High school football season is rolling, and one of the early-season spotlight games features a Dallas vs. Houston showdown: North Shore at South Oak Cliff.
North Shore enters the post-Kaleb Bailey (headed to Murray State) era with Kaleb Maryland (committed to Utah State) taking over at quarterback. The three-star QB prospect got plenty of action last year as Bailey’s backup, throwing for nearly 700 yards and five touchdowns. He’ll now get the keys to a Mustangs team that ran away with last year’s meeting, a 38-0 victory that was decided by an explosive second quarter.
This season, South Oak Cliff looks better equipped to make things competitive. The Bears bring strength up front, led by senior Cortavious Tisaby (Arizona State commit) and junior Brian Swanson, a four-star lineman already drawing national attention (offers from Alabama, Baylor, Florida, Michigan, Mississippi State).
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch North Shore vs. South Oak Cliff and when the game will start.
How to watch South Oak Cliff vs. North Shore football
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: NFHS Network
Fans can catch South Oak Cliff vs. North Shore football live on NFHS Network.
The NFHS Network streams high school football from across the country, and this is the kind of marquee matchup that makes the platform worth checking out. If there’s a Texas showdown with state-title vibes, chances are you’ll find it there.
South Oak Cliff vs. North Shore football kickoff time
- Date: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
- Kickoff time: 7:30 p.m. CT
Kickoff is set for Friday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m. —prime time under the lights in Texas.
Sporting News Top 25 High School Rankings
The Sporting News Top 25 highlights the best programs across the nation. North Shore enters the year once again among the heavyweights, while South Oak Cliff is never far from the national radar thanks to its recent championships.
Here’s the current Top 25 snapshot heading into Week 3:
- Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) Monarchs
- Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas, NV) Gaels
- St. John Bosco (Bellflower, CA) Braves
- St. Frances Academy (Baltimore, MD) Panthers
- IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL) Ascenders
- Duncanville (Texas) Panthers
- Grayson (Loganville, GA) Rams
- American Heritage (Plantation, FL) Patriots
- Centennial (Corona, CA) Huskies
- St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, FL) Raiders
- Burford (GA) Wolves
- North Crowley (TX) Panthers
- Orange (CA) Lutheran Lancers
- Thompson (Alabaster, AL) Warriors
- DeSoto (TX) Eagles
- Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, FL) Lions
- East St. Louis (IL) Flyers
- Bergen Catholic (Oradell, NJ) Crusaders
- Mission Viejo (CA) Diablos
- Edna Karr (New Orleans, LA) Cougars
- Corner Canyon (Draper, UT) Chargers
- Southlake (TX) Carroll Dragons
- Milton (GA) Eagles
- Liberty (Peoria, AZ) Lions
- Grimsley (Greensboro, NC) Whirlies