Kay spent the last nine season as the head coach at North Shore leading the Mustangs to a 117-18 record and four state titles (2015, 2018, 2019, 2021). He was the defensive coordinator for 15 seasons before taking over as head coach in 2014 after Hall of Fame coach David Aymond retired.
North Shore is coming off a 15-1 season and finished as the 6A Division 1 runner-up, losing to
Duncanville 28-21 in the state championship game. The Mustangs finished ranked No. 9 in the final MaxPreps Top 25 – the fifth straight year they finished the season nationally ranked.
Jon Kay led North Shore to four state titles in nine seasons. (Photo: Robbie Rakestraw)
In 2018, Kay led North Shore to a 15-0 record and a MaxPreps National Championship. They are the last team from Texas to finish ranked No. 1.
Allen (2014),
Katy (2015) and
Southlake Carroll (2005, 2006) are the other schools from the Lone Star State to finish No. 1.
The Mustangs return a lot of talent and expect be one of the best teams in the country once again next season. Kay leaving for Rice opens up one of the best jobs in high school football.
Notable players returning for North Shore include 2022 MaxPreps Sophomore All-American cornerback
Devin Sanchez, four-star wide receiver
Deion Deblanc and Class of 2025 quarterback
Kaleb Bailey, a first team selection on the 2021 MaxPreps Freshman All-America team after leading the Mustangs to a 6A Division 1 state title. He was on his way to being selected to the 2022 MaxPreps Sophomore All-America team but suffered a season-ending injury against King (Houston) in late September.
