VOLLEYBALL: Gonzalez leads Holy Cross to non-district win at St. Anthony

Sophomore outside hitter Victoria Gonzalez hammered 19 kills to lead Holy Cross (22-8) to a 25-10, 25-22, 20-25, 25-11 non-district home victory Thursday over St. Anthony (15-11). Senior Julia Ibarra also had an outstanding match for the Knights, supplying 24 assists and 19 digs. Mallory Ozuna served five aces. Sophomore middle blocker Anna Zuniga added… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Gonzalez leads Holy Cross to non-district win at St. Anthony

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FOOTBALL: Tremendous second-half comeback provides Burbank with historic win

Bulldogs beat Highlands for first time in 35 years with 43-point rally Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com It wasn’t just what Burbank accomplished Thursday at the SAISD Sports Complex that gave the game a historic bent. It also was the magnitude of the Bulldogs’ comeback.… Read More FOOTBALL: Tremendous second-half comeback provides Burbank with historic win

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FOOTBALL: Week 4 results (through Sept. 28)

Games of Sept. 26-28 Thursday’s games FOOTBALL District 28-4A Burbank (2-3, 1-0) 43, Highlands (2-3, 0-1) 21 Friday’s games FOOTBALL District 28-4A Brackenridge (3-2, 1-0) 55, Jefferson (0-5, 0-1) 11 District 29-4A Harlandale (4-0, 1-0) 33, Medina Valley (2-2, 0-1) 14 Uvalde (2-2, 1-0) 25, Kennedy (3-1, 0-1) 6 Floresville (3-1, 1-0) 42, McCollum (2-2,… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 4 results (through Sept. 28)

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MID-WEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Provets push through for four-game victory in Laredo

Harlandale set for first-place showdown with Medina Valley TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Providence, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Providence evened its TAPPS District 2-5A record by pulling out a nail-biter over Laredo St. Augustine 25-22, 25-18, 23-25, 25-23 Wednesday in Laredo. The Provets (9-14, 2-2) notched their second-consecutive district win,… Read More MID-WEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Provets push through for four-game victory in Laredo

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FOOTBALL: 2013 Master schedule updated (weeks 9-10)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 9 SCHEDULE (Oct. 31-Nov. 2) Friday’s games FOOTBALL District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (3-5, 2-1) vs. Steele (7-1, 3-0) at Robert Lehnhoff Stadium, Schertz, 7:30 p.m. East Central (3-5, 1-2) at South San (2-6, 0-3), 7:30 p.m. Southwest (4-4, 2-1) vs. Corpus Christi King (3-5, 1-2) at… Read More FOOTBALL: 2013 Master schedule updated (weeks 9-10)

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VOLLEYBALL: Brackenridge finally breaks away from Burbank in Game 4 for third-straight win (complete)

Flores’ serving, team’s blocking help Eagles compensate for Osife’s absence   Very few volleyball matches unfold without a decent-sized run developing at some point. Usually, there are at least a handful of flurries like that. Just as it when it seemed Tuesday’s Brackenridge-Burbank would be the exception to the rule of thumb, the visitors launched… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Brackenridge finally breaks away from Burbank in Game 4 for third-straight win (complete)

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TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale set for first-place showdown with Medina Valley

East Central, Southside notch statement victories TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Southside, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. The logjam at the top of the District 29-4A standings broke up a little bit Tuesday night, and the fallout is that one team will have smooth sailing ahead after Friday evening.… Read More TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale set for first-place showdown with Medina Valley

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VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (Sept. 23-28)

Matches of Sept. 23-28 Tuesday’s results VOLLEYBALL District 28-4A Brennan (25-3, 7-0) 3, Edison (8-21, 4-3) 0 (25-8, 25-17, 25-11) Brackenridge (9-21, 5-2) 3, Burbank (6-18, 1-6) 1 (25-16, 18-25, 25-23, 25-13) Highlands (13-18, 6-1) 3, Lanier (6-17, 3-5) 0 (25-15, 25-15, 25-16) Jefferson (17-8, 5-2) 3, Young Women’s Leadership Academy (2-24, 0-7) 0 (25-7, 25-11, 25-12)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (Sept. 23-28)

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WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale sweeps Indians for seventh-straight win (Sept. 20-21)

Edison, Kennedy pull out tough district wins TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO A VERSION OF THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Volleyball-roundup-for-Sept-25-edition-4837256.php   Harlandale (17-7, 3-0) increased its winning streak to seven matches with a 25-11, 25-17, 28-26 home victory over… Read More WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale sweeps Indians for seventh-straight win (Sept. 20-21)

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FOOTBALL: Defense, special teams keep Kennedy undefeated

Rockets block punt, produce four turnovers in 25-7 win over Pearsall FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Kennedy-Rockets-blast-past-Pearsall-4837257.php Kennedy hasn’t been relying on scoring points only in the conventional manner. As the Rockets demonstrated once again Friday night, any of their units can generate scoring. In a 25-7 victory over… Read More FOOTBALL: Defense, special teams keep Kennedy undefeated

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FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Buttons shock Highlands with two second-half touchdowns (Sept. 20, 2013)

Brackenridge overcomes scoreless first half to win in overtime Highlands (2-2) romped to an 18-point lead by the early stages of the second quarter, but the rain seemed to slow down the Owls. For the second-consecutive year, Central Catholic’s defense shut them out after halftime. That was the jump start the Buttons (2-2) needed to… Read More FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Buttons shock Highlands with two second-half touchdowns (Sept. 20, 2013)

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FOOTBALL: Week 4 schedule (Sept. 26-28)

Games of Sept. 26-28 Thursday’s games FOOTBALL District 28-4A Highlands (2-2, 0-0) vs. Burbank (1-3, 0-0) at SAISD Sports Complex, 7 p.m. Friday’s games FOOTBALL District 28-4A Brackenridge (2-2, 0-0) vs. Jefferson (0-4, 0-0) at SAISD Sports Complex, 7:30 p.m. District 29-4A Harlandale (3-0, 0-0) at Medina Valley (2-1, 0-0), 7 p.m. Kennedy (3-0, 0-0)… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 4 schedule (Sept. 26-28)

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MID-WEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Highlands racks up fourth-straight 28-4A victory

Holy Cross, Providence record district wins TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Providence, Sam Houston, Southside, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Highlands (12-17, 5-1) took care of business Tuesday at Young Women’s Leadership Academy (2-22, 0-5) and will head into a break in District 28-4A competition… Read More MID-WEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Highlands racks up fourth-straight 28-4A victory

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FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: South San defense keeps Burbank in check for first 2013 win (Sept. 19, 2013)

Lee passing attack bombs winless Jefferson early South San’s defense limited Burbank to 48 total yards and no offensive touchdowns in a 20-7 win over the Bulldogs Thursday at the SAISD Sports Complex. Christian Morales scored two touchdowns and rushed for 100 yards to lead the Bobcats (1-3). Burbank (1-3) scored its only touchdown on… Read More FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: South San defense keeps Burbank in check for first 2013 win (Sept. 19, 2013)

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FOOTBALL: Week 3 results (complete)

Thursday’s results Non-district Lee (3-1) 42, Jefferson (0-4) 16 South San (1-3) 20, Burbank (1-3) 7 Friday’s results Non-district Kennedy (3-0) 25, Pearsall (0-4) 7 Edison (2-2) 40, Sam Houston (1-3) 12 Brackenridge (2-2) 20, Del Rio (1-3) 14 (OT) Brennan (4-0) 48, Southwest (2-2) 0. Central Catholic (2-2) 28, Highlands (2-2) 25 Judson (3-1)… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 3 results (complete)

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TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Highlands racks up fourth-straight 28-4A victory (complete)

Harlandale defeats Kennedy for fifth win in a row TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, Southside, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Highlands (12-17, 5-1) took care of business Tuesday at Young Women’s Leadership Academy (2-22, 0-5) and will head into a break in… Read More TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Highlands racks up fourth-straight 28-4A victory (complete)

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WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: With Garcia as inspiration, McCollum successfully embarks on 29-4A schedule

Harlandale also opens 29-4A with victory, beating Uvalde in three games HERE’S A LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Volleyball-roundup-4819234.php Teams included: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum. South San, Southside. By Mike Considine Resiliency is a quality that isn’t often discussed, but can be crucial… Read More WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: With Garcia as inspiration, McCollum successfully embarks on 29-4A schedule

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FOOTBALL: Week 3 schedule (Sept. 19-21)

WEEK 3 SCHEDULE (Sept. 19-21) Thursday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Jefferson (0-3) vs. Lee (2-1) at Heroes Stadium, 7 p.m. South San (0-3) vs. Burbank (1-2) at SAISD Sports Complex, 7 p.m. Friday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Brennan (3-0) at Southwest (2-1), 7:30 p.m. Del Rio (1-2) vs. Brackenridge (1-2) at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 7:30 p.m.… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 3 schedule (Sept. 19-21)

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FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Devine kicks Sam Houston when its momentum is up, grabs 35-21 win (Sept. 14)

Victoria East pulls out nailbiter against Brackenridge HERE’S A LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Devine-turns-onside-kicks-into-winning-strategy-4819107.php Onside kick recoveries can be momentum builders, especially when they are quickly converted into touchdowns. Devine (2-1) showed a remarkable propensity for onside kicks. The Warhorses never kicked deep in their non-district game against Sam Houston… Read More FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Devine kicks Sam Houston when its momentum is up, grabs 35-21 win (Sept. 14)

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FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Ramon throws for five touchdowns to keep Indians undefeated

Central Catholic, Highlands and Memorial among seven area winners Teams included: Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Jefferson, McCollum, Memorial, Southside, Southwest. In future years, Harlandale fans may refer to this as the Brandon Ramon era. The Indians’ senior quarterback completed five touchdown passes in leading Harlandale to a 48-6 win over Burbank Friday at Harlandale… Read More FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Ramon throws for five touchdowns to keep Indians undefeated

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FOOTBALL: Week 2 results (complete)

Thursday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Brennan (3-0) 49, East Central (2-1) 21 Friday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Harlandale (3-0) 48, Burbank (1-2)  6 Edison (1-2) 29, Pearsall (0-3) 0 Navarro (3-0) 40, Holy Cross (1-2) 20 Kennedy (2-0) 43, Jefferson (0-3) 13 Highlands (2-1) 21, McCollum (2-1) 7 Memorial (2-1) 27, Lytle (2-0) 14 Pleasanton (3-0) 42,… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 2 results (complete)

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FOOTBALL: Brennan takes control early for convincing win over East Central

East Central gave up a touchdown on the first play Thursday at Farris Stadium, and that was all the momentum Brennan needed. The Bears (3-0), No. 3 in the TexasHSFootball.com statewide Class 4A rankings, established the early lead and held it throughout a 49-21 non-district win over the Hornets, No. 29 in the website’s Class… Read More FOOTBALL: Brennan takes control early for convincing win over East Central

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MID-WEEK VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Providence stifles St. Anthony in district opener

McCollum, Highlands record big wins in Tuesday’s action Teams included: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, Memorial, Providence, Sam Houston, South San, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Providence (8-12, 1-0) launched its TAPPS 2-5A season with an impressive three-game victory over St. Anthony. The Provets prevailed 25-18, 25-17, 25-17 at St. Anthony Wednesday… Read More MID-WEEK VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Providence stifles St. Anthony in district opener

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