GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Brackenridge displays dominating defense in 28-4A

Harlandale wins Edgewood ISD Tourney TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Brackenridge’s suffocating defense is giving the Eagles hope that some magical accomplishments may be in store for this year’s team. The Eagles (14-4, 2-0) dominated their first two opponents and were one of two undefeated teams… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Brackenridge displays dominating defense in 28-4A

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 14)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 8-14 Monday’s games Non-district Brackenridge (9-7) 55, Somerset (0-8) 50 Tuesday’s results Non-district East Central (9-5) 77, Lee (2-8 ???) 72 Boerne Champion (5-3) 69, Southside (5-9) 40 Edison (9-6) 71, Kennedy (2-12) 45 Sam Houston (5-4) 72, Johnson (8-7) 58 McCollum (7-5) at Highlands (5-10 ???), 7:30… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 14)

MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Fox Tech holds off YWLA for victory

Jefferson claims decisive non-district win TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, Memorial, Young Women’s Leadership Academy.  Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos (including the Highlands-Brennan JV game) or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Senior Ruby Chapa scored 19 points Tuesday, leading Fox Tech (2-2) to a 44-38… Read More MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Fox Tech holds off YWLA for victory

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 7)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 1-7 Monday’s results Non-district Burbank (3-4 ???) 62, Floresville (2-3) 59 Harlandale (3-2) 52, Boerne Champion (2-1) 40 Southside (4-8) 66, Fox Tech (1-10) 46 Jefferson (2-6) 55, Kennedy (1-8) 34 Tuesday’s results Non-district East Central (5-4) 64, Marshall (3-6) 56 St. Mary’s Hall (7-4) 71, Holy Cross (0-5 ???)… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 7)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 7)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 1-7 Monday’s results District 28-4A Lanier (5-10 ???, 2-0) 44, Burbank (3-10 ???, 0-2) 35 Non-district Churchill (19-1) 74, Sam Houston (1-11 ???) 30 Tuesday’s results District 28-4A Brackenridge (14-4, 2-0) 74, Edison (6-10, 0-1) 31 Brennan (11-0, 2-0) 75, Highlands (12-8, 1-1) 23 Fox Tech (4-8, 1-1)… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 7)

WEEKLY GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Holy Cross learning quickly from in early season setbacks

Brack, Highlands, Lanier all win 28-4A openers TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, Sam Houston, Southwest. PLEASE RETURN TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE Much like the school’s softball and volleyball programs have done in the past few seasons, Holy Cross’ girls… Read More WEEKLY GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Holy Cross learning quickly from in early season setbacks

WEEKLY BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Voks grab fifth place in Border Olympics

Churchill’s fourth-quarter push edges East Central TEAMS INCLUDED:Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Lanier, South San, Southside, Southwest. Lanier won four of five games over the weekend to finish in fifth place at the Border Olympics. The Voks (4-2) smashed Laredo Martin 59-31 Saturday to take fifth place in the Laredo… Read More WEEKLY BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Voks grab fifth place in Border Olympics

FOOTBALL: Rouse second-half comeback takes down Harlandale

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

FOOTBALL: Area playoff results 2013 (complete)

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)

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 25-30 Tuesday’s results Non-district Southwest (1-3 ???) 67, Marshall (3-5) 61 South San (2-2) 60, Southside (3-6) 59 Holmes (6-6) 70, Jefferson (1-6) 32 Edison (2-5) 65, Harlandale (2-2) 57 McCollum (6-2) 58, Burbank (2-4 ???) 55 Antonian (7-1) 68, Highlands (3-6) 53 Lanier (1-1) vs. Memorial (3-6),… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 30)

BOYS BASKETBALL: Late 3-pointer gives South San first victory

NOTE: Photos from this game and the Harlandale-South San JV game from Nov. 22 at Harlandale available for purchase at: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Harlandale can’t maintain eight-point halftime lead in first loss A three-point shot from senior wing Eric Alcozer with about 2.5 seconds remaining enabled South San (1-2) to edge Harlandale 57-53 Friday at the Indians’… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Late 3-pointer gives South San first victory

FOOTBALL: Harlandale erupts early, holds on late to beat RGC

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

MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Brackenridge soars to three quick victories at Jaguar Classic

Memorial comes back for OT win over Fox Tech at Cole TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Lanier, Memorial, Southwest, Southside. Brackenridge got off to a strong start last Thursday and Friday in one of the area’s most prestigious girls basketball tournaments. The Eagles (10-3) put themselves in the championship bracket of the Jaguar… Read More MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Brackenridge soars to three quick victories at Jaguar Classic

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (updated Nov. 22)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 18-23 Tuesday’s results Non-district Clark (5-2) 61, East Central (3-4) 23 Southside (3-3) 67, South San (2-3) 57 Southwest (7-1) 66, McCollum (2-5) 52 Harlandale (4-4) 53, Jefferson (3-6) 43 Kennedy (1-3) 36, Fox Tech (2-5) 13 Holy Cross (3-4) 60, Providence (1-5) 42 Sam Houston (0-4 ???) at Stevens (3-3), 7:30 p.m. (score unavailable)… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (updated Nov. 22)

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (updated Nov. 23)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 18-23 Monday’s results Non-district Brackenridge (2-2) vs. Memorial (1-3) at Edgewood Gym, 6 p.m. (score unavailable) Madison (1-1 ???) 64, Sam Houston (1-1) 45 Tuesday’s results Non-district Reagan (4-2) 53, McCollum (1-2) 39 Harlandale (2-0) 49, Jefferson (1-5) 38 New Braunfels (5-2) 80, Kennedy (0-3) 42 Seguin (2-1) 67, South San (0-2) 62… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (updated Nov. 23)

FOOTBALL: Area playoff schedule (Nov. 29-30)

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)

FOOTBALL: Bi-district previews (Friday’s games)

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)

MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: South San uses strong start to defeat Edison

Floresville edges Brackenridge in OT TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Kennedy, Lanier, Sam Houston, South San. Senior Kim Tobias scored 18 points Tuesday, leading South San (1-2) to a 55-46 win at Edison (2-3). The Bobcats built a 25-17 halftime lead. Yasmine Andrade and Kassandra Valadez each contributed 10 points for South San.… Read More MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: South San uses strong start to defeat Edison

MIDWEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Alamo Heights spoils McConaghy’s Buttons coaching debut

Highlands surprises East Central in opener TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Central Catholic, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, South San. Host Alamo Heights defeated Central Catholic 73-60 Wednesday, handing the Buttons a loss in Bruce McConaghy’s first game as the school’s coach. Central Catholic established a 32-29 halftime lead, but went cold in the… Read More MIDWEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Alamo Heights spoils McConaghy’s Buttons coaching debut

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 16)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 10-16 Monday’s results Non-district Holy Cross (2-3) 67, Young Women’s Leadership Academy (1-2) 34 Tuesday’s games Non-district Southwest (6-1) 56, Holmes (0-3) 24 Alamo Heights (1-2) 54,  Southside (0-2) 34. Highlands (5-2) 41, Kennedy (0-2) 30 Antonian (5-2) 57,  McCollum (1-4) 40 Smithson Valley (4-3) 40, East Central (1-1)… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 16)

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 16)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 10-16 Monday’s results Non-district FEAST (0-0) at Brackenridge (0-0), 7:30 p.m. (score unavailable) Tuesday’s games Non-district Memorial (1-0) 66, Fox Tech (0-1) 40 Hawkins (1-0) 58, Holy Cross (0-1) 38 McCollum (1-0) 57, South San (0-1) 49 Holmes (1-0) 76, Southwest (0-1) 74 Lanier (1-0) 70,  Kennedy (0-1) 37… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 16)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Harlandale takes fourth behind 5A schools at own tourney

Southwest takes consolation title with win over Edison PLEASE RETURN TO THIS LINK TUESDAY FOR THE HARLANDALE ISD TOURNAMENT STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE   From its early schedule, it’d be easy to assume that Harlandale is a Class 5A school. After opening the season against 28-5A representative East Central, the young Indians (2-3) found themselves… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Harlandale takes fourth behind 5A schools at own tourney

BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Four area boys hoops teams garner preseason state recognition (in progress)

PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Basketball-teams-looking-for-great-season-4975213.php If the preseason state rankings are any indication, it should be a big year for area boys basketball. As the teams prepared to start their seasons this week, four area boys teams were ranked by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Sam… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Four area boys hoops teams garner preseason state recognition (in progress)

FOOTBALL: Area playoff schedule (updated Nov. 16)

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)

FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Friday’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)