GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lamkin was a beacon of hope for Sam Houston

Veteran coach’s players vow to honor her legacy AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Sam-Houston-coach-taught-life-lessons-5726962.php   Milyse Lamkin traveled far and wide, but her heart never left San Antonio’s east side. The Sam Houston girls basketball coach died from cancer last Thursday at age 52. Although Lamkin… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Lamkin was a beacon of hope for Sam Houston

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FOOTBALL: Uvalde answers McCollum’s challenge for win over rival

Coyotes score last three touchdowns after Cowboys gain lead   PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:   McCollum and Uvalde are no longer in the same district, but the rivalry remains strong. Although the final margin wasn’t indicative, the non-district game between former District 29-4A rivals was… Read More FOOTBALL: Uvalde answers McCollum’s challenge for win over rival

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FOOTBALL: Week 1 previews (Saturday’s games)

# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking SATURDAY Floresville (0-0) vs. #7 Highlands (0-0) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. This should be a good first test for both teams. Highlands return quarterback John Cervantes, who took the reins when Jordan DeLuna was lost to injury. Cervantes should fortify a ball-controlling ground game, along with… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 1 previews (Saturday’s games)

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FOOTBALL: Week 1 previews (Friday’s games)

# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY Brooks Academy (0-0) vs. Leakey (0-0) at Butch Wools Stadium, D’Hanis, 7:30 p.m. This season is something of a fresh start for Brooks Academy, with a new quarterback and several young players. The Bengals will want to make it a good one. Leakey returns each starters… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 1 previews (Friday’s games)

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FOOTBALL: Central Catholic blanks Lanier in Green’s debut

Suh emerges as Buttons’ featured back AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Lanier. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                               Lanier back Julian Castillo ran 23 times for 84 yards.      … Read More FOOTBALL: Central Catholic blanks Lanier in Green’s debut

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BULLETIN: Sam Houston girls basketball coach Lamkin dies

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO A FULL STORY ABOUT COACH LAMKIN ON SAN ANTONIO SOUTH SIDE SPORTS: https://sportsonsouthside.com/2014/09/01/girls-basketball-lamkin-was-a-beacon-of-hope-for-sam-houston/ THIS IS THE LINK FOR THE FULL STORY (WITH PHOTOS) ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Sam-Houston-coach-taught-life-lessons-5726962.php   San Antonio South Side Sports extends our most sincere condolences to the family, friends and current and former players of… Read More BULLETIN: Sam Houston girls basketball coach Lamkin dies

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FOOTBALL: Southside Reporter preview links

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED IN THIS POST: Brackenridge, Brooks Academy, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, South San, Southside, Southwest. Southside Reporter   Football Preview   Links to previews for each area team   Brackenridge – http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Brackenridge-QB-has-wealth-of-experience-5710804.php   Brooks Academy – http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/New-QB-takes-reins-at-Brooks-5710806.php   Burbank – http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Burbank-moving-forward-5710810.php… Read More FOOTBALL: Southside Reporter preview links

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FOOTBALL: Holy Bowl in dormant mode after 46th renewal

Central Catholic & Holy Cross each hope to resume series in future AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Holy Cross. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/After-46-years-there-will-be-no-Holy-Bowl-5710816.php There will be a hole in the Holy Bowl series. The Holy Bowl was first played in 1963 and continued every year until its only previous hiatus,… Read More FOOTBALL: Holy Bowl in dormant mode after 46th renewal

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MULTIPLE SPORTS: Refurbished Alamo Stadium showcases modern amenities, history

Historic stadium’s mystique remains the same AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, Sam Houston. Photos taken by Mark Lieberman, courtesy of MDLblog. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://mdlblog.com                                    … Read More MULTIPLE SPORTS: Refurbished Alamo Stadium showcases modern amenities, history

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface   Games of Aug. 24-30   Monday’s results Non-district No matches scheduled Tuesday’s results District 27-5A Alamo Heights (14-5, 1-0) 3, Kerrville Tivy (10-4, 0-1) 1 (25-17, 25-16, 23-25, 25-19) Kennedy (3-7, 1-0) 3, Memorial (2-16 ???, 0-1) 2 (25-22, 25-16, 18-25, 20-25, 15-7) Lockhart (11-8, 1-0) 3, San Marcos (10-8, 0-1)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 30)

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VOLLEYBALL: Guardians’ guided-missile serves lead to win over Providence

Promising Provets can’t hold Game 5 lead AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Providence. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Guardians-pinpoint-serves-take-Providence-out-of-5711694.php   PLEASE FOLLOW TO THIS LINK TO THE NORTHEAST HERALD WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Guardians-pinpoint-serves-take-Providence-out-of-5711694.php   In the first game of Schertz John Paul II’s first match, the Guardians were in a reactive mode. Thereafter, they were… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Guardians’ guided-missile serves lead to win over Providence

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VOLLEYBALL: Area teams hit their stride at SAISD Tourney

South San, Southwest win bracket championships AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, South San, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                    … Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area teams hit their stride at SAISD Tourney

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VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hurricanes get set for 28-5A season with pair of wins

Providence snares fourth at Jaguar Classic AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Lanier, Memorial, Providence, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Weekend-volleyball-action-intense-5711725.php   Sam Houston (8-6) prepared for its District 28-5A season by winning two of its last three matches at the Devine Arabian Round-up. The Hurricanes came… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hurricanes get set for 28-5A season with pair of wins

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FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 1 SCHEDULE (Aug. 28-30) Thursday’s results Non-district Central Catholic (1-0) 30, Lanier (0-1) 0 Harlandale (1-0) 17, Devine (0-1) 7 Non-district (out of area) Corpus Christi Carroll (1-0) 35, Corpus Christi Miller (0-1) 10 Laredo United South (1-0) 20, Laredo Nixon (0-1) 0  Friday’s results Non-district Leakey (1-0) 38, Brooks Academy (0-1) 0 Southside (1-0), 36,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 30)

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VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Jefferson stays unbeaten with win at Jay

Southwest sweeps to two wins; Southside edges Brack AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, South San, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy.                                              … Read More VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Jefferson stays unbeaten with win at Jay

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 23)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Aug. 17-23 Monday’s results Non-district Seguin (4-5) 3, McCollum (2-4) 1 (18-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-19) Providence (5-2) 3, Sam Houston (5-3) 0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-22) Fox Tech (0-6) vs. Kennedy (2-6) (scores unavailable) Southwest (3-6) 3, Highlands (3-5) 0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-20) Austin Crockett (1-1) 3, Memorial (2-7) 0 (scores unavailable) Antonian (8-1) 3, South San (4-3) 0 (25-15,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 23)

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VOLLEYBALL: Knights snare first tournament championship

Holy Cross wins first title in 7-year history; Harlandale takes fourth AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Fox Tech, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Lanier, McCollum, Providence, Sam Houston, South San. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/northeast/article/Holy-Cross-takes-charge-to-win-Harlandale-tourney-5696528.php   Holy Cross’ Harlandale ISD Tournament championship Saturday was a new pinnacle in the seven-year history of the program.… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Knights snare first tournament championship

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VOLLEYBALL: Highlands takes punch from Southside, regroups for win

Mitchan’s five kills in Game 5 help rescue Owls AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Southside. Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                             PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Highlands takes punch from Southside, regroups for win

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VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Jefferson sweeps its way to Edgewood ISD title

Southside rallies on final day of Wagner Tourney AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Memorial, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Volleyball-roundup-5696527.php   Any concerns about Jefferson being decimated by heavy graduation losses have officially gone out the window. The undefeated Mustangs… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Jefferson sweeps its way to Edgewood ISD title

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VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: South San serves up win over Brack

Brooks, Providence & Sam Houston stay unbeaten AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Brooks Academy, Burbank, East Central, Jefferson, Kennedy, Providence, Sam Houston, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy.                                     South San (1-0) served 16 aces, including a whopping six from… Read More VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: South San serves up win over Brack

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VOLLEYBALL OPENING-DAY REPORT: Provets outlast Southside for dramatic win

Holy Cross, McCollum win stunners AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Fox Tech, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Kennedy, McCollum, Providence, Sam Houston, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, volleyball. Southside won the first two games Monday at Providence, but senior setter Sabrina Casares (27 assists, 21 digs) helped the Provets win two in a row, including a 15-13 decision… Read More VOLLEYBALL OPENING-DAY REPORT: Provets outlast Southside for dramatic win

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MULTIPLE SPORTS: SAISD needs nominees for first hall of fame class

Alamo Stadium re-dedication set for Saturday AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, Sam Houston, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, football. Photos taken by Mark Lieberman, courtesy of MDLblog. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://mdlblog.com                       Freshly landscaped… Read More MULTIPLE SPORTS: SAISD needs nominees for first hall of fame class

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