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Masters' Signature Moment Helps Shadow Creek, Alvin ISD Finish On Top
When you're given an opportunity to do something great, you better jump at it. Shadow Creek's Randy Masters definitely answered the call in Friday's 28-22 UIL 5A Division I football state championship win against Denton Ryan at Arlington's AT&T Stadium. The play he'll be remembered for was a 37-yard punt return touchdown at the 5:43 mark of the second quarter that followed Riley Nuzzo's nine-yard illegal punt attempt. Shadow Creek ultimately declined Denton Ryan's penalty in favor of the go-ahead 14-8 score and a lead the rest of the game.
"I [saw] that the momentum went away from the other team once the ball started rolling on the ground," Masters said of the play. "I looked and viewed the whole field, so I went [and] scooped it up. We practice all the time on plays. So, I went and got it, and did what I did."
Highlight by VYPE Media's Joshua Koch:
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Shadow Creek also scored on a pair of Kyron Drones' rushing touchdowns and a Kelvon Brown scoring scamper, but Masters' special teams play and his team's ensuing extra point were the difference in the Sharks' six-point victory.
Seth Henigan's 26-yard touchdown pass to Ja'Tavion Sanders set up that margin with 1:14 left in the game, and his last second prayerful incompletion gave Denton Ryan a chance on the final play of the game.
But, it wasn't enough, as Alvin ISD broke its two-year losing streak in the UIL 5A Division I state title game. The district suffered Manvel's heartbreaking 53-49 loss against Highland Park in 2017 and Shadow Creek's 27-17 loss against Highland Park in 2018.
"I love all my guys," said Masters. "Coaches, players, staff. Whoever helped us get to this point. We worked so hard from the beginning, day one, so I'm just proud. I couldn't be happier."
With the win, Shadow Creek improves to 31-1 in UIL varsity football competition and Alvin ISD earned its first UIL football state championship.
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ATX/SA UIL Football Teams Chase 7 State Title Game Berths
Seven Austin/San Antonio area football teams will play in a UIL 11-Man state semifinal this weekend, so we continue our VYPE Central Texas and VYPE South Texas playoff coverage with a preview of their matchups. Stay tuned for more postseason coverage in the days and weeks to come.
UIL 6A Division I State Semifinal: Lake Travis Cavaliers(13-1) vs. North Shore Mustangs (13-1)
When/Where To Watch: Saturday December 14th at 4pm/Round Rock ISD's Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex
Lake Travis Players to Watch: Hudson Card, Weston Stephens, Kyle Eaves and Mauricio Trevino
Success Against Opponents: Lake Travis has outscored its 2019 opponents 643-241, while North Shore has a 705-234 point differential.
VYPE Prediction: North Shore
UIL 6A Division II State Semifinal: Westlake Chaparrals (13-1) vs. Katy Taylor Mustangs (9-5)
When/Where To Watch: Saturday December 14th at 2:30pm/Waco's McLane Stadium
Westlake Players to Watch: Kirkland Michaux, Ryan Lindley, Leo Lowin and Sage Luther
Katy Taylor Players to Watch: J Jensen, Casey Shorter, Trevor Woods and Martin Nowlin
Success Against Opponents: Westlake has outscored its 2019 opponents 668-141, while Katy Taylor has a 426-408 point differential.
VYPE Prediction: Westlake
UIL 5A Division I State Semifinal: San Antonio Wagner Thunderbirds (13-1) vs. Shadow Creek Sharks(14-0)
When/Where To Watch: Friday December 13th at 7:30pm/San Antonio's Alamo Stadium
San Antonio Wagner Players to Watch: LJ Butler, Isaiah Williams, Daniel Powel and DeMarcus Hendricks
Shadow Creek Players to Watch: Kyron Drones, Kelvon Brown, Warren Shankle and Terrence Cooks
Success Against Opponents: San Antonio Wagner has outscored its 2019 opponents 726-193, while Shadow Creek has a 699-139 point differential.
VYPE Prediction: Shadow Creek
UIL 5A Division II State Semifinal: Boerne Champion Chargers (13-1) vs. Fort Bend Marshall Buffalos (13-1)
When/Where To Watch: Saturday December 14th at 3pm/College Station's Kyle Field
Boerne Champion Players to Watch: Luke Boyers, Tamari Jenkins, Sam Dillard and Bowen Fjord
Fort Bend Marshall Players to Watch: Malik Hornsby, Devon Achane, Kenny Seymour and Quincy Blair
Success Against Opponents: Boerne Champion has outscored its 2019 opponents 612-281, while Fort Bend Marshall has a 670-162 point differential.
VYPE Prediction: Fort Bend Marshall
UIL 4A Division I State Semifinal: Lampasas Badgers (13-1) vs. Carthage Bulldogs (14-0)
When/Where To Watch: Friday December 13th at 7:30pm/New Caney's Randall Reed Stadium
Lampasas Players to Watch: Ace Whitehead, Case Brister and Koby Allen
Carthage Players to Watch: Kai Horton, Mason Courtney and Kelvontay Dixon
Success Against Opponents: Lampasas has outscored its 2019 opponents 735-291, while Carthage has a 561-147 point differential.
VYPE Prediction: Carthage
UIL 4A Division II State Semifinal: Wimberley Texans (11-3) vs. Silsbee Tigers (9-3)
When/Where To Watch: Friday December 13th at 7:30pm/Katy's Legacy Stadium
Wimberley Players to Watch: Cooper McCollum, Moses Wray and Christian Marshall
Success Against Opponents: Wimberley has outscored its 2019 opponents 571-358, while Silsbee has a 422-283 point differential.
VYPE Prediction: Wimberley
UIL 2A Division II State Semifinal: Falls City Beavers (13-1) vs. Mart Panthers (11-3)
When/Where To Watch: Friday December 13th at 7pm/Pflugerville's The Pfield
Falls City Players to Watch: Brady Lyssy, Jaxson Pipes and Kevin Jendrusch
Mart Players to Watch: Roddrell Freeman, Kyler Martin and Tonny Sanchez-Yanez
Success Against Opponents: Falls City has outscored its 2019 opponents 646-149, while Mart has a 694-150 point differential.
VYPE Prediction: Mart
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