IHSFAN Top Ten Team Presented by
By: Jake Herman
The 2021 IHSFAN Top 10 Team represents our view of the best high school talent in the Austin area for the coming football season. Each player detailed below is someone to keep your eye on as the Friday night lights are switched on later this year.
Luke Hutchison, McNeil, Senior QB,
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The definition of a dual threat quarterback, McNeil’s Luke Hutchison has earned a spot on IHSFAN’s Top Ten Team heading into 2021. As the Mavericks’ unquestioned leader, Hutchison had a lot of responsibility on his shoulders in 2020. Hutchison had already totaled 253 rushing yards in two games before an ankle injury ultimately derailed his season. “With us being a younger team, the coaches viewed me as a leader,” Hutchison told IHSFAN. “Once I got hurt, I knew I had to stay involved… it was good for me mentally.” From the sidelines, Hutchison continued working with the new coaching staff and learning an offense he hopes will turn
Two years ago, Hutchison threw for 1,036 yards and ran for 667 yards and 9 touchdowns. Once he’s back on the field, McNeil will go as far as he can take them.
Darson Herman, Georgetown, Senior QB,
There weren’t many quarterbacks in the state of Texas who were harder to stop than Darson Herman last season. As a junior, he completed 61% of his passes, racking up 3,074 yards through the air and 27 passing touchdowns. He was also extremely effective as a runner, totaling 1,297 yards on the ground and scoring 20 rushing touchdowns. “I think my running ability makes our offense dangerous… it makes it that much harder for opponents’ game plans,” Herman told IHSFAN. “I have complete trust in all of my coaches.” In his senior season, Herman hopes to further improve upon his decision making and pre-snap ability. “I want to be able to make the right reads and audibles to put us in a position to have success,” Herman told IHSFAN. Watch out for Herman and his Georgetown Eagles, who will be looking to build upon last year’s solid showing. 16
