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VYPE U: District 23-6A Recap
Dec 28, 2020
After an abnormal start to the 2020 high school football season, 5A and 6A schools are finally entering the playoffs.
District 23-6A finished up with two teams having dropped out of competition due to COVID breakouts, leaving only six teams standing, and after an overtime upset, the district outcomes were solidified.
<p>Dawson defeated the reigning 5A D1 state champions, the Shadow Creek Sharks, right before the Thanksgiving Break in a thrilling back and forth game that was decided in overtime. The victory can be widely attributed to the rushing of Jaden Stewart (28 carries for 157 yards) and Torrence Burgess Jr. (14 carries for 57 yards, 2 TDs), the overtime-winning kick from Carter Brown, and their success on the defensive side of the ball. The upset victory over Shadow Creek capped Dawson's regular season with an undefeated record (9-0, 7-0). </p><p>Dawson's overall success rides not only on the shoulders of their running backs, but also the leadership of quarterback Colin Johnson (3 TDs, 709 yds, 101.3 yd/gm). The main takeaway from the Eagles' undefeated season thus far? They dominate the rushing game. Jaden Stewart (117 carries for 731 yds, 12 rush TDs, 1 rec TD) leads the team in touchdowns and yardage, and he makes quite the unstoppable pair with Torrence Burgess Jr. (83 carries for 522 yds, 11 rush TDs, 1 rec TD, 1 KOR TD). Together, the running backs led Dawson to their undefeated season. Leading the team defensively is Jordan Stewart (41, solo tackles, 53 total tackles, 3 sacks, 1 INT), Cameron Whitfield (32 solo tackles, 44 total tackles, 5 sacks), and Blake Smith (28 solo tackles, 38 total tackles, 3 INTs). This team, with their chemistry and drive, was destined to make a deep run into the 6A DI playoffs and extend their undefeated season. However, with continued success, the Eagles found themselves up against back-to-back state champion, North Shore. The Eagles fell in the second round to North Shore 38-7. </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>The Shadow Creek Sharks finished second in 23-6A after 33-0 and 20-6 wins over Strake Jesuit and Pearland respectively. Quarterback Kyron Drones (13 pass TDs, 1069 pass yds, 2 rush TDs) continues his strong leadership. Other big contributors commanding the offense for the Sharks successful district play are running back Kelvon Brown (84 carries for 574 yards, 4 TDs), wide receiver CJ Guidry (17 catches for 339 yds, 8 TDs, 207 kick return yds and 1 returned TD), and Greg Hancok (24 catches for 545 yds, 5 TDs). On the defensive side of the ball, Terrence Cooks III (33 solo tackles, 55 total tackles, 2 sacks) and Byron Roberson (52 solo tackles, 78 total tackles, 1 sack) combine to apply immense pressure on the quarterback and prevent the opposing offense from moving downfield. The team has an incredible amount of potential, and the Sharks are thirsty for a return to the State Championship in Arlington. While the Sharks struggled a bit throughout the season, they were expected to go far in the 6A DII playoffs. However, the Sharks fell to Katy in the third round with a 49-24 loss.</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>Coming in third was Pearland after a couple of close losses to Dawson and Shadow Creek. Pearland is led by quarterback Jake Sock, who has thrown 678 yards for 10 touchdowns this season. Darius Hale (97 carries for 586 yds, 5 TDs) and Dominic Serna (90 carries for 614 yds, 6 TDs) lead the Oilers rushing game, and together account for a third of the Oilers touchdowns this season. Other key offensive players for Pearland include receiver Isaac Sanchez (15 receptions for 299 yds, 2 TDs) and receiver William Foster (10 receptions for 217 yds, 4 TDs). The defensive side of the ball is led by Kelekolio Linton (34 solo tackles, 62 total tackles, 5 INTs) and Kvon Sherman (34 solo tackles, 48 total tackles, 2 sacks), who defend passes well and prevent the ball from moving quickly downfield. While the Oilers might have been considered an underdog going into the playoffs, their defensive success that held both Shadow Creek and Dawson to twenty points or less would play an important role in the overall success of the team. The Oilers were knocked out by a 21-6 loss to Atascocita in the second round. </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>Last but not least, Strake Jesuit pulled out a win over Alief Elsik to clinch fourth place in the district. Led by senior quarterback Connor O'Hara (91 completions for 1118 yds, 11 pass TD), the Strake offense scored a total of thirty touchdowns for the season to solidify their appearance in the playoffs. The Crusaders have key players rushing the ball that account for more than a third of Strake's touchdowns: Joel Crawford (140 carries for 790 yds, 9 TDs) and Maurice May (110 carries for 735 yds, 5 TDs). O'Hara often finds his key receivers Will Taylor (20 receptions for 363 yds, 4 TDs) and Robert Smith (23 receptions for 328 yds, 4 TDs) to get the offense moving downfield. The Crusaders' playoff run was cut short after a 21-16 loss to Clear Falls in the first round.</p><p>Congratulations to all four teams on their well-played district matchups and their own respective showings in the playoffs. In the crazy times we are currently living in, it has been great to see some fantastic Texas high school football.</p>
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Katy vs Katy Tompkins - Photo Gallery - (By Bradley Collier/VYPE Media)
VYPE Houston Playoff Central: Tompkins, Westfield move on, Regional Semi matchups set
Dec 19, 2020
HOUSTON - As the Class 4A State Championships finished up on Friday inside AT&T Stadium, the upper classes of UIL football took their next steps towards the ultimate goal.
The premiere game of the night came between Tompkins and Cy-Fair and the early and often theme to this was defense. The Falcons improved to 10-0 with the 51-28 dominating victory, which included three defensive touchdowns. Colby Huerter had a pair of scoop and scores, while Caleb Komolafe had a pick-six for Tompkins.
<p>Alabama-signee Jalen Milroe had a big night, including a 55-yard touchdown run where he went virtually untouched to the end zone. </p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">💥TOUCHDOWN FALCONS💥<a href="https://twitter.com/JalenMilroe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JalenMilroe</a> takes off and throws up deuces to the Cy-Fair defense on his way to a 55 yard touchdown. Tompkins takes the lead 10-7 with 7:45 to go in the second quarter. <a href="https://twitter.com/tommy_yarrish?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tommy_yarrish</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TXHSFB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TXHSFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/bI5pxGBUMF">pic.twitter.com/bI5pxGBUMF</a><br>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1340098406467956736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>With the win, Katy Tompkins is into the Regional Semifinals for a third-straight season, the last two playoff runs being halted by Beaumont West Brook and Atascocita. This time around, the Falcons get defending Class 6A State Champion North Shore. </p><p>North Shore pounced on undefeated Pearland Dawson on Thursday night, racing out to a 24-0 halftime lead and eventual 38-7 victory for the Mustangs. Dematrius Daivs had two rushing touchdowns - eight and four-yard runs - and a 55-yard passing score as well. Shadrach Banks ran in a 29-yard score out of the backfield and Jacolby Davis registered a 40-yard pick six.</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><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VYPE PLAYOFF 🏈 HIGHLIGHTS 🎥<a href="https://twitter.com/NSNationFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NSNationFB</a> defeats Pearland Dawson 38-7 on Thursday | <a href="https://twitter.com/Dematrius09?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Dematrius09</a> had 2 rushing TDs & 1 passing | <a href="https://twitter.com/ShadrachBanks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShadrachBanks</a> 29-yd rushing TD | <a href="https://twitter.com/JacobyDavis5_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JacobyDavis5_</a> w/ a pick six | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/txhsfb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#txhsfb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NSSH_Mustangs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NSSH_Mustangs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GalenaParkISD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GalenaParkISD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/DenvoBandz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DenvoBandz</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KPRC2RandyMc?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KPRC2RandyMc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KPRC2Ari?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KPRC2Ari</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TXHSFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TXHSFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/1mO9bIVVG5">pic.twitter.com/1mO9bIVVG5</a><br>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1339793882029109249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>With the next round of the playoffs landing in the middle of Christmas week, fans will get an early present. On Christmas Eve day, North Shore (12-0) will face Katy Tompkins (10-0) at Legacy Stadium with kickoff slated for 1 p.m. The winner will move on to the State Quarterfinals to face the winner of Atascocita vs Ridge Point/Jersey Village. </p><p>Atascocita defeated Pearland 21-6 on Friday night. This marks the sixth-straight season the Eagles have advanced to at least the third round. Last year they reached the State Quarterfinals, where they fell to North Shore in a wild 76-49 game. </p><p><br></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VYPE 🏈 PLAYOFF 🎥 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/txhsfb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#txhsfb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AHSEagleFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AHSEagleFB</a> defeat Pearland 21-6 on Friday to advance to the Regional Semifinals! Check out the best plays from the night!! <a href="https://twitter.com/HumbleISD_AHS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HumbleISD_AHS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/HumbleISD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HumbleISD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Landen_King3?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Landen_King3</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KamDewberry?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KamDewberry</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/gavin_session07?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gavin_session07</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/QuincyT24?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@QuincyT24</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/KeithWheelerII2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KeithWheelerII2</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dixson_dylan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dixson_dylan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kicker2021?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kicker2021</a> <a href="https://t.co/kOcL4KEMjo">pic.twitter.com/kOcL4KEMjo</a><br>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1340184306933784577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>Spring Westfield for the fifth-straight year is heading to the third round. The Mustangs took care of business against Klein Cain for a second-straight season in the playoffs. Westfield won the meeting 42-24 moving on to face the winner of Skyline and back-to-back state runner-up Duncanville next week. </p><p><strong><em><a href="https://www.vype.com/Texas/Houston/westfield-klein-cain-texas-high-school-football-playoffs" target="_blank">RECAP: Westfield defeats Klein Cain </a></em></strong></p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VYPE POSTGAME<a href="https://twitter.com/WestfieldHSFB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WestfieldHSFB</a> head coach <a href="https://twitter.com/Meeks38?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Meeks38</a> talks about the Mustangs' dominant defensive performance against Klein Cain and what's next for Westfield. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/txhsfb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#txhsfb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/txhsfbplayoffs?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#txhsfbplayoffs</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SpringISD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SpringISD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/whsmustangs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@whsmustangs</a> <a href="https://t.co/156XVjz5RV">pic.twitter.com/156XVjz5RV</a><br>— vypehouston (@vypehouston) <a href="https://twitter.com/vypehouston/status/1340161427030626305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>The wildest game of the weekend came on Thursday night when Bridgeland and Dekaney took four overtimes to decide a winner in an instant-classic. Bridgeland ended up pulling off the victory 47-44 in quadruple overtime. <br></p><p>In the end, it was a pass from Conner Wiegman to SMU-signee Dylan Goffney that made the difference. Goffney finished with 204 yards receiving and three touchdowns in the win. Bridgeland moves on to face Rockwall-Heath, which defeated Temple 56-28 on Friday, next week at McLane Stadium on Christmas Eve with kickoff slated for 1 p.m. </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><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">💥BRIDGELAND WINS💥<a href="https://twitter.com/ConnerWeigman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ConnerWeigman</a> HITS <a href="https://twitter.com/GoffneyDylan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GoffneyDylan</a> ACROSS THE MIDDLE AND THE BEARS WIN!!!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/tommy_yarrish?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tommy_yarrish</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TXHSFB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TXHSFB</a> <a href="https://t.co/U3OXabgeRS">pic.twitter.com/U3OXabgeRS</a><br>— Tommy Yarrish (@tommy_yarrish) <a href="https://twitter.com/tommy_yarrish/status/1339792209755992065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 18, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></div><p>It was a busy night in the Greater Houston area for football teams. Here are the rest of the Area Round Scores. <br></p><p><strong>Fort Bend Marshall 48, </strong>Montgomery 28<br><strong>Fort Bend Hightower 44, </strong>Pflugerville Hendrickson 14<br><strong>Spring 31, </strong>Klein Oak 14<br><strong>Katy 60, </strong>Lamar 7<br><strong>Shadow Creek 42, </strong>C.E. King 28<br><strong>Katy Taylor 28, </strong>Heights 13<br><strong>Clear Falls 53, </strong>West Brook 36<br><strong>Huntsville 49, </strong>Barbers Hill 19 <br><strong>Tomball Memorial 49, </strong>Oak Ridge 13<br><strong>Crosby 62, </strong>Texas 42<br><strong>Manvel 38, </strong>Dripping Springs 21<br><strong>Cedar Park 51, </strong>Foster 15<br><strong>Lone Star 40, </strong>Magnolia 28<br><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Notes <br></strong>- Spring is into the third round for the first time since 2015 and will face DeSoto in the Regional Semifinals next week<br>- Katy after haveing a bye week in the bi-district round looked dominant against Lamar, Seth and Jalen Davis both surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in rushing for the year on Friday night<br>- Defending Class 5A Division I State Champion Shadow Creek looked good for a second-straight week surpassing the 40-point mark. The Sharks now get Katy in the Regional Semifinals next week. <br>- Clear Falls is on a historic run. Prior to last week, the Knights had never won a playoff game. Now, they are moving onto the Regional Semifinals after beating West Brook, which played for a state title just three years ago. <br>- Tomball Memorial is into the Regional Semifinals for the first time in program history. The Wildcats got knocked out by Westfield in the second round a year ago. If Tomball Memorial and Bridgeland win next week, the two undefeated teams would meet in the State Quarterfinals. <br>- Fort Bend Hightower is into the third round for the first time since 2011. That year, the Hurricanes played for a state championship. The Hurricanes will face Manvel in the Regional Semifinals. </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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Katy vs Shadow Creek
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tigers vs Shadow Creek <br>Saturday, 1pm<br>Freedom Field <a href="https://t.co/NRn6rk9v1J">pic.twitter.com/NRn6rk9v1J</a></p>— Katy Football (@Katyfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/Katyfootball/status/1340139893037686784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Tompkins vs North Shore
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RD3 UIL PLAYOFFS:<br><br>North Shore (21-6A) vs Katy Tompkins (19-6A) at Katy ISD’s Legacy Stadium. Thursday December 24th 1:00pm. North Shore will be the visiting team. Ticket information will be available soon. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/eastside?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#eastside</a> <a href="https://t.co/TK7doft7Aj">pic.twitter.com/TK7doft7Aj</a></p>— The Nation of NS (@NSNationFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/NSNationFB/status/1340128848348913665?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Spring vs DeSoto
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lions win! Area Champs! We will take on <a href="https://twitter.com/FootballDesoto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FootballDesoto</a> next Saturday the 26th at McLane Stadium in Waco. 7 PM kickoff!</p>— Lions Football (@SpringFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpringFootball/status/1340158021876527104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Clear Falls vs Katy Taylor
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Clear Falls-Katy Taylor playoff game will be noon Dec. 24 at Challenger Columbia Stadium <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GalvGameTime?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GalvGameTime</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/JamesAtGalvNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JamesAtGalvNews</a></p>— Daily News: GameTime (@GalvGameTime) <a href="https://twitter.com/GalvGameTime/status/1340150110995554305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Bridgeland vs Rockwall-Heath
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Regional Semifinal Playoff Info<br><br>Bridgeland vs. Rockwall-Heath<br>Saturday, Dec 26 | 1:00 PM<br>McLane Stadium<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/txhsfb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#txhsfb</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/dctf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@dctf</a></p>— Varsity Wires (@VarsityWires) <a href="https://twitter.com/VarsityWires/status/1340156651559669762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>Crosby vs Huntsville - TBD
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Round 2 ✅<br><br>Cougars Win! <a href="https://t.co/uYBF7vneBA">pic.twitter.com/uYBF7vneBA</a></p>— Crosby ISD Athletics (@CrosbyHSCougars) <a href="https://twitter.com/CrosbyHSCougars/status/1340146414492512260?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>FB Hightower vs Manvel - TBD
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LET’S GO <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/eat?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#eat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/family?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#family</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/round3?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#round3</a> <a href="https://t.co/CpU9s9SERv">pic.twitter.com/CpU9s9SERv</a></p>— Joseph Sam (@coachjsam) <a href="https://twitter.com/coachjsam/status/1340144459812655104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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