FOOTBALL: Kennedy celebrations include Rockets’ third-straight win (complete)

McCollom comes up just short in 29-4A defensive struggle PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE McCOLLUM-KENNEDY STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Rockets-defeat-the-Cowboys-4933544.php Three weeks ago, Kennedy’s chances to make the playoffs this year were on thin ice. Now the Rockets are tied for fourth place in District 29-4A with just two games remaining. Friday, on… Read More FOOTBALL: Kennedy celebrations include Rockets’ third-straight win (complete)

FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Nov. 2)

Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through Nov. 2 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Brackenridge (6-3, 4-1), Holy Cross (6-3, 5-1), Lanier (3-6, 3-2), Southwest (5-4, 3-1). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Central Catholic (4-5, 2-2), East Central (4-5, 2-2), Harlandale (7-2, 4-2). POSSIBLE QUALIFIERS: Burbank (3-6,… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Nov. 2)

FOOTBALL: Brack rallies for seventh-straight win over Burbank

Bulldogs take lead into fourth quarter on Sanchez TD Ramon Richards threw a 17-yard pass to Marco Marble with 5:52 remaining to lead Brackenridge (5-3, 3-1) to a 26-21 win over rival Burbank (3-6, 2-3) Saturday afternoon at the SAISD Sports Complex. Burbank had taken the lead in a back-and-forth District 28-4A game on a… Read More FOOTBALL: Brack rallies for seventh-straight win over Burbank

FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Garcia returns to lead Lanier to victory over Edison

Central Catholic, Holy Cross romp to district wins TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Edison, Holy Cross, Lanier. Senior quarterback Nicholas Garcia was back in the Lanier lineup Friday at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, and that was good news for the Voks (3-5, 3-1). Garcia (14 of 16, 220 yards) fired three first-half touchdown passes, providing the… Read More FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Garcia returns to lead Lanier to victory over Edison

FOOTBALL: Harlandale inches into first place in 29-4A with close win over Southside

Trevino leads Cardinals to best performance of the season Harlandale quarterback Brandon Ramon may not have played his best game of the season Thursday at Harlandale Memorial Stadium, but his leadership skills shone – as always – and he had a hand in all of the Indians touchdowns. That was what first-place Harlandale (7-1, 4-1)… Read More FOOTBALL: Harlandale inches into first place in 29-4A with close win over Southside

FOOTBALL: Second-half spurt lifts Highlands to 41-22 win over Jefferson

Mustangs forge halftime tie, but Owls pulled away to end three-game losing streak PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE HIGHLANDS-JEFFERSON STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Highlands-defeats-Jefferson-4914490.php The second half of games had been a problem for Highlands, before Friday. During the Owls’ three-game losing streak, they had difficulty scoring after halftime and watched opponents… Read More FOOTBALL: Second-half spurt lifts Highlands to 41-22 win over Jefferson

FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 26)

Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through Oct. 26 ALREADY QUALIFIED: none. LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (5-3, 3-1), Burbank (3-6, 2-3), Central Catholic (4-4, 2-1), Harlandale (7-1, 4-1), Holy Cross (5-3, 4-1), Lanier (3-5, 3-1), Southwest (4-4, 2-1). POSSIBLE QUALIFIERS: East Central… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 26)

FOOTBALL: Week 8 results (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 8 SCHEDULE (Oct. 24-26) Thursday’s results FOOTBALL District 29-4A  Harlandale (7-1, 4-1) 21, Southside (0-8, 0-5) 14 Friday’s results FOOTBALL District 28-5A Corpus Christi King (3-5, 1-2) 33,  South San (2-6, 0-3) 14 Corpus Christi Carroll (3-5, 2-1) 42, Southwest (4-4, 2-1) 35 Steele (7-1, 3-0) 38,… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 8 results (complete)

FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale forges four-way tie for first in 29-4A with win over Memorial

Southwest shares 29-4A lead after win over East Central TEAMS INCLUDED:Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Kennedy, Memorial, Southside, Southwest. Harlandale (6-1, 3-1) scored the first 14 points Friday at Frank Mata Stadium and it nearly ended up needing them in a District 29-4A game against Memorial (3-4, 1-3). The Minutemen launched a strong… Read More FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale forges four-way tie for first in 29-4A with win over Memorial

FOOTBALL: Week 7 previews (Saturday’s games)

SATURDAY Austin Regents (6-0, 3-0) vs. Holy Cross (4-2, 3-0) at Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m. The Knights haven’t lost a district game since being assigned to TAPPS TAPPS District 3-II before the 2012 season. Austin Regents will pose the biggest threat to Holy Cross’ 10-game winning streak so far this season. Holy Cross and… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 7 previews (Saturday’s games)

FOOTBALL: Scott leads Southwest to 36-20 victory at South San in stellar season debut

Bobcats’ Zamarripa produces 165 receiving yards and two touchdowns HERE IS A LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Southwest-makes-a-winning-new-beginning-4895236.php Southwest senior running back Nathaniel Scott played like he was making up for lost time in his first game action of the 2013 season Friday at South San Stadium. Scott ran for 204… Read More FOOTBALL: Scott leads Southwest to 36-20 victory at South San in stellar season debut

FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Rockets knock Harlandale out of first place with 31-21 upset

East Central snaps three-game losing streak in district opener TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Southside. Anyone who thought Kennedy’s playoff hopes in District 29-4A were shrinking needs to re-evaluate. The Rockets (4-2, 1-2) may have dropped their first two district games, but they came back fighting… Read More FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Rockets knock Harlandale out of first place with 31-21 upset

FOOTBALL: Voks build winning streak with late touchdown against Jefferson

Mustangs can’t hold on to land first 2013 victory Lanier assembled the long drives and manufactured the key plays when needed to record its second-consecutive win. The Voks (2-4, 2-0) took the lead with a 15-play, 96-yard drive near the end of the first half. Then they rallied to regain it late in the District… Read More FOOTBALL: Voks build winning streak with late touchdown against Jefferson

SATURDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross breaks away for 34-20 win over TMI

Knights remain undefeated in TAPPS 3-II with nearly 500 yards of offense TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Holy Cross. Holy Cross (3-2, 2-0) took charge of a TAPPS District 3-II game Saturday afternoon with a late first-half touchdown from junior Greg Scott and pulled away to a 34-20 win over Texas Military Institute. Scott broke away for a… Read More SATURDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Holy Cross breaks away for 34-20 win over TMI

FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Orta’s three TDs lift Lanier to first 2013 victory (complete)

Harlandale dominates second half to down Floresville, remain undefeated TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, Sam Houston. A star was born Friday at the SAISD Sports Complex, and Lanier (1-4, 1-0) is no longer winless. Junior back Joe Orta rushed for 94 yards and all three Lanier touchdowns, leading the Voks to a… Read More FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Orta’s three TDs lift Lanier to first 2013 victory (complete)

FOOTBALL: McCollum gets needed two points on second chance to upend Memorial

Safety allows Cowboys to end two-game losing streak, halt Minutemen’s win streak A late safety enabled McCollum (3-2, 1-1) to pull off an improbable comeback victory Thursday at Harlandale Memorial Stadium. The Cowboys scored the last 15 points to remain undefeated in the six-game series. McCollum triumphed 36-35 over Memorial (3-2, 1-1) in the District… Read More FOOTBALL: McCollum gets needed two points on second chance to upend Memorial