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
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)
Central Catholic fends off Sam Houston for 8th-straight win; East Central makes up 17-point deficit to beat Reagan TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Lanier, Sam Houston. Edison outscored the host Voks 10-7 in overtime to win 59-46 at Lanier Friday in the District 28-4A season opener for both… Read More BOYS BASKETBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Edison edges Lanier in overtime to open 28-4A season
Jefferson gives undefeated Eagles scare in 28-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Jefferson, Lanier, Memorial, Southside, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Memorial tasted the agony of defeat Tuesday. Friday at Southside, the Minutemen (5-13, 1-2) experienced the thrill of a decisive, yet unexpected victory. Coming off a 49-18 loss to archrival Kennedy, Memorial displayed its resilience… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Memorial surprises Southside for first 29-4A win
Central Catholic fends off Sam Houston for 8th-straight win TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Central Catholic, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Highlands, Lanier, Memorial, Sam Houston, Southside. Edison outscored the host Voks 10-7 in overtime to win 59-46 at Lanier Friday in the District 28-4A season opener for both teams. It was the fifth win in six games… Read More FRIDAY BOYS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: Edison edges Lanier in overtime to open 28-4A season
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Dec. 15-21 Monday’s results Non-district Southwest (15-5) 68, Somerset (9-8) 22 Tuesday’s results District 28-4A Brackenridge (17-4, 5-0) 66, Lanier (7-12 ???, 4-2) 48 Burbank (4-12 ???, 1-4) 62, Fox Tech (4-11, 1-4) 47 Highlands (15-9, 4-2) 61, Young Women’s Leadership Academy (1-15, 0-5) 17 District 29-4A Floresville (12-10,… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Dec. 21)
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
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
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
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)
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)
Central Catholic edges state finalist Steele in overtime TEAMS INCLUDED:Central Catholic, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Lanier, South San, Southside, Southwest. Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com South San tuned up for its tournament this weekend with a 70-55 non-district win over Lee… Read More MID-WEEK BOYS BASKETBALL REPORT: Bobcats take winning streak into weekend tourney
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
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)
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)
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
Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com
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
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)
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)
NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 25-30 Monday’s results Non-district Memorial (4-5) 35, Pearsall (5-10) 29 Tuesday’s results District 28-4A Brennan (9-0, 1-0) 73, Young Women’s Leadership Academy (1-6, 0-1) 4 Brackenridge (13-4, 1-0) 55, Fox Tech (3-8, 0-1) 14 Highlands (8-5 ???, 1-0) 62, Burbank (2-6 ???, 0-1) 38 Lanier (3-6 ???, 1-0)… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (updated Nov. 30)
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
Brack wins three of four in SAISD Tourney http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Highlands-advances-to-consolation-game-in-4992007.php Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos (including the Highlands-Brennan JV game) or to purchase photos, please visit: kjtoso.photoreflect.com Highlands has had some growing pains, but its sophomore-dominated team is making good progress, as evidenced by its advancement to the consolation championship game at the… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: Young Highlands wins while learning to play together
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)
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)
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)
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)
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