On Tuesday, October 22, the Southside High School Varsity Girls Cross Country competed in the Region IV Regional Meet in Corpus Christi. Racing against a field of 183 runners SHS cross country team showcased their determination and resilience, finishing 18th out of 25 teams and outperforming several nearby competitors. A special congratulations to freshman, Emarald Aguirre, who placed 20th overall and earned her spot at the State Championship Meet on November 2nd at 10:45 a.m. in Round Rock, Texas.
Athletic News
Southside High School Student Signs Letter of Intent to Play Football at Buena Vista University
Congratulations Paul Jaramillo for signing his letter of intent to play football at Buena Vista University.
Boys & Girls Cross Country Interest Meeting
Join us in the main gym on Wednesday, May 1st at 5:30 pm for an interest meeting discussing cross country! All Southside HS students and parents are welcome.
Southside High School Girls Powerlifter Finishes 5th at State Meet
Congratulations to Southside High School‘s Zoe Amador! She finished 5th at the State Powerlifting Meet Large 5A Division 1. Way to represent Southside!
Southside High School Girls Powerlifting Heading to State
Big congratulations to our Girls’ Powerlifting team for their outstanding achievement in qualifying for State! A special shoutout to our incredible athletes: Madison Melendez, Zoe Amador, Evelynn Baer, Tarum Cabrera, and Penelope Tirado. Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off! The state meet will take place in Frisco, Texas on March 16th.
1,000 Points to Success at Southside High School
In a remarkable feat that speaks volumes about talent, dedication, and teamwork, two students from Southside High School have achieved the impressive milestone of scoring 1,000 points each in high school basketball. The two standout 11th-grade students, Gabriela Galvan and Jeffry Wilson, both point guards, have demonstrated exceptional talent, relentless dedication, perseverance, and commitment to their craft on the basketball court.
On December 19, 2023, at precisely 7:41 pm, Gabriela Galvan achieved her 1,000-point goal while competing against the Southsan Bobcats. Jeffry Wilson accomplished his milestone on December 18, 2023, at 7:01 pm against the Boerne Greyhounds.
Reflecting on the journey, Galvan said, “I set the 1,000-point goal in my freshman year and it is a dream come true. The formula to achieving this goal is working hard. It’s a testament to the unwavering support of my teammates, coaches, and the Southside community because they’ve helped me reach this goal.”
Similarly, Wilson expresses gratitude: “This achievement is not just about me. It’s a big win for the Southside community. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my brothers on the team and my coaches. I needed them to achieve this goal.”
Southside ISD takes great pride in these accomplishments. Their journey to 1,000 points exemplifies the spirit of excellence and collaboration that defines our community.
Watch this special video made to celebrate the occasion here.
