The Chaparrals sit out opening weekend and start their season Sept. 4, with Alvarado, ranked 67th in Texas, the toughest test on the schedule.
Zane Pennington
August 16, 20261 min read
While most of North Texas plays on Aug. 28, Aubrey waits.
The Chaparrals, ranked No. 251 in Texas by On3, open their 2026 season a week later, hosting Van Alstyne on Friday, Sept. 4. Van Alstyne is ranked No. 410.
Aubrey travels to Sanger, ranked No. 323, on Sept. 11, then to Castleberry, ranked No. 667, on Sept. 25. The most demanding game on the nine-game schedule is Alvarado, ranked No. 67 in the state.
Opening a week after everyone else means Aubrey's players get an extra week of preparation and one fewer Friday of football. For a program in a town growing as quickly as Aubrey, the home opener against a neighboring school is a reasonable way to begin.
Kickoff against Van Alstyne is Friday, Sept. 4. Rankings are On3's preseason Texas rankings.
Source: On3.
Zane Pennington
Zane Pennington covers Aubrey high school and area college sports.
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A severe Flood Watch is in effect for Aubrey as scattered storms bring heavy rain. Current conditions are hot and humid, with temperatures near 90F and a feels-like of 96F.
Wednesday’s NWS update focuses on storms moving west to east overnight, with 2–4 inches across the watch area and localized 5–7-inch totals possible.
The city's preparedness page lists a limited free-radio program for Aubrey and Winn Ridge residents ahead of a Wednesday-to-Friday rain threat.
