Everything is bigger in Texas. That makes the honor Klein Cain High School received more impressive. Klein was honored Tuesday as the school with the best record for academic and athletic excellence.
The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame were proud to honor Klein Cain.
“The NFF commends Klein Cain High School for their exceptional accomplishments,” NFF President and CEO Steve Hatchell said. “The dedication of the players, coaches, administrators, and their families is truly commendable. By fostering the same competitive spirit in the classroom as on the field, we aim to better prepare high school football players for lifelong success.”
The NFF release cited some impressive statistics:
Led by Head Coach James Clancy and Athletics Director Darby Young, the 2023 Hurricanes team boasted an impressive 3.874 GPA. Among its 65 roster players, the team had 47 Academic All-District Selections, 12 Academic All-State Selections, and one Academic All-State Elite Team Selection.