Category: Sports

Huskies Overcome First Quarter deficit to win 49-28 against Harlandale, Vara named MVP

photo by Ryan Kalka CAPTION: Players strain to get a hand on the Thursday Night Lights trophy presented to the winning team at the conclusion of the televised game on CW35. The varsity football team  beat the Harlandale Indians at Gus Stadium this past Thursday, 49-28, in exciting fashion. This is the first three-win start since the…Continue Reading Huskies Overcome First Quarter deficit to win 49-28 against Harlandale, Vara named MVP

Key play from SWHS transfer Martinez seals second win, Team Ready To Face Harlandale in Homecoming Matchup

photo by Ryan Kalka CAPTION: Senior transfer from Southwest HS, Mauricio Martinez (#10), celebrates with his teammates after securing their second win of the season, due in part to a key fumble return for a touchdown by Martinez to give the Huskies the lead, 21-14. This past Friday, the varsity football team played the Southwest…Continue Reading Key play from SWHS transfer Martinez seals second win, Team Ready To Face Harlandale in Homecoming Matchup

Volleyball on pace for a winning season

By Maria Garcia and Damaris Malave photo by: Nathon Sanchez CAPTION: Varsity players regroup after the first set of the game against Taft. The girls defeated Taft in three sets to win the match. The volleyball teams are a third of the way through their season. The varsity record is 17-11, junior varsity 5-2, and…Continue Reading Volleyball on pace for a winning season

Huskies win over Highlands, 1-1 on the season

Photo by Lizbeth Perez CAPTION: Senior defensive end Robert Perez celebrates a Husky touchdown following a reverse by senior John Duhon. This past Friday, the varsity football team played against the Highland Owls at Alamo Stadium, with the Huskies winning in incredible fashion 33-22. The team was mesmerized by the huge stadium and locker room they…Continue Reading Huskies win over Highlands, 1-1 on the season

Huskies Look to Come Back from tough first game loss

  photo by Brittany Volz CAPTION: The Huskies take the field with senior captain Jay Cruz carrying the American Flag during the breakthrough. This past Saturday the Holmes Huskies Varsity football team played Sam Houston at Gustafson stadium, falling to the Hurricanes 37-14. Despite the loss, there was still some great action on and off…Continue Reading Huskies Look to Come Back from tough first game loss

Baseball team wins district championship

CAPTION: Senior pitcher Tyler Dick in full form, mid-pitch against Brennan High School. For the first time in twenty years, the baseball team has claimed the district championship title. With a record of fifteen wins and two losses in district, they have found their way to being first in district and secured a spot in the playoffs….Continue Reading Baseball team wins district championship

Varsity Boys Basketball Ends Season Just short of playoffs

The boys Varsity basketball team fell one game short of making it into the playoffs after not having made them since 2001, losing to the Brennan Bears 58-74, in a game that started close this past Wednesday, Feb 17. At the beginning of the first quarter the teams were neck and neck, and the boys came out strong…Continue Reading Varsity Boys Basketball Ends Season Just short of playoffs

Tryouts for spring sports await, student-athletes prepare

For student-athletes, one of the most important, meaningful days of the school year is the tryout day for their sport. Soccer, baseball and softball season are preparing to start their season, and the student-athletes are getting ready for this important event. With the season already underway, basketball tryouts are already in the rear-view mirror, as students had their…Continue Reading Tryouts for spring sports await, student-athletes prepare

Volleyball ends season with win over Marshall, seniors reflect

photo by Stormy Rice The volleyball team ended the season with an astonishing win against the Marshall Rams, even though they had a rocky start the first two matches, they finished dominating the Marshall Rams 15-24, 20-25, 13-15. This win gave the girls a season record of 28 wins and 15 losses. Although this season…Continue Reading Volleyball ends season with win over Marshall, seniors reflect

Big plays from offense bring excitement, despite loss

CAPTION: Junior lineman Thomas Torres congratulates senior receiver Curtis Farrior in the end zone after a 72-yard catch and run by Farrior off of a double-pass trick play from senior receiver Chris Rios, who played quarterback last year. The score put the Huskies within a touchdown against the Hutto Hippos last Friday night at the…Continue Reading Big plays from offense bring excitement, despite loss