Late surge puts Eagles over the top in wild 28-5A game Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com … Read More FOOTBALL: Marble helps Brack fend off McCollum
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking THURSDAY McCollum (1-5, 1-3) vs. #7 Brackenridge (4-3, 4-1) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Brackenridge was famous for its comebacks earlier in the season. Last Friday, against rival Burbank, the Eagles showed they can also hold off a furious comeback. Burbank was able to… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 8 previews (Thursday’s game)
Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order). Teams must have at least one district win to be considered a potential qualifier: Through October 17 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Sam Houston (6-2, 6-0). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (5-3, 5-1), Burbank (4-3, 3-2), Harlandale (4-3, 3-2), Holy Cross… Read More FOOTBALL: 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 October 18 ALREADY QUALIFIED: East Central (21-15, 7-0), Highlands (24-10, 12-1), Holy Cross (34-13, 15-1), McCollum (21-8, 13-0). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (13-23, 9-5), Jefferson (24-8, 9-4), Southside (17-14, 7-4), Southwest (18-16, 3-4).… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 18)
Brackenridge, Jefferson hold their ground in 28-5A AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com … Read More VOLLEYBALL DIGEST (Sept. 30-Oct 11): East Central, McCollum maintain district leads
Brackenridge edges Burbank; Buttons romp AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Lanier. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Sam-Houston-stifles-Highlands-for-fifth-straight-5820459.php East Central (3-3, 1-0) launched into District 28-6A play in the best possible way – by defeating presumed district favorite Corpus Christi Carroll (5-1, 0-1) 50-49 Friday… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hornets eliminate Carroll from ranks of unbeaten
Fox Tech stumbles after winning Game 2 AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brooks Academy, Fox Tech. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Brooks-Academy-claims-first-district-win-in-three-5820461.php Brooks Academy’s sports teams have been bandying about the idea of accomplishing things the school either hasn’t done previously, or recently. The football team took one of those talks… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Brooks Academy finishes strong to claim first district win
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Oct. 12-18 Monday’s matches no matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 28-6A Corpus Christi Ray (18-15 ???, 2-4) 3, South San (16-17, 2-4) 1 (25-19, 25-14, 24-26, 25-21) East Central (20-15, 6-0) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (1-16 ???, 0-6) 0 (25-6, 25-13, 25-12) Corpus Christi King (9-6 ???, 5-1) 3, Southwest (18-15,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 18)
Former Cowboys coach joins Sooners staff AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Alvarado-grateful-for-opportunity-to-coach-at-5835536.php Since he was graduated from McCollum in 2002, Marcus Alvarado said he’d made it a goal to get back to his alma mater. Therefore, when he learned that Luke Mackay had accepted a job… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: McCollum alum returns to succeed Mackay
Henry field goal secures 29-5A win AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Southside. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com … Read More FOOTBALL: Southside stays undefeated with dramatic win in Somerset
Through Oct. 11 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Southside – 2 2. Holy Cross – 1 3. East Central – 4 4. Sam Houston – 5 5. Central Catholic – 6 6. Southwest – 3 7. Brackenridge – 7 8. Burbank – 10 9. South San – 8 10. Lanier – 12 11.… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Oct. 11)
Mustangs overcome early deficit against McCollum AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Jefferson, McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Jefferson-s-speed-kills-McCollum-s-early-momentum-5820454.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Flores-four-TDs-lead-Jefferson-past-McCollum-5815957.php When District 28-5A coaches and area fans talk about teams with killer speed, they’re generally referring to Brackenridge and Sam Houston. Jefferson proved Friday… Read More FOOTBALL: Jefferson bolts into 28-5A playoff picture
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 8 SCHEDULE (Oct. 16-18) Thursday’s games District 28-5A McCollum (1-5, 1-3) vs. Brackenridge (4-3, 4-1) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll (5-1, 0-1) vs. Corpus Christi Ray (6-0, 1-0) at Cabaniss Stadium, Corpus Christi, 7:30 p.m. Corpus Christi King (5-1, 1-0) at South… Read More FOOTBALL: Remaining schedule (Oct. 16-Nov. 8)
WEEK 8 SCHEDULE (Oct. 16-18) Thursday’s games District 28-5A Brackenridge (5-3, 5-1) 44, McCollum (1-6, 1-4) 28 Friday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll (6-1, 1-1) 62, Corpus Christi Ray (6-1, 1-1) 42 Corpus Christi King (6-1, 2-0) 29, South San (2-5, 0-2) 6 Southwest (3-4, 1-1) 34, East Central (3-4, 1-1) 16 District 27-5A Alamo Heights (6-2, 5-1) 45, Memorial… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 18)
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY Boerne Champion (6-0, 4-0) vs. Kennedy (0-5, 0-3) at Edgewood Veterans Stadium, 7:30 p.m. It’s all downhill for Kennedy – after this game. By game’s end, the Rockets will have faced each of District 27-5A’s powerhouses. That’s not to say next Friday’s game… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 7 previews (Friday’s games)
Edison surprises Harlandale; Holy Cross rolls in 3-II AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Edison, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lanier-launches-comeback-to-edge-Highlands-5805022.php After winning decisively the previous two weeks, undefeated Southside (5-0, 2-0) met a challenge from an unlikely source Friday in a 14-6 win at Southside. Winless Laredo Nixon (0-5,… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside survives scare from winless Nixon
Through Oct. 8 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. East Central – 2 3. McCollum – 3 4. Highlands – 4 5. Southwest – 5 6. South San – 6 7. Jefferson – 8 8. Southside – 7 9. Edison – 10 10. Harlandale – 9 11. Brackenridge –… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area rankings (thru Oct. 8)
Turnovers plague Owls in 28-5A loss AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Parents-want-teen-s-death-on-field-to-help-others-5812965.php Sam Houston’s interceptions at halftime outnumbered Highlands’ completions. That was a problem for the Owls Thursday at Alamo Stadium. The Hurricanes (5-2, 5-0) cashed in picks on each of Highlands’ first three possessions in… Read More FOOTBALL: Hurricanes stifle Highlands for fifth-straight win
Knights hand Victoria St. Joseph first district loss since 2012 AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Volleyball-roundup-5805122.php Victoria St. Joseph (35-2, 11-1) has been the giants… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Holy Cross sweeps reigning TAPPS 4-4A champ
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking THURSDAY #14 Highlands (0-5, 0-3) vs. #5 Sam Houston (4-2, 4-0) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Both teams have improved throughout the season, but that improvement is much more visible with Sam Houston, for obvious reasons. For a Highlands team making strides toward its… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 7 previews (Thursday’s game)
East Central records third sweep against Southwest AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, South San, Southwest. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Volleyball-roundup-5805122.php Despite an up-and-down non-district season, East Central still seems like the best bet to rise to the top of the District 28-6A standings when all the returns are in. Three… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Hornets unblemished in first three 28-6A matches
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Oct. 5-10 Monday’s matches no matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 28-6A East Central (18-15, 4-0) 3, Corpus Christi King (7-6 ???, 3-1) 0 (25-20, 25-19, 23-25, 25-22) South San (16-15, 2-2) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (1-14 ???, 0-4) 0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-15) Southwest (17-14, 2-2) 3, Corpus Christi Ray… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 11)
Through Oct. 4 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. Southside – 2 3. Southwest – 3 4. East Central – 4 5. Sam Houston – 6 6. Central Catholic – 5 7. Brackenridge – 7 8. South San – 8 9. Edison – 10 10. Burbank – 11 11.… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Oct. 4)
Burbank erupts for win over Jefferson AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Jefferson. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Tello-has-Burbank-on-right-track-5802081.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lanier-launches-comeback-to-edge-Highlands-5805022.php After losing nearly all of last season to… Read More FOOTBALL: Tello reaps payoff for persistence, hard work
WEEK 7 SCHEDULE (Oct. 9-11) Thursday’s game District 28-5A Sam Houston (5-2, 5-0) 48, Highlands (0-6, 0-4) 0 Friday’s games District 28-6A East Central (3-3, 1-0) 50, Corpus Christi Carroll (5-1, 0-1) 49 Corpus Christi King (5-1, 1-0) 33, Southwest (2-4, 0-1) 21 Corpus Christi Ray (6-0, 1-0) 36, South San (2-4, 0-1) 14 District 27-5A Boerne Champion (7-0, 5-0)… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 11)
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking SATURDAY #11 Burbank (2-2, 1-1) vs. #12 Jefferson (1-4, 1-2) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. This might be the closest District 28-5A game of the weekend, even if it didn’t seem that way at midweek. The marquee value is Jefferson’s offense against Burbank’s defense. I don’t… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 6 previews (Saturday’s games)
Hurricanes avenge devastating 2013 loss to Brack AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Sam-Houston-knocks-off-Brackenridge-5800556.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Sam-Houston-pays-dues-to-take-28-5A-lead-5805043.php The resurrection of Sam Houston’s football program has more to do with the resurgence in the school’s enrollment than you might suspect. Perhaps… Read More FOOTBALL: Sam Houston ascends to top of 28-5A
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