The afternoon appeared to be playing out like many others have this season for the UTSA volleyball team. A promising start turned into a deficit midway through the opening set, presenting a tough hill to climb. So often, this has been the moment where things have unraveled for the Roadrunners in a match. But challenged […]
H.S. mailbag: News and notes from around the 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 numbers1,500: Career assists for La Vernia senior setter Karsyn Bendele, who reached the total during the Bears’ four-set win vs. Cuero on Oct. 8. 1,000: Total assists for Brandeis senior setter […]
Soccer: UTSA honors seniors with commanding win, closes in on postseason berth
The scene was both reflective and celebratory. There were balloons, flowers, hugs, tears and a lot of photos. There were family and friends, some who likely have been along for most of the steps on this journey. For the UTSA soccer team, Sunday was about honoring seniors Sasjah Dade, Jordan Walker, Jordyn Hyland, Sabrina Hillyer, […]
Volleyball: UTSA has plenty to ‘smile’ about after snapping losing streak
One loss turned into two and then into three and four, and eventually into a skid that would be the longest in two decades. A team meeting was called to “get on the same page.” Little seemed to work to turn things around up until that point. But the gloom experienced during the past month […]
Soccer: UTSA unable to capitalize on early goal, offensive barrage in setback vs. Tulsa
For the UTSA soccer team, so much about Thursday’s home match vs. Tulsa fulfilled a season-long ambition. The Roadrunners scored an early goal. They were relentless and created numerous scoring opportunities on offense. They held firm on defense. But the achievements were erased by a 10 1/2-minute span of the first half. Tulsa capitalized on […]
Volleyball: Tulane rides wave of momentum late in sets to upend UTSA in conference play
UTSA junior outside hitter Caroline Krueger still sees a ray of sunlight. Even as the losses have piled up, Krueger believes that a fortuitous bounce here or there or developing a stronger resolve in critical moments could make a difference. “I think that we’re doing the right things right now,” Krueger said. “The teams that […]
Volleyball: Reagan, Johnson earn key wins in District 27-6A showdowns
In a rough and tumble District 27-6A volleyball race, where there appears to be little separation among a logjam of teams at the top, letting down your guard could be costly. Johnson found out as much on Oct. 1. Caught looking ahead to a potential showdown for first place in district play three days later, […]
H.S. mailbag: News and notes from around the 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 digs for Floresville senior libero and UTSA commit Giada Obregon, who reached the milestone during the Jaguars’ match vs. Navarro on Sept. 6. 350: Career wins for Devine volleyball […]
Volleyball: Incarnate Word can’t hang onto late leads, falls in SLC home opener
Through nearly two months of the season, the University of the Incarnate Word volleyball team has distinguished itself for its resiliency. The Cardinals have shown that no deficit is too much to overcome. In its home opener, the Cardinals’ issue wasn’t falling behind. It was maintaining a lead. UT-Rio Grande Valley erased late deficits in […]
Soccer: In a tale of capitalizing on scoring chances, UTSA falls short vs. Rice in AAC play
UTSA senior defender Sasjah Dade rose for a header from amongst a crowd inside the penalty area. There were less than 40 seconds left and the occasion represented her team’s final scoring opportunity. Dade’s attempt barely sailed over the crossbar. Thirty-three minutes earlier, Rice forward Leah Chancey found herself with a goal-scoring opportunity. She converted […]