Month: March 2014

BASEBALL: Antonian steals win over Central Catholic

  Apaches record game-winner with aggressive baserunning PLEASE FOLLOW THESE LINKS TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER AND STONE OAK WEEKLY WEBSITES: Southside Reporter: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Antonian-beats-Central-Catholic-in-last-minutes-5364157.php Stone Oak Weekly: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/stone-oak/article/Apaches-edge-the-Buttons-5367301.php   Little things can have a big impact when two evenly matched teams are competing. Therefore, it was no surprise to the participants Saturday at Antonian when the… Read More BASEBALL: Antonian steals win over Central Catholic

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BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: South San grabs share of first in 28-5A

  Southwest edges Hornets in bottom of seventh TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, South San, Southside, Southwest. South San (12-5, 2-0) won its fifth-consecutive game Tuesday and second straight by a 5-4 score, defeating Steele (10-9, 0-2) to climb into a first-place tie in District 28-5A. The Bobcats… Read More BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: South San grabs share of first in 28-5A

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SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Holy Cross erupts for 26 runs in TAPPS 3-4A win

  TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, South San, Southwest, Southside. Holy Cross (19-7-1, 5-0) scored 19 runs in the first inning and junior Marisol Ortega pitched a one-hit shutout as the Knights romped to a 26-0 win over San Marcos Academy. They made quick work of the TAPPS District… Read More SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Holy Cross erupts for 26 runs in TAPPS 3-4A win

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SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Three area teams part of 28-5A first-place logjam

McCollum gets back on track in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, South San, Southside, Southwest. East Central (17-4, 2-1), South San (10-8-1, 2-1) and Southwest (19-7, 2-1) ended the week as part of a four-team tie for first place in District 28-5A. All three teams recorded… Read More SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Three area teams part of 28-5A first-place logjam

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BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: South San keeps winning streak going against Southwest

  Olvera pitches Buttons to TAPPS 2-5A victory TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, South San, Southside, Southwest. South San (11-5, 1-0) worked overtime to record its fourth-consecutive win 5-4 Friday at Burrows-Gustafson Stadium. The Bobcats edged rival Southwest (7-7-1, 0-1) with a run in the eighth inning of… Read More BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: South San keeps winning streak going against Southwest

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BASEBALL: McCollum continues its winning ways under new guidance

Cowboys hold down second-place in 29-4A Transitions in sports generally don’t happen in a seamless fashion, which is why McCollum’s success this season has raised eyebrows. The Cowboys (12-4, 7-1) currently are the top-ranked team in the Sports on SA’s South Side area rankings and hold second place in District 29-4A entering tonight’s 6:30 p.m.… Read More BASEBALL: McCollum continues its winning ways under new guidance

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BASEBALL: Eagles pepper Lanier with 12 hits in 28-4A win

  Brackenridge breaks game open with 8-run rally PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Brackenridge-defeats-Lanier-5345311.php Brackenridge did quite a bit of driving last Friday at SAISD Field No. 1 — in golf, not auto racing, terminology. The Eagles (8-7, 4-1) drove 12 hits in a 10-3 victory over Lanier (5-10, 2-3). They… Read More BASEBALL: Eagles pepper Lanier with 12 hits in 28-4A win

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SOFTBALL: Holy Cross unloads on TAPPS 3-4A foes

Knights outscore four opponents 46-6 PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Holy-Cross-takes-loss-to-heart-wins-next-four-5345384.php After the sting abates, a setback can be a useful tool for a team. That was the case for Holy Cross after it was shut out by New Braunfels March 14. The Knights (18-7-1, 4-0) got their house in order… Read More SOFTBALL: Holy Cross unloads on TAPPS 3-4A foes

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BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Holy Cross knocks off undefeated Marion

  Harlandale’s Perez, Palomino combine on no-hitter TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Memorial, Southside. When Marion advertised for prospective opponents last summer, it couldn’t have known that it was seeking out the team that would end its undefeated streak. That’s exactly the way the sitatuation played out,… Read More BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Holy Cross knocks off undefeated Marion

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SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Rockets blast Southside 14-2

Southwest edges East Central in ninth inning TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, Memorial, Southside, Southwest. Kennedy (4-9, 2-4) produced three big innings in a 14-2 District 28-4A win over Southside (4-14, 1-5) Tuesday at Southside. The young Rockets scored four runs in the first inning, three in… Read More SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Rockets blast Southside 14-2

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SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 29)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 23-29 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (17-4 ???, 2-2) 7, Steele (14-8, 2-2) 5 East Central (18-4, 3-1) 15, South San (10-9-1, 2-2) 5  Southwest (19-7, 3-1) 12, Corpus Christi King (10-17, 0-4) 8 District 28-4A Edison (7-11, 6-1) 17, Lanier (5-12, 1-6) 2 (3 innings) Highlands (7-8-1, 4-3) 12, Burbank (2-15-1,… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 29)

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BASEBALL: This week’s results (updated March 29)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 23-29 Monday’s games District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (17-2, 2-0) 12, Corpus Christi King (8-4, 1-1) 0 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A South San (12-5, 2-0) 5, Steele (10-9, 0-2) 4 Southwest (8-6-1, 1-1) 6, East Central (10-5-2, 0-2) 5 District 28-4A Brackenridge (9-7, 5-1) 3, Highlands (7-10, 2-4) 1 Jefferson (4-13, 2-4) 8, Edison… Read More BASEBALL: This week’s results (updated March 29)

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SOFTBALL: South San keeps faith for upset win over Southwest in 28-5A opener

Errors, walks plague Dragons in loss Southwest had just put together one of the big innings the program is known for when South San coach Rosemary Morales decided her team needed a bit of inspiration, and perspective. The Dragons, No. 4 in the Express-News area rankings, broke a 1-1 tie and built a four-run lead.… Read More SOFTBALL: South San keeps faith for upset win over Southwest in 28-5A opener

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BASEBALL: Harlandale’s youth movement pays dividends against Kennedy

Senior lefty Zach Perez blanks Rockets PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:   http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Perez-pitches-shutout-in-Harlandale-win-5324428.php   The early season has been a baptism of fire for a sizable chunk of Harlandale’s roster, but the Indians’ youngsters seem to be getting the hang of varsity competition. Harlandale (5-8, 1-2) has five freshmen and four… Read More BASEBALL: Harlandale’s youth movement pays dividends against Kennedy

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SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Harlandale holds off furious Rockets comeback

McCollum stays unbeaten in 29-4A, to face Medina Valley TEAMS INCLUDED: Harlandale, Kennedy, McCollum. Harlandale (7-10, 1-4) made a big splash early Thursday in a District 29-4A game, but had to grit its teeth while Kennedy (3-9, 1-4) did the same in the late innings. Kennedy capitalized when Harlandale went to its bench and nearly wiped… Read More SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Harlandale holds off furious Rockets comeback

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BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Win at Uvalde keeps Cowboys on track for 29-4A first-place showdown

South San claims third-straight win; Highlands edges Lanier TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, McCollum, Sam Houston, Southside. McCollum (12-2, 3-0) kept its undefeated streak alive in District 29-4A Thursday with a 5-1 win at Uvalde (4-8, 1-2). The Cowboys remained in a first-place tie with Medina Valley (12-2, 3-0), which defeated Southside 14-0… Read More BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Win at Uvalde keeps Cowboys on track for 29-4A first-place showdown

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BASEBALL: This week’s results (updated March 22)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 16-22 Tuesday’s games District 28-4A Brackenridge (7-7, 3-1) 10, Jefferson (3-12, 1-3) 0 Edison (2-10, 2-2) 5, Burbank (3-12-1, 1-3) 4 District 29-4A Harlandale (6-8, 2-2) 13, Memorial (4-10, 1-3) 0 (5 innings) Southside (4-10, 1-3) 9, Kennedy (5-8, 1-3) 5 Medina Valley (12-4-1, 4-0) 7, McCollum (12-3, 3-1) 1 Floresville (9-5, 3-1) 6, Uvalde (4-9-1, 1-3) 5… Read More BASEBALL: This week’s results (updated March 22)

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SOFTBALL: This week’s results (updated March 22)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 16-22 Monday’s games Non-district Holy Cross (15-7) 7, Antonian (15-6) 3 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (5-2 ???, 1-1) 5, Corpus Christi King (0-2 ???, 0-2) 0 Southwest (15-7, 1-1), 8, East Central (16-4, 1-1) 7 (9 innings) Steele (14-6, 2-0) 7, South San (9-7-1, 1-1) 1 District 28-4A Brennan… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (updated March 22)

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BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Brackenridge swings bats for win over rival Burbank

Highlands bounces back from Edison loss to down Jefferson in 28-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier. Tristen Cortinas and Matthew de los Santos each produced three hits to lead Brackenridge (5-6, 1-0) to a 6-2 win over Burbank (2-10-1, 0-2) in a District 28-4A game Wednesday at SAISD Field No. 1. Cortinas drove… Read More BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Brackenridge swings bats for win over rival Burbank

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SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Edison hits stride in District 28-4A

East Central edges Corpus Christi Carroll in 28-5A opener TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston. Edison struggled uncharacteristically during its non-district schedule, but a comeback victory last week has propelled the Golden Bears to an undefeated record in District 28-4A. The Golden Bears (5-10, 4-0) recorded an impressive… Read More SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Edison hits stride in District 28-4A

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BASEBALL: Memorial has look of district contender

Minutemen, DeAnda shut down Southside in 29-4A opener PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER STORY: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Memorial-shows-playoff-potential-in-win-over-5304882.php In baseball, Memorial used to be one of those “take care of business” teams. By way of explanation, district playoff contenders tend to talk about beating the teams they should beat and trying to steal a win… Read More BASEBALL: Memorial has look of district contender

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