If Texas/OU have the “Red River Rivalry,” East View vs. Georgetown should be called the San Gabriel River Slugfest.”
Whatever you want to call it, this year’s East View/Georgetown showdown will be dripping with playoff implications when they clash at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown in the VYPE Central Texas High School Football Game of the Week this Friday night (10/18). Due to the Major League Baseball playoffs, our VYPE broadcast will not be simulcast live, but will be replayed at 6:00 Saturday on 102.7 FM ESPN Austin radio.
Perennial playoff power Georgetown has historically had the edge. Coach Chuck Griffin’s Eagles (2-1 in 8-5A-1, 5-1 overall) have so far allowed just 15 points-per-game. That, combined with the accurate arm of sophomore quarterback Kaden Mcdougle (69-111, 1,052 yards, 17 TD, 1 INT) and the aptly named junior workhorse back Jett Walker (92-1028, 11.2 YPC) have led them to the cusp of a playoff berth. The Eagles enter the showdown with their crosstown rival tied with Lake Belton for third, a game behind both Cedar Park and Leander, the latter of which sent Georgetown to their only defeat of the year.
Lurking just off the pace is East View. Coach Michael Wall’s resurgent Patriots (1-2, 3-3) sit tied with Rouse one game back of Georgetown and Lake Belton – but could very easily be 5-1 or even 6-0 on the season, having lost their three games by a total of just 11 points. The Patriots will need another solid game by senior dual threat quarterback Ty Blair (129-201, 1626 yards, 17 TD, 4 INT passing; 66-442, 6.7 YPC rushing) to propel them past the Eagles and scramble the 8-5A-1 playoff race.
Half of Georgetown, TX supports Eagles blue; the other half bleeds Patriots red. It’s time to kick off the San Gabriel River Slugfest!
What: East View vs. GeorgetownWhen: 6:45 Pregame, 7:00 Kickoff
Where: Birkelbach Field – GISD Athletic Complex
Who: Bryan Reed, Rob Jaskula
Watch: https://www.vype.com/7pm-football-east-view-vs-georgetown
Listen (Delayed, 6:00 Saturday): 102.7 FM ESPN Austin, https://www.1027espn.com/
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Among the numerous programs currently thriving within Class 5A, few have been quite as proficient as Pieper.
Under the direction of head coach Nick Rogers, the Warriors have cruised to a pristine 6-0 start -- most recently toppling Seguin in an offensive shootout that ultimately resulted in a 56-37 victory last Saturday.
Despite only entering their third year as a varsity program, this group has become of the most dynamic forces in the city, which Rogers attributes to the "family values and relationships" established, in addition to the "non-negotiable things: discipline and hard work" he and his staff stresses.
It also can't hurt to have the talent necessary to bring that culture to fruition, either.
Senior wideout Isaiah Champagne is in the midst of a monster campaign, having racked up over 500 receiving yards (85.5 ypg) with 7 scores. He's on track to surpass the 1,000-yard mark which should certainly garner him first-team, all-district honors once again.
When it comes to Pieper's attack, their gunslinger, Cayden Keeth (Sr. QB), is as dependable as it gets, as he's tallied 1,710 yards (285.5 ypg) through the air (17 TDs), while also contributing 205 (4 TDs) more on the ground.
He's not alone behind that stout offensive line, anchored by first-teamer Braylon Saekoaleo.
The one-two punch of senior John Hamilton (462 all-purpose yards, 9 TDs) and junior Brady Hopper (442 all-purpose yards, 7 TDs) at the RB-position make it increasingly difficult for defenses to counter.
Speaking of defense, the Warriors are loaded in that department as well, with Laiton Springer (So. LB), Thor Myklebust (Jr. DL), Raja Lopez (Jr. DB), Bennett King (Jr. DB), and Jackson Hopper (Sr. DB) putting up some all-district level performances.
Other names to remember include Andrew Grinestaff (Jr. WR), Evan Drake (Sr. TE), Chris Vivians (Sr. DB), Cash Lancaster (Jr. WR), and Kylor Scheppler (Sr. LB).
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While Pieper may currently hold the No. 3 spot in our weekly SATX rankings, New Braunfels is right there at No. 8.
Since moving down from District 27-6A over this past year's UIL realignment, coach Brad Molder and company have enjoyed their fair share of success thus far.
The Unicorns (5-1) are coming off a pivotal district win against Boerne-Champion, in which they outpaced the Chargers by the score of 49-34.
Naturally, they're about to face some tougher competition in Pieper, followed by 2023 State Finalist Smithson Valley next week. But, the numbers they've been producing should leave fans feeling optimistic.
Clayton Namken (Sr. QB) has been efficient as the team's signal-caller, having thrown for 1,222 yards (12 TDs) entering Week 8, which also includes eight more scores using his legs.
Junior ATH Cayden Mills (33 receptions, 689 yards, 10 TDs) has served as a dynamic weapon on both sides of the ball, alongside Lane Duke (Sr. WR -- 418 yards, 2 TDs) and Cameron Pitts (Jr. WR -- 210 yards, 1 TD).
In terms of New Braunfels' ground game, sophomore Brock Stewart (522 yards, 3 TDs) has been an exciting addition to an offense that previously relied on the since-graduated Offensive MVP Tyree Johnson to move the chains.
Defensively, the Unicorns have been solid.
They've allowed just under 18 points per game which is a recipe for success, considering the offense is averaging an even 39.
First-team selections Mikah Gonzales (Sr. LB) and Cole Redding (Sr. DB) headline the group, with Patrick Freberg (Sr. DB), Omar Garza (Sr. LB), Catcher Kyle (Sr. LB), and Zeke Martinez having critical roles.
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Could a new rivalry be born when these two formidable programs clash?
Head over to the Warrior Coliseum this Friday (7:00 pm) to find out.
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