Video: Preseason Top 25 Rankings
Our experts pick IMG Academy No. 1 to start the season.
Head coach: Brad Butler
Last season: 16-0, not ranked

Head coach Brad Butler
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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
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Notable Games
Aug. 29 — at No. 5 North Shore (Houston)
Oct. 30 — vs. Pearland

Receiver Carlton Guidry
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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.