November playoff football kicks off in San Antonio as the Brandeis Broncos prepare to take on the Judson Rockets in a Class 6A Division II bi‑district game. Both teams finished third in district play and earned their spots in the postseason.
Brandeis enters with momentum
Broncos head coach Kemmie Lewis highlighted the team’s late‑season surge, noting, “It’s part of the goal to get into the state championship and you’ve got to play teams like Judson to get there.” After a three‑game losing streak earlier in the year, Brandeis closed the regular season on a five‑game winning streak.
Senior quarterback Wynter Smith said the game will test the team’s character, adding, “We want to get that out the way and handle business.” Senior athlete Hakim Frampton expressed gratitude, stating, “It’s a blessing from God. A lot of people don’t get this opportunity. I’m a 12th grader, so this could be my last game.”
Judson looks to build under new leadership
Judson’s Rockets also finished third in district play and will play their first playoff game under head coach Vernon Hughes and a brand‑new coaching staff. Senior safety Myles Wisdom remarked, “Change just brings new opportunity. It was really exciting for all the guys. We love our coaches here.”
Wisdom added, “We’re happy to make it to the playoffs. We have a positive season that hasn’t happened in about three years now.” Senior running back Kayden Graham said, “We definitely want to protect the tradition. We come from a winning program, so we want to keep that going and hopefully get back to those glory days.”
Coach Hughes said, “We’re ready for the challenge. That’s a good football team over there; they do a great job, so we’re expecting a dogfight.”
Game details
The winner of the bi‑district matchup will advance to the area round of the Class 6A Division II playoffs. Kick‑off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Farris Stadium. KSAT 12 Sports will provide extended coverage later that night on the Nightbeat and the BGC Highlights Show.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
