UTRGV commit Chase put together a big time performance in the win over Harland, throwing for 224 yards and four touchdowns. He stayed in control of the offense and consistently found ways to create scoring opportunities, helping lead his team to a statement victory.

Ames has compact throwing motion combine with excellent footwork that enables him to deliver precise throws. He makes throws with great anticipation, he has a quick release, showing the ability to throw his receivers open leading to completions. Ames has the arm talent to stretch the field vertically, leading to big plays for the Dripping Springs offense.

Ames lead Dripping Springs to the Regional Semifinals as a junior, passing for 3,736 yards and 48 touchdowns with a 71% completion rate. He is one of the top returning signal callers in the 2027 class in Texas and he will be a key returner for a Dripping Springs squad looking to make a playoff run in 2026. He recently committed to UTRGV.

Ames brings elite arm talent to the table, delivering the ball from a solid base with clean footwork and mechanics. Athletic in the pocket, he’s comfortable making off-platform throws and extending plays. The 26-6A Offensive Newcomer of the Year lit it up in Houston at DR7, and as a junior, he’s firmly a quarterback to watch this offseason.

Chase is a quarterback who consistently commands the offense with confidence and precision. Over the season, he threw for 3,600 yards and 47 touchdowns, making accurate throws at all levels and reading defenses quickly. He adjusts on the fly to keep plays alive, extends plays when needed, and thrives under pressure. Chase’s leadership and poise make him a reliable force on the field, while his athleticism allows him to create opportunities when nothing is there. Defenses have to account for his arm strength, timing, and playmaking instincts on every snap.

Maybe the most efficient offensive player in the entire nation this week, Ames was an incredible 18/18 for 312 yards and 6 touchdown passes. He was calm and surgical from the pocket all night long, bouncing around and going through his progressions until windows opened downfield. Chase did a great job of getting into his throws downfield and consistently hitting receivers in stride on the deep ball. But, as his 100% completion percentage suggests, Chase also did a great job of taking what the defense gave him and checking down to intermediate routes. He’s totaled over 3,300 yards and 49 TDs in his breakout season. Watch for him to light it up through a deep playoff stretch. Ames holds an offer from Midwestern State.

Chase has been putting up big-time numbers under center, showing poise and consistency as the leader of the offense. With 1,196 passing yards and 17 touchdowns already on the year, he’s proven to be a dynamic playmaker capable of breaking open a game at any moment. His accuracy, ability to spread the ball to multiple targets, and knack for keeping drives alive have turned him into the engine of the offense. Chase’s production reflects not only his talent but also the confidence and rhythm he brings every time he steps on the field.