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Angelo Renda scrambles against DeSoto in last week's Class 6A Division 2 state semifinal game.
Angelo Renda closed his Carroll Dragons career by etching his name atop one of Texas high school football’s most storied record books.
The senior quarterback finished his time at Carroll High School as the program’s all-time leader in career passing yards, throwing for 8,716 yards and 93 touchdowns. With that total, Renda surpassed an extraordinary list of Carroll alumni that includes former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel (8,298 yards, 91 touchdowns, 2002–04), current head coach Riley Dodge (8,143 yards, 101 touchdowns, 2005–07), Kenny Hill (8,023 yards, 68 touchdowns, 2010–12) and current Miami Dolphins-backup Quinn Ewers (6,445 yards, 73 touchdowns, 2018–20).
Renda’s place atop the record book is the latest chapter in a quarterback tradition unlike any other in Texas high school football. Inside Carroll’s football facility, the names of past signal-callers line the walls — a visual reminder of the lineage and expectations that come with the position. From state champions to NFL players, the Dragons’ standard at quarterback has long been measured against history.
Renda’s impact went well beyond his arm. A dual-threat presence throughout his career, he added 1,653 rushing yards and 27 rushing touchdowns, with a career-high 14 rushing scores during his junior season. His mobility and decision-making made him a constant challenge for opposing defenses and a centerpiece of Carroll’s offense.
His senior season capped a remarkable run. Renda committed to the University of Pittsburgh, earned a spot on the MaxPreps National Player of the Year watchlist, and guided the Dragons to an undefeated regular season before a deep postseason run that ended in the state semifinals.
The record-breaking year was part of a larger milestone-filled season for the program. Wide receiver Brock Boyd, one of Renda’s top targets, became Carroll’s all-time leader in receiving yards, while Dodge surpassed 100 career wins on the Carroll sideline.
Together, those accomplishments underscored a special chapter in Carroll football history — one led by a quarterback who now stands alone at the top of the program’s passing record book.