VOLLEYBALL: Jefferson upends Highlands in final 28-4A match

Owls retain second place in district despite loss PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Seven-area-volleyball-teams-headed-to-playoffs-4954323.php Jefferson’s loud student section, as well as a sizable crowd on the Highlands side of the gym, supplied a playoff atmosphere Tuesday in the District 28-4A season finale for both teams. The… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Jefferson upends Highlands in final 28-4A match

WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Harlandale battles to crazy four-way tie for 29-4A lead with one match left

Jefferson, Brackenridge reserve playoff spots with 28-4A wins PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Roundup-of-volleyball-games-for-South-Side-schools-4933546.php TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southside, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. The craziness in in District 29-4A has reached fever pitch.… Read More WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Harlandale battles to crazy four-way tie for 29-4A lead with one match left

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2013)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Oct. 27-Nov. 2 Tuesday’s results District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (17-15, 5-5) 3, South San (12-19, 0-10) 2 (17-25, 25-12, 25-13, 19-25, 15-11) East Central (21-15, 8-2) 3, Corpus Christi King (13-19, 2-8) 0 (25-20, 25-22, 25-20) Steele (26-15, 10-0) 3, Southwest (16-24, 5-5) 1 (25-15, 25-15, 23-25, 25-22) District… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (Oct. 27-Nov. 2, 2013)

TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale sweeps into second place with win over Medina Valley

Jefferson bumps Brackenridge out of third place in 28-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Jefferson, Memorial, Providence, Sam Houston, Southside. When Harlandale lost three of four matches in a stretch that began Oct. 3, its chances for a District 29-4A championship seemed to have vanished. They resurfaced Tuesday when the Indians (23-10,… Read More TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale sweeps into second place with win over Medina Valley

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (Oct. 20-26)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Oct. 20-26 Tuesday’s results District 28-5A Southwest (15-23, 4-4) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (16-14, 4-4) 1 (14-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-14) Steele (24-15, 8-0) 3, East Central (19-15, 6-2) 1 (14-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-14) Corpus Christi King (13-17, 2-6) 3, South San (12-17, 0-8) 1 (25-14, 25-27, 25-20, 25-23)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (Oct. 20-26)

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

VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 25)

Volleyball playoff qualifiers These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order) Through Oct. 26 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Brackenridge (14-24, 10-5), East Central (19-15, 6-2), Harlandale (23-10, 9-3), Highlands (19-19, 12-2), Holy Cross (27-10, 6-3), Jefferson (23-10, 11-4), Providence (12-20, 4-8), Sam Houston (20-12, 4-4), Southwest (16-23, 5-4).

MIDWEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Highlands closes in on playoff berth with hard-earned win over Brack

McCollum upsets Harlandale for fourth win in five matches TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Providence, South San, Southwest. Highlands (18-19, 11-2) won its third-consecutive match and ended a three-match winning streak for Brackenridge (12-23, 8-4) Tuesday at Highlands. The Owls won the first two games… Read More MIDWEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Highlands closes in on playoff berth with hard-earned win over Brack

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Oct. 13-19 Monday’s results TAPPS District 2-5A Incarnate Word (21-9, 9-1) 3, Austin St. Michael’s (15-8, ???) 0 (29-27, 25-18, 25-7) Tuesday’s results District 28-5A East Central (18-14, 5-1) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (15-13, 3-3) 0 (28-26, 25-19, 25-15) Southwest (14-22, 3-3) 3, South San (12-15, 0-6) 1… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (complete)

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

MID-WEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Edison outlasts determined YWLA for five-game win

Southwest digs itself out of deficit to beat Corpus Christi King TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, South San, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Young Women’s Leadership Academy (2-28, 0-11) got off to a strong start Wednesday at Lanier, winning the first two District 28-4A games 26-24 and 25-22… Read More MID-WEEK VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Edison outlasts determined YWLA for five-game win

VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture

Volleyball playoff picture  These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order) Through Oct. 19 ALREADY QUALIFIED: East Central (19-14, 6-1), Highlands (19-19, 12-2). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (13-23, 9-4), Harlandale (21-10, 7-3), Jefferson (21-10, 9-4), Sam Houston (20-11, 4-3), Southwest (14-23, 3-4). POSSIBLE QUALIFIERS: Edison (11-24, 7-6),… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture

TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Southwest wears down Corpus Christi King in Game 5

East Central, Highlands sweep way to district wins TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, South San, Southside, Southwest. Southwest (13-21, 2-2) lost the first two games Tuesday at Corpus Christi King (12-14, 1-3). The Dragons then fought through the next two games to even the District 28-5A match at 2-2. The… Read More TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Southwest wears down Corpus Christi King in Game 5

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s schedule/results (Oct. 6-12)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Oct. 6-12 Tuesday’s results VOLLEYBALL District 28-5A Steele (20-15, 4-0) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (14-12, 2-2) 0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-16) Southwest (13-21, 2-2) 3, Corpus Christi King (12-14, 1-3) 2 (21-25, 22-25, 26-24, 25-18, 15-4) East Central (16-14, 3-1) 3, South San (12-13, 0-4) 0 (25-21, 25-14, 25-19)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s schedule/results (Oct. 6-12)

WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Brackenridge tough when needed in three-game win over Edison

McCollum wins second match of week as Harlandale falls in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale,  Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. HERE’S A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Volleyball-roundup-4876819.php Brackenridge (11-22, 7-3) eked out the first game and finished strong to win… Read More WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Brackenridge tough when needed in three-game win over Edison

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)

TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: East Central comes back to defeat Southwest and set up 28-5A showdown

Harlandale, Highlands, Sam Houston keep winning streaks intact TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southside, Southwest. Host Southwest fought back from the brink of a sweep against East Central (15-13, 2-0) to gain the upper hand, but the Dragons (12-20, 1-1) couldn’t… Read More TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: East Central comes back to defeat Southwest and set up 28-5A showdown

WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale withstands Medina Valley challenge to hold first in 29-4A

East Central, Sam Houston, Southwest win district openers TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Providence, Sam Houston, South San, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. HERE’S A LINK TO THE WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Volleyball-roundup-for-week-of-Sept-23-29-4857316.php Harlandale (19-7, 5-0) rose to the top… Read More WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale withstands Medina Valley challenge to hold first in 29-4A

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (Sept. 29-Oct. 5)

Matches of Sept. 30-Oct. 5 Tuesday’s results VOLLEYBALL District 28-5A East Central (15-13, 2-0) 3, Southwest (12-20, 1-1) 2 (27-25, 26-28, 25-27, 16-25, 15-12) Corpus Christi Carroll (13-11, 1-1) 3, Corpus Christi King (11-13, 0-2) 1 (game scores unavailable) Steele (18-15, 2-0) 3, South San (12-11, 0-2) 0 (25-11, 25-14, 25-19) District 28-4A Brackenridge (10-22, 6-3) 3, Fox Tech (9-27,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (Sept. 29-Oct. 5)

FOOTBALL: WEEK 5 RESULTS (though Oct. 5)

Games of Oct. 3-5 Thursday’s results FOOTBALL District 29-4A McCollum (3-2, 1-1) 36, Memorial (3-2, 1-1) 35 Friday’s results FOOTBALL District 28-4A Burbank (3-3, 2-0) 40, Jefferson (0-6, 0-2) 33 Lanier (1-4, 1-0) 21, Highlands (2-4, 0-2) 8 District 29-4A Harlandale (5-0, 2-0) 28, Floresville (3-2, 1-1) 17 Medina Valley (3-2, 1-1) 34, Kennedy (3-2, 0-2) 26… Read More FOOTBALL: WEEK 5 RESULTS (though Oct. 5)