Category: 2013-14

GIRLS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Southwest holds second place in 28-5A with win over East Central

Southside cools off Cowboys, forges fourth-place tie in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, Sam Houston, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Southwest (20-7, 3-1) cleared a bit of the second-place logjam in District 28-5A Tuesday with a 60-52 victory over East Central (9-14, 2-2) at the… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Southwest holds second place in 28-5A with win over East Central

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BOYS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Central Catholic makes a meal of FEAST for 14th-straight win

Burbank snaps three-game losing streak, beats Jefferson TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, Southside. Central Catholic (17-6), No. 6 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coahes Large Private School state poll, drubbed FEAST 73-37 Tuesday at the Buttons’ gym for its 14th-consecutive victory. FEAST… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Central Catholic makes a meal of FEAST for 14th-straight win

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GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback

  Lanier survives another test in 28-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest, Southside. Southside (11-12, 3-4) trailed 31-27 entering the fourth quarter Friday at Harlandale, but the Cardlnals rallied behind their defense to pull out a 38-37 victory. The Cardinals outscored Harlandale (15-10, 4-3) 11-6 in the… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fox Tech’s win over YWLA anything but academic

Buffaloes edge Cardinals on basket with 15 seconds left PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Fox-Tech-wins-over-YWLA-5139466.php Young Women’s Leadership Academy was tantalizingly close to its first District 28-4A victory this season Saturday morning at the Alamo Convocation Center. The Cardinals’ Azel Garza, who had made five three-point shots, launched a shot… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fox Tech’s win over YWLA anything but academic

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Lopez’s buzzer-beating shot leads South San past Southwest

Perez leads Dragons’ fourth-quarter comeback PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Lopez-s-buzzer-beating-shot-leads-South-San-past-5139395.php Time was winding down and scoring opportunities were diminishing for South San Friday at the Durbon Center when junior point guard Olando Lopez realized he needed to take action. Visiting Southwest had scored eight of the previous nine… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Lopez’s buzzer-beating shot leads South San past Southwest

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BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Central Catholic races to 13th-consecutive win at St. Gerard

East Central smashes Carroll in 28-5A opener; Jefferson & McCollum win in OT TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston. Central Catholic (16-6) ran its winning streak to 13 games Saturday night with a convincing non-district win at St. Gerard. Central… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Central Catholic races to 13th-consecutive win at St. Gerard

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 12-18 Monday’s results District 28-4A Brennan (20-0, 11-0) 72, Lanier (10-14 ???, 7-4) 27 District 28-3 Sam Houston (4-16 ???, 3-1) 33, Somerset (10-10 ???, 1-2 ???) 24 Tuesday’s results District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (22-6, 3-1) 57, Corpus Christi King (3-8 ???, 0-4) 46 Southwest (19-7,… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

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BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 12-18 Monday’s games District 28-4A Brennan (18-4, 6-0) 48, Edison (16-10, 5-1) 44 District 28-3A Sam Houston (14-9, 2-0) 78, Somerset (3-13 ???, 1-1) 46 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A East Central (16-7, 2-0) 78, Southwest (5-18 ???, 0-2) 56 Steele (12-11, 2-0) 64, South San (11-12, 1-1) 40… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

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GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback

  Southwest guard Alexandra Busby (3) scored 21 points against South San. Lanier survives another test in 28-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest, Southside. Southside (11-12, 3-4) trailed 31-27 entering the fourth quarter Friday at Harlandale, but the Cardlnals rallied behind their defense to pull out a… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback

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FRIDAY BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: East Central smashes defending champ Carroll in 28-5A

Jefferson, McCollum notch overtime victories TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Sam Houston, Southside. In recent years, Corpus Christi Carroll has been a thorn in East Central’s side at times. The teams could almost always be counted on to go wire to wire before a winner was determined.… Read More FRIDAY BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: East Central smashes defending champ Carroll in 28-5A

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BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY REPORT: Highlands surprises Lanier in 28-4A

Lanier took early lead, but Owls rode big second half to win Photos taken by KJ Toso. To view more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Highlands recorded its biggest victory since a season-opening win over East Central Wednesday at the Alamo Convocation Center. The Owls (9-11, 3-1) settled into third place in… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY REPORT: Highlands surprises Lanier in 28-4A

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MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Red-hot McCollum hands Medina Valley first 29-4A loss

East Central undefeated in 28-5A; Lanier edges Jefferson TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, Southwest. The Cowboys (7-13, 3-3) began the District 29-4A season with three consecutive losses, but they’ve recovered to claim fourth place with three straight wins. As a measure of the Cowboys’ progress,… Read More MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Red-hot McCollum hands Medina Valley first 29-4A loss

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MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Central Catholic beats No. 3 Wagner for 12th-straight victory

McCollum wins third in row; Southwest ends losing streak TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Central Catholic, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, South San, Southside, Southwest. Central Catholic (15-6) recorded the most impressive win of its current 12-game winning streak Monday, defeating Wagner 66-54 at the Buttons’ gym. The Thunderbirds (15-5) were No. 3 in… Read More MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Central Catholic beats No. 3 Wagner for 12th-straight victory

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BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Central Catholic picks up 11th-straight win in New Braunfels

East Central upsets Wagner in OT; McCollum stays hot in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial. At home, on the road or on a neutral court, it makes no difference to Central Catholic (14-6). The Buttons have won in each of those environments during their… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Central Catholic picks up 11th-straight win in New Braunfels

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GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hornets scuttle South San, snap losing streak in 28-5A opener

Brennan upends Brack in 28-4A showdown; McCollum emerging in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, South San,Young Women’s Leadership Academy. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/East-Central-girls-defeat-South-San-5118610.php East Central has had its ups and downs with a young roster this… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hornets scuttle South San, snap losing streak in 28-5A opener

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Lanier relies too much on long distance in loss to Brennan

Voks can’t sustain second-half rally against defending 28-4A champs PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Cold-shooting-paralyzes-Lanier-in-showdown-with-5118724.php Lanier’s coach didn’t like what either side of the number related to long-distance shooting revealed about his team Friday in its District 28-4A showdown with defending champion Brennan. The two 3-point shots the… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Lanier relies too much on long distance in loss to Brennan

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (thru Jan. 11)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 5-11 Tuesday’s results District 28-5A East Central (9-12, 2-0) 61, Corpus Christi King (3-6 ???, 0-2) 46 Corpus Christi Carroll (20-6, 1-1) 85, South San (9-14, 0-2) 39 Steele (16-4, 2-0) 57, Southwest (17-7, 1-1) 51 District 28-4A Highlands (18-9, 7-2) 63, Burbank (5-15 ???, 2-7) 31… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (thru Jan. 11)

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BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 11)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 5-11 Monday’s games Non-district South San (10-10) 65, Round Rock Stony Point (???) 62 Southwest (5-16 ???) 72, New Braunfels (11-11) 67 Central Catholic (15-6) 66, Wagner (15-5) 54 Tuesday’s games District 28-4A Jefferson (5-16, 1-3) 58, Fox Tech (1-19, 0-4) 40 Edison (15-9, 4-0) 49, Brackenridge (11-11, 2-2)… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 11)

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Bernal has enriched Lanier’s legacy during career at father’s alma mater

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Longtime-Lanier-coach-s-passion-started-early-5096952.php  On the far side of the Lanier Alumni Center, there are giant photos of the Voks’ 1943 and 1945 state championship teams. While Lanier fans and other visitors see a group of young men who reached the pinnacle of Texas high school… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Bernal has enriched Lanier’s legacy during career at father’s alma mater

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MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Kennedy comes back to snap six-game loss streak

McCollum edges Memorial in OT; Central Catholic records 10th-consecutive win TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial. Photos taken by KJ Toso. To view more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Kennedy (3-14, 1-1) worked its way back from deficits of 15-8 in the first… Read More MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Kennedy comes back to snap six-game loss streak

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MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Brackenridge keeps 28-4A record spotless with Brennan looming

McCollum picks up 29-4A win; Jefferson rolls to 29-point victory TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Harlandale, Highlands, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Southwest. Photos taken by KJ Toso. To view more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Brackenridge (19-4, 7-0) warmed up for its Saturday showdown with a 60-33 win over rival Burbank (4-14, 1-6) Tuesday… Read More MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Brackenridge keeps 28-4A record spotless with Brennan looming

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WEEKEND BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Hornets, Hurricanes impressive at Boerne Tourney

Central Catholic claims 9th-consecutive victory; Harlandale closes Hoop Fest with 2 wins TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, East Central, Harlandale, Sam Houston, Southwest. East Central (13-7) and Sam Houston (11-8) each won three of four games over the weekend at the Boerne ISD Tournament. East Central closed the tournament with a pair of blowout victories Saturday… Read More WEEKEND BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Hornets, Hurricanes impressive at Boerne Tourney

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