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 […]
H.S. football: Breaking down this week’s top area games, key matchups and tidbits
Marquee gameMadison vs. Reagan, 7 p.m. Friday at Heroes Stadium: The schools that have dominated District 28-6A over the past decade meet with an opportunity for one to bolster its chances of adding another crown.Reagan has won six league titles (2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020) and Madison has claimed three (2012, 2018, 2019) in […]
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 kills for Boerne Champion senior outside hitter Marissa Drange, who accomplished the feat during the Chargers’ match vs. Buda Johnson on Sept. 24. Drange, a Southern Utah commit, reached […]
H.S. football: Breaking down this week’s top area games, key matchups and tidbits
Marquee gameBrandeis vs. Johnson, 7 p.m. Friday at Heroes Stadium: These two schools have been linked since each opened in 2008 and quickly forged a rivalry. Most of their matchups have been non-district season openers, with playoff encounters in the previous eight seasons mixed in. The schools were realigned into District 28-6A by the UIL […]