MaxPreps Preseason High School Football Top 25: No. 24 Shadow Creek

By Zack Poff Jun 15, 2020, 12:57pm

Defending 5A Division 1 state champs have gone 31-1 over the last two seasons.

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Head coach: Brad Butler

Last season: 16-0, not ranked
Head coach Brad Butler
Head coach Brad Butler
File photo by Robbie Rakestraw
Key Players



QB | 6-2 | 195 | Sr.
The 2021 Baylor commit accounted for 4,215 total yards of offense (3,390 passing, 825 rushing) and 64 touchdowns (46 passing, 18 rushing) in 2019.

LB | 6-2 | 210 | Sr.
The Sharks second-leading tackler as a junior, the 3-star outside linebacker has landed 35 FBS offers.

WR | 6-0 | 165 | Jr.
One of the top wide receivers from the Class of 2022.

WR | 5-10 | 160 | Sr.
Has landed nearly 20 FBS offers that include Tennessee, Arizona, Nebraska and Texas Tech.

S | 6-0 | 180 | Sr.
The 3-star safety had 53 tackles and led the team with five interceptions last season.
Quarterback Kyron Drones
Quarterback Kyron Drones
File photo by Robbie Rakestraw
Notable Games

Aug. 29 — at No. 5 North Shore (Houston)



Oct. 30 — vs. Pearland
Receiver Carlton Guidry
Receiver Carlton Guidry
File photo by Robbie Rakestraw
Summary

Shadow Creek has quickly become one of Texas' top programs, playing in two consecutive state championship games. The Sharks return a lot of talent from last year's 16-0 team, especially on offense. They will now open the 2020 campaign against the two-time defending 6A Division 1 state champs North Shore after the game against Philadelphia power St. Joseph's Prep was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.