Sam Houston beats Highlands 33-14 heading into bye week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026

On October 30, 2026, Sam Houston defeated Highlands 33-14 at Alamo Stadium. Jaidon Hamilton rushed for 133 yards and scored two touchdowns, leading the Hurricanes to their sixth consecutive victory. The team focused on a strong finish ahead of their upcoming bye week, currently holding an 8-2 record. With this win, they have the potential to share the District 14-5A-II title depending on next week’s outcome involving Harlandale and McCollum.
- •Sam Houston improves to 8-2 and 7-1 in district play
- •Jaidon Hamilton scores two touchdowns
- •Xavier Youngblood also contributes with rushing scores
- •Highlands falls to 1-8 overall and 1-6 in district
- •Next week, Harlandale's result could impact district title race
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Sam Houston leans on Jaidon Hamilton, rolls into bye week with win over Highlands
"The running back rushed for 133 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and the Hurricanes defense bottled up Highlands to earn the win headed into an open week.
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