Texas High School Football: Casey Walraven Hired to Coach 6A Hutto

Alvarado's offensive mastermind takes over Hippos program

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Casey Walraven, the head football coach who led Alvarado High's high-powered offense to average 56.4 points per game last season, has been hired as the new head coach for the Hutto Hippos, a 6A program in Texas. Walraven is known for his innovative offensive schemes and will look to build on Hutto's historic 2025 season that saw the team secure its first-ever Class 6A playoff win.

Why it matters

Hutto is a growing 6A program in the highly competitive Texas high school football landscape. Walraven's hiring represents an opportunity to elevate the Hippos' offense and potentially make a deeper playoff run, which could boost the school's profile and community pride.

The details

Walraven was the mastermind behind Alvarado High's offense that averaged 301 passing yards and 234 rushing yards per game last season, leading the team to a 12-1 record and a perfect 5-0 district mark. He replaces former Hutto head coach Eli Reinhart, who left the program last month to become the offensive coordinator at Grand Valley State University in Michigan. Walraven has previous head coaching experience at Cleburne (2017-22) and Grandview (2012-16) before returning to his alma mater Alvarado in 2022.

  • Walraven was hired as Hutto's new head football coach on February 17, 2026.
  • In the 2025 season, Hutto secured its first-ever Class 6A playoff win and hosted a home playoff game for the first time since 2019.

The players

Casey Walraven

The new head football coach at Hutto High School, known for his innovative offensive schemes that led Alvarado High to average 56.4 points per game last season.

Jeni Neatherlin

The superintendent of Hutto Independent School District, who expressed confidence in Walraven's ability to continue the program's momentum.

Will Compton

The athletic director of Hutto High School, who hired Walraven as the new head football coach.

Eli Reinhart

The former head football coach of Hutto High School, who left the program last month to become the offensive coordinator at Grand Valley State University in Michigan.

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What they’re saying

“I am incredibly excited for this opportunity to join Hippo Nation. First, I want to thank (Hutto superintendent (Jeni) Ms. Neatherlin and (athletic director Will) Compton for putting their trust in me to lead the next era of Hutto Football. This program is full of potential, and I can't wait to see what we can accomplish together at the highest level of Texas high school football.”

— Casey Walraven, New Head Football Coach, Hutto High School (statesman.com)

“Coach Walraven is a seasoned veteran of the Texas coaching ranks with a strong history of building winning programs. I am confident his commitment to excellence will continue our momentum on the football field and throughout our athletic programs, as well as in the classroom, and in the community. We're excited to welcome him to Hippo Nation.”

— Jeni Neatherlin, Superintendent, Hutto Independent School District (statesman.com)

What’s next

Walraven will look to build on the momentum of Hutto's historic 2025 season and lead the Hippos to further success in the highly competitive Texas 6A high school football landscape.

The takeaway

Hutto High School has made a strategic hire in Casey Walraven, bringing in an experienced and innovative offensive mind to lead their football program to new heights and potentially make deeper playoff runs in the future.