Jack Farrell had a 3-game lead heading into the final week of our VYPE Austin PxP Pick ‘em competition. Though he struggled a bit in the final week, so did everyone. As a result, that cushion was more than enough for the Manor ISD Football PxP broadcaster to claim the title with a final record of 85-20.
Kudos to Farrell, but we all went out with a whimper.
After several weeks where nearly all 13 VYPE Austin PxP broadcasters posted gaudy records at one point or another, the Week 11 crop of games caused everyone fits. (Exhibit A: Westwood vs. Vista Ridge). This writer (Vandegrift PxP) and Melvin Jones (Regents) won the week with mediocre 7-3 marks. Essentially, however, we simply swapped wins and losses with Farrel and only picked up a single game overall, to finish in second and third, respectively.
For the first time all season, multiple pickers suffered .500 weeks or worse. We’ll award a special shout-out to Bryan Reed (East View PxP) who good naturedly said, “I’ll pick all the VYPE teams.” Reed promptly went 3-7 and plummeted in the standings. Brutal for him (and our teams!)
Our cumulative record for the 13 of us combined was 968-397 for a winning percentage of .709. Not bad for a bunch of amateurs.
Overall, everyone stayed the course and picked the entire season; even those who had no chance of catching up and despite the fact that the winner earned absolutely nothing for his achievement. So thanks to Jack Farrell (Manor ISD PxP); Melvin Jones (Regents); Matt Lorenz (Liberty Hill); David Roy (Austin High(; Josh Willard (Cedar Park); Tyler Ulses (Crocket/Westwood); Josh Blanch (Misc.); Cecil Coconougher (Cedar Park producer); Michael Rose (Hutto); Bryan Reed (East View); Adam Neuberger (Anderson); and Jeff Goen (Hyde Park) who all joined me in this endeavor, and you folks playing along at home.
Now that the regular season is done, so are we. On to the playoffs!
Final StandingsJack Farrell (6-4 85-20)
Merle Bertrand (7-3, 83-22)
Melvin Jones (7-3, 82-23)
Matt Lorenz (5-5, 76-29)
David Roy (6-4, 74-31)
Josh Willard (6-4, 73-22)
Tyler Ulses (5-5, 72-33)
Josh Blanch (6-4, 71-34)
Cecil Coconougher (5-5, 71-34)
Michael Rose (4-6, 71-34)
Bryan Reed (3-7, 71-34)
Adam Neuberger (6-4, 70-35)Jeff Goen (4-6, 69-36)
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VYPE/ESPN Austin Central Texas Game of the Week Preview: Liberty Hill vs. SA Sam Houston
13 Nov, 2024
Liberty Hill has already rushed for a touchdown.
Not really, but it can sure feel like the Panthers and their vaunted Slot-T offense are logging rushing touchdowns even before they get off the bus. Liberty Hill will bring their track meet offense (52.5 PPG) into Friday night’s 5A D2 Bi-district matchup with San Antonio Sam Houston in the VYPE Central Texas High School Football Game of the Week, simulcast on 102.7 FM ESPN Austin radio.
The numbers are insane. Senior running back Kyle May (146-1,226, 8.4 YPC, 21 TDs) and junior Bryce Muchaw (106-1068, 10.1, 12 TDs) pace a Panthers rushing attack that averages 467.1 YPG. (The national average, according to MaxPrep: 154.6).
Of course, the flipside is they rarely pass, averaging just north of 30 YPG through the air. But when they throw it, the element of surprise pays off. With three quarterbacks platooning due to injuries, Liberty Hill (8-2, 6-1 in 11-5A-2) as a team has thrown the ball just 21 times all season. Yet, four of their 11 completions have gone for touchdowns.
The offense often scores so fast, the defense has to spend a lot of time on the field and has, as a result, given up 30.5 points per game. (Liberty Hill scores often look like 6-man games – or even basketball.) But it’s been enough to get the job done.
If the Hurricanes of Sam Houston (5-5, 4-2 in 12-5A-2) are going to be anything more than a first-round appetizer, their defense will need to find some answers fast. Sophomore quarterback Mivieon Franklin-Ross (104-195, 1,460 Yds., 13 TD, 8 INT) has found some success through the air. He also averages 5.7 yards per carry with 5 rushing touchdowns.
Coach Kent Walker’s Liberty Hill squads reached the State semifinals in each of the past two seasons and fell in the 2021 state championship game to South Oak Cliff. The Panthers also won back-to-back state titles in 2006 and 2007 under legendary Head Coach Jerry Vance, all while running a feared Slot-T offense apparently installed at birth.
They hope to begin another “run” to State in Friday night’s playoff opener.
When: 7:15 Pregame, 7:30 Kickoff
Where: Panther Stadium, Liberty Hill HS
Who: Adam Mueller, Henry Hipschman
Watch: https://www.vype.com/nfhs-5a-ii-football-bi-dist-liberty-hill-vs-sa-sam-houston
Listen: 102.7 FM ESPN Austin, https://www.1027espn.com/
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