Episode 101: Columbus Cardinals Athletic Director/Head Coach Matt Schobel

Welcome to the Texas HS Football Podcast with Taylor Arenz where Host Taylor Arenz dives deep into the stories, rivalries, and unforgettable moments that make high school football in Texas legendary!  

Episode 101 we are sitting down with Coach Matt Schobel, the man who just led Columbus to its first-ever state championship! But his connection to Columbus football goes way beyond coaching—he played right here as a high school quarterback before taking his talents to the NFL.

 In this episode, we’ll relive his journey from Friday night lights to the big leagues, his return home to coach, and how he guided his team through a historic season. We’ll break down the biggest moments from their championship run, the adversity they overcame, and what it meant to win it all with his son, Adam, leading the offense.

Plus, we’ll get into the emotional side of the season, including how Columbus honored their late teammate, Aleks Medrano, every step of the way. And of course, we’ll look ahead to what’s next for Columbus football and wrap it all up with some fun rapid-fire questions.

It’s an episode packed with football, family, and unforgettable stories—don’t miss it!