Around here at Yurview, we love high school football. The sense of community, local team rivalries and playing for the love of the game is unmatched from just about every other sport.
As you know, there’s currently not a lot of live sports programming available. So we did the next best thing and went into our archives to find the best classic high school football games from around the country.
Welcome to Classic GameTime!
Dramatic come-from-behind victories, teams fighting to make the playoffs, last-second hail mary passes, amazing player performances and intense local rivalries. These games showcase why high school football is a favorite among sports fans.
Classic GameTime features games from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska, Louisiana, Rhode Island and Arizona – the best players, top college recruits and team rivalries from around the country.
Beginning May 8th and throughout summer, watch Classic GameTime Friday nights at 8:00 pm on YurView (check local listings for channel info). You can also watch these games and every game replay on yurview.com.
Here’s a preview of the Classic GameTime lineup.
Bentonville West (Arkansas) vs. Owasso (Oklahoma)
Original game played: August 24th, 2018
Scheduled air date: May 8, 2020
Defending 2017 Oklahoma 6A-I state champion Owasso Rams opened the season against Bentonville West, Arkansas. Bentonville West finished the prior season with a 9-2 record and the favorite to win Arkansas 7A.
Bentonville West dominated the first two and a half quarters building up a 31-14 lead in the third quarter. Owasso, led by Quarterback Will Kuehne would make a fierce comeback.
Both teams combined for nearly 100 points to make this one of the most exciting high scoring games of the season. Find out which team outlasted the other on this Classic GameTime series opener.
Watch the replay on yurview.com.
Archbishop Rummel vs. Catholic B.R. (Louisiana)
Original game played: November 23, 2018
Scheduled air date: May 15, 2020
Two storied Louisiana programs clashed in the Capital City for a Division One playoff showdown and would go down to the wire.
The two-seed Catholic came into the game with a 10-1 record, including eight wins in a row. Three-seed Archbishop Rummel went 9-2 during the regular season.
Even though it was a low-scoring affair, this game had it all – bad weather conditions, turnovers, booming punts, long field goals, and a nail biter decided with just seconds on the clock.
Watch the replay on yurview.com.
North Kingstown vs. Bishop Hendricken (Rhode Island)
Original game played: September 21, 2018
Scheduled air date: May 22, 2020
This game featured two of the best teams in Rhode Island. Coming into the game, North Kingstown hadn’t lost a game since November 2016. Last year’s Division II Super Bowl winner was hungry to prove itself against Division I powerhouse Bishop Hendricken.
The Hawks came into the game-winning 7 of the last 8 Division 1 state titles.
Hendricken would go up 14-0 in the first half only to see North Kingstown storm back and score 12 consecutive points to close the margin to 14-12 at the half. Could the Division II powerhouse come onto Hendricken’s home turf and upset the best D1 team in the state? Watch this huge Rhode Island rivalry game and find out.
Watch the replay on yurview.com.
Bishop Gorman (Nevada) vs. Centennial (Arizona)
Original game played: August 31, 2018
Scheduled air date: May 29, 2020
Bishop Gorman is one of the top high school teams in the country, winning the mythical National Championship several times. They have also produced several NFL and College stars including DeMarco Murray, Ronnie Stanley, Blake Ezor, Grey Ruegamer, and David Humm, among others.
The Centennial Coyotes have long been an Arizona high school football power and recently, have made it a habit to invite out of state powers into their “den” to take them on in the Arizona heat. Schools such as Long Beach Poly, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Mater Dei have made the trek out to Arizona in recent years.
Centennial was led by running back Tawee Walker and safety Jaydin Young while Bishop Gorman had Junior Quarterback Micah Bowers, who will be at Penn State in the fall.
If you like defense, you’re gonna love this one.
Watch the replay on yurview.com.
Bellevue West vs. Omaha North (Nebraska)
Original game played: October 12, 2018
Scheduled air date; June 5, 2020
Bellevue West came into the game undefeated while Omaha North looked to salvage their season and stay above .500. What looked like an easy game for Bellevue West, turned into one of the greatest high school football games in Omaha, Nebraska history.
Both teams combined for 958 yards of total offense and 101 points. This game went back and forth throughout, and it would all come down to late in the fourth quarter before we knew the winning team.
If you like lots of offensive scoring and watching both teams leave everything on the field, then look no further than this instant classic.
Watch the replay on yurview.com.
Central vs Denham Springs (Louisiana)
Original game played: October 26, 2018
Scheduled air date: June 12, 2020
It was the 71st Battle Line Rivalry game between Louisiana’s Central Wildcats and the Denham Springs Yellow Jackets. It was a must-win game for both teams if they wanted any chance of making it into the postseason.
Central started strong and took a 21-14 lead at the half. Would it be enough? (Hint) Never enough in high school football because this one went down to the wire. In the end, both teams combined for 962 total yards including 370 rushing. Find out which team kept their playoff hopes alive following this Classic GameTime matchup from 2018.
Watch the replay on yurview.com.
Midwest City (Oklahoma) vs Bentonville (Arkansas)
Original game played: August 25, 2018
Scheduled air date: June 19, 2020
The “Rumble in the Ozarks” featured the Bombers of Midwest City, OK traveling east to take on the Tigers of Bentonville, AR. It was the opening game of the season for both teams and provided lots of fireworks in the scoring column.
The home team Bentonville scored first and took an early lead into the third quarter. However, after four quarters and 50 points, this one would be decided in overtime.
Would it be the visitors from Midwest City, Oklahoma or the home team from Bentonville, Arkansas? You don’t want to miss this nail biter.
Watch the replay on yurview.com.
Chaparral vs Saguaro (Arizona)
Original game played: September 14, 2018
Scheduled air date: June 26, 2020
There is no bigger rivalry in Arizona than Chaparral vs Saguaro. The schools are located just 5 miles apart in Scottsdale, and most of the players have been competing on the gridiron against one another since Pop Warner days. In recent years, because of the size differential of the schools, they have not played each other. However, both schools have re-committed to the rivalry again.
Lots of offensive firepower on display in this game. Chaparral junior running back Darvon Hubbard and quarterback Jack Miller were verbally committed to Ohio State while junior receiver Tommy Christakos was leaning to signing with Cal.
Saguaro boosted the top cornerback prospect in the country for the class of 2020 in Kelee Ringo along with a baker’s dozen of D-1 prospects.
This was a great back and forth game with plenty of momentum twists.
Watch the replay on yurview.com.
Broken Arrow vs. Jenks (Oklahoma)
Original game played: September 27. 2019
Scheduled air date: July 3, 2020
Two powerhouse high school football programs from Oklahoma met on a warm September night, and this game would go down as an instant classic.
Broken Arrow came into the game with a 2-1 record while the Trojans were 1-2. Regardless of records, the winner would have a big leg up on the OSSAA 6AI District 1 race.
In a back and forth game, it would ultimately come down to a last-second score, and an untimed down after time expired to settle it.
Watch the replay on yurview.com.
Watch Classic GameTime high school football – Friday nights at 8:00 pm on YurView (check local listings for channel info).
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