In the first half of a playoff game between Taft and Madison in the Alamodome in November 2004, a play left one of the young athletes prostrate on the field.

I don't remember if it was a Raider or Maverick player who was injured, but as always happens in high school football games, the crowd fell into a worried and respectful silence.

But this time, the moment of silence was heavier, weighed down by a fresh memory.