SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of fanscheered for their teams during the inaugural KSAT Pigskin Classic in the Alamodome on Saturday.
The event was the first of its kind in San Antonio with six teams playing in a triple-header to kick off their high school football seasons.
The day started with Smithson Valley facing Reagan High School. Comal ISD’s Rangers defeated NEISD’s Rattlers 14-13, in a Class 5A-Class 6A showdown. Senior safety and running back David De Hoyos of Smithson Valley was named the Jon Wayne Player of the Game .
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Watch KSAT Pigskin Classic: Smithson Valley vs Reagan (Entire Game)
Game 2 kept fans in suspense up until an overtime 34-yard field goal gave the Judson Rockets a 46-43 victory over the Johnson Jaguars. Junior running back Nathaniel Stanley had a big game for the Rockets, rushing for 218 yards and two touchdowns. He was named the Jon Wayne Player of the game.
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Watch KSAT Pigskin Classic: Judson vs Johnson (Entire Game)
Game 3 of the KSAT Pigskin Classic was a battle of two of the top 6A teams from last season and two of the top 16 preseason picks in Texas this season.
The Steele Knights defeated the Brennan Bears 35-34 with a late touchdown pass in a tight game that went down to the final possession. Sophomore quarterback Chad Warner was named Jon Wayne Player of the Game, following the come-from-behind game-winning touchdown pass.
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Watch KSAT Pigskin Classic: Steele vs Brennan (Entire Game)
The high school bands drummed up excitement during the halftime shows.
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During the KSAT Pigskin Classic, KSAT awarded scholarships to 12 local high school students. Two students from each of the participating schools received $4,000 to help them pay for a college education. Click here to meet the KSAT Pigskin Classic scholarship recipients.
After Game 2 of the KSAT Pigskin Classic, KSAT General Manager Phil Lane and Sports Director Greg Simmons presented Gridiron Heroes with a check for $25,000. The nonprofit organization helps young men who have suffered spinal injuries playing high school football.
Hundreds of KSAT Insiders watched the games from the best seat in the house — a VIP party in the Alamodome press box. They were joined by KSAT 12 reporters, anchors and staff and enjoyed food and prizes throughout the day.
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