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THE LAST WORD: What's a Win in 2020?

Matt Malatesta
Sep 24, 2020

Welcome to the 2020 football season. What a weird offseason it was for everyone. There was not a summer camp circuit for players to go showcase their talents at. In-person recruiting came to a screeching halt and the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected everyone.

But VYPE has still done what we have always done when it comes to previewing Texas high school football here in Houston. With that said here is The Last Word from the VYPE Football 2020 Magazine.

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Well, we hope you enjoyed the 2020 VYPE Houston Football Preview.

Even in a pandemic, we still deliver with the goods.

Our fingers are crossed that we get through the season and are able to crown state champions at AT&T Stadium in Arlington come January.

I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I even miss the stench of a football locker room. They all smell the same from The Woodlands to Pearland. It's been burned in my nose for decades, but I miss it.

So, what would be a win for the 2020 season?

I urge parents, athletes, students, the band, cheerleaders, dance teams, ROTC and mascots to LOWER your expectations.

If you are asked to wear a mask, don't whine about it. If there is going to be limited seating, tune into a live broadcast. If games get cancelled due to a COVID spike, don't be surprised.

Win or lose, just make the most of it because it can end at any time.

It stinks, but let's take what we can get.

Coaches preach about getting out of your comfort zone. Get uncomfortable and see how you deal with adversity?

Well, the Year 2020 has been the ultimate test for everyone.

Everyone is uncomfortable. Athletic Directors, superintendents, teachers, students and parents have had to change direction several times to navigate this international pandemic.

This is the ultimate teaching moment. When I look into the eyes of coaches around Houston, this is fraying their nerves. They are creatures of habit. Their programs are built on ROUTINE, ROUTINE, ROUTINE.

Athletes thrive with ROUTINE. So, do parents for that matter.

So, let me give you my best "coach-speak".

Let's keep our heads down and take one day at a time. Let's control what we can control and let the rest fall into place.

Let's enjoy the process as long as we can whether it be through the playoffs, 10 games or two games. Whatever happens, it's not from a lack of HARD WORK by EVERYONE.

A special thanks go out to the coaches, players and administrators for working with us to make our 13th Football Preview a reality. Thank you for your trust, allowing your athletes to participate and opening your facilities.

See you at the games,

Matt Malatesta

VYPE Chief Content Officer

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Girls Soccer: Memorial, The Woodlands, Friendswood advance to State Semis

Joshua Koch
10 Apr, 2021

HOUSTON - The champs are back.

Houston Memorial is heading back to the UIL State Tournament for the first time since 2018, which was the same season the Mustangs hoisted that coveted trophy at the end.

Lindley Amarantos watched as her crew defeated Cy-Fair 2-0 on Friday inside the friendly confines of Spring Branch ISD's Tully Stadium, advancing the program back to the State Semifinals.

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Unfinished Business: Kingwood Park punches ticket to State Semifinals with 6-2 win

Joshua Koch
10 Apr, 2021
VYPE Feature powered by Academy Sports + Outdoors: No. 1 Kingwood Park men's soccer rolling in 2021

Kingwood Park is writing its own history.

That's at least how head coach Ryan Searle put it following a 6-2 victory over Pflugerville Hendrickson to punch its ticket to the State Semifinals for the first time since 2011 and the third time in program history.

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Falcon Power: Huffman punches ticket to State Semis with 1-0 win over Splendora

Joshua Koch
10 Apr, 2021

NEW CANEY - Chris McDermand almost didn't know what to do.

The fifth-year Huffman men's soccer coach hopped a few times down the sideline before bursting into a sprint with his arms spread wide like a Falcon looking for any one of his players to hug. Then the architect of this program watched as yet another gold ball trophy was handed to his players and hoisted into the cool April night air with sounds of pure joy exuding from his team.

McDermand wearing his black Huffman soccer polo matched with black slacks then climbed up onto a trainer's table on the sideline, stepping around the Gatorade coolers and other equipment while he walked down high-fiving nearly every member of the Falcon Loud Crowd before finally laying on the turf and just soaking it all in.

Huffman was heading to state. A 1-0 overtime victory over district rival Splendora on Friday night ensured more history for the Falcon soccer program.

"I was just thinking back to all of the hot days in August and September and just making it through till now," McDermand said about what went through his mind while laying down. "Just how much work these guys put in. We had the biggest crowd we've ever had, so they were right there behind us. I could see them when I was laying down.

"It was nuts. I didn't play a minute and I felt exhausted."

FINAL SCORE (Region III-4A Final) @Athletics_SISD - 0@Huffman_Soccer - 1 @HuffmanISD it's time to gas up the charter bus again!!! Huffman is heading to the #UILState Tournament for the first time in program history. #txhssoccer @Coach_MacHHS @LethalSoccer @KPRC2RandyMc pic.twitter.com/vcOkupV8pU
— VYPE Houston (@vypehouston) April 10, 2021

At the end of regulation, both teams had peppered the nets but to no avail, it would take overtime and maybe even penalty kicks to settle this one.

In the 82nd minute, senior Angel Aguas was fouled in the box, which awarded him a penalty kick, which he buried in the right bottom corner of the net for his 21st score of the year. Goalie Sam Calzada kept a clean sheet for the 10th time this season with numerous saves, pushing him over 100 for the year.

"It feels amazing, we've been working hard all year," Aguas said. "[State] is new to us, it means everything. We have a great team. We're coming for it this year with everything."

Caldaza added: "We just executed what coach had planned for us. I followed his orders and had a clean sheet and we go to the next round."

VYPE Postgame 🎙: @Huffman_Soccer senior Angel Aguas who scored goal 21 of the season and goalie Sam Calzada who registered his 10th shutout of the season talk with VYPE after the win. #txhssoccer @HuffmanISD @Coach_MacHHS @HuffmanHoops @Huffman_Falcons @LethalSoccer pic.twitter.com/XkC4RmottT
— VYPE Houston (@vypehouston) April 10, 2021

This run to the state semifinals for this team is remarkable, not just because of the fact that it is the first time in program history but because the Falcons started the year 5-5-5 and since then have gone 11-2-1, including 5-0 in the playoffs.

"These guys did something the last three or four weeks and just clicked," McDermand said. "We got hot at the right time and they all accepted their roles and bought in. They just made it happen."

Huffman moves on to face Boerne in the State Semifinal which is set to be played at Columbus High School on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Falcons' men's soccer team joins the men's basketball team as Huffman programs that have advanced to state this year.

VYPE Postgame: @Huffman_Soccer coach Chris McDermand who started this program from scratch five years ago was HYPED after the win. #txhssoccer @HuffmanISD @Huffman_Falcons @Coach_MacHHS @HHSLoudCrowd @HTownHSS @KPRC2RandyMc pic.twitter.com/HfzolRFOgK
— VYPE Houston (@vypehouston) April 10, 2021
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