September 26, 2022
Football2022 BATTLE OF THE PINEY WOODS PRESENTED BY H-E-B ANNOUNCES FREE FAN EVENTS AHEAD OF SATURDAY’S KICKOFF
Game to be Broadcast on Bally Sports Southwest and on SportsRadio610 starting at 2:30 p.m. CT
HOUSTON –The 2022 Battle of the Piney Woods presented by H-E-B, featuring the Sam Houston Bearkats and Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on this Saturday, October 1, from NRG Stadium in Houston. Ahead of Saturday’s showdown, fans will have the opportunity participate in two free fan events to extend and enhance the weekend around one of Texas’ oldest college football rivalries.
On Friday, September 30th, Bearkat and Lumberjack fans can attend the free Karbachtoberfest at Krabach Biergarten (2032 Karbach St.) for live music from some amazing oompah bands, the notorious Stein-Hoisting Competition, Wiener Dog Races, and concerts on Friday night starting at 7 p.m. CT. On Saturday, TexFest will open up on the NRG Stadium grounds starting at 12 p.m. with music, food, giveaways and fun for all ages. Access to TexFest is free for all fans with a game ticket.
For the second consecutive year, a live television broadcast of the game will be provided by Bally Sports Southwest across the network’s four-state footprint, which includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Randy McIlvoy and John Harris will provide the call, with Deepi Sidhu reporting from the sideline. The radio broadcast of the game will be available in the Houston market on SportsRadio 610 KILT-AM with Adam Spolane doing the play-by-play and Seth Payne providing the color commentary.
Fans can purchase tickets and find game information at www.battleofthepineywoods.com, by visiting the Sam Houston Athletics site at www.gobearkats.com or by visiting the SFA Athletics site at www.sfajacks.com.
This year’s game marks the 96th meeting between Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin dating back to 1923, making the matchup the third oldest college football rivalry in the state of Texas. In 2021, the Sam Houston emerged with a 21-20 victory over the Stephen F. Austin, erasing a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. The Bearkats hold a 58-35-2 edge in the all-time series entering the 2022 matchup.
About Lone Star Sports & Entertainment
Lone Star Sports & Entertainment is an event management company founded in 2003 that is closely affiliated with the NFL’s Houston Texans. Since its founding, LSSE has established itself as the leading sports event promoter in Houston. In addition to producing annual college football events such as the TaxAct Texas Bowl and the Battle of the Piney Woods rivalry between Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, LSSE has emerged as a premier promoter for international soccer matches, including the Copa de Lone Star, Copa America Centenario, the 2010 MLS All-Star Game featuring Manchester United, the 2006 FC Barcelona U.S. tour, the International Champions Cup, the 2003 and 2008 matches between the United States and Mexico, and the 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2019 and 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cups.
About H-E-B
H-E-B, with annual sales of more than $34 billion, operates more than 400 stores in Texas and Mexico. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience at everyday low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs over 110,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com.
Media Contacts
Tim Wiemann – tim.wiemann@houstontexans.com
Rachel Richards – rachel.richards@houstontexans.com