2026 Week 9: Stephenville vs Jarrell

Outside the Battle of the Lakes, another big one and perhaps the best matchup in the state took place in Gerald. The 7-0 Cougars getting their shot at the Stephenville Yellow Jackets, the state's number one ranked team in Class 4A Division I, who's also undefeated. 10th ranked Gerald looking to pick up a massive win over Stephenville, the defending state champs. Cougars say they're up for the challenge as they strike first with a little trickery here. Braden Henderson takes this one in for the touchdown, puts Gerald up 7-0. The Yellow Jackets answer, though. They get the short touchdown run here. Ties it up at 7 apiece. Second quarter, Cougs go back on top. Jamari Lindsey airing this one out. Adonis Brown, yeah, high-pointing that one. Races in for another score. Gerald, thinking upset, but Stephenville responds again, showing they can get it done through the air as well. Cougars DB missing the tackle. Aiden Jurgens takes it in. Ties it up at 14 apiece. Yellow Jackets started pulling away in the second half. Gerald suffers its first loss of the season, 42 to 20.