Who from West Texas area’s former high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Sept. 13?

Sep 10, 2025

Bys. j. betts

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On Saturday, Sept. 13, these former West Texas area high school standouts will be in action.

2025

Anthony White

West Texas A&M Buffaloes

Sophomore

6′0″ 190

Abernathy High School

Hometown: Abernathy

Next Game: vs. Western New Mexico Mustangs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Bret Davis

McMurry War Hawks

Sophomore

6′0″ 191

Stanton High School

Hometown: Stanton

Next Game: vs. Hardin–Simmons Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Isaiah Crawford

Abilene Christian Wildcats

Sophomore

6′4″ 215

Post High School

Hometown: Post

Next Game: vs. TCU Horned Frogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 7 p.m.

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Jake Benedict

McMurry War Hawks

Freshman

6′0″ 208

Stanton High School

Hometown: Stanton

Next Game: vs. Hardin–Simmons Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Jessie Castillo

Panhandle State Aggies

Freshman

6′0″

Hale Center High School

Hometown: Hale Center

Next Game: vs. ETBU Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Mateo Hernandez

Howard Payne Yellow Jackets

Sophomore

5′10″ 180

Plainview High School

Hometown: Plainview

Next Game: vs. Texas Lutheran Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Mayson Monroe

Hardin–Simmons Cowboys

Sophomore

5′9″ 160

Colorado High School

Hometown: Colorado City

Next Game: vs. McMurry War Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Nathan Martens

Hardin–Simmons Cowboys

Freshman

6′0″ 175

Muleshoe High School

Hometown: Muleshoe

Next Game: vs. McMurry War Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Niko Castaneda

West Texas A&M Buffaloes

Junior

6′4″ 310

Meadow High School

Hometown: Meadow

Next Game: vs. Western New Mexico Mustangs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Noah Cantu

Howard Payne Yellow Jackets

Sophomore

6′0″ 175

Muleshoe High School

Hometown: Muleshoe

Next Game: vs. Texas Lutheran Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Samuel Hill

Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds

Wide receiver

Freshman

6′1″ 163

Littlefield High School

Hometown: Littlefield

Next Game: vs. Angelo State Rams, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Sebastian Kirven

Hardin–Simmons Cowboys

Sophomore

6′1″ 230

Muleshoe High School

Hometown: Muleshoe

Next Game: vs. McMurry War Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Tyrean Henderson

Panhandle State Aggies

Freshman

6′0″

Floydada Collegiate High School

Hometown: Floydada

Next Game: vs. ETBU Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

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Zae Coleman

Hardin–Simmons Cowboys

Freshman

5′10″ 185

Littlefield High School

Hometown: Arlington

Next Game: vs. McMurry War Hawks, Saturday, Sept. 13, 6 p.m.

Jennifer Mascott, General Counsel, Department of Education

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