Here are some highlights and standout recruits from the first week of Texas High School football under the Thursday night lights.What a way to kick off the season as many teams, top players, and fans showed up for top performances that would lead to an exciting start of the 2024 season.
Maxwell Hendrick, WR, Klein Cain, Class of 2025
Hendrick showed his breakaway and elusive speed last night with a catch that helped Klein Cain take on even more points to their dominant performance last night.
What a route and catch here for Klein Cains Maxwell Hendrick ‘25 WR takes it 74 yards to the endzone! pic.twitter.com/HMOZXPdSS2
— Emmanuel Charles-Lobo (@echarleslobo) August 30, 2024
Cardae Mack, RB, Atascocita, Class of 2026
Nationally rated and recruited running back Cardae Mack put on a click last night with explosive plays helping his team win over Lamar. Cardae has earned 13 division I offers thus far and will continue to rise.
What a way to start the season for Atascocita’s ‘26 RB Cardae Mack taking a run all of the way into the endzone. pic.twitter.com/a4HwFtcLWa
— Emmanuel Charles-Lobo (@echarleslobo) August 30, 2024
Hunter Rathke, WR, Tomball, Class of 2026
Rathke flashed a burst of acceleration, speed, and agility running routes. Rathke is a prospect for coaches to keep an eye on who could progress and develop further as the season continues.
Tomball ‘26 WR @RathkeHunter flashes some agility and speed here with this 70+ yard touchdown. pic.twitter.com/caRLRA6cmH
— Emmanuel Charles-Lobo (@echarleslobo) August 30, 2024
Tory Blaylock, RB, Atascocita, Class of 2025
The Oklahoma commit dominated last night and flexed his sprinter breakaway speed and agility.
6 for 6 widens the lead further for Atascocita with an explosive run here from #OU commit, ‘25 RB @tory_blaylock6 pic.twitter.com/nvuBeulWYJ
— Emmanuel Charles-Lobo (@echarleslobo) August 30, 2024
Andrew T. Marsh, WR, Katy Jordan, Class of 2025
Andrew dominated last night as well as his entire team did in their season-opener performance. Marsh looked like he could immediately make an impact with his level of dominance at the high school level, Marsh will have an immediate impact on any program across the country.
What a catch for Michigan commit, Katy Jordans star WR @AndrewaTmMarsh to shake off a defender on his way to the endzone to widen the lead further. pic.twitter.com/eF3nTixwNL
— Emmanuel Charles-Lobo (@echarleslobo) August 30, 2024
What a kick off return for katy jordans WR @AndrewaTmMarsh pic.twitter.com/aguAhnblDL
— Emmanuel Charles-Lobo (@echarleslobo) August 30, 2024
Cayden Keeth, QB, Pieper, Class of 2025
This season, Keeth is set to shine as a dynamic quarterback, showcasing exceptional athleticism, impressive arm strength, and the promise for continued growth and development.
Pieper ‘25 QB @CaydenKeeth2025 will takeoff this season. Athletic QB, with arm talent. Plenty of potential to develop further. pic.twitter.com/eJPD5GzyML
— Emmanuel Charles-Lobo (@echarleslobo) August 30, 2024
We will continue to add to this list. Please let us know below who we missed, along with their stats and a link to their social media, film, or hudl. Thank you!
(featured photo credit: Cayden Keeth, QB, Pieper, Class of 2025, X.com, Along the Wire)
