BOYS BASKETBALL: Sam Houston avoids distractions, romps past Poteet

Senior Seals makes welcome contribution for Hurricanes PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Sam-Houston-conquers-formidable-district-foe-in-5179999.php Sam Houston had a couple of reasons to have a letdown Saturday in Poteet. First, the game was one of 11 in the area to be postponed from Friday to Saturday because of icy weather. The unusual… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Sam Houston avoids distractions, romps past Poteet

BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Indians hand Floresville first District 29-4A loss

Southwest defeats 2012 state finalist Steele; Central Catholic downs rival for 17th straight TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, South San, Southwest. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com The host Indians (18-10, 7-2) were tied with… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Indians hand Floresville first District 29-4A loss

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Edison fends off scrappy Jefferson for 28-4A win

Sam Houston bounces back for easy win in 28-3A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston,Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Two of the scrappier teams in District 28-4A collided Friday at Alamo Convocation Center, with Edison (12-16, 6-7) earning a hard-fought win over Jefferson. Jefferson (10-14, 5-8) outscored… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Edison fends off scrappy Jefferson for 28-4A win

GIRLS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Brackenridge comeback nets win over Highlands

Southside blasts Memorial, ties for third in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, Memorial, Providence, Sam Houston, South San, Southside, Southwest. Photos taken by KJ Toso. To view more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Highlands made second-place Brackenridge (22-5, 11-1) work hard for its fourth-consecutive District… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Brackenridge comeback nets win over Highlands

BOYS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Buttons begin district play with 16th-straight win

Lanier gets revenge on Edison with overtime victory TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, Southside. Central Catholic (19-6), No. 7 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Large Private School state poll, crunched Austin St. Michael’s 79-32 Wednesday in Austin to record their 16th-consecutive… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Buttons begin district play with 16th-straight win

BOYS BASKETBALL: Harris shines in Hurricanes’ 28-3A showdown

Sam Houston hits free throws to keep La Vernia at bay Jordon Harris dissected La Vernia’s defense for 42 points, allowing Sam Houston to silence La Vernia’s comeback in a battle of state-ranked Class 3A teams Tuesday at Alamo Convocation Center. The Hurricanes (16-9, 4-0), No. 6 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches rankings,… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Harris shines in Hurricanes’ 28-3A showdown

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 25)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 19-25 Tuesday’s results District 28-5A Steele (13-12, 3-1) 68, Corpus Christi Carroll (13-7 ???, 2-2) 58 East Central (18-7, 4-0) 62, South San (12-13, 2-2) 47 Southwest (6-19 ???, 1-3) 84, Corpus Christi King (6-14 ???, 0-4) 68 District 28-4A Brennan (20-4, 8-0) 71, Jefferson (6-19, 2-6) 30 Brackenridge (12-14, 3-5) 72,… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 25)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 25)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 19-25 Tuesday’s results District 28-5A Southwest (20-7, 4-2), 65, Corpus Christi King (11-13, 0-6) 46 Steele (20-4, 6-0) 66, Corpus Christi Carroll (23-7, 4-2) 31 East Central (10-15, 3-3), 53, South San (10-17, 1-5) 46 District 28-4A Brennan (22-0, 13-0) 71, Burbank (5-18 ???, 2-10) 30 Jefferson (10-14, 5-8) 72, Fox Tech (5-21,… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 25)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Highlands records 20th win of season against Edison

Pearce, Prince lift Owls past determined Golden Bears   PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE   For a young team, it’s always good to have achievement milestones to measure itself by. Highlands obtained one of those last Friday, when it recorded its 20th victory of the season.… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Highlands records 20th win of season against Edison

BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: East Central grabs first place in 28-5A battle with Steele

Memorial pulls away from Kennedy in second half TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, Memorial, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest.   In a game to determine first place in District 28-5A, East Central asserted home rule. As in, Steele wasn’t going to win in the Hornets’ house. The Hornets (17-7,… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: East Central grabs first place in 28-5A battle with Steele

BOYS BASKETBALL: McCollum defeats Harlandale, takes second in 29-4A

Guerrero leads Harlandale with 16 points PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE McCollum has been at its best under pressure during the District 29-4A.season, and that was never more true than last Friday at Harlandale. The Cowboys (16-9, 6-1) won in double overtime against Memorial and in… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: McCollum defeats Harlandale, takes second in 29-4A

BOYS BASKETBALL: Results of last 10 Harlandale-McCollum games

LAST 10 HARLANDALE-McCOLLUM GAMES Harlandale 5 wins, McCollum 5 wins Date                Harlandale         McCollum           Location Jan. 17, 2014        68                       75                    Harlandale Feb. 12, 2013        60                       39                    Harlandale Jan. 18, 2013        62                       32                    McCollum Feb. 14, 2012        60                       62                    McCollum Jan. 20, 2012        44                       48                     Harlandale Dec. 3, 2011          67                       60                    South San Feb. 15, 2011        65                       74                     Harlandale Jan.… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Results of last 10 Harlandale-McCollum games

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Sam Houston crushes Pleasanton for fourth-straight win

Herrera steps up to lead Harlandale past McCollum TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Sam Houston started kind of slow, but overwhelmed their hosts over the next three quarters at Pleasanton for a 67-26 victory. It was the fourth-consecutive District 28-3A win for… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Sam Houston crushes Pleasanton for fourth-straight win

GIRLS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Southwest holds second place in 28-5A with win over East Central

Southside cools off Cowboys, forges fourth-place tie in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, Sam Houston, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Southwest (20-7, 3-1) cleared a bit of the second-place logjam in District 28-5A Tuesday with a 60-52 victory over East Central (9-14, 2-2) at the… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Southwest holds second place in 28-5A with win over East Central

BOYS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Central Catholic makes a meal of FEAST for 14th-straight win

Burbank snaps three-game losing streak, beats Jefferson TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, Southside. Central Catholic (17-6), No. 6 in the Texas Association of Basketball Coahes Large Private School state poll, drubbed FEAST 73-37 Tuesday at the Buttons’ gym for its 14th-consecutive victory. FEAST… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Central Catholic makes a meal of FEAST for 14th-straight win

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback

  Lanier survives another test in 28-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest, Southside. Southside (11-12, 3-4) trailed 31-27 entering the fourth quarter Friday at Harlandale, but the Cardlnals rallied behind their defense to pull out a 38-37 victory. The Cardinals outscored Harlandale (15-10, 4-3) 11-6 in the… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fox Tech’s win over YWLA anything but academic

Buffaloes edge Cardinals on basket with 15 seconds left PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Fox-Tech-wins-over-YWLA-5139466.php Young Women’s Leadership Academy was tantalizingly close to its first District 28-4A victory this season Saturday morning at the Alamo Convocation Center. The Cardinals’ Azel Garza, who had made five three-point shots, launched a shot… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fox Tech’s win over YWLA anything but academic

BOYS BASKETBALL: Lopez’s buzzer-beating shot leads South San past Southwest

Perez leads Dragons’ fourth-quarter comeback PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Lopez-s-buzzer-beating-shot-leads-South-San-past-5139395.php Time was winding down and scoring opportunities were diminishing for South San Friday at the Durbon Center when junior point guard Olando Lopez realized he needed to take action. Visiting Southwest had scored eight of the previous nine… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Lopez’s buzzer-beating shot leads South San past Southwest

BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Central Catholic races to 13th-consecutive win at St. Gerard

East Central smashes Carroll in 28-5A opener; Jefferson & McCollum win in OT TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston. Central Catholic (16-6) ran its winning streak to 13 games Saturday night with a convincing non-district win at St. Gerard. Central… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Central Catholic races to 13th-consecutive win at St. Gerard

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 12-18 Monday’s results District 28-4A Brennan (20-0, 11-0) 72, Lanier (10-14 ???, 7-4) 27 District 28-3 Sam Houston (4-16 ???, 3-1) 33, Somerset (10-10 ???, 1-2 ???) 24 Tuesday’s results District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (22-6, 3-1) 57, Corpus Christi King (3-8 ???, 0-4) 46 Southwest (19-7,… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 12-18 Monday’s games District 28-4A Brennan (18-4, 6-0) 48, Edison (16-10, 5-1) 44 District 28-3A Sam Houston (14-9, 2-0) 78, Somerset (3-13 ???, 1-1) 46 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A East Central (16-7, 2-0) 78, Southwest (5-18 ???, 0-2) 56 Steele (12-11, 2-0) 64, South San (11-12, 1-1) 40… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback

  Southwest guard Alexandra Busby (3) scored 21 points against South San. Lanier survives another test in 28-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest, Southside. Southside (11-12, 3-4) trailed 31-27 entering the fourth quarter Friday at Harlandale, but the Cardlnals rallied behind their defense to pull out a… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback