SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Three area teams nail down playoff appearances

 Brackenridge, Edison qualify with 28-4A wins; East Central downs Steele to extend playoff streak TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, South San.   Brackenridge, East Central and Edison all paved their way to the playoffs with wins Friday night. East Central (20-6, 5-3) bounced back from a loss to… Read More SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Three area teams nail down playoff appearances

BASEBALL: Area playoff picture (thru April 17)

Baseball playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through April 17 ALREADY QUALIFIED:  Brackenridge (13-8, 9-2), Highlands (10-11, 5-6). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Central Catholic (16-11, 6-3), McCollum (22-5, 9-3), Southwest (11-9-1, 4-4). POSSIBLE QUALIFIERS: Burbank (7-16-1, 4-7), Harlandale (11-11, 7-5), Lanier (7-14, 4-7), South San… Read More BASEBALL: Area playoff picture (thru April 17)

SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Eagles solve Edison’s pitching in rematch

Cowboys’ Saucedo shuts out Memorial TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Edison, Highlands, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial. Brackenridge avenged an earlier loss while recording a decisive victory against Edison Tuesday at Villarreal Field No. 1. The third-place Eagles (14-9-1, 6-3) tightened up the district standings with the 10-3 win. They pulled within a game of the second-place Golden Bears… Read More SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Eagles solve Edison’s pitching in rematch

BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Dragons beat Steele, gain share of 2nd in 28-5A

Brackenridge edges rival Burbank TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Highlands, Jefferson, McCollum, Memorial, Southside, Southwest. Southwest (10-8-1, 3-2) bolted into a three-way tie for second place District 28-5A Tuesday with an 8-5 home victory over Steele (11-11, 1-4). Dragons junior pitcher Felipe Cardona (4-0) remained undefeated and helped his team pick up its second consecutive victory. Southwest… Read More BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Dragons beat Steele, gain share of 2nd in 28-5A

BASEBALL: This week’s results (thru April 12)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of April 6-12 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A Corpus Christi King (10-5, 3-2) 12, East Central (10-8-2, 0-5) 2 (5 innings) Corpus Christi Carroll (20-3, 5-0) 6, South San (13-8, 3-2) 0 Southwest (10-8-1, 3-2) 8, Steele (11-11, 1-4) 5 District 28-4A Brennan (14-6-1, 8-1) 28, Lanier (7-12, 4-5) 2 (5 innings) Brackenridge (10-8, 6-2) 8, Burbank (5-15-1,… Read More BASEBALL: This week’s results (thru April 12)

SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru April 12)

  NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of April 6-12 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (20-4 ???, 5-2) 7, Corpus Christi King (11-19, 1-6) 3 Southwest (23-7, 6-1) 7, East Central (19-6, 4-3) 1 Steele (15-10, 3-4) 8, South San (10-12-1, 2-5) 0 District 28-4A Brackenridge (14-9-1, 6-3) 10, Edison (9-12, 7-2) 3 Highlands (8-10-1, 5-5) 10, Lanier (5-14, 1-8) 5 District… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru April 12)

BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: South San holds second in 28-5A with improbable win over Hornets

Chaos reigns in District 28-4A, all seven teams in playoff hunt TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial, South San, Southside, Southwest. South San erased a huge deficit and won the game it needed to secure second-place in District 28-5A Friday. The Bobcats (13-7, 3-1) avoided a second-consecutive district loss Friday, edging East Central… Read More BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: South San holds second in 28-5A with improbable win over Hornets

BASEBALL: Area playoff picture (thru April 12)

Baseball playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through April 12 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Brackenridge (11-8, 7-2). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Central Catholic (15-11, 5-3), Highlands (9-11, 5-5), McCollum (17-4, 8-2), South San (13-8, 3-3), Southwest (11-8-1, 4-2). POSSIBLE QUALIFIERS: Burbank (5-16-1, 2-7), Edison (3-15, 3-6), Harlandale… Read More BASEBALL: Area playoff picture (thru April 12)

SOFTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru April 12)

Softball playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order): Through April 12 ALREADY QUALIFIED: Brackenridge (15-9-1, 7-3), East Central (20-6, 5-3), Edison (10-12, 8-2), Holy Cross (23-9-1, 7-1), McCollum (14-5, 9-2), Southwest (23-7, 6-1). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: None. POSSIBLE QUALIFIERS: Highlands (8-11-1, 5-6), Jefferson (8-11,… Read More SOFTBALL: Area playoff picture (thru April 12)

BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: McCollum withstands Indians rally to earn share of 29-4A lead

  Lanier takes third in 28-4A with win over Edison TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com   In a matchup of two of the hottest teams in District 29-4A, not to mention arguably… Read More BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: McCollum withstands Indians rally to earn share of 29-4A lead

BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: McCollum holds off Indians rally to earn share of 29-4A lead

  Lanier takes third in 28-4A with win over Edison TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, Memorial. In a matchup of two of the hottest teams in District 29-4A, not to mention arguably the two most-heated rivals, McCollum (15-3, 6-1) did what it needed to do to move up… Read More BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: McCollum holds off Indians rally to earn share of 29-4A lead

SOFTBALL: McCollum pursuing playoffs little by little

Second-place Cowboys pound Harlandale PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/McCollum-defeats-Harlandale-5364146.php McCollum is in the midst of its most successful season in at least five years, but the Cowboys are not taking anything for granted in District 29-4A. Although the Cowboys (13-4, 8-1) appear to be relatively secure in second place —… Read More SOFTBALL: McCollum pursuing playoffs little by little

BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: South San grabs share of first in 28-5A

  Southwest edges Hornets in bottom of seventh TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, South San, Southside, Southwest. South San (12-5, 2-0) won its fifth-consecutive game Tuesday and second straight by a 5-4 score, defeating Steele (10-9, 0-2) to climb into a first-place tie in District 28-5A. The Bobcats… Read More BASEBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: South San grabs share of first in 28-5A

SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Holy Cross erupts for 26 runs in TAPPS 3-4A win

  TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, South San, Southwest, Southside. Holy Cross (19-7-1, 5-0) scored 19 runs in the first inning and junior Marisol Ortega pitched a one-hit shutout as the Knights romped to a 26-0 win over San Marcos Academy. They made quick work of the TAPPS District… Read More SOFTBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Holy Cross erupts for 26 runs in TAPPS 3-4A win

SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Three area teams part of 28-5A first-place logjam

McCollum gets back on track in 29-4A TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, South San, Southside, Southwest. East Central (17-4, 2-1), South San (10-8-1, 2-1) and Southwest (19-7, 2-1) ended the week as part of a four-team tie for first place in District 28-5A. All three teams recorded… Read More SOFTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Three area teams part of 28-5A first-place logjam

BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: South San keeps winning streak going against Southwest

  Olvera pitches Buttons to TAPPS 2-5A victory TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Lanier, McCollum, South San, Southside, Southwest. South San (11-5, 1-0) worked overtime to record its fourth-consecutive win 5-4 Friday at Burrows-Gustafson Stadium. The Bobcats edged rival Southwest (7-7-1, 0-1) with a run in the eighth inning of… Read More BASEBALL WEEKEND REPORT: South San keeps winning streak going against Southwest

BASEBALL: McCollum continues its winning ways under new guidance

Cowboys hold down second-place in 29-4A Transitions in sports generally don’t happen in a seamless fashion, which is why McCollum’s success this season has raised eyebrows. The Cowboys (12-4, 7-1) currently are the top-ranked team in the Sports on SA’s South Side area rankings and hold second place in District 29-4A entering tonight’s 6:30 p.m.… Read More BASEBALL: McCollum continues its winning ways under new guidance

SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 29)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 23-29 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (17-4 ???, 2-2) 7, Steele (14-8, 2-2) 5 East Central (18-4, 3-1) 15, South San (10-9-1, 2-2) 5  Southwest (19-7, 3-1) 12, Corpus Christi King (10-17, 0-4) 8 District 28-4A Edison (7-11, 6-1) 17, Lanier (5-12, 1-6) 2 (3 innings) Highlands (7-8-1, 4-3) 12, Burbank (2-15-1,… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 29)

BASEBALL: This week’s results (updated March 29)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 23-29 Monday’s games District 28-5A Corpus Christi Carroll (17-2, 2-0) 12, Corpus Christi King (8-4, 1-1) 0 Tuesday’s games District 28-5A South San (12-5, 2-0) 5, Steele (10-9, 0-2) 4 Southwest (8-6-1, 1-1) 6, East Central (10-5-2, 0-2) 5 District 28-4A Brackenridge (9-7, 5-1) 3, Highlands (7-10, 2-4) 1 Jefferson (4-13, 2-4) 8, Edison… Read More BASEBALL: This week’s results (updated March 29)