There are 7 article(s) tagged James Thomas:

• August 2026

  • High school football 2026: Houston looks to return to its winning ways

    Untested youngsters were thrown into the deep in last season. The resulting record was an “anomaly,” as the Mustangs are eager to prove.

    By John Varlas August 06, 2026

• August 2025

  • Prep football 2025: New faces, new challenges for Houston

    After two straight trips to the BlueCross Bowl, Mustangs will rely heavily on new faces in 2025.

    By John Varlas August 20, 2025

• August 2024

  • Prep football 2024: Houston doesn’t plan to rest on its laurels

    Several key pieces return as Mustangs begin defense of their Class 6A title.

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    By John Varlas August 23, 2024

• November 2023

  • Houston High has one more giant left to slay

    Three-time defending state champion Murfreesboro Oakland awaits the Mustangs when they take the field for their first BlueCross Bowl appearance on Saturday.

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    By John Varlas November 30, 2023

• October 2022

  • Houston’s Thomas, Northpoint’s Gold named AutoZone Liberty Bowl all-star coaches

    The 20th edition of Memphis’ all-star game takes place Dec. 10 at MUS.

    By John Varlas October 12, 2022

• August 2022

  • Pieces coming together for Houston High’s football offense

    A new coaching addition, a confident quarterback and plenty of weapons all around bolster the Mustangs ahead of big Week 2 match-up against Briarcrest.

    By John Varlas August 25, 2022

• September 2019

  • Whether taking care of his line or dodging tacklers, Houston’s Lincoln Pare knows how the game is played

    Houston senior running back Lincoln Pare sets his sights on another 2,000-yard season.

    By John Varlas September 05, 2019