King High School Defeats Moody in District Clash
King finished its football season on a high note with a 49-27 victory over Moody.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Football
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King secured a 49-27 win against Moody in their district football game. The victory marks the end of the season for both squads in Corpus Christi.
Why it matters
This final district matchup concludes the 2026 season for both programs as they look to build toward future competition cycles. Damon Smith capped his year by establishing a new single-season touchdown record for King.
Damon Smith set a new program record with 12 touchdowns this season, surpassing the previous benchmark of 10. King finished with a 2-8 overall record, while Moody holds a 1-8 overall record.
The players
Damon Smith
A football player for King who set a new single-season school record with 12 touchdowns.
CJ Regino
A player for King who contributed two touchdowns during the victory over Moody.
Uriah Howard
A player for King who recorded two rushing touchdowns in the season-ending game.
Tatum Emerson
A King player who participated in the team's successful hook and ladder play.
Jordan Davis
A King athlete who served as a key component of the team's executed hook and ladder play.
The details
King relied on an air raid passing attack to secure the win, highlighted by a notable hook and ladder play involving Tatum Emerson, Damon Smith, and Jordan Davis. Both Smith, CJ Regino, and Uriah Howard contributed multiple touchdowns to the offensive effort.
Timeline
The district game between King and Moody took place on October 29, 2026.
Moody is scheduled to play a road game against Calhoun next Friday.
Season Trajectory
This final game reshapes the district standings as King looks to improve upon a 2-8 record heading into the off-season. Meanwhile, Moody faces a final opportunity to secure a win against Calhoun to end their difficult year.
The result finalizes King's district record at 1-5 and leaves Moody winless in district play at 0-5. For fantasy or stat-focused followers, Smith concludes the season as the team's most prolific scorer.
The takeaway
Ending the season with a victory provides momentum for underperforming programs as they head into winter training. Players like Smith demonstrate the importance of individual development even during challenging team seasons.
What happens next
Moody is scheduled to play against Calhoun next Friday to conclude their season.
Further reading
For more local gridiron updates, see Football.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KRIS.
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