Saturday, November 15, 2008
Carroll takes control
Southlake Carroll picks up a fumble and goes for a touchdown to go up 24-7 over Heritage with a little over eight minutes left in the 4th quarter. The Dragons traditional playoff black pants and blonde hair are working the magic.
Did we say that?
Did we say the Southlake Carroll defense is their achilles heel? The Dragons now lead Colleyville Heritage 10-0 at halftime. Surprised Heritage didn't try to run the ball more. Carroll's pass defense is the the strongest part of their defense. This is a case of the Panthers strength (passing) playing into the Dragons strength.
Heritage/Carroll Start the Day Off Early
Former district foes Colleyville Heritage (9-1) and Southlake Carroll (7-2) start off another great day of playoff football with a 10am kickoff at Texas Stadium. This has been an unusual year for the Dragons, who lost two games in district play, and it may get even stranger if they lose in the first round.
This is a difficult first round matchup for Carroll. It's no so much the loss of QB Kyle Padron that is the concern as it is a defense that has been giving up hugh chucks of yardage; and make no mistake the Panthers can rack up the yardage.
Our Pick: Colleyville Heritage 45, Southlake Carroll 35
Stunning losses by Abilene and Converse Judson last night blew our picks in those regions, as I'm sure it did for many others. The Abilene loss really shocked me, but it just goes to show anything can and will happen come playoff time.
This is a difficult first round matchup for Carroll. It's no so much the loss of QB Kyle Padron that is the concern as it is a defense that has been giving up hugh chucks of yardage; and make no mistake the Panthers can rack up the yardage.
Our Pick: Colleyville Heritage 45, Southlake Carroll 35
Stunning losses by Abilene and Converse Judson last night blew our picks in those regions, as I'm sure it did for many others. The Abilene loss really shocked me, but it just goes to show anything can and will happen come playoff time.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Plano & Duncanville Start the Night Off
Plano and Duncanville start off a big night of playoff football at Texas Stadium. Listen to this game and many more on our broadcast links page.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Playoff Ramblings
The State of Texas is now ready to do something that college football cannot figure out how to do; crown state champions through an on-the-field playoff system.
Hold on to your helmets! It's time for some high school playoff football!
As opposed to recent years when Division II was loaded with powerhouse teams, Class 5A Division I is the one to watch this year, as no fewer than eight members of our final top ten reside there, and if there is one region to watch in the state, it is Region I, which includes Odessa Permian, Allen, Plano and Euless Trinity.
The Trojans handed Allen their only loss (24-14) and thrashed Permian in last year's playoffs. They will be the favorite here, but it won't be easy. Allen looks to be improved since that first meeting.
Spring Westfield (5-3) versus The Woodlands (8-1) looks like an interesting matchup in DI, while Southlake Carroll (7-2) takes on former district foe Colleyville Heritage (9-1) in a DII bout at Texas Stadium where Heritage has to be favored. Don't underestimate the tradition of Carroll however; a first round playoff loss would be a major dissapointment in Dragon Land, where anything short of a title appearance is considered less than a successful season.
Also, in DII, Pflugerville (8-2) vs. Smithson Valley (9-1) should be a good opening round tilt.
In Class 4A, the clear favorite in DI is Austin Lake Travis, while Everman is looking good in DII. We like Longview to challenge Lake Travis in DI and Everman will be hard pressed in the second round of DII against old foe Aledo, who is also 10-0.
In class 2A, you can put this in 3 inch headlines. Two teams will suffer their first loss of the season in the first round of the playoffs.
You won't see this too often, but the opening round matches four 10-0 teams; Bushland (10-0) vs. Muleshoe (10-0) and Littlefield (10-0) vs. Kermit (10-0). Someone's got to go down.
Hold on to your helmets! It's time for some high school playoff football!
As opposed to recent years when Division II was loaded with powerhouse teams, Class 5A Division I is the one to watch this year, as no fewer than eight members of our final top ten reside there, and if there is one region to watch in the state, it is Region I, which includes Odessa Permian, Allen, Plano and Euless Trinity.
The Trojans handed Allen their only loss (24-14) and thrashed Permian in last year's playoffs. They will be the favorite here, but it won't be easy. Allen looks to be improved since that first meeting.
Spring Westfield (5-3) versus The Woodlands (8-1) looks like an interesting matchup in DI, while Southlake Carroll (7-2) takes on former district foe Colleyville Heritage (9-1) in a DII bout at Texas Stadium where Heritage has to be favored. Don't underestimate the tradition of Carroll however; a first round playoff loss would be a major dissapointment in Dragon Land, where anything short of a title appearance is considered less than a successful season.
Also, in DII, Pflugerville (8-2) vs. Smithson Valley (9-1) should be a good opening round tilt.
In Class 4A, the clear favorite in DI is Austin Lake Travis, while Everman is looking good in DII. We like Longview to challenge Lake Travis in DI and Everman will be hard pressed in the second round of DII against old foe Aledo, who is also 10-0.
In class 2A, you can put this in 3 inch headlines. Two teams will suffer their first loss of the season in the first round of the playoffs.
You won't see this too often, but the opening round matches four 10-0 teams; Bushland (10-0) vs. Muleshoe (10-0) and Littlefield (10-0) vs. Kermit (10-0). Someone's got to go down.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Following in Big Brothers Footsteps
When your older brother is named Tommy Dorman and he is one of the top ranked quarterbacks in the state, sets passing records at his school and inks a scholarship with Texas A&M, you would think those are some pretty big shoes to fill, but Birdville's Josh Dorman may fill those shoes and then some.
In Friday night's game against Fort Worth Brewer the junior quarterback threw for 540 yards and four touchdowns, which moved him into 7th place on the all-time single game passing list.
He has now thrown for more than 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns on the season and will likely eclipse all of his older brothers' records for the Hawks, who meet undefeated Aledo next week for the district 6-4A title.
Texas High School Football Single Games Passing Records
595-Alvarao Garcia, Laredo United vs. San Antonio Reagan, 2006
590-Kirk Saul, Turkey Valley vs. Chillicothe, 1986
588-Dwain Frazier, Houston Elmore vs. Aldine Carver, 1968
573-Graham Harrell, Ennis vs. Waxahachie, 2003
557-Ty Detmer, SA Southwest vs. Pleasanton, 1986
557-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander vs. CC Ray, 2007
540-Josh Dorman, Birdville vs. Fort Worth Brewer, 2008
535-Kellen Haynes, Crosby vs. Houston Davis, 2003
In Friday night's game against Fort Worth Brewer the junior quarterback threw for 540 yards and four touchdowns, which moved him into 7th place on the all-time single game passing list.
He has now thrown for more than 3,000 yards and 30 touchdowns on the season and will likely eclipse all of his older brothers' records for the Hawks, who meet undefeated Aledo next week for the district 6-4A title.
Texas High School Football Single Games Passing Records
595-Alvarao Garcia, Laredo United vs. San Antonio Reagan, 2006
590-Kirk Saul, Turkey Valley vs. Chillicothe, 1986
588-Dwain Frazier, Houston Elmore vs. Aldine Carver, 1968
573-Graham Harrell, Ennis vs. Waxahachie, 2003
557-Ty Detmer, SA Southwest vs. Pleasanton, 1986
557-Jerry Lopez, Laredo Alexander vs. CC Ray, 2007
540-Josh Dorman, Birdville vs. Fort Worth Brewer, 2008
535-Kellen Haynes, Crosby vs. Houston Davis, 2003
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