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Round Rock at Bowie
Georgetown at Westlake
Westwood at Copperas Cove
Austin High at McNeil
Crockett at Lanier
Pflugerville at A&M Consolidated
Waco at Bryan
Temple at Central
Cooper at Killeen
Holland at Cedar Park
Leander at Lampasas
Ellison at Eisenhower
ROUND ROCK DRAGONS at BOWIE BULLDOGS
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at Burger Center
Records: Dragons were 4-6, Bulldogs 3-8
Series: Dragons led series 6-1
Against Common Opponents: RR lost to Westwood 34-29, Bowie lost to Westwood 33-23, RR lost to Bryan 12-9, Bowie lost to Bryan 6-0, RR beat Pflugerville 17-14, Bowie lost to Pflugerville 30-7,
Preview: For the fourth year in a row Round Rock and Bowie open the season up. Last season the Round Rock Dragons won 23-6 at Dragon Stadium. Bowie hasn't beaten Round Rock since Victor Ike’s junior year in 1996. The Bulldogs offensively will once again hope RB Alexis Cooper can repeat last season’s performance of (1,270 yards). The OL is now led by C Sergio Sanchez, who played miserably at DE last season. Cooper’s lead man is once again weak Chad Wiley. Bowie brings back a lot of members on defense including team tackles leader, DB Adam Roche. Hoping to actually put pressure on Dragons QB Cris Love will be DLs Brian Diedrich and Justin Reed . The Dragons will be relying on RB Walter “Buzzy” Earl, a third year letterman who has never lived up to expectations. DB Greg Buhl, a slow cornerback, is the only returning starter on defense for Round Rock. Last year, he got away with an obvious pass interference call that changed the momentum of the game. This year, the game is at Burger.
GEORGETOWN EAGLES at WESTLAKE CHAPARRALS
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at Chaparral Stadium
Records: Eagles were 8-5 last season, Chaps are 1-0 this season
Against Common opponents: Georgetown def. New Braunfels 36-15, Westlake def. New Braunfels 38-31 (OT), Georgetown def. Westwood 33-29,Westlake def. Westwood 65-7.
Preview: This will marks opening day for Georgetown, as Westlake proved itself strong in last week’s 42-20 thrashing of Humble in the Texas Kickoff Classic in San Antonio. Georgetown returns 7 starters, four on offense and three on defense, but if Georgetown if to win this game, they must replace all-district RB/DB Jomo Rose (Baylor). Rose gained over 2,000 yards last season in his final season. Brandon Williams (6’1” 210) will get first crack at the starting tailback job. Blake Moorman will start full time at quarterback. Last year’s game in Georgetown was a close one, with the Chaps escaping to a 21-20 victory. This year the Chaps only have 1 offensive returning starter. QB Alvin Cowan (6’2” 195) has betting getting high praise in comparison to former Westlake stars Jay Rodgers, Dree Brees, and last year’s star Adam Hall. Brett Robin has left the running game to Scott Ballew after three seasons at tailback. Taylor Jobe and Clifton Collier have left and now expect Cowan to throw to Earl Campbell’s son, Christian, and Drew Brees’ younger brother, Ried Brees. Last week against Humble, the Chaps offense racked up 359 yards and the defense held them to 278. Cowan was 18/24 for 312, including three touchdown passes, two of them to Brees.
WESTWOOD WARRIORS at COPPERAS COVE BULLDOGS
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at Bulldog Stadium
Records: Warriors 7-7, Bulldogs 10-3
Against Common opponents: Westwood defeated Killeen 28-14, Cove defeated Killeen 58-0, Westwoo defeated Austin High 54-0, Cove defeated Austin High 45-0.
Preview: This is an easy one. It’s all Bulldogs here. New coach for the Warriors in a new offense. The Wing T and 4-4 on defense is what he brings to the table. RB Vontez Duff of Copperas Cove will tear up this defense up and will gain over 200 yards. Last season, Duff gained over 2,000 yards, scored 26 TDs, threw for 3, including the first play from scrimmage last season against Westwood. The Dawgs are serious contenders for the state title,as the bring more depth, size, and speed. The only question is can QBs B.J. Cox or Nathaniel Foreman get the ball to his speedy recievers, so it can they can rest Duff. Westwood, meanwhile, fell apart last season. They were nothing without O.J. McClintock and now they’re still nothing. QB Evan Wiatrek is expected to be a surprise in Westwood’s offense. RBs Will Matthews and Ryan Long will try and run the ball to what O.J. did last season. Last season the Bulldogs won in Round Rock, 28-7.
AUSTIN MAROONS at McNEIL MAVERICKS
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at Dragon Stadium
Records: Maroons were 1-9, Mavericks were 4-6.
Against Common opponents: Austin lost to Crockett 25-0, McNeil beat Crockett 14-7, Austin lost to Westwood 54-0, McNeil lost to Westwood 21-11.
Preview: Ever since McNeil began playing high school football, they opened up every season against Austin High. Now this year, they do what no other Maverick team has ever done. Make the playoffs. It all starts with game one. The Mavs will rely on QBs Matt Sternad and Jimmy Eiderman to replace Jay Sevier at quarterback. McNeil has defeated Austin High two years in a row. Last season the Mavs went 3-1 before stumbling. WR Brian Bulte will be the key since, RB is up for grabs. Austin High as usual went 1-9 and this year bring back 3 year player QB Zach Meyer. FB Jordan Stone will be the Maroons running threat along with Meyer. Last year’s game had McNeil escaped a thriller 35-21.
CROCKETT COUGARS at LANIER VIKINGS
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at Nelson Field
Records: Cougars were 4-6, Vikings were 8-3
Against Common opponents: Crockett lost to Leander 16-14, Lanier defeated Leander 35-20
Preview: Lanier was stunned last season at Crockett 13-6. The Vikings turned their game around and made it to the playoffs with the plays of Derek Strait. He was solid on both sides of the ball but this year they must replace him. Laron Johnson will replace him at QB, RB Chad Watters will help lead the offense. The defense is stingy as it can be. DT Sonny Davis returns with the help of DE Andre Ewing. Crockett fell into a slump after opening last season with the win over Lanier. The lost 6 in a row before ending the season with 3 victories. The Coogs bring back QB Cameron Slown and FB Raphael Sterns. Sterns was called the man in the backfield along with speedy Vincent Roland. Coogs also bring back some of their defense stars after losing dirty player Jeff Arocha, with Antoine Simpson.
PFLUGERVILLE PANTHERS at A&M CONSOLIDATED TIGERS
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at Tigerland Stadium
Records: Panthers 3-7, A&M 3-7
Against Common opponents: Pflugerville lost to Bryan 23-13, A&M lost to Bryan. Pflugerville lost to Killeen 14-7, A&M vs Killeen.
Preview: The Panthers season was a debacle. After starting the season 3-1, including the season opening victory over the Tigers 19-14, they fell into a 6 game losing streak. They lost all league games after being co-district champs the season before. RB Anthony Krieg will be the main offensive threat. QB is still a question even though they defeated Chruchill and MacArthur in scrimmages. Justin Golson and Eric Tyronne left the Panther “D” in a hole. Speed threat is Anderson Smith. A&M brings RB Jimmy Scales, who only gained 472 yards last season.
WACO LIONS at BRYAN VIKINGS
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at Kyle Field
Records: Lions were 7-3, Vikings were 10-2
Preview: Waco brings back RB DeMarcus Carter who gained 1362 yards and scored 12 TDs, second in district. The Lions bring back a hard running game and a killer defense. Bryan lost 63 letterman, including DE Ty Warren, QB Devin Adkins, and RB DeRoy Turner. However, Bryan brings back on defense Kenneth Calhoun.
TEMPLE WILDCATS at CENTRAL BOBCATS
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. Central (San Angelo)
Records: Wildcats 3-7, Bobcats 4-7
Preview: The Bobcats were district co-champs despite a sub-500 record. QB Sol Southall threw for an amazing 842 yards and 4 TDs in just 5 games. Kyle Howard look great this spring and looks to give competition to Chris Smith. Temple meanwhile, struggle last season. After wining state a few years back, coach Bob McQueen will stepped down after this season. Who wouldn’t blame him? The ‘Cats felt the worst season since 1988, when they were 1-9. The ‘Cats bring back all state potential WR Jason Campbell. Terrell Smith will be his counter partner. Look for Dustin Pleasant to get them the ball.
COOPER COUGARS at KILLEEN KANGAROOS
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at Leo Buckley Stadium
Records: Cougars were 5-5, Kanagroos 5-5
Preview: Kanagroos will bring back lots of speed. 4.38 runner DB Johnny McCoy and DB Brandon Hampton. Killeen hopes to be better than be a .500 team. RB Nick Sessions will get the carries and the ‘Roos are still undecided at QB. Cooper, meanwhile, brings in new coach Randy Quisenberry from Odessa. The Cougars have a thin offensive line but a solid defensive nucleus.
HOLLAND HORNETS at CEDAR PARK TIMBRWOLVES
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at A.C. Bible Jr. Memorial Stadium
Records: Hornets n/a, Timberwovles 3-7
Preview: Last season, the little wolves from Cedar Park played JV football. This season, a year older, have more experience than a 2A school like Holland. Look for Cedar Park to avenge last season's 35-0 blowout. They look to run behind RB Quinton Smith who can explode. QB Michael Swoda heads the team again. The T'wolves defense should be able to contain anything the Hornets throw at them. This game is played in Leander at A.C. Bible Jr. Memorial Stadium.
LEANDER LIONS at LAMPASAS BADGERS
When/Where: 8:00 p.m. at Badger Field
Records: Lions were 3-7, Badgers were 5-7
Preview: Lampasas began 1998 with a loss in Leander and ended the season with a loss in Leander. Last season, the Lions beat the Badgers 30-12. Reagan beat Lampasas in the bi-district playoffs at Leander High school. This year, the Lions will need Matt Davis to step up better than ever. The third year letterman ran for exactly 1000 yards last season. QB Bryce Morrison graduated and was the district’s leading passer. Leander hopes they can fill inthat void with either Paul Thompson or Chris Ball. The Lions also bring back several familiar faces on defense with LB Odell Grant, Jonathan Hatfield, Josh Wharton, and John Herrin. The Badgers have a new look offense, as QB Dusty Sugg leaves the job up for grabs. The defense must rely on DT Wondell Rutldege and LB Ryan Titus to stop Davis.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1999
ELLISON EAGLES at EISENHOWER EAGLES
When/Where: 7:30 p.m. at Eisenhower (Aldine)
Records:Ellison 9-2, Eisenhower 10-4
Preview: In Houston, Eisenhower was a powerhouse team. Last season they use the tough defense to become Division I finalist. Only one starter returns this season for them though. On offense, Ellison needs to watch out for QB Joe Henderson. This offense is loaded. Ellison will try to counter without Reggie Duncan. The Screaming Eagles of Ellison lost 42 seniors and have lots of colleges looking at WR Will Moody and new coach will try to mold Robert Sanders into a Duncan.