George Ranch Football Kicks Off the 2026 Season August 29

You can feel it coming: the stadium lights, the marching band, the burnt orange filling the stands and at least one parent insisting they absolutely knew where they parked.

George Ranch High School football officially begins its 2026 regular season on Saturday, August 29, when the Longhorns take on the Gene Tomas High School Gators. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Paul Scherer Memorial Stadium, located at 7920 FM 723 in Richmond.

Yes, the first game is on a Saturday instead of the traditional Friday night. Consider it one extra day to find the spirit shirt.

A New Season—and a New Local Matchup

This opener has a little more local interest than the average non-district game. Gene Tomas High School opened in 2025, and its football program is preparing for its inaugural varsity game. That means George Ranch will not only be starting a new season; the Longhorns will also be the first varsity opponent in Tomas football history.

The setting adds another new chapter. Paul Scherer Memorial Stadium is Lamar CISD’s newest football venue, built near Tomas High School. The stadium honors Paul Scherer, a World War II veteran and longtime civic leader who served 21 years on the Lamar CISD Board of Trustees.

For families around Stonecreek Estates, it should be an easy local night out: two Lamar CISD schools, a new stadium and no cross-Houston expedition required. That last part deserves its own small round of applause.

What Happens Before the Opener?

George Ranch has preseason action before the August 29 game. The official athletics schedule lists an August 14 date against Elkins and an August 20 trip to Davis High School. Those dates are part of the preseason buildup; the Tomas matchup is the first regular-season contest on the varsity schedule.

After opening night, the Longhorns travel to Tomball Memorial on September 4. They return to Paul Scherer Memorial Stadium to face Clear Springs on September 12 and Foster on September 25.

Schedules can change, especially when a new season and a new facility are involved. Families should check the official George Ranch athletics page before leaving home for the latest time, venue and ticket information.

Planning for Game Night

Tickets are expected to be sold digitally through the school’s athletics ticketing system. As of August 19, individual varsity tickets for the August 29 game were not clearly posted, so check the official ticket page closer to kickoff rather than relying on a screenshot passed around in a group chat. Group-chat screenshots have a charming habit of surviving long after the facts change.

Plan to arrive early for parking, ticket scanning and finding seats—particularly because this is the season opener and the first varsity game for Tomas. Stadium rules, including bag and outside-food policies, should also be confirmed through Lamar CISD before attending.

Quick Game Details

Detail	Information
Game	Gene Tomas Gators vs. George Ranch Longhorns
Date	Saturday, August 29, 2026
Kickoff	7 p.m.
Venue	Paul Scherer Memorial Stadium
Address	7920 FM 723, Richmond, TX 77406
Tickets	Check the official George Ranch athletics ticket page
Event type	Varsity, non-district season opener

See the full event listing for ticket links and the latest details as kickoff gets closer.

Whether you have a student on the field, in the band, with the cheer squad or simply sitting beside you asking for another snack, the beginning of football season is one of those community moments that makes the school year feel officially underway.

Go Longhorns!