Ezequiel Hernandez, Aldine
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Join our talented VYPE Live crews for these Texas High School Sports match-ups on Thursday, October 22:
One of the most important games of the 2020 Texas high school season so far was a Thursday October 22nd matchup of undefeated teams at Northside ISD's Dub Farris Athletic Complex. VYPE Player of the Game Benjamin McCreary's touchdowns ultimately led San Antonio Johnson (4-0, 3-0) to a huge 19-7 upset win against the San Antonio area's top ranked team, San Antonio Brandeis (3-1, 2-1), in UIL 28-6A district play.
"That defense really stepped up," said McCreary. "And the offense, we just tried to do our best."
VYPE Player of the Game Benjamin McCreary had 2 rushing TDs in San Antonio Johnson’s 19-7 upset win against San Ant… https://t.co/X4R9Rf2eYq— VYPE San Antonio (@VYPE San Antonio)1603422027.0
You've heard from the VYPE Player of the Game. Now, check out VYPE's takeaways!
(1) Run Game Was On Point Early And Often
The game between San Antonio Johnson and San Antonio Brandeis was expected to be a competitive one. The contest definitely started like that because the Jaguars and Broncos drove down the field and scored a rushing touchdown on the first two offensive drives. First, it was San Antonio Johnson's Benjamin McCreary, who scored from three yards out at the 6:35 mark of the first quarter. Moments later, Nico Garcia found a hole for San Antonio Brandeis and scored from eight yards out at the 3:48 mark of the period.
Nearly two quarters later at the 4:14 point of the third, Ty Reasoner ran for 54 yards and the go-ahead score to continue the trend and put the Jaguars up 13-7. Later, McCreary's second score of the game allowed them to extend their lead to 19-7 with only 76 seconds before the fourth.
(2) Defense Came To Play
After the offensive-led opening frame, most fans at Dub Farris Athletic Complex expected more scoring from that side of the ball in the second. Instead, both teams leaned on an important defensive stop to produce a shutout in the period before halftime. The first one was an interception by San Antonio Johnson's Sam Hall at the 2:12 mark and San Antonio Brandeis' unit stopped San Antonio Johnson on the Broncos' side of the field with 19 ticks left in the half.
The dominant defensive presence continued with three straight scoreless drives to open the second half. San Antonio Johnson added a fumble recovery with 3:04 left in the frame, a Reid Watt interception on a San Antonio Brandeis fourth and 18 pass at the 11:38 point in the fourth quarter, two more fourth down stops at the 8:06 and 4:46 marks of the period and a forced punt with 1:27 left in the game to wrap up the victory.
(3) Brandeis Shined On Special Teams
San Antonio Brandeis may not have won the game, but it found more special teams success than San Antonio Johnson did. The Broncos were perfect on their only extra point kick, while the San Antonio Johnson Jaguars missed one of their two launch attempts and had an incomplete pass on a two-point conversion. San Antonio Brandeis also got a boost from Aiden Inesta-Rodriguez, who returned a kickoff to the San Antonio Johnson 25-yard line with 1:05 left in the third quarter.
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Bridgeland defense flexing muscles
Cypress Ranch was once the big boy on the block in the Cy-Fair ISD, but the Bridgeland Bears are the new kids with a fancy new car.
The Bears beat Cy Ranch 29-17 on Thursday night at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium to take the pole position for District 16-6A as we go week-to-week with COVID-19. It was 24-0 at the half as the Bears cruised late.
Hear are the Big 5 Takeways from Thursday night's game.
1. Bridgeland QB Weigman is the Truth
Conner Weigman accounted for 297 yards of offense with his arm and feet. He is football IQ is off the charts. He did take off too early to run on a few plays tonight.
VYPE Postgame: Caught up with winning QB @ConnerWeigman who finished passing for 207 yards and a score and rushed for 90 more and a score in the Bears win. #txhsfb @CyFairISD @ray_zepeda1 @Perroni247 @hunter15wallis @GoffneyDylan @BridgelandCFISD @VarsityWires pic.twitter.com/G8QRy6Q2IQ
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) October 23, 2020
2. Bear Defense has Some Teeth
Daniel Grigsbee, Bryce McMorris, Gavan Kaspar and Oghenemine Imarah get after it on defense. Imarah leads the charge up front with an extremely high motor. The LB and DBs are really good as well.
TURNOVER ALERT 🚨: The first turnover of the game comes at the perfect time for @BridgelandFB as @DanielGrisbee nails Cy Ranch QB DJ Ciers as he goes to throw and @CMOTS_1202 is right there for the pick!! Momentum back to the Bears!! #txhsfb @ConnerWeigman @hunter15wallis pic.twitter.com/Nfji6ekbfJ
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) October 23, 2020
3. Too Little Too Late
Cypress Ranch couldn't get the offense going AT ALL in the first half. No protection, no running game and QB DJ Ciers was 2 for 4 for 14 yards and had 0 yards rushing on 10 attempts in the first half. The WRs couldn't get much separation either. The second half got better outscoring Bridgeland 17-5 after halftime. Ciers finished 8 of 14 for 151 yards and a score and rushed for 77 yards and a score.
TOUCHDOWN MUSTANGS: Watch out here comes @cyranchfootball as QB @djciers runs this one in from six yards. Cuts the Bears lead down to 12. #txhsfb
4th - 6:50@BridgelandFB - 29@CyRanchHS - 17 pic.twitter.com/caudNusmit
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) October 23, 2020
4. Does Bridgeland have Staying Power in the Postseason?
Doing a little prognostication, with the Bears winning district and being the No. 1 DII team, they would possibly face Klein Collins then Westfield in Round 2. Pretty tough route.
5. Romario Noel Looks the Part
Cypress Ranch DB Noel is huge and the Bears didn't challenge them much on his side of the field. The Baylor-commit was also pretty good on supporting the run.
VYPE 🏈 Game Report @BridgelandFB holds on for a 29-17 victory to move to 5-0 in 2020. VYPE's @jokoch09 with the report. #txhsfb
(@CoachRaffield @BridgelandCFISD @KPRC2RandyMc @ConnerWeigman @AtrevionH @DanielGrisbee @djciers @VarsityWires @CyFairISD @ray_zepeda1 @CMOTS_1202) pic.twitter.com/2FB6s8DrRQ
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) October 23, 2020
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