Category: Week of Jan. 5-11, 2014

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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