Lago Vista Vikings vs. Rockdale Tigers
7:15 p.m. Pre-game, 7:30 Kickoff
Lago Vista Crew: Eric Holt, BJ Hill, QA – Mitchell Padgett
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Lago Vista Vikings vs. Rockdale Tigers
7:15 p.m. Pre-game, 7:30 Kickoff
Lago Vista Crew: Eric Holt, BJ Hill, QA – Mitchell Padgett
It was every bit as intense and wildly entertaining as predicted.
Rouse’s London Morgan hit Coen May for a 15-yard touchdown strike in overtime to lead the Raider’s to a scintillating 49-43 win over Liberty Hill Friday night (9/5) at Gupton Stadium in our VYPE Austin Central Texas Game of the Week.
The offenses dominated all night, although they were mirror images of each other. For Rouse, it was Morgan getting it done through the air. The senior signal caller was outstanding, completing 29-40 passes for 422 yards and five touchdowns to four different receivers with one pick. Senior Alfredo Lopez (6-143 yds., 2 TDs) and junior Aubryn Davis (6-109 yds, TD) led the way with senior Anthony Reyes hauling in the fourth scoring strike. The Raiders had just 85 total rushing yards, 61 of that courtesy of Morgan who hauled one carry into the end zone.
Liberty Hill, on the other hand, did all their damage on the ground where they amassed 471 yards on 69 carries with six rushing touchdowns as a team. Junior Pierre Dylan Belinga led the Panthers with 162 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries. (That’s 9.5 yards-per-carry, or nearly a first down with every carry, in case you’re scoring at home.) Seniors Preston Benefield (26-167, TD) and Bryce Muchaw (25-138, 2 TDs) also cracked the century mark. Panthers junior quarterback Hudson Prior threw just two passes, completing one of them for a 35-yard touchdown to junior Cayden Timmons.
Neither team led by more than a touchdown the entire night. The game was tied 14-14 after the first quarter and 28-all at the half. Rouse held a slight 34-28 edge heading into the fourth quarter after a missed PAT.
With the teams trading punches, the Panthers fought back to take a 43-40 lead late in the fourth quarter – but the Raiders mounted one last drive, capped off by Matheus Zocca’s 30-yard field goal with 0:20 left to send the game to overtime.
Ironically, after all the offense, it was a defensive play – a fumble recovery by Rouse on the first play in overtime -- that set up the Raiders for Morgan’s game-winner.
Rouse (2-0) faces a stiff Thursday night test at Gupton Stadium against a vastly improved Waco Midway squad. The Panthers (0-2), meanwhile, will make the long trek to Andrews (north of Midland-Odessa) on Friday for a neutral site rematch of last year’s game vs. El Paso Eastlake. VYPE Live will broadcast that game with an early 4:45 pregame and 5:00 kickoff.
Stratford's Audrey Cook (Grand Canyon University-commit)
Stratford’s early season schedule has tested the team’s resilience, confronting them with a lineup of some of the area’s strongest volleyball programs — as well as premier clubs from California and Hawaii.
Navigating this challenging terrain has not only sharpened their competitive edge but also provided invaluable experience ahead of district play.
Amid this backdrop, senior setter Audrey Cook (GCU-commit) quietly etched her name into Stratford’s record books, surpassing the 3,000-assist mark during this past weekend’s Clear Creek ISD Tournament.
Her steady hand and tactical acumen were instrumental as the Spartans secured a hard-fought third-place finish, including notable wins against The Woodlands and Atascocita.
Cook’s standout performance earned her a spot on the All-Tournament team, a fitting recognition for a player who has been a cornerstone of the Spartans’ offense throughout her high school career.
The stars of 2025-26 Stratford VolleyballBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
While Stratford’s 11-12 record might not immediately impress, it belies the strength of their early opponents and the intentional challenges set by head coach Jenny Adcock.
Historically, Stratford has been a force within their district, and with the season progressing, the team looks primed to regain its foothold as a UIL title contender.
Supporting Cook’s leadership are key contributors like Gwen Koss (Providence College-commit) and Milena Miladinovic (Jr. MH), among others. Together, they form a balanced and dynamic squad focused on reminding audiences what they’re capable of.
With two weeks of the season already in the books, the competitive landscape in the San Antonio area is beginning to take on a more defined shape. While most teams are still fine-tuning their identities, early-season results have already offered insight into which programs are built for staying power.
At the top, Cibolo Steele continues to look sharp on both sides of the ball, following up its opening win with a convincing 28-13 victory over Reagan. The Knights return home this Friday to take on Brandeis.
Right behind them, Brennan picked up one of the most notable wins of the week, outlasting the 2024 UIL 5A-D1 State Champions, Smithson Valley, in last Thursday’s contest.
This should provide the Bears plenty of confidence as they hit the road for a matchup with Sotomayor, while the Rangers expect to bounce back against Madison.
Harlan remains unbeaten after edging out Madison and heads into a bye week with plenty to build on. Johnson, meanwhile, is 2-0 after a composed win over Pieper and will host McAllen Memorial in a non-district test.
New Braunfels and Alamo Heights have both opened with comfortable wins, with the Mules putting up 54 points last week ahead of their clash with Comal Canyon.
Pieper and Boerne have both shown early promise, while Davenport — the lone 4A representative in the Top 10 — has overwhelmed its first two opponents, racking up 66 points in last week’s rout of Tivy. However, the Wolves face a tougher challenge this Friday in a road game against Pieper.
With Week 3 on deck, matchups across classifications could start to reveal which teams are equipped to carry early success into the heart of the season.
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***Last section denotes most recent game result (acquired from MaxPreps as of 9/7/2025)
VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-10 Football Rankings -- WEEK 3 (9/8 - 9/14)
1. Cibolo Steele Knights (6A) -- 2-0 // 28-13 W v. SA Reagan // Next Matchup: VS. Brandeis -- Friday 9/12
2. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 2-0 // 30-21 W v. Smithson Valley // Next Matchup: @ Sotomayor -- Saturday 9/13
3. Smithson Valley Rangers (5A) -- 1-1 // 21-30 L v. Brennan // Next Matchup: VS. SA Madison -- Friday 9/12
4. Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 2-0 // 28-24 W v. SA Madison // Next Matchup: Bye Week
5. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 2-0 // 31-22 W v. Pieper // Next Matchup: VS. McAllen Memorial -- Friday 9/12
6. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 2-0 // 41-15 W v. Comal Canyon // Next Matchup: @ Del Rio -- Friday 9/12
7. Alamo Heights Mules (5A) -- 2-0 // 54-24 W v. SA Churchill // Next Matchup: VS. Comal Canyon -- Friday 9/12
8. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 1-1 // 22-31 L v. SA Johnson // Next Matchup: VS. Davenport -- Friday 9/12
9. Boerne Greyhounds (5A) -- 1-1 // 35-31 W v. Laredo United // Next Matchup: VS. Medina Valley -- Friday 9/12
10. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 2-0 // 66-13 W v. Tivy // Next Matchup:@ Pieper -- Friday 9/12
Others to Watch: SA Reagan Rattlers (6A), East Central Hornets (6A), Comal Canyon Cougars (6A), Clark Cougars (6A), Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A)
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