For years, folks around Aledo and nearby communities have watched Hauss Hejny light up the field.
From leading the Bearcats to a state championship in 2023 to being named Star-Telegram’s Offensive Player of the Year, Hejny was the kind of quarterback who made Friday nights unforgettable. His speed, poise, and grit had him marked as one of North Texas’ brightest football prospects.
That promise carried him first to TCU and now to Oklahoma State, where the redshirt freshman won the starting quarterback job this fall. On Thursday night last week, it looked like his storybook run was continuing.
Hejny opened the season with two commanding drives—one capped by his own rushing touchdown, the other by a crisp scoring pass—quickly putting OSU ahead 14–0. Fans from Aledo to Stillwater had reason to believe he was ready to make his mark on the college stage.
Then came the twist no one wanted. Midway through the game, Hejny broke a bone in his left foot, an injury that now requires surgery and will keep him out at least five weeks. In an instant, a dream debut turned into a reminder of just how fragile this sport can be.
For Aledo, Benbrook, and the greater Fort Worth area, Hejny’s setback feels personal. This isn’t just about a quarterback at Oklahoma State—it’s about a hometown kid who has carried the pride of an entire community onto bigger stages. And if there’s one thing his high school days proved, it’s that resilience is part of his DNA.
Hejny will have to watch from the sidelines for now, but his story is far from over. Every snap he’s taken—from Bearcat Stadium to Boone Pickens—has shown that he’s more than just talent; he’s determination in shoulder pads. When he returns, expect him to do what Aledo kids do best: fight back stronger.
For the full details on Hejny’s injury and what’s next, read the Star-Telegram’s coverage here.
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