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High School E.J. Smith, Son of NFL Legend Emmitt Smith, Names Final 5 Schools John Duffley, Senior Staff Writer 12:04pm, June 24

Texas high school football is king. That's no real secret, evidenced by how the Lone Star State blew everyone out…

High School Coach Briles, Fired After Baylor Sexual Assault Scandal, Is Unbelievably Coaching America’s Youth Again Brett Regan, 11:45am, June 6

In case you need a stern reminder, former Baylor Bears head coach Art Briles is a disgrace to the game…

High School “Best Referee in Texas” Banned 1 Year for Racist Language, Calls Himself a “Jokester” John Duffley, Senior Staff Writer 12:46pm, June 5

Mike Atkinson has been a high school football referee in Texas for more than 25 years. The long-time official received…

High School America’s No. 1 Player Names Top 5 Schools, With 3 Major SEC Contenders John Duffley, Senior Staff Writer 9:00am, May 29

North Shore running back Zachary Evans is the best high school football player to come out of Texas since Myles…

High School Watch This Dirty Softball Catcher Level 2 Runners and Somehow Not Get Ejected Former FanBuzz Staff , 5:20pm, May 22

This is from last season, but it still boggles the mind. Megan Crosby of Needville High School in Texas took…

High School Legendary Texas Football Coach Dies, But His Message Will Live Forever John Duffley, Senior Staff Writer 12:00pm, May 14

For the Newton Eagles high school football team, high-level success is the standard. Over the last three seasons, this program…

High School Texas HS Football Player Gives Best Motivational Postgame Speech Ever Former FanBuzz Staff , 11:00am, April 10

High school postgame interviews normally range from awful to mediocre. High schoolers haven't had any PR training and are usually…

High School Matthew McConaughey Celebrates Alma Mater’s State Title at Texas Capitol Brett Regan, 3:58pm, March 6

By now, it’s no secret. Matthew McConaughey loves Texas as much as a kid loves candy. That’s why he is…

Big 12 Drew Brees and Sam Ehlinger Aren’t Just Star QBs. They’re the Pride of Austin, Texas John Duffley, Senior Staff Writer 3:57pm, January 22

The second-largest state in the U.S. holds domain over 268,597 square miles of land as more than 28 million people…

High School It Pays to Coach High School Football in Texas. Like, Really Pays. John Duffley, Senior Staff Writer 5:53pm, January 15

It's no secret that NFL coaches make a ton of money to lead a group of professionals in the most…

High School Basketball Official’s “Green Cards Joke” Falls on Deaf Ears, Gets Him Fired John Duffley, Senior Staff Writer 3:53pm, January 10

In a world where everything bothers someone, this culture shift is leading to more compassion and self-awareness for what is…

High School Houston QB Becomes Texas High School’s All-Time Passing King John Duffley, Senior Staff Writer 4:54pm, November 5

Massive high school performances are some of the most exciting box scores to see in all of sports. Where else…

High School Texas Officials Require Large High Schools to Report Concussions Associated Press , 5:32pm, October 23

DALLAS (AP) — Texas officials are requiring that the state's largest schools report concussions suffered by high school athletes in…

High School El Paso High School Team’s “Wave of Love” is Football’s Best New Tradition John Duffley, Senior Staff Writer 4:30pm, October 12

Sports breed a camaraderie that extends far beyond the game and builds traditions that stand the tests of time. While wins…

High School Texas High School Football Player Targeted, Choked During Game John Duffley, Senior Staff Writer 5:08pm, October 5

There are some moments in sports that go far beyond the unwritten rules of the game. Trash talking and hilarious…

High School Meet the Texas High School QB Who Threw 12 Touchdowns in a Single Game John Duffley, Senior Staff Writer 10:34am, October 4

Texas is a hotbed for football talent. It's a state where they live and breathe the game, whether it be…