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Central Texas Football Preview
ACN Central Texas Preseason Rankings
Friday, August 28, 2009 |
Austin Community Newspapers experts rank the teams of Central Texas prior to this weekend’s season kickoff.
ACN Central Texas Games of the Year
Friday, August 28, 2009 |
A look at the games Austin Community Newspapers will be featuring in 2009.
Austin Community Newspapers Preseason All-Central Texas team
Friday, August 28, 2009
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Austin Community Newspapers sports writers predict the 2009 season’s top players.
Big expectations remain for new-look Chaps
Friday, August 28, 2009 |
When the subject of Westlake’s wispy offensive line comes up, center Brandon Behrens quickly corrects any misconceptions about its ability corresponding with a lack of size.
District 25-5A: Contenders still chasing Chaps
Friday, August 28, 2009 |
The more things change, the more they stay the same. Westlake, with an experienced quarterback and a new coach and scheme, looks to keep its place atop the district standings.
New QB ready to lead champion Cavaliers
Friday, August 28, 2009 |
Lake Travis coaches know that their new quarterback isn’t going to be Garrett Gilbert. But they say if Michael Brewer can simply be Michael Brewer, the Cavalier machine will keep rolling.
District 25-4A: Without Gilbert, Cavaliers look to reload
Friday, August 28, 2009 |
Lake Travis has won five straight district championships, two straight state titles and boast a 30-game win streak. The winning streak might not survive a tough non-district schedule, but the Cavaliers see no reason why they can’t continue their other two streaks.
District 27-4A: Rising power Steele looks to take control
Friday, August 28, 2009 |
Steele gave 2-time state champ Lake Travis its toughest test of the 2008 playoffs, and that was without now-junior RB Malcom Brown, who amassed 1,300 yards and 17 scores in just seven games. With Brown healthy, the Knights have a rematch in mind in the Area playoffs.
District 17-4A: Lions look to knock Rebels off title perch
Friday, August 28, 2009
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Dynamic RB Dominique Hardaway hopes to improve on a nearly 2,000 yard season, and lead Lockhart to its first district title in years.
District 25-2A: Flock of Eagles will view for crown
Friday, August 28, 2009 |
In 2008, none of the three playoff qualifiers made it out of the bi-district round. Can Academy’s Bees sting with their defense, where 8 starters return from last year’s playoff team? Or will Lago Vista’s run of success continue?