Gordon and Jayton Dominate Texas Class 1A Football, Claim Back‑to‑Back Titles

In a season marked by repeat champions, Gordon captured its third straight state title in Class 1A Division I, while Jayton secured its second in Division II, both ending games with a 45‑plus point lead in the second half.

Gordon’s 1A Division I Championship

Gordon’s victory capped a dominant playoff run that began with a 69‑24 win over Gilmer Union Hill in the semifinal on December 6. The team’s offense was highlighted by Stryker Reed, who rushed for 160 yards and four touchdowns and was named the @Nike 1A-D1 Offensive MVP. Defensive standout Brayn Walters earned the @Nike 1A-D1 Defensive MVP, recording 7.5 tackles, one tackle‑for‑loss, and an interception.

Jayton’s 1A Division II Championship

Jayton finished the season with a 99‑54 win over Richland Springs on December 17, a result that came under the mercy rule after the six‑man team built a 45‑plus point lead in the second half. Bode Ham’s record‑breaking performance earned him the @Nike 1A-D2 MVP honors with nine rushing touchdowns and 13 total touchdowns; he also received the Defensive MVP with eight tackles‑like‑knockdowns and three tackles‑for‑loss.

Playoff Pathways

Division I

• Semifinal (Dec 6): Gordon 69, Gilmer Union Hill 24
• Quarterfinal (Nov 28‑29): Gordon 71, May 22
• Area Round (Nov 21): Gordon 61, Menard 14
• Bi‑District Round (Nov 13‑15): Gordon 52, Jonesboro 6

Division II

• Semifinal (Dec 5‑6): Jayton 64, Lamesa Klondike 19
• Quarterfinal (Nov 28‑29): Jayton 76, Benjamin 62
• Area Round (Nov 20‑21): Jayton 68, Grandfalls‑Royalty 18
• Bi‑District Round (Nov 13‑15): Jayton 54, Guthrie 6

Key Takeaways

• Gordon secured its third consecutive Class 1A Division I title, led by MVP‑caliber performances from Stryker Reed and Brayn Walters.
• Jayton captured its second straight Class 1A Division II championship, finishing with a mercy‑rule victory and a record‑setting Bode Ham.
• The playoffs showcased dominant offenses and defensive prowess across both divisions.

The 2025 Texas high school football playoffs highlighted the resilience and skill of Texas’s top small‑school teams, with Gordon and Jayton standing out as the season’s most dominant programs.