September 1, 2026 / 10:17 AM CDT / CBS Texas.

A North Texas high school football team is apologizing after members refused to shake hands with an opposing team at the start of a nationally televised game.

Video of the game shared on X shows the DeSoto Eagles meeting at the 50-yard line with the St. Thomas Aquinas High School team from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Saturday, Aug. 29. While the St. Thomas Aquinas team offers hands out for the handshake, the players from DeSoto do not return the gesture.