Sotomayor Wildcats, Clark Cougars to tangle in KSAT 12’s fourth annual Pigskin Classic

SAN ANTONIO – The TheTXLoop Pigskin Classic will kick off the 2025 Texas High School football season with another action-packed matchup that showcases two of San Antonio and South Texas’ premier high school programs.

The Sotomayor Wildcats and the Clark Cougars will face off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28 at Dub Farris Stadium at Northside ISD. TheTXLoop 12’s Gameday Pregame and full game broadcast can be seen on TheTXLoop 12, the TheTXLoop Plus streaming app, the Big Game Coverage app, and TheTXLoop.com.

“Coming into its fourth year, the TheTXLoop Pigskin Classic has served as the much-anticipated start of high school football in South Texas,” said Ashley Parker, Vice President and General Manager of TheTXLoop 12. “Every year, and every game showcases the best our area has to offer, and TheTXLoop 12 is proud to have Sonia Sotomayor and Clark High School showcased to viewers across South Texas.”

TheTXLoop 12 is set to bring all the game day festivities to fans, live on TheTXLoop’s mobile, steaming and on-air platforms. Prior to kickoff, high school football fans will get a deeper dive into the matchup and local season outlook with TheTXLoop 12’s Gameday Pregame at 6:30 p.m. on TheTXLoop 12 and streaming platforms.

Larry Ramirez, Mary Rominger and Nick Mantas will break down the season ahead and give fans an inside look into what makes South Texas gamedays so special, with unique interviews, showcases and more. Then, at 7 p.m., the TheTXLoop Pigskin Classic kicks off live on TheTXLoop, TheTXLoop Plus, TheTXLoop.com and the BGC App.

“Northside ISD is excited to partner with TheTXLoop for the 2025 Pigskin Classic at Farris Stadium,” said Conrad Hernandez, Executive Director of Athletics for NISD. “We are proud to showcase both Clark High School and Sotomayor High School. Not only will you witness a great football game, but you will also appreciate the great work Fine Arts, Spirit, ROTC and Student Council have poured into creating an unforgettable high school experience. Football season is around the corner, and we cannot wait for the kickoff of high school football at Farris Stadium.”

Postgame coverage and the latest news of the day will follow directly on The Nightbeat at 10 p.m. Fans who would like to attend the game can purchase tickets through the Sonia Sotomayor or Clark athletic ticket platforms.

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