BEST OF 2022: Uvalde football, Manu Ginobili, San Antonio FC headline San Antonioโs Top 12 sports stories of the year
Uvalde football's incredible rally, Manu Ginobili's induction into the Hall of Fame and San Antonio FC's historic first title are three of the top 12 sports stories from an unforgettable 2022.
Boerne tops Somerset, remains perfect; Steele edges Judson in triple-overtime; Edmonds, Kerrville Tivy stun Veterans Memorial with game-winning kickoff return TD
Week 10's results set the stage for an incredible finish to the 2022 high school football season, as Boerne defeated Somerset to remain undefeated, Steele edged Judson in a triple-overtime thriller, and Kerrville Tivy stunned Veterans Memorial.
BGC Week 10 Preview: Boerne vs. Somerset headlines Fridayโs schedule
Two weeks remain in the 2022 high school football season, and Week 10โฒs matchups will prove pivotal for playoff positioning. There is no better example than our Big Game Coverage (BGC) Game of the Week, which shines a spotlight on two squads boasting undefeated records in 14-4A Division I:
Harlan rallies past Warren in overtime shootout; Sotomayor earns program's first win; Judsonโs Stanley scores six touchdowns in 60-50 win
Week 5 of the high school football season featured some of the highest scoring games of the season, headlined by Harlan and Warren's incredible overtime tilt that saw 111 points put on the board.
Judson edges Johnson in overtime classic; No. 2 Steele knocks off No. 1 Brennan; Uvalde earns first win by scoring 21 points
The 2022 high school football season kicked off in grand style with three unforgettable games in the Alamodome as part of the KSAT Pigskin Classic and an emotional victory for Uvalde.
2022 high school football season preview; Brennan tops preseason rankings again; Judson, Alamo Heights among teams to watch
The Big Game Coverage Newsletter breaks down everything you need to know about some of the best teams and biggest storylines with the 2022 high school football season on the horizon.
โGive back to my cityโ: Aggies star DeMarvin Leal serving San Antonio families in need this Thanksgiving
Spend some time with DeMarvin Leal and the one thing he brings up in every discussion is family and get togethers, with Thanksgiving being one of those occasions heโs always looked forward to.
No. 3 Johnson opens playoff run against No. 8 New Braunfels; BGC Roadtrip features Somerset vs. Fredericksburg; Three games to watch in Bi-District round
KSAT 12's Big Game coverage kicks off the 2021 playoffs with some great matchups in the Bi-District round, including No. 3 Johnson vs. No. 8 New Braunfels.
Brennan, Steele, Johnson and Alamo Heights all finish 10-0; Carrizo Springs secures first undefeated season since 1984; Davila leads Poteet to district title
At the end of the regular season, six teams from the greater San Antonio area finish with undefeated records: Brennan, Steele, Johnson, Alamo Heights, Shiner and Carrizo Springs.
No. 3 Johnson rallies to defeat Reagan in overtime, claim 28-6A title; OโConnor stuns No. 7 Taft; Champion tops Floresville in seesaw battle
Johnson's remarkable rally over Reagan to claim the District 28-6A title and O'Connor's stunning upset of Taft on Saturday night are just two of the best games from Week 10 of KSAT's Big Game Coverage.
East Central stuns Judson, Rockets dismiss head coach; McCreary powers Johnson to 8-0 record; SW Legacy beats Southwest for third straight year
Caden Bosanko's game-winning touchdown pass to Jack Stewart in East Central's 30-28 victory over Judson was one of many highlights from the wildest week yet of KSAT's Big Game Coverage for the 2021 high school football season.
Fire and Armor Bowl between 3-0 Dragons, 2-0 Titans headlines Week 8 matchups; Somerset begins district play against La Vernia; Steele faces Clemens in 27-6A
Week 8 of KSAT 12โฒs Big Game Coverages features some crucial neighborhood rivalries, including the fourth installment of the Fire and Armor Bowl and a classic battle at Lehnhoff Stadium between Steele and Clemens.
Somerset stuns Southside in Battle of 1604; Steeleโs defense shuts down Reagan; Holmes, McCollum, Kennedy still undefeated
The Somerset Bulldogs are just one of several area teams piecing together impressive starts to the 2021 high school football season, alongside the likes of Steele, Holmes and Kennedy.
Annual Peanut Butter Bowl expands to 10 games, 20 high school football teams in 2021
The annual Peanut Butter Bowl, held in every high school football season since 2016 as a food drive to collect peanut butter and combat chronic hunger, has expanded to 10 games and 20 different teams this season including a pair of Austin schools.
Judson softball falls short of UIL Class 6A State title in 1-0 loss to Deer Park
An RBI-single in the top of the 6th ended up being the difference in a classic pitchers duel, as the Judson softball team's magical season comes up one run short of the UIL Class 6A State title in a 1-0 loss to Deer Park.
โWeโre here to winโ: Head coach Jimbo Fisher breaks down Aggiesโ 2020 season, DeMarvin Leal, future expectations
After posting his best season at the helm of the Aggies football program, Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher sits down with KSAT's Greg Simmons to discuss the self-described toughest season of his coaching career, Judson alumnus and defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal's growth, and his expectations for the future of the team as they prepare for the 2021 season.
HIGHLIGHTS: Williamsโ grand slam powers Judson softball into Regional Final
Junior Keely Williams' grand slam capped an impressive 8-run explosion in the top of the 5th, as the Judson softball team rolled past O'Connor in the decisive game of their best-of-three UIL Regional Semifinal playoff series at Somerset High School on Saturday evening.
HIGHLIGHTS: OโConnor softball roars past Judson in game 1, Reagan and Navarro baseball keep seasons alive
In the fourth round of the UIL Class 6A softball playoffs, O'Connor scored 6-runs in the bottom of the 6th inning to defeat Judson in game 1, while the Reagan and Navarro baseball teams keep their seasons alive with game two victories over Smithson Valley and Canyon Lake respectively.
Judson names Christina Camacho new head girls basketball coach
After leading Veterans Memorial to a pair of state runner-up finishes over the past three seasons, head coach Christina Camacho has taken on a new challenge: taking over the Judson girls basketball program after former head coach Triva Corrales stepped down to become Judson ISD's athletic director.
โBryce Wisdom Wayโ: City of Converse honors Judson ISD student with street sign
On Wednesday, May 12, the City of Converse took another step to honor the life and legacy of Judson Rocket Bryce Wisdom, officially renaming the street between D.W. Rutledge Stadium and the baseball and softball fields at Judson High School as Bryce Wisdom Way.
Triva Corrales assumes new role as Judson ISD Athletic Director
After leading the Judson girls basketball team to five straight UIL State semifinal appearances, head coach Triva Corrales is stepping down to assume a new role: serving as Athletic Director for Judson ISD. Corrales replaces Mike Miller, who is retiring.
HIGHLIGHTS: Judson girls knock off Reagan in overtime, win fifth straight regional title
SAN ANTONIO โ In a showdown between two of the best teams in the San Antonio area, Kierra Sanderlin scored a game-high 30 points to lift Judson past Reagan 58-52 in overtime, helping the Rockets claim their fifth straight regional title.
HIGHLIGHTS: Judson girls edge Clark; Boerne Champion, Cole boys roll into third round
SAN ANTONIO โ In girls hoops, Judson jumps out to an early lead and hangs on late to edge Clark and advance to the fourth round, while the Boerne Champion and Cole boys squads roll to convincing Area Round victories over Harlandale and Lytle respectively. WATCH: Trey Blackmore (@TreyBuckets11) throws down a thunderous slam dunk in the second quarter tonight, as Cole (@RGC_BBasketball) knocks off Lytle to advance to the third round for the fourth straight season! More highlights coming up tonight on #KSATsports @InstantReplaySA pic.twitter.com/anD2CTX3fZ โ Andrew Cely (@ACelySports) February 25, 2021ON FIRE: Boerne Champion (@boys_champion) puts on an absolute clinic from behind the arc, knocking down 17 three-pointers in an Area Round rout of Harlandale! #KSATsports @LeechStan @WACathletics @BoerneISD pic.twitter.com/4z0C7H7q1X โ Andrew Cely (@ACelySports) February 25, 2021MORE BASKETBALL COVERAGE
Judson alum Tre Flowers helps organize food, water giveaway at Rutledge Stadium for families in need
SAN ANTONIO โ With families in desperate need of food after a devastating winter storm, Judson alumnus Tre Flowers and his girlfriend flew back to San Antonio and organized fellow star athletes Jarveon Williams, Malcolm Brown and Frank Harris among others to help donate free meals and water.
San Antonio police searching for 15-year-old who disappeared on Northeast Side
Natalie Martinez was last seen in the 16000 block of Bitter Creek Street, not far from Judson and Stahl roads, police said. SAN ANTONIO โ The San Antonio Police Department is asking for the publicโs assistance in locating a 15-year-old girl who disappeared this week. Natalie Martinez was last seen in the 16000 block of Bitter Creek Street, not far from Judson and Stahl Roads, police said. The girl, who goes by the nickname Nattie, is 5-feet, 5-inches tall, weighs 190 pounds, has brown hair and has brown eyes. She was last seen in a long-sleeved grey shirt, blue jeans rolled at the ankle and white Crocs shoes.
Fridayโs game canceled between Judson, Smithson Valley due to COVID-19
SAN ANTONIO โ The Big Game in our Big Game Coverage this Friday night between Number 1 ranked Judson vs. Number 3 Smithson Valley has had to be postponed due to COVID-19 and contact tracing at Judson. The cancelation comes days after other high school football programs in the San Antonio area were forced to cancel games for similar reasons. Last week, Harlandale, Veterans Memorial and Southside High School each canceled their game last week due to COVID-19. Find more high school sports coverage on our BGC page.
Texas high school football icon hospitalized after biking accident
SAN ANTONIO โ Former Judson head football coach D. W. Rutledge has been hospitalized. According a Facebook post from his family early Saturday morning, Rutledge was taken to intensive care with โ10 broken ribs, a punctured lung, cracked sternum, internal bleeding, and an injured back" after a biking accident on Friday night. His wife is currently the only family member allowed in the hospital at this time. He also served as the Executive Director of the Texas High School Football Coaches Association from 2004 to 2018. The Rutledge family is asking the San Antonio community to help by sending memories and messages of encouragement as he begins the healing process.
City of Converse honors fallen 9/11 heroes with stair climb
SAN ANTONIO โ The City of Converse and Judson ISD honored those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, with a stair climb at D. W. Rutledge Stadium. The stair climb began following a brief remembrance ceremony Friday morning. The stair climb was closed to the public due to COVID-19, and participants started in waves. Also on Friday, a special wreath-laying ceremony to honor LTC Karen Wagner will be held at Fort Sam National Cemetery. Wagner, who graduated from Judson High School in 1979, died at the Pentagon during the attack.
UIL denies star football playersโ appeal for transfer to Judson
SAN ANTONIO โ The University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Executive Committee has turned down an appeal by former Brandeis quarterback Jordan Battles and former Wagner running back L.J. Butler to play football for the Judson Rockets this season. After hearing testimony via Zoom on Tuesday afternoon from the players' parents, athletic directors, principals and both of their former head coaches, the committee determined that both players had transferred to Judson primarily for athletic purposes. Battles enrolled in Judson last February after leading the Broncos to the UIL State quarterfinals in each of the last two years, while Butler transferred in June after developing into one of the Thunderbirds' primary offensive weapons. The District Executive Committee for District 27-6A voted unanimously against both players suiting up for Judson on Aug. 12.
UIL denies star football players' appeal for transfer to Judson
UIL denies star football players' appeal for transfer to JudsonPublished: September 8, 2020, 6:11 pmThe University Interscholastic League (UIL) State Executive Committee has turned down an appeal by former Brandeis quarterback Jordan Battles and former Wagner running back L.J. Butler to play football for the Judson Rockets this season.
Repping 210: Breaking down UTSAs Triangle of Toughness
None of the players were allowed to wear single-digit jersey numbers during fall camp, not even returning starting quarterback Frank Harris, who wore no. Three of the ten possible jersey numbers were held in the highest regard and reserved for the highest vote-getters: 2, 1 and 0, representing San Antonios area code. Traylor knows how important his presence will be as the only senior member of the triangle, Hes everything that [the concept] epitomizes. He has not yet been officially named the starter for the upcoming season, but his selection as a member of the Triangle of Toughness speaks volumes. 0 with safety Rashad Wisdom this year, and its no surprise that Wisdom is considered a vital member of UTSAs foundation.
Two star San Antonio football transfers will not play for Judson in 2020
CONVERSE โ Judson football suffered some tough news today. Dual-threat quarterback Jordan Battles and running back L.J. Butler will not be able to play for the Rockets this season, at least for the time being. KSAT 12 has been informed that the District Executive Committee for District 27-6A voted 6-0 against both players suiting up for โJ-Rock.โโMe and L.J. Both will continue to train and stay ready in the hopes of playing their senior seasons with Judson.
Jordan Battles, L.J. Butler will not play for Judson in 2020
Jordan Battles, L.J. Butler will not play for Judson in 2020Published: August 12, 2020, 6:58 pmDual-threat quarterback Jordan Battles and running back L.J. Butler will not be able to play for the Rockets this season, at least for the time. KSAT 12 has been informed that the District Executive Committee for District 27-6A voted 6-0 against both players suiting up for โJ-Rock.โ`
Former Brandeis QB Jordan Battles excited to work with new Judson teammates
CONVERSE โ As Judson football progresses through their second week of strength and conditioning workouts, new transfer Jordan Battles, the former Brandeis quarterback, is slowly acclimating to the new environment and is excited to work with and learn from his new Rockets teammates.
Former Brandeis QB Jordan Battles excited to work with new Judson teammates
Former Brandeis QB Jordan Battles excited to work with new Judson teammatesPublished: June 17, 2020, 3:14 amAs Judson football progresses through their second week of strength and conditioning workouts, new transfer Jordan Battles, the former Brandeis quarterback, is slowly acclimating to the new environment and is excited to work with and learn from his new Rockets teammates.
Judson grad Alton Robinson drafted by Seahawks
Syracuse edge rusher Alton Robinson got the call from the Seattle Seahawks early in the 5th round of the 2020 NFL Draft. In his last two seasons with the Orange, the 6-foot-3, 264 pound pass rusher developed into a consistent threat, recording 14.5 sacks and 85 tackles. During his junior year, Robinson posted a team-high 17 tackles for loss en route to earning second-team All-ACC honors. He followed that performance up with another solid campaign in 2019, notching 9.5 tackles for loss and three pass breakups in 12 starts. Robinson will join fellow former Judson Rocket Tre Flowers on the Seahawks roster.
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
Brandeis excited for first UIL State Tournament appearance
Brandeis excited for first UIL State Tournament appearancePublished: March 10, 2020, 10:50 pmAfter knocking off Judson to claim the Regional Title, an excited Brandeis Broncos boys basketball team is excited to play in the program's first UIL State Tournament.
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
KSAT 12's Top 12: Week 3
SAN ANTONIO โ See what teams made the cut in KSAT 12's Top 12 for Week 3 of high school football. Week 312- Antonian 2-011- Southside 2-010- Roosevelt 2-09- Harlan 2-08- Champion 2-07- O'Connor 1-16- Wagner 1-15- Clemens 2-04- Brennan 2-03- Steele 2-02- Brandeis 2-01- Judson 2-0
12's Top 12: Week 5
Last week's ranking: 4. Defeated Madison 47-20. Madison (3-1) Last week's ranking: 1. Churchill (3-1) Last week's ranking: 12. Previous 12's Top 12 Rankings:Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Be sure to catch all the exciting Big Game Coverage on KSAT 12 Sports on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights with Greg Simmons and Larry Ramirez.