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Comments on the
Mathis game:
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Coach
Cooper - "The kids played with so much confidence. The
crowd and the atmosphere was awesome. All three aspects of the
game were executed very well. Anything can happen from here
on."
Coach
Sports - "It is exciting to see these guys play with such
great intensity. Everyone is expecting to make the Big Play!
On the opening kickoff, Lucas Friedel stripped the ball and Chris
Harrison returned it for a touchdown."
Coach
Hickle - "WOW! Did the Leps show up to play! Our kids
really played better than last week. Offensively they could not
stop anything we did, and defensively we really shut them down.
We need to keep the same emotion, focus, and intensity on to next
week."
Coach
Golan - "It was a very impressive showing for our kids on all
sides of the ball - offense, defense, and special teams. I believe the
players and coaches are focused and happy to continue playing."
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Comments on the
Yoakum game:
Coach Sports - "We took the momentum early and played
a solid game from start to finish. Super effort from Seth
Anderle (4 interceptions) and Josh Sulik (1 interception and 1 fumble
recovery)."
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Coach
Cooper-"Our kids were really ready to play. The whole
atmosphere, with the big crowds, was very exciting. Hopefully we
can keep improving and keep winning."
Coach Hickle - "Boy did our kids come out pumped. We
got after them quick and did not let them breath for most of the first
quarter. defensively we gave up a couple of big plays that
accounted for most of their yards. We beat a very good team, and
if we keep up that level of intensity can win some more." Coach
Valastro - "It was a great team effort. I was surprised
that we dominated them like we did, but we had a great effort from our
defense and our offensive line from tight end to tight end, and they
did a super job."
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Comments on the Bay City game:
Coach Valastro - "We
executed our game plan. We were able to control the ball, but we had
trouble with their speed. With the speed of their defensive backs, we
had trouble getting our lead block on the perimeter. I was really
pleased with the team. They played hard on every play, and I was
especially proud of the defense. Our offensive line did a great job
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Comments on the Giddings
game:
Coach Valastro - "It
will be good to spend the week with a win rather than a loss. We have
areas we need to work on. We had to change our work schedule last week
because of the heat. Not being able to hit and work at full speed
caused some of the problems. In preparation for Sealy, we need to get
more confident throwing the ball and work on our short passing."
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Comments on the Sealy
game:
Coach
Golan - "Beating Sealy was extremely exciting. It is
always fun when two rivals get together, and you come out on top. We
were also excited to see how well our defense can play when everyone takes
care of their responsibilities and do their jobs. Offensively, I could
not believe some of the calls that worked so well against them.
Beating Sealy does not mean our season is a success, though. We need
to take each game as it comes and continue to improve each and every
day."
Coach
Cooper - "It was a solid win for our team. However, I think
it is typical of the competition we will face almost every week until the
end of the regular season. I hope our kids realize that everybody we
play will be out to knock us off, and we have to play with that same
intensity every week."
Coach
Sports - "It was a great setting for Friday night football. A
big crowd, school bands, and the emotion and enthusiasm from both
teams. I was very proud of the way the Leopards performed!"
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Comments on the
Gonzales game:
Coach
Cooper - "The Gonzales game was an example of how important
momentum and confidence are in high school football. It is a
characteristic of great teams to be able to have some things go against
them, and then be able to bounce back. This game could be a great
learning experience for our team."
Coach
Sports - "It was a great football game. We just made too many
mental mistakes to win. We just couldn't get the momentum back in the
second half. Poor tackling allowed the deciding touchdown late in the
game."
Coach
Hickle - "I thought the Gonzales game was going to be one of our
toughest opponents in pre-season. It was tough coming off the Sealy
game with all its emotion and excitement. I think we played real flat
which caused us not to execute. Gonzales, however, played a great game
and did make the big plays especially on third down. It was just the
opposite of last year's game when we made the big plays. I believe our
kids will bounce back and get ready to go for St. Thomas.
Coach
Valastro - "We made too many mistakes. The line did a good
job, but we need to work on our perimeter game. They had some very
talented athletes, but I feel we had the best team. We just didn't
execute."
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Comments on the
St. Thomas game:
Coach
Cooper - "All three phases of the game were solid in the first
half. We had some breakdowns on offense and defense in the second
half, but overall we played a good game."
Coach
Valastro - "It was a game of big plays and momentum. Our
offense did a great job of executing the option, and defense did a super job
of containing St. Thomas' offense."
Coach
Golan - "It was good to play a game like we did Friday to build
confidence in our players before district starts. I think the kids and
coaches are ready for district to start, so that we can focus on our goals
which are a district championship and a long season in the playoffs."
Coach
Hickle - "Our team responded like I believed they would. Our
defense really did a good job containing a great back. We were able to
get a look at some kids in different spots and this will help us as we get
into district."
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Comments on the
Smithville game:
Coach
Hickle - "Great way to open district play. Our offense did a
great job getting points on the board quick and defensively our kids did a
great job corralling their speedy backs. The kids who filled in
defensively really performed well and should help us down the road as we get
into the playoffs."
Coach
Sports - "I was excited to - finally - get the district race
underway! It is always nice to get that first win."
Coach
Golan - "Overall, I thought we played well. We had some
kids step up and that is good heading into the district race."
Coach
Cooper - "This was a good start to the district race. We
did a good job of executing for the most part. A lot of kids got
to play, and that could help us down the road." |
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Comments on the
Hallettsville game:
Coach Cooper -
"This was a great win for our team. Anytime you can go on
the road and get a district win, it is very positive. I hope
we continue to improve." Coach
Golan - "Our kids are coming together and stepping up at
the right time of the season. It will feel good to play a game
at home this week." Coach
Hickle - "Our kids did a great job preparing for
Hallettsville, and it showed in the game. Defensively we
really contained their offense with the exception of a couple of big
plays. We must continue to improve on our performance and
preparation." |
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