Military & First Responders Appreciation Night - Friday, Sept. 11, 2026

Military and first responders are invited to join us and be recognized at the Calhoun High School vs. Rockport-Fulton game on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Sandcrab Stadium. These honorees will be invited on the field for a special pregame ceremony. There will be free entry for all military and first responders wearing an identifier that shows service like a uniform, hat, vest, ID, etc. Normal ticket rates will apply for additional attendees who accompany the honoree to the game/ceremony. 
Event date: Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
Location: Sandcrab Stadium
Time: Gate opens at 6 p.m. and honorees should plan to meet up by 6:15 p.m. under the home side stands near the field house
Parking: Normal varsity football game parking protocols apply; mobility limited guests may be dropped off at the gate. Please be reminded that there is a complimentary park and ride option at the Calhoun High School parking lot, where a CCISD microbus shuttles ​guests to the ​stadium and drops off at the ​main entrance. ​The shuttle runs throughout the game and until the last person is dropped off after the game.