Houston Texans and Academy Donate $7,500 in Sports Equipment to the Jackson Wildcats

Houston Texans and Academy Donate $7,500 in Sports Equipment to the Jackson Wildcats
Posted on 12/17/2021
ouston Texans and Academy Donate $7,500 in  Sports Equipment to the Jackson WildcatsStudents throughout the gym at Jackson Intermediate roared with excitement as Houston Texans players Jeff Driskel, Carson Green and Connor Strachan, and Texans Legend Travis Johnson rolled in carts full of new sports equipment worth $2,500, along with a $5,000 gift card from Academy Sports+ Outdoors.

The contributions were made possible after Wildcats Coach Chris Gonzales applied for a grant from the Texans to provide sports equipment and uniforms. The Houston Texans were excited to visit Jackson Intermediate and spread a little cheer.

"For all of us to be successful, somebody had to buy us our first football, our first basketball, our first volleyball... to give back to these kids its special," said former Texans player and Legend Travis Johnson.

After a series of motivational speeches by the Texans organization, the students and players wrapped up the day on the basketball court with a game of knock-out.

"This is great for the students... for them to see that the Houston Texans know Jackson Intermediate exists... and that they aren't just people on TV, they are real people who came out here and had real conversations... it's a blessing," said Coach Gonzales.

Houston Texans and Academy Donate $7,500 in  Sports Equipment to the Jackson Wildcats