Buttons utilize defense, depth to beat St. Michael’s PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: Link unavailable Central Catholic’s players are well-aware of the winning streak, that now is at 19 games. The idea is to keep it as motivation, rather than let it become an albatross. So… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Central Catholic’s runs carry it to 19th-consecutive win
Unbeaten East Central claims second 28-5A win over Carroll this season TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest. Central Catholic survived its most difficult challenge since its winning streak began Nov. 26. Despite the test, the Buttons (21-6, 3-0) extended… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Buttons hold off St. Anthony for 18th-straight win
Boys basketball playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through Feb. 1 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Central Catholic (22-6, 4-0), East Central (21-7, 7-0), Edison (20-11, 9-2), Harlandale (20-10, 9-2), McCollum (19-10, 9-2), Sam Houston (19-9, 7-0). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Highlands (13-14 ???, 7-4), Holy Cross… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Feb. 1)
Through Jan. 27 BOYS TOP 15: 1. Central Catholic 2. East Central 3. Edison 4. Lanier 5. Sam Houston 6. Harlandale 7. McCollum 8. Highlands 9. South San 10. Southwest 11. Burbank 12. Brackenridge 13. Memorial 14. Jefferson 15. Kennedy GIRLS TOP 15: 1. Brackenridge 2. Southwest 3. Highlands 4. Harlandale 5. Lanier 6.… Read More BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL: Area rankings (thru Jan. 27)
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 26-Feb. 1 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A South San (13-14, 3-3) 63, Southwest (8-20, 2-4) 56 District 28-4A Highlands (13-13 ???, 7-3) 70, Jefferson (6-21, 2-8) 59 Brennan (24-4, 10-0) 57, Lanier (20-8, 6-4) 47 Brackenridge (14-15, 4-6) 67, Burbank (12-16, 3-7) 60 (OT) District 29-4A Harlandale (19-10, 8-2) 72,… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Feb. 1)
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
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
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
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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
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)
Through Jan. 19 BOYS TOP 15: 1. Central Catholic 2. East Central 3. Edison 4. Lanier 5. Sam Houston 6. McCollum 7. Harlandale 8. South San 9. Highlands 10. Southwest 11. Brackenridge 12. Burbank 13. Memorial 14. Jefferson 15. Kennedy GIRLS TOP 15: 1. Brackenridge 2. Southwest 3. Harlandale 4. Highlands 5. Lanier… Read More BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL: Area rankings (thru Jan. 19)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Through Jan. 12 BOYS TOP 15: 1. Central Catholic 2. East Central 3. Edison 4. Lanier 5. Sam Houston 6. Harlandale 7. McCollum 8. South San 9. Highlands 10. Brackenridge 11. Southwest 12. Burbank 13. Memorial 14. Kennedy 15. Jefferson GIRLS TOP 15: 1. Southwest 2. Brackenridge 3. Harlandale 4. Highlands 5.… Read More BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL: Area rankings (through Jan. 12)
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)
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Jefferson, McCollum notch overtime victories TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Sam Houston, Southside. In recent years, Corpus Christi Carroll has been a thorn in East Central’s side at times. The teams could almost always be counted on to go wire to wire before a winner was determined.… Read More FRIDAY BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: East Central smashes defending champ Carroll in 28-5A
Lanier took early lead, but Owls rode big second half to win Photos taken by KJ Toso. To view more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Highlands recorded its biggest victory since a season-opening win over East Central Wednesday at the Alamo Convocation Center. The Owls (9-11, 3-1) settled into third place in… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEDNESDAY REPORT: Highlands surprises Lanier in 28-4A
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McCollum wins third in row; Southwest ends losing streak TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Central Catholic, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, South San, Southside, Southwest. Central Catholic (15-6) recorded the most impressive win of its current 12-game winning streak Monday, defeating Wagner 66-54 at the Buttons’ gym. The Thunderbirds (15-5) were No. 3 in… Read More MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Central Catholic beats No. 3 Wagner for 12th-straight victory
Through Jan. 5 BOYS TOP 15: 1. Central Catholic 2. East Central 3. Edison 4. Lanier 5. Sam Houston 6. Harlandale 7. Brackenridge 8. Burbank 9. South San 10. McCollum 11. Highlands 12. Southwest 13. Memorial 14. Southside 15. Kennedy GIRLS TOP 15: 1. Southwest 2. Brackenridge 3. Harlandale 4. Highlands 5. South San… Read More BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL: Area rankings (thru Jan. 5)
East Central upsets Wagner in OT; McCollum stays hot in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial. At home, on the road or on a neutral court, it makes no difference to Central Catholic (14-6). The Buttons have won in each of those environments during their… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Central Catholic picks up 11th-straight win in New Braunfels
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