Greenwood Linebacker Earns Top Texas High School Football Honor

Dakota Underhill named to THSCA 4A Super Elite Team after standout season

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

Greenwood High School senior linebacker Dakota Underhill has been named to the prestigious Texas High School Coaches Association 2025-26 4A Football Super Elite Team. Underhill led the Rangers to a 13-1 record, a district title, and a deep playoff run last season, recording 137 total tackles, 29 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, 9 quarterback hurries, 4 interceptions, a fumble recovery, and a pass breakup.

Why it matters

This honor recognizes Underhill as one of the top high school football players in the state of Texas, highlighting his exceptional performance and leadership that helped propel Greenwood's successful season. It also showcases the strength of the school's football program and the development of its student-athletes.

The details

As a senior, Underhill was a dominant force on the defensive side of the ball for Greenwood. His 137 total tackles, 29 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks were all team-highs, and he also made key plays in coverage with 4 interceptions and a pass breakup. Underhill's all-around production and impact were instrumental in the Rangers' 13-1 campaign and deep playoff run.

  • Underhill was named to the THSCA 2025-26 4A Football Super Elite Team in February 2026.
  • Last season, Greenwood went 13-1, won their district, and reached the Class 4A Division II quarterfinals - the program's deepest playoff run since 2019.

The players

Dakota Underhill

A senior linebacker at Greenwood High School who was named to the prestigious THSCA 4A Football Super Elite Team after a standout 2025 season.

Christian Bush

The kicker and punter for Odessa Compass Academy, who was named to the THSCA Class 3A Super Elite Team for special teams after making 41 of 42 extra point attempts, hitting a 56-yard field goal, and averaging 42.8 yards per punt.

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The takeaway

Underhill's selection to the prestigious THSCA Super Elite Team showcases the talent and potential of Greenwood's football program, which continues to develop standout student-athletes who can compete at the highest levels of high school football in Texas.