Burges proves its a playoff contender against El Paso High

Burges High School senior place kicker Isaac Pizana was the Friday night lights hero in a crucial District 1-5A, Division 2 showdown with El Paso High. Pizana nailed a 44-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Mustangs past the Tigers, 41-38, in the district opener for both teams at Burges HS o

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Burges High School senior place kicker Isaac Pizana was the Friday night lights hero in a crucial District 1-5A, Division 2 showdown with El Paso High.

Pizana nailed a 44-yard field goal as time expired to lift the Mustangs past the Tigers, 41-38, in the district opener for both teams at Burges HS on Friday, Oct. 2..

The game featured five lead changes and three ties.

In a tight first half, El Paso High led 17-16 at the aided by two forced turnovers and a kickoff return for a score.

Burges and El Paso High faced off in a key District 1-5A, Division 2 matchip on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 at Burges High School.