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The “210” passing of the torch

The “210” passing of the torch
Deral Miller
Deral Miller
July 19, 2023 @ 11:12 AM
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Rayshun Hurt
Rayshun Hurt 5'10" | 180 lbs | RB | 2026
TX
payton matthews
payton matthews 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2025
TX
Jaden Perez
Jaden Perez 6'1" | 170 lbs | WR | 2025
TX
Kuya Tre’Pepito
Kuya Tre’Pepito 6'0" | 170 lbs | QB | 2025
TX
Jonathan Hatton Jr
Jonathan Hatton Jr 6'1" | 215 lbs | RB | 2026
TX
JC Evans
JC Evans 6'5" | 210 lbs | QB | 2024
TX
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The passing the torch from one class to the next when left with some big shoes to fill can be either a huge honor or a ton of pressure. For these athletes only time will tell as they continue to make a name for themselves this fall. 

Payton Matthews

Payton Matthews

HEIGHT 6'0"
POS ATH
CLASS 2025

Payton Matthews

School: Harlan High School
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Texas A&amp;M
Jonathan Hatton Jr

Jonathan Hatton Jr

TX
RB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 215
POS RB
CLASS 2026
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Jonathan
Hatton Jr RB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
215
HS
Steele
|
TX
The “210” passing of the torch
Losing Jaydon Bailey in his departure to Utah State after the career he’s had at Steele HS left...
Written by Deral Miller
Texas A&amp;M
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Jonathan Hatton Jr

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State: Texas
School: Steele
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Philip Metzger

Philip Metzger

HEIGHT 6'4"
POS QB
CLASS 2024

Philip Metzger

School: Clark High School
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Kuya Tre’Pepito

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The “210” passing of the torch
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School: Brandeis
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