The Liberty Redhawks defeated the Wagner Thunderbirds, 62-51. Quarter and done size. 3 in the state, fell to 0-5 all-time in state tournament games and saw its 19-game winning streak come to an end. Then, the Red Hawks responded by outscoring the Thunderbirds, 12-4, the rest of the quarter for a 26-21 halftime lead. Greg Riddle, SportsDayHS writer and editor. Another Liberty layup gives the Redhawks a 25-19 lead with just over a minute left in the half. Hail fell through the ceiling during a heavy storm, which caused the game to stop for several minutes during the fourth quarter. The Thunderbirds hit 12 3-pointers, including seven from Bigley, who led all scorers with 23 points. Wagner's Jenae Moore (14) looks up at the ceiling as her team prepares to play the remaining 5:35 minutes of the UIL Class 5A state semifinal against the Frisco Liberty Redhawks at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Special Board Meeting, 6:00 PM In all, there are 16 players in the NBA who got their start playing high school basketball in the Houston area. Lopez scored 12 points, and led Veterans Memorial from long range with three 3-pointers and Mosley and Brown each scored eight points. Sneed added 17 points. The Red Hawks held a 16-6 advantage in second-chance points. They had given up more than 50 points just three times entering the game. With Liberty leading 46-35 with 5:35 remaining in the game, the roof at the Alamodme started leaking. High School Sports; Basketball; San Antonio Wagner - 2018-2019; San Antonio Wagner - 5A. The game was stopped for several minutes as people worked to clear hail off the basketball court. The Thunderbirds pulled off a 9-2 run to end the period to grab a 15-14 lead after the first quarter. But Frisco Libertys size advantage and defensive tenacity on the perimeter were too much to handle as the Red Hawks won, 62-51, in a Class 5A state semifinal on Thursday at the Alamodome. Follow your favorite high school teams and players, Explore and purchase photos of your local teams, See top plays & highlights of the best high school sports, MaxPreps Top 25 girls basketball rankings, MaxPreps Top 25 Girls Basketball Rankings, DeSoto (TX) vs. #1 Clark (San Antonio, TX), Texas Association of Private & Parochial Schools. Hail was also seen slipping through the roof of the Alamodome during the Wagner and Frisco Liberty match, delaying the game in the fourth quarter during the Texas Class 5A girls' basketball . I knew I had a little player on me, so I had to dominate in the post and take my matchup.. Wagners Sahvani Sancho (03) attempts a shot against Sam Houstons Breyanna Murray (25) during their Class 5A second round girls basketball game at Littleton Gym on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Hail coming through the roof of the Alamodome. School Profile Annual Notice of Nondescrimination Staff Directory School Leadership Team Directions Important Links Karen Wagner High School is a public school located in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The Red Hawks, who captured the 5A state championship in 2020, will play Lubbock Cooper at 3 p.m. Saturday for the title. 2023 UIL girls state basketball: Schedule, previews and more for Dallas-area teams . The lefty leads Wagner in scoring this season, averaging 29.3 points per game. KSAT meteorologists said the storms in San Antonio began at 5 p.m. RELATED: Photos from KSAT viewers show damage, toppled trees after thunderstorms in San Antonio area. Wagner head coach Annissa Jackson talks to her team as they prepare to play the remaining 5:35 minutes of the UIL Class 5A state semifinal against the Frisco Liberty Redhawks at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Our offense tonight was spread out and it went with my pregame speech, Jackson said. Frisco Liberty's Jacy Abii (24) shoots over Wagner's LA Sneed (2) during the UIL Class 5A state semifinal at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 2023. 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Hendrickson lost a 45-43 heartbreaker to Fulshear in the Region III-5A championship game in Katy. Veterans Memorial coach Roy De La Pena on Wagner's defense: "They are pretty good on the defense Full court man to man. Girls state basketball semi-finals San Antonio Wagner. Liberty even weathered a rain delay. She was a starter as a freshman on Libertys 2020 state title team. Texas A&M men's basketball, who finish SEC play in second place, helped their NCAA Tournament seeding in Saturday's regular-season finale. We regrouped at halftime and were able to get back to playing like we normally do.. Nine different players scored for the Thunderbirds, led by L.A. Sneeds 20 points. Welcome To Live StreamingWatch Live Here https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https://bit.ly/3kFXMcAUIL Texas Girls Basketball State tournament - Semifinals. Wagner fell to 0-5 in state semifinals, while Liberty improved to 5-0. San Antonio Wagner 64, Liberty Hill 48 --- Class 4A Region I Tournament Rip Griffin Center, Lubbock Christian University Friday's Semifinals Canyon 49, Stephenville 31 Glen Rose 69, Canyon. "I thought our girls played really good. Its the fifth consecutive season that a Frisco ISD school will play in the 5A state final, and a Liberty win would give FISD its second state title in girls basketball. Watch high school basketball boys, girls with KSAT 12s Big Game Coverage for 2022. This just fuels me to get to back to this point and try to succeed to the next game, Sneed said. Wagners LA Sneed (02) drives the lane against Sam Houstons Yazmin Brown (32) during their Class 5A second round girls basketball game at Littleton Gym on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. LA Sneed, a freshman basketball player on the girls varsity team at Wagner High School, is leading the team in scoring this season. BCSO: 3 arrested after 6 smuggled people, 3 stash Bexar County deputy reunites pet tortoise with owners, Gunmen blast 75 rounds at Northwest Side apartment, San Antonio Zoo has a long but spotty history with giraffes. Wagner's Sahvani Sancho and Liberty's Jacy Abii lead all scorers with 13 points apiece. Jury takes an hour to reach verdict over deal at Port S.A. Heres why it hailed through the Alamodome last night. Libertys forte is defense, and it held Wagner star sophomore guard LA Sneed to 10 points on 3-for-21 shooting. Larry Ramirez joined the KSAT 12 sports team in October 2004. 2018-2019 Boys Basketball Team Information. Frisco Liberty's Judith Aluga (33) reacts as hail falls from the ceiling of the Alamodome with 5:35 left in the UIL Class 5A state semifinal game against the Wagner Thunderbirds at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Liberty pulled away in the second half for a 62-51 victory over Wagner, which falls just shy of the state title game and finishes the season at 28-5. Senior guard Sahvani Sancho wont forget her time as a Wagner Thunderbird. The UIL and MaxPreps.com have teamed up to make results, records, team information and stats from UIL sports available using MaxPrep's sports information system. Wagner and Frisco Liberty will tip off at 7 p.m. here at the Alamodome. We knew we were going to have to put up some numbers. For now, Wagner sits in third place overall in Class 27-6A but they are tied with Steele and Judson with a 5-1 district record. The Liberty Redhawks defeated the Wagner Thunderbirds, 62-51. Sancho carried the Thunderbirds (28-5) early by with nine first-quarter points that led to a 15-14 Wagner advantage heading into the second quarter. Coach: Rodney Clark Assistant Coach(es): John Smith, Kenneth Batiste, Brent Hildebrand Mascot: Thunderbirds Colors: Black, White & Red Tournament Appearances: 5 (2009, 10, 17, 19, 20) The District 29-5A champions ended the season 29-10. This is a carousel. The Frisco Liberty Redhawks defeated the Wagner Thunderbirds, 62-51. South San Antonio High School opened in a new building on August 26, 2013. Wagner made 7 of 25 (28 percent) in the first half, and Liberty made 10 of 29 (34.5 percent). MaxPreps is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Players. Wagner High School Somerset High School Feb 21, 2023 5:00 PM PST Somerset, TX Pub. Frisco Liberty head coach Ross Reedy talks to Frisco Liberty's Journee Harris (23) as they start a timeout during the first quarter of the UIL Class 5A state semifinal against the Wagner Thunderbirds at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 2023. freshman prodigy Jacy Abii and junior standout Keyera Roseby. KSAT viewers sent in these videos and images, capturing the hail: Hail in the Dellcrest neighborhood around 8:30pm, Denver Heights, they melted a little, lol, Almost quarter size hail here off Rigsby by Comanche Park, Courtesy of my Uncle Albert , Hail on Southside of San Antonio by McCollum HS, South side of San Antonio by McCollum High School. Liberty, ranked 17th in the state, improved to 5-0 in state semifinals. The Red Hawks (28-10) led by as many as 16 points with 3:31 left in the fourth quarter. Wagner defeated Sam Houston, 71-34, to move into the regional quarterfinals. That included a stretch where she scored 11 in a row for Liberty spanning the third and fourth quarters. We will be following live and providing updates throughout the game. It is now 15-0 since Jan. 1 after Abii returned after missing nearly a month with a hip injury. BASKETBALL. UIL personnel had to spend several minutes wiping up the water and small pellets of hail that were on the court. 2 Alabama. Played senior season for head coach Rodney Clark at San Antonio's Wagner High School . They are wonderful, do everything correctly. There were some times we did not box out, Wagner coach Annissa Jackson said. (Hays) is a really good team, Jackson said. Jury takes an hour to reach verdict over deal at Port S.A. Heres why it hailed through the Alamodome last night. Helped Thunderbirds to 36-3 record and runner-up finish in Class 6A playoffs, marking school's first appearance in state championship game . All rights reserved. Sancho knocked in a 3-pointer to open the second quarter for a 18-14 lead. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. The Wagner Lady T-Birds are 14-9, 5-1 in district and will face Clemens on Friday at 7 p.m. For a long time, 5A has been dominated by the Panhandle and South Plains, Reedy said. 9:04 PM on Mar 2, 2023 CST Updated at 11:09 PM on Mar 2, 2023 CST. She previously worked for WICS/WRSP 20 in Springfield, Illinois. School Health Advisory Council Meeting, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM We knew we were going to give up something. He has bachelor's and master's degrees in communications from UT-Pan American. TX) varsity basketball tea. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Sahvani Sancho, who led the Thunderbirds with 28 points in her final high school game, was able to look fondly at her playing career and high school years at Wagner. The date, time and location of that game will be announced later this weekend. The Thunderbirds made just 4 of 18 3-pointer with Sancho knocking in 4 of 9. ). According to KSAT meteorologists, Bexar, Central Guadalupe, and Comal Counties were under a severe thunderstorm warning until 8:45 p.m. Veterans Memorial pulled away after erupting for 45 points in the second half and limited Miller to 14 points in the final two quarters. We put in so much work. Rosie Castros appointment much more than a 3-month Jay freshman Ervin Rosas named E-N Athlete of the Week, Huffs clutch shot sends Clark to 6A title game, Harlan wraps up district championship with 7-0 victory over Holmes, LIVE: Clark faces Coppell in 6A girls basketball state semifinal. Larry Ramirez joined the KSAT 12 sports team in October 2004. Liberty settled in by dominated the offensive glass, 14-9. (Mark Mendez, Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved. Coach: Rodney Clark Assistant Coach(es): Brent Hildebrand, Kimothy Jones Mascot: Thunderbirds Colors: Black, White & Red Tournament Appearances: 4 (2009, 10, 17, 19) Wagner starters Aniya Bigley (23), LA Sneed (02) and Sahvani Sancho (03) enjoy the closing moments of their game against Sam Houston during their Class 5A second round girls basketball game at Littleton Gym on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. The Northwest Lady Texans basketball program has been working their way through their season with an intensity on the court that hasn't been matched by many others. Wagner opened the second half with a 14-1 run to build a 53-28 advantage going into the fourth quarter and later ripped off another 16-1 run to steamroll its way into the region quarterfinals. I have worked at The Dallas Morning News since 2000. Superintendent Student Advisory Council Meeting, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Frisco Liberty's Jacy Abii (24) makes a pass to Frisco Liberty's Journee Harris (23) in front of Wagner's LA Sneed (2) during the Class 5A state semifinal at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Cody King is a digital journalist for KSAT 12. @SportsDayHS @Friscoisdsports @friscoisd @LHSRedhawks @Tabchoops pic.twitter.com/uQ2ZRmAGvw, Keyera is not scared of anything, Liberty coach Ross Reedy said. Sahvani Sancho made five 3-pointers en route to 19 points, Aniya Bigley made three treys of her own and chipped in 12 in the victory. I hope next year they can pull through and get further than this next year and keep working.". Today Texas High School Girls Basketball - March 2, 2023The Wagner (San Antonio, TX) varsity basketball team has a neutral playoff game vs. Liberty (Frisco, . "They hit that deep 3 she is one of the best guards in Texas and we were trying to keep her from going into the key, and then she hits a big 3 to end the half. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https://bm.nextsportslive.com/hs-basketball.html The Wagner (San Antonio, TX) varsity basketb. 2023 Circle of Excellence, 6:00 PM Wagner defeated Sam Houston, 71-34, to move into the regional quarterfinals. Susan E. Wagner High School NYC Chancellor's Arts Designated High School for Staten Island David A. Cugini, Principal About Us Principal Message Mission Statement Vision Statement School-Wide Instructional Focus Falcons S.O.A.R. 2022-2023 Girls Basketball Team Information. To see North Texas basketball playing the way that it has been over the last five to 10 years and actually doing it on the big stage, we take a lot of pride in the fact that our district is so tough.. Wagner HS 10th Annual JROTC Thunderbird Classic! 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM A person works to clear hail off the court during the UIL girls state basketball Class 5A state semifinal game between the Frisco Liberty Redhawks and the San Antonio Wagner Thunderbirds at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Learn how coaches and fans can participate. 2005-2023 CBS Interactive. Wagner defeated Sam Houston, 71-34, to move into the regional quarterfinals. Copyright 2023 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Wagners LA Sneed (02) scores against Sam Houstons Breyanna Murray (25) during their Class 5A second round girls basketball game at Littleton Gym on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Liberty lost to fellow Class 5A school Lubbock Monterey by 52 points. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Wagner HS Microsoft Office Certifications WHS Girls Athletics goes Beyond the Game 2022 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Art Contest That's How TBIRDS Roll! A child helps clean hail off the court during the UIL Class 5A state semifinal between the Frisco Liberty Redhawks and the Wagner Thunderbirds at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 2023. (Ronald Cortes / Contribuitor) On Twitter: @DMNGregRiddle. Food Bank Food Distribution at Metzger MS, 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Jezelle Jolie Moreno with the sweet pass to freshman Jacy Abii for the layup that gives Frisco Liberty a 20-18 lead over San Antonio Wagner in second quarter. slipping through the roof of the Alamodome. The Thunderbirds have missed their last 10 shot attempts and haven't made a field goal in 7:54 of game time. McKinney North 57-47, d. San Antonio Wagner 62-51. squad from San Antonio Wagner High School in the finale; in that game, they rallied back from a deficit at the half and combined an aggressive defense . It was on display on Friday at. Sneed added 17 points and Sahvani Sancho scored 11. Hail falls from the ceiling of the Alamodome in San Antonio Thursday, March 2, 2023, during the fourth quarter of the UIL girls state basketball Class 5A semifinal between the Frisco Liberty Redhawks and the Wagner Thunderbirds. Girls basketball: Wagner freshman @la_upnext7 recently scored 50pts and she drew praise from many including @NaLyssaSmith! The Eagles were paced by Adelynn Lopez's 12 points, including three triples of her own. District rivals Pflugerville, Hendrickson both qualify for Class 5A girls regionals . Making school history at Wagner High School Freshman point guard on the girls basketball team is making moves early in 2022. We wouldn't have been able to do it without our coaches and our staff. Coach: Annissa Jackson Assistant Coach(es): Vanessa Craft, Len'Nique Brown, Robin Williams Mascot: Thunderbirds Colors: Red & Black Tournament Appearances: 5 (2008, 11, 14, 15, 23) In the closing moments of a runaway game, Wagner starters LA Sneed (02) and Sahvani Sancho (03) along with Basketball coach Annissa Jackson root for their players on the floor against Sam Houston during their Class 5A second round girls basketball game at Littleton Gym on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. They were getting a lot of opportunities on second- and third-shots.". The Bucs suffered their first loss since Dec. 6, 2022 as . The Thunderbirds are expected to return three who started Thursday. JISD Summer Advanced Computer Science Camp, Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO), Special Olympics Letterman Jacket Ceremony, Wagner HS Microsoft Office Certifications, 2022 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Art Contest, Wagner Thunderbird Basketball Player 1,500 point Club, SA Sports All-Star Game - Pack the Stands Contest, Dreams do come true! Sam Houston: Cheyenne Mitchell 3, Breann Davis 1, Ke'lai'jaia Henderson 12, Chamariel Henderson 5, Bre'yanna Murray 2, Yazmin Brown 2, Amaya Miller-Singleton 9. Liberty has outscored Wagner 9-6 in the first four minutes of the third quarter, opening a 35-27 lead with 3:58 left in the period. Tatiana Mosley and Adelynn Lopez helped the Eagles pull within 29-24 after 3-point shooting from Aniya Bigley helped bolster Wagner's offense, but the Thunderbirds closed on a 7-1 run to end the half, the dagger coming from LA Sneed on a deep triple as time expired, giving Wagner it's first double-digit lead. According to the affidavit, on February 14, the National Center for. Watch Live Stream Here https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https://bit.ly/3y0aN3MThe Wagner (San Antonio. The Red Hawks also made it difficult for Wagner on the arc. Wagner's Sahvani Sancho (3) drives past Frisco Liberty's Jacy Abii (24) during the UIL Class 5A state semifinal at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 2023. The little things help us in the long run. It is a tough matchup. High School Sports; Basketball; San Antonio Wagner - 2022-2023; San Antonio Wagner - 5A. The winner advances to Saturday's championship game. BCSO: 3 arrested after 6 smuggled people, 3 stash Bexar County deputy reunites pet tortoise with owners, Gunmen blast 75 rounds at Northwest Side apartment, San Antonio Zoo has a long but spotty history with giraffes. High School Sports - Schedules, Scores, Rankings - MaxPreps Liberty also got 12 points from senior guard Jezelle Jolie Moreno, who has now won 23 playoff games in her Liberty career. Wagners Sahvani Sancho (03) scores on a fast break opportunity against Sam Houston during their Class 5A second round girls basketball game at Littleton Gym on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Veterans Memorial took advantage of misfires from long range early to take a 7-6 lead on Wagner midway through the first quarter on a 3-pointer from Ashlynn Perez. Wagner head coach Annissa Jackson yells at her team during the second quarter against the Frisco Liberty Redhawks in the Class 5A state semifinals at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Thursday, March 2, 2023. Austin Nunez was honored by Wagner High School for breaking 1,500 career points. Why has it been 18 years and counting for San Antonio to triumph. According to KSAT12, the minor leak in the roof delayed the final quarter of the game. They played defense pretty good, Sancho said. KSAT 12 has joined Texas Sports Productions to stream high school basketball this season! It is a part of the South San Antonio Independent School District located in southwest Bexar County. Catch up on the day's news you need to know. Liberty was the state runner-up in 2019, the state champion in 2020 and the state runner-up in 2021. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241. We worked so hard for this opportunity. Sam Houstons Kelaijaia Henderson (15) fights to keep the ball against Wagners Sahavani Sancho (03) during their Class 5A second round girls basketball game at Littleton Gym on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. Hays fell just short against San Antonio Wagner, however, and Lake Travis fell to San Antonio . The game was paused for several minutes so hail could be swept away with 5:35 left in the fourth quarter. Wagner High School (San Antonio, TX) Varsity Basketball Wagner Thunderbirds Varsity Boys Basketball San Antonio, TX FOLLOW TEAM 22-23 V. Basketball Home Schedule Roster Stats Standings Rankings Photos Videos News More / Wagner High School Basketball Wagner Basketball OVERALL 20-14 0.59 Win % DISTRICT 10-4 2nd in District HOME5-5 AWAY6-1 NEUTRAL9-8 However, Sam Houston (23-12) hung. Hail was also seen slipping through the roof of the Alamodome during the Wagner and Frisco Liberty match, delaying the game in the fourth quarter during the Texas Class 5A girls basketball state semifinal. To get you caught up on the Thunderbirds' season, staff writer David Hinojosa takes a look at a redemption arc of sorts for Wagner following a surprising first-round exit in 2022. Tournament Appearances: 5 (2009, 10, 17, 19, 20). The school was named after Lieutenant Colonel Karen J. Wagner, a United States Army officer and a 1979 Judson High School graduate who was killed when an . As the team continues to battle in the playoffs, VYPE DFW takes a dive into their season so far and what fans can expect moving forward. @SportsDayHS @Friscoisdsports @friscoisd @LHSRedhawks pic.twitter.com/M6ktjumvhD. Live Match : Wagner vs. Liberty - High School Basketball Live StreamWatch Now : www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=bit.ly/BasketGirlsNew=====. 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