Post by CC_Varmints on Sept 20, 2013 7:31:42 GMT -6
Smithson Valley 47, SA Madison 20
Wow!
Rangers' fast start sinks top-ranked Mavericks
www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Rangers-fast-start-sinks-top-ranked-Mavericks-4828880.php
As two top-five teams (San Antonio Area) headed by the area's longest-tenured coaches, Smithson Valley and Madison's Thursday matchup was seemingly must-see TV.
Once the teams hit the field, though, the highlights were overwhelmingly one-sided.
The No. 3 Rangers (San Antonio Area) throttled the top-ranked Mavericks (San Antonio Area) 47-20 in front of a television audience and 3,897 fans at Comalander Stadium, using a huge first half to put the game away early.
The lopsidedness was never clearer than after quarterback Garrett Smith's touchdown run capped off a 99-yard Smithson Valley drive, giving the Rangers a 21-0 first-quarter lead and a 229-to-minus-21 advantage in total yards.
Smithson Valley gained 409 yards in the first half, taking a 34-13 lead into the break.
“Well, we liked it,” Smithson Valley coached Larry Hill deadpanned when asked about the fast start. “But we knew they were an explosive team.”
The Mavericks (3-1), who came in averaging 441 yards per game, never showed it.
While the Rangers (4-0) scored on seven of their first eight drives and didn't punt until 2:01 left in the third quarter, the Mavs' offense managed only 169 yards, and scored just once against the Rangers' first team. Madison didn't even register positive yards until midway through the second quarter, just before Cody Ennis found Byron Daniels for a touchdown strike.
Madison returned a fumble for a touchdown on the very next play to cut the lead to 24-13, but that was as close as it would get.
“It's a real disappointment,” Madison coach Jim Streety said. “We've got to get a good evaluation of our guys and go from there.”
Madison had no answer for the Rangers' zone-read attack. Smith, a Louisiana-Monroe commit, and running back Cameron Jonescombined for 281 yards and three TDs on 30 carries. Smith also passed for 222 yards and two scores.
“I had complete confidence in my team to do what we did,” said Jones, who had 152 rushing yards. “We just kept going at them and at them until they broke.”
Wow!
Rangers' fast start sinks top-ranked Mavericks
www.mysanantonio.com/sports/high_school/high_school_football/article/Rangers-fast-start-sinks-top-ranked-Mavericks-4828880.php
As two top-five teams (San Antonio Area) headed by the area's longest-tenured coaches, Smithson Valley and Madison's Thursday matchup was seemingly must-see TV.
Once the teams hit the field, though, the highlights were overwhelmingly one-sided.
The No. 3 Rangers (San Antonio Area) throttled the top-ranked Mavericks (San Antonio Area) 47-20 in front of a television audience and 3,897 fans at Comalander Stadium, using a huge first half to put the game away early.
The lopsidedness was never clearer than after quarterback Garrett Smith's touchdown run capped off a 99-yard Smithson Valley drive, giving the Rangers a 21-0 first-quarter lead and a 229-to-minus-21 advantage in total yards.
Smithson Valley gained 409 yards in the first half, taking a 34-13 lead into the break.
“Well, we liked it,” Smithson Valley coached Larry Hill deadpanned when asked about the fast start. “But we knew they were an explosive team.”
The Mavericks (3-1), who came in averaging 441 yards per game, never showed it.
While the Rangers (4-0) scored on seven of their first eight drives and didn't punt until 2:01 left in the third quarter, the Mavs' offense managed only 169 yards, and scored just once against the Rangers' first team. Madison didn't even register positive yards until midway through the second quarter, just before Cody Ennis found Byron Daniels for a touchdown strike.
Madison returned a fumble for a touchdown on the very next play to cut the lead to 24-13, but that was as close as it would get.
“It's a real disappointment,” Madison coach Jim Streety said. “We've got to get a good evaluation of our guys and go from there.”
Madison had no answer for the Rangers' zone-read attack. Smith, a Louisiana-Monroe commit, and running back Cameron Jonescombined for 281 yards and three TDs on 30 carries. Smith also passed for 222 yards and two scores.
“I had complete confidence in my team to do what we did,” said Jones, who had 152 rushing yards. “We just kept going at them and at them until they broke.”
