Month: September 2015

FOOTBALL: Knights’ explosiveness overwhelms Hondo

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Holy-Cross-buries-Hondo-with-offensive-tidal-wave-6533799.php   The rout felt like it was underway from the opening kickoff Sept. 17 at Harlandale Memorial Stadium. By halftime, Holy Cross (3-1) had six touchdowns in their non-district game against Hondo (0-4). The Knights were well on their way… Read More FOOTBALL: Knights’ explosiveness overwhelms Hondo

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VOLLEYBALL: Hornets split 28-6A tune-up matches

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/East-Central-splits-28-6A-tune-up-matches-6533802.php The schedule was favorable as a final test to prepare for East Central for the onset of district play. The Hornets (15-16) played two of the area’s best Catholic school programs Sept. 15 and Sept. 18 to prepare for the… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Hornets split 28-6A tune-up matches

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VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT (Sept. 13-19): Harlandale rises in 28-5A

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, Lanier, Sam Houston. Harlandale (16-8, 4-2) moved into a third-place tie with Highlands with a pair of wins in District 28-5A matches. Harlandale defeated Sam Houston (7-13, 3-4) 25-17, 19-25, 25-11. 25-10 Sept. 18 in the Indians’ gym. The Indians controlled the last… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT (Sept. 13-19): Harlandale rises in 28-5A

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 3)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Monday’s matches TAPPS 5-3A Schertz John Paul II (19-8, 2-0) 3, Boerne Geneva (24-11, 2-1) 2  (19-25, 25-23, 25-22, 23-25, 15-12) Tuesday’s matches District 28-6A Corpus Christi Ray (2-7 ???, 1-1) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (5-11 ???, 0-2) 1 (25-9, 25-20, 11-25, 25-21) South San (12-14, 2-0) 3, Corpus… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 3)

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FOOTBALL: Remaining area schedule (Oct. 8-Nov. 7)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 7 SCHEDULE (Oct. 8-10) Thursday’s games District 28-6A East Central (1-4, 0-0) vs. Corpus Christi Carroll (3-2, 0-0) at Buccaneer Stadium, Corpus Christi, 7:30 p.m. Southwest (1-4, 0-0) vs. Corpus Christi King (5-0, 0-0) at Cabaniss Stadium, Corpus Christi, 7 p.m. District 28-5A Sam Houston (6-0, 4-0) vs. Highlands… Read More FOOTBALL: Remaining area schedule (Oct. 8-Nov. 7)

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FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 3)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 6 SCHEDULE (Oct. 1-3) Thursday’s games District 28-5A Sam Houston (6-0, 4-0) 32, Brackenridge (1-5, 1-3) 14 District 29-5A Somerset (4-1, 2-0) 51, Laredo Martin (3-2, 1-1) 14 Friday’s games District 27-5A Kerrville Tivy (5-0, 3-0) 65, Boerne Champion (3-3, 3-1) 49 Lockhart (6-0, 4-0) 21, Floresville (1-5, 1-3) 10 Alamo Heights (3-3, 2-2)… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 3)

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FOOTBALL: McCollum can’t catch up to Hurricanes’ torrid pace

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: McCollum, Sam Houston. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/McCollum-can-t-catch-up-to-Hurricanes-torrid-6533800.php   Sam Houston’s rapid-fire offense made it difficult for McCollum to keep pace Sept. 18 at Alamo Stadium, and that was part of the plan. The Hurricanes, who improved to 4-0 for the first time… Read More FOOTBALL: McCollum can’t catch up to Hurricanes’ torrid pace

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 26)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Sept. 20-26 Monday’s matches TAPPS 4-4A San Antonio Christian (10-7, 6-2) 3, Cornerstone Christian (5-8 ???, 0-5 ???) 0 (25-9, 25-8, 25-16) Tuesday’s matches District 27-5A Boerne Champion (13-9, 6-1) 3, Lockhart (12-20, 2-5) 0 (25-12, 25-7, 25-11) Floresville (12-16, 3-4) 3, Memorial (3-16 ???, 1-5 ???) 0 (25-10,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 26)

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FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 26)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 5 SCHEDULE (Sept. 24-26) Thursday’s games District 28-5A Highlands (3-1, 2-0) 14, Harlandale (2-3, 2-1) 7 Friday’s games District 27-5A Lockhart (5-0, 3-0) 44, Alamo Heights (2-3, 1-2) 36 Boerne Champion (3-2, 3-0) 50, Floresville (1-4, 1-2) 6 Kerrville Tivy (4-0, 2-0) 56, Kennedy (1-4, 0-3) 6 San Marcos (4-0,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 26)

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VOLLEYBALL: Leadership, passing fuel Hurricanes

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Highlands, Sam Houston. http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Leadership-passing-fuel-Sam-Houston-volleyball-6504155.php     In sports, as in life, there is no substitute for leadership. As the season has progressed for Sam Houston (7-11, 3-2), that has been a primary area of growth – and it’s reflected in the Hurricanes’ recent successes. They split two District 28-5A matches Sept.… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Leadership, passing fuel Hurricanes

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FOOTBALL: Remaining area schedule (Sept. 24-Nov. 7)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 5 SCHEDULE (Sept. 24-26) Thursday’s games District 28-5A Harlandale (2-2, 2-0) vs. Highlands (2-1, 1-0) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday’s games District 27-5A Alamo Heights (2-2, 1-1) at Lockhart (4-0, 2-0), 7:30 p.m. Floresville (1-3, 1-1) at Boerne Champion (2-2, 2-0), 7:30 p.m. Kerrville Tivy (3-0, 1-0) vs.… Read More FOOTBALL: Remaining area schedule (Sept. 24-Nov. 7)

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FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: McCollum’s fourth-quarter surge gives Felux first victory

Southside pulls away from Travis; Edison edges Brack AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Lanier, McCollum, Southside, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Harlandale-makes-key-plays-for-first-victory-6509760.php   McCollum (1-2, 1-0) won its first game under first-year coach Greg Felux in impressive fashion, defeating Lanier (0-3, 0-1) 35-19 Sept. 11 in a District 28-5A… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: McCollum’s fourth-quarter surge gives Felux first victory

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 19)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Sept. 13-19 Monday’s matches No matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 27-5A Alamo Heights (24-10, 6-0) 3, Memorial (3-14 ???, 1-3 ???) 0 (25-14, 25-7, 25-9) Lockhart (11-19, 1-4) 3, Kennedy (0-20 ???, 0-5) 0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-8) Kerrville Tivy (13-13 ???, 3-2 ???) 3, San Marcos (19-10, 2-3) 1 (25-15, 20-25,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 19)

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FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 19)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 4 SCHEDULE (Sept. 17-19) Thursday’s game Non-district Holy Cross (3-1) 55, Hondo (0-4) 7 Friday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (2-2, 2-0) 31,Alamo Heights (2-2, 1-1) 14 Floresville (1-3, 1-1) 34, Kennedy (1-3, 0-2) 3 Lockhart (4-0, 2-0) 51, Memorial (1-3, 0-2) 20 San Marcos (3-0, 1-0) 35, Seguin (0-4, 0-2)… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 19)

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FOOTBALL: Fuller leads comeback as Lee downs Southwest

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Southwest. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY WEDNESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Fuller-leads-comeback-as-Lee-downs-Southwest-6509767.php   Southwest was halfway to its first 2015 win and the signs looked good, but there still was Kyle Fuller to reckon with. The Dragons (0-3) controlled the ball while producing a strong first half Sept.… Read More FOOTBALL: Fuller leads comeback as Lee downs Southwest

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FOOTBALL: Harlandale makes key plays at right time for 28-5A win

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Harlandale, Jefferson. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Harlandale-edges-Jefferson-in-28-5A-action-6501460.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Harlandale-makes-key-plays-for-first-victory-6509760.php     Being optimistic on the football field can be the way to reap important dividends. For Harlandale senior Brandon Rodriguez his actions helped seal a 28-21 win over Jefferson Sept.… Read More FOOTBALL: Harlandale makes key plays at right time for 28-5A win

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VOLLEYBALL: Southside outlasts South San in 5 games

Bobcats can’t hold late leads against stubborn Cardinals AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: South San, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-outlasts-South-San-in-5-games-6493572.php Five-game matches generally are something of a rarity in high school volleyball, but Sept. 1 was an exception. Southside (9-10) was one of three that won marathon matches that day. East… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Southside outlasts South San in 5 games

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VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY ROUNDUP: : Holy Cross wins third tourney title

Edison on the rise in 28-5A AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston. http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-outlasts-South-San-in-5-games-6493572.php Holy Cross (25-6, 3-0) swept Dallas Parish Episcopal 25-22, 25-19 Sept. 5 in the championship match of the St. Mary’s Hall Tournament. It was the Knights’ third tournament title this season. The Knights also… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY ROUNDUP: : Holy Cross wins third tourney title

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FOOTBALL DIGEST (Weeks 1-2): Sam Houston settles old scores in first two games

Defense keeps Central Catholic unbeaten; Kennedy rebounds with win over Burbank AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Central Catholic, Edison, Highlands, Kennedy, Sam Houston, South San, Southside. Sam Houston (2-0) seems bound to avenge its 2014 losses. In Week 1, the Hurricanes reversed the outcome of a game against Bandera. Sept. 4, Southside (1-1) was the victim… Read More FOOTBALL DIGEST (Weeks 1-2): Sam Houston settles old scores in first two games

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 12)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Sept. 6-12 Monday’s matches No matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 27-5A Boerne Champion (10-8, 3-0) 3, Kennedy (0-15 ???, 0-3) 0 (25-6, 25-9, 25-5) Kerrville Tivy (11-13 ???, 1-2 ???) 3, Lockhart (10-14 ???, 1-2) 0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-19) San Marcos (19-9, 2-2) 3, Floresville (10-14 ???, 1-2) 0 (25-23, 25-22,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 12)

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FOOTBALL: Lanier can’t overcome Pleasanton’s early lead

Voks defense limits Eagles to 62 yards, 5 first downs AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Lanier.   PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY LATER THIS WEEK FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lanier-couldn-t-overcome-Pleasanton-s-early-6493570.php   Lanier prevented Pleasanton from earning a first down over the last three quarters Sept. 5, but still couldn’t work off a three-touchdown… Read More FOOTBALL: Lanier can’t overcome Pleasanton’s early lead

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