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SOFTBALL: Abundis pitches second straight no-hitter for surging McCollum

Cowboys down Brack to take 28-5A lead AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Jefferson, McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Abundis-pitches-second-straight-no-hitter-for-6137518.php   By their very nature, no-hitters are rare. When they occur in back-to-back outings, it’s like capturing lightning in a bottle. Yet, that’s what McCollum’s Kim Abundis accomplished recently. The senior pitcher… Read More SOFTBALL: Abundis pitches second straight no-hitter for surging McCollum

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SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 21)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 15-21 Monday’s games No games scheduled Tuesday’s games District 27-5A San Marcos 17, Kennedy 0 (4 innings) Boerne Champion 7, Lockhart 4 Floresville  24, Memorial 0 (3 innings) Seguin 14, Kerrville Tivy 5 District 28-5A Brackenridge 15, Jefferson 0 (4 innings) Edison 20, Burbank 0 (4 innings) Harlandale… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 21)

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SOFTBALL WEEKLY REPORT: High-scoring South San area’s last holdout

McCollum’s Abundis fires no-hitter; Holy Cross finally upends VSJ AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Holy Cross, McCollum, South San. PLEASE RETURN TO THIS STORY TUESDAY FOR A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/District-28-6A-softball-teams-looking-tough-6128617.php Softball enthusiasts had to be surprised to discover the identity of the area’s last 2015 undefeated team. It wasn’t 2014… Read More SOFTBALL WEEKLY REPORT: High-scoring South San area’s last holdout

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SOFTBALL WEEKLY REPORT: South San off to startlingly good start

Offenses dominate first week in 28-5A AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Harlandale, McCollum, South San. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Undefeated-East-Central-aiming-for-long-playoff-6114587.php South San, East Central’s District 28-6A rival, was the only other area team to finish the first two weeks undefeated. After winning their own tournament a week earlier, the Bobcats… Read More SOFTBALL WEEKLY REPORT: South San off to startlingly good start

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SOFTBALL: Undefeated East Central aiming for long playoff run

Hungry Hornets pitching shutouts, winning close ones AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Undefeated-East-Central-aiming-for-long-playoff-6114587.php It’s said that the journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. That’s unquestionably true, but it’s clear that East Central is off on the right foot. Two weeks and 10 games… Read More SOFTBALL: Undefeated East Central aiming for long playoff run

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SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 14)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 8-14 Monday’s games District 28-5A Burbank vs. Jefferson at Villarreal Field No. 1 (ppd., rescheduled for Wednesday) Harlandale vs. Edison at Villarreal Field No. 2 (ppd., rescheduled for Wednesday) Sam Houston vs. McCollum at Burbank (ppd., rescheduled for Wednesday) Lanier vs. Highlands at Villarreal Field No. 1 (ppd., rescheduled for… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 14)

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SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 7)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of March 1-7 Monday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (3-4, 2-0) 12, Alamo Heights (1-3 ???, 1-1) 1 District 28-5A Edison (6-3 ???, 1-1) 6, Highlands (3-2, 0-1) 2 Tuesday’s games District 27-5A Lockhart (3-1 ???, 2-0) 7,Alamo Heights (1-4 ???, 1-2) 4 (8 innings) Boerne Champion (4-4, 3-0) 8, Floresville (7-1, 1-1)… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru March 7)

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SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru Feb. 28)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Feb. 22-28 Monday’s games District 28-5A Burbank (1-3, 0-0) vs. Sam Houston (0-5 ???, 0-0) at Villarreal Field No. 1 (ppd., to Tuesday) Non-district Highlands (3-1) at Antonian (1-0) (score unavailable) Tuesday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (1-4, 0-0) vs. Memorial (0-5, 0-0) at Edgewood Field No. 2 (ppd.… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru Feb. 28)

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SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru Feb. 21)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Feb. 15-21 Monday’s games Non-district Brackenridge (1-0) 5, Holy Cross (0-1) 1 Roosevelt (1-0) 13, Lanier (0-1) 2 (4 innings) Tuesday’s games Non-district La Pryor (0-0) vs. Sam Houston (0-0) (score unavailable) Brennan (1-0) 3, McCollum (0-1) 1 East Central (1-0) 4, Clemens (0-1) 2 Lee (1-0) 12, Harlandale (0-1) 2… Read More SOFTBALL: This week’s results (thru Feb. 21)

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MULTIPLE SPORTS: Lock, new coaches tackle challenges at Southside

Ex-Gonzales football coach puts his stamp on Cardinals programs AREA TEAM INCLUDED IN THIS POST: Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-ISD-welcomes-new-coaches-5667881.php New Southside football coach Ricky Lock likes the challenge of rebuilding programs. His influence, though, may also extend to other Cardinals teams in need of a boost. Lock, who… Read More MULTIPLE SPORTS: Lock, new coaches tackle challenges at Southside

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SOFTBALL: OLLU draws from East Central and Southwest to continue its success

District 28-5A rivals become Saints teammates PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LIK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/OLLU-adds-three-top-competitors-to-softball-team-5573864.php   East Central and Southwest have raised the competitive levels of their programs over the last four years. Three players who’ve helped construct those foundations of success have cast their lot with an Our Lady of the Lake University… Read More SOFTBALL: OLLU draws from East Central and Southwest to continue its success

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SOFTBALL: Team 22 takes Southwest to new vistas

New approach to season hits jackpot for Dragons Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com HERE’S THE UIL LINK FOR STATE PHOTOS: http://1stphototexas.photoreflect.com/ PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: Until a Southwest team advances one game further into the postseason, Team 22 will be… Read More SOFTBALL: Team 22 takes Southwest to new vistas

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SOFTBALL: The Woodlands ends Southwest’s run in state semifinals

Highlanders ride 5-run first to run-rule win Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com PLEASE FOLLOW THIS A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: The Woodlands scored five runs in the first inning and kept rolling on the way to a 12-2 victory in Southwest’s first state… Read More SOFTBALL: The Woodlands ends Southwest’s run in state semifinals

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SOFTBALL: Southwest perseveres to lock in first trip to state

Dragons edge San Marcos in 8th inning Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com PLEASE FOLLOW THIS  LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: Southwest began the third game of the Region IV finals as though they were going to win it in a sprint. When it turned… Read More SOFTBALL: Southwest perseveres to lock in first trip to state

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SOFTBALL: Southwest rebounds to deal San Marcos first 2014 postseason loss

Dragons keep fighting for state berth PLEASE FOLLOW THIS A LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: Southwest drew on both its inner and its physical reserves Friday at Mary Ann Villarreal Field No. 1 to force a third game in its Class 5A Region IV final series with San Marcos. On the heels of a… Read More SOFTBALL: Southwest rebounds to deal San Marcos first 2014 postseason loss

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SOFTBALL: San Marcos outslugs Southwest in Game 1

Dragons’ six-game win streak ends in Region IV finals PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: After winning four of their previous five games by one run, San Marcos apparently was ready to break out offensively. The Rattlers (33-10) turned the tables on Southwest (33-10) Thursday at the Northeast ISD Complex west field,… Read More SOFTBALL: San Marcos outslugs Southwest in Game 1

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SOFTBALL: Southwest rides perfect storm of success to regional finals

Commentary Six years ago I moved to San Antonio from the Chicago area. I’m glad I didn’t move here five years ago. I would have hated to miss a year of growth in Southwest’s program. My arrival coincided with Southwest alumnae Sandy Hernandez taking the helm at her alma mater. Although the Dragons won a… Read More SOFTBALL: Southwest rides perfect storm of success to regional finals

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SOFTBALL: Road to the Region IV finals (Southwest vs. San Marcos)

Road to the Class 5A Region IV finals Scores for each 2014 Southwest playoff game Bi-district round (Southwest won series 2-0) Southwest 15, Brandeis 2 (5 innings) Southwest 12, Brandeis 6 Area round (Southwest won series 2-1) Judson 8, Southwest 4 Southwest 14, Judson 4 (6 innings) Southwest 14, Judson 7 Region IV quarterfinals (Southwest… Read More SOFTBALL: Road to the Region IV finals (Southwest vs. San Marcos)

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