Odessa High’s unbeaten start ended in a game that never reached the second half. San Antonio Johnson defeated the Bronchos 37-0 on Sept. 11 at Heroes Stadium. After an hour-long lightning delay at halftime, officials called the game and awarded Johnson the victory. Odessa High fell to 2-1.

Johnson scored with all three phases​

The Jaguars opened the scoring on an 11-yard run with 3:45 remaining in the first quarter. Johnson’s defense then produced a safety, extending the margin to 9-0. The Jaguars added a 14-yard touchdown run early in the second quarter.

The game broke open through special teams. Johnson returned a punt 68 yards for a touchdown and returned a blocked punt 31 yards for another score. A 50-yard touchdown pass completed the 37-0 halftime margin.

Field position left the Bronchos without room to recover​

Odessa High faced pressure from Johnson’s defense while the two special-teams scores rapidly changed both the field and the scoreboard. The Bronchos never received a second-half opportunity to adjust. Players returned to the field after halftime, but additional lightning forced another stoppage and ultimately ended the game.

WHAT TO WATCH​

Punt protection and field position will be immediate priorities. Odessa High must also treat the result in context: the Bronchos were outplayed during the completed half, but severe weather eliminated any opportunity for a normal second-half response.

GAME INFORMATION / NEXT UP​

Final: San Antonio Johnson 37, Odessa High 0
Date: Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
Location: Heroes Stadium, San Antonio
Odessa High record: 2-1

Next: Odessa High at Abilene Cooper
Kickoff: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18
Location: Shotwell Stadium, Abilene