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Baylor Commit Heffernan Remains A Georgetown Centerpiece

Thomas Bingham
Jul 28, 2020

Georgetown offensive lineman Connor Heffernan has experienced a spike in his football career over the past few months. He only received a 2019 UIL 11-5A Division I first-team all-district honor, but started catching more people's attention during the 2020 offseason. The first eye-popping headline was his commitment to Baylor University on April 30th.

"I committed to Baylor because I knew it was a place for not only success on the field, but also a place that will set me up for success after I hang up the cleats," said Heffernan. "I'm excited about the recruiting class we have going, especially on the offensive side with some of the guys we've landed."

Heffernan has found a good amount of success in the recruiting process, as evident by his 17 college football offers. He ultimately decided on Baylor over fellow Power Five programs Mississippi State and Syracuse and 14 other opportunities. That allows him to stay in Central Texas for the next stage of his football career and also played a role in the rise of his Class of 2021 Texas player ranking to the 46th spot.


"Prior to this year, I wasn't ranked very high and I never let that get to me," said Heffernan. "I put my nose to the grindstone and worked for what I wanted and I got there. Being ranked now won't change the way I play or act."

That's a great approach, especially with Georgetown continuing to be a district favorite in UIL 11-5A Division I heading into the 2020 Texas high school football season. The Eagles will face common opponents Cedar Park, Manor and Pflugerville, along with new district mates Austin Anderson, Leander, Pflugerville Hendrickson and Pflugerville Weiss.

"I'm excited for the new district," said Heffernan. "I'm eager to get out there and see some new faces on the field, but I'm also excited to get to play familiar faces as well. It will be a tough district, but I'm confident we will come out on top."

While COVID-19 has halted fall competition preparation for many of their counterparts, Heffernan and his Georgetown teammates took advantage of their situation in Williamson County and are staying on track for their UIL 5A start in September.

"Georgetown is one of the few places that got to have a full strength and conditioning camp this summer," said Heffernan. "So, I've attacked that head-on, while still putting in work outside in the weight room, as well as perfecting my craft on the field."

But, don't assume that everything that's kept him busy over the past few months involved athletic training. He also had some fun along the way.

"I did get some extra time to do things, such as fish, play some golf, and enjoy time with the family," he said.

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Georgetown Basketball Prepares for Lanier in Area Playoffs

VYPE
25 Feb, 2021

The Georgetown Eagles are flying high this season. Under the direction of Coach David Canfield the Eagles have advanced to the second round of the UIL 5A Basketball Playoffs.

The Eagles won a share of the 25-5A District Title posting a 20-7 overall record and went 12-2 in League play. "I'm just so proud of this team," said Canfield. "We have had some tough losses this year but it's been good for us to learn to play through those tough games. We learn and grow from each game."

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#WHATASNAP: Behind the Scenes at the 2020 VYPE ATX Soccer Photoshoot

VYPE
02 Feb, 2021

Let's kick it…

The Austin, Texas area is full of soccer talent. Soccer stars across the Austin area got to experience the bright lights at the recent VYPE ATX Soccer Photoshoot presented by Whataburger. Check out the behind the scenes video below!

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INSTANT REACTION: Westlake Too Much for Carroll to Claim No. 3

Stephen Peters
17 Jan, 2021

ARLINGTON - In a matchup with so many storylines, the main theme of the 6A Division I State Championship was Westlake's ability to score at will and hold a dynamic Southlake offense in check in the second half.

Southlake touted the 5-star, No. 1 quarterback in the nation in Quinn Ewers, but Westlake's Cade Klubnik stole the show with his pinpoint accuracy, poise in the pocket and his pure athleticism when he carried the ball.

Klubnik took home offensive MVP with three total touchdowns, including two on the ground.

The game completely turned when Westlake got the game's first stop and subsequently took the lead. Southlake responded late in the second quarter to tie the game at 21, but Westlake went on a methodical, 5-minute drive to go up 28-21.

A hurried Ewers threw an interception on Carroll's ensuing possession. To start the second half, Westlake scored to open up a two-score game - a perfect bookend around the half - as that was a start of a big run by Westlake, highlighted by a big, one-handed interception by Michael Taaffe - his second of the night.

Taaffe's two INTs was enough to name him defensive MVP for the second straight year.


💥TOUCHDOWN CHAPARRALS💥

After an INCREDIBLE one handed interception @CadeKlubnikQB bounces out and scores again for Westlake. They now lead Southlake Carroll 42-21 with 6:48 left in the third quarter. @tommy_yarrish | @VypeATX | @VYPEDFW | #UILState pic.twitter.com/nBMK6OkRxG
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) January 17, 2021

At that moment, the game was essentially over and Westlake would coast to a 52-34 win and its second straight state title.


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