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MADISON HIGH SCHOOL

Flying Chanclas sign 4 local players to Texas Collegiate League roster

SAN ANTONIO – The Flying Chanclas de San Antonio announced the signing of four players, all with ties to the city, to the Texas Collegiate League roster on Tuesday. Flying Chanclas Return June 30Garrett, an infielder, was selected by Washington in the 32nd round of the 2016 MLB June Amateur Draft. Brandon, also an infielder, played in six games during the 2020 season for Grayson College. Flying Chanclas Return In Less Than Three WeeksThe Flying Chanclas full roster will be announced Tuesday afternoon. San Antonio will open the 2020 TCL season in Amarillo with a three-game set from June 30-July 2.

Madison’s Jillian Martinez ready for transition to UCLA soccer

SAN ANTONIO – If you watched any game that the Madison girls soccer team played this season, you likely saw senior Jillian Martinez score a goal......twice. Instead of a proper sendoff to a stellar high school career, Martinez was forced to transition right into training for college. "Going from high school to spring break and then not being able to go back to school to finish the season was tough. Once they canceled the high school season, I immediately switched to college and getting ready for UCLA.”Luckily, Martinez has been able to establish an effective daily routine despite restrictions placed on facilities and personnel. It’s markedly different -- and more intense -- than her high school training.

Vigil held for ex-Madison HS football star killed in SA shooting

SAN ANTONIO – A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday night to remember the “positive spirit” of a former standout football player at Madison High School killed this week. Friends and family organized the candlelight vigil, which was held at the Whataburger where he was found shot. Hoffman, who went on to play football for West Texas A&M University, had a bullet wound to his upper body. Former Madison HS football star killed in shooting in San AntonioVisitation for Hoffman will take place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday and noon-1 p.m. Friday at True Vision Church Northeast, located at 2826 Ackerman Road, according to his obituary. Hoffman’s mother, Tiffanne Jackson, wrote on Twitter that the family wants to start a “Work Son” scholarship in his name.

Former Madison HS football star killed in shooting in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – The victim of a fatal shooting early Monday morning on the Northeast Side has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office as 19-year-old Aydin Hoffman. Hoffman is a former standout football player at Madison High School who signed to play with West Texas A&M University. Buffaloes head coach Hunter Hughes issued a statement on behalf of the program:“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Aydin Hoffman during this tragic time,” said Hughes. Madison Athletics is deeply saddened with what has happened over night and this morning. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/nDTLkPF3V9 — Madison Athletics (@jm_mavs) December 30, 2019The official Madison athletics Twitter account posted a message Monday morning that read: “Madison Athletics is deeply saddened with what has happened over night and this morning.

Madison High School classroom doubles as production house

SAN ANTONIO - Students in Joshua Villarreal's advanced video production class at Madison High School are learning creative skills that will serve them in a rapidly changing digital world. Their classroom serves as a kind of production house. "Some of them are passionate documentaries about somebody close to them and their family that they really want to spotlight," Villarreal said. In addition to films, Villarreal said his students also create commercials and graphics for use at school and in the community. Whatever they choose to do, students such as Cantrel said they value Villarreal's support and pride in their work.