families in different subdivisions around the city of Sugar Land to send their children to both high schools. Still today, it is not uncommon to find next door neighbors or siblings going to opposing schools as feeder middle schools and zoning patterns overlap. In 1996, after an outbreak of senior pranks between the two schools, the principals of both high schools decided to focus the rivalry in a less destructive manner. After meeting with both schools' Student Councils, the principals decided to hold an annual, year-long competition. Each school's athletic program can earn points based on wins against the other school in UIL competition. The competitions include: boys' football, basketball, baseball, and soccer, and girls' volleyball, basketball, softball, and soccer. A school earns one point when it defeats the rival school. A game ending in a tie score will award both teams one-half point. As often occurs, the schools sometimes meet more than once per year. In the event of a tie for the overall competition, the school's band that is ranked the highest at the Texas UIL regional marching band competition will be the year's winner. Since 1997, the schools have held the competition every year. As both schools' mascots (the Ranger and the Knight) typically ride horses, the "Golden Horse" trophy is awarded and displayed in the champion school's trophy case at the beginning of each new school year. Notable alumni Cornelius Anthony – San Francisco 49ers football player (class of 1996) Pat Batteaux – NFL player (class of 1996) Ross Blacklock (class of 2016) – NFL defensive end for the Houston Texans KaRon Coleman – gridiron football player (class of 1996) Matt Carpenter – MLB player with the New York Yankees (class of 2004) Keli Goff – Journalist, tv writer and Emmy nominated producer D.J. Hayden – NFL cornerback for Oakland Raiders, Detroit Lions (class of 2008) Chad Huffman – MLB and NPB outfielder Maxo Kream - rapper James Loney – MLB first baseman for Los Angeles Dodgers, Tampa Bay Rays (class of 2002) Jake Matthews – former Texas A&M University offensive lineman and current Atlanta Falcons tackle (class of 2010) Kevin Matthews – former Texas A&M football player and NFL offensive lineman (class of 2005) Jamal Marshall – football player, North Texas and Seattle Seahawks cornerback (class of 2012) J'Mon Moore - NFL player Kenneth Murray- former Oklahoma football player and current NFL Linebacker for the