GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southside awakens, blows away Laredo Martin after halftime

Cardinals’ rebounding overcomes obstacles AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-awakens-blows-away-Laredo-Martin-after-5997030.php Southside’s style may be a bit unconventional, but it’s hard to knock down a team that remains undefeated in District 29-5A. The Cardinals (11-6, 3-0) defeated Laredo Martin (4-11, 1-2) 57-38 Jan. 2 at Southside. They’ve won… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southside awakens, blows away Laredo Martin after halftime

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 17)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 11-17 Monday’s games No games scheduled Tuesday’s games District 28-6A Corpus Christi Ray (18-6, 1-1) 76, Corpus Christi King (7-19, 0-2) 56 East Central (10-11, 2-0) 56, South San (10-14, 0-2) 30 Southwest (16-7, 2-0) 72, Corpus Christi Carroll (20-4, 1-1) 67 (2 OT) District 27-5A Kennedy… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 17)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 10)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 4-10 Monday’s games Non-district Southwest (14-7) 59, Laredo Alexander (8-8) 48 Tuesday’s games District 27-5A Kerrville Tivy (16-4 ???, 5-0 ???) 59, Memorial (1-19 ???, 0-6) 10 Alamo Heights (11-5 ???, 5-2) 58, Floresville  (10-12, 5-3) 50 Seguin (10-13, 3-4) 37, Kennedy (5-14 ???, 0-5 ???) 34 San Marcos (20-6, 6-1) 60, Boerne Champion (13-9 ???, 4-3) 36 District 28-5A… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 10)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Burbank vs. Port Lavaca Calhoun at Floresville Tournament photo gallery, Nov. 20, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                                                                … Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Burbank vs. Port Lavaca Calhoun at Floresville Tournament photo gallery, Nov. 20, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southwest vs. Marshall at Floresville Tournament photo gallery, Nov. 20, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                                                                … Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southwest vs. Marshall at Floresville Tournament photo gallery, Nov. 20, 2014 (photos by KJ Toso)

HOLIDAY BASKETBALL: YWLA proving to be quick study, formidable foe

Other area teams struggle Christmas week AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, Fox Tech, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, boys basketball. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: link unavailable Young Women’s Leadership Academy is an institution of advanced learning, but the girls basketball team’s motto couldn’t be more elementary. “We’re the little engine that… Read More HOLIDAY BASKETBALL: YWLA proving to be quick study, formidable foe

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southside survives rough trip to Laredo Martin

Cardinals recover in the stretch to seize win AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:   Southside’s first District 29-5A game brought the desired result and, in retrospect, maybe by the best-possible route. As with any trip to Laredo, though, getting there was the hardest part. The Cardinals (9-6,… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southside survives rough trip to Laredo Martin

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Highlands, Sam Houston share 28-5A lead

Bobcats close 2014 with rout of Eagle Pass AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Lanier, Sam Houston, South San. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:   Highlands and Sam Houston rose to the top of District with a pair of wins each in games played Dec. 16 and Dec. 19.… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Highlands, Sam Houston share 28-5A lead

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holiday schedule/results (thru Jan. 3)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 21-Jan. 3 Monday’s games Non-district Comfort (4-9 ???) 48, Young Women’s Leadership Academy (14-10) 41 Tuesday’s games Non-district Antonian (13-5) 54, East Central (8-9) 39 Monday, Dec. 29 games Non-district Boerne ISD Tournament Antonian 60, Southwest (12-7) 37 La Vernia 58, Southwest (12-7) 48 East Central (9-9) 71, Hondo… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holiday schedule/results (thru Jan. 3)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southwest jelling into more cohesive unit

Dragons’ depth too much for Judson AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Southwest. Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                   PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southwest-girls-basketball-jells-in-win-over-5963429.php   Southwest has… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Southwest jelling into more cohesive unit

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Dec. 20)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 14-Dec. 20 Monday’s games No games scheduled Tuesday’s games District 27-5A San Marcos (17-5, 3-0) 59, Alamo Heights (8-4 ???, 2-2) 32 Floresville (8-10, 3-1) 74, Lockhart (3-10 ???, 0-3) 42 Kerrville Tivy (13-4 ???, 2-0 ???) 43, Boerne Champion (9-6, 2-2) 36 Seguin (9-10, 2-1) 68, Memorial (1-15… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Dec. 20)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Area rankings (thru Dec. 10)

Through December 10 TOP 15:   Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Southwest – 2 2. Highlands – 1 3. South San – 4 4. East Central – 3 5. Southside – 7 6. Sam Houston – 8 7. Brackenridge – 6 8. Lanier – 5 9. Holy Cross – 12 10. Harlandale – 11 11. Kennedy – 9 12. Edison – 10 13. Burbank – 13 14. Young Women’s Leadership Academy… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Area rankings (thru Dec. 10)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holy Cross perseveres for first tourney title

Knights come through in 4th quarter at Pearsall AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Holy-Cross-leans-on-defense-for-first-tournament-5945524.php In Holy Cross’ first eight seasons of girls basketball, the Knights never had won a tournament championship. “We’ve had some pretty good teams, but we’d never won a tournament,” Holy Cross coach… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holy Cross perseveres for first tourney title

GIRLS BASKETBALL: East Central weathering storms to gain experience

Young, talented Hornets tested by schedule AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/East-Central-can-t-weather-storm-against-5945525.php After being hit by a blizzard, the crucial thing to remember is that digging your way out is going to take some time. Trying to do too much too soon can have deadly consequences.… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: East Central weathering storms to gain experience

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Dec. 13)

NOTE: teams we cover in boldface Games of Dec. 7-13 Monday’s games No games scheduled Tuesday’s games District 27-5A Memorial (1-12, 0-1) at Lockhart (3-8 ???, 0-1) (score unavailable) Floresville (6-10, 1-1) 41, Kennedy (5-11, 0-2) 36 San Marcos (15-5, 1-0) 50, Seguin (8-10, 1-1) 27 Boerne Champion (9-4, 2-0) 52, Alamo Heights (7-3, 1-1) 44 District 28-5A Sam Houston (5-5 ???, 2-0) 51, Burbank… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Dec. 13)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Area rankings (thru Dec. 3)

Through December 3   TOP 15:   Rank-Team-Last Week 1. Highlands – 1 2. Southwest – 2 3. East Central – 3 4. South San – 4 5. Lanier – 5 6. Brackenridge – 6 7. Southside – 7 8. Sam Houston – 8 9. Kennedy – 9 10. Edison – 10 11. Harlandale – 11 12. Holy Cross – 12 13. Burbank – 13 14. Young Women’s Leadership… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Area rankings (thru Dec. 3)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Prince gives Highlands lift against potent Antonian

Ranked Apaches squeeze out win AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands. LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: unavailable   Sometimes teams draw a spark from one player doing something differently. Highlands junior Aaliyah Prince perked up her Owls teammates Tuesday by suddenly blocking shots, some of which officials didn’t give her credit for. Prince’s efforts disrupted Antonian’s… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Prince gives Highlands lift against potent Antonian

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Dec. 6)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 30-Dec. 6 Monday’s games Non-district Southwest (8-2) 56, Marshall (7-6) 37 Tuesday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (8-4, 1-0) 87, Memorial (0-9, 0-1) 27 Alamo Heights (7-2, 1-0) 57, Kennedy (5-6 ???, 0-1) 38 Kerrville Tivy (7-4, 1-0) 50, Floresville (5-5, 0-1) 39 Seguin (6-6, 1-0) 53, Lockhart (1-6 ???, 0-1) 31 District 28-5A… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Dec. 6)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Nov. 29)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 23-29 Monday’s games Non-district Young Women’s Leadership Academy (5-4) 48, Fox Tech (0-10) 20 Southside (7-4 ???) 63, Harlandale (3-9) 44 Tuesday’s games Non-district Jay (8-2) 99, Brackenridge (4-8 ???) 40 Marshall (7-5) 56, Memorial (0-6) 15 Providence (0-9 ???) at Kennedy (5-5) (score unavailable) Taft (8-3) 69, Burbank (4-5 ???) 35 East Central… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Nov. 29)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Nov. 22)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface   Games of Nov. 16-22   Monday’s games No games scheduled Tuesday’s games Non-district O’Connor (5-2) 66, Harlandale (1-5) 42 South San (2-3) 60, Southside (2-3 ???) 55 Alamo Heights (1-1 ???) 61, Jefferson (0-5) 24 Pearsall (3-4) 44, Fox Tech (0-8) 10 Holy Cross (2-2 ???) 47, Young Women’s Leadership Academy (4-4) 29 Hawkins (1-2) 33, Brooks… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Nov. 22)