Panhandle Football Stars Rise 2026 | Amarillo News

The 2026 Panhandle high school football season is heating up with elite talent ready to dominate. Deuce Reese from Palo Duro, a dual-threat QB with over 3,000 passing yards and 31 TDs, plus blazing speed (4.5 40-yard dash), is set to announce his college choice soon—top contenders include Houston, Wake Forest, and Delaware. His teammate Kyron Brown, already committed to Texas, matched Reese’s speed (4.4 40) and racked up 600+ yards and 7 TDs. Randall’s Drayden Ray leads an offense chasing its third straight 10-win season, while Gruver’s Mason Lankford steps into a bigger role after a stellar year. Perryton’s Cooper Schilling, a school legend with 6,500+ yards and 68 TDs, returns as a force. Dumas’ Colton Mills, back for his fourth start, thrives extending plays and rushing for over 800 yards. And at West Plains, Slade Russell, who rushed for 2,000+ yards last year, is poised to be the workhorse of the playoff-bound team. These stars are shaping up to make waves in 2026. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/531526b96eb69f95