Episode 134: RB Kaegan Ash; QB J'Coryon Rivers; QB Trey Wright

The Texas High School Football Podcast Episode 134 Week 15 of the Texas High School football season and it the Semifinals of Playoffs! We are down to four teams in each division fighting for their chance to head to the State Championship in AT&T Stadium.

This week Taylor has three guests that are all still fighting for a chance to head to the State Championship!  Kicking off Episode 134 is Mount Enterprise running back and Texas Tech commit Kaegan Ash, who is in the middle of one of the most remarkable seasons Texas high school football has ever seen. He just broke the single season rushing yards records that from 1953! A 72-year-old record! Kaegan talks about the record and his strong belief that the record is the teams as he did not do it alone. He also talks about the teams undefeated run, the mindset behind his team’s success, and what it felt like to break a state record that stood for more than seven decades. He shares the story behind his work ethic, the teammates who helped shape this historic year, and the lessons he’s learned from playing in a small but powerful program. Taylor and Kaegan dive into last week’s thrilling playoff win, the emotions of his senior season, and the memories he’ll carry long after high school. Kaegan also talks about his commitment to Texas Tech and what excites him most about the next chapter. 

Then, Duncanville quarterback J’Coryon Rivers joins the show for a deep dive into his senior season, his sudden rise into the starting role, and the Panthers’ push toward another state title run. Taylor and J’Coryon talk about stepping into leadership late in the year, the lessons he’s learned from legendary head coach Reginald Samples, and the moments that shaped Duncanville’s playoff run, including that statement win over Waxahachie and the perfectly placed touchdown strike right before halftime. J’Coryon opens up about team chemistry, personal growth, the emotions of senior year, and what excites him most about the semifinal matchup against Allen. A thoughtful, competitive, and composed leader, J’Coryon gives us an inside look at what makes Duncanville football different.

Finally, Taylor talks with Frisco Lone Star breakout sophomore quarterback Trey Wright, who has quickly become one of the most exciting young players in Texas high school football. Trey opens up about what it’s like stepping into the spotlight at such a young age, how he’s grown into the role of QB1, and the offseason work that helped him build the chemistry and confidence driving Lone Star’s undefeated run. Taylor and Trey talk through the team’s identity and the fuel behind their success. Trey breaks down last week’s explosive regional win over Highland Park, reflects on his favorite moments from the regular season, and looks ahead to a massive state semifinal matchup. He also shares what he’s learned about himself this year and gives meaningful advice to younger athletes following in his path.