On Friday night, I was at Rutledge stadium as the Smithson Valley Rangers played the Judson Rockets. Coming into the game, the Rangers were undefeated and the Rockets had won 4 games in a row. I was expecting a battle and a really close game and of course a Judson victory by a nail. …
Inside the Huddle – Mark Thomas
Inside the Huddle is a place for my friends to write and share their passion for High School football. By Mark Thomas QUESTION: How long have you been involved in broadcasting high school sporting events and how did you get started? All together, this will be my 22nd year being involved in broadcasting high school…
Week 6 – The Hammer Bowl (Judson Rockets vs Wagner Thunderbirds)
On Friday night, I was at Rutledge stadium for the Hammer Bowl which features the two high schools in the Judson Independent School District…the Judson Rockets and the Wagner Thunderbirds. So, you are probably very interested in why this game is called the Hammer Bowl? Well, I will educate you!!! Cory Sears was a former…
Week 6 – Jay Mustangs Vs Taft Raiders
On Thursday night, I was at Farris stadium for the 6th time this season for my 6th District 27-5A game between the Jay Mustangs and the Taft Raiders. I left work at 5:00…281 and Stone Oak Pkwy. It took me 30 minutes to go 5 miles!!!! That 5 miles was 1604 and Stone Oak Pkwy!!! …
Week 5 – O’Connor Panthers Vs Marshall Rams
Last night, I was at Farris stadium for my 6th District 27-5A game already this season between the O’Connor Panthers and the Marshall Rams. It is always strange when O’Connor is the visiting team cause there campus is literally across the highway!!! Brandeis is even closer to Farris as the stadium is in the Brandeis…
Week 5 – Brennan Bears Vs Brackenridge Eagles
On Thursday, I was at Alamo stadium for a District 28-4A game between the Brennan Bears and the Brackenridge Eagles. This was my first time seeing these teams this season and I was really excited to finally see Brennan!! Even though Brennan is the newest High School in the Northside Independent School District, they don’t…
Week 5 – Madison Mavericks Vs Roosevelt Roughriders
I spent 2 1/2 hours at the car dealership this morning and when that was done, I stopped by a local market to see my wife and brought her some much needed food and drink. While I was the car dealership, I jotted a few notes down about the game last night. Now, let’s see…
Week 4 – Monterrey Tech Vs Wagner
Last night, I was at Rutledge stadium as the Wagner Thunderbirds hosted Monterrey Tech. If you have never heard of Monterrey Tech, you are not alone as I had no clue either!!! I had to do some extensive research…well, they are a team from Mexico and they have already played 4 other Texas high school…
Week 4 – Brandeis Vs Stevens AND Jay Vs O’Connor
On Thursday and Friday night, I worked 2 more District 27-5A games. In Week 2, I worked Clark/O’Connor and Brandeis/Warren. Last week on Thursday Night Lights, I worked Holmes/Marshall. I get another one in Week 7 for Thursday Night Lights for Jay/Taft!! And, probably a few more District 27-5A games on the Texas Sports Radio…
Inside The Huddle – Dave Parker
Inside the Huddle is a place for my friends to write and share their passion for High School football. Dave Parker is the color analyst for the Alamo Heights Mules football team. I have had the absolute privilege to work with Dave on a few of those Heights broadcasts along with 2 state championship games. He…
UTSA Football – UTSA vs NW Oklahoma State
Yesterday afternoon, I was at the Alamodome as the UTSA Roadrunners hosted the NW Oklahoma State Rangers. Even though UTSA won in a blowout, I still can’t believe they are only in there 2nd year of football. They were extremely efficient on offense They put up 56 points and ran 54 plays for 419 yards!!! …
Week 3 – East Central Hornets vs Judson Rockets
Last night, I was at Rutledge stadium for the East Central Hornets and the Judson Rockets. I mentioned in my article yesterday that I was shocked that the Hornets were ranked so high by the SanAntonio Express News in the preseason rankings. East Central’s star running back, Chris Armstrong, didn’t play so it was hard…
Week 3 – Holmes Huskies Vs Marshall Rams
Last night, I was at Farris stadium for a District 27-5A match-up between the Holmes Huskies and Marshall Rams. Marshall was featured in Week 6 on Thursday Night Lights last season and that particular game had what I considered the best finish of any of our television games. Kids dream about kicking a game winning…
Week 2 – Brandeis Broncos vs Warren Warriors
Last night, I was at Gustafson stadium for the Warren Warriors and Brandeis Broncos in a District 27-5A showdown. I was so relieved when I found out that Warren was the home team and that meant purple jerseys with white numbers…easy to see!!! Not like the game I worked in Week 0 when they wore…
Week 2 – Clark Cougars Vs O’Connor Panthers
Last night, I was at Farris stadium for a District 27-5A game between the Clark Cougars and the O’Connor Panthers. On Thursday night, I worked a game that was canceled in the 3rd quarter due to weather. That was the 2nd time that has happened to me since I started this gig in 1997. Well,…
Week 2 – Pleasanton Eagles Vs Lanier Voks
Last night, I was as at the Spring Sports complex for the Pleasanton Eagles Vs Lanier Voks. The last Lanier game I worked was last season was on Thursday Night Lights. In that game the running back, Isaac Cervantes, had 28 carries for 210 yards and 1 touchdown; incredible. But, he got injured in the…
Inside The Huddle – Texas Bob
Inside the Huddle is a place for my friends to write and share their passion for High School football. I have been a frequent visitor to Texas Bob’s football stadium database and am I sure you have too!! I literally just used it right now; I know where the Springs Sports complex is, I just…
utsa football
Yesterday afternoon, I was at the Alamodome for the first UTSA home football game this season against the Texas A&M Commerce Lions. Man, I was so happy to be in the 70 degree building cause on Thursday I was outside in the heat and Friday all we had was fans to cool us down in…
Week 1 – Alamo Heights Vs Clark
On Thursday night, I was at Farris stadium for the Alamo Heights Mules and the Clark Cougars. This was my first visit to Farris this year and at first I thought they were building a basketball stadium, but Ernie told me it is actually another aquatic venue which the school district will use to attract…
Week 1 – Judson Vs Steele
I was at a packed Lehnfoff stadium on Friday for the Judson Rockets and the Steele Knights. I expected Judson to play better than they did last week when they got crushed by Lake Travis. I didn’t expect Judson to score 35 points and be tied with Steele late in the game. Had Judson not…