GIRLS BASKETBALL

Sophomore Jenna Ruede and junior Averi Aaron each posted a team-high 14 points, but Boerne couldn't quite get over the hump in the second half of a hard-fought 49-47 loss to Sunnyvale in the UIL Class 4A State semifinals in the Alamodome on Friday afternoon.

After jumping out to a 18-14 lead early in the second quarter, Wagner couldn't get their shots to fall in the second half in a UIL Class 5A State Semifinal loss to Frisco Liberty at the Alamodome on Thursday night.

In their first UIL State Tournament appearance, the Clark Cougars come up short against DeSoto in the Class 6A semifinals at the Alamodome on Friday night.

For the second time in the last three seasons, the Fredericksburg girls basketball team found themselves on the court at the Alamodome for the UIL Class 4A State semifinals.

After leading Veterans Memorial to a pair of state runner-up finishes over the past three seasons, head coach Christina Camacho has taken on a new challenge: taking over the Judson girls basketball program after former head coach Triva Corrales stepped down to become Judson ISD's athletic director.

After leading the Judson girls basketball team to five straight UIL State semifinal appearances, head coach Triva Corrales is stepping down to assume a new role: serving as Athletic Director for Judson ISD. Corrales replaces Mike Miller, who is retiring.

SAN ANTONIO – Junior Jordyn Lemm keyed a fourth quarter rally by scoring 10 straight points, and for the first time since the turn of the millenium, the Boerne girls basketball team is heading to the UIL State Tournament.

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SAN ANTONIO – In a showdown between two of the best teams in the San Antonio area, Kierra Sanderlin scored a game-high 30 points to lift Judson past Reagan 58-52 in overtime, helping the Rockets claim their fifth straight regional title.

SAN ANTONIO – In the fourth round of the girls high school basketball playoffs, Reagan gets 20-point performances from Christeen Iwuala and Samantha Wagner en route to a 65-52 victory over Stevens, punching their tickets to the Class 6A Regional Final.

SAN ANTONIO – After holding at least 50 Division I offers, Antonian junior guard Carleigh Wenzel, one of the top girls high school basketball prospects in the country, has officially committed to play college ball at Virginia Tech.

SAN ANTONIO – In girls hoops, Judson jumps out to an early lead and hangs on late to edge Clark and advance to the fourth round, while the Boerne Champion and Cole boys squads roll to convincing Area Round victories over Harlandale and Lytle respectively. WATCH: Trey Blackmore (@TreyBuckets11) throws down a thunderous slam dunk in the second quarter tonight, as Cole (@RGC_BBasketball) knocks off Lytle to advance to the third round for the fourth straight season! More highlights coming up tonight on #KSATsports @InstantReplaySA pic.twitter.com/anD2CTX3fZ — Andrew Cely (@ACelySports) February 25, 2021ON FIRE: Boerne Champion (@boys_champion) puts on an absolute clinic from behind the arc, knocking down 17 three-pointers in an Area Round rout of Harlandale! #KSATsports @LeechStan @WACathletics @BoerneISD pic.twitter.com/4z0C7H7q1X — Andrew Cely (@ACelySports) February 25, 2021MORE BASKETBALL COVERAGE

SAN ANTONIO – Junior guard Nadja Babilonia-Lopez pours in 18 points, Vivian Iwuchukwu adds 16, and the Cole girls basketball team defeated Karnes City 52-43 at Paul Taylor Fieldhouse to punch their tickets to the third round for the first time since 2016.

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SAN ANTONIO – Following a rush of scheduling changes due to the winter storm, the University Interscholastic League has decided to postpone the girls state basketball tournament to March 10-11 at the Alamodome. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held on March 5 and 6. The extra days will give teams more opportunities to complete the playoffs in a safe manner. The boys state tournament will also be held in the Alamodome from March 12-13.

SAN ANTONIO – The Southside Cardinals girls basketball team knocks off the Jefferson Mustangs in the Bi-District round to earn the program’s first playoff victory. MORE GIRLS BASKETBALL COVERAGE

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SAN ANTONIO – In the program’s first playoff matchup, the District 27-5A champion Jefferson Mustang girls basketball team will travel to Southside to take on the Cardinals. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.MORE GIRLS BASKETBALL COVERAGE

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.

SAN ANTONIO – With their win over Highlands on Tuesday night, the Jefferson Mustangs girls basketball team secured the program’s first ever playoff berth, and they’re getting plenty of support from the entire Jefferson community. Tonight at 6: Jefferson girls basketball team clinched a playoff berth for 1st time in school history. Here’s Coach Benavides, Eliana Rocha & Amelia George. @jeffgbball @ameliageorrge @SAISDAthletics @InstantReplaySA #KSATsports pic.twitter.com/NN7naz4emF — Larry Ramirez (@LRam2) January 22, 2021

LYTLE – With five games left in the regular season, the Lytle Lady Pirates are on the verge of completing an undefeated season against District 27-3A competition, and they’re doing it with a combination of efficient offense and suffocating defense.

SAN ANTONIO – A full recap of all of this week’s girls basketball action at the 2020 UIL State Tournament, as Judson seeks to defend their Class 6A title, and Veterans Memorial and Fredericksburg vie their first championships in Class 5A and 4A respectively. FULL GAME RECAPSCLASS 6A STATE SEMIFINALS: Judson vs. DuncanvilleCLASS 5A STATE SEMIFINALS: Veterans Memorial vs. Mansfield TimberviewCLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Veterans Memorial vs. Frisco LibertyCLASS 4A STATE SEMIFINALS: Fredericksburg vs. Argyle

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Jessica covers high school, college and professional sports in the San Antonio area. Copyright 2020 by KSAT - All rights reserved. SAN ANTONIO – In the Class 5A State Semifinals, Veterans Memorial edges Mansfield Timberview to advance to the State Championship Game. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

In the Class 5A State Semifinals, Veterans Memorial edges Mansfield Timberview to advance to the State Championship Game. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.

SAN ANTONIO – In the second round of the girls high school basketball Class 6A playoffs, Reagan tops Steele and Judson knocks off Brandeis.

Andrew has covered athletics of all levels for more than five years and is dedicated to shining a spotlight on local San Antonio athletes and their stories.