Sundown High School
Public school in Sundown, Texas, United States
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Sundown High School is a public high school located in Sundown, Texas (USA) and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is part of the Sundown Independent School District located in southern Hockley County. The school is widely recognized for its stellar academics, great cross country program, and, like most small Texas towns, its football team. In 2017–2018, the school won the UIL Lone Star Cup for 2A.
| Sundown High School | |
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| Location | |
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511 East 7th Street , 79372-1110 | |
| Coordinates | 33.459988°N 102.485349°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| School district | Sundown Independent School District |
| Superintendent | Brent Evans |
| Principal | Jeremy Griffith |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 174 (2023-2024)[1] |
| Colors | Royal Blue & Red |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AA |
| Mascot | Roughneck Joe |
| Yearbook | Gusher |
| Website | www |
Athletics
The Sundown Roughnecks compete in the following sports:[2]
State titles
Band
As of 2021, the Sundown High School marching band holds records at the UIL State Marching Band Competition for most total appearances (28), most finals appearances (26), and tied for the most championships (8).[7][8]
- Marching Band State Champions [9]
- 1987(1A)
- 1988(1A)
- 1989(1A)
- 2003(1A)^
- 2005(1A)
- 2009(1A)
- 2011(1A)
- 2024(2A)
^were co-champion with Throckmorton High School
