Who’s got the loudest, proudest school spirit in North Texas? Now’s your chance to prove it! Every week, we’re shining the spotlight on a Game of the Week—and it’s up to the students, faculty, alumni, and fans to rally together, vote, and show off that unstoppable school pride.
THIS WEEK’S MATCHUP
Burleson High School vs. Burleson Centennial High School
“The Burleson Battle of the Boot”
To cast a vote for Burleson High School text “ELKS” to 817-877-1959
To back Burleson Centennial High School text “SPARTANS” to 817-877-1959
Just for casting your vote, you’ll receive $10 off $100 at Kroger good for that week! Plus, each school has the opportunity to receive a $500 cash donation thanks to Kroger and appear on The Ranch Morning Show for an in-studio pep rally!
It doesn’t matter what happens on the field; whatever school has the most spirit votes will move on to the finals at the end of the season for a shot at the $3,000 grand prize donation to fuel even more school spirit.
Grab your classmates, round up the alumni, and spread the word—because it’s time to prove YOUR school has the biggest spirit in Texas!
PRESENTED BY
High School Spirit Showdown – Official Rules
School Selection:
Participating schools will be selected solely at the discretion of the Stations.
The Stations will contact each selected school in advance to confirm participation and provide contest details.
Schools must agree to participate to be eligible for prizes. If a school declines or cannot participate, the Stations reserve the right to select an alternate school.
Voting Eligibility:
The High School Spirit Showdown (“Contest”) is open to legal residents of Texas who are at least 13 years of age.
How to Vote:
To vote, participants must text the designated keyword to 817-877-1959 or 817-877-1921 during the specified voting period.
Limit one (1) vote per phone number per matchup. Multiple votes will not increase chances of winning.
Prizes:
For each valid vote, participants will receive an automatic text bounce-back containing a link to a $10 off $100 Kroger coupon. Dates, restrictions, and exclusions apply. See coupon for full details.
Each participating school has the opportunity to earn a $500 cash donation from Kroger. To qualify, the selected school must send a small group of students and/or staff to their closest Kroger location for an appearance and photo opportunity, as coordinated by the Stations. Failure to participate in the Kroger appearance and photo opportunity will result in forfeiture of the $500 donation, and the prize will not be awarded to that school.
The school with the most valid text votes each week will advance to the Final Round.
The Final Round will take place the week of November 10th. Text voting will reopen to include all finalist schools.
The school receiving the highest number of valid text votes during the Final Round will be awarded a $3,000 cash donation from Kroger.
Cash donations will be awarded to the schools, not to individual participants. No substitution, transfer, or cash equivalent is permitted.
General Conditions:
By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Stations, which are final and binding in all matters relating to the Contest.
The Stations reserve the right to disqualify any votes suspected of tampering, automated voting, or fraudulent activity.
Texting & Technical Issues:
Standard message and data rates may apply. Check with your mobile carrier for details.
The Stations, Kroger, and their affiliates are not responsible for: late, lost, delayed, misdirected, incomplete, or undeliverable text messages. Network, carrier, or technical failures of any kind. Errors in transmission or problems with mobile devices or service providers, any injury or damage to participants’ or others’ devices resulting from participation in the Contest.
Publicity Release:
By entering, participants grant the Stations and Kroger permission to use their name, school affiliation, and/or likeness for promotional purposes in any media, without compensation, unless prohibited by law.
Liability Release:
By participating, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Stations, Kroger, their affiliates, subsidiaries, partners, and employees from any and all liability, claims, or damages arising out of participation in the Contest or acceptance/use of any prize.
Contest Changes & Termination:
The Stations reserve the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Contest if fraud, technical failures, or any other factor beyond their control impairs the integrity of the Contest.
The Stations reserve the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value if the advertised prize becomes unavailable.
Disputes:
This Contest is governed by the laws of the State of Texas. Any disputes shall be resolved individually, without resort to class action, and exclusively by the appropriate court located in Tarrant County, Texas.
Sponsor:
This Contest is sponsored by Kroger and supported by KFWR 95.9 The Ranch, KTFW 92.1 HANK FM, and KOME/KTWF K-HITS 95.5.