Tiger defense breaks the Lions
The Tigers defeat the lions 37-7 in the first round of the playoffs
December 12, 2020
After an uncharacteristic start in the first quarter, the Tigers exploded offensively to score 30 points unanswered in the second half ending the first playoff game with a 37-7 victory.
The first quarter started off slow for both teams. Wide receiver Blake Rogers broke the early stalemate with a 20 yard touchdown pass from Brayson McHenry.
“We just got to work on staying more patient in the pocket and letting things develop,” McHenry said.
Texas High’s defense kept the Lake Creek Lions out of the endzone in the first half, but the Tiger offense likewise didn’t score in the second quarter. Texas High senior Rian Celler’s punted as time expired the first half ended with a score of 7-0.
“I just stayed focused. You know, I knew what I had to do,” McHenry said. “My o-line blocked great for me. We just got everything fixed [during halftime].”
The Tigers began to get in their rhythm in the third quarter after a 19-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Clayton Smith. After a fumble forced by junior Braxton White, Texas High’s Oscar Hernandez kicked a 37-yard field goal. The third quarter ended with the score 17-7.
That’s the second playoff win since 2009, the last one being last year. I’m so excited to have another one under our belt and to get ready for the next one.”
— Gerry Stanford
“We were able to pick it up in the fourth quarter particularly and think blood got in the water, and we felt some things that worked out and kids did a good job,” head coach Gerry Stanford said.
After a punt return was taken to the seven yard line by senior Tre Roberts, running back Daquarrieon Witcher punched the ball in for the two yard score. As the time ran down, the Tigers scored two more unanswered touchdowns to end the night with a 37-7 victory.
The Tigers will face Crosby High School in the UIL Area round of playoffs at Stephen F. Austin University next Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Braden McKinnon is a first-year staffer in his sophomore year of high school. Braden enjoys pushing himself in school by taking college level classes....
Abby Bunch is a junior staff photographer, starting her second year as a part of publications. She’s been taking pictures most of her life, and won her...
Abby Elliott is a senior photographer who doubles as the social media editor and newspaper photo editor. Abby is a loving mother to her six cats who she...
Brooke Knight is a junior on the photography staff. She is very involved in her extra circulars such as High Steppers, STUCO, Theater, Rosebuds and NHS....
Angela Olalde is a first-year staff photographer. Angela enjoys swimming and is apart of the Texas high swim team. During her free time she enjoys walking...
Bethany Arnold is a junior at Texas High and is new to the yearbook and photography staff. She is a hard worker and loves interacting and making friends...
Braylen Garren is a first-year yearbook staff member, who is so excited to see what this year brings. She also doubles as a photographer. She is the sophomore...
Jonathan Naples is a piece of work that miraculously made it to his senior year, and more surprisingly, earned a spot as a staff photographer. He enjoys...
Michelle Gonzalez is a first-year staff member eager to see what her junior year has in store for her. She doesn't have a hard time getting along with...
Teresa Sanchez is a Junior first-year photographer. She is very shy at first but once she gets comfortable you can’t stop her mouth. She struggles the...
Peyton Sims is spending her third year in publications as an Editor in Chief x2 of newspaper and photography. Pandemic and all, Peyton will lead the newspaper...
Sophie Spakes is praying to enjoy her last year in high school and her final year in publications. She knows whatever happens she can get through it with...
EmmaGrace Kuhl is diving into her first year in staff photography despite being a senior. As an oddball, she hopes to effectively complete what ever is...
Caden Rainwater is a returning member of the Tiger Times Staff as a senior at Texas High School. He holds the position of a second-year photographer as...
Please leave us a comment. All comments must be approved before they will show online.
If you want a picture to show with your comment, go get a gravatar.