FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Memorial claims first win since 2010, defeating Pearsall

Highlands beats Floresville with late field goal East Central, McCollum coaches win debut games Teams included: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial. Sam Houston, South San. Memorial not only won its first on-field victory since 2010 Friday at Pearsall, it did so in decisive fashion. The Minutemen (1-0) led the… Read More FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Memorial claims first win since 2010, defeating Pearsall

FOOTBALL: Devine abandons tradition in win over Southside

In past seasons, Devine was known for a grind-it-out running game – and the Warhorses were darned good at it. Joseph Sadler carried them to the Class 3A quarterfinals two years ago, setting a Texas single-season scoring record in the process. Sadler is long gone, though, and the Warhorses (1-0) didn’t resemble their former selves… Read More FOOTBALL: Devine abandons tradition in win over Southside

FOOTBALL: Flores leads Holy Cross to 21-14 victory in Holy Bowl

Edison, Southwest struggle in season debuts Teams included: Central Catholic, Edison, Holy Cross, Southwest. Southside transfer Cisco Flores ran for two touchdowns and passed for another, leading Holy Cross to a 21-14 win over Central Catholic in the 2013 Holy Bowl. The junior broke a 59-yard touchdown run with 11:49 until halftime Thursday to put… Read More FOOTBALL: Flores leads Holy Cross to 21-14 victory in Holy Bowl

FOOTBALL: Week 0 results (updated Aug. 30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Thursday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Holy Cross (1-0) 21, Central Catholic (0-1) 14 Laredo United (1-0) 42, Southwest (0-1) 14 Pleasanton (1-0) 40, Edison (0-1) 7 Friday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Brackenridge (1-0) 63, Sam Houston (0-1) 0 Hays (1-0) 61, Burbank (0-1) 7 Kennedy (1-0) 27, Crystal City (0-1)… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 0 results (updated Aug. 30)

FOOTBALL: Holy Cross favored in Holy Bowl over intriguing Central Catholic

The variable Holy Bowl fans will gain some insight into in tonight’s Holy Cross-Central Catholic game is how much difference a year can make. It’s a given that Central Catholic will be a more competitive team this season than they were in 2012, the Buttons’ first year under Don Byrd. They should be a stronger… Read More FOOTBALL: Holy Cross favored in Holy Bowl over intriguing Central Catholic

FOOTBALL: 2013 Master Schedule (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface INFORMATION: This is a 2013 master schedule for all of our area teams. We have complete schedules for each team and for their districts as well. Opponents, dates, times, locations on this unofficial schedule nonetheless are subject to change. WEEK 0 SCHEDULE (Aug. 29-31) Thursday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Central… Read More FOOTBALL: 2013 Master Schedule (complete)

FOOTBALL: Week 0 results (updated Aug. 29)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Thursday’s games FOOTBALL Non-district Holy Cross (1-0) 21, Central Catholic (0-1) 14 Laredo United (1-0) 42, Southwest (0-1) 14 Pleasanton (1-0) 40, Edison (0-1) 7 Friday, Aug. 30 FOOTBALL Non-district Brackenridge (0-0) vs. Sam Houston (0-0) at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 7:30 p.m. Burbank (0-0) at Hays (0-0),… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 0 results (updated Aug. 29)

FOOTBALL: Games at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex this year

Friday, Aug. 30 Brackenridge (0-0) vs. Sam Houston (0-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 Floresville (0-0) vs. Brackenridge (0-0), 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 Uvalde (0-0) vs. Highlands (0-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 Kennedy (0-0) vs. Jefferson (0-0), 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 Devine (0-0) vs. Sam Houston (0-0), 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20… Read More FOOTBALL: Games at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex this year

FOOTBALL: Brack QB Richards commits to Oklahoma State

Ramon Richards relishes a challenge. That’s no small factor in the explanation of how the Brackenridge quarterback helped raise the Eagles’ sights in the postseason last fall. After guiding Brack to its first football playoff victory in 15 years, the senior’s ambition was a key factor in his choice of Oklahoma State University as a… Read More FOOTBALL: Brack QB Richards commits to Oklahoma State