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VYPE U: Q&A with Westlake Star Michael Taaffe

Will Turboff
Oct 20, 2020

Michael Taaffe after coming up with a big play in the 2019 6A Championship Game

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Many people heard the name Michael Taaffe for the first time during the 2019 6A Division II Championship game, when Austin Westlake captured their first title in nearly 25 years, but I've gotten to know Michael very well personally in the past few years. Michael dominated in Westlake's 24-0 win over Denton Guyer in AT&T Stadium, a performance that earned him Defensive MVP. To nobody's surprise, he is having more showings like that in his senior season.

Recently, I had a chance to catch up with Taaffe about a number of things, from the recruitment process, to his legacy and expectations for the Chaps this season.

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ROLL THE TAPE: Cedar Park Volleyball Media Day Hype Video

VYPE
29 Aug, 2023

There is so much fun to be had at a VYPE Media Days!

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Do-it-all Cochran leads Round Rock to 7-on-7 title

Matt Malatesta
01 Aug, 2023
Photo By: Henry Huey

Riddle me this.

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Inside the Helmet: Hutto's Hammond talks Elite 11, Texas Tech

Matt Malatesta
14 Jul, 2023
Photo from @Elite11 via Will Hammond

A dream came true for one of Austin’s top quarterbacks in Hutto’s Will Hammond.

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VYPE HOU Public School Cheer Team of the Year Fan Poll Presented By Freddy's

VYPE HOU Public School Cheer Team of the Year Fan Poll Presented By Freddy's

HIGHLIGHTS: VYPE Thursday Night Showdown Week 1, Klein Cain vs Cy Falls

HIGHLIGHTS: VYPE Thursday Night Showdown Week 1, Klein Cain vs Cy Falls

THE PLAYMAKERS: Bringing the heat powered by UTMB Health

THE PLAYMAKERS: Bringing the heat powered by UTMB Health

THE ALL-AMERICAN: Klein Cain's Pyle future of Nebraska football

THE ALL-AMERICAN: Klein Cain's Pyle future of Nebraska football

THE ENTERTAINER: Sterling's Barger aims to put on show for senior year

THE ENTERTAINER: Sterling's Barger aims to put on show for senior year

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VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 9/14/23

VYPE Live Lineup - Thursday 9/14/23

AT&T Thursday Night Showdown: Dobie vs. Houston Lamar

AT&T Thursday Night Showdown: Dobie vs. Houston Lamar

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 9/12/23

VYPE Live Lineup - Tuesday 9/12/23

6:45PM - Football: Hightower vs. Ridge Point

6:45PM - Football: Hightower vs. Ridge Point

7:30PM - Football: Austin High vs. Dripping Springs

7:30PM - Football: Austin High vs. Dripping Springs

8PM - Football: Anderson vs. Bowie

Football: Liberty Hill vs. Rouse

Football: Liberty Hill vs. Rouse

7PM - Football: Houston Christian vs. Fort Worth Country Day

7PM - Football: Houston Christian vs. Fort Worth Country Day

7PM - Football: Vandegrift vs. Stony Point

7PM - Football: Vandegrift vs. Stony Point

6:15PM - Volleyball: Terry vs. Kempner

6:15PM - Volleyball: Terry vs. Kempner

6PM - Talk Show: SU Football Weekly, Episode 3

6PM - Talk Show: SU Football Weekly, Episode 3

7PM - Football: Crockett vs. McCallum

7PM - Football: Crockett vs. McCallum

7PM - Football: Byron Nelson vs. Fossil Ridge

7PM - Football: Byron Nelson vs. Fossil Ridge

5PM | 7PM - JV Football, Silver/Black: Vandegrift vs. Stony Point

5PM | 7PM - JV Football, Silver/Black: Vandegrift vs. Stony Point

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 9/9/23

VYPE Live Lineup - Saturday 9/9/23

6PM - Volleyball: MacArthur vs. Aldine

6PM - Volleyball: MacArthur vs. Aldine

Cross Country: St. Andrew's Highlanders Meet

Cross Country: St. Andrew's Highlanders Meet

7PM - Football: Southwestern vs. Texas Lutheran

7PM - Football: Southwestern vs. Texas Lutheran

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 9/8/23

VYPE Live Lineup - Friday 9/8/23

7PM - Football: San Antonio vs. Austin Northeast

7PM - Football: San Antonio vs. Austin Northeast

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VYPE DFW 2022 Preseason Public School Softball Player of the Year Fan Poll presented Sun & Ski Sports

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VYPE DFW Private School Marching Band of the Year Fan Poll presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors

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VYPEU: Photo Gallery Creek win vs Spring Woods

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VYPE Houston Friday Night Lights Scoreboard (9.3.21): Atascocita ends Allen's 122-game home winning streak, Full Scoreboard

VYPE Houston Friday Night Lights Scoreboard (9.3.21): Atascocita ends Allen's 122-game home winning streak, Full Scoreboard

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