FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT (Oct. 30-Nov. 1): Southwest smashes Ray, sets up 28-6A showdown

East Central also holds first entering final week AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, McCollum, Southwest. Southwest (5-4, 3-1) demolished a team that took an undefeated record into the District 28-6A season Oct. 30 in Corpus Christi. Southwest rolled to a 27-7 halftime lead over Corpus Christi Ray (6-3, 1-3) as it maintained… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT (Oct. 30-Nov. 1): Southwest smashes Ray, sets up 28-6A showdown

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VOLLEYBALL DIGEST (Oct. 24-Nov. 1): East Central wraps up undefeated district title

Jefferson defeats Edison, takes third in 28-5A AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Brooks Academy, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Sam Houston, South San, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/McCollum-takes-care-of-business-in-perfect-28-5A-5867658.php East Central (24-15, 10-0) closed out its undefeated run to the District 28-6A championship with a 25-8, 25-13, 25-13… Read More VOLLEYBALL DIGEST (Oct. 24-Nov. 1): East Central wraps up undefeated district title

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VOLLEYBALL: McCollum takes care of business in perfect 28-5A season

Harlandale misses playoffs for 1st time in 15 years AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Harlandale, McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/McCollum-takes-care-of-business-in-perfect-28-5A-5867658.php McCollum’s perfect 2014 District 28-5A season had its roots in its 2013 finish. “I think the key factor in all that started in the offseason,” McCollum coach Rose Ann Martinez said.… Read More VOLLEYBALL: McCollum takes care of business in perfect 28-5A season

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FOOTBALL: Scott’s great night secures first place for Holy Cross

Holy Cross clinches 1st for fourth-straight year AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross. The results are in from the anticipated battle between two of the best running backs in TAPPS District 3-II and Holy Cross senior Greg Scott won in a landslide. Scott ran for 385 rushing yards and seven touchdowns on 38 carries. He scored… Read More FOOTBALL: Scott’s great night secures first place for Holy Cross

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FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Saturday’s game)

#14 McCollum (2-6, 2-4) vs. #10 Edison (3-5, 3-3) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Talk about an important win. By defeating Burbank 37-35, Edison gained the tie-breaker advantage on both teams it’s jockeying for one of the two remaining 28-5A playoff spots with – Burbank and Harlandale. With its destiny firmly in its hands, Edison… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Saturday’s game)

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VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff results (complete)

Matches of Nov. 3-4 NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Monday’s matches CLASS 5A Bi-district round Boerne Champion (19-12) 3, Highlands (25-13) 0 (25-10, 25-16, 25-12) CLASS 3A Bi-district round Blanco (34-7) 3, Brooks Academy (10-10 ???) 0 (25-10, 25-8, 25-22) Tuesday’s matches CLASS 6A Bi-district round Brennan (29-12) 3, East Central (24-16) 1 (28-26, 23-25, 25-13, 25-15) Clark (32-10)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff results (complete)

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FOOTBALL: Harlandale makes a stand when it counts

Indians edge Burbank with late-game stops AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Harlandale. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Harlandale-makes-a-stand-5867637.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/FBH-Burbank-Harlandale-5862835.php Burbank seemed to be controlling the ball in the second half, right up to the point that Harlandale’s defense put its foot down. The… Read More FOOTBALL: Harlandale makes a stand when it counts

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FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Friday’s games)

# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY #8 Burbank (4-4, 3-3) vs. #9 Harlandale (4-4, 3-3) at Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 7:30 p.m. This isn’t a must-win game for either team and no playoffs are at stake – yet – but whoever wins is going to have a much better scenario… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Friday’s games)

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VOLLEYBALL: Holy Cross, Providence reach area round

Knights win district title; Provets down St. Michael’s AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross, Providence. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Brack-comeback-qualifies-Eagles-for-postseason-5851083.php Holy Cross hadn’t defeated Victoria St. Joseph in the… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Holy Cross, Providence reach area round

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VOLLEYBALL: Brack comeback qualifies Eagles for postseason

Jefferson upsets Highlands to qualify AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Jefferson. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Brack-comeback-qualifies-Eagles-for-postseason-5851083.php Two teams seeking the same goal battled to the brink… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Brack comeback qualifies Eagles for postseason

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VOLLEYBALL: Area postseason pairings (updated Oct. 30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Friday’s match CLASS 6A District 28-6A Fourth-place tie-breaker South San (17-20, 3-7) at Corpus Christi Ray (19-18 ???, 3-7), 5:30 p.m. Games of Nov. 3-4 Monday or Tuesday matches CLASS 6A BI-district round East Central (24-15) vs. Brennan (28-12), 7 p.m. Tuesday, at Cole Southwest… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area postseason pairings (updated Oct. 30)

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FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Nov. 1)

Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through Nov. 1 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Brackenridge (6-3, 6-1), Central Catholic (6-3, 3-1), East Central (5-4, 3-1), Holy Cross (7-1, 5-0), Sam Houston (8-2, 8-0), Southside (7-2, 4-2), Southwest (5-4, 3-1). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Edison (4-5, 4-3), Harlandale (5-4,… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Nov. 1)

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VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture (final)

Volleyball playoff picture The following area teams qualified for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Final QUALIFIED: Brackenridge (14-24, 10-6), Brooks Academy (10-9, 3-7), East Central (24-15, 10-0), Highlands (24-11, 13-3), Holy Cross (37-13, 15-1), Jefferson (26-9, 11-5), McCollum (24-8, 16-0), Providence (19-20, 7-9), Southside (19-15, 9-5), Southwest (21-16, 6-4).

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FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Edison jumbles 28-5A playoff picture with win over Burbank

Brack returns to postseason; Southwest stomps Bobcats AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, McCollum, South San, Southwest. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Central-Catholic-sacks-San-Antonio-Christian-5851513.php?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co Edison forced a three-way tie for third place in District 28-5A with a dramatic 37-35 win over Burbank (4-4, 3-3) Friday at the SAISD… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Edison jumbles 28-5A playoff picture with win over Burbank

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FOOTBALL: Central Catholic sacks San Antonio Christian

Buttons bounce back, tie for 2nd Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Central-Catholic-sacks-San-Antonio-Christian-5851513.php?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co In a short TAPPS District 2-I season, teams can’t afford to let losses stack up. Central Catholic (5-3,… Read More FOOTBALL: Central Catholic sacks San Antonio Christian

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 31)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Oct. 26-Nov. 1 Monday’s matches No matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 28-6A Corpus Christi King (12-7 ???, 8-2) 3, Corpus Christi Ray (19-18 ???, 3-7) 0 (25-20, 25-20, 25-22) East Central (24-15, 10-0), 3, South San (17-20, 3-7) 0 (25-8, 25-13, 25-13) Southwest (21-16, 6-4) 3, Corpus Christi… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 31)

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FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Nov. 1)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 10 SCHEDULE (Oct. 30-Nov. 1) Thursday’s games District 28-6A Southwest (5-4, 3-1) 61, Corpus Christi Ray (6-3, 1-3) 7 Friday’s games District 28-6A East Central (5-4, 3-1) 24, Corpus Christi King (6-3, 2-2) 15 Corpus Christi Carroll (8-1, 3-1) 58, South San (2-7, 0-4) 20 District 27-5A Boerne Champion (9-0, 7-0)… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Nov. 1)

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FOOTBALL: Remaining schedule (Oct. 30-Nov. 8)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 10 SCHEDULE (Oct. 30-Nov. 1) Thursday’s games District 28-6A Southwest (4-4, 2-1) vs. Corpus Christi Ray (6-2, 1-2) at Buccaneer Stadium, Corpus Christi, 7 p.m. Friday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi King (6-2, 2-1) at East Central (4-4, 2-1), 7:30 p.m. South San (2-6, 0-3) vs. Corpus Christi… Read More FOOTBALL: Remaining schedule (Oct. 30-Nov. 8)

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FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Oct. 25)

Through Oct. 25 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. Southside – 2 3. Sam Houston – 3 4. Southwest – 4 5. East Central – 5 6. Brackenridge – 6 7. Central Catholic – 7 8. Burbank – 8 9. Harlandale – 9 10. Edison – 11 11. South… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Oct. 25)

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VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff results (thru Nov. 1)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Friday, Oct. 24 match TAPPS CLASS 4A Bi-district Providence (18-19) 3, Austin St. Michael’s (17-12) 1 (26-24, 21-25, 25-15, 25-20) Friday’s matches TAPPS CLASS 4A Area round At Houston St. Agnes Holy Cross (37-13) 3, Houston Northland Christian (19-9) 0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-21) Providence (19-20) 3, Austin Hyde Park Baptist (21-15) 2… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff results (thru Nov. 1)

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