SOFTBALL: This week’s results (updated March 22)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 16-22 Monday’s games Non-district Holy Cross (15-7) 7, Antonian (15-6) 3 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (5-2 ???, 1-1) 5, Corpus Christi King (0-2 ???, 0-2) 0 Southwest (15-7, 1-1), 8, East Central (16-4, 1-1) 7 (9 innings) Steele (14-6, 2-0) 7, South San (9-7-1, 1-1) 1 District 28-4A Brennan… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (updated March 22)

BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Brackenridge swings bats for win over rival Burbank

Highlands bounces back from Edison loss to down Jefferson in 28-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier. Tristen Cortinas and Matthew de los Santos each produced three hits to lead Brackenridge (5-6, 1-0) to a 6-2 win over Burbank (2-10-1, 0-2) in a District 28-4A game Wednesday at SAISD Field No. 1. Cortinas drove… Read More BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Brackenridge swings bats for win over rival Burbank

SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Edison hits stride in District 28-4A

East Central edges Corpus Christi Carroll in 28-5A opener TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston. Edison struggled uncharacteristically during its non-district schedule, but a comeback victory last week has propelled the Golden Bears to an undefeated record in District 28-4A. The Golden Bears (5-10, 4-0) recorded an impressive… Read More SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Edison hits stride in District 28-4A

BASEBALL: Memorial has look of district contender

Minutemen, DeAnda shut down Southside in 29-4A opener PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER STORY: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Memorial-shows-playoff-potential-in-win-over-5304882.php In baseball, Memorial used to be one of those “take care of business” teams. By way of explanation, district playoff contenders tend to talk about beating the teams they should beat and trying to steal a win… Read More BASEBALL: Memorial has look of district contender

BASEBALL: This week’s results (thru March 15)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 9-15 Monday’s games District 28-4A Jefferson (2-10, 1-1) 3, Lanier (4-7, 1-1) 2 Edison (0-9, 0-1) vs. Highlands (5-6, 1-0) at SAISD Field No. 1, 2:30 p.m. (postponed to Tuesday, March 11) Brackenridge (4-6, 0-0) vs. Brennan (6-5-1, 1-0) at Northside Field No. 2, 5:30 p.m. (postponed to… Read More BASEBALL: This week’s results (thru March 15)

SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 15)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 9-15 Monday’s games District 28-4A Brennan (13-3, 4-0) 15, Burbank (2-10-1 ???, 0-3) 1 (3 innings) Edison (4-10, 3-0) 1, Brackenridge (9-5-1, 1-2) 0 Highlands (5-6-1, 3-1) 10, Lanier (4-9, 0-4) 0 (5 innings) Non-district Incarnate Word (4-5) at Southwest (9-4), 2 p.m. (score unavailable, possible postponement) South San (8-6-1) at… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 15)

BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hornets knock Johnson from ranks of unbeaten

High-scoring Highlands thumps Burbank; Central Catholic batters Brack PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER STORY: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Baseball-roundup-5304883.php  TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier. East Central (9-2-2) dealt Johnson (13-1), No. 3 in the Express-News area rankings, its first loss of the season last Friday in the… Read More BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hornets knock Johnson from ranks of unbeaten

BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Brackenridge edges Southside in rematch

Highlands lights up SACS for 23 runs TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Southside. The schedule pitted Brackenridge and Southside against each other in two consecutive games recently. The first meeting went to Southside, but the Eagles (4-5) took their revenge Tuesday at the Cardinals’ field. Brackenridge grabbed a 4-2 lead in the first… Read More BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Brackenridge edges Southside in rematch

SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: McCollum bumps Jaguars out of first in 29-4A

Hornets’ Strunk quiets Edison’s bats; Owls keep offense soaring in win over Jefferson TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, Memoriai, Southside. McCollum (8-3, 3-0) emerged undefeated from a battle featuring two of the three teams tied for first place in District 29-4A Friday in Floresville. The Cowboys remained in a first-place tie… Read More SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: McCollum bumps Jaguars out of first in 29-4A

SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Senior-dominated Mustangs blast Lanier

Edison tops Highlands in slugfest; Providence edges St. Anthony with impressive comeback TEAMS INCLUDED: Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Providence, Southside. Jefferson (5-5, 1-1) announced its presence as a veteran team with playoff aspirations Tuesday with a 19-4 drubbing of Lanier (4-6, 0-2) in District 28-4A game at Mary Ann Villarreal… Read More SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Senior-dominated Mustangs blast Lanier

BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Spring Break area schedule (March 9-15)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 9-15 Monday’s games BASEBALL District 28-4A Jefferson vs. Lanier at SAISD Field No. 1, noon Edison vs. Highlands at SAISD Field No. 1, 2:30 p.m. Brackenridge vs. Brennan at Northside Field No. 2, 5:30 p.m. Non-district Judson vs. Burbank at SAISD Field No. 2, 1 p.m. Southwest… Read More BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Spring Break area schedule (March 9-15)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Sam Houston’s Cinderella run ends in Class 3A semis

Hurricanes within six late in third, but Madison dominates final quarter Sam Houston’s young team stormed out of the locker room at halftime and made a game of it, but top-ranked Dallas Madison had more gas left in the tank thereafter and advanced to the Class 3A finals Thursday afternnoon at the Frank Erwin Center… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Sam Houston’s Cinderella run ends in Class 3A semis

BASEBALL: This week’s results (thru March 8)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 2-8 Tuesday’s games Non-district Brackenridge (4-5) 9, Southside (3-7) 7 Harlandale (4-6) 11, Edison (0-8) 0 (5 innings) McCollum (9-2) 10, Lanier (3-6) 0 (5 innings) East Central (6-2-2) 12, Jefferson (1-9) 1 Highlands (5-6) 23, San Antonio Christian (0-4-2 ???) 2 (4 innings) Johnson (10-0) 10, Central Catholic (7-5) 1 (5 innings) Wednesday’s games Non-district South San (8-5) 5, Judson (4-7-1) 4… Read More BASEBALL: This week’s results (thru March 8)

SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 8)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 2-8 Tuesday’s games District 28-4A Brennan (11-3, 1-1) 12, Brackenridge (8-4-1, 0-1) 5 Edison (3-9, 2-0) 17, Highlands (3-6-1, 1-1) 15 Jefferson (5-5, 1-1) 19, Lanier (4-6, 0-2) 4 (5 innings) District 29-4A McCollum (6-3, 2-0) 12, Harlandale (6-8-1, 0-2) 1 (6 innings) Kennedy (3-6, 1-1) 10, Memorial (1-8, 0-2) 6  Medina Valley (17-2, 2-0)… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 8)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Area state tournament schedule/results (updated March 6)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 2-8 Thursday’s games CLASS 3A State semifinals Dallas Madison (29-3) 77, Sam Houston (27-10) 62 Kennedale (38-0) vs. Houston Yates (23-8) at Frank Erwin Center, Austin, 3 p.m. Saturday’s game CLASS 3A State championship Dallas Madison (29-3) vs. Kennedale (38-0)-Houston Yates (23-8) winner at Frank Erwin Center, Austin, 10 a.m.

BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: McCollum gets sneak preview of 29-4A at Southwest Tourney

South San finishes one win short of NEISD Tourney finals Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER STORY: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/McCollum-wins-three-of-four-games-at-Southwest-5285713.php McCollum split four games at the… Read More BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: McCollum gets sneak preview of 29-4A at Southwest Tourney

SOFTBALL: Uvalde’s clutch hits overwhelm Harlandale

Lobos break open 29-4A opener with 10-run seventh PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER STORY: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Uvalde-defeats-Harlandale-5285728.php Sometimes the frequency of hits isn’t as important as when they materialize. Uvalde’s base hits all seemed to arrive when the Lobos (7-7, 1-0) needed them Friday at the Frank Tejeda Complex. In the District 29-4A opener… Read More SOFTBALL: Uvalde’s clutch hits overwhelm Harlandale

BOYS BASKETBALL: Sam Houston may be 3A state Cinderella, but has prepared for challenge

Hurricanes reach state for first time since 2005 with regional-final win over West Oso PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER STORY: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Sam-Houston-ready-for-the-big-time-5285688.php Sam Houston may look like the Cinderella of the Class 3A state finalists – given the Hurricanes’ relative youth and inexperience – but the proverbial glass slipper doesn’t fit quite as… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Sam Houston may be 3A state Cinderella, but has prepared for challenge

BOYS BASKETBALL: Sam Houston returns to state for first time since 2005

Hurricanes overpower former nemesis West Oso for Region IV title Sam Houston dominated Corpus Christi West Oso from the outset Saturday afternoon to advance to the state tournament for the first time since 2005 and sixth time in the program’s storied history. The Hurricanes (27-9), No. 6 in the final Texas Association of Basketball Coaches… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Sam Houston returns to state for first time since 2005