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August 8, 2012 RSS feed / Sports

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Drilling for success

-BRUSH COUNTRY SPORTS SEASON BEGINS
ERIC SMITH
SPORTS EDITOR
-- VIDEO INSIDE --Friday night fever heating up More...

Sports Focus

Fishing hole losing water
Maggie Rodriguez

<p>Now I’m getting worried.</p><p>As a member of a disappearing breed of bass fishermen I’m not happy about a fishing report I got recently from my good friend Dick Mittanck.</p> More...

Serving up success

MARISSA VALDEZ
SPORTS COLUMNIST

-- VIDEO INSIDE -- Coaches and athletes are getting in the swing of things to start the infamous “2-aday” workouts for five local volleyball teams. This season is looking intense and competitive for of the Brush Country. More...

Pleasanton Hall of Honor accepting nominations

The Pleasanton Athletic Hall of Honor is seeking nominations of potential recipients for the 2012-2013 induction. More...

Join in backing the Tribe

Reserved season ticket holders for Jourdanton football will be able to purchase their same tickets beginning on August 1st- August 10th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Jourdanton ISD Central Office. More...

Valdez joins sports team

The Pleasanton Express Sports Department has a new addition. Poteet native and current Pleasanton resident, Marissa Valdez has come on board. More...

Congratulations to Lady Rattler Tennis Athlete

COURTESY STORY

Mia Villasenor-Jupe, a member of the St. Mary’s University, San Antonio Tennis program has been recognized by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association as an All-Academic team member. More...

Attention Pleasanton Jr. High Football Players

We will be meeting during first period on Monday August 27, 2012. The 8th grade football players will be receiving football equipment on Tuesday August 28, 2012 at 6:45 am at the junior high. More...

Scorpions End Road Trip Against Defending NASL Champion Minnesota

First-place San Antonio makes first trip to Minnesota for key road match

San Antonio, TX (August 10, 2012) - The first-place San Antonio Scorpions (10W-6T-4L) will conclude their two-game road trip on Saturday, Aug. 11 with a match against the defending NASL champion Minnesota Stars FC (7W-6T-7L). More...

Scorpions Earn Road Draw Against Edmonton

Scorpions outlast three-hour rain delay at halftime, Eddies to gain road point

Edmonton, Alberta (August 8, 2012) - The San Antonio Scorpions and FC Edmonton battled to a 1-1 draw at Clarke Stadium in a match slowed by a three-hour delay due to weather.Jonathan Greenfield scored his third goal of the season to help the Scorpion More...

Ready to soar with the Eagles?

RESERVED season ticket holders will be able to purchase their same tickets on August 15th and 16th from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Athletic Department ticket office. The office is closed from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. More...

Matchmaking his way to the top

Rafael Casias still fiercely fighting
JESSICA M. MACHADO
STAFF WRITER

I watched a serious Rafael Casias command the room as he moved back and forth throughout the venue. His starched white shirt was slick and cool on him as he led fighters to the cage. All was set for a night of fantastic fights. Fights he picked out. More...

Stating The Obvious

Hitting it hard in the Brush Country
Eric Smith

The summer has nearly escaped us, as the 2012- 2013 sports season has arrived. It was a very eventful summer full of new challenges and adventures for me and one I will never forget. More...

TD Booster Kickoff Friday

COURTESY STORY
EXPRESS SPORTS

The 2012 Pleasanton Touchdown Booster BBQ Kickoff has arrived. This huge bash will be held at the Cowboy Fellowship Church this Friday, August 10th. This event will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. More...

PHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting

The Pleasanton Athletic Booster Clube will meet Wednesday, August 22nd at 7:00 PM in Sports Complex Classroom. All Sub-Booster Clubs must be represented at this very important first meeting for 2012-2013 school year. More...

Soar with the Eagles

RESERVED season ticket holders will be able to purchase their same tickets on August 15th and 16th from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Athletic Department ticket office. The office is closed from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. More...

New leader takes over Cowgirl Volleyball

MARISSA VALDEZ
SPORTS COLUMNIST

McMullen County has a new volleyball coach in town and she is ready to get things rolling for the Cowgirls. Mrs. More...

Summer Hoops captures 3rd

The Pleasanton Boys Summer Hoops squad ended their 2012 season on a positive note with a great finish in San Antonio. Pleasanton was able to capture 3rd place in the South Texas Invitational, which was hosted by the South Texas Basketball Officials. More...

South Texas Fishing Report

ERIC SMITH
SPORTS EDITOR

The South Texas temperatures are scorching hot, but fishing is still a hit at area lakes and coastlines. More...

Scorpions Defeat Stars, Strengthen Grip of First Place in NASL

Hans Denissen scores second half penalty kick to lift Scorpions to victory

Blain, MN (August 11, 2012) - The San Antonio Scorpions concluded their two-game road trip on a high note with a 1-0 victory over the Minnesota Stars FC to gain ground in the race for the top spot in the NASL standings. Hans Denissen converted a More...

SPRINGFIELD TAKES SERIES OPENER FROM MISSIONS 2-1

Cardinals Score in the Ninth to Break a Tie Game

August 8, 2012San Antonio – The Springfield Cardinals defeated the Missions 2-1 in the opening game of their three-game series Wednesday night at Wolff Stadium. More...

UIL State Executive Committee Meeting Results

AUSTIN, TX— The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League issued penalties for violation of UIL rules on Wednesday.Austin Harmony High School was suspended from volleyball and basketball competition for one year for failure t More...