BEST OF 2022: San Antonio’s Top 12 sports stories from the last year

Summary

The video reflects on memorable sports moments in San Antonio from 2022, highlighting the city's achievements and significant events. Key highlights include thrilling high school football games, UTSA women's soccer's conference title, the return of professional football with the XFL, and historic runs in high school sports like O'Connor's softball team. The Uvalde Coyotes’ emotional victory, San Antonio FC’s dominant soccer season, and local college football success are also featured. Additionally, the video honors Manu Ginobili’s Hall of Fame induction and the drama surrounding the Spurs' release of Joshua Primo, making for a year full of highs and lows in local sports.

Takeaways

• 😀 The 2022 sports season in San Antonio was filled with unforgettable moments, with highlights across various sports.
• 😀 High school football featured thrilling games like the Pigskin Classic, with overtime victories and close calls.
• 😀 UTSA women's soccer team won their first Conference USA title and made a second appearance in the NCAA tournament.
• 😀 The XFL made a comeback to San Antonio, with Heinz Ward coaching the Brahmas and a new wave of professional football in the city.
• 😀 Uvalde's high school football team had an emotional win against Eagle Pass after the Robb Elementary tragedy, creating a memorable moment.
• 😀 The O'Connor softball team achieved a historic first UIL 6A State title, rallying from behind in both the semi-finals and finals.
• 😀 Randolph freshman Taylor Nunez made history at the UIL 3A track championships, winning four gold medals.
• 😀 Bernie enjoyed multiple state-level sports achievements, including state titles in boys soccer and tennis, along with a stellar football season.
• 😀 San Antonio FC completed a historic soccer season, winning the USL Championship, Copa Tejas, and Western Conference Trophy.
• 😀 Three local college football teams—UTSA, UIW, and Trinity—had historic seasons, with combined records of 34-6, and strong individual performances.
• 😀 Manu Ginobili was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest Spurs players of all time.

Q & A

What were some of the standout moments in high school football in San Antonio during 2022?

One of the standout moments was the Case at Pigskin Classic, which featured three exciting games decided by a total of just five points. These games included overtime matches, with teams like Reagan, Jetson, and Steele having memorable victories.

Which team won their first Conference USA title in soccer in 2022?

The UTSA women's soccer team claimed their first Conference USA title in 2022. They defeated Florida Atlantic 3-2 in extra time and made their second-ever appearance in the NCAA tournament.

What role did Heinz Ward play in San Antonio's sports scene in 2022?

Heinz Ward, a Steelers Legend, became the head coach of the San Antonio Brahmas, a team in the XFL, helping bring professional football back to the city.

How did the Uvalde Coyotes football team honor their community in 2022?

The Uvalde Coyotes honored their community by securing an emotional win in their home opener, defeating Eagle Pass 34-28. The game included a legendary play from Jonathan Jimenez and a game-winning touchdown from Devin Franklin.

What historic achievements did San Antonio FC accomplish in 2022?

San Antonio FC had a record-breaking year, winning the Copa Tejas, the U.S. Open Cup, the regular season Champion Shield, the Western Conference Trophy, and the USL Championship Cup. They celebrated with a parade on the Riverwalk.

Which high school softball team made history in 2022 in San Antonio?

The O'Connor softball team made history by winning their first UIL Class 6A State title in 2022, with thrilling comeback victories in the semifinals and finals.

What achievement did Taylor Nunez from Randolph High School accomplish in 2022?

Taylor Nunez, a freshman at Randolph High School, won four gold medals at the UIL State Class 3A Track and Field Championships, including victories in the 100-meter dash with a state record time.

What sports success did the city of Bernie experience in 2022?

In 2022, Bernie experienced significant success in multiple sports, with the boys' soccer team winning their second consecutive state title, the football team finishing as state runners-up, and other teams excelling in tennis, cross-country, and water polo.

How did the San Antonio Spurs' drama involving Joshua Primo unfold in 2022?

The drama surrounding Joshua Primo involved his abrupt release by the Spurs in October 2022, followed by reports of multiple incidents of alleged indecent exposure. The Spurs and Primo eventually reached a settlement in November.

Which college football teams from San Antonio had a standout 2022 season?

The three college football teams from San Antonio—UTSA, UIW, and Trinity—had a remarkable season in 2022. UTSA went undefeated in Conference USA, UIW boasted the best offense in college football, and Trinity had an undefeated regular season and a playoff victory.