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: Resurgent Kennedy claims Game 5 from Memorial

Minutemen turned tide to force fifth set AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Kennedy, Memorial. 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   Kennedy senior setter Amalee Ramos knew her team had reached the tipping point of their Aug. 26 match against rival Memorial, after seeing the Minutemen assemble back-to-back wins in the District… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Resurgent Kennedy claims Game 5 from Memorial

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)

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 30)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface   Games of Aug. 24-30   Monday’s results Non-district No matches scheduled Tuesday’s results District 27-5A Alamo Heights (14-5, 1-0) 3, Kerrville Tivy (10-4, 0-1) 1 (25-17, 25-16, 23-25, 25-19) Kennedy (3-7, 1-0) 3, Memorial (2-16 ???, 0-1) 2 (25-22, 25-16, 18-25, 20-25, 15-7) Lockhart (11-8, 1-0) 3, San Marcos (10-8, 0-1)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 30)

VOLLEYBALL: Guardians’ guided-missile serves lead to win over Providence

Promising Provets can’t hold Game 5 lead AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Providence. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Guardians-pinpoint-serves-take-Providence-out-of-5711694.php   PLEASE FOLLOW TO THIS LINK TO THE NORTHEAST HERALD WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Guardians-pinpoint-serves-take-Providence-out-of-5711694.php   In the first game of Schertz John Paul II’s first match, the Guardians were in a reactive mode. Thereafter, they were… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Guardians’ guided-missile serves lead to win over Providence

VOLLEYBALL: Area teams hit their stride at SAISD Tourney

South San, Southwest win bracket championships AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, South San, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. Photos taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                    … Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area teams hit their stride at SAISD Tourney

VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hurricanes get set for 28-5A season with pair of wins

Providence snares fourth at Jaguar Classic AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Lanier, Memorial, Providence, Sam Houston. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Weekend-volleyball-action-intense-5711725.php   Sam Houston (8-6) prepared for its District 28-5A season by winning two of its last three matches at the Devine Arabian Round-up. The Hurricanes came… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Hurricanes get set for 28-5A season with pair of wins

VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Jefferson stays unbeaten with win at Jay

Southwest sweeps to two wins; Southside edges Brack AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Burbank, East Central, Edison, Fox Tech, Highlands, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Lanier, South San, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy.                                              … Read More VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: Jefferson stays unbeaten with win at Jay

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 23)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Aug. 17-23 Monday’s results Non-district Seguin (4-5) 3, McCollum (2-4) 1 (18-25, 25-18, 25-22, 25-19) Providence (5-2) 3, Sam Houston (5-3) 0 (25-17, 25-22, 25-22) Fox Tech (0-6) vs. Kennedy (2-6) (scores unavailable) Southwest (3-6) 3, Highlands (3-5) 0 (25-21, 25-13, 25-20) Austin Crockett (1-1) 3, Memorial (2-7) 0 (scores unavailable) Antonian (8-1) 3, South San (4-3) 0 (25-15,… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 23)

VOLLEYBALL: Knights snare first tournament championship

Holy Cross wins first title in 7-year history; Harlandale takes fourth AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Fox Tech, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Lanier, McCollum, Providence, Sam Houston, South San. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/northeast/article/Holy-Cross-takes-charge-to-win-Harlandale-tourney-5696528.php   Holy Cross’ Harlandale ISD Tournament championship Saturday was a new pinnacle in the seven-year history of the program.… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Knights snare first tournament championship

VOLLEYBALL: Highlands takes punch from Southside, regroups for win

Mitchan’s five kills in Game 5 help rescue Owls AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Highlands, Southside. Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                                             PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Highlands takes punch from Southside, regroups for win

VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Jefferson sweeps its way to Edgewood ISD title

Southside rallies on final day of Wagner Tourney AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Burbank, East Central, Edison, Highlands, Jefferson, Kennedy, Memorial, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy. PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE:  http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Volleyball-roundup-5696527.php   Any concerns about Jefferson being decimated by heavy graduation losses have officially gone out the window. The undefeated Mustangs… Read More VOLLEYBALL WEEKEND REPORT: Jefferson sweeps its way to Edgewood ISD title

VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: South San serves up win over Brack

Brooks, Providence & Sam Houston stay unbeaten AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Brackenridge, Brooks Academy, Burbank, East Central, Jefferson, Kennedy, Providence, Sam Houston, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy.                                     South San (1-0) served 16 aces, including a whopping six from… Read More VOLLEYBALL MID-WEEK REPORT: South San serves up win over Brack

VOLLEYBALL OPENING-DAY REPORT: Provets outlast Southside for dramatic win

Holy Cross, McCollum win stunners AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: Fox Tech, Harlandale, Holy Cross, Kennedy, McCollum, Providence, Sam Houston, Southside, Southwest, Young Women’s Leadership Academy, volleyball. Southside won the first two games Monday at Providence, but senior setter Sabrina Casares (27 assists, 21 digs) helped the Provets win two in a row, including a 15-13 decision… Read More VOLLEYBALL OPENING-DAY REPORT: Provets outlast Southside for dramatic win

VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Having learned lessons in 2013, East Central and Highlands seek district titles

McCollum bears look of 28-5A contender AREA TEAMS INCLUDED: East Central, Edison, Harlandale, Highlands, Holy Cross, Jefferson, Kennedy, McCollum, Memorial, Southwest, South San, Southside, volleyball. Photo taken by KJ Toso. For more photos or to purchase photos, please visit: http://kjtoso.photoshelter.com                              … Read More VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW: Having learned lessons in 2013, East Central and Highlands seek district titles

VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 16)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Games of Aug. 10-16 Monday’s results Non-district Uvalde (1-0) 3, Edison (0-1) 1 (25-19, 18-25, 25-11, 25-23) Marshall (1-0) 3, Brackenridge (0-1) 0 (20-25, 25-18, 25-15) Sam Houston (1-0) 3, Kennedy (0-1) 0 (25-21, 25-15, 26-24) McCollum (1-0) 3, Southwest (0-1) 1 (28-26, 25-15, 13-25, 25-22) Providence (1-0) 3, Southside (0-1) 2 (20-25, 25-17, 21-25, 25-18, 15-13)… Read More VOLLEYBALL: This week’s results (thru Aug. 16)

VOLLEYBALL: Happy coincidence lands Neira, Sandoval in Kansas

Harlandale teammates hope to discover second home in Sunflower State PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE SOUTHSIDE REPORTER WEBSITE: http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/communities/southside/article/Serendipity-has-Harlandale-volleyball-stars-5652415.php Sometimes in life, things work out almost as we’d script them, as if by divine intervention. That’s essentially the tale of how Harlandale volleyball standouts Katie Neira and Sierra Sandoval will end up playing at… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Happy coincidence lands Neira, Sandoval in Kansas

PLAYOFF VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale stretches Calallen to 5 games, but falls short of upset

Five area teams eliminated TEAMS INCLUDED:Harlandale, Highlands, Jefferson. After earning a rare home bi-district match, Harlandale (24-12) nearly rode the friendly crowd’s enthusiasm to an upset win over District 30-4A champion Corpus Christi Calallen (23-8). The Indians, who were the fourth seed from 29-4A despite finishing just one win out of first, beat the Wildcats… Read More PLAYOFF VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Harlandale stretches Calallen to 5 games, but falls short of upset

VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff results (complete)

NOTE: teams we cover are in boldface Matches of Nov. 3-9 Monday’s results CLASS 5A Bi-district round Clark (26-14) 3, Southwest (16-25) 0 (25-14, 25-23, 25-15) Tuesday’s results CLASS 5A Bi-district round Brandeis (25-16) 3, East Central (21-16) 1 (25-14, 12-25, 25-23, 25-18) CLASS 4A Bi-district round Alamo Heights (37-8) 3, Brackenridge (14-26) 0 (25-6, 25-10, 25-9) Corpus… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Area playoff results (complete)

VOLLEYBALL: Postseason schedule (complete)

POSTSEASON PAIRINGS Class 5A Bi-district round Southwest (16-24) vs. Clark (25-14), 7 p.m., Monday at Durbon Center, South San East Central (21-15) vs. Brandeis (24-16), 6 p.m., Tuesday at Durbon Center, South San Class 4A Bi-district round Brackenridge (14-25) at Alamo Heights (36-8), 7 p.m., Tuesday Corpus Christi Calallen (22-8) at Harlandale (24-11), 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Highlands… Read More VOLLEYBALL: Postseason schedule (complete)