Category: 2014-15

VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Jefferson stays unbeaten with win at Jay

Southwest sweeps to two wins; Southside edges Brack AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, South San, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy.                                              … Read More VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Jefferson stays unbeaten with win at Jay

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 23)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Aug. 17-23 Monday’s results Non-district Seguin (4-5) 3, McCollum (2-4) 1 (18-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-19) Providence (5-2) 3, Sam Houston (5-3) 0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-22) Fox Tech (0-6) vs. Kennedy (2-6) (scores unavailable) Southwest (3-6) 3, Highlands (3-5) 0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-20) Austin Crockett (1-1) 3, Memorial (2-7) 0 (scores unavailable) Antonian (8-1) 3, South San (4-3) 0 (25-15,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 23)

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VOLLEYBALL: Knights snare first tournament championship

Holy Cross wins first title in 7-year history; Harlandale takes fourth AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Fox Tech, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Lanier, McCollum, Providence, Sam Houston, South San. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/northeast/article/Holy-Cross-takes-charge-to-win-Harlandale-tourney-5696528.php   Holy Cross’ Harlandale ISD Tournament championship Saturday was a new pinnacle in the seven-year history of the program.… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Knights snare first tournament championship

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VOLLEYBALL: Highlands takes punch from Southside, regroups for win

Mitchan’s five kills in Game 5 help rescue Owls AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Southside. Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                             PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Highlands takes punch from Southside, regroups for win

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VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Jefferson sweeps its way to Edgewood ISD title

Southside rallies on final day of Wagner Tourney AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Memorial, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Volleyball-roundup-5696527.php   Any concerns about Jefferson being decimated by heavy graduation losses have officially gone out the window. The undefeated Mustangs… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Jefferson sweeps its way to Edgewood ISD title

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VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: South San serves up win over Brack

Brooks, Providence & Sam Houston stay unbeaten AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Brooks Academy, Burbank, East Central, Jefferson, Kennedy, Providence, Sam Houston, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy.                                     South San (1-0) served 16 aces, including a whopping six from… Read More VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: South San serves up win over Brack

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VOLLEYBALL OPENING-DAY REPORT: Provets outlast Southside for dramatic win

Holy Cross, McCollum win stunners AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Fox Tech, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Kennedy, McCollum, Providence, Sam Houston, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, volleyball. Southside won the first two games Monday at Providence, but senior setter Sabrina Casares (27 assists, 21 digs) helped the Provets win two in a row, including a 15-13 decision… Read More VOLLEYBALL OPENING-DAY REPORT: Provets outlast Southside for dramatic win

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MULTIPLE SPORTS: SAISD needs nominees for first hall of fame class

Alamo Stadium re-dedication set for Saturday AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, Sam Houston, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, football. Photos taken by Mark Lieberman, courtesy of MDLblog. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://mdlblog.com                       Freshly landscaped… Read More MULTIPLE SPORTS: SAISD needs nominees for first hall of fame class

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VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Having learned lessons in 2013, East Central and Highlands seek district titles

McCollum bears look of 28-5A contender AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Southwest, South San, Southside, volleyball. Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                              … Read More VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Having learned lessons in 2013, East Central and Highlands seek district titles

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BASEBALL: Area player to help OLLU get program off ground

Highlands’ Martinez chosen from tryout to help build foundation AREA TEAMS INCLUDED IN THIS POST: Highlands. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Coach-expects-OLLU-baseball-wins-5667858.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE NORTHWEST EDITION WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/OLLU-baseball-coach-believes-in-team-s-talent-5681952.php Start-up companies aren’t expected to turn a profit in their first year. The same principle generally applies to new… Read More BASEBALL: Area player to help OLLU get program off ground

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 16)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Aug. 10-16 Monday’s results Non-district Uvalde (1-0) 3, Edison (0-1) 1 (25-19, 18-25, 25-11, 25-23) Marshall (1-0) 3, Brackenridge (0-1) 0 (20-25, 25-18, 25-15) Sam Houston (1-0) 3, Kennedy (0-1) 0 (25-21, 25-15, 26-24) McCollum (1-0) 3, Southwest (0-1) 1 (28-26, 25-15, 13-25, 25-22) Providence (1-0) 3, Southside (0-1) 2 (20-25, 25-17, 21-25, 25-18, 15-13)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 16)

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MULTIPLE SPORTS: Lock, new coaches tackle challenges at Southside

Ex-Gonzales football coach puts his stamp on Cardinals programs AREA TEAM INCLUDED IN THIS POST: Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-ISD-welcomes-new-coaches-5667881.php New Southside football coach Ricky Lock likes the challenge of rebuilding programs. His influence, though, may also extend to other Cardinals teams in need of a boost. Lock, who… Read More MULTIPLE SPORTS: Lock, new coaches tackle challenges at Southside

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BASEBALL: New Brack coach followed dream, waited turn

Eagles assistant Adams promoted to replace Garza PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Opportunity-arrives-for-new-Brack-baseball-coach-5652424.php Bryan Adams’ 10-year quest for a head coaching job was rewarded recently with his promotion to the top of the ladder at Brackenridge. A decade ago, Adams made the career leap from sportswriter and copy editor to teaching… Read More BASEBALL: New Brack coach followed dream, waited turn

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FOOTBALL: Week-by-week master schedule (Aug. 28-Nov. 8)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface INFORMATION: This is a 2014 master schedule for all of our area teams and their district rivals. Opponents, dates, times, locations on this unofficial schedule are subject to change. Games classified as non-district (out of area) involve district rivals of our area teams.   WEEK 1 SCHEDULE (Aug. 28-30) Thursday’s games… Read More FOOTBALL: Week-by-week master schedule (Aug. 28-Nov. 8)

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FOOTBALL: Complete schedules (area teams & district rivals)

2014 GAME-BY-GAME FOOTBALL SCHEDULES NOTE: Dates, times and locations are unofficial and can be subject to change Area teams are in boldface within schedules and their schedules are under green headings * – district game   DISTRICT 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll Date – Opponent – Time Thur, Aug. 28 – b-at Corpus Christi Miller – 7… Read More FOOTBALL: Complete schedules (area teams & district rivals)

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FOOTBALL: All-pro tight end Hill feels San Antonio calling him home

Former Highlands, A&I standout kept nose to grindstone in career PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Former-Highlands-star-feels-the-lure-of-Texas-5636588.php#photo-6625663 As his youngest son is set to begin his final year of college football, Highlands alum David Hill is feeling the tug of his hometown. “I’m starting to think I want to retire in Texas,”… Read More FOOTBALL: All-pro tight end Hill feels San Antonio calling him home

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VOLLEYBALL: Happy coincidence lands Neira, Sandoval in Kansas

Harlandale teammates hope to discover second home in Sunflower State PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Serendipity-has-Harlandale-volleyball-stars-5652415.php Sometimes in life, things work out almost as we’d script them, as if by divine intervention. That’s essentially the tale of how Harlandale volleyball standouts Katie Neira and Sierra Sandoval will end up playing at… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Happy coincidence lands Neira, Sandoval in Kansas

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FOOTBALL: Coaches expect little turbulence in transition to 40-second clock

Running clock may not matter under rule change PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/alamo-heights/article/Longer-play-clock-should-help-speed-up-high-5621288.php   A minor tweak to the way high school football games are governed is generally being welcomed with open arms by area coaches. There is a chance, however, that it might cause some unintended consequences in little… Read More FOOTBALL: Coaches expect little turbulence in transition to 40-second clock

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FOOTBALL: Week 1 schedule (Aug. 28-30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface INFORMATION: This is a 2014 master schedule for all of our area teams and their district rivals. Opponents, dates, times, locations on this unofficial schedule are subject to change. Games classified as non-district (out of area) involve district rivals of our area teams. WEEK 1 SCHEDULE (Aug. 28-30) Thursday’s games Non-district… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 1 schedule (Aug. 28-30)

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FOOTBALL: Inco brings collegiate coaching experience to Kennedy

Former Rockets defensive coordinator to lead program PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Familiar-face-takes-over-Kennedy-s-football-team-5605212.php The UIL was kind enough to realign Kennedy’s district to a configuration that looks familiar to new Kennedy coach Mike Inco. Back in the mid-1990s, when Inco was the Rockets’ defensive coordinator, their district opponents were many of… Read More FOOTBALL: Inco brings collegiate coaching experience to Kennedy

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FOOTBALL: Central Catholic shines, Edison surprises at 7-on-7 tourney

McCollum wins Frontier Bowl preview Photo courtesy of Rene DeLeon.      PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Players-say-7-on-7-tournaments-help-hone-skills-5591225.php   To the uninitiated, a 7-on-7 football tournament such as the one JDLA Sports hosted over the last few weeks at Highlands High School, might seem akin to playing softball to prepare for… Read More FOOTBALL: Central Catholic shines, Edison surprises at 7-on-7 tourney

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