Coaching Changes — Austin Lake Travis
February 12, 2010
Austin Lake Travis has named defensive coordinator Hank Carter the new head coach. Carter coached under Morris at Stephenville and Lake Travis and has been part of his staff since 2000. He came to Lake Travis with Morris and has been a big part of the team going 32-0 since they arrived.
Coach Carter inherits a team that has won 3 straight state titles and is on a 46 game winning streak which ranks 4th all-time. The Cavaliers are also on a 6 year winning streak (all 8+ wins…before that no 8 + win season in the 20 years since the school opened in 1984).
It will be very tough to keep their winning streak alive this season. They have scheduled 2 very good teams to play against in their pre-district schedule. The Cavaliers will open up the season against Austin Westlake. Westlake was the Class 5A Division I Runner Up last season and was the last team to beat Lake Travis. Their second game of the season will be against Aledo who won the Class 4A, Division II championship last season. Their rival game is the “Bonfire Battle” vs Dripping Springs. Lake Travis only leads the series 9-7 since 1994 but the Cavaliers have won the last 7 in a row.
Team Playoffs:
(7 playoff appearances) 2000,04,05,06,07,08,09
6th consecutive playoff appearance
All-Time Playoff Record : 20-4
18 consecutive playoff wins
Bi-District — 2004, 06
Area — 2000, 05
State Champions — 2007, 2008, 2009
Championship History: Austin Lake Travis (3) 3-0
2007 4A Division II Austin Lake Travis 36, Highland Park 34
2008 4A Division I Austin Lake Travis 48, Longview 23
2009 4A Division I Austin Lake Travis 24, Longview 17
All-Time Coaching Records at Austin Lake Travis
YEARS W L T PCT
Jeff Dicus 2003-2007 45-15-0 .750
Chad Morris 2008-2009 32-0-0 1.000
Jim Shewmake 1998-2000 15-17-0 .469
Don Cowan 1985-1988 15-25-0 .375
Keith Tuck 1995-1996 10-9-1 .525
Roy Farmer 1989-1992 10-30-0 .250
Mark Ball 1993-1994 5-14-1 .275
George Jackson 1984 3-6-0 .333
Jim Bob Helduser 1997 3-7-0 .300
Charlie Sadler 2001-2002 1-19-0 .050
Coaching Changes — Austin Lake Travis
January 20, 2010
Austin Lake Travis head coach Chad Morris has accepted the position of co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Tulsa University. Morris has been a Texas high school head coach for 16 years and has led the Cavaliers to back-to-back Class 4A state championships and a 32-0 record in his two years at Lake Travis.
Morris has a coaching record of 166-41 and has coached in six state championship games. He won three state titles (Bay City 2000 and Lake Travis 2008, 2009) and was the state runner up at Elysian Fields (1998, 1999) and Bay City (2001). He also won 11 coach of the year awards.
Coach Morris has coached some very good Quarterbacks during his career. He coached Mississippi quarterback Jevan Snead, Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert along with Scott Elliott (Tulane), Andrew Smith (North Texas) and Kody Spano (Nebraska).
Coaching Record
Overall record: 166-41 (16 seasons)
1994-97: 26-16 Eustace
1998-99: 26-6 Elysian Fields
2000-02: 34-9 Bay City
2003-07: 48-10 Stephenville
2008-09: 32-0 Austin Lake Travis
Lake Travis also announced that defensive coordinator Hank Carter has been named as the Cavaliers interim head coach. Carter coached under Morris at Stephenville and Lake Travis.
CLASS 4A-DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Longview (14-1) vs. Lake Travis (15-0)
December 16, 2009
CLASS 4A-DIVISION I STATE CHAMPIONSHIP:
Longview (14-1) vs. Lake Travis (15-0), 6 p.m. Saturday at Baylor’s Floyd Casey
This is the matchup everyone was hoping for. A re-match of last years 4A Division I Championship game. Austin Lake Travis won last years game 48-23. They are also going a 3-peat winning their other championship in 2007. Longview is 1-2 in championship games. They won their championship in 1937.
Longview Playoffs:
9th consecutive playoff appearance
Playoff Record : 46-32
13-2 playoff record since 2007
Lake Travis Playoffs:
6th consecutive playoff appearance
Playoff Record : 19-4
17 consecutive playoff wins
Championship History: Longview (3) 1-2
1937 Longview 19, Wichita Falls 12
1997 5A Division I - Katy 24, Longview 3
2008 4A Division I Austin Lake Travis 48, Longview 23
Championship History: Austin Lake Travis (2) 2-0
2007 4A Division II Austin Lake Travis 36, Highland Park 34
2008 4A Div. I Austin Lake Travis 48, Longview 23
Longview playoff appearances (35) 1924,27,31,34,36,37,40,42,47,67,72,74,75,76,80,83,84,85,86,87,89,
91,92,93,96,97,2001,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09
Bi-District — 1924, 31, 34, 36, 42, 67, 72, 74, 76, 80, 84, 92, 2003, 05
Area — 1983, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 2001, 06
Regionals — 1927, 2004
Quarterfinals — 1940, 86, 96, 2002, 07
Semifinals — 1947, 75
State Runner Up — 1997,2008
State Champions — 1937
1924 Class A
Highland Park 20..Longview 0
1927 Class B
Longview 51..Livingston 0
1931 Class B
Rockwall 20..Longview 6
1934 Class A
Greenville 47..Longview 6
1936 Class A
Lufkin 12..Longview 0
1937 Class A
Longview 19..Lufkin 0
Longview 19..Temple 12
Longview 34..Conroe 0
Longview 19..Wichita Falls 12
1940 Class AA
Longview 19..Lufkin 12
Temple 24..Longview 13
1942 Class AA
Lufkin 33..Longview 0
1947 Class AA
Longview 7..Lufkin 6
Longview 0..Breckenridge 0
San Antonio Brackenridge 20..Longview 0
1967 Class AAAA
Richardson 21..Longview 13
1972 Class AAAA
Plano 27..Longview 0
1974 Class AAAA
Plano 28..Longview 21
1975 Class AAAA
Longview 26..Plano 0
Longview 14..Conroe 13
Longview 21..Dallas Carter 7
Odessa Permian 10..Longview 9
1976 Class AAAA
Sherman 10..Longview 3
1980 Class AAAAA
Plano 23..Longview 7
1983 Class AAAAA
Longview 14..Killeen Ellison 7
Klein 35..Longview 0
1984 Class AAAAA
Bryan 24..Longview 14
1985 Class AAAAA
Longview 17..Killeen Ellison 0
Cypress-Fairbanks 14..Longview 3
1986 Class AAAAA
Longview 25..Waco 19
Longview 14..Conroe Mc Cullough 7
Longview 41..Highland Park 14
Plano 17..Longview 12
1987 Class AAAAA
Longview 28..Killeen Ellison 10
Cypress-Fairbanks 21..Longview 7
1989 Class AAAAA
Longview 38..Killeen Ellison 22
Huntsville 24..Longview 14
1991 Class AAAAA
Longview 41..South Garland 20
Dallas Carter 26..Longview 0
1992 Class AAAAA
Spring Westfield 24..Longview 7
1993 Class AAAAA
Longview 49..Spring 25
Temple 28..Longview 7
1996 Class AAAAA
Longview 48..Dallas Skyline 17
Longview 48..Allen 14
Killeen Ellison 17..Longview 16
1997 Class AAAAA
Longview 23..Dallas Skyline 9
Longview 21..Plano East 10
Longview 14..Killeen Ellison 0
Longview 36..Duncanville 21
Katy 24..Longview 3
2001 Class AAAAA
Longview 28..Dallas Kimball 7
Allen 20..Longview 17
2002 Class AAAAA
Longview 45..Garland 0
Longview 17..Dallas Carter 7
Longview 20..Spring 17
Lufkin 24..Longview 21
2003 Class AAAAA
South Garland 14..Longview 7
2004 Class AAAAA
Longview 49..North Garland 27
Longview 44..Dallas Jesuit 14
Lufkin 31..Longview 21
2005 Class AAAAA
South Garland 14..Longview 13
2006 Class AAAAA
Longview 68…Dallas Adams 0
Garland 24…Longview 21
2007 Class AAAAA
Longview 34…Dallas White 3
Longview 28…South Garland 14
Longview 40…Leander 21
Pflugerville 35…Longview 14
2008 Class AAAA
Longview 61, Jacksonville 14 Bi-District
Longview 49, Lancaster 22 Area
Longview 35, Dallas Carter 20 Regionals
Longview 43, Hewitt Midway 42 OT QuarterFinals
Longview 41, Denton Guyer 30 SemiFinals
Lake Travis 48, Longview 23 Championship
2009 Class AAAA
Longview 52, Whitehouse 9 Bi-District
Longview 14, Hewitt Midway 13 Area
Longview 28, Carrollton Smith 25 Regionals
Longview 43, Waxahachie 26 QuarterFinals
Longview 49, Denton Guyer 28 SemiFinals 46-32
Lake Travis playoff appearances (7) 2000,04,05,06,07,08,09
Bi-District — 2004, 06
Area — 2000, 05
State Champions — 2007, 2008
2000 Class AAAA
Lake Travis 21..Pflugerville Connally 14
New Braunfels 28..Lake Travis 25
2004 Class AAAA
Alamo Heights 43..Lake Travis 33
2005 Class AAAA
Lake Travis 24..Alamo Heights 21
Austin Mc Callum 37..Lake Travis 35
2006 Class AAAA
Hays Consolidated 35…Lake Travis 14
2007 Class AAAA
Lake Travis 37…New Braunfels Canyon 7
Lake Travis 45…Kerrville 29
Lake Travis 45…Calallen 14
Lake Travis 57…Beeville 43
Lake Travis 49…Dayton 13
Lake Travis 36…Highland Park 34
2008 Class AAAA
Lake Travis 55, Austin LBJ 14 Bi-District
Lake Travis 38, Schertz Cibolo Steele 21 Area
Lake Travis 55, Alice 32 Regionals
Lake Travis 71, Killeen 9 QuarterFinals
Lake Travis 56, Friendswood 22 SemiFinals
Lake Travis 48, Longview 23 Championship
2009 Class AAAA
Austin Lake Travis 58, Austin Crockett 7 Bi-District
Austin Lake Travis 27, Schertz Cibolo Steele 20 Area
Austin Lake Travis 52, CC Flour Bluff 13 Regionals
Austin Lake Travis 27, San Antonio Alamo Heights 13 QuarterFinals
Austin Lake Travis 57, Pearland Dawson 12 SemiFinals
LSG Preview — Austin Lake Travis Cavaliers
July 23, 2009
Team: Austin Lake Travis Cavaliers
District: 25-4A
Coach: Chad Morris (1 years) 16-0 at Austin Lake Travis 153-38 Overall
Last Years Record: 16-0 overall 6-0 Distirct
2008 Games:
vs Round Rock Westwood (4-6) (at Alamodome) (W 27-20)
at Austin Westlake (9-5) (W 38-17)
vs Cedar Park (6-5) (W 35-21)
vs Shreveport Evangel, LA (W 46-31)
vs *Killeen (9-5) (W 50-9)
at *Hutto (6-4) (W 55-20)
vs *Lampasas (0-10) (W 57-0)
at *Pflugerville Hendrickson (10-4) (W 57-0)
vs *Dripping Springs (10-2) (W 42-3)
at *Marble Falls (4-6) (W 54-14)
Playoffs: Division I Champions
Won 55-14 vs Austin LBJ (6-4) — Bi-District
Won 38-21 vs Schertz Cibolo Steele (10-2) — Area
Won 55-32 vs Alice (12-1) — Regionals
Won 71-9 vs Killeen (9-5) — QuarterFinals
Won 56-22 vs Friendswood (11-2) — SemiFinals
For audio of the Lake Travis — Friendswood game go to:
http://www.lonestargridiron.com/2008/12/15/121508-bonus-austin-lake-travis-vs-friendswood/
Won 48-23 vs Longview (13-3) — Championship
Returning Lettermen: 23
Returning Starters: Offense: 6 Defense: 4
Key Players:
QB Jr Michael Brewer (son of former Longhorns quarterback Robert Brewer)
WR Andy Erickson 69-665 yards 6 TDs
WR Conner Floyd 41-735 yards 8 TDs
OG/LB Trevor Gillette
OL Ian Kelso
LB Quinton Crow 1st Team All State 129 tackles 35 solo 14 TFL 5 sacks
S Ian Lazarus 98 tackles 10 TFL
Notes:
Its time to figure out what life will be without Garrett Gilbert at Austin Lake Travis. Their will probably never be another Gilbert but JR QB Michael Brewer looks to be another great QB for the Cavaliers. He has good receivers and a good offensive line to help out. What people dont realize is that the defense is also very good. Crow and Lazarus will be tough to get past again this year. I am not sure that Lake Travis can make it 3 in a row but they will get close. Expect them to go 8-2 or 9-1 (yes they will finally lose a game) and go 2 or 3 rounds deep into the playoffs.
History:
Back to Back 4A Champions
30 consecutive wins
5 CONSECUTIVE WINNING SEASONS
Playoff Appearances (6) 2000,04,05,06,07,08
Bi-District — 2004, 06
Area — 2000, 05
State Champions — 2007, 2008
Championship History: Austin Lake Travis (2) 2-0
2007 4A Division II Lake Travis 36, Highland Park 34
2008 4A Division I Austin Lake Travis 48, Longview 23
Last 5 year record: 58-8
Last 10 year record: 75-43
By: Michael Wright
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7 on 7 State Championship Division I Pool Breakdown (Pools A - D)
July 8, 2009
Here are the Division I State Championship pool breakdowns with stats, key players and of course my predictions. (POOLs A - D)
Pool A: Garland Lakeview Centennial, El Paso Bel Air, Klein, Austin Lake Travis
Garland Lakeview Centennial who is making their 2nd overall appearance will feature WR Brandon Hobody while RB Chris Avena will be the key player for El Paso Bel Air who is making their 1st showing. Klein is appearing for the 8th overall time and will be bringing a lot of talent. They will be led by QB Jamie Peebles, RB Patrick Johnson, TE Eric Tomlinson, LB Kevin Kisseberth, LB Alex Muddiman, DB Johnny Family and RB Dakota Barnes. Klein was a very impressive 5-0 vs. tournament teams during SQT play. Austin Lake Travis is making their 7th overall and 6th consecutive appearance making it to the Quarterfinals last year. Their key players will be JR QB Michael Brewer (son of former Longhorns quarterback Robert Brewer), LB Quinton Crow, DB Ian Lazarus, WR Andy Erickson and WR Conner Floyd. They were 3-1 against tournament competition. Even without Garrett Gilbert, Lake Travis is a threat
Mike’s Picks: 1. Austin Lake Travis 2. Klein 3. Garland Lakeview Centennial 4. El Paso Bel Air
Pool B: Keller Central, El Paso Chapin, Langham Creek, Marble Falls
This pool features 2 newcomers (El Paso Chapin and Marble Falls), one 2nd year team in Keller Central. Langham Creek is the seasoned team here making their 5th consecutive appearance. Chapin will bring some star power with QB Anthony Campuzano (2045 yards passing in 2008), RB Cori Sanchez, WR Abel Rodriguez, DB Charlie Alva (7 INTs in 2008) and Isaac Prado (6 INTs). Langham Creek will be led by QB Will Bryant (2440 yrds passing in 2008), WR Mitchell Juergens (854 yards receiving in 2008) and LB Efrem Oliphant (Committed to Houston). They went 3-4 in SQT play but two of those losses were by only 1 point. Marble Falls will be relying on RB Austin Sparks and DB Justin Garcia. Again, you have to go with the experienced team.
Mike’s Picks: 1. Langham Creek 2. El Paso Chapin 3. Marble Falls 4. Keller Central
Pool C: Mansfield Legacy, Klein Forest, Lufkin, Mission
Mansfield Legacy is a 2nd year varsity program making their 1st appearance. They will be relying on WR Rodney Whitmore. Legacy had a 2-5 record vs. tournament teams in SQT play. Klein Forest is making their 5th overall and 3rd consecutive appearance. They have lots of talent and will be looking for LB Cameron Nwosu (Committed to Rice), WR/DB Adrian Bennett, WR/DB Damien Payne, ATH Harvey Williams and LB D.J. Simon to lead them. Klein Forest made it to the Quarterfinals back in 1999. They went 3-3 vs. tournament teams in SQT play but their 3 losses were by a combined 14 points. Lufkin is making their 10th consecutive appearance at the state tournament. As always, they will be bringing a lot of talent. DB Carrington Byndom (Committed to Texas Top 20 S in the nation), WR Quinn Trimble (55-1146 yards receiving in 2008), WR Tra Horace, WR Kasey Jones will all play key roles. Mission will be making their 2nd overall appearance. Lufkin will be very hard to handle.
Mike’s Picks: 1. Lufkin 2. Klein Forest 3. Mansfield Legacy 4. Mission
Pool D: Plano, Katy, New Braunfels Canyon, Beaumont Westbrook
Plano made it to the 2001 Semifinals and the Quarterfinals last year. This will be their 7th overall and 5th consecutive appearance. They will be led by a very talented group of receivers in WR Robert Robinson, TE Ashton Williams and WR Holt Hoetger. Plano finished 3-4 against tournament competition in SQT play. Katy made it to the 1999 Semifinals and the 2000 Quarterfinals and will be making their 11th overall and 8th consecutive appearance, only missing out on the 2001 tournament. This will be a very talented team led by RB Will Jeffrey (1483 yards rushing in 2008), QB Michael Stojkovic, WR Ryan James, TE Zachary Swanson (committed to Stanford) and DB Sam Holl. New Braunfels Canyon is making their 1st appearance and they will be led by WR/DB Tyler Figol while Beaumont Westbrook is making their 4th overall and 3rd consecutive appearance. Katy will be going for another state championship….this time in 7 on 7.
Mike’s Picks: 1. Katy 2. Plano 3. New Braunfels Canyon 4. Beaumont Westbrook
By: Michael Wright
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Buda Hays Consolidated Division I State Qualifying Tournament Pools
June 25, 2009
Here are the pools, stats and of course my predictions for the Buda Hays Consolidated State Qualifying Tournament
Pool A: Buda Hays Consolidated, Austin Travis, San Antonio Alamo Heights, Cedar Park
This pool will come down to the game between Buda Hayes Consolidated (1-2) in SQT play and Austin Travis (1st SQT this year). San Antonio Alamo Heights and Cedar Park have both already qualified.
Mike’s Pick: Buda Hays Consolidated
Pool B: Austin Akins, Lockhart, Kyle Lehman, Round Rock Stony Point
Lockhart (1-2) in pool play is the only non-qualified team in this pool to have seen any SQT action this year. Both Austin Akins and Kyle Lehman are participating in their first sQT of the year. Round Rock Stony Point has already qualified.
Mike’s Pick: Austin Akins
Pool C: Gregory-Portland, Austin Bowie, Cedar Park Vista Ridge, New Braunfels Canyon
Both Austin Bowie and Cedar Park Vista Ridge are 2-1 in pool play this year while Gregory-Portland will be seeing their first SQT action. New Braunfels Canyon has already qualified.
Mike’s Pick: Austin Bowie
Pool D: Dripping Springs, Round Rock McNeil, Georgetown, Austin Lake Travis
Dripping Springs (2-4), Round Rock McNeil (0-3) and Georgetown (3-6) will all compete in this pool. That is a combined 5-13 record in SQT play. Austin Lake Travis has already qualified.
Mike’s Pick: Georgetown
Semifinals Picks:
Buda Hays Consolidated over Austin Akins
Austin Bowie over Georgetown
By: Michael Wright
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A&M Consolidated State Qualifying Tournament Pools
June 10, 2009
Here are the teams, pools, key players, stats and of course my predictions for the A&M Consolidated State Qualifying Tournament.
Pool A: A&M Consolidated, Mission Sharyland, Houston Bellaire*, Pasadena Dobie
A&M Consolidated has gone 6-4 this year in SQT play making it to the semifinals at the Austin Lake Travis SQT. They also have a loss to pool opponent Houston Bellaire (19-38). Houston Bellaire has been very active this year going 7-4 in tournament play. They have already qualified being the runner up at the Texans (Saturday) SQT. Pasadena Dobie is traveling out of the Houston area for the 2nd time this year. They have not competed in any Houston SQT’s. They went an impressive 3-1 at the Round Rock Westwood SQT making it to the semifinals before losing to Cedar Park. Mission Sharyland is making their first appearance at an SQT and will have a tough time.
Mike’s Pick: Pasadena Dobie
Pool B: Austin Anderson, Brenham, Montgomerey, San Antonio Brandeis
Austin Anderson has gone 3-1 in SQT play making it to the semifinals at the Round Rock Westwood SQT. Brenham has been a disappointing 1-5 this year but they may be able to keep up with this pool. Montgomery is 2-4 this year with their only two wins being against Texas City. San Antonio Brandeis will try their hand at SQT play for the first time.
Mike’s Pick: Brenham
Pool C: Bryan, Cy Creek, Lufkin, Katy Seven Lakes
Cy Creek is 6-6 this year making it to the semifinals at the Cy Falls and Texans (Sunday) SQT’s. Katy Seven Lakes qualified last week at the Katy Cinco Ranch SQT. Lufkin will be bringing some good talent as always. They will be led by WR Quinn Trimble (55-1146 in 2008). Bryan will be making their first showing this year but will have a hard time.
Mike’s Pick: Lufkin
Pool D: Tyler Lee, Round Rock, Austin Lake Travis, A&M Consolidated #2
This pool basically comes down to Tyler Lee vs. Round Rock. Austin Lake Travis has already qualified at the Round Rock Westwood SQT and the other team is the A&M Consolidated #2 team. Round Rock has gone 0-6 this year in SQT play. Tyler Lee will be making their first SQT appearance but will bring lots of talent. RB Da Da Brown (1235 rushing yards in 2008) and two TCU commitments, LB Blake Roberts and DB Chris Dinkins will lead the way.
Mike’s Pick: Tyler Lee
Semifinals:
Pasadena Dobie vs. Brenham
Lufkin vs. Tyler Lee
Mike’s Picks: Pasadena Dobie and Lufkin
Mike’s Championship pick: Lufkin
By: Michael Wright
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Austin Lake Travis State Qualifying Tournament
June 3, 2009
Here are the pools, stats, players to watch and of course my predictions for the Austin Lake Travis state qualifying tournament.
Pool A: Austin Lake Travis, Georgetown, Round Rock Stony Point, DeSoto
The host Austin Lake Travis has already qualified from an impressive showing at the Round Rock Westwood SQT. They are led by JR QB Michael Brewer. Georgetown was 1-2 before last weeks tournament. They will feature WR Adriane Rocha (70-857 yards in 2008). Round Rock Stony Point will feature some good athletes in WR Gerard Shillow WR (46-796 in 2008) and DB’s Desmond Martin and Kevin White. DeSoto has a ton of talent. The are led by Texas commit DB Adrian White, another Texas commit WR
Darius Terrell, RB Marcus Murphy, All-State LB Zachary Orr and DB Vincent Eddie.
Mike’s Pick: DeSoto
Pool B: Cedar Park, Round Rock, Belton, Dripping Springs
Cedar Park has already qualified being a runner up at the Round Rock Westwood SQT. Round Rock and Belton did not make it ouf of pool play last week at Waco Midway. Round Rock is 0-3 in other SQT play this year. Dripping Springs has also gone 0-3 in SQT play this year.
Mike’s Pick: Belton
Pool C: A&M Consolidated, Lampasas, Buda Hays Consolidated, Weslaco
A&M Consolidated has gone 3-3 in 2 Houston area SQT’s this year. Lampasas did not make it out of pool play last week at the Waco Midway SQT. Buda Hays Consolidated and Weslaco will both bring competitive teams.
Mike’s Pick: A&M Consolidated
Pool D: Houston Bellaire, South San Antonio, Copperas Cove, Brady
Houston Bellaire has already qualified being the runner up at the Texans Saturday SQT. They will try to flex their muscle behind the leadership of QB Adrian Nelson outside of the Houston area. Copperas Cove did not make it out of pool play last weekend but I keep picking them because of the talent they always have. 2A Brady will once again compete with the big boys. They qualified last year and won a trip to state in the Division I bracket.
Mike’s Pick: Copperas Cove
Semifinals:
DeSoto vs. Belton
A&M Consolidated vs. Copperas Cove
Mike’s Picks: DeSoto and Copperas Cove
Championship Game
Copperas Cove over DeSoto
By: Michael Wright
Lone Star Gridiron
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Round Rock Westwood SQT Pools
May 19, 2009
Round Rock Westwood will be hosting a 24 team 7-on-7 SQT this Saturday May 23rd. It looks like the best that Central Texas has to offer will be there. Three teams will qualify for the state championship that will be held at College Station in July. Here are the pools, key players and of course my predictions.
Pool A : Round Rock Westwood, Marble Falls, Dripping Springs, Lockhart
The host Round Rock Westwood should come out of this one. They will be led by RB Princeton Collins (1525 yards rushing in 2008 4.45 speed) and DB Tyson Brower. Lockhart will probably be their most difficult game with RB Dominique Hardaway (1974 rushing yards in 2008) leading the way. Marble Falls and Dripping Springs will keep things close.
Mikes Pick: Round Rock Westwood
Pool B : Hutto, Pflugerville Connally, Del Valle, Austin Anderson
This pool will feature two very good TE’s. Hutto has Nehemiah Hicks (6-3, 215, 4.7 committed to Texas A&M) and Austin Anderson will showcase Stanley Kurunwune. Pflugerville Connally will have WR Anthony Bryant and LB Zak Aossey leading the way for them. Del Valle will have a tough time in this pool.
Mikes Pick: Pflugerville Connally
Pool C : Cedar Park, Copperas Cove, Bastrop, New Braunfels Canyon
Cedar Park will be led by RB Darren Thornhill, LB Garrett Quick and LB Joey Nichol. The always dangerous Copperas Cove will feature RB Brandin Byrd (1061 yards rushing in 2008). Bastrop and New Braunfels Canyon will be behind these two teams.
Mikes Pick: Copperas Cove
Pool D : Georgetown, Pasadena Dobie, Killeen Harker Heights, Pflugerville Hendrickson
The 2007 7-on-7 Champion Georgetown will have one of the best WR’s of the tournament in Adriane Rocha (70-857 in 2008). Pasadena Dobie is traveling out of the Houston area and will be led by DB Maurice Poullard. Killeen Harker Heights will be relying on RB Kerry Sloan (1217 rushing in 2008). Pflugerville Hendrickson will try to keep things close.
Mikes Pick: Georgetown
Pool E : Round Rock, Brenham, Austin Bowie, Austin Lake Travis
This is a very talented pool of teams. Round Rock will be led by a pair of RB’s James McKinney 731 rushing yards in 2008) and Jordan Wells (1284 rushing yards in 2008). Their defense will be led by DB Jeremy McKnight. Brenham went 0-3 last week at the Manvel SQT but they only lost by a total of 21 points in all 3 games. Their key players will be WR’s Craig Anderson and Terrell Reese and DB Jeremy Hall. Austin Bowie will showcase a few good receiving targets in TE DeAndre Perry TE (6-3, 210, 4.7 35-508 in 2008) and WR Montra Nelson (Committed to Oklahoma State). The team everyone will be watching is Austin Lake Travis. Garrett Gilber has moved on and now it is JR QB Michael Brewers turn. He is the son of former Longhorns quarterback Robert Brewer. They will also bring some other talented players in LB Quinton Crow, DB Ian Lazarus and ATH Andy Erickson.
Mikes Pick: Austin Lake Travis
Pool F : Cedar Park Vista Ridge, Abilene Cooper, Round Rock McNeil, Pflugerville
Cedar Park Vista Ridge will be led by RB Calvin Thompson and DB Michael Pickett. Abilene Cooper will be making the trip from East Texas and will showcase WR Tommy Bowman. Round Rock McNeil will bring a very talented team lead by LB Kurt Killens (Committed to Houston), LB Hunter Price (Committed to Oklahoma State) and DB Landon Sams. Pflugerville will try to keep things close.
Mikes Pick: Round Rock McNeil
By: Michael Wright
Lone Star Gridirion
QB Connor Wood gives verbal to Longhorns
February 18, 2009
Houston Second Baptist’s Connor Wood has committed to the University of Texas. The 6-4, 210-pound junior quarterback, entertained offers from schools including Oklahoma, Stanford, LSU and Georgia, but gave a verbal commitment to UT Wednesday night.
Last season, Wood threw for 2,248 yards and 20 touchdowns with just five interceptions while completing 62.8 percent of his passes. He guided the Second Baptist Eagles to a 9-3 mark and a TAPPS 4-II district title. With another year of high school remaining, Wood has already tallied 5,748 yards and 54 touchdowns.
The Longhorns appear to be in good shape at quarterback for a few years after signing Lone Star Gridiron’s #1 ranked QB, Garrett Gilbert (Austin Lake Travis) for this season, while Wood joins Colt McCoy’s younger brother, Case McCoy (Graham) as signal callers for the class of 2010.
