Allen defensive lineman Beckhem Parker (24) dances as he celebrates a third down sack during the second half of a nondistrict football game against Duncanville at Eagle Stadium on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, in Allen.
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Here are 10 players to watch during Week 2 of the Texas high school football season.
Steven Hall, Mansfield Timberview, QB
Mansfield Timberview at Denton Ryan, 7 p.m. Thursday at Denton’s C.H. Collins Stadium
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In a 69-7 rout of West Mesquite in Week 1, the junior was 20-of-28 passing for 326 yards and six touchdowns. Hall connected with three different receivers for touchdowns in the win.
Beckhem Parker, Allen, DL
DeSoto at Allen, 7 p.m. Friday at Allen’s Eagle Stadium
He recorded five tackles for loss and three sacks in the second half of Allen’s 26-7 win over Duncanville, the nation’s 10th-ranked team. The performance by Parker and the entire Allen defense helped the program to its 22nd consecutive regular-season victory.
Zephyr Kreye, Anna, QB
Brock at Anna, 7:30 p.m. Friday at Anna’s Coyote Stadium
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In his debut as Anna’s new starting quarterback, Kreye was 19-of-24 passing for 232 yards and four touchdowns. The senior also rushed for 60 yards and two scores in the season-opening 49-31 win over Colleyville Heritage. Kreye holds offers from Houston, Oklahoma State, TCU and others.
Hayden Smith, Prosper Walnut Grove, WR
Hebron at Prosper Walnut Grove, 7 p.m. Thursday at Prosper ISD’s Children’s Health Stadium
Smith, a junior, had a game-high seven catches for 100 yards and a touchdown in Walnut Grove’s 49-28 win over Mansfield Lake Ridge in Week 1.
Jeremiah Tabor, Melissa, RB
Denton Guyer at Melissa, 7 p.m. Friday at Melissa’s Coach Kenny Deel Stadium
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He rushed for 201 yards and four touchdowns in Melissa’s 63-21 win over Arkansas’ Pulaski Academy. The four-star junior holds offers from Baylor, Florida State, Kansas State and others.
Antonio Smith, North Crowley, DE
Southlake Carroll at North Crowley, 7 p.m. Friday at Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium
The senior was disruptive in North Crowley’s 26-0 shutout of 12-time UIL state champion Aledo in Week 1. Smith recorded 10 tackles (4 solo), 6 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery in the win.
Marcus McCoy, Prosper, WR
Prosper at North Forney, 7:30 p.m. Friday at Forney’s Better Life Stadium
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McCoy had a game-high five catches for 110 yards and three touchdowns in Prosper’s 56-37 win over Rockwall last week. The senior averaged 22 yards per reception.
Laykon Brassfield, Lewisville, QB
Trophy Club Byron Nelson at Lewisville, 7 p.m. Friday at Lewisville’s Max Goldsmith Stadium
The junior led Lewisville to a 56-42 win over Highland Park in Week 1, finishing 16-of-21 passing for 247 yards and five touchdowns. Brassfield also rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown.
Antwian Thomas, Terrell, RB
Argyle at Terrell, 7 p.m. Friday at Terrell’s Memorial Stadium
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He helped Terrell to a 49-41 win over Arlington Seguin in the season opener. Thomas rushed for 196 yards and a touchdown, recording more yards of offense than any other player in the game.
Jashawn Crayton, Waxahachie, WR
Coppell at Waxahachie, 7 p.m. Friday at Waxahachie’s Lumpkins Stadium
The three-star sophomore recorded seven catches for 193 yards and three touchdowns in Waxahachie’s dominant 72-14 win over Ennis. Crayton averaged 27.6 yards per reception. He holds offers from Arizona, Texas A&M and others.