Hutto and Converse Judson traded body blows all night long, but a game-winning field goal in the waning controversial seconds eventually lifted the Rockets to a 31-29 win over the Rockets at San Antonio’s Rutledge Stadium.
After the Rockets scored twice in the opening four minutes, Hutto junior quarterback Kaden Stefek (17-27, 271 yds., 3 TD) tossed the first of his three touchdown passes to put the Hippos on the board. Stefek struck again following a Hutto interception to tie the game at 14-14 before a late touchdown sent Judson into the locker room leading 21-14.
Stefak capped off a roughly five-minute drive to start the second half with a 1-yard plunge to tie the game again at 21-all. The Rockets reclaimed the lead early in the fourth quarter, embarking on a long drive after recovering a Hippo fumble on the Judson 11-yard line.
Stefak completed the hat trick with his third scoring strike but the Hippos missed the extra point to trail 28-27. That’s when the Hutto defense notched a Safety to lead for the first time of the night, 29-28.
The Hippos burned four minutes off the clock after receiving the free kick but unfortunately turned the ball over to Judson on downs at the Rocket 45-yard line with under a minute left. The Rockets advanced just enough – aided by some arguable clock management -- to kick the game winning field goal and swipe the win.
Sophomore Jaiden Fields nabbed two touchdown receptions and Braeton Anderson added a third while junior running back Keilan Chavies carried 26 times for 128 yards for the Hippos.
Hutto (1-1) and new to District 25-6A, hosts Cedar Ridge in Friday night’s VYPE/ESPN Austin radio Central Texas Game of the Week on 102.7 FM.
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With the tournament portion of the Fall season having come and gone, the Texas high school volleyball landscape now has a more vivid picture of who the heavy-hitters are.
But, as anyone with knowledge of the sport can recognize, district contention is a entirely different beast.
Regarding the San Antonio-area, Class 6A has been dominated by the likes of O'Connor and Harlan up to this point, with Brennan, Reagan, and Madison each enjoying impressive starts as well.
District 26-5A is likely going to be a photo finish, as Pieper, Boerne-Champion, and New Braunfels are equally talented and well coached, which should be intriguing for audiences to witness.
Additionally, Davenport and Floresville are noteworthy candidates within Class 4A.
Given that information, here is our list of exemplary San Antonio volleyball programs who are looking to carry their momentum over to the imminent postseason in the coming weeks.
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VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Volleyball Rankings
1. O'Connor Panthers (6A) -- 23-6 // 3-0 in District 29-6A
2. SA Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 22-5 // 1-1 in District 29-6A
3. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 22-6 // 3-0 in District 26-5A
4. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 23-6 // 1-1 in District 29-6A
5.SA Reagan Rattlers (6A) -- 14-11 // 0-0 in District 28-6A
6. Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A) -- 23-4 // 2-0 in District 26-5A
7. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 22-10 // 1-1 in District 26-5A
8. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 23-6 // 0-0 in District 27-4A
9. Madison Mavericks (6A) -- 19-10 // 0-0 in District 28-6A
10. Canyon Cougars (6A) -- 20-10 // 0-0 in District 29-6A
11.Clark Cougars (6A) -- 15-13 // 0-0 in District 28-6A
12. Tivy Antlers (5A) -- 18-8 // 2-1 in District 26-5A
13. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 14-13 // 0-0 in District 28-6A
14. Floresville Tigers (4A) -- 18-6 // 0-0 in District 27-4A
15. Sotomayor Wildcats (6A) -- 16-10 // 1-2 in District 28-6A
16. Stevens Falcons (6A) -- 15-13 // 1-1 in District 29-6A
17. Burbank Bulldogs (5A) -- 22-5 // 2-0 in District 27-5A
18. Northside Jay Mustangs (5A) -- 18-6 // 1-0 in District 28-5A
19. Clemens Buffaloes (6A) -- 15-14 // 0-0 in District 29-6A
20. San Marcos Rattlers (6A) -- 11-10 // 0-0 in District 29-6A
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