A storm of disappointment swept through Austin’s high‑school football scene last weekend as two top teams were knocked out of the 6A state tournament.
Lake Travis vs. North Shore
In the 6A Division‑1 state semifinal, Lake Travis opened the game with a 42‑yard field goal from Braydon Doane, giving the Cavaliers a 3‑0 lead at the start of the second quarter. North Shore answered just six minutes before halftime when quarterback Kaleb Maryland ran in from the five‑yard line, pushing the Mustangs ahead 7‑3. Maryland was not finished; a sack‑fumble recovered by North Shore at the one‑yard line set the stage for a second touchdown, extending the lead to 14‑3.
The second half proved decisive. North Shore’s offense kept rolling, and the Cavaliers’ undefeated record was shattered when the Mustangs scored three more times, including a late touchdown that pushed the score to 28‑6. The win sends North Shore to the state finals, where they will face Duncanville on Dec. 20.
Vandegrift vs. C.E. King
Meanwhile, in Waco, TX, the 6A Division‑2 semifinal pitted Vandegrift against C.E. King. Vandegrift struck first in the first quarter, as quarterback Miles Teodecki connected with receiver Brock Chilton for a 56‑yard touchdown, giving the Vipers a 7‑0 advantage.
King answered quickly. With five minutes left in the first quarter, Dionne Simms rushed for a three‑yard touchdown, tying the game at 7‑7. The teams traded touchdowns in the second half, and the score reached 14‑14 by the midpoint.
The turning point came when Teodecki dropped back for a screen pass. King’s Royce McIntosh‑Houston read the play, intercepted the ball on the Vipers’ 30‑yard line, and returned it for a pick‑six, putting King’s team up 42‑27.
Vandegrift fought back. After recovering an onside kick, Teodecki found Chilton for his third touchdown of the night, cutting the deficit to 42‑35. Despite the effort, the Vipers could not close the gap, and the final score was 58‑41 in favor of C.E. King.
Final Outcomes
North Shore’s victory eliminates Lake Travis from the state tournament, while C.E. King’s win removes Vandegrift from contention. Both teams have earned spots in the state finals on Dec. 20: North Shore will play Duncanville, and C.E. King will face DeSoto.
Key Takeaways
- Lake Travis fell 28‑6 to North Shore in the 6A Division‑1 semifinal.
- Vandegrift lost 58‑41 to C.E. King in the 6A Division‑2 semifinal.
- Both North Shore and C.E. King advance to the state finals on Dec. 20.
The weekend’s results underscore the intensity of Austin’s high‑school football scene, with both finalists poised to bring their talents to the state stage.
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