February 23, 2026
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Happy Monday!
Sure, it's only February. But let's talk some high school football.
As you may know, I compiled and launched the Chronicle's new Houston High School Football Record Book last summer. It's a visual journey through the greatest passing, rushing and receiving performances the city has ever seen.
And now … it's updated!
The 2025 season brought a lot of change to the record book as players like Randle running back Landen Williams-Callis, Strake Jesuit running back Johnny Hebert and Willis receiver Jermaine Bishop Jr. moved up the career charts.
Take a look at where things stand now.
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Follow all our coverage at houstonchronicle.com/highschoolsports.
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Photo by: The Woodlands High School
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Check out this week's nominees below and follow the link to cast your vote.
Girls Sports
- Haley Schmitt, Katy, softball
- Winnie Liu, Dulles, swimming
- Cadence Johnson, Bellaire, swimming
- Tamiah Harrison, Cypress Springs, basketball
- Kim Kulow, Fort Bend Austin, swimming
🗳 VOTE IN THE GIRLS POLL
Boys sports
- Toren Lee-Rose, Westside, basketball
- Haiden Hickman, Brazos, basketball
- Gott Mack, La Porte, basketball
- Jacob Bougaieff, Strake Jesuit, swimming
- Micah Tennison, Oak Ridge, swimming
🗳 VOTE IN THE BOYS POLL
Shout out
⚾ 300 career victories Cypress Woods baseball coach Philip Schwarz recently reached his 300th career coaching victory. He achieved the milestone when his Wildcats earned a 4-2 win over George Ranch on Feb. 20. Schwarz has been leading the Cy Woods program since 2022-23 and led the Wildcats to a state semifinal appearance in his first season at the helm. |
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Stat of the day
🏀 19: The number of Houston high school girls basketball teams competing in the regional semifinals the next two nights. See the full schedule here. |
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