For the better part of the past half-decade, especially at this time of the season, the LEE High School boys soccer team’s course was usually mapped out. The Volunteers, often with a district title in hand, would be gearing up for an expected deep postseason run. While the goal for this season remains the same, […]

Being a goalkeeper can be a lonely and unpredictable existence. Based on what is happening on the rest of the field, it can be one of a bored onlooker. Or it can be one in which a game’s outcome is determined by how a goalkeeper responds in a matter of seconds. It’s an indispensable position. […]

University of Incarnate Word sophomore midfielder Sinead Duffy remembers the trials that come with a transformation. In early 2023, Jake Plant arrived in San Antonio as the Cardinals’ third head coach in as many seasons with a new vision, formation and style of play. The changes, as can be the case during a transition, weren’t […]

TAPPSRegional finalsBoysDivision ICentral Catholic 3, Houston St. Thomas 2 Plano John Paul II 1, Antonian 0 Division IIBrownsville St. Joseph 2, San Antonio Christian 1 TMI 6, Saint Mary’s Hall 0 Division IIIHouston St. Thomas Episcopal 4, Schertz John Paul II 2 State semifinalsAt Round Rock ComplexDivision ICentral Catholic vs. El Paso Cathedral, 12:30 p.m. […]

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 numbers350: Career wins for Smithson Valley girls soccer coach Jason Adkins, who reached the milestone with an 8-0 triumph vs. Seguin on Feb. 20. Adkins, a standout player on MacArthur’s 1995 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]