The football stars of Austin were socially-distanced and masked-up as we hosted the 2020 VYPE ATX Football Photo Shoot powered by Whataburger.
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In the hot and humid air of a mid-April Austin evening, fans of both the LASA Raptors and Northeast Raiders gathered to support their teams and watch these two baseball clubs play the game they love.
In the top of the first inning, the Raiders were able to get the ball rolling and score a run. In the bottom of the first, the Raptors were able to open up a lead, scoring a few runs before the Raiders could get the final out. In the top of the second, LASA would find a way to hold Northeast to no runs behind three strikeouts from their pitcher. In the bottom of the second, the Raptors would continue to hit well and finish that inning with over 10 total runs. The game went on for three more innings until, at the score of 19-3, the mercy rule was enacted in the bottom of the fifth giving LASA the victory.
Overall, LASA finished the game with double-digit stolen bases and walks. The Raptors were able to hold Northeast at bay using just one pitcher for the entire game while striking out nearly 10 batters. Northeast was able to get a few solid hits, as well as display some good batting skills, forcing multiple walks throughout the game.
As everyone prepared to leave, the two clubs waved their hats in the other team's direction as a sign of appreciation for the game they had just played, and out of respect for one another. So as the evening turned to night, both teams left the field, leaving behind a game to remember.
Each week VYPE's Joshua Waclawczyk and Scott Terrell will bring you their rankings of the top Baseball and Softball programs in the area broken up into 5A-6A, 1A-4A, and Private Schools. Will you agree with our rankings? Most assuredly not. After all, these are just our opinions and we are sure there are much smarter people out there that may have better rankings. So if you have your own thoughts on these rankings let us know on Twitter (@vypeatx) and Instagram (@vype_atx).
This week's Austin Softball rankings are below and we have some new additions, although Leander is still the team to beat. Check them out!
Similar to the boys 5A/6A rankings we have a #1 vs #2 matchup this week. Unlike the boys though, we are being a little selfish here. Georgetown Eastview did lose to Glenn last week and could have been moved below Georgetown, and if you argue that we wouldn't argue back. If Eastview can beat Leander we look like geniuses, if they lose, well then that number two spot will be up for grabs in the rankings headed to the playoffs. And yes Cedar Ridge did drop while Eastview didn't, but this has more to do with the number of games and the fact that we erroneously left Bowie out of our rankings last week (sorry Bowie!)
Only one change this week and that's at 10. We considered moving Lake Belton down but lost to a 6A opponent. The lone new team? Blanco, who sits first in their district with a win over 4th ranked Llano. A matchup this Friday with Llano could see them move up even more next week.
Veritas and Hill Country Christian move into the rankings this week with Hill Country Christian moving all the way to number one with the recent struggles of Brentwood and St. Dominic
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Miss yesterday's show? Check it out below. In our inaugural Monday show, we go over this past weekend in sports and chat with San Marcos Head Track Coach and creator of the iCoach Podcast Marvin Nash.
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