High School
A Legacy Unleashed: Stephenville's 'War Dogs' Deliver All-Time Great Performance in State Victory
Hudson Butchee, Kolton Dearth, Caleb Taylor and CJ Spellmeier helped the Stephenville Yellow Jackets shut out the Kilgore Bulldogs, 10-0, in the 2025 4A Division I UIL Football State Championships.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Back in 1998, the best offense in America could be found in Stephenville, Texas.
Long before the veer-and-shoot scheme revolutionized college football, Stephenville High School head coach Art Briles used it to win back-to-back state championships. In 1998, the Yellow Jackets set the national record for yards in a season with 8,664 behind the rocket right arm of Kelan Luker.
Checking your access
We're confirming your subscription. The full article will appear in a moment.