Month: October 2013

MIDWEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Highlands closes in on playoff berth with hard-earned win over Brack

McCollum upsets Harlandale for fourth win in five matches TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Providence, South San, Southwest. Highlands (18-19, 11-2) won its third-consecutive match and ended a three-match winning streak for Brackenridge (12-23, 8-4) Tuesday at Highlands. The Owls won the first two games… Read More MIDWEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Highlands closes in on playoff berth with hard-earned win over Brack

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Oct. 13-19 Monday’s results TAPPS District 2-5A Incarnate Word (21-9, 9-1) 3, Austin St. Michael’s (15-8, ???) 0 (29-27, 25-18, 25-7) Tuesday’s results District 28-5A East Central (18-14, 5-1) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (15-13, 3-3) 0 (28-26, 25-19, 25-15) Southwest (14-22, 3-3) 3, South San (12-15, 0-6) 1… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (complete)

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VOLLEYBALL: Highlands matures into District 28-4A contender

HERE IS A LINK TO THE WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Volleyball-roundup-for-Southside-Teams-4895234.php For six sophomores on the Highlands roster, a year has made all the difference in the world. With a solid season under their belts, in which the Owls finished 7-9 and placed sixth in District 28-4A, the young players and… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Highlands matures into District 28-4A contender

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WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Holy Cross battles back to beat TMI in fifth game

East Central, Harlandale maintain second-place ties HERE IS A LINK TO THE WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Volleyball-roundup-for-Southside-Teams-4895234.php TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Kennedy, Lanier, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Holy Cross (24-11, 4-4) lost the first two games Saturday to Texas Military Institute 25-19 and 25-14, but… Read More WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Holy Cross battles back to beat TMI in fifth game

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FOOTBALL: Scott leads Southwest to 36-20 victory at South San in stellar season debut

Bobcats’ Zamarripa produces 165 receiving yards and two touchdowns HERE IS A LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Southwest-makes-a-winning-new-beginning-4895236.php Southwest senior running back Nathaniel Scott played like he was making up for lost time in his first game action of the 2013 season Friday at South San Stadium. Scott ran for 204… Read More FOOTBALL: Scott leads Southwest to 36-20 victory at South San in stellar season debut

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FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Rockets knock Harlandale out of first place with 31-21 upset

East Central snaps three-game losing streak in district opener TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Southside. Anyone who thought Kennedy’s playoff hopes in District 29-4A were shrinking needs to re-evaluate. The Rockets (4-2, 1-2) may have dropped their first two district games, but they came back fighting… Read More FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Rockets knock Harlandale out of first place with 31-21 upset

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FOOTBALL: Voks build winning streak with late touchdown against Jefferson

Mustangs can’t hold on to land first 2013 victory Lanier assembled the long drives and manufactured the key plays when needed to record its second-consecutive win. The Voks (2-4, 2-0) took the lead with a 15-play, 96-yard drive near the end of the first half. Then they rallied to regain it late in the District… Read More FOOTBALL: Voks build winning streak with late touchdown against Jefferson

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MID-WEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Edison outlasts determined YWLA for five-game win

Southwest digs itself out of deficit to beat Corpus Christi King TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, South San, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Young Women’s Leadership Academy (2-28, 0-11) got off to a strong start Wednesday at Lanier, winning the first two District 28-4A games 26-24 and 25-22… Read More MID-WEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Edison outlasts determined YWLA for five-game win

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VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture

Volleyball playoff picture  These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order) Through Oct. 19 ALREADY QUALIFIED: East Central (19-14, 6-1), Highlands (19-19, 12-2). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (13-23, 9-4), Harlandale (21-10, 7-3), Jefferson (21-10, 9-4), Sam Houston (20-11, 4-3), Southwest (14-23, 3-4). POSSIBLE QUALIFIERS: Edison (11-24, 7-6),… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture

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TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Southwest wears down Corpus Christi King in Game 5

East Central, Highlands sweep way to district wins TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, South San, Southside, Southwest. Southwest (13-21, 2-2) lost the first two games Tuesday at Corpus Christi King (12-14, 1-3). The Dragons then fought through the next two games to even the District 28-5A match at 2-2. The… Read More TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Southwest wears down Corpus Christi King in Game 5

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s schedule/results (Oct. 6-12)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Oct. 6-12 Tuesday’s results VOLLEYBALL District 28-5A Steele (20-15, 4-0) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (14-12, 2-2) 0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-16) Southwest (13-21, 2-2) 3, Corpus Christi King (12-14, 1-3) 2 (21-25, 22-25, 26-24, 25-18, 15-4) East Central (16-14, 3-1) 3, South San (12-13, 0-4) 0 (25-21, 25-14, 25-19)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s schedule/results (Oct. 6-12)

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VOLLEYBALL: Young Hornets learning to win, despite setback in Steele showdown

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Volleyball-roundup-4876819.php East Central’s young team has kept improving throughout the season to the point that the timing for a big test against a district favorite couldn’t have been better. “I’m a firm believer that there are four stages to building a team,” first-year East… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Young Hornets learning to win, despite setback in Steele showdown

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WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Brackenridge tough when needed in three-game win over Edison

McCollum wins second match of week as Harlandale falls in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale,  Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. HERE’S A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Volleyball-roundup-4876819.php Brackenridge (11-22, 7-3) eked out the first game and finished strong to win… Read More WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Brackenridge tough when needed in three-game win over Edison

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FOOTBALL: Undefeated Uvalde pounces on Southside for 45-14 victory

Ramos makes QB debut for winless Cardinals PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SAME STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Uvalde-thrashes-Southside-4876540.php Uvalde (3-2, 2-0) blitzed the host Cardinals (0-5, 0-2) with 32 first-quarter points on the way to a 45-14 District 29-4A victory Frday at Southside. The Coyotes, who are… Read More FOOTBALL: Undefeated Uvalde pounces on Southside for 45-14 victory

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SATURDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross breaks away for 34-20 win over TMI

Knights remain undefeated in TAPPS 3-II with nearly 500 yards of offense TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Holy Cross. Holy Cross (3-2, 2-0) took charge of a TAPPS District 3-II game Saturday afternoon with a late first-half touchdown from junior Greg Scott and pulled away to a 34-20 win over Texas Military Institute. Scott broke away for a… Read More SATURDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross breaks away for 34-20 win over TMI

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FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Orta’s three TDs lift Lanier to first 2013 victory (complete)

Harlandale dominates second half to down Floresville, remain undefeated TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, Sam Houston. A star was born Friday at the SAISD Sports Complex, and Lanier (1-4, 1-0) is no longer winless. Junior back Joe Orta rushed for 94 yards and all three Lanier touchdowns, leading the Voks to a… Read More FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Orta’s three TDs lift Lanier to first 2013 victory (complete)

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FOOTBALL: McCollum gets needed two points on second chance to upend Memorial

Safety allows Cowboys to end two-game losing streak, halt Minutemen’s win streak A late safety enabled McCollum (3-2, 1-1) to pull off an improbable comeback victory Thursday at Harlandale Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys scored the last 15 points to remain undefeated in the six-game series. McCollum triumphed 36-35 over Memorial (3-2, 1-1) in the District… Read More FOOTBALL: McCollum gets needed two points on second chance to upend Memorial

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TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: East Central comes back to defeat Southwest and set up 28-5A showdown

Harlandale, Highlands, Sam Houston keep winning streaks intact TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southside, Southwest. Host Southwest fought back from the brink of a sweep against East Central (15-13, 2-0) to gain the upper hand, but the Dragons (12-20, 1-1) couldn’t… Read More TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: East Central comes back to defeat Southwest and set up 28-5A showdown

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