Category: Weeks of Dec. 21, 2014-Jan. 3, 2015

BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Three area teams make strong showings in Boerne

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross, Lanier, Memorial, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: Link unavailable   The Boerne ISD Tournament is recognized as one of the best around San Antonio, but that didn’t deter three area teams. In a matchup of two of the… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Three area teams make strong showings in Boerne

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Fox Tech building confidence for another run at postseason

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Fox Tech. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: Link unavailable   The benefit of playing better teams is that they’ll let you know what your team needs to improve on. Navarro (12-2) was willing to show Fox Tech (9-12) what it needed to concentrate on in practice when they… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Fox Tech building confidence for another run at postseason

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BOYS BASKETBALL: East Central upsets Region IV champion Timberwolves

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: Link unavailable     East Central (12-4) notched the biggest victory of Christmas week and arguably the area’s biggest win this season, felling defending Region IV champion Cedar Park 84-75 Dec. 22 at East Central. The Hornets dominated the opening quarter,… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: East Central upsets Region IV champion Timberwolves

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GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT (Dec. 28-Jan. 3): Voks defeat Edison, seize second in 28-5A

Brackenridge knots up 28-5A race AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Brooks Academy, Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-awakens-blows-away-Laredo-Martin-after-5997030.php   Lanier (13-10, 5-2) bounced back from a loss four days earlier to claim second place in District 28-5A with a 55-34 win… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT (Dec. 28-Jan. 3): Voks defeat Edison, seize second in 28-5A

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BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT (Dec. 28-Jan. 3): Bobcats put exclamation point on week with win over Laredo LBJ

Lanier hangs onto share of 28-5A lead AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Lanier, Sam Houston, South San.                                 PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southwest-gets-revenge-on-New-Braunfels-Canyon-5997034.php     South San (15-4) capped a full week with… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT (Dec. 28-Jan. 3): Bobcats put exclamation point on week with win over Laredo LBJ

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Southwest exacts revenge against New Braunfels Canyon

Quick payback puts Dragons back at .500 AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Southwest.                               PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southwest-gets-revenge-on-New-Braunfels-Canyon-5997034.php   Southwest couldn’t erase the heartbreak of losing to New Braunfels Canyon in the championship game of its tournament,… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Southwest exacts revenge against New Braunfels Canyon

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southside awakens, blows away Laredo Martin after halftime

Cardinals’ rebounding overcomes obstacles AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-awakens-blows-away-Laredo-Martin-after-5997030.php Southside’s style may be a bit unconventional, but it’s hard to knock down a team that remains undefeated in District 29-5A. The Cardinals (11-6, 3-0) defeated Laredo Martin (4-11, 1-2) 57-38 Jan. 2 at Southside. They’ve won… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southside awakens, blows away Laredo Martin after halftime

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Plenty of credit to spread around for Burbank

Eagles working toward having last run AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: link unavailable   The all-for-one and one-for-all approach worked for the Three Muskateers, and it continues to be the foundation for Burbank’s success. “We don’t focus on one play or one player,” Burbank junior point… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Plenty of credit to spread around for Burbank

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Southwest vs. Brandeis at SAISD Tournament photo gallery, Dec. 11, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                                                                … Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Southwest vs. Brandeis at SAISD Tournament photo gallery, Dec. 11, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

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BOYS BASKETBALL: East Central vs. Clark at SAISD Tournament photo gallery, Dec. 13, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                                                                … Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: East Central vs. Clark at SAISD Tournament photo gallery, Dec. 13, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

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BOYS BASKETBALL: South San vs. MacArthur at SAISD Tournament photo gallery, Dec. 11, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                                                                … Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: South San vs. MacArthur at SAISD Tournament photo gallery, Dec. 11, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Highlands vs. St. Anthony at SAISD Tournament photo gallery, Dec. 11, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                                                                … Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Highlands vs. St. Anthony at SAISD Tournament photo gallery, Dec. 11, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Burbank vs. Port Lavaca Calhoun at Floresville Tournament photo gallery, Nov. 20, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                                                                … Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Burbank vs. Port Lavaca Calhoun at Floresville Tournament photo gallery, Nov. 20, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southwest vs. Marshall at Floresville Tournament photo gallery, Nov. 20, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                                                                … Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southwest vs. Marshall at Floresville Tournament photo gallery, Nov. 20, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Antonian coach has south side roots

  Boggess followed bouncing ball, not musical notes AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Harlandale, LaSalle. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: link unavailable Like Robert Johnson, Charlie Boggess was a guitarist whose instrument led him to a crossroads. The nature of that junction is where their tales deviate. Johnson, a founding father of the… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Antonian coach has south side roots

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HOLIDAY BASKETBALL: YWLA proving to be quick study, formidable foe

Other area teams struggle Christmas week AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, Fox Tech, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, boys basketball. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: link unavailable Young Women’s Leadership Academy is an institution of advanced learning, but the girls basketball team’s motto couldn’t be more elementary. “We’re the little engine that… Read More HOLIDAY BASKETBALL: YWLA proving to be quick study, formidable foe

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BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Unbeaten Lanier overcomes challenge from Brack

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Lanier. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Hurricanes-struggle-against-Mustangs-zone-5974080.php Lanier (10-11, 3-0) remained undefeated in District 28-5A Dec. 19 after surviving a threat from Brackenridge (7-8, 1-2) at the Alamo Convocation Center. The Voks rallied to win 73-70 in overtime. Two juniors stepped up to help the Voks stave… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Unbeaten Lanier overcomes challenge from Brack

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Defensive change helps Jefferson subdue Sam Houston

Mustangs hold off Hurricanes’ late push AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Jefferson, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Hurricanes-struggle-against-Mustangs-zone-5974080.php Jefferson doesn’t usually employ a zone defense, but Mustangs coach Eric de los Santos decided he needed to go with prevailing opinion. Results this year have shown that Sam Houston has struggled against… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Defensive change helps Jefferson subdue Sam Houston

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southside survives rough trip to Laredo Martin

Cardinals recover in the stretch to seize win AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:   Southside’s first District 29-5A game brought the desired result and, in retrospect, maybe by the best-possible route. As with any trip to Laredo, though, getting there was the hardest part. The Cardinals (9-6,… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southside survives rough trip to Laredo Martin

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GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Highlands, Sam Houston share 28-5A lead

Bobcats close 2014 with rout of Eagle Pass AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Lanier, Sam Houston, South San. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:   Highlands and Sam Houston rose to the top of District with a pair of wins each in games played Dec. 16 and Dec. 19.… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Highlands, Sam Houston share 28-5A lead

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Holiday schedule/results (thru Jan. 3)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 21-Jan. 3 Monday’s games Non-district Navarro (8-7) 73, Fox Tech (7-11 ???) 47 Monday, Dec. 29 games Non-district Calallen Christmas Classic At Corpus Christi Calallen South San (13-3) 83, Corpus Christi Incarnate Word 39 South San (13-3) 60, Corpus Christi Flour Bluff 56 Boerne ISD Tournament OTHER AREA TEAM… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Holiday schedule/results (thru Jan. 3)

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GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holiday schedule/results (thru Jan. 3)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 21-Jan. 3 Monday’s games Non-district Comfort (4-9 ???) 48, Young Women’s Leadership Academy (14-10) 41 Tuesday’s games Non-district Antonian (13-5) 54, East Central (8-9) 39 Monday, Dec. 29 games Non-district Boerne ISD Tournament Antonian 60, Southwest (12-7) 37 La Vernia 58, Southwest (12-7) 48 East Central (9-9) 71, Hondo… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holiday schedule/results (thru Jan. 3)

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