November 2013

FOOTBALL: Rouse second-half comeback takes down Harlandale

November 30, 2013 // 0 Comments

Indians built halftime lead in second region-round game Brandon Ramon’s Harlandale career lasted long enough for it to come full circle, if only for a fraction of one play. As a sophomore, Ramon started at wide receiver. He became a receiver again in the first quarter of the Indians’ Class 4A Region round game [...]

FOOTBALL: Area playoff results 2013 (complete)

November 30, 2013 // 0 Comments

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 15-16 Friday’s games CLASS 5A Division I Bi-district round Warren (9-2) 48, East Central (5-6) 44 O’Connor (8-3) 31, Southwest (5-6) 6 CLASS 4A Division I Bi-district round Hays (9-2) 45, Brackenridge (7-4) 20 Harlandale (9-2) 37, Gregory-Portland (4-7) 35 Division [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 30)

November 25, 2013 // 0 Comments

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 25-30 Tuesday’s results Non-district Southwest (1-3 ???) 67, Marshall (3-5) 61 South San (2-2) 60, Southside (3-6) 59 Holmes (6-6) 70, Jefferson (1-6) 32 Edison (2-5) 65, Harlandale (2-2) 57 McCollum (6-2) 58, Burbank (2-4 ???) 55 Antonian (7-1) 68, Highlands (3-6) 53 [...]

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 30)

November 25, 2013 // 0 Comments

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 25-30 Monday’s results Non-district Memorial (4-5) 35, Pearsall (5-10) 29 Tuesday’s results District 28-4A Brennan (9-0, 1-0) 73, Young Women’s Leadership Academy (1-6, 0-1) 4 Brackenridge (13-4, 1-0) 55, Fox Tech (3-8, 0-1) 14 Highlands (8-5 ???, 1-0) 62, Burbank [...]

FOOTBALL: Holy Cross seniors silenced naysayers, kept tradition intact

November 24, 2013 // 0 Comments

Knights’ second-half comeback falls short in state quarterfinals When they were freshmen, observers weren’t all that impressed with Holy Cross’ football class of 2014. Think of 2012 Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney and her dour expression after receiving a medal that wasn’t gold. This season [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: Late 3-pointer gives South San first victory

November 23, 2013 // 0 Comments

NOTE: Photos from this game and the Harlandale-South San JV game from Nov. 22 at Harlandale available for purchase at: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Harlandale can’t maintain eight-point halftime lead in first loss A three-point shot from senior wing Eric Alcozer with about 2.5 seconds remaining enabled South San (1-2) to [...]

FOOTBALL: Houston-area school eliminates Holy Cross with late TD

November 23, 2013 // 0 Comments

Knights’ second-half comeback falls short in state quarterfinals Three 100-yard rushers helped Katy Pope John XXIII (9-2) overcome four turnovers and defeat Holy Cross Saturday in a TAPPS Division II quarterfinal game. Holy Cross, which finished its season with an 8-4 record, fought back to tie it 14-14 after falling [...]

FOOTBALL: Harlandale erupts early, holds on late to beat RGC

November 23, 2013 // 0 Comments

Indians defense, Ramon keys to 23-point second quarter Behind a courageous performance from senior quarterback Brandon Ramon, Harlandale advanced to the third round of the playoffs and second time in school history Saturday at the Laredo Student Activity Center. The Indians (10-2) used a 23-point scoring flurry in the [...]

FOOTBALL: Week 2 postseason previews

November 23, 2013 // 0 Comments

SATURDAY CLASS 5A Division I Area round Harlandale (9-2) vs. Rio Grande City (5-6) at Laredo Student Activity Center, 3 p.m. The brackets have been kind to Harlandale. The Indians face a Rio Grande City team that thrilled its home crowd by burying Corpus Christi Ray with 22-consecutive points in the first quarter before [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: South San-Harlandale photo gallery 11-23 (more photos/purchase photos: kjtoso.photoreflect.com)

November 23, 2013 // 0 Comments

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MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Brackenridge soars to three quick victories at Jaguar Classic

November 22, 2013 // 0 Comments

Memorial comes back for OT win over Fox Tech at Cole TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Lanier, Memorial, Southwest, Southside. Brackenridge got off to a strong start last Thursday and Friday in one of the area’s most prestigious girls basketball tournaments. The Eagles (10-3) put [...]

MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Buttons split first two games at NEISD Tourney

November 21, 2013 // 0 Comments

Southside drubs Cotulla at St. Anthony Tourney opener TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Highlands, Southside. Tuesday morning, Central Catholic (2-4) did what opposing teams need to do against Highlands (3-4). The Buttons weathered the storm in the first pool play game for both teams at the Northeast ISD Invitational. [...]

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Young Highlands wins while learning to play together

November 19, 2013 // 0 Comments

Brack wins three of four in SAISD Tourney http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Highlands-advances-to-consolation-game-in-4992007.php Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos (including the Highlands-Brennan JV game) or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Highlands has had [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: While Richards weighs decision, Eagles off to flying start

November 19, 2013 // 0 Comments

Southside nets first victory under Vela http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Brack-claims-consolation-win-4992006.php Now that the Brackenridge portion of his football career is over, the Eagles await Ramon Richards’ decision on whether he’ll play basketball this [...]

FOOTBALL: Burbank hopes to grow a playoff tradition from loss to powerhouse Tivy

November 19, 2013 // 0 Comments

Bulldogs went from winless to postseason berth http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Burbank-loses-by-wide-margin-but-confidence-4991838.php The contrast in football traditions between the combatants that met in the Class 4A Division II bi-district game last Friday at Benson Stadium on the University [...]

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (updated Nov. 22)

November 18, 2013 // 0 Comments

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 18-23 Tuesday’s results Non-district Clark (5-2) 61, East Central (3-4) 23 Southside (3-3) 67, South San (2-3) 57 Southwest (7-1) 66, McCollum (2-5) 52 Harlandale (4-4) 53, Jefferson (3-6) 43 Kennedy (1-3) 36, Fox Tech (2-5) 13 Holy Cross (3-4) 60, Providence [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (updated Nov. 23)

November 18, 2013 // 0 Comments

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 18-23 Monday’s results Non-district Brackenridge (2-2) vs. Memorial (1-3) at Edgewood Gym, 6 p.m. (score unavailable) Madison (1-1 ???) 64, Sam Houston (1-1) 45 Tuesday’s results Non-district Reagan (4-2) 53, McCollum (1-2) 39 Harlandale (2-0) 49, Jefferson [...]

FOOTBALL: Area playoff schedule (Nov. 29-30)

November 17, 2013 // 0 Comments

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 15-16 Friday’s games CLASS 5A Division I Bi-district round Warren (9-2) 48, East Central (5-6) 44 O’Connor (8-3) 31, Southwest (5-6) 6 CLASS 4A Division I Bi-district round Hays (9-2) 45, Brackenridge (7-4) 20 Harlandale (9-2) 37, Gregory-Portland (4-7) 35 Division [...]

FOOTBALL: Bi-district previews (Friday’s games)

November 15, 2013 // 0 Comments

FRIDAY Class 5A Division I O’Connor (7-3) at Southwest (5-5), 7:30 p.m. Southwest lost 42-14 to District 28-5A champion Steele last Friday in its final regular-season game, and the road won’t get much easier. They’ll face 27-5A champion O’Connor, which returns several players who reached the state [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Central Catholic, East Central rebound from opening losses

November 15, 2013 // 0 Comments

Burbank wins two at San Antonio Christian Tourney TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Memrial, Southside. Central Catholic and East Central each lost their opening games, but put those losses behind them in the opening round of the Northside ISD Tournament Thursday. East Central’s [...]

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Southside wins first two games in own tourney

November 15, 2013 // 0 Comments

Three area teams win SAISD Tourney openers TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Southside. Southside (2-2) began its tournament by winning its first two games of the season Thursday. The Cardinals defeated Holmes 38-32 and El Paso Del Valle 55-50 on the first day of the tournament. Against Del [...]

MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: South San uses strong start to defeat Edison

November 14, 2013 // 0 Comments

Floresville edges Brackenridge in OT TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Kennedy, Lanier, Sam Houston, South San. Senior Kim Tobias scored 18 points Tuesday, leading South San (1-2) to a 55-46 win at Edison (2-3). The Bobcats built a 25-17 halftime lead. Yasmine Andrade and Kassandra [...]

MIDWEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Alamo Heights spoils McConaghy’s Buttons coaching debut

November 14, 2013 // 0 Comments

Highlands surprises East Central in opener TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Central Catholic, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, South San. Host Alamo Heights defeated Central Catholic 73-60 Wednesday, handing the Buttons a loss in Bruce McConaghy’s first game as the school’s coach. [...]

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 16)

November 11, 2013 // 0 Comments

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 10-16 Monday’s results Non-district Holy Cross (2-3) 67, Young Women’s Leadership Academy (1-2) 34 Tuesday’s games Non-district Southwest (6-1) 56, Holmes (0-3) 24 Alamo Heights (1-2) 54, Southside (0-2) 34. Highlands (5-2) 41, Kennedy (0-2) 30 Antonian [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 16)

November 11, 2013 // 0 Comments

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 10-16 Monday’s results Non-district FEAST (0-0) at Brackenridge (0-0), 7:30 p.m. (score unavailable) Tuesday’s games Non-district Memorial (1-0) 66, Fox Tech (0-1) 40 Hawkins (1-0) 58, Holy Cross (0-1) 38 McCollum (1-0) 57, South San (0-1) 49 Holmes (1-0) 76, [...]

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Harlandale takes fourth behind 5A schools at own tourney

November 11, 2013 // 0 Comments

Southwest takes consolation title with win over Edison PLEASE RETURN TO THIS LINK TUESDAY FOR THE HARLANDALE ISD TOURNAMENT STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE From its early schedule, it’d be easy to assume that Harlandale is a Class 5A school. After opening the season against 28-5A representative East [...]

FOOTBALL: Lanier steamrolls Burbank 41-0 in 28-4A finale

November 11, 2013 // 0 Comments

Bulldogs had first playoff bid since 1978 in back pocket PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Lanier-steamrolls-Burbank-41-0-4975380.php On the heels of a 2012 season during which nothing seemed to go Lanier’s way, [...]