VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Having learned lessons in 2013, East Central and Highlands seek district titles

McCollum bears look of 28-5A contender AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Southwest, South San, Southside, volleyball. Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                              … Read More VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Having learned lessons in 2013, East Central and Highlands seek district titles

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BASEBALL: Area player to help OLLU get program off ground

Highlands’ Martinez chosen from tryout to help build foundation AREA TEAMS INCLUDED IN THIS POST: Highlands. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Coach-expects-OLLU-baseball-wins-5667858.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE NORTHWEST EDITION WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/OLLU-baseball-coach-believes-in-team-s-talent-5681952.php Start-up companies aren’t expected to turn a profit in their first year. The same principle generally applies to new… Read More BASEBALL: Area player to help OLLU get program off ground

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 16)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Aug. 10-16 Monday’s results Non-district Uvalde (1-0) 3, Edison (0-1) 1 (25-19, 18-25, 25-11, 25-23) Marshall (1-0) 3, Brackenridge (0-1) 0 (20-25, 25-18, 25-15) Sam Houston (1-0) 3, Kennedy (0-1) 0 (25-21, 25-15, 26-24) McCollum (1-0) 3, Southwest (0-1) 1 (28-26, 25-15, 13-25, 25-22) Providence (1-0) 3, Southside (0-1) 2 (20-25, 25-17, 21-25, 25-18, 15-13)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 16)

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MULTIPLE SPORTS: Lock, new coaches tackle challenges at Southside

Ex-Gonzales football coach puts his stamp on Cardinals programs AREA TEAM INCLUDED IN THIS POST: Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-ISD-welcomes-new-coaches-5667881.php New Southside football coach Ricky Lock likes the challenge of rebuilding programs. His influence, though, may also extend to other Cardinals teams in need of a boost. Lock, who… Read More MULTIPLE SPORTS: Lock, new coaches tackle challenges at Southside

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BASEBALL: New Brack coach followed dream, waited turn

Eagles assistant Adams promoted to replace Garza PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Opportunity-arrives-for-new-Brack-baseball-coach-5652424.php Bryan Adams’ 10-year quest for a head coaching job was rewarded recently with his promotion to the top of the ladder at Brackenridge. A decade ago, Adams made the career leap from sportswriter and copy editor to teaching… Read More BASEBALL: New Brack coach followed dream, waited turn

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FOOTBALL: Week-by-week master schedule (Aug. 28-Nov. 8)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface INFORMATION: This is a 2014 master schedule for all of our area teams and their district rivals. Opponents, dates, times, locations on this unofficial schedule are subject to change. Games classified as non-district (out of area) involve district rivals of our area teams.   WEEK 1 SCHEDULE (Aug. 28-30) Thursday’s games… Read More FOOTBALL: Week-by-week master schedule (Aug. 28-Nov. 8)

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FOOTBALL: Complete schedules (area teams & district rivals)

2014 GAME-BY-GAME FOOTBALL SCHEDULES NOTE: Dates, times and locations are unofficial and can be subject to change Area teams are in boldface within schedules and their schedules are under green headings * – district game   DISTRICT 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll Date – Opponent – Time Thur, Aug. 28 – b-at Corpus Christi Miller – 7… Read More FOOTBALL: Complete schedules (area teams & district rivals)

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FOOTBALL: All-pro tight end Hill feels San Antonio calling him home

Former Highlands, A&I standout kept nose to grindstone in career PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Former-Highlands-star-feels-the-lure-of-Texas-5636588.php#photo-6625663 As his youngest son is set to begin his final year of college football, Highlands alum David Hill is feeling the tug of his hometown. “I’m starting to think I want to retire in Texas,”… Read More FOOTBALL: All-pro tight end Hill feels San Antonio calling him home

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VOLLEYBALL: Happy coincidence lands Neira, Sandoval in Kansas

Harlandale teammates hope to discover second home in Sunflower State PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Serendipity-has-Harlandale-volleyball-stars-5652415.php Sometimes in life, things work out almost as we’d script them, as if by divine intervention. That’s essentially the tale of how Harlandale volleyball standouts Katie Neira and Sierra Sandoval will end up playing at… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Happy coincidence lands Neira, Sandoval in Kansas

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FOOTBALL: Coaches expect little turbulence in transition to 40-second clock

Running clock may not matter under rule change PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/alamo-heights/article/Longer-play-clock-should-help-speed-up-high-5621288.php   A minor tweak to the way high school football games are governed is generally being welcomed with open arms by area coaches. There is a chance, however, that it might cause some unintended consequences in little… Read More FOOTBALL: Coaches expect little turbulence in transition to 40-second clock

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FOOTBALL: Week 1 schedule (Aug. 28-30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface INFORMATION: This is a 2014 master schedule for all of our area teams and their district rivals. Opponents, dates, times, locations on this unofficial schedule are subject to change. Games classified as non-district (out of area) involve district rivals of our area teams. WEEK 1 SCHEDULE (Aug. 28-30) Thursday’s games Non-district… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 1 schedule (Aug. 28-30)

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FOOTBALL: Inco brings collegiate coaching experience to Kennedy

Former Rockets defensive coordinator to lead program PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Familiar-face-takes-over-Kennedy-s-football-team-5605212.php The UIL was kind enough to realign Kennedy’s district to a configuration that looks familiar to new Kennedy coach Mike Inco. Back in the mid-1990s, when Inco was the Rockets’ defensive coordinator, their district opponents were many of… Read More FOOTBALL: Inco brings collegiate coaching experience to Kennedy

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FOOTBALL: Central Catholic shines, Edison surprises at 7-on-7 tourney

McCollum wins Frontier Bowl preview Photo courtesy of Rene DeLeon.      PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Players-say-7-on-7-tournaments-help-hone-skills-5591225.php   To the uninitiated, a 7-on-7 football tournament such as the one JDLA Sports hosted over the last few weeks at Highlands High School, might seem akin to playing softball to prepare for… Read More FOOTBALL: Central Catholic shines, Edison surprises at 7-on-7 tourney

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BOYS BASKETBALL: Martinez hopes to maintain Lanier traditions as Bernal’s successor

Voks still will sport postseason yellow hair under alum     PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lanier-names-new-coach-5591273.php   Fear not Voks fans, postseason Lanier High School boys basketball teams will continue to dye their follicles blond, just as they’ve done since 2000. That highly visible Voks… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Martinez hopes to maintain Lanier traditions as Bernal’s successor

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ALL SPORTS: UIL realignment district assignments for 2014-16

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface DISTRICT 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll Corpus Christi King Corpus Christi Ray East Central South San Southwest DISTRICT 27-5A Alamo Heights Boerne Champion Floresville Kerrville Tivy Kennedy Lockhart Memorial San Marcos Seguin DISTRICT 28-5A Brackenridge Burbank Edison Fox Tech (26-3A for volleyball) Harlandale Highlands Jefferson Lanier McCollum Sam Houston DISTRICT 29-5A… Read More ALL SPORTS: UIL realignment district assignments for 2014-16

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FOOTBALL: Complete area schedules (area teams only)

2014 GAME-BY-GAME FOOTBALL SCHEDULES NOTE: Dates, times and locations are unofficial and can be subject to change Area teams are in boldface within schedules and their schedules are under blue headings * – district game   DISTRICT 28-6A East Central Date – Opponent – Time Fri., Aug. 29 – San Marcos – 7:30 p.m. Fri.,… Read More FOOTBALL: Complete area schedules (area teams only)

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SOFTBALL: OLLU draws from East Central and Southwest to continue its success

District 28-5A rivals become Saints teammates PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LIK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/OLLU-adds-three-top-competitors-to-softball-team-5573864.php   East Central and Southwest have raised the competitive levels of their programs over the last four years. Three players who’ve helped construct those foundations of success have cast their lot with an Our Lady of the Lake University… Read More SOFTBALL: OLLU draws from East Central and Southwest to continue its success

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FOOTBALL: Green finds post-deployment home at Central Catholic

New Central Catholic coach was a career Army man PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Coach-Green-returns-to-Central-Catholic-5556792.php   Although some struggle with their transition from the military into the working world, new Central Catholic football coach L.D. Green Sr. has hit the ground running. Just seven years after submitting his resignation to the… Read More FOOTBALL: Green finds post-deployment home at Central Catholic

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SOFTBALL: Team 22 takes Southwest to new vistas

New approach to season hits jackpot for Dragons Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com HERE’S THE UIL LINK FOR STATE PHOTOS: http://1stphototexas.photoreflect.com/ PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: Until a Southwest team advances one game further into the postseason, Team 22 will be… Read More SOFTBALL: Team 22 takes Southwest to new vistas

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BASEBALL: Sub-5A strikes blow for little guys with win over 5A

Small-school team wins 31st Valley-Hi Optimists game PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: It only took Jongregory Gonzales one at-bat at the 31st Valley-Hi Optimist Club high school baseball all-star game to demonstrate why he was a key member of Brackenridge’s team the last three years. Gonzales walked with one out in… Read More BASEBALL: Sub-5A strikes blow for little guys with win over 5A

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SOFTBALL: The Woodlands ends Southwest’s run in state semifinals

Highlanders ride 5-run first to run-rule win Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com PLEASE FOLLOW THIS A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: The Woodlands scored five runs in the first inning and kept rolling on the way to a 12-2 victory in Southwest’s first state… Read More SOFTBALL: The Woodlands ends Southwest’s run in state semifinals

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