FOOTBALL: Week 5 previews (Friday’s games)

# – denotes current San Antonio South Side Sports area ranking FRIDAY #7 Brackenridge (2-2, 2-0) vs. #15 Lanier (0-4, 0-2) at Alamo Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Brackenridge will not be going for a three-peat, in terms of winning its third-consecutive game in comeback fashion after falling behind 21-0. You can be certain the Eagles will… Read More FOOTBALL: Week 5 previews (Friday’s games)

WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL REPORT: McCollum seizes 28-5A lead with two key wins

Holy Cross tops rival; Edison wins pair TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Southside-VB-off-to-solid-third-place-start-5773322.php In a week that could shape the District 28-5A race for the rest of the season, McCollum (14-8, 6-0) rose to the challenge and snared… Read More WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL REPORT: McCollum seizes 28-5A lead with two key wins

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 27)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface   Matches of Sept. 21-27 Monday’s matches TAPPS District 4-4A Victoria St. Joseph (32-1, 11-0) 3, San Antonio Christian (5-9 ???, 3-5) 0 (scores unavailable) Tuesday’s matches District 27-5A Boerne Champion (11-10, 5-2) at Lockhart (16-16, 3-4) 0 (25-15, 25-10, 25-13) Floresville (21-12, 5-2) 3, Memorial (3-29, 0-7) 0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-6) San Marcos (9-14… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 27)

WEEKEND FOOTBALL REPORT: Scott carries Knights in shutout of Hondo

Buttons blitz Devine; Edison garners first win TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, Edison, Highlands, Holy Cross, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lee-quarterback-just-won-t-stop-5773316.php Senior back Greg Scott (194 yards, 18 attempts) ran for three touchdowns, leading the Knights (2-1) to a 20-0 shutout victory Friday at Hondo.… Read More WEEKEND FOOTBALL REPORT: Scott carries Knights in shutout of Hondo

FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 27)

WEEK 5 SCHEDULE (Sept. 25-27) Thursday’s games Non-district Southwest (2-3) 54, Eagle Pass (3-2) 44 Non-district (out of area) Corpus Christi King (4-1) 51, Laredo United South (2-3) 21 Friday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (5-0, 3-0) 31, Floresville (3-2, 1-2) 14. Kerrville Tivy (3-1, 2-0) 64, Kennedy (0-5, 0-3) 7 Alamo Heights (3-2, 2-1) 52, Lockhart (4-1, 2-1)… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 27)

FOOTBALL: Lee survives lull to defeat South San 35-12

Bobcats defense slows, but can’t stop Vols PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Fuller-Lee-recover-from-rough-start-5768763.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Lee-quarterback-just-won-t-stop-5773316.php During a stretch of the first half, South San’s defense forced Kyle Fuller into throwing eight consecutive incomplete passes Friday at South San Stadium. The Bobcats (2-2) eventually saw… Read More FOOTBALL: Lee survives lull to defeat South San 35-12

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Sept. 14-20 Monday’s matches No matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 27-5A Lockhart (15-15, 2-3) 3, Kennedy (3-20 ???, 1-4) 0 (25-11, 25-13, 25-13) Alamo Heights (28-5, 6-0) 3, Memorial (3-27, 0-5) 0 (25-, 25-9, 25-5) Kerrville Tivy (19-9, 5-1) 3, San Marcos (8-13, 0-5) 0 (scores unavailable) Floresville (19-12, 3-2)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL REPORT: McCollum knocks Jefferson out of first in 28-5A

Brackenridge benefits from Cowboys win TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, McCollum, Sam Houston, South San, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/South-Side-s-big-high-schools-seek-to-retain-5757409.php In a match destined to shake up District 28-5A, McCollum (12-8, 4-0) outlasted Jefferson (17-5, 4-1) for a 21-25, 25-13, 25-16, 23-25, 15-12 win last… Read More WEEKLY VOLLEYBALL REPORT: McCollum knocks Jefferson out of first in 28-5A

FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

WEEK 4 SCHEDULE (Sept. 18-20) Thursday’s games District 28-5A Jefferson (1-3, 1-1) 15, Lanier (0-4, 0-2) 14 Non-district (out of area) Boerne (3-1) 34, Antonian (2-1) 0 Corpus Christi Ray (4-0) 17, Laredo United South (2-2) 7 Friday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (4-0, 2-0) 56, Alamo Heights (2-2, 1-1) 31 Floresville (3-1, 1-1) 49, Kennedy (0-4, 0-2) 7 Lockhart (4-0,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 20)

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 13)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Sept. 7-13   Monday’s matches no matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 27-5A Alamo Heights (26-5, 4-0) 3, Seguin (15-14, 2-2) 0 (25-13, 25-12, 25-9) Floresville (18-11, 2-1) 3, San Marcos (8-12, 0-4) 0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-10) Boerne Champion (9-9, 3-1) 3, Kennedy (3-18 ???, 1-2) 0 (25-8, 25-11, 25-4) Kerrville Tivy (17-9, 3-1)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 13)

FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 13)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface WEEK 3 SCHEDULE (Sept. 11-13) Thursday’s games Non-district (out of area) Corpus Christi King (2-1) 28, Weslaco (1-2) 7 Friday’s games District 27-5A Boerne Champion (3-0, 1-0) 42, Memorial (0-3, 0-1) 2 Alamo Heights (2-1, 1-0) 41, Kennedy (0-3, 0-1) 0 Kerrville Tivy (2-1, 1-0) 50, Floresville (2-1, 0-1) 40 Lockhart (3-0,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 13)

FOOTBALL: Unbeaten Bobcats stun Central Catholic with two late TDs

Buttons fall despite strong defense AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Central Catholic, South San. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/South-San-upsets-Central-Catholic-5737801.php PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/South-San-rallies-to-keep-2-0-record-for-first-5742117.php South San didn’t record its initial first down until late in the third quarter. Apparently, the Bobcats were just trying to make things exciting… Read More FOOTBALL: Unbeaten Bobcats stun Central Catholic with two late TDs

VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Hornets swarm to second in Ragin’ Rattler

Jefferson sweeps Harlandale in 28-5A opener AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, Harlandale, Jefferson, South San, Southwest. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Kennedy-takes-down-Memorial-in-hard-fought-five-5726930.php East Central seemed to unlock its considerable promise as a team last weekend at the Ragin’ Rattler Tournament in San Marcos. The Hornets (11-11) finished second in the two-day… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Hornets swarm to second in Ragin’ Rattler

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s schedule/results (thru Sept. 6)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Aug. 31-Sept. 6 Monday’s matches no matches scheduled Tuesday’s results District 27-5A Alamo Heights (24-5, 2-0) 3, San Marcos (8-10, 0-2) 0 (25-14, 25-10, 25-11) Kerrville Tivy (15-9, 1-1) 3, Boerne Champion (7-9, 1-1) 0 (25-16, 25-17, 25-22) Floresville (17-10, 1-0) 3, Lockhart (13-12, 1-1) 0 (25-12, 25-13,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s schedule/results (thru Sept. 6)

FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 6)

WEEK 2 SCHEDULE (Sept. 4-6) Thursday’s results Non-district (out of area) Boerne Champion (2-0) 48, Stevens (1-1) 24 Laredo Alexander (1-1) 33, Laredo Martin (0-2) 6 Lockhart (2-0) 44, Austin Crockett (0-2) 41 Victoria East (2-0) 43, San Marcos (1-1) 27 Friday’s games Non-district Devine (1-1) 34, Brackenridge (0-2) 28 Brooks Academy (1-1) 44, Hawkins (0-2) 6 Burbank (1-1) 38, Kennedy (0-2) 33 South San (2-0) 14,… Read More FOOTBALL: This week’s results (thru Sept. 6)

FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Bobcats win season debut for first time since 2009

Holy Cross overpowers SACS in second half; Southside wins Lock’s first game AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Sam Houston, South San, Southside. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: It’s hard to blame South San if it wants to continue its series with Holmes. After losing three consecutive… Read More FOOTBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Bobcats win season debut for first time since 2009