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New Nights, Same Fight: The 2024 Wolverines’ Path to Glory

Tradition gets a new spin, as Wakeland builds a Thursday Night Legacy
Thursday Night Lights: The Wakeland Wolverines are rewriting the playbook of Texas high school football, showcasing their grit and teamwork in every electrifying moment. With a hard-earned 5-2 record and sights set on the playoffs, they prove that true champions shine no matter the day of the week.
Thursday Night Lights: The Wakeland Wolverines are rewriting the playbook of Texas high school football, showcasing their grit and teamwork in every electrifying moment. With a hard-earned 5-2 record and sights set on the playoffs, they prove that true champions shine no matter the day of the week.
Cooper Dillingham

With a hard-earned 5-2 record, the Wakeland Wolverines are proving they can dominate any night of the week, trading classic Friday nights for a new era of Thursday evening showdowns. From the professional turf of The Star and Toyota Stadium, to the electric atmosphere of Kuykendall, the Wolverines are marking their territory across Frisco’s finest venues.

Currently sitting third in district, they’re showing that championship dreams don’t care what day of the week it is.

Through Cooper Dillingham’s lens, the story of a team redefining Texas high school football emerges. These images show the pride of Wakeland, who have embraced their “We Over Me” spirit while competing in some of the most impressive stadiums in North Texas, all while keeping their sights firmly set on the state playoffs.

“I hope that in exchange [for my photography], we’d get some students showing up to the football game to show love,” said Dillingham.

In these moments, we see exactly what makes this season – and this team – something special. The next Wakeland football game is at Sherman’s Bearcat Stadium, versus Sherman High, on Halloween Night. Kick off is at 7 pm. 

About the Contributor
Cooper Dillingham
Cooper Dillingham, Photographer
Senior Cooper Dillingham brings the big plays to your feed as WINTV's go-to sports photographer. Armed with his Canon and creative eye, he captures the intensity from end zone to end zone, sharing gameday magic through his Instagram page @_dillyprod_, which has become the team's favorite way to relive their Wolverine pride. When he's not at baseball practice, Dillingham is a frequent contributor to the monthly Wolverine Replay - live on Wakeland WINTV's Youtube Page.