By Michael Adams 
Austin Sports Journal 

Week 2 of the Texas high school football season is in the books. Here are this week’s Austin Sprots Journal Friday Night Stars of the Week and helmet sticker recipients.

Friday Night Star of the Week

Van Hopping, Lake Travis

The senior running back rushed for 232 yards on 25 carries and scored three touchdowns in the Cavaliers win over Rockwall.

Small School Friday Night Star of the Week

Brett Fallon, Davenport

The senior running back rushed for 253 yards on 24 carries and scored six touchdowns in the Wolves’ win over Kerrville Tivy.

Helmet stickers

Vista Ridge quarterback Kaden Arnot runs out of the pocket in a high school football game on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at Burger Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Paul Knight for the Austin Sports Journal)

Jarrell Gary, Jr., McNeil, football: The senior running back rushed for 136 yards on 10 carries (13.6 ypc) and scored three touchdowns in McNeil’s 34-28 win over Lake Belton.

Kaden Arnot, Vista Ridge, football: The senior quarterback threw for 256 yards and had four touchdown passes, completing 17 of 28 pass attempts with one interception in the Rangers’ win over Bowie.

Khrisshawn Braynt, Austin Eastside, football: The junior running back rushed for 219 yards on 15 carries and scored four touchdowns in the Panthers’ win over LASA.

Brock Chilton, Vandegrift, football: The senior wide receiver caught 11 passes for 135 yards and scored two touchdowns in the Vipers’ win over Cedar Park.

Cash Lynch, Llano, football: The junior wide receiver caught four passes for 110 yards and scored two touchdowns in the Yellowjackets’ win over Comanche.

Van Hopping, Lake Travis, football: The senior running back rushed for 232 yards on 25 carries and scored three touchdowns in the Cavaliers win over Rockwall.

James Montgomery, Dripping Springs, football: The senior wide receiver caught eight passes for 144 yards and scored three touchdowns in the Tigers’ win over San Antonio Wagner.

Luke Lorenzen, Johnson City, football: The senior rushef for 157 yards on eight carries and scored two touchdowns in the Eagles’ win over Sonora.

Nico Anderson, St. Michael’s football: The junior quarterback threw for 238 yards and five touchdowns, competing 17 of 26 pass attempts in the Warriors’ win over St. John XXIII.

London Morgan, Rouse, football: The senior quarterback threw for 422 yards and five touchdowns, completing 30 of 41 pass attempts with one interception in the Raiders win over Liberty Hill.

Dylan Belinga, Liberty Hill football: The junior running back rushed for 162 yards on 17 carries and scored three touchdowns in the Panthers’ loss to Rouse.

Brett Fallon, Davenport, football: The senior running back rushed for 253 yards on 24 carries and scored six touchdowns in the Wolves’ win over Kerrville Tivy.

Hayes Paddock, St. Andrew’s football: The sophomore running back rushed for 156 yards on six carries and scored four touchdowns in the Highlanders’ win over Texas Legacy.

Jonah Garcia, Connally, football: The junior running back rushed for 184 yards on 27 carries and scored four touchdowns in the Cougars’ win over Taylor.

Caleb Crenshaw, Anderson, football: The senior running back rushed for 193 yards on 16 carries and scored one touchdown in the Trojans’ win over Elgin.

Jace Wheeler, Canyon Lake, football: The junior quarterback threw for 296 yards and four touchdowns in the Hawks’ win over Crockett, completing 13 of 18 pass attempts.