High School Football Highlights

2000s High School Football Highlights

The 2000s saw some of the most exciting and memorable moments in high school football history. From National Championships to state championships, the 2000s was an era of high school football unlike any other. Here are some of the biggest highlights of the decade.

National Championships

The 2000s were an incredibly successful decade for high school football teams, with several teams winning national championships in the decade. The most notable team was the Longview Lobos of Longview, Texas, who won three consecutive national championships from 2004 to 2006. The team was led by their star quarterback, Colt McCoy, and finished their three-year championship run with an overall record of 43-1.

The second team to win a national championship in the 2000s was the Don Bosco Prep Ironmen of Ramsey, New Jersey. The Ironmen won the 2003 National Championship with a record of 13-0, and were led by their star quarterback, Ryan Hart.

The final team to win a national championship in the 2000s was the Southlake Carroll Dragons of Southlake, Texas. The Dragons won the 2007 National Championship with a record of 16-0, and were led by their star quarterback, Chase Daniel.

State Championships

The 2000s saw several teams win state championships in the decade. The most successful team was the Manatee Hurricanes of Bradenton, Florida, who won three consecutive state championships from 2004 to 2006. The Hurricanes were led by their star quarterback, Tim Tebow, and finished their three-year championship run with an overall record of 48-1.

The second team to win a state championship in the 2000s was the Lake Travis Cavaliers of Austin, Texas. The Cavaliers won the 2007 State Championship with a record of 15-0, and were led by their star quarterback, Matthew Stafford.

The final team to win a state championship in the 2000s was the Katy Tigers of Katy, Texas. The Tigers won the 2008 State Championship with a record of 16-0, and were led by their star quarterback, Garrett Gilbert.

Heisman Trophy Winners

The 2000s saw several high school football players win the Heisman Trophy, the highest honor in college football. The most notable winner was Tim Tebow, who won the 2007 Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Florida. Tebow was a standout at Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida, and he led the Hurricanes to three consecutive state championships from 2004 to 2006.

The second player to win the Heisman Trophy in the 2000s was Matthew Stafford, who won the 2009 Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Georgia. Stafford was a standout at Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas, and he led the Cavaliers to the 2007 State Championship with a record of 15-0.

The final player to win the Heisman Trophy in the 2000s was Colt McCoy, who won the 2008 Heisman Trophy while playing for the University of Texas. McCoy was a standout at Longview High School in Longview, Texas, and he led the Lobos to three consecutive national championships from 2004 to 2006.

Final Thoughts

The 2000s saw some of the most exciting and memorable moments in high school football history. From national championships to state championships, the 2000s was an era of high school football like no other. The decade also saw several high school football players win the Heisman Trophy, the highest honor in college football. All of these accomplishments highlight just how successful and exciting the 2000s were for high school football.