Brandeis and Judson meet in 6A Division II playoffs

Brandeis and Judson high schools play in a Class 6A Division II bi-district playoff game on Tuesday evening. The matchup is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Farris Stadium in San Antonio.

Brandeis enters the postseason with momentum. The Broncos finished third in district play and closed the regular season with a five-game winning streak. That surge followed a three-game losing skid earlier in the year. Head coach Kemmie Lewis said the team aims for the state championship and must beat teams like Judson to get there.

This is Brandeis' first return to the playoffs since the 2023 season. The Broncos lost to Vandegrift in the area round that year, and Vandegrift went on to reach the state final. Senior quarterback Wynter Smith said the game will test the team's character. Senior athlete Hakim Frampton called the opportunity a blessing, noting it may be his final high school game.

Judson also finished third in district play. The Rockets are playing their first postseason game under head coach Vernon Hughes and his new coaching staff. Senior safety Myles Wisdom said the change brings new opportunity and excitement for the players. Wisdom noted the team has had a positive season for the first time in about three years.

Senior running back Kayden Graham said the team wants to protect the program's tradition and return to previous levels of success. Hughes called Brandeis a good football team and expected a competitive game. He described the matchup as a dogfight.

The winner advances to the area round of the Class 6A Division II playoffs. KSAT 12 Sports will provide extended coverage of the game on the Nightbeat and the BGC Highlights Show later that night.