Players to watch
QB Eric Schmid, The Woodlands: The senior is displaying a much quicker release than last season, a byproduct of leading the Highlanders to the 7-on-7 state championship.
OL Dan Moore, West Brook: Bruins running backs love running behind the 6-5, 330-pound Oklahoma State pledge, one of only three returning starters on offense.
QB Colby Kizzie, Conroe: Beginning his third year as a starter, Kizzie passed for 1,700 yards last season. LB Grant Stuard, Oak Ridge: One district coach likens Stuard to former Steelers star Troy Polamalu, for the length of his hair and his ability to make plays.