The 2026 high school football season in Wichita Falls is set to begin in late August, bringing with it a schedule that blends non‑district contests with a tightly contested District 2‑5A Division II slate.
Rivalry on the Horizon
Both Memorial High School and Legacy High School open their campaigns against a variety of out‑of‑district foes, including Fort Worth Paschal, Canyon Randall, Decatur, Grapevine and Lubbock Monterey, setting the tone for a demanding early stretch.
As the season progresses, each team slides into district competition, with Memorial facing Abilene Cooper, Lubbock Coronado, Abilene Wylie, Amarillo Palo Duro, and Lubbock‑Cooper, while Legacy meets Amarillo Palo Duro, Lubbock‑Cooper, Abilene Cooper, Lubbock Coronado and Abilene Wylie.
The Final Clash
The climax arrives on November 6, when the Mavericks of Memorial host the Leopards of Legacy in a rivalry game that has become a focal point for the community, marking the culmination of weeks of preparation and rivalry‑fuelled anticipation.
The schedule threads together a series of matchups from August 27 through November 6, with district play kicking off in late September and the regular season wrapping up on the aforementioned rivalry date, promising a season defined by competitive balance and local pride.