Farewell to Tarleton: Stephenville Dominates Rivalry in Final Game

Stephenville High School football has played at Tarleton Memorial Stadium for generations. The Yellow Jackets, with a new stadium opening in May, played their final game at the home of the Texans on Nov. 1, capturing a 44-0 win over Brownwood in an intense rivalry game known as the Battle of 377 that began in the 1937 season.

“So much great football was played here,” Stephenville head coach Sterling Doty said. “So many great coaches. So many great players played on this field. We’re very excited about moving to our own home. Tarleton was a great host. We appreciate their relationship.” The Jackets won six state championships while calling Tarleton Memorial Stadium home. Their latest accomplishment was cutting Brownwood’s all-time series lead to 46-35-2 and winning five consecutive Battle of 377 games for the first time in program history.

The victory clinched the Jackets a share of the district title, and they can win it outright with a week 11 win.

Box Score:

Stephenville

Passing: 10-14-0  96y 2 TDs

Rushing: 34-182y 2 TDs

Brownwood

Passing: 12-26-1  107y  0 TDs

Rushing: 24-38y  0 TDs