Category: 2013-14

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

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 (1-5) 42 Sam Houston (0-4 ???) at Stevens (3-3), 7:30 p.m. (score unavailable)… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (updated Nov. 22)

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

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 (1-5) 38 New Braunfels (5-2) 80, Kennedy (0-3) 42 Seguin (2-1) 67, South San (0-2) 62… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (updated Nov. 23)

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

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 schedule (Nov. 29-30)

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

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 semifinals last year. The returnees include quarterback Zach… Read More FOOTBALL: Bi-district previews (Friday’s games)

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

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 senior backcourt of Ceddrick Ali and Brandon McClure combined… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Central Catholic, East Central rebound from opening losses

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

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 Valle, Desiree Rodriguez erupted for… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Southside wins first two games in own tourney

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

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 Valadez each contributed 10 points for South San.… Read More MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: South San uses strong start to defeat Edison

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

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. Central Catholic established a 32-29 halftime lead, but went cold in the… Read More MIDWEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Alamo Heights spoils McConaghy’s Buttons coaching debut

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

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 (5-2) 57,  McCollum (1-4) 40 Smithson Valley (4-3) 40, East Central (1-1)… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 16)

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

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, Southwest (0-1) 74 Lanier (1-0) 70,  Kennedy (0-1) 37… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 16)

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

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 Central, the young Indians (2-3) found themselves… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Harlandale takes fourth behind 5A schools at own tourney

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

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, the Voks had a little extra appreciation for their return to the playoffs. Although everything figuratively… Read More FOOTBALL: Lanier steamrolls Burbank 41-0 in 28-4A finale

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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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