Sports

It was quite apparent after Texas State’s first quarter explosion that the only thing left to look forward to was Prairie View’s energetic marching band’s halftime show.

And while the “Marching Storm” didn’t disappoint – even in a quicker-than-usual performance - it was certainly the Texas State offense that delivered most of the fireworks on Saturday night in Bobcat Stadium.

The Bobcats temporarily erased the memories of a previous week thumping at Florida State for at least a week as they pounded Prairie View A@M 63-24 in a runaway effort that was highlighted by a Texas State school record 95-yard punt return by Brandon McDowell.

Somerset - For the third consecutive week, the Texans found themselves rather reluctant participants in a track meet.

And after spending much of Friday night chasing Somerset sophomore tailback Roger Villegas around Bulldog Stadium, the Texans will most likely decline any further invitations.

Villegas rushed for 214 yards and three touchdowns and Jose Avila contributed 202 yards and a touchdown to pace Somerset (2-1) over Wimberley 37-17 Friday night in Somerset.

The Texans got on the board first with Hugo Huesca connecting on a 35-yard field goal with 3:08 left in the first quarter.

But from that point forward, the Bulldogs took control with Villegas breaking loose for long touchdown runs of 69 and 63 yards on consecutive Somerset offensive possessions.

University of Florida signee Morgyn Greer pounded eight kills as Dripping Springs - the state’s top-ranked Class 5-A volleyball team -

cruised to a three set win (25-7, 25-19, 25-12) over the Lady Texans in the annual KANE CUP on Tuesday night in Texan Gymnasium.

Wimberley’s Maggi Linker had a game-high nine kills in the contest to pace the Texans (8-13).​​

Dripping Springs head coach Michael Kane and his younger brother Thomas - who guides the Wimberley program – made the

LOOKING AHEAD

NO. 17 GIDDINGS BUFFALOES AT WIMBERLEY TEXANS

WHEN: Friday, September 4, 7:30 pm

WHERE: Texan Stadium

RECORDS: Giddings (1-0) Wimberley (0-1)

LAST MEETING: Giddings won 34-31 (Last season)

COACHES: Wimberley – Doug Warren (Third Season)

Giddings – Chris Jones (Fourth Season)

PLAYERS TO WATCH: Wimberley – OL/FB Ben Garza, WR/SS Colby Crowder, OL/DT Ian Burnette, QB/SS JoJo Weeks DB/QB Devin Masur, RB/DB Hunter Williams, RB/DE Logan McKinney

Giddings – QB/FS Kyle Jones, WR Chabastian Taylor, WR/FS Treveon Johnson, SE/FS Zach Albers

GAME NOTES:

LaVernia - All week the pre-game chatter from a pair of tradition rich opponents centered around defense.

But strangely enough, the two biggest plays of Friday night’s season opener occurred on special teams.

Wyatt Cowsert and Jaymee Burns each scored on long kickoff returns for LaVernia as the Bears secured a 29-13 win over Wimberley at Bear Stadium.

Cowsert’s took the game's opening kickoff, picked up a couple of key blocks and sprinted ninety yards downfield for a touchdown before fans could get settled into their seats to give the Bears an early 6-0 advantage.

LaVernia tailback Christian Bruce scampered in for the 2-point conversation a play later and the Bears had a quick-as-lightning 8-0 cushion only fifteen seconds into the contest.

WHEN: Friday, August 28, 7:30 pm

WHERE: Wiseman Field, 225 Bluebonnet Road, LaVernia

LAST YEAR’S RECORDS: LaVernia (10-2) Wimberley (8-4)

LAST MEETING: LaVernia won 28-0 (Last season)

COACHES: Wimberley – Doug Warren (Third Season)

LaVernia – Brandon Layne (First season)

PLAYERS TO WATCH: Wimberley – OL/FB Ben Garza, OL/DT Ian Burnette, QB/SS JoJo Weeks DB/QB Devin Masur, RB/DB Hunter Williams, RB/DE Logan McKinney, WR Matt Stroman

LaVernia - OL Brandon Flores, OL Miguel Luna, DL Christian Guerrero, DL Connor Townes, LB Matthew Montgomery, LB Koby Bullard

GAME NOTES:

At first glance, Ben Garza sure doesn’t look much like the toughest guy on the Wimberley Texans defense.

Austin – Kara Teal connected on 11 kills to lead Brentwood Christian to a home sweep of the Lady Texans in a non-district volleyball match-up on Tuesday evening.

Jami Lee tallied 31 assists in the Bulldogs’ 25-18, 25-20, 25-17 win.

Senior Maggi Linker’s 10 kills paced the Lady Texans (2-4) who are set to compete in the three-day Leander Invitational Tournament beginning on Thursday.

The Wimberley Texan football team found an all-too-familiar foe on Saturday as the team squared off in an intrasquad scrimmage. 

All three teams, the varsity, junior varsity and freshman teams were on display as the teams get ready for the start of football season. 

For the varsity, the season starts on Aug. 28 on the road against La Vernia. The junior varsity and freshman teams will debut at home on Aug. 27 against La Vernia.

The Wimberley View will publish the annual Fall Sports Preview, which will include stories, rosters and schedules on the football, volleyball and cross country teams.

Lady Texan volleyball player Jacey Smith played in the Texas Girls Coaches Association All-Star game on Saturday.

Smith was voted on to the team by coaches from around the state of Texas after leading Wimberley deep into the playoffs this season.

“I think she is a great player, and I’m excited to watch her career at Abilene Christian University,” Claire Gay, assistant coach for the Red All-Star team, said. “She is very knowledgeable. She was available on offense and smart on defense. “

Jacey played for the Red team, which won in three straight sets 25-18, 25-15 and 25-19.

The Texas Girls Coaches Association Assistant to the Executive Director Lee Grisham helped coordinate the All Star game. He also happens to be one of the most successful coaches in Wimberley High School history.