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VYPE U Photo Gallery: George Ranch Volleyball falls to Ridge Point

Olivia Raymond
Nov 09, 2020

Coaches Corner: Hutto's Brad LaPlante Talks 6A Plans, Harvey Hire & Hippo Mascot

Thomas Bingham
Apr 29, 2020

VYPE's Thomas Bingham caught up with Hutto athletic director and head football coach Brad LaPlante to talk to him about how he continues to prepare for his school's jump to the UIL 6A classification and how the cancellation of normal spring and summer offseason events are affecting his program in 2020. Coach LaPlante also dives into former Cibolo Steele defensive backs coach Adam Harvey's new role as Hutto's defensive coordinator, Hutto ISD expansion and future high school mascot plans, and his acquisition of a 700-pound porcelain hippo.

Coaches Corner Interview: Hutto AD/Head Football Coach Brad LaPlante www.youtube.com

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Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier.

One-School Towns Feel The Loss Of High School Sports

Thomas Bingham
Apr 21, 2020

Spring semester of senior year is supposed to be full of excitement and joy, but the Class of 2020 is faced with a radically different experience. It started with the postponement of in-school studies, sports, and activities like prom and the signing of yearbooks, but that changed to permanent cancellations on Friday. First, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that in-state schools would remain closed for the rest of the 2019-2020 academic year. Then, hours later, TAPPS and UIL cancelled their remaining competitions for the same time frame.

The day's news hit close to home for Central Texas senior athletes because the Texas state government and University Interscholastic League are both based in Austin, especially those that didn't get to finish their final high school sports seasons. This came at the worst time for competitors like Lockhart pitcher and first baseman Logan Hersom, who needed every workout session, practice and event to achieve new career goals before graduation.

"When I first heard the news about the season actually ending, it was heartbreaking," said Hersom. "I had so much planned out this year and too much to accomplish this senior year."

While the 2020 baseball season was in limbo, the Coastal Bend College commit was working towards his season aspirations and staying on track for his collegiate career.

"Every day, I'll run a mile then go throw the ball with my brothers for a bit outside to keep the flow going," he said. "I don't regret none of it because I still need that work for the next level."

High school sports reign supreme in one-high school towns like Lockhart, Lexington and Elgin. These types of communities schedule their lives around their local teams and athletes, but COVID-19 didn't allow them to show their full support at late season games and senior night celebrations in 2020.

"Even though things ended way before I expected them to, I'll forever be thankful for this school and my coaches," said Lexington pitcher/infielder and 2020 Sam Houston State signee Kylie Hobbs. "Lexington athletics will always have a piece of my heart."

Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier.

The 2020 softball season may have been a short one, but that didn't prevent Hobbs from experiencing an opportunity that was a long time coming.

"My sister [Kinsey] was also a freshman this year and I've been looking forward to getting the chance to play on the same team as her since I started high school," she said. "She's a beast, so having her out there with me was super cool."

Not far away in Elgin, an exciting new era was beginning. The town experienced a homecoming when alum Adam Adams took over as the high school's head softball coach before the 2020 season. Senior shortstop and Nicholls State commit Kiana Gibson liked the start of his tenure.

"Elgin softball got a new coaching staff this year and I enjoyed playing with a new dynamic this year," said Gibson.

Photo by VYPE Media's Bradley Collier.

Even though Gibson's partnership with Adams didn't last long, she has more softball to look forward to in her career.

"I can't wait to play for Nicholls State softball," she said. "I have dreamed of college ball since I was a little girl. I am going to be so excited to be a part of my family and to have a home away from home when I move to Louisiana. Getting to play with them is going to be a blast."

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