SAN ANTONIO – It’s shaping up to be a crucial District 12-5A Division II showdown tonight on Little Caesars Thursday Night Lights presented by Gamez Law Firm. The Burbank Bulldogs take on the Sam Houston Hurricanes, two teams with playoff dreams and plenty on the line.
The Hurricanes (3-4 overall, 3-0 in District 12-5A) come in unbeaten in district play, sitting atop the standings after battling through a tough non-district schedule that has clearly toughened them up. Since league play began, Sam Houston has strung together three straight dominant wins, fueled by a resilient core of players who often go both ways on offense and defense.
Meanwhile, the Bulldogs (1-4-1, 1-1) are just one game back in the loss column and right in the thick of the playoff chase. With two postseason spots still up for grabs, Burbank can make a major statement — and tighten the district race — by handing Sam Houston its first league loss.
Expect intensity, emotion, and playoff implications tonight under the lights — Burbank vs. Sam Houston.
THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
Burbank Bulldogs
vs.
Sam Houston Hurricanes
7 p.m. TONIGHT
at Alamo Stadium
SNEAKERS & CLEATS
Matt Roy and Chuck Miketinac break down what we’ve learned from Victor Wembanyama, Julian Champagnie, and rookie Carter Bryant as the Spurs show a new level of physicality and defensive grit. Plus, Gregg Popovich is back at practice — what his presence means for this young team. Then, are the Cowboys closer to good or bad after their latest stretch?
TNL BAND CONTEST
Our Thursday Night Lights Band Grant sponsored by CHRISTUS Children’s will give our fans the opportunity to nominate their favorite participating TNL band. On November 3, The band with the most nominations will be selected to win $5,000 in grant money!
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Participating High Schools:
Johnson High SchoolJudson High SchoolBrennan High SchoolSmithson Valley High SchoolJohn Jay High SchoolSouth San High SchoolAlamo Heights High SchoolClemens High SchoolWagner High SchoolMacArthur High SchoolClark High SchoolChurchill High SchoolSteele High SchoolSam Houston High SchoolBurbank High SchoolSouthwest High SchoolBrandeis High SchoolRegan High School