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Rising Star: Waller HS's Tristin TK Gaines Shines in Sophomore Season

November 25, 2025
Explore Tristin TK Gaines' exceptional sophomore year at Waller HS, excelling in both football and baseball, and his seamless student-athlete balance.
Waller High School's quarterback Tristin TK Gaines has set the high school sports scene alight with a tremendous sophomore football season, eclipsing over 2000 passing yards and scoring multiple touchdowns. Highlighted in Houston Inside High School Sports, Gaines' impressive dual-threat capability in football and prowess on the baseball field demonstrate his athletic versatility, having earned MVP at international tournaments. At just 16, he continues a family legacy of sports excellence, also emphasizing academics as a priority. With college offers on the horizons for both sports, Gaines embodies the quintessence of a student-athlete thriving in Waller’s supportive community.