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I know schools like to play in the big stadiums but this is what playoff football should look like. One community. One team. They are ALL here. Should be a great atmosphere. Sometimes that gets lost in domes and college stadiums. @LTHSCavFootball @LosFresnosCISD
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Scenes from @LTHSCavFootball spring game. WR @GarrettWilson_V proves as productve, and elusive, as ever. Sporting new @OhioStateFB towel, Wilson snags 8 passes for 199 yards and 3 TDs.
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Just one photo from tonight's game before I call it a night. If @HunterRioux47 lives until he's 100, he'll never forget this ride after his 35-yard field goal as time expired lifted @LTHSCavFootball past Cibolo Steele.
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Ultra-efficient night for @Hcard7, who finishes with a flourish before heading to the bench in third quarter. 20-24-0-359 with 4 TDs. Completed his final 14 passes. He passes @bakermayfield and @reesing_todd and now sits 4th all-time at @LTHSCavFootball with 71 career TD passes.
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From @LTHSCavFootball scrimmage vs Cedar Ridge, @CadeBrew10 begins tryout for 2020 U.S. Olympic hurdling team.
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An hour before kickoff and home stands at Leo Aguilar Stadium nearly full of passionate @LosFresnosCISD fans. Have to say this is one of the nicest small-town stadiums I’ve seen. @ThomasJonesAAS would approve.
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But it was @djohnson4_'s world tonight for @LTHSCavFootball. It's been since 8th grade since he carried the ball, but he looked/sounded like a seasoned vet post-game. "It was all the offensive line. I've never seen a hole that big." Rushing: 7-159-2TDs; Rec: 3-75, TD.
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Tough news out of @LTHSCavFootball's early preseason practices. TE Lake McRee suffered season-ending knee injury Tuesday...an unfortunate setback for the 2021 #hookem commit who burst onto the recruiting scene this spring. Was poised for big year in 2019.
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It wasn't enough to overcome the second most prolific passing performance in @Braedyn_Locke3's career at @rockwalljfndfb. Locke's 513 yards are believed to be the most allowed in a single game by @LTHSCavFootball's defense all-time.
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Finally, it's a milestone win for @CoachHankCarter. Win over @SaMadisonMavs is Carter's 100th in charge of the @LTHSCavFootball program. He's won 100 of 112 total games, including 29 of 33 in the playoffs. Music to Cavs fans' ears: "I'm ready to get another hundred."
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How do you go from freshman B-team QB to future @TexasFootball tight end? Ask @LTHSCavFootball's rising star @lake_mcree, who made the journey in just 15 months, committing to #hookem prior to his junior season. atxne.ws/2Jvcq0Z
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Finally, @LTHSCavFootball went to @GarrettWilson_V early, often in 42-21 win over @BowieDawgs. Wilson set school record with early TD, then extended record to 46 TDs with 87-yarder late in half. Passed Fred Robinson atop receiving TD list. Also threw a TD pass in win.
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So what's a guy have to do to get his name on his jersey like the rest of his @LTHSCavFootball teammates? Sophomore @BoEdmundson completed 12 of 18 for 196 and 2 TDs in varsity debut.
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To the victors...@CoachHankCarter receives the Gatorade bath from @AidanEstrada, the #UILState defensive MVP, as @LTHSCavFootball celebrates
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March stalls but @camerondicker is perfect from 53 yards. That’s a new record long FG for @LTHSCavFootball. Had plenty of room to spare.
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One more milestone in @LTHSCavFootball win: @isaac_Norris5 topped 1,000 career receiving yards following 3 catch, 61 yard night. Has 79 career catches for 1,015 yards.
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And that’s a wrap. @roundrockfb takes down @LTHSCavFootball 35-21. Cavs first bi-district loss since 2012. @SethFord_14 with hand in all 5 TDs.
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Hearing today that @Longhorn_FB offered @LTHSCavFootball TE @CadeBrew10. Currently committed to @SMU_Football.
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Postgame with @GarrettWilson_V. Always takes the time to shake hands, grab selfies and traditional photos with young @LTHSCavFootball fans.
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Booooom. @camerondicker perfect from 37. @LTHSCavFootball takes 34-31 lead with 3 seconds left.
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But it was @calebburtoniii doing the bulk of the damage for @LTHSCavFootball. Burton caught 4 passes for 112 yards and another trio of TDs. First two career playoff games: 10 catches, 246 yards, 6 TDs. 8 TDs in last 3 games. This playoff thing is kind of fun, huh CB?
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Sophomore QB @NateYarnell makes his varsity debut and takes @LTHSCavFootball 75 yards, in kit his first TD, a 9-yarder to Lake McRee. 56-7. Yarnell hits all 4 of his pass attempts for 64 yards.
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Night to remember for @LTHSCavFootball LB @AidanEstrada. Named defensive MVP of title win to cap injury-filled senior season.
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After @djohnson4_ broke loose for a 47-yard TD, @LTHSCavFootball pulled even with @NSNationFB at 14-14 early in the 2nd. Johnson finished with 112 yards and 1,678 for the season, 2nd best in a single season.
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As expected, @isaac_Norris5 made his share of plays for @LTHSCavFootball. He caught a team-high 7 passes for 104 yards, including a 41-yard TD in the live period to close the scrimmage. Also showed his blocking prowess, leading the way for @Hqmbone.
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Been covering @LTHSCavFootball since '96. Never seen @SectionLTHS as loud, creative as it was tonight. Solid effort.
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Super soph @Garrett_hoops shows his hops & hands for @LTHSCavFootball vs. @steelefootball. 158 yds, 2 TDs for Cavs.
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It’s good. With 1 second left, @LTHSCavFootball leads @VHSFootball 13-10.
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Ask @trey_sofia11 his favorite moment from the @LTHSCavFootball win. A sack? No. Blocked punt? Nah. Recovered fumble for TD? Nope. About that catch? Yessir, and don't forget that hurdle. (A little fuzzy on the hurdle, but at least there's proof). DEs can play TE too.
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Tonight's 49-7 win over Del Valle marked the 150th career win for @LTHSCavFootball's @CoachHankCarter. His career mark is 150-24, an 86.2 win percentage, which ranks among the all-time best in the state.
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Everyone knows about @LTHSCavFootball's QB and WRs, but what about trio of sophomore RBs? @MarceloAlanis24, @Westonstephens9, @wesley_erwin7 each ran for TDs vs @austinhighfb, led by Erwin's 107-yard effort and 68-yard TD. Group accounted for 229 total rush yards.
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Chaps call their final time out with 6 seconds left. @LTHSCavFootball will have to punt. All 11 chaps lined up to block. @Hcard7 gets punt away, clock runs out and that’s a wrap. @LTHSCavFootball tops @WLChapFootball 26-25. Best Battle of Lakes I’ve seen.
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Some final thoughts from tonight's memorable Battle of the Lakes. @LTHSCavFootball has every reason to celebrate following 26-25 win over @WLChapFootball. Might be Cavs' most meaningful win since beating Katy in 2017 semifinals.
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Finally, gutty performance in his final game by @isaac_Norris5, who made 4 catches in the first half and missed most of second half with injured shoulder. Finished season with 80 catches and career with 115, which ranks 10th on the @LTHSCavFootball all-time list.
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Standout receiver @GarrettWilson_V made the most of his three first-half catches. All went for touchdowns, giving him 24 TD grabs on the season, tied with @ScaryMcCrary, 1 off the @LTHSCavFootball record held by Fred Robinson, Jason Bird.
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For @LTHSCavFootball it’s a trip to Los Fresnos next weekend. Cavs should be favorites to come out of Region 4.
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More on @LTHSCavFootball RB @djohnson4_, who said postgame how easy it is when OL opens gaping holes to run thru...Now has 1,354 yards on season, the 3rd highest single-season total in Cavs' history. Needs just 14 to pass Ben Reid for 2nd best season ever.
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How many times has @GarrettWilson_V made #yougotmossed?
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Ten different @LTHSCavFootball receivers got their hands on passes from @BoEdmundson, @JonathanHaley5 during scrimmage, including @noahbyrdjr and @blake_self2, both of whom figure to play significant roles during the regular season along with Burton and @chernet_estes.
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At Dragon stadium for preseason scrimmage between @LTHSCavFootball, @CrRaiderNation. First LT offense looks solid early with @BoEdmundson finding @calebburtoniii for a 55-yard TD and @djohnson4_ ripping off a 70 yard TD run.
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Also catches the ball well out of backfield and can be a kick returner. Put together one of the best single seasons that @LTHSCavFootball has seen from a running back. And did we mention character?
Talented 2022 RB Still Available
Derrick Johnson, 6', 200, Lake Travis, TX
EVAL: Shows excellent burst, will power through contact & easily changes direction with no wasted movement
Stats: 2,429 all purpose yds & 26 TD's
Power 5 talent in my eyes...
hudl.com/v/2GB8QJ
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Before Rioux's winning kick, the @LTHSCavFootball star of game was @galbraithseth16. After just 3 regular season catches, Galbraith caught everyone by surprise with 7 catches for 112 yards and 2 TDs. Five of his 7 catches went for 1st downs or TDs.
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Weekend wrapup. @camerondicker should get extra credit, or something, for his mid-week assessment of what @LTHSCavFootball had to do to beat @Katyfootball. Like his kicks, he was dead-center. Can we look into that, @BradLancasterLT, @gbutler74? bit.ly/2ATLYag #txhsfb
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A family first for @LTHSCavFootball's Estes brothers. After @chernet_estes caught a 25-yard TD pass from @BoEdmundson, @josiah_M_estes atoned for an earlier drop with a 15-yard TD return. The first time siblings have scored a TD in the same game in a while, perhaps ever.
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Cliche: Offense sells tickets but defense wins championships. @LTHSCavFootball's defense held @martin_football to 170 yards, 77 of which came on one play. @MattPeterman27, @AngelNicholas, @maui_trevino, @Humble_Tag played key roles in the win.
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No disrespect to Colorado State, but this is - um - big time. @matthewb_12 could continue @LTHSCavFootball streak of sending QBs to Power 5 schools to 7: Reesing, @QBGGilbert, @MBrewer16, @baker_mayfield6, @dDelira4, @CBrewer16. When is LT dubbed #qbhs?
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But it was @Hcard7's night, any way you shape it for @LTHSCavFootball. #hookem-bound QB gets his signature win (so far) with 3 TD, 0 turnover performance. In 4th quarter, went 9-10 for 106 with 2 TDs. Also caught a pass and got final punt away to run out clock.
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With all the focus on offensive records, @MaxLinhoff snuck into the @LTHSCavFootball record books. With his 2 tackles for loss against Laredo United South, he's tied the single season record with 24 TFL. Teammate @trey_dorsett's 19 TFL are the school's 6th most in a season.
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With 7 TD passes tonight, @matthewb_12 ties @LTHSCavFootball single game record. @QBGGilbert had 7 in '07 playoff win over Beeville Jones.
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Career night for @LTHSCavFootball receiver @gray_sandlin11. Eight catches, 180 yards, 2 TDs. Five of his grabs went for at least 19 yards, including this 49-yard catch and run TD. Part of offensive explosion that saw Cavs gain whopping 730 yards against @Austin_Football.
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Once partners in @LTHSCavFootball secondary, @MaxFoit, @CopelandGothard found themselves in a 1-on-1 battle after Foit, now seeing extensive time on offense, took a pass from @Hcard7 and headed for the end zone. Gothard did enough, forcing Foit out at the 2. #txhsfb
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Stepping up in pocket, @BoEdmundson delivers a strike to Niko Triant late in 2nd.
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With Yarnell sidelined, @LTHSCavFootball will lean on junior @isaac_Norris5 (11) and sophomore @BoEdmundson (10) to keep the offense moving. Norris threw 2 TD passes and ran for 2 scores. Edmundson also threw a TD pass.
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While not a record, @K_Wakefield6 gained 102 bruising yards on the ground Saturday, becoming the first non-QB to rush for 100 yards in a game this season for @LTHSCavFootball. Has spent time this season as TE, RB and DE.
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Let's put a bow on @LTHSCavFootball's 48-35 win over @JudsonFootball. Cavs' 2nd-half surge sparked in large part by @Westonstephens9 career game. 227 yards rushing, 84 receiving, 3 TDs. It's LT's 1st 200-yard rushing game since 9/26/14 when Abe Willows torched Del Valle for 234.
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He's had a few days.
@NicoHambone 's big night takes him over 3,000 yards for his career. He's at 3,040 yards, which is 3rd on the @LTHSCavFootball all-time rushing list.
1. Ben Reid (1994-96): 3,806
2. Shaun Nixon (2011-13): 3,753
3. Nico Hamilton (2021-23): 3,040
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Did @CoachHankCarter put out a special sign when looking for defensive ends? "Calling all Treys...." @trey_sofia11, @wright5_trey squeezed pocket repeatedly during @LTHSCavFootball Saturday morning scrimmage, getting close but not too close to @hcard7. #txhsfb
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In his first start, @LTHSCavFootball running back Sean Brown-Nixon did his older brothers, one of whom ranks second on the school's all-time rushing list, proud. Brown-Nixon rushed for career-best 103 yards on 17 carries with a pair of 3rd quarter touchdowns.
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While defenses focus on and try to slow @GarrettWilson_V, @kyle_eaves12 continues to be a perfect complement. Seven more catches vs @JudsonFootball, including a key 64-yard TD. Eaves joined @LTHSCavFootball's 1,000-yard receiving club in the win.
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Speaking of @djohnson4_...157 yards rushing and 3 TDs on just 7 carries, two catches and a 42-yard punt return. All in a night's work for @LTHSCavFootball breakaway back.
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First start for @CBrewer16
Charlie Brewer will start against Kansas, Zach Smith questionable, Anu Solomon has withdrawn from school.
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With his 9-catch performance today against @BFNDFball, @isaac_Norris5 now has 76 catches on the season, good for 8th on the @LTHSCavFootball list of receptions in a season. Also ranks 11th on schools all-time reception list with 111. Just 1 catch outside the top 10.
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Man of the moment for @LTHSCavFootball. @matthewb_12 delivered in relief of @CBrewer16 in crunch time.
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Winding down following @LTHSCavFootball 40-28 win over @VHSFootball to close the regular season. Cavaliers got very versatile effort from @kyster28, who caught a TD pass, threw a TD pass, sacked Viper QB Justin Moore and recovered an onside kick.
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Another half of football, 4 more TD passes and a TD run for @LTHSCavFootball QB @Hcard7. Up to 20 TD passes, 0 INTs on season. He's completed 75.9% of his passes for 1,307 yards having played just 13 quarters out of 22 that his team has played.
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The @LTHSCavFootball defense, including @djohnson4_, keyed on stud RB Israel Morgan, "holding" him to 119 yards and no scores, but it wasn't enough to keep @RoundRockFB from "shocking the state" according to @SethFord_14. He's not wrong.
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Pretty close to a full house. It appears @LTHSCavFootball fans are eager to get first home look at state’s #2 ranked team.
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With receivers out across the field, @LTHSCavFootball turned to @Josiah_Thomas6. Thomas posted a career night, and one of the best playoff nights ever for an LT receiver, with 10 grabs for 219 yards and 3 TDs, including a 66-yarder, the Cavs' longest play of the season.
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Without @GarrettWilson_V, @kyle_eaves12 steps up to lead @LTHSCavFootball pass-catching effort against @dvisd_athletics. Seven catches for 118 and 2 scores as eight different Cavaliers catch passes in 55-23 win. Five different Cavs caught TD passes from @Hcard7.
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With another 100-yard game (174 to be precise), @Westonstephens9 is on the verge becoming @LTHSCavFootball's first 1,000-yard rusher since @Maleekbarkley14 in '16. With 5 100-yard games in last 6, Stephens is up to 990 (and 15 TDs) on the season.
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Former @LTHSCavFootball qb keeps it simple, earns win in college debut.
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And that’s that. @LTHSCavFootball upsets @VHSFootball 13-10. A lot to unpack there but Cavs are moving on.
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More 6A football previews:
For @LTHSCavFootball, the pieces are there for a long(er) playoff run, especially on the defensive side where Twin Towers @Carter_buck21, @ben_duncum offer an obstructed view for QBs.
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Another game, another 300 yard effort from @matthewb_12. More TD passes (5) than incompletions (3) for @LTHSCavFootball vs @HendricksonFB.
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With his 212-yard day, @djohnson4_ now ranks 2nd on @LTHSCavFootball's single-season rush list with 1,566 yards. Trails only Varshaun Nixon, who ran for 1,747 in 2013.
High school football: Lake Travis defeats San Antonio Brennan statesman.com/picture-galler… via @statesman
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Whenever @LTHSCavFootball needed to make a play in a big spot, this guy came through.
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Some fun with @LTHSCavFootball numbers. Tonight vs Hays, @BoEdmundson completed 23 of 27 passes for 459 yards. The last Cav to top 400 yards passing in a game? @matthewb_6 in 2017. Also against Hays. Also 459 yards.
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Finally, @matthewb_12 picks apart Hays' defense for 459 yards and @LTHSCavFootball record tying 7 TDs. Now has 1,861 passing, 24 TDs, 2 Ints
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With starter @matthewb_12 sidelined with a sprained ankle, @Hcard7 stepped in at QB for @LTHSCavFootball. Not a shabby debut. 156 yards passing, 3 TDs; 165 rushing, 2 TDs; and a playoff win in his QB debut. Not bad for the Cavs' QB of the future.
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Of note from @LTHSCavFootball perspective in scrimmage vs @RRCRFootball: @hcard7, @kyle_eaves12 had it going early/often. Card completed (unofficially) 13-19 for 264, 4 TDs, Eaves made 5 grabs for 145 yards, 2 TDs. Defense, led by @maui_trevino, looked sharp as well. #txhsfb
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For @BoEdmundson, a debut to remember. 12 of 18 for 196 with 2 TDs. Very solid for @LTHSCavFootball, which continues to develop quarterbacks.
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Defense delivers the nail in the coffin. @brayden3410 scoops up fumble and returns it 25 for the @LTHSCavFootball touchdown. 38-17, 1:32 left.
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Last, not least...it was @Hcard7's night. Tied @LTHSCavFootball record with 7 TD passes (all in 1st half) vs Weslaco. Joins @QBGGilbert, @matthewb_12 as only Cav QBs to toss 7 TD passes in a game. Finished with career-best 357 yards, completed final 14 passes.
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Countdown to @LTHSCavFootball kickoff: 19 days. As a WR in '17, @Hcard7 scored 19 rushing/receiving TDs while helping Cavs to school's 3rd straight 6A title game. Now #QB1, #hookem-bound Card aims to keep offense going - and scoring. Cavs have averaged 40 ppg since 2013. #txhsfb
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One fun sidenote. Dripping Springs assistant coach Ben Reid is very familiar with rivalry. He played for @LTHSCavFootball from '94-96 and is Cavs' all-time rushing leader (3,805 yds). He has coached at Drip since 2008. One thing he hasn't done: win this game. Does his streak end?
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All of it led to a milestone win for @CoachHankCarter. He gets career win 150, all at @LTHSCavFootball.
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Along with @CBrewerII at Utah, @LTHSCavFootball will have two opening day starters at QB next Saturday.
247sports.com/college/texas/…
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Taking a look back at the @RoundRockFB win over @LTHSCavFootball in a 6A bi-district stunner. For the Dragons, William Layne heads for paydirt after catching a 2nd quarter pass from @SethFord_14. Ford hit 6 of 8 passes - all to different receivers - for 3 scores in the 35-21 win.
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Don't tell @matthewb_12 @Football_Steele featured trio of FBS DBs. @LTHSCavFootball QB throws for 335, 3 TDs as Cavs top Knights. G'night.
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Finally, recovered from ankle injury and making his debut, @wesley_erwin7 caught a pass and carried the ball twice, including a 41-yard touchdown for @LTHSCavFootball against @Akins_Football.
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Looking back on @LTHSCavFootball 42-7 win over @LosFresnosCISD. Terrific atmosphere at Aguilar Memorial Stadium, where the Falcons rolled out red carpet and put up game fight against defending state champs.
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A somewhat low-key scrimmage ends spring season for @LTHSCavFootball. Despite some key players missing scrimmage, both offense and defense make plays. @BoEdmundson completes 8 of 16 for 145, TD. Kaden Bender (4-71), @isaac_Norris5 (TD grab), @blake_self2 (2-49) made key catches.
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Career night for @MarceloAlanis24, who knew exactly who to thank in postgame comments: 'can't thank the offensive line enough.'
He’s done the hard work. Now he finally finds paydirt. @MarceloAlanis24 busts loose for 43-yard TD and @LTHSCavFootball leads @TViewWolves 48-26 with 7:06 left.
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...@USPanthers had no answer for @djohnson4_, who made the other 21 players on the field look like they were still working off their tryptophan from yesterday. 69 yards on 1st play...211 yards on just 11 carries...all in a half's work for @LTHSCavFootball
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Countdown to @LTHSCavFootball 2018 kickoff: 26 days. Since UIL reclassified LT up to highest level in 2012, Cavaliers have played in 26 playoff games, including 3 straight title games. In that span, LT is 21-5 in playoffs. #TXHSFB
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Injuries to @bigabe_15, @Sammyochoa33 haven't slowed @LTHSCavFootball. They reflect as team's biggest day arrives. bit.ly/1IdeG8r
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