A look at Friday's night Week 4 Laredo high school football games. District play for 31-4A and 29-5A kicks off tonight.
United South (1-2) vs. United (1-2)
Where: at the SAC, 7:30 p.m.
Last year: United defeated South, 39-17, in the 2008 district opener.
Key players: For South, QB Danny Salazar (57-88, 673 yards, 6 TDs-3 INTs), RB Gilbert Galindo (31-196-1), WR Amado de la Fuente (17-204-1), WR Jerry Gonzalez (19-216-2), LB Gaspar Garcia (13 tackles, 1 sack, 1 fumble caused), LB Angel Cardenas (25 tackles), DB Julian Diaz-lolar (21 tackles), DB Raul Holguin (17 tackles, 1 fumble caused, 1 fumble recovery).
For United, QB Tony Salas (84-144, 985 yards, 8 TDs-3 INTs), WR Rick Velasquez (19-380-4), WR Sergio Ramos (22-233-1), WR Joe Cardenas (17-142-2), LB Derek Hale (22 tackles), LB Andrew Ferdin (16 tackles), DB Josh Swishher (16 tackles).
What to expect: Both teams run the spread offense very well, so expect a lot of passing and scoring. The Panthers (15.3 ppg, 15 pts. allowed) will be looking for revenge from last year’s contest, and the Longhorns (26 ppg, 27.7 pts. allowed) feel they are one of the teams to beat in District 29-5A.
They would like nothing more than to prove that tonight.
Alexander (0-3) at Del Rio (2-1)
Where: at Del Rio, 7:30 p.m.
Last year: Del Rio routed Alexander, 42-24, in Laredo in each team’s 2008 district opener.
Key Players: For Alexander, QB Brian Swain (55-122, 632 yards, 4 TDs-2 INTs), WR Ferny Garza (10-198-2), WR Daniel Ramos (10-127), WR R.J. Aguero (17-163-2), DB Oscar Cabello (23 tackles), DB Christian Lopez (22 tackles), DL Jesus Villarreal (12 tackles, 1.0 sack, 1 fumble recovery).
For Del Rio, QB Parker Hanson (8-16, 211 yards, 1 TD), RB Josh Washington (57-480-8), RB John Steed (21-115), WR Cody Brooks (4-113).
What to expect: The Rams (24.6 ppg, 8 pts. allowed) have allowed just 24 total points in three games this season. They pride themselves on defense and a strong running game (247 rushing yards per game) to control the clock.
It will be a clash of styles as Alexander (16.3 ppg, 31.7 pts. allowed) employs a spread offense and relies heavily on a short passing game with a young quarterback under center.
Southwest (2-0) at Martin (2-1)
Where: at Krueger Field, 7:30 p.m.
Last year: Southwest topped Martin, 41-14, in each team’s 2008 district opener.
Key Players: For Martin, QB Luis Diaz-DeLeon (32-150-2), TB Jose Hernandez (23-184-4), TB Robert Barajas (13-133-1), LB Jose Ramirez (10 tackles, 1 INT), DE Salvador Rodriguez (7 tackles, 2.0 sacks), LB Tony Torres (7 tackles, 1 INT).
For Southwest, RB Trevion Johnson, FB Adrian Guerra, TE Herbert Gonzalez, DB Steven Lacivita, LB Markell Thomas.
What to expect: The Dragons (25 ppg, 18.5 pts. allowed), who many projected to repeat as 29-5A champions this season, have cruised for most of the season, with their most significant win coming against 4A power Steele. Led by Johnson’s superb explosiveness, they employ a ground attack to accompany an athletic defense.
The Tigers (24 ppg, 16 pts. allowed), too, have ran the ball successfully this season, so expect a low-scoring affair as two running teams look to grind it out.
LBJ (1-2) at Tuloso-Midway (3-0)
Where: at Corpus Christi, 7:30 p.m.
Last year: Tuloso-Midway shut out LBJ, 44-0, in Laredo in each team’s 2008 district opener.
Key Players: For LBJ, QB Guillermo Claudio, RB Ricky Flores, WR Edwin Adame, LB Rigoberto Mata.
For Tuloso-Midway, QB Eric Alvarez (34-52, 334 yards, 4 TDs-1 INT), RB Ryan Vasquez (35-148-2), RB Alfredo Hernandez (33-155-2), WR Ryan Wilcox (15-192-3).
What to expect: The Warriors (26.7 ppg, 12.7 pts. allowed) have held foes to 12 points per game and rely on a strong, power running game that accounts for 171 yards per game, though they can also throw the ball when needed (65.4 completion rate on 17 pass attempts per game).
LBJ (11.3 ppg, 21.7 pts. allowed) also relies on its running attack, but must also balance its offense with a timely passing game.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Week 4 of Laredo high school football
Week 4 of Laredo high school football.
Here are the matchups in each district this week as league play gets under way:
District 29-5A
United South (1-2) vs. United (1-2), @ the SAC, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Southwest (2-0) at Martin (2-1), @ Krueger Field, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Alexander (0-3) at Del Rio (3-0), @ Del Rio, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
C.C. Winn (2-1) at Eagle Pass (1-1), @ Eagle Field, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
District 31-4A
Flour Bluff (2-1) at Nixon (0-3), @ the SAC, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
H.M. King (1-2) at Cigarroa (0-3), @ Krueger Field, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
LBJ (1-2) at Tuloso-Midway (3-0), @ Corpus Christi, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Calallen (3-0) at Alice (2-1), @ Alice, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Here are the matchups in each district this week as league play gets under way:
District 29-5A
United South (1-2) vs. United (1-2), @ the SAC, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Southwest (2-0) at Martin (2-1), @ Krueger Field, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Alexander (0-3) at Del Rio (3-0), @ Del Rio, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
C.C. Winn (2-1) at Eagle Pass (1-1), @ Eagle Field, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
District 31-4A
Flour Bluff (2-1) at Nixon (0-3), @ the SAC, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
H.M. King (1-2) at Cigarroa (0-3), @ Krueger Field, Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
LBJ (1-2) at Tuloso-Midway (3-0), @ Corpus Christi, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Calallen (3-0) at Alice (2-1), @ Alice, Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Tues. (9.22) volleyball results
Tues. (9/22) volleyball results:
Eagle Pass 3, Martin 0: The Eagle Pass Lady Eagles continued to roll as they beat the Martin Lady Tigers in three games, 25-13, 25-6, 25-10, to stay on pace with the District 29-5A leaders and set up a much-anticipated showdown with Alexander on Saturday. Eagle Pass (3-2 29-5A, 16-9 overall) was in fifth place entering Tuesday night’s contest and moved into fourth with the win. Southwest and Alexander are tied for second place after they beat United South and C.C. Winn, respectively, on Tuesday night.The Lady Tigers (0-5, 4-14) are experiencing a rough spell with only one returning letterman on the team, but that does not deter Martin coach Becky Acosta, who is diligently attempting to lay the foundation for future success.
MARTIN STATS: Rosa Chavez (one block, four kills), Amy Delgado (one kill, three blocks), Alma Valdez (three kills), Stephanie Hernandez (two kills), Clare Alvarado (nine digs), Mitchelle Perez (five digs) and Valeria Aguirre (six digs).
Alexander 3, C.C. Winn 0: The Lady Bulldogs improved to 4-1 in District 29-5A play and 16-5 overall, sweeping the Lady Mavericks, 25-19, 25-21, 25-21.
ALEXANDER STATS: Daisy Gonzalez (one assists, four kills, two digs), Daniella Gonzalez (three kills, one block, one dig), Denise Marquez (three kills, six digs), Denisse Vela (two aces, 14 digs, nine points), Kassy Garcia (eight digs, nine points), Leslie Ydrogo (two aces, 21 digs, five points), Lilly Guevara (five assists, one dig), Lizzie Prieto (13 assists, two kills, one block, seven digs, six points), Maleny Garza (one ace, 11 assists, seven kills, one block, 10 digs, six points), Sam Gonzalez (two kills) and Tierney Bannon-Coad (two aces, seven kills, one block, six digs, eight points).
United 3, Del Rio 0: The Lady Longhorns improved to a perfect 5-0 in District 29-5A 918-5 overall), sweeping the Queens, 29-27, 25-13, 25-14.
UNITED STATS: Vanessa Alvarez (20 assists, one ace, six digs, seven points), Kimberly Sanchez (one ace, 10 digs, seven points), Karina de Anda (one ace, seven digs, nine points), Nohemi Basurto (10 kills, three aces, five digs, one block, one point), Jenny Jimenez (six kills), Natalie Chavez (six kills, eight assists, two aces, five digs, one block, one point), Ashley Everett (five kills, two blocks) and Bianca Ramirez (three kills, two blocks, one point).
Southwest 3, United South 0: The Lady Dragons swept the Lady Panthers in San Antonio, 25-16, 25-18, 25-13.
Nixon 3, H.M. King 2: The Lady Mustangs improved to 2-2 in District 31-4A play, beating the Lady Brahmas in five games, 25-20, 23-25, 18-25, 25-18, 15-8.
NIXON STATS: Deanna Contreras (12 kills, 13 digs, seven aces, one block), Celina Guerra (13 kills, one ace, one dig), Thalia Madrigal (two kills, 16 assists, two digs, four aces), Anna Innocencio (10 assists, six digs, two aces), Celinda Verastigui (25 digs) and Ruby Grace (two kills, 15 assists, 10 digs).
Calallen 3, LBJ 0: The Lady Wolves fell to 0-4 in District 31-4A play and 7-13 overall after being swept by the Lady Wildcats, 25-14, 25-16, 25-11.
LBJ STATS: Jenny Luna (three kills, one dig), Rachel Aguilar (two digs, two points), Alexy Gallegos (three digs, six points, one ace), Lizette Martinez (one kill, two digs), Letty Reyes (four kills, eight digs, five points, one ace), Kimberly Lopez (nine digs, eight assists, two points), Valerie Aleman (one kill, seven digs, two points).
Tuloso-Midway 3, Cigarroa 0: The Lady Toros fell to 1-3 in District 31-4A and 7-11 overall after being swept by the Lady Warriors, 25-20, 25-17, 25-22.
CIGARROA STATS: Dora Contreras (six digs, six assists, four points, four kills), DeAndra Gonzalez (nine digs, three kills, three points), Michelle Alvarez (five kills, five digs), Mara Martinez (four kills, four points), Sandra Ambriz (seven points, two kills, two assists), Sandra Quintana (three points, three kills, one digs) and Mayra Gutierrez (eight digs, one kill).
Eagle Pass 3, Martin 0: The Eagle Pass Lady Eagles continued to roll as they beat the Martin Lady Tigers in three games, 25-13, 25-6, 25-10, to stay on pace with the District 29-5A leaders and set up a much-anticipated showdown with Alexander on Saturday. Eagle Pass (3-2 29-5A, 16-9 overall) was in fifth place entering Tuesday night’s contest and moved into fourth with the win. Southwest and Alexander are tied for second place after they beat United South and C.C. Winn, respectively, on Tuesday night.The Lady Tigers (0-5, 4-14) are experiencing a rough spell with only one returning letterman on the team, but that does not deter Martin coach Becky Acosta, who is diligently attempting to lay the foundation for future success.
MARTIN STATS: Rosa Chavez (one block, four kills), Amy Delgado (one kill, three blocks), Alma Valdez (three kills), Stephanie Hernandez (two kills), Clare Alvarado (nine digs), Mitchelle Perez (five digs) and Valeria Aguirre (six digs).
Alexander 3, C.C. Winn 0: The Lady Bulldogs improved to 4-1 in District 29-5A play and 16-5 overall, sweeping the Lady Mavericks, 25-19, 25-21, 25-21.
ALEXANDER STATS: Daisy Gonzalez (one assists, four kills, two digs), Daniella Gonzalez (three kills, one block, one dig), Denise Marquez (three kills, six digs), Denisse Vela (two aces, 14 digs, nine points), Kassy Garcia (eight digs, nine points), Leslie Ydrogo (two aces, 21 digs, five points), Lilly Guevara (five assists, one dig), Lizzie Prieto (13 assists, two kills, one block, seven digs, six points), Maleny Garza (one ace, 11 assists, seven kills, one block, 10 digs, six points), Sam Gonzalez (two kills) and Tierney Bannon-Coad (two aces, seven kills, one block, six digs, eight points).
United 3, Del Rio 0: The Lady Longhorns improved to a perfect 5-0 in District 29-5A 918-5 overall), sweeping the Queens, 29-27, 25-13, 25-14.
UNITED STATS: Vanessa Alvarez (20 assists, one ace, six digs, seven points), Kimberly Sanchez (one ace, 10 digs, seven points), Karina de Anda (one ace, seven digs, nine points), Nohemi Basurto (10 kills, three aces, five digs, one block, one point), Jenny Jimenez (six kills), Natalie Chavez (six kills, eight assists, two aces, five digs, one block, one point), Ashley Everett (five kills, two blocks) and Bianca Ramirez (three kills, two blocks, one point).
Southwest 3, United South 0: The Lady Dragons swept the Lady Panthers in San Antonio, 25-16, 25-18, 25-13.
Nixon 3, H.M. King 2: The Lady Mustangs improved to 2-2 in District 31-4A play, beating the Lady Brahmas in five games, 25-20, 23-25, 18-25, 25-18, 15-8.
NIXON STATS: Deanna Contreras (12 kills, 13 digs, seven aces, one block), Celina Guerra (13 kills, one ace, one dig), Thalia Madrigal (two kills, 16 assists, two digs, four aces), Anna Innocencio (10 assists, six digs, two aces), Celinda Verastigui (25 digs) and Ruby Grace (two kills, 15 assists, 10 digs).
Calallen 3, LBJ 0: The Lady Wolves fell to 0-4 in District 31-4A play and 7-13 overall after being swept by the Lady Wildcats, 25-14, 25-16, 25-11.
LBJ STATS: Jenny Luna (three kills, one dig), Rachel Aguilar (two digs, two points), Alexy Gallegos (three digs, six points, one ace), Lizette Martinez (one kill, two digs), Letty Reyes (four kills, eight digs, five points, one ace), Kimberly Lopez (nine digs, eight assists, two points), Valerie Aleman (one kill, seven digs, two points).
Tuloso-Midway 3, Cigarroa 0: The Lady Toros fell to 1-3 in District 31-4A and 7-11 overall after being swept by the Lady Warriors, 25-20, 25-17, 25-22.
CIGARROA STATS: Dora Contreras (six digs, six assists, four points, four kills), DeAndra Gonzalez (nine digs, three kills, three points), Michelle Alvarez (five kills, five digs), Mara Martinez (four kills, four points), Sandra Ambriz (seven points, two kills, two assists), Sandra Quintana (three points, three kills, one digs) and Mayra Gutierrez (eight digs, one kill).
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Weekly high school football update
It's Week 3 of the high school football season. All but one team has a bye this week. That team is Martin, which travels to Roma for a game on Friday.
Here are current standings for the Laredo teams: the Tigers are 2-0, followed by United South (1-2), LBJ (1-2), United (1-2), Alexander (0-3), Nixon (0-3) and Cigarroa (0-3).
Here's a brief look at all seven clubs to this point of the season:
Martin: The Tigers ground game has been outstanding. Martin averages 325 yards per game on seven yards per carry. The defense has been solid, thanks to a new aggressive scheme under defensive coordinator Lamar Rodriguez. The Tigers also have a legit passing threat (!) in junior QB Luis Diaz-DeLeon, who has completed 3-of-4 passes this season for 50 yards. Overall, the Tigers have attempted seven passes this season, completing four, as they have tried to vary their offensive attack, slowly but surely.
United South: The Panthers' offense has progressed with each week, but its the defense that has been outstanding. The South 'D' has amassed eight sacks in three games, along with three interceptions and three fumble recoveries. South is a team to look out for, especially as senior QB Danny Salazar becomes more confident and aggressive under center.
LBJ: The Wolves have been solid this season, thanks to a hard-hitting defense a potent ground game led by junior RB Ricky Flores. LBJ is still counting on its QB duo of Memo Claudio and Juan Perez to develop and gain some confidence to spice up the offense a bit, but for now, the club is fine with its ball-control offense and young, spunky defense.
United: The Longhorns could very well be 2-1. Their last lost, a 14-point defeat to Alamo Heights, came without star DB Josh Garcia and starting TB Chris Martinez. Otherwise, however, QB Tony Salas has played spectacularly, as expected, and a group of young receivers have stepped up to provide sound depth and athleticism. The Longhorns are still a district title contender.
Alexander: The Bulldogs' offense has improved considerably with each week, thanks to the emergence of young playmaking QB Brian Swain, just a sophomore. Swain and WRs Ferny Garza and R.J. Aguero have emerged as vital cogs to head coach Joel Lopez's spread offense, and the defense is still taking shape after a tough non-district schedule against the likes of Corpus Christi Carroll, San Antonio O'Connor and Donna.
Nixon/Cigarroa: Yes, both teams are grouped together simply because one bug has bothered both immensely: injuries. The Mustangs had 17 injured players entering this week, including nine starters, and the Toros have been without starters at LB, QB, RB and DB all season long. Both teams are young, but it's tough to get a true feel on any as injuries have doomed them since Week 0.
Here are current standings for the Laredo teams: the Tigers are 2-0, followed by United South (1-2), LBJ (1-2), United (1-2), Alexander (0-3), Nixon (0-3) and Cigarroa (0-3).
Here's a brief look at all seven clubs to this point of the season:
Martin: The Tigers ground game has been outstanding. Martin averages 325 yards per game on seven yards per carry. The defense has been solid, thanks to a new aggressive scheme under defensive coordinator Lamar Rodriguez. The Tigers also have a legit passing threat (!) in junior QB Luis Diaz-DeLeon, who has completed 3-of-4 passes this season for 50 yards. Overall, the Tigers have attempted seven passes this season, completing four, as they have tried to vary their offensive attack, slowly but surely.
United South: The Panthers' offense has progressed with each week, but its the defense that has been outstanding. The South 'D' has amassed eight sacks in three games, along with three interceptions and three fumble recoveries. South is a team to look out for, especially as senior QB Danny Salazar becomes more confident and aggressive under center.
LBJ: The Wolves have been solid this season, thanks to a hard-hitting defense a potent ground game led by junior RB Ricky Flores. LBJ is still counting on its QB duo of Memo Claudio and Juan Perez to develop and gain some confidence to spice up the offense a bit, but for now, the club is fine with its ball-control offense and young, spunky defense.
United: The Longhorns could very well be 2-1. Their last lost, a 14-point defeat to Alamo Heights, came without star DB Josh Garcia and starting TB Chris Martinez. Otherwise, however, QB Tony Salas has played spectacularly, as expected, and a group of young receivers have stepped up to provide sound depth and athleticism. The Longhorns are still a district title contender.
Alexander: The Bulldogs' offense has improved considerably with each week, thanks to the emergence of young playmaking QB Brian Swain, just a sophomore. Swain and WRs Ferny Garza and R.J. Aguero have emerged as vital cogs to head coach Joel Lopez's spread offense, and the defense is still taking shape after a tough non-district schedule against the likes of Corpus Christi Carroll, San Antonio O'Connor and Donna.
Nixon/Cigarroa: Yes, both teams are grouped together simply because one bug has bothered both immensely: injuries. The Mustangs had 17 injured players entering this week, including nine starters, and the Toros have been without starters at LB, QB, RB and DB all season long. Both teams are young, but it's tough to get a true feel on any as injuries have doomed them since Week 0.
Sept. 15, 2009 volleyball results
Nixon 4, LBJ 1: After a slow start that saw them drop the first game, the Lady Mustangs (1-1 31-4A) rolled off three straight games to beat LBJ, 21-25, 25-22, 25-17, and 25-22 for their first district win of the season. LBJ (7-11, 0-2 31-4A) utilized its home court advantage at the inception of the game but failed to capitalize for the win.
NIXON STATS: Deanna Contreras (14 kills, four aces), Celina Guerra (nine kills, two aces), Thalia Madrigal (three kills, 19 assists), Rosalynn Velasquez (six kills, one assists, one ace), Amanda Rodriguez (seven kills), Ana Innocencio (four kills, 10 assists).
LBJ STATS: Jenny Luna (eight kills, one block, one dig), Alexy Gallegos (eight digs, 10 points, four aces), Valerie Aleman (nine digs), Cristina Guerra (four kills, three points, two aces).
United 3, Eagle Pass 0: The Lady Longhorns improved to 3-0 in District 29-5A, 16-5 overall, as they swept the Lady Eagles, 25-12, 25-16 and 25-21. Leading the way for United was Vanessa Alvarez (21 assists, five points, five digs), Kim Sanchez (18 digs, nine points), Karina De Anda (18 digs, nine points), Nohemi Basurto (14 digs, 12 kills, three blocks), Jenny Jimenez (five kills), Ashley Everett (10 kills, eight blocks), Clarissa Ydrogo (three kills, two points), and Natalie Chavez (five kills, three points, two digs, three blocks).
Southwest 4, Alexander 1: The Lady Dragons won a pivital matchup over the Lady Bulldogs, 25-17, 13-25, 25-16 and 25-15. Leading the Bulldogs were Denise Vela (three aces, five digs, six points), Daisy Gonzalez (one kill, one dig), Daniela Gonzalez (three kills, seven points), Leslie Ydrogo (23 digs), Lizzy Prieto (five aces, 10 points), Maleny Garza (22 assists, seven kills, nine digs), Tierney Bannon-Coad (11 kills, six digs, five points).
United South 3, Martin 0: The Lady Panthers (2-1 29-5A, 8-9) swept the Lady Tigers (0-3, 4-12), 25-18, 25-11 and 25-10. Leading the way for South was Lillian Lopez (four kills, two blocks, three aces), Marina Gallegos (11 assists, two digs, one ace), Melina Sanchez (11 assists, two digs, three aces), Amanda Salinas (four digs), Samantha de la Cruz (10 kills, eight aces, one block), Marilyn Palacios (15 digs, two aces), Leslie Campos (six kills, one block), Linda Recendez (two kills, two assists), Rhodale Covington (two kills, four blocks), Jessica Contreras (12 digs, two aces) and Mara Benavides (two kills).
Flour Bluff 3, Cigarroa 0: The Lady Toros (1-1 District 31-4A, 7-10) were swept by the Lady Hornets, 25-7, 25-11 and 25-15. Leading the way for Cigarroa was Jessica Quintanilla (four points), Dora Contreras (four kills, two assists, one point), Deandra Gomez (two kills, two points), Raquel Martinez (two assists, one point), Thelma Rodriguez (four digs), Sandra Ambriz (two points).
NIXON STATS: Deanna Contreras (14 kills, four aces), Celina Guerra (nine kills, two aces), Thalia Madrigal (three kills, 19 assists), Rosalynn Velasquez (six kills, one assists, one ace), Amanda Rodriguez (seven kills), Ana Innocencio (four kills, 10 assists).
LBJ STATS: Jenny Luna (eight kills, one block, one dig), Alexy Gallegos (eight digs, 10 points, four aces), Valerie Aleman (nine digs), Cristina Guerra (four kills, three points, two aces).
United 3, Eagle Pass 0: The Lady Longhorns improved to 3-0 in District 29-5A, 16-5 overall, as they swept the Lady Eagles, 25-12, 25-16 and 25-21. Leading the way for United was Vanessa Alvarez (21 assists, five points, five digs), Kim Sanchez (18 digs, nine points), Karina De Anda (18 digs, nine points), Nohemi Basurto (14 digs, 12 kills, three blocks), Jenny Jimenez (five kills), Ashley Everett (10 kills, eight blocks), Clarissa Ydrogo (three kills, two points), and Natalie Chavez (five kills, three points, two digs, three blocks).
Southwest 4, Alexander 1: The Lady Dragons won a pivital matchup over the Lady Bulldogs, 25-17, 13-25, 25-16 and 25-15. Leading the Bulldogs were Denise Vela (three aces, five digs, six points), Daisy Gonzalez (one kill, one dig), Daniela Gonzalez (three kills, seven points), Leslie Ydrogo (23 digs), Lizzy Prieto (five aces, 10 points), Maleny Garza (22 assists, seven kills, nine digs), Tierney Bannon-Coad (11 kills, six digs, five points).
United South 3, Martin 0: The Lady Panthers (2-1 29-5A, 8-9) swept the Lady Tigers (0-3, 4-12), 25-18, 25-11 and 25-10. Leading the way for South was Lillian Lopez (four kills, two blocks, three aces), Marina Gallegos (11 assists, two digs, one ace), Melina Sanchez (11 assists, two digs, three aces), Amanda Salinas (four digs), Samantha de la Cruz (10 kills, eight aces, one block), Marilyn Palacios (15 digs, two aces), Leslie Campos (six kills, one block), Linda Recendez (two kills, two assists), Rhodale Covington (two kills, four blocks), Jessica Contreras (12 digs, two aces) and Mara Benavides (two kills).
Flour Bluff 3, Cigarroa 0: The Lady Toros (1-1 District 31-4A, 7-10) were swept by the Lady Hornets, 25-7, 25-11 and 25-15. Leading the way for Cigarroa was Jessica Quintanilla (four points), Dora Contreras (four kills, two assists, one point), Deandra Gomez (two kills, two points), Raquel Martinez (two assists, one point), Thelma Rodriguez (four digs), Sandra Ambriz (two points).
Sunday, September 6, 2009
(9.4.09-9.5.09) Weekend volleyball results
It took the United Lady Longhorns awhile to get the engines fire up on the volleyball court Saturday afternoon, but when they did, their was no way Nixon was able to stop them.
The Lady Longhorns beat Nixon in four games, 18-25, 25-22, 25-17 and 25-23, at the Nixon gymnasium in their last game before the start of District 29-5A play on Tuesday.
United (13-5) unleashed an offensive attack at the net that was led by seniors Jenny Jimenez and Nohemi Basurto, who combined for 28 kills.
As a team the Lady Longhorns had 40 kills.
UNITED STATS: Vanessa Alvarez (39 assists, seven points, one ace), Karina De Anda (five points, four digs), Nohemi Basurto (13 kills, 14 points, six digs, three aces), Jenny Jimenez (15 kills, three digs), Priscilla Gonzalez (five points, 11 digs), Natalie Chavez (five kills, three assists, four points, three aces), Celina Sarinana (seven kills).
NIXON STATS: Thalia Madrigal (25 assists, 10 digs), Rosalynn Velasquez (eight kills, nine digs), Celinda Verastigui (12 digs), Deanna Contreras (five kills, six digs, three aces), Celina Guerra (13 kills), and Ana Inocencio (nine assists, four digs, one ace).
OTHER SCORES:
Martin def. St. Aug, 3-2;, Rio Grande City def. Martin, 3-0: The Lady Tigers are 4-8. They defeated the Lady Knights, 25-17, 20-25, 25-21, 16-25, 15-8. They lost to Rio Grande City 13-25, 21-25, 23-25.
Alexander def. Roma, 3-0: The Lady Bulldogs improved to 12-4, winning 25-19, 25-14, 25-22. Leading the way for Alexander were Adriana Perez (on dig), Daniela Gonzalez (two blocks), Denise Marquez (two kills, five digs), Denise Vela (four aces, six digs, nine points), Kassie Garcia (11 digs), Leslie Ydrogo (16 digs, five points), Lizzy Prieto (four aces, 14 assists, 16 digs, nine points), Melany Garza (12 assists, 11 kills, 12 points) and Tierney Bannon-Coad (eight kills, nine digs, nine points).
South def. Alice, 3-0: The Lady Panthers improved to 6-8, winning 25-20, 25-9 and 25-16. South was paced by Lillian Lopez (six kills, two aces, three blocks), Marina Gallegos (15 assists, six aces, five points), Melina Sanchez (17 assists, five aces, seven points), Sam de la Cruz (10 kills, five assists, four digs, six points), Marilyn Palacios (six assists, three digs), Leslie Campos (five kills), Linda Recendez (five digs) and Jessica Contreras (10 aces, 13 digs).
Eagle Pass def. Cigarroa, 3-1: Behind the arm of freshman Aiden Garcia, who had 11 kills, and a stingy defense, Eagle Pass beat Cigarroa 25-16, 23-25, 25-14 and 25-14.
CIGARROA STATS: Mayra Gutierrez (13 digs, nine points), Elizabeth Sanchez (15 digs), Vilma Rodriguez (one dig), Rachel Martinez (two digs, ten assists, two points), Mara Martinez (two digs, three kills, four points), Michelle Alvarez (17 digs, 16 kills, three points), Sandra Ambriz (six digs, two digs, ten assists, seven points), Deandra Gonzalez (13 digs, two kills, six points), Gloria Morales (five kills).
EAGLE PASS STATS: Garcia (eleven kills), Ari Garcia (25 digs), K.C. Jimenez (16 assists), Jackie Byrne (16 points, three aces).
The Lady Longhorns beat Nixon in four games, 18-25, 25-22, 25-17 and 25-23, at the Nixon gymnasium in their last game before the start of District 29-5A play on Tuesday.
United (13-5) unleashed an offensive attack at the net that was led by seniors Jenny Jimenez and Nohemi Basurto, who combined for 28 kills.
As a team the Lady Longhorns had 40 kills.
UNITED STATS: Vanessa Alvarez (39 assists, seven points, one ace), Karina De Anda (five points, four digs), Nohemi Basurto (13 kills, 14 points, six digs, three aces), Jenny Jimenez (15 kills, three digs), Priscilla Gonzalez (five points, 11 digs), Natalie Chavez (five kills, three assists, four points, three aces), Celina Sarinana (seven kills).
NIXON STATS: Thalia Madrigal (25 assists, 10 digs), Rosalynn Velasquez (eight kills, nine digs), Celinda Verastigui (12 digs), Deanna Contreras (five kills, six digs, three aces), Celina Guerra (13 kills), and Ana Inocencio (nine assists, four digs, one ace).
OTHER SCORES:
Martin def. St. Aug, 3-2;, Rio Grande City def. Martin, 3-0: The Lady Tigers are 4-8. They defeated the Lady Knights, 25-17, 20-25, 25-21, 16-25, 15-8. They lost to Rio Grande City 13-25, 21-25, 23-25.
Alexander def. Roma, 3-0: The Lady Bulldogs improved to 12-4, winning 25-19, 25-14, 25-22. Leading the way for Alexander were Adriana Perez (on dig), Daniela Gonzalez (two blocks), Denise Marquez (two kills, five digs), Denise Vela (four aces, six digs, nine points), Kassie Garcia (11 digs), Leslie Ydrogo (16 digs, five points), Lizzy Prieto (four aces, 14 assists, 16 digs, nine points), Melany Garza (12 assists, 11 kills, 12 points) and Tierney Bannon-Coad (eight kills, nine digs, nine points).
South def. Alice, 3-0: The Lady Panthers improved to 6-8, winning 25-20, 25-9 and 25-16. South was paced by Lillian Lopez (six kills, two aces, three blocks), Marina Gallegos (15 assists, six aces, five points), Melina Sanchez (17 assists, five aces, seven points), Sam de la Cruz (10 kills, five assists, four digs, six points), Marilyn Palacios (six assists, three digs), Leslie Campos (five kills), Linda Recendez (five digs) and Jessica Contreras (10 aces, 13 digs).
Eagle Pass def. Cigarroa, 3-1: Behind the arm of freshman Aiden Garcia, who had 11 kills, and a stingy defense, Eagle Pass beat Cigarroa 25-16, 23-25, 25-14 and 25-14.
CIGARROA STATS: Mayra Gutierrez (13 digs, nine points), Elizabeth Sanchez (15 digs), Vilma Rodriguez (one dig), Rachel Martinez (two digs, ten assists, two points), Mara Martinez (two digs, three kills, four points), Michelle Alvarez (17 digs, 16 kills, three points), Sandra Ambriz (six digs, two digs, ten assists, seven points), Deandra Gonzalez (13 digs, two kills, six points), Gloria Morales (five kills).
EAGLE PASS STATS: Garcia (eleven kills), Ari Garcia (25 digs), K.C. Jimenez (16 assists), Jackie Byrne (16 points, three aces).
Week 1 Laredo/area football scores
S.A. O'Connor 49, Alexander 21: The Alexander Bulldogs took a couple of steps backward on Friday night, falling to 0-2 on the young season by way of a 49-21 loss to San Antonio O’Connor. The Panthers compiled 402 total yards and employed a dynamic running attack, led by the trio of senior tailback Jerreal Minor and sophomore backs Hasem Ali and Darryle Surney. Minor tallied 143 yards and three touchdowns off 24 carries. Ali added 41 yards off seven carries, and Surney also had 38 and a touchdown off eight. Offensively, Alexander did establish a consistent running game, something it did not do against Corpus Christi Carroll in its Week 0 loss, but it was not nearly enough. The Bulldogs rushed for 102 yards on 21 carries and got effective performances from sophomore quarterback Brian Swain and Erick Martinez. Under center, Swain started strong but faltered late, misfiring on 10 of his final 11 passes of the night to finish with 192 yards and two touchdowns on 16-of-36 passing. Receiver Ferny Garza was the Bulldogs’ lone other offensive highlight. He caught four passes for 99 yards and a touchdown.
United 34, Corpus Christi Ray 15: The Longhorns (1-1) used a 24-point second quarter to defeat the Texans (0-2) in Corpus Christi. Quarterback Tony Salas (23-45 passing, 298 yards) passed for three touchdowns and ran for one, with three of those scores coming in the second. Joe Cardenas, Sergio Ramos (9 receptions, 133 yards) and Rick Velasquez had United’s touchdown receptions. Chris Martinez ran for 63 yards on nine carries. Luis Navarro was successful in all four extra-point attempts and kicked two field goals, one for 27 yards in the second quarter and one for 42 in the third.
S.A. Johnson 70, Cigarroa 0: Johnson relied on a senior-laden club that amassed 459 total yards against a young and inexperienced Toros’ team that totaled 48 yards. Cigarroa quarterback Juan Ramirez passed for 13 yards and completed three of his 11 attempts, two of which were intercepted. Sam Macias was the Toros’ workhorse for the first three quarters before having to leave the game due to a blow to the head. He could only muster 15 yards on 13 carries.
Tuloso-Midway 29, United South 18: The Panthers (0-2) fell to the Warriors (1-1) in Corpus Christi. Amado de la Fuente scored two of South’s touchdowns on passing plays of 40 and five yards from quarterback Danny Salazar. Jaime Saldaña had the Panthers’ other score on a 28-yard reception. Salazar was 21-of-36 passing for 329 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. De La Fuente (five receptions, 85 yards), Jaime Saldana (five receptions, 82 yards) and Ricky Esqueda (four receptions, 87 yards) also starred for the Panthers, who totaled 348 yards to the Warriors' 218.
LBJ 28, Zapata 7: Second-year LBJ head coach Oscar Villaseñor finally got the experience that eluded him, his staff and players last season, as he watched his Wolves defeat the Zapata Hawks, 28-7, for their first victory since 2007. The victory erases a 11-game losing streak and provides the confidence boost and moral builder that the program desperately needed. The Wolves’ last victory came at the end of the 2007 season, when they defeated C.C. Winn at Eagle Pass. Their last victory in Laredo was a 27-19 district win over Alexander on Oct. 6, 2005. The Wolves’ defense had a huge game, forcing eight turnovers. Offensively, senior quarterback Memo Claudio was tabbed the starter, and he showed flashes as to why Villaseñor has entrusted him with the offensive reins. He finished with 185 yards and three touchdowns on 5-of-10 passing, with one interception. On the ground, the heavy lifting was provided by junior Ricky Flores, who carried the ball 10 times for 61 yards and one touchdown and added another score via the air with a 27-yard catch-and-run. The Wolves finished with 264 yards of total offense to the Hawks’ 227. Zapata’s main weapons on offense were the running duo of quarterback Manuel Salinas, with 28 yards on 10 carries, and Juan Martinez, who totaled 40 on six. Zapata’s only touchdown was a 5-yard run by Carlos Gonzalez early in the opening quarter.
Corpus Christi Carroll 59, Nixon 0: The Mustangs fell to 0-2 on the season as Carroll improved to 2-0. Five Mustangs, all starters, left the game due to injury, including starting quarterback Manuel Martinez, who had a shoulder bruise. Two receivers also left the game because of ankle sprains. Nixon coach Brad Hopkins said Carroll’s offensive line and running backs dominated the game.
Hebbronville 26, Falfurrias 6: The Longhorns (1-1) picked up their first win of the season, defeating the Bulls (0-2) on the road.
Bruni 14, Woodsboro 12: The Badgers (1-0) won their first full game of the season, beating the Eagles (1-1) on the road after having their Week 0 game cut short due to rain.
United 34, Corpus Christi Ray 15: The Longhorns (1-1) used a 24-point second quarter to defeat the Texans (0-2) in Corpus Christi. Quarterback Tony Salas (23-45 passing, 298 yards) passed for three touchdowns and ran for one, with three of those scores coming in the second. Joe Cardenas, Sergio Ramos (9 receptions, 133 yards) and Rick Velasquez had United’s touchdown receptions. Chris Martinez ran for 63 yards on nine carries. Luis Navarro was successful in all four extra-point attempts and kicked two field goals, one for 27 yards in the second quarter and one for 42 in the third.
S.A. Johnson 70, Cigarroa 0: Johnson relied on a senior-laden club that amassed 459 total yards against a young and inexperienced Toros’ team that totaled 48 yards. Cigarroa quarterback Juan Ramirez passed for 13 yards and completed three of his 11 attempts, two of which were intercepted. Sam Macias was the Toros’ workhorse for the first three quarters before having to leave the game due to a blow to the head. He could only muster 15 yards on 13 carries.
Tuloso-Midway 29, United South 18: The Panthers (0-2) fell to the Warriors (1-1) in Corpus Christi. Amado de la Fuente scored two of South’s touchdowns on passing plays of 40 and five yards from quarterback Danny Salazar. Jaime Saldaña had the Panthers’ other score on a 28-yard reception. Salazar was 21-of-36 passing for 329 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. De La Fuente (five receptions, 85 yards), Jaime Saldana (five receptions, 82 yards) and Ricky Esqueda (four receptions, 87 yards) also starred for the Panthers, who totaled 348 yards to the Warriors' 218.
LBJ 28, Zapata 7: Second-year LBJ head coach Oscar Villaseñor finally got the experience that eluded him, his staff and players last season, as he watched his Wolves defeat the Zapata Hawks, 28-7, for their first victory since 2007. The victory erases a 11-game losing streak and provides the confidence boost and moral builder that the program desperately needed. The Wolves’ last victory came at the end of the 2007 season, when they defeated C.C. Winn at Eagle Pass. Their last victory in Laredo was a 27-19 district win over Alexander on Oct. 6, 2005. The Wolves’ defense had a huge game, forcing eight turnovers. Offensively, senior quarterback Memo Claudio was tabbed the starter, and he showed flashes as to why Villaseñor has entrusted him with the offensive reins. He finished with 185 yards and three touchdowns on 5-of-10 passing, with one interception. On the ground, the heavy lifting was provided by junior Ricky Flores, who carried the ball 10 times for 61 yards and one touchdown and added another score via the air with a 27-yard catch-and-run. The Wolves finished with 264 yards of total offense to the Hawks’ 227. Zapata’s main weapons on offense were the running duo of quarterback Manuel Salinas, with 28 yards on 10 carries, and Juan Martinez, who totaled 40 on six. Zapata’s only touchdown was a 5-yard run by Carlos Gonzalez early in the opening quarter.
Corpus Christi Carroll 59, Nixon 0: The Mustangs fell to 0-2 on the season as Carroll improved to 2-0. Five Mustangs, all starters, left the game due to injury, including starting quarterback Manuel Martinez, who had a shoulder bruise. Two receivers also left the game because of ankle sprains. Nixon coach Brad Hopkins said Carroll’s offensive line and running backs dominated the game.
Hebbronville 26, Falfurrias 6: The Longhorns (1-1) picked up their first win of the season, defeating the Bulls (0-2) on the road.
Bruni 14, Woodsboro 12: The Badgers (1-0) won their first full game of the season, beating the Eagles (1-1) on the road after having their Week 0 game cut short due to rain.
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