Football: The Woodlands travels to Katy for non-district showdown

The Woodlands coach Mark Schmid led his unbeaten team through a spirited practice on Wednesday.

The Woodlands linebacker Tristan Horton (7) recovers a fumble by Katy running back Kyle Porter in last year’s game at Woodforest Bank Stadium. The Highlanders won that game 24-7. The Woodlands travels to play Katy on Friday night at Rhodes Stadium in Katy.
The Woodlands linebacker Tristan Horton (7) recovers a fumble by Katy running back Kyle Porter in last year’s game at Woodforest Bank Stadium. The Highlanders won that game 24-7. The Woodlands travels to play Katy on Friday night at Rhodes Stadium in Katy.

The Highlanders’ workout was interrupted by lightning, prompting a couple reporters to catch up while monitoring practice on a hot, muggy day.

It’s an important game, Schmid reminded his players that Friday night’s game with the Katy Tigers was a big game, a high-profile affair, and that both teams would get plenty of media attention beforehand. click here for complete story