Houston high school teams look to prep for upcoming season with 7-on-7 games

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas high school football will soon return to the Friday night lights, but for now, we get our football fix with 7-on-7 games. These games allow teams to work on their timing and chemistry and give everyone a preview of the standout teams and players for the upcoming season.

“Since I’m the new quarterback, I can get the feel of the real games because I wasn’t the starter last year,” said Cy-Falls’ Pharoah Kennedy.

The 7-on-7 format is crucial for competition, pitting running backs and receivers against linebackers and defensive backs.

visited the field to check out the talent, including:

– Jermaine Bishop, wide receiver, Willis High School, 2026
– Jacorey Watson, wide receiver, Shadow Creek Ranch High School
– Rahim Hutchins, wide receiver, Shadow Creek High School
– Christopher Stewart, wide receiver, Shadow Creek High School
– Kaleb Burns, linebacker, Cy Falls High School, 2025
– Shane Walker, wide receiver, The Woodlands High School, 2025

“Every time I step on the field, I’m trying to be the best I can be,” Walker said. “I’ve got big dreams and big goals in my head, and I’m working hard every day to accomplish those dreams. Things are going well; we are all working as a team, trying to get better as a team,” Burns said. “We’re spending every day together, trying to get the chemistry up, and I feel we’ll have a great season.”

Dickinson High School advanced through the consolation bracket, using 7-on-7 to perfect their chemistry and timing for the season.

“It really helps us with our routes and getting chemistry with our quarterback,” Mason Peterson said. “It’s beneficial for us because we are a young team, so we need to improve a lot offensively and defensively.”

The Gators reached the Final Four in the consolation bracket, while DeSoto won the Championship division.

We are now just under two months away from the official season kickoff!