Thursday, March 28, 2024

Dragon Stadium Hosts Texas-Oklahoma Powers

Dragon Stadium will be the host venue for a Saturday doubleheader of powerhouse programs from Texas and Oklahoma.

The Southwest Showcase will be held Saturday, Sept. 7 at Dragon Stadium and features DeSoto vs. Tulsa Union at 4 p.m. followed by Trinity vs. Jenks at 8 p.m. Carroll opens the weekend by hosting Midland Lee at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Dragon Stadium. Jenks and Union are perennial powers of Class 6A football in Oklahoma.

Jenks has won 10 titles in 6A and 13 total, including last season. Union owns eight states and the last in 2011. Jenks and Union are fierce rivals and both teams meet Sept. 14. in Tulsa.

Jenks is headlined by defensive back and four-star recruit Steven Parker. He is ranked No. 46 on the Rivals 100 recruiting list and has not committed.

Tickets for the Saturday doubleheader are $10 apiece. One ticket is good for both games and can be purchased online here. Parking is $3.