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Charger girls advance to area round

Boerne Champion wins 84-26 over depleted Burbank team

by Mark Kusenberger
SAsports.com Senior Writer

The Burbank Lady Bulldogs would have had their hands full against Boerne Champion no matter what. Last year, when the teams met in bi-district, Boerne Champion won 53-31.

This year, Burbank Coach Laura Zapata was short three starters due to injuries. Boerne Champion took advantage for an 84-26 victory Tuesday night at O’Connor Gym.

Boerne Champion (25-9) had little trouble scoring, particularly in the first half. The Chargers led 28-14 after one quarter and 51-17 after two. Boerne Champion closed the first half on a 20-0 run; later, they opened the fourth quarter on a 22-0 run. Paige Grandjean scored 10 points, all in the first quarter. Hilary Lumpkins, who missed the Chargers’ last regular season game against Seguin due to injury, score six in the first quarter and 13 in the first half, slicing through the Burbank defense for easy layups and assists. Katie Smith also had 13 first half points for the Chargers.

Burbank’s Monique Alvarado scored eight points in the first quarter, but managed only three more points the rest of the game. Her free throw provided the only Burbank point in the fourth quarter; she and Valerie Arriaga were the only Lady Bulldogs to score more than a single basket. Burbank (20-16) made only eight field goals for the game, six of them three-pointers. Junior Sarah Perez, playing her sixth varsity basketball game, got the start and scored three points.

Such was Boerne Champion’s dominance that Charger coach Jonathan Tate could give ample minutes to players who usually don’t get to play. Senior Shelby Easley, who had scored 11 points in her varsity career, scored a career-high nine points Tuesday, all in the fourth quarter. Senior Madison Champion scored a career-high seven points. Jessica Bowers, who’d scored her only varsity field goal against Uvalde on December 29th, scored two points. Lolly Kelly, who hadn’t scored a point since that Uvalde game, made three of four free throws for three points.

Boerne Champion will face state-ranked Austin LBJ Friday night in the area round, with the site and time to be determined.

Quarters
BOERNE CHAMPION 28 23 9 24 - 84
BURBANK 14 3 8 1 - 26

BOERNE CHAMPION SCORING: Hilary Lumpkins 15, Katie Smith 13, Brooke Allemand 12, Paige Grandjean 10, Shelby Easley 9, Madison Champion 7, Heather Hormuth 6, Claire Sullivan 3, Sam Cardenas 3, Lolly Kelly 3, Jessica Bowers 2, Brooke Eckard 1

BURBANK SCORING: Monique Alvarado 11, Valerie Arriaga 6, Cassie Guerrero 3, Bianca Regalado 3, Sarah Perez 3, Marisol Acosta, Jennifer Gonzales, Maricela Acosta, Kim Garcia, Karina Martinez, Ingred Ortega, Tania Hernandez

Monday SAISD Soccer Results

Girls:

Burbank 1, Jefferson 0
Burbank goal: Claudia Hernandez

Lanier 6, Sam Houston 1
Lanier goals: Milder Aleman 2, Victoria Paredes, Theodora Avila, Ingro Avila, Elizabeth Rodriguez
Sam Houston goal: Clantha Loving

Boys:
Jefferson 2, Burbank 2
Jefferson goals: Noe Rodriguez, Felipe Montemayor
Burbank goals: Jesus Martinez, Adrian Huerta

Lanier 5, Sam Houston 1
Lanier goals: Juan Sanchez 3, Juan Lozoya, Miguel Garza
Sam Houston goal: Carl Dailey

Burbank boys take charge in second half

Bulldogs outscore Jefferson 30-13 in last half of victory

by Mark Kusenberger
SAsports.com Senior Writer

Burbank’s defense shut down one Jefferson scorer, then another, allowing them to come from behind for a 47-38 victory over the Jefferson Mustangs Monday night at the Alamo Convocation Center.

Randall Webb led all scorers with 12, including six in the decisive fourth quarter. Jason Ainsworth added nine, including a three-pointer early in the fourth which gave Burbank their first lead at 32-29.

Jefferson (5-16, 0-4 in 28-4A) rode Sam Barron’s hot hand to a 16-12 lead. Barron scored the Mustangs’ first 11 points, including three three-pointers; two of the three-pointers came on assists from Barron’s brother Jon. However, Burbank adjusted their defense, and Sam Barron was held scoreless the rest of the game.

After Sam Barron cooled off, Steven Martinez took over. Martinez scored Jefferson’s last five points of the first half, and added three more in the second. Cesar Garza and Christian Vasquez added three-pointers, helping Jefferson build their lead to 25-17 at the half.

Then Burbank shut down Martinez, too. Martinez scored only two points in the second half, on a driving layup with 3 minutes left.

Nic Dutcher extended Jefferson’s lead to 27-17 early in the third, but Burbank took over from there. A 10-0 run spearheaded by Ralph Chavez allowed Burbank to tie the game; Chavez contributed a three-pointer, a two-pointer, an assist and a steal during the run.

Although Jefferson retook the lead on Durron Gadson’s first points of the night, Burbank went back to work with an 11-2 run to take the lead for good. After building a 38-31 lead, the Bulldogs began killing the clock. The last half of the fourth quarter included two Burbank possessions where they passed the ball eight times before shooting.

Burbank (11-12, 2-2) pulled into a three-way tie for third with Kennedy and Lanier in 28-4A. Jefferson, after Edison’s win early in the evening, is now the only winless team in 28-4A play.

Quarters
JEFFERSON 16 9 4 9 - 38
BURBANK 12 5 12 18 - 47

JEFFERSON SCORING: Sam Barron 11, Steven Martinez 10, Durron Gadson 9, Cesar Garza 3, Christian Vasquez 3, Nic Dutcher 2, Jon Barron, Johnny Garcia, Brandon DeHoyos

BURBANK SCORING: Randall Webb 12, Jason Ainsworth 9, Ralph Chavez 9, Brandon Alvarez 6, Dagoberto Garcia 6, Jacob Acosta 5, Jacob Martinez, Ricky Neri, Ryan Garcia

Lady Bulldogs break Mustangs

Burbank dominates second half in 54-33 victory

by Mark Kusenberger
SAsports.com Senior Writer

Burbank coach Laura Zapata may not care to remember her halftime speech to her team.

After leading 20-17 at intermission, Burbank saw Jefferson start the quarter on a 7-0 run, including to driving layups from Lady Mustangs guard Brittany Garza, putting Jefferson ahead 24-20.

Zapata called a 30-second timeout with 6:25 left in the third to stem the tide. Whatever she said, Burbank came out of the timeout and went on a 31-0 run on their way to a 54-33 victory over Jefferson Monday evening at the Alamo Convocation Center.

The win kept Burbank (13-11, 5-1 in 28-4A) within one game of first place Edison, and put them in a tie with Lanier for second. Burbank faces Edison on Friday, with a chance to pull into a tie for first with a win.

Sam Webb scored 12 of her 21 points during the dominant second half run; Jennifer Gonzales and Kim Garcia each added six. Between Michelle Salinas’ three-pointer and Garza’s basket with 2:26 remaining in the game, the Lady Mustangs were held scoreless for 12 minute stretch.

Jefferson (5-17, 1-5 in 28-4A) stayed competitive throughout the first half, depending on three players to provide the scoring. Nyssa Sanchez scored 7, and Salinas and Christina Gonzales each scored five. Jefferson could well have been leading; they made only 2 of 10 free throws in the first half, compared to 3 of 5 for Burbank.

Quarters
JEFFERSON 8 9 7 9 - 33
BURBANK 12 8 16 18 - 54

JEFFERSON SCORING: Michelle Salinas 8, Nyssa Sanchez 7, Brittany Garza 6, Stephanie Barrientos 5, Emily Ramirez 3, Bianca Rodriguez 2, Amber Diaz 2, Christina Gonzalez, Ashley Flores, Alexis Sanchez

BURBANK SCORING: Sam Webb 21, Kim Garcia 8, Monique Alvarado 8, Jennifer Gonzales 6, Kandace Regalado 4, Valeria Arriaga 2, Ingrid Ortega 2, Tania Hernandez 2, Cassie Guerrero 1, Marisol Acosta, Mariscela Acosta

Queens rule over Burbank

Del Rio rallies in fourth quarter to 44-41 win

by Mark Kusenberger
SAsports.com Senior Writer

Jessica Alvarez’ basket with 5:28 remaining gave Del Rio the lead for good as the Queens rallied to defeat the Burbank Lady Bulldogs 44-41 Tuesday afternoon at the Alamo Convocation Center.

Del Rio (16-5, 2-0 in 29-5A) trailed 34-31 at the end of the third quarter before outscoring Burbank 13-7 in the final stanza. Freshman Mattie Turner scored five points in the fourth to lead the rally and finished with a game-high 13.

Del Rio hadn’t led since 18-15 late in the first half before Juile Ruiz drove for a basket to put Del Rio ahead 37-35 with 5:55 left in the game. Burbank’s Valeria Arriaga answered with a drive of her own to tie the game at 37 before Alvarez’ put Del Rio ahead for good.

Burbank guard Sam Webb was helped off the floor with 7:30 left in the game and Burbank leading 34-33. By the time she was able to return, Del Rio led 42-37 with 3:37 remaining.

A Jennifer Gonzales free throw with 1:51 remaining brought Burbank (12-11, 2-1 in 28-4A) within 42-38, but opportunities to make the game closer were thwarted by a block shot by Tracey Ferguson and a steal by Turner. Turner’s free throws with 8.3 seconds left extended the Queens’ lead to 44-38; Webb’s three-pointer at the buzzer produced the final margin.

Del Rio built a 12-6 lead after one quarter, led by six points from Ferguson, their 6’1 post player. Burbank started the second quarter with a 9-1 run to take a 15-13 before Turner broke a 2-minute scoreless drought with 5 straight points, putting Del Rio ahead 18-15. Burbank closed the half with a 6-1 run, taking the lead with 16 seconds left when Monique Alvarado got a putback on a missed free throw.

Burbank led 21-19 at intermission despite making only 2 of 12 free throws in the first half; both makes were by Gonzales. Burbank was 6 of 20 from the line for the game; Del Rio was 10 for 16.

Burbank’s leading scorer Darian Hernandez did not play. Alvarado, Burbank’s second leading scorer, did not start and entered the game with 2:27 left in the first quarter. Alvarado finished with 10 points, second on the team to Gonzales’ 11.

DEL RIO SCORING: Mattie Turner 13, Tracey Ferguson 12, Jazmin Torres 6, Jessica Alvarez 6, Julie Ruiz 4, Valeria Guevara 3, Ilse Macias, Kirstie Brown, Diamond Gordon, Andrea Guevara, Kelsey Green

BURBANK SCORING: Jennifer Gonzales 11, Monique Alvarado 10, Sam Webb 8, Kim Garcia 6, Valeria Arriaga 2, Kandace Regalado 2, Tania Hernandez 2, Cassie Guerrero, Ingrid Ortega

Lanier girls retain share of district lead

Samantha Continas’ 21 points lead Voks to 58-47 victory over Burbank

by Mark Kusenberger
SAsports.com Senior Writer

In a contest for a share of first place in 28-4A, the Lanier Lady Voks claimed a 58-47 victory over the Burbank Lady Bulldogs Tuesday afternoon at the Alamo Convocation Center.

The Voks’ Samantha Cortinas led all scorers with 21 points, including 9 of 14 shooting from the free throws line. Ashley Carrizal scored 14, including 8 of 10 shooting from the free throw line. Zoie Cuellar added 12.

Lanier (9-12, 3-0 in 28-4A) played an aggressive style, crowding the passing lanes on defense and attacking the basket on offense. As a result, Burbank was whistled for 24 fouls to Lanier’s 14, and Lanier made 24 of 40 free throws to Burbank’s 10 of 18. Two Burbank starters, Sam Webb and Kandace Regalado, fouled out of the game. Both sides dove for loose balls throughout the game.

Burbank (10-10, 2-1 in 28-4A) jumped to a 4-0 lead on baskets by Webb and Monique Alvarado, then Lanier closed out the quarter with a 12-0 run. After Valeria Aziaga scored a three to cut the lead to 12-7, Lanier responded with a 9-0 run to lead 21-7. Burbank closed within 23-15, helped by putbacks from Regalado and Alvarado, then went on an 8-0 to tie the game. Beverley Zapata’s basket gave Lanier a 25-23 halftime lead.

Lanier led 28-25 with 4:40 left in the third when Webb, scored score 10 for Burbank in the first half went to the bench with her third foul. Lanier took advantage and went on a 14-0 run to seal the game. Cuellar scored 8 points during the third quarter, including a steal which she took for a layup. Burbank was never closer than 9 points the rest of the game.

LANIER SCORING: Samantha Cortinas 21, Ashley Carrizal 14, Zoie Cueller 12, Beverly Zapata 8, Jackie Acosta 3, Alina Olguin, Malinna Carrizal, Kelly Martinez

BURBANK SCORING: Sam Webb 11, Monique Alvarado 10, Valeria Aziaga 9, Kim Garcia 8, Kandace Regalado 6, Tania Hernandez 2, Marisol Acosta, Jennifer Gonzales, Mariscela Acosta, Ingrid Ortega

Burbank boys win district opener

Bulldogs overcome foul trouble to defeat Lanier 51-49

by Mark Kusenberger
SAsports.com Senior Writer

Burbank coach Herbert Jackson had to be getting nervous.

His team’s lead over Lanier, which was 43-34 with 6 minutes left in the game, was down to 50-49 with one minute left, and Dagoberto Garcia and Randall Webb had each fouled out of the game.

But rebounds by Brandon Alvarez and Ralph Chavez produced key stops and allowed Burbank to hold on for a 51-49 win over Lanier Tuesday afternoon at Alamo Gym.

Burbank (10-9, 1-0 in 28-4A) spent the entire game building up leads, then fending off Lanier rallies.

The Bulldogs led 25-18 at the half, propelled by Ralph Chavez’s 9 points. Lanier (4-12, 0-1 in 28-4A) spent the third quarter chipping away at the lead, led by 8 points from Juan Deleon, who went 4 for 4 from the free throw line in the third, and 6 from Leroy Lozano. Lozano’s last two points closed Lanier within 36-34 at the end of three.

Burbank opened the fourth quarter on a 7-0 run on a three-pointer by Chavez, a putback by Webb, and a steal taken for a layup by Chavez. But the 43-34 lead was not safe yet, and a Troy Lopez three, with the assist coming from Lozano, brought Lanier within one at 46-45.

Webb’s deuce – off a Chavez assist – and two free throws from Acosta built the Bulldog lead to 50-45, but after Garcia fouled out, Lanier got baskets from Daniel Cruz and Kevin Gutierrez, both coming off assists from Lopez, to make it a one-point game again at 50-49. Webb fouled out trying to defend Gutierrez’s score, but Gutierrez missed the potential tying free throw. After that, the Burbank defense took over.

Ralph Chavez led all scorers with 17, shooting 4 of 9 from the free throw line and sinking a three-pointer. Troy Lopez led Lanier with 16, 8 in each half, with 12 of his points coming on three-pointers.

LANIER SCORING: Troy Lopez 16, Juan Deleon 10, Daniel Cruz 9, Leroy Lozano 6, Joseph Tinajero 5, Kevin Gutierrez 2, Josh Olivares 1, Martin Sanchez, Paul Burciaga, Carlos Ibarra

BURBANK SCORING: Ralph Chavez 17, Randall Webb 10, Jacob Acosta 10, Jason Ainsworth 9, Dagoberto Garcia 4, Miguel Arevalo 1, Jacob Martinez, Brandon Alvarez

Burbank runs away from Brackenridge

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

SAsports.com Jaguar Classic starts Thursday!

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!