WEEK 7 SCHEDULE (Oct. 9-11) Thursday’s game District 28-5A Sam Houston (5-2, 5-0) 48, Highlands (0-6, 0-4) 0 Friday’s games District 28-6A East Central (3-3, 1-0) 50, Corpus Christi Carroll (5-1, 0-1) 49 Corpus Christi King (5-1, 1-0) 33, Southwest (2-4, 0-1) 21 Corpus Christi Ray (6-0, 1-0) 36, South San (2-4, 0-1) 14 District 27-5A Boerne Champion (7-0, 5-0)… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 11)
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking SATURDAY #11 Burbank (2-2, 1-1) vs. #12 Jefferson (1-4, 1-2) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. This might be the closest District 28-5A game of the weekend, even if it didn’t seem that way at midweek. The marquee value is Jefferson’s offense against Burbank’s defense. I don’t… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 6 previews (Saturday’s games)
Hurricanes avenge devastating 2013 loss to Brack AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Sam-Houston-knocks-off-Brackenridge-5800556.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Sam-Houston-pays-dues-to-take-28-5A-lead-5805043.php The resurrection of Sam Houston’s football program has more to do with the resurgence in the school’s enrollment than you might suspect. Perhaps… Read More FOOTBALL: Sam Houston ascends to top of 28-5A
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY Brooks Academy (1-4) at Cotulla (1-4), 7:30 p.m. After taking it on the chin the last two weeks, following its first win since 2011, Brooks Academy gets a game that’s a little more in its wheelhouse. Last Friday, Cole blitzed the… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 6 previews (Friday’s games)
Voks blank Highlands in second half AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Lanier. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/State-of-Mississippi-is-center-stage-5797751.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 Six days after… Read More FOOTBALL: Lanier takes pep talk to heart for first win
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking THURSDAY #13 Lanier (0-5, 0-3) vs. #15 Highlands (0-4, 0-2) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. To state the obvious, one of these teams will win its first game of the 2014 season tonight. And, frankly, that would have been surprising to know six weeks… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 6 previews (Thursday’s games)
Knights post second-straight shutout AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Holy Cross, McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/SAM-HOUSTON-55-JEFFERSON-34-Hurricanes-honor-5789002.php The Bulldogs (2-2, 1-1) picked up their first District 28-5A win Sept. 26 at the SAISD Sports Complex with a decision over McCollum (1-4, 0-2). Senior quarterback Daniel Tello (110 yards,… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Tello leads Burbank to win over McCollum
WEEK 6 SCHEDULE (Oct. 2-4) Thursday’s games District 27-5A Alamo Heights (4-2, 3-1) 43, San Marcos (2-3, 1-2) 7 District 28-5A Lanier (1-5, 1-3) 28, Highlands (0-5, 0-3) 24 Friday’s games District 27-5A Floresville (4-2, 2-2) 31, Lockhart (4-2, 2-2) 17 Boerne Champion (6-0, 4-0) 42, Kerrville Tivy (3-2, 2-1) 33 Seguin (2-3, 2-1) 62, Memorial… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 4)
Through Sept. 27 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. Southside – 2 3. Southwest – 4 4. East Central – 5 5. Central Catholic – 3 6. Sam Houston – 8 7. Brackenridge – 7 8. South San – 6 9. Harlandale – 9 10. Edison – 10 11.… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 27)
Sam Houston sets up showdown with win over Jefferson AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Jefferson, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Sam-Houston-honors-coach-with-win-over-Jefferson-5785966.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/SAM-HOUSTON-55-JEFFERSON-34-Hurricanes-honor-5789002.php Sam Houston coach Gary Green was honored in a pregame ceremony Saturday at Alamo Stadium. After the kickoff, it… Read More FOOTBALL: Hurricanes pay tribute to Green with victory
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking SATURDAY Cornerstone Christian (3-1, 0-0) vs. #1 Holy Cross (2-1, 0-0) at Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m. Holy Cross is coming off a very impressive win over Hondo, and not just because it was a shutout. It was, effectively, a statement game.… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 5 previews (Saturday’s games)
Southwest blanks Eagle Pass in 4th quarter for win Southwest (2-3) scored 13 unnaswered points in the fourth quarter on two Jonathan Cruz touchdown runs to end a two-game losing streak with a 54-44 win Thursday at Eagle Pass (3-2). Cruz ran for 289 yards and six touchdowns on 36 carries. The senior scored on… Read More FOOTBALL: Cruz produces 6 TDs as Dragons prevail over Eagles
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY #7 Brackenridge (2-2, 2-0) vs. #15 Lanier (0-4, 0-2) at Alamo Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Brackenridge will not be going for a three-peat, in terms of winning its third-consecutive game in comeback fashion after falling behind 21-0. You can be certain the Eagles will… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 5 previews (Friday’s games)
Buttons blitz Devine; Edison garners first win TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lee-quarterback-just-won-t-stop-5773316.php Senior back Greg Scott (194 yards, 18 attempts) ran for three touchdowns, leading the Knights (2-1) to a 20-0 shutout victory Friday at Hondo.… Read More WEEKEND FOOTBALL REPORT: Scott carries Knights in shutout of Hondo
WEEK 5 SCHEDULE (Sept. 25-27) Thursday’s games Non-district Southwest (2-3) 54, Eagle Pass (3-2) 44 Non-district (out of area) Corpus Christi King (4-1) 51, Laredo United South (2-3) 21 Friday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (5-0, 3-0) 31, Floresville (3-2, 1-2) 14. Kerrville Tivy (3-1, 2-0) 64, Kennedy (0-5, 0-3) 7 Alamo Heights (3-2, 2-1) 52, Lockhart (4-1, 2-1)… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 27)
Through Sept. 20 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last week 1. Holy Cross – 1 2. Southside – 3 3. Central Catholic – 5 4. Southwest – 4 5. East Central – 5 6. South San – 6 7. Brackenridge – 8 8. Sam Houston – 9 9. Harlandale – 7 10. Edison – 12 11.… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 20)
Indians build three-touchdown lead through air There’s no doubt that Brackenridge is a second-half team. After wiping out a three-touchdown deficit against Edison in its district opener, the Eagles (2-2, 2-0) scored 24 points after halftime Saturday at Alamo Stadium. In a battle of preseason District 28-5A co-favorites, Brackenridge prevailed 24-21 over Harlandale (2-2,… Read More FOOTBALL: Brack overtakes Harlandale in second half of 28-5A showdown
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking SATURDAY #7 Harlandale (2-1, 1-0) vs. #8 Brackenridge (1-2, 1-0) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Before the season, by consensus, this was projected to be a battle of the co-favorites for the District 28-5A title. After the first week of the district season, it looms… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 4 previews (Saturday’s game)
Bobcats defense slows, but can’t stop Vols PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Fuller-Lee-recover-from-rough-start-5768763.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lee-quarterback-just-won-t-stop-5773316.php During a stretch of the first half, South San’s defense forced Kyle Fuller into throwing eight consecutive incomplete passes Friday at South San Stadium. The Bobcats (2-2) eventually saw… Read More FOOTBALL: Lee survives lull to defeat South San 35-12
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY Brooks Academy (1-2) at St. Mary’s Hall (3-0), 7:30 p.m. St. Mary’s Hall will be the toughest challenge yet for Brooks Academy. Barons quarterback Gus Rowland is a run-pass threat who scored on runs of 2 and 54 yards in last Friday’s 13-6 win… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 4 previews (Friday’s games)
Voks outscore Mustangs 14-8 after halftime, but come up empty PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Dural-powering-Tigers-passing-attack-5765645.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Jefferson-stuns-Lanier-for-first-win-5773310.php Jefferson didn’t throw a pass on its time-consuming final drive until it needed to win the game. The Mustangs (1-3, 1-1) cut Lanier’s lead to a… Read More FOOTBALL: Mustangs overtake Lanier in final minute for first win
# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking THURSDAY #13 Lanier (0-3, 0-1) vs. #15 Jefferson (0-3, 0-1) at Alamo Stadium, 7 p.m. Both teams showed signs of growth against Harlandale ISD opponents last week. One will pick up its first victory tonight in this District 28-5A matchup. Lanier welcomed back senior back Joe… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 4 previews (Thursday’s game)
Southside stays undefeated with rout of Austin Travis TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Central Catholic, Harlandale, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, Southside. Central Catholic receiver William Prouse catches a pass in an earlier game. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Sam-Houston-s-early-rally-beats-Burbank-5757451.php Sam Houston scored enough in the early stages of the game Friday that… Read More WEEKEND FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Hurricanes dominate Burbank in first half for initial win
WEEK 4 SCHEDULE (Sept. 18-20) Thursday’s games District 28-5A Jefferson (1-3, 1-1) 15, Lanier (0-4, 0-2) 14 Non-district (out of area) Boerne (3-1) 34, Antonian (2-1) 0 Corpus Christi Ray (4-0) 17, Laredo United South (2-2) 7 Friday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (4-0, 2-0) 56, Alamo Heights (2-2, 1-1) 31 Floresville (3-1, 1-1) 49, Kennedy (0-4, 0-2) 7 Lockhart (4-0,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)
Through Sept. 13 TOP 15: Rank-Team-Last week 1. Holy Cross – 2 2. East Central – 1 3. Southside – 7 4. Southwest – 3 5. Central Catholic – 5 6. South San – 4 7. Harlandale – 6 8. Brackenridge – 8 9. Sam Houston – 9 10. McCollum – 12 11. Highlands… Read More FOOTBALL: Area rankings (thru Sept. 13)
Golden Bears cool after scoring first 3 touchdowns PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Brackenridge-steps-it-up-for-the-win-over-Edison-5757449.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS STORY LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS STORY: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Lightning-only-delays-Rangers-during-romp-5753963.php Brackenridge did a 180-degree turnaround in Saturday’s District 28-5A game at Alamo Stadium. Edison seemingly had the Eagles on the ropes early in the game, but… Read More FOOTBALL: Brackenridge rallies behind passing game to beat Edison
Burbank edges Kennedy for first win; Southside is 2-0 after narrow escape vs. Sam Houston AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brooks Academy, Burbank, East Central, Kennedy, Sam Houston, Southside, Southwest. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoshelter.com PLEASE FOLLOW THESE LINKS TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Apaches-trounce-Knights-5742191.php Roy Bragg’s… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Brooks Academy thumps Hawkins, ends long streak
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