FOOTBALL: Week 4 previews (Thursday’s game)

# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking THURSDAY #13 Lanier (0-3, 0-1) vs. #15 Jefferson (0-3, 0-1) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Both teams showed signs of growth against Harlandale ISD opponents last week. One will pick up its first victory tonight in this District 28-5A matchup. Lanier welcomed back senior back Joe… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 4 previews (Thursday’s game)

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Sept. 14-20 Monday’s matches No matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 27-5A Lockhart (15-15, 2-3) 3, Kennedy (3-20 ???, 1-4) 0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-13) Alamo Heights (28-5, 6-0) 3, Memorial (3-27, 0-5) 0 (25-, 25-9, 25-5) Kerrville Tivy (19-9, 5-1) 3, San Marcos (8-13, 0-5) 0 (scores unavailable) Floresville (19-12, 3-2)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL REPORT: McCollum knocks Jefferson out of first in 28-5A

Brackenridge benefits from Cowboys win TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/South-Side-s-big-high-schools-seek-to-retain-5757409.php In a match destined to shake up District 28-5A, McCollum (12-8, 4-0) outlasted Jefferson (17-5, 4-1) for a 21-25, 25-13, 25-16, 23-25, 15-12 win last… Read More WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL REPORT: McCollum knocks Jefferson out of first in 28-5A

VOLLEYBALL: Hornets battling doldrums at end of non-district schedule

East Central falls to Steele, Canyon PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/South-Side-s-big-high-schools-seek-to-retain-5757409.php Maybe it’s best to be in a district with eight to 10 teams. That’s a question the UIL might want to consider at some point. For the area’s District 28-6A representatives – East Central, South San and Southwest –… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Hornets battling doldrums at end of non-district schedule

WEEKEND FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Hurricanes dominate Burbank in first half for initial win

Southside stays undefeated with rout of Austin Travis TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Central Catholic, Harlandale, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, Southside. Central Catholic receiver William Prouse catches a pass in an earlier game. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Sam-Houston-s-early-rally-beats-Burbank-5757451.php Sam Houston scored enough in the early stages of the game Friday that… Read More WEEKEND FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Hurricanes dominate Burbank in first half for initial win

FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

WEEK 4 SCHEDULE (Sept. 18-20) Thursday’s games District 28-5A Jefferson (1-3, 1-1) 15, Lanier (0-4, 0-2) 14 Non-district (out of area) Boerne (3-1) 34, Antonian (2-1) 0 Corpus Christi Ray (4-0) 17, Laredo United South (2-2) 7 Friday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (4-0, 2-0) 56, Alamo Heights (2-2, 1-1) 31 Floresville (3-1, 1-1) 49, Kennedy (0-4, 0-2) 7 Lockhart (4-0,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

FOOTBALL: Brackenridge rallies behind passing game to beat Edison

Golden Bears cool after scoring first 3 touchdowns   PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Brackenridge-steps-it-up-for-the-win-over-Edison-5757449.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS STORY LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS STORY: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Lightning-only-delays-Rangers-during-romp-5753963.php Brackenridge did a 180-degree turnaround in Saturday’s District 28-5A game at Alamo Stadium. Edison seemingly had the Eagles on the ropes early in the game, but… Read More FOOTBALL: Brackenridge rallies behind passing game to beat Edison

FOOTBALL: Week 3 previews (Friday’s games)

# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY Boerne Champion (2-0, 0-0) vs. Memorial (0-2, 0-0) at Edgewood Veterans Stadium, 7:30 p.m. And so the District 27-5A adventure begins for Memorial. It will be a little bit like being tossed into the deep end of the pool, as Boerne Champion certainly is a… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 3 previews (Friday’s games)

FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Brooks Academy thumps Hawkins, ends long streak

Burbank edges Kennedy for first win; Southside is 2-0 after narrow escape vs. Sam Houston AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brooks Academy, Burbank, East Central, Kennedy, Sam Houston, Southside, Southwest. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoshelter.com PLEASE FOLLOW THESE LINKS TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Apaches-trounce-Knights-5742191.php Roy Bragg’s… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Brooks Academy thumps Hawkins, ends long streak

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 13)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Sept. 7-13   Monday’s matches no matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 27-5A Alamo Heights (26-5, 4-0) 3, Seguin (15-14, 2-2) 0 (25-13, 25-12, 25-9) Floresville (18-11, 2-1) 3, San Marcos (8-12, 0-4) 0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-10) Boerne Champion (9-9, 3-1) 3, Kennedy (3-18 ???, 1-2) 0 (25-8, 25-11, 25-4) Kerrville Tivy (17-9, 3-1)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 13)

VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Brack ends losing streak, rises to top in 28-5A

Providence stays unbeaten in 4-4A; Highlands wins pair AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Lanier, Providence. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/McCollum-surges-to-three-way-tie-for-first-in-5742053.php Everything started falling into place for Brackenridge (6-18, 3-0) recently, after a challenging non-district stretch of the season. As the Eagles hit their first… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Brack ends losing streak, rises to top in 28-5A

VOLLEYBALL: McCollum finds consistency, climbs into 28-5A lead

Cowboys to battle Jefferson for share of lead AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Jefferson, McCollum, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS STORY LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/McCollum-surges-to-three-way-tie-for-first-in- 5742053.php McCollum’s veteran team is starting to test its limits as it ventures into the District 28-5A season. That is opening some eyes, including those belonging to the… Read More VOLLEYBALL: McCollum finds consistency, climbs into 28-5A lead

FOOTBALL: Holy Cross can’t overcome adversity in loss to Antonian

Knights lose QB Flores on first possession AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross, football. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: A promising start for Holy Cross quickly degenerated into a train wreck Saturday at Harlandale Memorial Stadium. The Knights (1-1) moved the ball nearly to midfield on their… Read More FOOTBALL: Holy Cross can’t overcome adversity in loss to Antonian

FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 13)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 3 SCHEDULE (Sept. 11-13) Thursday’s games Non-district (out of area) Corpus Christi King (2-1) 28, Weslaco (1-2) 7 Friday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (3-0, 1-0) 42, Memorial (0-3, 0-1) 2 Alamo Heights (2-1, 1-0) 41, Kennedy (0-3, 0-1) 0 Kerrville Tivy (2-1, 1-0) 50, Floresville (2-1, 0-1) 40 Lockhart (3-0,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 13)

FOOTBALL: Week 2 previews (Saturday’s game)

# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking SATURDAY Antonian (1-0) vs. #1 Holy Cross (1-0) at Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m., Saturday Other sources are referring to this as a matchup of Holy Cross senior quarterback Cisco Flores and explosive Antonian junior back Daniel Rosenfeld. It’s worth noting that Holy Cross… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 2 previews (Saturday’s game)

FOOTBALL: Unbeaten Bobcats stun Central Catholic with two late TDs

Buttons fall despite strong defense AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, South San. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/South-San-upsets-Central-Catholic-5737801.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/South-San-rallies-to-keep-2-0-record-for-first-5742117.php South San didn’t record its initial first down until late in the third quarter. Apparently, the Bobcats were just trying to make things exciting… Read More FOOTBALL: Unbeaten Bobcats stun Central Catholic with two late TDs

VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Hornets swarm to second in Ragin’ Rattler

Jefferson sweeps Harlandale in 28-5A opener AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, Harlandale, Jefferson, South San, Southwest. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Kennedy-takes-down-Memorial-in-hard-fought-five-5726930.php East Central seemed to unlock its considerable promise as a team last weekend at the Ragin’ Rattler Tournament in San Marcos. The Hornets (11-11) finished second in the two-day… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Hornets swarm to second in Ragin’ Rattler

VOLLEYBALL: Resurgent Kennedy claims Game 5 from Memorial

Minutemen turned tide to force fifth set AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Kennedy, Memorial. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:   http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Kennedy-takes-down-Memorial-in-hard-fought-five-5726930.php   Kennedy senior setter Amalee Ramos knew her team had reached the tipping point of their Aug. 26 match against rival Memorial, after seeing the Minutemen assemble back-to-back wins in the District… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Resurgent Kennedy claims Game 5 from Memorial

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s schedule/results (thru Sept. 6)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Aug. 31-Sept. 6 Monday’s matches no matches scheduled Tuesday’s results District 27-5A Alamo Heights (24-5, 2-0) 3, San Marcos (8-10, 0-2) 0 (25-14, 25-10, 25-11) Kerrville Tivy (15-9, 1-1) 3, Boerne Champion (7-9, 1-1) 0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-22) Floresville (17-10, 1-0) 3, Lockhart (13-12, 1-1) 0 (25-12, 25-13,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s schedule/results (thru Sept. 6)

FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 6)

WEEK 2 SCHEDULE (Sept. 4-6) Thursday’s results Non-district (out of area) Boerne Champion (2-0) 48, Stevens (1-1) 24 Laredo Alexander (1-1) 33, Laredo Martin (0-2) 6 Lockhart (2-0) 44, Austin Crockett (0-2) 41 Victoria East (2-0) 43, San Marcos (1-1) 27 Friday’s games Non-district Devine (1-1) 34, Brackenridge (0-2) 28 Brooks Academy (1-1) 44, Hawkins (0-2) 6 Burbank (1-1) 38, Kennedy (0-2) 33 South San (2-0) 14,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 6)

FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Bobcats win season debut for first time since 2009

Holy Cross overpowers SACS in second half; Southside wins Lock’s first game AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Sam Houston, South San, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: It’s hard to blame South San if it wants to continue its series with Holmes. After losing three consecutive… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Bobcats win season debut for first time since 2009