GAMES
RANKINGS
Reese Alston has made Second Baptist School a legit contender
Legacy Prep girls, SBS and SFE boys are favorites to win TAPPS State hoops
The girls’ big school brackets have some heavy favorites. In 6A, Concordia Lutheran has an uphill battle agianst the State’ No. 1 team - Antonian College Prep. Argyle Liberty Christian faces Prestonwood Christian in the other semifinal.
In Class 5A, a pair of Houston teams do battle - Legacy Prep vs Bay Area Christian for the right to go to the Finals.
Lubbock Christian faces Geneva School of Boerne in the Finals tomorrow morning.
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The boys’ brackets have some high drama as well.
Parish Episcopal will face Prestonwood Christian in one Class 6A semifinals while St. Michael’s Catholic of Austin faces Antonian in the other. Parish Episcopal and St. Michael’s will likely be the matchup in the Finals.
All four No. 1 seeds advanced in the Class 5A bracket. Second Baptist School will play St. Anthony San Antonio, while Grace Prep will face Brentwood Christian tomorrow. The SBS Eagles look to be the favorite in this bracket.
Can St. Francis Episcopal win another State Title? The Wolves are loaded again under the direction of coach Harold Baber. Up first is the Geneva School of Boerne, while McKinney Christian and Lubbock Christian battle for a spot in the Finals.
Stay tuned for the results coming fast and furious.
Concordia Lutheran Sr. QB Tanner Huckfelt signs with Butler University on February 5th
THE BUTLER WAY: Concordia Lutheran’s Huckfelt signs with Butler ahead of graduation
Though a coaching change was made in December with the hiring of Kevin Lynch, the former offensive coordinator at Ball State and son of Butler alumnus and former head coach Bill Lynch (1985-1989), Huckfelt’s most recent official visit to Indianapolis sealed the deal.
“Whenever I got up there to meet him (Lynch) and see what he’s about, and everything he’s bringing to Butler, that really sparked my interest more than it initially was,” Huckfelt said. “Plus, whenever I went there before, there weren’t any students on campus, so I didn’t get the full experience until this last visit. That kind of did it for me—seeing all the activity and understanding where I would be.
“I also got to sit in a meeting with their quarterbacks coach, Eddie Schott, who originally recruited me. We went over some of their plays, and he explained how things would work for me as the QB and how I’d fit in. I just loved everything about it. Both Lynch’s and Schott’s philosophies really spoke to me.”
Huckfelt made his decision just in time for National Signing Day (February 5th), and this will mark the third Huckfelt child to become a next-level athlete, following his older brothers, Carson (Southwestern football) and Brady (St. Edward’s baseball).
While home and family are important to the soon-to-be Bulldog, the prospect of a new environment has him eager for June to arrive.
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“I’m excited to be on my own, in a way, and embrace that independence when it comes to school, football, and life in general,” Huckfelt said. “Of course, I’m still going to talk to them (his family) about everything that happens at practice, the game plan, and watch film with my dad, just like we always do before games. But they’ve prepared me well, and I think I’m ready to go.”
When asked what he thinks he’s most improved on since joining the Crusaders as a sophomore, Huckfelt was quick to respond.
“Leadership,” he said. “Coach (Willie) Amendola taught me so much—not only about football but also about what it means to be a leader in general. I think the practices will stick with me the most once I graduate because taking it all in has had such a profound impact on me. At this point in my life, I know I made the right decision when I transferred to Concordia.”
Huckfelt is now in the closing stages of his high school career, currently competing on the track team. But soon, he’ll realize his dream of playing college ball, while also pursuing a degree in Sports Media.
For now, he can relish in the moment when he finally puts pen to paper.