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)

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

FOOTBALL: Lanier steamrolls Burbank 41-0 in 28-4A finale

Bulldogs had first playoff bid since 1978 in back pocket PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THIS STORY ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Lanier-steamrolls-Burbank-41-0-4975380.php   On the heels of a 2012 season during which nothing seemed to go Lanier’s way, the Voks had a little extra appreciation for their return to the playoffs. Although everything figuratively… Read More FOOTBALL: Lanier steamrolls Burbank 41-0 in 28-4A finale

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 (Saturday’s games)

SATURDAY Burbank (3-6, 2-3) vs. Lanier (3-6, 3-2) at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, 7 p.m. This District 28-4A game is for bragging rights and postseason preparation now. During the week, the spectre of being a do-or-die shot to make the playoffs loomed over Burbank, but the Bulldogs qualified Friday night without playing a down. Highlands’ loss to Brackenridge… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 10 previews (Saturday’s games)

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)

GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: East Central edges Harlandale in extra session

Burbank beats Kennedy by a basket TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Kennedy, Lanier, Memorial, Providence, Sam Houston, Southwest,Young Women’s Leadership Academy. While their volleyball teams were engaged in tough battles in different gyms, East Central and Harlandale locked horns at the Stan Bonewitz Center. The host Hornets outscored Harlandale 7-4 in… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL ROUNDUP: East Central edges Harlandale in extra session

GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Nov. 3-9 Monday’s games Non-district Highlands (1-0) 65, Holmes (0-1) 63 Hays (1-0) 62, Jefferson (0-1) 20 Tuesday’s games Non-district Burbank (1-0) 40, Kennedy (0-1) 38 Fox Tech (1-0) 48, Providence (0-1) 32 East Central (1-0) 42, Harlandale (0-1) 39 (OT) Antonian (1-0) 39, Holy Cross (0-1) 29 Southwest (1-0)… Read More GIRLS BASKETBALL: This week’s results (complete)

FOOTBALL: Week 10 results (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 10 SCHEDULE (Nov. 7-9) Friday’s games FOOTBALL District 28-5A East Central (5-5, 3-2) 27, Corpus Christi King (3-7, 1-4) 20 Corpus Christi Carroll (4-6, 3-2) 38, South San (2-8, 0-5)  6 Steele (9-1, 5-0) 42, Southwest (5-5, 3-2) 14 District 28-4A Brackenridge (7-3, 5-1) 27,Highlands (4-6, 2-4) 10 District… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 10 results (complete)

FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Brack, Southwest book playoff reservations

Southside comeback vs. McCollum results in first 2013 win TEAMS INCLUDED:Brackenridge, Central Catholic, Holy Cross, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Southside, Southwest.   Nathaniel Scott and Jon Cruz provided the big plays Southwest (5-4, 4-1) needed to counter three Corpus Christi King field goals in 14-9 playoff-clinching win Friday in Corpus Christi. The pair combined for more… Read More FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Brack, Southwest book playoff reservations

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

FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Nov. 2)

Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through Nov. 2 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Brackenridge (6-3, 4-1), Holy Cross (6-3, 5-1), Lanier (3-6, 3-2), Southwest (5-4, 3-1). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Central Catholic (4-5, 2-2), East Central (4-5, 2-2), Harlandale (7-2, 4-2). POSSIBLE QUALIFIERS: Burbank (3-6,… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Nov. 2)

FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Garcia returns to lead Lanier to victory over Edison

Central Catholic, Holy Cross romp to district wins TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Edison, Holy Cross, Lanier. Senior quarterback Nicholas Garcia was back in the Lanier lineup Friday at Wheatley Heights Sports Complex, and that was good news for the Voks (3-5, 3-1). Garcia (14 of 16, 220 yards) fired three first-half touchdown passes, providing the… Read More FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP: Garcia returns to lead Lanier to victory over Edison

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: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 26)

Football playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through Oct. 26 ALREADY QUALIFIED: none. LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (5-3, 3-1), Burbank (3-6, 2-3), Central Catholic (4-4, 2-1), Harlandale (7-1, 4-1), Holy Cross (5-3, 4-1), Lanier (3-5, 3-1), Southwest (4-4, 2-1). POSSIBLE QUALIFIERS: East Central… Read More FOOTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 26)

FOOTBALL: Week 8 results (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 8 SCHEDULE (Oct. 24-26) Thursday’s results FOOTBALL District 29-4A  Harlandale (7-1, 4-1) 21, Southside (0-8, 0-5) 14 Friday’s results FOOTBALL District 28-5A Corpus Christi King (3-5, 1-2) 33,  South San (2-6, 0-3) 14 Corpus Christi Carroll (3-5, 2-1) 42, Southwest (4-4, 2-1) 35 Steele (7-1, 3-0) 38,… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 8 results (complete)

FOOTBALL: Week 7 previews (Saturday’s games)

SATURDAY Austin Regents (6-0, 3-0) vs. Holy Cross (4-2, 3-0) at Harlandale Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m. The Knights haven’t lost a district game since being assigned to TAPPS TAPPS District 3-II before the 2012 season. Austin Regents will pose the biggest threat to Holy Cross’ 10-game winning streak so far this season. Holy Cross and… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 7 previews (Saturday’s games)

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)

WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Holy Cross battles back to beat TMI in fifth game

East Central, Harlandale maintain second-place ties HERE IS A LINK TO THE WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP ON THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/community/southside/news/article/Volleyball-roundup-for-Southside-Teams-4895234.php TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Fox Tech, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Kennedy, Lanier, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Holy Cross (24-11, 4-4) lost the first two games Saturday to Texas Military Institute 25-19 and 25-14, but… Read More WEEKEND VOLLEYBALL REPORT: Holy Cross battles back to beat TMI in fifth game