Through Oct. 25 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. Southside – 2 3. Sam Houston – 3 4. Southwest – 4 5. East Central – 5 6. Brackenridge – 6 7. Central Catholic – 7 8. Burbank – 8 9. Harlandale – 9 10. Edison – 11 11. South… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Oct. 25)
Southside sets up first-place showdown with Uvalde AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Southside. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-Somerset-Uvalde-fight-for-top-spot-5851469.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE:… Read More FOOTBALL: Collier, Herrera carry Cardinals back to first
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY #11 Edison (2-5, 2-3) vs. #8 Burbank (4-3, 3-2) at SAISD Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Burbank wants to avoid a flashback to 2013, when the Bulldogs were riding high going into their game against the Golden Bears and saw their offense get… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 9 previews (Friday’s games)
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking THURSDAY #5 East Central (3-4, 1-1) vs. Corpus Christi Ray (6-1, 1-1) at Buccaneer Stadium, Corpus Christi, 7 p.m. East Central needs to get off the roller coaster it has been on. The Hornets took down preseason District 28-6A favorite Corpus Christi… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 9 previews (Thursday’s game)
Laredo Martin stuns Southside; Bulldogs edge Highlands AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross, Sam Houston, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Southwest-s-defense-puts-clamps-on-Hornets-5835756.php First-place Sam Houston (6-2, 6-0) clinched a playoff berth for the second-consecutive season with a 21-13 District 28-5A win over Edison (2-5, 2-3) Oct. 17 at the… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Sam Houston outlasts Edison to clinch playoff spot
Dragons run for 426 yards, hold E. Central to 78 AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, Southwest. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Southwest-s-defense-puts-clamps-on-Hornets-5835756.php Southwest did a lot of groundwork in its upset victory Oct. 17 at East Central. Afterward, it was difficult to choose which was the most important factor: That the… Read More FOOTBALL: Southwest grounds rival Hornets
Through Oct. 18 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Holy Cross – 2 2. Southside – 1 3. Sam Houston – 4 4. Southwest – 6 5. East Central – 3 6. Brackenridge – 7 7. Central Catholic – 5 8. Burbank – 8 9. Harlandale – 12 10. South San – 9 11.… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Oct. 18)
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 9 SCHEDULE (Oct. 23-25) Thursday’s games District 28-6A East Central (4-4, 2-1) 40, Corpus Christi Ray (6-2, 1-2) 18 Friday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll (7-1, 2-1) 26, Corpus Christi King (6-2, 2-1) 21 Southwest (4-4, 2-1) 30, South San (2-6, 0-3) 6 District 27-5A Boerne Champion (8-0, 6-0) 57, Lockhart… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 25)
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 9 SCHEDULE (Oct. 23-25) Thursday’s games District 28-6A East Central (3-4, 1-1) vs. Corpus Christi Ray (6-1, 1-1) at Buccaneer Stadium, Corpus Christi, 7 p.m. Friday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll (6-1, 1-1) at Corpus Christi King (6-1, 2-0) at Buccaneer Stadium, Corpus Christi, 7:30 p.m. South… Read More FOOTBALL: Remaining schedule (Oct. 23-Nov. 8)
Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order). Teams must have at least one district win to be considered a potential qualifier: Through October 25 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Brackenridge (6-3, 6-1), Holy Cross (6-1, 4-0), Sam Houston (7-2, 7-0). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Central Catholic (5-3, 2-1),… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 25)
Harlandale earns share of third with win TEAMS INCLUDED: Harlandale, Lanier. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Harlandale-tramples-Lanier-5831206.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Harlandale-regroups-for-decisive-win-over-Lanier-5835617.php Harlandale earns share of third with win AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Harlandale, Lanier. A week away from competition gave Harlandale a chance to shore up… Read More FOOTBALL: Indians’ defense regroups to hold Lanier in check
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY #8 Burbank (3-3, 2-2) vs. #15 Highlands (0-6, 0-4) at Alamo Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Burbank can hold third place with a win, while Highlands needs to stop its slide. Burbank also is coming off a loss, albeit a hard-fought 40-33 decision against second-place… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 8 previews (Friday’s games)
Late surge puts Eagles over the top in wild 28-5A game Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com … Read More FOOTBALL: Marble helps Brack fend off McCollum
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking THURSDAY McCollum (1-5, 1-3) vs. #7 Brackenridge (4-3, 4-1) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Brackenridge was famous for its comebacks earlier in the season. Last Friday, against rival Burbank, the Eagles showed they can also hold off a furious comeback. Burbank was able to… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 8 previews (Thursday’s game)
Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order). Teams must have at least one district win to be considered a potential qualifier: Through October 17 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Sam Houston (6-2, 6-0). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (5-3, 5-1), Burbank (4-3, 3-2), Harlandale (4-3, 3-2), Holy Cross… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 17)
Brackenridge edges Burbank; Buttons romp AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Lanier. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Sam-Houston-stifles-Highlands-for-fifth-straight-5820459.php East Central (3-3, 1-0) launched into District 28-6A play in the best possible way – by defeating presumed district favorite Corpus Christi Carroll (5-1, 0-1) 50-49 Friday… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hornets eliminate Carroll from ranks of unbeaten
Henry field goal secures 29-5A win AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Southside. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com … Read More FOOTBALL: Southside stays undefeated with dramatic win in Somerset
Through Oct. 11 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Southside – 2 2. Holy Cross – 1 3. East Central – 4 4. Sam Houston – 5 5. Central Catholic – 6 6. Southwest – 3 7. Brackenridge – 7 8. Burbank – 10 9. South San – 8 10. Lanier – 12 11.… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Oct. 11)
Mustangs overcome early deficit against McCollum AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Jefferson, McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Jefferson-s-speed-kills-McCollum-s-early-momentum-5820454.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Flores-four-TDs-lead-Jefferson-past-McCollum-5815957.php When District 28-5A coaches and area fans talk about teams with killer speed, they’re generally referring to Brackenridge and Sam Houston. Jefferson proved Friday… Read More FOOTBALL: Jefferson bolts into 28-5A playoff picture
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 8 SCHEDULE (Oct. 16-18) Thursday’s games District 28-5A McCollum (1-5, 1-3) vs. Brackenridge (4-3, 4-1) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Friday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll (5-1, 0-1) vs. Corpus Christi Ray (6-0, 1-0) at Cabaniss Stadium, Corpus Christi, 7:30 p.m. Corpus Christi King (5-1, 1-0) at South… Read More FOOTBALL: Remaining schedule (Oct. 16-Nov. 8)
WEEK 8 SCHEDULE (Oct. 16-18) Thursday’s games District 28-5A Brackenridge (5-3, 5-1) 44, McCollum (1-6, 1-4) 28 Friday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Carroll (6-1, 1-1) 62, Corpus Christi Ray (6-1, 1-1) 42 Corpus Christi King (6-1, 2-0) 29, South San (2-5, 0-2) 6 Southwest (3-4, 1-1) 34, East Central (3-4, 1-1) 16 District 27-5A Alamo Heights (6-2, 5-1) 45, Memorial… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 18)
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY Boerne Champion (6-0, 4-0) vs. Kennedy (0-5, 0-3) at Edgewood Veterans Stadium, 7:30 p.m. It’s all downhill for Kennedy – after this game. By game’s end, the Rockets will have faced each of District 27-5A’s powerhouses. That’s not to say next Friday’s game… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 7 previews (Friday’s games)
Edison surprises Harlandale; Holy Cross rolls in 3-II AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Edison, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lanier-launches-comeback-to-edge-Highlands-5805022.php After winning decisively the previous two weeks, undefeated Southside (5-0, 2-0) met a challenge from an unlikely source Friday in a 14-6 win at Southside. Winless Laredo Nixon (0-5,… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside survives scare from winless Nixon
Turnovers plague Owls in 28-5A loss AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Parents-want-teen-s-death-on-field-to-help-others-5812965.php Sam Houston’s interceptions at halftime outnumbered Highlands’ completions. That was a problem for the Owls Thursday at Alamo Stadium. The Hurricanes (5-2, 5-0) cashed in picks on each of Highlands’ first three possessions in… Read More FOOTBALL: Hurricanes stifle Highlands for fifth-straight win
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking THURSDAY #14 Highlands (0-5, 0-3) vs. #5 Sam Houston (4-2, 4-0) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Both teams have improved throughout the season, but that improvement is much more visible with Sam Houston, for obvious reasons. For a Highlands team making strides toward its… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 7 previews (Thursday’s game)
Through Oct. 4 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. Southside – 2 3. Southwest – 3 4. East Central – 4 5. Sam Houston – 6 6. Central Catholic – 5 7. Brackenridge – 7 8. South San – 8 9. Edison – 10 10. Burbank – 11 11.… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Oct. 4)
Burbank erupts for win over Jefferson AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Jefferson. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Tello-has-Burbank-on-right-track-5802081.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lanier-launches-comeback-to-edge-Highlands-5805022.php After losing nearly all of last season to… Read More FOOTBALL: Tello reaps payoff for persistence, hard work
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