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As high school football season kicks off in the Houston metro area, over 100 games are scheduled from August 28 to August 30. Weather concerns, including potential thunderstorms, could disrupt this exciting kickoff weekend. Key matchups include the North Shore vs South Oak Cliff game on Friday. Fans can stay updated through the Houston Metro High School Football Scoreboard, which will provide live updates throughout the weekend. Despite the heat and storms, the community’s enthusiasm for football remains high as teams compete to start their season strong.
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As high school football season kicks off in the Houston metro area, a total of 107 games are on the schedule from August 28 to August 30. However, these matches face potential disruptions due to weather concerns, including thunderstorms predicted for the weekend.
The first games will start on Thursday, August 28, with 20 matchups slated. Renowned teams will take to the field, with several games featuring top-ranked Texas schools. Some of the highlighted games on Thursday include:
- MacArthur vs Cypress Ridge at 4:30 PM
- Dawson vs Bridgeland at 4:30 PM
- Almeta Crawford vs Fort Bend Clements at 5:00 PM
- Royal vs Yates at 5:00 PM
- Galena Park vs Porter at 5:00 PM
- Worthing vs Terry at 5:00 PM
- West Brook vs Eisenhower at 5:00 PM
- Mayde Creek vs Fort Bend Travis at 5:00 PM
- Sam Rayburn vs Spring Woods at 5:00 PM
- Stratford vs Tomball at 5:00 PM
- Cypress Ranch vs Tompkins at 5:00 PM
- Pearland vs Fulshear at 5:00 PM
- King vs Westfield at 5:00 PM
- George Ranch vs Westside at 5:00 PM
- Clear Creek vs Kingwood at 5:00 PM
- Cypress Park vs College Park at 5:00 PM
- Cinco Ranch vs The Woodlands at 5:00 PM
- Magnolia West vs Bryan at 5:00 PM
- Conroe vs Alief Elsik at 5:00 PM
- Kashmere vs Sharpstown at 5:30 PM
On Friday, August 29, the number of scheduled games increases significantly, with 73 total matches, including the noteworthy clash between North Shore and South Oak Cliff at 5:30 PM. Many of the matches will begin around 5:00 PM, including:
- La Pryor vs Burton
- Iola vs Mildred
- College Station vs Klein Collins
- Tomball Memorial vs Humble
The weekend closes out on Saturday, August 30, with 14 games scheduled, featuring:
- Dickinson vs Katy at 5:00 PM
Additional games on Saturday are set for 4:00 PM, including:
- Brazosport vs Furr
- Texas City vs Sterling
- Austin vs Pasadena
The Houston Metro High School Football Scoreboard will offer live updates throughout the weekend, ensuring fans can keep track of their favorite teams.
Despite the excitement surrounding the kick-off of the high school football season, weather conditions this weekend could pose challenges. Current forecasts indicate mostly sunny skies with a 20% chance of rain after 3 PM on Thursday. However, high temperatures and humidity may push the heat index above 100 degrees. Additionally, a lingering cold front presents a 50% chance of storm disruptions throughout the weekend, particularly on Saturday. The University Interscholastic League has established that play will be paused for at least 30 minutes after any thunder or lightning is detected, so teams and fans will need to remain vigilant about weather updates.
This weekend’s slate of games illustrates the enthusiasm and competitiveness of high school football in the Houston area. With numerous teams eager to start their season on the right foot, the community is poised for an exciting kickoff, weather permitting.
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Additional Resources
- Sports Illustrated: Houston Area High School Football Schedule
- Houston Chronicle: Texas Football Scores
- Hoodline: Houston Braces for Possible Storm Delays
- ABC 13: Preseason Greater Houston High School Team
- VYPE: Clear Springs HS 2025 Football Media Day
- Wikipedia: Houston
- Google Search: Houston high school football
- Google Scholar: Houston high school football
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Houston
- Google News: Houston football news
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