Friday’s Sports

 

Nicholas Cates, second team Academic All-State

NFL

Thursday

Raiders (6-8) 63 – Chargers (5-9) 21

Four days after losing 3-0, Raiders set a franchise scoring record. They did in the Chargers 63-21 Thursday. Brandon Staley doesn’t know if he’ll remain the Chargers coach as a result.

Saturday

Vikings (7-6) at Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) at Noon NFL NET

Steelers (7-6) at Indianapolis Colts (7-6) at 3:30 pm NFL NET

Broncos (7-6) at Detroit Lions (9-4) at 7:15 pm NFL NET

Sunday

Texans (7-6) at Nashville Titans (5-8) at Noon CBS

Giants (5-8) at New Orleans Saints (6-7) at Noo FOX

Cowboys (10-3) at Orchard Park Bills (7-6) at 3:25 pm FOX

NBA

Thursday

Timberwolves (18-5) 119 – Mavericks (15-9) 101

Kings (14-9) 128 – Thunder (15-8) 123

Friday

Pelicans (14-11) at Charlotte Hornets (7-15) at 6:00 pm

Lakers (15-10) at San Antonio Spurs (3-20) at 6:30 pm ESPN

Rockets (12-9) at Memphis Grizzlies (6-17) at 7:00 pm

NHL

Friday

Senators (11-13-0) at Dallas Stars (16-8-3) at 7:00 pm ESPN+

COLLEGE

NCAAF

Independence Bowl Shreveport

California (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (6-6) at 8:15 pm ESPN+

NCAAM

Saturday

LSU (6-4) at Houston vs. No. 19 Texas (7-2) at 11:00 am ESPN2

No. 6 Baylor (9-0) at Detroit Michigan State at 1:00 pm FOX

Texas A&M (7-3) at Houston No. 4 Houston (10-0) at 1:30 pm ESPN2

Texas A&M University-Commerce softball team has announced the 2024 schedule, which features 35 home games and a game at three-time defending National Champion Oklahoma. The Lions enter their second season in NCAA Division I and the Southland Conference under the direction of second-year coach Brittany Miller. A&M-Commerce plays six games against Power Five conference teams, eight against teams in the 2023 NCAA Tournament, and three against 2023 National Invitational Softball Championship participants.

HIGH SCHOOL

The Texas High School Coaches Association (TISCA) has named thirteen Mount Pleasant High School football players and athletic trainers to the Academic All-State football teams. Nominees must be senior athletes, student trainers, or managers in good standing with the team and of good moral character and must have an overall GPA of at least 92. Those selected include 2nd team Nicholas Cates and Honorable Mention members Dylan Bennett, Deandre Galloway, Owen Green, Skyler Guereca, Hudson Hampton, Ryder Marshall, Mason McMinn, Chris Moreno, McKinsee Oviedo, Daniel Sunderland, Emilia Vega, and Michelle Zelaya.

UIL Football State Championships

AT&T Stadium, Arlington

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 – $20 (Ticket allows admittance to all games on December 13)

Conference 1A Six-Man Division I – Gordon (15-0) 70 – Westbrook (13-2) 20

Conference 1A Six-Man Division II – Benjamin (15-0) 82 – Oglesby (13-1) 34

Conference 2A Division I – Timpson (16-0) 49 – Tolar (14-2) 7

Thursday, December 14, 2023 – $20 (Ticket allows admittance to all games on December 14)

Conference 2A Division II – Albany (16-0) 28 – Mart (15-1) 10

Conference 3A Division I – Malakoff (16-0) 14 – Franklin (14-2) 7

Conference 3A Division II – Gunter (16-0) 30 – Tidehaven (14-1) 14

*To purchase tickets for the games on December 14, please go to the following link: https://bit.ly/3snVAdv

Friday, December 15, 2023 – $20 (Ticket allows admittance to all games on December 15)

Conference 4A Division I – Tyler Chapel Hill (13-2) +4 vs. Anna (14-1) 11:00 am.

Conference 4A Division II – Bellville (15-0) +8 vs. Gilmer (12-3) 3:00 pm.

Conference 5A Division I – Comal Smithson Valley (14-1) vs. Aledo (15-0) +17 7:00 pm.

*To purchase tickets for the games on December 15, please go to the following link: https://bit.ly/3MvlFhA

Saturday, December 16, 2023 – $20 (Ticket allows admittance to all games on December 16)

Conference 5A Division II – Port Neches-Groves (14-1) vs. Dallas South Oak Cliff (13-2) +5 11:00 am.

Conference 6A Division I – Galena Park North Shore (15-0) vs. Duncanville (13-1) +7 3:00 pm.

Conference 6A Division II – Humble Summer Creek (14-1) vs. DeSoto (14-0) +13 7:00 pm.

*To purchase tickets for the games on December 16, please go to the following link: https://bit.ly/3MvyIiZ

Tickets

General Public Ticket Price: $20

Participating School Ticket Price: $15 (must have a code from a participating school once they qualify)

A ticket is suitable for all games on that day. There is no re-entry. You cannot leave and come back without purchasing a new ticket.

• ALL seating for the Football State Championships will be general admission.
• All spectators, aged one and up, must have a ticket.
• All tickets at AT&T Stadium will be digital and available through fans’ mobile devices. There will be noticket offices open on the day of the games. Tickets will not be sold onsite. All tickets must be purchased through the website or app. In order to provide a contactless experience for fans, there will no longer be any physical tickets. Have your mobile ticket ready prior to arriving at AT&T Stadium.
• Paper tickets will NOTbe accepted at the gates. You cannot print out your tickets at home and bring them. All tickets must be shown on your mobile device.
• No ISD passes are accepted for admission.

THSCA and TSMCA cards will be accepted for complimentary admission into the gate for cardholders only. The cardholder should show their card at Entry A for access. Only the cardholder will get into the venue. Any guests with a cardholder will need to purchase a ticket.

Parking

Parking is only available for purchase on event day, not in advance. All parking is credit card only. There is no cash parking at AT&T Stadium.

• $25 (credit card only) per vehicle.
• $50 (credit card only) per bus

Lots will open 1.5 hours before the start of the first game of the day.

AT&T Stadium Bag Policy

Please review the AT&T Stadium clear bag policy before attending the state championship games. All fans will be subject to the stadium’s clear bag policy and will be searched upon entering the stadium. Fans will walk through metal detectors upon entering the stadium. No powder, confetti, or streamers will be allowed in the stands. More information can be found at the following link: https://attstadium.com/stadium-info/bags/

UIL Football State Championship Games Telecast Schedule (Dec. 13-16)

All UIL 1A Six-Man and 11-man games will be televised on either Bally Sports Southwest or Bally Sports Southwest Extra. Every game will also stream live in the Bally Sports app. For more broadcast information of the UIL Football State Championship, please visit the UIL website at https://www.uiltexas.org/football/state/football-state-championships-broadcast-information.