The 2026 Southeast Texas high school football season is here, and Mike Friedman and Cam Sanderson are back with the Sports Extra podcast to break down the teams, players and Week 1 games to watch.

Mike and Cam unveil their first Top 6 rankings of the 2026 season, discussing West Orange-Stark, Newton, Port Neches-Groves, Port Arthur Memorial, Hamshire-Fannett, Silsbee and Bridge City. Both put West Orange-Stark at No. 1, with the Mustangs returning major talent after reaching the state championship game last season.

They also identify teams poised to take the next step in 2026, including West Brook, Jasper, Vidor, Nederland and Hardin-Jefferson. Mike and Cam discuss whether both Beaumont schools could reach the playoffs and what a new coaching staff could mean for Jasper.

Then it's time for Week 1 predictions, including Nede ...