20-for-33 for 275 and 5 TDs.
Editor’s Note: High School on SI voting polls are intended to be a fun way to create fan engagement and express support for your favorite high school athletes and teams. Unless expressly noted, there are no awards for winning the voting. Our primary focus is to highlight the abilities and accomplishments of all the athletes and teams included in our poll.