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Texas QB's Incredible Comeback Caps Wild High School Football Opener
25 Aug
Summary
- Five-star Texas QB Dia Bell leads 31-point comeback to beat St. Joseph's Prep
- No. 1 team Mater Dei survives scare, Ohio State commit Chris Henry Jr. shines
- Three elite 2026 recruits commit before season starts
The 2025 high school football season kicked off with a bang, as Week 1 was packed with premier storylines and standout performances. The biggest headline was the insane comeback led by five-star Texas quarterback commitment Dia Bell of American Heritage.
Down 28 points at halftime, Bell orchestrated multiple touchdown drives in the second half, leading his team to score 31 unanswered points and beat St. Joseph's Prep of Philadelphia 31-28 on a last-second field goal. Bell's improbable comeback was just the start of a wild opening weekend for high schools across the country.
Elsewhere, the No. 1 team in the nation, Mater Dei, had to hold on for a 26-23 win over nationally ranked St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida. Despite jumping out to a 26-3 lead, the Monarchs had a sloppy second half before securing the victory. One bright spot for Mater Dei was the performance of future Ohio State receiver Chris Henry Jr., who scored twice after missing most of last season with an injury.
Even before the games kicked off, the 2026 recruiting class made headlines, as three elite five-star prospects committed to top programs. Running back Savion Hiter pledged to Michigan, safety Bralan Womack chose Auburn, and interior offensive lineman Darius Gray committed to South Carolina.
