Getting out to a good start in district play is always important, but when you get a second opportunity to play opponents you’ve lost to earlier, that makes it all the more fun.

Thousands of football fans packed the Pieper Warrior Coliseum on Aug. 29 for the third annual KSAT Pigskin Classic to kick off high school football season.

The 2024 San Antonio ISD Volleyball Tournament is an early-season opportunity for teams looking to piece wins together and build camaraderie.

The final score of the football game will take a backseat during the Peanut Butter Bowl

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 don’t want to be officials anymore.

A full recap of the schools we were able to make it to for National Signing Day.

Check out the full list of local athletes competing in first-ever San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game

The 47th annual McDonald's All American Games will take place in Houston and seven players from the San Antonio area have been nominated.

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 “had no inkling he intended the horrible violence he was about to inflict.”.

Judson High School Principal, Richard Mendoza, will be the new athletic director for New Braunfels ISD this next school year.

Share with us your photos below of any signing day ceremonies at your school or elsewhere, and let’s dot these pages with celebration images of high school football players and their families realizing a dream.

John Jay High School is having its best football season since 2003. The Mustangs are undefeated and last week handed Sotomayor its first loss of the season.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

It’s rare when fans and coaches at a high school football game demand to take pictures with the officiating crew after the game.

Tune in for Week 5 of the high school football season, where you can watch these elite athletes show their skills. See a list of high-profile commits below.

Tune in for Week 4 of the high school football season, where you can watch these elite athletes show their skills. See a list of high-profile commits

High School students from 12 countries will be visiting San Antonio and performing in a concert with students from the Youth Orchestras of San Antonio or YOSA.

High school football is back but under some extreme heat and temperatures. Hundreds of players and coaches across the state hit the field Monday for the official start of practice for the 2023 season.

Here are some key dates and information to know as the prep football season is set to kick off.

The coach must use the communication device from the dugout only, and the catcher on defense is the only player on the field a coach can communicate with through the device.

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.

Culinary program students at L.E.E. High School are focusing on cooking, baking, safety and sanitation practices.

We want to provide a platform to share photos of your best promposals.

It was a night this community will never forget.

I knew Tegan and Sara’s concert in Detroit wasn’t going to be normal when the twin sister duo walked onto stage with their band with no stage productions going on.

On Sept. 23, Wewoka High School’s football team was about to forfeit a game due to a lack of players when it asked a couple of senior girls at the school if they would suit up to give the team enough players.

Workforce Solutions Alamo hosted more than 700 Alamo-area students at its annual High School to Careers Pathways event.

San Antonio ISD students who graduated from Luther Burbank High School said goodbye on its last night, as the oldest building on campus is set for demolition.

It’s 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 Edison’s run goes even further than that.

For those who still haven’t reserved a ride to prom, Oscar Meyer is offering an opportunity to REALLY stand out upon arrival to the big event.

This is a story that seems too good to be true. But it's very much true.

Local high schools are training the next generation of EMS workers amid a shortage impacting Bexar County.

Shiner football is No. 1; Falls City finishes runner-up.

Each year, more than 100 members of the Andrews High School band participate in a Christmas parade during the holiday season.

Check out Wednesday's coverage from around the area as student athletes commit to playing at the college level.

The early national signing day period is underway for some of the top high school football recruits!

A new high school on the West Side that is helping at risk students get back on track celebrated its grand opening Wednesday morning.

Now that the school year is well underway and students are off to the races for another year of learning and studying, we thought we’d ask: Can we see your pictures?

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 it’s no different.

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 it’s no different.

More and more students are taking advantage of the opportunity to graduate high school early, mostly a semester early in December or January.

More and more students are taking advantage of the opportunity to graduate high school early, mostly a semester early in December or January.

Starting high school can understandably create nervousness among parents and kids.

The term actually is listed in dictionaries, and it’s one that every parent of a high school senior will hear plenty from counselors, teachers and principals.

It’s hard to say this is the revival of something that was dead, because higher-ups in the Pontiac School District don’t even know if it was alive in the first place.

As the announcement blared over the school’s PA system, Zahria Liggans became curious.

Hobbs Kessler produced one of the greatest runs ever by an American high schooler.

Despite his diagnosis, Noah Adams continues to radiate positivity

Now that there are no state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions, some San Antonio high school seniors are looking forward to a traditional graduation ceremony.

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 – 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 China’s 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. “These measures will not be embraced by the international community.”Russia 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.

(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.

St. John Paul II will soon have a home gym on campus after opening their school in 2009. NEW BRAUNFELS – 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 – A San Antonio high school student took what she learned in the classroom and put the skills into action when the pipes in her family’s home burst. Sinha said her daughter, 15-year-old Meadow Quigley, knew exactly what to do when she saw their pipes had burst. “We went to Lowe’s, and we got like just some primer and cement from the plumbing section. “She 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.

Wednesday is the traditional signing day for student athletes in the class of 2021. Here’s a look at some of the San Antonio area student athletes who have signed to continue their academic and athletic careers.

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO – 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)

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 that’s 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.

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

San Antonio – 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. Ad“She found that a lot of it was that people just don’t understand it,” Jennifer Harper said. “Everybody has their own battles, so don’t let yours stop what you are trying to accomplish,” Jazmine Harper said.

BOERNE, Texas – 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 Floresville’s junior varsity. Boerne ISD posted a video of the touchdown on the district’s social media accounts on Friday morning. Thanks to Floresville ISD for this!” 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.

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO – 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 — Week 10---------Follow the latest Big Game Coverage and high school football news here!

SAN ANTONIO – Here is the schedule for Week 9 of the 2020 high school football season. Home team is listed at the bottom. The schedule is subject to change. Follow the latest Big Game Coverage and high school football news here!

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO – 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 — 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!

SAN ANTONIO – Here is the schedule for Week 7 of the 2020 high school football season. The schedule is subject to change. BGC Thursday Night Highlights — Week 7BGC Friday Night Highlights — Week 7 Pt. 1BGC Friday Night Highlights — Week 7 Pt. 2BGC Road Trip 2020 - Week 7------------------------Follow the latest Big Game Coverage and high school football news here!

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO – Here is the schedule for Week 4 of the 2020 high school football season. The schedule is subject to change. BGC Friday Night Highlights — Week 4 Pt. 1BGC Friday Night Highlights — Week 4 Pt. 2BGC Road Trip 2020 - Week 4------------------------Follow the latest Big Game Coverage and high school football news here!

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

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.

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

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.

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

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.

SAN ANTONIO – 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, “Bryce Strong,” 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 “Bryce Strong” shirt, and he was often spotted on the sidelines wearing a uniform. From San Antonio to NFL: Tributes pour in for Judson’s Bryce Wisdom after cancer battleTo my young warrior my young king. Mr Bryce Wisdom aka BNice aka Mr Drip.

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.

SAN ANTONIO – Bryce Wisdom’s battle with cancer has captivated the San Antonio community. His motto, “Bryce Strong,” has touched hearts and minds across the nation, even reaching the the ears of his beloved Seattle Seahawks. In his own words, “I won.”Bryce Wisdom has died of kidney cancer. Mr Bryce Wisdom aka BNice aka Mr Drip. #BryceStrong — Richard Wisdom (@RWisdom12) July 27, 2020Bryce always believed in me, even when nobody else did... y’all know what I owe him..

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.

SAN ANTONIO – 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.

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 ‘until further notice.’There 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.

CIBOLO – Steele high school defensive backs coach Adam Harvey announced via twitter that he is leaving the Knights after seven seasons to become Defensive Coordinator at Hutto High School which is east of Round Rock.

SAN ANTONIO – 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.

SAN ANTONIO – After knocking off Judson to claim the Regional Title, the Brandeis boys basketball team is excited to play in the program’s 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

SAN ANTONIO – With memories from last season’s championship game loss still lingering, the Wagner Thunderbirds enter Thursday’s 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

SAN ANTONIO – A full recap of all of this week’s 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

SAN ANTONIO – 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

SAN ANTONIO – Despite a game-high 15 points from senior Sahara Jones, the Veterans Memorial Patriots come up short against Frisco Liberty in the program’s 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

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SAN ANTONIO – 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. “It’s a very exciting moment,” said senior Christopher Rios-Cruz. “It’s a moment I’ve 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 -- it’s just an amazing feeling.

Jessica covers high school, college and professional sports in the San Antonio area. Copyright 2020 by KSAT - All rights reserved. SAN ANTONIO – In the Class 5A State Semifinals, Veterans Memorial edges Mansfield Timberview to advance to the State Championship Game. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

In the Class 5A State Semifinals, Veterans Memorial edges Mansfield Timberview to advance to the State Championship Game. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

CONVERSE – The only thing that has stopped the Judson Rockets so far is the school’s 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.

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.