{"id":475344,"date":"2026-10-24T10:26:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T10:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/475344\/"},"modified":"2026-10-24T10:26:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-24T10:26:12","slug":"top-dallas-area-performances-in-week-9-of-texas-high-school-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/475344\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Dallas-area performances in Week 9 of Texas high school football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img alt=\"Denton Guyer wide receiver DJ Reese (1) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of a District 5-6A game at Brian Brazil Stadium, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 in Carrolton.\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Denton Guyer wide receiver DJ Reese (1) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of a District 5-6A game at Brian Brazil Stadium, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 in Carrolton.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Swann\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>Below you\u2019ll find the top performances in rushing, receiving and passing from Dallas-area Texas high school football players in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dallasnews.com\/high-school-sports\/football\/article\/dallas-area-high-school-football-preview-week-8-22477671.php\" data-link=\"native\" class=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Week 8<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-channels-pixel.ex.co\/events\/0012000001fxZm9AAE?integrationType=DEFAULT&amp;template=design%2Farticle%2Fplatypus_two_column.tpl\" alt=\"\" class=\"x1px y1px vh abs\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\"\/><\/p>\n<p>More Texas high school football content<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Rushing<\/p>\n<p>Khristopher Parks, Haltom, 274<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Haltom running back Kristopher Parks (7) reacts after crossing the goal line for a touchdown during the second half of a District 8-6A game at Joy &amp; Ralph Ellis Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 in Irving.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Haltom running back Kristopher Parks (7) reacts after crossing the goal line for a touchdown during the second half of a District 8-6A game at Joy &amp; Ralph Ellis Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 in Irving.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Swann\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>Kingstin McAdams, Richardson, 245<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Logan Rexroat, Argyle, 239<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Argyle running back Logan Rexroat (0) tosses the football after scoring a first quarter touchdown against Colletyville Heritage in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argyle running back Logan Rexroat (0) tosses the football after scoring a first quarter touchdown against Colletyville Heritage in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>Blake Dyniewski, Keller, 223<\/p>\n<p>Javian Jones-Priest, Arlington Martin, 195<\/p>\n<p>Elijah Irvin, Northwest Eaton, 188<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Jeremiah Houston, Hurst L.D. Bell, 188<\/p>\n<p>Kingston Norwood, McKinney North, 184<\/p>\n<p>Caris Sela, Justin Northwest, 180<\/p>\n<p>Jayshon Gibson, Richland, 179<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Richland running back Jayshon Gibson (1) gives a stiff arm to Naaman Forest defensive back Brayden Crain (11) during the second half of a District 6-5A Division I game played on October 22, 2026 at Williams Stadium in Garland.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:4 \/ 3\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Richland running back Jayshon Gibson (1) gives a stiff arm to Naaman Forest defensive back Brayden Crain (11) during the second half of a District 6-5A Division I game played on October 22, 2026 at Williams Stadium in Garland.<\/p>\n<p>Steve Nurenberg\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>Tuhran Square II, Red Oak, 176<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Receiving<\/p>\n<p>Trysten Shaw, Mansfield Timberview, 253<\/p>\n<p>Jamari Williams, Carrollton Ranchview, 227<\/p>\n<p>Jayden Evans, Mansfield Lake Ridge, 187<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Landon Dean, Prosper Walnut Grove, 174<\/p>\n<p>Bruce Shaw, Frisco Panther Creek, 172<\/p>\n<p>Aaron Niermann, Frisco Reedy, 153<\/p>\n<p>Tei Jeon, Carrollton Creekview, 152<\/p>\n<p>Mason Spangler, Lake Highlands, 143<\/p>\n<p class=\"uiTextSmall f aic jcc\">Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n<p>Brayden Spinks, Anna, 142<\/p>\n<p>DJ Reese, Denton Guyer, 138<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Denton Guyer wide receiver DJ Reese (1) makes a catch during the first half of a District 5-6A game at Brian Brazil Stadium, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 in Carrolton.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Denton Guyer wide receiver DJ Reese (1) makes a catch during the first half of a District 5-6A game at Brian Brazil Stadium, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 in Carrolton.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Swann\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>Emmett Webb, Birdville, 137<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Thompson-Woods, Waxahachie, 134<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Waxahachie wide receiver Jordan Thompson-Woods (5) leaps into the end zone past Duncanville\u2019s Brayden Arnold (2), Riley Lewis (23), Jonathan Barnes (9) and Chance Finley (7) to score on a 14-yard pass play during the first half of a District 11-6A high school football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Waxahachie.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Waxahachie wide receiver Jordan Thompson-Woods (5) leaps into the end zone past Duncanville\u2019s Brayden Arnold (2), Riley Lewis (23), Jonathan Barnes (9) and Chance Finley (7) to score on a 14-yard pass play during the first half of a District 11-6A high school football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Waxahachie.<\/p>\n<p>Smiley N. Pool\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>Passing<\/p>\n<p>Steven Hall, Mansfield Timberview, 388<\/p>\n<p>Rushil Allada, Carrollton Ranchview, 371<\/p>\n<p>Lane Vargas, Colleyville Heritage, 367<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Colleyville Heritage quarterback Lane Vargas (5) rolls out looking for a receiver against Argyle in the first half in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Colleyville Heritage quarterback Lane Vargas (5) rolls out looking for a receiver against Argyle in the first half in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>Chris Allen, Frisco Heritage, 332<\/p>\n<p>Deshawn Edwards, Mansfield Lake Ridge, 329<\/p>\n<p>Connor Chapman, John Paul II, 318<\/p>\n<p>Lincoln Harn, Frisco Reedy, 311<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Frisco Reedy quarterback Lincoln Harn takes a shot down field against Frisco Lone Star during the first half of a District 5-5A Division I game played on October 23, 2026 at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:1 \/ 1\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-gray200 mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Frisco Reedy quarterback Lincoln Harn takes a shot down field against Frisco Lone Star during the first half of a District 5-5A Division I game played on October 23, 2026 at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco.<\/p>\n<p>Steve Nurenberg\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>Tristin Schramm, Frisco Panther Creek, 309<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Argyle running back Logan Rexroat (0) drags Colleyville Heritage\u2019s Tanner Edwards (12) into the end zone for a first quarter touchdown in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.\" loading=\"eager\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argyle running back Logan Rexroat (0) drags Colleyville Heritage\u2019s Tanner Edwards (12) into the end zone for a first quarter touchdown in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Argyle running back Logan Rexroat (0) eludes Colleyville Heritage defenders Will Hummert (14) and Ashton Ellis (20)  for a long, second quarter touchdown in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argyle running back Logan Rexroat (0) eludes Colleyville Heritage defenders Will Hummert (14) and Ashton Ellis (20)  for a long, second quarter touchdown in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Argyle running back Logan Rexroat (0) eludes the diving tackle attempt by Colleyville Heritage defensive back Jerrod Wiley (1) for a second quarter touchdown in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argyle running back Logan Rexroat (0) eludes the diving tackle attempt by Colleyville Heritage defensive back Jerrod Wiley (1) for a second quarter touchdown in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Argyle running back Logan Rexroat (0) is wrapped up by Colleyville Heritage defenders Ashton Ellis (20) and Will Hummert (14) during a fourth quarter run in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Argyle running back Logan Rexroat (0) is wrapped up by Colleyville Heritage defenders Ashton Ellis (20) and Will Hummert (14) during a fourth quarter run in Argyle, Texas, October 23, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Tom Fox\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Richland running back Jayshon Gibson (L) eludes Naaman Forest linebacker Johnathan Redd (33) during the first half of a District 6-5A Division I game played on October 22, 2026 at Williams Stadium in Garland.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Richland running back Jayshon Gibson (L) eludes Naaman Forest linebacker Johnathan Redd (33) during the first half of a District 6-5A Division I game played on October 22, 2026 at Williams Stadium in Garland.<\/p>\n<p>Steve Nurenberg\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Richland running back Jayshon Gibson (1) tries to push his way for a first down against Naaman Forest defensive back Brayden Crain (11) during the first half of a District 6-5A Division I game played on October 22, 2026 at Williams Stadium in Garland.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Richland running back Jayshon Gibson (1) tries to push his way for a first down against Naaman Forest defensive back Brayden Crain (11) during the first half of a District 6-5A Division I game played on October 22, 2026 at Williams Stadium in Garland.<\/p>\n<p>Steve Nurenberg\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Richland running back Jayshon Gibson goes in from 10 yards out for a touchdown run against Naaman Forest during the first half of a District 6-5A Division I game played on October 22, 2026 at Williams Stadium in Garland.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofct bgsct block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Richland running back Jayshon Gibson goes in from 10 yards out for a touchdown run against Naaman Forest during the first half of a District 6-5A Division I game played on October 22, 2026 at Williams Stadium in Garland.<\/p>\n<p>Steve Nurenberg\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Haltom running back Khristopher Parks (7) rushes downfield during the first half of a District 8-6A game at Joy &amp; Ralph Ellis Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 in Irving.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Haltom running back Khristopher Parks (7) rushes downfield during the first half of a District 8-6A game at Joy &amp; Ralph Ellis Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 in Irving.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Swann\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Haltom quarterback Donald Greer (13) tosses the ball to running back Kristopher Parks (7) during the first half of a District 8-6A game at Joy &amp; Ralph Ellis Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 in Irving.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Haltom quarterback Donald Greer (13) tosses the ball to running back Kristopher Parks (7) during the first half of a District 8-6A game at Joy &amp; Ralph Ellis Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 in Irving.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Swann\/The Dallas Morning News<img alt=\"Haltom running back Kristopher Parks (7) rushes downfield for a touchdown during the first half of a District 8-6A game at Joy &amp; Ralph Ellis Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 in Irving.\" loading=\"lazy\"   style=\"aspect-ratio:3 \/ 2\" class=\"x100 y100 opc bgpc ofcv bgscv block bg-black mnh0px fill\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Haltom running back Kristopher Parks (7) rushes downfield for a touchdown during the first half of a District 8-6A game at Joy &amp; Ralph Ellis Stadium, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 in Irving.<\/p>\n<p>Chris Swann\/The Dallas Morning News<\/p>\n<p>Zach Wells, Birdville, 289<\/p>\n<p>Ashton Gosselin, Prosper Walnut Grove, 281<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Goss, South Grand Prairie, 276<\/p>\n<p>John Cothern, Lake Highlands, 272<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Denton Guyer wide receiver DJ Reese (1) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of a 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