Posted by
Mark Kusenberger on February 10, 2010 at 8:12 am
District champ Brackenridge claims 58-36 victory over Fox Tech
by Mark Kusenberger
SAsports.com Senior Writer
The newly state ranked Brackenridge Eagles kept their momentum with a 58-36 victory over the Fox Tech Buffaloes Tuesday night at the Alamo Convocation Center.
Brackenridge (18-11, 12-0 in 28-4A) entered the Texas Association of Coaches Poll at #24 Monday. They clinched the 28-4A champion outright with their victory over Kennedy last Friday, combined with Fox Tech’s loss to Memorial.
Fox Tech (16-12, 7-5 in 28-4A) fell into a second-place tie with Memorial due to the loss. Burbank, Edison, and Kennedy are all 6-6 in district, one game behind the Buffaloes and Minutemen. Three of these five teams will join Brackenridge in the playoffs.
Brackenridge fell behind 2-1 after Johnny Jones’ early field goal. Apparently, this just made the Eagles mad. Brackenridge responded with an 11-0 run, with the last nine points provided by Malcolm Greer. The Eagles led 16-6 after one quarter, and the Buffaloes never came closer than seven points the rest of the game.
Brackenridge’s top five scorers all average from 9.4 to 11.4 points a game, and Greer aside, their attack was as balanced Tuesday. Greer led the Eagle with 19 points, while Craig Cardona and Alan Davis each added 10.
The Eagles’ defense limited Fox Tech to six first quarter points and six third quarter points. Jones, who averages 23 points a game for Fox Tech, was held to seven points on three field goals. Isaias Ibarra led Fox Tech with 19 points.
Although Brackenridge’s Omar Guerrero had only two points, he helped the Eagles with six blocked shots, four assists, and four second half rebounds. Guerrero’s playing time was limited due to foul trouble.
Brackenridge used none of their timeouts Tuesday night.
The Brackenridge Eagles have now won 11 straight games; their last loss was to Stevens, a game which took place after Brackenridge had won their district opener. Of the Eagles’ 11 losses, 9 are to 5A teams in the top three in their own districts; the other two are to Antonian and Holy Cross.
Quarters
FOX TECH 20 13 6 19 - 58
BRACKENRIDGE 20 8 7 15 - 50
FOX TECH SCORING: Isaias Ibarra 19, Rudy Hernandez 8, Johnny Jones 7, Ismael Perez 2, Michael Flores, Eddie Orosco, Jose Siller, Josue Atilano, Donnell McGarity
BRACKENRIDGE SCORING: Malcolm Greer 19, Craig Cardona 10, Alan Davis 10, Chris Quiroz 8, Jazz Jackson 7, Omar Guerrero 2, Gabriel Taylor 2
Posted by
Mark Kusenberger on at 8:02 am
Lady Eagles headed to postseason after 59-52 victory over Fox Tech
by Mark Kusenberger
SAsports.com Senior Writer
The Brackenridge Lady Eagles earned fourth place and a postseason berth in 28-4A with a 59-52 victory over the Fox Tech Lady Buffaloes Tuesday night at the Alamo Convocation Center.
Brackenridge (10-23, 7-7 in 28-4A) will face Steele in the first round of the Class 4A playoffs next week. Steele finished tied with Boerne Champion for first in 27-4A, and was named the first seed out of the district on a coin toss. Fox Tech finishes in seventh place in 28-4A.
For a while, it looked like a good thing that Kennedy lost at Lanier, which would have sent Brackenridge to the playoff even if the Eagles had lost. Fox Tech (5-22, 3-11 in 28-4A) started on a 7-0 run, and built the lead as high as 27-16 with three minutes left in the half. Although Brackenridge was able to cut in the lead, Fox Tech still led 33-26 at halftime. Christy Castillo scored 13 for Fox Tech, making 7 of 8 free throws attempts. The Lady Eagles stayed in the game thanks to a 10-point second quarter from April Brady.
Then Brackenridge, which started four sophomores and a freshman, went on a 12-0 run to start the second half, shutting out Fox Tech until the 1:45 mark of the third quarter. Brackenridge outscored Fox Tech 17-3 in the third quarter as their transition game took over. Brady, who led all scorers with 21, scored the tying and winning baskets. Brackenridge took the lead on a fast break when Brady accepted a behind-the-back pass from Megan Balderas and converted it into a layup. Gabriela Pedroza also scored on a behind-the-back assist from Balderas during the third. After three, Brackenridge led 43-36.
The Lady Eagles built the lead to as much as 11 in the fourth. Fox Tech rallied, but even as they were closing the gap, foul trouble was hurting them. Brackenridge, which played nine players, committed 22 fouls during the game. Fox Tech dressed eight players, all of whom played, and committed 27 fouls. Kenosha Balboa fouled out with 6:59 left in the game, and Kim Alonzo fouled out with 2:35 remaining. When Castillo fouled out with 2:11 remaining, the Lady Buffaloes were within 55-50, but had only five players available; three of their five leading scorers had fouled out – and Grace Seward, their fourth leading scorer, was playing with four fouls.
By the time Brady fouled out for Brackenridge with 2.66 seconds left, Brackenridge had the game in hand.
Quarters
FOX TECH 16 17 3 16 - 52
BRACKENRIDGE 8 18 17 16 - 59
FOX TECH SCORING: Christy Castillo 15, Laura Enriquez 13, Grace Seward 9, Kenosha Balboa 8, Kim Alonzo 6, Rosie Carrillo 1, Christine Dominguez, Tammie Limon
BRACKENRIDGE SCORING: April Brady 21, Megan Balderas 17, Dorene Ramirez 8, Gabriela Pedraza 6, Angelica Dominguez 5, Kristen Benavides 2, Natalie Lopez, Imani Peterson, Ashley Ramirez
Posted by
Mark Kusenberger on December 19, 2009 at 6:31 am
Lady Bulldogs outscore Brack 51-15 in middle two quarters of 67-44 victory
by Mark Kusenberger
SAsports.com Senior Writer
Monique Alvarado scored 25 points and Sam Webb added 17 as the Burbank Lady Bulldogs used aggressive defense to produce easy baskets in defeating the Brackenridge Eagles 67-44 Friday evening at the Alamo Convocation Center.
With the victory, Burbank (9-8, 2-0 in 28-4A) remains tied with Lanier and Edison for the district lead. Burbank has won 5 of their last 7 games; they will face Lanier on Tuesday at noon.
The game was halted with 2:56 left in the first quarter when Burbank’s Dorian Hernandez suffered an injury to her left leg. Trainers braced her leg before she stood up; she did not return to action.
Brackenridge (4-16, 0-2 in 28-4A) led 19-12 after one quarter despite struggles at the free throw line. Even after they fell behind in the second, Megan Balderas scored to retie the game at 26, and after a Webb basket restored Burbank’s lead, April Brady sank two free throws to tie the game at 28. But Burbank closed the half on a 6-0 run, all on free throws, to take a 34-28 lead into intermission. Alvarado contributed three of the points and finished 9 of 14 from the free throw line for the game.
Burbank’s third quarter performance had fans wanting copies of coach Laura Zapata’s halftime speech. The Lady Bulldogs dominated all phases of the game on their way to outscoring Brackenridge 29-6. Valerie Aziaga (8 points), Alvarado (7) and Sam Webb (6) each equaled or bettered the Lady Eagles’ third quarter scoring production.
Burbank’s aggressiveness did lead to a lot of fouls. Both Sam Webb and Kandace Regalado fouled out of the game, but not before Burbank had the victory well in hand.
BRACKENRIDGE SCORING: Megan Balderas 8, April Brady 8, Dorene Ramirez 6, Gabriela Pedraza 5, Khaina Pierce 4, Ashley Ramirez 4, Lupe Leon 3, Natalie Lopez 2, Kristin Benavides 2, Angelica Dominguez 2, Imani Peterson, Nicole Sandoval, Montrashae Harris, Trisha Garza
BURBANK SCORING: Monique Alvarado 25, Sam Webb 15, Kim Garcia 8, Valerie Aziaga 8, Tania Hernandez 4, Ingrid Ortega 4, Marisol Acosta 2, Kandace Regalado 1, Cassie Guerrero, Dorian Hernandez, Jennifer Gonzales, Mariscela Acosta
Posted by
Jay Tope on December 15, 2009 at 7:58 am
Results of the Holmes’ Hunter’s Moon girls golf tournament played Monday, 14 Dec 2009, at Northern Hills Golf Course, San Antonio, Texas.
Team Results:
1. WARREN
“Lopez, Ryeanna” 0 0 83
“Vera, Haleigh” 0 0 101
“Bustos, Angela” 0 0 99
“Lundy, Lauren” 0 0 102
“Tovar, Christina” 0 0 124
Best 4 of 5 Gross > 0 0 385
2. EAGLE PASS
“Costilla, Brianne” 0 0 93
“Rodriguez, Ana M.” 0 0 105
“Olivarez, Sophie” 0 0 103
“Rhodes, Mendy” 0 0 117
“Dela Cerda, Leyla” 0 0 120
Best 4 of 5 Gross > 0 0 418
3. HEALTH CAREERS
“Perron, Chay” 0 0 94
“Gogu, Swetha” 0 0 107
“Canizales, Chelsea” 0 0 125
“Ramos, Danielle” 0 0 118
“Holguin, Kelly” 0 0 117
Best 4 of 5 Gross > 0 0 436
4. MADISON
“Holbrook, Anasasia” 0 0 80
“Cheever, Isabella” 0 0 115
“Poznecki, Meagan” 0 0 127
“Byers, Alllie” 0 0 115
“Byers, Gabby” 0 0 136
Best 4 of 5 Gross > 0 0 437
5. MARSHALL
“Garza, Arianna” 0 0 103
“Kim, Sarah” 0 0 103
“Chavez, Christine” 0 0 124
“Ned, Morgan” 0 0 113
“Schreckenbach, Halie” 0 0 133
Best 4 of 5 Gross > 0 0 443
6. HIGHLANDS 1 1 6
“Ventura, Brianne” 0 0 82
“Rodriguez, Stephanie” 0 0 99
“Garcia, Kiana” 0 0 155
“Gonzalez, Veronica” 0 0 146
“Rubio, Nicole” 0 0 128
Best 4 of 5 Gross > 0 0 455
7. BRACKENRIDGE
“Esparza, Gabrielle” 0 0 123
“Soto, Margarita” 0 0 130
“Wright, Tyler” 0 0 115
“Wright, Raquelle” 0 0 141
“Ramos, Danielle” 0 0 127
Best 4 of 5 Gross > 0 0 495
8. CLEMENS
“Edwards, Brooke” 0 0 110
“Reyna, Zoe” 0 0 139
“Shero, Alex” 0 0 150
“Simmons, Baily” 0 0 159
“Curtis, Sara” 0 0 144
Best 4 of 5 Gross > 0 0 543
Individual Results:
“Holbrook, Anasasia” S. A. MADISON 8l0
“Ventura, Brianne” S. A. HIGHLANDS 82
“Lopez, Ryeanna” S. A. WARREN 83
“Paredes, Ana” HELOTES O’CONNOR M 86
“Davis, Gabby” HELOTES O’CONNOR M 89
“Costilla, Brianne” EAGLE PASS EAGLE PASS 93
“Perron, Chay” S. A. HEALTH CAREERS 94
“Jimenez, Danielle” S. A. TAFT M 95
“Sanchez, Sierra” S. A. BRANDEIS M 96
“Bustos, Angela” S. A. WARREN 99
“Rodriguez, Stephanie” S. A. HIGHLANDS 99
“Vera, Haleigh” S. A. WARREN 101
“Lundy, Lauren” S. A. WARREN 102
“Olivarez, Sophie” EAGLE PASS EAGLE PASS 103
“Kim, Sarah” S. A. MARSHALL 103
“Garza, Arianna” S. A. MARSHALL 103
“Forsthuber, Denise” S. A. BRANDEIS M 104
“Rodriguez, Ana M.” EAGLE PASS EAGLE PASS 105
“Gogu, Swetha” S. A. HEALTH CAREERS 107
“Edwards, Brooke” SCHERTZ CLEMENS 110
“Ned, Morgan” S. A. MARSHALL 113
“Cheever, Isabella” S. A. MADISON 115
“Byers, Alllie” S. A. MADISON 115
“Wright, Tyler” S. A. BRACKENRIDGE 115
“Holguin, Kelly” S. A. HEALTH CAREERS 117
“Rhodes, Mendy” EAGLE PASS EAGLE PASS 117
“Ramos, Danielle” S. A. HEALTH CAREERS 118
“Ramirez, Jessica” S. A. EDISON M 119
“Dela Cerda, Leyla” EAGLE PASS EAGLE PASS 120
“Aguillon, Emily” S. A. EDISON M 120
“Serna, Sharon” S. A. BURBANK M 120
“Patlan, Adriana” S. A. SOUTH SAN M 120
“Esparza, Gabrielle” S. A. BRACKENRIDGE 123
“Tovar, Christina” S. A. WARREN 124
“Chavez, Christine” S. A. MARSHALL 124
“Canizales, Chelsea” S. A. HEALTH CAREERS 125
“Poznecki, Meagan” S. A. MADISON 127
“Ramos, Danielle” S. A. BRACKENRIDGE 127
“Rubio, Nicole” S. A. HIGHLANDS 128
“Fuentes, Ceaira” S. A. HOLMES M 129
“Soto, Margarita” S. A. BRACKENRIDGE 130
“Torres, Denise” S. A. JEFFERSON M 131
“Schreckenbach, Halie” S. A. MARSHALL 133
“Bishop, Erica” S. A. EDISON M 134
“Adame, Jackie” S. A. FOX TECH M 135
“Byers, Gabby” S. A. MADISON 136
“Reyna, Zoe” SCHERTZ CLEMENS 139
“Ponce, Ana” S. A. FOX TECH M 140
“Wright, Raquelle” S. A. BRACKENRIDGE 141
“Lopez, Lisa” EAGLE PASS C.C. WINN M 143
“Salazar, Victoria” S. A. HOLMES M 144
“Curtis, Sara” SCHERTZ CLEMENS 144
“Gonzalez, Veronica” S. A. HIGHLANDS 146
“Gallegos, Sandy” EAGLE PASS C.C. WINN M 147
“Shero, Alex” SCHERTZ CLEMENS 150
“Alvarez, Melissa” S. A. FOX TECH M 151
“Vasquez, Kassandra” EAGLE PASS C.C. WINN M 152
“Garcia, Kiana” S. A. HIGHLANDS 155
“Simmons, Baily” SCHERTZ CLEMENS 159
“Alderete, Ashley” S. A. HOLMES M 162
Posted by
Jay Tope on November 30, 2009 at 10:15 am
It’s that time again!
The SAsports.com Jaguar Classic runs Thursday through Saturday at Floresville High School, and with 24 high school teams it is the best girls basketball tourney in South Texas.
Teams include Steele, East Central, Highlands, Brackenridge, Kerrville Tivy, Brandeis, Bandera, Southside, Floresville, CC Miller, Calallen, La Vernia, Burbank, Cuero, Beeville Jones, Lytle, Poth, Medina Valley, Lee, Del Rio, La Joya, Southwest, Stevens, and Poteet.
We will see you in Floresville beginning Thursday!
Posted by
Jay Tope on November 4, 2009 at 11:13 am
Photos by Antonio Morano
SAsports.com Senior Photographer
www.moranomemories.photoreflect.com
amorano@satx.rr.com
More pictures are available for viewing:
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Posted by
Jenina Hernandez on October 23, 2009 at 8:11 am
by Jenina Hernandez
SAsports.com Staff Writer
Ask Brittany May what her favorite part of being a Brackenridge Eagle is, and she will answer undoubtedly that it’s, “being an athlete.” Standing tall at 5’7 May is the powerful middle hitter for the girls’ volleyball team. She has a fierce drive to win that is evident in how she handles the two out of three block rotations she plays on the volleyball court.
May, a senior, started playing sports at the age of 10. During her freshmen year at “Brack” she first tried her legs out on the track field. Since then volleyball has become her favorite sport, and according to Coach Gina Hunter, Brittany skills have been an indispensable asset to the team.
“Brittany has really blossomed; she has high expectations for herself and has taken on a bigger role for the team,” Hunter said. “To be a middle hitter you have to be very athletic and in good shape. She is a strong blocker and a consistently strong hitter.”
After a strong start in the season, a few tough losses set the Eagles back. However these setbacks became a learning experience and according to May, it brought the team closer together.
“When we went to the Hill Country Tournament, we went to the YO Ranch and bonded… that was a great experience,” May recalled.
Currently the Eagles must win the next two matches against Lanier and Burbank to earn the second place seed in District 28-4A, and a rematch with Boerne Champion in the playoffs. According to Hunter, the Eagles stand a good chance because of May’s 60 percent kills on the ball and her overall determination to win.
“My goals athletically are to get a scholarship to play volleyball and to make the playoffs and win” May said.
Off the court, May’s favorite subjects are English and Government. In addition to volleyball she is also involved with the track team and SWAT team.
“She is a very great kid, she has a great attitude and she very talented. She is a well rounded student both academically and athletically,” Hunter said.
May has aspirations to be a certified trainer for a professional sports team and hopes to have her pick of colleges and universities where she can major in sports medicine and continue to play volleyball.
“My mom and brother are super supportive and that makes it fun for me to have them there cheering me on,” May said.
No doubt her family and the fans of the Brackenridge Eagles will be rooting for May and the team to pull out two much needed and desired victories.
Posted by
Jay Tope on October 14, 2009 at 1:07 am
Photos by Antonio Morano
SAsports.com Senior Photographer
www.moranomemories.photoreflect.com
amorano@satx.rr.com
It was a special night at the ACC, as the SAISD Dig For The Cure event started with the recognition of breast cancer survivors.
Then it was on - Brackenridge vs. Edison to kick things off.
All proceeds, including admission and the 1st annual SAISD Dig For the Cure T-Shirts, went to the local Komen Foundation.
Edison’s Erica Bishop models one of the shirts for the event.
Jennifer Green makes a pass for Brackenridge…
Edison’s Bianca Martinez helps out on the offensive end.
Brittany May gets up high for one of her kills.
Kelsee Cantu gets a shot over the wall…
Lisa Vasquez did a great job as the Edison libero.
Regina Morales had more than a few kills Tuesday.
And although Samantha Thatcher and the Eagles pushed it to four sets, it was Edison moving to 10-0 in 28-4A. Then it was time for the Jefferson-Lanier match.
Lauren Garcia had a great game, and was instrumental in the Mustangs’ comeback from two sets down.
Marina Tello passes to a teammate.
Erika Cruz caused Jefferson trouble all night long.
Jackie Acosta also was a force on the Lanier front line.
Marissa Perez helped get the Voks out to a 2-0 lead in sets.
But Julianne Ehrlich and the Mustangs had other ideas.
Ashley Flores (#10), Samantha Salinas (#11), and Nyssa Sanchez (#7) helped with the comeback; Jeff defeated Lanier 3-2 and moved closer to a playoff spot in 28-4A.
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Note: Pictures from this event are for sale; all proceeds go to the local Komen Foundation.
Posted by
Jay Tope on July 29, 2009 at 6:34 am
The San Antonio Independent School District released three different proposals which call for new attendance boundary lines, and consolidating, repurposing, and modernizing schools over the next several years.
Here’s how each SAISD high school would be affected under the proposals:
Proposal 1
Brackenridge becomes a middle school; HS students combine with Sam Houston students to form a new 2300 student high school, at the 5A level
Burbank becomes a middle school
Edison grows to become a 2500 student high school, at the 5A level
Fox Tech becomes a non-boundary magnet high school with 800 students
Highlands grows to become a 2600 student high school, still at the 5A level
Jefferson grows to become a 2500 student high school, at the 5A level
Lanier grows to become a 2600 student high school, at the 5A level
Sam Houston students combine with Brackenridge students to form a new high school.
Proposal 2
Brackenridge becomes a middle school; students move to Wheatley MS which becomes a HS; combines with Sam Houston students to form a 5A school
Burbank becomes a non-boundary special purpose high school, population TBD
Edison grows to become a 2200 student high school, at the 5A level
Fox Tech becomes a non-boundary magnet high school with 800 students
Highlands grows to become a 2600 student high school, still at the 5A level
Jefferson grows to become a 2500 student high school, at the 5A level
Lanier grows to become a 2600 student high school, at the 5A level
Sam Houston students move to Wheatley MS, which becomes a HS; combines with Brackenridge students to form a 5A high school
Proposal 3
Brackenridge remains a high school, at the 4A level.
Burbank remains a high school, grows to over 2100 students, at the 5A level
Edison grows to become a 1900+ student high school, possibly remaining at 4A level.
Fox Tech becomes a non-boundary magnet high school with 800 students
Highlands grows to become a 2400+ student high school, still at the 5A level
Jefferson continues to be a 4A high school, with 1500 students
Lanier grows to become a 2400 student high school, at the 5A level
Sam Houston high school closes
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Each of the three proposals would save the District between over $34 million annually.
Community Meetings will be on the following dates; all at 6pm:
- Aug. 18 Edison HS
- Aug. 19 Brackenridge HS
- Aug. 20 Jefferson HS
- Sept. 1 Burbank HS
- Sept. 2 Sam Houston HS
- Sept. 3 Lanier HS
- Sept. 8 Highlands HS
- Sept. 9 Fox Tech HS
Posted by
Jay Tope on May 18, 2009 at 7:31 am
Saturday May 16, 2009 at Alamo Stadium
photos by Antonio Morano
www.moranomemories.photoreflect.com
amorano@satx.rr.com
The final race of the Region IV 5A meet - the 1600 meter relay - provided the same drama that usually accompanies great athletic events.
And while the Wagner Thunderbirds won this battle over Brownsville Pace, Judson, Warren, Eagle Pass, and Smithson Valley. it was the Judson boys and girls who won the team championships.
Many came to see New Braunfels’ pole vault star Demi Payne.
She won, and qualified for the state meet, to be held June 5-6.
Judson did, however, win the 400 and 800 meter relay races.
Christina Holland of Judson broke the regional record in the 300 meter hurdles.
The 110 hurdle finals - from left to right - Hayden Greenbauer, Clark (4th), Aaron Green, Madison (1st), Phillip Gaines, Judson (2nd)
Sidney Cauthorn of Lake Travis won the 4A 400 meter race ahead of teammate Victoria Noetzel.
How’s this for close in the 200: 1. (left) Sheldon McClain, Steele, 21.94; 2. (right) Cameron Hickman, Hutto, 21.98; 3. (center) Willie Culpepper, Brackenridge, 22.09.
Cole Saathoff of O’Connor makes another attempt in the pole vault.
Want more pictures? Tony has about a thousand; click on his link at the top of the page.
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