VOLLEYBALL: Southside off to solid third-place start in 29-5A

Cardinals take first-place Somerset to five games in loss PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-VB-off-to-solid-third-place-start-5773322.php Southside quickly has identified itself as one of the title contenders in revamped District 29-5A. With two wins in its first three district matches, the Cardinals (12-11, 2-1) have shown that they’re ready to compete with… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Southside off to solid third-place start in 29-5A

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WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL REPORT: McCollum seizes 28-5A lead with two key wins

Holy Cross tops rival; Edison wins pair TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-VB-off-to-solid-third-place-start-5773322.php In a week that could shape the District 28-5A race for the rest of the season, McCollum (14-8, 6-0) rose to the challenge and snared… Read More WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL REPORT: McCollum seizes 28-5A lead with two key wins

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FOOTBALL: Brack overtakes Harlandale in second half of 28-5A showdown

Indians build three-touchdown lead through air There’s no doubt that Brackenridge is a second-half team. After wiping out a three-touchdown deficit against Edison in its district opener, the Eagles (2-2, 2-0) scored 24 points after halftime Saturday at Alamo Stadium. In a battle of preseason District 28-5A co-favorites, Brackenridge prevailed 24-21 over Harlandale (2-2,… Read More FOOTBALL: Brack overtakes Harlandale in second half of 28-5A showdown

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FOOTBALL: Week 4 previews (Saturday’s game)

# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking SATURDAY #7 Harlandale (2-1, 1-0) vs. #8 Brackenridge (1-2, 1-0) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Before the season, by consensus, this was projected to be a battle of the co-favorites for the District 28-5A title. After the first week of the district season, it looms… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 4 previews (Saturday’s game)

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VOLLEYBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 19)

Through Sept. 19 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. East Central – 2 3. Southwest – 3 4. McCollum – 6 5. Jefferson – 5 6. Highlands – 4 7. Southside – 7 8. South San – 8 9. Harlandale – 9 10. Providence – 10 11. Brackenridge –… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 19)

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FOOTBALL: Lee survives lull to defeat South San 35-12

Bobcats defense slows, but can’t stop Vols PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Fuller-Lee-recover-from-rough-start-5768763.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lee-quarterback-just-won-t-stop-5773316.php During a stretch of the first half, South San’s defense forced Kyle Fuller into throwing eight consecutive incomplete passes Friday at South San Stadium. The Bobcats (2-2) eventually saw… Read More FOOTBALL: Lee survives lull to defeat South San 35-12

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FOOTBALL: Week 4 previews (Friday’s games)

# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY Brooks Academy (1-2) at St. Mary’s Hall (3-0), 7:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Hall will be the toughest challenge yet for Brooks Academy. Barons quarterback Gus Rowland is a run-pass threat who scored on runs of 2 and 54 yards in last Friday’s 13-6 win… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 4 previews (Friday’s games)

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FOOTBALL: Mustangs overtake Lanier in final minute for first win

Voks outscore Mustangs 14-8 after halftime, but come up empty PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Dural-powering-Tigers-passing-attack-5765645.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Jefferson-stuns-Lanier-for-first-win-5773310.php Jefferson didn’t throw a pass on its time-consuming final drive until it needed to win the game. The Mustangs (1-3, 1-1) cut Lanier’s lead to a… Read More FOOTBALL: Mustangs overtake Lanier in final minute for first win

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FOOTBALL: Week 4 previews (Thursday’s game)

# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking THURSDAY #13 Lanier (0-3, 0-1) vs. #15 Jefferson (0-3, 0-1) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Both teams showed signs of growth against Harlandale ISD opponents last week. One will pick up its first victory tonight in this District 28-5A matchup. Lanier welcomed back senior back Joe… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 4 previews (Thursday’s game)

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Sept. 14-20 Monday’s matches No matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 27-5A Lockhart (15-15, 2-3) 3, Kennedy (3-20 ???, 1-4) 0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-13) Alamo Heights (28-5, 6-0) 3, Memorial (3-27, 0-5) 0 (25-, 25-9, 25-5) Kerrville Tivy (19-9, 5-1) 3, San Marcos (8-13, 0-5) 0 (scores unavailable) Floresville (19-12, 3-2)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

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WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL REPORT: McCollum knocks Jefferson out of first in 28-5A

Brackenridge benefits from Cowboys win TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/South-Side-s-big-high-schools-seek-to-retain-5757409.php In a match destined to shake up District 28-5A, McCollum (12-8, 4-0) outlasted Jefferson (17-5, 4-1) for a 21-25, 25-13, 25-16, 23-25, 15-12 win last… Read More WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL REPORT: McCollum knocks Jefferson out of first in 28-5A

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VOLLEYBALL: Hornets battling doldrums at end of non-district schedule

East Central falls to Steele, Canyon PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/South-Side-s-big-high-schools-seek-to-retain-5757409.php Maybe it’s best to be in a district with eight to 10 teams. That’s a question the UIL might want to consider at some point. For the area’s District 28-6A representatives – East Central, South San and Southwest –… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Hornets battling doldrums at end of non-district schedule

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WEEKEND FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Hurricanes dominate Burbank in first half for initial win

Southside stays undefeated with rout of Austin Travis TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Central Catholic, Harlandale, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, Southside. Central Catholic receiver William Prouse catches a pass in an earlier game. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Sam-Houston-s-early-rally-beats-Burbank-5757451.php Sam Houston scored enough in the early stages of the game Friday that… Read More WEEKEND FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Hurricanes dominate Burbank in first half for initial win

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FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

WEEK 4 SCHEDULE (Sept. 18-20) Thursday’s games District 28-5A Jefferson (1-3, 1-1) 15, Lanier (0-4, 0-2) 14 Non-district (out of area) Boerne (3-1) 34, Antonian (2-1) 0 Corpus Christi Ray (4-0) 17, Laredo United South (2-2) 7 Friday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (4-0, 2-0) 56, Alamo Heights (2-2, 1-1) 31 Floresville (3-1, 1-1) 49, Kennedy (0-4, 0-2) 7 Lockhart (4-0,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

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FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 13)

Through Sept. 13 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last week 1. Holy Cross – 2 2. East Central – 1 3. Southside – 7 4. Southwest – 3 5. Central Catholic – 5 6. South San – 4 7. Harlandale – 6 8. Brackenridge – 8 9. Sam Houston – 9 10. McCollum – 12 11. Highlands… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 13)

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