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Huntsville secures dominant homecoming win, Sam Houston falls to Texas Tech

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

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Huntsville celebrated homecoming with an 84-0 victory over Spring Woods in their district opener. The Hornets scored twice early, with Jaxson Lewis contributing a 72-yard rushing touchdown. Meanwhile, Sam Houston battled No. 11 Texas Tech but lost 49-14 after a competitive first half. The Bearkats struggled offensively after halftime, managing only 84 yards. New Waverly also remained unbeaten, securing a 60-8 win over Hempstead with quarterback Ryson Nunez throwing six touchdown passes. Alpha Omega Academy suffered a 58-22 loss to Pasadena First Baptist, marking three consecutive defeats for the Lions.

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  • •Huntsville scored 84 points, with multiple players finding the end zone.
  • •Sam Houston trailed by seven at halftime but was outscored in the second half.
  • •New Waverly improved to 5-0 with a 60-8 win, dominating Hempstead.
  • •Alpha Omega Academy's loss extends its losing streak to three games.
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It was a busy week for football in Walker County. Huntsville returned home for its homecoming game, where they brought home a win in the district opener. Sam Houston battled No. 11 Texas Tech in Lubbock and showed that this season will certainly be different from the last. A little further south, New Waverly hit the road to Hempstead to battle the Bobcats. New Waverly left with a 5-0 record to ...

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