The Central Catholic boys’ soccer team finished as state championship runners-up this past season, and now two players are signing letters of intent to play college soccer.

KSAT 12 Sports and Christus Children’s shine spotlight on local senior student athlete.

KSAT 12 Sports and Christus Children’s shine spotlight on local senior student athlete.

Central Catholic High School on Wednesday announced Glenn Mangold as the school’s new head football coach.

Longtime San Antonio-area head football coach Mike Santiago has died after a battle with cancer. He was 68 years old.

San Antonio police responded to a downtown high school Monday afternoon following a called-in threat that turned out to be an apparent hoax, according to authorities.

A San Antonio man was arrested Friday night after he made terroristic threats to two parochial schools, an arrest affidavit said.

The Corps of Cadets from Central Catholic High School sent three teams to compete on the National Stage at Daytona Florida this past weekend and came away national champions in several categories.

KSAT 12 Sports shines spotlight on local senior student athlete.

KSAT 12 Sports shines spotlight on local senior student athlete.

Eight teams from San Antonio and around the country, including Marianists and Non-Marianist schools, will compete over three days in the Kahlig-Cowie Convocation Center (KCCC) located at 1403 N St Mary’s St. KSAT.com will stream all games.

An 18-year-old man who defeated a rare bone cancer has decided to give back to the community who stood by his side during his battle.

From JROTC, to National Honor Society, to Eagle Scouts, faculty members say one Central Catholic High School senior is a leader.

Despite his diagnosis, Noah Adams continues to radiate positivity

A San Antonio woman is recounting the final moments on the phone with her mother, a cyclist, who had been hit by an alleged drunk driver.

SAN ANTONIO – Following last week’s icy conditions and power outages, schools are still announcing changes and closures this week. Great Hearts San Antonio Schools - Classes expected to resume on Monday, Feb. 22. Premier High School San Antonio Windcrest - Classes resuming on Monday, Feb. 22. Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD - All SCUC ISD campuses will be open on Monday, Feb. 22 for both In Person and at-home learning. South San ISD - South San ISD campuses and offices will be closed through Friday.

Teen battling cancer encouraging San Antonio to donate to pediatric patientsPublished: November 18, 2020, 10:31 pmA San Antonio teen battling cancer is putting his battle aside and working to bring a smile to pediatric patients by hosting a toy drive.

Central Catholic High student with rare bone cancer back home after undergoing surgery, re-learning how to walkPublished: October 27, 2020, 10:42 pmA Central Catholic High School student battling a rare form of bone cancer is back home after undergoing surgery and is re-learning how to walk.

SAN ANTONIO – Noah Adams, 17, is battling Ewing Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer that affects about 200 children and young adults in the nation each year, according to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Adams’ life changed forever three months ago when doctors discovered the cancer after he injured himself while skateboarding. Adams has made the difficult decision to have his leg amputated to give him a better chance at beating cancer. Ma Hila’s Heart Project, a local nonprofit that helps families battling childhood cancer, was able to grant his wish. Adams and Harper say they’re grateful for the prayers, meal trains and other community support the past three months.

SAN ANTONIO – The Central Catholic boys soccer team entered the 2019-2020 season with the weight of expectations. After claiming their fourth straight TAPPS Division I State Championship, the Buttons had a chance to give one final bow for their efforts in front of a packed gymnasium full of students, parents and faculty. The seniors on the team have won the state championship all four years of their high school career. “It’s a very exciting moment,” said senior Christopher Rios-Cruz. “It’s a moment I’ve been looking forward to since I first got here as a freshman, but to be able to do this as a community -- not only with the soccer team, but the whole community of Central Catholic, our faculty and our parents -- it’s just an amazing feeling.

WACO – On a wild Championship Saturday, both the Central Catholic boys and TMI boys repeat as TAPPS State Champions by winning one-goal games. The Buttons earned their fourth straight title, while the Panthers notched their second straight. BOYS RESULTS

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.

HS Soccer Highlights: Central Catholic tops Kelly CatholicPublished: February 13, 2020, 5:55 pmLess than 24 hours after notching a goal with San Antonio FC, Central Catholic senior midfielder Jose Gallegos opened the scoring the Buttons' 3-0 TAPPS Division I State Quarterfinal victory over Kelly Catholic.

SAN ANTONIO – After dispathing Tomball Concordia in the second round, the Central Catholic boys soccer team is now preparing to take on Beaumont Kelly Catholic in the TAPPS Division I State Quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon.

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.

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