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6A DII State Preview: Katy vs. Cedar Hill
Jan 14, 2021
Some how, some way, the royal "we" found a way to get through this hectic, unprecedented season. There was always concern lurking in the background that the season would be further delayed or wouldn't even finish.
But here we are. The final week of a 21-week season with the final four games here.
Like the Wednesday's 5A DII preview and 5A DI preview, we're going to change up the preview style. Instead of previewing both teams, we'll take the local angle and dig deep into the DFW teams. First up is Cedar Hill, which meets Katy for the fourth time since 2012.
<p>Outside of an overtime thriller against Rockwall-Heath in the Regional Finals, Cedar Hill has somewhat flown under the radar this season. After an incredible loss in the playoffs last year to Denton Guyer, it was tough to really qualify what type team Cedar Hill was entering the 2020 season.</p><p>And on the back of its star quarterback Kaidon Salter, Cedar Hill back near the top of the mountain.<br></p><h4>HOW CEDAR HILL GOT HERE</h4><p>Again, it's hard to sell the point that a 12-1 team is under the radar, but coming out of a district with Duncanville and DeSoto, that's sort of what happened. Quietly and efficiently, Cedar Hill marched through its schedule with its only blemish against Duncanville. In the playoffs, Cedar Hill outscored its first two opponents 72-0 and then continued its strong defensive efforts over the next three rounds, especially holding down a potent offense in Rockwall-Heath.</p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>But the success of the team starts and stops with Salter. As he goes, so goes Cedar Hill. Case in point in last year's loss to Denton Guyer. Guyer kept the ball out of his hands and the team collapsed. It got revenge last week with its suffocating defense and Salter's ability to extend plays or break of big runs.<br></p><h4>HOW CEDAR HILL WILL WIN</h4><p>Keeping Kaidon Salter clean.</p><p>Cedar Hill has a tough task in going up against Katy's defense, and making sure Salter has a clean pocket and the run blocking scheme is buttoned up are the biggest priorities. Salter, because of his athletic ability, will make plays, but he will need his support cast to make those key plays as well to lessen the burden.<br></p><h4>HOW CEDAR HILL LOSES</h4><p>Getting Katy off the field.</p><p>Katy raced out to a 42-0 lead at halftime last week and did it with a efficient run game and dominant defense. If Cedar Hill cannot keep Katy's offense from marching up and down the field, it'll be a long day. Again, if Katy does what Guyer did last year and keep Salter off the field, Cedar Hill will find it difficult to win.<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><h4>PREDICTION</h4><p>Katy is historically known as a ground and pound team and is back to its truest form this year. The combo platter of a strong rung game and equally strong defense will limit Cedar Hill just enough, which isn't know for its high octane, high-scoring offense.</p><p>Katy wins 31-20</p><p><strong>KICKOFF:</strong> 1 p.m. Saturday @ AT&T Stadium (Arlington)<br><strong>LINE:</strong> Katy favored by 10<br><strong>FOLLOW:</strong> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/iamspeters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@iamspeters</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/tommy_yarrish" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tommy_yarrish</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/vypedfw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@VYPEDFW</a> and <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@vypehouston</a><a href="http://www.twitter.com/VypeATx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a>for various, live updates<br><strong>LISTEN:</strong> <a href="https://www.texanlive.com/2021/01/katy-13-1-vs-cedar-hill-12-1-1-16-2021-1pm-football-att-stadium-state-finals-playoffs-audio-only-broadcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Texan Live</a><br><strong>WATCH:</strong> Fox Sports Southwest and<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRG0W0Drq75lntGXtARZ66g" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> VYPE UIL State Watch Along on YouTube</a><br></p>
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Kaidon Salter goes from State to Studies
Jan 12, 2021
Cedar Hill's Kaidon Salter will play for a state title days before his first college class. Next Saturday, Tennessee signee Kaidon Salter will try to lead the Cedar Hill Longhorns to a UIL 6A Division II State Title against Katy. Not too soon after the state title game, Salter will be in his first college class.
<p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>Salter, an Elite 11 finalist, was offered a spot on the Tennessee Volunteer's roster on January 21, 2020 and committed a little less than five months later in May after making an unofficial visit to the Knoxville campus in March. Salter officially signed with Tennessee on early national signing day— December 16, 2020. <br><br></p><p>With the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) running rampant in the state of Texas, the 5A and 6A football schedules were delayed ultimately causing a delay in playoffs and the state tournament. With the COVID-19 delays matching up with Salter's decision to enroll in college early, Salter will be joining his first college classes as a Tennessee student-athlete just four days after the state title game.<br><br></p><p>After losing last season to Denton Guyer, Salter helped Cedar Hill avenge themselves Saturday with a 27-17 defeat over the Wildcats. During the game, Salter completed something he said he'd never done before: he caught, threw, and ran for a touchdown. On top of the scores, Salter threw for 190 passing yards while also tallying 120 rushing yards. <br><br>The four-star quarterback chose Tennessee over other programs like Arizona State, Auburn, Baylor, North Texas, Ole Miss, and more.</p>
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