Category: 2013-14

MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Fox Tech holds off YWLA for victory

Jefferson claims decisive non-district win TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, Memorial, Young Women’s Leadership Academy.  Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos (including the Highlands-Brennan JV game) or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Senior Ruby Chapa scored 19 points Tuesday, leading Fox Tech (2-2) to a 44-38… Read More MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Fox Tech holds off YWLA for victory

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Brackenridge overpowers Edison 74-31 in 28-4A

Brackenridge broke open a 2-2 game with 18 unanswered points and never looked back in a District 28-4A game Tuesday at Edison. The Eagles (14-4, 2-0) won 74-31, recording their eighth victory in nine games. They share first place in 28-4A with defending champion Brennan and Lanier after two rounds of district play. In the… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Brackenridge overpowers Edison 74-31 in 28-4A

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BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 7)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 1-7 Monday’s results Non-district Burbank (3-4 ???) 62, Floresville (2-3) 59 Harlandale (3-2) 52, Boerne Champion (2-1) 40 Southside (4-8) 66, Fox Tech (1-10) 46 Jefferson (2-6) 55, Kennedy (1-8) 34 Tuesday’s results Non-district East Central (5-4) 64, Marshall (3-6) 56 St. Mary’s Hall (7-4) 71, Holy Cross (0-5 ???)… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 7)

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 7)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 1-7 Monday’s results District 28-4A Lanier (5-10 ???, 2-0) 44, Burbank (3-10 ???, 0-2) 35 Non-district Churchill (19-1) 74, Sam Houston (1-11 ???) 30 Tuesday’s results District 28-4A Brackenridge (14-4, 2-0) 74, Edison (6-10, 0-1) 31 Brennan (11-0, 2-0) 75, Highlands (12-8, 1-1) 23 Fox Tech (4-8, 1-1)… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 7)

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BOYS BASKETBALL: McCollum winning close games after missing playoffs in 2012-13

Cowboys notch Edgewood ISD, key win over Burbank PLEASE RETURN TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE No matter how well a team deals with inexperience, and McCollum assembled a good 2012-13 season in spite of it, it’s unavoidable that young teams will be sprayed by the the fallout. For… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: McCollum winning close games after missing playoffs in 2012-13

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WEEKLY GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Holy Cross learning quickly from in early season setbacks

Brack, Highlands, Lanier all win 28-4A openers TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, Sam Houston, Southwest. PLEASE RETURN TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE Much like the school’s softball and volleyball programs have done in the past few seasons, Holy Cross’ girls… Read More WEEKLY GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Holy Cross learning quickly from in early season setbacks

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WEEKLY BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Voks grab fifth place in Border Olympics

Churchill’s fourth-quarter push edges East Central TEAMS INCLUDED:Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Lanier, South San, Southside, Southwest. Lanier won four of five games over the weekend to finish in fifth place at the Border Olympics. The Voks (4-2) smashed Laredo Martin 59-31 Saturday to take fifth place in the Laredo… Read More WEEKLY BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Voks grab fifth place in Border Olympics

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FOOTBALL: Rouse second-half comeback takes down Harlandale

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 at… Read More FOOTBALL: Rouse second-half comeback takes down Harlandale

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FOOTBALL: Area playoff results 2013 (complete)

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 II Bi-district round Kerrville… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff results 2013 (complete)

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

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 Lanier (1-1) vs. Memorial (3-6),… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 30)

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

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 (2-6 ???, 0-1) 38 Lanier (3-6 ???, 1-0)… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 30)

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FOOTBALL: Holy Cross seniors silenced naysayers, kept tradition intact

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 rendered those doubts among the Knights’ faithful. In fact, the seniors helped extend… Read More FOOTBALL: Holy Cross seniors silenced naysayers, kept tradition intact

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

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 edge Harlandale 57-53 Friday at the Indians’… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Late 3-pointer gives South San first victory

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

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 behind by two touchdowns. However,… Read More FOOTBALL: Houston-area school eliminates Holy Cross with late TD

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

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 second quarter to down tenacious Rio… Read More FOOTBALL: Harlandale erupts early, holds on late to beat RGC

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

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 themselves in the championship bracket of the Jaguar… Read More MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Brackenridge soars to three quick victories at Jaguar Classic

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

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. Central Catholic bolted to a 41-23 halftime… Read More MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Buttons split first two games at NEISD Tourney

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Young Highlands wins while learning to play together

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 some growing pains, but its sophomore-dominated team is making good progress, as evidenced by its advancement to the consolation championship game at the… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Young Highlands wins while learning to play together

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

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 year. Meanwhile, the senior standout’s prospective teammates have served notice that they’ll be fine, with or without Richards. Brackenridge (2-2) hadn’t played… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: While Richards weighs decision, Eagles off to flying start

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

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 of the Incarnate Word campus couldn’t have been more vast. Kerrville Tivy (7-4) is currently best known as the alma mater… Read More FOOTBALL: Burbank hopes to grow a playoff tradition from loss to powerhouse Tivy

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