FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: South San notches James’ first victory

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Edison, Lanier, South San. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY WEDNESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/McCollum-in-three-way-tie-for-second-6568752.php South San (1-5, 1-0) recorded its first win under coach Louis James in their District 28-6A opener against Corpus Christi Ray (1-5, 0-1) Oct. 9 at South San. The Bobcats overcame… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: South San notches James’ first victory

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VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT (Sept. 27-Oct. 3): Southside, South San ascend to first place

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross, Kennedy. Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, South San, Southside, Southwest. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: link unavailable Four area teams finished the week of Sept. 27-Oct. 3 in first place, including upstarts Southside and South San. Holy Cross (35-6, 11-0) and McCollum… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT (Sept. 27-Oct. 3): Southside, South San ascend to first place

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VOLLEYBALL: Royals trying to sow seeds for future success

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: St. Gerard. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: link unavailable   St. Gerard is relying on its experience and enthusiasm to set the tone for future success in TAPPS District 3-III. The Royals (3-7, 0-4) have a foundation of eight seniors under new coach Leo… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Royals trying to sow seeds for future success

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FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 24)

Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order). NOTE: Teams must have at least 1 district win to be listed: Through Oct. 24 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Central Catholic (6-2, 3-0), Highlands (6-2, 5-1), Sam Houston (9-0, 7-0). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: East Central (3-5, 2-1), Harlandale… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 24)

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VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 17)

Volleyball playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through Oct. 16 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Edison (19-20, 10-3), Harlandale (23-8, 11-2), Highlands (22-9 ???, 10-3), Holy Cross (38-6, 13-0), McCollum (23-9, 12-1), Southside (18-13, 9-2). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: East Central (22-17, 6-1), Providence (15-16, 6-8), South… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 17)

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 17)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Oct. 11-17 Monday’s matches TAPPS 5-3A Schertz John Paul II (22-8, 5-0) 3, Kerrville Our Lady of the Hills (17-12 ???, 1-4 ???) 0 (25-11, 25-18, 25-12) Tuesday’s matches District 28-6A Southwest (19-13 ???, 5-1) 3, Corpus Christi King (0-11 ???, 0-6) 0 (25-9, 25-10, 25-7) East Central (21-17, 5-1) 3,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 17)

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FOOTBALL: Remaining area schedule (Oct. 15-Nov. 7)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 8 SCHEDULE (Oct. 15-17) Thursday’s games No games scheduled Friday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll (4-2, 1-0) vs. Corpus Christi Ray (1-5, 0-1) at Buccaneer Stadium, Corpus Christi, 7:30 p.m. East Central (1-5, 0-1) at Southwest (1-5, 0-1), 7:30 p.m. South San (1-5, 1-0) vs. Corpus Christi King… Read More FOOTBALL: Remaining area schedule (Oct. 15-Nov. 7)

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FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 17)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 8 SCHEDULE (Oct. 15-17) Thursday’s games No games scheduled Friday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll (5-2, 2-0) 43, Corpus Christi Ray (1-6, 0-2) 6 East Central (2-5, 1-1) 35, Southwest (1-6, 0-2) 0 Corpus Christi King (7-0, 2-0) 64, South San (1-6, 1-1) 20 District 27-5A Lockhart (7-1, 5-1) 42,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 17)

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FOOTBALL: Cowboys forge three-way tie for second in 28-5A

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Jefferson, McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Ramirez-Ortega-carry-McCollum-past-Jefferson-6562804.php   PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/McCollum-in-three-way-tie-for-second-6568752.php     McCollum took some time to find its bearings with a new coaching staff, but the Cowboys made a statement Oct. 9 that they’ve arrived. The Cowboys (3-3, 3-1)… Read More FOOTBALL: Cowboys forge three-way tie for second in 28-5A

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FOOTBALL: Hurricanes reach full force in first-place showdown

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Sam Houston. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com           Seven games into the 2015 season, Sam Houston has yet to face an opponent who can slow its furious offensive pace, but showed a bit more of what their… Read More FOOTBALL: Hurricanes reach full force in first-place showdown

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FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Highlands, Sam Houston on collision course

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, Sam Houston. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:       Sam Houston (6-0, 4-0) and Highlands (4-1, 3-0) each remained undefeated heading into their Oct. 8 District 28-5A showdown at Alamo Stadium. Sam Houston downed rival Brackenridge (1-5, 1-3)… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Highlands, Sam Houston on collision course

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FOOTBALL: Trick play carries Harlandale past Edison

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Edison, Harlandale. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: A football play said to have its roots in the 1930s or 1940s is experiencing a re-birth in District 28-5A this year. The hook-and-ladder play had a key role in Highlands’ victory over Edison Sept. 18. Oct.… Read More FOOTBALL: Trick play carries Harlandale past Edison

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FOOTBALL: Memorial takes hope for future from Seguin loss

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Memorial. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:     A pair of turnovers in its Oct 2 game against Seguin will haunt Memorial, but the Minutemen can appreciate the performances of two sophomores. Seguin (1-4, 1-2) scored on the snap following the first-quarter turnovers to… Read More FOOTBALL: Memorial takes hope for future from Seguin loss

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FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT (Sept. 17-19): Highlands regroups after bye week, downs Edison

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Holy-Cross-buries-Hondo-with-offensive-tidal-wave-6533799.php   Highlands (2-1, 1-0) exploded out of its bye week with a decisive District 28-5A win over Edison (2-2, 1-1) Sept. 18 at the SAISD Sports Complex. The Owls snapped a10-game district losing streak with help… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT (Sept. 17-19): Highlands regroups after bye week, downs Edison

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FOOTBALL: Brooks Academy takes step back to move forward

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brooks Academy. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: Link unavailable. Please check back.   With injuries mounting and its ranks dwindling, Brooks Academy made the difficult decision to forfeit its Oct. 2 non-district game against Cotulla. With about eight starters injured and unavailable from a… Read More FOOTBALL: Brooks Academy takes step back to move forward

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 10)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Oct. 4-10 Monday’s matches No matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 28-6A Southwest (17-13 ???, 3-1) 3,  Corpus Christi Ray (2-9 ???, 1-3) 0 (25-17, 25-8, 26-24). South San (14-14, 4-0) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (6-12 ???, 1-3) 0 (25-16, 25-15, 25-17) East Central (19-17, 3-1) 3, Corpus Christi King (0-9 ???, 0-4)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 10)

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FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 10)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 7 SCHEDULE (Oct. 8-10) Thursday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll (4-2, 1-0) 49, East Central (1-5, 0-1) 28 Corpus Christi King (6-0, 1-0) 42, Southwest (1-5, 0-1)  3 District 28-5A Sam Houston (7-0, 5-0) 34, Highlands (4-2, 3-1) 6 District 29-5A Medina Valley (4-2, 3-0) 14, Laredo Nixon (1-5, 1-2)… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 10)

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VOLLEYBALL: Mitchan lifts Highlands to sweep of Jefferson

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Jefferson. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Mitchan-lifts-Highlands-to-sweep-of-Jefferson-6540311.php Jefferson was scrapping for every point and threatening to extend the District 28-5A match when Highlands senior Bryten Mitchan made her presence felt. Mitchan (10 kills) registered kills on three of four points, putting third-place Highlands (16-8, 6-2) at match… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Mitchan lifts Highlands to sweep of Jefferson

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Three traditional powers pick up first win

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Lanier, Southwest, . Central Catholic, McCollum, Holy Cross, Sam Houston???? PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Three-traditional-football-powers-pick-up-initial-6540295.php   The wait went on much longer than either Brackenridge, East Central and Southwest are accustomed to, but it ended simultaneously for the area football powerhouses. Each of the… Read More WEEKLY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Three traditional powers pick up first win

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FOOTBALL: Winn fires out of delay to claim upset victory over Southside

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Winn-claims-upset-victory-over-Southside-6540310.php     A year ago, Southside established itself as one of the District 29-5A elite. On Sept. 25, the Cardinals dealt with the consequences of being hunted. In his post-game speech to his team, a jubilant Eagle Pass Winn coach Eric… Read More FOOTBALL: Winn fires out of delay to claim upset victory over Southside

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FOOTBALL: Knights’ explosiveness overwhelms Hondo

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Holy-Cross-buries-Hondo-with-offensive-tidal-wave-6533799.php   The rout felt like it was underway from the opening kickoff Sept. 17 at Harlandale Memorial Stadium. By halftime, Holy Cross (3-1) had six touchdowns in their non-district game against Hondo (0-4). The Knights were well on their way… Read More FOOTBALL: Knights’ explosiveness overwhelms Hondo

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