# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY Brooks Academy (1-4) at Cotulla (1-4), 7:30 p.m. After taking it on the chin the last two weeks, following its first win since 2011, Brooks Academy gets a game that’s a little more in its wheelhouse. Last Friday, Cole blitzed the… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 6 previews (Friday’s games)
Voks blank Highlands in second half AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Lanier. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/State-of-Mississippi-is-center-stage-5797751.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 Six days after… Read More FOOTBALL: Lanier takes pep talk to heart for first win
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking THURSDAY #13 Lanier (0-5, 0-3) vs. #15 Highlands (0-4, 0-2) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. To state the obvious, one of these teams will win its first game of the 2014 season tonight. And, frankly, that would have been surprising to know six weeks… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 6 previews (Thursday’s games)
Through Sept. 30 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. East Central – 2 3. McCollum – 4 4. Highlands – 5 5. Southwest – 3 6. South San – 8 7. Southside – 7 8. Jefferson – 6 9. Harlandale – 9 10. Edison – 12 11. Providence – 10… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 30)
Highlands vaults Brack, Jeff into second place in 28-5A AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Highlands, South San, Southwest. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Harlandale-eyes-revenge-5788913.php East Central (15-15, 1-0) and South San (15-13, 1-0) each began their District 28-6A seasons with a win Friday, Sept. 26. South San swept Corpus Christi… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Bobcats, Hornets win 28-6A openers
Harlandale steering toward late playoff push AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Harlandale, McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Harlandale-eyes-revenge-5788913.php Revenge will be Harlandale’s motive in the second half of the District 28-5A season. It’s not because the Indians feel they’ve been wronged. It’s because they have some catching up to do in… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Indians need to avenge 28-5A losses
Knights post second-straight shutout AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Holy Cross, McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/SAM-HOUSTON-55-JEFFERSON-34-Hurricanes-honor-5789002.php The Bulldogs (2-2, 1-1) picked up their first District 28-5A win Sept. 26 at the SAISD Sports Complex with a decision over McCollum (1-4, 0-2). Senior quarterback Daniel Tello (110 yards,… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Tello leads Burbank to win over McCollum
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Sept. 28-Oct. 4 Monday’s matches no matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 28-6A Corpus Christi Ray (17-12, 1-1) 3,Corpus Christi Carroll (1-12 ???, 0-2) 1 (25-19, 26-28, 25-21, 25-21) Corpus Christi King (6-5 ???, 2-0) 3,South San (15-14, 1-1) 1 (25-16, 25-13, 19-25, 25-19) East Central (16-15, 2-0) 3, Southwest (15-14, 0-2)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 4)
WEEK 6 SCHEDULE (Oct. 2-4) Thursday’s games District 27-5A Alamo Heights (4-2, 3-1) 43, San Marcos (2-3, 1-2) 7 District 28-5A Lanier (1-5, 1-3) 28, Highlands (0-5, 0-3) 24 Friday’s games District 27-5A Floresville (4-2, 2-2) 31, Lockhart (4-2, 2-2) 17 Boerne Champion (6-0, 4-0) 42, Kerrville Tivy (3-2, 2-1) 33 Seguin (2-3, 2-1) 62, Memorial… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 4)
Through Sept. 27 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. Southside – 2 3. Southwest – 4 4. East Central – 5 5. Central Catholic – 3 6. Sam Houston – 8 7. Brackenridge – 7 8. South San – 6 9. Harlandale – 9 10. Edison – 10 11.… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 27)
Sam Houston sets up showdown with win over Jefferson AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Jefferson, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Sam-Houston-honors-coach-with-win-over-Jefferson-5785966.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/SAM-HOUSTON-55-JEFFERSON-34-Hurricanes-honor-5789002.php Sam Houston coach Gary Green was honored in a pregame ceremony Saturday at Alamo Stadium. After the kickoff, it… Read More FOOTBALL: Hurricanes pay tribute to Green with victory
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking SATURDAY Cornerstone Christian (3-1, 0-0) vs. #1 Holy Cross (2-1, 0-0) at Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m. Holy Cross is coming off a very impressive win over Hondo, and not just because it was a shutout. It was, effectively, a statement game.… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 5 previews (Saturday’s games)
Southwest blanks Eagle Pass in 4th quarter for win Southwest (2-3) scored 13 unnaswered points in the fourth quarter on two Jonathan Cruz touchdown runs to end a two-game losing streak with a 54-44 win Thursday at Eagle Pass (3-2). Cruz ran for 289 yards and six touchdowns on 36 carries. The senior scored on… Read More FOOTBALL: Cruz produces 6 TDs as Dragons prevail over Eagles
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY #7 Brackenridge (2-2, 2-0) vs. #15 Lanier (0-4, 0-2) at Alamo Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Brackenridge will not be going for a three-peat, in terms of winning its third-consecutive game in comeback fashion after falling behind 21-0. You can be certain the Eagles will… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 5 previews (Friday’s games)
Through Sept. 24 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. East Central – 2 3. Southwest – 3 4. McCollum – 4 5. Highlands – 6 6. Jefferson – 5 7. Southside – 7 8. South San – 8 9. Harlandale – 9 10. Providence – 10 11. Brackenridge – 11… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 24)
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
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
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Sept. 21-27 Monday’s matches TAPPS District 4-4A Victoria St. Joseph (32-1, 11-0) 3, San Antonio Christian (5-9 ???, 3-5) 0 (scores unavailable) Tuesday’s matches District 27-5A Boerne Champion (11-10, 5-2) at Lockhart (16-16, 3-4) 0 (25-15, 25-10, 25-13) Floresville (21-12, 5-2) 3, Memorial (3-29, 0-7) 0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-6) San Marcos (9-14… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 27)
Buttons blitz Devine; Edison garners first win TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southside. 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 Senior back Greg Scott (194 yards, 18 attempts) ran for three touchdowns, leading the Knights (2-1) to a 20-0 shutout victory Friday at Hondo.… Read More WEEKEND FOOTBALL REPORT: Scott carries Knights in shutout of Hondo
WEEK 5 SCHEDULE (Sept. 25-27) Thursday’s games Non-district Southwest (2-3) 54, Eagle Pass (3-2) 44 Non-district (out of area) Corpus Christi King (4-1) 51, Laredo United South (2-3) 21 Friday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (5-0, 3-0) 31, Floresville (3-2, 1-2) 14. Kerrville Tivy (3-1, 2-0) 64, Kennedy (0-5, 0-3) 7 Alamo Heights (3-2, 2-1) 52, Lockhart (4-1, 2-1)… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 27)
Through Sept. 20 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. Southside – 3 3. Central Catholic – 5 4. Southwest – 4 5. East Central – 5 6. South San – 6 7. Brackenridge – 8 8. Sam Houston – 9 9. Harlandale – 7 10. Edison – 12 11.… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 20)
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
# – 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)
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)
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
# – 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)
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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