Sam Houston Defeats Highlands 33-14 at Alamo Stadium
Sam Houston extended its winning streak to six games with a decisive victory over Highlands on Wednesday night.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Football
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Sam Houston improved to an 8-2 regular season record after securing a 33-14 win over Highlands at Alamo Stadium. The victory marks the sixth consecutive win for the program.
Why it matters
The win positions Sam Houston to potentially claim a share of the District 14-5A-II title depending on the outcome of next week's game between Harlandale and McCollum.
Jaidon Hamilton led the offense by rushing for 133 yards on 12 carries, while Xavier Youngblood accounted for three touchdowns, including a 52-yard passing score to Mario Ringo. Highlands responded with individual touchdown runs of 61 and 24 yards from Darrius Long and Johnathon Cantu, respectively.
The players
Jaidon Hamilton
He is a standout running back for Sam Houston who recorded 133 rushing yards in the team's latest victory.
Xavier Youngblood
He is a key offensive contributor for Sam Houston who recorded two rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown in the win.
Mario Ringo
He is a receiver for Sam Houston who caught a 52-yard touchdown pass.
Darrius Long
He is a running back for Highlands who scored a 61-yard rushing touchdown.
Johnathon Cantu
He is a running back for Highlands who scored a 24-yard rushing touchdown.
The details
Sam Houston utilized a balanced offensive attack with two rushing touchdowns from Youngblood and two from Hamilton to overwhelm the Highlands defense. Defensive efforts were highlighted by interceptions from Jaelyn Turner and Reginald Mackall to limit Highlands to 14 points.
Timeline
The football game took place at Alamo Stadium on October 30, 2026.
Sam Houston has an open week scheduled for next week.
Season Trajectory
This victory keeps Sam Houston in contention for a share of the District 14-5A-II title as they conclude their regular season schedule. The team now enters an open week while awaiting the outcome of other district games that will determine their final standing.
With an 8-2 finish, Sam Houston concludes its regular season performance with momentum heading into the post-season bracket. The team will now rely on the Harlandale versus McCollum result to finalize their district standing.
The takeaway
Sam Houston concludes a successful regular season campaign with a six-game win streak. The team must now look toward the performance of their rivals to determine if they earn a share of the district title.
What happens next
Sam Houston will wait for the outcome of the Harlandale versus McCollum game next week to see if they secure a share of the District 14-5A-II title.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Express-News.
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