FOOTBALL: Week 1 previews (Friday’s games)

# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY Brooks Academy (0-0) vs. Leakey (0-0) at Butch Wools Stadium, D’Hanis, 7:30 p.m. This season is something of a fresh start for Brooks Academy, with a new quarterback and several young players. The Bengals will want to make it a good one. Leakey returns each starters… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 1 previews (Friday’s games)

FOOTBALL: Southside Reporter preview links

AREA TEAMS INCLUDED IN THIS POST: Brackenridge, Brooks Academy, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, South San, Southside, Southwest. Southside Reporter   Football Preview   Links to previews for each area team   Brackenridge – http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Brackenridge-QB-has-wealth-of-experience-5710804.php   Brooks Academy – http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/New-QB-takes-reins-at-Brooks-5710806.php   Burbank – http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Burbank-moving-forward-5710810.php… Read More FOOTBALL: Southside Reporter preview links

MULTIPLE SPORTS: Refurbished Alamo Stadium showcases modern amenities, history

Historic stadium’s mystique remains the same AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, Sam Houston. Photos taken by Mark Lieberman, courtesy of MDLblog. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://mdlblog.com                                    … Read More MULTIPLE SPORTS: Refurbished Alamo Stadium showcases modern amenities, history

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface   Games of Aug. 24-30   Monday’s results Non-district No matches scheduled Tuesday’s results District 27-5A Alamo Heights (14-5, 1-0) 3, Kerrville Tivy (10-4, 0-1) 1 (25-17, 25-16, 23-25, 25-19) Kennedy (3-7, 1-0) 3, Memorial (2-16 ???, 0-1) 2 (25-22, 25-16, 18-25, 20-25, 15-7) Lockhart (11-8, 1-0) 3, San Marcos (10-8, 0-1)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 30)

VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hurricanes get set for 28-5A season with pair of wins

Providence snares fourth at Jaguar Classic AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Lanier, Memorial, Providence, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Weekend-volleyball-action-intense-5711725.php   Sam Houston (8-6) prepared for its District 28-5A season by winning two of its last three matches at the Devine Arabian Round-up. The Hurricanes came… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hurricanes get set for 28-5A season with pair of wins

FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 1 SCHEDULE (Aug. 28-30) Thursday’s results Non-district Central Catholic (1-0) 30, Lanier (0-1) 0 Harlandale (1-0) 17, Devine (0-1) 7 Non-district (out of area) Corpus Christi Carroll (1-0) 35, Corpus Christi Miller (0-1) 10 Laredo United South (1-0) 20, Laredo Nixon (0-1) 0  Friday’s results Non-district Leakey (1-0) 38, Brooks Academy (0-1) 0 Southside (1-0), 36,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 30)

VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Jefferson stays unbeaten with win at Jay

Southwest sweeps to two wins; Southside edges Brack AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, South San, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy.                                              … Read More VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Jefferson stays unbeaten with win at Jay

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 23)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Aug. 17-23 Monday’s results Non-district Seguin (4-5) 3, McCollum (2-4) 1 (18-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-19) Providence (5-2) 3, Sam Houston (5-3) 0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-22) Fox Tech (0-6) vs. Kennedy (2-6) (scores unavailable) Southwest (3-6) 3, Highlands (3-5) 0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-20) Austin Crockett (1-1) 3, Memorial (2-7) 0 (scores unavailable) Antonian (8-1) 3, South San (4-3) 0 (25-15,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 23)

VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Jefferson sweeps its way to Edgewood ISD title

Southside rallies on final day of Wagner Tourney AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Memorial, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Volleyball-roundup-5696527.php   Any concerns about Jefferson being decimated by heavy graduation losses have officially gone out the window. The undefeated Mustangs… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Jefferson sweeps its way to Edgewood ISD title

MULTIPLE SPORTS: SAISD needs nominees for first hall of fame class

Alamo Stadium re-dedication set for Saturday AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, Sam Houston, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, football. Photos taken by Mark Lieberman, courtesy of MDLblog. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://mdlblog.com                       Freshly landscaped… Read More MULTIPLE SPORTS: SAISD needs nominees for first hall of fame class

VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Having learned lessons in 2013, East Central and Highlands seek district titles

McCollum bears look of 28-5A contender AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Southwest, South San, Southside, volleyball. Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                              … Read More VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Having learned lessons in 2013, East Central and Highlands seek district titles

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 16)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Aug. 10-16 Monday’s results Non-district Uvalde (1-0) 3, Edison (0-1) 1 (25-19, 18-25, 25-11, 25-23) Marshall (1-0) 3, Brackenridge (0-1) 0 (20-25, 25-18, 25-15) Sam Houston (1-0) 3, Kennedy (0-1) 0 (25-21, 25-15, 26-24) McCollum (1-0) 3, Southwest (0-1) 1 (28-26, 25-15, 13-25, 25-22) Providence (1-0) 3, Southside (0-1) 2 (20-25, 25-17, 21-25, 25-18, 15-13)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 16)

FOOTBALL: Week-by-week master schedule (Aug. 28-Nov. 8)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface INFORMATION: This is a 2014 master schedule for all of our area teams and their district rivals. Opponents, dates, times, locations on this unofficial schedule are subject to change. Games classified as non-district (out of area) involve district rivals of our area teams.   WEEK 1 SCHEDULE (Aug. 28-30) Thursday’s games… Read More FOOTBALL: Week-by-week master schedule (Aug. 28-Nov. 8)

FOOTBALL: Complete schedules (area teams & district rivals)

2014 GAME-BY-GAME FOOTBALL SCHEDULES NOTE: Dates, times and locations are unofficial and can be subject to change Area teams are in boldface within schedules and their schedules are under green headings * – district game   DISTRICT 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll Date – Opponent – Time Thur, Aug. 28 – b-at Corpus Christi Miller – 7… Read More FOOTBALL: Complete schedules (area teams & district rivals)

FOOTBALL: Coaches expect little turbulence in transition to 40-second clock

Running clock may not matter under rule change PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/alamo-heights/article/Longer-play-clock-should-help-speed-up-high-5621288.php   A minor tweak to the way high school football games are governed is generally being welcomed with open arms by area coaches. There is a chance, however, that it might cause some unintended consequences in little… Read More FOOTBALL: Coaches expect little turbulence in transition to 40-second clock

FOOTBALL: Week 1 schedule (Aug. 28-30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface INFORMATION: This is a 2014 master schedule for all of our area teams and their district rivals. Opponents, dates, times, locations on this unofficial schedule are subject to change. Games classified as non-district (out of area) involve district rivals of our area teams. WEEK 1 SCHEDULE (Aug. 28-30) Thursday’s games Non-district… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 1 schedule (Aug. 28-30)

FOOTBALL: Central Catholic shines, Edison surprises at 7-on-7 tourney

McCollum wins Frontier Bowl preview Photo courtesy of Rene DeLeon.      PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Players-say-7-on-7-tournaments-help-hone-skills-5591225.php   To the uninitiated, a 7-on-7 football tournament such as the one JDLA Sports hosted over the last few weeks at Highlands High School, might seem akin to playing softball to prepare for… Read More FOOTBALL: Central Catholic shines, Edison surprises at 7-on-7 tourney

ALL SPORTS: UIL realignment district assignments for 2014-16

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface DISTRICT 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll Corpus Christi King Corpus Christi Ray East Central South San Southwest DISTRICT 27-5A Alamo Heights Boerne Champion Floresville Kerrville Tivy Kennedy Lockhart Memorial San Marcos Seguin DISTRICT 28-5A Brackenridge Burbank Edison Fox Tech (26-3A for volleyball) Harlandale Highlands Jefferson Lanier McCollum Sam Houston DISTRICT 29-5A… Read More ALL SPORTS: UIL realignment district assignments for 2014-16

FOOTBALL: Complete area schedules (area teams only)

2014 GAME-BY-GAME FOOTBALL SCHEDULES NOTE: Dates, times and locations are unofficial and can be subject to change Area teams are in boldface within schedules and their schedules are under blue headings * – district game   DISTRICT 28-6A East Central Date – Opponent – Time Fri., Aug. 29 – San Marcos – 7:30 p.m. Fri.,… Read More FOOTBALL: Complete area schedules (area teams only)

SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southwest hammers Brandeis in series sweep

Edison battles Lockhart to end in Game 2   PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Softball-roundup-5436400.php TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Jefferson, Southwest. Southwest (27-8) hit five home runs in the two-game sweep of Brandeis (13-15). Interestingly, The Dragons also swept the Broncos last year in the Class 5A bi-district round. Southwest’s Kayla Arguello,… Read More SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southwest hammers Brandeis in series sweep

BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Cowboys finish 29-4A season with a flourish, defeat rival Harlandale

Southwest snares third in 28-5A; Edison edges Mustangs in pitcher’s duel   PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Baseball-roundup-5436505.php TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Southwest. Sophomore Rafael Ramirez supplied two triples and senior pitcher Dominick Ortiz scattered seven hits while striking out six, leading second-place McCollum (24-5, 11-3) to… Read More BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Cowboys finish 29-4A season with a flourish, defeat rival Harlandale