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Video Highlights Top 2018-2019 VYPE Austin/SA-Attended Games
The 2018-2019 athletic calendar has concluded, so VYPE Austin and VYPE San Antonio have had series dedicated to notable performers and moments over the past year. Check out the top 10 area UIL games that editor Thomas Bingham covered during the school year, as well as a notable TAPPS/SPC battle. All were entertaining, and we're looking forward to covering more sports action in 2019-2020.
UIL
No. 1: Late surge ends Cuero football's state title drought (December 21, 2018)
The Gobblers trailed 21-20 after three quarters of the UIL 4A Division II state title game, but leaned on Texas signee Jordan Whittington's record-breaking performance (377 yards and six touchdowns) and a 20-7 fourth quarter surge in a 40-28 win against Texarkana Pleasant Grove to claim their first state title in 31 years.
VYPE Player of the Game&Texas signee Jordan Whittington had 6 touchdowns in Cuero’s 40-28 win against Texarkana Ple… https://t.co/tfzmNU63Wk— VYPE San Antonio (@VYPE San Antonio) 1545424804.0
No. 2: Liberty Hill football ends Carthage's 40-game win streak (December 14, 2018)
Tarleton State signee Kyle Harrison's two touchdowns helped the Panthers upset the two-time defending UIL 4A Division I state champ with a 44-41 win at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium.
VYPE Player of the Game Kyle Harrison’s 2 touchdowns led Liberty Hill to the 44-41 upset of two-time defending stat… https://t.co/5D9H5JZBRY— VYPE Austin (@VYPE Austin) 1544850792.0
No. 3: Thorndale softball records extra inning title game finish (May 30, 2019)
The Bulldogs' best season in history ended with a heartbreaking 8-7 extra inning UIL 2A state title game loss against fellow Central Texas team Crawford.
VYPE Player of the Game Makey Dunbar’s game-winning RBI and 4 strikeouts in relief pitching action helped Crawford… https://t.co/oRGRZLo7vk— VYPECentralTX (@VYPECentralTX) 1559257782.0
No. 4: San Antonio LEE boys soccer nearly wins first state title. (April 20, 2019)
The Volunteers battled with Flower Mound for 100 minutes of the UIL 6A final, but lost the match 1-0 after a 4-1 defeat in penalty kicks.
Flower Mound beats San Antonio LEE in the UIL 6A boys soccer state championship game. Relive the match-deciding pen… https://t.co/e5MZmibX8G— VYPE DFW (@VYPE DFW) 1555814192.0
No. 5: Converse Judson girls basketball wins first state championship (March 2, 2019)
The Lady Rockets extended their UIL state final four streak to three seasons in 2018-2019, and a late half-court pass sealed a 49-46 win against DeSoto in the UIL 6A final.
Converse Judson 49, DeSoto 46. THE ROCKETS ARE #UILSTATE CHAMPS! #TXHSBASKETBALL #TXHSHOOPS #VYPESATX https://t.co/eezoRFIS84— VYPE San Antonio (@VYPE San Antonio) 1551588468.0
No. 6: Buzzer beater sends Liberty Hill boys basketball to state final (March 8, 2019)
The Panthers trailed by as much as 16 points in the UIL 4A state semifinal, but a remarkable comeback and Parker McCurdy's last-second three-pointer advanced them to the following day's title game.
VYPE Player of the Game Parker McCurdy’s game-winning shot helped Liberty Hill erase a 16 point deficit against Dec… https://t.co/QLOTmn6Ofl— VYPE Austin (@VYPE Austin) 1552082193.0
No. 7: Converse Judson girls basketball uses late magic against Westlake (February 19, 2019)
UTSA signee Elena Blanding's last-second shot at San Marcos High School's Snake Pit lifted the Lady Rockets to a 43-41 UIL 6A Region IV quarterfinal victory against a Westlake squad that featured future Texas and Texas State hoopers.
Check out interview with VYPE Player of the Game Elena Blanding, as well as her game-winning highlight. Converse Ju… https://t.co/UgGaYRHmPr— VYPE San Antonio (@VYPE San Antonio) 1550627386.0
No. 8: Austin Vandegrift football wins wild area round playoff game against Klein Collins (November 23, 2018)
The Vipers scored first in double overtime and added a game-sealing deflection in Black Friday's 28-21 UIL 6A Division II Region II area round playoff win at Waller ISD Stadium.
Austin Vandegrift 28, Klein Collins 21. 2OT. Tigers’ ball next. #txhsfbplayoffs #txhsfb #centexpreps #VYPEATX https://t.co/vRVX74wM83— VYPE Austin (@VYPE Austin) 1543009507.0
No. 9: Hutto football wins shootout against Liberty Hill (September 7, 2018)
Many college-bound players met at Hutto Memorial Stadium for a highly-anticipated early season contest, which the home Hippos won 52-51 in overtime.
Liberty Hill missed this 2-point conversion attempt in overtime, so it fell 52-51 to Hutto. VYPE Player of the Game… https://t.co/Npw1Fy6fgb— VYPE Austin (@VYPE Austin) 1536378657.0
No. 10: Westlake boys basketball ends Lake Travis' perfect season (December 11, 2018)
The Chaparrals overcame a 14-point second half deficit and an overcapacity Cavaliers' gym in a 57-54 road win, which dropped their rival's season record to 16-1. (Note: VYPE's Thomas Bingham was also in attendance when the Chaps completed the season sweep of the Cavs with a come-from-behind 54-51 home win on January 22nd.)
VYPE Player of the Game Darius McBride scored 6 of his 14 points late to help Westlake erase 14 point 2nd half defi… https://t.co/9DuyE1CYqf— VYPE Austin (@VYPE Austin) 1544584811.0
TAPPS/SPC
Top Private School Action: Regents School of Austin girls basketball beats Austin St. Andrew's Episcopal School on "Silent Night" (December 18, 2018)
The Lady Knights leaned on Susie McCormick's game-high 16 points in a 47-43 road win, but had to overcome a crowd-controlled silent gym until the Highlanders' 10th point and the home court advantage that followed.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal School’s “Silent Night” girls basketball game against the Regents School of Austin. Highland… https://t.co/UloN2dRrr0— VYPE Austin (@VYPE Austin) 1545185464.0
For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen) and VYPE (@VYPEATX/@VYPESATX) on Twitter.
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Year In Review: VYPE Austin's Top 10 2018-2019 UIL Boys Athletes
The 2018-2019 athletic calendar has concluded, so VYPE Austin will have a series dedicated to notable performers and moments over the past year. Check out the area's top 10 UIL boys athletes.
Chase Griffin, Hutto FootballTexas Monthly
No. 1: Chase Griffin
The first-team all-state Hutto senior quarterback and UCLA signee recorded 4,466 yards and 59 touchdowns during 12 football games in 2018. He was later named the Gatorade Texas High School Football Player of the Year.No. 2: Greyson Alarcon
Greyson Alarcon, Georgetown SwimmerCollege Swimming
No. 2: Greyson Alarcon
The Georgetown senior and future Louisville swimmer earned state gold medals in the 100 yard butterfly, 100 yard backstroke, 200 yard freestyle relay and 400 yard freestyle relay to lead his swim team to a UIL 5A state championship.
Brett Baty, Lake Travis BaseballVarsity News
No. 3: Brett Baty
The versatile Lake Travis senior and Texas commit recorded a .602 batting average, 59 hits, 50 RBIs, 19 home runs, a 6-1 pitching record and a 0.92 ERA in his baseball team's run to the 2019 UIL 6A state semifinal. He ended up going 12th in this month's Major League Baseball Draft and signing with the New York Mets.
Hudson Card, Lake Travis FootballVYPE Media
No. 4: Hudson Card
The Lake Travis junior quarterback and 2020 Texas commit used his dual-threat abilities to finish the 2018 high school football season with 4,162 yards and 59 touchdowns and lead his team to the UIL 6A Division I state semifinal.
Kyle Harrison, Liberty Hill FootballDave Campbell's Texas Football
No. 5: Kyle Harrison
The first-team all-state Liberty Hill senior offensive weapon and Tarleton State signee used his rushing, receiving and special team skills to record 3,576 yards and 45 touchdowns and drive his football team to the 2018 UIL 4A Division I state title game.
Jimmy Lewis, Lake Travis BaseballAustin American-Statesman
No. 6: Jimmy LewisThe first-team all-state Lake Travis dual-threat was injured for part of his senior season in 2019, but made the most of his time on the baseball field. The Los Angeles Dodgers' draft pick and LSU commit recorded a 9-0 pitching record, a 0.52 ERA and an April 23rd no-hitter against Hays, plus used his bat to record 42 hits and 42 RBIs.
Ryan O'Keefe, Round Rock Football/Track and FieldHill Country News
No. 7: Ryan O'KeefeThe versatile first-team all-state Round Rock senior and UCF signee used his passing, rushing, receiving and special teams abilities to record 3,291 yards and 39 touchdowns in 12 football games in 2018.
Will Baker, Westlake BasketballHookem.com
No. 8: Will Baker
The first-team all-state Westlake center and Texas signee nearly averaged 25 points and 13 rebounds in his basketball team's run to the UIL 6A regional quarterfinal.
Greg Brown III, Austin Vandegrift BasketballVYPE Media
No. 9: Greg Brown III
The first-team all-state Austin Vandegrift forward and 2020 basketball recruit averaged 30.1 points and 13.5 rebounds in his team's run to a UIL 6A playoff appearance.
Thomas Bockholt, Westlake GolfAustin American-Statesman
No. 10: Thomas Bockholt
The Westlake senior golfer and Rice signee won a playoff against Trophy Club Byron Nelson's David Harrison to earn the UIL 6A golf individual state championship and lead his program to its third straight state title.
For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen) and VYPE (@VYPEATX) on Twitter.
Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.