VOLLEYBALL: Holy Cross’ win over Provets nets share of title

Knights, Providence play tiebreaker matches Tueday AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross, Providence. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Holy-Cross-win-over-Provets-nets-chance-at-5835757.php   Beating your archrival always is sweet, but Holy Cross’ win Saturday at Providence had an added dimension. The Knights’ victory clinched at least a share of their first TAPPS district title. Holy… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Holy Cross’ win over Provets nets share of title

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 24)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface   Matches of Oct. 19-25   Monday’s matches TAPPS 4-4A Cornerstone Christian (7-12 ???, 7-9) 3, San Antonio Christian (7-15 ???, 5-11) 1 (scores unavailable) Victoria St. Joseph (39-2, 15-1) 3, Corpus Christi Incarnate Word (9-15 ???, 7-9) 0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-9) Providence (16-19, 7-9) 3, Laredo St. Augustine (10-15 ???, 3-12 ???) 0 (25-5,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 24)

VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 24)

Volleyball playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order):   Through October 24   ALREADY QUALIFIED: Brackenridge (14-23, 10-5), Brooks Academy (10-9, 3-7), East Central (23-15, 9-0), Highlands (24-11, 12-2), Holy Cross (35-13, 15-1), Jefferson (25-9, 10-5), McCollum (23-8, 15-0), Providence (18-19, 7-9), Southside… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 24)

VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 18)

Volleyball playoff picture These are the area teams that have a chance to qualify for the playoffs (in alphabetical order):   Through October 18   ALREADY QUALIFIED: East Central (21-15, 7-0), Highlands (24-10, 12-1), Holy Cross (34-13, 15-1), McCollum (21-8, 13-0). LIKELY QUALIFIERS: Brackenridge (13-23, 9-5), Jefferson (24-8, 9-4), Southside (17-14, 7-4), Southwest (18-16, 3-4).… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff picture (thru Oct. 18)

VOLLEYBALL DIGEST (Sept. 30-Oct 11): East Central, McCollum maintain district leads

Brackenridge, Jefferson hold their ground in 28-5A AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson, Lanier, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Sam Houston. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                    … Read More VOLLEYBALL DIGEST (Sept. 30-Oct 11): East Central, McCollum maintain district leads

VOLLEYBALL: Brooks Academy finishes strong to claim first district win

Fox Tech stumbles after winning Game 2 AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brooks Academy, Fox Tech.   PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Brooks-Academy-claims-first-district-win-in-three-5820461.php   Brooks Academy’s sports teams have been bandying about the idea of accomplishing things the school either hasn’t done previously, or recently. The football team took one of those talks… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Brooks Academy finishes strong to claim first district win

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 18)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface   Matches of Oct. 12-18   Monday’s matches no matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 28-6A Corpus Christi Ray (18-15 ???, 2-4) 3, South San (16-17, 2-4) 1 (25-19, 25-14, 24-26, 25-21) East Central (20-15, 6-0) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (1-16 ???, 0-6) 0 (25-6, 25-13, 25-12) Corpus Christi King (9-6 ???, 5-1) 3, Southwest (18-15,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 18)

VOLLEYBALL: Holy Cross sweeps reigning TAPPS 4-4A champ

Knights hand Victoria St. Joseph first district loss since 2012 AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Holy Cross.                                           PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Volleyball-roundup-5805122.php Victoria St. Joseph (35-2, 11-1) has been the giants… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Holy Cross sweeps reigning TAPPS 4-4A champ

VOLLEYBALL: Hornets unblemished in first three 28-6A matches

East Central records third sweep against Southwest AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, South San, Southwest. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Volleyball-roundup-5805122.php Despite an up-and-down non-district season, East Central still seems like the best bet to rise to the top of the District 28-6A standings when all the returns are in. Three… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Hornets unblemished in first three 28-6A matches

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 11)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface   Matches of Oct. 5-10   Monday’s matches no matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 28-6A East Central (18-15, 4-0) 3, Corpus Christi King (7-6 ???, 3-1) 0 (25-20, 25-19, 23-25, 25-22) South San (16-15, 2-2) 3, Corpus Christi Carroll (1-14 ???, 0-4) 0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-15) Southwest (17-14, 2-2) 3, Corpus Christi Ray… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 11)

VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Bobcats, Hornets win 28-6A openers

Highlands vaults Brack, Jeff into second place in 28-5A AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Highlands, South San, Southwest. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Harlandale-eyes-revenge-5788913.php East Central (15-15, 1-0) and South San (15-13, 1-0) each began their District 28-6A seasons with a win Friday, Sept. 26. South San swept Corpus Christi… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Bobcats, Hornets win 28-6A openers

VOLLEYBALL: Indians need to avenge 28-5A losses

Harlandale steering toward late playoff push AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Harlandale, McCollum. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Harlandale-eyes-revenge-5788913.php Revenge will be Harlandale’s motive in the second half of the District 28-5A season. It’s not because the Indians feel they’ve been wronged. It’s because they have some catching up to do in… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Indians need to avenge 28-5A losses

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 4)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface   Matches of Sept. 28-Oct. 4 Monday’s matches no matches scheduled Tuesday’s matches District 28-6A Corpus Christi Ray (17-12, 1-1) 3,Corpus Christi Carroll (1-12 ???, 0-2) 1 (25-19, 26-28, 25-21, 25-21) Corpus Christi King (6-5 ???, 2-0) 3,South San (15-14, 1-1) 1 (25-16, 25-13, 19-25, 25-19) East Central (16-15, 2-0) 3, Southwest (15-14, 0-2)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Oct. 4)

VOLLEYBALL: Southside off to solid third-place start in 29-5A

Cardinals take first-place Somerset to five games in loss 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 Southside quickly has identified itself as one of the title contenders in revamped District 29-5A. With two wins in its first three district matches, the Cardinals (12-11, 2-1) have shown that they’re ready to compete with… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Southside off to solid third-place start in 29-5A

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)

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

VOLLEYBALL: Hornets battling doldrums at end of non-district schedule

East Central falls to Steele, Canyon 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 Maybe it’s best to be in a district with eight to 10 teams. That’s a question the UIL might want to consider at some point. For the area’s District 28-6A representatives – East Central, South San and Southwest –… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Hornets battling doldrums at end of non-district schedule

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)

VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Brack ends losing streak, rises to top in 28-5A

Providence stays unbeaten in 4-4A; Highlands wins pair AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Lanier, Providence. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/McCollum-surges-to-three-way-tie-for-first-in-5742053.php Everything started falling into place for Brackenridge (6-18, 3-0) recently, after a challenging non-district stretch of the season. As the Eagles hit their first… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKLY REPORT: Brack ends losing streak, rises to top in 28-5A

VOLLEYBALL: McCollum finds consistency, climbs into 28-5A lead

Cowboys to battle Jefferson for share of lead AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, Jefferson, McCollum, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS STORY LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/McCollum-surges-to-three-way-tie-for-first-in- 5742053.php McCollum’s veteran team is starting to test its limits as it ventures into the District 28-5A season. That is opening some eyes, including those belonging to the… Read More VOLLEYBALL: McCollum finds consistency, climbs into 28-5A lead