SINTON, TX — Thanksgiving, Christmas, winning a district title.

It's become like a yearly tradition for the Sinton Pirates who have finished atop UIL 4A-DII District 15 for the past five seasons.

"It's what we do here," Sinton head coach Michael Troutman said. "That's bred into them. It's in the water they drink, it's in their blood and it's in their family."

But on Friday that streak hangs in the balance as Rockport-Fulton is set to visit Pirate Stadium.

The other Pirates haven't won district since 2019 which was the last time Sinton failed to finish atop the standings.

"We're excited for this opportunity," Rockport-Fulton head coach Eric Soza said. "It's going to be a really good game."

Rockport-Fulton is 3-0 in district play and controls its own destiny. If they win Friday night t

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