The September football season got off to an exciting start in Victoria as the Victoria West Warriors defeated the Victoria East Titans 52–37 on Friday, September 4, in a high-scoring matchup between the two local programs.
The Warriors came into the game with confidence and continued their strong start to the 2026 season. After the victory, Victoria West improved to 2–0, while Victoria East began September with a 0–1 record.
The game featured plenty of offensive action, with both teams finding ways to move the ball. Victoria East finished with 232 passing yards and 198 rushing yards, showing that the Titans were able to generate offense even while facing a tough Warriors defense.
For Victoria West, several players made important contributions during the opening weeks of the season. Quarterback Aiden Deleon entered September among the team’s rushing and scoring leaders, while receiver Kage Hradek Jr. led the team in receiving yards per game. On defense, Logan Travis Jr. was averaging 13 tackles per game, with Russell Kelly already recording two interceptions.
September Brings More Challenges
The Warriors’ schedule remains demanding. Victoria West is set to face Flour Bluff on September 10, followed by Veterans Memorial on September 17 and Fort Bend Marshall on September 25.
Victoria East will look to bounce back quickly when the Titans host Friendswood on September 11 at 7 p.m., before traveling to face Randle on September 17.
With the football season just getting underway, September promises plenty of Friday-night action for local fans. For Victoria’s high school teams, every game is an opportunity to build momentum, strengthen team chemistry and set the tone for the weeks ahead.