Brennan and Harlan clash for undefeated district lead
Two 7-0 teams meet at Farris Stadium in a winner-take-all game for the District 29-6A championship.
By Pedro Barnes ·
Brennan and Harlan will determine the District 29-6A champion on Friday night in the final week of the UIL high school football regular season. The two unbeaten programs meet at 7:30 p.m. at Farris Stadium in San Antonio. Both teams enter the Week 11 matchup with identical 7-0 records in district play.
The Bears have posted a high-scoring record during the district slate. Brennan averages 60 points per game against district opponents. The defense has allowed just three total touchdowns in those contests. The team’s only loss of the season occurred in overtime against Vandegrift in Week 1.
Head football coach Stephen Basore described the upcoming contest as a nail-biter. He noted that while coaches prefer large leads, this specific game appears poised to be close. Senior running back Jaycen Pullins attributed the team’s success to a combined effort between the offense and defense. He stated that the defensive unit holds opponents to low scores, which makes the scoring players look effective.
Junior cornerback Myles Oliver emphasized the preparation required for such a high-stakes game. He said the team takes no days off to avoid mistakes during the game. The players study film and run through motions correctly to ensure readiness.
Harlan enters the game as the reigning district champion. The Hawks defeated Brennan last season. Head coach Matthew McKinney said the district title has been awarded to either Brennan or Harlan for the last six or seven years. He described the Week 11 timing as exciting for both teams and the wider San Antonio community.
Junior wide receiver Jordan Sneed said execution will likely determine the outcome. He noted that both teams are capable of performing well, but the group that executes better will secure the win. Senior defensive end Conner Stevens viewed the matchup as a major test before the playoffs begin. He said the game provides a great challenge and environment for the Hawks to finish strong.
KSAT 12 will provide extended coverage of the game on the Nightbeat. The broadcast will stream at 10:35 p.m. on KSAT Plus and KSAT.com.
