VOLLEYBALL: Southside outlasts South San in 5 games

Bobcats can’t hold late leads against stubborn Cardinals AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: South San, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-outlasts-South-San-in-5-games-6493572.php Five-game matches generally are something of a rarity in high school volleyball, but Sept. 1 was an exception. Southside (9-10) was one of three that won marathon matches that day. East… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Southside outlasts South San in 5 games

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VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY ROUNDUP: : Holy Cross wins third tourney title

Edison on the rise in 28-5A AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston. http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-outlasts-South-San-in-5-games-6493572.php Holy Cross (25-6, 3-0) swept Dallas Parish Episcopal 25-22, 25-19 Sept. 5 in the championship match of the St. Mary’s Hall Tournament. It was the Knights’ third tournament title this season. The Knights also… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY ROUNDUP: : Holy Cross wins third tourney title

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FOOTBALL DIGEST (Weeks 1-2): Sam Houston settles old scores in first two games

Defense keeps Central Catholic unbeaten; Kennedy rebounds with win over Burbank AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Central Catholic, Edison, Highlands, Kennedy, Sam Houston, South San, Southside. Sam Houston (2-0) seems bound to avenge its 2014 losses. In Week 1, the Hurricanes reversed the outcome of a game against Bandera. Sept. 4, Southside (1-1) was the victim… Read More FOOTBALL DIGEST (Weeks 1-2): Sam Houston settles old scores in first two games

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FOOTBALL: Lanier can’t overcome Pleasanton’s early lead

Voks defense limits Eagles to 62 yards, 5 first downs AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Lanier. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY LATER THIS WEEK FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lanier-couldn-t-overcome-Pleasanton-s-early-6493570.php Lanier prevented Pleasanton from earning a first down over the last three quarters Sept. 5, but still couldn’t work off a three-touchdown… Read More FOOTBALL: Lanier can’t overcome Pleasanton’s early lead

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FOOTBALL: Brooks Academy repeats history with win over Wolfpack

Bengals boot Lee Academy with fourth-quarter touchdown AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brooks Academy. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Brooks-Academy-repeats-history-with-win-over-Lee-6493562.php All Brooks Academy athletes went through a boot camp before their seasons. The value of the exercise surfaced Sept. 4. The Bengals football team had a gut-check after securing the lead against… Read More FOOTBALL: Brooks Academy repeats history with win over Wolfpack

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VOLLEYBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 3)

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

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VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Provets put Centurions away in first 4-4A match

Harlandale edges Southside, wins 28-5A opener AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Jefferson, Providence, Southside. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS LINK WEDNESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Provets-put-away-Centurions-in-first-TAPPS-6481486.php Providence embarked on its TAPPS District 4-4A schedule Aug. 29 with what might prove to be a valuable road victory at Corpus Christi John… Read More VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Provets put Centurions away in first 4-4A match

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FOOTBALL: Central Catholic shuts down Lanier’s passing game

Three fourth-quarter interceptions seal win AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Lanier. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Central-Catholic-shuts-down-Lanier-s-passing-6481458.php Central Catholic took away Lanier’s chances for a season-opening comeback victory Aug. 28. The Buttons utilized three fourth-quarter interceptions to squelch the Voks’ momentum in the first game for both teams. The hosts… Read More FOOTBALL: Central Catholic shuts down Lanier’s passing game

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 5)

NOTE: teams we cover in boldface Matches of Aug. 30-Sept. 5 Monday’s matches No matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 27-5A Alamo Heights (20-10, 2-0) 3, San Marcos (18-8, 1-1) 0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-17) Boerne Champion (9-8 , 2-0) 3, Kerrville Tivy (10-13, 0-2) 0 (17-25, 25-19, 25-13, 25-21) Floresville (10-12 ???, 1-0) 3, Lockhart (10-16, 0-2) 2 (16-25, 22-25, 25-18, 25-23, 15-13)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 5)

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FOOTBALL: Area results (thru Sept. 5)

WEEK 2 SCHEDULE (Sept. 3-5) Thursday’s games Non-district Edison (1-1) 14, Floresville (0-2) 7 Kennedy (1-1) 14, Burbank (0-2) 6 Somerset (1-1) 21, Harlandale (0-2) 0 Friday’s games Non-district Brooks Academy (1-1) 32, Lee Academy (0-2) 29 Antonian (2-0) 20, Holy Cross (1-1) 6 New Braunfels Canyon (1-1) 36, East Central (0-2) 16 Pearsall (2-0) 43, Memorial (1-1) 14 Central Catholic (2-0) 16, South San (0-2) 12 Sam Houston (2-0) 40, Southside (1-1) 24… Read More FOOTBALL: Area results (thru Sept. 5)

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FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Aug. 29)

Through August 29 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Holy Cross – 3 2. Southside – 4 3. Sam Houston – 2 4. East Central – 1 5. Southwest – 5 6. Central Catholic – 8 7. Brackenridge – 6 8. Edison – 9 9. Harlandale – 7 10. South San – 11 11. Highlands –… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Aug. 29)

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