SPORTS
INSIDE THE RING: "Bam" prepares for final fight of 2023
San Antonio's Jessie "Bam" Rodriguez, with an 18-0 record, is set for a final 2023 fight against undefeated Sunny Edwards. After a jaw-breaking victory and successful surgery, Rodriguez is back in the ring for a flyweight championship title clash. The 12-round fight is scheduled for Saturday night at Desert Diamond Arena, Arizona.
Texas High School Football Semifinals: Summer Creek Bulldogs vs Cibolo Steele Knights Preview
• The Summer Creek Bulldogs and the Cibolo Steele Knights will face each other in the Texas High School Football playoffs semifinals on December 9th, 2023. Both teams have only lost one game each this season.
Smithson Valley soars to first Texas state title berth since 2004: 'They had this in mind all along'
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS — The drought is over. After a near 20-year hiatus, Smithson Valley is headed to the Texas high school state championship football game, running past the Brownsville Veterans Chargers 49-21 in the UIL 5A Division I semifinals Friday at Buccaneer Stadium in Corpus Christi. ...
Area High School Basketball Results
Marion — Braeden Fleming 18, Richard Rayos 8, Jaiden Riley 5, Davian Lagunas 3, Gavin Moltz 2, Walker Lindeman 2. Seguin — Chase Zuniga 10, Noah Lara 7, Gavin Molina 6, Lane Seidenberger 5, Isaiah Rodriguez 3, Colton Saengerhausen 2.
The Advocates Boxing Youth Program faces funding struggles
Facing financial struggles, the Advocates Boxing Youth Program, a safe haven for at-risk kids in San Antonio, is on the ropes. Despite setbacks from fires and the pandemic, the program continues to fight for survival, seeking financial aid and a permanent home to continue their mission of discipline through sport.
Smithson Valley advances to state championship for first time since 2004
SAN ANTONIO - For the fourth time in his 31 years as the head coach of the Smithson Valley Rangers, Larry Hill has broken through and led his team to the state championship game. The Rangers defeated the Brownsville Veterans Memorial Chargers on Friday night in Corpus Christi at Buccaneer...
Scholar Athlete: Saleen Burkett, East Central High School
SAN ANTONIO – Meet Instant Replay’s newest Scholar Athlete of the Week: Saleen Burkett of East Central High School. Saleen has been a member of the varsity golf team since 2021. She’s also a member of the Culinary Program. She was named Academic All-District three years in a row. She’s a member of the National Honor Society, the National Society of High School Scholars, the Family Career Community Leaders of America and is an AP Scholar. Saleen also performs community service through East Central High School and Roy P. Benavidez Elementary School. She maintains a 4.0 GPA and is ranked in the top eight percent of her class. Saleen plans to play collegiate golf, major in Criminal Justice and become an Investigative Analyst for the United States Secret Service.
PHOTOS: Chapel Hill headed to state championship after 56-33 win
WACO — Third time is the charm for the Chapel Hill Bulldogs. After falling in the state semifinals the previous two seasons, the Bulldogs completed their mission to AT&T Stadium with a 56-33 win over San Antonio Davenport in the Class 4A Division I semifinals Friday night at Baylor’s McLane Stadium. The victory sends Chapel Hill to state for the first time since winning the Class 3A Division I crown in 2011.
Last group of entertainers announced for 2024 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo has released the final list of entertainers for the 2024 season. Wynonna Judd, Brad Paisley, Chris Young, Big & Rich, and Gretchen Wilson are among the performers who will play in February at the Frost Bank Center, the rodeo announced on Thursday.
Linguard’s 21 help UTSA defeat Arkansas-Fort Smith 93-60
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Carlton Linguard had 21 points in UTSA’s 93-60 victory over Arkansas-Fort Smith on Sunday. Linguard added seven rebounds and Isaiah Wyatt had 20 points and five rebounds for the Roadrunners (5-4). Christian Tucker scored 17 points. Roland McCoy led the Lions in scoring, finishing...
Nationally-ranked San Antonio athlete puts on eye-popping performance
SAN ANTONIO — On Tuesday night, Kingston Flemings proved why he is one of the most sought-out high school basketball players in the country. In the first quarter, Flemings outscored the entire Harlan team by himself and scored the first 16 points of the game for Brennan. He finished with 39 points in Brennan's 75-61 win leading the Bears to a 12-4 start the season.
Fred's Fish Fry Files Lawsuit Over Parody Spurs Jerseys for Copyright Infringement
• San Antonio fast food chain Fred's Fish Fry Inc. has filed a lawsuit against several business owners and a local artist for copyright infringement. The suit alleges that a parody sports jersey, which combines the Fred's logo with that of the NBA's Spurs, violates the restaurant's federal trademark registrations.
New Crystal Ball prediction in favor of Texas landing elite EDGE from transfer portal
I’ve entered a 247Sports Crystal Ball prediction in favor of the Texas Longhorns to land UTSA EDGE transfer Trey Moore. A redshirt sophomore, Moore has two years of eligibility left, but sources tell Horns247 that Moore plans to play only one more season before declaring for the 2025 NFL draft. The 6-foot-3-inch, 235-pounder started 26 of 29 games during his time with the Roadrunners, and moving north on Interstate 35 would provide a major boost to the Longhorns’ pass-rushing efforts.
Brennan's Kingston Flemmings Dominates with Stellar Performance
Witness an epic performance by Brennan Jr Kingston Fleming, a top 100 nationally ranked player, as he scores a whopping 39 points in a game. With offers from top colleges, Fleming's skill on the court is undeniable. Tune in for this thrilling match!
McLaughlin scores 20 as Northern Arizona beats Incarnate Word 76-75
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Trenton McLaughlin sank a go-ahead 3-pointer with three seconds left, scoring 20 points to rally Northern Arizona to a 76-75 victory over Incarnate Word on Saturday night. McLaughlin was 8 of 18 shooting (4 for 8 from 3-point range) for the Lumberjacks (5-5). Diego Campisano scored 17 points and added seven rebounds. Jayden Jackson shot 4 of 8 from the field and 6 for 7 from the line to finish with 14 points. The Cardinals (3-6) were led by Sky Wicks, who recorded 28 points. Shon Robinson added 27 points and eight rebounds for Incarnate Word. In addition, Dylan Hayman finished with five points. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Season ends for Sandcrabs
SAN ANTONIO – Mistakes and miscues allowed San Antonio Davenport to break open a game that was tied 20-20 in the third quarter and prevail with a 55-20 win over Calhoun in Region IV-D1 final at The Alamodome last Friday. Head Coach Richard Whitaker said the loss was disappointing,...
Elizabeth Leachman, Drew Griffith win 2023 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships
On Saturday, the 2023 Foot Locker Cross Country champions won their races with a similar tactic: Boerne Champion High School (San Antonio, Texas) sophomore Elizabeth Leachman and Butler (Pa.) High School senior Drew Griffith watched a leader jump ahead, waited for them to tire, and then made their move to the finish line, where they crossed the finish line in first place.
TLU Baseball Announces 2024 Schedule
SEGUIN, Texas — Texas Lutheran Baseball announced its 2024 schedule, featuring 23 home games at Katt-Isbel Field. The Bulldogs will also play in the Concordia Classic at Concordia University in Austin, February 9-10. The season will be the first under new head coach and TLU Baseball alum Kyle Palmer ’09 and the 75th in the program’s history.