BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: East Central grabs first place in 28-5A battle with Steele

Memorial pulls away from Kennedy in second half TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, Memorial, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest.   In a game to determine first place in District 28-5A, East Central asserted home rule. As in, Steele wasn’t going to win in the Hornets’ house. The Hornets (17-7,… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: East Central grabs first place in 28-5A battle with Steele

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Sam Houston crushes Pleasanton for fourth-straight win

Herrera steps up to lead Harlandale past McCollum TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Sam Houston started kind of slow, but overwhelmed their hosts over the next three quarters at Pleasanton for a 67-26 victory. It was the fourth-consecutive District 28-3A win for… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Sam Houston crushes Pleasanton for fourth-straight win

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback

  Lanier survives another test in 28-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest, Southside. Southside (11-12, 3-4) trailed 31-27 entering the fourth quarter Friday at Harlandale, but the Cardlnals rallied behind their defense to pull out a 38-37 victory. The Cardinals outscored Harlandale (15-10, 4-3) 11-6 in the… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback

BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Central Catholic races to 13th-consecutive win at St. Gerard

East Central smashes Carroll in 28-5A opener; Jefferson & McCollum win in OT TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston. Central Catholic (16-6) ran its winning streak to 13 games Saturday night with a convincing non-district win at St. Gerard. Central… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Central Catholic races to 13th-consecutive win at St. Gerard

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 12-18 Monday’s results District 28-4A Brennan (20-0, 11-0) 72, Lanier (10-14 ???, 7-4) 27 District 28-3 Sam Houston (4-16 ???, 3-1) 33, Somerset (10-10 ???, 1-2 ???) 24 Tuesday’s results District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (22-6, 3-1) 57, Corpus Christi King (3-8 ???, 0-4) 46 Southwest (19-7,… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 12-18 Monday’s games District 28-4A Brennan (18-4, 6-0) 48, Edison (16-10, 5-1) 44 District 28-3A Sam Houston (14-9, 2-0) 78, Somerset (3-13 ???, 1-1) 46 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A East Central (16-7, 2-0) 78, Southwest (5-18 ???, 0-2) 56 Steele (12-11, 2-0) 64, South San (11-12, 1-1) 40… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 18)

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback

  Southwest guard Alexandra Busby (3) scored 21 points against South San. Lanier survives another test in 28-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southwest, Southside. Southside (11-12, 3-4) trailed 31-27 entering the fourth quarter Friday at Harlandale, but the Cardlnals rallied behind their defense to pull out a… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Southside upsets Harlandale with fourth-quarter comeback

FRIDAY BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: East Central smashes defending champ Carroll in 28-5A

Jefferson, McCollum notch overtime victories TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Sam Houston, Southside. In recent years, Corpus Christi Carroll has been a thorn in East Central’s side at times. The teams could almost always be counted on to go wire to wire before a winner was determined.… Read More FRIDAY BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: East Central smashes defending champ Carroll in 28-5A

MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Red-hot McCollum hands Medina Valley first 29-4A loss

East Central undefeated in 28-5A; Lanier edges Jefferson TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston, Southwest. The Cowboys (7-13, 3-3) began the District 29-4A season with three consecutive losses, but they’ve recovered to claim fourth place with three straight wins. As a measure of the Cowboys’ progress,… Read More MID-WEEK GIRLS BASKETBALL REPORT: Red-hot McCollum hands Medina Valley first 29-4A loss

MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Central Catholic beats No. 3 Wagner for 12th-straight victory

McCollum wins third in row; Southwest ends losing streak TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Central Catholic, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, South San, Southside, Southwest. Central Catholic (15-6) recorded the most impressive win of its current 12-game winning streak Monday, defeating Wagner 66-54 at the Buttons’ gym. The Thunderbirds (15-5) were No. 3 in… Read More MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Central Catholic beats No. 3 Wagner for 12th-straight victory

BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Central Catholic picks up 11th-straight win in New Braunfels

East Central upsets Wagner in OT; McCollum stays hot in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial. At home, on the road or on a neutral court, it makes no difference to Central Catholic (14-6). The Buttons have won in each of those environments during their… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Central Catholic picks up 11th-straight win in New Braunfels

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hornets scuttle South San, snap losing streak in 28-5A opener

Brennan upends Brack in 28-4A showdown; McCollum emerging in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, South San,Young Women’s Leadership Academy. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/East-Central-girls-defeat-South-San-5118610.php East Central has had its ups and downs with a young roster this… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hornets scuttle South San, snap losing streak in 28-5A opener

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (thru Jan. 11)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 5-11 Tuesday’s results District 28-5A East Central (9-12, 2-0) 61, Corpus Christi King (3-6 ???, 0-2) 46 Corpus Christi Carroll (20-6, 1-1) 85, South San (9-14, 0-2) 39 Steele (16-4, 2-0) 57, Southwest (17-7, 1-1) 51 District 28-4A Highlands (18-9, 7-2) 63, Burbank (5-15 ???, 2-7) 31… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s schedule/results (thru Jan. 11)

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 11)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Jan. 5-11 Monday’s games Non-district South San (10-10) 65, Round Rock Stony Point (???) 62 Southwest (5-16 ???) 72, New Braunfels (11-11) 67 Central Catholic (15-6) 66, Wagner (15-5) 54 Tuesday’s games District 28-4A Jefferson (5-16, 1-3) 58, Fox Tech (1-19, 0-4) 40 Edison (15-9, 4-0) 49, Brackenridge (11-11, 2-2)… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Jan. 11)

MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Kennedy comes back to snap six-game loss streak

McCollum edges Memorial in OT; Central Catholic records 10th-consecutive win TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Central Catholic, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial. Photos taken by KJ Toso. To view more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Kennedy (3-14, 1-1) worked its way back from deficits of 15-8 in the first… Read More MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Kennedy comes back to snap six-game loss streak

BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL MIDSEASON REPORT: A look backward and a look ahead

Through Dec. 26 Some thoughts and observations on the boys and girls basketball seasons so far, before the district races begin to intensify (in alphabetical order, unless otherwise noted):   PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE.   BOYS TOP 15:   1. Lanier 2.… Read More BOYS & GIRLS BASKETBALL MIDSEASON REPORT: A look backward and a look ahead

BOYS BASKETBALL: Holiday results (thru Jan. 4)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 22-Jan. 4 Thursday’s results Non-district Texan Hoop Fest At Wimberley Pflugerville Connally (???) 65, Harlandale (9-6) 59 The Woodlands College Park 66, Harlandale (9-6) 55 Friday’s results Non-district Central Catholic (12-6) 57, Floresville (5-11) 48 Boerne Tournament East Central (11-7) 62, Round Rock McNeil (???) 60  Sam Houston… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Holiday results (thru Jan. 4)

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holiday results (thru Jan. 4)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 22-Jan. 4 Saturday’s results Non-district Austin Bowie (10-4 ???) 57, East Central (7-13) 17 Southwest (16-5) 58, Devine (12-7) 50 Monday, Dec. 30 results District 28-4A Highlands (16-9, 5-2) 60, Lanier (8-13 ???, 5-3) 36 District 29-4A Uvalde (7-10, 1-3) 48, Southside (9-11, 1-3) 43 Non-district Antonian (2-14 ???) 64,… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Holiday results (thru Jan. 4)

BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Dec. 21)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 15-21 Monday’s results Non-district Holy Cross (5-7 ???) at Laredo St. Augustine (???), 6 p.m. (score unavailable) Johnson (11-9) 64, Burbank (8-8) 44 Lee (4-8) 75, McCollum (10-7) 62 MacArthur (14-6) 84, Fox Tech (1-15) 18 Tuesday’s games Non-district Judson (16-1) 56, East Central (9-6) 44 Sam Houston (8-6) 45, Brackenridge… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (thru Dec. 21)

GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Harlandale opens 29-4A season with road win

Southwest keeps hot streak going with win at Smithson Valley TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Kennedy, Lanier, South San, Southwest. Harlandale (12-7, 1-0) held the host Coyotes (6-7, 0-1) to two second-quarter points Friday on the way to a 47-32 victory in Uvalde on the opening night of District 29-4A season. Senior… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Harlandale opens 29-4A season with road win

GIRLS BASKETBALL FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Harlandale opens 29-4A season with road win

Southwest keeps hot streak going with win at Smithson Valley TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Kennedy, Lanier, South San, Southwest. Harlandale (12-7, 1-0) held the host Coyotes (6-7, 0-1) to two second-quarter points Friday on the way to a 47-32 victory in Uvalde on the opening night of District 29-4A season. Senior post… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Harlandale opens 29-4A season with road win

GIRLS BASKETBALL MIDWEEK REPORT: Holy Cross defeats rival Providence

Rockets take off in second half for comfortable win at Pearsall TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Kennedy, Lanier, Providence, Sam Houston, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. The Knights (8-11) defeated rival Providence (2-11) 40-19 Tuesday at Holy Cross, led by senior Julia Flores and sophomore Kat Rangel. Flores scored… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL MIDWEEK REPORT: Holy Cross defeats rival Providence

BOYS BASKETBALL: Edison builds on tourney performance with win over Kennedy

Kennedy came out in an aggressive, attacking mode Tuesday at Edison. They discovered that the host Golden Bears’ counter-attack can be devastating. Edison (9-6) scored eight unanswered points to finish the first quarter after Kennedy (2-12) pulled within a basket with 3:21 left in the period. A three-point shot from Cristobal Casas had made it… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL: Edison builds on tourney performance with win over Kennedy

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

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 8-14 Tuesday’s results District 28-4A Lanier (6-11 ???, 3-1) 55, Fox Tech (4-10, 1-3) 22 Highlands (14-8, 3-1) 54, Edison (7-11, 1-2) 46 Brackenridge (15-4, 3-0) 74, Young Women’s Leadership Academy (1-9, 0-4) 16 Brennan (13-0, 4-0) 82, Jefferson (6-9, 1-3) 21 Non-district Laredo Johnson (???) 70, South San… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 14)

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