The Vandegrift Vipers have emerged as a perennial 6A state power in recent years, and that was made perfectly clear this past Friday against district opponent Manor.
Louisville-commit Deuce Adams (Sr. QB) threw for 6 TDs and a banged up Viper defense allowed just one score – a consolation TD against the reserves with under 30 seconds remaining –as Vandegrift overwhelmed Manor 51-6 on Homecoming Night at Vandegrift’s Monroe Memorial Stadium.
Adams (16-21, 273 yds., 6 TDs) connected for two scoring strikes with his twin brother Eli Adams (5-131, 3 TDs), twice more with Sr. All-State candidate Miles Coleman (5-68, 2 TDs), and again with Jr. RB Brendan Fournier.
Additionally, Coleman scored his third career punt return for a TD, as the Vipers raced out to a 41-0 halftime lead. A third Adams-to-Adams connection and a 36-yard Field Goal from sophomore Wiley Olson – promoted from JV due to injury – completed the Vipers’ scoring.
Manor Sr. QB Jason Zardavets tossed a TD pass for the Mustangs’ only score. However, another major headline was that the Vipers defense limited Sr. RB Titus Petteway -- who’s been averaging over 250 yards rushing per game -- to just 74 yards on the night.
Vandegrift (5-0; 2-0 in district) next travels to Dragon Stadium in Round Rock to face McNeil. Manor (3-2; 1-1 in district) will soon host Round Rock.