BOYS BASKETBALL: While Richards weighs decision, Eagles off to flying start

Southside nets first victory under Vela   http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Brack-claims-consolation-win-4992006.php     Now that the Brackenridge portion of his football career is over, the Eagles await Ramon Richards’ decision on whether he’ll play basketball this year. Meanwhile, the senior standout’s prospective teammates have served notice that they’ll be fine, with or without Richards. Brackenridge (2-2) hadn’t played… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: While Richards weighs decision, Eagles off to flying start

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (updated Nov. 23)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 18-23 Monday’s results Non-district Brackenridge (2-2) vs. Memorial (1-3) at Edgewood Gym, 6 p.m. (score unavailable) Madison (1-1 ???) 64, Sam Houston (1-1) 45 Tuesday’s results Non-district Reagan (4-2) 53, McCollum (1-2) 39 Harlandale (2-0) 49, Jefferson (1-5) 38 New Braunfels (5-2) 80, Kennedy (0-3) 42 Seguin (2-1) 67, South San (0-2) 62… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (updated Nov. 23)

BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Central Catholic, East Central rebound from opening losses

Burbank wins two at San Antonio Christian Tourney TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Memrial, Southside. Central Catholic and East Central each lost their opening games, but put those losses behind them in the opening round of the Northside ISD Tournament Thursday. East Central’s senior backcourt of Ceddrick Ali and Brandon McClure combined… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Central Catholic, East Central rebound from opening losses

MIDWEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Alamo Heights spoils McConaghy’s Buttons coaching debut

Highlands surprises East Central in opener TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Central Catholic, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, South San. Host Alamo Heights defeated Central Catholic 73-60 Wednesday, handing the Buttons a loss in Bruce McConaghy’s first game as the school’s coach. Central Catholic established a 32-29 halftime lead, but went cold in the… Read More MIDWEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Alamo Heights spoils McConaghy’s Buttons coaching debut

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 16)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 10-16 Monday’s results Non-district FEAST (0-0) at Brackenridge (0-0), 7:30 p.m. (score unavailable) Tuesday’s games Non-district Memorial (1-0) 66, Fox Tech (0-1) 40 Hawkins (1-0) 58, Holy Cross (0-1) 38 McCollum (1-0) 57, South San (0-1) 49 Holmes (1-0) 76, Southwest (0-1) 74 Lanier (1-0) 70,  Kennedy (0-1) 37… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 16)

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Four area boys hoops teams garner preseason state recognition (in progress)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Basketball-teams-looking-for-great-season-4975213.php If the preseason state rankings are any indication, it should be a big year for area boys basketball. As the teams prepared to start their seasons this week, four area boys teams were ranked by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Sam… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Four area boys hoops teams garner preseason state recognition (in progress)

FOOTBALL: Brack QB Richards commits to Oklahoma State

Ramon Richards relishes a challenge. That’s no small factor in the explanation of how the Brackenridge quarterback helped raise the Eagles’ sights in the postseason last fall. After guiding Brack to its first football playoff victory in 15 years, the senior’s ambition was a key factor in his choice of Oklahoma State University as a… Read More FOOTBALL: Brack QB Richards commits to Oklahoma State

BOYS BASKETBALL: Lanier all-stater Sanchez picks Sierra College

It’s too soon to call it a trend, but the SAISD’s brightest boys basketball stars are headed to California. Like Sam Houston’s Isaac Thornton before him, Lanier’s two-time all-stater Martin Sanchez is headed for the left coast to continue his basketball career. Sanchez has committed to play at Sierra College, a two-year community college in… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Lanier all-stater Sanchez picks Sierra College

BOYS BASKETBALL: Thornton takes hoop dreams to California

Click here to read the full story on the Southside Reporter website: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Thornton-to-play-at-San-Jos-State-4532199.php Sam Houston senior Isaac Thornton has accepted a scholarship offer from San Jose State University, the school’s website reported May 3. Thornton, a Class 3A all-state player, averaged 17.5 points and 7.3 rebounds while leading the Hurricanes to the Region IV finals. He was selected… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Thornton takes hoop dreams to California

BOYS BASKETBALL: Sam Houston takes step forward to Region IV championship game

Alamo Heights proves big obstacle for Lanier Boys basketball Sam Houston The Hurricanes (21-7) advanced a step further than in 2010-11 and 2011-12, but their season came to an end last Saturday afternoon in the Region IV championship game. Sam Houston lost 69-58 to Brookshire Royal (29-9), from the Houston area. If the senior-laden Hurricanes… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Sam Houston takes step forward to Region IV championship game

BOYS BASKETBALL: Hurricanes eyeing third district title, extended playoff run

Boys basketball Sam Houston The Hurricanes (9-6, 1-0) began District 28-3A play last Friday with a punishing 116-22 victory over Hawkins (0-1). Sam Houston has its sights set on a third-consecutive district title, and a little bit more this season. After being eliminated in the Class 3A Region IV semifinals each of the last two… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Hurricanes eyeing third district title, extended playoff run

BOYS BASKETBALL: Voks run subdues Sam Houston in battle of titans

SPORTS ROUNDUP Boys basketball Lanier 58, Sam Houston 48 The host team took control of this battle of two of the area’s best teams last Saturday afternoon at the Lanier Alumni Center with an 13-2 run in that spanned the second and third quarters. Lanier senior Martin Sanchez scored nine points in the run, starting… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Voks run subdues Sam Houston in battle of titans

BOYS BASKETBALL: Thornton takes hoop dreams to California

Sam Houston senior Isaac Thornton has accepted a scholarship offer from San Jose State University, the school’s website reported Friday. Thornton, a Class 3A all-state player, averaged 17.5 points and 7.3 rebounds while leading the Hurricanes to the Region IV finals. He was selected as the District 28-3A most valuable player as a junior and… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Thornton takes hoop dreams to California