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)
Former Rockets defensive coordinator to lead program PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Familiar-face-takes-over-Kennedy-s-football-team-5605212.php The UIL was kind enough to realign Kennedy’s district to a configuration that looks familiar to new Kennedy coach Mike Inco. Back in the mid-1990s, when Inco was the Rockets’ defensive coordinator, their district opponents were many of… Read More FOOTBALL: Inco brings collegiate coaching experience to Kennedy
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
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)
New Central Catholic coach was a career Army man PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Coach-Green-returns-to-Central-Catholic-5556792.php Although some struggle with their transition from the military into the working world, new Central Catholic football coach L.D. Green Sr. has hit the ground running. Just seven years after submitting his resignation to the… Read More FOOTBALL: Green finds post-deployment home at Central Catholic
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Indians built halftime lead in second region-round game Brandon Ramon’s Harlandale career lasted long enough for it to come full circle, if only for a fraction of one play. As a sophomore, Ramon started at wide receiver. He became a receiver again in the first quarter of the Indians’ Class 4A Region round game at… Read More FOOTBALL: Rouse second-half comeback takes down Harlandale
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 15-16 Friday’s games CLASS 5A Division I Bi-district round Warren (9-2) 48, East Central (5-6) 44 O’Connor (8-3) 31, Southwest (5-6) 6 CLASS 4A Division I Bi-district round Hays (9-2) 45, Brackenridge (7-4) 20 Harlandale (9-2) 37, Gregory-Portland (4-7) 35 Division II Bi-district round Kerrville… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff results 2013 (complete)
Knights’ second-half comeback falls short in state quarterfinals When they were freshmen, observers weren’t all that impressed with Holy Cross’ football class of 2014. Think of 2012 Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney and her dour expression after receiving a medal that wasn’t gold. This season rendered those doubts among the Knights’ faithful. In fact, the seniors helped extend… Read More FOOTBALL: Holy Cross seniors silenced naysayers, kept tradition intact
Knights’ second-half comeback falls short in state quarterfinals Three 100-yard rushers helped Katy Pope John XXIII (9-2) overcome four turnovers and defeat Holy Cross Saturday in a TAPPS Division II quarterfinal game. Holy Cross, which finished its season with an 8-4 record, fought back to tie it 14-14 after falling behind by two touchdowns. However,… Read More FOOTBALL: Houston-area school eliminates Holy Cross with late TD
Indians defense, Ramon keys to 23-point second quarter Behind a courageous performance from senior quarterback Brandon Ramon, Harlandale advanced to the third round of the playoffs and second time in school history Saturday at the Laredo Student Activity Center. The Indians (10-2) used a 23-point scoring flurry in the second quarter to down tenacious Rio… Read More FOOTBALL: Harlandale erupts early, holds on late to beat RGC
SATURDAY CLASS 5A Division I Area round Harlandale (9-2) vs. Rio Grande City (5-6) at Laredo Student Activity Center, 3 p.m. The brackets have been kind to Harlandale. The Indians face a Rio Grande City team that thrilled its home crowd by burying Corpus Christi Ray with 22-consecutive points in the first quarter before Ray… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 2 postseason previews
Bulldogs went from winless to postseason berth http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Burbank-loses-by-wide-margin-but-confidence-4991838.php The contrast in football traditions between the combatants that met in the Class 4A Division II bi-district game last Friday at Benson Stadium on the University of the Incarnate Word campus couldn’t have been more vast. Kerrville Tivy (7-4) is currently best known as the alma mater… Read More FOOTBALL: Burbank hopes to grow a playoff tradition from loss to powerhouse Tivy
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 15-16 Friday’s games CLASS 5A Division I Bi-district round Warren (9-2) 48, East Central (5-6) 44 O’Connor (8-3) 31, Southwest (5-6) 6 CLASS 4A Division I Bi-district round Hays (9-2) 45, Brackenridge (7-4) 20 Harlandale (9-2) 37, Gregory-Portland (4-7) 35 Division II Bi-district round Kerrville… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff schedule (Nov. 29-30)
FRIDAY Class 5A Division I O’Connor (7-3) at Southwest (5-5), 7:30 p.m. Southwest lost 42-14 to District 28-5A champion Steele last Friday in its final regular-season game, and the road won’t get much easier. They’ll face 27-5A champion O’Connor, which returns several players who reached the state semifinals last year. The returnees include quarterback Zach… Read More FOOTBALL: Bi-district previews (Friday’s games)
Bulldogs had first playoff bid since 1978 in back pocket PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Lanier-steamrolls-Burbank-41-0-4975380.php On the heels of a 2012 season during which nothing seemed to go Lanier’s way, the Voks had a little extra appreciation for their return to the playoffs. Although everything figuratively… Read More FOOTBALL: Lanier steamrolls Burbank 41-0 in 28-4A finale
Golden Bears comeback falls short in Tommy Bowl TEAMS INCLUDED: Edison, Jefferson. Jefferson saved its best for last. The Mustangs (1-9, 1-5) rode three first-quarter touchdowns from junior back Jesse Flores to a 28-22 win over Edison (3-7, 1-5) Saturday at Benson Stadium. It was Jefferson’s first win of the season and tied the teams… Read More FOOTBALL: Jefferson hangs onto early lead to end season with first win
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 15-16 Friday’s games CLASS 5A Division 1 Bi-district round Warren (9-2) 48, East Central (5-6) 44 O’Connor (8-3) 31, Southwest (5-6) 6 CLASS 4A Division 1 Bi-district round Hays (9-2) 45, Brackenridge (7-4) 20 Harlandale (9-2) 37, Gregory-Portland (4-7) 35 Division 2 Bi-district round Kerrville… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff schedule (updated Nov. 16)
Sam Houston blanks Poteet to qualify for playoffs TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Highlands, Holy Cross, Sam Houston. Holy Cross won the TAPPS 3-II championship last year with an undefeated. This year, it will share the title because of its road win over a previously unbeaten team. The Knights (7-3, 6-1) knocked off Austin Hyde… Read More FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross defends district title with win at Hyde Park
SATURDAY Burbank (3-6, 2-3) vs. Lanier (3-6, 3-2) at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 7 p.m. This District 28-4A game is for bragging rights and postseason preparation now. During the week, the spectre of being a do-or-die shot to make the playoffs loomed over Burbank, but the Bulldogs qualified Friday night without playing a down. Highlands’ loss to Brackenridge… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Saturday’s games)
FRIDAY Brackenridge (6-3, 4-1) vs. Highlands (4-5, 2-3) at SAISD Sports Complex, 7:30 p.m. Brackenridge, undoubtedly, would like to win to take some momentum into the playoffs. Highlands needs to win. The Owls are tied for fourth in District 29-4A with Burbank. The Bulldogs defeated Highlands in their head-to-head meeting, however. So for Highlands to make its second-consecutive… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Friday’s games)
PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EAST CENTRAL-SOUTH SAN ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/East-Central-defeats-South-San-4954281.php When a coaching change is made, a transition period necessarily follows. The rest of that equation is that the length varies from team to team. Nine games into the 2013 season, everything seems to have fallen into place for… Read More FOOTBALL: Hornets dedicate South San win to injured Franckowiak
Highlands remains postseason candidate by defeating Edison TEAMS INCLUDED: Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross. Holy Cross (6-3, 5-1) has a shot to defend its TAPPS District 3-II title, thanks to its 61-0 thumping of Cornerstone Christian (2-7, 0-6) Saturday night and San Antonio Christian’s upset victory over Austin Regents 24 hours earlier. The Knights have locked… Read More SATURDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross sets up title showdown with win over Cornerstone
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 10 SCHEDULE (Nov. 7-9) Friday’s games FOOTBALL District 28-5A East Central (5-5, 3-2) 27, Corpus Christi King (3-7, 1-4) 20 Corpus Christi Carroll (4-6, 3-2) 38, South San (2-8, 0-5) 6 Steele (9-1, 5-0) 42, Southwest (5-5, 3-2) 14 District 28-4A Brackenridge (7-3, 5-1) 27,Highlands (4-6, 2-4) 10 District… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 10 results (complete)
Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Complete QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (7-3, 5-1), Burbank (3-6, 2-3), Central Catholic (4-6, 2-3), East Central (5-5, 3-2), Harlandale (8-2, 5-2), Holy Cross (7-3, 6-1), Lanier (3-6, 3-2), Southwest (5-5, 3-2).
Southside comeback vs. McCollum results in first 2013 win TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Central Catholic, Holy Cross, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Southside, Southwest. Nathaniel Scott and Jon Cruz provided the big plays Southwest (5-4, 4-1) needed to counter three Corpus Christi King field goals in 14-9 playoff-clinching win Friday in Corpus Christi. The pair combined for more… Read More FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Brack, Southwest book playoff reservations
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