Katy High School has been among the top programs in the sport for decades. With nine state titles, 15 title game appearances and 43 total playoff appearances, the Tigers are as battle tested as they come.

It’s always hard to list the top high school teams in Houston without mentioning the Katy Tigers. Year after year they’re always in contention. A big reason why, head coach Gary Joseph who’s been in charge for over four decades.

For almost his entire freshman season at Katy High, Hamilton McMartin was Harrison McMartin.

Cade Klubnik is not just QB1 for defending back-to-back state champion Austin Westlake, the No. 2-ranked team in the nation. The Clemson commit is also the No. 1 quarterback in the Class of 2022 per 247Sports, a five-star recruit, and the recently named Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year.

HOUSTON—Like its regional semifinal against C.E. King last week, Katy was challenged in its Class 6A-Division II regional final against Summer Creek on Saturday afternoon. The Tigers’ authority was threatened.

KATY—Four takeaways from Katy’s 41-24 Class 6A regional semifinal win over C.E. King on Friday afternoon at Legacy Stadium.

KATY—Seth Davis is not a young man of many words. He speaks quietly and briefly. He is thoughtful, but succinct.

KATY — A rivalry boasting tradition and nostalgia got a Katy performance boasting tradition and nostalgia as the Tigers were at their truest in beating The Woodlands, 21-14, in their 14th meeting on Thursday evening at Rhodes Stadium.

Katy High's receiving corps calls itself the 'Rec Squad.'

Katy High's receiving corps calls itself the 'Wreck Squad.'

As Katy High made its dominant postseason run to a ninth state championship last year, the Tigers did so with a pair of precocious sophomores as catalysts of a prolific offense.

Gary Joseph - Katy HS - Houston TD Club Coach of the Year@FootballKaty Head Coach Gary Joseph was selected as the @HoustonTDClub Coach of the Year. Coach Joseph and his staff are very deserving of this honor. Dematrius Davis - North Shore - Houston TD Club Offensive Player of the YearVideo game numbers is what Dematrius Davis put up all year long, and for that fact through his entire career at North Shore. Davis, who is already enrolled and on campus at Auburn University, won the Houston TD Club Offensive Player of the Year. Bryce McMorris - Bridgeland FB - Houston TD Club Defensive Player of the YearThe SMU signee has the nod of best defensive player in Houston for 2020.

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Katy Tigers brought home a state trophy, while the Crosby Cougars brought their community together with a special 12-4 season ending in the state finals. The Longhorns cut the lead to 37-14 before Katy shut the door with a 25-yard touchdown run by sophomore Seth Davis, and an interception return touchdown by Cal Varner. Crosby falls short but makes community proudThe Crosby Cougars hadn’t made the state finals since 1960, but an impressive run through the playoffs got them there in 2020. Crosby won two games in overtime to reach AT&T Stadium but fell short to powerhouse Aledo in the final. Coach Jerry Prieto was proud of their effort and how the team’s playoff run brought what he called a “divided” community together.

They're baaaaaaaaaaack! For the first time since their 2015 6A-DII State Championship, the Katy Tigers have returned to Arlington to play for a State Championship. The Tigers will face off against Cedar Hill tomorrow evening to play for their ninth Texas High School Football State Championship. This week, VYPE spoke with longtime Katy Head Coach Gary Joseph about the upcoming game, their incredible season, and what it's going to take to win their ninth trophy. Don't forget to subscribe to VYPE on YouTube for more great video content, and new weekly shows!

HOUSTON – Five long years have passed since Katy High School has taken home the state championship trophy. Everybody’s ready to go.”The Davis brothers have taken center stage for the Tigers this season, as Jalen and Seth have led Katy to a score differential of more than 400. Of Hays’ 10 wins, four of them have come within seven points or less. Katy’s one loss was close (24-19 to Katy Tompkins), but all 11 wins have been by two touchdowns or more. “Katy is about winning state championships and that’s what we’re trying to do,” said safety Dalton Johnson.

In one of the biggest matchups of the season in Texas high school football, the Katy Tigers did what they do best: put on a show. The Tigers' defensive unit complemented Koger's performance by holding Shadow Creek to zero offensive touchdowns in the first half. Despite a bumpy first half that consisted of penalties, personal fouls, and being scored on numerous times, Shadow Creek played a respectable second half, as they tied with Katy 14-14. As for Shadow Creek, they're in good hands. With all talent being accounted for, it is likely that Katy and Shadow Creek will meet in the Regional Finals in the seasons to come, just as Katy did with North Shore for four years in a row (2016-2019).