Vandal Football

09/11/2026

🚨🏈 IT’S GAME DAY IN VANDAL LAND! 🏈🚨

WEEK THREE | VANDALS vs. LINDALE EAGLES

There’s no place like HOME. ❤️🤍

Tonight, we finally get to run out under the lights at Van Memorial Stadium for our FIRST HOME GAME of the 2026 season!

🗓️ FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
🦅 Lindale Eagles vs. Van Vandals
📍 Van Memorial Stadium
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM

But before kickoff, we have something very special to celebrate!

❤️ At 7:00 PM, we will proudly induct four outstanding educators into the Van ISD Faculty & Staff Hall of Fame:

⭐ Mrs. Pat Percifield Hargrave
⭐ Mrs. Brenda Kellam
⭐ Ms. Janice Mulford
⭐ Mr. Joddie Witte

COME EARLY and help us honor them!

🎟️ TICKETS: Purchase online before the game to SAVE MONEY and skip the long lines at the gate!
https://tinyurl.com/yew8dmcx

💸 AT THE GATE: CASH ONLY — ALL TICKETS $7 EACH

🚗 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: We’re expecting a BIG crowd tonight! Please plan ahead, arrive early and allow extra time for traffic, parking and entry into Van Memorial Stadium.

📺 Can’t make it to the stadium? Van ISD plans to livestream tonight’s game on YouTube:
https://youtube.com/live/WUTXn--mHaY?feature=share

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME - THERE'S NO GAME LIKE VAN VS. LINDALE

LET’S GO! 🏈🔥



Graphic Design: Lily Thompson, VHS iTeam

09/10/2026

Congratulations, Parker Rainey!

Congratulations to Van's Parker Rainey for earning State Farm Player of the Week vs Carter! Parker was a contributor on both sides of the ball this past Friday. Offensively, he had 148 all purpose yards, 70 yards rushing on only 7 carries, and 78 yards receiving with 2 receptions! Defensively, he had 7 tackles and 2 of them for loss. Congratulations again, and good luck this week vs Lindale!

09/09/2026

Please note:

💸FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY — ALL TICKET SALES AT THE GATE ARE CASH ONLY!
$7 FOR ALL TICKETS

🎟️ WEEK 3 TICKET INFORMATION | VAN vs. LINDALE 🏈

Vandal Football takes on the Lindale Eagles this week, and we strongly encourage all fans to PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE!

Buying ahead helps you skip the long lines and delays at the gate — and for Friday night’s Varsity game, it will SAVE YOU MONEY! ‼️Ticket prices increase when purchased at the gate on Friday night.

🗓️THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

🏈7th & 8th Junior High Football
📍Van Memorial Stadium
🎟️ Purchase VJH Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yc6mfn34

🏈9th & JV Vandal Football
📍Eagles Stadium
🎟️ Purchase 9th/JV Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/6zc262fb

🗓️FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

🦅 Lindale Eagles at Van Vandals
📍 Van Memorial Stadium
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🎟️ Purchase Varsity Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yew8dmcx
💸CASH ONLY AT THE GATE! ALL TICKETS $7 EACH

🚨 REMINDER: Friday night tickets are less expensive when purchased online before game day. Buy early, save money and get through the gate faster!

🚗 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: We are expecting a large crowd Friday night, which means increased traffic around Van Memorial Stadium before kickoff. Please plan ahead, arrive early and allow extra time for traffic, parking and entry into the stadium.

📺As always, Van ISD will plan to live stream the game on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/live/WUTXn--mHaY?si=eExyh6xQS3BQ3u45

09/08/2026

🎟️ WEEK 3 TICKET INFORMATION | VAN vs. LINDALE 🏈

Vandal Football takes on the Lindale Eagles this week, and we strongly encourage all fans to PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE!

Buying ahead helps you skip the long lines and delays at the gate — and for Friday night’s Varsity game, it will SAVE YOU MONEY! ‼️Ticket prices increase when purchased at the gate on Friday night.

🗓️THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

🏈7th & 8th Junior High Football
📍Van Memorial Stadium
🎟️ Purchase VJH Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yc6mfn34

🏈9th & JV Vandal Football
📍Eagles Stadium
🎟️ Purchase 9th/JV Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/6zc262fb

🗓️FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

🦅 Lindale Eagles at Van Vandals
📍 Van Memorial Stadium
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🎟️ Purchase Varsity Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yew8dmcx
💸CASH ONLY AT THE GATE! ALL TICKETS $7 EACH

🚨 REMINDER: Friday night tickets are less expensive when purchased online before game day. Buy early, save money and get through the gate faster!

🚗 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: We are expecting a large crowd Friday night, which means increased traffic around Van Memorial Stadium before kickoff. Please plan ahead, arrive early and allow extra time for traffic, parking and entry into the stadium.

📺As always, Van ISD will plan to live stream the game on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/live/WUTXn--mHaY?si=eExyh6xQS3BQ3u45

09/04/2026

🚨🏈 WEEK TWO — VANDALS vs. DALLAS CARTER COWBOYS! 🏈🚨

The Vandals are headed to Dallas tonight with the Cowboys on the agenda! 🔥

📍 Kincaid Stadium
9100 S. Polk St. | Dallas, TX 75232
⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM

🎟️ TICKETS:
Purchase online: https://gofan.co/event/6787100?schoolId=TX12691

🎒 CLEAR BAG POLICY:
Kincaid Stadium has a clear bag policy. Please see the comments for details before you make the trip!

📺 CAN’T MAKE IT TO DALLAS?
We’ve got you covered! Watch the Vandals LIVE & FREE on the Van ISD YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/live/03HnQvXk4lk?feature=share

⚠️ Streaming Note: When streaming from away facilities, technology and connectivity are outside of our control, and interruptions may occur.


✏️ Graphic Design: Lily Thompson, VHS iTeam

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Van's Brigg Barton for earning State Farm Player of the Week vs Center! Brigg is a Sr. Defensive End for the Vandals and had a stellar night! He had 8 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, and 4 Sacks in one night! Big time performance! Congratulations again Brigg and good luck this week vs Carter!

09/02/2026

🏈 JUNIOR HIGH GAME DAY | SEASON OPENER 🏈

It’s time to kick off the season for our Junior High Vandals! ❤️🤍

Our 7th and 8th grade teams are headed to Sunnyvale for their SEASON OPENER! Let’s get Vandal Football started strong! 💪

📍 AT Sunnyvale
📅 Thursday
🏈 8th Grade B Team — 4:30 PM
🏈 ALL 7th Grade — 5:30 PM SCRIMMAGE
🏈 8th Grade A Team — 7:00 PM

TICKET INFO
$5 -- CARD ONLY! NO CASH!
SEE VISITOR GUIDE IN COMMENTS

Make sure you've joined our Van Junior High Football 2026 SportsYou group to stay up to date!

09/02/2026

🏈 HOMECOMING FOOTBALL PROGRAM ADS 🏈

Homecoming is coming, Vandal Land! ❤️
Friday, September 25th vs. Atlanta

If you currently have an ad in the Vandal Football program and would like to change or update your ad for the Homecoming edition, all updated ads must be submitted by:

📅 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Please email updated ads to Jeanette Germany in the VHS Journalism Department at:

📧 [email protected]

09/02/2026

🚨THURSDAY SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨

Vandal Football fans, Dallas Carter will only have one team competing Thursday, so our JV Vandals will play at HOME in Van at 6:00 PM.

🏈 JV vs. Dallas Carter
📍 HOME | Mal Fowler Stadium
⏰ 6:00 PM

Please note: There will be NO Freshman game this week.

08/31/2026

Check out this Poster (Square) designed by ANGIE REED (Staff).