Two of the hottest teams in Texas collide Friday night when defending Class 5A Division I champion Smithson Valley meets unbeaten Port Arthur Memorial in a state semifinal at Legacy Stadium in Katy.
Memorial brings a 14–0 record and a big‑play offense that has rolled four straight playoff opponents, while Smithson Valley counters at 13–1 with a suffocating defense that has allowed just 14 total points this postseason.
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Here's what you need to know about Friday's matchup between Port Arthur and Smithson Valley, including broadcast information and start time.
Where to watch Port Arthur vs. Smithson Valley football
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- Live stream: NFHS Network
Port Arthur vs. Smithson Valley will not be broadcast on traditional television, but it will be streamed live by the NFHS Network.
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Port Arthur vs. Smithson Valley start time
- Date: Friday, December 12
- Time: 7 pm CT
Port Arthur and Smithson Valley will kick off at 7 pm at Legacy Stadium in Katy, TX.
Port Arthur playoffs results 2025
In the playoffs, Port Arthur Memorial has stayed unbeaten with four straight wins over Galena Park, A&M Consolidated, College Station and Barbers Hill by a combined 179–86, averaging nearly 45 points per game. They opened with a 42–0 shutout of Galena Park, then used a big second half to pull away from A&M Consolidated 44–27, followed with a 45–24 win over College Station and a 48–35 regional-final victory over Barbers Hill.
Smithson Valley playoffs results 2025
In the playoffs, Smithson Valley has been almost untouchable, winning four games over Southside, Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial, Pieper and New Braunfels by a combined 137–14 with three shutouts. The Rangers beat Southside 49–0, CC Veterans 34–0, Pieper 30–14 and New Braunfels 24–0 to return to the semifinals, setting up Friday’s 7 p.m. Showdown with high-scoring Port Arthur Memorial at Legacy Stadium in Katy.
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