Month: August 2013

FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Memorial claims first win since 2010, defeating Pearsall

Highlands beats Floresville with late field goal East Central, McCollum coaches win debut games Teams included: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial. Sam Houston, South San. Memorial not only won its first on-field victory since 2010 Friday at Pearsall, it did so in decisive fashion. The Minutemen (1-0) led the… Read More FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Memorial claims first win since 2010, defeating Pearsall

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FOOTBALL: Devine abandons tradition in win over Southside

In past seasons, Devine was known for a grind-it-out running game – and the Warhorses were darned good at it. Joseph Sadler carried them to the Class 3A quarterfinals two years ago, setting a Texas single-season scoring record in the process. Sadler is long gone, though, and the Warhorses (1-0) didn’t resemble their former selves… Read More FOOTBALL: Devine abandons tradition in win over Southside

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FOOTBALL: Flores leads Holy Cross to 21-14 victory in Holy Bowl

Edison, Southwest struggle in season debuts Teams included: Central Catholic, Edison, Holy Cross, Southwest. Southside transfer Cisco Flores ran for two touchdowns and passed for another, leading Holy Cross to a 21-14 win over Central Catholic in the 2013 Holy Bowl. The junior broke a 59-yard touchdown run with 11:49 until halftime Thursday to put… Read More FOOTBALL: Flores leads Holy Cross to 21-14 victory in Holy Bowl

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FOOTBALL: Week 0 results (updated Aug. 30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Thursday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Holy Cross (1-0) 21, Central Catholic (0-1) 14 Laredo United (1-0) 42, Southwest (0-1) 14 Pleasanton (1-0) 40, Edison (0-1) 7 Friday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Brackenridge (1-0) 63, Sam Houston (0-1) 0 Hays (1-0) 61, Burbank (0-1) 7 Kennedy (1-0) 27, Crystal City (0-1)… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 0 results (updated Aug. 30)

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FOOTBALL: Holy Cross favored in Holy Bowl over intriguing Central Catholic

The variable Holy Bowl fans will gain some insight into in tonight’s Holy Cross-Central Catholic game is how much difference a year can make. It’s a given that Central Catholic will be a more competitive team this season than they were in 2012, the Buttons’ first year under Don Byrd. They should be a stronger… Read More FOOTBALL: Holy Cross favored in Holy Bowl over intriguing Central Catholic

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VOLLEYBALL: Defense enables South San to defeat Edison’s heavy hitters

South San’s biggest strength gave it the edge it needed to pull out a 25-19, 25-16, 25-21 non-district win at Edison Tuesday. “They played very, very well last night,” South San coach Fernando Molina said. “They’ve been on an upswing since the (South San) tournament. The last match of the tournament, they played very well.… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Defense enables South San to defeat Edison’s heavy hitters

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VOLLEYBALL: Brackenridge beats Buffaloes in District 28-4A opener

Sam Houston wins close non-district match against Providence   Teams included: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, Providence, South San, Young Women’s Leadership Academy.   Fox Tech served tough and made Brackenridge (5-9, 1-0) battle for points Tuesday at the Buffaloes gym. However, the Eagles were equal to… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Brackenridge beats Buffaloes in District 28-4A opener

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VOLLEYBALL: Jefferson takes its performance to new level at South San Tourney

South San edges Holy Cross to take third in own tourney HERE’S THE LINK FOR THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/South-San-tournament-showcases-talent-4762734.php Between dawn last Friday and daybreak last Saturday, Jefferson had some time to reflect on what it had achieved in the first day of the South San Tournament and what was possible… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Jefferson takes its performance to new level at South San Tourney

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VOLLEYBALL Jefferson surges into second place in South San Tourney

South San edges Holy Cross to take third in own tourney HERE’S THE LINK FOR THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/South-San-tournament-showcases-talent-4762734.php Jefferson rode a wave of momentu m into the championship match Saturday at the South San Tournament. The Mustangs (5-5) defeated Jay 25-22, 25-21 and South San 25-23, 25-17 to reach the… Read More VOLLEYBALL Jefferson surges into second place in South San Tourney

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VOLLEYBALL Harlandale, Southwest net three wins in Floresville Tourney

Harlandale (7-4) and Southwest (6-8) fared the best of the six area teams competing Friday at the Floresville Tournament. Both teams won  of four matches on the opening day of the tournament. Harlandale incurred its only loss against former district rival and tournament host Floresville (5-6). The Dragons fell only to Stevens (10-1). Southwest defeated… Read More VOLLEYBALL Harlandale, Southwest net three wins in Floresville Tourney

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FOOTBALL: 2013 Master Schedule (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface INFORMATION: This is a 2013 master schedule for all of our area teams. We have complete schedules for each team and for their districts as well. Opponents, dates, times, locations on this unofficial schedule nonetheless are subject to change. WEEK 0 SCHEDULE (Aug. 29-31) Thursday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Central… Read More FOOTBALL: 2013 Master Schedule (complete)

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VOLLEYBALL: Lanier sweeps Poteet for season’s first victory

Lanier came close to recording its first win this year in its opening match at the Devine Tournament Thursday. The Voks (1-8) came up a little short in that three-game contest against Jourdanton, but they didn’t come up empty-handed in the first day of pool play. Lanier finished the day with a 25-17, 25-11 win… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Lanier sweeps Poteet for season’s first victory

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VOLLEYBALL Mid-Week Roundup: Juniors lead East Central to sweep of Lee

Holy Cross picks up two more victories Juniors Brandy Campos and Nichole West showed the way as East Central (6-3) recorded an efficient 25–20, 25-19, 25-16 non-district win over Lee Wednesday. The Hornets received 11 digs and eight kills from West. Campos supplied 25 assists at East Central. Kaylin Mills distributed 10 assists and Alex… Read More VOLLEYBALL Mid-Week Roundup: Juniors lead East Central to sweep of Lee

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FOOTBALL: Week 0 results (updated Aug. 29)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Thursday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Holy Cross (1-0) 21, Central Catholic (0-1) 14 Laredo United (1-0) 42, Southwest (0-1) 14 Pleasanton (1-0) 40, Edison (0-1) 7 Friday, Aug. 30 FOOTBALL Non-district Brackenridge (0-0) vs. Sam Houston (0-0) at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 7:30 p.m. Burbank (0-0) at Hays (0-0),… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 0 results (updated Aug. 29)

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VOLLEYBALL Harlandale executes turnaround in winning own tourney

Memorial claims Edgewood ISD Tournament title Harlandale entered the Harlandale ISD Tournament winless and exited it as champions. The Indians (4-2) defeated Holmes in the semifinals and previously unbeaten Stevens in the title match Saturday at McCollum. Harlandale won its fourth-consecutive tournament match 25-27, 25-15, 25-17 over Stevens (5-1) to finish first. Holy Cross (4-2)… Read More VOLLEYBALL Harlandale executes turnaround in winning own tourney

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VOLLEYBALL: Harlandale, Holy Cross thrive in Day 1 at Harlandale Tourney

Memorial wins three matches at Edgewood ISD Tourney Harlandale and undefeated Holy Cross each won all four of its matches during the first day of the Harlandale ISD Tournament, which was played at Harlandale and McCollum. Harlandale (2-2) picked up its first two wins of the season after two tough non-district matches. The Indians won… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Harlandale, Holy Cross thrive in Day 1 at Harlandale Tourney

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VOLLEYBALL Mid-Week Roundup: Hurricanes off to strong start in Edgewood ISD Tournament

Memorial defeats YWLA for second-straight day Sam Houston won three matches and lost only two games during the opening day of the Edgewood ISD Tournament Thursday. The unbeaten Hurricanes (5-0) defeated co-host Kennedy 25-12, 11-25, 25-18, won 25-20, 18-25, 25-18 over Eagle Pass Winn and downed Providence 25-10, 25-17. Sam Houston defeated Fox Tech 25-21,… Read More VOLLEYBALL Mid-Week Roundup: Hurricanes off to strong start in Edgewood ISD Tournament

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FOOTBALL: Wheatley Heights to pick up slack this fall while Rock Pile takes a rest

  HERE’S THE LINK FOR THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Wheatley-to-handle-Alamo-Stadium-s-games-4744209.php For the potential benefit of the Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, the timing couldn’t have been better. Alamo Stadium is taking a much needed sabbatical from competition this fall. The San Antonio Independent School District needed a facility to share the load of… Read More FOOTBALL: Wheatley Heights to pick up slack this fall while Rock Pile takes a rest

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FOOTBALL: Games at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex this year

Friday, Aug. 30 Brackenridge (0-0) vs. Sam Houston (0-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 Floresville (0-0) vs. Brackenridge (0-0), 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 Uvalde (0-0) vs. Highlands (0-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 Kennedy (0-0) vs. Jefferson (0-0), 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Devine (0-0) vs. Sam Houston (0-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20… Read More FOOTBALL: Games at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex this year

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VOLLEYBALL: Knights recover to defeat Jefferson in season opener

Kennedy, Sam Houston, South San and Southwest record sweeps Holy Cross came close to putting away Jefferson in three games Monday  in the season-opener for both teams, but the Mustangs weren’t going down without a fight. The Knights had to rally in Game 4 of the non-district match at Jefferson to claim a 25-19, 25-16,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Knights recover to defeat Jefferson in season opener

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FOOTBALL: Brack QB Richards commits to Oklahoma State

Ramon Richards relishes a challenge. That’s no small factor in the explanation of how the Brackenridge quarterback helped raise the Eagles’ sights in the postseason last fall. After guiding Brack to its first football playoff victory in 15 years, the senior’s ambition was a key factor in his choice of Oklahoma State University as a… Read More FOOTBALL: Brack QB Richards commits to Oklahoma State

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