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Aledo Today
By the People, for the People
Another Texas High School Football Quarterback Transfers to California School
Hayes Cloutier, the Fort Worth North Crowley starting quarterback, has transferred to Junípero Serra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:51am
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Hayes Cloutier, the starting quarterback for Fort Worth North Crowley High School in Texas, has transferred to Junípero Serra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, California for his senior season. Cloutier helped lead the Panthers to a 12-2 record and a quarterfinal appearance in the Class 6A Division 1 playoffs last season, throwing for 2,058 yards and 21 touchdowns while also rushing for 323 yards and 2 scores.
Why it matters
Cloutier's transfer is the second notable quarterback move from the Dallas-Fort Worth area to California, following Aledo signal-caller Nash McElree's decision to transfer to Mission Viejo High School. These high-profile transfers highlight the continued appeal of California football programs and the competitive nature of the sport at the high school level.
The details
Cloutier, a left-handed throwing quarterback, posted videos of himself working out at Junípero Serra Catholic High School on April 4 and listed himself as QB1 for the school. He is joining a program led by new head coach Hardy Nickerson, a former NFL standout. Cloutier previously spent time at Inglewood High School in California and Santa Margarita Catholic High School, where he was part of a CIF Open Division championship team.
- Cloutier posted videos of himself working out at Junípero Serra Catholic High School on April 4, 2026.
- Cloutier helped lead Fort Worth North Crowley High School to a 12-2 record and a quarterfinal appearance in the Class 6A Division 1 playoffs last season (2025).
- Cloutier transferred to Fort Worth North Crowley High School from Inglewood High School in California during the summer of 2025.
The players
Hayes Cloutier
A left-handed throwing quarterback who previously played for Fort Worth North Crowley High School in Texas and has now transferred to Junípero Serra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, California for his senior season.
Hardy Nickerson
The new head coach of Junípero Serra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, California, who is a former NFL standout.
Nash McElree
The starting quarterback for Aledo High School in Texas who has transferred to Mission Viejo High School in California for his senior season.
What’s next
Cloutier will look to lead Junípero Serra Catholic High School to success in his senior season under new head coach Hardy Nickerson.
The takeaway
The continued trend of high-profile quarterback transfers from Texas to California highlights the competitive nature of high school football and the appeal of California programs to top talent from other regions.
