Texas High School Coaches Named Week Winners

Dave Campbell's Texas Football recognized Bryan Gayoso and Clay Holland for their leadership.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Football

Texas High School Coaches Named Week Winners

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Bryan Gayoso and Clay Holland were named Coaches of the Week after leading their respective Texas high school teams to key victories. Both coaches guided their schools to wins against previously undefeated opponents.

Why it matters

The recognition highlights exemplary performance in high school football, specifically acknowledging coaches who guided their teams to critical victories against tough competition.

Ballinger holds a 5-1 overall record following a 40-37 victory, while Menard maintains a 6-0 record after a 65-37 win. Menard has won 17 of their last 18 games and boasts a 26-2-1 record under coach Clay Holland.

The players

Bryan Gayoso

He serves as a high school football coach who was named the Class 2A Coach of the Week.

Clay Holland

He is a high school football coach who received the Class 1A Coach of the Week honor after maintaining a 6-0 record.

The details

Bryan Gayoso earned the Class 2A honor after his team rallied from a nine-point fourth-quarter deficit against Forsan. Clay Holland secured the Class 1A award by leading his squad to a decisive road victory over a No. 5-ranked opponent.

The coaches were honored as Coach of the Week on October 13, 2026.

Season Trajectory

These coaching honors reflect the intense competitive climate within Texas high school football as teams navigate the mid-season playoff push. The accolades spotlight the programs maintaining momentum and high rankings as they look toward postseason qualification.

The recognition of Bryan Gayoso and Clay Holland reinforces their current winning momentum in the state rankings. Both teams have now solidified their positions as formidable contenders in their respective classes.

The takeaway

Effective coaching remains the deciding factor in high-stakes games where teams overcome significant late-game deficits. Readers can observe how specific leadership adjustments often correlate with winning streaks in high school athletics.