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A nine-run seventh inning lifted Central Catholic to a 14-4 win over South San (2-3) in the championship game Feb. 27 at Diz Reeves Diamond. “This team’s special,” said Buttons senior Matt Gauna, who went 3-for-5 with four RBIs in the title game. Central Catholic led 5-3 after six innings. “This is just part of it,” Central Catholic coach Danny Heep said. “Central Catholic always is a good hitting team,” South San coach Robert Zamora said.

Edison’s first scheduled game was Feb. 22, and it happened to be a District 27-5A contest. Edison (7-5-1, 0-1) hasn’t qualified for the postseason since 2013 under retired coach Billy Montemayor. I thought we were going to do that last year.”Texas High School Baseball.com rates Edison third in 27-5A behind Jefferson (7-6, 0-1) and Kennedy (6-7-1, 1-2). “Our expectation is to compete,” Southwest coach Matt Gomez said. We expect to be in the playoffs, but you can’t take it for granted.”Eagle Pass Winn and Medina Valley were picked 1-2 in the Texas High School Baseball poll.

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SCHERTZ – For the first time in three years, the South San boys basketball team is heading to the playoffs after defeating both Wagner and Smithson Valley on the final day of the regular season to clinch District 27-6A’s final playoff berth.

South San had a longer break at Christmastime than it was anticipating, and it wasn’t spent the way the Bobcats would have preferred. Between, South San quarantined because of COVID-19 exposure. “We beat Wagner (81-62) and then won in overtime against New Braunfels,” South San coach Jacob Alegria said. In the Jan. 26 victory, South San finished with a 14-1 run. “I’m just hoping that it’s not too little, too late.”After the win, South San stood a half-game behind Wagner (6-8, 4-6) for the final 27-6A playoff spot.

Instead, the Bobcats got a rude introduction to 2021 as they were upset by the East Central Hornets, 61-53, Saturday at South San’s Durbon Athletic Center. East Central (5-8 overall, 1-1 in District 27-6A) took it to South San (11-2, 1-1 in 27-6A), rattling the Bobcats with its pressure defense that forced 13 turnovers. Godley was a menace to South San on defense with a game high four steals, part of the 10 steals East Central totaled in the game. South San was ranked 17th in the state coming into the game. Carroll said the win by East Central over his South San team shows how competitive District 27-6A is from top to bottom.

Yet that’s what undefeated South San (6-0) accomplished by defeating Harlandale (2-4) 57-19 Dec. 1 and Buda Hays (3-4) 62-26 at South San. “I think our defense did extremely well,” South San coach Ray Carroll said after the Harlandale game. South San kept the Indians scoreless in the second quarter. The Bobcats’ scoring run followed and stretched until South San led 31-3 at halftime. “I think we started well and made the adjustments we needed to make during the game,” said senior Jonas Carlisle, who led South San with 16 points.

East Central led area 6A baseball teamsSpeculating about which area Class 6A and TAPPS teams that might have won 2020 district championships is dicey. Nonetheless, East Central (9-5-1) appeared to be a strong contender to defend its 2019 District 26-6A championship. 7 in the Texas High School Baseball.com Class 6A rankings, 4-0 March 12 in their next-to-last game. 2 in the Texas High School Baseball Class 6A rankings, and Johnson (9-4) as the top two playoff contenders. 9 in the Express-News area rankings, probably was destined to win the district title.

SAN ANTONIO – With the recent news that the UIL will allow summer strength and conditioning programs starting June 8, Veterans Memorial head football coach Richard Mendoza and South San head coach Ronald Kretz discuss safety protocols for athletes and personal responsibility moving forward.

Central Catholic shuts down McAllen Rowe in tournament finaleZach Moreno struck out six and gave up only two hits as the Central Catholic Buttons shutout the McAllen Rowe Warriors, 2-0, Saturday during the last day of the Central Catholic/St. During the tournament, Central Catholic beat LEE, 5-3, lost to McCollum, 9-2, and defeated South San, 8-7, before concluding the tournament with the win over McAllen Rowe. A lot of guys play like they got nothing to lose, which they dont, were a young team, DeJesus said. McCollum finished the tournament with a 1-1-1 record, which included a win over Central Catholic, 9-2, a loss to South San, 10-8, and a 7-7 tie to LEE. South San went 1-2, beating McAllen Rowe, 9-3, and losing to Central Catholic, 8-7, and McCollum, 10-8.

Bee sting didnt stop East Centrals pitcher no-hitterBees could not deter the Hornets. (Assistant trainer) Nicole Curtis looked at it and removed the stinger, East Central coach Shelly Hayes said. East Central stormed to a 13-2 win, which completed an undefeated tournament run for the second-straight year. East Central played in the NFCA Texas Leadoff Classic in Bryan/College Station a week earlier. For East Central, Garcia, Gonzales and Vidal supported Ayalas no-hitter with home runs.

Smithson Valley (7-0). Last week's ranking: 1. Brennan (8-0) Last week's ranking: 2. Harlandale (6-1) Last week's ranking: 12. Previous 12's Top 12 Rankings:Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8