The home team appeared equal parts physically drained and upset as it pondered what might have been. The visiting team also seemed to carry the same disposition. On an occasion where the Johnson and Brandeis boys soccer teams had a spotlight to themselves, with district supremacy potentially hanging in the balance, their showdown lived up […]
H.S. soccer: In a game of missed opportunities, O’Connor makes most of second chance vs. Taft
The burden that O’Connor High School’s Ella Hammonds carried with her on Saturday afternoon lasted for about 15 minutes but probably felt as if it persisted for a lifetime. Hammonds had agonized over squandering a prime moment that could’ve aided her team in an important game. She hoped for a shot at earning redemption. Fittingly, […]
H.S. mailbag: News and notes from around San Antonio area sports landscape
From the hardwood to the gridiron and beyond, taking a look back and ahead at the San Antonio-area high school sports landscape: By the numbers1,000: Career points for New Braunfels senior guard Lance Beeghley, who accomplished the feat during the Unicorns’ 63-43 vs. Judson on Feb. 13. Beeghley, who is committed to SMU for football, […]
H.S. mailbag: News and notes from around San Antonio area sports landscape
From the hardwood to the gridiron and beyond, taking a look back and ahead at the San Antonio-area high school sports landscape: By the numbers2,000: Career points for New Braunfels Christian senior Parker Joseph, who reached the mark during the Wildcats’ 87-39 win Tuesday vs. San Marcos Academy. He is the second New Braunfels Christian […]
H.S. soccer: Alamo Heights girls hang on in the face of a rare challenge during district play
Members of the Alamo Heights High School girls soccer team made their way through the customary post-game handshake line and headed toward their bench. The players gathered their belongings and walked to a far corner of the Blossom Athletic Center. They sat on the ground as Coach Chris Sharp addressed them. The Mules had just […]
H.S. soccer: Harlan slips past Jay, remains unbeaten in past 55 District 29-6A games
The Harlan High School boys soccer team’s ascension to the heights that it now enjoys has been swift. The Hawks’ profile transformed from being the new kid on the block in 2019, to immediately qualifying for the playoffs, to being two wins from advancing to the UIL state tournament in 2021 and 2022. Many of […]
H.S. soccer: Long-range goals, tough defense lift Johnson past Reagan in 28-6A girls showdown
By now, and with well-earned reputations as two of the San Antonio area’s most prolific scoring threats, Johnson High School’s Mabry Williams and Camila Palacios know what comes with carrying such a distinction. Both are used to being a focal point of opposing teams’ defensive game plans to neutralize them. Friday proved to be no […]
H.S. volleyball: After spending most of season on the go, Cornerstone enjoys comforts of home
Maria Avendano strolls into the Cornerstone Christian School gymnasium. It’s the afternoon of Oct. 10, 2023, and the sky is gloomy, and rain is falling intermittently. In roughly 90 minutes, she is scheduled to play in her final high school volleyball match. Avendano, a senior libero, is wearing blue sweatpants, a gray T-shirt and slippers. […]
H.S. mailbag: News and notes from around San Antonio area sports landscape
From the hardwood to the gridiron and beyond, taking a look back and ahead at the San Antonio-area high school sports landscape: By the numbers3,000: Career points for Lytle senior point guard Calyssa Sevier, who reached the milestone during the Pirates’ game vs. Dilley on Tuesday. Sevier, a Midwestern State signee, is only the fourth […]