Category: Week of Oct. 12-18, 2014

FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Sam Houston outlasts Edison to clinch playoff spot

Laredo Martin stuns Southside; Bulldogs edge Highlands AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross, Sam Houston, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Southwest-s-defense-puts-clamps-on-Hornets-5835756.php First-place Sam Houston (6-2, 6-0) clinched a playoff berth for the second-consecutive season with a 21-13 District 28-5A win over Edison (2-5, 2-3) Oct. 17 at the… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Sam Houston outlasts Edison to clinch playoff spot

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VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: McCollum chasing perfection in 28-5A

Southside holds fourth in 29-5A; East Central cruising in 28-6A AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Brooks Academy, Burbank, East Central, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, Sam Houston, Southside, Southwest. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                            … Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: McCollum chasing perfection in 28-5A

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FOOTBALL: Southwest grounds rival Hornets

Dragons run for 426 yards, hold E. Central to 78 AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, Southwest. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Southwest-s-defense-puts-clamps-on-Hornets-5835756.php Southwest did a lot of groundwork in its upset victory Oct. 17 at East Central. Afterward, it was difficult to choose which was the most important factor: That the… Read More FOOTBALL: Southwest grounds rival Hornets

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VOLLEYBALL: Holy Cross’ win over Provets nets share of title

Knights, Providence play tiebreaker matches Tueday AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross, Providence. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Holy-Cross-win-over-Provets-nets-chance-at-5835757.php   Beating your archrival always is sweet, but Holy Cross’ win Saturday at Providence had an added dimension. The Knights’ victory clinched at least a share of their first TAPPS district title. Holy… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Holy Cross’ win over Provets nets share of title

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FOOTBALL: Indians’ defense regroups to hold Lanier in check

Harlandale earns share of third with win TEAMS INCLUDED: Harlandale, Lanier. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Harlandale-tramples-Lanier-5831206.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:   http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Harlandale-regroups-for-decisive-win-over-Lanier-5835617.php   Harlandale earns share of third with win AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Harlandale, Lanier. A week away from competition gave Harlandale a chance to shore up… Read More FOOTBALL: Indians’ defense regroups to hold Lanier in check

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FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 17)

Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order). Teams must have at least one district win to be considered a potential qualifier: Through October 17 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Sam Houston (6-2, 6-0). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (5-3, 5-1), Burbank (4-3, 3-2), Harlandale (4-3, 3-2), Holy Cross… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 17)

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VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 18)

Volleyball playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order):   Through October 18   ALREADY QUALIFIED: East Central (21-15, 7-0), Highlands (24-10, 12-1), Holy Cross (34-13, 15-1), McCollum (21-8, 13-0). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (13-23, 9-5), Jefferson (24-8, 9-4), Southside (17-14, 7-4), Southwest (18-16, 3-4).… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 18)

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VOLLEYBALL DIGEST (Sept. 30-Oct 11): East Central, McCollum maintain district leads

Brackenridge, Jefferson hold their ground in 28-5A AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                    … Read More VOLLEYBALL DIGEST (Sept. 30-Oct 11): East Central, McCollum maintain district leads

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FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hornets eliminate Carroll from ranks of unbeaten

Brackenridge edges Burbank; Buttons romp   AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Lanier. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Sam-Houston-stifles-Highlands-for-fifth-straight-5820459.php   East Central (3-3, 1-0) launched into District 28-6A play in the best possible way – by defeating presumed district favorite Corpus Christi Carroll (5-1, 0-1) 50-49 Friday… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hornets eliminate Carroll from ranks of unbeaten

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VOLLEYBALL: Brooks Academy finishes strong to claim first district win

Fox Tech stumbles after winning Game 2 AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brooks Academy, Fox Tech.   PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Brooks-Academy-claims-first-district-win-in-three-5820461.php   Brooks Academy’s sports teams have been bandying about the idea of accomplishing things the school either hasn’t done previously, or recently. The football team took one of those talks… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Brooks Academy finishes strong to claim first district win

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 18)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface   Matches of Oct. 12-18   Monday’s matches no matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 28-6A Corpus Christi Ray (18-15 ???, 2-4) 3, South San (16-17, 2-4) 1 (25-19, 25-14, 24-26, 25-21) East Central (20-15, 6-0) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (1-16 ???, 0-6) 0 (25-6, 25-13, 25-12) Corpus Christi King (9-6 ???, 5-1) 3, Southwest (18-15,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 18)

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BOYS BASKETBALL: McCollum alum returns to succeed Mackay

Former Cowboys coach joins Sooners staff AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Alvarado-grateful-for-opportunity-to-coach-at-5835536.php   Since he was graduated from McCollum in 2002, Marcus Alvarado said he’d made it a goal to get back to his alma mater. Therefore, when he learned that Luke Mackay had accepted a job… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: McCollum alum returns to succeed Mackay

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FOOTBALL: Jefferson bolts into 28-5A playoff picture

Mustangs overcome early deficit against McCollum AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Jefferson, McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Jefferson-s-speed-kills-McCollum-s-early-momentum-5820454.php   PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Flores-four-TDs-lead-Jefferson-past-McCollum-5815957.php When District 28-5A coaches and area fans talk about teams with killer speed, they’re generally referring to Brackenridge and Sam Houston. Jefferson proved Friday… Read More FOOTBALL: Jefferson bolts into 28-5A playoff picture

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FOOTBALL: Remaining schedule (Oct. 16-Nov. 8)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 8 SCHEDULE (Oct. 16-18) Thursday’s games District 28-5A McCollum (1-5, 1-3) vs. Brackenridge (4-3, 4-1) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll (5-1, 0-1) vs. Corpus Christi Ray (6-0, 1-0) at Cabaniss Stadium, Corpus Christi, 7:30 p.m. Corpus Christi King (5-1, 1-0) at South… Read More FOOTBALL: Remaining schedule (Oct. 16-Nov. 8)

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FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 18)

WEEK 8 SCHEDULE (Oct. 16-18) Thursday’s games District 28-5A Brackenridge (5-3, 5-1) 44, McCollum (1-6, 1-4) 28 Friday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll (6-1, 1-1) 62, Corpus Christi Ray (6-1, 1-1) 42 Corpus Christi King (6-1, 2-0) 29, South San (2-5, 0-2) 6 Southwest (3-4, 1-1) 34, East Central (3-4, 1-1) 16 District 27-5A Alamo Heights (6-2, 5-1) 45, Memorial… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 18)

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