Week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2014

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Playoff-bound Southwest bonds together for win that reflects on Rodriguez

February 3, 2014 // 0 Comments

East Central reaches postseason despite loss PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE Perhaps the best measure of what Tiffani Rodriguez means to Southwest was on display Friday at the Dragons’ gym, when her teammates came together to stave off a potential upset bid from [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Edison passes test from Brackenridge, qualifies for playoffs

February 2, 2014 // 0 Comments

Lanier beats Highlands, ties Owls for third in 28-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, South San, Southside, Southwest. Three of Edison’s last four District 29-4A games have been decided by four points or [...]

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Harlandale brushes off scare from Memorial, qualifies for playoffs

February 2, 2014 // 0 Comments

Highlands sews up third place in 28-4A with win over Lanier TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, Memorial, Sam Houston, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Memorial’s quest for its first District 29-4A victory nearly claimed a high-profile victim. The Minutemen (4-26, [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: Central Catholic’s runs carry it to 19th-consecutive win

February 1, 2014 // 0 Comments

Buttons utilize defense, depth to beat St. Michael’s PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: Link unavailable Central Catholic’s players are well-aware of the winning streak, that now is at 19 games. The idea is to keep it as motivation, rather than let it become an [...]

GIRLS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Burbank upsets rival Edison in 28-4A

January 30, 2014 // 0 Comments

Second-half rally carries Southside past 29-4A co-leader Medina Valley; Sam Houston qualifies for playoffs TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, South San, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Burbank built an early [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Buttons hold off St. Anthony for 18th-straight win

January 30, 2014 // 0 Comments

Unbeaten East Central claims second 28-5A win over Carroll this season TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest. Central Catholic survived its most difficult challenge since its [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Feb. 1)

January 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

Boys basketball playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through Feb. 1 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Central Catholic (22-6, 4-0), East Central (21-7, 7-0), Edison (20-11, 9-2), Harlandale (20-10, 9-2), McCollum (19-10, 9-2), Sam Houston (19-9, 7-0). LIKELY [...]

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Feb. 1)

January 29, 2014 // 0 Comments

Girls basketball playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through Feb. 1 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Brackenridge (25-5, 14-1), East Central (10-18, 3-6), Harlandale (19-12, 8-5), Highlands (22-11, 11-4), Lanier (14-16, 10-6), Sam Houston (9-17, 7-2), Southside [...]

BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL: Area rankings (thru Jan. 27)

January 28, 2014 // 0 Comments

Through Jan. 27 BOYS TOP 15: 1. Central Catholic 2. East Central 3. Edison 4. Lanier 5. Sam Houston 6. Harlandale 7. McCollum 8. Highlands 9. South San 10. Southwest 11. Burbank 12. Brackenridge 13. Memorial 14. Jefferson 15. Kennedy GIRLS TOP 15: 1. Brackenridge 2. Southwest 3. Highlands 4. Harlandale 5. Lanier 6. [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Feb. 1)

January 28, 2014 // 0 Comments

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 26-Feb. 1 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A South San (13-14, 3-3) 63, Southwest (8-20, 2-4) 56 District 28-4A Highlands (13-13 ???, 7-3) 70, Jefferson (6-21, 2-8) 59 Brennan (24-4, 10-0) 57, Lanier (20-8, 6-4) 47 Brackenridge (14-15, 4-6) 67, Burbank (12-16, 3-7) 60 [...]

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Feb. 1)

January 28, 2014 // 0 Comments

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 26-Feb. 1 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A Southwest (22-9, 5-3) 71, South San (10-19, 1-7) 47 District 28-4A Burbank (7-21 ???, 4-10) 40, Edison (13-19, 6-8) 32 Brackenridge (25-5, 13-1) 70, Jefferson (10-16, 5-10) 38 Brennan (27-1, 14-0) 93, Fox Tech (5-23, 2-13) 10 [...]

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cardinals take place among 29-4A leaders with win over Uvalde

January 27, 2014 // 0 Comments

Southside rides 17-1 run to third place in district PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE STORY ON THE STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Cardinals-take-place-among-leaders-in-29-4A-5179973.php It’s rare for a team to invade the District 29-4A throne room [...]

BOYS BASKETBALL: Sam Houston avoids distractions, romps past Poteet

January 27, 2014 // 0 Comments

Senior Seals makes welcome contribution for Hurricanes PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Sam-Houston-conquers-formidable-district-foe-in-5179999.php Sam Houston had a couple of reasons to have a letdown Saturday in Poteet. [...]