Devine's Brody Lane Named Express-News Athlete of Week
The two-way junior starred on both sides of the ball in Devine's 59-7 win over Hondo, earning honors from the Express-News.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Express-News named Devine junior Brody Lane its Athlete of the Week after a 59-7 Devine win over Hondo. Lane also earned Defensive Player of the Week honors from the paper on Monday.
Why it matters
Lane's selection highlights the production of two-way athletes in Texas high school football, where a single player can affect both offensive and defensive outcomes in a game.
Lane's three receiving touchdowns and interception came in one game, giving Devine a multi-dimensional threat in its matchup with Hondo. The Express-News poll placed him above four other finalists for the weekly honor.
The players
Express-News
The San Antonio Express-News is a major Texas daily newspaper that runs weekly high school sports honors across the state.
Brody Lane
Brody Lane is a Devine High School junior two-way athlete who plays both offense and defense for the Warhorses.
The details
Lane, a junior, intercepted a pass, forced and recovered a fumble, and made three solo tackles on defense while also catching six passes for 110 yards and three touchdowns. He was selected from a poll of five finalists by the Express-News.
Timeline
Week of November 7, 2026: Lane's game against Hondo was played.
Monday, November 2026: The Express-News announced Lane as Defensive Player of the Week and Athlete of the Week.
Season Trajectory
The Express-News weekly honors recognize standout performers across Texas high school football each week during the regular season. Lane's two-way production adds to the season narrative of players contributing on both sides of the ball.
Fantasy and recruiting observers tracking Texas high school players can note Lane's multi-position production in a single game. The honor adds to his public profile for the rest of the season.
The takeaway
Players who contribute on both offense and defense can influence a game in multiple ways, as Lane did against Hondo. Readers following Texas high school football can track these weekly honors for a view of standout performers across the state.
Further reading
For more Texas high school results, see the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Express-News.
