Blowing the whistle on referee shortage: How this program aims to help nationwide issue
The billion-dollar youth and high school sports industry around the country has been plagued by a referee shortage, with overbearing parents and coaches and time demands being examples of why many donโt want to be officials anymore.
Parents of Iowa teen who killed 1 and wounded 7 in shooting say they had 'no inkling' of his plan
The parents of the 17-year-old who killed a sixth grader and wounded seven others in a shooting at his small-town Iowa high school last week said in a statement Monday that they โhad no inkling he intended the horrible violence he was about to inflict.โ.
'No such thing as impossible': 3 teenagers who live alone at Haven for Hope shelter graduate from high school
Three teens in three exceptionally tough situations have risen above. The students separately ended up at Haven for Hope alone this past year, without family members to accompany them. Now, they are high school graduates.
Light of inspiration: Detroit Edison baseball team advances to state championship against all odds
Itโs hard enough for any school to get to a state baseball final, let alone a school in a city where prep baseball is an afterthought. But the improbable nature of Edisonโs run goes even further than that.
See who made 2021 KSAT BGC Elite 12 list; Plus 100 more of the top senior football players in San Antonio area
The 2021 high school football season is set to kickoff this weekend with an action packed schedule. The San Antonio area is one of the more competitive regions across the state with several skilled student-athletes, and this year itโs no different.
See who made 2021 KSAT BGC Elite 12 list; Plus 100 more of the top senior football players in San Antonio area
The 2021 high school football season is set to kickoff this weekend with an action packed schedule. The San Antonio area is one of the more competitive regions across the state with several skilled student-athletes, and this year itโs no different.
China summons foreign diplomats in protest over sanctions
European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell speaks during a media conference after a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, March 22, 2021. (Aris Oikonomou, Pool via AP)BEIJING โ China on Tuesday said it summoned foreign diplomats in protest after the United States, the European Union, Canada and Britain jointly imposed sanctions on senior Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in Chinaโs far western Xinjiang region. That came hours after the Chinese and Russian foreign ministers denounced a new wave of criticism and sanctions against both countries over human rights. โThese measures will not be embraced by the international community.โRussia is also under Western sanctions over human rights abuses and military aggression against Ukraine. The Australian and New Zealand governments reiterated their grave concerns about the growing number of credible reports of severe human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
More than 1 million first doses of COVID-19 vaccine coming to Texas this week
(AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)More than 1 million first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be shipped across Texas this week, according to state health officials. San Antonio Metropolitan Health District Main Immunizations Clinic - 300 doses of the Moderna vaccine and 12,870 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for week 16. *UT Health San Antonio/Wellness 360 (Adult) - 7,020 doses of the Pfizer vaccine for week 16. RELATED: How to register for the COVID-19 vaccine in San Antonio when appointments are availableAdTexas has now administered more than 10 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is an increase of 1.2 million in the last week, according to state health officials. More than 30% of all Texans at least 16-years-old have gotten at least one dose, the state health department says.
Home Court Advantage: St. John Paul II breaks ground
St. John Paul II will soon have a home gym on campus after opening their school in 2009. NEW BRAUNFELS โ Having a home court is vital to any school for a vast amount of reasons. From home games to pep rallies to special school events and yes, even church services for private schools. After opening 11 years ago, St. John Paul II Catholic High School finally broken ground Tuesday afternoon on their first home gym, thanks in part to the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
San Antonio high school student uses skills learned in classroom to fix pipes at home
SAN ANTONIO โ A San Antonio high school student took what she learned in the classroom and put the skills into action when the pipes in her familyโs home burst. Sinha said her daughter, 15-year-old Meadow Quigley, knew exactly what to do when she saw their pipes had burst. โWe went to Loweโs, and we got like just some primer and cement from the plumbing section. โShe has some social anxiety, and so I see her being unsure of herself on a lot of things. Quigley will be graduating with plumbing, pipefitting and welding skills, plus certifications.
BGC Schedule Week 3 playoffs for 5A-6A schools
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BGC Schedule Week 2 playoffs for 5A-6A schools; State final for smaller schools
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National Signing Day 2020: Where some of San Antonioโs top players are headed
SAN ANTONIO โ Wednesday is the start of the early signing period for student athletes in the class of 2021. Early Signing Day runs from Dec. 16-19. Another National Signing Day will be held in February. Jaylin Foster, Steele basketball committed to Western KentuckyAsjha Leake, Steele basketball committed to Southern MissBria McClure, Steele basketball committed to College of CharlestonAaliyah McMillan, Steele basketball committed to UT-ArlingtonLogan Perales, Steele baseball committed to Clarendon College(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio.) (National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)(National Signing Day 2020 in San Antonio)
Youth sports across the U.S. are struggling to find referees
Football has a special place in the heart for many Texans, especially high school football. But sometimes that passion can lead to trouble when parents and referees disagree on how a certain play is ruled. And thatโs a problem for referees in youth sports. According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Sports Officials and published in the Harvard Gazette, adult behavior is the reason more than 75% of high school referees quit. This come as schools across the country are struggling to find referees for their games.
BGC Schedule Week 1 playoffs for 5A-6A schools; State semifinals for smaller schools
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BGC Schedule Week 15; Fourth week of playoffs for smaller schools
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Whatโs Up South Texas!: Teen with glaucoma inspires others to reach their goals despite life obstacles
San Antonio โ A Steele High School junior with a visual impairment is hoping her story will encourage others to overcome their obstacles in life. Jazmine Harper, 16, has always been visually impaired since she was born, but was diagnosed with glaucoma at age 8. Jazmine Harper is in Girl Scouts, on multiple swim teams, the marching band and the orchestra. AdโShe found that a lot of it was that people just donโt understand it,โ Jennifer Harper said. โEverybody has their own battles, so donโt let yours stop what you are trying to accomplish,โ Jazmine Harper said.
To the house! Boerne Champion HS student with special needs scores 80-yard touchdown
BOERNE, Texas โ This football season has been filled with ups and downs, cancellations and postponements, but on Thursday night, the Boerne Champion junior varsity football team and coaches enjoyed an incredible moment for one their teammates. Eric Barnhill, a special needs student at Champion High School, rushed for an 80-yard touchdown in the Chargers game against Floresvilleโs junior varsity. Boerne ISD posted a video of the touchdown on the districtโs social media accounts on Friday morning. Thanks to Floresville ISD for this!โ Boerne ISD posted on social media. The district said Coach Dale Coley, the Champion wide receiver coach, brought the idea to varsity Head Coach Keith Kaiser.
BGC Schedule Week 13; Second week of playoffs for smaller schools
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BGC Schedule Week 12; First week of playoffs for smaller schools
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BGC Schedule Week 10
SAN ANTONIO โ Here is the schedule for Week 10 of the 2020 high school football season. Home team is listed at the bottom. The schedule is subject to change. BGC Thursday Night Highlights โ Week 10---------Follow the latest Big Game Coverage and high school football news here!
BGC Schedule Week 8
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Play of the Week: Brandeis Volleyball
SAN ANTONIO โ The Brandeis High School volleyball team is undefeated almost one month into their season and last week, one player had an unbelievable play that earned our Play of the Week on Instant Replay last Sunday. Almost a month into their season, @BrandeisVB08 is undefeated and made our Play of the Week last Sunday! #KSATsports pic.twitter.com/soz1VkJby5 โ KSAT 12 Sports (@InstantReplaySA) October 8, 2020If you have a play that could be our Play of the Week, send us the video to sports@ksat.com or tag us on Twitter!
BGC Schedule Week 7
SAN ANTONIO โ Here is the schedule for Week 7 of the 2020 high school football season. The schedule is subject to change. BGC Thursday Night Highlights โ Week 7BGC Friday Night Highlights โ Week 7 Pt. 1BGC Friday Night Highlights โ Week 7 Pt. 2BGC Road Trip 2020 - Week 7------------------------Follow the latest Big Game Coverage and high school football news here!
BGC Schedule Week 6
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BGC Schedule Week 5
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BGC Schedule Week 4
SAN ANTONIO โ Here is the schedule for Week 4 of the 2020 high school football season. The schedule is subject to change. BGC Friday Night Highlights โ Week 4 Pt. 1BGC Friday Night Highlights โ Week 4 Pt. 2BGC Road Trip 2020 - Week 4------------------------Follow the latest Big Game Coverage and high school football news here!
BGC Schedule Week 3
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Alamo Heights returns to practice along with Class 5A, 6A teams
Alamo Heights returns to practice along with Class 5A, 6A teamsPublished: September 8, 2020, 5:41 pmThe Alamo Heights Mules return to the practice field for the first time in months, as the UIL finally allows Class 5A and 6A teams to resume workouts in preparation for the 2020 season.
BGC Schedule Week 2
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See who made 2020 KSAT BGC Elite 12 list; Plus more top high school football players across SA area
Heres a look at the 5th Annual KSAT Elite 12 list, which highlights this years top senior high school football players across the San Antonio area. CLICK HERE FOR KSATS BIG GAME COVERAGE SECTIONWe also feature the Next 12 and more of the areas top high school football players. Caden Holt, NB Canyon LB verbally committed to UTSA16. Pryce Yates, Reagan DL verbally committed to UCONN23. Jayden Williams, Marion DE/WR verbally committed to Southern Miss24.
BGC Schedule Week 1
SAN ANTONIO Here is the schedule for Week 1 of the 2020 high school football season. Follow the latest Big Game Coverage and high school football news here! RELATED: See who made 2020 KSAT BGC Elite 12 list; Plus more top high school football players across SA areaHIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK:BGC Thursday Night Highlights Week 1BGC Friday Night Highlights Week 1 Pt. 1BGC Friday Night Highlights Week 1 Pt. 2BGC Road Trip 2020 - Week 1
Smithson Valley student who participated in conditioning camp tests positive for COVID-19
SAN ANTONIO A Smithson Valley High School student who recently participated in strength and conditioning activities tested positive for COVID-19, a Comal ISD spokesperson confirmed. The student was at camp and was last on campus on Aug. 4, a district spokesperson said. The district became aware of the positive test on Aug. 7 and sent a letter to parents. The district added that the equipment the student used was cleaned and sanitized. Smithson Valley is not located in Bexar County and does not have to follow guidance from the county for extracurricular school activities.
Funeral held Friday for Bryce Wisdom, teen who passed away after battle with cancer
SAN ANTONIO โ A public viewing and private funeral will be held Friday for Judson High School teen Bryce Wisdom, who died Sunday after a battle with cancer. The motto, โBryce Strong,โ touched hearts and minds across the nation, even reaching the ears of his beloved Seattle Seahawks. Throughout 2019, the Rockets walked out for pre-game ceremonies holding an orange โBryce Strongโ shirt, and he was often spotted on the sidelines wearing a uniform. From San Antonio to NFL: Tributes pour in for Judsonโs Bryce Wisdom after cancer battleTo my young warrior my young king. Mr Bryce Wisdom aka BNice aka Mr Drip.
COVID-19 pandemic puts Texas high school football, fall sports in jeopardy
But like everything else in our state, the coronavirus pandemic has put the future of high school athletics this fall in jeopardy. I cant remember in all my years of doing high school football, and that takes me all the way back to when I was 16 years old, first of all, the high school football season has never been delayed and now being being delayed due to a virus, said KSAT Sports Director Greg Simmons. The one thing that you will find in San Antonio unlike other cities, when they ask you where you went to school, they dont mean college, they mean high school, said Simmons. People are proud of where they went to high school. The UIL (and) the Texas High School Coaches Association has that in mind.
Judsonโs Bryce Wisdom passes away after battle with cancer
SAN ANTONIO โ Bryce Wisdomโs battle with cancer has captivated the San Antonio community. His motto, โBryce Strong,โ has touched hearts and minds across the nation, even reaching the the ears of his beloved Seattle Seahawks. In his own words, โI won.โBryce Wisdom has died of kidney cancer. Mr Bryce Wisdom aka BNice aka Mr Drip. #BryceStrong โ Richard Wisdom (@RWisdom12) July 27, 2020Bryce always believed in me, even when nobody else did... yโall know what I owe him..
Moms organize high school prom for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic
Guadalupe County High school seniors in Guadalupe County are excited after learning four moms worked hard to put together their prom, which was at one time was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have a lot of people giving TVs for door prizes, a DJ is giving his time, flowers, we have cash prizes, Bassel said. We have had to unfortunately limit it to only seniors and their guest and we are 8 tickets away from the max which is 250, Bassel said. Weve been on these kids constantly like, be really careful, Bassel said. Do all the things so we can enjoy these last two events together for the moms and kids and everybody.
Top 10 high schools in the San Antonio area, according to latest U.S. News rankings
SAN ANTONIO โ U.S. News released its 2020 best high school rankings this week, and one San Antonio school made it in the top 100 schools in the nation. Basis San Antonio- Shavano Campus was named the best school in San Antonio. Post a picture of your high school senior in our Great Graduates GalleryU.S. News included data on more than 24,000 public high schools in the country. There are 142 San Antonio area high schools ranked this year. Read other school news on KSATThe ranking are also broken down into the categories of best traditional high schools, best charter schools and best STEM schools.
UIL extends timeline for completing athletics this year
On Friday morning, the UIL announced that they have modified their ongoing suspension of spring activities and athletic events. This comes after Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order mandating that schools remain temporarily closed through May 4 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Initially, via a March 19 press release, the UIL had intended to resume their athletic schedule on that same date. Now, in-person practices, rehearsals and workouts will remain suspended โuntil further notice.โThere has been no update on the status of the UIL State Boys Basketball Tournament. All in-person practices, rehearsals and workouts remain suspended until further notice and remote instruction remains in place.
Wyomingโs Williams, Johnsonโs Reasoner staying prepared during pandemic
SAN ANTONIO โ Smithson Valley alum and Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Levi Williams and Johnson Jaguars starting quarterback Ty Reasoner are working out with quarterback coach Yale Vannoy to stay sharp during their extended spring break.
Brandeis excited for first UIL State Tournament appearance
SAN ANTONIO โ After knocking off Judson to claim the Regional Title, the Brandeis boys basketball team is excited to play in the programโs first UIL State Tournament. The Broncos will take on Duncanville in the Class 6A State Semifinals on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Alamodome. MORE BOYS BASKETBALL COVERAGE: Wagner wants revenge for 2019 title game lossCLASS 3A: Cole returns to state for second straight season
Wagner wants revenge for 2019 title game loss
SAN ANTONIO โ With memories from last seasonโs championship game loss still lingering, the Wagner Thunderbirds enter Thursdayโs Class 5A State Semifinal against Mansfield Timberview with revenge on their minds. Tip off between the two schools is set for 7 p.m. at the Alamodome. MORE BOYS BASKETBALL COVERAGE: Brandeis clinches first state berthGIRLS STATE RECAP: Judson, Veterans Memorial and Fredericksburg represent greater San Antonio area
UIL State Girls Basketball Championships 2020 Recap
SAN ANTONIO โ A full recap of all of this weekโs girls basketball action at the 2020 UIL State Tournament, as Judson seeks to defend their Class 6A title, and Veterans Memorial and Fredericksburg vie their first championships in Class 5A and 4A respectively. FULL GAME RECAPSCLASS 6A STATE SEMIFINALS: Judson vs. DuncanvilleCLASS 5A STATE SEMIFINALS: Veterans Memorial vs. Mansfield TimberviewCLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Veterans Memorial vs. Frisco LibertyCLASS 4A STATE SEMIFINALS: Fredericksburg vs. Argyle
Boys HS Basketball Highlights: March 7th
SAN ANTONIO โ For the first time in program history, the Brandeis Broncos will play in the UIL State Tournament after defeating Judson to claim the Class 6A Regional Title. Meanwhile, the Wagner Thunderbirds (Class 5A) and Cole Cougars (Class 3A) punch their tickets to state for the second straight season after hard-fought victories in their respective Regional Finals. BOYS BASKETBALL REGIONAL FINAL RESULTS
UIL State Tournament: Veterans Memorial finishes as State Runners-Up
SAN ANTONIO โ Despite a game-high 15 points from senior Sahara Jones, the Veterans Memorial Patriots come up short against Frisco Liberty in the programโs second UIL State Championship Game, 35-26. CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAMEWinner Final Score Runner-Up Frisco Liberty 35-26 Veterans MemorialMORE STATE COVERAGE: Judson falls in Class 6A Semifinals
Central Catholic honors 4-time State Champion boys soccer team
SAN ANTONIO โ The Central Catholic boys soccer team entered the 2019-2020 season with the weight of expectations. After claiming their fourth straight TAPPS Division I State Championship, the Buttons had a chance to give one final bow for their efforts in front of a packed gymnasium full of students, parents and faculty. The seniors on the team have won the state championship all four years of their high school career. โItโs a very exciting moment,โ said senior Christopher Rios-Cruz. โItโs a moment Iโve been looking forward to since I first got here as a freshman, but to be able to do this as a community -- not only with the soccer team, but the whole community of Central Catholic, our faculty and our parents -- itโs just an amazing feeling.
UIL State Tournament: Veterans Memorial tops Mansfield Timberview
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Judson girls preparing to defend Class 6A State Title
CONVERSE โ The only thing that has stopped the Judson Rockets so far is the schoolโs fire alarm. After a brief intermission, the girls basketball team returned to practice, preparing to defend their Class 6A State title against Duncanville in the state semifinals on Friday night in the Alamodome.
Pleasanton Boys Basketball back in Area Finals
PLEASANTON โ Last year, the Pleasanton boys basketball team suffered a bitter ending to a remarkable season. This year, the Pleasanton boys are back, and theyโre better than ever. โWhen weโre out here, we push each other and work hard. Once again, Pleasanton will square off against Sinton in the playoffs, this time in the Area Finals on Friday night. โIโm just letting them go out and play hard,โ Marquez said.
TAPPS State Soccer: Central Catholic 4-peats, TMI goes back-to-back
WACO โ On a wild Championship Saturday, both the Central Catholic boys and TMI boys repeat as TAPPS State Champions by winning one-goal games. The Buttons earned their fourth straight title, while the Panthers notched their second straight. BOYS RESULTS