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Channel 21 Recap: Where's Whitlock Going?
By: Po1
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Last night, TXA 21 gave me another shot at proving why I have a face for radio -- small-market radio.
Prior to my segment, anchor Bill Jones was raving about Wylie nose guard Nikita Whitlock, and was wondering what kind of recruiting interest he's receiving.
I didn't have much of an answer for Jones, though we both came to the conclusion that a couple of local college programs with high-powered offenses -- SMU and NTU -- could use what some consider to be a small line clogger like Whitlock as the anchor of their defensive revivals.
If anyone out there has a clue, let me hear from you.
-- Tim Polzer
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5A Survivor's Poll
By: Po1
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Go to our Poll section to have your say on the following:
Which remaining Class 5A team has the best chance of winning a state football title?
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A Big Void
By: gopokes
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Anyone who has watched them play this year knows what a huge part of Rockwall-Heath's success has been due to star running back Kendial Lawrence. Well, the Hawks will have to see what life is like without their heavily-recruited runner this weekend. An injured shoulder means all Lawrence can do this weekend is cheer his team on against Sulphur Springs from the sidelines. Here's more:link--Steve Hunt
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Area Teams Still Left
By: gopokes
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Want a complete list of area teams still left in the playoffs? Well, here goes:
CLASS 5A-Division I
Region I final-Euless Trinity (13-0) vs. Allen (12-1), 4 PM Saturday at Texas Stadium
Region II final-Skyline (12-1) vs. Round Rock Stony Point (12-1), 2 PM Saturday at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco
CLASS 5A-DII
Region I final-Cedar Hill (12-1) vs. Wylie (11-2), noon Saturday at Texas Stadium
CLASS 4A-DI
Region I final-Denton Guyer (11-2) vs. Wolforth Frenship (13-0), 2 PM Saturday at Jones Stadium in Lubbock
CLASS 4A-DII
Region I final-Everman (13-0) vs. Stephenville (10-3), 1 PM Saturday at Waco ISD Stadium
Region II final-Sulphur Springs (11-2) vs. Rockwall-Heath (13-0), 7:30 PM Friday at Texas Stadium
CLASS 3A DI
State-Prosper (12-1) vs. Abilene Wylie (11-2); 6 PM Saturday at Mansfield ISD Stadium
CLASS 3A DII
Region II final-Celina (10-3) vs. Kaufman (10-3); 7:30 PM Friday at Royse City
CLASS 2A DI
State-Pilot Point (11-1) vs. Muleshoe (13-0); 4 PM Saturday at Shotwell Stadium in Abilene
TAPPS DIVISION I
Championship-Bishop Lynch (10-3) vs. Fort Worth Nolan (10-3); 6 PM Saturday at Leo Buckley Stadium in Killeen
TAPPS DIVISION II
Championship-Trinity Christian Cedar Hill (12-1) vs. Dallas Christian (13-0); 6 PM Saturday at Wildcat Stadium in Temple
TAPPS DIVISION IV
Championship-Richardson Canyon Creek Christian (12-1) vs. Frisco Legacy Christian (12-1); noon Saturday at Buckley Stadium in Killeen
TAPPS SIX MAN DIVISION I
Championship-Greenville Christian (11-0) vs. Rockwall Heritage Christian (11-2); noon Saturday at Bobcat Stadium in Moody
TAPPS SIX MAN DIVISION II
Championship-Duncanville Christway (9-3) vs. Brenham Christian (12-0); 5 PM Saturday at Bobcat Stadium in Moody
If I missed one, forgive me but here is the list (at least what I came up with).--Steve Hunt
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They're Back
By: gopokes
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Many are geared up for the Allen/Odessa Permian matchup this weekend at Texas Stadium. Still, it's hard to believe that this is Permian's first visit to Irving in a decade. Here's more:link--Steve Hunt
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A True Backup Plan
By: gopokes
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Area fans have noticed that a few of the teams still alive in the playoffs have continued their runs with backup quarterbacks under center. Here's a look at this from Keith Whitmire of the Morning News:link--Steve Hunt
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Carter's Smash Mouth Offense
By: gopokes
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This weekend, Carter advanced by doing what they've been doing all year on offense, running the ball right down their opponent's throat. Matt Wixon of the Morning News took notice and here's his take:link--Steve Hunt
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Random Rumblings from the Weekend
By: gopokes
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Covered the Pilot Point/Gunter game on Friday and there were a couple of interesting notes: First off, this game was over before 9:45, a first for me this year. Two teams that run the ball almost the whole game. Pilot Point prevailed 15-13 but this one wasn't without some drama. Gunter was deep in Pilot Point territory with around a minute left when they decided to run between tackles. That was when a Pilot Point player ripped the ball out of the Gunter running back's hands, effectively icing the game. Can't say I've ever seen a game end like that, so it was definitely interesting.
Have a few other thoughts on the weekend. Hats off to Frisco Legacy Christian. They won over the weekend in Waco and are now in the TAPPS Division IV semifinals. The Eagles have made a nice leap considering they didn't even make the playoffs a year ago.
Bigger kudos go to the Lovejoy volleyball team, who won the 3A state crown in volleyball over the weekend. They were the top team in 3A all year, so them winning is no big surprise. But still, considering the Leopards did it in year two of their program is quite impressive.
Both Prosper and Celina remain alive in Class 3A. They are in different divisions, so they won't meet in the playoffs. If the Bobcats can win again this weekend, is it time to consider them a serious threat to repeat in 3A? Prosper's run has been no less impressive and they can win the region should they prevail over Van this weekend.
--Steve Hunt
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Well Worth It
By: gopokes
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Talk about a story that puts playoff success in perspective and exactly how spoiled some area HSFB fans truly are, here's a nice piece from DMN about how Mansfield HS had to wait some six decades before logging their first-ever postseason win. Here's more:link--Steve Hunt
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Looking to Finish the Job
By: gopokes
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The Lake Highlands girls' volleyball team is in the 5A state tournament for the first time. But they aren't just looking to enjoy the scenery in Austin, they're looking to come home with some hardware. Here's more:link--Steve Hunt
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Now That's a Practice Facility
By: gopokes
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Check out this high school practice facility from Ohio:link--Steve Hunt
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What Pressure?
By: gopokes
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Watching Hebron QB Justin Iwuji play for the first time, without looking at the Hawks' roster, it would be hard to otherwise know that this is his first year starting under center. He has already helped lead Hebron to one playoff win over LD Bell. Could more be forthcoming? Here's a feature on him from Matt Wixon:link--Steve Hunt
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More of the Same
By: gopokes
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Rumors of Celina's demise in Class 3A have been greatly exaggerated. Covered the reigning state champs' playoff opener with Van Alstyne on Friday night at Frisco Memorial and once again, the Bobcats have the look of a contender. As always, they do it on the ground. QB Cody Worrell had four TDs and star runner Troy McCartney added two more. All in all, some six different players found the end zone for Celina in the blowout win of 54-13.
Van Alstyne's QB Jake Willingham is quite the versatile player. Not only does he play under center but he also punts and handles the placekicking duties. They finish the year at 7-4, a mark many teams would gladly have taken at this point in the year.
--Steve Hunt
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McNabb's Bold Pick: No. 1 Trinity's 1-and-Done
By: Po1
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VYPE columnist David McNabb isn't one to make waves just to get attention. So keep that in mind when you peruse his Playoff Pick-It Fence Predictions.
David predicts that Trinity -- No. 1 in the VYPE National, State and Area Rankings -- will lose to Flower Mound Marcus in the first round.
Well done Mr. McNabb...but what do I know -- David beat me by one game in our regular-season Pick-It Fence contest.
Trinity fans can send their e-mails to tom1310@prodigy.net
-- Tim Polzer
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