Kilgore is taking on La Vernia; we have everything you need to know.
Where to watch Kilgore vs. La Vernia: Texas 4A semifinals live stream, TV channel, start time and more originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
La Vernia and Kilgore meet in Waco as mirror-image 13-1 powers, each riding 13-game win streaks into a rematch of last year’s Class 4A Division I state semifinal. La Vernia brings one of the state’s hottest offenses into McLane Stadium, while Kilgore counters with a smothering defense that has allowed just three points over its last two playoff games.
WATCH:Kilgore vs. La Vernia live on NFHS Network
Here's what you need to know about Friday's matchup between Kilgore and La Vernia, including broadcast information and start time.
Where to watch Kilgore vs. La Vernia football
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream:NFHS Network
Kilgore vs. La Vernia will not be broadcast on traditional television, but it will be streamed live by the NFHS Network.
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Kilgore vs. La Vernia start time
- Date: Friday, December 12
- Time: 7 pm CT
Port Arthur and Smithson Valley will kick off at 7 pm at McClane Stadium in Waco, TX.
Kilgore playoffs results 2025
Kilgore has matched La Vernia’s march with a dominant postseason of its own, rolling past Little Cypress-Mauriceville, Stafford, Bridge City, and Almeta Crawford to return to the 4A Division I semifinals. The Bulldogs have leaned on a punishing defense that has produced three playoff shutouts and allowed just three points in their last two outings, capped by a 30–3 quarterfinal win over Almeta Crawford that pushed their winning streak to 13.
La Vernia playoffs results 2025
La Vernia has bulldozed its way back to the state semifinals with four straight playoff wins, overwhelming Hidalgo Early College, Somerset, Calallen, and Davenport by a combined margin that underscores one of Class 4A Division I’s most explosive offenses. Behind the 1–2 punch of quarterback Cooper Null and running back Ty Carter, the Bears have routinely broken big plays and are averaging roughly 50 points per postseason game, including a 38–27 regional final victory over Davenport that extended their winning streak to 13.
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