We welcome tonight's @Toyota Hero of the Match, Chad Shawler! Chad served in the U.S. Navy from 1996 to 2002 as a Fire Controlman aboard the USS Carl Vinson, with two deployments in support of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. After retirement from the U.S Navy, Chad launched Patriot Smarthome, a veteran-owned company in North DFW. Thank you for your service!

We welcome tonight's Honorary Captain of the Match pres. by @UTSWMedCenter, Max Ma! Max is a 2nd year MPH student in Applied Epidemiology at the O'Donnell School of Public Health. His current research projects work on optimizing the U.S organ transplant system and understanding the utilization of cancer treatment for lymphomas patients!

We welcome U.S. Air Force E-4 Israel Tristan as tonight’s @Toyota Hero of the Match! Israel served five years as a Tactical Radio Maintainer with the Air Support Operations Squadron, including a deployment to Afghanistan from 2019 to 2020.  Thank you for your service!

We welcome tonight's Honorary Captain of the Match, @Childrens Health Patient Ambassador, Clark! After being born with life-threatening complications, Clark spent 40 days at Children’s Health where specialized NICU care and lifesaving ECMO gave his heart and lungs time to heal. Today, Clark is thriving and loves animals, dinosaurs and playing outside!

We welcome tonight's @Toyota Hero of the Match, Colonel Luis Omar Lomas, a proud US Army veteran with 33 years of service, including multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Colonel Lomas served in senior leadership roles around the world before retiring as the Army's Deputy Provost Marshal General. Thank you for your service!

We welcome tonight's Honorary Captain of the Match pres. by @UTSWMedCenter, Durga Kaveti! Durga is a second year medical student at UT Southwestern Medical Center and is interested in orthopedic surgery and emergency medicine, with a passion for integrating engineering and medicine. He grew up in Frisco and graduated from UT Dallas with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering!

🚨LAST CHANCE🚨 Our Kick Childhood Cancer Auction closes in ONE HOUR! All proceeds will benefit the @childrens mission of making life better for children. Get your final bids in: tinyurl.com/2026KCCAuction

Our Kick Childhood Cancer Auction ends in 48 hours! Fans have the chance to win specialty match-worn and autographed jerseys with all proceeds benefitting @Childrens mission of making life better for children. Bid Now: tinyurl.com/2026KCCAuction

We welcome tonight's @Toyota Hero of the Match, Rory Hight! Rory served as a Major in the United States Army for more than 15 years, most recently with Special Operations Detachment–Korea. His service included multiple deployments to the Middle East and CBRN response and readiness missions across the United States. Thank you for your service!

We welcome tonight's Honorary Captain of the Match, Dr. Ksenya Shliakhtsitsava! Dr. Shliakhtsitsava is a @UTSWMedCenter pediatric hematologist-oncologist who cares for patients through the Cancer and Blood Disorders Program at @Childrens. She specializes in guiding children and families through treatment and helping young patients thrive beyond cancer.

Our Kick Childhood Cancer Jersey Auction is LIVE!🎗️ Fans can bid on tonight's match-worn jerseys featuring specialty numbers designed by Children's Health℠ Patient Ambassador, Octavia with all proceeds will benefitting @Childrens! Start Bidding: tinyurl.com/2026KCCAuction

We welcome tonight's @Toyota Hero of the Match, retired U.S Army Master Sergeant Juanita Wilson! MSG Wilson proudly served over 23 years. A combat-wounded veteran and Purple Heart recipient, she embodies courage, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to serving others. Thank you for your service!

We welcome tonight's Honorary Captain of the Match pres. by @UTSWMedCenter, Tom Punnen! Tom is a second-year medical student at UT Southwestern Medical Center and is originally from Dallas, Texas. With a degree in neuroscience from Rice University, Tom is interested in becoming a neurologist!