Playoff tiebreakersFriday’s matchesDistrict 27-6A third placeEast Central vs. Clemens, 6:30 p.m. at WagnerDistrict 28-4A fourth placeBandera vs. Fredericksburg, 6 p.m. at Boerne ChampionDistrict 27-4A first placeLa Vernia vs. Navarro, 6 p.m. at Seguin HS UIL volleyball bidistrict playoffsMonday’s matchesClass 5ALeander at New Braunfels Canyon, 7 p.m.Class 4AHondo vs. Somerset, 7 p.m. at Medina ValleyWimberley vs. […]
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 digs for Brandeis senior outside hitter Jalyn Gibson, who reached milestone during the Broncos’ District 28-6A win vs. LEE on Oct. 22. A TCU commit, Gibson joins New Braunfels’ […]
H.S. football: Breaking down this week’s top area games, key matchups and tidbits
Marquee game Boerne Champion at Alamo Heights, 7 p.m. Friday: Sole possession of first place in District 15-5A-II will be up for grabs when these rivals face off at Orem Stadium. Alamo Heights (7-0, 2-0) can move closer to claiming its second straight league title with a win. Boerne Champion (6-1, 2-0) can propel itself […]
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 numbers 2,500: Career assists for Devine senior setter Macey Hein, who accomplished the feat during the Arabians’ three-set win vs. Somerset on Oct. 12. Hein has more than 900 assists […]
Apaches make it 11 in a row vs. rival, move closer to winning TAPPS 3-6A volleyball title
Olivia Arredondo remembers being a spectator to the rivalry when it was at its apex. She recalls being amazed by the jam-packed crowds and ebb and flow of momentum during the matches. Back then, Antonian and Incarnate Word were annually bona fide TAPPS state-championship contenders. During one four-year span, Antonian won state titles in 2009 […]
H.S. football: Breaking down this week’s top area games, key matchups and tidbits
Marquee gameSouthwest Legacy at Southwest, 7 p.m. Friday: The District 14-5A-I championship likely is on the line when these Southwest ISD schools face off at Dragon Stadium.The Titans (5-1 overall, 2-0 in district) have been on a roll during their first season under coach Robert Bruce, who was promoted from offensive coordinator last spring after […]
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 numbers1,250: Career assists for Madison senior setter Angelina Rodriguez, who accomplished the feat during the Mavericks’ 25-14, 21-25, 21-25, 25-14, 15-12 win vs. Reagan on Oct. 5. 350: Career wins for […]
H.S. football: Breaking down this week’s top area games, key matchups and tidbits
Marquee gameFloresville at Alamo Heights, 7 p.m. Friday: The Mules begin pursuit of a second straight District 15-5A-II championship when it hosts Floresville in a battle of unbeaten teams at Orem Stadium. Alamo Heights (5-0) went unblemished in five league contests a year ago, recovering from a 1-2 start in coach Ron Rittimann’s first season […]
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 assists for Antonian senior setter Olivia Arredondo, who accomplished the feat during the Apaches’ win vs. New Braunfels Christian on Tuesday. Arredondo’s total was reached in only three seasons. […]
UTSA, St. Mary’s volleyball teams adjusting to life on the road during early part of season
The routine has become like clockwork. Do laundry. Pack uniforms, socks, shoes, T-shirts, sweatpants and other essentials into a duffel bag. Travel to a new city or state for a few days of competition. Return home late at night. Lather, rinse, repeat. For the UTSA and St. Mary’s volleyball teams, this has been the norm […]