BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Four area boys hoops teams garner preseason state recognition (in progress)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Basketball-teams-looking-for-great-season-4975213.php If the preseason state rankings are any indication, it should be a big year for area boys basketball. As the teams prepared to start their seasons this week, four area boys teams were ranked by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Sam… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Four area boys hoops teams garner preseason state recognition (in progress)

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FOOTBALL: Jefferson hangs onto early lead to end season with first win

Golden Bears comeback falls short in Tommy Bowl TEAMS INCLUDED: Edison, Jefferson. Jefferson saved its best for last. The Mustangs (1-9, 1-5) rode three first-quarter touchdowns from junior back Jesse Flores to a 28-22 win over Edison (3-7, 1-5) Saturday at Benson Stadium. It was Jefferson’s first win of the season and tied the teams… Read More FOOTBALL: Jefferson hangs onto early lead to end season with first win

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FOOTBALL: Area playoff schedule (updated Nov. 16)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 15-16 Friday’s games CLASS 5A Division 1 Bi-district round Warren (9-2) 48, East Central (5-6) 44 O’Connor (8-3) 31, Southwest (5-6) 6 CLASS 4A Division 1 Bi-district round Hays (9-2) 45, Brackenridge (7-4) 20 Harlandale (9-2) 37, Gregory-Portland (4-7) 35 Division 2 Bi-district round Kerrville… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff schedule (updated Nov. 16)

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FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross defends district title with win at Hyde Park

Sam Houston blanks Poteet to qualify for playoffs TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Highlands, Holy Cross, Sam Houston. Holy Cross won the TAPPS 3-II championship last year with an undefeated. This year, it will share the title because of its road win over a previously unbeaten team. The Knights (7-3, 6-1) knocked off Austin Hyde… Read More FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross defends district title with win at Hyde Park

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FOOTBALL BOWL ROUNDUP: Harlandale claims Frontier title, earns playoff spot

Kennedy defeats fiery Memorial, denied postseason berth TEAMS INCLUDED: Harlandale, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial. The 50th renewal of the Frontier Bowl might be remembered almost as much for McCollum’s gutty effort as for Harlandale’s dramatic win. If nothing else, it fit nicely within the framework of what is becoming the San Antonio area’s heartiest rivalry. Harlandale… Read More FOOTBALL BOWL ROUNDUP: Harlandale claims Frontier title, earns playoff spot

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FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Saturday’s games)

SATURDAY Burbank (3-6, 2-3) vs. Lanier (3-6, 3-2) at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 7 p.m. This District 28-4A game is for bragging rights and postseason preparation now. During the week, the spectre of being a do-or-die shot to make the playoffs loomed over Burbank, but the Bulldogs qualified Friday night without playing a down. Highlands’ loss to Brackenridge… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Saturday’s games)

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FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Friday’s games)

FRIDAY Brackenridge (6-3, 4-1) vs. Highlands (4-5, 2-3) at SAISD Sports Complex, 7:30 p.m. Brackenridge, undoubtedly, would like to win to take some momentum into the playoffs. Highlands needs to win. The Owls are tied for fourth in District 29-4A with Burbank. The Bulldogs defeated Highlands in their head-to-head meeting, however. So for Highlands to make its second-consecutive… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Friday’s games)

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VOLLEYBALL: Brandeis uses momentum from Game 3 to eliminate Hornets

PLEASE RETURN TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE East Central came a long way with its competitiveness as a young team this season, but the Hornets couldn’t find away around a Brandeis team that proved in the bi-district round that it was in it for the long… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Brandeis uses momentum from Game 3 to eliminate Hornets

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GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: East Central edges Harlandale in extra session

Burbank beats Kennedy by a basket TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Kennedy, Lanier, Memorial, Providence, Sam Houston, Southwest,Young Women’s Leadership Academy. While their volleyball teams were engaged in tough battles in different gyms, East Central and Harlandale locked horns at the Stan Bonewitz Center. The host Hornets outscored Harlandale 7-4 in… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: East Central edges Harlandale in extra session

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PLAYOFF VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale stretches Calallen to 5 games, but falls short of upset

Five area teams eliminated TEAMS INCLUDED:Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson. After earning a rare home bi-district match, Harlandale (24-12) nearly rode the friendly crowd’s enthusiasm to an upset win over District 30-4A champion Corpus Christi Calallen (23-8). The Indians, who were the fourth seed from 29-4A despite finishing just one win out of first, beat the Wildcats… Read More PLAYOFF VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale stretches Calallen to 5 games, but falls short of upset

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GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Highlands holds off Holmes comeback to open season with victory

Hays defeats Jefferson TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Jefferson. Holmes made a furious comeback, scoring 30 points in the fourth quarter, but Highlands held on for a season-opening victory Monday at Paul Taylor Gym. The Owls prevailed 65-63. Highlands took a commanding 33-23 halftime lead. The Owls extended their lead to 14 points entering the final quarter.… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Highlands holds off Holmes comeback to open season with victory

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PLAYOFF VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Clark sweeps Southwest in 5A bi-district match

District 27-5A runner-up Clark (26-14) swept Southwest (16-25) Monday in a Class 5A bi-district match at South San’s Durbon Center. The Cougars defeated the Dragons 25-14, 25-23, 25-15. Senior Kamerie Vidales led Southwest with 14 kills and three aces. Zoe Marin scrapped for 15 digs. Setter Angie Aguilar dealt 13 assists. Southwest finished third in… Read More PLAYOFF VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Clark sweeps Southwest in 5A bi-district match

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FOOTBALL: Hornets dedicate South San win to injured Franckowiak

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EAST CENTRAL-SOUTH SAN ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/East-Central-defeats-South-San-4954281.php When a coaching change is made, a transition period necessarily follows. The rest of that equation is that the length varies from team to team. Nine games into the 2013 season, everything seems to have fallen into place for… Read More FOOTBALL: Hornets dedicate South San win to injured Franckowiak

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 3-9 Monday’s games Non-district Highlands (1-0) 65, Holmes (0-1) 63 Hays (1-0) 62, Jefferson (0-1) 20 Tuesday’s games Non-district Burbank (1-0) 40, Kennedy (0-1) 38 Fox Tech (1-0) 48, Providence (0-1) 32 East Central (1-0) 42, Harlandale (0-1) 39 (OT) Antonian (1-0) 39, Holy Cross (0-1) 29 Southwest (1-0)… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (complete)

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VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff results (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Nov. 3-9 Monday’s results CLASS 5A Bi-district round Clark (26-14) 3, Southwest (16-25) 0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-15) Tuesday’s results CLASS 5A Bi-district round Brandeis (25-16) 3, East Central (21-16) 1 (25-14, 12-25, 25-23, 25-18) CLASS 4A Bi-district round Alamo Heights (37-8) 3, Brackenridge (14-26) 0 (25-6, 25-10, 25-9) Corpus… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff results (complete)

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SATURDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross sets up title showdown with win over Cornerstone

Highlands remains postseason candidate by defeating Edison TEAMS INCLUDED: Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross. Holy Cross (6-3, 5-1) has a shot to defend its TAPPS District 3-II title, thanks to its 61-0 thumping of Cornerstone Christian (2-7, 0-6) Saturday night and San Antonio Christian’s upset victory over Austin Regents 24 hours earlier. The Knights have locked… Read More SATURDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross sets up title showdown with win over Cornerstone

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FOOTBALL: Week 10 results (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 10 SCHEDULE (Nov. 7-9) Friday’s games FOOTBALL District 28-5A East Central (5-5, 3-2) 27, Corpus Christi King (3-7, 1-4) 20 Corpus Christi Carroll (4-6, 3-2) 38, South San (2-8, 0-5) 6 Steele (9-1, 5-0) 42, Southwest (5-5, 3-2) 14 District 28-4A Brackenridge (7-3, 5-1) 27,Highlands (4-6, 2-4) 10 District… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 10 results (complete)

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FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (complete)

Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Complete QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (7-3, 5-1), Burbank (3-6, 2-3), Central Catholic (4-6, 2-3), East Central (5-5, 3-2), Harlandale (8-2, 5-2), Holy Cross (7-3, 6-1), Lanier (3-6, 3-2), Southwest (5-5, 3-2).

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FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Brack, Southwest book playoff reservations

Southside comeback vs. McCollum results in first 2013 win TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Central Catholic, Holy Cross, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Southside, Southwest. Nathaniel Scott and Jon Cruz provided the big plays Southwest (5-4, 4-1) needed to counter three Corpus Christi King field goals in 14-9 playoff-clinching win Friday in Corpus Christi. The pair combined for more… Read More FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Brack, Southwest book playoff reservations

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FOOTBALL: Week 9 previews (Saturday’s games)

SATURDAY Cornerstone Christian (2-6, 0-5) vs. Holy Cross (5-3, 4-1) at Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m. Austin Regents gave the Knights an early Christmas present Friday night. San Antonio Christian upset Regents, giving Holy Cross a chance to take second- place in TAPPS District 3-II heading into the final week of the season. That should… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 9 previews (Saturday’s games)

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WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross battles to end in loss to Houston school

Houston St. Agnes eliminates Providence TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross, Providence. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Seven-area-volleyball-teams-headed-to-playoffs-4954323.php Holy Cross won two of the first three games, but couldn’t quite hang on to defeat host Houston Lutheran South Academy (28-9-1) Friday afternoon in a TAPPS Class 4A second… Read More WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross battles to end in loss to Houston school

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FOOTBALL: Week 9 previews (Friday’s games)

FRIDAY Central Catholic (4-4, 2-1) at Antonian (7-1, 3-0), 7:30 p.m. This could be an opportunity for a signature win for Central Catholic, if the Buttons are equal to the task. Obviously, signature wins are not supposed to come easily, and TAPPS District 2-I leader Antonian will be a handful – especially on its cozy… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 9 previews (Friday’s games)

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