Welcome to Sam Vitanza Stadium, where the Dickinson Gators are set to host the Clear Springs Chargers. In a historic rivalry that began in 2008, this Texas matchup is one of over 100 featured games in the 23rd season of the Great American Rivalry Series. 

In their last 17 meetings, these two programs have been very competitive, with an even series at 9-9. However, in their most recent matchup, the Gators dominated Chargers 45-7. Clear Springs will be looking to avenge their loss and take the lead in the all-time series 

Mark your calendar for September 25th, as 7,000 fans anxiously await another installment of this great rivalry! 

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MVP

Lorenzo Aguirre
Dickinson

SCHOLAR ATHLETES

Matthew Rodriguez

Dickinson

Ranking No. 6 among 871 students with an outstanding 5.13 GPA. A dedicated student athlete, Matthew competes in varsity football, cross country, track, and choir. He is also committed to giving back to his community through volunteering with the Galveston County Food Bank. For the past four summers, Matthew has interned and volunteered with Camp Invention, a STEM-based summer program for younger students. Matthew’s accomplishments across the classroom, athletic field, stage, and community reflect his dedication, versatility, and commitment to excellence.
Andrew Lackey

Clear Springs

Andrew has been a dedicated member of the Clear Springs football and track teams for all four years of high school. He has excelled academically, earning the distinction of Superintendents’ Scholar three times. Andrew was also named a 2026 National Merit Scholar and an AP Scholar with Distinction. He is a member of both the National Honor Society and the Science National Honor Society. Outside of school, Andrew is an active member of Clear Creek Community Church’s 528 Campus, where he volunteers with the youth group. Through his dedication to academics, athletics, and service, Andrew has demonstrated the commitment and leadership of an outstanding scholar-athlete.

GAME SUMMARY

After Clear Springs’ defense stalled Dickinson’s opening offensive drive, the Gators quickly found their rhythm, engineering an eight-play, 24-yard march capped by a touchdown pass from MVP and QB1 Lorenzo Aguirre. Dickinson kept its foot on the gas, finding the end zone again on its next possession to close the first quarter with a commanding 14-0 lead. The Gators carried that momentum into the second quarter, adding another touchdown five minutes into the period to extend the advantage to 21-0 and keep the Clear Springs offense scoreless. Dickinson then delivered its biggest play of the night when Cedric Brown burst through a gap created by the offensive line and raced 67 yards for a touchdown, putting the Gators firmly in control. Clear Springs answered with a scoring drive of its own, led by Eli’jah Rubens, Kaedyn Hutto, and Darrien Moore to make it 28-7, but Dickinson quickly slammed the door on any comeback hopes. From there, the Gators overwhelmed Clear Springs with a relentless, collective effort, piling on points and finishing with a dominant 59-7 victory.